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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1955

Page

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Churches urged to build classrooms beside public schools

Erwin L. Shaver of the National Council of Churches proposed a nationwide program to create weekday religious education next to every public school. At the Cincinnati meeting, he urged a complementary education campus linking public schools with church facilities and other agencies.

Cincinnati United States Division of Christian Education National Council of Churches Erwin L. Shaver Chicagoan Shaver

Police Recall Married Man In NY homicide inquiry

A married NYU postgrad student Ernest Jackson, once a boyfriend of slain Anne Yarrow and holder of key knowledge of her hideout, was recalled for eight hours of questioning but is not considered a suspect. He is 30, twice married, and a father.

New York Anne Yarrow Ernest Jackson Jackson New York University

Heavy Cruisers Sail to Formosa

The heavy cruisers Los Angeles Baltimore and Rochester sail today with eight destroyers to join the 7th Fleet in Formosan waters. They are manned by 6500 men. Navy officials declined comment on whether missiles or nuclear weapons are aboard. Officials called the departure a routine rotation, not an emergency.

Los Angeles Baltimore Rochester 7Th Fleet Navy

Attack Set On Gambling On Horses

Columbus report notes an Ohio House debate on horse race gambling following constitutional prohibitions. Gov Lausche seeks a raise in state revenue from bets from five to six million dollars, while Rev Guy C Hiner pushes a resolution asking the Supreme Court to rule on the constitutionality of horse race betting.

Columbus Ohio Frank J. Lausche Guy C. Hiner R-Stark House Supreme Court

Gummed-Up Cane Used To Rob Poor Boxes

In Boston Morin Lorerzo was sentenced to two months in the house of correction for robbing church poor boxes with a candy cane smeared with bubble gum. Police report the thief lit a candle at the altar and, while kneeling, used the cane to lift coins from the box.

Boston Lorerzo Morin House of Correction

Two-Year-Old Chokes On Aspirin Tablet in Bucyrus

Tamara Lou Hubble, two, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hubble of Bucyrus, choked on an aspirin tablet late last night. She died on arrival at Bucyrus City Hospital. Coroner B. T. Mansfield ruled accidental death by strangulation.

Bucyrus, Ohio Tamara Lou Hubble Ralph Hubble Bucyrus Bucyrus City Hospital B. T. Mansfield

Molotov Claims Soviet Hydrogen Bomb Breakthrough

Moscow Soviet foreign minister Vyacheslav Molotov said the USSR has developed hydrogen bombs with such success that the United States could appear backward. He asserted the achievement would advance Soviet security and status on the world stage.

Moscow V. M. Molotov Soviet Union United States

Nats Pullout From Tachen Islands Opens Evacuation

Movement of 15,000 civilians and 15,000 Nationalist troops from Lower Tachens accelerates under U.S. naval protection. Evacuation ships led by Henrico and Lenawee begin loading civilians as American planes fly overhead and Red anti aircraft batteries engage nearby targets.

Taipei Formosa U.S Jim Becker Estes Yikiangshan Henrico Lenawee Keelung Red China U. S. 7Th Fleet East China Sea Tachens Lower Tachen U. S Red Nationalist Central Hong Kong Quemoy Official Peoples Daily United States Taiwan Alfred M. Pride Helena Nanchishan Ti Hua

Boat Sinks Off Madeira Island Killing Ten

A boat with ten passengers capsized while ferrying from shore to a coastal ship near Funchal Madeira. Eight drowned, two listed as missing. Rescue teams searched the waters as weather and sea conditions hindered recovery efforts.

Funchal Madeira Island

Officials Cross Fingers Against Shooting Acts

American officials warned of possible shooting incidents if China’s Red forces fly into airspace patrolled by U S aircraft. Secretary Dulles questioned Beijing’s war intentions while urging restraint and mutual defense ties with Chiang Kai-shek’s government. Navy and Air Force spokesmen promised hot pursuit if attacked during the Tachen evacuation cover.

Washington Red China U. S Tachen Islands Peking China Dulles Senate Foreign Relations Committee United States Senate

British Premiers Seek Formosa Cease-Fire Breakthrough

British Commonwealth prime ministers closed a nine day conference with a new push for a Formosa cease fire. They urged the evacuation of Quemoy and Matsu by the Nationalists and discussed withdrawing Chiang Kai-shek forces from coastal posts as a first step toward a tacit standstill. Nehru stayed to press for cease-fire progress as talks wrapped.

London Formosa U.S Quemoy Matsu Islands United States Chiang Kai-shek Nehru Formosa Strait Pescadores

Wife Slaying Trial Starts in Ohio Court

The state prepares its case in a first degree murder trial of Jack Southward 24 for the shooting death of his wife Ruth 23. A 12 member jury plus one alternate was seated after a venire of 182 from Fayette County. The first of 13 witnesses is expected to testify after jurors visit the Southward home.

Washington Court House Jack Southward Southward Ruth Fayette County Columbus Hospital

Oilman Offers Reward For Downing of MIG

Texas oilman T. E. Robertson in Miami Beach offers to pay $1 to any American pilot who shoots down a MIG over Formosa. He says he is tired of American pilots being shot at.

Miami Beach Fla Texas T. E. Robertson State Department Formosa

Press Club Board OKs Negro Member

The National Press Club board of governors ratified the election of its first Negro member, Louis R. Lautier of Atlanta, Ga. He represents the Atlanta Daily World and the National Negro Press.

