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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1955

Page

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Turncoat GI Arrives in Hong Kong From Red China

Roger Tenneson, 22, a former war prisoner from Alden Minnesota, arrives in Hong Kong believing U S germ warfare claims in Korea. He says he expects hostility for his views and notes Americans lied to him. he plans to return home to Minnesota for Christmas.

Red China Kores Nung Kong Roger Tenneson China United States Korea Tenneson Alden Minn Kowloon Song Anand Ie “Peet Haq Red Cross United Omamunium William A. Zewart Dalton Otho G. Bell Milsboro Miss Olympia Wash Lewis W. Griggs Jacksonville Tex Nsl Portia Howe I 'Ng Cowart Bell Griggs Palitary

Bombing At Westinghouse Plant Triggers Reward Offered

Columbus report details a dynamite bombing targeting a union leader's car during a strike. Westinghouse offers a reward for information leading to arrest and conviction amid broader walkout actions affecting 44,000 employees nationwide.

Columbus Westinghouse Elect Charles Clark Union of” Electrical Workers CIUE Ralph Paul IUE Westinghouse

Eight Airmen Die in Crash Near Spanish Moroccan Border

A four engine U S Air Force C54 transport crashed Sunday night in the Gormora district near the French Spanish Moroccan border. The aircraft, part of the 1700 Air Transport Group based at Katty id Sen Antesie Tee, was flying from Wheelus Field in Tripoli to Casablanca and perhaps home United States. Eight airmen were killed.

Cuan Imvenen Ai Elem U. S. Air Force 1700 Air Transport Group Katty Id Sen Antesie Tee Gormora Morocco Wheelus Field Tripoli Casablanca United States

Farm Bureau Pushes Soil Bank in Price Support Plan

Charles B. Shuman of the American Farm Bureau Federation urged a soil bank within flexible price support at the federation’s annual meeting. The plan would tax acres out of production, bank them for rent to supporters, and possibly pay rents in surplus commodities.

Charles B. Shuman American Farm Bureau Federation Shuman U.S. Air Force Agricul Rabat Sidi Slimane French Morocco

Scientist Views Ocean as Energy Resource Proposal

Dr Clarence E Larson, vice president for research at National Carbon Co, spoke at an American Chemical Society meeting tied to an international congress on nuclear science. He said ocean water could yield hydrogen through extraction, envisioning large scale power from uranium fuels by 1960 and urging economic use of ocean energy for peaceful power generation.

Clarence E. Larson ABC Sarvon National Carbon Co American Chemical Society American Technical Societies le Larson

Post Office May Send Nuclear Power Mail Plans

At a news conference on nuclear progress Dr John Dunning of Columbia University outlines a program where the Post Office Department could send first class mail via air routes with nuclear powered plans in about ten years. He cites potential cost competitiveness with conventional plants and notes Western railroads and distant regions could be included.

John Dunning Colimbia University Ashington Uneers American Atomic Pro.s Post Office ‘Department New England Northwest

91 Year Old Board Ends After 91 Years of Service

The examining board created in 1964 ends its work as the new state board of education meets to organize on January 3. It will transfer teacher certification duties, issuing about 3000 eight year and permanent certificates. One woman and men served on the board for five year terms appointed by the state education director.

woLumpus Siead Ole State Board of Education

Man pulls gun on popcorn eaters in Pasadena theater

In Pasadena a man named David Gordon pulled a gun during a theater disruption caused by three popcorn crunchers. Police jailed him on a temporary gun-permit revocation and set bail at 500 dollars as the show continued.

Man Pasadena Calif David Gordon Gordon

Ohio Education Group Installs Top Officers

Kalpn Miller of Findlay and Jennie Davin of Cincinnati were to be installed today as president and the president respectively of the Ohio Education Association. Miller, former OFA vice president, succeeds Dr. Dwight L. Arnold. The new vice president is an executive committee member. both were unopposed in the election.

Lolumbus Kalpn S Miller Findlay Jennie Davin Cincinnati Ohio Education Association Miller OFA Dwight L. Arnold Ins

Dixon-Yates Sues U.S. for 5 Billion

Mississippi Valley Generating Co sues the United States in the Court of Claims for 3,534.78 in expenses tied to a canceled private power plant contract in the Tennessee Valley Authority area. Dixon, president of Mississippi Valley Generating, says the suit seeks redress for costs incurred while attempting to supply power to the TVA system to replace power used by the Atomic Energy Commission.

Masmngton Dixon-Yates Power Group Tennessee Valley Authority Mississippi Valley Generating Co U. S. Court of Claims E. H. Dixon Mississippi Valley Generating Re- Dixon Mid- i Ute Ines Ih i, Southern Co TVA Atomic Energy Commission Mississippi Valley AEC Radolphe H.wenzell

Ford Foundation Grants List for Ohio Hospitals

Ford Foundation released a preliminary list of Ohio hospitals eligible for grants based on reports to the American Hospital Association. Final grant eligibility and amounts will be determined by the foundation. Ohio entries include Marietta 56400 Saint Albans? 33300 Zanesville 90400 and other institutions with varied totals.

