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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1954

Page

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Dispute Over Foreign Aid Policy Flows to Capitol Hill

Senator Mansfield warned against a possible Asia aid program running into the billions to bolster anti Communist nations. Harold Stassen favors large grants while Secretary Humphrey backs government loan tools and bank backed assistance. no decision yet, but groundwork to extend the Foreign Operations Administration for another year amid calls to abolish it.

Washington Eisenhower Capitol Hill Mansfield D-Mont Congress Asia Harold Stassen Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey World Bank International Finance Corporation United States Stassen Foreign Operations Administration

UN Endorses Peace Plan With United Vote

The UN General Assembly endorsed President Eisenhower's atoms for peace program by a rare unanimous vote and urged rapid operation. The United States and Soviet Union allied for the second time in the ninth General Assembly after Moscow failed to link the program to the Security Council and the veto.

United Nations UN General Assembly Eisenhower General Assembly United States Soviet Union Russia Security Council

Film censors push for new law in Ohio

Ohio film censors said they will refrain from cutting moving pictures until a practical censorship law is enacted. Atty. Gen. C William ONeill advised Education Director Fr M Eyman not to appeal the Ohio Supreme Court ruling that effectively ended censorship in the state.

Columbus Ohio Atty C. William O'Neill FR. M. Eyman Ohio Supreme Court

Congressmen Actress Arrive in Hong Kong

Ava Gardner and five U S congressmen arrived in Hong Kong on separate flights. Senator John W Bricker and Representatives Sterling Cole Carl Hinshaw Thomas Jenkinson and James Van Zandt were to depart Monday for Thailand.

Hong Kong Ava Gardner Japan John W. Bricker

Two Gunmen Loot $100,000 in Gems

Two gunmen robbed a downtown jewelry store and escaped with an estimated 100000 dollars in gems. They bound five employees with wire before fleeing, loading jewels into a gasoline overnight case. Police described the assailants as brandishing pistols and noted only a small amount of cash was taken.

Washington

Burke Makes Net Gain In Ohio Senate Recount

In the Columbus recount of 6826 precincts, Senator Burke gained 3123 votes but trailed George H. Bender by 36,120 overall. Final totals show Bender 134,766 Burke 101,646 with 2 counties still to resolve. Jefferson County ballots awaited Brown’s ruling.

Columbus Thomas A. Burke George H. Bender U.S Bender Ted W. Brown Burke Acuelreu Cee Eames Hamilton Lucas Mahoning Andrew Hitz Hamilton County Board of Elections Hamilton County Brown Edward J. Quinn Senate Elections Committee Toronto Jefferson County Board of Elections Cincinnati

Senate group rejects Neuberger challenge on Oregon race

A Republican headed Senate group rejected a bid to challenge the Oregon election that left Democrat Richard L. Neuberger with a slim edge over Republican Guy Cordon. The ruling late Friday settled questions about the November ballot and control of the Senate next month.

Washington Senate Oregon Richard L. Neuberger Guy Cordon Senlal

Mendes France Wins Confidence Vote in National Assembly

Paris premier Pierre Mendes France secures a 287 to 240 confidence vote after a heated debate over leaks of defense secrets. The Assembly backed his government and pledged that guilty parties will be brought to justice.

Paris PierreMendes France National Assembly Preimier

Throng Sees Santa Blush at Key West Parade

In Key West at the San Carlos Institute a crowd saw Santa Claus arrive on a fire engine. His trousers slipped as he exited the truck prompting laughter and a quick adjustment. In Washington D C former ambassador Nelson Trusier Johnson died at 67.

Key West Fla.- UP San Carlos Institute Santa Claus Santa Washington Nelson Trusier Johnson United States Chin

Berlin Voting Bodes Ill For Union

West German Chancellor Adenauer rejected any move toward sovereignty via ratifying European union pacts. East German Prime Minister Grotewohl warned the Moscow conference shows power of European Communists and any step by Adenauer on East Zone soil could trigger a world war II, highlighting the divided city’s high stakes in West Berlin elections.

