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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1954

Page

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Bipartisan panel to study McCarthy accusations

The Senate voted 75 to 12 to send a censure motion against Senator McCarthy to a special bipartisan committee. A six member inquiry panel is expected to be appointed within 48 hours to sift nearly 50 charges, with hopes for a rapid progress report before adjournment.

Washington Senate McCarthy Wisconsin Knowland California Nixon Red Hunter Special Committee Sen Flanders R-Vi Fulbright D-Ark Morse Ind-Ore Congress House Cooper Duff Chavez Douglas Ill Hennings Hill Ala Humphrey

Rockefeller Divorce Nearing Final Settlement In Reno

Blonde Bobo Rockefeller prepares to divorce Winthrop Rockefeller in Reno Nevada after six weeks residence to meet state rules. A property settlement values her at two million cash two million in trusts for herself and son and one million in personal property. The couple married February 14 1948 after she divorced Richard Sears Jr.

Reno, Nev Bobo Rockefeller Bobo Winthrop Rockefeller New York Nevada Rockefeller Winthrop Paul Reno Boston Richard Sears Jr

Air France Constellation Crashes with 37 Aboard in Connecticut

A four engine Paris to New York Air France Constellation carrying 37 aboard crashed on a rain soaked farm in Preston Connecticut. Fire followed within minutes and passengers were rushed to hospitals. Aaron Rosenstein, a New York clothing maker, escaped with a scratched hand. The plane had left Paris and was due Idlewild at 8 15 a m local time when weather delayed landing.

Preston Conn Air France New York Aaron Rosenstein Paris Idlewild Rosenstein

Ohio Editor J. W. Fisher Dies at 80

John W. Fisher 80 former Dayton Daily News Columbus bureau veteran died at his Columbus home. He began as a carrier at 12 and served as printer, editor and publisher across Ohio papers including Delphos Lima Wapakoneta St Marys Herald. He also served as Delphos city clerk mayor and published in Colorado before returning to Ohio journalism.

Columbus John W. Fisher Ohio Fisher Dayton Daily News Delphos Allen County Lima News Wapakoneta St. Marys, Independent Lima

Dynamite Kid's Parents Released After Daylong Interrogation

Police freed Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Carney in Youngstown after three days of questioning about 19 year old Michael Carney known as the Dynamite Kid. Authorities say Michael is wanted in a theater robbery and has boasted of explosives.

Youngstown Vincent Carney Michael

Italians Conquer Second Highest Peak K2 in 31 July

Rawalpindi Pakistan reports that an Italian climbing team claimed conquest of K2 at 28 520 feet on July 31. The message states K2 is the world s second highest peak and highest unclimbed since Everest.

Rawalpindi Pakistan Gowin Austen Everest

Thief Returns Stolen Money in Jacksonville Incident

Detective Sgt. J W Wingate reports a break in at Mrs Janice Grofs home Sunday yielding a $20 bill from an envelope in a bureau The next day another break in occurred and a $20 bill was placed back in the same envelope.

Jacksonville Fla J. W. Wingate Janice Grof

Rule Modified For Dismissals

President Eisenhower has modified government security rules to allow removal of employees judged by competent medical authorities as mentally or physically ill affecting judgment or reliability. The former rule required a court ruling that an employee's judgment was faulty due to illness.

Washington Eisenhower

Air Industry Faces Widespread Strike Threat

A large portion of U S air transport faced a shutdown risk as 1200 American Airlines pilots started a fourth day of strike action and 20000 ground crews authorized walkouts against six major lines Capital Eastern National Northwest Trans World and United The National Mediation Board summoned IAM and airline reps to Washington to avert more walks IAM seeks a uniform wage hike about 5 percent lifting mechanics from 2.27 to 2.38 per hour.

American Airlines Capital Eastern National Northwest Trans World United National Mediation Board AFL International Association of Machinists IAM Washington

Arkansas Incumbent Senator Secures Re-Election Nomination

Little Rock Arkansas Sen John L McClellan wins the Democratic nomination for re election by a certified 4056 vote majority. Democratic nominees are virtually assured of election in Arkansas.

Little Rock Ark John L. McClellan Arkansas

Thieves Take $5000 After Forcing Man From Venice Garage

In Venice California two men forced Ronald Wade from his home garage into a market area. They made him open the safe, taped his hands and feet, and fled with $5000. One robber tossed him $25 as compensation for the trouble.

Venice Calif Ronald Wade

Marshall Attacked By Ex Secretary of War

Former Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring says he once admired General George C. Marshall but lost faith in him. A letter quoted by Senator McCarthy accuses Marshall of selling out his grandmother for personal advantage. Woodring said Marshall betrayed Chiang Kai shek on a postwar China peace mission.

Washington Harry H. Woodring George C. Marshall Congressional Senate Sen. Flanders McCarthy Wisconsin Marshall Woodring Topeka Kan Robert M. Harris New York City Chiang Kaishek China Truman

Parade Highlights VEW Meet

Some 75000 Veterans of Foreign Wars members and auxiliaries lined up for a seven hour parade at the VEW encampment in Philadelphia. Vice President Nixon urged will to resist communism noting Indochina as proof while receiving the Baruch Distinguished Service Award. A strong proclamation criticizing federal veterans policy was approved at the convention and Ray Burke of Yonkers won election as supremor of the Military Order of the Cootie.

Philadelphia Richard M. Nixon Free World Indochina Guatemala Army of Liberation Nixon Washington VFW Bernard M. Baruch Pennsylvania National Guard Senate Ray Burke Yonkers N. C Military Order of the Cootie

Murder Suspect Is Quizzed Again in Cleveland

Police pressed new questions on Dr. Samuel H. Sheppard as detectives entered the fourth day of questioning about his wife Marilyn's July 4 slaying. The osteopath refused to discuss details, citing legal counsel, while an infrared search of the lakefront home sought blood traces and clues.