Imew Ford Foundation American Hospital Association Ohio Holzer Ital and Clinic Gattis Wash Honingaly Mount Ta Emer Marietta St Pasonville Rigs Cette Ville Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville

UN Nears Vote on Admitting 18 Nations

UN Security Council heading for a showdown vote on a package to admit 18 nations, with little chance of avoiding a veto. East-West talks appear exhausted. The assembly nears adjournment as the disarmament issue advances, while a separate German West-Berlin incident and a Cleveland murder case weave into the day’s headlines.

United Nations, N Security’ Council Eisenhower United States Britain France Canada Bonn Germany John General Assembly Bulgan Debolin Stra Egic West Berlin West Germany Supreme Court Los Angeles Fee Jack Harvey Lee Rush Hig Cleveland Beverly Potts Bush Larry Scarborough Rush Scarborough Gil

German Spy Returns to West After Desertion

A German intelligence figure, long versed with both Allies and secret services, reportedly slipped back to the West from the East. The individual, once linked to Adenauer’s government, previously directed West Germany’s Office for the Protection of the Constitution and had connections with the British and American intelligence communities.

West Reds Cotes Wuder Konrad Aden Russia Germany Uer Fon East Berlin John Washington Allen West Germany Office For Protection It the Constitution CPC E.gat Naat West German

Lamb Reveals Stock Buying In Selverling Rubber Co

Lamb reveals stock purchases totaling more than 100 000 shares of Selverling Rubber Co common stock, giving him the largest single holding. The buys, labeled for investment, were made by Lamb and associates, Boward Lamb Enterprises vice president Oswald says. Lamb, Erie Dispatch publisher, believes the company is poised for growth and expansion.

Lamb Selverling Rubber Co Anociates Frank C Oswald Boward Lam’ Enterpise Erie ® Dispatch Ohio Pennsylvania Florida Seiberting Rubber Co

Soldiers Surrender To Yanks In Indonesia Island

Japanese encamped at center of Rend Island in the Eastern Moluccas surrender to Army patrols. They had arms and equipment, and the Air Force had located about 50 Japanese there. They were growing tobacco and sugar cane on the island.

Rend Island Moluccas

Gallipolis Educator Freed After 20 Years Service

In Columbus an international case led to the release of a long serving Gallipolis school system teacher. The former administrator, connected with the Ohio Education Association, completed a 10 year sentence after a conviction linked to major crime charges. She had taught since 1948 and studied at tias Grande College and Ohio University, earning a 38 degree.

Grisaryus Cardner Gallipolis Tokyo Naoki Hoshino Stary Court Japan Ohio Eucation ‘Association Columbus Sugamo

Ford Foundation Announces Record 1.2 Billion Gift Splash

The Ford Foundation unveils the largest giveaway in history totaling about 1.2 billion dollars. Primarily to fund 615 regionally accredited colleges and universities, 3500 privately supported hospitals, and 90 million for medical schools, the grants aim to raise teacher pay and support medical education nationwide. Leaders praise the program while recipients learn by telegram.

Alaska Hawai Puerto Heo Nve Munon Vent New York University Harvard University of Chicago Yale California School of Fine Arts Sen Francisco Foundation Henry Ford II

Five Day Forecast for Terape Weather Outlook

The five day forecast shows temperatures 10 degrees below normal with normal highs around 42 and lows near 23 to 26. Milder conditions are expected Wednesday, with a cold spell Wednesday night into Thursday, then a milder gap Saturday. Rain mixed with snow is possible Wednesday and Thursday, with snow likely again around Saturday. Total precipitation is expected to be modest.

Chandler Pledge Speech Marks Kentucky Governance Bond

Former Kentucky governor and 1939-39 era official Chandler vowed today to govern with cooperation and humility. He noted the victory margin and said Kentuckians placed confidence in him to lead in 20 years. The election delivered his party’s largest win over Republican Edwin R. Denpod.

Kentucky Chandler Demosat Prile Edwin R. Denpod

Teacher Wins Ruling On Use Of Language At Ball Game

In Singling up a case from Spokane the judge Frank Gulotta ruled Monday that a teacher John Hartman aged 26 had right to wash a student Johnny Urgo's mouth with soap after the boy used improper language at a ball game. The decision found no cause for criminal action, citing the law that a teacher may use reasonable force when it is moderate in degree to discipline a student and maintain order.

St. Y Dist Ately Frank Gulotta John Hartman Johnny Urgo Johnny

Rail workers to gain 16 cent raise plus benefits

A three man Eisenhower appointed board filed a fact finding report recommending an 16% raise in hourly pay and health benefits for 750,000 non operating rail workers. Unions plan Chicago meeting to decide on acceptance amid earlier demands of 27 cents and railroad offers of 10.5. No immediate comment from railroads or unions. Rita Hayworth divorces Dick Haymes in Reno negating marriage vows.

Washington White House Threeman Eisenhower Chicago George Leighty St. Louis

Bring School Standards Up to Date Says OEA

Ohio education experts urged updating elementary standards not revised since 1949. A state plan would require self evaluation of each school, with reports to the state board. The commission warned of a need for stronger inspection and chartering to enforce standards.

OEA State Board of Education Ohio Education Association OFA Commission On Improvement of Ohio Wanamaker Dwight I. Arnold Kent State University Schor Wanamaker Ot Co Commission Nan Axpold

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