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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1959
Page
1
President Eisenhower and French leader Charles de Gaulle released a joint statement signaling broad agreement on the Berlin issue and the potential for a Khrushchev summit only if a real advance is possible. De Gaulle plans a public Algerian statement, signaling possible progress in allied ties.
President Eisenhower wrapped up a nine day Western Europe mission with a brief Scotland visit at Culzean Castle. He flew from France after talks with Charles de Gaulle and earlier met leaders in Bonn London and Paris. A 500 strong crowd greeted him at Prestwick as he enjoyed a planned weekend of golf at the Ailsa course and a hunt nearby. He praised de Gaulle and noted the two leaders agreed on most topics including Berlin with summit talks only if productive.
Police recover $50,000 lot of Salk polio vaccine stolen from University of Montreal lab. Tips led to a raid on an East Montreal apartment yielding 10,000 vials stored in household spaces. The vaccine must be tested on monkeys, delaying its use for six to eight weeks.
Rep. John E. Moss demands explanation from Defense Secretary McElroy after reports claim the General Power book advocates preventive war. Moss disputes the portrayal and notes Pentagon restrictions on the volume.
Secretary of Labor James F. Mitchell says 52 days of steel industry walkout reach a critical stage and blames both sides for lack of responsibility. Governors from eight states urge a conference with President Eisenhower as Mitchell serves as the president’s fact finder. He spoke in Cleveland predicting whether negotiations will yield movement toward a settlement.
Prime Minister Nehru announced in Parliament that New Delhi received a fresh note from Peiping accusing India of aggression on the Tibetan border. He said India would publish a paper on the border situation including correspondence with China and that Chinese forces reportedly attacked Indian border patrols and occupied Indian territory.
An X-15 rocket plane rose at Edwards Air Force Base California for what was planned as its first powered flight but the mission was cancelled due to technical problems.
In Washington AP report Senator General balks at a proposed labor regulation bill marking a landmark of the 1959 session as the House expected to pass it and send it to President Eisenhower.
Union workers at Swift and Co and Wilson and Co struck early today demanding higher wages and benefits. The Wilson strike ended in a joint talks extension for 24 hours. Senate passage of a major labor reform bill followed eight hours of debate, tightening union regulation and curbing tactics.
Argentina's President Frondizi and General Toranzo Montero clashed over ouster and post reshuffles as 17 generals reportedly arrested. A truce was declared amid a "waiting spell" while Laos sought UN troops against Communist aggression with Britain backing UN action if proven.
Ohio's Highway Department could ramp up interstate road work if the Senate approves a federal gas tax increase. The 90 percent federal share under the interstate program hinges on funding, with Ohio already pledging about 40 million dollars of work without guaranteed repayment. The House approved a penny gas tax hike, awaiting Senate action next week.
A plastic bag used to prop a bottle in Laura Jean Fisher’s crib led to her death. Her mother Jean Fisher, 24, says she placed the baby in the crib and folded the bag under the bottle. About 30 minutes later the infant was found with the bag covering her face.
The 1959 Ohio State Fair ends tonight with hopes to match 1955 attendance of 261,043 and break even financially after a 47,500 deficit. Agriculture Director Robert Terhune plans October sessions to discuss ideas for the fair’s future.
A German advertising brainstorm promotes a square beer bottle used as a glass brick with slogans like Build your house with beer. Britain faces election speculation as Macmillan is urged to call a national poll in weeks with October dates most mentioned.
Dr. Albert Ellis argues guilt is the source of all evils and mental illness, proposing a no blame approach to misbehavior. The panel at the American Psychological Association meeting counters that moral responsibility and definable rights from wrong remain essential to society.
At Elgin Air Force Base Florida a Bomarc guided missile intercepted a supersonic Regulus II target simulating an enemy bomber in a near miss over the Gulf of Mexico. The test, the first in a series against faster than sound bombers, occurred at speeds above 35 000 feet. The Regulus II reportedly exceeds 1500 miles per hour in speed.
Mayor Robert F. Wagner and Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller meet to discuss countering rising juvenile crime with a CCC style youth camp program. Separate sessions indicate both favoring the plan, noting New York state already runs two work camps for young offenders.
In Malden Massachusetts a bikini clad dancer and her mother in law plan two back yard performances this weekend as neighbors complain police found no legal issue with the attire. The dancer Dottie Feragam o 33 says her mother in law Mary De Marco 55 will join the show and her husband Michael 34 will operate a phonograph and lights.
Niagara Falls faced a temporary drought when a crane toppled power lines to the filtration plant pumps, leaving 12,000 Canadian homes without water. Officials said pressure was restored within two hours as water continued to roar over the cataract.
Sen. Harrison A. Williams of New Jersey proposals a worldwide study to assess radioactive fallout and its impacts on humanity, aiming to coordinate international research and policy responses.
The Associated Press reports Florida moves toward integration as five states still resist. In Miami, 33 students, including 32 Negroes and one White pupil, registered at Orchard Villa Elementary where combined classes may begin on Tuesday, potentially desegregating a Florida grade school.
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