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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1957

Page

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Knowland To Decide On Primary In California Gubernatorial Race

Sen. William F. Knowland prepares to announce his decision on a 1960 run for California governor at a Vallejo news conference. He has returned from a six week state tour and faces Gov. Goodwin Knight in the Republican primary.

Sacramento Calif William F. Knowland California Goodwin J. Knight Eisenhower Knowland Bill Congress Knight China Vallejo Washington Edmund G. Brown

Mother and daughter die in Lithopolis fire

A young mother Mary Clardy 22 and her 5 year old daughter Darlene perished when a house trailer burned in Lithopolis near Lancaster. Husband William Clardy worked in Canal Winchester at the time. A neighbor heard flames at 5:30 am but could not help. Coroner Dr L L Kersell and deputies investigated. No cause determined.

Lancaster Lithopolis Sheriff's Mary Clardy Darlene William Clardy Canal Winchester Robert Lerch

Haitians Seek Visas as Civil Unrest Looms in Port au Prince

In Port au Prince Haitians clam for U S visas amid near civil war and political upheaval. The Caribbean island has seen six governments topple since December and the economy is nearly paralyzed as businessmen rush to sell out and depart.

Port AU Prince Haitian United States Caribbean

Eisenhower faults Faubus and defends court rulings

President Eisenhower called Gov. Orval Faubus mistaken for hindering his state and city and urged upholding court orders on integration. He outlined two paths to withdrawing federal troops from Little Rock and warned that defying courts risks chaos. He also touched on unions and Syria and said defense spending cannot drop below 38 billion dollars.

Washington Eisenhower Orval Faubus Arkansas Little Rock Central High U. S. District Court Faubus America Teamsters Syria

Soldier Kills Teen at Kumchon Boxcar Stop

U S Army train guard Raymond L. Bailey shot a 15 year old Korean boy Song Joon Won after warning shots. The youth died in hospital 90 minutes later as hundreds protested demanding the guard be turned over to Korea.

Seoul Kumchon Chosun Ilbo Sp3.c Raymond L. Bailey Brownsburg Ind Song Joon Won Bailey Song

Ohio Marine Indicted in Rifle Slaying Case

William Thomas Powell Jr of Cincinnati and seven other Marines indicted for the rifle slaying of Charles E Sullivan on September 21 were handed over by Marine authorities to local police on Wednesday.

Wilmington N.C William Thomas Powell, Jr Cincinnati Charles E. Sullivan

17 Day Strike Ends for Ohio Bell Workers in Ohio

Cleveland AP 17 day strike by Communications Workers of America ends as 18,500 Ohio Bell employees in 45 cities prepare to return to work. Wage gains and terms of a new pact to be implemented immediately while old contract remains in effect. Company demand for a signed anti union document rejected.

Cleveland Ohio Bell Telephone Co Communications Workers of America Steaman FF Fiteia Biana Mary J. Masques Ohio Hughes Ohio Bell

Liquor Officials Push Federal Tax Reduction

Liquor officials from Ohio and 16 other states urged the federal government to cut the federal liquor tax at the National Alcoholic Beverage Control Assn annual convention. They argued a reduction would curb moonshining and improve respect for the law as the tax is slated to fall from 10.50 to 9 dollars per gallon next year.

Philadelphia Ohio National Alcoholic Beverage Control Assn

Ohio School Absences Mask Asian Flu Spread

Hundreds of Ohio school children show flu symptoms while only five cases are confirmed. Health director Dr. Ralph Dwork explains confirmation limits, noting testing challenges, reliance on absentee trends, and the Colum bus lab may delay results. Parents and teachers are urged to ensure second blood samples are available for testing.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Department of Health Ralph Dwork Columus Dr. Dwork

Ohio River Improvement Meeting Opens With Growth Talks

The 62nd annual Ohio Valley Improvement Assn session convenes in Cincinnati as leaders discuss river expansion to nine feet and modern locks. Brig Gen John L Person will address modernization, while Dewey Short speaks on redevelopment. Economists Kiel Barloon and Ford Morrow join industry talks on river prosperity.

Cincinnati Ohio Valley Improvement Assn Ohio River Pittsburgh Poit Cairo Ill John L. Person U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Dewey Short Army Ohio Valley Fred C. Kiel Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank Marvin J. Barloon Western Reserve University Ford Morrow Ravenswood W. Va Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp

Lebanese airliner crashes off Beirut killing 29

A gold carrying Lebanese airliner crashed into the Mediterranean off Beirut killing all 29 aboard. The aircraft was bound for Kuwait and Bahrain and carried 15 boxes of gold for the Kuwait government.

Beirut Lebanon Mediterranean Kuwait Bahrain

U.S. AEC to Open Nuclear Training Center in Puerto Rico

The U S Atomic Energy Commission signed a contract Wednesday to create a nuclear training center for Latin American students at the University of Puerto Rico in San Juan.

San Juan P. R U. S. Atomic Energy Commission University of Puerto Rico

Hoffa Opponents Seek Unified Front At Teamsters Vote

Thomas L. Hickey withdrew from the Teamsters presidency race in favor of William A. Lee with Chicago likely rival Thomas J. Haggerty. Hoffa remains the front runner as delegates prepare to cast a record turnout amid possible court challenges over delegate credentials and a looming AFL-CIO expulsion threat.

