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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1959

Page

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Waering resigns as Nelsonville TB hospital director

Dr. K K Waering resigns as director of the South east Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital at Nelsonville effective December 31. The move follows disputes with Dr. Ralph Dwork state health director and Waering illness. Waering will remain in title until December 31 with six weeks notice.

Jack Gilbert K. K. Waering Southeast Ohio Nelsonville Waering Ralph Dwork Columbus Dr. Dwork Haewitalls Amanatinan Wean Dwork Art Robinson Robinson Robert H. Browning Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital Tuberculosis Hospital Oday Civil Service DiSalle Employes Athens County Democrat Mount St. Mary

Soviet Optimism on East West Summit Contrasts U S View

Moscow signals optimism that the East West summit could yield concrete agreements, aiming to pressure Western powers to concede. Washington shows little such hope and doubts a German peace treaty or a breakthrough on Berlin in coming years.

Washington Soviet Union United States Moscow Germany Nikita Khrushchev Berlin

Hunting Story Saves Man From Fine in County Court

John Smith of Elyria faced a $25 fine after a pheasant possession arrest by Officer Merwin Chambers. He told Judge George Reinbolt his hen and cock pheasants story, saying he shot to relieve a wounded bird. The court reduced costs and suspended the fine, citing the narrative as mitigating.

Fremont John Smith Elyria George Reinbolt Smith Merwin Chambers

New York Central Wins Approval to Remove Chauncey Station Agent

The New York Central Railroad received permission from the Utilities Commission to remove agents from Chauncey Athens County and Arlington Hancock County. The railroad awaits permission to remove its agent at Cleves Hamilton County.

Columbus New York Central Railroad the Utilities Commission Chauncey Athens County Arlington Hancock County Cleves Hamilton County

Castro urges Cuban workers to unite behind revolution

Prime Minister Fidel Castro called on Cuban labor to stand together early today. He warned that any split among workers would aid the government's enemies.

Havana Fidel Castro

Ohio Teens Killed in Headlight to Headlight Crash

A southbound station wagon and a northbound car collided on Ohio 5 near the Ohio 88 intersection killing four youths and injuring several others. Victims include George N. Arnie 20 Glenn Arthur Hall 27 Richard Bassett 20 and Donald Bassett 17. Police called the crash headlight to headlight on dry pavement northeast of Warren.

Warren Ohio George N. Arnie Cherry Valley Ashtabula County Glenn Arthur Hall Burghill Arnie Warren Boys Richard Bassett Donald Here Ohio 5 Ohio 88

Clear Skies and Cold Weather Outlook in Ohio

The Weather Bureau reports fair skies over Ohio with minor Lake Erie cloudiness. No precipitation, temperatures milder than last night though below freezing. Warming trend continues today with dry conditions and little change expected Friday. Early temps 29 in Cleveland, 22 in Dayton, Findlay 24, Columbus 23.

Columbus Weather Bureau Ohio Lake Erie Cleveland Dayton Findlay

Ford to Stop Production of Edsel Line

Ford announced it will abandon the Edsel medium price car immediately after poor sales. Introduced two years ago the Edsel sold just over 100000 units yet production dwindled with less than 100 built in the last two weeks. Total 1960 Edsel output about 2800. 1959 output near 30000. Edsel assembled at Louisville plant, which will continue Ford truck production. The Mercury Edsel Lincoln division becomes Lincoln Mercury.

Detroit Ford Louisville, Ky Company

Harbor Ice Closes Maumee Bay for Small Craft

The Maumee Bay harbor near Toledo is closed to small craft due to ice conditions. Coast Guard reports about 60 percent of Maumee Bay in western Lake Erie is covered by an inch thick ice as of Wednesday.

Cleveland Maumee Bay Toledo Coast Guard Lake Erie

GM Fisher Body recalls 200 workers after steel strike

About 200 of the 1200 workers at the General Motors Fisher Body plant in Mansfield will be recalled this week following layoffs tied to the steel strike. The move signals a partial restart as production resumes and demand returns.

