Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1957

Page

1

Papers Found in Incinerator After Hoffa Victory

Senate racket investigators sought to determine how many Teamsters election documents were recovered from a Miami Beach hotel incinerator. Hoffa, elected president at the Miami convention, said all papers had been found and forwarded to Washington.

Nmonert F F. Kennedy Senate Rackets Committee Hoffa Joe Konowe Convention Credentials Committee Miami Eden Roc Teamsters Washington Senate Teamsters Union James R. Hoffa

Plane Lands Safely After Propeller Trouble

HONOLULU reports a Pan American Clipper with propeller trouble landed safely Monday night after turning back from a 22 hour flight en route to San Francisco.

Honolulu San Francisco

Faubus Accuses Troops of Dressing Room Trespass

Gov. Orval Faubus faces denials from White House Army and school officials after charging that male soldiers trespassed into girls dressing rooms at Central High School during integration. Troops remain outside classrooms while nine Negro students attend classes amid calm campus conditions.

Little Rock Ark Orval Faubus Central High School White House Faubus Central High Edwin A. Walker James C. Hagerty Walker National Orval E. Faubus

Scientist Suggests TV Camera Satellite Mission

Washington Navy researchers at the Naval Research Laboratory consider launching a satellite with a television camera to monitor the Soviet satellite. The plan reflects mixed feelings of pride at tracking the Sputnik and frustration at Moscow's lack of cooperation, as nine tracking stations in the Americas prepare to observe Vanguard’s ascent.

Washington iPi U. S Naval Research Laboratory Moscow North South America Sputnik

Riots Continue in Warsaw Amid Street Clashes

For the fifth straight night street fighting broke out in Warsaw as antigovernment demonstrators dwindled from a mass student protest to a smaller crowd. About 100 riot police charged a crowd after a teenage gang set a wooden flower kiosk on fire outside the Palace of Culture, with around 40 arrests reported.

Warsaw Warsaw Palace of Culture

Local theater robbed during Ten Commandments screening

Missoula police hunted an armed suspect after a robbery at the Roxy Theater during a showing of The Ten Commandments. The gunman escaped with about $1000.

Missoula, Mont Missoula Roxy Theater

Defense Calls Psychiatrist In Court Martial

In San Francisco the Henderson court martial resumes as Dr. Bernard L. Diamond testifies for the defense. The Navy sailor from Marin City is deemed legally sane but mentally ill and capable of deadly intent, planning to kill Ens. Arthur Morris aboard the USS Uvalde to show white supremacy. Henderson said he told others he planned to kill Morris, while the prosecution argues premeditation.

San Francisco Jimmie L. Henderson Bernard L. Diamond Diamond Marin City Calif Henderson Ens. Arthur Morris Stow, Ohio

Four Women Robbery Foiled In Grand Rapids Street Incident

Police report four women were robbed on a Grand Rapids street within a short span. The suspect fled with a total of 2.51 dollars from the four victims, with varying amounts: 2.51, 0.70, 0.75 and 0.06.

Grand Rapids, Mich

Kidnap Charge Sought in Roswell Girl Murder Case

In Roswell New Mexico police say Joe Franco 24 already charged with kidnapping faces murder charges after the body of Sandra Jo Lucero 5 was found in a east Roswell dump. The victim died of a single stab wound with a screwdriver found nearby as authorities press a cross border probe into Mexico for Franco's capture.

Roswell N. M Mexico Here Sandra Jo Lucero Tommy Thompson J. C. Jones Joe Franco Franco

Governors Seek Federal Aid for Canton to Charleston Route

Ohio Governor C William O Neill and West Virginia Governor Cecil H Underwood urged federal support for funding U S 21 linking Canton Ohio to Charleston West Virginia. They met with Bertram Tallamy Bureau of Roads director and other officials to press for the project.

Washington William O’neill Ohio Cecil H. Underwood West Virginia U.S. 21 Canton Charleston W.va O'Neill Underwood Bertram Tallamy Bureau of Roads

Ohio Officials Scrutinize Bond Plan for 150 Million State Projects

Columbus officials meet to resolve delays in the governor's program for new state hospitals and prisons. The State Linking Fund Commission may require a court test on ballot validity before selling 30 million dollars of building bonds, part of a 150 million issue approved in 1955. If delayed, up to 10 million additional notes could be issued. The commission also weighs federal aid of 90 percent for Canton to Charleston road expansion connecting to Cleveland and other routes.

Columbus State Linking Fund Commission Linking Fund Supreme Court John Skipton Commission

Messenger Receives Safety Certificate for Adopt-A-Project

The Athens Messenger earned a Certificate of Recognition for participating in Ohio’s Adopt A Project program for the Slow Down and Live Campaign. Sponsored by the National Association of State Safety Coordinators, the program runs from Decoration Day to Labor Day and honors past and ongoing support from The Messenger.

Athens Messenger Ohio National Association of State Safety Coordinators The Messenger

Youngstown man shot and robbed by hitchhiker identifies suspect photos

Donald Mc Phee a 34 year old Youngstown drug salesman shot and robbed by a hitchhiker Thursday has identified photographs of the late Clarence R Downdell as his alleged assailant.

Dennison Donald McPhee Youngstown Clarence R. Downdell

Khrushchev backs Soviet satellite and arms control proposal

Nikita Khrushchev said the Soviet government would accept international control of earth satellites and pilotless missiles as part of a peaceful coexistence pact with the United States. He argued for equal partnership and warned the West to recognize socialist states, while noting readiness to disband armies except for a police force.

