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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1955

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Manila Pact ends with optimism on defense against aggression

At Bangkok the Manila Pact conference closed with Dulles declaring progress in strengthening regional defense. Delegates created an offshore secretariat in Bangkok and committees on military, anti subversion, and economic matters to implement the pact among Pakistan, the Philippines, France, the United States, Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia, and Thailand.

Bangkok U.S State Dulles Manila Cape Peor Bang Pakistan Philippines France United States Great Britain New Zealand Australia Thailand Dulles Council of Representatives Formosa Asia Anthony Eden Eden

Increased liquor enforcement in 1954 vs 1953

William C. Bryant, state liquor director, reported a rise in enforcement activities in 1954. Permit holders cited for liquor law violations totaled 1134, up 14 percent from 1953. The year included 679 raids, 974 arrests, 970 convictions, fines totaling 95,406 dollars and 8082 days of imprisonment.

Columbus William C. Bryant

Dulles Celebrates 67th Birthday in Bangkok

U S Secretary of State Dulles observed his 67th birthday in Bangkok where members of the U S delegation to the Manila Pact presented a silver cigarette case and embassy staff sang Happy Birthday to him.

Dulles Manila Pact Department of State and Atomic Energy Commission Bangkok U. S State Dulles

No Testimony Against Judge Harlan Says Senators

Washington two Senate Judiciary Committee members say they have heard no testimony warranting rejection of Judge John Marshall Harlan's Supreme Court nomination. Senator Hennings notes he found no disqualifying case, while Senator Butler concurs. Most testimony at the hearing favored the nominee with only two witnesses in opposition, though other opponents awaited their turns.

Washington Senate Judiciary Committee John Marshall Harlan Supreme Court Hennings D-Mo Harlan Butler

Seven Freight Cars Derailed Near Troy

Seven Pennsylvania line freight cars derailed east of Bradford near Troy last night. No injuries were reported and service resumed along the route early this morning. State Police attributed the wreck to a split rail. age of the cars was not disclosed.

Troy Ohio Pennsylvania Bradford State Highway Patrol

U.S. Advances Sea Wolf Nuclear Submarine Plan

The United States moves toward launching its second nuclear submarine, the Sea Wolf, within two to three months. Built as an upgraded Nautilus successor with a different reactor type, Sea Wolf’s hull work began in 1953 at General Dynamics Groton with a May launch target. A land test reactor from General Electric in West Milton, New York, under AEC contract, nears trials as the Navy and AEC declined comment.

Washington Electric Division General Dynamics Corp Groton Conn West Milton N. Y General Electr Co Atomic Energy Commission AEC Navy

Iraq signs defense pact with Turkey amid Arab League row

Iraq joins Turkey in a mutual defense pact reinforcing Western alignments in the Middle East. Egypt threatens to quit or expel Iraq from the Arab League unless Baghdad shifts course, as Menderes visits Ankara. The deal marks the first Arab link against potential Communist aggression.

Baghdad Iraq Turkey Cairo Egypt Arab League North Atlantic Treaty Organization Middle East Syria Lebanon Jordan Saudi Arabia Yemen

U S Announces Eight Million For Palestine Relief

UNITED NATIONS N Y The United States has given eight million dollars for UN relief to Palestine refugees in the Near East and announced a new pledge of four million seven hundred thousand dollars in addition to the twelve million pledged last year

United Nations N. Y United States Near East

West proposes disarmament plan to curb Soviet demands

London reports the West backs a broad disarmament proposal calling for Russia and China to reduce armies and for dismantling atomic stocks. U S delegate Henry Cabot Lodge Jr joins British French Italian and Canadian officials in talks with Andrei Gromyko and Anthony Nutting as they pursue a step by step mix of arms reductions and verifiable cuts. The plan emphasizes matching arms reductions with limits on conventional forces to deter Soviet advantage.

Russia Red United States U. S Europe Asia Lodge

Lawmakers Tour Cleveland Hospital Highlights Mental Health Debate

Ohio lawmakers from the House Public Welfare Committee toured Cleveland State Hospital in Garfield Heights and held a public hearing in the medical library. Rep MecGettrick said the legislature should visit to confront Ohio mental health issues. Rep Sawicki called the experience gruesome as members stepped over patients on the ward floors.

Cleveland Cleveland State Hospital Ohio James L. MecGettrick Ohio House Public Welfare Committee Garfield Heights

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Ohio Men

A federal grand jury indicted Neil T. Graf George Britt Griffith and Donald P. O Donnell on conspiracy to violate federal laws by transporting stolen autos. They allegedly bought salvage cars in West Virginia through Graf s Logan junkyard and transferred titles and plates to Ohio stolen vehicles.

Columbus Neil T. Graf George Britt Griffith Donald P. O'Donnell West Virginia Graf Logan Ohio

Ike and Taylor Meet. Decline To Name Topic

Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor, commander in the Far East, visited President Eisenhower. Taylor declined to reveal discussion topics and would not confirm Tokyo reports he will take over duties in the Far East on April 1.

Ike Taylor Washington Maxwell D. Taylor U. S Far East Eisenhower Tokyo

Five Day Forecast With Below Normal Temperatures

The forecast shows average temperatures about three degrees below normal with normal highs 40 north and 46 south and lows around 23. Warmer Saturday and Sunday, colder Monday and Tuesday, and moderately cold Wednesday. Rain Saturday night and Sunday may mix with snow in the north. Snow likely Tuesday or Wednesday. Sunday outlook calls for rain and mild highs in the upper 40s.

South Side building labeled fire trap and fire station

Fire inspectors warn a South Side structure must be repaired or razed. They describe the building as a fire trap while noting it also serves as a fire station.

