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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1956

Page

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British Send Carrier Paratroopers to Suez Crisis

Prime Minister Eden moves to counter Egypt’s Suez nationalization by dispatching the 29 million dollar carrier Bulwark and 1200 paratroopers to the Mediterranean. Britain invites six nations to a conference while Egypt seeks support and considers London talks.

London Suez Canal Eden Gamal Abdel Nasser Mediterranean Egypt Nasser Suez Britain Portugal Pakistan Ceylon Italy Turkey E. D. Kisseler Selwyn Lloyd Christian Pineau U. S Dulles Russia

China Allows US Newsmen Visit After Ban Ended

China ends seven year ban on American reporters visiting the mainland. Visa news for 15 correspondents from AFP and U S agencies, with a one month entry visa obtainable in Moscow or across the border at Sumehow near Hong Kong. John Hoderick of Associated Press is among those notified.

Hong Kung Lomm China Today Peiping AFP Hong Kong Ameri ‘Can Companie Red China Moscow Sumehow John Hoderick Associated Press

Ed Sullivan Injured In Two Car Collision

Seymour, Connecticut area humorist and TV master of ceremonies Ed Sullivan was injured in a two car crash early today. He was taken to a Derby hospital in fairly comfortable condition with chest pains after returning home from a Sunday night TV program.

Seymour Ea Sulan TV Sullivan Derby Southbury

McCarthy urges ships to secure Suez Canal use

Sen. McCarthy said Britain and France should deploy warships with U S help to guarantee free use of the Suez Canal after Nasser nationalized it. He denounced Nasser as a crackpot and screwball and insisted forceful action would not spark major-war involvement.

Washington Sen McCarthy R-Wis Britain France U. S Suez Canal Gamal Abdel Nasser Nasser United States Great Britain Aswan NBC

Mitchell cites growing unions maturity and industrial peace

Secretary of Labor Mitchell says administration policy and mutual trust between management and labor have produced the greatest period of industrial peace outside the war. Speaking on television he credits the policy of letting management and labor settle their own differences and foresees no unrest like the steel shutdown, predicting continued peace for the rest of the year.

Mitchell

Strike Halts Switchboard Negotiations In Ohio Co Strike

Ohio Consolidated Telephone Co workers have been on a 23 day strike. Negotiations resume Tuesday after a Friday night recess mediated by E L Phillips. The Adena exchange in Jefferson County suspended service Sunday citing harassment by pickets. Company VP R N Cole said supervisors operating the exchange on emergency basis will not return until local officials guarantee their safety.

Portsmgu H—n—cnion Ohio Consolidated Telephone Co E. L. Phillips Adena Jefferson County R. N. Cole Fee

Political topic scramble grips parties in election year

The Democratic nomination fight and the GOP row over Vice President Nixon dominate weekend pronouncements. Eisenhower health and party strategy fuel the clash as Stevenson supporters deride moderation while Harriman backs a fighting liberal stance.

Nixon Eisenhower White House Harold Stasen Stassen Walter Judd R-Minn Adlai Stevenson India Edwards Harriman For President Stevenson Edwards Averell Harriman New York Harriman Wheeling W. Va Sen Estes Kefauver GOP Leonard Hall ADA Democratic Party ADA Americans For Democratic Action Roosevelt Truman

1700 Strike At Edison Co

About 1106 members of the Utility Workers Union struck Ohio Edison Co in a wage and benefits dispute. No major electric service interruption was reported across 35 northern counties serving about 1.5 million people. Pickets turned back two repair crews. service was later restored to Summit County home for the aged on an alternate circuit. Frank Didado for the als caoeals said a weekend negotiating session ended early Sunday with the company still at the table.

Akrox Utility Workers Union Ohio Edison Co Ohio Summit County Frank Didado Als Caoeals

Israel Sues for Suez Route Proposal

A proposed Mediterranean Red Sea canal route would cut Egypt's Gamal Nasser "down to size." Rep. Emmanuel Celler envisions a diagonal canal from Ascalon on the Mediterranean to Elath on the Gulf of Aqaba, placing Elath in Jordan opposite Egypt's Sinai. Saudi Arabia

Suez Mediterranean Red Sea Emmanuel Celler New York Gamal Nasser Egypt Israel Ascalon Elath Gulf of Akaba Jordan Sinai Peninsula

Burglars Loot Alameda Stores For $2100 In Cash Checks

In Alameda, robbers struck multiple shops on a Sunday. They got $700 in cash and $1400 in checks from a grocery and meat market safe and later $400 in cash and $1400 in checks from another drug store safe. A wall breach yielded no additional loot.

Alameda

Fire alarm triggered by extreme heat in Arkansas home

In Little Rock a 104 degree day set off a fire alarm at the home of 43 year old Mary Archie Williams. Police and firemen rushed to the scene and charged arson after she allegedly told them heat started the blaze to trap her husband inside the apartment.

Little Rock Ark Baltimore Mary E. Archie Williams

Man Made Satellites May Reach Higher Orbits Than Predicted

Naval Research Laboratory scientists say satellite velocities could reach about 19 000 miles per hour. An ideal circular orbit near 300 miles would stay aloft roughly a year, while lifetimes range from two weeks to over a year depending on conditions. Smaller launch mass and improved performance may enable 1500 mile orbits.

