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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1956

Page

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Hartshorn Found Guilty in Manslaughter Verdict

Robert G Hartshorn 27 of Laurelville Route 1 was found guilty of manslaughter for the shooting of his brother Lloyd Hartshorn on November 29. The all male jury deliberated nearly five and a half hours with a verdict delivered at 8:55 p m. The term for the charge is one to 20 years. Sentencing date not set. The defense claimed self defense citing threats with an ax, while the state argued the killing was to avenge a beating over a loan. The jury was thanked by Judge Harley Meyer before dismissal.

Logan Robert G. Hartshorn Laurelville Iing Lloyd Hartshorn Harley Meyer Earl Delong Emma ‘Mae Meyer Loyd Phil Henderson Hartshorn Emma Mee Fred Murray

FBI and Police Hunt For Victor Riesel Acid Attacker

In New York officials press a broad hunt for the unidentified assailant who threw sulfuric acid at Victor Riesel. Rewards totaling 14 thousand dollars are offered as federal and local agencies mobilize. Doctors report partial vision but warn results are uncertain for one week.

FBI New York Victor Riesel Cies U. S. Attorney's Vie Riesel Jacob K. Jay

Educational Report Flags Lag in School Capabilities and Funds

A White House conference committee told President Eisenhower that U S schools have fallen behind in capability and funding due to waning resources. The final report cites broad strengths alongside weaknesses from limited means and urges federal and state action, including possible emergency building subsidies of up to 275 million dollars over two years. Ohio figures show enrollment around 1.7 million this year and nearly 1.9 million next year.

Committee For the White House Ana Seadower Supreme Court Decis Eisen Neil H. McElroy Insultants, Proctor & Gamble Co District of Columbia Columbus K. M. By. Jassistance Eyman Lonsollars Sion Ohio

Compromise Formed On Final Farm Bill In Congress

A 10 member Senate House conference committee works to finalize a compromise farm bill after two weeks of talks. Leaders expect only minor changes with a vote possible after Easter recess as leaders, including Rep Cooley and Sen Ellender, push for action in both chambers next week.

Washington Senate House Conference Committee Ellender House Representative Cooley House Agriculture Committee Marin Cooley Minnesota Lyndon B. Johnson D. Tex Johnston City Tex Risenhower Woul

War Hero Re Instated In Springfield Post Office

George M. Neal, a Korea War veteran, was fired from his probationary clerk carrier job in Springfield but was reinstated by Regional Post Office Director H. C. Rumple of Cincinnati. Neal must now comply with regulations, though Springfield Postmaster Herbert Lannert said Neal was habitually late and absent and violated rules.

Springfield George M. Neal H.C. Rumple Cincinnati Neal Herbert Lannert Lannert

Snow Falls Across Western Europe Amid Spring Backlash

Snow covered parts of Western Europe marking an unexpected spring interruption after the continent endured its harshest winter in the 20th century. Weather officials warn of lingering cold and travel disruptions across major cities.

Europe London

Benson Targets Opportunists on Farm Policy

Salt Lake City Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson criticized political opportunists who back soil bank schemes and rigid farm-price supports. He urged flexible supports and a soil bank, then flew to Washington as lawmakers moved toward an election-year farm bill.

Salt Lake City Ezra Taft Benson Washington House Senate Benson Latter-Day Saints Hee Utah Idahopa

Plane Down in Japan Identified as Box Car C119 Four Engine

A damaged message identifies a four engine C119 aircraft involved in a crash in Japan as a boxcar type plane. No further details on casualties or exact crash site are provided in the readable text. The incident appears in a brief aviation note from the period.

Japan

Ohio River locks and dams need modernization

Walter J. Beckford, president of Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co., warned the Ohio Valley Improvement Association board that the antiquated Ohio River lock and dam system hinders industrial growth. He urged vigorous completion of the modernization program to accommodate rising river traffic.

Pittsburgh Ohio River Ohio River Valley Cincinnati Walter J. Beckford Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co Ohio Valley Improvement Association Beckford Ohio

Detroit Neighbors Riot Forces Move After Rumor

In northwest Detroit a white mob forced John W. Rouse and his family to flee their home after a rumor spread that Rouse was a Negro. The Belmonth Subdivision Association and detectives mediated a settlement after 48 meetings.

Bem Price Detroit Robson St John W. Rouse Rouse Paiceman The Belmonth Subdivision Association Thomas Jickerson Ed Boggs

Jets Practice Bombs Shake Florida Coast

Two photoflash bombs dropped from a bomber of high altitude exploded Wednesday night off Florida's west coast. They shook buildings along about 70 miles from St. Petersburg to Cape Sable, Coast Guard reported.

ST. Petersburg Fla. 10 Florida West Coast Coast Guard

Egyptians Israelis blame each other for bloodshed

UN cease fire halts renewed fighting along the Gaza strip frontier as both sides accuse the other of violations. Egyptian military spokesmen claim Israeli shelling and gunfire hit Gaza positions while Israeli sources say Egyptian actions breached the truce. UN Truce Chief Burns postpones Rome visit as the crisis persists with casualties reported in Gaza towns.