Chicago

German Parliament Defeats Move to Delay Paris Treaties Debate

In Bonn the Bundestag rejected a socialist bid to suspend debate on the Paris treaties to free and rearm West Germany. The Saar issue looms large as Premier Hoffmann’s government confronts anti-German sentiment amid protests, with votes likely postponed to tomorrow.

Bonn Germany Bundestag Konrad Adenauerer Christian Democratic Party Saar Otto Lena France Paris

World Day Of Prayer Observed Across Nations

World Day Of Prayer is observed by Christians in 130 countries and over 20,000 in the United States, with services in churches hospitals colleges and factories. Proclamations and special services mark the event begun in 1887 by Brooklyn women and led by UCW president Mrs James Wyker.

United States Fiji Tonga Celesbiantilempanenter United Church Brooklyn U. S National Council& Churches James Db. Wyker Mount Vernon Ohio UCW Fiji Islands

Instructors Indicted In Red Probe At Columbus

Two college instructors face arraignment March 4 on federal charges tied to the un American activities hearings. Robert M Metcalf of Antioch College and Lee Lord of Fisk University were among 37 true bills. Metcalf admitted Marxist study group membership but refused to answer further questions. Lord claimed constitutional privilege and declined to answer about meetings and groups.

Columbus Ote Antioch College Rebert M Metcalf Antioch Lee Lord Fisk University Nashville Tenn Dayton Metcalf Lorch

Youth survives 12 story fall while burglar suspect flees

A 2 year old youth was rescued from a narrow air shaft after plunging nearly 12 stories into black space. Police say a companion forced him at gunpoint to jump through a skylight above 121 East 24th Street during a burglary attempt.

New York East 24Th St

Tibetan New Year Hosts Dalai Lama With Chinese Leaders

The Dalai Lama and Panchen Lama hosted Mao Zedong and other Chinese Communist leaders in Peiping for the Tibetan New Year. The Red radio said the Dalai Lama was suspected by some to be under Communist control as the leaders solidified authority in Tibet. A toast was drunk to the host.

Tokyo Dalai Lama Tibet Mao Tze-tung Peiping Red Radio Tibert

Registered Engineer Sought by Commission

Columbus Ohio the commission seeks a registered engineer for yearly post and directing maintenance on the mile northern Ohio Turnpike. Work planned for completion next October.

Columbus Ohio Heeks

Red Jet Buildup in Korea Unearths Armistice Violations

The United States and allies accuse China and North Korea of importing jet aircraft into North Korea in violation of the 1953 ceasefire. Officials warn the UN Command may declare armistice limits invalid to counter the Communist buildup, citing evidence of North Korean jets and increased force strength since the war. Representatives from 16 nations met at the State Department to discuss the gravest concerns over violations and the impact on existing truce terms.

Washington United States North Korea United Nations South Korea Korea State Department State Gurphy U N Yellow Sea

State Move Halts Bingo At Chez Paree In Wheelersburg

A state action halts bingo at the Chez Paree in Wheelersburg amid a temporary restraining order. Attorney Ernest G. Littleton said he will file a motion to set aside the order as Common Pleas Judge William D. Radcliff weighed permanent relief.

Portsmouth Wheelersburg Ernest G. Littleton Scioto County Common Pleas William D. Radcliff Pickaway County Robert B . Krubeen

Drivers Take Cash Discarded By Pair In Ohio

Police seek two men after a speeding pickup dumped cash on a highway median in Ohio. Victim seized about 400 dollars as motorists stopped to grab bills. suspects Arthur McCann of Tounge Town and John W Bish of Niles are held on open charges.

Ohio Inc Ice Way Themas Arthur McCann Toungetown John W Bish Niles

Parents Find Lost Boy After Long Night Search

Police and National Guardsmen joined civilians in a statewide search for seven year old Harry Gene Magan who did not return home from school. At 1 2 a m a call ended the long hunt as the boy was found safe in his bed.

Magonia Harry Gene Magan

Dems Edge Hints of Victory in Tax Cut Battle

Washington AP reports hopeful but divided reactions as the House nears a vote on a Democratic plan to cut personal income taxes by 200 dollars for next year. Democrats claim momentum amid Senate and White House opposition, while Republicans warn of rising deficits and inflation.

Eisenhower Washington House Democrata Eure House Reublican Isenhower Rey Aoeer Martin Maas Philadelphia Eute Martin D. Tex

Two Teens Die In One Car Crash Near Dayton

Dayton police report two youths killed and one injured in a one car accident on Route near Oakwood. Highway patrol cites excessive speed as a factor. Victims identified as Roy Turner, 12, of Route 2. W Houte 2. Bromleigh, 20, of Dayton YMCA.

Dayton Ohio Oakwood Star Highway Patrol Roy V. Turner W Houte Bromleigh 20 Deyton Ymca

Chicago man fined for 1961 dating case investigation

Edward Hawthorne, 31, of Chicago, received a $1225 fine after a traffic ticket case revealed three prior dating incidents dating back to 1961.

Chicago Edward Hawthorne

Two Chauncey Residents Die In Separate Crashes

Ged Thursday in Chillicothe and Columbus hospitals from injuries in traffic accidents Wednesday and Sunday. Walter Kovaleski, 55, died at Chillicothe City Hospital after an accident near Chillicothe Wednesday morning. John Henry Canter, 17, died at White Cross Hospital Columbus after brain surgery for injuries from an early Wednesday accident in which two Athens men were injured.

Chauncey Chillicothe Columbus Walter Kovaleski Chillicothe City Hospital John Henry Canter White Cross Hospital Athens Eldred Grimes Wood Place Gard Dickens E. State St Dickens Shel Johnson Nelsonville Burlay Green Lawn Elmwood Place R. Canter Chauncey-Dover High

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