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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1959

Page

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Johnson Gains Momentum as Texas Democrats Push Johnson Bid

In Dallas Johnson for president momentum grows as Sam Rayburn endorses a presidential run. Truman signals support if Missouri speaks, while Johnson hosts Rayburn and President Lopez Mateos at his Texas ranch. Labor leaders attention remains a factor.

Dallas Tex Texas HOUSE Sam Rayburn Johnson Senate Rayburn Harry S. Truman Missouri Truman Johnson Ranch Austin Adolfo Lopez Mateos Mexico Jerry Holleman Fred Schmidt Texas Afl-Cio Bob Bryant Railroad Brotherhoods

Record Show Is Closed

LOS ANGELES final curtain falls on The Drunkard ending the longest stage run. Champagne toast and Auld Lang Syne mark the 9477th performance at Theater Mart. Producer Mildred Ilse cites rising costs and sale of the theater as reasons for closing after a 1933 opening. Neely Edwards recalls the job’s longevity.

Los Angeles Theater Mart Mildred Ilse Neely Edwards

New Yorker Makes Try To Catch Nixon

New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller moves onto the national scene with a campaign push for public health reform as he tests potential to challenge Nixon for the GOP nomination. He travels to Chicago after speaking at the American Public Health Association meeting.

New Yorker Nixon Atlantic City N. J New York Nelesa A. Rockefeller Midwest Richard M. Nixon Rockefeller Chicago American Public Health Association

Stolen car kills three children at bus stop

A stolen station wagon struck at a school bus stop in Columbus, killing Randy Kline and his brother Raymond, and Jane Bellah 7. Five-year-old Jerri Bellah was injured. Paul Graham, 22, fled but was captured. police say he has prior arrests.

Columbus Paul Graham South Side Central Randy Kline Raymond Jane Bellah Jerri Bellah Graham

Decision Expected Today On Steel Strike Inaction

A three member Taft Hartley board reported failure to settle the steel strike as President Eisenhower considered a Taft Hartley court order. The 500 000 workers may be ordered back to work while the union vows to fight an injunction if issued. The dispute centers on union concessions and industry controlled costs.

Washington Eisenhower White House Justice Department U. S. District Court Pittsburgh James P. Mitchell McDonald Grimly Taylor

Large search fails to locate missing girl in Missouri woods

In Potosi Missouri a large search for 3 year old Donna Rule continued after she vanished from her parents parked car while they hiked in Clark National Forest. About 300 volunteers and 150 soldiers from Ft. Leonard Wood and Weldon Spring scoured the wooded area as freezing temperatures challenged efforts. The child remained missing through the night raising concerns of possible kidnapping.

Potosi Ft. Leonard Wood Weldon Spring Clark National Forest Missouri Donna Rule

Coburn 82 Weds Widow of 41 Bride in Las Vegas

Hollywood reports 82 year old actor Charles Coburn married 41 year old widow Winifred Jean Clements Natzka in Las Vegas. The couple returned home Sunday night. The piece also mentions Ohio five day forecast with cooler trend and light showers near Lake Erie.

Coburn Hollywood Charles Coburn Las Vegas Nev Winifred Jean Clements Natzka Ohio Lake Erie

After 36 Years Brothers Reunited in Richmond

Point Pleasant correspondent reports Glenn Goodman aged 40 of 2414 Monroe Ave and Cecil Harper 38 reunited last week in Richmond Virginia after being separated since toddlerhood in an orphanage. Glenn recalls seeking his brother since 1941 while Cecil learned of his sibling only during the visit.

Point Pleasant Glenn Goodman Monroe ‘Ave Cecil Harper Richmond Cecil Glenn T. L. Goodman Marion Superior W. Va Virginia

Arson Suspected in Latest Los Angeles Fires

A new brush fire in Angeles National Forest is believed set by an arsonist. Authorities say a dark sedan was seen speeding from both the new blaze and a third contained fire. Firefighting crews reach 3000, with the original Tuesday fire destroying 12,700 acres north of Los Angeles foothill communities.

Los Angeles Angeles National Forest

Flying College Academic Trip Opens in San Francisco

A group of 22 U S high school seniors and college students arrived in San Francisco for a world touring academic year. Organized by the International School of America and led by Karl Jaeger, the group will study the Bay Area before continuing to Hawaii Japan Hong Kong Manila and South Asia.

San Francisco U. S International Airport International School of America Karl Jaeger Columbus Cambridge Mass New York Washington Bay Area Pacific Hawaii Japan Hong Kong Manila South Asia

Navy Time Mix Up Delays Naval Ceremony

Gov. Clinton A Clauson arrived to deliver the principal address at naval ceremonies in Portland Maine only to find attendees leaving. He explained the confusion came from the invitation listing 1400 hours as start time, which he interpreted as 4 o clock.

Portland Maine Clinton A. Clauson

Gen George C Marshall Lies In State And Burial Planned

The body of Gen George C Marshall lies in state at Washington National Cathedral. Simple last honors follow Tuesday at Arlington National Cemetery. The five star general died Friday night at age 78. Canon Luther D Miller to conduct services at Ft Hyer Chapel with Marshall requesting minimal rites. Burial to be private.

Washington George C. Marshall Washington National Cathedral Arlington National Cemetery Luther D. Miller Episcopalian Cathedral Ft. Hyer Chapel Marshall

Moon Photos From Far Side of Moon Reported

Soviet Tass reports Moon photographs captured from the far side as spacecraft moved away from Earth. Images are being processed and will be published, marking mankind's first view of the hidden lunar face.

Moscow Lunik Hl Tass

Riot ends Dick Clark Caravan of Stars show in Kansas City

Police report a 12 300 crowd at Municipal Auditorium faced fist fights firecrackers and milling that prompted the riot squad to intervene Forty nine men aged 17 to 50 were booked on peace disturbance and public drunkenness charges. The event was billed as The Dick Clark Caravan of Stars.

Kansas City Municipal Auditorium

Oreland Fire Company Feud Over Women Auxiliary

Mary Bunting leads a clash with the Oreland Volunteer Fire Co after it fired theWomen’s Auxiliary of 35 members last June. The group hired a lawyer, seeks reinstatement arguing dues were paid and rights protected. tensions accuse Gestapo tactics and interference, sparked by band disbandment over paid engagements.

Oreland Mary Bunting Oreland Volunteer Fire Co Women’s Auxiliary Bunting Montgomery County

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