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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1958

Page

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Justice Harold Burton retires opening Eisenhower court majority

Justice Harold H. Burton announces retirement after 13 years on the Supreme Court. The White House says Eisenhower will name a successor, potentially the fifth appointee to the nine member court. Burton cites medical advice and service to the public as reasons for stepping down. Eisenhower praises Burton’s public service. The president’s selections have favored federal appellate and state supreme court judges.

Washington Harold H. Burton Supreme Court Eisenhower White House Burton Justic Warren California John M. Harlan Charles Evans Whittaker Federal Appeals Court William J. Brennan New Jersey State Supreme Court

U.S. Sees China Truce Offer as Diplomatic Tactics

Washington reports the United States plans to end convoying Nationalist Chinese ships in the Formosa Strait within a day or two. Officials stress the move rests on the absence of Communist shelling, not on Red China's recent week long ceasefire offer, and insist U.S. operations have been international in nature.

Washington United States Formosa Strait U. S China Red China Quemoy

Ternstedt Talks Stall As 1000 Workers Resting

Columbus workers idle at the Ternstedt plant as local contract talks stall after five hours of discussion with UAW Local 969. About 4,000 idle for four days since the national GM agreement, local issues awaiting settlement.

Columbus General Motors Ternstedt United Auto Workers

Boy Knocked Down By Car Crippled Leg After 10 Days

In West Warwick Rhode Island Kenneth Pelleccione a four year old boy learned he had a fractured lower right leg ten days after being struck by a car. His parents observed him acting bothered while riding his tricycle prompting medical checks.

West Warwick R. I Kenneth Pelleccione

GM Plant Reopens in Vandalia After UAW Local 947 Return

GM Plant in Vandalia part of Allison Division resumes aircraft propeller production as about 1000 members of United Auto Workers Local 947 return to work.

Dayton Aero Products General Motors Allison Vandalia United Auto Workers

Sheriff Seeks Jenkins in Ironton Wounding Case

Deputies search for James Jenkins, 20, of Pigeon Hollow, in connection with the Monday wounding of Roscoe Butts, 32, in Ironton. The incident left Butts injured and authorities issued an arrest request.

Ironton James Jenkins Pigeon Hollow Roscoe Butts

Segregation Roundup: States Plan White Schools Amid Closings

Arkansas and Virginia shut 14 schools after Clinton Tenn. high school was dynamited. Gov Faubus predicts private white schools by October as courts extend bans. In Clinton authorities seek dynamers clues while 850 students move to Oak Ridge elementary. Virginia opens emergency classes for Front Royal juniors and seniors.

Arkansas Virginia Clinton Tenn Washington Florida Supreme Court Felix Frankfurter Little Rock Orval F. Faubus St. Louis Oak Ridge Duncan C. Gibb Warren County Front Royal

Plans for New Home End in Tragic Accident

Frank D. Hogan 32, of Port Clinton Ohio, had three weeks vacation from his job to finish a new home on Catawba Island. While backing his car from an unpaved driveway the vehicle rolled into a ditch, throwing him under the wheels. He died of internal injuries as his family planned a larger residence.

Port Clinton Ohio Frank D. Hogan Catawba Island Hogan

Akron Tire Chief P W Litchfield Retires From Goodyear

Board chairman P W Litchfield of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co retires after long service ending his tenure this Monday.

Akron P. W. Litchfield Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co

GM Says IUE Pact Is Reached

GM announces an overall national contract reached with the IUE covering 25,000 workers. Local management and IUE reps are negotiating six plant specific supplements, progress noted but slow with no details disclosed. The IUE strike began last Thursday alongside the UAW action. UAW and GM had a separate national deal, but some plants have yet to resume production.

Detroit General Motors Corp International Union of Electrical Workers IUE United Auto Workers UAW

Two Children Found Safe After 10Hour Search

In Batavia a 10 hour search ended when Karen Blades aged 4 and her 3 year old friend Jeff Lang were found walking along a county road near the town. They were reported in good health and returned to their homes.

Batavia Here Karen Blades Jeff Lang

Former Official Dies At 74. State Dept Veteran

W Chaplin of Huntington author and former State Department official famed for Russian affairs died Monday at his summer home near Bluemont Virginia. He served as a longtime government expert and authority in his field.

