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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1955

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Adlai Speech Aids Diplomacy On Formosa Crisis

Foreign diplomats view Adlai E Stevenson Far Eastern address as expanding President Eisenhower's room for diplomatic maneuvering toward a peaceful settlement in the Formosa Strait. State Department and foreign officials assess implications for UN moves and handling of Quemoy and Matsu with caution.

Waonuwuiun Adlai E. Stevenson Eisenhower Formosa Strait State Department Dulles

Molotov Sees Austria Talks Could Lead To Treaty

Russian Foreign Minister Molotov said talks with Austrian Chancellor Julius Raab could help end the decade long occupation of Austria by the four powers. He added that progress depends on all four powers and that what is agreed now may facilitate a final peace treaty with Austria.

Renee Fre V. M. Molotov Julius Raab United States Britain France Molotov Austria

Ohio Issues May Induction Call For 624 Draftees

The Ohio Selective Service Board issued a May induction call for 624 men with the youngest possible inductee aged 21 on induction day unless volunteering or previously delinquent. County allocations include Athens 4 and Ross 5 with Scioto 7 and others: Fairfield 10 Gallia 3 Hocking 1 Jackson 2 Lawrence 4 Meigs 2 Morgan 1 Muskingum 3 Perry 2 Pike 2, Vinton 2, Washington 3.

Alumbus Ohio, Selective Service Board Athens Fairfeld Gallia Hocking Jackson

Salk Receives Honorable Service Award Noted by Gov Leader

Gov George M Leader announced a notable honor for Jonas Salk highlighting public service and scientific achievement. The brief item underscores political acknowledgment of Salk's contributions to health and society.

Ous Service Ard George M. Leader

Ex JP of Mason County Dies in Fall From Window

Gallipolis native Sam Simmons longtime Mason County justice of the peace died after a fall from a hotel window early today. A 16 year old carrier boy found the body at 4 30 am and hotel staff moved to enter the room. Coroner says fractured skull and broken neck as cause.

Gallipolis S. A Sam) Simm John Chick Robert J. Sheets Chick Earl Armstrong, Jr John Clendenin Z Simmons Donald T. Warehime Cleveland Saman Imuel Sheppard Roane County Spencer Jostenpath Roane Marilyn Sheppard Republican National Convent Ion Sheppard Calvin Coolidge Mason County Ethel Shep Pard Point Pleasant Richard A. Shep Sam Simmons Traders ‘Trust and Banking Co Spencer Times W. Va Vern Mitchell Holzer Hospital Dick Simmons Charleston Mohr-Arnett Funeral Home

Sam Wished He Was Dead

Fragmentary note appears to be a short personal entry or oblique marginal text with unclear context. No names beyond Sam are clearly identifiable and no concrete event or date is established. Further readable details are needed to determine a proper summary.

Tobacco Men Favored are Okayed E Welcoming Planned

PARIS May 9 11 The NATO Count will meet here to welcome West Germany into membership if the Paris agreements are ratified by then. Senate last night passed to the House a bill requiring southern Ohio to pacts growers to pay. Mexico City The Health Ministry has asked for 100 000 doses of Salk antipolio vaccine disposal time.

Paris NATO West Germany Senate Pas Ce House Ohio Mexico Mexico City Ican United States

No Formosa Invasion Not Believed By U S Official

Robert Schow, U S Army deputy chief of intelligence, said last night he did not believe Red China would invade Formosa. He stated Red China has too much sense to attempt such a move while on a Far East tour.

United Nations New Zealand UN Security Council Formosa Indonesia Red China India China Stevenson Quemoy Matsu U. S Dulles Ad Administration Chiang] Kai-shek Chiang Eisenhower Oe Ee Robert Schow U.S. Army Schow Far East

Ike Plans Practice Round With Cary Middlecoff

President Eisenhower prepared for a potential weekend match with Cary Middlecoff, Masters champion, after playing 18 holes at Augusta National. Hagerty noted Middlecoff might return to Augusta Saturday. Ike swung left-handed in greeting crowds due to a sore arm from a Monday throw. The trip included a stop at The Citadel for an honorary degree.

Eisenhower Cary Middlecoff Middlecoff White House James C. Hagerty Midlecott Augusta Y Augusta Hagerty Walter Reed Hospital Washington Stin Washnon Baltimore Charleston S.C The Cities Military College

Southerners Tell of Woe Over School Integration

Southern states Virginia North Carolina and South Carolina warned the Supreme Court that rapid public school integration could destroy or damage the free school system. North Carolina Assistant Attorney General Beverly Lake cited turmoil and confusion, while Alabama Florida and others urged either a fixed deadline or open decree. Eleven states argued against immediate nationwide integration and asked for local workarounds.