Mansfield Ohio General Motors Fisher Body

Na tional Rubber to Build $700000 Plant Near Medina

The National Rubber Machine Co of Clifton New Jersey plans a 700000 dollar plant on eight acres near U S 42 southwest of Medina Ohio employing about 100 people.

Medina Ohio National Rubber Machine Co Clifton, N. J Here U.S. 42

Dabney Residence Hall Dedication at University of Cincinnati

The University of Cincinnati will dedicate the Charles William Dabney Residence Hall, a new men's dormitory costing 1.8 million dollars, on Sunday November 29.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Charles William Dabney

Third suspect questioned in Bertha Brooks slaying

Mansfield Ohio police arrested a third suspect Wednesday for questioning in the fatal killing of 13 year old Bertha Mae Brooks last Saturday.

Mansfield Ohio Bertha Mae Brooks

Eisenhower Eyes 40 Billion Nonmilitary Budget Cut

President Eisenhower reviews the nonmilitary portion of the 1961 budget in Augusta with Budget Director Maurice Stans. They aim to compress the miscellaneous federal items for the 1961 fiscal year starting July 1, after a current total around 38 billion dollars.

Augusta Eisenhower Maurice H. Stans Washington

Hoffa Ouster Sought by Rank‑and‑File Teamsters

Attorney Godfrey Schmidt for a group of rank‑and‑file Teamsters members asks U S District Judge F Dickinson Letts to oust President James R Hoffa. The motion filed from New York claims Hoffa deprived members of rights under the new labor law and seeks Hoffa’s trial on prior charges of misusing union powers.

Washington Godfrey Schmidt Teamsters James R. Hoffa Schmidt New York City U.S

Mrs Edna Giffen 74 Killed Crossing Street in Niles

Mrs Edna Giffen aged 74 was struck and killed by a car while crossing a street near her Niles Ohio home Wednesday night.

Niles Ohio Edna Giffen

Citizens Telephone to Build HQ and Dial Service Upgrade

Coolville Citizens Telephone Co announced an improvement program adding a new headquarters, a combined exchange, and full dial service for all subscribers. Construction begins in March with a mid October deadline for automatic conversion. the project costs between 125000 and 150000 dollars. Carl J. Barnhill, the manager, said the upgrade responds to demand and industry advances to keep pace with other firms. At present only part of the Athens County system is dial. Ohio exchanges show 95 percent are automatic.

Citizens Telephone Co. of Coolville Coolville Exchange Messenger Newsphoto Citizens Telephone Co Citizens Carl J. Barnhill Athens County Citizens Co Barnhill Ohio

Tire plants suspend production amid steel shortage

AKRON Ohio Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co says it will suspend passenger tire production at two plants during Thanksgiving week due to a 116 day steel shortage strike. About 1000 workers will return to normal operation on November 30. B F Goodrich and Firestone report overtime cuts but no layoffs recorded.

Akron Ohio Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co B. F. Goodrich Co Firestone Tire & Rubber

Macmillan And Adenauer Acree On Summit Talks

London reports British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan and West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer conclude talks that ease suspicions and back Western alliance ahead of an East West summit with the Soviet Union. They drop disarmament zone plans and pledge cooperation to avoid a trade war between the Common Market and Britain's Outer Seven.

London Konrad Adenauer Britain Western Alliance Harold Macmillan Europe Adenauer West Germany Germany Berlin Kremlin Tass

Sodium Vapor Rockets Fizzle At Wallops Island Flight

A second sodium vapor rocket failed to eject its bright yellow plume as it rose to 160 miles from Wallops Island Virginia. NASA plans a third flare test Friday while a separate Wallops launch fizzled an electronic counting device. The Canaveral Jupiter missile flew about 1 500 miles.

