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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1956

Page

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West Seeks Global Support for Suez Plan Amid Egypt Doubts

London led push by the Western Big Three for Asian and Middle Eastern backing of an international Suez Canal operation plan. India’s V K Krishna Menon called the Western proposal impractical after meeting Nasser in Cairo. Egypt’s stance remains firm against foreign administration, while Russia, Indonesia and Ceylon appear aligned with India.

London Suez Canal India V. K. Krishna Menon Egypt Menon Nasser Cairo

Talks Not Total Loss Forerunner for Future Talks

Surface indications are that the 22 nation conference on the Suez Canal crisis is a failure but not a total loss. It offers a cooling off period and could lead to new conferences. The United States backs a Western plan for an international channel board while India promotes Egyptian control with an advisory international body. Egypt’s absence weakens the conference and Soviet signals point to broader future talks, with Moscow framing any outcome as part of a larger process.

Ute Egypt Menon State Dulles Nasser London U. S Cairo al Akhbar Tadia Knowland San Ohio Republican William L. Ryan Nce Middle East United States India Suez Canal Board Soviet Union Dmitri Shepilov Britain

Riesel Case Suspect Charged in Barroom Homicide

New York police charged Hugh Drescher, 23, a tattooed truck loader, with homicide in a barroom stabbing and questioned him about a possible link to the acid-blinding of columnist Victor Riesel. Drescher surrendered Monday and declined to discuss the other killings or the earlier assault.

New York Victor Riesel Hugh Francis Drescher Fred Mischner Drescher Mischner FBI Riesel Abraham Telvi Gio Ta Jay Youngstown Ohio Tel- 44

Three Frenchmen Reach England After 3000-Mile Atlantic Drift

Bearded French crew of L Egaré II arrive in Falmmouth England ending an 89 day 3000 mile voyage from Halifax Nova Scotia. Leader Henri Beaudot 29 says they would return home by a big boat. They crossed with a small raft and minimal sail aided by the Gulf Stream. Two kittens accompanied the crew regrouping spirits during stormy days.

Fallmouth England Atlantic Canada Henri Beaudot Beaudot Halifax N. S Ada Gaston Vanackere Marc Modena Penzance Eng Lizard Vanackere Gulf Stream

Eisenhower seeks touch at GOP renominating convention

President Eisenhower arrives in San Francisco to imprint his personal mark on a Republican gathering focused on renominating him and Nixon. Delegates and governors weigh Nixon strength, with Stassen shifting prospects and some leaders signaling united support for a fourth term.

San Francisco Eisenhower Nixon Jesey Stassen Theodore R. McKeldin Land Goodwin J. Knight California William F. Knowland Senate Christian A. Herter Massachusetts Herter Arthur B. Langlie Washington Langlie America House James C. Hagerty San Fransco Hagerty

Republicans Aim Attack At Regaining Congress

Republican leaders rally to regain control of Congress and purge opposition. Massachusetts Rep Joseph W. Martin Jr. spoke as permanent GOP National Convention chair, urging ongoing battles, condemning past concessions, and predicting large Democratic and independent support for a 1966 victory. He touted Republican gains since 1953 under Eisenhower and warned against returning to past corruption and socialism.

SAN Francisco Congress Joseph W. Martin, Jr Massachusetts GOP Martin House America S Rapeniann Adree Massachuetts Eisenhow- T ‘Er

Platform Makers Pledge Nation Income Tax Cut

Republican platform makers pledged new tax cuts aimed at low and middle income families. The tentative plank, presented at the convention, promises reductions while maintaining a balanced budget and conserving national resources amid debate with Democrats.

Chicago San Francisco

Train Derails Near Sukant Iowa No Fatalities Reported

A rocky Mountain Rocket bound for Chicago derailed near Sukant Iowa early today and was struck by a westbound local mail and express train. No deaths or serious injuries were reported though some passengers were shaken. Most cars remained upright and were later taken to Davenport for onward travel.

