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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1955

Page

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Communist Colonialism Debate Shakes Asian African Talks

At the Bandung conference, Chou En-lai urged harmony amid sharp exchanges over communist colonialism. A nine-nation subcommittee was formed to craft a compromise resolution after debates about the UN Human Rights charter and calls to condemn Soviet influence. Sir John Kotelawala criticized Cominform and urged dialogue on both sides of coexistence.

Bandung Indonesia Chou En-lai Red China Iran Ceylon John Kotelawala Kotelawala Reds Co- Ionian Chou Burma

Big Three Seek Vienna Talks On Austrian Independence Treaty

London reports the Western powers plan a Vienna meeting for May 2 with Austrian representatives to advance an independence treaty. A British Foreign Office spokesman says the United States will join a ministers conference to finish the deadlocked accord, with the ambassadors doing preparatory work first. An April 27 effort in Washington aims to lay groundwork for a broader foreign ministers session addressing German questions and pensions, with West German officials to be involved as appropriate.

London Vienna United States Foreign Office

Nationalists deny U.S. plan to abandon Quemoy and Matsu

In Taipei Formosa high officials insisted Washington never proposed ceding offshore islands to the Reds. They dismissed the idea as absurd and unthinkable though reports circulated that the United States might be ready to yield. The unnamed officials said the question was hypothetical and noted no direct or indirect suggestion had been made.

Taipel Formosa Quemoy and Washington United States Asst Walter Robertson Adm Arthur Radford Joint Chiefs of Staff

Salk Vaccine Distribution Reaches Ohio Regions

An official of Ohio's health department announced that enough polio vaccine has arrived to inoculate 1530 schoolchildren in Southeastern and Central Ohio. Counties include Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Vinton Perry Jackson Lawrence Morgan Washington and others. Distribution to Athens Meigs Hocking and Vinton starts immediately as new immunization schedules are developed. Dr. Keller noted the first shipment of 8870 vials arrived at Port Columbus from Eli Lilly Co. Each vial holds 0.5 cc. The program relies on local health officers to begin immunizations for first and second grade students. In Washington, a government conference seeks equitable distribution of the Salk vaccine with Dr Jonas Salk in attendance.

State Health Department Ohio Athens Gallia Hockong Meigs Vinton Perry Jack Lawrence Morgan Washington H. M. Boocks Hocking Vinton Counries Martin D. Keller Ehi Port Columbus Eli Lilley Co Indianapolis Keller Rte Jonas E. Salk University of Pittsburgh Isenhower Isten Salk Conferce Basil O'Connor Secretary of Welfare Hobby Eisenhower

Operation Separates Sisters In Remarkable Twin Split

The Andrews twins Deborah Marie and Christine Mary, near seven months, were separated at Mercy Hospital Chicago by a 14-doctor team led by Dr. Harold Voris. The operation lasted about four and a half hours and surgeons report both girls are in good condition and expected to survive.

Chicago Iris Mercy Hospital Harold Vorin Rodney Brg Roger Andrews Deborah Marie Christine Mary Voris John W. Barrett Catholic Hospitals In Moter Wilfred 3. Andrews

Man Suffers Pains and a Wasp Then Flight

A Springfield man arrived for a hospital physical examination told staff he felt ill yet could not identify himself. He said a merchant could not understand the cause as a wasp left his trouser leg. Rural Sunday set aside for Christian emphasis in farming communities on May 13 in Columbus.

Springfield Springfield News Mercy Hos Ae Columbus

Danish Isle Folk Wage Fight To Keep Doctor From Going

Danish Faeroe islanders rallied to block authorities from removing district doctor Halvorsen. Riot police and Bordo fishing vessels massed near Thorshavn, threatening harbor blockades and clashes as officials tried to place an alternative post.

Somenosf Avn Faeroe Istana Bordo Denmark Faeroe North Atlantic Iceland Shetlands Bordo Fishing Companies Kisko Gakavig Harbor Halvorsen

Sperry Seeks Court Action Over Long Island Picketing

Sperry Gyroscope Co seeks a court injunction against Maas picketing at its Lake Success plant on Long Island after two days of clashes with picketers left one man dead from a heart attack and several injured. A State Supreme Court hearing was set on the company petition to end the disruption impacting its 45 year role as a chief supplier of electronics to the armed forces.

