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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1955

Page

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Eisenhower cites private correspondence with Zhukov on improving U.S.-Soviet ties

President Eisenhower disclosed private correspondence with Soviet Defense Minister Zhukov within the past three weeks. He said the exchange offers slim hope for better relations and that world peace prospects appear on the upswing though no meeting with Allied leaders is planned unless Moscow approves.

Washington Eisenhower Zhukov Formosa Rene Berlin Germany United States

Weather Postpones Test On Civil Atomic Defense

Survival City Nevada reports the large public nuclear test near Yucca Flat was postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions. More than 2800 troops and hundreds of observers were gathered, with delays marking the second 24 hour postponement in the history making the wind and cold factors central to the decision.

Las Vegas Atomic Energy Commission Wation Yucca Trav Elect Las Vegas Yucca Flat Nev United States

Blood Analysis Presents New Tips in Sam's Case

Dr Kirk testified that stains on the wardrobe door did not belong to the victim. He said a blood analysis supported the theory of a sexual attack by a left handed assailant. Corrigan sought a new trial for Dr Samuel H Shepard in a case tied to a 31 year old wife’s murder and parole prospects.

Marilyn Sheppard Gil Flaws Bay View Kirk Ated Corrig Paul Kirk University of the Blood California Dless Court Saul Danacenu Samuel H. Shep- Blythin Corrigan Subur Callian Bay Bible William 3 Blyth

Envoys Report to President After Chiang Trip

U S envoys Radford and Robertson returned from Chiang Kai shek to report on a military diplomatic mission to Formosa. They aimed to strengthen East defences with a cautious open door on cease fire talks while Nationalists warned against abandoning Quemoy and Matsu islands. Robertson said the talks with Chiang yielded a useful exchange of views and reinforced wary hopes for an eventual peace.

Chiang Kai-shek U. S White House Formosa Arthur W. Radford Joint Chiefs of Staff Walter S. Robertson Far East Quemoyang Matsus Semmrestone Wd Quemoy Aimers Robertson Radford Formosa Strait Red China Chiang

Veterans Break Ground For Rio Student Union

Veterans enrolled at the college break ground for a new Rio Grande student union on the Fowler lot across from the barracks. Plans call for a large recreation hall with dances and restrooms, to be powered by a portable X-ray unit developed for battlefield use. Construction is expected to begin soon with aims to have parts ready for use in September.

Rio Grande Paul Lyne Cotage Board Trestese Marion Fowler Ohio Pan Acros Sirs Jenk Davis Washington Stur Army

Smokes Girl Out Plea in Dallas Case

Arvie Haliburton, 31, admitted smoking his girlfriend from a rival suitor’s home by pouring kerosene and setting a fire. He pleaded guilty to the act, claimed the blaze forced her out, but she refused to leave with him. Haliburton received a two year probated sentence.

Dallas, Tex Arvie Haliburton Haliburton

Young Sister Slayer Takes Stand Today

In Bucyrus Ohio the trial of 17 year old Frederick Spears for second degree murder resumes after defense describes a death scene at his sister Patricia Spears 16. The body was found near Crosing fat New Year’s Day and Dr. R E Bushong may testify on the alleged mental state of the accused.

Bucyrus Ohio Patricia Spears Frederick CU. Ad Young Spears Spears Galion R. E. Bushong Lima States Tips Lama

Ohio to Require Basic Subjects in Schools Again

Columbus reports the Senate and House reach a compromise bill to restore mandatory teaching of basic subjects in Ohio schools. If Gov. Frank Wasche signs, schools would revert to “shall teach” rather than discretionary “may teach” starting next September, reversing a 1943 change.

Columbus Frank Wasche Ohio Legisature Senate House Con Committee

Diem Faces Hard Struggles as South Vietnam Paramount Crisis

Special Ambassador J Lawton Collins reports to the government that Premier Ngo Dinh Diem faces grave and perhaps insurmountable difficulties to stay in power. Diem is bitterly opposed by three sects seeking his ouster, and the French favor his replacement for lacking strength to unify a Communist-menaced country.

Wasmumur Yey J. Lawton Collins Ngo Dinh Diem South Viet Nam Diem

Kearns Acquittal Seen For One Of Three Charges

Franklin County Prosecutor Frank H. Kearns faces trial on three charges. A judge expected to rule on one motion for acquittal in the obstructing justice case. Even if acquitted he faces further trials on embezzlement and accepting a bribe, with separate trials set for each charge.

Pranklin’ County Frank H. Kearns Kearns

Ike Seeks 30 Million for Farm Loans in 1956 Budget

President Eisenhower urged Congress to approve a 30 million dollar loan program to aid low income farm families in the coming fiscal year. He framed it as part of a broader four year effort to raise living standards and expand off farm opportunities, noting many farm households live on less than 1000 dollars annually. The proposal accompanies a study on rural needs and faces Senate and House debates over funding and administration.

Washington Eisenhower Wilf Niame R-Del Congress House Agriculture Benson Tess Senate House Benson Eld Aiken Vermont Senate

Allies Map Big Four Meet Sets Stage for Talks

British and French diplomats in London and Paris map a plan for an early Four-Power conference with Rubin aimed at world peace. Ministers convene in Paris on May 8 to formalize proposals, with a potential June conference and coordinated Allied policies on Germany disarmament and European security.

London Rubin Paris Baroean Stockholm Britain Geoffrey Harrison Germany Russia

Three-Man Naval Panel Opens Probe Into Navy Station Blast

The three man naval board of investigation opened an inquiry into an explosion at the Navy underwater ordnance station that killed five civilian workers yesterday. Five others were hospitalized and several more received first aid for minor injuries.

