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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1956

Page

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Bodies Sent Home as Marine Drownings Trigger Inquiry

Six Marine recruits drowned during a forced march at Parris Island. Coffins were sent home. a military inquiry widens as House Armed Services chair Vinson plans talks with Gen. Pate. Court of inquiry continues hearings amid calls for broader congressional scrutiny.

Parrip Island Marine Corps Vinson D-Ga House Armed Services Committee Corps Randolph Pate Pate Marine Base

Eisenhower Opposition Defeats Farm Bill in House Vote

Congress approved a farm bill opposed by President Eisenhower and Secretary Benson, who warned of a veto. The bill includes a soil bank paying farmers up to 1.2 billion dollars yearly to idle land, higher price supports, and other provisions raising costs. In the vote, 238-181 in the House, 27 Republicans and 14 Democrats defected. final passage 237-181 with 48 Republicans and 35 Democrats crossing party lines.

Washington Congress Benson Send Eisenhower Augusta House

Train Wreck Kills Cattle at Oakwood Village Station

A freight train derailed at Oakwood Village Station near Paulding County injuring no people but killing cattle. Forty four cars toppled three high with livestock, hogs and sheep among the casualties. Brake failure on the second engine is blamed for the derailment as authorities assess property damage and roundup the rest of the railcars.

Oakwood Village Paulding County Here State Highway Patrol Putnam County

School Issue Nearer End

Hillsboro Ohio reports that school segregation problems were set to move closer to settlement today though exact timing remains unspecified. Authorities would not say how many Negro children will be admitted to the Webster Washington elementary school.

Hillsboro Onio Hilsworo Noone Webster - Washington

Cincinnati District Judge orders immediate school integration

Judge John Crutser directs MD binskina pengai '67 school board to integrate pupils immediately. Superintendent Paul Gallipolis csves says testing will determine grade placement. some students have waited two years after being assigned to the all Negro Lincoln school and have learned at home.

John Crutser Cincinnati MD Binskina Pengai Pup- Chauncey Paul Gallipolis Csves App

Illinois primary tally shows Eisenhower lead over Stevenson

On unofficial returns from Tuesday, Eisenhower led Republicans with 150,267 votes while Adlai Stevenson had 703,201 votes on the Democratic side. Some precincts withheld counts, and Knowland and Daly received minor GOP votes, with Kefauver and Lausche receiving scattered Democratic write-ins.

Chicago Eisenhower Adlai Stevenson Stevenson Sats Sis William F. Knowland California Lar Daly

Four jail escapees sought in Southeastern Ohio area

Law officers from state highway patrol Meigs County sheriff's department and local police searched a wooded area near Pomeroy for three of four inmates who escaped from Jackson County jail. Perry Bennett 27 Athens was captured weeks earlier. Others named Arthur Bruce 22 Oak Hill and Buster New 27 Thurman. Sublett captured at Langsville. Bloodhounds used and roadblocks set across the region.

Pomeroy Jackson County Meigs County Sheriff's Department Perry Bennett Athens Rodney Gallia County C. R. Barron Gallipolis Highway Patrol Arthur Bruce Oak Hill Buster New Thurman Sublett Compton Farm Route 124 Langsville Ohio West Virginia Mel Jackson Wellston Oscar

State Issues New Permits

The Ohio Supreme Court lifted a ten year liquor license freeze allowing Stouffer Corp to sell liquor at 3030 West Gate Fairview Park. The restaurant can serve liquor by the glass until 2 30 a m under a D3A license and already holds a beer and wine permit. The State Liquor Director, William C Bryant, noted about 250 licenses are pending and 250 more will be processed next week with no immediate new issuances.

Wolumbud Rae Ohio Supreme Court Stouffer Corp Westgate Fairview Park Cleveland William C. Bryant Bryant

Riot Backfires Says Cole Attack Helps Integration

Nat Cole said the attack on stage in Birmingham was a clash meant to disrupt integration but backfired as thousands saw the brutality against an innocent performer. He described himself as a pig in the eyes of racists and blamed white rioters for attempting a display of force. Police reported plans for more than 100 men, and six suspects were charged, including W R Vinson and Kenneth Dams, a council member, with assault or related counts.

Chicawa Perform South Cole Audence Birmingham Municipal Auditorium Cote Selleg Polce W. R. Vinson Kenneth Dams The Anniston Citizens Council Asault

Middle East Air Battle Erupts as UN Chief Confers

A chaotic exchange in the Middle East sharpens tensions as Egyptian and Israeli forces clash amid UN mediation. Reports say an Egyptian jet downed, casualties include a teacher and three schoolchildren, with 13 killed and 51 wounded over five raids. UN Secretary General Hammarskjold met Egyptian leaders seeking a ceasefire and troop withdrawal, while Cairo radio broadcast claims of guerrilla support. Ambassador Lawson praised Israeli restraint during the crisis as foreign officials call for restraint and peace talks.