Berlin Germany Konrrad Adenauer Bonn Otto Grotewohl Adelnauer West Berlin

Sam Sheppard to testify in own murder trial

Cleveland jurists await Dr Samuel Sheppard as his life or death witness next week in the July 4 murder case of his wife Marilyn The defense led by William J Corrigan plans to bring him and several Sheppard family osteopaths as witnesses as the eighth week nears. Lancaster crash claims two lives when a car veers off US 35 and hits a tree killing William E Clifton and Gene Austin Conkey.

Cleveland Samuel Sheppard Tris Marilyn William J. Corrigan Sam Sheppard Family of Osteopaths Lancaster Here State Highway Patrol William E. Clifton Gene Austin Conkey Greencastle Fairfield County Clifton

Stevenson Casts Democratic Role in Opposition Speech

Adlai E Stevenson told a Loyola University dinner that Democrats will act as loyal opposition to the Eisenhower administration. He urged elimination of domestic penalties from foreign policy and urged cooperation to defend security and expand freedom. He criticized GOP divisions on foreign policy and warned against partisan meddling in executive decisions.

New Orleans Adlai E. Stevenson Democratic Party Einenhower J Loyola University Feldhaus Eisenhower Knowsland Jihls Stevenson Bath Congress Republians GOP

Dems Elect Party Head In New Orleans

Paul M. Butler of Indiana was elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee in New Orleans, succeeding Stephen A. Mitchell. The move, backed by Adlai Stevenson supporters, follows a dispute over delaying action amid intra party tensions. Mitchell resigns to return to private law practice.

New Orleans Paul M. Butler Indiana Democratic National Committee Stephen A. Mitchell Butler Sam Rayburn Texas Tharly Adlai E. Stevenson Mitchell Stevenson- Mitchell Stevenson Michael V. DiSalle Toledo, Ohio Price James Finnegen Philadelpha

Fisherman Finds Long-Lost Ring From 22 Years Ago

Paul T. Murphy found a ring with initials and a high school name on a fishing line at West Arrow Lake. He returned the ring to Dr. Ross B. Zerbe in Trenton who said it had been lost 22 years earlier. A separate note reports Edward J. Sullivan drawing a rare 13-card club hand in a Locust Hill Country Club game.

Rochester N. Y Edward J. Sullivan

Senator Knowland backs UN push for Christmas release

Senator Knowland of California said American military prisoners held by Communists should be released by Christmas or the UN General Assembly should stay in session to press the effort. He supported Eisenhower administration goals via the UN and noted continued leadership role in the new Congress despite some policy disagreements.

Washington Zacwland California United Nations General Assembly Knowland GOP Senate Capito New Seagion Congresa Dermac-craix

McCarthy Stricken in Washington Deathbed Illness

Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin was reported gravely ill at his Washington home on the eve of a planned address at a dinner for the Courrier Press Club. McCarthy’s physician reportedly forbade him from leaving bed or speaking, with details of the illness undisclosed.

Cincinnati Joseph McCarthy Wis Washington Cuvier Press Club John Held McCarthy Held

Four Convicted in Part of Gambling Syndicate Case

ERIE Pa Four men were convicted on bribery and conspiracy charges tied to an alleged twenty million dollar a year gambling syndicate. Carl Allesu from Erie Newsroom operators and Ray Czulewicz were among those found guilty on multiple counts.

Erie Carl Allesu Ray Czulewicz Erle Hewsroom Czwepwicz

Ike Praises Watkins For Handling McCarthy Censure

President Eisenhower lauded Sen. Watkins for a splendid job as chairman of the censure committee that recommended rebuking Sen. McCarthy. The Senate voted 172 to condemn McCarthy on two counts amid a bitter, party split. Watkins said he did not expect a lasting Republican breach.

Washington Watking Utah Eienhower McCarthy Senate Communist Party Watkins James C. Magerty Tiaverty Senate of the United States Demerera Moree Cres Einenhower

Rally Opens After Two Days Of Pope John XXIII Illness

Vatican reports partial improvement in Pope Pius XII after a days long illness. A new treatment plan aims to restore strength with rest in the Vatican and possible prayers in St Peter’s Square. Medical briefings emphasize gradual feeding, vitamins, and renewed vitality as the pontiff remains in his apartment.

