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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1957

Page

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Three Matters Call the Back To Washington

President Eisenhower plans to return to Washington Saturday from Newport to discuss Arkansas school integration and the Middle East crisis. A White House briefing cites talks with Attorney General Brownell, Dulles, Henderson, and Budget Director Brundage. Mansfield urged a regional Middle East conference and U N arms controls as the Administration speeds weapons to Jordan Lebanon Turkey and Iraq. Eisenhower also pledged to uphold the federal Constitution in Little Rock.

Newport R.I Eisenhower New England Washington Middle East Capital Narragansett Bay Harbor Island James C. Hagerty White House Brownell Little Rock Ark Arkansas Orval E. Faubus Central High School U. S. District Court Secretary of State Dull U. S Brundage Mansfield D-Mont Saudi Arabia Egypt Senate Foreign Relations Committee United States United Nations General Assembly New York Syria Jordan Lebanon Turkey Iraq

Union Official Signals Possible Phone Rate Hike

Martin J. Hughes of the Communications Workers predicts a strike if Ohio Bell Tel Co. fails to improve wages. He cites 11 to 1 union votes in all 23 locals, representing 18,600 workers across 19 cities and 26 smaller communities. With the contract due to expire at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, pickets could begin at 6 a.m. Sunday if needed.

Cleveland Ohio Bell Telephone Co Martin J. Hughes Ohio The Communications Workers Ohio Bell System Hughes

Rate Hearing Set For Canton Blue Cross Rates

A public hearing is scheduled for Sept. 18 in Canton on Hospital Service Inc. application to raise its Blue Cross insurance rates.

Columbus Canton Hospital Service, Inc Blue Cross

Slaying Probe Highlighted By Fractured Lead

Police traced clues in Judith Mae Andersen’s slaying as a retired railroad worker allegedly tossed three chisels into a West Side lagoon. Axel Johnson, 75, questioned and released, read reports he was sought after a tools disposal sighting near Montrose Harbor where her body parts later surfaced.

Chicago Judith Mae Andersen West Side Axel Johnson Central Police Station Judith Mae Montrose Harbor North Side Harbor

Man Says He Knows Who Killed Miller

In Wheeling West Virginia a man named Albert Tavan a local auto salesman told police he can identify two Steubenville Ohio men as involved in the killing of Nick Miller a Wheeling cafe owner whose body was found in a parked car near Pittsburgh on August 22 He appeared at police headquarters on Thursday with his accusation.

Wheeling W. Va Nick Miller Pittsburgh Albert Tavan Steubenville Ohio

No Charges Filed Against Ohio Driver

Nassau authorities investigate the death of 14 year old Eleanor Mae Meppen of Nassau who was struck by a Zanesville Ohio motorist moments after stepping from a school bus. The driver Wing Kew Mah 26 faced no charges.

Nassau N. Y Eleanor Mae Meppen Zanesville

Portland Mayor Schrunk Cleared on Most Vice Probe Charges

Portland Oregon Mayor Terry Schrunk was cleared by state officials on all but one charge in the Portland vice investigation leaving a single unresolved count amid ongoing scrutiny of city crime and corruption probes.

Portland Ore Terry Schrunk Portland Vice

Judge Davies may rule on Little Rock integration saga

Federal Judge Ronald N. Davies weighs the Little Rock School Board request for an indefinite postponement of integration as National Guardsmen keep watch around Central High School. Tension drops slightly with school opening as crowds thin and guardsmen regroup. President Eisenhower vows to use legal means to enforce federal Constitution amid state action.

Little Rock Ark Central High School Ronald N. Davies Rat Anwler Awane Owas Mnul Orval Faubus Eisenhower Faubus

Monkey Bites Cop in Detroit Trial

Edward Osowski explains his monkey bit a policeman because the animal dislikes uniforms. Traffic Referee Oscar A. Riopelle acquits Osowski in the case alleging harboring a vicious animal.

Detroit Edward Osowski Osowski Oscar A. Riopelle

Stock split approved for General Tire and Rubber Co

Shareholders approved a three for one stock split. Each $2.50 par value common share will be exchanged for three shares with a par value of 83 1/3 cents. The action was taken Thursday.

Akron General Tire and Rubber Co

Teamsters Face AFL-CIO Ouster Questions Over Corruption

Washington reports say Teamsters leaders expect possible expulsion from the AFL-CIO amid corruption charges. Some AFL-CIO officials doubt that outcome while urging reform, with the Sept. 30 Miami convention seen as decisive. The union seeks to handle probes under its own rules and due process.

Afl-Cio Washington Teamsters Union Thomas L. Hickey New York Teamsters Miami Federation Ethical Practices Committee

Asian Flu Best Cure Bedrest Says AMA Council

The AMA Council on Drugs reports home bedrest and fluids are the best treatment for Asian flu. Antibiotics and sulfa drugs do not affect the virus and may cause resistance or adverse reactions, though secondary bacterial infections should be treated with antibiotics after sensitivity checks.

