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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1956

Page

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Presidents health report marks Eisenhower status excellent

Washington three physicians examined President Eisenhower and reported his physical condition excellent. The White House doctors noted the convalescing president benefits from exercise and relaxation and could decide on candidacy timing, with political implications for his party regardless of future decision.

Washington Eisenhower White House Howard M. Snyder Cart Fitzsimons Army Hospital Ues Denver Conto Key West Gran Gress Dent Eisenhower Congress Grams Alimost James C. Hagerty

Ohio Court To Review Sam's Trial

The Ohio Supreme Court agreed to review the conviction of Dr Samuel H. Sheppard for the second degree murder of his pregnant wife Marilyn. He is serving a life sentence for the Bay Village homicide on July 4, 1954, with pending appeals and possible future U.S. Supreme Court action.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Court Today Samuel H. Sheppard Marilyn Sheppard Ohio Penitentiary Bay Village Cleveland Lake Erie State Suprem Court U. S. Supreme Court

Aid to India Is Approved Reversing Aid Cut

Foreign Aid Director John B. Hollister approved 0 million dollars in economic aid to India, reversing a cut of 10 million. The International Cooperation Administration did not announce restoration, but said the full 0 million would be allocated. Secretary Dulles is understood to have ordered reinstatement. Ambassador John Sherman Cooper reportedly protested, saying the cut would hurt U S prestige in India.

John B. Hollister India International Cooperation ‘Administration Congress Dulles John Sherman Cooper U. S

Jim Crow Ban Starts In South

An Interstate Commerce Commission order to end segregation on rail and bus facilities and in waiting rooms took effect on Tuesday. Southern officials moved to comply with the rule, while Louisiana Governor Kennon ordered continued segregation on public carriers within the state. Mississippi began enforcing segregated rail and bus stations with signs remaining, and Jackson police stood by to enforce adherence if needed. Mayor A S Scott of Laurel planned to erect new signs if removal occurred. Montgomery signs were removed, with police pledging to enforce remaining segregation laws. Train crews reported plans to comply with the ruling.

Interstate Commerce Commission Louisiana Robert F. Kennon Jackson Gulfport Greenwood A. S. Scott Laurel Miss Montgsomery Jehyae Sellers W. P. Glover Louisville and Nashville Montgomery Southeastern Greyhound Bus Line Don Panenge Deans

Gallipolis Man Named President of Utility

Gallipolis man Harry M. Miller, 82, was elected president of the Utility Electric Company in a recent board meeting. Miller, a Gallia County native with a long career in law and public service, has held multiple executive roles and state positions, including chairing the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. He also directs local and Columbus banks and belongs to several clubs.

Harry M. Miller Gallipolis Na Poston Jan Columbus Southern Ohio Miller Utility Electric Company Lumbus Ohn Ohio Wesleyan EE University Delaware Ohio State University Gallipolis Gallia County John W. Bricker Public Utilities Commission of Ohio National Association of ‘Railroad and Utilities Commissioners Hunting ‘National Bank of Ohio Valley Bank Columbus Club Scioto Country ‘Club Scottish “Rite First Community Washington H. Chaiser Ernestine Biddle Galman Rose of Cleveland Lipolis UN Donald Legal Department The Dersecretary of the Treasury Air Force Ington D. C Arthur Morocco Africa Marjorie Rose Johns Hop l Kins Palt Marmore Jon Folsom

Destroyer Floated but Pug Still Grounded

A damaged report states the destroyer Basilone, grounded near Lape Henry since early Thursday, was floated this morning by the salvage tug Seneca while the Seneca remains grounded about 100 yards north of the area. In a separate incident, 51 year old Milton Nicholson of Sterling was fatally injured when his car left Route 277 and went aground last night.

Deadly cobalt cylinder found in workman's car

Milford police and engineers traced a small radioactive cobalt cylinder found in the car of Benjamin Zowacki, a 33 year old electrician. The object, tied to asbestos and left in a glove compartment, was part of a construction site survey and prompted warnings to dispose of it safely.

Milford Conn Connecticut Light & Power Co Zowacki Benjamin Zowacki Warn Electrician Zowack United Engineers Cylinder Construction Co

Chinese Nationalists Implicated in Hong Kong Airport Plot

The Colonial Office said it had evidence that Chinese Nationalists recruited a cleaner at Hong Kong airport to time bomb the Indian plane that crashed last year with a party of Chinese Communists bound for the Bandung conference.

London Colonial Office Hong Kong Bandung

Wakefield grocer files for Republican state senate nomination

Charles Noel Jr a Pike County grocer from Wakefield filed petitions to qualify for the Republican nomination for state senate. He seeks the seat held by incumbent Oakley C. Collins in Ironton.

Porysmovsn Vane Charles Noel Jr Pike County Wakefield Oakley C. Collins Ironton Republic

Want Ads in Southeastern Ohio Reader Reach

Advertise your sale or service in the Want Ad section. Call 31242 for an ad-taker to help prepare an effective listing and place it quickly before a broad local audience.

Southeastern Ohio

Ellsworth Overshiner Former Chicago Millionaire Dies in Crash

An inquest revealed Ellsworth B. Overshiner an 88 year old pensioner once owner of two Chicago telephone companies. Once wealthy, he reportedly lost his fortune in a tungsten mining venture in South America after a fatal hit and run crash disclosed Tuesday.

