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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1956

Page

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Candidates Put Plans Into Operation in Drive for Victories

The 1956 election campaign accelerates as Democratic nominees Stevenson and Kefauver head for Santa Fe and beyond while Nixon departs Whittier for Washington to lead Republican efforts. Eisenhower remains on golf vacation as AFL CIO weighs endorsing the Democrats. Stevenson and Kefauver will meet party workers in 34 states with few major speeches planned. Texas runoff results keep the gubernatorial race tight between Price Daniel and Ralph Yarborough. Maryland’s Mrs. Millard E. Tydings seeks the Democratic Senate nomination amid health concerns for her husband and competition from George P. Mahoney.

Texas Pimary Sen Price Daniel Ralph Yarborough Texas Elections Bureau Maryland Millard

Trial of Polish bread rioters to open in September

Foreign observers likely will attend the Poznan trial of those accused by the Polish Communist government of sparking the June bread riots. The case, tied to Soviet policy since the 20th Congress, will test Red rule's image as the world watches.

United States Poland Poznan Red World Sear Free World

Egypt to reply on Suez talks meeting with Menzies group

Cairo expects President Nasser to agree to a Cairo meeting with Australian Prime Minister Menzies five nation committee on Suez Canal crisis. Egypt will insist that the full Suez issue be discussed and not merely the majority plan endorsed by most conference members.

Cairo Egypt Menzies Suez Canal Crisi Nasser Robert G. Menzies London Suez London Suez United States India Cai

Questioning Is Continued In Kidnaping Case

Police resumed questioning Angelo John La Marca in the Peter Weinberger kidnapping case. Authorities say La Marca confessed to abducting the 32 day old infant from Westbury New York on July 4 and abandoning him in a roadside honeysuckle patch. The baby’s body was found the next day. La Marca says he took the child to Brooklyn and left him overnight with a friend. He has not named the supposed friend and a psychiatrist found him sane at the time of the kidnapping.

Mineola N.Y Angelo John LaMarea Peter Weinberger LaMarea Westbury N. Y LaMarca LeMarca Brooklyn

Japs Fear Atom Power

San Diego report quotes Hiedeki Yukawa, Nobel Prize physicist, saying Japan faces tremendous fear of atomic energy alongside hope it could power industry and ease fuel shortages. He recalls Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombing and notes regional risks with Soviet and American H bomb tests.

San Diego Calif Japanese Atomic Energy Commission Hiedeki Yukawa Russia United States Yukawa Hiroshima Nagasaki

Exiled Archbishop Makarios accused as EOKA leader

British indictment portrays Archbishop Makarios as active head of extremist violence in Cyprus. Lennox-Boyd claims captured documents show EOKA took orders from him, as Cyprus seeks independence negotiations and stability amid fatal attacks on both sides.

Nicosia Cyprus Britain Makarios Alan Lennonx-Boyd Lennox-Boyd London EOKA Mediterranean Greece Seychelle Islands Indian Ocean

California Landslide Injures 2 Picnickers

A Pacific Palisades landslide broke loose Sunday sending earth down a 3 175 foot bluff and injuring two picnickers. Four women were swept from the cliff as a car was buried. two occupants escaped. Witnesses described the noise as like a waterfall.

Santa Monica Calif Pacific Palishades

Five Day Forecast and Turkey Floods News Brief

Five day forecast shows temperatures about five to seven degrees above normal with highs near 80 and lows around 60 to 61 across the week. Scattered thunderstorms possible each afternoon or evening, most likely Thursday through Saturday. Floods sweep a large area of northern and southeastern Turkey killing at least 81 people and leaving about 40 missing and presumed drowned.

Turkey Istanbul

Tell It to Sell It ad pitch for Southeastern Ohio papers

An oldWant Ad invitation promotes selling renting or exchanging items and services to Southeastern Ohio readers. It instructs readers to call 31242 to speak with an ad-taker who will help prepare a compelling notice for quick results. The message emphasizes ease and broad reach.

Southeastern Ohio

Old Timers Honor Crabtree As Parade of Hills Opens

Nelsonville marks Old Timers Day as the 1956 Parade of the Hills begins with about 1000 attendees. Sunnyhill tops Clarence Kinsley’s Columbus club 4-2, Nelsonville Little League beats Buchtel 3-2, and Estel Crabtree is honored with a trophy for his major league career and service to Nelsonville’s baseball. William Mechem lauds Crabtree’s impact on youth recreation and the city, then presents the engraved trophy at Eagles Hall after a dinner.

