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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1955

Page

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New Military Code Urges Endurance Under Torture

Washington reports a new military code instructs captured soldiers to withstand pressure without disclosing vital military information. It emphasizes mental and physical resilience, idealism, and indoctrination, with training to start at home, schools, and churches to ensure character before service.

Washington Eisenhower John Hull East Seas Vitaly Bis Country Ao Iternemy Diepine

Cheese Deals Claimed Were Beneficial to Farmers

The Agriculture Department said it acted in the interest of American farmers in cheese distributor transactions deemed unauthorized and improper. About 90 million pounds of cheese paid to distributors and resold kept in commerce to minimize transport costs, with losses around two million dollars cited by Campbell. Names like Kraft Foods, Borden, National Biscuit, A&P, Safeway, and others appear among distributors involved in transactions around April 1954 when the cheese support rate dropped from 90 to 15 percent.

Waenaeater Agriculture Department Benson Coma Sk Conte Campbell Kraft] Foods Co the Borden Co The National Biscuit Co A&p Stores HS. 4 Heine Co Superior Cheese Safeway Stores J. Berst & Co Portage

Government and Church Renew Battle in Argentina

In Buenos Aires street fighting shocks Argentina as government and church clash reignites hostilities. The capital is disrupted while authorities struggle to restore order amid renewed tensions in the country.

Argentina Buenos Aires

Unarmed Trainer Downed as Tensions Rise in Korea

UN and U S officials report a small unarmed T-6 trainer was shot down near the demilitarized zone in Korea during a routine training flight from Kimpo Air Base. The aircraft suffered minor damage. two crew members' status is withheld as authorities seek recovery. Maj. Gen. Parks denounces North Korean fire as murderous and demands return of the airmen.

Panmunjom Korea Ald North Roman Demilitarized Zone Harlan C. Parks Military Armistice Commission Parks Air Force

Health and roads under fire at county meeting

A county Republican meeting criticized health and road policies. Speakers cited a New York State Journal of Medicine study claiming American youths lag in physical strength compared with European nations. Attendees blamed long bus rides and TV time for inactivity.

Brown Ohio

Russians Infiltrate UN Inspectors amid Spree and Scam

A fragmentary report describes Russians infiltrating UN inspection teams and a high profile spate of alleged misdeeds. It mentions a woman losing about 13 000 dollars in Las Vegas and references Alfred Hacke Smith and other officials tied to a Korea case. The piece cites unnamed sources about money, dead bodies, and intelligence agencies but lacks coherent detail.

Taifel Formosa O. K. Armatrong Dayton Sun Missouri Alfred Hacke Smith Las Vegas Burling Caec eov-|Nations Supervisory Commission Smith ‘Wan Korea Det Teeter Sith U.S

Polio Cases Show Decline Across Regions

Public Health Service reported 1781 polio cases last week with Vermont two and Wyoming none. The total rose 26 percent from the prior week while the disease year began around April with 5657 cases versus 11 142 the year before. No conclusions on vaccine efficacy are drawn from these reports.

Washington Ul —Public Health Service Vermont Wyoming Loyd

Lausche Eyes Meyer Case in Ohio Execution

Ohio Governor Lausche considered the case of Benjamin Meyer, scheduled for execution for murdering his estranged wife Velvia near Columbus. Lausche gave no hint of action, typically delaying until just before electrocution at the Ohio Penitentiary.

Teausche Eausche Benjamin Meyer Ean Electeie Meyer Iiring Velvia Lausche Ohio

Mother Still Seeks Reconciliation For Airman Schmidt

In Portland, Mrs. Nelle Peters, mother of Airman Daniel C. Schmidt, says she has not given up hope of reconciliation with Schmidt and his wife. She notes Schmidt has not spoken to her for days but expects a visit. the situation follows statements by Schmidt’s attorney that he may not want to recon ciliation.

Portland Ore Daniel C. Schmidt Frye Nelle Peters Danny Ike Peters Fehe Una Schmidt Ghasser Christ Shelby Ohio Sime Fort Em ‘x Air Force Depot Allord

Riot Quelled at Great Meadow Prison in Comstock New York

Guards and state police used nightsticks and clubs to break up an uprising at Great Meadow Correctional Institute in Comstock New York. Eighteen injured including two troopers and a guard. one accidental shot wounded two troopers. About 174 prisoners involved. authorities moved in with 150 to 200 troopers. The clash ended at 12 43 PM after a 26 minute confrontation.

Comstock N.Y Great Meadow Peghay Joseph

French Give Morocco Time to Form Broad Government

The French government told Sultan Mohamed Ben Moulay Arafa to form a broad Moroccan government within a few more days to move toward home rule. The statement followed a four hour cabinet meeting led by President Rene Coty. Official Moroccan reports described ongoing violence in the protectorate.

Varus Sultan Mohamed Ben Moulay Arafa Renee Coty Morocca

Watch Kept At Women's Pen Sparks Breakage

Report notes security at the women's reformatory amid vandalism with smashed windows and diaries damaged. Inmate Irie Allen, 28, from Fall River serves a robbery term and is mentioned in the disruption alongside other unnamed inmates.

Irie Allen Fall River Sinera Emape Emcape

Republicans Welcome Truman Politicking For Democrats in 56

A Labor Day rally in California and two Democratic dinners drew Republicans who praised Harry S Truman's involvement with the party. They said Truman’s campaigning boosts confidence in the Democratic ticket and could aid a return to national leadership.