Washington Air Abylamar Naval Yong Reg Earth

Weekend storms claim at least 15 Japanese lives

Weather turmoil over the weekend triggers heavy surf and dangerous conditions across Japan. Rescue teams report at least fifteen fatalities as authorities issue alerts and urge caution for coastal residents and travelers.

Wanted 20 Baby Strollers In Messenger Classified

Classified ad seeks twenty baby strollers, promising amazing results and extra cash. Includes contact line calling 31242 for details.

Froller Washington

U S Enters Alcoa Strike Peace Talks

Renewed negotiations between U S government mediators, Alcoa and the United Steelworkers aim to end a six day strike by 18 000 workers at 12 Alcoa plants. Reynolds workers also walked out, while Alcoa and Reynolds offered three year no strike contracts with wage increases.

New York Reneral Meiators United Steelworkers Aluminum Co America Alcoa Joseph F. Finnegan Federal Mediation Service Reynolds 1 Metro Rey Reynolds Aluminum Workers International Union AWIU Lancaster Chillilcothe Ohio

Storms Rip Ohio Valley River Nears Flood Stage

More rain drenched the storm battered Ohio Valley where violent weekend winds and thunderstorms left at least six dead. Damage runs into the millions as the river near flood stage threatens communities and infrastructure.

Ohio Valley

Farm Complacency Fooling Republicans Dem Says

A man and his daughter killed near Youngstown as a storm’s second impact electrocuted them. Ohio logged lightning deaths and flood damage including power outages in Cleveland and a dress plant fire in Conneaut. Wickard blamed farm complacency for voter sentiments while Democrats push a stronger farm plank and subsidies.

Dem Youngstown Ohio Cleveland Conneaut

RCAF Planes Search for Overdue Cabin Cruiser

Nine Royal Canadian Air Force planes hunted Georgian Bay for a 33 foot cabin cruiser overdue with a Cleveland couple aboard. The search involved Canadian and U.S. Coast Guard units and followed reports of rough water after the vessel failed to return by Thursday night. Mrs Daisy Adams of North Royalton spoke with the press as the effort continued.

Cleveland Georgian Bay RCAF U. S. Parris Island Coast Guard Matthew C. McKeon Navy Secy Charles ‘Thomas Adelbert H. Grabad Ham Georgia Bay Ifine Daisy Adams North Royalton Sonment

Arsonist Sets Church Fires in Midtown Manhattan

A 21 year old jobless laborer Salvatore Sorrentino was held on a misdemeanor charge after police questioned him about arson attacks that damaged seven churches in Manhattan midtown. Fires were started in St Patrick's Cathedral and three other Roman Catholic churches as worshippers were scarce, but all were quickly stamped out with minor damage. The man allegedly had matches and lighter fluid. he denies setting the fires.

Manhattan St .Patrick’s Cathedral Midtown Rea Salvatore Sorrentino Ing Kong North Viet Nam Radio Ho Chi Minh Hanoi China Yunnan

When DID It End slogan puzzler from Ohio man

A Cincinnati, Ohio man entered three slogans in a Republican campaign contest. The lines read No war from 34 and three not since 53, at it other things to do, at st since 52. A postscript asks, Say when did that war end anyway.

Washington Cancur Nati Ohio

Canal Toll Payment Could Touch Off Strike

LEIPZIG East Germany government quietly removed the city's only statue of Joseph Stalin. A West German newsman asked what happened, receiving nothing but knowing grins in reply.

Suez Leipzign East Germany Joseph Stalin West-ferm

Nasser Stands Tall In Middle East Power Play Over Canal

Foreign observers warn Egypt's bid to control the Suez Canal could trigger a Western response if tolls rise or blockade actions threaten the lifeline for world trade. Analysts note Russia and France might pressure Egypt, while Britain and the United States fear a broader Arab upheaval and possible oil market disruption. The fate of the canal looms as a test of Western influence and regional stability.

William L. Rian FCO Suez Hornet’s Nest Canal Egypt Suez Canal Authority Unier Ser Middle East France Trucatrasa Aras Gallipolis Logan Europe West Oil One Markets Bee Israel Nelsonville

Armco Signs End Long Steel Strike Unite Workers Return

Armco Steel Corp signs the final of three major contracts ending a five week United Steelworkers walkout affecting 650,000 workers. About 25 percent are back today. full production to resume in 10 days to three weeks. Prices likely rise $8 to $12 per ton. average hourly wages rose 45 to 55 cents over the three year pact.

Pittsburgh America United Stoel Workers Armco Steel Corp Allegheny-Ladlum Steel Corp Inland Steel Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co USW

Integration To Start In Kentucky Schools This Fall

The Kentucky Council on Human Relations reports that desegregation will start in many districts this fall. It says school districts in all but 10 of Kentucky’s 120 counties are scheduled to have integration in effect, though some have made no public announcement.

Frankfort Kentucy Kentucky Council On Human Relations

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