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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1954

Page

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France reels as EDC fate hinges on Assembly vote

Parliament faces a crucial ratification debate on the European Defense Community treaty after the Union Assembly rejected the plan 100 to 65. Mendes-France warned of cabinet splits as anti EDC ministers resign and President Coty returns from vacation to preside over cabinet talks.

Paris Assembly of the French Union France Union Assembly EDC National Assembly Mendes-France Rene Coty Harying Bagnoles de l'Orne Coty Mendes- France Charles de Gaulle Brussels de Gaullists Maurice Bourges Maunoury Industry and Commerce Emile Hughes Justice Guy la Chambre Associated States Indochina Guerin de Beaumont Italy

Fee Proposed By Probe For Police Help In Crime

The Cuyahoga County Grand Jury urged Cleveland suburbs to pay an annual retainer to the Cleveland Police Department for major crime aid. It noted suburbs use the bureau at no cost to them but at Cleveland's expense, and suggested Bay Village contribute about $20,000 plus a fixed per case fee.

Cleveland Cuyahoga County Samuel Sheppard Cleveland Police Scientific Bureau Sheppard Bay Village

Industrialist Louis Wolfson seeks control of Montgomery Ward

New York reports Louis E Wolfson disclosed he and his Florida holdings now own the largest block of Montgomery Ward shares and plan to unseat Sewell Avery as chairman. Wolfson signaled a proxy fight to replace the conservative Ward leadership, promising a dignified approach. Avery declined immediate comment in Chicago.

New York Florida Louis E. Wolfson Sewell L. Avery Montgomery Ward & Co Wolfson Montgomery Ward Avery Chicago

Veterans Rise by Three Million Since 50 War

VA statistics released show more than 3 million servicemen entered civilian life since the Korean War began. By July 31 the summary counts 2,962,000 discharged since June 27, 1950, with total former service men around 20,950,000.

Washington Veterans Administration

Anchor Theft Reported at Long Beach Yard

The Alaska Pipe and Salvage Co. reported the theft of 40 anchors, each weighing 40 pounds and valued at 20 dollars, from its storage yard. Police were notified yesterday.

Long Beach Alaska Pipe and Salvage Co

Man killed in collision in Columbus

A Columbus man Merrill McMannus aged 58 was killed and his wife Gladys 59 seriously injured when a car skidded on a wet street last night. The woman suffered a possible pelvic fracture and internal injuries. The driver of the car was not held.

Columbus Merrill McMannus Gladys

Assembly Studies Evangelism in World Council Meeting

In Evanston Illinois delegates of the World Council of Churches discuss the vast task of spreading the Gospel to billions of non Christians. The report suggests targeting workers in Asia and other Communist areas and using mass media including films radio television newspapers books to expand Christian outreach. Writers of popular copy to aid evangelism are urged to play larger roles.

Evanston, Ill Assembly of the World Council of Churches Committee On Evangelism Asia

Brazil names Eugenio Gudin as finance minister in crisis

Eugenio Gudin, 68, sworn in as Brazil's finance minister to tackle a severe foreign exchange shortage and rising inflation. He pledges to stabilize prices and curb state spending while facing a $80 million loan due to the U S Federal Reserve and a $200 million debt to the Export Bank. He succeeds Oswaldo Aranha after Vargas's resignation.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil Eugenio Gudin Brazilian Institute of Economics Gudin Joao Cafe Filho Oswaldo Aranha Getulio Vargas Vargas Brazil-United States Institute Bretton Woods U. S. Federal Reserve Bank Treasury Exper Bank

Car Thief Also Has Good Credit

A stolen car has been used nationwide with little concern for fuel costs. John L. Whelpley reports gasoline bills from 15 states and a stolen credit card with three blank checks. The vehicle was reported stolen July 28 from Emile P. Marquis of Webster. The forged checks purchased shoes hotel lodging and liquor.