Washington

From Kingpin To KP British Army Recruit Awed By Reception

Alan Yansley arrived in York to a warm welcoming party from his new regiment led by Capt. Peter Fleming and Maj. Wood. He became the regiment’s 200th recruit of the year and was given a government savings bond before starting his duties with kitchen police on Wednesday.

York England Alan Yansley York Station Peter Fleming Yansley Wood

Eisenhower pivots from modernism to anti socialism campaign

President Eisenhower signals a stepped up congressional bid to defend moderate government by stressing socialism and higher taxes. He champions strong stance on Quemoy and Matsu and criticizes Democratic control as steering the nation toward socialism. Meade Alcorn and Nixon back the emphasis on peace and economic recovery as campaign themes.

Washington Eisenhower White House Quemoy Matsu GOP Meade Alcorn Alcorn Congress Nixon

Father Saves Dying Child

In Columbus Mrs Walter Kimball found her one year old Brenda Sue head first in a bucket of water she had left at the car. Husband pulled her out gave artificial respiration and emergency squadmen revived her with oxygen. she needed no hospital care.

Columbus Walter Kimball Brenda Sue

Winds Tested Postpones Man High Balloon Flight

ALAMAGORDO N M Air Force officials postponed Lt Clifton McClures high altitude balloon flight to 8 30 then 10 am MST due to high winds He sits in a 39 foot capsule packed with instruments at 130 am to endure near 100 oxygen Atmosphere mimics 24 000 feet altitude to study edge of space and 24 hour stay aims for 100 000 feet with Clemson engineer degree holder McClure piloting the mission

Alamagordo N. M Clifton McClure Air Force McClure Clemson College

Nasser Tightens Grip As Syria Official Resigns

Sabri Assalia, Syria’s last premier before joining Egypt, resigns as vice president amid Nasser’s drive to centralize rule. UAR plans a government overhaul to end dual ministries in Syria and Greater Egypt. Assalia had limited opposition to Cairo’s expansion in the province.

Cairo Nasser Syria United Arab Republic UAR Sabri Assalia Egypt Middle East Assali

Warden Denies Rumor of Privileges for Murderer

Columbus reports the warden of Ohio Penitentiary Ralph W. Alvis denies rumors that Thomas Yonnie Licavolt a Toledo underworld figure now at Hocking County honor camp receives special privileges. Licavolt sentenced for murder is a male nurse who travels to Logan and Lancaster with a guard for supplies.

Columbus Thomas Yonnie) Licavolt Toledo Hocking County Ralph W. Alvis Ohio Penitentiary Licavolt Logan Lancaster

Fall fashion styles for women advance pages 11 13

The Messenger highlights the latest fall fashion for women across pages 11 to 13, detailing trends in accessories foundation garments and chemises. Additional notices note police add machine to aid detection, and Pomero y council actions on disposal plant survey budget reservoir land.

Pomeroy Council OK Athens Gallipolis Chauncey Ines Uoran Ee Nelsonville Glouster

Pope Pius XI Shows Improvement After Stroke

Rome reports the 82 year old pope continues to improve after a cerebral stroke struck Monday. The latest bulletin notes lucid senses and no motor deficiency, though his condition remains grave and hiccups persisted briefly. Vigils and prayers continue outside Castel Gandolfo and Vatican.

Castel Gandolfo Italy Pius XI Rome Vatican

Ohio congressman J Harry McGregor dies at 62 in Coshocton

U S Rep J Harry McGregor Republican of Ohio dies at his Coshocton home at age 62. His body was found by his administrative assistant Robert Bruning after reporting to work. Death attributed to heart attack after about six hours. McGregor served in the Ohio House 1935 40 and entered Congress in 1940 after a special election. He had been a candidate for re election at the upcoming November 4 vote. He was a West Lafayette High School graduate and Oberlin College attendee. Mrs McGregor died Christmas last year. Three adult children survive.

