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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1959

Page

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Eisenhower Faces Delicate France Test In Europe

President Eisenhower's Western unity crusade gains steam in Europe but faces a tough test with France. Key issues include Algerian policy, France's role in NATO and Western policy, ambitions to explode an A bomb, and strains from Khrushchev talks. De Gaulle's stance could shape allied cohesion and atomic status. The outcome hinges on securing French cooperation without alienating the Arab world or provoking a two power balance.

Eisenhower Europe France Charles de Gaulle West Germany Britain Paris U. S NATO Nikita Khrushchev de Gaulle United Nations United States U. N Sahara Desert Atomic Club Soviet Union North Atlantic Alliance Eiisenhower Washington Bonn Harold Macmillan Konrad Adenauer

Eisenhower Hosts Montgomery Reunion Dinner

President Eisenhower hosted a jovial World War II reunion with British comrades at Winfield House. Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery, previously critical of Eisenhower's war policy, joined the dinner, sat within five feet of the President, and left beaming to a cheering crowd as guests departed.

London Eisenhower Viscount Montgomery Ments Montgomery Winfield House U. S John Hay Whitney

Eisenhower welcomed in Paris by De Gaulle during state visit

President Eisenhower arrives in Paris and is greeted by Gen. Charles de Gaulle with a half million cheering crowds. The meeting at the Elysee follows a 55 minute flight from London and prior to high level Western Alliance talks.

Paris Eisenhower Charles de Gaulle Western Alliance London France Woodrow Wilson le Bourget de Gaulle Elysee Palace

Lightning Hits Storage Tank In Lima Ohio

Lightning struck an oil storage tank of the Ohio Oil Co in Lima Ohio causing a massive blaze. Firemen battled the flames for hours as the tank collapsed spilling burning oil and molten metal. About 300 families evacuated with no injuries reported.

Lima Ohio Oil Co

First Day At School Boy Rescued From Desk

In Laramie Wyoming seven year old Ted Jensen was called to the blackboard on the first day of school but remained stuck. Police and fire rescue workers freed his finger from a hole in his desk after 15 minutes.

Laramie Wyo Ted Jensen Julie Hladek Ted

Denver Infant Struck After Stroller Dragged by Dog

An 11 month old boy named Stephen Young was critically hurt when a dog tied to his stroller dragged it into a car's path. Police said the dog chased a cat as the incident occurred while the child's sister Linda aged 8 stood nearby. Nearby drugstore visit noted.

Denver Stephen Young Linda

Ike's Veto Test on Pork Barrel Bill in House Vote

The House faces a pivotal vote to override President Eisenhower's veto of the $1.215 billion pork barrel appropriation bill. If two thirds approve, the measure funds hundreds of public works projects, mainly river and harbor and flood control, across 32 states.

Ike William F. Arbogast Washington Eisenhower House Congress Senate

Weather update for South Central Ohio and West Virginia

Partly cloudy in Ohio with scattered thundershowers today and tonight, highs 82 to 87 and lows 68 to 72. Major swings in West Virginia with widespread clouds, showers and storms today, ending Thursday, highs in the 80s, cooler nights 65 to 72.

Ohio West Virginia

Abele Seeks GOP Congressional Nomination in 10th District

Homer E. Abele mcArthur attorney announces another run for Congress in the 10th District. He is the first GOP candidate to declare, with Oakley Collins also named as a leading contender. This is Abele's second bid after winning the 1958 GOP nomination but losing the general election to Walter Moeller.

McArthur Homer E Pete) Abele Congress Abele Seve Oakley Collins Ironton Thomas A. Jenkins Walter H. Moeller Lancaster

Ex Mutual Officials Deny Propaganda Accusations

Three former Mutual Broadcasting System officials deny federal charges that they took 750000 dollars to air propaganda about the Dominican Republic as news. A federal grand jury indicted the trio in Washington on Tuesday. The defendants are Alexander L. Guterma Garland L. Culpepper Jr. and Hal Roach Jr.

Washington Mutual Broadcasting System Dominican Republic Alexander L. Guterma Garland L. Culpepper Jr Hal Roach Jr

Junior Reporters To Visit Europe

Your Messenger carrierboy can become a member of an elite corps of newspaperboys selected to represent cities from coast to coast as Junior Reporters assignment Europe. Imagine flying the Atlantic on a Swissair airliner to enjoy a tour of Switzerland and other glamorous countries. When he calls at your home, let him tell you how you can help him earn this award.

