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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1956

Page

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Stevenson Attacks Ike On State Of The Union

Adlai Stevenson criticizes President Eisenhower on CBS Face the Nation calling the Union message a Republican party tone and claims the U S has lost military lead to the Soviet Union He urges more aid to underdeveloped nations and tax relief for low income groups noting Dulles GOA remark angered India He may not run in New Hampshire primary

Chicago Adlai E. Stevenson Eisenhower Stevenson CBS Face the Nation Congress United States Soviet Russia Iceland Japan Dulles Goa India Portugal Uniti Wessage Kafauver Dtenn New Hampshire

Arabs Brace Against Riots in Amman and Jerusalem

Arabs brace against riots as the Jordanian army maintains tight control in Amman and Jerusalem. Officials report one dead and three wounded in Jerusalem amid ongoing protests tied to the Baghdad Alliance. The United States protests to Jordan over the violence and Dulles summons the Jordanian charge d affaires.

Amman Jordan Arab Legion Jerusalem Baghdad Alliance United States Washington Dulles Taysir A. Toucan State Department U. S

Eisenhower Poll Divides Heart Doctors On 2nd Term bid

A U S News and World Report poll of 246 heart specialists asks if Eisenhower can serve a second term and if a heart attack patient can be president. Majorities say yes to both questions though 39.7 percent doubt fitness for a second term. AMA criticism notes slanted questions. Eisenhower said he has not decided yet.

Washington Eisenhower U.S. News and World Report Research Organization of A Inc Princeton American Medical Association American Board of Internal Medicine Journal of the AMA Key West Fla

Eisenhower Begins Full Presidency Duties Amid Unsettled Plans

President Dwight D. Eisenhower resumed full duties after Florida remarks left his political future undecided. He suggested his mind is not fixed on a second term and will consult trusted advisers before deciding, with hints he might run again but no firm commitment. He signaled possible timing shifts beyond March.

Byrd Makes Third Flight Over Geographic South Pole

McMURDO SOUND, Antarctic Rear Adm. Richard E. Byrd makes his first flight of the current expedition over the South Pole and the unexplored center of the Antarctic Circle. It caps a busy six days for Deepfreeze air units with two pole crossings and new geographic discoveries.

Mcmurdo Sound Antarctic Richard E. Byrd South Pole Antarctic Circle Geographic Pole Antarctica Magnetic Pole Australia Cmdr Gordon Ebbe

VA Continues Pension For Legress Veteran

The Veterans Administration rejected loyalty charges against James Kutcher of Newark New Jersey and decided to keep paying his $329 monthly disability pension for leg loss from World War II. The VA said halting payments requires proven knowingly rendered assistance to an enemy. Kutcher denied such actions under oath and acknowledged Socialist Workers party membership but not aiding China or Korea.

Washington The Veterans Administration James Kutcher Newark, N. J Kutcher Socialist Workers Party China North Korea United States

Acapulco Quake Injures 106 with Heavy Damage

Six Sunday earthquakes shook Acapulco and surrounding coast, injuring 106 with no fatalities reported. A four story building under construction near a beach hotel collapsed, described as balloon like, as tremors were felt across southern Mexico including Mexico City.

Acapulco Mexico U. S Juan Altanez Mexico City

New Wave of Conflict Sweeps Algeria

In Algiers a fresh surge of violence hit Algeria with nationalist incidents rising, notably around Constantine. Unofficial reports say thirty eight Frenchmen or pro French Algerians have been killed or held in the last 24 hours.

Algiers Algeria Constantine

Husky Father Faints During Wife's Labor

Patrolman Melvin Breitner, a 200 pound six footer and former high school football star, fainted in the Flower Hospital labor room while his wife Gayle gave birth to Bradley Scott Breitner. He suffered a broken ankle and a head wound requiring nine stitches before being wheeled to see his newborn son. Doctor John Erkert delivered the baby and treated the father.

Toledo Flower Hospital Wood Melvin Breitner Brietner Gayle Breitner Vous John Erkert Bradley Scott Breitner

Sheppard Case Faces Ohio Supreme Court Ruling

The Ohio Supreme Court will decide Wednesday whether to review Dr Samuel H Sheppard's second degree murder conviction for his pregnant wife Marilyn. A decision to accept would set oral arguments before a final ruling while rejection would keep the life term and prompt possible U S Supreme Court appeal.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Court Samuel H. Sheppard Marilyn Cleveland Area Ohio Sheppard U. S. Supreme Court

United States Opens Training Aid for West German Army

Andernach Germany United States launches training assistance to speed buildup of West Germany Army aiming for a 500000-man force.

