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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1955

Page

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Tragic tavern slayings shock Baltimore police

Eugene McNeal, 45, an East Baltimore tavern keeper, killed his wife Madeline 37, daughter Lydia 3, and mother Mary 80, then wounded Lt. Joseph Heming and himself before dying from a head wound. The murders occurred about 7 am after a broken marriage dispute. Neighbors say McNeal had abused his wife, who threatened to leave him.

Baltimore Joseph A. Heming Mercy ‘Hospital Eugene McNeal Sleming McNeal Madeline Lydia Mary McNeal Edwin E. Taylor

Syrians Reported Killed and Captured in Israeli Attack

An early report says Israeli forces attacked a Syrian outpost by the lake causing heavy casualties among Syrians, with 29 captured and 12 Israeli soldiers wounded. The clash involved gun boats and shore batteries and occurred at night on a Sunday near settlements by the Sea of Galilee.

Ers Salem Citic Wear

Coed Murder Suspect Held and Questioned

A former taxi driver, identified as UMANA-MP-A, is held for questioning after conflicting statements about the night Carolyn Marie Nevins, 20, a University of Omaha junior, was killed. Investigators say he denied the slaying, claimed amnesia, and shows an unexplained cheek scratch. Nevins was shot four times between 10:55 p.m. Friday and 4:10 a.m. Saturday and was found near a driveway from the university.

Umana Carolyn Marie Nevins Ernest Brown Bill Billotte Omaha World Herald Brown Carolyn University of Omaha Bulding

Man Admits He Killed Girl in Los Angeles Case

A hospital attendant identified as Hiney Kushowatt confessed to the killing of 10 year old Beverly Potts in what police described as a long, puzzling case. He spoke after a drunken driving arrest in a skid row area, saying he wanted to clear his mind of the incident and acknowledged the prior disappearances tied to the investigation.

Cleveland Cleveland Police Beverly Potts Foestage Pechers Lae Angsen Fale Tory Har- Seyese Rou Hiney Kushowatt Ar ‘Angelen

Benson Links Farms Pile-Up to Dem Policies in Speech

Washington report says Benson, GOP farm chief, accused Democrats of causing farm surpluses and rising prices, attributing the issue to Democratic programs that overproduced. Stevenson defended his stance, arguing the problem stems from administration policies and labor wage shifts. The remarks followed Stevenson’s New York convention address last Thursday.

New York Stevenson Secretary of Agriculture Benson Washington

Khrushchev Defends Indian Growth At Sonepat Village Show

Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev addressed Indian peasants at Sonepat praising collectivization and development while accusing Western exploitation. He urged rapid farm modernization and more leisure for study, drawing massive crowds of over 100000 locals before flying to New Delhi. Pakistan and Kashmir tensions rose as Pakistan criticized the speech.

New Delhi India Khrushchev Sonepat Speegen Ye Nee Galt Tas Ndias Community Development Ie Red Party Communist Party Pakistan Kashmir Republic of India Ier Chaudher Mohammed al Karachi

Memory Returns Memory Returns e Alewros Josey, Germany

A U S Airman John D. Jones, age 20, regains his forgotten childhood memory from a Nazi air raid in France. He traces his French parents with Red Cross aid, locating them near Bourg en Bresse after decades, but declines to reveal their names for personal reasons.

E Alewros Josey Germany U. S John D. Jones France U. S. Feld U.S. Air Force Raymond Jones Georgetown Danville Til United States Red Cross Air Force Bourg En-Bresse Lyon Thor Jones

Grieving Dad Pleads for Safer Holiday Driving

A father, Wal ter Lee Harris, pleads for careful driving after his 3-year-old daughter Christine Harris was killed crossing a street on a Christmas shopping trip. He asks motorists to read about the tragedy and avoid drinking or distracted driving to spare other families similar loss.

Man Charged in Churchyard Car Killing at Funeral

WARTEN Ga A 45 year old man Stonewall Jackson is held on murder charges for striking Sol Andrews 62 with a car in a churchyard after a dispute over where to bury a child during a funeral. Sheriff J B Garrett reported about 18 mourners were present when the incident occurred and Jackson fled the scene, later being apprehended near Sparta.

