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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1954

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Molotov urges voice for Red China in Berlin talks

In Berlin Molotov proposed allowing the Chinese People's Republic a seat in the foreign ministers conference. Western ministers dismissed the idea, focusing on Germany Austria and Korea. He argued Russia seeks genuine European security and peaceful relations without aims against other nations.

Berlin Russia V. M. Molotov Red China Foreign Ministers Mandar Vpensane Molotov Germany Austria Peiping Korea Moloto Frigid Schoenefeld Airfield Dulles Britain Anthony Elen Georges Bidault France Chinese People's Republic Europe Soviet Union

Young Ohio school board president leads Gallia County unit

Donald Pollitt Jr aged 23 becomes head of the Ohio Local Board of Education in Gallia County after last November election. A 1951 Ohio University agriculture graduate and Swan Creek farmer born August 27 1930 in Huntington he is married to Ju Juana Moore of Cadiz and has a seven month old son Donald Craig Pollitt. He attended Huntington Gallipolis Circleville and Ohio University and belonged to Acacia.

Donald Pollitt, Jr Ohio United States Ohio University Ohio Local Board of Education Gallia County Huntington Marshall College J. Donald Pollitt Don Gallipolis Circleville

Ohio's Truck Tax Prompts Possible Special Governors Meeting

The National Governors Conference may call a special spring session to address truck tax reciprocity amid Ohio's axle-mile levy. Executive secretary Frank Bane said the idea arose from a fall executive committee meeting, with a regular session eyed for Lake George New York.

Atlanta National Governors’ Conference Ohio Frank Bane New York State Lake George Bane

Ohio Governor Defends Tax Reciprocity Plan

Ohio Governor Frank Lausche said during a Governors Conference recess that Ohio will reciprocate highway tolls and taxes with other states. He defended Ohio's axle-mile truck tax amid retaliatory actions from ten southern states and hinted at how reciprocity might be applied, contrasting with Atty Gen. ONeill’s softer stance.

Atlanta Ohio Frank J Lausche Lausche National Governors’ Conference William O'Neill

Ohio Native Innocent Of Killing Her Baby

Norma Coudert 24, from Alliance Ohio, was found innocent of killing her infant. A circuit judge ruled the state failed to prove a crime after she allegedly dropped the child on its head after unassisted birth in her apartment bathroom.

Ohio Columbia. S C— W Norma Coudert Alliance, Ohio Xi M. Braulsford

UN Places Units On Battle Alert For Red Attack Risk

United Nations ground sea and air forces were placed on battle alert last week for potential Red attack as nearly 99,000 anti Red prisoners were returned to UN custody. South Korean intelligence said two Chinese army corps about 60,000 troops moved north of Kaesong last week.

Tokyo lPi United Nations Kaesong

Two Boys Drown in Icy Swan Creek

In Toledo Ohio police and volunteers searched Swan Creek for 24 hours before finding two first grade boys Douglas Chaney seven and Eddie West six huddled in about a foot of water. A bloodhound repeatedly led searchers to the same spot and officers chopped the ice to reach the bodies. The boys had just left their home with their mother Mrs George Chaney warming them away from the creek about 500 feet away.

Toledo Ohio UPI Swan Creek Douglas Chaney Eddie West Douglas George Chaney

Barnesville Woman Dies in Suspected Accident

Belmont County coroner said there was no foul play in the Thursday death of 33 year old mother of seven near Barnesville. The victim, Mrs William Johns, was found with a .22 rifle beside her bed and a gunshot wound to the head.

ST Clairsville Ohio Belmont County W. J.sheppard Barnesville Wiliam Johns Coriine Edu Cnase Burkes Anna Lee Burkes Cince Burkes

Chrysler Idles 7900 Auto Workers in Plymouth Plant

DETROIT Chrysler Corp said it will lay off 7900 Plymouth division workers indefinitely starting Monday as production reductions hit its Plymouth Lynch Road plant and the automotive division. Packard Motor Car Co announced it will resume full production on Monday.

Detroit Chrysler Corp Faday Plymouth Division Plymouth Lynch Road Sand Automotive Packard Motor Car Co

College Leader Injured in Plunge at Rural Intersection

Montgomery college vice president and his wife were injured when their car rolled over twice and struck a concrete center strip near Uy &, 148 miles west of here. The incident occurred around noon Friday as the vehicle traveled on a rural highway.

