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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1955

Page

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Reps Back Ike's Ideas In Formosa

Senator Capehart stated most Senate Republicans will back President Eisenhower's decisions regarding the Chinese Communists and Formosa. He rejected Jenner's resolution urging the Senate to express willingness to participate in talks that could transfer territory to a Communist state, noting administration support contingent on genuine Communist sincerity. Brig. Gen. Howley called Chou Enlai's talk a potential ruse, warning that negotiations with the Communists amount to appeasement.

Washington Capehart R-Ind Senate Eisenhower Formosa Jenner Rend United States China Formosa Strait Chou En- Lai Dulles Frank L. Howley Devlin New York University Chou

SEO Labor An Asset Council Told

Wayne B. Foster of Gallipolis told Southeastern Ohio Regional Council members that ample local labor supports attracting industry. He noted the U S Labor Department may declare Southeastern Ohio a Class 4 surplus area speeding debt amortization and benefiting contractors. The eight county group includes Meigs Vinton Lawrence Pike Jackson Gallia Hocking and Athens to promote area development.

Southeastern Ohio

Strangling of Sister Described in Court Confession

Frederick W. Spears, 17, testified about choking his sister Patricia, 16, on her bed after going to her room with his mother away. He said he threw a plow at her and recalled details up to a blank mind, claiming to plead innocent by reason of insanity as his first public confession unfolded in court.

Slucyrus Union 7 Frederick W. Spears Galion Patricia Spears Frederick

April 30 Deadline On Tax for Domestics

The new social security law requires household employers to deduct 4 percent of an employee wages and pay another 4 percent from their own pocket. Payments are due by the end of the quarter and the last day of April October and January. Employers who neglect file and pay face fines or prison.

Renee Ete Ernest

Police Break Up Plot Aimed at May Day Peace

In Argentina, authorities said they foiled a plot by Roman Catholics and Radical party opponents to disrupt May Day labor celebrations. The plan involved disrupting public order and aimed to provoke unrest during a major national event.

A. Peron Argentina Radical Party Distur

No Cutter Inoculations For Ohio

Ohio health officials report schools are inoculated with Salk polio vaccine from Wyeth and Lilly, not Cutter. Cutter vaccines were stopped by federal order after polio cases in the West and scattered traces appeared in Oberlin, Warren, Marion, Mansfield, Dayton, and Cleveland. Some programs in Columbiana County and Shaker Heights were postponed as counties await safe supplies.

Columbus Ohio Indianapolis Philadelphia Ralph E. Dwork Cutter Laboratories Berkeley Calif U.S. Public Health Service Cutter Western Dwork West Columbiana County Marion Mansfield Dayton Cleveland E. G. Rihiman East Livepool Kihimanani Shaker

Dem Tells Of Evils Of GOP At Jefferson Jackson Dinner

Rep Pat Me Namara of Michigan warned that the Democratic Party faces a crucial 1956 chance if members disclose the power administration. He praised the party’s strong candidates and condemned GOP advisers as warlike. The speech followed a $109 plate Jefferson Jackson dinner at a local hotel.

Arkon Pat Me Namara D-Mich Democratic Party Saber Rattlers

House Falls Over On Street In Ohio Valley Incident

A pre fabricated house on a truck bound for Charleston tipped over on Pine Street in Gallipolis. The crash, caused by a curved turn by driver James Fields, 57, of Detroit, blocked traffic briefly but was cleared within four hours with no injuries and minor damage reported.

Jallafalls Pine St Charleston Gallipolis James Fields Detroit Ohio Valley Implement Co

Committee Urges Expanded Juvenile Delinquent Help

A state advisory panel calls for expanded juvenile delinquency treatment, urging placement of youths in local communities or diagnostic centers near cities. The report from the State University study group recommends increased diagnostic facilities, expanded staff, and greater use of foster care and community-based remedies.

State University Com- Wee Columbus Seatonce Heroe Ee Sl Bureau of Education Pacimena Survey H. Ashley BO Lancaster Delaware

Steelman Expresses Optimism About Steel Demand

Board Chairman Eugene C. Grace reported Steel Corp. is running at full capacity and expects to stay at 100 percent through July. He cited record first quarter net income and sales, and noted a dividend of 1.50 a share on common stock payable June 1 to May 9 records. Grace avoided pledging a regular policy, but said he would be “terribly disappointed” if 1.50 is not paid again this year.

Fey Funn Perneriem Steel Corp Eugene C. Grace Grace Bethlehem

McGinty Charged After Damaging Money and Vehicle Parts

Gallipolis police charged Michael Owen McGinty 41 a Kgger Creek Power Plane worker who resides in the Libby Hotel with intoxication after he damaged his money and a vehicle component during an incident on a Monday. He posted a 15 bond for appearance in Gallipolis Municipal Court and police said the money was recovered in pieces and saved for him to replace after repairs.

