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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1957

Page

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Socialists Turn Back Khrushchev Red Pact Appeal

Western European socialist leaders rejected Nikita Khrushchev's call for an alliance with Soviet Communists to counter U.S. and Turkish accusations over Syria. Britain’s Hugh Gaitskell and Denmark’s Socialists voiced cautious replies while Dutch and Norwegian factions dismissed the bid as propaganda or a policy mismatch. Damascus reports Turkey planning action against Syria.

London Western Europe Nikita S. Khrushchev Syria Khrushchev Turkey United States Egypt Nasser Middle East Labor Party Hugh Gaitskell Downing St Harold Macmillan Gaitskell Russia United Nations North Korea Hungary Damascus Syrian Foreign Ministry

Sputnik Dying Satellite May Plunge From Orbit Soon

AP report cites Robert Jastrow of the Naval Research Laboratory saying Sputnik could burn up within a week as its altitude drops from 170 miles to about 147 miles. He notes possible unknown drag but Dr. Fred L Whipple cautions against invoking new forces until standard explanations are exhausted.

Jastrow Sputnik Washington Moscow Outer Space Cambridge Mass Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Fred L. Whipple

Defense cuts hit Ohio workers in aircraft plants

Thousands in Ohio lose jobs as defense spending drops. North American Aviation in Columbus cuts about 3000 of 15700, General Electric in Cincinnati sheds 3200 of 17200, Thompson Products in Cleveland reduces due to fewer defense contracts and delayed deliveries. Civilian aluminum demand offsets some impact in other sectors.

Associated Press Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation North American Aviation Inc Columbus General Electric Corp Cincinnati Thompson Products Co Cleveland North American General Electric

Paratroopers From 101st Set To Return If Weather Allows

Nearly half of the 1100 paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division are slated to depart for Fort Campbell Kentucky today weather permitting. In Little Rock Arkansas the six week integration crisis looms with a troop reduction ordered by Secretary of the Army Wilber Brucker. He said 8500 Arkansas National Guardsmen will be defederalized and about 1800 remain on duty. No guardsmen have yet been released from active duty. The paratroopers were sent here last month and the Guard was federalized after rioting outside Central High when nine Negro students first enrolled.

Little Rock Ark 101St Airborne Division Fort Campbell Wilber Brucker Arkansas National Central High

Banks Asked to File Condition Reports by Oct 11

The comptroller of the currency ordered a public call for statements on the condition of all national banks at the close of business Friday October 11.

Washington Comptroller of the Currency Today

Sinks for sale and ads in the Messenger Classifieds

The piece notes kitchen sinks were sold while Orland Williams cites more potential sales at 45 Ohio Ave. It highlights advertising in the Messenger Classified section for selling houses, sinks, or unwanted items.

Orland Williams Ohio Ave Messenger

France Hit By 24 Hour General Strike Across Utilities

Paris and major cities faced a near total halt as electricity and gas workers walked out for higher wages. Radio, TV, phones and presses stopped. public transit and trains slowed or paused. The strike, about 90 percent effective, occurred amid a political crisis with Antoine Pinay seeking a government while unions opposed him.

Paris France City of Light Communist Party

Mayors to Appear at Chicago Hearing on Intergovernmental Relations

Mayors A. J. Celebrezze of Cleveland and Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati join four others at a congressional hearing in Chicago today to discuss intergovernmental relations.

Washington—I A. J. Celebrezze Cleveland Charles P. Taft Cincinnati Chicago

Businessman Arrested for Faked Drowning in Boston Harbor

Alvin G. Plackter, 37, charged with larceny of 10475 for a faked drowning in Boston Harbor. Brothers Louis and Walter Swank, 26 and 29, charged as accessories after the fact. Plackter arrested in Houston, returned to Boston. He sought insurance proceeds over 100000 after the ruse. wife and son remain with relatives in Philadelphia.

Boston Alvin G. Plackter Boston Harbor Louis Swank Walter Swank Plackter Houston Texas Swank Brothers

Khrushchev Uses War Fear to Press Middle East Bids

Soviet leader Khrushchev aims to fragment Western resolve by sowing fear of a world war linked to a Middle East crisis. He targets rank and file Socialists via propaganda to gain latitude for Soviet actions in Syria and beyond after Sputnik and ICBM successes.

William L. Ryan Nikita S. Khrushchev United States Middle East Europe Syria Khrushchev Popular Front Soviet Union Stalin

Receiver Hope Of Union To Avert Suspension

Washington report says a court ordered receiver could keep the Teamsters in AFLCIO good standing amid a possible suspension. James R. Hoffa has been elected president after Dave Beck but a federal order blocks immediate takeover until a Monday hearing before Judge F Dickinson Letts. The court may appoint a receiver to run the union temporarily to avoid expulsion.

Washington Teamsters Union Aflcio James R. Hoffa Giant Dave Beck Federal F. Dickinson Letts Hoffa Beck Teamsters Aflcio Executive Council George Meany Judge Letts

Confessed Spy Hayhanen Testifies In Abel Trial

Reino Hayhanen testified in Brooklyn federal court that he dug up and kept 5000 dollars meant to pay Mrs. Helen Sobell. He said the cash was buried at Bear Mountain New York and was to determine if Sobell would act as an agent in the espionage case against Rudolf Abel and the Rosenberg ring backdrop.

