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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1956

Page

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Britain Rejects Soviet Bid on Suez Talks Schedule

London brushed aside a Soviet bid to recast and delay the Suez Canal conference to be held in London next week. Prime Minister Eden’s government slowed troop airlifts, while Libya refused added bases ties to help potential emergency use. The Soviets proposed Cairo, late August start and wider invitation including Red China.

London Britain Russia Suez Canal Washington Paris Eden Mediterranean Eithter Suez Egypt National Liberation Army Mediterraean Libya Istanbul Mustafa Ben- Halim Turkey Nasser Thursaight Union Cairo Germany Moscow Red China

Congress Call Unlikely, Dulles Says on Suez Crisis

Secretary of State Dulles said Eisenhower likely will not call Congress, citing hopes for a peaceful Suez solution. He noted a White House meeting with congressional leaders and planned talks with Dag Hammarskjold and Henry Cabot Lodge. The United States discussed an international canal authority to control Suez and its finances, seeking a treaty for long term international management.

Wasnuyurun Dulles Eisenhower Congress New York Dag Hammarskjold United Nations U.S Henry Cabot Lodger Middle East Egypt Suez Canal White House London Britain U. S Suez Gamal Abdel - Nasser United States

Officials Seek Kent Student Missing on Alaska Assignment

Kent State University senior Charles Rudmann 24, a wildlife enforcement guard stationed at Port Houghton near Juneau, vanished last Saturday. A search by air, sea, and ground failed to locate him. personal belongings were found but rifle and boots missing. Officials dropped foul play suspicion after further inquiry.

Juneau Alaska Charles Rudman Rudmann Kent State University Ohio Port Houghton

Birthday man Dan Hughes Eyes Better Vision to See Girls

In Louisville a 109-year-old Dan Hughes jokes his birthday wish is sharper eyesight to better view women. The aged man, a former slave, quips about admiring good-looking women though he keeps his back turned on shorts. In Akron a boyish 109-year-old cowboy fails to rope his prey from an ice cream truck, causing minor injuries.

Louisville Dan Hughes Akron Onio Johnny Croft Johnny St. Thomas Hospital

Dairy Farmers Seek Boost in Milk Price Hearing Planned

Dairy farmers in the Tri State federal milk marketing order area push for higher milk prices. A public hearing is set for Aug 15 in Gallipolis at 6 104 pm to discuss proposals from the Hocking Valley Dairyman Association. Spokesmen include Keith Berg and Glen Wagner of Gallipolis, with ties to the Southeast Ohio Dairy Association.

Tri-State Gal‘polis Ohio West Virginia Kentucky Hocking Valley Dairyman’Association Southeast Ohio Dairy Association Marietta Portsmouth Hocking Valley Keith Berg Glen Wagner Gallipolis Orney

Alcoa Ends Strike With 18 000 Return to Work

New York The Aluminum Co of America reached a three year no strike deal with United Steelworkers ending a nine day 18 000 worker stoppage in 12 plants. The agreement provides 4 cents per hour in benefits over three years plus wage increases totaling 5 7 and 8 cents across the first to third years. The prior average pay was 2.22 dollars per hour.

New York Alumin_ium Co. of America United Steelworkers Amer- 2 Alcoa Robert K. Heineman Alcoach-9

Violent Windstorm Tops Lebanon Blocks Garage

A violent windstorm felled a concrete block garage and ripped a store roof in Lebanon. A tree fell on a filling station, causing about 3000 dollars in damage. A second high wind hit near Mon, Ohio, twelve miles east of.

Lebanon Mon Ohio

Hoover 82 Keeps Busy as Third Farewell Speech Planned

Herbert Hoover, age 82, marks his birthday by working on his third Farewell Address to the Republicans. He urges older Americans to stay productive, warns against retirement, and credits Eisenhower with easing tensions. He plans a birthday dinner with few friends at the Mark Hopkins hotel.

Hoover GOP Leonard Milliman San Francisco Herbert Hoover America Eisenhower Mark Hopkins Cow Palace James Madison John Adams Thomas Jefferson

New Plymouth Man Killed in Route 56 Head-on Crash

A two car collision on Route 56 in rainy conditions killed Earle Heinlein 69 and left four others seriously hurt. Victims included Jim, with fatal head injuries, and Bess Ann Owens 21 of Athens, who suffered multiple cuts. hospital transport to Mount St Mary. Owens is due in October.

Hocking County Earle Heinlein New Plymouth Messenger Don Moore Locking County Jim Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Bess Ann Owens W. Carpenter St Athens Owens Larry Say Lake Hope Road Jane Heinlein Ohio University Zaleski Jones Robert Thompson Carbondale

Ohio's 37th Division Gives Retiring General Review

Camp Breckinridge Ky. Maj. Gen. Leo M. Kreber, 1 year veteran of Ohio's 37th Infantry Division, announced his relinquishment of command during the reviewing stand ceremonies. Kreber will remain Ohio adjutant general as Gov. Lausche and Gen. Beightler bid farewell to thousands of troops amid tears and a drum roll of Auld Lang Syne.

