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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1957

Page

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Four NATO Powers Push Ahead With Summit Plan

Four major NATO nations Britain France West Germany and Italy urged proceeding with the December summit even if Eisenhower cannot attend Vice President Nixon stood in for the ailing president The decision on postponement rests with the NATO Council meeting Thursday Greece favored a ministerial preface Denmark undecided The meeting aims to back U S plans for joint science space programs and greater armed forces integration

Paris NATO Western Alliance Eisenhower NATO Council Britain France West Germany Italy Nixon U.S. State Department Belgium Paul-Henri Spaak Norway Turkey Mediterranean Greece Athens Karamanlis Denmark Copenhagen Soviet Union

Knife Used in Slaying Ties NAACP to Police

The NAACP handed to police a knife it says was used to kill Carl Lee Levell, 14, by a white man in a street fight. Prentice L. Meddings, 21, held for grand jury action on bond set at $5000 after claiming he threw the knife following an attack on him and his brother Arland Lester Meddings, 17. The knife, recovered from Levell, was reported by Claude Frazier, 19, who found it in a gutter.

Cincinnati National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Carl Lee Levell Prentice L. Meddings Arland Lester M@ddings Bond Young Levell Kenneth Banks The NAACP Kenneth Rucker Henry Sandman Rucker Claude Frazier Frazier

Noble Defends Highway Plans Against Critics in Ohio

Ohio highways chief Charles M. Noble told a committee of engineers from the Ohio County Engineers Association that his freeway standards are prudent and in Ohio’s best interests. The group urged following national standards, with Albert S. Porter noting Noble’s plans would raise costs by about 175000 dollars per mile.

Columbus Ohio Charles M. Noble Robert Eastman Clark County Ohio County Engineers Association Ohio Department of Highways Noble Albert S. Porter Cuyahoga County

Solon doubts Russian ICBM feasibility and U S lead

Centralia Illinois speech by Rep Vursell argues Russia has an intercontinental ballistic missile but cannot effectively control it. He predicts four years to mass production and claims the Soviet space lead came from German scientist kidnappings after WWII.

Centralia Ill Rep Vursell Russia Soviet Union

Squillante Sentenced in Probation Violation Case

New York based waste industry figure Vincent J. Squillante received a one year prison term for probation violation tied to an income tax case. U S Senate investigators and local officials had pursued him over alleged coercive tactics in the disposal business.

New York Vincent J. Squillante U. S. Senate Wednesday

Ships Start Exercise in Arabian Sea

Twenty four warships from Iran, Turkey, Britain, the United States and Pakistan sailed from Karachi for a three day exercise in the Arabian Sea beginning November 30.

Karachi Pakistan Iran Turkey Britain United States Arabian Sea

Seven male collie puppies born in Riverton

In Riverton Utah a purebred collie named Sandy gave birth to seven male puppies on November 6. Owners Mr and Mrs Ferris Stokes report all seven pups are alive and healthy, an unusually rare litter size according to experts.

Riverton Utah Sandy Ferris Stokes

Rep Hubert Scudder to retire from California seat

Santa Rosa California Rep Hubert B Scudder Republican will not seek re election from the First California District. His decision opens a race as the district plans a new representative.

Santa Rosa Calif Hubert B. Scudder California

Columbus Youth Shot by Policeman in Burglary Case

A 16 year old Columbus youth, Robert Rivers, was shot and killed by patrolman Donald W. Reber during a burglary investigation near Monypenny Ave and E Broad St. After the incident, police detained two other youths for questioning in a burglary series.

Columbus Monypenny Ave E. Broad St Robert Rivers Donald W. Reber Rivers

Ohio's Unemployment Not Serious Compared With Nation

Gov. O'Neill was briefed by James R. Tichenor on Ohio's unemployment picture. About 75,000 Ohioans receive benefits while claims rose 3 percent versus a 4 percent national average. Recent declines occurred in Athens Nelsonville and Lima. half of last week's rise came from Canton Cleveland and Columbus.

Columbus Ohio C. William O'Neill James R. Tichenor State Bureau of BUC Athens Nelsonville Lima Canton Cleveland

We Can Be Thankful For Our Nation’s Strengths

A reflective piece praising postwar America. It stresses resilience through economic tests, leadership in preventing international conflict, rising living standards, and longevity in life expectancy. It underscores government complexity but confidence in progress and a brighter future driven by national decency and ingenuity.

America

Ohio Native Dies in Texas

Mrs. James H. Allison, 81, wife and mother of three Texas newspaper men, died at her Wichita Falls home after several weeks illness. Born Feb 24, 1876 in Newark Ohio, she taught in Columbus schools before marrying July 28, 1900. Survived by brother W Ray Abbott of Lancaster Ohio.

Wichita Falls Tex James H. Allison Texas Allison Newark Ohio Columbus Mary Frances

Canton Man Dies After Route 7 Injuries

A Canton man, Herbert Wallace aged 31, was found seriously injured along Ohio 7 about three quarters of a mile from his wrecked car. He died six hours later at Marietta Memorial Hospital. State patrol believes he was struck by a hit and run driver.

Marietta Canton Ohio Marietta Memorial Hospital State Highway Patrol Herbert Wallace

Suspect Shoots Self After Abduction Probe

Harry W. Kimmins 16, sought in Monday abduction of an electric company manager, shot himself in the kitchen of his sister's farm home near Marysville Ohio Tuesday night. Sheriff Edward Emrine said the death was reported Wednesday.

Marysville Ohio Harry W. Kimmins Here Edward Emrine

Governor O Neill to Host Quiet Thanksgiving at Mansion

Gov William O Neill and his family will dine on Thanksgiving Day at the mansion with relatives present for a quiet customary family gathering described by the governor.

