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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1954

Page

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Dulles Initiates Talks To Sell Big Four Berlin Talks

Secretary of State Dulles met with 15 members of Congress in Washington for a briefing on the Berlin Big Four talks. He argues U S gains and outlines plans for an April 26 Geneva parley with Communist and other delegates. He aims to reassure lawmakers that no recognition of Peiping or U N membership will result.

Washington Dulles Congress Berlin House State Department Geneva Chi Nese United States China Russia V. M. Molotov Britain Anthony Eden France Georges Bidault United Nations Peiping

Ike to Return to Washington on Wednesday

Palm Springs California President Eisenhower plans to fly to Washington Wednesday morning and receive a Berlin Big Four conference report from Secretary of State Dulles. He and Mrs. Eisenhower will depart by private plane Tuesday evening after a quiet Sunday and will resume golf upon return.

Palm Springs Calif Eisenhower Washington Berlin Dulles James C. Hagerty Columbine First Lady Protestant Community Church of James H. Blackstone, Jr

FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Grocery Burglary

Nelson R. Duncan of Memphis and accomplice Thomas L. Sirey of Springfield were arrested by Atlanta police after a store burglary in which they forcefully opened a safe containing about 2000 dollars. Duncan had been listed among the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted. The suspects were unarmed and offered no resistance.

Atlanta FBI Nelson R. Duncan Memphis Nelson Thomas L. Sirey Springfield Tenn H. J. Standridge

Seven Die In Ohio Weekend Traffic Crashes

The Associated Press reports seven people killed in Ohio traffic accidents over the weekend. Victims include Mabel L. Shupe, about 56, of Worthington struck north of Worthington. George F. Smith, 71, and Emma Daugherty, 66 of Akron, killed when a tractor trailer hit their car near Ravenna.

Ohio Mabel L. Shupe Worthington George F. Smith Emma Daugherty Akron Ravenna

For Rent Ad Yields Quick Home Occupancy Says Advertiser

Open season on rentals of all types. The Messenger notes a house rented after one insertion and 50 calls, as stated by Mrs. Kennedy, the advertiser. The item highlights how a single classified ad can rapidly fill a vacancy.

Messen

Five room house for rent ad

Classified rental notice promotes a five room house for rent with the contact code an77. It urges readers to watch the daily rental listings as ads change, suggesting classifieds assist in finding housing.

Senate Debates Bricker Treaty Powers Amendment

Senators clash over Bricker proposal to curb treaty powers with a court review for past and future treaties and roll call requirements. Senator Wiley calls changes a hodgepodge while the CIO backs defeat and warns against isolationism. The Senate and House plan only to read Washington's Farewell Address.

Washington Sen Wiley R-Wis White House Senate Bricker Rohio Wiley Senate Foreign Relations Committee Cain Administration Sen Morse Ind-ore Judiciary Committee CIO Executive Committee United States House George Washington

GOP Selects Coast Editor for Press Job

James Bassett, 41, political editor of the Los Angeles Mirror, named director of public relations for the Republican National Committee. He previously served as Vice President Nixon's publicity director in 1952 and succeeds Robert Humphreys, now campaign director. The changes aim to boost the 1954 election effort and present the administration’s accomplishments to the nation. Navy, 2.

Washington James Bassett Los Angeles Mirror Republican National Committee Bassett Nixon Robert Humphreys Humphreys Leonard W. Hall Nixon Hall Navy

Dayton tavern owner held after fatal bar shooting

Police in Dayton hold Bruce Cook 34 without charge after the fatal shooting of Conrad Sherwood Shortridge 27 outside Cook's bar Sunday.

Dayton Ohio Bruce Cook Conrad Sherwood Shortridge Cook

Photographer Felix Insterman's 15 Year Silence Breaks

Felix Insterman of New York tells the Senate Permanent Investigating Subcommittee in Albany that he was the agent known as Felix who microfilmed the pumpkin papers. He says he learned photography and the international code in Moscow in 1930 and worked as photographer for a Soviet spy ring in the U.S. in the 1930s.

Felix August Insterman New York Joseph R. McCarthy Senate Permanent Albany N.Y U.S

Woman Slain in Wreck Near Bellmore Indiana

Two bodies found in a car after a highway crash near Bellmore raise questions. Clarence Anderson 52 a Putnam County farmhand survived at the wheel while a woman in her late 40s lay dead in back. Coroner Dr B M Merrell said the woman resembled Marie Myers of Indianapolis whose name was on a billfold photo. Authorities believe she had left home to marry a farmer named unknown. Autopsy planned to determine cause of death. Anderson was a widower with grown children.