Sperry Gyroscope Co Pete Eal Lake Success Long Island Eleces Fontce Productions Supreme Court Maas Wiiken Sperry

Foes Meet Over Fate Of Ward

Chicago report on the Montgomery Ward stockholders meeting where chairman Sewell J. Avery and challenger Louis E. Wolfson confront each other for control of the firm. The event at Medinah Temple draws attention as a likely decisive bid in corporate history, with seats and director positions contested.

Chicago Sewell J. Avery U.S. Army Louis E. Wolfson Tolay Montgomery Ward de Co Avery Wolfson Gray Woitson Darkland Handsome Contro Medinah ‘Temple Myle Hn Sas Ward Sard Finectors Florida New York Ward Wolfton Ite

U S Seeks Details on Arrested Polish Leaders

The State Department asked Russia and Poland for information on 16 Polish underground leaders arrested 10 to 18 days earlier after fighting the Nazis. The inquiry notes interest in the fate of the leaders, with uncertainty about how many remain alive as Vietminh troops push south in central Viet Nam and the last French control area in North Viet Nam shifts.

Washington United States Russia Poland Saigon South Viet Nam State Department Binh Dinh Afen Vietminh Witfinh Tolmne

Collins Cites Seriousness In Viet Nam Crisis

Gen. J Lawton Collins reports to President Eisenhower from Saigon that the Viet Nam crisis is serious as U S and France differ on backing Diem The general affirms the U S supports the legal government but the situation remains unstable with armed religious sects challenging Diem and Paris considering replacements

Washington J. Lawton Collins Viet Nam Eisenhower United States France Ngo Dinh Diem Eal Engtenne White House Herbert Hoover Jr Collins Saigon Diem Binh Xuyen Gao Dai How Hao Jao Dai Dien Appea Colling Pemimiste State Department

Laws Written By Students In Ohio Youth Government Session

In Columbus, over 100 high school students participate in a three day youth and government program. They draft more than 100 bills and resolutions reflecting political ideas, with 2 Senate bills and 79 House bills, plus actions for lieutenant governor candidates.

Columbus Ohio Senate Tom Price la Fan

Mental Health Fight Shapes Ohio Spending Tug of War

Ohio lawmakers press the brains versus bricks debate as a mental health program wins against stricter school funding. A proposed bonds plan, backed by Dr. Menninger, seeks 114 million for hospitals with a 15 cent liquor price increase financing staff training and operations. Gov. Ausche aligns with leaders to push the liquor-rate move.

Solons Moe Ohio Millon Dolla States Wim Menninger Topeka Kan John D.” Porterfiet Esal Frank J. \ausche State Liquor Board House Senate Stanley Mechem Athens

Contention Over Cordis Appointment Refocuses Senate Hearing

A chaotic Senate hearing on Cordis ouster and State Department appointments unfolds amid cross accusations. Senators Watkine and Jenner clash over authority and refugee policy while debates on immigration quotas and minority issues echo through committee discussions.

Washington Vice Watkine Utah Tony Watward State Department Jenner Lnd Senate Judiciary Pating Corals Arent Corsi Corsi New York Repubican Cort

Daylight saving time shifts early in major regions

The change to daylight saving time will occur Sunday at 2 pm in the nation’s most populous areas, advancing clocks to 3 pm and prompting many to rise earlier while enjoying extra evening sun. A national survey from Elgin Observatory estimates about 70 million Americans will adopt the new schedule, with mixed adherence across regions. Farmers note cows still come home at sundown, limiting clock changes for milking in rural areas.