Lamauu Chicago Ellsworth B. Overshiner South America

Round the Clock Talks Urged in Westinghouse Dispute

Philadelphia reports federal mediators urged continuous negotiations to end the Westinghouse strike. Local 746 IUE and company officials resumed talks after a three month deadlock, seeking an interim arrangement to allow 54,000 striking workers to return to work while a final settlement is sought. The district court and demonstrations near plants were noted with restraint calls.

Westinghouse Philadelphia Vewnn Vilumbus West Vy Electric Corp Columbus — Uy Eechinices Cioapl International Union of Electreal Workers

Committee May Call Publishers over Newsprint Shortage

A House subcommittee studying newsprint supply mulls inviting publishers to state their views. The goal is to hear who publishers would recommend in an emergency with no newsprint. A Commerce Dept report warned of a substantial deficit for years ahead, spotlighting small papers lacking access even if they can pay.

Munutun House Commerce Department New Yorker Klein

Senate Republican Policy Committee Opens Sessions

Washington reports the Senate Republican Policy Committee will open its sessions to all senators to promote unity and harmony among party factions during the policy process.

GOP Policy Committee Washington Senate Republican Policy Committee

1908 Antarctic Camp Near Pole Still Stands

Cape Royds base near McMurdo Sound endures 41 years after Shackleton's failed final ascent toward the South Pole. The saucer shaped hut sits on a rise, battered by violent winds, with supplies scattered and intact, evoking a stark, frozen tableau of life halted in motion.

Cape Royds Antareticn South Pole McMurdo Sound England Ernest Shackleton Mt. Erebus Antarctic Andes

Liquor Sales Record Set in Columbus Week Ending Dec

The state liquor department reports total retail and wholesale sales of 1,425,605 for the week ending December 24 in Columbus, a new record. The figure, compared to 1954 when sales reached 9, lis, marks a notable upswing in a recent period.

Columbus Ohio State Liquor Department

Royal McBee Forms Electronics Company for Data Processing

Royal McBee Corp and General Precision Equipment Corp announce a new joint venture to manufacture and market electronic data processing and computation machines. The subsidiary will combine GPE’s high precision computer tech with Royal McBee’s wide distribution to create office and lab data processing centers, input and output devices, and code conversion gear for low to medium price ranges.

Nem Turk A. x Ownets Royal Precision Corp Philip M. Zenner Royal McBee Royal Pre

State Plans Education Mental Funds Bond Demand Limits

State study today centers on education and mental health funding as a 130 million dollar bond issue for public buildings would cap spending at 30 million per project. Chairman Rep. McClure has urged scaling back by mental health, universities, and public schools to fit the remaining 15 million the Legislature might approve. Six state universities claim 47 million is needed while the new school board estimates public school needs near 14 million.

McClure Ashland State Department of Mental Health and Correction

Missionary Delegation Missing In Jungle Near Quito

Five Protestant missionaries including Nat Saint from Huntingdon Valley and Peter Fleming of Seattle vanished while flying a Piper Cub into the Ecuadorian jungle near Shell Mera. An aerial search by Air Force and Army helicopters, aided by a reconnaissance plane, located a stripped plane and a body near the wreckage. reports differed on a spear or lance being present. The Aucas, a remote Ecuadorian tribe, are linked to the case as contact with them was reported during the search.

Quito Revador Amazon Jungle Air Force Canal Zone Air Force E6 Ecuador Nat Saint Huntingdon Valley Philadelphia Radward McCully Peter Fleming Seattle Nash James Elliot Portland Ore Bon Roger Youderian Billont Arch John Keenan U. S Lance Shell Mera Oil Company Saint Youderian Shell Mer Avea Elliot Jing Aucas

Cold snap dumps 40 inches of snow on Japan coast

A cold snap blanketed cities along the Japan sea coast driving temperatures to 26 degrees in Tokyo the coldest of the year. Snow drifts eight feet high were reported in central Honshu mountains and two people were found frozen to death.

Japan Sea Tokyo Honshu

Nova Scotia Flood Crisis Displaces Over 1000

More than 1,000 Nova Scotians are homeless as rivers flood regions after a week of melting snow and rain. Widespread property damage mounts into millions while towns along the sleet battered belt struggle with unheated homes and rising floodwaters. A separate note from Ohio reports Franklin County Civil Defense approving a federal survey of Columbus metro survival plans in case of atomic attack.

Asalifax Nova Scotia Angeles Prince Virginia Columbus Ohio Franklin County Civil Defense Organization

Houston Fire Causes $3 Million Damage at Port Houston

A major fire at Port Houston on Tuesday damaged a 12 300 ton drydock and a 108 040 ton pier, the worst in 40 years. Plant manager Phillip Lemler said damage was estimated at three million dollars as the drydock broke free and drifted into the channel, threatening ship traffic.

Myulion Port Houston Phillip Lemler Houston Channel

Welfare Agency Aims to End Polygamy in Short Creek Case

Utah officials move to gain custody of eight children from Leonard and Vera Black amid a polygamy dispute at Short Creek near the Utah-Arizona border. Lamar Andrus leads a state effort to obtain affidavits and court action, with Director John Farr urging compliance as authorities pursue removal of children taught polygamous practices.

Athens Chauncey Nelsonville Point Pleasant Pomeroy Middleport Salt Lake City Wtate Lamar Andrus Utah-Arizona Leonard Utah Short Creek Vera Black Bar John Farr Sii Anarson Bureau of 18 Andrus Arizona Cates

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