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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1955

Page

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United States Pushes Open Sky Plan at U N Assembly

United States envoy Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. urged UN members to endorse Eisenhower open skies as a first step toward disarmament and banning nuclear weapons. He challenged the Soviet Union to drop opposition and join the West in openness, saying the plan could deter surprise attacks and advance disarmament efforts.

United Nations United States Fight Today UN Assembly Eisenhower Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr U.S Assembly Soviet Union South Africa Elenhower Geneva Sage

Physician Charged With Killing Wife In Skokie

Chicago report says Dr. Hobart H. Todd 43 is charged after allegedly admitting sedating and beating his wife Hazel 45 to death in their Skokie home. Firemen found Mrs Todd on the bedroom floor as Todd wore pajamas nearby.

Chicago Hobart H. Todd Hazel Skokie Todd

Reds Press Berlin Barges Issue at Ministerial Level

The East German Communist Party said West Berlin barge traffic must be handled at a ministerial level in Bonn, signaling a move toward recognition. The Soviets gave East Germany power to renew or deny Western barge permits, raising fears of a partial blockade. Bonn insisted no blockade is imminent and urged calm.

West Berlin West Germany Neues Deutschland Communist Party Edmund Forschbach Bonn Konrad’ Adenauer Berlin Forschbach

Firm Says Cars Hinder Plant Return

Westinghouse Electric plant resumed with 685 workers back on the job as cars damaged and deputies blocked the entrance. Local 746 CIO official J J Fitzpatrick denied union violence while Sheriff Ralph Paul led 30 deputies guarding gates amid a strike that began October 1.

Wimbus Snme West Westinghouse Ralph Paul

Twenty Five Cars Piled Up In Southbound Traffic

State police reported a chain reaction pileup of twenty five cars end to end on the southbound lane Sunday night near here. The lead vehicle stopped abruptly to avoid a stalled car causing the sequence. Twenty cars had to be towed away as traffic stalled for about four miles while the road was cleared.

Victim and Suspect Speak After Fatal Heart Attack Claim

A man told officers the death of his wife, aged 58, resulted from a heart attack. The claim follows earlier statements by the assailant, but exact circumstances remain under investigation.

Rena

Ferger Fires 2 Top Critics at Enquirer Meeting

Cincinnati emotion runs high as Roger H. Ferger defends management of the Enquirer at an employee stockholders meeting. He dismisses two harsh critics, Cronin and Ratliff, after a 90 minute address at the Cox Theater. Cronin’s firing and Ratliff’s ouster are described as a corporate purge amid ownership by employees.

Cincinnati Monsner Roger H. Ferger Cincinnati Enquirer The Enquirer Cox Theater Ferger Cronin

Khrushchev Visit to Asia Threatens West says AP

Foreign News Analyst notes Khrushchev’s Asian tour amid Buddhist worship and cultural friction. He aims to win friends influence masses in Burma India and Bulgaria rivals. View sees trip as Soviet pressure fishing expedition and a warning to West, provoking concern among leaders.

Wittam Meas Nita S. Khrushchev Khrushchev India Uatest Nesses Ti Asia

Republicans Pressure Labor Politics Roles Split

A smear of labor leaders sparks GOP debate. Goldwater and Eisenhower allies warn labor unions could dominate Democratic influence, while Kefauver notes the split in national politics. In Indiana Crane depot, a body is found amid a turbulent campaign scene involving Ronnie Weitkamp.

Labor Politi Afl-Cio Goldwater Eisenhower Senate Knowhance California Kefauver D-Tenn Labor Organization Senator Goldwater Arizona Vih Campass Hannington Ind Ninday Ronnie Weitkamp Naval Aida New York Rechild Lawrence Weitgardiess Kamp

Eden to Talk With Eisenhower in Washington

Prime Minister Eden will visit Washington at the end of January to confer with President Eisenhower on Cold War policies. White House Press Secretary Hagerty announced the invitation was accepted and that Eden will be hosted for a few days with Foreign Secretary accompanying. They will arrive January 30 to discuss mutual interests and broader strategic issues with no subject details given.

Eden Eisenhower Washington White House Russia James C. Hagerty Unitediestag Washngton Hagerty

Statewide Driving Day Record Shows Fewer Fatalities

The state reports relatively low traffic deaths for a second consecutive weekend. Nine people died in separate accidents from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Sunday. The weekend tally follows a December 1 driving period marked by eight fatalities on I interstates.

Safe Cracked For $15,000 in Dayton Theft

Two men and two women believed to have fled toward Cincinnati after a safe at Beer Man's Department Store in Easttown Shopping Center was cracked with an acetylene torch. Water was poured over the door and cash inside. Deputies estimate the haul at around $15,000 to $20,000 with some figures cited as $5,000 by officials and $15,000 to $20,000 by police teletype. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. yesterday as detectives noted the safe was hot when found.

