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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1956

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U S Plans 8 000 Pounds Of Uranium For Peaceful Use

President announces US to make available 8 000 pounds of uranium 235 to American firms and friendly nations for research and development and power reactors over several years. Half to be leased in the United States for civilian power needs. other half sold or leased abroad for peaceful purposes. Distribution to be safeguarded against diversion and tied to defense needs.

United States Nikolai Bulganin Bulganin Russia Eisenhower Union Itasto Rivenhower Artes Mainy

Dean Scores Miss Lucy at Alabama Admission Ruling

New York Times reports William F. Adams dean of admissions at the University of Alabama opposed Miss Lucy’s education there. The lawsuit aided Miss Lucy’s admission on Feb 1 and she now pursues contempt charges alleging university officials conspired to bar her from classes. Adams denied confirming acceptance and cited required grades and course prerequisites.

New York New York Times Today William F. Adams University of Alabama Aufstin Adams Miss Lucy Lucy Pollce Anne Myers

Ohio Supreme Court Affirms Contempt Convictions

The Ohio Supreme Court upheld the contempt convictions of Anna Morgan of Columbus and three Cincinnati men for refusing to answer questions at an Ohio Un-American Activities Commission hearing about alleged Communist connections. The defendants, including Morgan, were cited for defying the commission.

Olumbus Ohio Supreme Court Today Anna Morgan Columbus Cincinnati Ohio Un-American Activities Commission

Senate Debates Flexible Farm Price Supports Fight

Senate opens debate on the 1956 farm bill as supporters clash over flexible versus rigid price supports. Senator Ellender urges higher levels to boost farmer income, while a competing amendment preserves the current price scale. Debate likely to stretch into next week with a goal of passage by March 15 to impact the 1956 crop year.

Washington Senate Ellender D-La Evenas House

Hagerty Denies Eisenhower Reelection Decision

Thomasville report says Hagerty told reporters the president has not decided on running again. Hagerty denied a Detroit News claim that Sherman Adams told GOP leaders Ike would announce reelection next week. He said Adams never made such a statement and the chief executive has not confirmed any decision.

Thomasville Detroit News Eisenhower Adams Leonard W. Tary Kim- Hall Elf National Committee James C. Hagerty Hagerty Sherman Adams Sherman

Senate forms special committee to probe lobbying and spending

A bipartisan group of senators led by Knowland and Johnson moved to create a special committee with broad powers to investigate alleged improper or illegal lobbying and campaign contributions. The effort follows cases such as Senator Case's rejection of a 2500 campaign gift and a previous four member inquiry into influence on his vote over a natural gas bill.

Senate Jonn Chadwick Johnson Texas Republic Washington Knowland California D-Tenn Gore Nixon Lyndon _B Johnson and Knowland Francis Case R-Sc George D-Ga Case

Jungle revolt crushed in Santarem as air forces push rebels

In Brazil, government air power reduced rebel hold on Santarem after bombing the airport. Maj Harold Veloso reportedly fled toward Jacareacanga as loyal forces retook the 15,000 resident river town. A grounded Beechcraft trainer carrying bombs was destroyed en route to a troop ship up the Amazon.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil Amazon Santarem Air Force Harold Veloso Jacareacanga

Senators Laud MacArthur as Contemporary Washington

Senator Joseph R. McCarthy praised General Douglas MacArthur at Carnegie Hall calling him the contemporary George Washington who would not have extended friendship to the Soviet Union. The rally, sponsored by For America, drew about 3000 and featured Senator William Jenner who denounced the drift toward world government.

New York Jesep KR. McCarthy R-Wis Douglas MacArthur George Washington Soviet Union Genevi McCarthy Carnegie Hall For America William F. Jenner Relnd

Bricker says Washington would be a controversial figure today

U S Senator Jonn W Bricker argues that if George Washington could revisit the United States he would be highly controversial praising modern power and warning against dead hand of the past. Bricker imagines Washington arriving at National Airport and facing editorials about hero worship and centralization of political power.

Washington Jonn W. Bricker Ohio George Washington Bricker George American Good Government Society National Wington

Reds Warn of Global Bomb Delivery Threat

LunvU on Sovier military marks Red Army Day as calls rise for vigilance against intrigues of delivering atomic and hydrogen bombs anywhere. Defense Minister Zhukov orders strengthened defense. U.S. Painesville Ohio: Atty. Gen. William O’Neil seeks Republican gubernatorial nomination amid declared vigorous government needs of the people.

Sovier Red Army Georgi K. Zhukov Soviet Union Uneill Painesville Ohio Willam O'Neil

Power farming gains via Messenger Classified Ads

Power farming boosts renter profits with Messenger Want Ads. Use this result getting power to buy and sell farm needs. Call 31242 before 9 a.m. to have your ad appear the same day.

Spokesmen Plan Peace Between Labor and Industry

Washington sources say two men from labor and industry planned a luncheon to seek a national labor management peace amid AFL C10 changes. Charles R Sligh Jr chairs the NA Manufacturers executive committee. Both urged goodwill and mutual accord, with no reservations about potential agreements.

Washington

Europe Endures Worst Winter as Cold Paralyzes Europe

A severe European winter leaves at least 804 dead as Central Europe endures 24 days of freezing weather. Ice coats the North Sea and the Rhine while Baltic temperatures drop to four above zero. Dutch canals freeze guiding cars across rivers. Italy, France and Germany face hunger, power, and transport failures.

