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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1956

Page

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Mollet Pushes Peace Plan in Algeria Amid Outcry

French Premier Guy Mollet presses for peace in Algeria after a violent mob forced the resignation of Gen. Georges Catroux from the cabinet. Mollet vows to return repeatedly to advance talks with Algerian nationalists while Algerian residents and veterans clash over self-government and French control.

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Priest and widow found dead in motel in Illinois

In Hernando Ilinois a 45 year old Catholic priest Rev Thomas Connolly and a widow Mrs Ethel Minor were found dead in a motel after registering as the Connollys. Coroner ruled accidental deaths from asphyxiation in a closed room. Connolly pastor of St Lanislaus Macon and St Francis de Sales mission Moncaqua. Widow Mrs Minor survived by a year old daughter in convent. Catholic chancery would not comment on church burial rites.

Hernando Springfield Minor Father Connolly St. ‘Lanislaus Macon St. Francis de Sales Moncaqua Catholic Chancery Office Father Connoll

Students Vie For State Aid In Ohio Scholarship Drive

Columbus high school seniors in the upper half of their class may compete June 10 for 500 state scholarships. Each $500 yearly award funds training for elementary teaching in Ohio public schools. State Education Department director R. M. Eyman notes the program aims to boost future teachers. About 300 1953 recipients are now state teachers.

Volumbus Ohio State Education Department R. M. Eyman

How to Make Money Fast with Messenger Classified Ads

Quick guide on using Messenger Classified Ads to sell unused items and buy needed ones. Encourages calling 31242 to place an ad. Notes 15 words for 1.20. Emphasizes inexpensive, broad readership and result-oriented ads.

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Ike A Quits Post In Midst of Probe

Washington reports Edmund F. Mansure has resigned as general services chief amid congressional and administration probes. The White House said the resignation takes effect next Friday and President Eisenhower named Franklin G. Floete as acting administrator pending a formal nomination to lead the vast housekeeping operations.

Washington Edmund F. Mansure Srvices Mansure White House Monda Eisenhower Franklin G. Floete General Services Floete

Rail Freight Hike Pressed by Railroads and Express

A coroner jury ruled deaths of 30 aboard a train due to the engineer’s blackout. Ohio case seeks a flat 7 percent freight rate increase across the state with Railway Express urging higher interstate charges. Both railroads and Express say rising costs justify higher rates to fund new equipment and service, asking swift state and federal action.

Angeles Columbus Atra-State Eiter Per- Express State Commerce Commission Spe Railway Express Ohio

Eisenhower's Dday decision hinges on upcoming checkup

Washington report notes President Eisenhower’s health assessment, due February 13, may determine if he runs for a second term. Physicians caution against hasty judgment given his heart history. Public and political reactions mix as advisers weigh the implications for 1956 strategy and markets.

Relman Morin Washington Eisenhower

Senator Case Faces $2500 Donation Claim on Gas Vote

Senate leaders sought a swift probe into a $2500 campaign donation offered to Senator Case by attorney John M Neff of Lexington to influence his vote on a natural gas price bill. Case voted against the measure. Neff claimed no strings and that the money was not a bribe, urging return or charity donation. The bill passed the Senate 53-38 and was sent to President Eisenhower.

Washington Senate Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Johnson Henning D-Mo Gore D-Tenn Hennings Case John M.neff Lexington Ned Neff Tere Eisenhower

Ohio Judge Fines Editor for Juvenile Names Publish

Judge John W. Howell fined Vic Sherow and Galli $200 on contempt charges for publishing names of five juveniles against the court order. The charges against Charles E. Butler were dismissed after he left a note showing the judge’s request. Howell said juvenile court rights would be reviewed in an upper court and newspapers across Ohio may seek the same.

John W. Howell Arning Vic Sherow Galli Jobs Tribune Charles E. Butler Butler Howell Ohio

Adlai Stevenson Addresses Desegregation Stand in California

LOS ANGELES Adlai Stevenson wrapped a week of early campaigning in California with a firm defense of desegregation. He cited the Supreme Court ruling and his record as Illinois governor on fair employment practices and desegregation of the National Guard. He opposed the Powell amendment to the federal school aid bill, arguing that school administration is a local matter, while calling the objective plausible yet potentially jeopardizing the program.

Los Angeles Adlai Stevenson California Los Ang Ilinois National Guard Stevenson Powell Sen Estes Kefauver Tennessee Minnesota Sm & News

Man Slays Couple Over Nagging Driving Incident

New Orleans report says Donald Wyciskala of Bismarck, North Dakota killed James B. Askew and his wife after they nagged him about his driving. He allegedly struck Askew with a hatchet, then attacked Mrs. Askew. Bodies were found with multiple blows and throat wounds. FBI says he confessed and had the bloody hatchet when arrested.