Jallipolis Michael_ Owen McGinty Kgger Creek Libby Mcsdinty Gallipolis Municipal Court

Clash Over Veteran Bonus and Building Bonds Looms

Columbus AP report outlines potential November clashes between a 100 million Korea veteran bonus and a 150 million state buildings bond issue. Fear grows over new taxes to fund both, with talks of real estate levies and liquor price increases from the state monopoly to cover revenue gaps.

Columbus Paniet R Publican Senate EP Stanley Mechem Athens Democratic Frank

Ford Hints Prosperity Through Expansion

Ford outlines a 625 million dollar three year expansion plan for Ford Motor Co. He favors a new form of prosperity insurance for workers and promises employment growth through new plants and equipment while opposing guaranteed annual wage stagnation. CIO president Walter P. Reuther calls for Ford to meet his responsibilities. He frames the proposal as a path to steady employment and future prosperity.

Ford Ford Motor Co Bureau of Advertising American Newspaper Publishers Association Detroit Walter P. Reuther CIO

Messenger Classified Cars Offer Daily Parade of Values

Classified pages boast daily parade of car values as newer models arrive and trade ins are listed. Shoppers can compare recent trades and snag better buys on vacation time with affordable options and flexible deals. May reflect local market activity and consumer interest in auto value.

the Messenger

Navy stockpile debate over hamburger supply

Navy officials deny claims of a 60 year hamburger stockpile saying the figure is exaggerated. The exchange centers on food reserves and readiness before potential deployments.

Navy

Surgeon General Orders Halt on Cutter Salk Vaccine

Leonard A. Scheele, US Surgeon General, ordered all Cutter Laboratories Salk polio vaccine withheld from the public pending investigation of six polio cases in inoculated children. He affirmed faith in the vaccine and urged continued inoculations nationwide as scheduled.

Leonard A. Scheele Cutter Laboratories Scheele

Saarland Pact Talks Halt West German Rearmament

Jenauer and French Foreign Minister Antoine Pinay discussed details of the French German pact on the Industrial Saarland as Adenauer’s government strengthens police and bans public demonstrations to head off protests. The Saar region, rich in coal and steel, was German before World War II and has been politically autonomous since 1957. France will keep economic links and customs union. Bonn ratification hung by a narrow margin as details must be settled before sovereignty, rearmament, and occupation end.

Jenauer Antoine Pinay Saarland Germany Adenauer Pinay Paris Saar River France West Germany Saar Wighly Bonn Onn Brussels Washington Jntil

Polio Cases Rise as Salk Shot Confidence Remains

California reports 12 post inoculation polio cases with 17 total affected nationwide 106 new weekly cases in 47 states. Surgeon General Scheele backs the Salk vaccine amid Cutter Lab tests and vaccine withdrawal inquiry. Some cases follow first shot within days, polio typically develops 10 to 14 days after exposure.

Washington California U.S Leonard Scheele US Public Health Service The Health Service California State Health Department Kaho Chicago Denver Columbus Georgia Cats Cutter Laboratories Berkeley Calif

Benson Cites Prosperity And Savings Speech

Benson told a crowd of about 800 at a Hamilton County Republican finance event that prosperity and savings set a record this year for production and employment. He praised wartime boards and commissions and warned against policies he says would harm democracy, urging a productive free expanding economy for all.

Washington Benson Hamilton’ County Republica Finance Committee

Voters Back 25 Percent Cut in Burley Tobacco Acreage

A record burley tobacco growers poll shows 96 percent favor strict price supports and a 25 percent acreage cut for 1955 with a $64 per pound minimum for burley marketed in the coming year. Congress set the final reduction and program limits, while eight leading states reported strong approval margins.

Washington Bburley Agriculture Department Congress Ohio North Carolina

Diem claims Viet Nam victory as fighting widens

Premier Ngo Dinh Diem announced a 21 hour battle victory after clashes between government units and the Binh Xuyen rebels near Saigon and Cho Lon. Despite the claim, scattered fighting continued with Marines posting at the U.S. Embassy area and a bridge across the canal facing rebel forces.

Saigon South Yee Svaen Ngo Dinh Diem Tiao Dai France Binh Xuyen van Dam Tween Saigon Cho Lan Cleveland U. S Marilyn Sheppard South Viet Nam Diem the Chine Bao Dai Ese Arroyo Saigon Proper Cho Lon Samuel R. Gerber Arroyo Paul L Army of Politi Kirk Criminalistics Economic Society University of California Bao Dal Cannes Samuel H. Sheppard Paris Jeney Thoustion Commus Loulville Nesh North Viet N AFL Forum Luement Beatricen Com Logan

Transcontinental road links proposed in Bartin Pa

A yesterday proposal from Bartin Pennsylvania urged creating transcontinental road links along the general route of U S 40 linking the East and West coasts. The idea envisions a continuous roadway across the country to facilitate national transportation and commerce.

Bartin

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