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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1955

Page

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Fresh Air Not Quick Sobering Aid Says Scientist

A scientist from Georgetown University Medical School in Washington says fresh air will not rapidly sober a person who has overindulged on New Year’s Eve. Five to six hours are needed to burn off four ounces of alcohol. breathing pure oxygen speeds sobering only in limited studies. Injections of insulin or sugar show mixed results, while fructose sugar and honey may aid metabolism. There is no reliable treatment for severe alcoholic coma, and safe nursing care remains essential.

Alton L. Blakesler Science Atlanta Washington, D.C Koppany American Association For the ‘Advancement of

West Faces Big Cleanup Of Flood

Northern California faced the Herculean task of cleaning up after the worst floods in its history as threats of further danger diminished. Death toll rose to 34 with 19 to 35 missing or dead, and damage estimates hit 150 million dollars. Over a million acres were flooded, rivers swollen, and floodwaters receded enough for new assessments. Government and military agencies prepared to move into flood areas for rehabilitation as guards were deployed to Yuba City and Marysville.

San Francisco California Navy Air Force Coast Guard Termy Weather Bureau Oregon Line Visalia San Joaquin Sacramento Empire Tract Quimby Island Eureka Val Peterson U. S. Civil Defense Tate Ideral Goodwin Knight Yuba City Marysville Southern Pacific Railroad Sierra Portland

Seabees survive 26 hours on Antarctic ice shelf in tent

Four Seabees rescued by helicopter from an Antarctic ice shelf after huddling 26 hours in a parachute tent. They traveled 15 miles in whiteout then found shelter as wind gusts and refraction blinded the horizon. Chief Warrant Officer Victor Young and Cmdr Herbert Whitney described their nightlong struggle and near-fatal wind.

Antarctic Ice Shelf Uss Glacier Mcmurdo Sound Antarctic Tree “Weare Victor Young Wickford, R Wuliam Davievile Young Cmdr Herbert Whitney Arlington, Mass Seabees

U S To Help You Pay Tax

The new Internal Revenue Commissioner Russell C Harrington announced steps to expand taxpayer assistance. He reversed earlier orders restricting help and favors offering guidance to all taxpayers, not just limited groups, in preparing returns next year.

Internal Revenue Service Russell C. Harrington Internal Revenue Harrington Gateman Andrews Arrington

Family Overcome By Heater's Fumes

A SanuaSNATI-A family of four were overcome by carbon monoxide fumes from a defective gas heater flue. Shirley Snyder, 16, died, while the other three were hospitalized.

Sanuasnati Shirley Snyder

More Salk Is Released By Public Health Service

The Public Health Service announced the release of 1,368,306 doses of Salk vaccine, bringing December totals to 3,414,213 cc and overall releases since April 12 to 29,961,831 cc. Wyeth Laboratories supplied 279,300 cc, the first Wyeth lot since August 9, while Eli Lilly & Co. supplied 1,085,406 cc. A spokesman cited smoothing of procedures as the reason for higher December totals, with 1,355,814 cc allocated to states, territories, and the armed services under the voluntary control program.

Washington The Public Health Service Today Wyeth Laboratories Marietta Wyeth Eli Lilly & Co Indianapolis Health Service Armed Services

Reds Returner Airman Denix Held by Communists Returns

US Army officials said the East Berlin arrest of 46 year old SGT Mike Kliman of Brooklyn followed a car crash caused by poor visibility and slick roads. He and his German family were later released to American authorities. The crash occurred northwest of Jackson after Kliman allegedly ignored a stop sign and rescued several children before authorities found the parents dead. Nearby residents Tom Stepney and Violet Clark died in the accident. their children Fred 2 Dorothy Mae 3 and Robert 6 survived. Willis Allen, a neighbor, helped rescue the children. Roger Steffan, a retired publisher and former White House operations director, died at 63 in Vista California.

Ecige Reds Amercan Mike Kliman Orly Paris Berlin Jackson Acci Red Kliman Ray Arnold Violet Clark Fred Dorothy Mae Robert Tom Stepney Willis Allen Allen

Whites Save Five Negroes in Creek Rescue

Jackson Mississippi report says two white high school students Frank Arnold Jr. 18 and Phil Raw 17 rescued five Negro occupants from a car submerged in a creek at night. The car sank after plunging into the water and two other occupants drowned.

Statisticians Predict New Year's Traffic Deaths

Chicago experts project a record New Year weekend toll with 420 deaths on streets and roads during the three day celebration. The National Safety Council also estimates 560 motor vehicle fatalities for the Christmas holiday, while the year to date shows a 7 percent rise to 39,696.

Chicago National Safety Council Ned H. Dearborn Tabor lonty'Sts

Marietta Woman Die in Collision North of Ripley

A two car head on crash on U S 21 nine miles north of Ripley killed Mrs. Freda Schmelzenbach, 55, of Marietta. Her husband Harold and Mrs. Mable Rose of North Jackson, Ohio, plus Mrs Margaret Bolling, 62, of Marietta, were among six injured, none critically, in the wreck yesterday.

Ripley W. Va Freda Schmelzenbach Marietta U. S. 21 Here

Clean as Clean A whistle Old hat Corona word

A terse phrase notes Clean as Clean A whistle as old hat and hints at the word Corona repeated five times for emphasis. The passage uses a playful line about language and phrases tied to cleanliness and a dated term.