Rockville Ind B. M. Merrell Clarence Anderson Putnam County Anderson Marie Myers Indianapolis Highway 59 Bellmore Merrell Miss Myers Oscar Clodfelter Russellville

Woman Shoots Mate on 21st Birthday in Cleveland

Edna Aaron, a 21 year old waitress, shot her husband James Aaron nine times in their apartment. He died an hour later at a hospital. Police say the couple had a stormy marriage with repeated separations and quarrels. Det Morrow said Aaron declined to explain the motive. The suspect was held without charge.

Cleveland Edna Aaron James Aaron Homicide Vincent T. Morrow Knightstown Ind

Smokers Urged to Get Chest X Rays Twice a Year

American Cancer Society official Dr. E Cuyler Hammond urges heavy smokers to have chest X rays twice yearly as a precaution while noting no proven cancer link. He also recommends yearly X rays for all over 45 and discusses possible smoking related risks among cigarette, cigar and pipe users. Hammond leads a large study tracking 204,000 men aged 50 to 69 over time.

Washington American Cancer Society E. Cuyler Hammond U. S. News & World Report Hammon

Used Car Free With TV Purchase in Boise Promotion

Boise furniture dealer Mel Foster offers a 1946 model or older used car free with every television purchase for one week. He says the promotion reverses the trend of giving cars with TVs and aims to attract buyers in Boise.

Boise Idaho Mel Foster

Army Chief Accepts McCarthy Summons

American troops repelled 200 to 300 South Koreans who tried to halt a train carrying homebound Indian soldiers near Seoul. The demonstrators were cleared within about 30 minutes after midnight with no injuries reported, while U.S. forces and police differed on the scale of protection.

Seoul U.S 8Th Army Inchan Port Rim Nang Keung South Korea the &Th Army

Nehru Urges Cease-Fire in Indochina Ahead of Geneva

Prime Minister Nehru urged a cease-fire in Indochina ahead of the Geneva talks on April 26. He said it would be pity for the war to continue while discussions proceed. Diplomatic officials doubted success before Geneva and noted France and Viet Nam positions.

New Delhi India Nehru Indochina Geneva Associated Press United Nations Washington Viet Nam

Stevens to Face McCarthy in Public Army Hearings

Secretary of the Army Robert T. Stevens will testify before Senator Joseph McCarthy's subcommittee in a public hearing broadcast by NBC. The dispute centers on alleged Army coddling and promoting Communists and follows McCarthy's demand for names linked to Peress and other officers.

Washington Robert T. Stevens Sen. McCarthy R-Wis McCarthy Army Senate Investigations Stevens New York Irving Peress Con Spira Peress Ralph W. Zwicker Camp Kilmer N. J Zwicker Wiliam Bergin Army Adjutant General

Woman Pilot Driver Causes Flaming Runaway Car Incident

Mrs. Helen Ball, 37, allegedly under the influence, drove a car in circles at a Detroit street intersection Sunday night. The vehicle struck a car, damaged two gas stations, toppled a 15-foot light pole, and set pumps and clothing on fire, narrowly missing Joseph Jones. Ball remained unharmed while authorities opened a drunken driving investigation.

Detroit Joseph Jones Jones Helen Ball

Murder tip proves dud in Newark cold case

Newark Ohio police dismiss a tip from Richard F Brown as stale noting he gave the same information at the time of the 23 year old slaying of Policeman Harry Beasley during a 1931 Newark safe robbery. Brown was released after volunteering the tip.

Washington Newark Ohio Arthur Jones Jones Richard F. Brown Brown Harry Beasley

2nd Pelvic Operation For Godfrey Delayed

Boston doctors say Arthur Godfrey will not undergo a second hip operation at present. A right hip operation was performed May 15 by Dr. Marius N. Smith-Peterson, who died weeks later. Dr. Otto Aufrane led care. Godfrey suffered hip injuries in a 20 year old automobile accident.

Boston Arthur Godfrey Godfrey Marius N. Smith-Peterson Otto E. Aufrane

Air Force volunteers endure six week cold hunger field test

Sixty eight airmen from Wright Patterson Air Force Base begin a two week cold and hunger trial as part of a six week field test to develop survival rations. The study will include four weeks of observation at Camp McCoy Wisconsin before and after the test.

Dayton Ohio Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Camp McCoy Wise

Democratic Power Policy Chief Targets Harm in West

National Chairman Stephen Mitchell plans to urge Democrats from nine Western states to leverage opposition to Eisenhower farm price supports and public power policies. After a Colorado tour, Mitchell will brief states including Colorado Wyoming Montana Utah Idaho Nevada Washington Oregon and New Mexico on prospects for re election and political strategy. He emphasizes public opposition to the administration’s farm and power programs while contrasting with GOP recession talk. Senator Douglas urges tax relief to spur buying power amid concerns of a downturn.

