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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1956
Page
1
President Eisenhower accepted the GOP nomination for a second term urging peace for all time over the threat of thermonuclear war. He promised a brave new world without backbreaking toil and urged voter registration and cross party support, while avoiding direct attacks on the Democrats.
London AP says five nation committee will not hand Egypt's President Nasser a West sponsored plan for international canal control. Dulles joins the talks as France moves to readiness with troops, ships, and air units. Menzies hints at possible meeting with Nasser while Egypt opposes channel control at the 22 nation conference.
The Suez Canal conference ends with Western access to the canal in doubt and calls for continued negotiations and pressure on Egypt. The 22 nation talks aim to keep oil flows and European trade open while assessing Egyptian operation of the Suez, with Nasser set to reject international control. The London talks are viewed as a start, not a solution, amid East–West tension and broader Arab volatility.STATE FAIR OPENS COLUMBUS- The 102nd Ohio State Fair opened its gates today to what Sam C. Cashman, fair manager, predicts will be a record first-day crowd of close to 1000,000.
Former postmaster general and Democratic national chairman James Farley underwent emergency surgery on his right eye for a detached retina following a blow from a flying scorecard at the Democratic convention in Chicago. He remains resting comfortably at Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital with officials reporting no lasting impairment.
At the Republican National Convention President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon accepted renomination with wives Mamie Eisenhower and Pat Nixon by their sides and waving bouquets. The First Lady wore royal purple. Pat Nixon wore charcoal gray and a black velvet hat. Their children and grandchildren attended in part, with David Eisenhower named honorary chairman of the convention.
The decomposed body of kidnapped Peter Weinberger was found in roadside shrubbery 51 days after abduction. Angelo J. LaMarca, a cab driver, admitted abandoning the infant July 5 after taking the child from Westbury. He faced kidnapping charges. ransom of $2000 reported.
Washington moved the federal funds rate up to 3 percent in a bid to curb credit and inflation, signaling a cautious stance as New York financial sources doubt a major impact on the broader economy. The central bank indicated that rate hikes reflect an improving business outlook and tighter lending conditions for member banks.
Plainview Long Island report details the arrest of Angelo J. LaMarca in the Weinberger baby kidnapping. His wife, 31, says she does not know his guilt, recounts the late night arrival at their new home and the FBI seizure of the premises. The case involves ransom notes, a missing child presumed abandoned, and ongoing inquiries by Nassau County prosecutors into possible murder.
Wreckage and two empty life rafts were found southeast of Shanghai about 200 miles north of the plane's reported last position. The four engine P4M Mercator disappeared after radioing it was attacked while on a routine patrol. 16 American airmen aboard are missing as navy and allied ships search the area near Formosa and the Saddle Islands.
A large batch of men and women prepare for medical careers as 28,639 students are enrolled in 76 AMA approved four year schools and six two year programs. Gaza Strip hosts clash as Egyptian and Israeli forces exchange fire on the border.
JHE HAGU reports that Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard told the Dutch people they have patched up their difficulties and look to the future with confidence. An authoritative source says the Queen ended her association with faith healer Greet Hofmans, who had been tied to Princess Beatrix. The couple flew to Corfu for a brief holiday with King Paul and Queen Frederika.
Republican candidate William ONeill says President Eisenhower told him Ohio would be included if he visits midwestern states. ONeill quotes Ike opposing barnstorming by a chief executive but open to one day trips into key western states.
Temperatures will average six degrees below normal with highs around 80 to 84 and lows near 59 to 61. Warmer conditions Sunday followed by cooling Monday and Tuesday. Precipitation expected to average half an inch in the northeast to tenth inch in the southwest across scattered showers Sunday.
Ike’s condition seemed good as he accepted renomination, showing vigor Washington reporters hadn’t seen in weeks. Despite earlier illness and a huskier voice, he spoke with assurance, signaling recovery and a continued role in America’s future.
In Fort Bragg North Carolina a large Exercise Pinecone air assault was conducted with more than 8000 paratroopers dropping from over 250 airplanes. The operation began with a first wave of 2000 parachutists at 10 a.m. after a four hour delay caused by low ceilings.
Chicago banker Hintz pleaded guilty to 39 of 54 federal counts in the Orrville Hodge scandal, reversing an earlier innocence plea. The case links Heintz to Southmoor Bank & Trust Co and fake state checks used to move funds via a federal indictment dated July 21. Also named are Edward A. Epping and former Hodge aide.
Harvey Henderson, a Secret Service agent protecting President Eisenhower, fell from a follow-up car on a San Francisco street Thursday night. He narrowly avoided serious injury, suffered knee cuts and torn trousers, and received first aid aboard the car.
Capt Nin Hill of the Florida highway patrol noted Howe 82 turned in his river license saying he is just old to drive. The veteran driver from Lakeland relinquished his license of his own accord citing age as the reason.
NEW YORK A hospital ambulance was called after Peaches Browning fell in her New York apartment bath. The widow and socialite known as the “flaming youth” of the era died at New York Hospital. Her death follows a history of epilepsy and malnutrition. Police opened an inquiry into her death as the body was moved to Bellevue for autopsy. Browning’s life, marked by multiple marriages and wealth, ended amid controversy over care and reports.
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