Jerusalem Gaza Strip Kissufim Pereneeee Israel Mixed Armistice ‘Commission Egypt Gaza Borer Amman Jordan UN Truce-Supervision Organization L.M. Burns Rome Dag Hammarskjold Middle East Cairo Gaza Dier el Balah Khan Yunes

Apportioning Is Debated

Nashville Tenn. legislature refuses to obey constitutional mandate to re apportion every ten years. Tennessee Supreme Court rules courts cannot force a solution by striking down the last apportionment law. Rural populations have thinned while urban growth increased over five decades, blocking constitutional remedies.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee Supreme Court Tennessee

Methodist Minister Perry Native Dies In Toledo

Dr. Charles Moulter, 58, pastor of Epworth Methodist Church for nearly three years, died early today at Flower Hospital in Toledo. He was born in Crooksville Perry County and previously served as an officer of the church.

Toledo Charles Moulter Epworth Methodist Church Flower Hospital Crooksville Perry County

Five Day Forecast Warns Of Warm Trend And Showers

Temperatures to run 2 to 6 degrees above normal with a high around 60 and a low near 38. A cooler Saturday precedes a warming trend late Sunday and Monday, then cooler again Tuesday and Wednesday. Showers and thunderstorms are possible tonight, Saturday morning, and Monday with about an inch of precipitation, locally heavier.

Dems Seek New Industry To Replace Lost Mines

Two candidates for the Democratic nomination for governor addressed party members at separate events. Michael DiSalle urged state support for attracting industry to southeastern counties hit by mine closures and population declines. In Fostoria, Robert W. Reider urged overhauling the state Democratic structure to restore home rule rights.

Portsmouth Michael DiSalle DiSalle Fostoria Robert W. Reider

Firefighters Battle 400000 Blaze At Cleveland Building

Early today a four story structure on Eastth Street and Woodland Avenue in Cleveland was engulfed in a blaze causing an estimated 400000 in damage. Two firefighters were overcome and 65 firefighters worked three hours to control the fire as traffic was jammed nearby.

Cleveland Iremen Eastth St Woodland Ave James

Kefauver Campaign Moves Into New Jersey

Estes Kefaufer heads to New Jersey for a five day barnstorming tour as supporters plan to elect unpledged delegates to the Democratic National Convention. Adlai Stevenson backers also active in Illinois and California amid primary activity. Kefauver, speaking from Omaha, says Stevenson remains ahead but Kefauver is better positioned to win delegates than four years ago.

Kefauver New Jersey Stevenson Adlai E. Stevenson Illinois California Ben. Estes Kefauver Omaha Neb

NATO force deterrent on invasion fears in Europe

Gen Alfred Gruenther says NATO could destroy an aggressor in a large scale attack but may not defend certain areas in West Germany. He writes in Rheinischer Merkur with editors attributing the piece to U S Information Agency in Duesseldorf amid German press questions.

Cologne Germany NATO Europe Alfred M. Gruenther Upreme Rheinischer Merkur U. S. Information ‘Agency Duesseldorf Gruenther North Atlantic Treaty Organization France Netherlands Paris

Pilot Withstands 220 Degree Heat in Chamber Test

Bell Aircraft official Branley Smith says test pilot Bill Smith endured 220 degree heat in a pressure chamber, indicating a rocket powered X2 could fly without refrigeration when friction raises temperatures above 212 degrees. The observation suggests pilots could operate in high heat conditions on future high speed flights.

Ashington Branley Smith Buffalo Bell Aircraft Co Bill Smith

Paralytic Polio Cases Lead Ahead of Last Year

The Public Health Service reports polio cases are 26 percent above last year while total polio cases are similar. Through March 31 there were 1072 polio cases this year versus 1063 previously. paralytic cases totalled 584, 4.5 percent of the total, up from 464 and 3.7 percent a year ago.

Washington Public Health Service

Father, 84, Nurses Son, Possible Rabies Victim

Stanton Ky local brief reports Roy Dunn a 15 year old ill with seizures after claiming dog bite and rabies concern. An 81 year old father and others await tests and potential antirabies treatment while state health officials decide who needs vaccine.

Stanton Roy Dunn Menifee Dura State Health Department Roy

GOP Mayor Predicts Win in OhioElection

Lancaster Mayor Harvey Weis said farmers may shift to Democrats but industry and labor will compensate. He noted Eisenhower won Ohio by about 500000 votes in 1982 and weighed whether Senator Bender could beat Governor Lausche in the 1986 race.

Washington Hsenhower Ohio Harvey Weis Lancaster Lancaster Belt Eisenhower Adam Stevenson Weis Senator Bender Frank J. Lausche Lausche

Radar Spots Tornado Texans Escape Injury

Residents of a central Texas city of 20 000 escaped injury after a radar tornado spotter warned them minutes before a major twister damaged more than 20 homes and several businesses. A 15 minute warning from the college radar spotter broadcast by radio gave citizens time to take safety measures.

Bryan Tex Texas Texas Asm College College Ile Self

Long Names Douglas Lausche For Democrats If Stevenson Fades

Louisiana Governor designate Bart Long says he believes Paul Douglas and Ohio Governor Frank J. Lausche would make a winning pairing for the Democrats if Adlai Stevenson fades as a candidate. He adds he still prefers Stevenson and that Stevenson would be the name needed if it were left to him.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Barth Long Mtincle Sea Paul Douglas Ohio Frank J. Lausche Adlai Stevenson Long Stevenson

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