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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1955

Page

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Clash Looming Over Tax Cuts In New Congress

In Washington the House Ways and Means Committee plans to endorse a Democratic $20 per person income tax cut added to the administration bill, risking a partisan clash as Treasury Secretary Humphrey weighs opposing timing and method. The move could affect revenues and tax policy through 1956.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee Congress Eisenhower Representative Mills D- Ark Rayburn Texas Senate Byrd D-Va Senate Finance Committee

Retired SEO Pastor Charles Bowen Dies at 82

The Rev. Charles J. Bowen retired minister and former Southeastern Ohio District Superintendent for the Baptist Church died yesterday at his sister's home. The 82 year old served churches in Columbus Kirkersville Zanesville Cambridge New Straitsville and Jamestown.

Columbus Charles J. Bowen Southeastern Ohio the Baptist Church Stella Bowen Kirkersville Zanesville Cambridge New Straitsville Jamestown

U S Air Commander Cenfers in Japan

Brig. Gen. Harold W. Grant commander of the U S air task force in Formosa returned yesterday after a week in Japan where he conferred with Gen. Earle E. Patridge commander of the Far East Air Forces

Taipei Harold W. Grant U. S. Air Task Force Formosa Japan Earle E. Patridge Far East Air Forces

Markets Closed on Washington's Birthday

Financial and commodity markets across the United States will be closed tomorrow in observance of Washington's Birthday. The shutdown affects major exchanges and banking operations, aligning with a federal holiday.

New York United States Washington

Strikes End At Foundries

Strikes ending today in Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton affect 22 foundries as 1800 molders and core workers vote to accept a six cent-an-hour pay increase. The AFL union had pursued this amount after a two-year pattern that followed a four-cent offer from management. Existing wages were $1.49 for molders and $2.04 for foundry workers, with the contract pattern guiding local practices.

Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton AFL Miami Valley Foundrymen’s Association

Ohio Reservists Assigned for Indiantown Gap Camp

About 4500 reservists are scheduled to attend the Indiantown Gap summer camp in July. Ohio units include the 435th Medical Battalion and 441st Medical Company of Urbana, the 331st Medical Company of Kenton, and the 338th AG Band of Columbus. Training runs July 2 through 16.

Indiantown Gap Ohio Ingenie Gap 435Th 441St Medical Company Urbana 331St Medical Company Kenton 338Th AG Band Columbus

Ship Sinks as Storms Sweep Over Europe

A storm battered freighter Nordamland sank in Genoa Harbor with a 60 ton carbide cargo. Another vessel was grounded off Dover as blizzards hit Scotland and snow blanketed Europe. The Nordamlandland sustained two gaping hull holes from one of the area’s worst storms in years.

London Genoa Dover Scotland Europe Nordamland

Two Sailors Die in San Francisco Submarine Blast

Two sailors were killed and three missing aboard the submarine Pomodon at San Francisco Naval Shipyard after a battery explosion and fire. Four sailors were seriously injured and two civilian rescuers hospitalized from poisonous gases. one injured sailor underwent surgery at Oak Knoll Hospital. Civilian workers Howard F. Swift and Robert E. Williams were identified among the injured.

SAN Francisco San Francisco Naval Shipyard Navy Oak Knoll Hospital Bobbie D. Pulliam Marine Memorial Hospital Howard F. Swift South San Francisco Robert E. Williams Oakland Calif Phillipine Sea Catfish

Musicians Unite Against Wartime Cabaret Tax

AFL AFM launches campaign against 20 percent federal cabaret entertain ment tax arguing discrimination in favor of juke boxes. Herman D. Kenin on behalf of President James C. Petrillo addressed 70 Western states musicians delegates. Local 99 co president from Oregon said the union will ally with bar cafe owners and distribute literature.

Los Angeles AFL American Federation of Musicians Herman D. Kenin AFM Kenin James C. Petrillo AFM Local 99 P Oro

Remarriage Ends in Double Death in Springfield

Coroner Austin Richards ruled murder death by own action in a shooting that killed Harold E. Hinkle, a Springfield sandwich shop owner, and his wife Ruth, 27. The killings occurred when Hinkle went to Ruth Hinkle’s father Robert Dillon’s home to collect clothing, two months after their remarriage following an earlier divorce.

