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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1956

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Congress Faces Many Wrangles Before Election

Washington AP says Congress opens an election-year session to clash over taxes farm aid foreign aid school and highway programs amid partisan balance. Eisenhower outlines priorities while White House seeks swift action on highways housing labor civil rights and statehood plans.

Washington Congress Nixon Rayburn Senate House Bath White House Alaska Hawaii

New Year's Holiday Traffic Toll Sets New Record

The Associated Press reports a three day New Year holiday toll reached a high, with 345 killed in traffic crashes, 69 in fires, and 71 in other accidents, bringing total deaths to 485. Despite lower than expected losses, Ned H. Dearborn called the toll far from low enough as officials continued road safety efforts.

Associated Press National Safety Council Ned H. Dearborn Council Dearborn

Wife of postal clerk gives birth to quadruplets

Mrs Norman C. Hohenwarter, 25, wife of a 65 a week postal clerk, gave birth Monday to quadruplet boys. The babies were in fair condition early today. The Hohenwarters already have two sons, Stephen, 6, and Donald, 3.

Amadiem Norman C. Hohenwarter Hohenwarters Stephen Donald

Earthquake Rocks Rose Bowl Area Near Game

An earthquake struck the Los Angeles region near the Rose Bowl game causing property damage within a 50 mile area to the east and south. The tremor occurred Monday as the game took place, with strong shaking reported across surrounding communities.

Angeles Los Angeles

Demo DiSalle Enters Race for Governor

Demo DiSalle, former federal price stabilization director and Toledo attorney, enters Ohio governor race pledging Lausche policy continuity. Second Democrat to announce after Lausche decline. other candidates eye May primaries. Burke of Cleveland noted as possible, with several Democrats filing petitions.

Juneay—ur Sichtel V. Disalle Ohio Frank J. Lausche Toledo Lausche Robert W. Rieder Port Slinton Ohio University U. S Thomas A. Burke Cleveland U. S. Senate

Students Ride Bus Protest to GAHS in Gallipolis

About 19 Ohio high school students from Gallia Local School District arrived at Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School in private cars to block a school bus due at Bladen. Board member J Donald Pollit Jr and four parents formed the convoy in dissent to a 3-1 action.

Jallifulis Ohio Galli Academy High School Gallipolis J. Donald Pollit, Jr Bladen GAHS

Labor Union Chiefs See Battling in Legislature

The AFL-CIO Ohio Industrial Union reports unions face strong opposition as lawmakers push right to work and Kile Bill measures. Officials warn the state legislature may wage campaigns to weaken organized labor and vow to defend workers’ political voice in Ohio.

Cunye Cal Voice Ohio

Cheshire Man Dies in Columbus Area Crash

Ashes aIPOLIS headlined asws Don Taylor 23 of Cheshire died at 5 am today in Columbus after leaving Cheshire Monday to return to work. He had picked up his fiancee Joan Montgomery in Langsville. she was in poor condition in the same hospital. The crash happened at 6:35 pm at Routes 104 and 665 in Franklin County about eight miles south of Columbus.

Ashs Aipolis Leroy Don Taylor Cheshire Columbus Mr. Taylor Fonzo Thelma Halfhill Taylor Joan Montgomery Langsville West Jefferson Franklin County

Ike Ponders Spending Blueprint

President Eisenhower and Budget Director Hughes discussed a new 6 billion dollar federal spending blueprint at Key West. The talks touched on possible tax cuts starting July 1, with a decision delayed by months as Congress prepares its session and budget balance concerns loom.

Key West Eisenhower Eisenhowr ‘En Rowland R. Hughes Washington Hughes Gabriel Hauge Oth Hughes Treasury Humphrey Senate House

Marlowe Scholars Seek Marlowe Tomb Evidence

In Kent, authorities allow opening a 16th century tomb at St Nicholas Church to probe if Thomas Walsingham and associates hid Marlowe’s papers that could exonerate or implicate Christopher Marlowe in the Shakespeare authorship controversy. Hoaxes and treason suspicions frame the effort as researchers hope to uncover documents linking Marlowe to Hamlet and other plays.

