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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1955

Page

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Egyptian Reprisals Threaten UN Syria Debate

Egyptian Premier Gamal Abdel Nasser warned that Israel's raid on Syrian posts east of the Sea of Galilee could prompt Egyptian reprisals. The UN Security Council debated Syria's protest amid reports of casualties and a widening crisis with possible calls to cut diplomatic ties or consider military action.

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Westinghouse Deadlocked in Wage Talks With Unions

The Westinghouse negotiations with the AFL-CIO International Union of Electrical Workers and the United Electrical Workers reach a stalemate over a new contract. Workers seek a 15 cent hourly raise from an average $2.10, while the company estimates potential losses and maintenance costs from a nationwide plant shutdown.

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Columbus Rezoning Vote Blocks Major Ford Plant

City council defeated a rezoning plan for a Ford plant site in Columbus. Officials cited proximity to dense northern residential areas and the mega project’s impact, noting Ford’s interest remains but the location is not approved at this time.

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NATO Ministers Scan Global Trouble Spots

U S Secretary of State John Foster Dulles attends NATO meetings weighing threats in Baghdad Pact areas and other volatile regions as alliance members discuss security concerns during a tense period.

U. S John Ee Rear

U S Denies Red China Charge on Detained Students

In Geneva the United States denied a Chinese claim that 33 Chinese students remain detained in America. Ambassadors Johnson and Wang Pingnan had been negotiating since August on repatriations and related disputes. About 20 Americans released. 141 Chinese nationals still in prison pending return home.

Geneva United States America U. S A. Alexi Johnson Red Chinese Wang Pingnan Washington Peiping Red China

Abbott Denies Murder Rap In Alameda Case

Abbott denied abducting and killing Stephanie Bryan a 14 year old Berkeley student. He said he was miles away at the time and claimed his basement did not contain her purse or books. The girl's disappearance sparked FBI searches and her body was later found near Abbott's home.

Oakland Calif Barton W. Abbott Stephanie Bryan Ted Alameda Rome Idlis Stephanie Charles Bryan Berkeley Abbott FBI Fabin' 290 Berkeey

Brush With Navy Proves Costly for Hotel Operator

Fujiro Suzuki, owner of a hotel and aquarium, lamented a costly encounter with the U.S. Navy. He claimed the latest brush-up cost him the front door to the aquarium, some furniture, and the “weet” disposition of his favorite dolphin, leaving his hotel operation strained.

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Farm Bureau Backs Flexible Price Policy

The Farm Bureau federation favors government price flexibility to curb current surges and avert future shortages by converting a percentage to grasses and legumes. Suzuki notes repeated patterns over five years as a problem. In Atami Bay last night about 30 American sailors caused chaos at a hotel squidarium, damaging property and injuring no one.

Cincago Iheumencas Farm Bureau Federation Wil An Suzuki Atami Bay U. S. Navy

Man Claims Murder Guilt at Hopkins Airport

A man claiming guilt to a murder was reported at Hopkins Airport after arriving from Los Angeles. Police questioned the credibility of Rush who was arrested in California on a drunken charge and implicated in a ten year old missing girl case from August 24 1951.

Ch Hopkins Los Angeles

Shiny Bike Waits For Missing Boy Christmas Hope

Stevie Damman, a 3 year old missing since October 31, prompts a hopeful Christmas appeal. His parents Air Force Sgt. Jerry Damman and Marilyn Damman mark their fourth wedding anniversary as search efforts continue with a child’s tricycle left waiting.

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Post Office Estimates Large Mail Handling

The Post Office Department today estimates it will handle more than 17 billion pieces in the final quarter of the year, reflecting a substantial volume of mail processing and delivery activity.

Post Office

World War II Hero's Son Receives Honor

Akron honors Corky Kelly III son of U S hero with Eagle Scout award at a solemn ceremony amid neighbors and friends. The event marks a proud moment for the family and the community as officials praise his four years of scouting and dedication to public service and safety.

America Anyness J. Watson Pedrow Laster Colin P. Kelly III Orky United States Cofky Ohio-Pennsylvania UV Ee Corky. Kelly Corky Kelly William Sinnong Pearl Harbor Haruna

Love-Crazed Youth Kills Three Then Dies After Shootout

Vandergrift Pennsylvania reports a 17-year-old John Fallone killed three people and wounded two, including his former girlfriend Gladys Smail. A 50-man posse cornered him after a 16-hour chase. he died hours later at Armstrong Memorial Hospital. Gladys Smail, 15, is in critical condition. her parents and uncle were wounded. Officer Gus Zanos was wounded but survived.

Vandergrift John Fallone Armstrong’ County’ Memorial Hospital Hils Gladys Smail J. Warren Smail William Smail Fallone Gus Zanos Apollo Gladys Smail

Soviet Leaders Open Talks With Afghan Leaders

In Kabul,Bulganin and Khrushchev meet Afghan Premier Mohammed Daud and colleagues seeking economic aid and closer political ties. The Russians aim to extend influence toward Pakistan’s Khyber Pass while Afghanistan leans toward Western friendship. past aid included road paving teams bakery equipment buses and an asphalt plant.

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Estes Enters Democratic Presidential Nomination Race

Kefauver announced his entry and said he will campaign across multiple states as time and money permit. He led early at the 1962 convention but did not win the nomination and will confront Stevenson in key contests. Ohio Governor Lausche is a favorite son candidate and New York Governor Harriman promotes an incentive bid. A Hollywood news conference quoted Kefauver urging party choice. A separate New York police report says a man killed himself at the Empire State Building's 6th floor tourist lounge.

