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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1955

Page

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Eisenhower Cuts Back Credit Amid Anti-Inflation Drive

President Eisenhower moves to curb inflation by tightening credit steadying prices after two years of stability. The action includes a rise in discount rates in Cleveland and warnings from the Federal Reserve and comptroller against overly liberal auto loans and installment credit.

Eisenhower Cleveland Reserve Banka Tis Ioana Comptroller of Tt Teceiven Teserve Bank Htevel

Army Security Rife With Faults Says Socialist Leader

Norman Thomas charged the Army wrongfully tagged young men as security risks and barred them from jobs after discharge. He cited a report by Newland Watt and Kenneth Watts describing 300 cases influenced by military security measures and urging action. Watts said interviews with lawyers and veterans groups underpinned the findings and urged reforms.

Wraonistis Norman ‘Thomas Socialist Party Hugh H.stton Wea Newland Watt Baltimore Rew Workers Defense Esxque Thomas Teague Kenneth Mt American Veterans Comite Wats

Secret Talks recessed as US China discuss civilian releases

In Geneva US and Red China recessed talks into Monday while not revealing progress on freeing 40 American civilians held by China. U S Ambassador Johnson and Chinese envoy Wang Ping nan met for about 90 minutes on the civilians and said they would meet again on the subject.

Geneva United States Red China U.S U. Alexis Johnson Wang Ping-nan

Soviets Offer Bonn Diplomatic Relations

Bonn note claims Russian reply fulfills West German wishes and offers to establish diplomatic ties without conditions. The document asks for clarification on terms for Chancellor Konrad Adenauer to visit Moscow for talks with Soviet leaders.

Bonn Germany West Gemany Konrad Adeauer Moscow Pironn

Ohio Gets $2 540 651 For School Lunches

Washington reports Ohio will receive 2 540 651 dollars in federal funds for next school year to support the lunch program. State matching requires three dollars in state funds for each federal dollar. Allocation based on school age children and per capita income averages.

Washington Ohio Agriculture Department

Scientific Rocket Show Faces Competition in Frant Caney Day

Dr Homer E Newell Jr of the United States outlines a year long rocket program to study earth oceans and atmosphere with hundreds of rockets planned for 1951 54. The project aims to radio data back from orbital experiments as nations including Russia join in cooperative science efforts to solve earths mysteries.

Fernational Astronautical Federa Miles Copenhagen Homer E. Newell, Jr Washington, D. C U. S. Naval Research Lab United Russia Earth Newell

Two Crashes Mark Young David Van Duren’s Route 56 Worries

Six year old David Van Duren of Laurelville was struck by a car on Route 56 east of Laurelville twice in two weeks, with head lacerations and other injuries. Dennis Van Curen, five months, suffered a bruised head, and Diehl had undetermined injuries at Berger Hospital. Mrs. Van Curen escaped injury.

Roy Cross Logan Laurelville David van Duren Ternoon David van Curren Laurel David van Curen Dennis van Curen Diehl Berger Hospital Circleville van Curen

Just a Joke of a Robbery in Buffalo Garage

John W. Doll 13 and Anthony Maggio 16 sighted a man climbing out of a Brink's garage window. They crouched behind a parked jeep and remained hidden until the shooting concluded.

Buffalo N. Y John W. Doll Anthony Maggio Brink's, Inc Doll Tony

Two Trains Derailed Near Huntington West Virginia

Hewlet West Virginia reports two trains derailed near the Kentucky border two miles southwest of Huntington. A Norfolk and Western spokeswoman said the Powhatan Arrow from Cincinnati to Norfolk was delayed twenty minutes when six freight cars and an engine blocked three tracks. No injuries were reported and one eastbound freight car buckled while a westbound freight collided with the derailed car. Merideth of Wayne County, son of Merideth, is noted in the report.

Hewlet W. Va Scioto Norfolk and Western Allroad Powhatan Arrow Cincinnati Norfolk Mino Merideth Son Wayne County Kentucky Huntington

Want Ads Promote Domestic Help In Smart Way

The notice highlights prominent Want Ads columns for domestic personnel and male help wanted. It urges readers to place small inexpensive ads to contact prospective help for office or home and to read ads nightly for best results.

Mississippi governor race heats in Democratic primary

Atty Paul Johnson and J P Coleman compete for the Mississippi governorship in the August 23 Democratic primary. Johnson pursues a third bid to win a post once held by his father, amid a field of five candidates as Mississippians vote under election laws that may force a runoff if no candidate reaches the threshold.

Jackson Miss Atty Paul Johnson J. P. Coleman Ware Mississippi Johnson Tesebay

Bolton to Tour Africa and Near East

Rep. Frances Bolton of Ohio will begin a three month tour of Africa and the near east on August 22. President Eisenhower sent her best wishes for the trip, as Bolton serves on the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Near East and Africa.