Vatican City Pius Quinn Ensemble St Peter's Square Vatican Medicans

Bank Bandits Hit Vancouver Banks in string of robberies

A group carried out six holdups around Vancouver this week totaling $85,000 then staged another heist Friday for about $30,000. Police armed with machine guns faced the bandits as two women trailed the suspects but they escaped into crowds before Christmas.

Vancouver B.C Wurk Allené Gisamnan Bank of Toronto Aubursan New Westminster Quinn Grady Saigon United States

GOP Selects House Leader

A group of 13 Republican state representatives from Franklin and Haraken counties meet in Columbus Monday to choose a speaker and related officers. Rep Roger Ciaud of Logan is a leading candidate with reported backing to reach 54 votes, nine above a majority, while Rep J Frank McClure claims 45 votes.

Columbus Roger Ciaud Ile Logan Franklin Haraken Cloud Aship

Woman Killed in Crash near Portssouth Abutment

A woman died and a man was seriously injured when a car struck a concrete bridge abutment four miles east of here. The victims were Carder Thomas, 37, of Charleston, and driver Williams Beale, 43, of Charleston, in fair condition at Port City Mercy Hospital.

Portssouth Here Peat Carder Thomas Charleston Willams Beaie Portatriouta Mercy Hospital

Vietnamese Woman Hid Airmen Survives WWII Hijinks and Prison

Ensign William A. Quinn of Elmhurst confirmed a Vietnamese woman Mrs. Andre Pagnon hid 11 American airmen after a January 1945 crash off French Indochina. Quinn and radio man Charles Hamilton survived with help from Vietnamese and later described capture, captivity, and eventual liberation in Saigon and subsequent life.

Chicago China Sea William A. Qunn Elmhurst Andre Pagnon Pagnon Paris Saigon Viet Nam Monique Inez Quinn Tam’ Quama Quan Ngai Charles Hamiton Boston Mass

Supermarket Hold Up Reported in Cincinnati

About 40 customers and workers watched yesterday as masked men robbed an Alameda supermarket. They forced the teenage store clerk Peter Jacob to open the safe and hand over $440. Harold Gaskins the manager and Abraham Stewart head stock clerk were forced to lie on the floor.

Cincinnat Fherks Arte W Lauren Alpera saGurnan Silverton Petert Jasob Snswtant Harold Gaskins Bphram Stewart

McCarthy Backers Challenge Burke After Censure Stance

Washington reports that Ohio McCarthy backers claim Burke’s defeat stems from Burke’s vote to censure McCarthy. Burke denies, stating the loss was not his fault and notes his Washington visit amid mid campaign efforts.

Washington Joseph A. McCarthy Thomas A. Burke Burke Party

Justice Department rules on perjury prosecutions in McCarthy hearings

Department lawyers reported that no perjury prosecutions will be pursued from the McCarthy hearings due to conflicting testimony. Officials said a lengthy study of the transcript found that if false statements were made, evidence to prosecute in court would be unlikely, and the matter remains under study.

Washington Justicer Department

Fire Stokes Tenement Blaze Kills Five Children

A third floor blaze in a Cleveland tenement yesterday killed five children in their bed. The tragedy is the city’s worst fire in nine years and prompts Mayor Celebrese to order a full report, stricter tenement inspection, and quicker evacuation of the city’s slums.

Cleveland Anthony J. Celebrezis

Farm Bureau Holds 36th Annual Meeting Dates Set

Columbus reports the Farm Bureau Federation plans its 36th annual convention December 5 to 7. Members submit proposals for consideration at the gathering as delegates prepare agenda items.

Farm Bureau Columbus of Farm Bureau Federetion

Union Leaders Postpone Threatened Tire Plant Walkout

Union leaders delayed a threatened strike at the Gallipolia Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. plant in Glassport and nearby towns including Glouster and Nelsonville. Officials hope the walkout can be avoided at Pomeroy Middieport as Logan County area labor tensions ease amid talks.

Athens Akron Chauncey United Rubber Work Gallipolia Firestone Tire & Rubber Co Logan Nelsonville Pomeroy-Middieport Isogether Jon Bisa

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