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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1955

Page

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Anti Red Talk Sparks Third Party Speculation

Washington reports quote Dirksen calling talk of a third party "nonsense" while Governor Lee of Utah cites liberal shifts as a potential opening. The Chicago GOP gathering, ahead of the 1952 nominating process, considers conservative frustrations and critiques of Eisenhower amid internal party debate and a closed subcommittee session.

Dirksen el Kieenhower Republican National Committee Chicago San Francisco Philadelphia Eisen

Belt Conveyor Aims To Move Freight From Lake Erie To Ohio River

Ohio lawmakers hear Riverlake Belt Conveyor Lines backers claim the 100 mile system would briefly hurt railroads. Dr. Paul Zeis testifies capacity would serve growing tonnage in 10 to 15 years. Project would run from Cleveland area to East Liverpool with two belts for ore and coal and seek eminent domain to obtain right of way. Chapman's description frames the plan as a permanent boost to Ohio prosperity.

Columbus Lake Erie Ohio River Ohio Legislature Paul M. Zeis Riverlake Belt Conveyor Lines, Inc House Commerce and Transportation Committee Tobe Riverlake Estim Newton B. Chapman Ohio Cleveland Liverpool Lorain Chapman Upper Great Lakes Zeis

Solon Urges Expanded US Technical Aid

Senator Mansfield, chair of a foreign relations subcommittee, urged a considerable expansion of US technical assistance to underdeveloped nations. He proposed raising annual technical aid to 200 million dollars or more, criticizing the administration for neglecting Truman's Point Four goals and warning against using aid as a crutch for other military or developmental programs.

Washington Mansfield D

Labor backs Ohio judges pensions in Senate hearing

Labor leaders from the Ohio Federation of Labor and the Ohio CIO Council urged support for a bill to create a special retirement system for judges from municipal courts to the state Supreme Court. The plan would provide 40 to 50 percent pensions based on years of service with employee and local government contributions to fund deficits, aiming to attract qualified candidates and justify the cost.

Columbus Ohio Ber Senate Howard Metzenbaum Cleveland Ohio Federation of Labor Jacob Clayman Ohio Cio Council Ohio Bartion Committee On Ohio Supreme Court Senate Civil Service and Retirement Committee John C. Curtey Springfield Ohio Bar Association Metzenbaum

Three Killed In Family Car Collision Near Cincinnati

A family from Anderson Indiana lost three members when their car collided with a tractor trailer on U S 52 near the Ohio River east of downtown Cincinnati. James Swindel 45 driver, Chester Whitton 40 and Sheila Stevens 6 died. Ina Swindel 52 and Danny Whitton 17 were injured. Police say the truck swerved to avoid a stationary car and hit Swindel’s vehicle head on.

Cincinnati Anderson, Ind Kentucky U. S. 52 Ohio River Cincin James Swindel Chester Arthur Whitton Sheila Stevens Swindel Ina Whitton Danny General Hospital Good County

Spilled acid forces evacuation at downtown Cleveland site

Fourteen gallons of acid spilled from a hand truck overturning in an elevator, driving twenty people from a downtown building. Six workers fell ill and could not return to work immediately as fumes filled the sixth floor.

Cleveland

Woman dies after car crash in Cincinnati suburb

Mrs. Clara Hickey 56 of Amberley Village died after being thrown from her husband s car in a collision with another vehicle. She died at General Hospital last night as a result of injuries from the crash.

Cincinnati Clara Hickey Amberley Village General Hospital

New Cold Front Heads for Ohio

A cold front crossing Ohio tonight will turn rain into snow flurries. Yesterday’s rising temperatures produced rain around midnight in most areas with southerly rain and northeast counties seeing snow and occasional freezing rain by morning. Highs were mostly mid to high 40s, with Zanesville at 40 and the Ohio River region reaching upper 40s.

Columbus Ohio Weather Bureau Zanesville Ohio River

Fuller's Trial Opens as State Calls Witnesses in Patterson Murder

Birmingham jury chosen earlier. state’s attorneys begin testimony in Albert Fuller murder trial. Jurors kept overnight as judge ordered a recess until 11 am, with jurors locked up overnight after the selection.

Birmingham Ala Albert Fuller A. L. Patterson Semeiates Russell McElroy

Soviet Army Paper Claims Guided Missile Emulator

The Soviet army newspaper Red Star claims the Soviets have developed a guided missile similar to the American Nike intended to shoot down aircraft.

Red Star Ens

Last Rites Planned For Ohio Newsman

Funeral services will be held tomorrow for Frank W. Sheridan 81 editor and publisher of the Portsmouth Labor Review. Sheridan dean of city newspapermen and former advertising manager of the Portsmouth Times died yesterday at his home.

Portsmouth Frank W. Sheridan Portsmouth Labor Review Sheridan Portsmouth Times

Business leaders praise Eisenhower policy with caveats

Henry G. Riter of the National Association of Manufacturers praised the president's long term growth focus as economic statesmanship while urging corporate tax cuts. Emerson P. Schmidt of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce called the philosophy largely admirable but criticized housing and minimum wage recommendations. Charles B. Shuman of the American Farm Bureau Federation said they are in agreement with the core philosophy.