Messenger newspaper boys collect one day early

The Messenger announces a schedule change for this week with delivery one day earlier and asks readers for cooperation to adjust routines and ensure timely receipt of editions.

3200 Reformers Gather for Ecumenical Student Conference

About 3200 youths registered as the Ecumenical Student Conference on the Christian World Mission opened in Athens. President Eisenhower sent greetings via telegram praising the gathering of students from many lands for prayer and deliberation toward enduring peace. Local officials Governor Lausche Dr. Blake and Mayor Seel conveyed warm welcomes as Ohio University hosts the event.

Christian World Eisenower Dwight D T Ellenhower Christan World Mission Frank J Lausche Eugene Carson Biake Pres Dent Peter B. Seel Athens Ohio Univerity John C. Baker Ber Tig World

Revolution and Reconciliation at Brazilian Student Conference

Richart Shaull, general secretary of the Brazilian Student Christian Movement, spoke at the first morning session on revolution and reconciliation. He noted western civilization's impact and urged reflection on Asia Africa and Latin America amid upheaval. A later report mentions a mental hospital transfer and the violent outbreak in imperialism, ending with a fatal stabbing near a home and a Caesarean delivery.

Richart ‘Shaull Brazilian Student Christian Movement Shaul Asia Africa Latin America Bette Rev Shull Toledo Hospianne Lame State Hospital Cotaiaat Anne Poliical Immedo Hospital Joseph E Mercy Hospital

Cartoonist Hammond Fisher Found Dead in Studio

New York cartoonist Hammond Edward Fisher creator of Joe Palooka was found dead Tuesday night in a friend's studio. Police reported two notes suggesting death by his own action. Fisher 54 left notes citing failing eyesight and diabetes and said he swallowed pills. The body was found in Moe Lett's studio during his absence from town by Morris of Englewood New Jersey and Fisher's wife Marilyn. Fisher's strip appeared in about 500 newspapers and will be continued by other cartoonists per McAdam Jr. of the McNaught syndicate.

New York Nam Fisher Joe Palooka Fisher Hammond Edward Fisher Pan Moe Lett Ely Morrisss Englewood N. J Marilyn Tne Charles McAdam Jr McNaught Syntdicate

Faulty fuse saves dynamite explosion at Helter Coal mine

Sheriff King Hiller said a truck driver H F Dunn of Uhrichsville found a bundle of dynamite on the mine road after a damaged fuse burned about 20 feet of a 50 foot cord. The Helter mine had been picketed during March to May amid a United Mine Workers organizing dispute.

Philadelphia Helter Coal Co King Hiller Hiller H. F. Dunn Uhrichsville

Youngstown Man Sought Over Knife Killing of Navy Hero

Police seek 36 year old Thomas H. Glazzard of Youngstown for questioning in the knife killing of Robert Davies former Canadian Navy hero Davies had named Glazzard as mastermind behind a 2700 theater hold up authorities say.

Oungstown Youngstown Thomas H. Glazzard Robert Davies Davies Glazzard

Mendes France derails hecklers at rally in Paris

Former premier Pierre Mendes France, leading a leftist Republican Front, dismissed hecklers during a major campaign speech. Only Jacques Duclos attended from the opposition, backed by a Red cheering section among about 8000 Parisians. Faure urged early ballots five months ahead of schedule.

Mier Pierre Mendes-France Cimmunist Popular Front National Assembly Mendes-France Jacques Duclos Edgar Faure

Solons Look Cautiously At Red Cut

U S senators including Mansfield McClellan Dworshak and Potter express skepticism about Soviet intent after a Moscow budget proposal for defense rubles and a 10 percent less in outlay. They caution against taking claims at face value citing hidden items and intelligence reports. The discourse notes U S defense spending around 34% billion annually and questions Russian strategic shifts.

Washington Mansfield D-Mont Senate Foreign Relations Soviet Union McClellan Russia Dworshak Idaho Tibetor Potter R-Mich U. S Potter

Man Who Made Bridge a Rage Ely Culbertson Dies at 64

Ely Culbertson, the bridge authority who popularized the game and promoted a world federation peace plan, died at 64 in Beleboro Wisconsin while napping before dinner. He suffered heart failure due to insufficient oxygen after a period of illness and breathing difficulties. Born in Romania to a Pennsylvanian father and a mother linked to a Cossack general, Culbertson had a high profile marriage history and a prolific career with Culbertson, Inc.

Ely Culbertson Sees Beleboro Ty Culbertson Nat May Ward Bridge Authority World Federation Culbertson Josephine Murphy Dillon Iren Loyce Nadya Bruce Ely Reno the Culbert ‘Sons, Inc Dorothy Sagpata

Tots Dig Playmate Out of Cave

In Loma Linda California a 12 year old boy named Darrell Rogers was trapped under tons of dirt in a cave in the Santa Ana River wash. Four youngsters Clyde Rogers 15 Irving Clark 12 Robert Wells 12 and Clyde Rogers 9 dug with their hands and freed his head allowing him to breathe.

Loma Linda Calif Fou Santa Ana Sheriff's Deputies Darrell Rogers Clyde Irving Clark Robert Lelss

Rescue Tug Sails to Help Marooned Animals Near Sacramento

A narrative report describes an Army tug moving up the Sacramento River on Tuesday night to rescue marooned animals stranded about 17 miles north of the city. The State Office of Civil Defense and the tug aim to reach the site and relocate the animals to safe feeding areas.

Sacramento Nicolaus State Office of Civil Defenge

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