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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1955

Page

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Riots in Korea injure 22 U.S. troops

U S soldiers at the Korean island stronghold faced riots that wounded 22 as demonstrators breached barriers on a causeway and attacked the UNSC compound. Tear gas and tank shells were used. reports noted several Koreans injured and widespread sitdowns in multiple cities.

Rhee UNSC Korea Wat Cah U. S Pusan Kunsan Taegu Kangnung U.S. 8Th Army ROK 1 NNSC Republic of Korea

Hurricane Connie Threatens Carolina Coastline Alert Issued

North and South Carolina residents face a hurricane alert as Connie, the year’s first tropical storm, drifts north northwest. Georgia coast from Savannah northward also under a mild alert with rough seas predicted along the Carolina coast. The Weather Bureau warned a critical 12 to 24 hour window ahead as Connie approaches from 420 miles east of Jacksonville.

Hami Fla North South Carolina Connie Georgia Savannah Weather Bureau Jacksonville Fis Cape Hatteras Caronas Machusetts Carolina Cape Cod St. Augustine Dunn

Red Quizzer To Be Shot In South Korea War Trial

A 19 year old Korean identified as Lee Chang Hang faces execution by firing squad after a South Korea army court condemned him for alleged collaboration with enemy Communists. Interrogations by Ma Gen Willan and F. Dean followed his July arrest, with approval from President Rhee and military tribunals required before carrying out the death sentence.

South Korea Lee Chang Hang Ma Gen Willan F. Dean Rhee South Ro

Stripper Wins Divorce From Spanish Artist After 1948 Marriage

Reno report confirms a burlesque performer and mystery author divorced Yu Ling, a Spanish artist she wed March 19 1948, after over three years separation and alleged cruelty.

Reno, Nev Yulig

Slain Couple Found In Bedroom After Weekend Crime

Police reported a husband and wife were found dead in their bedroom of a five room frame house. The victims named Robert Stammer and Clarabelle Fast are linked to a past marriage and a missing car. Investigators noted deep gashes and hammer marks with no forced entry apparent, while neighbors said the couple were last seen Friday.

Charles Miller Clarabelle Fast Odin Lewis

Ohio to adopt point system for safer driving

Ohio moves toward a driver point system to curb repeated traffic violations. The plan, set to take effect next July, would issue warning letters after six demerits, require a driver to retake exams after 12 demerits, and impose penalties including license suspension and mandatory tests for offenses such as manslaughter, drunk driving, speeding, and reckless operation.

Aeem Higweay Vance Anno Fe Durest Airo Funys Telene Feity

17 Mile Balloon Jump Sought By Air Force Next Year

The Air Force plans a 17 mile balloon jump to test how far a man can reach a safe stop before using a parachute. Wright-Patterson Center says tests will occur early next year at Holloman AFB New Mexico with Capt award Sperry and Lt Henry P Nielson to perform the leaps. They helped devise a B 4T ejection seat and hold the altitude record for aircraft ejection at 43200 feet set last year.

Air "Force Wright Air Development Center Wright-Patterson Air’ Force New Mexico Holloman Afb Award Sperry Henry P. Nielson J Air Army Air Corps

Miss Universe Speech Sparks Brief Scene After Short Rehearsal

A Miss Universe contestant delivered a speech after a shorter than average rehearsal. The moment occurred Monday and drew attention for its spontaneous feel and candid tone.

POW Told Captors To Shoot Resisters, Court Testimony

New York court martial proceedings feature Sgt James C Gallagher described by witness Loyd W Pate as a former prisoner of war who allegedly urged a communist instructor to shoot captives who resisted indoctrination. Pate testifies about a camp scene where a beaten American collapsed, with Gallagher named by Pate as the assailant.

New York James C. Gallagher Loyd W. Pate Pate Aeserivea & Prison Gallagher

Stowaway 16 Year Old To Go Home To Hawaii

A 16 year old Hawaiian girl Joycelyn Pilapil is charged with delinquency for secretive stowaway actions aboard the Canadian destroyer Athabaskan. She faces return to Hawaii after at least a week in California under orders by the U S commissioner.

Seg Angeles Amlee California Joycelyn Joan Pilapil Athabaskan U.S le Hall

Lakes ore fleet throughput rises to 44 million tons

The Lakes ore fleet carried 2,942,499 tons of iron ore in the week ended yesterday, boosting the season total to 44,346,618 tons. The weekly gain reflects steady ocean shipping activity through the period.

Bowling Green Tragedy Claims Two In Head-On Crash

An ailing man and his wife, William Martin aged 63 and Louise Martin 61 from Dunbridge, die when a speeding express train crashes into their car near the tracks. The couple’s son says their only child, Mrs. Rosanne David, reports his father had been in ill health. Paul Jensen, Toledo engineer of a Pennsylvania Railroad New York-bound five car train, was left to recount the fatal incident. A note reportedly found in the vehicle stated We cannot stand it any longer.

