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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1956

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Eisenhower Says He'll Run A He Set Ae Ytv

Senator H Alexander Smith labeled Democratic claims that Secretary Dulles deceived the American people as completely in defensible. He argued Fulbright based his attack on off the cuff remarks and ignored a fuller Philadelphia address, backing a bipartisan push for a flexible economic aid policy to counter Soviet pressure.

Eisenhower Washington H. Alexander Smith Dulles Soviet Russia Smith Fulbright D-Ark Senate Senate Foreign Relations Committee Philadelphia Arkansas CBS Mutual Nixon

Renews Fight to Enter Alabama University

Catherine Lucy renews court fight over Alabama's segregation barrier after being driven from the Tuscaloosa campus. Gov. Folsom vows to maintain law and order as the case tests federal court compliance with orders in a climate of tension and resistance. The 26 year old, a former teacher, seeks admission amid nationwide civil rights scrutiny.

H. Hobart University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Lacy Montgomery James E. Folsom Prev

Benson's New Cotton Program Opens Export Drive

Washington and Senator Ellender described as pressure tactics the Agriculture Department plan to cut cotton prices on Aug 1 to seize a larger share of the world market. Benson said exports could rise to about five million bales yearly while government stocks exceed 12 million bales. Egypt criticized the move as ill timed. Ellender campaigns for higher farm price supports and political pressure to win Southern votes.

Washington Ellender D-La Behal Agriculture Department Benson Egypt Senate Agriculture Committee Senate Congress Une U. S

Bricker Attacks UN Programs at Manufacturers Dinner

Senator Bricker of Ohio accused United Nations spending programs of fostering a global redistribution of wealth and regimentation of international trade. He warned planners seek to control production and distribution of key commodities like wheat oil sugar and rubber, criticizing international trade organizations.

Philadelphia Bricker Ohio Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association United Nation Friends United Nations

Unfurnished Apartments Sought in Athens Ad Vividly Pitches Rentals

Local notice shows demand for twelve unfurnished Athens apartments. An early responder, Mrs Hal Woods, rented one unit on the first day. Listings promise a three room and bath unit with private entrance and new decor. Call 0000 after 6 pm. Your wants can be shared via Messenger Want Ad, phone 31242.

Anere Athens Hal Woods

Conflicting Views Stall Contribution Hearings

A Senate committee struggles to reconcile differing accounts about a $2500 campaign contribution allegedly offered by oil lawyer John M. Neff to Iowa politics. Neff testified he offered no money, while Robert Goodwin, Iowa Republican national committeeman, claimed Neff proposed $1000 for Senator Hickenlooper. The panel seeks to finish hearings amid new lines of inquiry into Neff’s Iowa involvement.

Washington P.A Senate John M. Neff Iowa George D-Ga Neff Sen Janeis Lexington Neb Senator Hickenlooper Des Moines Robert Goodwin Hickeniooper Goodwin

Cross Burned In South Amid School Segregation Debate

A ragged cross burned near a Jefferson Davis statue in New Orleans Tuesday night. A sign read Keep our kids safe from the black Sague. The event marks the first cross burning in the city since the 1920s Klan era amid ongoing school segregation controversy. Archbishop Joseph Francis Rummel condemned segregation as wrong and sinful and urged desegregation of archdiocesan schools, possibly after September 1956.

New Orleans Jefferson Davis Joseph Francis Rummel Eptember

Bus Driver Arrest Case Highlights Local Court Action

A Cincinnati area incident saw a bus driver arrested for driving past a stopped school bus. Justice of the Peace Richard H. Cockerill imposed a fine but later remitted the penalty as Williamson claimed the halted bus signaled to pass. A witness noted the other driver did not spear as a witness. In Greece, Prime Minister Constantine Karamanlis presented his new cabinet to King Paul.