Marlboro Mass John L. Whelpley Emile P. Marquis Webster Framingham

Crimes And Raid Report From Ohio And Quemoy

In Galion Ohio a knife and gun attack on a mother and child prompted deputies to pursue a blond youth believed 18 or 19. Neighbors searched the area as reports described a break in. In Tokyo Communist China announced a small raid on Quemoy near Formosa with 11 Nationalist soldiers killed and one captured. US officials called it a skirmish amid broader threats to Formosa.

Galion Ohio E. F. Jacobs Wilbur W. Knipp Linda Tokyo Communist China Today Quemoy Formosa Talpeh U.S Washington Uemoy Formosa Strait 7Th Fleet Peiping Chiang Kai-shek Tachens Manila Southeast Asia Reda United States

Testimony on Hungarian Red Rule Draws New Witnesses

Cleveland reports show eight more witnesses appeared before a House subcommittee to recount wartime and postwar Hungary under Soviet influence. Dr. Gera Teleki, University of Virginia professor, testified on Soviet plans to control education and alleged purges of Budapest’s medical faculty.

Cleveland House Hungary Alvin M. Bentley R-Mich Subcommittee Michael A. Feighan Cleveland Democrat Gera Teleki Teleki University of Virginia Moscow Molotov University of Budapest

Wooden Lee Delays Berry Picker Trapped by Leg

Gravenhurst Ontario residents search for Bert McConnell a 60 year old man who was separated from a friend while blueberry picking near town. He said his wooden leg kept coming off delaying his return and police were not called as he knew the woods well. He was found yesterday at a farmhouse with his berries intact.

Ohio Narcotics Centers Targeted by Probe

Cincinnati Cleveland and Dayton are the state’s worst narcotic spots, said Alvin I. Krenzler director of the Ohio Narcotics Investigation Committee. He proposed harsher penalties to the Legislature after the probe.

Cincinnati Cleveland Dayton Ohio Narcotics Investigation Committee Alvin I. Krenzler

Cowpokes in Arms Over Legislation On Small Shots

In Baltimore Maryland cowpunchers protest a new federal law banning shipping fireworks into the state. Charles Mathias, assistant attorney general, explains caps explode as fireworks while pistols do not, calling the ruling a close shave.

Baltimore Washington Maryland Charles Mathias Mathias

Rules Change Proposed for Probes in Senate Censure Fight

Washington action on probes may arise when Senate returns this fall to vote on censuring Senator McCarthy. Mundt proposes funding the McCarthy led Government Operations Committee with 24 605 67 dollars for Army controversy inquiries, while Hayden seeks rules requiring prior committee approval and written notice to the vice president before starting new investigations.

Washington Senate McCarthy R-Wis White House Mundt R-Sd Government Operations Committee Senate Investigations Subcommittee Hayden D-Ariz

Strikes Rise in July but Fall Below Normal Levels

The Labor Department reports 575 strikes active in July, with 375 new work stoppages and 200 carried over from June, when total strikes were 550. The figures indicate an upward trend but remain below typical levels for the period.

Washington OP Labor Department Bureau of Labor Statistics

B 25 Crashes in Napa County Killing Airmen

A twin engine B25 from Mather Air Force Base crashed into a mountain in rugged northern Napa County during a routine training flight. The five crew members were killed and their bodies were found last night. Cause of the crash is under investigation.

Sacramento Calif Napa County Mather Air Force Base

Detroit curbs rowdyism with tough policy shift

Detroit authorities report a 25 percent drop in juvenile trouble after a month of a get tough approach. Courts push for jail terms, teen offenders are penalized, and adult groups aid civic authorities as gang clashes and vandalism recede from earlier alarming levels.

Police Youth Bureau Motor City

Air Base Terrorists Uncovered at Lockbourne

Questioning of three airmen for links to the secret terror group "Pachuco" continued at Lockbourne Air Force Base after stockade charges of AWOL. Gen. Whe lens ordered stockade screening amid a broader probe following Chanute Air Force Base exposure of over 100 members. The group is sometimes marked by a cross with halo tattoo. The general said no base trouble, calling the move precautionary.