Sammy Hysell Hallie Hysell Athens Athens State Hospital Don Moore Columbus William O'Neill

Burr Oak and Three Other Parks Set for Major Improvements

Four state park areas were marked Wednesday for major improvements in camping, swimming, boating and picnicking facilities. The parks named by Natural Resources Director Herbert B. Eagan include East Harbor Ottawa County, Houston Woods Butler and Preble counties, Burr Oak Morgan County, and Pymatuning Ashtabula County.

Columbus Natural Resources Herbert B. Eagan East Harbor Ottawa County Houston Woods Butler Preble Burr Oak Morgan County Pymatuning Ashtabula

Ohio Supreme Court clears 150 million state bond plan

The Ohio Supreme Court in a 6 1 ruling lifts the cloud over a voter approved 150 million dollar bond issue for hospitals prisons and capital improvements The decision enables issuance of about 30 million in bonds before year end and boosts marketability Gov ONeill says the ruling lets the state proceed with the building program Bricker ally Evatt warned the ballot wording did not pledge full faith and credit but cited the court remedy for election errors.

Columbus William O'Neill Ohio Supreme Court U.S John W. Bricker State Linking Fund Commission High Court O'Neill General Assembly William S. Evatt Bricker Evatt Sinking Fund Commission

Stock market gains on Eisenhower progress news

The New York stock market closed higher with gains ranging from about $1 to $7 in leading issues on Wednesday. Oils led in the morning while aircraft stocks surged late in the day as all sections joined the broad advance after the president's reported excellent progress.

New York—I Eisenhower

Air Force Sets Transcontinental Speed Records Over Navy

A six-jet Air Force flight from Los Angeles to New York and back claimed three new transcontinental speed records, with Capt. Robert M. Sweet posting 6 hours 42 minutes 6.7 seconds for the round trip and Lt. Gustav B. Klatt achieving 3 hours 5 minutes 39.2 seconds to New York.

Los Angeles New York Air Force Navy Robert M. Sweet Barronnett Gustav B. Klatt San Marcos Tex Ontario International

Ohio polio season ends as vaccine proves effective

Ohio's health director says the polio season is practically over with only one new case last week and none the week prior. He urges persons up to 40 to complete all three shots and stresses that youngsters up to 16 should get a third dose before April as the season peaks in August.

Columbus Ohio Ralph E. Dwork Dwork

Flu Outbreak Hits Bulacan Towns in Philippines

At least 500 persons are stricken with a new Asian flu outbreak across 12 small towns in Bulacan Province near Manila. The Manila Bulletin reports the widespread illness and calls for health measures, highlighting the spread in rural districts.

Manila Bulacan Manila Bulletin

JAP JETS DISPLAYED AT SONOMIYA

Three jet training planes built in Japan were shown at the Fuji Heavy Industries plant in Sonomiya Japan on Wednesday marking a domestic design milestone for aviation.

Sonomiya Japan Fuji Heavy Industries

ONeill Sets Date for Muskingum River Repair Meeting

Governor C William ONeill called a 1 30 p m December 17 conference in his Columbus office to discuss Dam and lock repairs on the Muskingum River Leading officials including Col Herbert Eagon and several lawmakers and businessmen were invited A federal offer of 235 000 toward repairs was noted as about two fifths of estimated costs The 1957 Legislature authorized Eagan to negotiate with federal officials before state takeover of the locks and dams

Columbus William O'Neill Muskingum River O'Neill Col Herbert Eagon Natural Resources Eagan Harry McGregor John Henderson C. Stanley Mechem Tom V. Moorehead Robert Zellar Zanesville Harold Oyster Marietta Kenneth Beckwith McConnelsville Kenneth Berry Coshocton

Paying Riders May Be Costly

COLUMBUS The Utilities Commission warned that carrying others for hire in a private car without proper authorization may violate state law and incur fines from 25 to 1000 dollars. Additional risk includes costly litigation if an accident occurs.

Columbus The Utilities Commission Commission Ohio

Tracy Seeks Fifth Term in State Treasury

Columbus Republican Roger W. Tracy announced plans to run for a fifth consecutive term as state treasurer. His nomination must survive the May 6 primary election.

Tracy Columbus Roger W. Tracy

Eisenhower Progress Report Says Condition Improving

White House cited steady improvement in President Eisenhower after a stroke like blockage. Bulletin noted excellent progress and Hagerty said he was easing back to duties while discussing budget and NATO planning with Nixon and Adams. Doctors advise several weeks of rest before full activity resumes.

Washington White House Eisenhower James C. Hagerty London Hagerty Paris Nixon Sherman Adams Adams North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO

Blood Evidence Testimony in Forsythe Murder Trial

State crime laboratory chief Emory Galloway testified he found blood spots in Forsythe’s home and later on car flood mats, but he refused to declare a bullet hole in a kitchen panel as conclusive. Ralph Forsythe, 42, is tried for the fatal shooting of Charles Conner, 37, last Aug. 10, with Conner’s body not yet found.

Lima Ralph Forsythe Emory Galloway Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation London Galloway Forsythe Charles Conner Conner

Gein Undergoes New Lie Detector Test in Wisconsin

Edward Gein was brought to the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory for another lie detector test. A conference among state and local officials on graves reopening delayed any decision by about a week or ten days, according to Attorney General Stuart Honeck.

Madison Wis Edward Gein Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory Wisconsin Stewart Honeck

Troop Carriers Fly From Little Rock With Paratroopers

Six big troop carrier planes departed Little Rock Arkansas carrying the last of the 101st Airborne Division paratroopers who have protected nine Negro students for 64 days ending the occupation.

Little Rock Ark 01St Airborne Division

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