Cincinnati Justice of the Peace Richard H. Cockerill Cockerill Williamson

Detroit Steel Plans 6 Million Portsmouth Mill Expansion

Detroit Steel Corp unveils a six million dollar expansion program for its Portsmouth mill. Max J. Zivian endorses the plan at a luncheon during a daylong labor-management recognition event sponsored by local chambers of commerce. U S Labor Secretary James P. Mitchell attends the reception and will speak at tonight’s banquet celebrating labor-management cooperation and community progress.

Portsmouth Detroit Steel Corp Proram Max J. Zivian Chambers of Commerce U. S. Secretary of Labor James P. Mitchell Michell Civie

Cleveland Mayor waits Lausche decision on governor candidate

Cleveland Mayor Anthony J. Celebrezze says he is awaiting word from Gov. Lausche on which Democratic gubernatorial candidate to back. He notes alignment with the governor and mentions past cross endorsements. Four of five Democratic hopefuls have sought Celebrezze’s support, with one unclear, likely former State Rep. Robert W. Teider of Port Clinton.

Cleveland N—Ihe Ohio Jank J. Lausche Anthony J. Iebrezze Celebrezze Lausche Robert W

Leap Year Theories From 1288 To Caesar’s Calendar

A New York feature recounts Leap Year legends and modern psychology. Prof. Hannawalt notes unattached men face little risk as women pick partners, while Scots in 1288 enacted a one pound fine on men who refuse. The extra day derives from Julius Caesar’s 46 BC reforms leaving about six hours yearly surplus.

York Nelson G. Hannawalt Scotland Julius Caesar

Engineer Blamed in Swampscott Train Wreck

In a blizzard, Boston and Maine Railroad blamed human failure for a rear end collision that killed 13 and injured 100. The Budd self propelled train from Danvers to Boston rammed a stopped Portsmouth to Boston train after a signal was obscured by snow. Engineer Ernest Tourtellotte, 55, of Winchester, was killed and cited for violating operating rules. A second rear end crash in Revere near the same time injured 20 others.

Swampscott Mass Boston & Maine Railroad Today B&m Ernest Tourtellotte Winchester Revere Boston Danvers Portsmouth N. H

Testimony Begins in Baldridge Murder Trial in Ohio

First state witnesses were to testify in the second degree murder trial of George Baldridge, the 63 year old former Adams County sheriff. Thirteen witnesses were to be called eight for the prosecution and five for the defense regarding the shotgun killing of 43 year old Irvin Patrick on Baldridge farm. The shooting occurred on the opening day of hunting season November 15 1955 seven miles north of Washington Court House.

Washington Court House Ohio George Baldridge Adams County Baldridge Irvin J. Patrick John P. Case Here Emory S. Smith Portsmouth

Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls address Chillicothe rally

Four of five Democratic gubernatorial candidates spoke at a Ross County party workers rally in Chillicothe last night. Attendees included John Sweeney of Cleveland L Flechner of Columbus Michael V. DiSalle of Toledo and Robert W. Reider of Oak Harbor. Frank X Kryzan of Youngstown could not attend.

Chillicothe Ross County Party Workers John Sweeney Cleveland L. Flechner Columbus Michael V. DiSalle Toledo Robert W. Reider Oak Harbor Frank X. Kryzan Youngstown

Gronchi urges broader Western world cooperation

Italian President Giovanni Gronchi told Congress a closer listing of Western social and economic cooperation is needed to supplement military alliances. He urged new and imaginative forms of cooperation while emphasizing military ties remain important. In Columbus, the South Carolina House Judiciary Committee plans to introduce a bill requiring magazines, radio and television stations to file ownership sources with the secretary of state.

Washington Giovanni Gronchi Italy Congress Columbus S. C South Carolina

Prowhite Group Condemns Folsom and Indicts Leaders

Central Alabama Citizens Council meeting in Montgomery denounces Governor James E. Folsom as unfit for the times and indicts Negro leaders of a bus boycott. The council, claiming 12 000 members, approves a biracial commission only within segregation laws and criticizes the Montgomery grand jury for indicting 100 Negroes including 24 ministers under antiboycott laws. Police counted about 3000 attendees at City Hall.

