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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1955

Page

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Ohio and Nation Test National Guard Readiness

Ohio carried out a statewide surprise mobilization named Operation Minuteman as guardsmen from 2000 communities to Alaska joined air and ground alert drills. Governor Lausche observed at Fort Hayes while Pentagon officials announced rapid, near complete mobilization across 280 000 guardsmen within hours with cooperation from state adjutant generals and unit commands.

Columbus Onlo State Highway Patrol Uni Lao M. Kreber Pentagon Kreber Ohio Frank J. Lausche Fort Hayes Guard Headqun National Guard Bureau State Guard

Asian Arabs Align Amid Education Budget Fears At Global Meet

At Bandung the Asian African conference backed Arab backed Palestine support and urged negotiations over Dutch New Guinea while budget cuts threaten six state universities in the United States. Ohio University president John C. Baker warned cuts could blunt teacher training and enrollment growth. Leaders pressed for peaceful coexistence of communism with other systems amid broader debates on decolonization.

Bandung Indonesia Palestine Dutch New Guinea Western New Guinea New Guinea Netherlands Jakarta France Tunisia Morocco Alere West New Guinea John C. Baker Ohio University Baker Howard L. Bevis Ohio, State University House Finance Bevis Ohio

Formosans Eye Visit to Formosa Strait Ceasefire Test

The story reports a Taipei mood of concern as officials Radford and Robertson depart for Formosa. Their trip aims to test Nationalist reaction to a ceasefire line through the Formosa Strait, signaling deliberations on defending Quemoy.

Taipe Formosa Taipei Honard Chirman Ehietn Stat Aut Walter Robertson Quemoy Washington Radford Roberston Formosa Strait

Mundt Warns Delegates of Red Activities

In Cleveland Senator Karl Mundt told about 1000 delegates at a convention that Communists are active in the United States, engaging in espionage and inflicting subversive influence. He urged vigilance and cited alleged Soviet espionage in the country.

Mundt Cleveland Karl 2 Munde R-Sd Espionag

Textile Move Hurts Curbing Oil Importing

Senator Benaton Carlson warned that a textile amendment by the Senate Finance Committee could undermine efforts to curb oil imports. He noted no agreement was discussed to exchange textile state votes for broader oil policies. The committee approved the textile measure with some oil proposal supporters voting yes, while Byrd warned against tariff cuts that could invite further relief for other products.

Benaton Carlson R-Kai Senate Finance Committee Byrd

Gas Pricing Sparks Probe Into Station Practices

Gas pricing irks operator Grindle says Ohio has an index system that lets Standard have price leadership at wholesale and tank wagon levels, forcing retailers to follow. He claims 37 percent of Ohio stations face a two way stranglehold on retail margins and prices to stay in business.

Ohio Independ Grindle Standard Lotepentns Sation Soren

Unions on the Ropes in Dixie Strikes

Strikes across the South threaten lasting impact on labor relations as unions struggle to organize a small share of workers. Key disputes at Southern Bell and Louisville & Nashville rail span the region, with slower momentum than wartime drives.

Dixie South Southern’ Bell Telephone Co F Louisville & Nashville Railroad CIO AFL Sions APL

Congress Debates Slashing Ike Aid Plan Funds

President Eisenhower's foreign aid program faces stiff opposition in Congress as Senators Byrd and Potter push for eliminating direct economic aid and Mansfield calls for a cut below three billion dollars. House and Senate leaders show reluctance, while Byrd urges restraint and focuses aid on only the most developed nations and limited technical help.

Washington Rosenhower Congress Byrd D-Va Potter R-Midh U.S Mansfield D-Mont Administration Eisenhower George Senate Foreign Relations Committee Richard House Foreign Affairs Committee House Richards Fence H .Smith Gordon Senate Morano Asia

Ohio House rejects quail hunting bill after 40 years

The Ohio House defeated a proposal to permit a quail shooting season for the first time in four decades with a 46 to 77 vote. In other news, 38 year old Clarence Drum of Stoutsville Fairfield County died in Whiteross Hospital after a blaze.

House Columbus Ohio House Propos Ohio Clarence Drum Stoutsville Fairfield County Whiteross Hospital

Muscles First to Fall Asleep

Fragmentary text discusses sleep onset with muscles losing control first while hearing returns earlier. Includes garbled ad-like lines about classifieds and contacting an ad-writer with a phone number. The readable portion centers on sleep physiology and mis-merged stray content.

Election Law Change Approved by Lausche in Ohio

Ohio Governor Lausche endorsed a revision shortening the window for ballot form prescription from 75 to 70 days before the November election. Secretary Brown said the move gives time to set the presidential ballot after upcoming nominating conventions. Names of electors chosen at state party conventions will not appear on ballots next year.