Warthen J. B. Garrett Stonewall Jackson Sol Andrews Garrett Child Andrews Jackson Sparta

Whio Totals & Traffic Deaths Over Week End

Louisville reports a dismal safety drive as the nationwide 10 day period ends with a blaze in a basement apartment. Robert Logsdon, 22, suffered extensive burns after a fire started during an escape from a smoldering room. Three others sustained lesser injuries.

Unio Natioal Safety Council Louisville Robert Logsdon

Administration Dispute May Set Off Inquiry

A disputed administration change in the aviation office may trigger a congressional inquiry. J B Lowen, Jr. succeeds Frederick Hartrantz as administrator, amid reports Lee resigns as head of the Civil Aeronautics Administration. The transition follows pressure from Commerce Department officials and requests for an investigation by President Eisenhower.

Wimortunasunt J.B. Lowen, Jr Frederick Hartrantz Presi Lee Satoe Nin Ovation Lowen Denver Les Lae Lowen Oth Civilerg CAA Rothch Commerce Louis S. Rothschild Eommerce Rothchild Commer Ty Civil Avia Lee Sa Ana’ Pilots Association

Famed Jungle F Merrill Dies of Heart Attack at 53

Concord report says Frank D. Merrill 53 renowned World War II jungle fighter and New Hampshire public works and highways commissioner since 1949 died of a heart attack at a motel. Merrill led Merrill's Marauders behind Japanese lines in World War II. In Lancaster, Pa health officials reported paratyphoid cases rising to 150 with no deaths yet, as investigations continue.

Concord Malon Frank D. Merril New Hampshire Public Works Merrill Lancaster

Jewelry Robbers Hold Couple Then Loot Jewelry Store

Two men wearing rubber gloves held jeweler Josey K. Fodor and his wife Nellie at their home through the night before looting the couple's shop. Police say $55,000 in merchandise and cash were taken, with 35,000 in jewelry, 400 in cash, a 3000 diamond ring, and other items seized. The victims were later freed after about 20 minutes.

Josey K. Fodor Nellie Alling Mother Joseph Mercy Hospital Fodor

Stolen Lass Found Safe After 7 Hour Ordeal

A three year old girl from Baldwin Park was found sobbing in a park about 20 miles from home after a seven hour kidnapping. Paroled sex offender Robert Lewis Kracker, 20, was jailed on suspicion of kidnapping and child molestation. he allegedly admitted taking the child but denied an attack. The girl remained unharmed, and the father Charles Hardmere arrived as Kracker fled.

Los Angeles Harry Hall Cynthia Hardacre Baldwin Park Robert Lewis Kracker Kracker Charles Hardmere

Pipeline to serve Celanese plant announced for Gallipolis Ferry

United Fuel Gas Co announces a nine mile eight inch pipeline to supply the new Celanese Chemical plant at Gallipolis Ferry. President John W. Partidge said work will begin this week with a project cost of 325000 dollars.

Gallipolis Ferry United Fuel Gas Co John W. Partidige

Meany and Union Leaders on Third-Party Politics

NY union chief George Meany tells CBS Face the Nation that labor wants candidates sympathetic to workers but does not seek to dominate party blocs. He cautions labor could form a third party if barred from politics. W Reuther denies plans for a single bloc. In another item, shootings and stabbings in Point Pleasant leave two dead and seven injured, with Partridge noting a March 15 completion date.

New York Afl-Cio United ‘Bor George Meany CBS Face Organized Labor Ould W. Reuther United Point Pleasant Jackson Partridge

Sporn Expands Power Plant to Boost Aluminum Output

Sporn says expansion of the Sporn power plant upriver from the Kaiser aluminum mill is under consideration. A certificate of necessity from the Office of Defense Mobilization has been granted for two new units, raising total output to about 1,060,000 kilowatts once completed. No final decision yet.

Point Pleasant Philip Spor Ameri Cas Gas & Electric Corp Graham Station Normis Spornad Kaiser Aluminum Rolling Mil Rawlenswood Sporn Office of Defense Mobilization

Ike's Future In Politics Is Pondered

The article notes growing questions about President Eisenhower's political plans and possible 1952 run. It cites Republican leaders and national figures signaling a program oriented to the "peace and prosperity" theme, with party leaders hinting at a forthcoming policy push.

