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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1956

Page

7

Pentagon Puts Stress On Guided Missiles

The Pentagon will create a special assistant to the secretary of defense for guided missiles to oversee ballistic missile development. Secretary Wilson named the position and will appoint the holder soon. The Redstone rocket at Huntsville aims for a 1500 mile range as a mid range ballistic system. Senator Jackson warned of Russia potentially firing an IRBM this year and urged a full time civilian administrator.

Washington Pentagon Russia Wilson Secretary of Defense Huntsville Ala Jackson

Austrian government orders WFTU to dissolve Vienna headquarters

The Austrian government orders the World Federation of Trade Unions to dissolve its Communist controlled Vienna headquarters immediately, accusing the organization of subversive activity and threatening further action.

Vienna Austria World Federation of Trade Unions

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Kidnap Killer Abbott Faces Death Sentence Feb 10

Oakland California report states Burton W. Abbott, 27, convicted kidnapper and murderer of 14 year old Stephanie Bryan, will be sentenced to death in the gas chamber on February 10. The date was postponed as defense attorneys sought more time to prepare for a potential new trial. In a separate item, Tokyo reports U.S. Navy officials say Russian made mines have been floated into the Japan Sea, threatening navigation near the Geneva Convention zone.

Oakland Calif Burton W. Abbott Stephanie Bryan University of California Charles Wade Snook Tokyo U.S. Navy Japan Sea Geneva

Mother Ill Son Shorten Lourdes Pilgrimage Visit

Mrs. Helen Eckman of St. Joseph Michigan and her son Randy cut short their pilgrimage to Our Lady of Lourdes in Paris amid France’s cold wave. Randy, 77, is ill with leukemia and unclear if the shrine visit aided his condition.

Paris France Helen Eckman Randy Our Lady of Lourdes

Washington Draft Set to Hit Army April

The government plans to draft six thousand men in April for Army service. The move follows the ongoing mobilization efforts and aims to fill early quota targets with eligible draftees from across states.

Washington

Don’t Force Learning Says Heidelberg College President

Bowling Green report quotes Heidelberg College President Terry Wickham urging teachers and officials not to spend funds on students who show little interest in learning. He argues compulsory attendance is only justified through elementary school.

Bowling Green Heidelberg College Terry Wickham

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