Solumbus Lausche Ohio Brown

Ward's Fate Decided in Montgomer Ward & Co Stockholders Meeting

Tomorrow the 721 million dollar firm Montgomer Ward & Co will hold its annual stockholders meeting. Shareholders will vote to determine if Sewell L. Avery remains in control or if Louis E. Wolfson takes command. The event anticipates hundreds of attendees with 4500 seats on the main floor and balcony and 2000 more in the basement.

Torus Montgomer Ward & Co Busines Sewell L. Avery Louis E. Wolfson

Schoolgirl’s suicide note found near Ohio River in Brown County

Brown County authorities report 9 1 year old Carolyn Riddle an eighth grade pupil left a sand message saying can’t live without you I love you so I can’t live then shot herself along the Ohio River authorities said the tragedy followed a note addressed to Jerry and dated yesterday

Aupley Ohio River Brown County Carolyn Riddle Jerry

Muzzle Is Off After 26 Days

London diaries rehash the news with a column noting the Daily Sketch’s take after Gotham’s big strike. The Times carried a 12 page supplement and a Stark remark about efforts to fill the void.

London Colummn Muse Pounas U4 Daily Sketch Gotham Telegraph Times

London Papers Battle For Readers In The Press Wars

A garbled recap notes major papers like the Daily Telegraph and Daily Mirror expanding coverage to capture 15 million readers. It mentions celebrity focus such as Marilyn Monroe and hints at upcoming elections and significant retirements, reflecting cutthroat tabloid competition in a changing media landscape.

The Daily Telegraph Traith Bron London al Arike Winston Churchill Legraph Hearn Phils Daily Mirror Pretty Marilyn Monroe

U S Tests Chiang On Ceasing Battle

The United States sent a hurried Formosa mission to gauge Nationalist willingness for a ceasefire in the Formosa Strait. Secretary Dulles said no crisis, while Robertson and Radford met Chiang Kai-shek to assess possible shifts in U S policy amid Soviet jet deliveries to China and rising tensions over Formosa.

Washington United States Formosa Formosa Strait Arthur W. Radford Walter S. Robertson Taipei U. S Quemoy Fats Dulles Radford-Robertson Chiang Kai-shek Robertson Radford Chiang Robertson-Radford Formora Rebeccen Porponrs Ilana Query Tate Nian Tenon Cason Pormoce

Bricker Favored as Ohio GOP Favorite Son in 1956

Dover Daily Reporter cites a Washington correspondent: Bricker is a potential favorite son for Ohio at the Republican convention, with a strategy to hedge an Eisenhower draft and hold delegation sway if needed. Bricker’s past retreats for Taft are noted as precedent.

DOVER Olo Daily Reporter Une Sen John W. Bricker e-Ohion Ita Washington ‘Corresponten Brickes Onis Feimaryaw Bricker Ohio Eisenhower Robert A. Taft

Farmer Soldier Plays Minuteman Role in Revolutionary War Theme

In Connecticut, Maj. A. Kennett Palmer of the National Guard acted as a minuteman in a historical display. A rocket exploded near Wakch Mabie, Korea, causing casualties as military personnel respond and deploy to the Army depot 40 miles northeast of Sp moh plow.

Nanrruny Conn National Guard Maj A. Kennett Palmer Cusun Washington U— Form Pusan Korea Sp Moh United Nations

Cleaner Ohio River Is Seen Pollution Check Advance

W Ohio River Valley Water Saint cast faster progress in control of industrial pollution across eight states. Chairman W Jennings of the Nation Commission says the group has two years of study and 150 industry action committees to restrain waste. The commission reports policies and procedures are in place to expedite industrial waste control.

Ohio Cincinnati Ohio River Valley Ohio River W. Jennings The Nation Commission

Judge Clears Mason County Court Chief Judge Pennybacker Opinion

Mason County court president Ivan R. Bush faced no action in courthouse contract negotiations, as Circuit Court Special Judge F B Pennybacker ruled this morning. Pennybacker suggested Bush step aside for a younger, more vigorous successor due to age and toll on the office. a higher court filing is expected within 90 days.

Point Pleasant Ivan R. Bush Mason County Circuit Court F. B. Pennybacker Pennybacker Parkersburg Sel E. Wedge Wedge Bush Virgil Love

Fire Kills Tots in Suburban Blue Tee House

In Blue Tee, a fast spreading house fire claimed the lives of three Weisman children. Aariyn Weisman, 38, escaped with the two youngest Tonald 2 and Lark Monthold after rescuing them in a baby carriage. The father Robert 33 was away. three other Weisman children and relatives were reported killed in the blaze.

Blue Tee Aariyn Weisman Tonald Lark Smonthcold Daughe Tér Robert Weisman Ree Richard Lynda Sand Jacob Weisman Stanley’ Reyenolds

Prince Mikasa Starts Lectures At Tokyo Women’s Univ

Prince Mikasa unger brother of Emperor Hirohito began as part time lecturer in ancient Oriental history at Tokyo Women’s University officials said. The post is described as a six thousand four hundred nine dollar assignment.

Tokyo— Ui Mikasaunger Emperor Hirohito Tokyo Women’s Uni University

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