Springfield Austin Richards Harold E. Hinkle Ruth Hinkle

Drownings After Cars Break Through Ice Off Middle Bass Island

Two model A Ford sedans broke through Lake Erie's ice off Middle Bass Island in Port Clinton Ohio. Two of six occupants died, Charles Schneider a boat rental operator aged 47 and John Klacik 27 a Kuemmer Fisheries net tender, were drowned. Bodies recovered from 10 feet of water 125 feet from shore where they lived.

Port Clinton Ohio Lake Erie Middle Bass Island Charles Schneider John Klacik Kuemmer Fisheries

Unemployed worker kills wife daughter and two men

In Uniontown Pennsylvania an unemployed steelworker, Robert Miller, 42, shot dead his wife, 17 year old daughter, and two men before killing himself. Coroner says four murders and a death by self-inflicted gunshot. motive undetermined.

Uniontown Ter Robert Miller Miller Dolor W. Ralston McGee

Cars Collide Killing Seven in Kingsville Crash

In Kingsville Texas two 1951 Ford sedans collided head on on a three lane highway. Seven people died and four from one family were among the dead while three others were seriously hurt. An ambulance found five dead at the scene and two more died en route or later. No definite cause was found for the wreck.

Kingsville Tex Wrecs

Lost Belgian airliner sighted in Apennines

Pilots reported sighting the wreckage of a Belgian airliner eight days after it crashed in the snow covered Apennines near Mount Terminillo. The craft carried 29 aboard including four Americans. Carabinieri and police sped to the crash site. survival chances were deemed virtually nil.

Vigna DI Valle Italy Sabena Apennines Mount Terminillo Rome Carabinieri

Blizzard Strikes Pacific Coast. 385 Missing or Dead

A severe blizzard swept the western Pacific from Formosa to the Kuriles for the third day. The storm left more than 385 dead or missing, most of them fishermen. At least four Japanese fatalities confirmed. hopes for others are slim.

Solons Vote To Increase Own Income Amid Build Up

Washington senates debate over boosting salaries from 15000 to 22000 for 531 members of Congress and 400 federal judges. Leaders back a Senate version, while House conference committee to reconcile with a broader House bill. Johnson Knowland expected to vote yes, Bush to push judge pay rise separately. Will aim to limit debate amid voter reaction concerns.

Washington Senate Congress Senate House Conference Committee House Eisenhower Judiciary Committee Lyndon HB Johnson Texas Knowland California Bush R-Conn Williama R-Del

Ohio lawmakers start pruning 1239 bills in hopper

Ohio legislators dive into a backlog of 1239 bills with committees meeting from tonight through Thursday morning. Past trends suggest about a quarter will become law, with many amended before reaching the governor. Some bills may be entirely new.

Columbus Ohio

Students Throw Rocks At Teacher's Home In OKC

Oklahoma City junior high teacher Kent Stewart, 46, reports rocks were hurled at his home by students. He says it has happened before and notes it occurs after he assigns low grades to certain pupils. He urged identifying any rock throwers.

Oklahoma City Kent Stewart

Invaders From China Threaten Thailand

Bangkok reports Prime Minister Piulsonggram announcing that 29 00 free Thai troops are assembled in Yu Nan Province near Red China ready to move against Thailand. Field Marshal addresses reporters as three delegations arrive for the Southeast Asia Defense Treaty Organization conference opening in Bangkok.

Bangkok Piulsonggram Yunan Red China Thailand Southeast Asia Defense Treaty Organization

Senator Margaret Chase Smith Visits Taipei Officials

Senator Margaret Chase Smith visits Taipei meeting Vice President Chen Cheng and Premier O K Yui. She plans a dinner with President and Mme Chiang Kai-shek and will travel aboard for the visit.

Taipei Margaret Chase Smith R-Me Chen Cheng O. K. Yui Mme Chiang Kaishen

UN Commands Charges Red MIG Strengthening North Korea

The United Nations Command accuses Communists of violating the armistice by building up Red MIG aircraft in North Korea. Maj Gen Leslie D. Carter cites an AB-45 jet loss Feb 5 and says neutral nations confirmed increased North Korean air activity. He quotes North Korean Lt Gen Lee Sang Cho denying the accusations while defending North Korea’s military aircraft holdings.

