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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1958

Page

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Policy Debate Splits Politicos in Washington

Democratic leaders press for broad discussion of foreign policy issues beyond the campaign while President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles urge restraint on current policy talk. Vice President Nixon advocates responsible GOP response to criticisms as the party seeks to inform voters. The GOP blasts Acheson Butler Morse Humphrey and Smathers for appeasement on Quemoy and Matsu.

State Dulles Eisenhower U. S George A. Smathers D-Fla Dulles Thruston B. Morton R-Ky San Francisco Nixon Republican National Committee GOP Committee Dean Acheson Paul Butler Wayne Morse D-Ore Hubert Humphrey D-Minn Smathers Quemoy Matsu

Bourguiba Aligns With West in Break With UAR

Tunisian President Habib Bourguiba declared to the Constituent Assembly that Tunisia will align with the West and sever diplomatic ties with the United Arab Republic. He accused Nasser of policies and alleged Egyptian involvement in an assassination plot against him. He pressed in favor of a reformed Arab League.

Tunis Habib Bourguiba United Arab Republic UAR Bourguiba Nasser Arab League Tunisia League Cairo

Third Atomic Device Fired In 24 Hours

At Yucca Flat Nevada a balloon suspended device detonated 500 feet above ground marking the third nuclear blast within 24 hours. The nominal detonation remained under one kiloton and was not seen from Las Vegas. A prior underground shot two miles away rattled the ground. magnesium flares lit the mesa as the second blast occurred at 10 p.m. under 830 feet of rock.

Yucca Flat Atomic Energy Commission Las Vegas

Navy Repairs Unit Fixes Polaris Test Failure

Navy missile men at Cape Canaveral report repairing the second Polaris experimental rocket that exploded during a test. The 25 foot rocket blew apart after the second stage fired prematurely and spiraled into a series of cartwheel turns over the Cape, damaging the launch area.

Navy Cape Canaveral Fla Cape

X-15 Rolled Out For Public View In Space Program

Vice President Nixon hailed the X-15 as a major step in space exploration at a rollout ceremony in Los Angeles. Harrison Storms of North American Aviation noted the rocket plane could fly three times faster than the fastest jet and exceed world altitude records. Initial flight tentatively set for early February with test pilot Scott Crossfield.

LOS Angeles Air Force Navy Civilian Space Agency Nixon United States Space Harrison Storms North American Scott Crossfield

Offshore platform blast kills one and injures twenty one

An explosion and subsequent fire wrecked a Gulf of Mexico offshore oil platform 60 miles south of New Orleans. One crewman died and 21 were hospitalized. seven others were unaccounted for as five to six wells burned uncontrollably. Survivors were rescued by surface craft and airlifted to hospitals. No official cause yet released.

New Orleans Gulf of Mexico

Ifs Still Haunt Father After Tricycle Death

In Cleveland a four year old boy Jim Dooley died when a panel truck with faulty brakes rolled onto a sidewalk and toppled a telephone pole, pinning him. Gerald Dooley recalls a one in a million accident and questions if the pole was secured.

Cleveland James Dooley Lakewood Lakewood Hospital Gerald P. Dooley Jimmy Dooley

Man and Son Separated by Tragedy in ER

In Charleston South Carolina a man identified as Ben Scott fainted at the sight of a motionless boy in the hospital emergency room The boy Randolph six years old had been struck by a car and died shortly after he was brought in The father was awaiting treatment for a hand injury at the time of the shock

Charleston S.C Ben Scott Scott Randolph

College enrollment rises for sixth straight year

Cincinnati based University of Cincinnati President Emeritus Dr. Raymond Walters reports early estimates show about 1.8 million full time students in U.S. colleges this year. The survey notes 91 percent of universities have equal or more full-time students and 87 percent have same or more freshmen versus October 1957. Some private universities report no change due to facility and faculty limits.

Cincinnati Raymond Walters University of Cincinnati Walters School and Society

Tight Rein On Stock Credit

The Federal Reserve Board announced the stiffest stock market credit restraints in 12 years. It raised the minimum margin to 90 percent, meaning buyers must put up at least 90 dollars in cash for every 100 dollars of stock. The measure targets speculation by borrowing, without retroactive effect on past purchases. Wall Street had anticipated a hike. markets had peaked then dipped amid heavy trading.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Wall Street Reserve Board

Ohio Valleys Industry Called Block To Neds

Brig Gen W W Lapsley praised the Ohio Valley as a potent force against the Soviet bloc in Latin America. He cited shipments of crude asphalt alumina and petro products through Cincinnati, noting metals and oil flow via the Ohio River and rail corridor to South and Central America, with Venezuela highlighted as strong in Latin trade.

Cincinnati Ohio Valley W. W. Lapsley U. S. Army Engineer Ohio River Division Ohio Valley Improvement Association Russia Latin America Gen. Lapsley Ohio Turkey Africa South America South Central America Venezuela Pittsburgh Mills Ohio River Lapsley

Algerian strike called off in De Gaulle policy victory

In Algiers French rightists canceled a general strike against Premier de Gaulle. The Public Safety Committee, split and under military influence, withdrew after Gen. Salan explained new orders from De Gaulle. Twenty four of sixty four founders resigned as opposition weakened.

Algiers Charles de Gaulle Algeria de Gaulle Public Safety Committee Raoul Salan Army France Salan Paris

Final Operation Set for Hiroshima Bomb Victim in Moscow

London Moscow radio reports a Japanese girl who survived Hiroshima will undergo the final of two planned operations in Moscow.

