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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1956
Page
1
Four leading UN atomic powers study the U S plan for staged cuts in conventional and nuclear arms. It calls for strict inspections and a census of nuclear stocks before conversion to peaceful uses, with review by a five power commission.
Democrats claim their best spring Wisconsin showing in years as Kefauver wins a large share of total votes and delegates. Eisenhower dominates in rural precincts while Kefauver attracts farmers in the farm belt amid low prices for milk hogs and beets.
A week after their deaths, Emory Hall 37 Evalyne Richards Hall 25 and children Gary Lee Emery Jr and Linda were found in their West Side flat. Fire officials suspect a defective heater flue caused the carbon monoxide buildup. The coroner could not determine an exact cause.
At a Kremlin banquet Khrushchev said peace is possible without German reunification and that the Soviet Union could act from strength on Germany. He asserted peace must be assured and that one can visualize peace without unification. French Premier Mollet criticized Geneva outcomes on German reunification and Europe security.
An 18 year old motorcyclist and his passenger died in a collision with a tractor tailer rig on Ohio 79 north of Hebron. Richard Fitzsimmons said impact tore both front wheels from under the truck. JUDGE FOUND DEAD IN MONTGOMERY Justice James J Mayfield of the Alabama Supreme Court was found shot at his home and coroner called it obvious self inflicted death.
More than 100 dairy farmers packed an auction barn at North Bloomfield Tuesday night and formed a new group to press for higher prices from dairies in Cleveland Akron and Canton. Joe N. Brown of Jefferson urged strength but suggested avoiding a milk strike. letters will be sent to Cleveland Akron and Canton dairies to arrange talks with the new association committee. A rally was planned for Valley City Medina County tonight.
Wheeling report says psychiatrist testifies Tommy Williams suffers from an incurable psychopathic disorder and killed to satisfy the need to do away with his father. The 14 year old faces a murder trial for the Feb 9 slaying of David Powell as his twin Joseph was briefly exonerated.
Former President Harry S Truman criticized the Eisenhower foreign policy and called for a bold, new program to meet the Soviet threat. He spoke at the Overseas Press Club awards dinner in New York where Clifton Daniel of the New York Times was honored. Daniel is to marry Truman's daughter Margaret later this month.
Officials seek reconsideration of the state Supreme Court decision invalidating a two year old freeze on hard liquor licenses. The application for a rehearing aims to clear the way for an appeal to the U S Supreme Court.
President Eisenhower created a 21 member committee to boost science and engineering education. Dr. Howard L. Bevis, president of Ohio State University, was named to head the panel aiming to maintain U S technological leadership amid competition.
Legislative leaders show doubt about a full year tax session while local officials urge an immediate special session. Gov Lausche calls it a distinct possibility though Sen. Mechem hopes to avoid it. House Speaker Cloud favors minimal action and urges court linked tax discussions.
Unabated spring windstorms sweep ten states causing at least 55 deaths and hundreds of injuries. The Weather Bureau warned of tornado and high wind danger as damage spread from the Midwest to the South and West, with Western Michigan hardest hit and Lake Superior regions affected.
A 100-year-old city workhouse in St. Louis suffered severe damage after a riot among 256 inmates. The outbreak lasted over an hour as prisoners smashed windows and doors, tore out plumbing, and burned fixtures while authorities reported the antiquated cell doors could be forced open with effort. Warden Harold E. Baynes described the 80/8 antique cells as easy to breach, noting attempts to escape were thwarted.
Senator Holland of Florida said a key early decision in the Senate House compromise farm bill will pick between compulsory or voluntary soil bank enrollment. The ten-member group met in daylong sessions to align opposing bills and a final vote was not expected until Friday. Holland noted a provision requiring farmers to place up to 15 percent of cropland in the soil bank to qualify for price supports on farm crops.
The Communist Party recovered their seized Daily Worker assets and national HQ offices after posting $4500 to clear income tax liens. The cash was placed Tuesday night, a week after IRS agents seized the properties, as the party agreed to meet with district revenue official Donald Moysey.
Washington expects President Eisenhower to depart next Monday or Tuesday for his spring golf vacation in Augusta. The exact day depends on the Masters Tournament outcome at the Augusta National course where he stays in a cottage during the visit.
Prime Minister Eden asked President Eisenhower to back a get tough policy toward Egyptian Premier Nasser. British informants said Eden sent a personal message to the president describing the Middle East situation as critical.
President Eisenhower warned he would not order American forces into actions that could be seen as war without prior congressional approval. He noted a possible local defense need and dismissed a question about sending Marines to the Middle East without such approval.
Fragmentary notice mentions a sale and a phone number 31242 for Want Ads after papers were delivered. Seiperan and Einerser et Barat appear as names or phrases in the damaged text.
In Logan the state rested its case on a second degree murder trial of Robert Hartshorn after witnesses Everett and Mildred Hartshorn described events at the family home on Stump Run Road. Emma Mae Hartshorn testified about the quarrel and a struggle that ended with Lloyd Hartshorn striking Robert.
A 53 year old woman,ALIA M. Chase, set a small fire in the White House and four more in executive offices across the street before a woman detective halted the fifth blaze. The fires were put out quickly with no major damage. Patrols noted the suspect seemed not fully lucid and she was sent for observation. Chase was born in Hagerstown Maryland.
The United States and Western allies urged Security Council approval of a Middle East peace mission led by Dag Hammarskjold. debate delayed as Israel, and other states demanded statements and adjustments to the American resolution amid Soviet amendments.
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