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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1955

Page

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Soekarno Opens Asian African Conference With Morality Call

Indonesian President Achmad Soekarno declares Asia and Africa can inject reason into world affairs and urges a high code of morality subordinate to mankind. He cites dangers from hydrogen bombs and competing ideologies as the conference seeks guidance for peace and a reborn Asia and Africa.

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Eisenhower Reports Chinese Red Air Build-Up Opposite Formosa

President Eisenhower disclosed intelligence that Chinese Communists are extensively expanding air power opposite Formosa. He said the buildup has grave implications, showing greater scope and capability than previously known, raising concern of a potential attack timeline.

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Veto Seen For Drafting For Reserves

Washington House Armed Services Committee prepared to veto a bill creating an active reserve force of over two million by 1949. The plan would expand reserves threefold but likely reject compulsory service proposals. The bill would authorize 100000 to 150000 volunteers annually for six months training then seven and a half years in active reserves.

Washingson House Armed Services Committee Pentagon Brooks D-La Congress Armed Services

Solons Probe Financing of Book Witnesses Testimony

The Senate Internal Security subcommittee examined funding for the book Witness. Nathan Witt testified as counsel for the Independent Mine Mill and Smelter Workers Union as the panel continues its inquiry begun last February into whether the union expelled from CIO aided in financing the book by arranging advance copies.

Senate Internal Security Nathan Witt Independent Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers Union CIO Matusow

Couple Held In Slaying Near Rose Farm

Morgan County Sheriff arrested Raymond Sloan 37 and Frances Sloan 26 on first degree murder charges in the death of Kenneth Strohl 16 found in the couple’s former Morgan County home yard. Arraignment set for Tuesday before Judge Carlos Biecker.

Mcconnellville Morgan County S. Jonnell Sloan Rose Farm

Police Probe Man's Death

Columbus police planned talks with juvenile officials over the death of 35 year old Walter Brown who was shot by 17 year old Marcia Howe. Brown was killed with revolver bullets to the chest arm and back after he allegedly choked his wife Shirley Ann. The teenager said she fired three shots from about eight feet after warning Brown to stop.

Columbus Walter Brown Marcia Howe Brown Shirley Ann le Marcia’ Rousin John McPeak Wayne Morgan Shirley

Hungary fires Nagy as premier in party purge

Hungary's Communist Party ousts Premier Imre Nagy for grave damage to the party. Andras Hegedus elected to succeed him after parliament confirms Nagy's removal. Deputy Premier Miklós declares Nagy fired and stripped of posts as new leadership takes over.

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Reds and Britain Exchange Charges Over Air India Crash

Survivors say a muffled explosion preceded the Air India four engine crash near Bombay. Fifteen people died including 11 Reds and two Poles while the plane was en route to Bandung for the Asian African conference. Survivors include co pilot Dixit and engineer Karnik. Investigators from Red China India and Indonesia head to the crash site as the incident becomes an international dispute.

Bombay India Air India China Nan Pla Red Indonesia Bandung M. C. Dix Karnik Pathak

Eisenhower Administration Faces Harsh Truman Charges

Washington AP report cites Truman accusing the Eisenhower era of political trickery on foreign and domestic issues during a Democratic dinner for Speaker Rayburn. GOP leaders Hall Bridges Knowland defend Eisenhower and attack Truman and Stevenson for partisan bickering and misstatements about Taiwan and Chiang Kai-shek.

Harry Truman National Presbyterian Church Eisenhower Missouri Democratic National Committee Sam Rayburn Washington GOP Leonard W. Hall Republican Onal Committee House National Committee Adlai IE. Stevenson Illinois Stevenson New York Africa Rayburn Jana ‘Truman Enhower Tth Chiang Kai-shek Chiesang Reds Formosa Strait China Judd R-Minn Hall Bridges Ruman Indianapolis Knowland Calif 7Th Fleet Mansehuria Korea

Ohio Keeps Salk Watch

Health officials across Ohio plan to begin Salk polio vaccine inoculations as shipments arrive. Ohio counties postpone start dates to late April amid federal testing requirements, with eight distribution points ready to distribute once vaccine arrives. Officials in Columbus Cleveland and other cities adjust schedules and aim to complete two shot series in coming weeks.

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Wizard Einstein Dies at Princeton Hospital

World famous physicist Albert Einstein dies at 1 15 a m at Princeton Hospital aged 76 after gall bladder inflammation. He spent years at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and shaped modern physics with relativity and inquiries into atomic energy.

PRI Albert Einstein Princeton Hospital Einstein Institute For Advanced Study Ulm Germany Hiroshima Stone Princeton Institute

Ohio Democratic groups urge appointed state education board

Columbus committee favors an appointed state board of education and endorses 18 as voting age. The group also expresses regret at the death of Summit County Democratic Chairman Clarence Mot, and discusses a possible mayor's day in Columbus in September. Washington report notes federal probe into past associations. Ohio traffic deaths reach 13 from weekend crashes across multiple counties.

Columbus League of Young Democratic Clubs of Ohio State Board of Education Summit County Clarence E. Mot Washington Fed Vral Hold- Slon Edward Lamb Tepest Lamba POC Gl Crash Paar Et Bris Joseph M. Kittner

YMCA Becomes Target in Gallipolis Building Appeal

Perry J. Bailes filed notice in Gallia County Court on a YMCA building appeal. The case challenges a judge’s overruled demurrer related to three suburban projects in East Cleveland Bedford and Lyndhurst, with plaintiffs Ronald Knotts and L Claude Miller named. A separate Akron incident reports a fatal gas explosion where 24-year-old George Dills died after a match ignition in his apartment.

Gallipolis Perry J. Bailes YMCA Gallia County Common Cleveland Ground Pleas Cedric W East Cleve Lyndhurst Ronald E. Knotts L. Claude Miller Akron George Dills City Hospital Rette

Judge Ponders Ferrell Trial Delay Motion

Former Alabama official Arch Ferrell faces a postponed murder trial as defense seeks a continuance. Special Judge J Russell McFrey hears witnesses while prospective jurors are questioned. Albert Fuller has already been sentenced to life for the Patterson murder.

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United States Builds Vast Navy Aid for Allies

The United States continues supplying a massive naval stockpile to friendly nations including Japan’s allies, with carriers, destroyers, submarines, and amphibious ships sent abroad. Navy officials say shipments under the foreign aid program total many ships and will bolster allied sea power in the Western Pacific.

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Rail strike hurdle eases as walkouts pause hope grows

A partial capitulation hope rose as rail unions held walkouts stalled for a possible settlement after 36 days of disruption. The Maine textile mills and Southern Bell demands complicate talks while Sperry plane layoffs and Lackawanna closures show broader impact on workers and industries.

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