Bolton Africa Near East Washington Far East Frances Bolton Ohio Eisenhower House Foreign Affairs

William Garner to be Heard on Sanity for 1964 Case

Columbus Ohio inmates and officials report William Garner of Cincinnati, a condemned killer, will have a sanity hearing set for August 12. Warden Ralph Alvis says Garner, 36, awaits execution for the murder of Laura Walker, 34, with electrocution scheduled for August 25 after prior stays and a governor reprieve.

Columbus Ohio Ralph W. Alvis William Garner Cincinnati Common Pleas Myron B. Gessaman Garner Laura Walker Alvis

Cleveland Milk Shortage Driven by Heat

Hot weather reduces milk surplus in the Cleveland market. Some dairies import milk from other states as dry conditions cut output. In parts of northern Ohio milkshed, production falls by up to 30 percent.

Cleveland Dairies Sans Adetel Ohio

Boy Hangs Self While Building Swing in Castalia

In Castalia near Sandusky Ohio a year old boy Ronald Nickles accidentally hanged himself while attempting to make a swing. He secured a rope to a tree branch and climbed or stood nearby when the rope tightened. Coroner James E Walter ruled the death accidental. Additional details on the setting and witnesses were not available.

Sandusky Ohio James E. Walter Ronald Nickles Castalia

Governor Lausche Replaced Amid Ohio Civil Den Council

The report outlines that Governor Lausche replaced the lieutenant governor and other officials on the civil defense council. It notes questions about whether the governor’s term had expired and mentions ongoing changes tied to age and the same replacement rationale.

Wasiutun Frank J. Lausche Ohio Amn Sean Ooo Seccod Laue Ying Te Ghi Stireg

Bulganin Rejects Eisenhower Disarmament Plan

Premier Bulganin spurned Eisenhower's plan for a swap of military blueprints and mutual air inspections calling it unrealistic. He spoke to 1500 deputies at the Supreme Soviet after Geneva, praising talks but urging new ways to end the cold war and signaling readiness for October foreign ministers talks.

Moscow Bulganin Eisenhower Supreme Soviet Geneva Ussr Washington White House Lanes Hagerty Bulgania State Department Iclals Rusia Soviet Union Lenin Ling

Peiping Airmen Reunite After Five-Year Release

Five and a half years after release the airmen were flown to the US West Coast for reunion with families. At Hong Kong Colonel Arnold said feigning was not entitled to them last November as spies. Medical officer described them in good condition and eager to return home. spirits high despite previous imprisonment.

Fey Hong Kong John Knox Arnold, Jr Deie Teterly

Free Salk Vaccine For Fall Ohio Police Program

Ohio health officials assure free Salk polio vaccine for eligible children this fall as schools reopen. About 380000 first and second doses have been administered or planned, with vaccinations to continue into October to cover the peak poliomyelitis season.

Columbus Com Hese Ohio Rabbina Fort Erie Magar Canada Brink Tommy Anthony Pettina’o Jimmore Sylvester Mazella Brown

Ohio hires psychiatrists to bolster state mental health program

Dr Jean D Porterfield announced two psychiatrists recruited from a landmark hospital will begin work September 1 under the Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction. Dr Edward Fish and Dr William Lordi will start at $1,100 monthly with staged increases after one month as the state expands its mental health services.

U— Ohio Jean D. Porterfield Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction D. Carter Howpstal Edward Fish William M Lordi Tetervice Comeniagen Lowdl de Minko Stighie

Trago Trial Underway Amid Fiery Defense

Trial for Trago opens with defense attorney arguing a shaky case as jurors hear conflicting testimony. Prosecutors present eight counts while the defendant faces multiple charges in the high profile proceedings.

UAW and Deere Plants Reach New Agreement

UAW regional director Pat Greathouse announced a tentative contract with Deere plants in Illinois and Iowa on Wednesday night. Details of the agreement and its retail implications are expected to be released soon.

Non-Union Coal Miners to Receive Wage Increase

The Labor Department ordered higher minimum wages for non union coal miners under government contracts affecting about 4000 workers. The new scales take effect 30 days after publication and cover major buyers like the Tennessee Valley Authority. Rates vary by state from 1.40 to 2.36 per hour, with disputes over Iowa and other regions still unresolved.

United Mine Workers Secretary of Labor Mitchell Yiright Sony Union Coal Iowa Montana

Unclear OCR Report on Local Incident and Reactions

Fragmented report notes bullets found in a body search at a Massachusetts location and references to a racial integration incident. Mentions of a person named Renae and unspecified officials and roads. Contains garbled wording with multiple errors and missing context.

Russians resume testing of nuclear weapons

The Soviet Union has resumed testing of nuclear arms according to an AEC briefing. The announcement mentions the return to tests amid labor and industry notes, with references to a 5 year Rubber Co contract and union activity in Akron and Waco.

Washingtom — Wr Sasa Eer Akron —P General Tisp Rubber Co CLO Unite Ed Ruther Workers Union Hoa Tex

Six WACs Discharged For Improper Conduct at Fort Jackson

In a Fort Jackson investigation of the WAC detachment, six members were discharged for improper conduct. Authorities said Wednesday the action followed an internal review and related findings amid allegations within the unit.

Fort Jackson 8. C

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