London Moscow Radio Today Moscow

Youths Held For Common Pleas Court

In Cincinnati Juvenile Court Judge Benjamin S. Schwartz relinquished jurisdiction over 17 year olds Edward Garrett and Andrew Davis in the fatal beating of Everett Duncan, sending them to common pleas court for possible grand jury action. Laurence Zwick, 19, is already bound over on a murder charge. The three allegedly conspired to beat Duncan to obtain money for wine. Judge Schwartz noted the offense is murder, despite the youths being under 18.

Cincinnati Benjamin S. Schwartz Everett Duncan Edward Garrett Andrew Davis Common Pleas Court Laurence Zwick Duncan Garrett Davis Schwartz

Woman Killed When Struck By Own Car

Mrs. Geraldine M. Yoakum 48 wife of an insurance firm claims agent died after her car rolled backward in a steep driveway and an open door dragged her beneath the wheels at her Upper Arlington home her 14 year old son witnessed the tragedy.

Columbus Geraldine M. Yoakum Upper Arlington

Ohio Reactor License for NASA at Lewis Center

The Atomic Energy Commission announced it will issue a license to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for a low power reactor at the Lewis Research Center near Cleveland Ohio.

Washington The Atomic Energy Commission National Aeronautics and Space Agency Lewis Research Center Cleveland Ohio

Kiwanis Open Boy Scout Fund Drive

The Messenger reports the Kiwanis Club launching a Boy Scout fund drive with plans to raise local support. Community leaders urge donations to sustain scouting programs and youth leadership.

Kiwanis Club Middleport Logan Seoul Ohio U. Frosh Miami Athens Glouster Chauncey Logan Comics Gallipolis Nelsonville Women’s News

Alum Dies in Jet Crash Near Enid Oklahoma

A 1957 Ohio University graduate, 2nd Lt. Richard G. Fry, was killed when his Air Force T33 jet crashed during an emergency landing near Enid. Fry, from Mansfield, had radioed smoke in his cockpit before the crash and left behind wife Barbara Jo and one child. He was an OU honor student and varsity football player, affiliated with Blue Key, Omicron Delta Kappa, Arnold Air Society, and Scabbard and Blade.

Enid Okla Ohio University Air Force Vance Air Force Base Richard G. Fry Mansfield Runway Purnea Fry Blue Key Omicron Delta Kappa Arnold Air Society Scabbard and Blade Barbara Jo

Rio Grande Flood Displaces Thousands Across Border

Flooding from the Rio Grande and heavy rains forced thousands from homes on both sides of the river. Falcon Reservoir releases, plus inflows from Mexico, spread floodwaters toward the Gulf as Elsa, Texas, recorded up to five inches of rain, prompting school closures and 120 evacuees to shelters with no reported fatalities.

Brownsville Tex Rio Grande Border River Falcon Reservoir Mexico Gulf Elsa

Red Chinese Planes Fly Over Islands In Strait

Four communist planes circled Wuchiu and Little Wuchiu in the Formosan Strait for 26 minutes. Nationalist observers fear a potential seizure to pressure Quemoy and Matsu as a first step toward Formosa. A shipload of modern U.S. M41 Walker Bulldog tanks arrived in Formosa for nationalist turnover.

Taipei Formosa Wuchiu Islands Quemoy Matsu Formosa Strait Wuchiu Nationalist Defense Ministry U.S

Legislative Action Faces Rock Board

Little Rock School Board faces possible legislative intervention to release teachers for a private school plan. Governor Faubus accuses the board of blocking progress as Rep. Paul Van Dalsen warns the legislature may abolish the district to free staff. Teachers advised by attorneys not to participate due to a federal court order.

Little Rock, Ark Little Rock Orval E. Faubus Paul van Dalsen Perry County

Condemned Brothers Lose Court Appeal

Joseph and Bert Buza, deaf mute brothers, lost their bid to overturn murder convictions. The Ohio Supreme Court refused to review their appeal and set November 14 as their execution date.

Columbus Joseph Bert Buza Ohio Ohio Supreme Court

State Board Funds 145 Buses for 84 Districts

The state controlling board released 486237 dollars to aid 84 districts in purchasing 145 school buses, strengthening student transport across Ohio.

Columbus

Who Are They Three Children Pose Mystery

Cincinnati welfare workers struggle to identify three children ages two and a half and younger known as Cissie and Jerry. A day care operator received a call from a couple asking care for the children and later two couples arrived with the youngsters but left before providing names. The children refuse to disclose their identities, leaving officials with a puzzling case.

Cincinnati Hamilton County Cissie Jerry

Niday Trial Case Goes Back To Stand In Murder Case

Marietta Lewis B. Niday returns to testify in a first degree murder trial. He previously told a jury he quit school early after being laughed at for slow learning. The defense argues Niday lacked the intelligence to plan the killings of Mrs Florence Cowdery and George Robinson.

Marietta Lewis B. Niday Niday Florence Cowdery George Robinson

Union seeks hospital building by steel firms for workers

Philadelphia report states United Steelworkers of America President David J. McDonald urges the steel industry to fund construction of hospitals for employees and to contribute toward pension plans. The proposal ties worker benefits to management contributions, signaling a push for broader industry benefits.

Philadelphia David J. McDonald United Steelworkers of America

Ohio fair and warm today with mild nights

Ohio remains fair and warm today with a low around the night. Friday will stay warm with a high near the mid 60s. West Virginia may see scattered showers tonight, a cooler Friday with highs in the 60s. Other regions show varied weather patterns.

Ohio West Virginia

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