New Orleans Wyeiskaia Seattle Danske Los Angeles McFarland Askew

U S Aims To Keep Middle East Friends

Washington secretary of State Dulles said U S foreign policy seeks preservation of Israel and friendship with Arab states. A letter to 40 Republican Congress members linked Israel arms aid to self defense and urged arms for market. The Democratic note cited a 50 million dollar arms request with broader law and regional relations context. Jury still out in Cleveland as federal panel deliberates in 19 Ohio Communists trial under the Smith Act.

Washington Dulles U. S Israel Middle St Republican Congress State Department Rep Scott Pennsylvania Earp Czechoslo Egypt Cleveland Ohio

Ex-Con Says He Killed 3 in 18 Day Spree

David Cooper Nelson, 35, of North Las Vegas, Nev., admits to police that he shot and killed Kenneth Short of North Hollywood, John Valenti of Pioche, and Ralph Rainey of Santa Monica during an 18 day spree. He says Valenti was killed after Valenti caught him searching for money, Rainey after reaching for a gun Nelson carried, and Short because he believed he could not be punished more than one.

Lunar N. A New Mexico David Cooper Nelson North Las Vegas Nev Kenneth Short North Hollywood Calif John Valenti Pioche Ralph Rainey Santa Monica Nelson

Union Limits Lima Pickets At Westinghouse Plant

Local leaders of the Westinghouse strike ordered two pickets per plant gate as about 100 picketers demonstrated yesterday. The move came ahead of a court hearing in Allen County on a company request to extend or limit picketing after a Saturday protest that left six injured and cars damaged. Leaders from Locals 724 and 760 of the IUE, with company officials, acted on Gov Lauscher’s recommendation to tighten the injunction.

Lima Westinghouse Allen County Common Pleas Court International Union of Electrical Workers IUE Frank J. Lauscher

Beating and Locking Lass Charged to Pair

In Monrovia California Victor Podger a metal worker and his wife Rose Ann Podger are charged with beating their 8 year old daughter Victoria and locking her in an unheated backroom for three weeks. Victoria said she wore a torn undershirt and robe, was fed only leftovers, and was tied with a cord to her wrists. Both suspects held on $2500 bond with preliminary hearing set for February 17. the stepmother faces two counts of corporal injury to a child and the father one.

Monrovia Cali Victoria She Victor R. Podger Stose Ann

Autherine Lucy Excluded From Alabama Classes

The University of Alabama Board of Trustees voted to exclude Autherine Lucy, the 26 year old Birmingham Negro, from attending classes until further notice. The decision followed campus violence and threats by outsiders that disrupted the university after her admission under a federal court order. The trustees cited safety concerns and the police power of the university as justification for the action.

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Tax Ceiling Proposed To Halt Socialism

Washington lawmakers push a 29 percent cap on federal income, estate, and corporate taxes as a three point plan to curb socialism. Rep Mason argues current rates drive business to seek government capital, warns of government ownership, and claims a 5 percent manufacturers tax would equalize the burden without harming producers or consumers.

Washington Mason Ill Wno Ates Ways and’ Means House Karl Marx

O'Neill and Reider Seek Governor Nominations in May Primary

Columbus Atty Gen William O'Neill filed for the Republican nomination for governor in the May primary. Port Clinton publisher and former state representative Robert W Reider led the Democrats bid for governor in the May 8 primary.

Columbus William O'Neill Robert W. Reider Port Clinton

Rt 33 Crash Kills Official and Injures Youths

A head on collision on Route 33 near Canal Winchester resulted in the death of David Sullivant, 38, of Columbus, and serious injuries to William E. Shull, 18, and Merle Howdy shell, 17, both of Lancaster. Shull reportedly lost control on a curve and crossed the center line, with their car colliding with Sullivant’s. Both injured were hospitalized at Grant Hospital.

Onumpus Ohio Department of Highway Safety Lancaster Area Columbus David Sullivant William E. Shull Lancaster Merle Howdyshell Grant Hospital State Highway Patrol Shull US. 33 Canal Winchester Sullivant Parol

Five Day Forecast Reports Warm Jan Week with Rain Likely

Temperatures average 2 to degrees above normal with normal highs near 41 and lows around 24. Wednesday and Thursday show little range, Friday and Saturday warmer, Sunday mild. Rain likely Thursday and part of Friday, totaling about one half to one inch.

Senate backs bill ending federal price controls on natural gas

The Senate voted 58 to 38 to remove direct federal price controls on natural gas, sending the measure to President Eisenhower. Proponents argue long term gains from increased exploration and supply, while opponents fear higher consumer bills.

Washington Senate Eisenhower D Eisenhower House Commerce Committee Federal Power Commission Supreme Court FPC Legisla

Mother Charged With Burning Three Children

Mrs Eda Mead, 20, held three children's hands over a lighted stove to punish them for playing with fire. She is jailed on cruelty warrant. Katharine, 4, and Robert, 5, allegedly burned last January. Edward, 1, burned last October.

Ain Beach Call Eda Mead

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