Truman Eisenhower California Iam

Actor Alan Janson Refuses Communist Inquiry Testimony

New York actor Alan Janson named in prior testimony as a former Communist Party member refuses to confirm party membership before the House Un-American Activities Committee. Actor George Hall admits card carrying membership and cites six others, including Manson, as party associates.

New York Alan Janson Communist Party House Un-Amican Activities Committee George Hall Manson Bel Ieee Jack Guilford Piret

Hurricane Diane moves northward with diminishing winds

Hurricane Diane sharpens its northward advance into eastern West Virginia and central Pennsylvania. Winds drop from around 4 mph to 20 mph by late Wednesday night as the storm weakens. Rain spreads through Central Pennsylvania and Western Maryland with high tides causing minor flooding in northeastern North Carolina.

Richmond Diane West Virginia Pennsylvania Southside Virginia Maryland Atlantic Carolinas North Carolina

Ike Delighted by 2-Lb Trout at Fraser Retreat

President Eisenhower landed a two-pound Rocky Mountain trout in Fraser Colorado at his secluded vacation retreat. He reeled in the fish within ten seconds of fishing in St Louis Creek. He caught several smaller trout as his grandson David Daniel cast for the first time.

Fraser Colo Rocky Mountain Eisenhower St.Louis Creek David

Pack of Farm Dogs Bite Boy to Death

Reported incident on a farm where a boy was killed by a pack of dogs. The boy wandered from his home and was found near bushes on a neighboring farm, according to local authorities. The article cites statements from Ketce and Wayne Maker regarding scent trails and the dog attack.

Boy Ketce Nat Hs Tari Scarler

Offender Sought in Killing of Scout at Camp

Police seek a suspect in the fatal attack on a scout at a camp. The unnamed 13 year old was reportedly targeted while near the Scouts camp grounds. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward.

Chicago Ean

Syria Elects President Shukri Kuwatly in 141 Vote

Damascus reports 62 year old Shukri Kuwatly returned from exile last year was elected president by 141 votes. An ally of Egypt, he may avoid close ties with the Iraq Turkey defense pact while not being openly anti Western and could cooperate with the West without signing many pacts.

Damascus Syria Shukri Kuwatly

Man old nought now eit meets girl not quite that

A fragment from a humorous ad speaks in clipped phrasing about an older man seeking a date. The brief text hints at dating efforts and social misfires, preserving the quirky tone of the original notice.

Power Firms To Construct Nuclear Plant in Monroe Michigan

Columbus and southern Ohio Electric Co led a group with 17 utilities and six manufacturers to build and operate a nuclear plant on a 210 acre site near Monroe Michigan, 21 miles north of Toledo. The project, costing about 4 million dollars, will supply power to the Detroit Edison system.

Columbus Southern Ohio Electric Co Tplay Poston ABC Monroe Mich Toledo Detroit Edison

Cop Shot In Theater Gunfight With Ex Convict

Chicago AP reports a rookie officer was wounded in a theater gunfight with a 2 year old ex convict wanted for killings and recent robberies. The suspect fled through a rear exit after Kerr fired five rounds at close range and police pursued him.

Chicago Anll Richard Jer Sccrtate Kerr St. Mary's Hospital Robert B. Ryan Uniform Force Marion Carpenter Ment Murphy

India Counts Rioting Dead After Goa March

A fragmented report notes deaths and injuries during a march in Goa and other Portuguese possessions. It mentions a minister and statements about casualties and peace, with uncertain names and figures.

India

Police Learn How To Lads Suffocated Repatriation Talks Held

Fragmented report notes secret talks between UB and Communist Chinese ambassadors lasting two hours amid two weeks of negotiations. Civilians repatriation dominates discussion as casualties rise to at least 15 with several named victims. Nehru’s parliament apology referenced. Indian tensions and foreign diplomatic damage cited. Also reports a Columbus woman jailed for marrying after waiving waiting period and a Philadelphia chief justices conference opening.

seevAom Srnment Nehru Phildelphta Um — Police Peiping Lewis Solution Andrews Lae United States Feady Goa Rame Reds Bombay Carl Jenking Patrick Ryan Ie Peiping c Nat Ovesien Trgerter Wien Ie Brothers Agniat Cheeci Beenane

U.S. Advances Radiation Defense Research

The U S Atomic Energy Commission outlined a multi step radiation defense using thiouranium pills and injections to protect bone marrow and reduce infection after exposure. Animal tests in Oak Ridge showed increased survival with higher radiation doses, suggesting potential future human use and implications for sperm chromosomes.

U. S. Atomic Energy Commission Laboratory Oak Ridge

New Cabinet In Brief Coalition Era Amid Mixed Forecasts

Prime Minister Pen Zionist leader faces a tough start as he forms a new cabinet and pledges to revive a broad Jewish unity coalition. Reporters quoted him outlining immediate measures and early priorities.

Pen-Gurion Jewish First Eseect Ite

Jets Crack Records In Transocean Flight

AUSTIN Texas officials report 10 FSF jet fighters from an American base flew to Austin in minutes breaking two world records for time and nonstop distance. The mission covered about 450 miles and occurred from an English Midland base before the fighters turned back.

Austin Tex Rerves East FSF Te Force

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