New York Nikita S. Khrushchev Moscow James Reston Washington New York Times Khrushchev Communist Party United States Reston Middle East Germany Dulles Turkey Syria Konrad Adenauer West Germany Soviet Union Russia China

Water Use Is Problem Crusade Urged by Officials

Ohio conservation authorities warn water use is rising fast and will burden future generations. Bryce Bowling Brown ing of the Muskingum Conservancy District cites sixfold growth since 1900 and a projected doubling by 1980. He urges planners to acquire reservoir sites now while prices are reasonable.

Columbus Ohio Bryce Browning Muskingum Conservancy District

Woman Indicted On Fraud Charges in Franklin County

A 51 year old Columbus woman, Janie Williams Matthews, was indicted by a Franklin County grand jury on charges of fraudulent obtainment of 2847 in poor relief and aid to a dependent child. Police said welfare checks showed she had been married when receiving the money.

Columbus Franklin County Grand Jury Janie Williams Mathews

Shoo ting at Majer Trial Detailed by Cooper

The Messenger reports on Cooper describing the shooting incident at Majer trial as part of the ongoing coverage. The piece outlines key statements, sequence of events, and responses from involved parties, with emphasis on testimonies and courtroom procedure.

City Water Council Cooper MAJER Little Rockroblems Council OK Mantle Red Athens Giouster Chauncey Logan Gallipolis Nelsonville Television

Russia claims Soviet intermediate range missile capability

The Navy credits Russia with possessing operational IRBMs able to threaten bases within 1500 miles of Soviet launch sites. Capt. H. L. Miller disclosed at a NSIA briefing that this public acknowledgment marks a first. U S. services are separately developing 1500 mile missiles still in testing.

Washington Russia Europe H. L. Miller Office Chief of Naval Operations National Security Industrial Association U. S. Army Navy Air Force

Board halts draft calls over feared misuse by president

Marion County draft board will not call up more men until it is assured they will not be used by a "misguided president" to enforce Supreme Court decisions or Federal Court orders.

Buena Vista Marion County Draft Board

Soviet hints second Moon mission on anniversary date

Moscow report in Trud hints Russia will launch a second satellite more perfected than the existing one on the Nov 40th anniversary of the Soviet regime. The dispatch adds that flights will soon be possible to the Moon Mars and Venus though no Moscow reports confirm the project for that date.

Moscow Russia Trud London Moon Mars Venus

Satellite orbit updates fuel hopes for faster calculations

Reports of further sightings of the Soviet Sputnik satellite suggest U S scientists may speed up computing its exact orbit. Observations indicate the satellite circles Earth on schedule at roughly 18 000 mph while a conflicting speed estimate nears 15 500 mph.

Washington U. S Globe Outer Space Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambrige Mass Fred L. Whipple Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Cambridge Alaska Australia

Two Ohio Patrol Captains Promoted To Major

Columbus report says two Ohio Highway Patrol captains were promoted to major in a reorganization of the patrol's general headquarters. Col Fred Moritz, patrol superintendent, announced Floyd C. Moon head of the investigation section and W. B. Vance in charge of procurement received the promotions.

Columbus Ohio Highway Patrol Fred Moritz Floyd C. Moon W. B. Vance

Weather Brief for OHTO Tomorrow

Fair and cool tonight with a low of 42. Wednesday brings increasing cloudiness followed by showers at night. High near 76.

OHTO West Virginia Atlanta Bismarck Chicago Cleveland Fort Worth Indianapolis Oulsy Ile Milwaukee New Orleans New York Han Diego San Francisco Seattle

Second Kaiser Strike Ends at Kaiser Aluminum Plant

About 290 members of Charleston Local 132, Operating Engineers Union, ended a six hour walkout at 4 p.m. on Monday at the Kaiser Aluminum Plant project. It was the second strike in three days tied to show up pay after two journeymen electricians were discharged. The 5000 man construction force saw no other stoppages. The electricians had left Friday and returned Monday morning after a dispute over show up pay was settled. A Kaiser spokesman announced the engineers had returned to work and a settlement was reached.

Kaiser Aluminum Charleston Kaiser

Coroner Geer Suspended from Medical Practice

Dr. Joseph A. Geer former Fairfield County coroner was suspended from medical practice by the state medical board effective November 1. The action places Geer under definite suspension pending further proceedings.

Columbus Joseph A. Geer Fairfield County State Medical Board

Ion-Steam Principle Demonstrations Highlight Space Flight

The NACA Lewis Laboratory in Cleveland demonstrated an ion stream device inside a vacuum to spin a pin wheel, illustrating the ion-steam propulsion concept for future space ships. The arc tunnel tool simulated extreme heat and produced plasma jets up to 20 000 degrees, showing potential for thrust in outer space with electric or magnetic acceleration.

Cleveland National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics NACA Outer Space Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rene Pleven Democratic and Socialist Union of the Resistance Party Rene Coty Pleven Guy Mollet Heaven Morris Hunt Sandra Jo Canton - To - Charleston Tallamy Ohio and Kanawha St. Lawrence Seaway Nikita Khrushchev Cyril Osborne Henry Kerby Osborne Eisenhower Redstone Arsenal Alabama
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication