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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1955

Page

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New Cancer Drug OPSPA Shows Mixed Human Results

Two UW researchers report OPSPA a new cancer drug has slowed or halted some solid cancers in humans with dramatic but temporary effects. A year after treatment two patients remain alive but the cure is not achieved and anemia or other toxicities occurred. The drug designed with Voxa-penta-e methylene diethylene thiog is limited to experimental use and not widely available.

Madison Was University of Wisconsin Hemone Marine Charles N Heidelberger Lederle Laboratories Anthony R. Currert Han Curren The American Cancer Society Curreris

Eden and Ike Clash Over Postwar Europe Policy

Washington reports indicate tensions between Eden and Eisenhower over how Britain and the United States will align on a North Atlantic alliance and postwar Europe policy. Officials expect Eden to seek a summit with Churchill and Eisenhower to solidify a joint approach, fearing friction as relations are tested by new British leadership.

Washington U. & Ofcas Anthony Eden U.S Churchill Winston U. S.bridah Eden Aft Churchi Tony Ben Eisenhower Dulles Europe Allances United States Jong Fam Oth Tor

Kansas Woman Undergoes 38th Operation at St Francis

Mrs Biondelia Wert of Wichita undergoes her 38th surgery as doctors remove parts including a stomach segment and collect organs over years. She plans to return home soon and hopes to live another 50 to 90 years, continuing work and family duties despite repeated operations. Her husband P A Wert notes she stays active in clubs and housework while he endures the toll of their ten lost sons.

Wichita Kan Biondelia Wert St. Francis Tal Rone Pve P. A. Wert Santa Fe Railroad Wert

Heavy Livestock Losses Feared in Storm's Wake

ARCTIC STORM BRINGS 16 FOOT SNOWDRIFTS PARALYZING WYOMING AND MONTANA. HUNDREDS OF MOTORISTS AND RURAL RESIDENTS ARE STRANDED, THOUGH BELIEVED SAFE. DOUGLAS AND LINGLE WYOMING REPORTS OF MAROONED VEHICLES. BILLINGS MONTANA RECORD SNOWFALL OF 70 INCHES WITH 39 INCH SHORT PERIOD.

Cheyenne Wyo Wyoming Montana Douglas Lingle Wyoming- Nebraska Wiliam L. Chapman Wyomit Agrcultere Billings Mont

Father Held After Child Crushed by Accident

Norman Durell Jr. faces homicide inquiry after his 10 month old son Milan died from chest and stomach injuries in Cleveland. Police say the mother Irene, 24, woke to a noise and found the father holding the child, who was taken to Sommiunity Hospital where he died. Coroner reports hemorrhages and multiple fractures as cause. Charges not yet filed pending investigation by Detectives Lawrence Doran.

Cleveland Rairoad Tras Polles Norman Durell "Jr Milan Mtonday Igmut Irene Lawrence Doran Sethe Hartly

Deportation Hearing On Brancato Reopens

Washington report says the deportation hearing for Francesco Brancato of Cleveland is reopened after the official in charge is relieved. Brancato, described by the Justice Department as a racketeer, faces a deportation order in a proceeding before the board of immigration appeals.

Washington Immigration Service Ase Atrancesco Brancato Cleveland Find Brancato Justice Department Peron Te Board of Immigration Ap

The Lost Weekend Want Ad In The Messenger Columns

A notice invites readers to place classified ads in the Messenger Want Ad Columns offering homehunting help, car purchases, and item sales. It urges timely action to gain results in The People's Marketplace via dialing 31242.

Eisenhower Praises Eden as World Statesman

President Eisenhower praised Sir Anthony Eden as a statesman of world stature calling him a great successor to a great prime minister. He lauded Eden during remarks in Washington describing his leadership and international vision.

Washington Eisenhower Anthony Eden

Stassen Faces Senate Quiz Over Project

Stassen will testify today before the Senate Investigations Subcommittee on a grain storage project tied to a controversy with Chairman McClellan. A United States aid funded plant costing about two million dollars and contracted to a California firm is under scrutiny as Stassen provides documents and seeks to avoid a legally served subpoena while agreeing to testify voluntarily.

Senate Investigations Subcommittee Stassen McClellan D-Ark Foreign Operations Administration Stan California U.S Stassens

Former GM President Realizes Budget Need In Lesser Paying Job

SEW YORK Un Navy Sec r etary Charies 8 Thomas told a Nomen s Republican group of wont visit her paid to the office in Deena Secretary Charles E Ing parsons checks locking checks locking Nery dour Ax president of General Motors Wilson made well over half million dollars Year As defense secretary hit Mary 2250 ear Wilson observed why My wife must still think I ork for General Motors

York Navy Secr Etary Charies Thomas Nomen's Deena Charles E. Ing Parsons Nery General Motors Wilson Defense Mary General "Motors

Ohio House OKs Highway Bond Plan in Major Vote

The House Highways Committee backed a bill by 17 to 2 to authorize issuance of more than 216 million dollars in major highway construction bonds, advancing Ohio's ambitious highway program in the next two years.

Columbus Ohio House

Foreign observers arrive for high altitude Nevada test

Foreign observers from Britain and Canada arrived to witness an atomic test planned at six miles altitude over the Nevada proving grounds. The AEC said 24 military and defense officials were on hand for the record high altitude device aimed at destroying fleets of enemy ships.

Vegas Nev Nevada Nevada Proving Grounds Atomic Energy Commission

Eden Gets Reins Of Great Britain

Senator Sparkman and Gov Williams say Adlai E Stevenson is a shoo in for the 1956 Democratic presidential nomination. They note reports of Harriman interest but favor Stevenson. Gore adds Democrats have surged in city halls courthouses and statehouses, while Eisenhower gives no indication of running.

Washington Sparkman G. Mennen Williams Michigan Adlai E. Stevenson Stevenson New York Harriman Williams Gore D-Tenn Eisenhower

Gunmen Hold Up Queens Bank for 200000

In New York, gunmen robbed a Queens bank and escaped with 200000. They forced manager Henry Bardenhag Jr to drive them to the Chase branch vault. A Tommygun was carried as they fled in a car later found abandoned near the bank. Police launched a drag net with no immediate trace.

New York Queens Vna Chase Tan Henry Bardenhag Jen

Daley Wins Chicago Mayoral Race by Large Margin

Democratic forces retain long control of Chicago politics as Richard J. Daley wins the mayoral election by about 127 000 votes. Unofficial returns show Daley with 708 660 votes and Republican challenger Robert Merriam far behind.

Urcagu Chicago Richard J. Daley Daley Altman Robert Merriam i

Mining Bill Faces House in Narrow Ohio Mayoral Echo

The article notes a close countywide political climate as Ohio moves to debate a mining bill. It cites 1951 election margins, Daley and Cermak figures, and proposed restrictions on strip mining near roads. It mentions penalties, permits, and the political backdrop of Cook County politics.

Anton Cermak William ‘Hale Thompson Columbusum Ohio Edward J. Kelly Geeze Daley Daley Gpen Cook County Chico Democratic Committee Aus Tg Victor Deppits Geetthority Oad Tenseie

Democrat Chairman Predicts 1956 Victory

The Democrat national chair predicted a 1956 victory during a radio interview from Washington. The Watt Pottery Co. sues Local 1M of the Brotherhood of Operative Potters for 8576.81 in Perry County Common Pleas Court. The case stems from a union demand and its later reinstatement by the National Labor Relations Board.

New Lexington Watt Pottery Co Chicago Paul But Brotherhood of Operative Potters Fer Democratic National Mult Washington Perry County National Labor Relations Board

Eden Becomes Britain's Prime Minister At 57

Sir Anthony Eden, Churchill's protege and 42nd premier, was sworn in after a long political ascent. The divorced diplomat, aged 57, kissed hands and named his cabinet, with Macmillan expected as foreign secretary. Eden inherits a tense postwar leadership under Queen Elizabeth III.

Awnvon Anthony Eden Britain Elizabeth III Winston Churchill Treasury Churchill Privat Ansony Foreign Office Downing Street London Defence Harold Macmillan Macmillan Ae Ae Downing St Rees Gove Aera Anthony Mike Chern Trend Ledtatene Ben Gunite Chang Fay Eden Bocenbet Sanele

Old Warrior Hopes for World Peace

Winston Churchill, aged 80, remains a knight with a mission to secure a lasting peace. From Downing Street to world councils, he recalls wartime leadership and urges a broad peace settlement while facing aging memory and political change.

Winnie London Winston Churchill

Peale urges free teaching on communism in American schools

Dr Norman Vincent Peale told a Cleveland regional AA… that schools must be free to teach the difference between imperial communism and America’s competitive system. He warned against any group blocking teacher or pupil rights and said American students can discern truth when taught by upright citizens of the teaching profession.

Cleveland Norman Vincent Peale American Association of United States

Election Bill Before Senate

The Ohio Senate votes on a House approved bill to adjust election law concerning candidate name certification timelines. It would cut the preparatory period for residential candidates from 73 to 70 days, aligning with party convention plans for next year. If not approved, names of presidential candidates might not be on the ballot.

Volumbus Ohio Senate Ohio

Explosion Damages Building in Southeastern Town

Police say a suspect explosive device thrown onto a back porch caused a blast that damaged nearby windows and set off fire prevention alarms. Investigators theorized the incident may have originated from a tossed explosive.

Volumbus Authorit Les Une

Columbus Elections Committee Sets Third Hearing Date

The Columbus Elections Committee plans a hearing on April 19 to determine if the state racing commission should be investigated. Committee members agreed to be present at the third hearing yesterday.

Columbus Onto Muse Elections Committee

Miss Anna Kramer Dies at 63 Rich Estate Put at 116 564

In Cleveland a spinster librarian died at 63 leaving a large estate of 116 564. The city health department had her worthless household goods destroyed due to alleged malnutrition. An investigation filed yesterday details her final wealth.

Cleveland Sbrarian Anna M. Kramer

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