Elgin Omervatory Elgin New England New York New Jersey Washington, D.C Delaware California Nevada Maryland Pennsylvan Mont Illinois Ohio Indiana Kentucky South Great Central United Stat

National Defense Pamphlet Spars as Political Row In Senate

A Republican staff pamphlet titled National Defense and the Republican Administration Today and Tomorrow sparks a full investigation request from Representative Price and a Republican response by Senator Bridges. Democrats call the pamphlet a shock disclosure of military secrets, while Bridges says it contains no classified data and accuses critics of seeking fault in the GOP administration. In Jamestown, John E. Randall, 9, founder of GE's first tungsten plant in Cleveland, dies in a hospital. he was a Chambersburg, Ohio native.

Representative Price D-fil Sen House Democrats Bridges RNID Jblican National Defense Senate Republican Policy” Committee Jamestown N.Y John E. Randall General Electric Cleveland Chambersburg

Science May Change Draft Plan Involves Tech Talent

COLUMBUS The nations draft director Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey outlined a proposed law to channel young men with scientific and technical talent into essential fields. The plan spans eight years and would allow deferred individuals with technical training to enlist for six months in an active unit before entering standby status under supervision.

Columbus Lewis B. Hershey Ohio Selective Service Tecnica Titershey

Face Saving Move Cited On Formosa

Senator Morse says Eisenhower aims to save face in Formosa Strait by dropping implied defense of Quemoy and Matsu. He seeks a vote to limit authority to Formosa and Pescadores, while House and Senate leaders weigh the coastal islands issue and deterrence.

Washington Morse D-Ore Eisenhower Formosa Straits Quemoy Matsu Islands Foreign Relations “Committee Formosa Pescadores Getend-Formosa Congress Ceretain Knowland Calif Reiter Matsa Dulles Matsu Formons Inowland GOP Senate Chiang Kai-shek Margaret Chase Matsatti lBenhers St Saety Bltorx Mat

Galion teen on trial for sister slaying

17 year old Frederick Spears of Galion faces trial next Tuesday before common pleas judges from Crawford Huron and Henry counties. Spears pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of his 16 year old sister Patricia on December 31 after a pillow fight in their Galion home. He is jailed in the county jail.

Lucyrus Frederick Spears Gallion Common Pleas Crawford Huron Henry Spears Patricia Galion Ite Jal Re

Navy Secretary Testifies On Plant Start Delay

The forecast was made by Secretary of the Navy Charles Thomas in testimony released yesterday by the House Appropriations Committee. He discussed delays in a plant start and related funding, outlining implications for ships and national security.

the Navy Charles 5S ‘Thomas House Appropriations Committee

France Tunisian plan for home rule faces Ramadan deadline

French Premier and Tahar Ben Ammar outline a six point plan toward home rule in Tunisia and warn approval must follow Bey’s assent and French Assembly. Tunisia's pro French minority and national pride oppose concessions as Ramadan nears, threatening final text.

France Arort ‘African Eagar -Paure Tw' Nisan Tahar Ben Amvshar Gitait Tunis Tunisia Empire

Group Hearing on United Nations Charter Revision Views

The Foreign Affairs subcommittee heard testimony seeking Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt views on UN revision. Witnesses discussed not abandoning the UN, with calls for United States withdrawal surfacing from a Christian nationalist director. The committee plans to revisit UN charter revision in the next General Assembly session.

Wrassumatun Foreign Affairs United Ons Franklin D. Roosevelt Herbert World Organization General Assembly

Five Day Forecast Says Warm Weekend Then Cooler Monday

Forecast shows highs around 61 in the north and 67 in the south with lows 40 to 45. Warm weekend expected, cooler Monday, and warmer again. Thunderstorms likely Sunday and Wednesday with total rainfall near half to one inch.

Stop And Go Signs Originated In 1910

Stop and go signals and the one way traffic system trace back to 1910 with Patrick McCarthy, then deputy chief inspector of parrier, in New York The Stop And Go system also works with Messenger Classified Ads Vince Want Ad and it GOES across Southeastern Ohio in hours Call 31242 for an Ad Taker Brady White at Jake's Restaurant stopped this ad Two hours after it appeared WAITRESSES WANTED-2 APPLY at Jake's Restaurant"}

Patrick McCarthy Parrier New York Vince Ohio Brady White Jake's God Rana

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