Sunln Ward Nelsonville Dame Nature Sunnyhill Clarence Kinsley Columbus Ball Club Buchtel Estel Crabtree Crabtree William ‘Mechem Mechem Eagles

Adlai To Talk at Ohio Democratic Convention

Ohio Democrats announce that Adlai Stevenson will deliver a major campaign address at the state convention in Columbus on September 8. Coleman said the speech, one of Stevenson's first big campaign talks, will be part of a two day gathering with other remarks by Gov. Frank Lausche and Michael DiSalle.

Hagerty Eisenhower San Francisco Colmbus Adair Stevenson William L. Coleman Coleman Stevenson Columbus Chicago New York U. S. Senate Frank J. Lausche Michael ¢. DiSalle Athens Chauncey Gallupalle Svessere Elman Morin Markets . Com Nixon Nelsonville Sen. Estes Kefauver Pomeroy-Middleport

Fair Prospects Bright Sunday At State Fair

Ohio State Fair attendance soared over the weekend as crowds built toward a record payday. Friday and Saturday totals topped the first two days last year by 25 000, with Sunday unofficially at 150 000. Friday 101 919 visitors and 23 919 paid admissions, Saturday 107 275 with 67 776 paid. Auction prices broke records, led by grand champion Yorkshire barrow at 2 per pound and reserve champion Hampshire at 1 per pound. Mrs Elaine Leighty of Upper Sandusky won grand champion fat lamb and wether pen, with Franklin Leighty and partners earning reserve for wether pens.

Columbus Sam Cashman Cashman Barrow Robert Blauser Vandalia David Davies Parking Co Baughn Andres Bloomingburg Washington Court House

Virginia moves to cut state funds over school desegregation

Governor Stanley proposes a plan to remove state money from districts that pursue forced desegregation. Charlottesville and Arlington face federal orders this term, while a special commission studies voluntary segregation. Pinza, 61, suffers a mild stroke in Italy, awaiting return to stage after doctors treat his condition. Eisenhower notes Soviet hydrogen tests and urges international control, with AEC reporting a submegaton detonation. The president emphasizes guarded disarmament as a global goal.

Richmond Thomas Stanley Virginia General Assembly Virginia Charlottesville Arlington Cervia Italy Oinger Exio Pinza Stanley Tol Serway Pebble Beach Calif Eisenhower Soviet Union Russia Atomic Energy Commission White House Commission United States Bikini Pacific U.N AEC Lewis L. Strauss Proving Ground Oo Bet Sede China Barents Sea Arctic Ocean Strauss U.S James C. Hagerty Lars House Senate Fanny In Opera Stan New York

Guilt Denied by Hodge's Pals in Mt Rainier Case

Springfield report says two former associates of Orville Hodge pleaded innocent to charges including conspiracy and forgery tied to a million dollar state check scheme. The men, linked to Hodge, face venue questions as the case moves through Sangamon County Circuit Court.

Springfield Ill Orville F. Hodge Richard Mizuhata Edward A. Hintz Chicago Hodge Richard Edward A. Epping Scout Mt. Rainage Joseph Londrigan Hintz Sangavion County

RAF Marshal Speaks at Columbus Ohio State

Sir John Messer head of Britain's Royal Air Force will speak on campus at Ohio State University. Gen. A C Wedemeyer, commander of U S forces in the China theater during World War I, will address the students Wednesday night at the university.

Columbus John Messer Britain Royal Air Force Ohio State University A. C. Wedemeyer China

Polish coal disaster toll revised by PAP says 29 not dead

PAP, the Polish news agency, confirmed a serious coal mine disaster at Thorzow in Poland but rejected earlier reports that 29 people died. The agency did not provide a new death toll, noting initial figures were incorrect.

Berlin Poand PAP Thorzow Poland

VP Candidates Look Alike Yet Differ Boldly in Character

The article contrasts Nixon and Kefauver as opposite in appearance and style but similar in drive. Both are ambitious, aggressive, and craftily pursue election via careful planning. Kefauver comes from political roots in Madisonville while Nixon’s background lies in Yorba Linda and Duke University. Each is a one-man operator with supportive spouses, Kefauver with three daughters and Nixon with two.

Jauver Robert Cooke Kefauver Madisonville Tenn Nixon Yorba Linda Calif Duke University Kefauver

Late paper delivery message to readers

The notice informs readers that delayed delivery is due to carriers returning to school. It advises patience and that newspapers may arrive later. carriers will resume normal timing, and readers should look for the Messenger in the usual spot, but a bit later today.

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