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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1955

Page

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Faure Seeks French Premiership With Aims For Paris Treaties

Edgar Faure presents his program to the National Assembly asking approval to head France 71st postwar government. He plans ratification of Paris treaties, gradual living standard rise through investment, industrial growth, and farm surplus distribution. Observers predict around 320 votes to secure a working majority.

Paris Edgar Faure National Assembly France Faure West Germany Assembly Ure Pierre Mendes-France Antoine Pinay Pierre Pilimin Christian Pineau

Cargo Belt Sparks Battle Over Ohio Coal Industry

Opponents of a Lake Erie to Ohio River cargo hauling belt condemn the plan as a device that could ruin Ohio coal mining. They attacked the proposal in the Ohio House, arguing it threatens the industry’s million ton per year output.

Columbus Oakio Ohio Ohio House

Belt Conveyor Bill Faces Senate Panel Fight Over Land Rights

Commerce and Transportation Committee hears a bill granting Belt Conveyor Lines utility status and the power of eminent domain to condemn land for a right of way. Adolph Pacifico warns lower Ohio freight rates would undercut Ohio coal, while Arnold Lamm says Riverlake’s rates would endanger Ohio industry and even rail traffic.

Adolph Pacifico Betleirea District 6 Riverlake Belt Conveyor Lines, Inc Ohio Pennsylvania West Ohio River Pacifico Perry County Riverlake Martin Krumlauf Columbus Ohio Association of Railroads

Eisenhower criticizes tax cut plan and wants fiscal restraint

President Eisenhower, at a news conference, denounced the Democratic plan to cut taxes for next January as fiscally irresponsible. He warned that tying income tax cuts to extending corporation and excise taxes could force him to accept rate extensions to veto the cut. He expressed irritation at calls for revenue cuts while spending rises and said a balanced budget need not precede tax cuts. The president also weighed proposed wheat aid to the Soviet Union, ordering a study but warning against overcommitting. He commented on the Southeast Asia crisis, stressing a cease fire could be pursued, and reaffirmed support for the United Nations despite Republican critiques.

Dem Washington Fleenhower Thia Spensera Eisenhower Russia Fisenhower Sorviet Union Foumoga Man Strait Haritiah Anthony Eden Faden Formoma Bangkok Sesetor Southeast Asia United Nations Senate Knowland Calif New York

United States backs Manila Pact military commitments in Far East

At Bangkok talks the United States promised firm backing for Southeast Asia defense. Secretary Dulles outlined readiness to deploy forces and noted a mobile Asian presence. Delegates discussed forming a permanent council and military, economic, and anti subversion committees among the eight pact nations including United States Britain New Zealand Australia France the Philippines Thailand and Pakistan.

Bangkok United States Far East Dulles U. S Southeast Asia Deliberati Asia Philippines Richard G. Casey Australia Laos Canodia Viet Nam

Solon Says Liar Targeted Ex Reds in Hearings

Senator Watkins of Utah accused Harvey Matusow of deliberately trying to destroy former Communist witnesses in court and congressional Red hunts. The Internal Security Subcommittee pressed for jail on jury charges as it wrapped two days of questioning. Matusow repeated claims of false accusations dating to the 1950s and named Elizabeth Bentley Louis Budenz Manning Johnson and Paul Crouch among other ex Reds who testified for the government.

Washington Watkins Utah Harvey Matusow Senate Internal Security Subcommittee Matusow Subcommittee Chairmanland D-Miss Justice Department Capitol Hill New York Elizabeth Bentley Louis Budenz Manning Johnson Paul Crouch

Senators See State Homes

Three Ohio Senate members toured mental institutions in Youngstown and Akron visiting hospitals and praising the need for more space and more beds. The sub committee members were Theodore M. Gray Edward H. Dill and Fred L. Hoffman. Tomorrow they will visit the state hospital at Apple Creek in Wayne County.

Cleveland Ohio Senate Youngstown Akron Here Theodore M. Gray Piqua Edward H. Dill Middletown Fred L. Hoffman Cincinnati Woodside Anti County State Hospital Apple Creek Wayne County

College Head Refuses Matusow's Money

Antioch College President Samuel B. Gould said the college wants no money from Harvey Matusow. In Washington a hearing discussed proceeds from Matusow's upcoming book to fund college scholarships. He testified that Antioch students followed the Communist line, but the manuscript alleges this was false.

Yellow Springs Ohio Antioch College Samuel B. Gould Harvey Matusow Washington Matusow Antioch

Bombs Rock Santiago as Politicians Arrested

Five bombs exploded in Santiago Cuba last night. A 60 year old man was killed and his 15 year old granddaughter injured by a bomb in a home window. Police arrested several members of opposition political parties.

