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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1959

Page

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U S weighs two summit options with De Gaulle and Khrushchev

U S officials consider a Western summit in early December with Eisenhower De Gaulle MacMillan and Adenauer followed by an East-West Geneva meeting likely in March or possibly February or April The plan allows time for formal planning on Germany disarmament and related issues Khrushchev may visit France for talks similar to Camp David discussions MacMillan pressed for ASAP while De Gaulle urged careful Western policy alignment before a joint stance is presented

NATO Eisenhower de Gaulle Harold MacMillan Konrad Adenauer Geneva Khrushchev Eisenhower Macmillan Germany France Camp David Macmillan

Professor Calls TV Education Dignified Advertising

University of Cincinnati professor Dr. Robert Kirsner told the Southwest Ohio Teachers Association that television education, framed as dignified advertising, offers comfort to learners and may replace active classroom participation. He warned the marriage of teaching and TV risks blurred goals, urging clarity that teachers conduct, not teach, while guiding viewed learning.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Robert Kirsner Southwesthio Teachers Assn Dr. Kirsner

Niday Appeal Is Considered By Ohio Supreme Court

The Ohio Supreme Court heard the appeal of Lewis B. Niday, condemned for the 1958 slaying of Mrs. Florence Cowdery in Washington County. A stay of execution remains in place pending a decision, with no date set for ruling.

Columbus Lewis B. Niday Washington County Ohio Supreme Court Niday Florence Cowdery High Court

Eisenhower appoints John M McKibbin deputy postmaster general

President Eisenhower named John M McKibbin of Pittsburgh to serve as deputy postmaster general. The announcement came as part of a broader cabinet and agency staffing update. Daylight saving time ends in New England and other regions with clocks turning back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, giving some residents an extra hour of sleep.

New England Augusta Eisenhower John M. McKibbin Pittsburgh

Purse Strings Tighten as Michigan Faces Cash Crisis

Michigan officials cut travel, hiring and nonessential purchases after a Supreme Court ruling erased a 1 percent use tax, deepening an 80 million dollar deficit. Gov. Williams returns to confront a Republican legislature amid a new tax battle. The five day forecast for Ohio shows warmer days ahead with light precipitation.

Lansing Mich Michigan Supreme Court State Administrative Board G. Mennen Williams

Person to Person Ends CBS Run After Row

New York CBS faces a split with producers John A. Aaron and Jesse Zousmer of Person to Person after Frank Stanton criticized the show. The duo said an amicable agreement frees them from their 52 week contract immediately.

New York Ohio University Columbia Broadcasting System CBS Frank Stanton John A. Aaron Jesse Zousmer Edward R. Murrow Charles Collingwood Aaron Zousmer

Ohio could figure in next Congress road inquiry

Washington reports a live probe into the multi billion dollar roads program with a possible Ohio angle. Rep. Blatnik will head the special committee and promises exposure of fraud and skulduggery if found. Rep. Scherer of Cincinnati is skeptical but wants staff access.

Washington Congress Ohio John A. Biatnik D-Minn Biatnik Burr Harrison D-Va Teapot Dome Gordon H. Scherer Cincinnati

Fidel Castro Threatens Militia as U S Bombing Allegations Rise

Fidel Castro announced a militia call and led a five hour TV attack on the United States after two mystery planes dropped leaflets over Havana. He urged a million strong demonstration and tied U S bases to renewed counter revolution attacks amid casualties in the capital.

Havana Fidel Castro United States Fulgencio Batista Castro Revolutionary Army Camaguey Salas Fidel U.S Guantanamo Cuba

Trend In Strike Is Outlined

Philadelphia report on the ongoing steel strike entering its 101st day as three federal judges weigh the legality of the back to work injunction. The case from the U S Circuit Court of Appeals will determine whether a stay or escalation to the Supreme Court occurs. The strike is expected to continue into late next week or until a settlement is reached.

Philadelphia U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Herbert P. Sorg U.S. District Court U.S. Supreme Court United Steelworkers U. S. Supreme Court Supreme Court Circuit Court

Parks Show Colors Brilliant Fall Scenery Across Ohio

Parks Division reports peak fall color statewide with bright reds yellows browns and greens. Observers note Hocking County red yellow brown abundance Burr Oak and nearby counties vivid reds rusts Huetson Woods in the southwest shows yellows and reds Punderson Lake Park Geauga red orange yellow and purple Pike State Park displays red yellow brown and green Giant Shawnee State Forest features vibrant maples across Scioto and Adams counties.

Ohio Division of Parks Parks Division Hocking County Park Burr Oak State Park Athens Morgan Counties Huetson Woods State Park Punderson Lake Park Geauga County Pike State Park Pike County Shawnee State Forest Scioto Adams

Living Costs Rise To New Record

The government reports the consumer cost index climbed three tenths of one percent to 125.2 percent of the 1947 49 average reaching a new high. Every major budget item rose except transportation with the cost of living edging higher over six months.

Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics Hershey S. Riley Price

National Forest Road Funds Appointed to Ohio

The Commerce Department announced Ohio will receive 18072 dollars to improve highways in and near national forests. The grant is part of 33 million dollars allocated to 42 states for use starting July 1 1961, based on federal forest area and value. Westerville native Nancy Lansdowne Otto? Actually Otterbein sophomore Nancy Lansdowne of Warren Otterbein College was chosen as fall homecoming queen.

Washington Ohio Commerce Department Westerville Nancy Lansdowne Warren Otterbein College Otterbein

DiSalle Visits Kent State Amid Expansion Talks

Governor Michael V. DiSalle toured Kent State University saying expansion is needed to keep pace with educational growth. He noted potential creation of an engineering department and planned to visit Ohio University on Oct. 28. In Boston, former city censor John N. Casey, 97, known for the phrase banned in Boston, died Thursday.

Kent Michael V. DiSalle Kent State University Boston John N. Casey

Girl Abducted By Ex Convict Is Released

A 14 year old Maine girl missing six days was found in Lyndonville Vermont. She reported being kidnapped at knife point by Rodney Austin a 44 year old ex convict from Newcastle Maine who held her with little food or sleep as they traveled through Maine New Hampshire and Vermont before release.

Lyndonville Maine Sharon Simmons Damariscotta Sharon Rodney Austin Newcastle New Hampshire Vermont

Sacks Replaces Alvis as Lebanon Post

In Columbus Ralph W. Alvis resigns as Ohio Penitentiary warden to become superintendent of the new 12 million dollar Ohio Correctional Institution. He is succeeded by Beryle C. Sacks of Columbus, a former FBI agent, as warden.

Sacks Alvis Lebanon Columbus Ralph W. Alvis Ohio Penitentiary Now The Penitentiary Beryle C. Sacks FBI

Open Heart Operation Saves Trucker Life

In Seattle a Everett driver Vernon Bertilson, 42, underwent a rare open heart procedure using a heart lung machine and water cooled exchanger. The technique lowered body temperature to 80 degrees, reduced transfusion needs, and corrected aortic stenosis. Bertilson is recovering and expected to return to work soon.

Trucker Seattle Wash Everett K. William Edmark Edmark Vernon Bertilson

Ike Plays Golf Despite Bronchitis in Cold Augusta Weather

President Eisenhower, claiming chronic bronchitis, played Augusta National Golf Course in raw damp air. He had recently recovered from a cold and flu like illness after a Palm Springs visit, saying slight colds worsen his condition and he seeks warmth and sun.

Ike Augusta Eisenhower Augusta National Golf Course Palm Springs Calif

Children Abandoned At Welfare Office In Cleveland

Five young Cleveland children were abandoned Thursday in the County Welfare Office by their parents angered over relief checks. Police located the mother, Mrs. Leroy Henderson, after a 42 hour search. the father was not found. The mother said the children were left because there was no baby food in the house.

Cleveland Leroy Henderson

Ohioans Asked To Build Own Nuclear Shelters

Washington report says within 60 days one million Ohio families will be asked to construct their own nuclear fallout shelters. Jack Gault of Cincinnati, executive director of the Ohio Valley Civil Defense Authority, announced this after a Civil Defense officials meeting. Columbus notes a separate action where a request for special metal for reflective license tags was rejected by the State Controlling Board.

Washington Ohio Jack Gault Cincinnati Ohio Valley Civil Defense Authority Columbus

Manslaughter Charge In Fatal Truck Crash In Point Pleasant

Russell Byus of Point Pleasant is charged with involuntary manslaughter and driving without a license after his wife Cordelia Francis Byus died in a Tuesday truck crash. He claimed both before and after the wreck that either he or his wife was driving. He posted bond and the funeral for Cordelia was held Friday at Beale Chapel Church.

Point Pleasant Russell Byus Byus Cordelia Francis Byus Beale Chapel

Quintuplets Buried In Doll Size Caskets

Five doll size caskets carry the Hannan quintuplets to separate graves at Taylor Texas after a one in 42 million birth at Lackland Air Force Base Hospital San Antonio. Four died Tuesday night and the last died early Wednesday. First Lt and Mrs Charles G Hannan are the parents.

USAF Charles Hannan Cecilia San Antonio Tex Taylor, Tex Lackland Air Force Base Hospital Charles G. Hannan

Woman Delivers Baby in Car After Escort Refusal

In Miami a woman delivered her own baby in the family car after a Miami motorcycle officer allegedly refused to escort her to the hospital. Officials are investigating the incident as the husband cites the officer's shrug and apology, saying he would only follow behind.

Miami Fla Rudy Blakey C. W. Smith

Two Gunmen Sought After Trumbull County Home Invasion

Warren authorities hunt two masked gunmen who invaded the Champion home of Mr and Mrs Frank Gandishar tied up six residents and fled with an undetermined amount of money after the couple's son Ronald 20 returned with day’s receipts from the B J Market in the Gandishars’ operation. LOS ANGELES Air pollution experts say a device invented by a nuclear scientist could end the city’s smog battle.

Warren Trumbull Frank Gandishar Champion Here Ronald Gandishars Los Angeles

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