EW Ruit Naval Board of Investigation Navy

Outboard Motors Wanted For Summer Sale Ad

Classified notice seeks used outboard motors for sale this summer. Includes pricing: 15 words across 3 lines for 1.20. Mentions motor specs and an example buyer interest. Indicates a sample ad sold the motor and attracted prospective buyers.

Pat Patterson

Governor Urges Polio Shots for All Ohio Children

Gov Frank Lausche asks Ohio State Medical Association physicians to ensure every child under 12 receives the Salk polio vaccine, regardless of parents’ ability to pay. He notes actions by Marion County Medical Association and the American Academy of General Practice and discusses a proposed three million dollar state appropriation to inoculate one million children. Carney backs free vaccine with funds for administering the shots and plans another meeting with the governor.

MBUS Frank J. Lausche Ohio State Medical Association Ohio Lausche Charles Nelson Marion County Medical Association American Academy of General Practice Charles J. Carney Youngetown Democrat Carney

Bonus Bill Faces Vote in Ohio Senate for Korean War Veterans

The conventional amendment in Columbus would authorize a 100 million dollar bond to fund a Korean War veteran bonus paid as $10 per month for domestic service and $13 per month for overseas service, up to $400 per veteran. It requires a three-fifth favorable vote in each house to reach the November ballot.

Columbus Ohio Senate Armed Services Ohio

Eisenhower Says US Open to Talks With Communist China on Formosa Cease Fire

Washington nonaligned stance signals US ready to confer alone with Red China on cease-fire in Formosa area while excluding Nationalist China. Dulles backs talks with Communist China but not on Chiang Kai-shek regime terms. Senate ally Smith urges direct talks with Reds to stop the killing and to ensure Nationalists are represented in any questions of property or other disputes.

Washington Eisenhower United States Red China Formosa China Dulles State Department Formosa Strait Sen. H. Alexander Smith UNI Reds Smith London Paris Taipei

Hatoyama pressed over two faced diplomacy in Diet

In Tokyo Premier Hatoyama faces charges of two faced diplomacy as he seeks Liberal party support to push his program through the Diet. In the same session steelworkers announce plans for pay boosts for 600000 union members amid a dispute over policy and Cold War tensions.

Tokyo Mu Ichiro Hatoyama The United Red China Shigeru Yoshida Liberal Conservative Raroyama Liberal Party Notifi Japan Come

Dem Women Accept Negroes Reps Don’t Cincinnati

In Hamilton County the Women’s Democratic Club removed a white woman clause from its constitution and voted to admit Negro women. The Republican counterpart reportedly bars colored women from membership. The club, with over 500 Democrats, reflected a push for inclusive eligibility.

Dem Cincinnati Hamilton County Women's Democratic Club Democrat Atll

Shoe Order Reduced For Armed Forces

The Pentagon orders cutting male shoe sizes from 235 to 113 after years of study to save money on reef and supply problems.

Washington Pentagon

Kreber Opposes Training Guardsmen at Camp Atterbury

Kreber said training guardsmen at Camp Atterbury in Indiana in 1966 is too far for most Ohioans. He spoke during a National Guard meeting while attending the gathering.

Camp Atterbury Ind Kreber Come

Don't Mix the Wheat Warns Farmers Across Ohio

Farmers are urged to avoid combining treated seed with regular wheat as it ruins the entire lot for food. About 25 000 bushels valued at 50000 dollars have been rejected in Ohio markets. Extension service and Ohio State University officials warn of high market losses if treated seed contaminates stored wheat.

el Geog Snessat Hla Cain Ohio Dole Athens Ohio State University Ohio Quality Wheat Point Pleasant Pomeroy-Middleport

Hayward In hospital after suspected overdose attempt

Miss Hayward, 35, was found unconscious in her Sherman Oaks mansion before dawn. Two empty sedative bottles were found nearby and detectives said she attempted death by own action after a long dispute with ex-husband Jess Barker, who saved her from a door breach. She is described as in satisfactory condition.

Bully Wood Jess Barker New Ore Susan Hayward Wood Hospital Barker Miss Hayward Sherman Oaks Hollywood

Divorced in Diet Dispute Over Weight Loss

Michael Korzen, 42, warns his divorce suit may be withdrawn if his wife Lillian, 43, sheds weight to 128 pounds. The lawyer, Cornelius Harrington, says the marriage could be saved if she diets. Korzen argues 140 pounds is the practical limit. Hearing continued as Mrs. Korzen decides on a diet.

Michael Korzen Lillian Odes Cornelius" Harrington

Trade Bill OKayed Faces Senate Fight in Finance Panel

The Finance Committee approved the foreign trade bill with little change. Senator Byrd praised the vote as unanimous, aiming to push the bill to the Senate unamended. Debate likely to begin Monday as supporters press for three year extensions of trade pacts and authority to cut duties to match other nations.

Senate Finance Committee Bale Kerr D-Okla Malone At New Byrd D-Va Senate Senate Committee House

ANPA Head Slocum Attacks Truman and Wilson

Richard W. Slocum, president of the American Newspaper Publishers Association, criticized Defense Secretary Charles Wilson for alleged censorship and disparaged former President Truman’s claim that the press shields the Eisenhower administration. He urged ending newspaper strikes and called the convention a call for accountability of the press as trustees of the people’s right to know.

Charles Wilson Pentagon Richard W. Slocum American Newspaper Publishers Association Harry S. Trueman Eisenhower Slocum Brooklyn Eagle Philadelphia Bulletin ANPA Secret Defense Department Truman

Bricker Plea to Curb World Government Backers

Senator Bricker urged constitutional amendments to curb world government backers and protect power to make treaties. He testified before the Senate Judiciary subcommittee on amendments, arguing the Blom administration proposal would risk liberties. the measure had narrowly failed in the Senate in a prior year.

Bricker Senate Judiciary Senate

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