Washington Wallops Island Seaboard National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA

Examining Sheriff Holmes Excused From Murder Jury

An examiner in the state auditor's office was excused from jury duty in a murder case Wednesday. Ex aminer Sherlock Holmes said he had read about the case and formed some deductions.

Olympia Wash State Auditor's Office Sherlock Holmes

Snowstorm Hits Watertown With Fresh Four Hour Dump

Watertown reports seven inches of snow on Wednesday night and eight more in four hours today as squalls swept in from Lake Ontario. The city endured near whiteout conditions and drifting snow, delaying travel and prompting officials to urge caution.

Watertown Lake Ontario

Steel industry submits 30 cent hourly offer to union

Pittsburgh bulletin reports the basic steel industry says it has offered a 30 cent per hour wage increase over three years to the United Steel Workers Union in a bid to settle contract talks.

Pittsburgh The Basic Steel Industry United Steelworkers Union

Underwood impressed by Rockefeller and Nixon as GOP nominees

West Virginia Governor Cecil H. Underwood says he is impressed with both Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller and Vice President Richard M. Nixon as Republican presidential hopefuls.

Underwood New York West Virginia Cecil H. Underwood Nelson A. Rockefeller Richard M. Nixon

Kilauea Eruption Booms Lava Spouts Reach 1100 Feet

Kilauea volcano continued erupting in Honolulu with lava and incandescent rock blasting as high as 1100 feet for the sixth straight day, alarming residents and drawing official cautions.

Honolulu Kilauea

National Chairman Defends Contributions Policy at Young Democrats Meet

National Chairman Paul Butler defended campaign contribution policies at the Northwestern Ohio Chapter Sigma Delta Chi meeting in Toledo. Governor DiSalle objected to seating and hotel arrangements tied to campaign help. About 1500 delegates from 50 states attended with Humphrey Meyner Williams among expected delegates. Truman to speak at Saturday dinner.

Toledo Ohio Michael V. DiSalle Paul Butler Young Democrat Clubs of America Butler Sigma Delta Chi Young Democrats DiSalle Democratic National Committee Civic Auditorium Sen Hubert Humphrey D - Minn Robert B. Meyner New Jersey G. Mennen Williams Michigan Harry S. Truman

Dick Clark Responds To Probers On Bandstand

Philadelphia reports Dick Clark addressed a House subcommittee on Wednesday on payoffs allegations tied to promoting records. Clark thanked supporters, gave a brief smile, and said little as investigators from the panel questioned him during and after the program.

Philadelphia Dick Clark Clark Wfil-Tv House Hisc Charles Houze James Kelly

Teamsters Grocery Talks At Standstill In Columbus

Federal mediator John Wagner said he will not call another session between the Teamsters Union and three struck grocery chains unless productive. Negotiations between Teamster Local 413 and Columbus A P Kroger and Albers officials were fruitless. No immediate threat of store closures found as Kroger stores receive many goods from wholesale suppliers.

Columbus John Wagner Teamsters Union Teamster Local 413 A&p Kroger Albers Wagner

Government To Tell New Berry System Will Aid Cranberries

Washington reports plan to speed clearance of large cranberry stocks for 1958 and 1959 crops. Secretary Arthur Flemming says the new system will be very helpful and FDA Commissioner G P Larrick promises the plan will delight the public. Plan emerged from private conferences after industry input at a public hearing.

Washington Arthur S. Flemming George P. Larrick Food and Drug Administration

Logan man dies in trailer explosion near Pine Club

John S. Blackston, 57, perished in a trailer blast caused by butane gas from a tank in the middle of the floor. Police and fire officials note he reportedly threatened self harm after leaving the Pine Club. coroner's ruling pending.

Logan John S. Blackston Pine Club Route 75 Blackston Petras Balsevicius A. J. Waldron Ralph Courter Joe Rigby Rigby Courter Logan Fire Department

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