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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1954

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Jury Deadlock Lingers in Sheppard Case After 34 Hours

Cleveland AR report details a hung jury in the Samuel Sheppard murder trial. Jurors deliberated over Friday into Saturday, with Judge Blythin indicating no verdict and signaling possible Sunday discussion. The defense and prosecution prepared for ongoing deliberations and potential appeals.

Sheppard Dr. Sam Blythin Cleveland Samuel Sheppard Marilyn Jun Hothere Tee Daoediya Jay Jude Balsamie Hisphliy Weyers Cleveland Patel Edward Blythin Bao Ballista Debber Durore Stephen Richard Cloververn Marilyn Sheppard Jong Aa Barn Jimne Crisabal Hereell Beit Criminal Courts Wiliam J Coragan Mnax-Crete Merley Sug

NATO agrees civilian governments keep final say on atomic use

The Paris communique following a NATO meeting states civilian governments will decide when atomic weapons may be used in Western Europe defense. It notes no binding poll method in emergencies and no schedule for US consultation beyond existing orders. The plan emphasizes long term deterrence with strong allied armies.

Europe Defense Plan PARIS Atlantic Alliance Europe Cas North Atlantic Treaty Organization United States Alfred M. Gruenther Haseen NATO

Red China Threats US Hikers Spy Case Amid Hammarskjold Visit

Peiping radio denounced U.S. spy convictions and warned that threats of war or UN action will not sway China. A commentator defended sovereignty while Hammarskjold’s planned talks faced uncertainty as the 11 prisoners’ fate loomed. The broadcast attacked Senator Wiley over UN action comments.

Tokyo Peiping Red China U.S Dag Hammarskjoild Kiang Nan Lany Chou En-lai Reeceive” Hammarskjold Chou Hammarskjold Tliere WU. S. Sen Alexander Wiley R-Wis Senate Foreign Relations Commmitee United Nations Thethers

Industry Leaders See Better Business in ’50

The U S Chamber of Commerce forecasts 1955 production 2 to 5 percent higher than 1954, with output possibly hitting a 365 billion dollar record if growth reaches 5 percent. Eleven of thirteen industry groups foresee rising activity while railroads expect leveling off. Dr Emerson P Schmidt cautions gains may not stop unemployment rising with population growth and per worker output.

Washington United States Chamber of Commerce Chemhore Chambers Emerson P. Schmidt Schmidt

Japan's Hatoyama government backs free world in trade

Japan's new government led by Conservative Prime Minister Ichiro Hatoyama remains in the free world camp and will avoid moves that threaten that stance. Individual Japanese businessmen must push any expansion of trade with Red China and Russia, with the government likely easing travel bans for nonpolitical visits. An American Embassy spokesman said Tokyo seeks close relations with the United States. Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov's offer to meet on normalizing ties drew a cool response from most leaders except the Left of the Socialist party.

Tokyo Japan Ichiro Hatoyama Reda Hatoyama John Allison United States Molotov Russia Japanese Socialist Party

Texas Santa Opens Toy Door for Needy Kids

In Garden Valley East Texas Neal Cain 80 and wife Mary 71 host a long running Christmas event. They save year to year to buy gifts after repairing toys and gathering donations for a charity that welcomes all children with a focus on orphans and the needy. Last year 2611 children visited and this year expected to grow. The party begins Monday and serves as a Christmas institution for the area.

Garden Valley Texas East Texas Santa Claus Neal Cain Mary Aera

Costa Rica Considers Amnesty Bill for Civil War Exiles

President Jose Figueres announces he will submit a bill to Congress for a general amnesty law. The measure would benefit political exiles and individuals convicted for offenses during the 1948 civil war in Costa Rica.

San Jose Costa Rica Jose Figueres Congress

Beautiful Spy Miss Schmidt Faces Espionage Trial

East German beauty Irmgard Margarethe Schmidt is accused of selling West Berlin defense battle orders to Russia. She allegedly transmitted Air Force and Army intelligence details for about 375 dollars. She faces charges at a VU I High Commission court next week.