Chicago Anns. Council AMA Council On Drugs AMA Special Committee AMA Journal

Auto Dealers Warned of Licenses Arrest Risk

The Ohio Dealers and Salesmen Licensing Board warned mobile auto dealers that salesmen lacking licenses face possible arrest. The Friday briefing emphasized enforcement and compliance across the Columbus area.

Columbus Ohio Dealers and Salesmen Licensing Board

Typhoon Bess Slams South Japan Causing Homes Loss

Typhoon Bess struck southern Japan with 90 mph winds and heavy rain, damaging 250 houses and halting transport. Police report two missing and 1250 homeless in Kyushu. crop losses expected. The storm moves north toward Tokyo Yokohama at up to 20 mph, with possible 90 mph winds by Saturday.

Tokyo Japan Kyushu Tokyo- Yokohama

No Authorization Claimed In Japanese Court Shooting Case

Girard’s commander states he had no orders to fire at scrap metal collectors on the Maebashi firing range. Testimony cites locals saying soldiers sometimes fired blanks or empty cartridge cases to scatter collectors near the machine gun amid the trial for Mrs. Naka Sakai’s death.

Maebashi Japan William Girard Billy Mahon Comyn Tex BP nBee Am Weesamn Monon Noboru Matsuzawa Naka Sakai Mahon Hayashi

Drugs Might Raise Capacities in Mental Health

Dr Nathan S Kline reported at the International Congress for Psychiatry that drugs may unlock dormant human capacities and treat schizophrenia. He noted drug therapy began in 1953 in the United States and now circulates worldwide, revolutionizing mental health care and potentially boosting capacity in healthy individuals.

Zurich Switzerland International Congress For Psychiatry Nathan S. Kline Rockland State Hospital Orangeburg N. Y Kline United States

Glass Worker Wins Southeast Ohio Pizza Eating Championship

A 240-pound retired glass worker named John Scarpella won the pizza pie eating championship in Zanesville southeast Ohio by polishing off five 14 inch pepperoni pizzas. He earned a $25 prize in a contest conducted by the Sons of Italy.

Zanesville Ohio John Scarpella Sons of Italy

Miss America Contest Advances to Final Eliminations in Atlantic City

The third and final group of 51 contestants competes in preliminary rounds tonight to trim to 10 semi finalists for the Miss America 1958 pageant in Atlantic City. Winners in talent and swim on Thursday influence scoring though top standings and the winner remain secret. the title carries 5000 in cash 5000 in scholarship and 50 000 to 75 000 in fees.

Atlantic City N. J Marian Ann McKnight Manning Indiana Georgia Puerto Rico Hawaii Canada Chicago Washington, D. C New York City Arizona Lynn Freyse Tucson Sara Ann Cooper Buckner Missouri Miss Cooper

Police Capture Check Artist The Traveler in Ohio

Indiana State Police Lt. Edwin Schroeder jailed suspects Charles R. Speedie 51 of San Fernando California after 11 years pursuing the phony check passer known as The Traveler. Speedie faced multiple state charges and offered to plead guilty to a single federal count if states joined charges.

Cleveland Indiana Edwin C. Schroeder Schroeder Charles R. Speedie San Fernando Calif Speedie John McCrory Indiana State Police Middleburgh Heights Ohio

Cuban revolt casualties rise as government claims victory

Havana reports about 75 rebels killed or wounded in a day-long uprising in south central Cuba. The high command says 12 government troops were killed and 13 wounded. They accuse former president Carlos Prio Socarras of masterminding the attack on Cienfuegos, 150 miles southeast of Havana.

Havana Fulgencio Batista Cuba Carlos Prio Socarras Cienfuegos Prio

Ohio convict pleads innocent at Missouri arraignment

James Richard Esson 35, an escaped Ohio convict, pleaded innocent on a first degree robbery charge at a Lexington arraignment. He was ordered held for Circuit Court trial Oct. 21 after being captured in Kansas City on Aug. 16. Police say he abducted Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Wagner after getting a ride near Kingdom City, Missouri.

Lexington James Richard Esson Ohio Esson Kansas City Carl A. Wagner Kingdom City

State Employees Won’t Have Individual Insurance Soon

Columbus report says state department employees will gain group-type insurance under a new law effective Saturday. Finance Director John Skipton announced that the move from individual policies will save the state thousands of dollars annually.

Columbus John Skipton Skipton

Malaya Approved for United Nations Membership

The Security Council approved Malaya's UN membership application on Thursday. Malaya, formerly a British protectorate, became independent and joined the Commonwealth on August 31.

United Nations Malaya Security Council Southeast Asia

Manslaughter Charge Filed in Medina County Crash

Medina County authorities filed a manslaughter charge against James Harsa 64 of Cleveland after a car-truck collision near Brunswick on Thursday. Passenger Charles Haborak 65 of Brunswick died. Harsa's wife Rose 63 and Hattie Hamet 63 were injured and hospitalized. Lloyd Smith 29 of Oberlin, the truck driver, suffered a broken arm.

Medina Medina County James Harsa Cleveland Brunswick Harsa Charles Haborak Ohio Lloyd Smith Oberlin Haborak Rose Hattie Hamet Medina Community Hospital

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