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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1954

Page

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Bricker Plan Standoff Grows Over Treaties Powers

Sen. John Bricker defends amending the Constitution to limit treaty making, saying it would not hinder negotiations with allies or defense pacts. President Eisenhower opposes the move, warning it could jeopardize peacetime atomic energy plans and U S leadership in world affairs.

Washington John W. Bricker Republican Party Bricker Eisenhower United States Sen Knowland California GOP Brickers Senate

Torture Case Ends with Guilty Verdicts in Ohio

In Cleveland, Mary Barger and Matthew Barger were found guilty of first degree manslaughter for torturing their niece Celia, age 6, who died after being subjected to ice baths, belt impacts, burns, and brutal exertion. Sentences ranged 1 to 20 years by Judge Joseph A. Artl.

Cleveland Matthew Barger Mary Barger Matthew Common Pleas Joseph A. Artl Celia Artl Celia Barger

Bandit Nabbed After Hold Up Near Cincinnati

Police arrested Glenn W. Smith 21 of Newark Ohio after he abducted two drivers during a wine shop robbery in downtown Cincinnati. At Greesburg railroad station he was captured. He demanded money from Catherine Uckotter 35 and commandeered Clyde Wathen 30 and Dan Thornton 45 in a panel truck.

Greesburg Ind Glenn W. Smith Newark Ohio Uckotter Cincinnati Catherine Uckotter Clyde Wathen Wathen Dan Thornton

ROOM HOUSE- ard bath high call volume ad

Small three line ad for a room house at 10 Palmer Street generated over 100 rental inquiries. Mayme Mulligan reports many calls and even buyers. The notice promotes using messenger want ads dial 31242 for a courteous ad taker.

Mayme Mulligan Ard Bath Palmer Street

Americans in Korea seek return as free men from barrier zone

Twenty one U S prisoners in Panmunjom pleaded publicly for the Communists to take them back, insisting they are not traitors and that they would return to fight for world peace when safe. They said they rejected the United States but want to choose their own path.

Barrer United States America Richard Corden East Providence, A. 1

Women Back Bricker Treaty Curbs Push

Women favoring the Bricker amendment gathered in Washington Monday with petitions from 20 states and the District of Columbia. Nearly a hundred attendees from across the country met to urge constitutional limits on treaty powers, seeking access to Senators and Congressmen for Bricker support. Estimates of petition signatures ranged from 200,000 to 500,000.

Washington Bricker District of Columbia California Georgia John W. Bricker

Ferguson Announces Bid for Treasurer

Joseph T. Ferguson former state auditor announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination as state treasurer. He lives in Columbus and previously worked in Lancaster and Barberton before his 1936 election. John J. Gallagher of Cleveland is the only other Democrat to announce for treasurer.

Columbus Ohio Joseph T. Ferguson Ferguson Lancaster Barberton John J. Gallagher Cleveland

Supreme Court Reverses Conviction of Steve Nelson

The Pennsylvania State Supreme Court set aside the conviction of Steve Nelson, western Pennsylvania Communist party leader, on sedition charges. Nelson faced 12 counts alleging attempts to overthrow the government, with a $10,000 fine, about $13,000 in costs, and a 20 year prison term.

Philadelphia State Supreme Court Steve Nelson Pennsylvania Communist Party Nelson

Jury Convicts Tongay in Toddlers Death

In Miami Florida Russell G Tongay former Coast Guard man was found guilty by a six man jury of manslaughter in the death of his five year old daughter Kathy The verdict came after 34 minutes of deliberation and he was sentenced to 10 years in prison with hard labor Tongay posted bond and was released pending appeal Filed by his attorney Louis Jepeway the appeal notice was entered and bond set at 5000 Kathy Tongay died after being forced to dive from a 33 foot tower by her father

Miami Fla Russell G. Tongay Aquators Kathy Tongay Ben C. Willard Louis Jepeway Betty Tongay

Dixie Truck Levies High

Ohio faces tax reciprocity tensions as Southern states plan to end reciprocities. Ohio charges a two axle tax increase from 10 to 20 cents per mile since October 1, while several Southern states impose higher rates. Governor Lausche flew to Atlanta seeking to delay the dispute until a National Governors Conference meeting could mediate. Southern states demand Ohio include its axle tax in reciprocal deals. Lausche refused.