Cincinnati Beerman's Department Store Easttown Dayton Dayton Journal Herald Carl W. Coburn Coburn Ego

Democrats May Seek Moderation In 1964 Campaign

Washington reports indicate Democrats may push for moderation in criticizing Eisenhower era foreign and defense policy. Senate leaders Johnson, George, and Russell plan discussions with Georgia lawmakers and other party figures in Atlanta to shape a centrist line. Stevenson Harriman Williams face pressure over rhetoric as 1964 approaches.

Jack Bell Washington Eisenhower Lyndon B. Johnson Atlanta Georgia George and Russell Senate Foreign Relations Armed Services Johnson George Sennors Averell Harriman York G. Mennen Williams Michigan Adlat E. Stevenson Congress Harriman

Child Slayer Convicted in Army Court Martial

A 31-year-old sergeant from Lothair Kentucky was convicted by an Army court martial after a 13 day trial for the death of Yumiko Nagayama. The verdict followed testimony including blood samples and hair analysis. Sentencing is set for Tuesday with possible death penalty. Also noted, Pfc Raymond Parker a 21-year-old Marine from Memphis Tennessee received life imprisonment for assault on a one year old native girl.

Stir Deliber Lothair, Ky Yumiko Nagayama Ane Hurt Lone U.S Ohina Pfc Raymond Parker Memphis Tenn

Father Di To Miss TV Programs Turns on Garage Radio

Edward J. LaFlam, 32, allegedly unhappy with TV programs, went to the garage and started a radio. His wife says he warned he would come inside at about 11 15 p m. She slept, and next morning sent their 8 year old daughter to the garage where the father was found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning according to State’s Atty Allan Bruce.

Edward J. LaFlam Allan Bruce

Administration Eyes Crop Price Control Reforms

The administration studies proposals to limit price supports to small farmers and curb crop output. Officials discuss production caps in bushels or pounds rather than acres, plus ideas like a soil fertility bank to compensate farmers for idle land. Senator Humphrey notes a fertility bank concept was borrowed for this purpose.

Benson Congress Humphrey D-Minn

Thelma Kremple Delivers Baby After Crash in Indiana

In Indianapolis on her 26th birthday Thelma Kremple gave birth to her fifth child in an overturned car. Both mother and infant are reported in satisfactory condition. Seven people, including Anthony Kremple, sustained minor injuries in the crash. Anthony accompanied wife and newborn to St Francis Hospital where she was treated for a head bump.

Indianapolis Thelma Kremple Kremple Anthony Kremple Jer St. Francis Hospital

Ravenswood to Host Kaiser Aluminum Plant

Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp announces a 120 million dollar aluminum reduction plant to be built at Ravenswood. The facility will employ 1500 to 1700 workers, with groundbreaking by next April and a target completion in July 1957 for seven reduction lines. The Ravenswood site links to a new sheet and foil rolling mill, powered by a 150,000 kilowatt coal-fired plan from the Ohio Valley power complex. Kaiser notes site advantages include central location and abundant power, promising large-scale, economical aluminum production near Mead, Tacoma, and Chalmetta plants, with water transport connections and long-term coal availability.

John V Webb Ravenswood Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp Kaiser United States D. A. Rhoades Mississippi River Gramercy Mead Tacoma Wash lChalmetta Jonia Power Co Philip Sporn Ohio River Sporn American Gas and Electric Coat Navie Ohio Valley

Air Pioneer G. Martin Dies at 69

Air pioneer G. Martin, founder of the Jena L. Martin Co., died at 69 after a cerebral hemorrhage at Glenarm Farm in Maryland. He piloted the first airplane to fly under its own power in 1900 and led early aviation feats including parachute development, first air mail flight, and notable aircraft innovations for his company.

Dean le Martin Jena L. Martin Co Glenarm Maryland University Oc Maryland “Hospital Balt Figantic

Use Way To Save Short Water Across Sectors

A natural resources expert from Columbus says improved use and reuse of existing water supplies is key to meeting rising needs of agriculture, municipalities, and industry. He urges cities and industries to partner with agriculture in watershed planning to avoid neglecting any single demand.

Washington Natural Resources Robert C. Smith Columbus Second National Watershed Congress

Ohio Reds trial enters sixth week with case nearing wrap up

The trial of 11 accused Ohio Communist leaders continues into its sixth week as prosecutors near conclusion. U S Attorney Sumner Canary notes most main witnesses have testified and only one remaining witness, John Lautner, a former Red, is to testify.

Lonvernsw Ohio U.S Sumner Canary Canary John Lautener Red

Polio Fight Moves Into Second Shot Phase

Washington reports the national polio immunization drive moving into its second shot phase. More than 3.6 million youngsters have received initial doses and nearly half have completed a first round. Officials note safety concerns from faulty vaccine batches and stress the program aims to reduce paralysis by about 80 percent with the three shot series.

Washington Sauna Associated Press Berksley Calit Port Aaid Ince Dent National Foundation

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