Andernach Germany United States West Germany

Westinghouse Strike Heads to Federal Mediation

The IUWE strike against Westinghouse Electric Corp enters its 13th week with no talks scheduled and mediation expected to resume. Negotiations ended last week after Westinghouse rejected a fact finding board and the union rejected a secret ballot. Federal mediator Joseph Finnegan urged both sides to back off publicity and resume bargaining as mayors plan a meeting in cities with plants affected.

Pittsburgh International Union of Electrical Workers Westinghouse Electric Corp Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Federal Mediation Service Joseph F. Finnegan Westinghouse

Saunders Mill Stables Fire Kills Nine Horses

Toledo harness magnate C. M. Saunders reported nine horses burned to death in a weekend barn fire at Saunders Mills Stables. He had sent 21 horses to Winter Park and Orlando for winter racing. Loss estimated at 125000 to 175000 dollars as fire started on the first floor and spread rapidly. three animals were saved. Cause of the fire undetermined.

Toledo C. M. Saunders Saunders Mills Saunders Ohio Winter Park Orlando Florida

Kelly Says Romance Love at Second Sight

Grace Kelly declares her engagement to Prince Rainier II of Monaco after a Christmas week meeting at the Kelly home. She recalls meeting him at Monte Carlo last May, then Christmas Day dinner in Philadelphia when romance blossomed. The actress says Rainier proposed during Christmas week, presenting ruby and diamond engagement ring and Monaco gold bracelet.

Chicago Grace Kelly Prince Rainier II Monaco Monte Carlo Philadelphia Prince Rainier Russell Austin Margate N. J Miss Kelly Austins Kelly

Defense Opens Case in Smith Act Trial

In Cleveland the defense began presenting its case in a Smith Act trial as Anthony Krchmarek, 57, one of ten defendants, took the stand as the first witness. Prosecutors allege he is an Ohio official of the Communist party who has served as chairman, educational director and legislative director in the state.

Cleveland Llth Anthony Krchmarek Ohio Communist Party

Weekend Traffic Toll: Thirteen Ohio Deaths Reported

Pedestrians accounted for most fatalities as an Associated Press survey covering 54 hours from Friday 6 p.m. to Sunday midnight tallied at least 13 deaths on Ohio highways. More than half of the victims were struck by cars, compared with 19 deaths during the 78-hour New Year holiday period.

Associated Press Ohio

Chile General Strike Called Total Failure

The government announced that the general strike called by the Central Labor Union was a total failure with all activities planned to halt operating normally nationwide.

Chile Santiago Central Labor Union CUT

President Urges Soil Bank Plan To Aid Farmers

President Eisenhower urged Congress to back a soil bank acreage-reserve plan to curb surpluses and raise farmers’ incomes as part of a nine point program. The message calls for idle land payments, surplus stock moves abroad, looser controls, targeted price aid limits, rural development, drought relief, and more research funding.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Great Plains

Heavy seas derail rescue of Basilone and Seneca off Fort Story

Winds and heavy seas hampered efforts to save the destroyer-escort USS Basilone and salvage tug Seneca, both grounded on mud flats near Fort Story. Navy officials said neither vessel is in serious danger as crews of 280 remain aboard. Basilone ran aground Thursday morning, Seneca followed Saturday evening while trying to free the ship.

Norfolk Fort Story Seneca Navy

Lausche Says He Is Available For 1956 Presidential Race

Ohio Governor Frank Lausche told NBC Meet the Press he would be available for the Democratic nomination but has no current plan to seek it He named Florida New Hampshire Massachusetts Indiana and Minnesota as places that encouraged him He plans to run for the U S Senate in Ohio and expects no opposition in the Democratic primary He noted he would support the Democrat who opposes Eisenhower if the president runs again and said he would not flee from responsibility if offered the presidency.

Cleveland Frank J. Lausche Ohio Florida New Hampshire Massachusetts Indiana Minnesota George Bender Eisenhower NBC Meet the Press Soa Estes Kefauver Tennessee Kefauver Adlai E. Stevenson Lausche Robert A. Taft Cincinnati Taft Joseph FE. Ferguson Labor Boses

Shade High School Placed on Indefinite Probation

The Ohio High School Athletic Association placed Shade High School on indefinite probation after a December 23 game with Wilkesville in which two Shade players fought and a spectator attacked a Wilkesville player. Latham and Chester Two also received reprimands for spectator disturbances at related incidents. Officials did not penalize referees in Shade’s case due to lack of police protection and no available police response in the other cases.

Columbus Shade High School Ohio High School Athletic Association H. W. Emschler Western Latham Pike County Kingman Chester Two Willmington Shade Wilkesville John Brammer Bill Phillips OHSAA Emschler Waverly C. D. Hawkee Hawhee

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