Washington Stephen Mitchell House Colorado Wyoming Montana Utah Idaho Nevada Oregon New Mexico Eisenhower Congress Sen Douglas D-Ill George D-Gai

Strike Shuts Largest Coal Mine in W. Virginia

Grant Town’s Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates mine near Fairmont, West Virginia, idle due to an unauthorized strike by a minority group within the United Mine Workers Union. About 800 workers impacted as production tops two million tons annually. walkout began last night over drilling and cutting machine work being combined. UMW District 31 spokesman Cecill Urbniak said leaders had sought to prevent such action for months.

Grant Town W. Va West Virginia United Mine Workers Union Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates Fairmont Cecill. Urbniak UMW District 31

Sapling Snap Back Kills Farm Worker in Oklahoma Field

A stubborn willow sapling was crushed by a bulldozer and sprang back, fatally striking Jess Lee Henry, 22, as he walked behind a clearing operation on Spears Farm near Broken Arrow Oklahoma. The victim died en route to a hospital. The bulldozer was operated by Henrys father during brush clearing.

Okla Jess Lee Henry Henry

Confidence Ballot Seen for Justice Warren

Senator Knowland predicts an overwhelming vote of confidence for Chief Justice Warren as his Supreme Court nomination heads to the Senate. He expects the Judiciary Committee to approve the nomination, sending it to the full Senate with approval likely by Friday. He dismisses unsworn accusations as not worthy of serious consideration and says they stem from a liquor lobby influence claim.

Washington Sen Knowland Calif Warren Supreme Court Senate Judiciary Committee California Judiciary Subcommittee

Film Director William K. Howard Dies at 54

Pasadena obituary reports William K. Howard a former theater manager who rose to prominence as a film director died on Sunday at age 54. Born in St. Mary's Ohio he built a notable career in the motion picture industry.

Pasadena Calif William K. Howard St. Mary's Ohio

Veterans Arrive in Seattle on Marine Serpent

The transport Marine Serpent reached Seattle on Sunday carrying 3106 Army veterans who served in Korea.

Seattle Marine Serpent Korea

Views on States Rights Seen As Trigger for Manion Ouster

Dr Clar ence FE Manion says his dismissal as chairman of the Eisenhower Commission on Inter Governmental Relations stemmed from his views on states rights and his support of the Bricker amendment. He relayed that Sherman Adams asked him to resign due to dissatisfaction with the commission, while Colorado Governor Dan Thornton doubted the Bricker fight influenced the decision.

Washington Clarence FE Manion Bricker Law Notre Dame White House Eisenhower Commission On Inter-Governmental Relations Sherman Adams NBC Adams Dan Thornton Colorado Commission

Bet Winner Lugs Oil Cans 2 Miles

In Cleveland a part time car washer with nine children carried a 100 pound box of oil cans over 2.1 miles in 4 minutes to win a $10 bet. Marvin Burgess 30 said with nine mouths to feed you do anything for money.

Cleveland Marvin Burgess Burgess

Gallia Native Found Dead In Norfolk River

Gallipolis native Charles H Caldwell 65 was found floating in the Lafayette River in Norfolk Virginia his legs bound with rope. Cause of death undetermined. He was born February 22 1889 at Mercerville and survived by his wife a son four brothers and a sister. Funeral services were held in Norfolk with relatives in attendance.

Gallipolis Norfolk Yesterda Charles H Caldwell Norfolk Detective Bureau Caldwell Lafayette River Mercerville Jasper Newton Caldwell Laticia Clark Caldwell Nell Grant Ravenswood Charles, Sr Air Force Hampton, Va Oden Caledonia Leslie Crown City James Huntington Clark Mayme Gooderham Carl

Couple Snatch Infant From Steubenville Hospital

Steubenville police sought Gerald E. Conrad and Helen Ehone for taking seven month old Pamela from a hospital bed while she lay ill with pneumonia. The pair fled in a car with Maryland plates after an apparent visit to the child, pursued by hospital staff.

Steubenville John McConnell Gerald E. Conrad Helen Ehone Maryland Pamela Mi 4321 Alice Ernest

Freedoms Foundation honors 23 top winners at Valley Forge

Freedoms Foundation cited 187 Americans, organizations and schools for outstanding work for freedom in 1953. Awards were presented by Milton S. Eisenhower at a flag drenched Revolutionary War barn near Valley Forge to 23 top winners including Boy Scouts of America, News Magazine of the Screen and Reader's Digest.

Valley Forge Freedoms Foundation Today Hallowed de Milton S Eisenhower United States America Boy Scouts of America News Magazine of the Screen Reader's Digest

Evangelist Graham To Meet Labour MPs In Commons

Labor MPs in London plan a Friday morning meeting at the House of Commons with American evangelist Billy Graham. Geoffrey de Freitas said Graham wants to discuss criticism over his Britain tour and anti socialist tensions.

London Billy Graharm Britain Geoffrey de Freitas Agneed Inam Alleagues Socialist Christian Group House of Commons

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