Berlin U. S West Berlin Irmgard Margarethe Schmidt Amercan Fraulein High Commission Miss Schmidt Mata Hari

U S Plans Pooling Secret Atomic Info

The United States and its NATO allies plan sign agreements to share secret atomic warfare information with allied military authorities. The deals aim to prevent leaks to Russia and integrate atomic weapons into Western defense, with U S strategic arms, specialized teams, and shared data informing frontline NATO planning.

Washington United States Europe Russia Atlantic Alliance Organization Paris NATO Journal Britain France Strategic Air Command Soviet Union Dulles NATO Massillon United

Democrats Fight Confirmation of Nominee

Democrats in Congress oppose Joseph Campbell for comptroller general. They argue his Atomic Energy Commission past and support for the Dixon Yates power contract breach a tacit understanding that the nominee must come from Congress. Senator Sparkman contends Campbell may be disqualified as independent auditor and fault his alignment with Eisenhower.

Washington Joseph Campbell Els Congress Gore-Tenny Campbell The Atomic Energy Commission Congressional Sparkman DeAla Dixon- Yates Eisenhower

Pigeon Edna Returns After Dual Mediterranean Cruises

A blue checkered pigeon named Edna, aboard the ISS Exford during Hurricane Edna, made two Mediterranean help cruises before returning to Daniel Buono of Mognachie. The crew and owner describe the bird as restless, preferring to wing with gulls. Edna arrived back yesterday, ending an unlikely voyage for the feathered traveler.

Jersey City N. S Edna Mediterranean Iss Exford New Yorks Daniel Buono Mognachie Europe Edne

Group Eyed For Fascism Threat

The Justice Department studies a House report urging prosecution of the National Renaissance Party described as avowedly fascist. The report labeled the group clearly subversive and un American and called for action under the Smith Act. A DOJ spokesman declined further comment pending study completion. The committee also condemned neo Fascist hate groups aiming to sow creed and race conflicts.

Washington Justice Department House Un-American Activities Committee New York Fnday National Renaissance Party Department

East Germans Await Inspection by Soviet-Romanian Command

East Germany's infantry trained People's Police may receive a February inspection tour by Red Army Marshal Konstantin Rokossovsky who heads Poland's army. Western observers cite Rokossovsky as a potential supreme commander of a Red bloc tied to Moscow if West Germany rearmament proceeds.

Berlin Raffio Free

Paoli Judge Denies Name Change Petition

Paoli Indiana Circuit Judge Charles Ratt refused Earl W Bottomlee’s petition to change his name to Asarlygodlet Whleyelectronsmiit Lee. The judge ruled the proposed name would be a handicap to Bottomlee’s 7 year old son, who was present during the hearing after returning from a cotton-picking job in New Mexico.

Jet Age Aims at Rural Adams County Site

WEST UNION Adams County may see jet age plans as GE ends speculation on options for more than 450 acres near Prenles. The land would connect to top secret vertical take off engine work. Buyers unnamed. farmers, merchants and officials speculate on local economic uplift.

West Union UPI Adams County Pike County General Electric Werrof Loiday Might St Prenles

Eisenhower poised to end Korean War emergency

Washington reports President Eisenhower plans to declare an end to the Korean War emergency to save the Treasury hundreds of millions in future veterans benefits. Press secretary Hagerty said an order is in the works, with a date to be set by Congress.

Washington UPI Eisenhower Treasury James C. Hagerty Truman Harvey Y. Higiey Congress Higley

Newark Hero Rescue Saves Child From Train Tracks

A frightened man in Newark, Donald Gallagher, rescued 3 year old Mary Catherine Wheeler who fell from a train at Pennsylvania Station. He crawled to the tracks as a passing train narrowly cleared him and the child. the engineer halted the train after onlookers cried out. The girl suffered a small bruise and was unharmed overall.

Newark N. J Pennsylvania Station Donald Gallagher Mary Cathl Eene Wheeler Gallagher Ated Gallaher Winder

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