United of England Kent Christopher Marowe Willian Shakespeare Chiselurst Nicholas Shareh Percy Lamb Rochester John Marsham- Townsend Seanbury Marlowe Thomas Walsingham Queen Elizabeth Privy Council Walsingham Marlow Hamlet London William Shakespeare Avon Calvin Hoffman

America will step up defenses and foreign aid

Jamns Marlow reports from Washington that the United States plans to boost defenses and foreign aid in response to Soviet actions. The piece recalls 1950 Korean War economics, noting rising defense outlays despite calls to cut military spending. Officials project next year’s defense costs climbing, with senators urging vigilance and readiness.

America Jamns Marlow Associated Press Washington United States Asia Truman Aus Johnson Eisenhower Defense Department Secretary of Defense Wilson Bulganin t +o Congress Wiley Wisconsin Senate

Wife Visits Navy Yeoman In Jail After Fatal New Year’s Beating

In Cleveland, the wife of Navy Yeoman William Miller visited him in jail where he is held for the fatal beating of a woman after New Year’s Eve celebrations. Miller, 24, reportedly told reporters, I’ve set to do something if only to protect the names of our babies, while his wife cried and urged insanity as a possible defense. The case follows a separate incident in which Miss Carol Martin, 21, was beaten atop a Paris tower after a bar encounter, with firefighters later dousing the blaze and identifying her body.

Cleveland Navy William Miller Miller Louis Miller Huntington W. Va

Five Day Forecast Sees Modest Warmth With Snow Expected

The forecast shows temperatures averaging near normal with a high around 41 and a low near 24. Look for little change through the weekend. Light snow is expected across the state Friday totaling about one third inch of moisture.

Ermal

Kidnap Trial Is Resumed In California Case

The Burton W. Abbott trial in California resumed after the defense rested in a surprise move on the 35th day. Abbott, a 27 year old UC accounting student, is charged with kidnapping and the murder of 14 year old Stephanie Bryan who was abducted while walking home from school in Berkeley on April 26. Her purse and other belongings were found at Abbott's Alameda home and her body was later recovered from a grave at Abbott mountain cabin five days after the discovery.

Vanuinw Calif Burton W. Abbott Stephanie Bryan Abbott University of California Stephanie Berkeley Trinity County Alameda Abbott Mountain Cabin

Lost and Found Want Ad Prompt for Pets and Items

A reader advises placing a Lost ad in the Want Ad section as the fastest path to recover a missing pet or valuable item. It highlights that ads like the example in the newspaper can yield quick results and provides a dial number for Messenger Want Ads.

State School Board Changes Ohio System

Ohio voters approved a 1996 amendment creating a 21 member State Board of Education to replace the former board. The new board elected last Nov. 8 was sworn in by Chief Justice Weygandt, with powers to abolish or retain department positions and to fix the State Education Department budget and staffing while becoming the policy making body for school matters separate from the governor's cabinet.

I ‘Vuumpus Unio Eouca Board of Education General Assembly Carl V. Weygandt Ohio Supreme Court State Education Department R. At. Ym Athens Chauncey Tate Edu Gallipolis Glouster Logan Nelsonville Point Pleasant Edu Pomeroy-Middleport Cation Sembly

France election results swirl as coalitions shift

Unofficial returns from the National Assembly show Faure’s right-center coalition losing ground to the Communists and Poujadists. The leftist Republican Front gains include 88 Socialists and Communists, while Poujadists surge to 49 seats. Mendes-France and Faure remain divided as no faction nears a majority.

Remier Edgar Faure Pierre Mendes-France National Assembly Pierre A Poujade Reds Faure Poujade Swemies France Reppublican Front Mendes-France Assembly

State Banks Called To File Year End Condition

The comptroller of the currency issued a call for a statement of condition from all national banks as of Dec 31. Ohio Banking Supt Hinkle issued a similar call for all state banks’ condition as of Dec 31.