Gy Zartsville FF Wrox Montgomery Macunsum College Matt Here

Martin criticizes left wing mining mood in 1950s talk

Philadelphia AP report shows House Speaker Joseph Martin blasting left wing eggheads for promoting socialistic aims in a Philadelphia Real Estate Board speech. He predicts no valid signs of recession despite unemployment around 2 million and cites past wartime-era highs and prosperity.

Philadelphia Joseph W. Martin, Jr Massachusetts Martin Americans For Democratic Action Eugene Varga

Coffee Prices Spark Inquiries From Voters And Lawmakers

In Washington shoppers balk at over a dollar per pound coffee prices and 15 cent per cup checks. Housewives urge action while senators including Beall and Aiken consider probes into rising costs and potential legislation. Republicans weigh immediate steps after DOJ developments.

Washington Sen Beall Senate Banking Committee Aiken R-Vi Senate Agriculture Committee Justice Department

Sale of Daily Is Announced in Zanesville News

The Zanesville News announces sale of its name good will and subscription list to the Zanesville Publishing Co which prints the morning Times Recorder evening Signal and Sunday Times Signal. No price disclosed last publication day for the News which began Oct 28 1939. Jones Enterprises may move News plant equipment to Massillon Independent. Clay Littick serves as president.

Zanesville Zanes~ville Jing Ce News Sart J. Jones Enterprises, Inc Massillon Jones Enterprises Clay Littick Zanesville Publishing Co

Firemen Rescue Three Boys From Icy Lake Cakes

Three Wiloughby youths were pulled from frozen Lake Ene after they rode ice cakes farther than a hundred yards from shore. Firemen threw ropes and hauled them to safety after more than an hour on the lake. Names mentioned include Tom Kepiner, Ronald Kepiner, and John Ferick.

Willoughby Cho — Pi Lake Ene Tom Kepiner Ronald John Ferick Wiloughby

Army Units To Leave Korean Theater

General Maxwell D. Taylor named two American divisions to depart Korea. The 20th and another division will be withdrawn, ending U.S. Army presence in the theater.

Korean Fou Maxwell Bosler Korea

Churchill Retirement Rumors Mount Over Possible 4 Month Exit

London reports whirl around Prime Minister Churchill possibly stepping down within months. Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden is seen as heir apparent with Eden reportedly improving after gall bladder operations. Some discuss Churchill remaining in cabinet or moving to the House of Lords as rumors spread. Parliament member Cyril Osborne ties a May retirement to Queen Elizabeth II's return from her world tour.

London Britain Churchill No. 10 Downing St Anthony Eden Eden House of Lords Cyril Osborne Elizabeth II Osborne

State Agents Raid Three Logan Clubs and Seize Gambling Devices

Ohio liquor control agents raided Logan Aerie 2168, Logan Moose Lodge, and Logan VFW-DAV hall finding a lewd film at the Eagles, gambling devices including a one-ball machine, and liquor sales without permits. One suspect, Raymond Tucker, faced sentencing. two arrests followed, with FBI record checks ordered. The raids, led by Frank M. Acton, targeted liquor violations and stalled activity through the night.

Logan Clubs Eagles Lodge Frank M. Atton Lancaster Acton Portsmouth Department of Liquor Control Eagles Moose Lodge Main St Merober Vfw-Dav Raymond Tucker Logan Route 5 Club Customian Turker B. Whitehart Columibus Office Federal Bureau of Investigation Fead Edward Jd. Allen Youngstown New Wits Dan Allen Yount Town Parties Actop Fim FBI Federal Iniense State Lines Munse State Board of Liquor Control Fagies Moos The Elks Loage Logan Pine Club Hyeor

Suspect in Brinks Robbery Is Jailed

Suspect known as Specs O Keefe surrendered in municipal court on a probation violation warrant and was held on 1500 bail. The FBI would not comment on the surrender or any potential break in the unsolved Brink s case.