New York Reino Hayhanen Helen Sobell Hayhanen Brooklyn Rudolf I. Abel Bear Mountain N. Y

Point Pleasant Woman Dies In Wreck

Mae Ophelia Harris, 46, of 2115 North Main Street, died within minutes after her car left Route 62 near the city limits at 9 10 this morning. State police said she was speeding and lost control, the car traveling 180 feet into a cornfield after leaving the highway and turning over four times. She was the wife of Luther Harris, Sr. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Crow Funeral Home.

Point Pleasant Mae Ophelia Harris N. Main St Route

Construction Begins on Erie Thruway in Pennsylvania

Construction has begun on the 47 million dollar Erie Thruway linking Ohio and New York. Gov. Leader turned the first spade of dirt as crews moved in to start the 4642 mile four lane superhighway Tuesday.

Erie. Pa Erie

Fails to Pass Fire Engine Bond in Madill

Residents of Madill Oklahoma voted on a 15000 dollar fire engine bond issue that the council had already purchased. The tally ended 293 for and 293 against, requiring a simple majority to pass.

Madill Okla

Relocation plans explained on Route 33

A messy scan shows Route 33 relocation plans to be explained. The item appears on page 2 with other local notices and school board items.

School Board Association Athens U.S. Ranger Middleport West Virginia Indiana Hank Greenberg Glouster Chauncey Logan Eee Aes Nelsonville Gallipolis Point Ps Teehee Steve

Two Say Spending Need Not Increase

Washington AP reports top House Appropriations Committee members Cannon and Taber say Russia's satellite launch does not require higher defense spending but calls for smarter allocation and vigilance. They stress boosting defenses and allied protection while avoiding wasteful increases.

Washington House Russia U.S Cannon D-Mo Rep Taber R-Ny GOP United States Congress Nixon San Francisco

Syria urges UN inquiry over Turkish border threat

Syria requested an urgent United Nations inquiry into what it called an intolerably dangerous situation on the Turkish-Syrian border. Foreign Minister Salah al-Bitar urged the UN General Assembly to address threats to Syria and international peace as Turkish troop concentrations rose. No immediate U S response, but officials expect U S opposition to placing the issue on the assembly agenda. The move followed a Damascus declaration that Turkey plans premeditated action, amid Egyptian reinforcements arriving in Syria.

UNITED NATIONS _N_ Y Syria Salah Bitar UN General Assembly U. S United States Assembly Damascus Turkey

Dulles Warns of Syria and Russia Threat to Turkey

Secretary of State Dulles warned Washington must stay on guard against the possibility of an attack by Syria and Russia on Turkey. The brief bulletin notes U S concerns amid Cold War tensions and regional instability.

Washington Dulles United States Syria Russia Turkey

RAPS DEFENSE STAMPEDE Calms Sputnik Storm

Philip M. Talbott, president of the U S Chamber of Commerce, says Sputnik fears should not force Defense Department reactivating shelved projects. He cites mismanagement and interservice rivalry as core issues with nearly three billion spent on guided missiles this fiscal year, a large rise from two years ago.

Cincinnati U.S. Chameber of Commerce Russia Sputnik Defense Department Philip M. Talbott Washington Congress Armed Services Talbott

Flood Victims Sought After Spain Floods Kill 63

Valencia reports the worst floods in modern Spanish history along a 150 mile Mediterranean coast. At least 63 people died with over 50 missing and thousands homeless. Madrid Barcelona and other cities sent aid while 180 tons of American food stocks arrived. Seven helicopters from the Lake Champlain aided evacuations.

Valencia Spain Mediterranean Madrid Barcelonia U.S Lake Champlain

Navy jet misses Bay Bridge in dramatic Bay landing

A disabled Navy jet fighter narrowly avoided the top deck of the San Francisco Bay Bridge on Tuesday and its pilot escaped unharmed after crash landing in the bay.

San Francisco San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Bay

Time Pendulum Swings Back Six Day Royal Visit

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip begin a six day U S visit starting in Williamsburg Virginia for the 350th anniversary of Jamestown. They tour Jamestown and Williams burg before a reception and dinner then depart for Washington and New York City. The event marks colonial history on Virginia’s tidewater peninsula.

Queen Prince U.S Williamsburg Virginia America Elizabeth II England United States Tidewater Newport News Prince Philip Jamestown New World Washington New York City John Smith James York Rivers Britain Ottawa Canada Fms John G. Diefener

Ohio Court To Rule On Blue Laws

Ohio Supreme Court agreed to rule on Sunday business restrictions as Cleveland Cincinnati and Hamilton merchants appeal convictions for selling merchandise on the sabbath. They argue the penalties infringe religious liberty and property rights with fines up to 100 and jail time.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Court Cleveland Cincinnati Hamilton

Six Year Old Fires Rifle Wounding Baby-Sitter

Cincinnati police report 6 year old Michael Schaible Jr shot his baby-sitter Naomi Babe 45 in the right forearm. Babe said the boy warned her “This gun is loaded” before entering and the rifle discharged as she moved toward him.

Cincinnati Michael Schaible, Jr Naomi Babe

Weather outlook Ohio West Virginia and region

Mostly cloudy with occasional rain tonight and Thursday, mild overall. Ohio temperatures near normal with tonight lows 55 to 62 and Thursday highs 45 to 72. West Virginia clouds and rain likely west tonight with lows 45 to 50 east 50 to 55. cooler nights start Friday. Five day forecast calls for temperatures 3 to 5 degrees above normal and one to three quarters inch precipitation.

West Virginia Ohlo Albuquerque Bismarck Chicago Cleveland Detroit Giobay Indianapolis Memphis Miami New York Oklahoma City Portland Ore Marie

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