Nat'l Banks Mashington Comptroller of the Currency Ohio Hinkle

Hottest Row In Senate Over Farm Policy Clash

President Eisenhower backed price support reform faces strong opposition from Humphrey on flexible systems. Senator Johnson labels farm income a top national issue and says action is needed early in the session. Senate debate likely to be along party lines as lawmakers assess reform plans.

Humphrey D-Minn Esterday Senate Agriculture Committee Eisenhower Benson Lyndon B. Johnson Tex Johnson Pan

Israel Warns Neighbors Against Holy Land War

In Jerusalem Premier Ben-Gurion and Foreign Minister Sharett caution against war with neighboring Arab states. They say Israel will defend its citizens and borders if attacked, stressing restraint but readiness, and warning Egypt may threaten from multiple sides.

Jerusalem Israel Holy Land David Ben-Gurion Moshe Sharett Middle East Turkey Egypt

Six Die At Pasadena Tournament Of Roses Festivities

Six people including a 10 year old girl died during Pasadena Tournament of Roses events on Monday. Sandra Goodwin of Long Beach collapsed en route to the parade line. Others—Ray Ellis Pico 62 Fritz Spindler Altadena 67 Reginald Baleman Los Angeles 70 William Levenson Culver City 11 Julius Rossberg La Salle 111 70—died from heart attacks cerebral hemorrhage or other causes. Pasadena Emergency Hospital treated 121 persons with heart attacks strokes fainting spells and injuries.

Sandra Goodwin Long Beach Ray H. Ellis Pico Fritz Spindler Altadena Reginald Baleman Los Angeles William Levenson Culver City Julius Paul Rossberg la Salle Michigan Pasadena

Uruguayan Duel Debate Prompts Editor’s Challenge

In Uruguay a duel discussed by editors and political figures raises questions of legality and tone. Jefe Fields latest financial agent for Fer nando Farin is connected with statements about the affair. Batlle Berres is challenged to a public duel, while authorities say Uruguay’s laws may permit dueling, sparking debate among officials and press.

la Nzanal Washington Guadalupe Jefields Fernando Farin Oper Hecio Batlle Berres Boch Govonds Uruguay Eres

Westinghouse Violence Sparks Columbus Plant Clash

About 100 police moved to break up mass picketing at the Columbus Westinghouse plant triggering violence at the truck plant. One man, Troy Tadlock, 34, died after a beating, seven people were injured, and 86 were arrested. Police reported several cars overturned and vehicles damaged during the pre-dawn clash at Gate 1 on West Broad Street. Union leaders blamed the incident on the back-to-work movement linked to a national walkout against Westinghouse begun Oct. 17.

Columbus Troy Tadlock Robert Evans Earl Webb The Ring Coron Tadlock Webb William Carney West Broad St Prolice Cincinnati Mansfield Ohio Charles Clark Westinghouse

French Say Arms Come to Rebels

A high French source in Algiers said rebels received British grenades with Egyptian army origin and about 300,000 weapons linked to Rommel’s forces. Arms were hidden in Tripolitania dumps and deserts while rebels wore American surplus uniforms from Tunisia and trained under Mohammed el Kettabi.

Algiers Algeria Gert ‘Hal Erwin Rommel Tripolitania Tunisi Mohammed el Kettabi Othe Riffs Abd EL Krim

Traffic Kills 17 in Ohio on Weekend

Ohio fatalities over the New Year weekend total 17, far below the 40 killed in the three day Christmas period. Director of Highway Safety U C Felty notes the figure nears average for a three day span and calls for continued public safety awareness. The AP tally also lists five fire deaths, one drowning, two airplane crash deaths, one hunting fatality, and a 2 year old Mansfield boy fatally burned after immersion in scalding water.

Soas Ohio Highway Safety U. C. Felty Associated Press Mansfield

March of Dimes urges early polio vaccine for children

Basil OConnor, president of the National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis, says a polio vaccine may be available this year to inoculate all children up to age 14. He warns the vaccine is worthless until it reaches children and urges parents to act now to prevent polio next summer.

New York Basil_ O'Connor National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis O'Connor

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