Boston Specs" O'Keefe FBI Brink

Soviet Union vetoes for 57th time at United Nations

The Soviet Union used its veto in the Security Council for the 31th time on Friday, defeating Western proposals to settle the Israel and Jordan dispute. The bloc opposed a U.S. Britain and France powered plan to mediate, arguing for a broader role for the LN mediator in Palestine.

United Nations Eta Soviet Union Israel Syne Joxer Jordan Ertralia United States Britain France Pales Sina Tsrael

Fire damages plant. smoldering blaze causes evacuations

Fire at a Cincinnati plant damaged facilities and forced evacuations. Firefighters, aided by eleven mighty wagons, contained the blaze by Saturday afternoon. The cause is stated as a careless smoker, with estimated losses around 60,000 dollars.

Cincianati Cincinnat Tayeana Mighty Warners

Million Dollar Fire Destroys Seattle Dock Area

A massive blaze swept Seattle's dock district leaving smoking ruins and extensive damage at the Pant Wells area. The fire caused no injuries or deaths and investigators assess the cause while local authorities coordinate cleanup and recovery efforts.

Seattle Font Pacifc

Probes by Army Marines Hint High Level Snafu

Washington reports signs of a major snafu as the Army and Marine Corps announce probes into actions of a colonel and a corporal held by Chinese forces. The cases trigger Defense Department concern over timing as Panmunjom prisoners debate return and possible prosecutions looms.

Washington Maine Corps and Coronel Defense Department Army Cpl Edward Dickenson Crackers Mediia Korea Uge Marine Corps Corps Frank K. Schwable Air Force Department Panmunjom Hent United States

Armistice Deadline Passes on Prisoners in Red Camp

Gen J H Hull, UN Far East commander, faces uncertainty as 21 Americans 1 Briton and 395 South Koreans remain in a Red camp after the armistice deadline. Allied Maj Gen J K Lacey pressed Reds to announce removal plans while Defense Secretary Wilson warned pay cuts loom for those undecided.

E Hull

Egypts Boss Delivers Veiled Threat at Rally

Cairo observers noted President Naguib used the parade of 49 000 armed guardsmen to signal resolve against British control of the Suez Canal zone. He warned Egypt would not be subdued and cautioned against imperial pressure while underscoring a shift toward military strength and national unity.

Cairo Egypt Fgym Suez Canal Zone National Guards Mohamed Naguio Naguib Brettraeng

Probers Sing Out on Voice of America Content

Senate investigation led by Len McCarthy examined claims of anti American material in VOA broadcasts. Testimony alleged edited tapes and contracted staff overrode editorial control, sparking walkouts and debate over government influence on U S international broadcasting.

Washington Senate Len McCarthy R-Wis Saturda Sembers sMarat Fey McCarthy

Economic slowdown cited after 72 straight months

Commissioner Ean Clague said declines in living costs continue but do not signal a broader recession. The audience heard that the economy remains unsettled while inflation cools and costs ease, with the 72nd consecutive month of easing noted.

Audence Omlm Grup Ean Clague Tye Cree Gerac Np

Bridge Re-Opener After Landslide Delay

A local bridge reopened to traffic Thursday after a landslide caused a two day stoppage. Cleanup and safety checks were completed and crews confirmed the spans were secure for light vehicle use.

Treaty Fuss Deadline Set

Washington leaders set a Monday deadline to compromise with Sen. Bricker on rewriting the constitutional treaty making provision. Sen. Knowland said he would report to President Eisenhower and House leaders at a White House conference. If compromise fails Republicans may seek a substitute with Democrats. Senator Wiley warned that approving Bricker could be one of the most dangerous acts of the generation.

Washington Sen Bricker Ohio Knowland California GOP Eisenhower House White House Leutenant Wiley R-Wis Senate Foreign Relations Committee Congress

Little Hocking Man Finds Body of Son

Stanley Mills of Little Hocking had searched the Ohio River for weeks and found the body of his son, Stanley Mills Jr, near Lock 10 on the Ohio side. The missing son had been aboard the towboat Charles Stephenson of the Ohio River Barge Lines and disappearance had followed an incident at Weirton Steel Co. last December.

Tel Benville Ohio Stanley Mills Little Hocking Ohio River Stanley, Jr Charles “Ysenson Joe Stephenson Gock Pa Weirton Steel Co Weirton Stanley Shortey Atter Lock 10

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