Columbus Ohio Tax Commission Buckeye Frank J. Lausche Atlanta Lausche

Reds Derail Big 4 Talks Spurn Topic

Berlin AP report on the opening foreign ministers session shows Molotov clashing with Dulles over aims in the Big Four talks. Molotov attacked the United States while Western delegates push for German unification, Austrian independence, and a European Army stance.

Berlin Russia V. M. Molotov United States U. S John Foster Dulles Molotov Dulles France Georges Bidault Britain Anthony Eden Germany

Slayings Tie Tok Family Row In Denver Blood Bath

A year long family quarrel erupted in a shotgun attack Sunday in Denver. Frank Archina, 26, held for investigation after his in law couple Frank A. Mack 63 and Elizabeth 58 were killed instantly and their son Frank Jr. 22 died later. Daughter Mary 20 was critically wounded.

Denver Frank Archina Frank A. Mack Elizabeth Frank Jr Denver General Hospital Mary

Girl 7 Dies Leaping From Burning Dwelling

A Baltimore fire killed seven year old Shirley Walker as she leaped from a third floor window. Her mother and three other children were injured, another child escaped, and a firefighter carried a fifth from the building.

Baltimore Morris May Shirley Walker

McCarthy Turns Corner on Panel Boycott Endgame

Senate Democrats hailed a possible end to their six month boycott of Senator McCarthy's investigations subcommittee as he offered concessions to lure them back. The Wisconsin Republican signaled he would not budge on staff hiring control, while Democrats led by Senator McClellan called the talks a vindication of their stance and weighed returning to the panel.

Washington Senate Democrats Sen. McCarthy Senate Wisconsin McCarthy Sen. McClegian D-Ark McClellan Mike

Wilson Clears Army Dishonorable Discharges for 21 Turncoats

Defense Secretary Wilson ordered dishonorable discharge papers for 21 American POWs who joined communists in Korea. Army pay and veterans benefits are halted. Wilson overruled tougher undesirable discharge recommendations and cited a long precedent for the action.Separately, Corporal Dickenson’s case is under advisement. he is held at Walter Reed Hospital after a change of mind about returning home.

Washington Defense Department Korea Defense Wilson Wilson Cpl. Edwards& Dickenson Cracker’s Neck Va Dickensons Dickenson Walter Reed Hospital

Two Juveniles Escape Arrest Shoot Deputy in Ambush

In Columbus Ohio deputies pursued two juveniles near a hardware store in Gahanna. A deputy sheriff, James E. Smith, 28, was wounded in the back of the head but treated and released from St. Francis Hospital. The suspects fled in a stolen car, crashed on Ohio 62, then escaped on foot after an ambush. Deputy Reynolds fired, believing he hit one.

Columbus Ohio Franklin County James E. Smith St. Francis Hospital Smith George E. Reynolds Gahanna Ohio 62 Reynolds

Radio Station Seized During Madrid Riot

In Madrid police clashed with students amid anti-British protests over Gibraltar. A radio station was seized and taken off air for about half an hour as rioting continued near the British Embassy. Eighteen police officers and around two students were reported injured in the earlier confrontation.

Madrid Spain Gibraltar

Windsor Buys Interest In Point Motor Firm

Walter Mills Windsor has purchased an interest in the Two River Motor Co in Point Pleasant. C. E. Cotton serves as manager. Windsor is assistant to the president at Marietta Manufacturing Co and a Marietta College graduate. Bartow Jones holds the firm’s presidency.

Point Pleasant Walter Mills Windsor Jefferson Riva Two River Motor Co C. E Cotton Marietta Manufacturng Company Marietta College Bartow Jones

Steubenville College Receives 5000 Donation

Steubenville native Dean Martin donated 5000 to the College of Steubenville expansion program. The college announced the contribution on Monday noting Martins ties to Steubenville and his long career in television and film alongside Jerry Lewis.

Steubenville Ohio Dean Martin Jerry Lewis College of Steubenville Martin

Old Soldier 74 Today New York

Dougal MacArthur observed his 74th birthday in New York, marking another milestone in a long life of military service and public duties.

New York Dougal MacArthur

Officials Hint Pre-Strike Ballot Proposal Is Doomed

Washington officials say President Eisenhower's plan for secret government supervised strike votes in labor disputes is nearly dead. Secretaries Mitchell and congressional hearings are set to examine the 14 point Taft Hartley revisions as opposition grows in the Senate. The Chamber of Commerce backs only part of the plan favoring a vote after impasse but before or during a strike remains debated.

