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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1956

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Egypt Pushes Anti-British Campaign Over Suez Crisis

London reports say Egypt under Nasser escalates anti-British rhetoric amid canal control dispute. Egypt expelled two British diplomats on espionage charges denied by Eden's government as Menzies committee seeks international management of the Suez Canal under UN oversight.

London Egypt Nasser Suez Canal Eden de Beléfek Mies Auc Plliusn Australia Robert G. Menzies Lord Beaverbrook Evening Standard Menzies Cairo James Gove John Flux Foreign Office Humphrey Treveyan Britain Selwyn Lloyd United Nations Suez Waterway

AFL-CIO Council Backs Stevenson Over Meany Advice

AFL-CIO leaders vote 14-8 to endorse the Stevenson Kefauver Democratic ticket, despite some misgivings and Meany’s abstention. The endorsement moves to a Chicago meeting for formal approval while planning labor ground efforts for Democratic candidates nationwide. Nixon declines comment as Eisenhower White House offers no immediate remark.

Forest Park Afl-Cio Eisenhower Adlai Stevenson Estes Kefauver Tennessee Nixon George Meany CIO Walter Reuther Stevenson Reuther AFL Meany William Schnitzler Committee On Stevenson-Kefauver Labor Congress Afl-Cio Council Chicago Vancouver Wash Kefauver Washington White House

India To Get Arm Surplus

New Delhi India United States and India signed a 360.1 million dollar surplus farm products transfer deal the largest under the U S surplus disposal program Total U S aid to India exceeds one billion dollars The agreement covers 305.9 million dollars of wheat cotton rice tobacco and dairy products with 54.2 million dollars to cover half shipping costs India pays the full 360.1 million in rupees The U S grants 54 million dollars in rupees and lends 234 million dollars for India five year industrial development plan

New Delhi India United States U. S Asia

Russia Plays Dangerous Suez Game Says State Dept

State Department says Russia is waging a risky Middle East campaign against the Suez operation to pressure Egypt and hinder a Western plan. Dulles warns of possible conflict if Nasser rejects a fair settlement as Moscow seeks turmoil and Arab influence. Nasser meets a committee on the London plan but offers no commitment. Egyptian embassy in Washington seeks pilots to guide ships, similar moves abroad.

Lee Puez Nasser Dulles Egypt London Russia Middle East Washington United States Simar

Adlai Woos Farm Voters At Conference

Adlai E Stevenson in Sioux City addresses farmers during a Midwest conference with Democratic leaders from Iowa North and South Dakota Kansas Nebraska Minnesota and Wisconsin. Kefauver his running mate described the stop as part of a cross country campaign that set a one day record for travel with 21 to 22 hours on the road.

Sioux City Iowa Adlai E. Stevenson Midwest Estes Kefauver Santa Fe N. M Pacific Northwest Clayton Fritchey Stevenson North South Dakota Kansas Nebraska Minnesota Wisconsin

Holiday Toll Set at 480

The National Safety Council estimates 480 deaths over the Labor Day weekend during 78 hours from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday. The toll, for immediate traffic deaths, aims to spur driver and law enforcement cooperation to reduce this figure to a non holiday level.

Chicago National Safety Council

28 Year Congressman and World Traveler Dies

CRAMERTON, N C George Holden Tinkham a colorful Boston blueblood who combined travels to distant places with 28 years in the U S House of Representatives is dead at 86 He died Tuesday in his sleep at his sister s home in Crangerton not listed in the tourist guides and his strong anti prohibition stance made him a figure in Congress He had not been ill

Cramerton N. C George Holden Tinkham Boston U. S. House of Representatives Tinkham Congress

Egyptian woman gives birth to triplets in Alexandria

Al Ahram reports that an Egyptian woman in Alexandria delivered triplets named Gamal Nehru and Tito. The article notes the unusual trio and records their birth in the city.

Cairo al Ahram Alexandria Gamal Nehru Tito

Free Mail Abuse Denied by Ohio Senator

U S Senator George H. Bender of Ohio denied using congressional free mail for campaigning. Governor Lausche called the action a trespass on taxpayers. Bender said the weekly newsletter This Week in Washington reaches only a small portion of his constituents and he uses personal income to respond to others.

Columbus U. S George H. Bender Ohio Bender Frank J. Lausche Cleveland Washington Congress

Ohio unemployment claims drop for week ending August 25

Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation reports sharp declines in both new and continuing unemployment claims for the week ending August 25. The release highlights improved jobless figures as the state trends toward stabilization in the job market.

Columbus Ohio Bureau of

Child Like Passions Nurse In Embarrassed Fearsome Case

Virginia Jaspers a six foot 220 pound baby nurse in New Haven faces murder charges after police say she shook three infants to death and injured two others in fits of uncontrollable temper. Coroner to review infant deaths since 1953 while parents recall her caring for their babies and her childlike appetite for ice cream and soda.

New Haven Conn Virginia Jaspers

Nelsonville crowns Little Miss Parade of the Hills

Industrial Day festivities in Nelsonville peak with Shirley Dene Kerns winning the Little Miss Parade of the Hills. Judges picked her after four reconsiderations from 28 six year olds. Runners up were Libby Tignor and Mary Lou Lehman. Telecast of the event marked Nelsonville’s first live program via Edwards Cable.

Nelsonville Shirley Dene Kerns Donald Kerns Libby Tignor Amos Tignor Deanville Covert Mary Lou Lehman Paul Lehman Natco Haydenville George Charles Gay Sharp Queen’s Freda Kennedy Mechanicsburg Grace Blum Logan Freda Vandeveer Amesville Elizabeth Scott the Plains

Five Day Forecast Near Normal Temperatures Across Region

Temperatures will average near normal with slight cooling along Lake Erie. Normal highs run 80 north 83 south, and lows 58 north 60 south. Warm through Friday, cooler weekend. Precipitation expected 0.5 to 0.75 inch with scattered thunderstorms tonight and Thursday, again late Friday and early Saturday. Fair Sunday.