Sukant Iowa Rocky Mountain Chicago Davenport

Convention Announces GOP Slogan Winners

At the Republican National Convention in San Francisco three slogan winners were named. Charles W. Joslin of Wildwood Crest New Jersey submitted Peace Prosperity and Pro and the phrase you want all three are GOP. Eleanor J. Smith of Washington DC sent A bright tomorrow with Ei venhowe Laurence A. Willis of Philadelphia submitted 0 trenches but work bench.

AN Francisco Oliver P. Bolton Ohio Charles W. Joslin Wildwood Crest N. J Eleanor J. Smith Washington, D. C Eivenhowe Laurence A. Willis Philadelphia

Gavel From North Church Used At GOP Convention

Rep Joseph W Martin Jr of Massachusetts will gavel the Republican National Convention to order today using a mallet carved from oak from Boston’s North Church steeple, a nod to historic Philadelphia era.

North Church San Francisco Joseph W. Martin Jr Massachusetts Boston

These Little Pigs Went to Market Ad Notice

Albany Ohio farmer James Trout sold a sow and eight pigs for 60 cents on the first day of the Want Ad section. The ad urges readers to place their own economical ads by phoning 31242.

James Trout Albany Ohio

Hodge Begins Prison Term for State Funds Scandal

Former state Auditor Orville E. Hodge, once a GOP leader and governor hopeful, reported to Menard Prison as an inmate after a 12 to 15 year sentence for pilfering about 637000 in state funds through a check writing scheme. He appeared dazed and told reporters he felt better, calling the judge fair.

Whester Orville E. Hodge Menard Hodge Clem Smith

Uninese Reds Move Toward Birth Control Policy

China moves toward a birth control program amid internal regime debate led by Mao Zedong. The policy, targeting about 80 million people nationwide, signals an official shift after a prolonged quiet quarrel over disseminating birth control knowledge.

Hung -Run Lomnisthina Mao Tze-tung China Pee

Army sergeant faces court martial over weight penalties

Fr. Carson Colo October 1998 Army sergeant L C James Love, 34, a 12 year veteran and father of four, says he was ordered to shed fat to 193 pounds but failed to meet the target. Maj Gen Thomas Waltington says a handful of officers ordered trims, while Love was slated for a general court martial but faced a summary proceeding. He weighs 276 pounds on return from Germany and cites health and family issues as reasons for noncompliance.

Carson Colo Love Army Thomas M Waltington Ans 8Th Infantry Division L. C. James Love Canary Mander Cincinnati Tates

Brink's Trial Seated Jury Near for Boston Robbery Case

In Boston the Brink's robbery trial of eight Greater Boston men moves toward seating a 12 member jury and 1 alternates after more than two weeks with no juror sat. The defense holds 25 peremptory challenges left of 262. jurors are exhausted soon.

Boston Suffolk Superior Court

Taft's Son Enjoys Convention Show After Scramble

In Algiers Taft mentions his father’s nominating battles and says Ike will likely win the presidency. He notes confidence in Nixon as backup if Eisenhower falters, and stresses the need for Republicans to work to win Congress and the November election.

Taft Ohio Eisenhower Nixon

OU OSU Ask State Funds For Engineers

The Central union Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers urged the governor and state planning board to fund engineering education at Ohio State University and Ohio University Athens. A resolution by Thomas W. Singell and Robert W. Buis cites plans to expand facilities as demand for engineers is expected to double in 15 years, noting current buildings and labs are outmoded.

Columbus Unio American Society of Civil Engineers State Capital Planning Board Ohio State University Ohio University Athens Thomas W. Singell Robert W. Buis Uni

Mount Union selects firms for new science building

Mount Union College won a half million dollar general contract for a science building to be built beside Lamaverne Science Hall and named for Thomas Erwin Wilson. Paul Kintz Construction Co. of Alliance will build the structure, Cope Electric Co. handles electrical work, and Sebring Hardware Co. supplies plumbing. Thomas Erwin Wilson is father of Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson and an alumnus.

Alliance Mount Union Lege Ihe Paul Kintz Construction Co Cope Electric Co Sebring Hardware Co Lamavern Science Hall Thomas Erwin Wilson Defense Charle E. Wilson

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