Camp Breckinridge Leo M. Kreber Ohio 37Th Intry T Harrishead Ronald Clarence Jones Hamil Kreber Robert S. Beightler South Pacific Frank J. Lausche Auld Lang Syne West Point 136Th Field Artillery

Road Money Debate Shapes Ohio Gubernatorial Race

Columbus report notes C William ONeill commits to discussing highway funding with state and local leaders before detailing his stance. Seven major cities urge ONeill and rival Michael DiSalle to take clear positions in the dispute over interstate cost sharing. Under a federal program the government covers 99 percent of interstate costs while cities seek state and city cost sharing on urban segments. The state insists cities cover the remaining 10 percent.

Volumbus William O'Neill O'Neill Michael V. DiSalle

September Draft Call for 748 Ohio Registrants

Ohio Selective Service headquarters issued a September draft call for 748 men. The youngest possible inductee must be 22 by Sept 1 unless a volunteer or delinquent. Counties listed include Athens four, Gallia one, Hocking three, Jackson two, Meigs one, Perry one, Vinton one, and Washington two.

Columbus Ohio Selective Service Athens Gallia Hocking Jackson Meigs Perry Vinson Washington

Day Forecast Sees Near Normal Temps Across Regions

Temperatures average near normal in the west and south with about two degrees below normal in the north. Highs range from 83 to 85 across regions and lows around 61 to 62. Expect near normal temps Saturday through Monday then cooler Tuesday and Wednesday with thunder showers on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.

Lake Tie Up Seen As Notices Served

Cleveland dispatch reports unions served organization notices on 20 firms operating 187 vessels on the Great Lakes. United States Steel Corporation's Pittsburgh Steamship Division, owner of 58 ships, backs demands for recognition as bargaining agents for licensed engineers and deck officers, signaling possible broader strikes.

Cleveland Great Lakes U. S. Steel Corporation Pittsburgh Steamship Division

Stevenson Aide Sees Truman Ready To Back Harriman

A Stevenson adviser close to Adlai Stevenson says Harry S. Truman is preparing to endorse Gov. Averell Harriman for the Democratic presidential nomination, though Stevenson يمكن win with delegates. Truman planned to announce his choice at a Saturday news conference, a claim that sparked a dramatic Chicago meeting with Stevenson.

Chicago Adlai Stevenson Harry S. Truman Averell Harriman Stevenson Truman Harriman New York Platform Committee Supreme Court

Ohio University to End Summer Session With 166 Degrees

Ohio University will conclude its summer session Saturday at 10 30 a.m. in Memorial Auditorium. Dr Stewart H Smith president of Marshall College will deliver the commencement address to 166 degree candidates and his topic is This Day We Sailed On.

Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Stewart H. Smith Marshall College

Chicago Poised for Polio Epidemic Says Expert

Chicago health officials move to curb a polio outbreak with wide vaccination education. Board of Health President Herman Bundesen leads urgent actions as a ventriloquist tours West Side housing projects to ease fears about shots. Local cases total 653 with 322 or 49 percent in the West Side. Dr John Brady of New York warns city could reach 1500 to 1800 cases if unchecked.

Chicago U— Yourready Board of Health Herman N. Bundesen Emerg West Side John Brady New York U. S Public Health Service

Private Power Rates Called Reasonable

Comptroller General Joseph Campbell called private power rates paid by the Portsmouth Ohio atomic plant comparatively reasonable while warning the AEC contract with OVEC does not fully protect the government from future rate rises. OVEC, a 15 utility consortium, operates two large plants at Madison Indiana and Gallipolis Ohio supplying the plant, with full operation since March 13.

Washington Portsmouth Ohio Joseph Campbell Atomic Energy Commission AEC Campbell Ohio Valley, Electric Corp OVEC Madison Ind Gallipolis

Barge Death Suspect Freed After Second Lie Test

Middleport police released a man held since July 27 in the barge death of Henry Barrett Jr., 16. Police Chief Russell Bailey said a second lie detector test at the State Bureau of Criminal Investigation in London exonerated him, though the investigation remains open after earlier testing on July 31.

Middleport Henry Barrett, Jr Russell Bailey State Bureau of Criminal Instigation London Bailey

Organized Labor Presses Civil Rights Plank for Democrats

AFL-CIO leaders led by George Meany call for a strong civil rights plank at the 1982 Democratic convention. They urge federal backing for desegregation and anti discrimination laws, oppose Supreme Court rulings, and warn against risking party unity for a broad rights agenda.

Norman Warner Avor Chicago George Meany Afl-Cio Joseph L. Rauh Jr Ton ADA Southern Tional Department Toen Liberties James P. Coleman Missippi Dixie Group George M. Harrison

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