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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1956

Page

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U S Expels Two Russian UN Aides for Overstepping Authority

The United States expelled Aleksander Guryanov and Nikolai Turkin, Russian UN delegation staff, for exceeding their official capacity in aiding five Soviet seamen’s return. The State Department note also criticized Arkady Sobolev, though it did not demand his recall.

Washington United States State Department Georgi Zaru Aleksander K. Guryanov Nikolai Turkin United Nations Arkady Sobolev Guryanov Turkin New York City U. S Sobolev Moscow Jurkin Idlewild Russia New York Dulles

Seamen Recall Captivity in America After Tuapse Seizure

Five crewmen of the tanker Tuapse describe six months in the United States during 1954 amid threats and intimidation after the ship was seized by Nationalist China. They say they only contacted the Soviet UN representative Arkady Sobolev after seeing his name in a New York newspaper. They explain why they did not use local directories or phone books earlier.

Moscow Tuapse United States Terre China United Nations Arkady Sobolev New York New York City

Judge's Home Hit by TNT in Dover Ohio

An investigation into the dynamiting of Judge Ralph D. Finley's home focuses on persons he helped send to prison. Fifteen to twenty five sticks of dynamite were used, shattering 25 windows while the judge was away in Florida. His wife Estan was cut by flying glass. Prosecutor Danny Johnson probes possible links to Finley's roles as prosecuting attorney and judge.

Dover Ohio Ralph D. Finley Juvenile and Probate Court Florida Estan Danny Johnson Wheth Finley

Graham murder trial hinges on confession

Denver prosecutors push toward a decisive point in the plane bombing case as FBI agents are expected to testify about John Gilbert Graham's statement. The 24 year old defendant allegedly confessed to blowing up an airliner that killed his mother and 43 others, with the trial advancing rapidly this week.

Denver John Gilbert Graham Bert M. Keating FBI

Two-Alarm Fire Destroys Home In Pomeroy Loss Estimated

A two story frame home of Mr and Mrs Whee Bree burned early Thursday causing about 3000 in damage. The blaze began around 145 am and destroyed a garage while threatening two nearby houses. Volunteer crews fought the flames and the Racine department aided in saving adjacent homes belonging to Lowell Nickel and Frank Buck.

Pomeroy Sad Men Whee Bree George H. Hicks Racine Lowell Frank Buck

Two Guests Die In Hotel Fire In Warren Pa

Police report two bodies recovered from the Carver Hotel blaze in Warren Pennsylvania while two other guests are still missing. Firefighters battled an early Wednesday morning fire that destroyed most of the 105 room four story hotel and left only wall fragments.

Warren Kienies Carver Hotel Mike Evan H. V. Dwight Akron Ohio B. J. Stotts Dayton M. D. [Pinney Jefferson R. “J. Schmitz Columbus Vania James Tridico

Franchise Battle Over Bus Desegregation in Montgomery

In Montgomery Alabama officials threaten to revoke National City Lines bus franchise after a desegregation order. Negroes plan a mass meeting to consider ending their 20 week boycott while some riders persist in segregation. The company may revisit the decree amid Supreme Court rulings and Washington debate.

Montgomery Als Jas We Washington U. S. Supreme Court High Court National City Lines Par Supreme Court BW. Franklin Tren Montgomercy Trm

Aid to Dairy Farmers Forces One-Cent-a-Quart Milk Increase

Ohio dairy interests push a one cent per quart rise in wholesale milk to cover low prices. Distributors and producers debate pass-through to retail prices as the Agriculture Department approves a temporary increase to offset Feb price cuts. May and July projections show larger gains for farmers if approved.

Columbus Lieveland Frank Wwo Cincinairymen Belle Vernati Milk Exchange Won Milk Co Dayton Agriculture Department Lumbus Edwards Washington Columbus One Dairy Company Bow R-Ohio Ohio

Hiss to Speak at Princeton Sparks Campus Debate

Princeton University hosts former State Department official Alger Hiss for his first public address since release. Students jeer critics Congressman Tumulty and Father Halton as Willard Edwards reports on the perjury trials and controversy surrounding the invitation.

Princeton N. J al ¢Ger Hiss Princeton University State Department Hiss Hugh Halton Alls T. James Tumulty Jersey City Congress Ames Halton Willard Edwards Chicago Tribune Washington

Airports Rebel Against CAA over Doolittle Report

Cleveland report shows 400 members of the American Association of Airport Executives at their annual conference denouncing the 1952 Doolittle Report as a fitness gauge for federal airport aid. They demand the CAA end the outside agency prerequisite rule for sponsor compliance. The White House survey four years earlier, led by Lt. Gen. James Doolittle, had recommended runway safety measures and safe approach zones.

Cleveland Civil Aeronautics Administration America Association of Airport Executives CAA White House James Doolittle

Highway Bill Faces Strong GOP Support After Forecast

House Republican Leader Martin of Massachusetts predicted the Democratic highway bill will pass by a substantial margin with broad GOP backing. Speaker Rayburn echoed the outlook, signaling a near-certain victory as debate opened. The same day the House rejected adding relief for small wheat farmers to a $94.37 million state and justice department bill and the U S Information Agency.

Washington p—House Martin Massachusetts House Rayburn D-Tex State and Justice Departments U. S. Information Agency

Walking My Baby Back Home

An old Want Ad notes Mrs. Maurer selling a baby stroller and carriage to the first buyer. The line hints at a “BABY FENDA” and a THAYER STROLLER as items for sale with a spring sale tone and a call to place low cost ads via ad-taker.