Press Club Board Oks Negro Member Washington The National Press Club Louis R.lautier Atlanta Atlanta Daily World National Negro Press

No Conflict on Bail Rule in Sheppard Appeal

The Ohio system faces a bail dispute as the Cuyahoga Court of Appeals rejects bail for Dr Samuel H Sheppard in his second degree murder case while citing a law for life imprisonment. The court plans to certify the issue to the Ohio Supreme Court amid conflicting rulings in Mahoning and Belmont counties involving similar defendants.

Cleveland Cay A Count Court of Appeals Ursal of Samuel H. Sheppard Sheppard Rlyn Ohio Cuyahoga Appelate Court Shepperd Ohio Supreme Court Supreme Court William J Corrigan Fred W. Garmone Belmont County Mahoning County Charles Robinson Rao Parrino Common Pleas Court

Muscovites Bored by Premier Change in Moscow

In Moscow the new premier change failed to excite the public. Random interviews show Muscovites expressing indifference with remarks that it makes little difference and that the situation remains the same.

Moscow

Ohio River Flood Forecast for Cincinnati

The Ohio River in Cincinnati stood at 15.1 feet Saturday and is expected to rise to 41 or 46 feet by Thursday. Flood stage is 52 feet, so the river remains below danger. Rain-fed Licking and Miami rivers add to the basin inflow.

Cincinnati Ohio Licking Miami

Bulganin Elevates as Stalin Trusted Military Politburo Leader

Marshal Nikolai Bulganin, newly named Soviet premier, emerges as Stalin trusted to run the armed forces. Despite a lack of deep battlefield experience, he wielded power as the party policeman over the army since 1944, balancing crippling discipline with officer morale. Born 1895 in Nizhni Novgorod, his career spans varied high offices and administrative skill.

Tom Whitney Associated Press Nikolai Bulganin Stalin van Dyke Bulganin Communist Party Kremlin Nizhni Novgorod Gorky Volga

Bulganin Named Soviet Premier as Malenkov Resigns

Moscow AP reports Defence Minister Nikolai Bulganin, aged 59, chosen by Khrushchev and endorsed by the Supreme Soviet to succeed Georgi Malenkov as prime minister. Malenkov cited lack of experience hindering economic development and will take on unspecified duties.

Moscow Nikolai Bulganin Soviet Union Georgi Malenkov Malenkov Bulganin Nikita & Khrushchev Supreme Soviet Khrushchev Tulganin Hulganin Central Committee of the Communists Council of Min Sewatom Kremlin V. M. Molotov Stalin Alexander Volkov Council of Nationalities Council of Ministers Commmunist Joseph Stalin

Stalinism Expression Expected From Russia

The resignation of Georg Malenkov as premier signals the end of the postwar collective leadership. Stalin’s death ushers in a shift toward renewed Stalinism in domestic and foreign policy with Kremlin power struggles and ominous prospects for satellites and China. Malenkov’s future is doubtful as Bolganin and Khrushchev appear poised to shape a new leadership trajectory.

Georg Malenkov Soviet Union Malin Stalin

No Opposition for Extending of Draft Vote

A House bill to extend the military draft for four years faces no opposition and is expected to pass. The measure, approved 32-4 by the House Armed Services Committee, would run until mid-1999 and keeps 18 to 26 year olds in active service for two years with six years in reserve.

Washington Wilson House Armed Services Committee Senate Eisenhower House Services Representative Brooks D-La

Pinay Seeks Africa Policy at North Africa Talks

France's 63 year old premier designate Antoine Pinay summoned top administrators in North Africa for policy conferences. He planned sessions with Algeria's outgoing governor general Leonard and designated successor Jacques Soustenc, amid a shift as Mendes France government fell.

Paris France Antoine Pinay North Africa Algeria Leonard Et al . Hig Jacques Soustenc Tunisia

Five Day Weather Forecast With Mixed Temperature Outlook

The forecast shows temperatures around normal to slightly above average with highs near the mid 70s in some areas and cooler nights. Warmer conditions are expected midweek with a cooler trend late week, especially in northern regions. statewide details indicate milder conditions Wednesday and again Friday in the south.

Tempures Cocal

New Program Tightens Ohio Narcotics Law

A task force led by Atty. Gen. Co. Willteam O Neill proposes a package to tighten Ohio narcotics laws. The plan seeks mandatory 20 years to life for illegal sales, 2 to 15 years and fines up to $19,000 for manufacturing or possession, and harsher penalties for drug manufacturing, transportation, conspiracy, theft from a pharmacist, and related offenses.

Colmbus Ohio Atty O Neill O'Neill Juana Narontican

Granddaughter Dies in Pittsburgh Hospital

Deborah Lynn Jackson eight month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Jackson of 1322 Adams Pittsburgh died after a one day illness in Pittsburgh Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Boyd Jackson of Henderson. Funeral services Thursday at 2 pm at the W Church with burial in the cemetery. Friends may call Stevens funeral home after 7 pm today.

Point Pleasant Deborah Lynn Jackson Leenin Jackson Adams Pittsburgh Boyd Jackson Henderson Stevens Funeral

Eisenhower Pushes Seven Billion Emergency School Plan

President Eisenhower proposed a seven billion dollar emergency school construction program over three years with the federal government to provide about 1.19 billion. The plan seeks 20 million dollars to plan long term financing free of obsolete restrictions and 5 million dollars for the first year. The president stressed that free education must remain free from political influence and domination to serve free men.

Washington Eisenhower

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