Miami Beach Fla Thomas L. Hickey New York Rell Hoffa Teamsters Afl-Cio Hickey

Robber Kills Bookseller at Off Campus Shop

A 67 year old bookseller John H. DuBois was shot in the stomach during a robbery at his off campus shop Wednesday night. The safe door was open and about $100 in bills lay on the floor. A checkered hunting cap and lost glasses were found near the body. Kent State freshman jailed for questioning as investigators pursue the robber.

Kent John H. DuBois DuBois Kent State

Fire Hits Warehouse on Akron South Side

A three alarm fire burned a Paper warehouse on Akron's South Side early today. Firemen saw little chance to save the brick three story building and its contents owned by Saalfield Publishing Co. Heat from the blaze set fire to railroad ties along adjacent tracks.

Akron —P Akron Saalfield Publishing Co

Bloodmobile to Be in Athens Next Week

The Messenger reports upcoming blood collection event in Athens with city health officials coordinating drives. Public interest drives drive a local blood supply push as volunteers prepare for the visit.

Car Collides With Tractor Killing Two Teens Near Pisgah

In a curve on U S 42 near Pisgah a passenger car driven by Barbara Woeste veered off and into a tractor trailer. Teens Jack 17 and Barbara 18 died, younger brother Robert 14 injured with head lacerations and shock. Driver Earl Salyer of Walton Ky was not hurt. witnesses say he jackknifed to avoid impact.

Cincinnati Here Jack Woeste Barbara Carl Woeste Robert U. S. 42 Pisgah Hamilton Butler County Line Robert Heck Earl F. Salyer Walton Jack Salyer

State Group To Meet In Portsmouth Oct 11

A legislative service committee studying public welfare administration in Ohio will meet in Portsmouth on October 11. The session opens at 10 a.m. in the Scioto County Common Pleas Court room at the courthouse.

Columbus Legislative Service Committee Ohio Portsmouth Scioto County Common Pleas

Dulles Gromyko to Meet in Washington Saturday

Secretary of State Dulles will hold talks with Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko in Washington on Saturday. They will discuss disarmament and the Middle East, with Dulles expected to stress preventing Soviet influence and urge continued disarmament talks. Saudi Arabia's Ahmad Shukairy criticized UN handling of Soviet arm shipments to Syria, signaling strain with U S policy.

Washington Dulles Andrei Gromyko Middle East United States London UN General Assembly State Department United Nations Saudi Arabia General Assembly New York King Saud Ahmad Shukairy Syria Shukairy

Hospital Aid Limit Extended for Aged Cases in Ohio

The Ohio Welfare Department will extend hospital aid beyond the 10 day limit for aged hardship cases. Hospitals must apply before day ten. aid applies only to cases needing longer treatment. State funds will be limited to necessary costs with emphasis on moving patients to cheaper, suitable facilities.

Columbus Ohio Welfare Department William O'Neill State Welfare R. L. Ireland Thomas D. Weiler Aid For the

Morse Vows Death Probe After Haitian Police Beating

Sen. Morse announces a prompt inquiry into charges that Shipley Jean Talamas, an American textile representative, was beaten to death by Haitian police. He will consult Sen. Green and Roy Rubottom Jr. as the State Department rejects the claim that Talamas died from injuries during arrest.

Washington Sen Morse D-Ore Shipley Jean Talamas Senate Foreign Relations Sen. Green D-Ri Roy R. Rubottom, Jr State Department Talamas

Jordan Re‑Elected Royal Arch Masons Leader

James Luther Jordan of Mansfield Louisiana was elected to a three-year term as general grand high priest of the Royal Arch Masons at SUN VALLEY Idaho. Also chosen were Roscoe P. Walcutt of Columbus Ohio as secretary.

Sun Valley Idaho James Luther Jordan Mansfield The Royal Arch Masons Roscoe P. Walcutt Columbus Ohio

Columbus Officer Killed in Air Crash

A C47 transport crashed near Colesville Maryland killing Col Willis Frost Bond 438 Columbus Ohio and two other Air Force officers Col Leo F Paul 42 Iowa City Iowa and Capt William O Rouse 36 Tulsa Oklahoma. The twin engine aircraft developed engine trouble and struck the Argle Country Club golf course about six miles north of Washington.

Washington Willis Frost Bond Columbus Ohio Air Force Colesville Leo F. Paul Iowa City Iowa William O. Rouse Tulsa Okla Argyle Country Club U. S. 29 Here

Indictments Hit Louisville News Staff In Exposure Series

A Jefferson County grand jury indicted 12 people including writer Hank Massick city editor John Herschendroeder and Barry Bingham president of the Courier Journal and Louisville Times. They are charged with knowingly receiving stolen property tied to a receipt from former Police Chief Walter R Layman. The case follows a series of articles alleging graft in Louisville’s 3rd District and led to Layman’s resignation.

Louisville Jefferson County Jefferson County Grand Jury Barry Bingham Louisville Courier-Journal Louisville Times Hank Massick John Herchendroeder Walter R. Layman Courier-Journal Messick Layman H. T. Gilmore Howard A. Burkland Carlos Johns F. H. Zimmerman Myron Marrs Marrs

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