Panmunjom Korea United Nations Command North Korea Leslie D. Carter Korean Military Armistice Commission Mie Yellow Sea Fen Commission Carter Lee Sang Cho Lee South Korea Oday

Four Bodies Found After Sandia Peak Crash

A Sandia Mountain rescue team confirmed four bodies found near a rock pinnacle after a Trans World Airlines crash that weekend. The Martin 4 aircraft departed Kirtland Field in Albuquerque bound for Santa Fe, with 16 aboard.

Albuquerque Sandia Mountiaia Iff Subeero Kirtland Field I KR. Spong Prairie Vu Kan Santa Fe Baltimore

Coast Guard Cutter Eastwind Survives Fire and Near Disaster

The coast guard cutter Eastwind suffered a blaze that destroyed its engine room and threatened an ammunition magazine but was saved by crew action aided by sea and land fire teams. No injuries were reported. The 4,000 ton ship had just returned from Greenland and was tied at a Castrole land pier for repairs.

Boston Coast Guard Eastwind Gulfstream Cape May N. J Greenland Castrole Land

Weekend accident toll tops 21 deaths in Ohio roads

A weekend of tragedies on Ohio highways claims 21 lives. Reports note multiple crashes on icy lakes near Lake Erie and a carbon monoxide incident in a parked car near Arden. Two Cincinnati women die in separate apartment incidents as authorities investigate.

Goveren Sue of Sham Ohio Lake Erie Middle Bay Island Arden Cincinnati

Carnival Crowds Riot Subdues Night District

Veteran officers call the incident the worst riot in memory as police quell a disturbance in Bourton's heart of the night club district. Seven officers were injured and a score or more natives and viall taken into custody amid the chaos.

Bourton

Ike plan deemed inadequate by Ohio education director

New Madison Ohio RK M Eyman state director of education says Eisenhowers federal aid to schools would not help Ohio. He spoke at a dedication here and called the proposals wholly inadequate unless local tax bases are broadened.

New Madison Ohio M. Eyman

Fingerprint Clues Shroud Assault Case In Los Angeles

Police study a bloody fingerprint and pursue two leads tied to a man named Graham in the fatal assault of Karil Pogere Graham, a 39 year old art school registrar. The body of a young divorced woman was found Saturday night in her one room apartment. She suffered a sadistic attack and head injuries from a heavy weapon.

Los Angeles Wna Karil Pogere Graham

Red Forces Threatening Nanchishan

AP reports three days of nationalist air attacks fail to halt Red buildup near Nanchishan. Defense ministry notes new formations in Fuklen province opposite Mateu Leaede, amid naval and aerial bombardments of Taishan and surrounding waters.

Taipe! Formoss Taishan Islands Nanchishan Fuklen Mateu Leaede Forrooea Defense Ministry Informatio Serview Anid T Uok Taishan Group Caim Vyertuaciay Teishanes Air Force Neanchishan Nancchishan Nanchiaan Foro Nat Lota Defense Ministry Information Service Mateu Ldand Foochow Formosa The Information Service Cheklang Fusien Matey Group

Lee Bridge Faces Overflow Threat on River Chagrin

Cleveland residents in Fastlake were alerted as a Coast Guard cutter battled ice near the Chagrin mouth. Large windrows and sandbars built up, threatening to dam the river and flood a low lying area downstream.

Cleveland Ae Figereaa Fastlake Chagrin Barrett Barbor

Communist Faces Senate Investigators

Washington hearings scrutinize ex convict Matusow as Senate Internal Affairs probes sworn testimony given earlier. The public session seeks to separate fact from fiction in his statements.

Washington Harevey Matusiw Corman Senate Matusow

Blinding Blizzard Sweeps North From Great Plains Into Canada

A major winter storm driven from the Great Plains into Canada left snowfalls up to 2 inches in Duluth and 7 inches in Winnipeg. It caused deep drifts up to 12 feet in Nebraska, blocked highways in four states, and at least 17 deaths with four missing. Manitoba faced heavy drifts as hundreds were stranded. Nebraska and nearby states reported many traffic fatalities. Rescue efforts continued as weather conditions eased slightly.

The Weather Bureau Great Plains Canada Duluth Nebraska Manitoba Winnipeg Colorado Utah Montana Wyoming Gothenburg Wessington Springs Dakotas Pierre South Dakota

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