Columbus Lockbourne Air Force Base Air Force Hewitt T. Whelens

Temperatures Drop and Heat Lingers Across the Nation

A split national picture shows cool air from the north pushing into the Great Lakes and Northeast while the South remains hot with readings near the 90s. 42 degrees in Grand Marais and 41 or 42 near Pellaton contrast with 101 at Fort Worth and Montgomery as Atlantic coast regions stay mild.

Michigan Grand Marais Lo Te Superior Pellaton Lower Peninsula Atlanta Great Lakes Great Plains Italan Pacific Coast Plateau Rockies California Florida Alabama Fort Worth Texas Russell Kan Montgomery Ala

Eisenhower Heads to Pine Colorado for Fishing Trip

President Eisenhower plans an early start on a mile drive to Pine Colorado southwest of Denver. He will fish the South Platte River fork near the Rocky Mountain ranch of friend Ba F Swan.

Denver Eisenhower Catey Pine Colo Rocky Mountain Ba F. Swan

Five Day Forecast Temperatures and Rain Expected

The period Saturday through Wednesday calls for near normal highs around 79 to 83 and lows near 58 to 60. Temperatures rise over the weekend, drop to cooler levels late Sunday and Monday, then warm again Tuesday or Wednesday. Rainfall from local thunderstorms is possible, totaling three quarters to one and a half inches.

Wedy

Ike Attacked By Senator for Pay Veto

Senator Olin Johnston of South Carolina attacked President Eisenhower for vetoing a five percent pay raise for federal workers. At a National Federation of Post Office Clerks convention Assistant Postmaster General Eugene Lyons defended the veto, arguing postal workers deserve fair wages but users of the mails should bear the costs.

Cincinnati Sen Olin Johnston South Carolina Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee Eisenhower National Federation of Post Office Clerks Eugene J. Lyons Johnston Congress Lyons

Former WACs Lose Shape Since War

Former WACs at the eighth annual WAC Veterans Convention report physical changes since World War II as they discuss strength gains and recall wartime uniforms. Capt. Violette Powers Duffie of Silver Spring, Md., chairs the event and laments not fitting into her old uniform, noting enduring pride and humor among the group.

Washington Uncle Sar WAC Violette Powers Duffie Silver Spring MD4

Three Soldiers Identified After Drowning at Air Base

FAIRBANKS Alaska The Army today identified three soldiers who drowned last Friday when a military tracked vehicle plunged into a flooded gravel pit at Fielson Air Force Base They are Cpl Russell F Collins Georgetown Ohio Pvt Domenick G Lisio 21 Richmond Hill N Y and Samuel Dauzart 20 of Alexandria LA

Fairbanks Alaska Army Fielson Air Force Base Cpl Russell F. Collins Georgetown Ohio Domenick G. Lisio Richmond Hill Samuel Dauzart Alexandria

Ohio Deaths Investigated in Canton home

A 64-year-old widow and a widower found dead in Canton home. Coroner rules the man shot himself pending autopsy to determine the woman’s cause. Woman’s birthday noted with a handmade card and handkerchief. bruises and fingernail marks seen. Bruce Walker aged 53 found dead upstairs with a bullet wound to the temple. Neighbors say both had been despondent since the wife’s death and were staying with Mrs. Groner to lift spirits.

Canton E. B. Moves Mertie Ann Groner Bruce Walker Morey Walker

Storeroom Floor Collapses in Akron Building

A downtown Akron storeroom floor collapsed sending storekeepers customers and residents fleeing onto West Market Street. The Alexander Ridge building housed about 20 residents on the second floor with a restaurant a mirror shop and a cleaning store on the first floor. No injuries were reported.

Akron Ohio West Market St Alexander Ridge

Hunger strike wife demands fee refund in Akron

A 28 year old Akron housewife began a hunger strike in the police station lobby over a $124 fee paid to a lawyer by her husband for divorce proceedings. She refuses meals, insisting the money be returned and only George Mortimer and she may be present. The couple’s status and the lawyer’s action remain under police review and Akron Bar Association guidance.

Akron Ohio Alice Mortimer George Mortimer George Mortimer Akron Bar Association Am Agsociation

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