Santiago Cuba

OES selects Mrs. Bradbury as home superintendent

The Order of the Eastern Star chose Mrs. Margaret A. Bradbury of Gallipolis to serve as superintendent of its home for the aged in Mount Vernon Ohio.

Cleveland Order of the Eastern Star Margaret A. Bradbury Gallipolis Eged Mount Vernon Ohio

Navy Looks For Submarines Off North Carolina Coast

The Eastern Sea Frontier Command continued today to search for two suspected submarines sighted three to five miles offshore near Nags Head. Coast Guard at Nags Head reported the alert to the Navy while a Norfolk plane and a blimp from Weeksville were not confirmed helpers. officials said no submarines are in the area and the shallow 50 foot depth makes submarine activity unlikely.

New York Eastern Sea Frontier Command Nags Head Aesman Navy Norfolk Weeksville Frontier Command

Freedom pamphlets planned for Reds dropped in NH

Crusade for Freedom leaflets 150000 strong were to be dropped from planes behind the Iron Curtain but were halted in Manchester Concord Nashua and Portsmouth after police chiefs argued the fluttering papers would threaten motorists. Officials offered no protest after the delay.

Manchester N. H.P Crusade For Freedom New Hampshire Concord Nashua Portsmouth

Lad Killed With Knife. Sister Arrested

Garvin Shannon, 19, was stabbed to death with a kitchen knife at his Cincinnati home during a card and TV party. Police arrested his sister Barbara Shannon, 20, in custody though no charges have been filed. Detectives said the quarrel centered on the victim's association with a woman.

Cincinnati Garvin Shannon Barbara Eugene Moore Wilbur Stagenhorst Garvin

Campaign Opened Against Mau Mau on Mount Kenya Slopes

In Kenya ten eight battalions of African troops with thousands of tribal police launched an all out campaign against about two thousand Mau Mau terrorists on the slopes of Mount Kenya. The operation targets were described as the Mt Kenya region stronghold of the insurgents.

Nairobi Kenya Mount

Appendicitis Surgery Reveals Longtime Thermometer

Waynesburg Pa doctors operated on Lawrence Mylan 66 a retired coal miner for appendicitis and removed a four and a half inch thermometer Mylan said he swallowed it 33 years ago and it still works

Waynesburg Lawrence Mylan Mylan

U S Designs Good Church

H Walter Damon of Youngstown chairs the Church Architectural Guild of America contest in Cincinnati with six models and 125 church exhibits entered. He cites a shift from Gothic and colonial designs toward more liveable economical forms reflecting current utility and simplicity.

Cincinnati America H. Walter Damon Youngstown Church Architectural Guild of America Damon

Former Red Faces More Queries Watson

Six foot six Lowell Watson, a former Red, faced additional questioning by government lawyers on why he repudiated his prior testimony and who coached him into giving warped testimony last September. His conscience, Watson said, dictated the repudiation decision.

Washington Sixfoot Lowell Watson Broadcaster Munications Commission

Six Thousand Nominated for New Air Force Academy

Lt. Gen. Hubert R. Harmon reported at a Colorado Chamber luncheon that over 6000 young men have been nominated for the new Air Force Academy and about 23000 more have inquired. He said the figures dispel talk of no interest in the Colorado project under construction.

Cleveland Air Force Academy Hubert R. Harmon Colorado Chamber of Commerce

Akron Plants Strike At Goodrich Co In Akron

Picket lines formed at midnight at the Akron plants of B Goodrich Co during contract talks. Local 5 of the United Rubber Workers CIO organized the walkout amid ongoing negotiations with company officials over working conditions and factors.

Akron B . Goodrich Co United Rubber Workers Cio Krue

Ohio Co-ops Win Trophies at 22nd Farm Bureau Meet

Trophies and bronze plaques went to eight Ohio county Farm Bureau associations for best overall cooperative programs. Counties honored include Mahoning Auglaize Pike Muskingum and Highland with plaques and third and state honors awarded to others.

Columbus Ohio County Farm Bureau Ecstate Farm Bureau Eee Medina Mahoning Auglaize Pike Muskingum Highland

Intruders Pluck Peacock Plumes at Dallas Estate

Otiman Thomas D. Humphrey reported to police that intruders entered his property and plucked the plumage from his peacocks.

Dallas Otiman Thomas D. Humphrey

Senator Kefauver Forecasts Easy Vote on Pay Boost

Senator Kefauver said a substantial Senate majority will approve a 50 percent pay increase for members. He expects 69 or more votes and believes amendments will fail. The measure would go to conference with the House after debate limits, with both bills matching increases for federal judges and retaining the $3000 income tax exemption for members. Senator Morse proposes higher exemptions and fuller pay reporting for congressional staff.