Europe Central Europe North Sea Germany Baltic Netherlands Italy Vasto Pescara France Bad Harzburg Holland Danube Rhine Elbe Weser Rhenen Weather Bureau Siberia Russia United States West Germany Mee

Donation of Constitution Dropped in Jackson

Chicago disc jockey AL Benson, 48, donated 5000 copies of the U.S. Constitution to Jackson Mississippi to dramatize the school segregation issue. He piloted the flight while two white men showered the city with booklets, aiming to remind Mississippians of the Supreme Court ruling against segregation.

Jackson Miss Mississippi Chicago AL Benson Benson Lane U.S. Supreme Court

Humphrey Decries Unhealthy Influences on Economy

Secretary Humphrey told the Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers that the Eisenhower administration aimed to free the economy from deficits high taxes and a web of regulations. He cited unchecked deficits a tax structure eroding incentives to work save and invest and a hampering regulatory network.

New York Humphrey Eisenhower Institute ‘of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers

Brother Earl Sees Dwight Running for Second Term

Earl Eisenhower, Carl R. La Grange public relations director for Suburban Life, says in a Chicago suburban weekly interview that he believes Dwight Eisenhower will seek a second term. He notes the president’s decision hinges on whether he is still needed in the nation’s top job after 45 years of service. he doubts the president would listen to family views.

Chicago Earl Eisenhow‘er Eisenhow ‘Er Brothers la Grange Suburban Life Newspapers Dwight Earl Jube Dwight Td Felre

Southern Democrats Named as Neglecting Midwest Farming Needs

Ohio Republicans Bow and Henderson charged Southern Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee with neglecting Midwest farmers. They said the panel backs limited wheat controls and blocks aid for small Ohio farms, while the Senate and Eisenhower administration back the measure.

Washington House Agriculture Committee Ohio Bow Henderson Eisenhower Senate Romac Ainst Joseph Fichter Oxford Ohio Farmers Union leday'Bow and Henderson Cooley CNC Enor

DuMont Engine Analyzer Tells Auto Trouble Fast

New television based auto mechanic device shown in New York demonstrates diagnosing engine faults. It connects to the ignition system with two leads and uses wavy light patterns on a screen to reveal faults in spark plugs coils wiring switches and distributor components.

New York

Justice Plea From Negro Bus Boycott Mass Meeting

In Montgomery Alabama a large Negro boycott continues with dozens of artists preparing for new actions and a mass meeting of about 10 000 Negroes planned for tonight to press for justice amid the South's desegregation protests.

South Montgomery Ala

Syria Fires on Israel Breaks 10-Week Calm

Syrian gunmen opened fire on Israeli fishermen on the Sea of Galilee early. The fishermen cut nets, returned fire, and fled without casualties. UN official Burns pushed to implement Security Council decisions to ease tensions. Prisoner exchanges between Israel and Syria discussed as both sides list prisoners for study. Israel previously raided Syrian posts on Dec. 11, with 56 Syrians and six Israelis reportedly aboard the boat. UN censured Israel for the raid. In Montgomery Alabama, boycott arrests rose as 73 of 115 indicted for desegregation protests were brought in, all Negro, bond set at $300, leaders and ministers among those detained. A mass meeting and pilgrimage were announced by Rev. Ralph Abernathy.

Jerusalem Sea of Galilee B. J. M Burns UN Truce Supervision Organization Security Council Syria Israel Sood Montgomery County Montgomery ‘County Ralph D. Abernathy First Baptist Church Montgomery

Circus Benefit for Heroine Doris Kochs Heroine

A Grotto Circus performance at Public Hall will raise funds for Mrs Dorothy Kochs once Tina Lamont a nightclub dancer. Her 3 year old daughter Jody will join in the parade with Lt Norman Bayless and Sgt Melvin Staley. Police stopped a shooter who fired from a cafe bar stool. Kochs intervened, took the return fire, and was shot near the spine leaving her permanently paralyzed.

Eve Lang Dorothy Kochs Tina Lamont Jody Norman Bayless Melvin Staley Kochs

Ohio still seeks new mental health commissioner

Ohio remains without a qualified appointee to lead the Division of Mental Hygiene. Dr John D Porterfield is mentioned as a potential top candidate, with both the council and the public seeking a capable successor after seven months without a permanent head.

Atlantic City N.J American Association Columbus n—Ohio John D. Porterfield Direc- Dr Porterfield Athens Sos Chauncey Logan Nelsonville Lowell Dillion

New Aviation Strikes Set for Long Island Firms

Farmingdale N Y reports mounting strike threats as court and mediation unfold. The International Association of Machinists held 12 000 workers out at Republic Aviation and now plans parallel action against three Fairchild divisions at Bay Shore. About 1600 union members at the engine division allied missile unit face a March 1 deadline. Stratos Corp sets a similar walkout target next Monday.

Farmingdale N.Y Long Island Kiant Republic Aviation Corp International Association of Machinists Republic Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corp Fairchild Missile Divi Tes Corp Bay ‘Shor

Man Grabs Wife Hair in Cliffside Struggle at Sydney Harbor

In Sydney a 35-year-old woman fled from her home toward the harbor entrance and attempted to leap from the cliff. A husband clutched her around the waist and seized her hair as she struggled, until police arrived to pull her to safety.

Sydney Australia Sydney Harbor

Group Adopts Racial Ruling In Presbyterian Delegation

The North Area Council of the Presbyterian Alliance adopted resolutions on racial segregation condemning the Supreme Court ruling as a grave concern to Christians. A second resolution protested Spain's closure of Protestant theological seminary in Madrid and urged Canada and the United States to consider the issue. About 100 delegates from 50 million members in the Reformed and Presbyterian traditions attended the session.

Pittsburgh North Area Council of Theresbyterian Alliance Suepreme Cel Seminary Madrid Canada U.S

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