Gestapo Chief Himmler Called Traitor by Sweden

Sweden said Gestapo head Heinrich Himmler was a traitor to Hitler two years before Germany’s surrender. The White Book from the Swedish Foreign Office cites efforts to seek peace with Western powers via Sweden and notes Walter Schellenberg’s multiple trips to negotiate.

Stuckhulm Sweden Gestapo Heinrich Himmler Adolf Hitler Swedish Foreign Office Himmler Hitler Germany Walter Schellenberg

Aerial Type H Bomb Test Planned at Bikini Atoll

Washington reports that next month observers will witness an open air burst hydrogen bomb test at Bikini Atoll. Officials had floated an air drop method among test options as part of the thermal nuclear series, while Khrushchev noted a Soviet plane drop already occurred.

Washington Bikini Atoll Atomic Energy Commission Indica Khrushchev Russia United States

House Dems Propose New Farm Price Bill

House Democrats introduced a bill to give farmers price supports and compensatory payments aimed at ensuring parity prices on basic crops. The plan combines support and cash payments to reach 90 percent parity for farm prices.

House Dems Washington House Democrats

China Monthly Editor Indicted for Sedition

Powell editor of China Monthly Review charged in San Francisco with publishing accusations against the United States. Indictment also lists Powell wife Sylvia and Julian Schuman of New York with twelve counts against Powell alone. Accuses publication of alleging germ warfare and smallpox in Korea and China. Powell defends his right to express opinions.

San Francisco John William Powell China Monthly Review Shanghai A Powell Sylvia Julian Schuman New York Powell United States

Poles Probe Katyn Massacre Again

A leaked report suggests Poland's Communist government is studying the Katyn Forest massacre with plans for a June finding. Analysts warn the move could intensify Polish scrutiny of Stalin era crimes and strain Soviet-Polish relations.

New York Katyn Forest Poland Warsaw Stalin Poxland Katya Krein Motegi

Soviet Leaders Leave Britain After Talks on Minor Issues

Soviet Prime Minister Bulganin and Khrushchev end a weeklong visit with a wreath at Marx’s grave and a Burns tribute. They met Labour leaders, easing some tensions though no major accords were expected on Middle East, disarmament, or Germany reunification. A joint communique was planned to summarize progress on trade and cultural links.

London Bulganin Nikita Khrushchev Britain Karl Marx Labor Party Khrushchev Mande Ateht Marx Lone Firen George Malemov Robert Burns Bulgan Eden Hugh Kell Soviet Union Social Democrats Popular Front Europe Middle East

Solon Attacks Studebaker Packard Loan Maneuver

Detroit rumors persist that Studebaker Packard seeks new loans despite denials from GM Ford and Chrysler. Senator O Maoney calls the move dreadful for economic concentration. Detroit stockholder Dann says Big Three may supply most of a multibillion loan amid undisclosed sources.

Detroit Studebaker Packard Corp Washington O'Maoney D.wye General Motors Ord Chrysler Sdl A. Dann Stude 1 Baker Packard Dann

Seven Children Die in Toledo Area House Fire

A family tragedy near Toledo leaves seven children aged 2 months to 9 years dead after a fire struck their cinder block home eight miles northwest of the city. Father John and mother were away at work. Harrison Leonardo, 9, may have been an orphan raised by neighbors. Investigators hold Cooper for questioning as Monroe County deputies and state police probe why the children were left alone. Coroner Harold Maurice scheduled an inquest.

Toledo Here Richart Campbell Sylvania John Brenda Joyce Harrison Leonardo Jacqueline Dha Sherrely Jean Geor Marie Carter Stephen Campbell Michigan Monroe County Heriffs Cooper Harold Maurice Hee

Dems Seek United Action in Ohio Gubernatorial Race

Fleckner of Bexley joined four fellow Democrats at a Gem City Democratic Club Campaign Night urging unity for a November victory. Frank X. Kryzan and Michael V. DiSaile attended from Ohio cities. John E. Sweeney and Robert W. Reider also spoke from Cleveland and Port Clinton. Atty. Gen. C William O Neil, seeking the Republican nomination, spoke at Lorain.

Ovear L. Fleckner Bexley Ohio Gem ‘Ity Democratic Club Dayton Gem Frank X. Kryzan Youngstown Toledo Michael V. DiSaile Cleveland John E .Sweeney Port Clinton Robert W. Reider Cincinnati Atty C. William O'Neil Lorain

Policy Drops Race Bias at Methodist General Conference

In Minneapolis the Methodist Church grapples with ending racial discrimination as bishops urge action. Delegates at the General Conference face timing and methods to eliminate segregation without causing upheaval. The Council of Bishops frames the issue as a balance of principles and practicality.

United Church Council of Bishops America

Air Force tanker crash near Woodbine leaves six dead

An Air Force tanker from Forbes AFB reportedly based at Topeka crashed about 10 miles northeast of Woodbine Kansas. A Abilene Reporter-Chronicle reporter at the scene said six bodies were recovered from the burning wreckage and four others were believed missing.

Abilene Nan Forbes Air Force Base Topeka Woodbine Kan Abilene Rejector Chronicle

High Court Considers Pinball as Gambling Devices

Columbus court weighs whether pinball machines that award free games are gambling devices in themselves and subject to related law. The case questions the legal status and regulatory implications of arcade pastime machines in Ohio.

Columbus Ohio Eward

Syndicate Wins Bid to Market Ohio Highway Bonds

Columbus Ohio state investment commission accepted a lone bid from Blyth and Co Inc of New York for a 50 million dollar highway construction bond issue. The issue carries a 3.00 dollar per hundred rate, runs 17 years, and will cost about 200 thousand more annually than last year’s 2 million issue. The syndicate includes four other investment houses.

Columbus Ohio Commission James A. Rhodes Blyth & Co., Inc New York

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