Washington Kefauver Senate Don Kefauver House Congress Morse T-ore

Prisoner Hangs Self at Ohio Penitentiary

James D. Welsh 41 a parolee returned to Ohio Penitentiary after authorities charged he aided in the examination of Pat McDermott last Nov 24 hanged himself in his cell at the prison this morning. Warden Ralph W. Alvis reported Welsh was found by a guard at 6 15 am. He fashioned a noose from a shirt. The body was sent to a local funeral home. Alvis said he had no knowledge of Welshs motives.

Columbus James D. Welsh Ohio Penitentiary Pat Mcdermott Penitent Ralph W. Alvin Welsh Alvis

Winds Determine Third Atomic Shot Schedule

Atomic scientists study weather charts to decide if the third shot of the spring nuclear series will fire tomorrow morning. Unfavorable winds may delay or postpone the test at Yucca Flat, with the second shot sighted predawn near Los Angeles hundreds of miles away.

Las Vegas Nev Atomic Scient Skyestereo Los Angeles Yucca Flat

Bricker Seeks Fourth Federal Judge for Southern Ohio

Sen John Bricker R Ohio has filed a measure to add a fourth federal judge in the southern Ohio district due to heavy caseload. An aide said three judges for the 44 county area are insufficient.

Washington John Bricker Ohio Bricker

Court to Rehear Contempt Case Involving Anna Morgen

The Ohio Supreme Court agreed to review the contempt conviction of Anna Morgen of Columbus for refusing to answer about alleged Communist connections. Morgen, wife of the former curator of the Ohio State Museum, faced 17 counts from the Un-American Activities Commission for defying questions at a 1952 hearing. She was convicted on 32 counts and acquitted on one.

Columbus Supreme Court Today Anna H. Morgen Agen Morgan Ohio State Museum Franklin County Ohio Un-American Activities Commission

Families Evacuate After Wall Collapse on Columbia Parkway

A section of the retaining wall along Columbia Parkway overlooking the Ohio River collapsed last night. Tons of dirt and rock spilled onto the area and two families were forced to evacuate their homes. Local officials advised residents to avoid the area as crews assessed the damage and secured the site.

Cincinnat Columbia Parkway On River

Kansas Paper Plans Appeal of Its Case

The Kansas City Star announced plans to appeal its anti trust conviction to a higher court after a Federal District Court jury found it guilty of attempting to monopolize the dissemination of news in the Kansas City area. The paper was also convicted on another related count.

Kansas City The Kansas City Star Higher Court of Ita Star

Snowstorm Claims Another Crash Victim

Pat Frank Shields of Painerville was found by a farmer after a snowbound crash. The wreck involved a large overturned vehicle shielded by deep snow and was discovered on a road near Waynesburg. Shields was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Waynesburg Pat Frank Shields Painerville Shields

Chicago Mayor Loses Party Primary To Daley Victory

Chicago Mayor Martin H. Daly challenge to the regular organization ends as County Clerk Richard J. Daley, 52, wins the party primary by more than 100 000 votes. Daley secures the organization backing and heads toward the general election.

Chicago Martin H. Re Teer Tee Wag Deton Rie Richard J. Daley

Robber grabs 120 golf balls from Dallas home

A burglar stole 120 golf balls from the residence of William S L Coe in Dallas. The theft is being investigated by local police. The complainant reported the loss of the balls, requesting authorities to recover the items.

Dallas William SL Coe

Ohio Sends School Bill To Senate

The Ohio General Assembly approved a measure restoring pre 1941 education requirements by adding a unit in American government and history for graduation while Senate action looms on related liquor renewal and highway funding emergency measures.

Ohio Senate Columbus Ohio General Assembly House Detriental Hamen Melaed House Finance Committee

Rains Bring Ohio Floods Near Columbus and Towns

Weather officials expect the Scioto River and tributaries south of Columbus to crest above flood stage. Ted Pierce of the Weather Bureau says Circeville could see 15 to 16 feet, Chillicothe and Piketon face rising waters, with minor impacts and no immediate threat to business or salaries.

Columbus Ted Pierce Colonmes Weather Bureau Circeville Pierce Chillicothe Piketon Bureau

Lady Graves Dies Under Odd Circumstances

New York report says Lady Mary Graves a seven year old daughter of a British countess died in her Central Park West apartment. Police found barbiturate bottles at her bedside and initially called it apparent suicide then suggested possible overdose of sleeping pills. The case remained unresolved with investigators awaiting further details.

New York Mary Graves Central Park West

Closed Hearings Start On Harlan Nomination

The Senate Judiciary Committee opened hearings on Judge John Marshall Harlan's Supreme Court nomination. Senator Kilgore of West Virginia suggested the nominee might be heard further, potentially tomorrow, as part of the panel's scrutiny.

Harlan Washington Kilgore D-W. Va John Marshall Harlan Supreme Court Senate

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