Jerusalem Prayer Gor Rider Foreign Egypt Edward A. Lawson Bar Ilan University Tel Aviv Lawson Cairo Middle East Wednes Hammarskjold Mahmoud Fawsi EL. M. Burns UN Palestine al Gumhurriya Security Council Eut Hammarskjold Sinia Desert Israel Negev Gaza Strip Gulf of Aqaba

Eisenhower to Kick Off Reelection Drive with Washington Dinner

AUGUSTA GA – President Eisenhower will launch his reelection effort at a Washington dinner with 800 Republican leaders, while White House press secretary Hagerty responds to Truman's charge that the president is a “do nothing” leader. Hagerty affirmed the plan for a national address to top party figures next Tuesday evening, tentatively 9:30 to 10 p.m. EST, to rally supporters and preview the campaign.

Augusta Eisenhower Washington White House James C. Hagerty Truman Hagerty National Committee Congress Wagerty

Society Matron Slain In Cincinnati Lane Mystery

Mrs Audrey Evers Pugh, 34, a Cincinnati socialite, was found stabbed to death in a doorway at her Hyde Park home. Police noted multiple stab wounds and suggested she was attacked after answering a doorbell. The investigation considers possible criminal involvement as callous injuries were reported. Nearby gas explosion and fire disrupted utilities in Sandusky area.

Cincinnatia Pugh Cin Pugh Sinnati Hyde Park Audrey Evers Pugh Cincinnati Peaee Willem DeeneRe Sehrotel Herbert P. Lyle Hamilton Lyle Sandusky Charles Martin Hicide

Baby hippo dies at Columbus Zoo fourth calf at risk

The Columbus Zoo reports its fourth baby hippo died after eight days, following two siblings that perished at birth or within hours. Snooky the mother and zookeepers drained the pool to recover the body as an autopsy to determine cause of death was planned.

Volumnus Snooky Columbus Zoo Eens Bassi Columbus State Equor Department Ohio Hippo

Wooden Indians Auction Draws Big Crowd in New York

A sale of rare wooden Indian figures attracted many shoppers who paid an average of over $900. About 100 figures sold for a total of $54,700 as buyers considered display uses for living rooms halls front yards lobbies and museums.

New York America Carl W. Hatfenretter Providence Redskins

Bulganin Denies Aims To Split United States And Britain

In an interview Bulganin rejected claims that the Soviet visit aims to wedge Britain from the United States. He said the 10 day trip beginning Wednesday focuses on expanded trade and broader cooperation.

Bulganin U.S Britain Unist Khrushchey United States

Ohio Liquor Director hires Dr. Alfred N Watson aide

Liquor Director William C. Bryant hires Dr. Alfred N Watson of Suburban Bexely to assist with counting in Ohio 1090 permit disputes, with Watson to be paid 150 dollars.

Wiliam C. Bryant Alfred N Bexely Ohio Watson

Used Sports Equipment Ad Offers Quick Cash

A want ad offers cash for used sports equipment. Call 31242 before 9 A.M to place a low cost ad and have it appear the same day.

Study of Economic Aid by Experts Is Urged

FITTSBURL Yau Av Hottman former head of the Economic Cooperation Administration today urged forming a committee of top civilian experts to develop an expanded program of overseas aid to counter new Kremlin tactics. Hoffman said the committee would assess needs and resources of nations and recommend which U S agencies should carry out programs. He warned against sharing wealth as a solution, urging national leadership for an all-out effort toward a durable peace.

Fittsburl Yau Av. Hottman Economic Cooperation Administration Kremlin Church and Economic Life Hoffman U. S Coarad saevaxer-Jackard Corp Moscow Hott Vienna Austria Czechoslovakia Donf Slansky

Railroads Seek Freight Rate Hike Across Ohio

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio weighs a general six percent freight rate rise to cover higher operating costs from wage increases and material costs. Railroads argue the hike offsets expenses while coal interests and utility users oppose it as burdens. U.S. officials floated possible temporary Marine contact during NATO maneuvers near Crete and the Mediterranean, with limited confirmation from Corps officials.

Columbus Dutties Commission of Ohio Ohio Wility Companies Washingto Linco State Department Wilce United States Crete White U.S Marine Corps North Atlantic Treaty Organization Mediterranean U. S

Moslems Begin Fast As Fighting Continues in Algeria

In Algiers during the Ramadan month of fasting, fighting between French and rebel forces persists. Reports estimate eight rebels and six French deaths over the last 48 hours as skirmishes continue.

Algiers Algeria Ramawan

Girl Finds Bottle Containing Nitroglycerin Near Dayton

Eight year old Kathy Evans found a bottle with a clear fluid at her Kettering home. She gave it to her mother Louise Evans who read the label and placed it on a shelf. On Wednesday authorities called police and demolition experts who confirmed the contents as nitroglycerin.

Dayton—F Kathy Evans Kettering Louise Evans

Cafeteria Closes After Race Clash in Texas

Houston incident at Harris County Court arises when a group of Negroes seeking service clashed with whites. Oil operator M Wren, a 1980 Texas gubernatorial candidate, shouted racial slurs and threatened a Negro attorney. A judge ordered the cafeteria closed to prevent further trouble and a civil suit seeks damages.

Houston Tex Cate Ares Harris County Wren U. S Ben C. Connally Nathe Oil Operator

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