Lake Erie

Ohio man Kingdom backed for national Legion commander

Howard C Kingdom of Conneaut Ohio received endorsement from Ohio convention delegates for the post of national commander as the American Legion opened its three day convention in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Howard C. Kingdom Conneaut Ohio The American Legion Veteran’s Organization

Sold items advertised in ad killed in action phrase

Classified notice reports items sold and removed from paper under the phrase killed in action. Items include a GE refrigerator 7.6 cu ft, Tappan gas range, walnut dining table, two complete beds, library table, two wardrobes, one davenport, bunk beds, and assorted end tables. Contact William Sanders for results via Dial 31242.

William Sanders Trimble Rt

Traffic Court Divorces Stuck Ticket From Check

Dayton traffic court wrestling with a divorce case as a parking ticket and a $3 check stay glued together. Mrs Eugene Wooley sent the ticket with a star shaped 94 staple attachment, leaving court clerks puzzled. Prosecutor Keane hopes for an amicable settlement as the pair remain tied up in the mail.

Dayton Eugene Wooley Wooley Henry Ott Otto William P. Keane Keane

Youth Burned by Acid From Leaking Truck

James Badger thirteen was sprayed with sulfuric acid as a passing tank truck jarred a valve near railroad tracks in Lemay suburb. He rode a bicycle when the leak hit him and fell, his shirt and trousers exposed. A neighbor quickly sprayed him with a lawn hose. Badger sustained burns to chest arms face and legs.

ST. Louis James Badger Lemay Badger

Messenger paper delivery notice about carrier back to school

If your paper is late the notice reminds readers and carriers that school has resumed. With carriers starting school, deliveries may arrive later than usual. Check for the Messenger in its usual place, just a little later today.

Dio Seized as Brains Behind Riesel Blinding

FBI agents seized racketeer Johnny Dio and three associates linked to the acid attack on labor columnist Victor Riesel. The group allegedly planned the early morning assault after Riesel left a Broadway restaurant, with Telvi hired for $1000 and later found shot. Other arrestees include Thomas Dioguardi, Domenico Bando, and Charles Tuso. a fifth man, Charles Carlino, was charged as a conspirator.

NEW York FBI Johnny Dio Underworld Victor Riesel Riesel Broadway Abraham Telvi Telvi U.S Federal Grand Jury Dapper Dio John Dioguardi Point Lookout Long Island Thomas Dioguardi Domenico Bando Brooklyn Charles Tuso Charles Carlino

Dulles Strikes Touchy Point In Panama

Secretary of State Dulles stated the United States has all rights in the Canal Zone, excluding Panama from sovereign rights, drawing sharp Panamanian response. Panama reaffirms sovereignty over the Zone, arguing US rights were only for construction and defense per the treaty. The clash centers on the 1955 treaty provision and relations remain unsettled.

Panama Dulles Suez U. S Washington United States Canal Zone Republic of Panama Alberto Boyd

Budget Dooms Any Tax Cut

Washington a mid year budget review released Tuesday night by Secretary Humphrey and Budget Director Brundage shows revenues rising to 69.8 billion dollars, up 4.3 billion from Eisenhower’s January forecast, leaving little room for tax cuts in 1957 as the surplus nears 700 million dollars.

Washington—I Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey Percival F. Brundage Eisenhower Congress

Nixon’s Father In Critical Condition In California

Whittier California March reports say Frank A. Nixon 77 is again on the critical list after a stomach ulcer flare. Dr I N Kraushaar said he had a poor night but is resting comfortably now and at risk of hemorrhage persists.

Eisenhower Resumes Duties After Morning Conference

President Eisenhower returns to duties as head of state after a morning conference with Secretary of State Dulles. The brief meeting details were not disclosed, but officials confirmed the president is active in his daily responsibilities.

Washington Eisenhower Secretary of Dulles

Voters Approve Court Bypass In Segregation Measure

In Birmingham Alabama voters approved a constitutional amendment to keep Negroes and whites in separate schools by allowing the legislature to end public education and fund private schools. A similar park facilities amendment also passed. Counties with large Black populations supported the measures, while those with few opposed. Early returns showed the school measure at 97,720 to 63,302.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Supreme Court

Strike Talks Resume In 45 Day Old ConsolTel Strike

PORTSMOUTH negotiators and union representatives tentatively agreed to resume talks Friday to resolve the 45 day long strike at the Consolidated Telephone Co according to Federal Mediator E L Phillips on Tuesday.

Portsmouth Consolidated Telephone Co E. L. Phillips

Ohio State Fair Nears Record Attendance Early

In Columbus the 1956 Ohio State Fair posts attendance of 495 779 through Tuesday, 150 000 more than the first five days last year. Traffic to see Roy Rogers boosts concession business as directors of Agriculture and Ohio Fair Managers oversee operations with another high turnout expected.

Columbus Directors of Agriculture and Ohio Fair Managers

Bender Delivers New Blasts At Lausche In Ohio Race

Republican Senator George H. Bender charges Governor Frank Lausche is a political fence sitter and pushes for debates before the November election. He says Lausche might side with Republicans to aid a GOP Senate, while Lausche counters he votes for Taft and campaigns on his own terms. The race draws independent voters as Eisenhower era aides and allies are billed to assist both sides.

Columbus U. S George H. Bender Bender Frank J. Lausche Lausche Ohio Robert A. Taft Taft Joseph T. Ferguson Senate Eisenhower New York

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