Washington Eisenhower Henry G. Riter National Association of Manufacturers Lenate House Economic Committee NAM Congress Riter Corpor Ate Emerson P. Schmidt U.S. Chamber of Commerce Admira Charles B. Shuman American Farm Bureau Federation

Congress Debates Pay Boost To 25,000 Amid Voter Reactions

House members face a vote on a bill to raise pay from 15,000 to 25,000 with similar hikes for federal judges and top officials. Some fear timing and scope. Senate must approve. Proposals include applying increases to the next Congress and trimming the raise. President Eisenhower backs a pay raise.

Washington House Senate Judicia Committee Congress Rep Celler Burdick R-Nd U. S U.S

GOP Maps Legislation In Ohio House Senate Move to Hear Bills

In Columbus leaders of the Republican majority push a record 1339 bills amid a bill introduction spree. Senate Leader C Stanley Mechem and Speaker Roger Cloud split the measures for hearings in both houses and urged prompt work to “get the bugs out” of proposed laws.

Columbus Es Publican Senate C. Stanley Mechem Athens Case Roger Cloud Logan Tine Tele

Pentagon push for new power to fire workers on defense contracts

The Defense Department seeks congressional authority to fire known communists and subversives at plants holding military contracts. A centralized industrial security system will replace regional panels, with the central screening and review boards retaining most authority and ultimate review by the three service secretaries or the defense secretary.

Washington Defense Department Department Wilber Brucker Pentagon Congress Brucker Moe San Francisco Chicago New York Industial Security Central Review Board Defense Secretary

Dad Enrolls With Son At College

Edward Jones of Port Huron Michigan enrolls at the University of Michigan to become a boys counselor while his son Zan age 23 who served in the Navy recently joined as a freshman. Jones, a longtime Boy Scout leader, had worked steadily in a monument and building-stone business and pursued college after I had always talked about it. Mrs Jones plans to take one or two courses as well.

Ann Arbor Mich Edward Jones Port Huron Jones University of Michigan Zan University Navy Ian Literary College

Matusow Testifies on Blacklists Against Actors

In federal court Matusow described a blacklist practice linked to the Sehilta Playhouse Mars program. He said Lennon & Newell paid him 150 for lists naming actors who might be linked to communism, though he did not know their politics. An agency official said the lists were not used for hiring and many went into the dead file.

Matusow New York Lennon & Newell Matusiw Sehilta Playhouse of Mars

Pastor Dies of Wound in Newark

The Reverend Starnie Brooks 65 died at Newark City Hospital from a bullet wound after a Sunday struggle with his son Homer 45 over a .22 rifle. Police Chief Lester L. Halli said a manslaughter charge may be filed against Homer Brooks.

Newark Ohio Starnie Brooks Newark City Hospital Lester L. Halli Homer Mr. Brooks Newark Standard Church of Christ

Estate of Marilyn Sheppard Leaves Husband as Heir

Inventory filed in probate court shows Marilyn Sheppard, 71, osteopath’s wife, was murdered on July 4 in her Cleveland home. The entire estate valued about 71,000 dollars plus 490 dollars in personal effects goes to Dr. Samuel Sheppard, 71, whose second-degree murder conviction and life sentence may prevent inheritance if upheld.

Cleveland Marilyn Sheppard Samuel H. Sheppard Lake Erie

Radiation zone from hydrogen bomb would kill up to 190 miles away

The AEC released estimates showing a hydrogen bomb detonation could produce a deadly plume up to 190 miles downwind, creating a 7000 square mile danger area. Shelters, food and water precautions, and speedy cleanup could reduce casualties, with effective protection from ordinary houses and basements.

AEC Washington United States State of New Energy Mission Cme Mit Ge Lewis L. Strauss

Red Buildup Reported Near Mainland Formosa

Taipei Formosa reports from political quarters warning of a Communist buildup opposite Nationalist China and Quemoy. Defense ministry forces could not confirm the claim as Reds purportedly moved large guns toward mainland points near troops.

Quemoy Formosa Reds Liu Yu Chang U.S Red China Taipea Chines and Quemoy Islands Defense Ministry

Thefts Repeated by Same Bandit Strike Shawnee

In Shawnee Oklahoma Floyd Williams a service station attendant reports a repeat robbery by the same bandit who confronted him with a revolver and took the day's receipts of 40 dollars after previously stealing 29 dollars last Friday night.

Shawnee, Okla Floyd Williams Sake Toase Williams M Willems

Doubtful Farm Machinery Exhibits at Ohio State Fair

Ohio agriculture director A L Sorensen said farm machinery exhibits may be missing from the Ohio State Fair for a second straight year. He spoke at a press conference, noting Ohioans want the exhibits but little likelihood they will be displayed. A poll last year fueled calls for their return.

Columbus A. L. Sorensen Ohiogas

Romanian Still Stays In Legation in Swiss Standoff

Swiss authorities report three of four anti Communist negotiators leaving the Romanian legation after a 42 hour stand off. Police planned limited force if needed while gunmen refused to surrender, drawing international protest from Bucharest and sharp criticism from Moscow.

Rern Switzerland Alfred Zelender Gwice Solutiens Department Logethen Legation Weiting Lee Fern Rte Kresse Kese Catholi Priew Nea Revert Lewation Bern Eduard Freimuller

Father Helpless As Son Dies After Lab Injury

In Heber Utah a father watched in horror as his 11 year old son Gary N Hiatt bled to death after a basement chemistry lab accident ripped off an arm and caused fatal wounds. The boy crawled to the kitchen where he died within half an hour.

Heber Utah Gary N. Hiatt

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