Ike Wishtington Elshower Tay Mcgee Tle Ead Seth Bave Leonged Wr Hall

Murder Trial Progresses in Sixth Week at Abbott Case

Abbott murder and kidnapping trial enters sixth week as state nears end of case. Dr. Paul Kirk testifies linking fibers from Abbott to a junior high girl’s clothing and scene. Prosecutors focus on fiber and clay evidence while Stephanie’s disappearance and discovery near a Trinity County cabin are referenced.

Abbott Paul Kirk University of California Stephanie Kirk Berkeley Saiy Trinity County

Washington Dulles Press Chief Suydam Dies at 64

Henry Suydam, 64, the State Department chief press officer, died of a heart attack Sunday, less than two months after his wife Aled. Dulles called him a spokesman with great ability and a kindly public duty spirit. Suydam had accompanied Dulles to several international conferences, including the Big Four foreign ministers meeting at Geneva.

Washington Henry Suydam Aled Dulles Suydam Geneva

Strikes, Police Watch as Outbreak Threat Looms

Police monitor nationwide strike by 4,000 members of the American Federation of Electrical Workers against Westinghouse Electric Corp. in Sharon to prevent violence as the back to work movement resurges near the big transformer plant. About 600 union members remain on strike. Georgia parks face sale to maintain segregation ruled by state leaders.

Anther Aricclo International Union of Electrical Workers Westinghouse Electric Corp Sharon Wiliam Stuart Sharon Aince Wealinghouse Atlanta Georgia Ernest Vandiver Monte Sun

Gas Restored After Pomeroy Supply Cut Off

Gas service in Pomeroy was restored to all but one customer after a mechanical regulator failure cut supply Saturday night. Ohio Fuel Gas Co district manager F W Phillips said about 2141 active customers were notified and reconnected by 8 pm Sunday. no explosion occurred. Emergency crews from eight towns assisted, temp around 20 degrees, stores closed.

Pomeroy Ohio Fuel Gas Co F. W. Phillips Int Athens Mulberry Ave Phillips Postot Midleport Shawnee New Lexington Chillicothe Circleville Logan Nelsonville Philips Martin Phillips

UN Moves to Break Deadlock on Disarmament Talks

United Nations delegates, after a membership stalemate, launched behind scene efforts in the Political Committee to reach agreement on the scope of future disarmament negotiations. The US British Canadian French backed a resolution urging the Disarmament Subcommittee to prioritize early next year on preliminary inspection programs including Eisenhower’s open sky proposal for aerial inspections and exchange of defense plant blueprints to prevent surprise attacks.

United Nations General Assembly

French Split Promises Gain To Commies

Paris reports a 1951 anti Communist split as middle line parties promise more National Assembly seats in January elections. Most districts see two anti Communist alliances instead of a solid front, risking a proportional seat split that could boost Communist gains under France electoral law.

Paris Solid Front ASE Sfag Mendes-France Edreeteseen

Akron Seeks Federal Judgeship Amid Cleveland Vacancy

Akron sources discuss nominating a local judge for the federal post in Cleveland. Two Akron figures tied to the vacancy include Arthur Davies and Paul Welch, with decisions by Senior Bricker and Bender expected soon on whom to recommend to President Hoover for the appointment.

Cleveland GOP Akron Granam Lincoln Etek Age of Feserat Arthur’ Davies Paul ‘Welch Ohio State Iiss Association Aaron Eter Common Pleas G. E. Kalo P Finch Mansel Common ‘Pleas G. H. Birrell Bishower Bricker L Bender

Hoover says vice president to handle duties if needed

President Hoover notes the elected vice president is not able to handle the duties and proposes turning over the role to an administrative vice president. The remarks reflect concerns about the capacity to manage responsibilities at the time.

Herbert Hoover Hoover

Automation study warns of worker hardship amid rising efficiency

A Sunday night report from a sub-committee says automation will cause worker distress and individual hardships though no specific road-gauge economic legislation is needed now. Columbia College study finds 200000 top high school graduates will not attend college this year.

Fee Ub-Committee New York Columbia College

Copy Industry Evaluate Teachers Schools Told

The Ohio Educational Association recommends school leaders borrow from industry to build teacher evaluation plans. A report to the convention urges collaboration between teachers and administrators to set up personnel evaluation similar to top firms, aiming to improve teaching quality.

Columbus Ohio Education Association OEA Ohio Theresearch Senoo Revalu Bright

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