Supreme Court Virginia North South Carolina North Carolina Beverly Lake Lake North Carlina High Court Neyttorneys U. S Arkansas Oklahoma Maryland Texas Simon E. Sobeloff Delaware J. Lindsay Almond Robert McC. Figg, Jr Char *Leston D. C

Secretary Wilson restricts sharing military patent info

Washington reports Secretary of Defense Wilson announced new limits on disseminating patents and military information. He denied censorship and said the move is for the department's good. A Pentagon briefing followed his remarks.

Wacrassgton Wilson

Polio Victory Fueled by Men Money and Parents

Ann Arbor dispatch notes that polio progress came from scientists, big funding, and dedicated parents. It praises Jonas E. Salk and records March of Dimes support, aiming for mass inoculations this spring and public licensing after 90 percent effectiveness is proven.

Jottle Thomas Francis, Jr University of Michigan Ann Arbor Jonas Salk Mich Parets Jonas E. Salk Pittsburgh National Institutes of Health National Foundation For Karl Landeteine New York City United States Franklin J. Rooseveltie Pittburgh Dee Salk

Inquiry Looming of Job Held by Booted Out Corsi

Washington reports a looming inquiry into the Refugee Relief Act as urged by Edward J. Corsi. Senator Langer will lead a Judiciary subcommittee probe to assess program operations, with plans to detail the inquiry at an upcoming session. House Judiciary conflicts and remarks by Aiken and Kilgore shape the push for oversight.

Corsi Washington Kilgore D-W.va Congress Edward J. Corsi Langer R-Nd Judiciary Immigration Humphrey Secret State Dulles State Department Onefugee Aiken R-Vtner Dulles Houseudiciary Aiken Walter

State Board of Education Battle in Ohio Faces Floor Fight

Columbus report on the 1955 session features a fierce floor battle over whether the state board of education should be elected or appointed. The issue stems from a 1963 voter-approved plan and a proposed hybrid board. Key figures include Gov. Lausche, Education Committee Chair Mana­ sian, House Speaker Cloud, and a Senate review after lengthy debate.

Columbus State Board of Education Ohio School Survey Frank J. Lausche Republican” Education William J. Manasian Defiance Roger Cloud Sagan County Republicns House Ohio

Coal Miners Cross Picket Amid Non-Union Tensions

In Tuscarawas County 2000 workers halted by pickets from the United Mine Workers. Non-union miners remained underground for most of the day. Many came out for dinner as union pleas enabled a withdrawal without incident from the Fred J Helter mine. The strike wave affects coal and clay industries, with nationwide sympathy actions pressing for broader labor actions.

United Mine Workers Union Fred J Helter Washington Tuscarawas County Karachi Pakistan Ers AFL Teamsters Union Mohammed al

State and National Banks Asked for Statement

Today called for the statement of the condition of all state and national banks at the close of business. Monday, April 11.

Charleston Youths Fined Over Big Sandy River Bass

In a Charleston paper note Branham spotted two youths posing with bass along the Big Sandy River. The man Francis Martin and Harold Mooney were fined $20. Gas season on the Big Sandy doesn’t start until June 1.

Charleston Conservat Branham Big Sandy Francis Martin Haroid’ Mooney

Ad Cancelation Promotes Messenger Classified Results

Mrs. Bess Jones called Monday to cancel a Sunday Classified ad offering twin maple beds and a rug. The ad urged readers to dial 31242 for ad-taker service promising results, repeating the claim that results come from their classified listings.

Private Trials Illegal No Hiding From Public

An appellate court ruled that no judge can order all spectators and reporters from a courtroom during a trial. A defendant has no right to a private trial. The decision followed a case brought by Cleveland's Plain Dealer News and Press, objecting to a ban on spectators during testimony.

Cleveland the Plain Dealer News and Press Common Pleas

Court limits press access during riot at Girls Industrial School

Delaware judges ruled the public and newsmen may not be expelled from the court but access to the Girls Industrial School riot scene is restricted. Reports describe a hysterical outbreak, broken windows, and tense conditions as staff and patrolmen confront screaming inmates.

Ohio Evelyn Euhell

U S Health Officials Begin Polio Vaccine Drive Nationwide

Doctors and health officials across the nation cheer the Salk vaccine and begin large scale inoculations aimed at millions of children. Early reports say vaccination starts within days, with Ohio expecting first shipment by next week and nine million children targeted overall this year.

Associated Press Yestereay Welefare Oveta Cup Aceutsts Sume Imer Joni Ohio Ralph FE. Dwork Ohio Health Department National Foundation

Polio Vaccine Study Reports Mixed Results in Counties

A study published yesterday details polio vaccination outcomes from Montgomery and Richland counties. Among 12,747 children observed, 6896 Montgomery youths received shots with two paralytic or hemorrhagic cases noted, while Montgomery partial injections showed no polio.

Ohio Monteromery County Richland County Montegomery County Montionery County

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