Prowhite Sov James E. Folsom Councl Montgomery County Alabama

Five Perish In Farm Fire Near Marianna Arkansas

Lonnie Edwards identified the victims as Willi 13 Patricia Ann 7 Lila Jean 6 Garland 4 and Jerome 1 all children of Lonnie and Vi ola Edwards. The pregnant mother was burned but escaped husband Lonnie and two other children survived. The blaze destroyed a four room frame house seven miles south of Marianna Ark late Tuesday night.

Marianna Ark Here Vi ‘Ola Edwards Lonnie Edwards Willi Patricia ‘Ann Lila Jean Garland Edwards Lonnie, Jr Eudora

Ex-President Quirino Dies in the Philippines

Former President Elpidio Quirino dies at 65 at his home after high blood pressure. Quirino became president after Roxas’ death in 1948, serving 21 months before losing to Ramon Magaysay in 1953 election. Miami University bid results announced by state public works department.

Aamila Philipps Elpidio Qi Quirino Manuel Roxas Ramon Magsaysay Miami Columbus Miami University Oxford State Department of Public Works

Killer Found To Be Insane In Slaying Case

Smith 23 of Cincinnati and Lloyd White 22 of Denver face first degree murder charges for the November 28 shooting of Mrs. Barger on a Hamilton street. Smith was declared legally insane after examination at Lima State Hospital, notes Butler County prosecutor Jackson Bosch. The two men also face kidnapping and rape-related counts. Tennyson Manuscripts CAMBRIDGE Harvard University library has acquired Tennyson manuscripts.

Mamitun Ynio—N—Varrell Smith Cincinnati Mary Ellenger Butler County Jackson Bosch Lima State Hospital Lloyd Ther White, Jr Denver Colo

GOP Set for Majorities in Ohio Senate and Assembly

Columbus Republican leaders express confidence in winning long-sought majorities in both houses of the 1957 Ohio legislature. They point to favorable primary candidate counts and past general election gains, noting Democrats have rarely held durable majorities since 1947. They cite adoption of a Massachusetts-type ballot as a factor shaping the contest.

Reed Smith Columbus House Senate

General Assembly election overview and party dynamics

The town's political scene outlines the General Assembly race with candidates from both parties. Voters see Republican efforts to secure a majority, including appeals around 9th to 11th districts and mentions of Senators Rae and Wrenner.

Fe Ta Kgs Pi General Assembly Repub- Markets Fee Nate Wrenner Ross

Mollet Urges Rebels to Cease Fire in Algeria Crisis

Paris papers condemn Premier Mollet for calling on rebels in Algeria to halt firing or risk intensified French military action. Officials report cabinet rifts over proposed measures and uncertainty about Guilaume's stance. Initial reports say both French and Moslem communities in North Africa feel let down by the radio speech.

Paris Mollet Algeria Augustin Naume Joint Chiefs of Guilaume

Ohio School Board seeks Supreme Court OK on integration plan

The Hillsboro Ohio Board of Education asks the Supreme Court to approve its plan to reintegrate schools after an appeals court challenged a district judge finding of good faith. It cites nearly 90 years of segregation in some facilities and aims to start integration in Hillsboro by next September with a temporary assignment of Black students to segregated buildings.

Hulspore Ohio Board of Education Supreme Court AUS. Court of Appeals 11 Pro Hillsboro

Balloons End U S Weather Race Over Pacific After Test

UPPAMA Japan nine last of twenty huge weather balloons vanished in the Pacific signaling the end of the Navy’s stratiospheric data program. Navy officials said once data is integrated it will be shared with all nations. General Floyd L. Parks retires as commanding general of the 2nd Army at Fort Meade after three wars.

Uppama Japan Pacific U.S. Navy Navy Eneral Fort Meade Floyd L. Parks 2Nd Army

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