Kefauver Td-Tenn Adlal E Stevenson Frank Lausche Ohio Averell Harriman New York Hollywoodiannews Democratic Party Empire State Building Poce

State Schools Submit 47 Million Building Plan

Ohio universities and state colleges submit a 47 million building program led by Ohio State University asking for 24,222,025. Bowling Green State 4,657,500 Kent State 6,037,500 Central State 1,291,750 and Miami and Ohio Universities 5,520,000 each. Governor Lausche reviews a 22,235,000 mental health and corrections plan funded by a 150 million bond issue approved by voters.

Ohio U. Ohio St Department of Mentally, ‘and Correction Ohio Porterfield State Department of Education Onion University RM Ryman

Ex Millionaire Becomes Salesman Under New Name

Former heir John D Spreckels III who inherited two million dollars from grandfather Adolph Spreckels is now a cabinet salesman named John D Smith after a Superior Court ruling. He has been married and divorced four times and owed alimony to his fourth wife who received $100 monthly for their infant.

Zattle—U John D. Spreckels III John D. Smith Superior Court Spreckels Adolph B. Spreckels

Reider Announces Run for Ohio Governor

Robert Reider a Port Clinton Democrat and newspaper publisher announced his candidacy for Ohio governor at a meeting of northern Ohio Democratic chairmen. He criticized Governor Lausche calling him a dictator and said he would run to lead the state.

Marines Save 22 Koreans From Ocean Rescue off Korea Coast

Marines rescued 22 Koreans from rough seas off the southeast coast of Korea after a patrol boat ran aground. South Korean authorities radioed for help and a helicopter hoisted the evacuees to shore, completing eight trips in about an hour and a half with the help of a cable hoist.

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Wahama High students injured in Route 33 crash

Wahama High School sophomore Roscoe Sprouse and Eugene Rayburn were injured when a vehicle failed on Route 33 near New Haven hill. Sprouse had a head injury and scalp lacerations. Rayburn suffered facial and hand abrasions. Both were treated at Holzer Hospital and released.

Point Rleasant Wahama High School New Haven Hill Holzer Hospital Roscoe Sprouse Eugene Rayburn Sprouse Rayburn Charles Olney

Ohio Coal Production Rises Sharply in Third Quarter

Columbus report shows 1,100,000 tons produced in the quarter ended Sept 30, up more than half a million tons from the prior quarter and 1.4 million tons above 1954’s third quarter. Surface mining and auger mining accounted for two thirds of the total.

Columbus State Department of Industrial Relations Margaret A. Mahoney Miss Mahoney Surface Methap Auger Mining

Many Americans Take Freedoms for Granted in Cleveland

Cleveland reports a local survey found a sizable portion of residents reflect on freedoms in daily life. Respondents cite voting, speech, and assembly as core rights. Public officials urge renewed civic engagement and constitutional education.

Cleveland

Trial Seeks To Show Swindle Well Planned

London Ky report describes a federal fraud case where five men face conspiracy charges over a $90,000 plan involving counterfeit thousand-dollar bills. Witnesses include Irving Pollock and Kenneth Close, with testimony about envelopes and a missile of similar currency. The trial features speakers from nearby colleges and business figures as prosecutors outline alleged state and national money schemes.

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UN faces sixth ballot to break Security Council seat deadlock

United States backs the Philippines while Yugoslavia, with Soviet support, contends for the seat as the General Assembly enters a sixth round of balloting. Britain and France engage with top diplomats as Sweden or rotation proposals surface amid fears the UN cannot function without a filled council seat.

United Nations UN General Assembly Security Council United States Philippines Yugoslavia Soviet Union Assembly Jose Maza Chile Britain France Sweden Italy Austria United Bees Bes Ethem

Atomic Energy Commission urged to reveal all details

Sen. Anderson of New Mexico accuses the Atomic Energy Commission of withholding information about a peacetime fusion research project. He led a Senate-House probe tour of the ABC lab at Los Alamos, finding undisclosed research on a Helcomb fusion reaction during a recent visit.

Cleveland Cline Anderson D-Nm Energy Commission Ant Beaine San ABC Senate House Atomic Committee Abcs Atomic Laboratory Lot ‘Ammoa

Bedroom Fire Kills Airman and Injures Woman

A former airman, Robert Leo Hand aged 77, died from burns after a gasoline drenched bedroom was set ablaze in Mrs. Alice Franklin's apartment. Franklin, 35, a waitress, was hospitalized in critical condition as investigators said an intruder entered while they slept and started the fire.

Wariant Cait Robert Leo Hand Alice Franklin

Two Ships Towed In One Lost in Newfoundland Seas

Halifax reports two crippled vessels towed toward safety as one schooner sighting remains a mystery. The salvage tug Foundation Frances made slow progress toward Halifax after hooking the 6219-ton Lord Church, disabled by a storm last week. The mystery schooner rode heavy seas off Newfoundland's northern coast while the Lord Church was not expected to arrive before Wednesday.

Halifax N. S Newfoundland Foundation Frances Lord Church Hallefax Frances Newfounde

Negro Dead After Fall From Train

Robert J. Taylor, 18, of Stanton Tennessee, was found dead face down in a creek near a track after a nine hour period, with a head injury. Police speculate a fall from a passenger train could be the cause, while investigators search for how the mishap occurred.

Sne Robert J. Taylor Stanton Tenn Creck Taylor Hack Miles Vam

Immunity Granted to Witnesses Before Congress

An official says immunity can be granted to witnesses appearing before congressional committees under 1954 legislation. The move aims to encourage testimony by those previously invoking the Fifth Amendment. A Chicago official linked to a former communist was mentioned as granting immunity in this case.

House On U.S Interstate ‘Commerce Commission U.S. Public House Authority

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