Coshocton U. S J. Harry McGregor Ohio William A. Ashbrook West Lafayette High School Oberlin College Ohio House McGregor

U S Steel recalls 350 at Lorain plant

About 350 workers are being recalled at the Lorain works of the U S Steel Corp s National Tube Division. The return to work will push plant employment to 8600, with 2200 still unemployed. The boost is to meet demand for semi finished steel products, a company spokesman said.

Lorain U. S. Steel Corp National Tube Division

Ike to Bypass Ohio Campaign for Congress Candidates

President Eisenhower said he will not be able to campaign in Ohio on behalf of Republican candidates for Congress. He cited scheduling as the reason for skipping planned campaign appearances in the state.

Columbus Eisenhower Ohio Congress

Rebel mobs push for control in coastal village raid

A crowd of several hundred in a coastal village attempted to seize control while President Faud Chenab resided there. Lebanese security forces crushed the attack as rioting entered the 16th day of a general strike led by anti-Nasser Phalangist members demanding greater cabinet representation amid tensions with Premier Rashid Karami.

Beirut Faud Chenab Raishid Karami Camille Chamoun

Ohio House Member John L. Smith Dies at 45

Akron reports the death of John L. Smith a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from heart attack at age 45. The obituary notes his service and ties to the Akron area.

Ohio Efonse Akron John L. Smith Ohio House of Representatives

All Skills Are Necessary PTA Official Asserts Not All Are Students

Cincinnati report quotes Mrs. Fred L. Keeler Grand Rapids school committeewoman and National PTA vice president urging parents to value varied skills beyond math and science. She says many can contribute to the economy with useful work and cites teamwork in complex projects. Delegates at the Ohio PTA Congress back repealing the state motor scooter law and support junior colleges and federal aid to education.

Cincinnati Grand Rapids Fred L. Keeler National Congress of Parents and Teachers Keeler Ohio PTA Congress Congress

Red Planes Targeted as Cease-Fire Shifts in Formosa Strait

In Formosa, Nationalist anti-aircraft guns on Quemoy fired on eight Communist planes during a cease-fire window. Nationalists said the Reds did not attack or suffer damage and withdrew toward the mainland. US Navy escorted supplies to Quemoy while air and sea activity intensify amid looming end of the cease-fire. Nationalist intelligence warned of possible Communist invasion preparations along the China coast.

Taipei Formosa Quemoy Formosa Strait Nationalist Defense Ministry U. S. Navy Washington China Hong Kong Quemoys

Meany Settles Ship Officers' Strike Dispute

A six day strike by deck officers ended and issues will be arbitrated by AFL CIO President George Meany. About 1300 strikers return to work and 60 ships were idle in Atlantic and Gulf ports. Arbitration sessions begin October 21 with the International Organization of Masters Mates and Pilots and 23 shipping companies represented by the American Merchant Marine Institute.

New York Afl-Cio George Meany Meany Atlantic Gulf Coast International Organization of Masters The American Merchant Marine Institute

Eastern Planes Added to Cincinnati Route Next November

Officials of Greater Cincinnati Airport in Boone County Kentucky announced Eastern Airlines will begin service on November 29. The Civil Aeronautics Board recently authorized Eastern service from Cincinnati to Chicago and Florida.

Cincinnati Greater Cincinnati Boone County Eastern Airlines Civil Aeronautics Board Eastern Chicago Florida

Weather Summary For Today And Tonight And Other Cities

Fair and warmer today and tonight. Wednesday partly cloudy and mild with a high near 80. West Virginia stays fair and not quite so cool tonight with low 37 to 42 east and 44 to 52 west. Other cities show varied conditions from clear to cloudy with temperatures in the 40s to 70s across major markets.

West Virginia Albany Goss Chicago Cleveland Ceees Detroit Indianapolis Lownvaig Miami Ourcy New York Omaha Pittsburgh Cecese Richmond Seattle Tampa Boston Los Angeles Milwaukee Phoenix Salt Lake City Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Justice Burton Iie Elmer Menkel Polaris Engineering U.S Associated Press Death Mars Kingpin Ike New York City John Gaul Roxbury, N.Y Gaul Nassar Foe Pius XII Pope Ohio Solon U. S. Steel Lorain Plant PTA Roy Rose Waterloo Lawrence County
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