Vias William Martin Louise Dunbridge Paul Jensen Toledo Pennsylvania Railmne Soria Oes Rosanne David Stevenson Illinois Stevenstom Harriman New York Ald Pres Eisenhower Republicas Party Stevens California Goodwin J. Knight Harriman Knight William G. Stratton Finols Republican Wanever

Five‑Day Forecast Temperatures Mixed With Rain Later Week

Weather update shows average normals with highs around 61 to 63 expected. A warm spell Wednesday gives way to cooler conditions late Thursday and Friday with light showers possible in Katy. Overall rainfall below normal for the period.

Katy

Atomic Power Seen Rivalling Coal Electricity in U S Soon

Geneva UP a American scientist told the atoms for peace conference that there is a good possibility nuclear power will compete with electricity from coal. He said US outlook is promising and that Soviet plants already surpass some coal regions in output. He noted nuclear costs may reach four to seven mills per kilowatt hour within 15 to 20 years as development expands nationwide.

Geneva United States Fess SS Soviet Union

Harriman Adlai Talk May Decide 1956 Democratic Run

Chicago scene: Harriman and Adlai Stevenson discuss the potential 1956 Democratic nomination as politicos expect Stevenson to run against Eisenhower. Harriman signals support for Stevenson while noting undecided status and the need for timely clarity before announcements.

Harriman Adlai Talk Dems

Trago Fails To Bar Judge White From Case In Trial

Jury examination begins as defense seeks writ to bar jurors. Jackson County sheriff David J. Trego faces trial with forenoon voir dire. Prosecution seeks restraint for cause. Five jurors discharged. defense plans to challenge others for hearing difficulties and alibi claims.

Trago White Valiarolis David J. Trego Jackson County Portsmouth Athena Francie D Armen Ite Venire

Accused Wife Says Husband Fell on Knife

A 7e year old blonde, Terry, charged with wielding a butcher knife, pleads innocent after claiming her husband Bill Lee fell on the knife during a struggle. Foster father Glenver Me Connell posted stock securities for bond as judge sets August 30 trial. Mrs Terry says husband left home drunk after argument and warned of killing her.

ULSA Okanem Secome Terry Bill Lee Atorney Glenver Connell Tulsa City Water U. & Steel Corp Lewis Johnson

What’s My Line Reveals Elephant Handler On TV

A CBS What's My Line appearance led to the guess that a slim dark haired man’s occupation was elephant handler. The man, Drew York, faced a $1500 bail in Brooklyn after promotional chatter linked him to Royal Oak residents and a Glens Falls shower incident.

Drew York Jones Beach Kelly FBL Royal Oak Glens Falls Brooklyn

Dow Finsterwald wins Queen City Open golf title

Dow Finsterwald of Athens and Bedford Heights Ohio wins the Queen City Open at Kenwood Country Club Cincinnati Lexington Ky with a 143 score. He led with inconsistent morning tee shots and short game but recovered in the afternoon to prevail as the host club’s Roger Mc Manus was runner up.

Dew Finsterwald Athens Bedford Heights Ohio Kenwood Country Club Cincinnati Lexington Roger McManus Ted

Chandler Sees Win In Her Election

Chandler, notable for a political past and resilient persona, secured a second Democratic nomination for governor amid a tense campaign scene. The piece frames his determination and ongoing bid within a contested election landscape.

Chandler Wax N Happy) Chandler Ahlity

Damaged Rocket Plane Drops In Alaska Desert Landing

An air force incident near the Mojave Desert involved a damaged rocket plane with a stubby wing design. The crash damaged craft could not land safely and was dropped by a mother ship, while officials feared further explosions due to remaining fuel and payload.

Ana Skye Mojave Desert Joseph A. Walky

TODAY'S Chuckle TODAY'S Chuckle Pi eer a 22am opened by falute

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Pieer Falute

Dem Leader Plans Return to Senate Leadership

Lyndon B. Johnson, recovering from a heart attack on July 2, says he will return as Democratic Senate leader next January. He spoke at a news conference detailing his steady recovery and refusing to let the illness end his political career. A memorial note mentions Phyllis Shepard, a former slave and Cincinnati resident, to be buried Thursday following her death yesterday at home in Nashville.

Lyndon B. Johnson Dtex Senate Cincinnati Phyllis Shepard Naheville N.C

Governors to hear Ohio truck tax views at Chicago meeting

Laasche will explain Ohio truck tax stance to state executives at the national governors conference in Chicago and will host a lunch reciprocity on axle mile tax. Attorney General ONeill seeks reconsideration of a court order refunding highway use taxes collected from Michigan truckers. The 1963 tax, tied to a 1907 reciprocal license-fee agreement, imposes 2% cents per mile on trucks with more than two axles, generating about 16 million dollars annually.

Columbus Laasche Chicago Ohio Tme

FBI Searches for Slayer of Kansas City Woman Found Dead

Authorities hunt for the killer of Wilma Allen, wife of William A. Allen Jr., whose nude body was found Sunday in a pasture about 20 miles southwest of Kansas City. FBI, state, and local agencies coordinate the probe.

Wilma FBI Alelen Kansas City William A. Allen Jr

Opera whiz Gino Prato faces big question on air

Opera expert Gino Prato competes on the show with a mystery category. If he advances to the grand prize, he could win over seventy thousand dollars. Uncle Sam would tax the earnings. Prato nets about twenty one thousand six hundred if he reaches the prize.

Opera Gino Prato Prato Homan Toaloe Prax Sam

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