Cleveland Samuel H. Sheppard Marilyn Sheppard Council William Corrigan City Hospital Frank W. Storytson Story Spencer Braden Police Department Harry Slade Alwyn W. Tramer George P. Greene Tis William J. Corrigan Common Pleas Frank J. Merrick Corrigan Bay Village Gershom M M. Harber Barber J. Spencer Houk

Guatemala Junta Orders Disbanding of Liberation Army

Guatemala's ruling junta ordered President Castillo Armas' private army to disband and go home amid rising public resentment. An American Embassy spokesman warned of a possible uprising in the capital as 700 liberation army fighters battled regular troops and cadets, leaving 12 dead and 42 wounded near Roosevelt Hospital. A cease-fire ended fighting at 6:35 p.m. and the liberation force surrendered. cadets were told to return home and a curfew was imposed with patrols vowing drastic measures against violators.

Guatemala Carlos Castello Armas Castillo Armas Liberation Army Jacobo Arbenz Guzman Spo Roosevelt Hospital Castillo Chimaltenango L Tfte Mariano Russell Arellano U.S John E. Peurifoy

Four Primary Races Highlight Listless Election Day

In Michigan Kansas West Virginia and Missouri the day’s only notable contest centers on Rep. Dewey Short facing State Sen Noel Cox in Missouri amid drought aid boosts. Most races show light balloting with 17 of 41 House incumbents facing no primary opposition as governors are chosen in Michigan and Kansas.

Associated Press Michigan Kansas West Virginia Missouri Dewey Short House Armed Services Committee Noel Cox Short House White House U. S. Senate

Rhee Warns of War Amid Gala Reception

South Korean President Syngman Rhee warned of an imminent clash between free nations and communism during a crowded sequence of events in New York. He spoke at City Hall in rain after a ticker tape parade, at Columbia University, and at a 1500-guest dinner, urging U.S. backing and signaling a looming fight to stop communist advances in Asia.

New York Syngman Rhee City Hall United States Columbia University Congress Asia

Drouth Aid Is Reduced This Year

Washington announces a leaner drought relief program with farmers in drought areas able to buy corn oats barley and grain sorghums at cut rate prices through regular dealers. Subsidies run about 34 cents per bushel for corn with oats barley and grain sorghums priced near market levels. Wheat is not subsidized this year. Limited oats were sold last year at 50 cents.

Washington Drouth Benson

Tax collector Nunan jailed and fined for tax evasion

Joseph D Nunan Jr once the nation's head tax collector received five years imprisonment and a $15,000 fine for income tax evasion. Judge Walter Bruchhausen said the conduct cannot be condoned and noted the crime was worsened by his role enforcing the laws.

New York Joseph D Nunan Jr Nunan Walter Bruchhausen

Grasshopper Destroys Letter in Savannah Missouri Mail

Savannah post office forwarded a letter marked Opened by Grasshopper after a rural carrier found a grasshopper chewed the top and sides of the envelope and resealed it with tape.

Savannah

Cincinnati Milk Dispute Settled After Truce

A truce ended a weeklong dispute between management and the AFL union over milk deliveries in greater Cincinnati. Deliveries to stores and homes are to resume tomorrow, though today’s shipments were blocked as supplies had been diverted. Picketing ceased at three dairies after the agreement mediated by James A Mackraz.

Cincinnati AFL Dairies James A Mackraz

Canton Plans Book Swap For Crime Comics

Canton will host Operation Book Swap on September 6 and 7 at the Stark County Fair offering a $1 book in exchange for every ten crime and horror comics. Afterward, the selected books will be sold at downtown news stands to curb demand for objectionable material.

Canton Stark County Fair

Doctor Rufus T. Kennedy Dies at 66 in Columbus

Dr. Rufus T. Kennedy, 66, of Columbus died at home last night. He served as president of the Ohio Association of Public Health Sanitarians in 1952 and 1953.

Columbus Rufus T. Kennedy Ohio Association of Public Health Sanitarians

Ohio film ring leaders arrested in Canton lewd cinema case

Gov. Lausche announced the Canton arrest of a ring accused of producing and showing a lewd film across Ohio. Prosecutor Rossetti filed charges against Thermon Smith Fletcher Kryder Harvey Sams and twins Robert and Donald Sahadi. Four jailed and one believed in Florida. The actor couple in the film were also in custody.

Columbus Frank J. Lausche Canton Ohio Stark County John Rossetti Lausche Rossetti Thermon W. Smith Fletcher Kryder Harvey Sams Robert Donald Sahadi Florida

Husband Ordered To Return Wife's Wages In Divorce

Mrs Floren L Windisch filed an amended divorce petition asking her husband to repay 14527 she earned as a secretary during their marriage. Her attorney says earnings were appropriated and controlled by him without written agreement under the Missouri Married Women's Act defining permitted use of a wife's earnings.

U S Plans Second Note Demanding China Pay for Slain and Wounded

Washington reports the United States drafting a second diplomatic note demanding compensation from Red China for six Americans killed and wounded by Red fighter planes. Officials said Peiping would receive the note within days if the regime rejects the first.

Washington United States Red China Peiping

LETHERAN PASTOR DIES MILWAUKEE

The Rev. Hubert G. Brueggemann aged 43, pastor of Mount Olive Lutheran Church and summer speaker on the International Lutheran Radio Hour in 1951 and 1952, died Monday in Milwaukee.

Letheran Milwaukee Hubert G. Brueggemann Mount Olive Lutheran Church International Lutheran Radio Hour

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