Europe Switzerland

Ohio State Fair Opens After Rainy Start

The Ohio State Fair began with damp conditions and a reduced schedule. Rain canceled the grandstand fireworks and several harness races while two Buckeye State Pace heats and other races proceeded. Edgewood Royal won heat one of the Buckeye Pace, and Arthur Hansen and daughter Lois Jean won the Ohio Guernsey Futurity with a prize of 2000 dollars.

Columbus Director of Agriculture Edgewood Royal W. L. Regan Wilmington Ohio Pours Arthur Hansen Lois Jean Bellevue Duan Hauke Mowrystown

India’s Nehru backs Menon as Thimayya resigns then retracts

In New Delhi Nehru defended Defense Minister Krishna Menon amid a rift with Army Commander Thimayya who resigned over a promotion dispute but withdrew his resignation at the prime minister’s request. The tension followed Chinese border concerns and reported activity near Tibet. Red-led forces seized parts of Calcutta in a night of arson and bomb attacks.

New Delhi India Nehru V. K. Krishna Menon K. S. Thimayya Thimayya Krishna Menon Tibet the Statesman Calcutta

Sentinel Firm Buys Gallipolis Tribune and Times

The Ohio Valley Publishing Co. buys the Gallipolis Tribune and Gallia Times from Dear Publication and Radio Inc. Richard Owen, president and publisher, will become publisher of the Gallipolis papers while continuing his duties with the Daily Sentinel. No other personnel changes are planned. The two papers had circulations of 4370 and 5000 respectively.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Tribune Gallia Times Ohio Valley Publishing Co Pomeroy - Middleport Daily Sentinel Richard Owen The Owen Daily Sentinel Tribune and Times Dear Publication and Radio, Inc New Jersey Dear

Profit Figures for Royal McBee Show Modest Gain

Royal McBee Corp reports a profit of about 70 cents per share for the year ended July 31, with over two thirds of earnings in the July quarter. Typewriters dominate sales, about 80 percent, while European losses were offset by domestic gains.

New York Royal McBee Corp Allan A. Ryan Ryan Royal McBee

U.S. crime clock shows 1958 rise in murders and robberies

The 1958 crime report notes a 9.3 percent rise from 1957. It records a murder every 64.2 minutes, forcible rape every 36.1 minutes, a robbery every seven minutes, a car stolen every 1.9 minutes, and a burglary every 46.4 seconds.

Washington United States

Agreements Give Workers Wage Increase

About 82,000 rubber industry production workers will gain 10 cents an hour under new contracts with the United Rubber Workers. Goodyear set the pace, U S Rubber followed in Cincinnati, then B F Goodrich and Firestone quickly joined, ending prior strike tensions.

Cleveland United Rubber Workers Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co U. S. Rubber Co Cincinnati B. F. Goodrich Co Firestone Tire & Rubber Co Goodrich Canton Ohio Firestone

House expands powers to block obscene mail

Washington reports the House approved a measure extending postmaster authority to impound obscene material. The bill adds 25 days to the current 20 day period and requires proof of improper impounding before contesting the action. Ohio forecasts show temperatures near normal with showers and possible thunder Thursday and Sunday or Monday.

Washington House Senate

Grand jurors return three felony indictments

The Messenger reports that grand jurors have returned three felony indictments. Details on the cases are limited in the readable text.

New City Park Board Kiwanis Club Council Athens Kennedy Khrushchev Chauncey Nelsonville Gallipolis Point Pi Ee Eee

Government Troops Lose Ground in Sam Neua River Campaign

Pathet Lao battalions aided by regular North Vietnamese forces seize four towns along the Nam Ma River in northeastern Sam Neua. Government units retreat along a 35 mile front toward the provincial capital as Viet Minh and Thai tribal fighters reinforce the attackers.

Sam Neua Laos Pathet Lao Viet Nam Nam Ma Quane Rathikone Nam Ma River Amkha Soukhavong Tne Amkha

Police Arrest Gang Leader

New York police arrested three youths including a self described gang leader nicknamed Dracula for an attack that left two 16 year old boys stabbed to death. The suspect Sal Agron of Brooklyn identified himself during the arrest.

New York Dracula Sal Agron Brooklyn

Court Dignity Upset in Dayton Municipal Court

Dignity collapsed in Municipal Court when a defense attorney asked a question. Judge Cecil Edwards, court officials, witnesses and spectators roared as the attorney inquired what color was the red light when the defendant passed it.

Dayton Cecil Edwards

Steel Talks Resume Amid Nationwide Strike Deadlock

Negotiations in the 50 day old steel strike resumed in New York after a recess with no sign of progress. The report notes no break in the deadlock as talks continue. 50,000 under mental care in Ohio hospitals and correctional institutions reported by the Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction. Ohio 303 companies announced expansions or new plants per DiSalle.

New York Columbus Ohio Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction DiSalle

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