Washington Eisenhower Secretary of Labor Mitchell Senate Labor Committee House Labor Committee Senate W. B. Barton U. S. Chamber of Commerce Congress Barton Chamber White House H. Alexander Smith RNJ

Coffee Prices to Rise Further With Demand Still High

Industry leaders predicted further coffee price increases up to a dime to 1.20 per pound within a month unless consumption falls. The National Coffee Assn. said the price pressures stem from high green coffee costs, notably from Brazil, which supplies about half the world's coffee.

New York U. S National Coffee Assn James M. O'Connor Association Brazil

Five Day Forecast Sees Temperatures Near Normal then Change

The forecast covers Wednesday through Sunday with average highs around 35 to 42 and lows near 20 to 24. Temperatures drop Wednesday, rise Friday, and fall again by week end. Rain or snow is expected Wednesday and Friday, totaling about a quarter inch of moisture.

Reds Seek Dean Resume Peace Talks

The Communists sent a sealed letter to U. S. Envoy Arthur Dean proposing the stalled Korean peace talks resume Monday on Red terms. The letter was delivered at Panmunjom during a liaison secretaries meeting, after which the Reds recessed efforts to start talks.

Panmunjom U 8 Arthur Dean Peiping

Pastors Urge Reform At Ohio Clergy Convention

In Columbus two leading pastors, Dr Ralph W Sockman and Dr Nels F S Ferre, condemned clergy failures and urged changes in preaching and church work. They spoke at the opening session of the four day Ohio Pastors Convention. A later assembly vote urged Congress to turn over surplus foods to religious relief agencies for war refugees in Europe and the Far East.

Columbus Ohio Ralph W Sockman Christ Church New York City Nels F.S. Ferre Vanderbilt University Lockman Ferre Christian Church Assembly of the Ohio Council of Churches Congress Europe Far East

Ohio Abductor Convicted In Kidnapping Case

Franklin County jury convicts William James Stewart 27 of kidnapping and felonious assault in a Columbus case involving a 6 year old girl. He is ordered sent to Lima State Hospital for further examination before sentencing, facing 5 to 15 years for kidnapping and 1 to 2 years on each assault count.

Columbus Ohio William James Stewart Lima State Hospital Franklin County Stewart Lima

Appointee to Labor Relations Post Approved by Close Vote

The Senate Labor Committee approved Albert Beeson for the National Labor Relations Board by a 7 4 party line vote. The session featured sharp exchanges as John J. Lewis denounced Beeson as a self-styled union-buster and a telegram from Lewis was read into the record.

Labor Relations Washington Senate Labor Committee Albert Sen. H. Alexander Smith R-Nji Lewis United Mine Workers Beeson San Jose Calif

Tragic Pedestrian Death in Athens After Car Strike

A five year old girl Rickie Gean Samp son died after being struck by a westbound car on W Union Street in Athens. The driver Wilbur H Radford 68 was not charged and the accident occurred near Ziegler's Community Store. Rickie died of a basal skull fracture at Arms Hospital after the 4 p m incident. The family had lived in Athens seven months and includes parents Fura and Mrs Sampson and two brothers. Funeral arrangements are being made.

Rickie Gean Sampson Fura Sampson S. Shafer St Rickie Tering Arms Hospital Fire Department Joseph McBride W. Union St Wilbur H. Radford Grosvenor St Radford Athens Little Rickie John H. Elias Ziegler Union St McBride Puckle Sampson Harold Bisener Sampsons Colhumbus John Richard Charles, Jr Dowler-Fergusonlugnes Funeral Home

State Boosts Disability Pay In Ohio Initiative

Columbus Ohio Monday began paying totally and permanently disabled workers at least 25 a week. Secretary W D Schumacher of the state industrial commission said checks to 3500 long term claimants were increased a total of 50 for the Jan 4 17 period. The 1953 Legislature set a minimum of 25 weekly for those unable to share in higher payments. The maximum now is 3 a week, though some injured years ago received less.

Columbus Ohio W. D. Schumacher State Industrial Commission

Film Studio Suspends Monroe for Second Time

Hollywood reports Marilyn Monroe is suspended again for refusing a movie role. The studio had previously granted a grace period when she married Joe DiMaggio, but after she failed to report by Monday the suspension stands.

Film Studio Monroe Hollywood Marilyn Monroe Miss Monroe Joe DiMaggio

Fire damages Brookville Evangelical church in Dayton area

Fire destroyed the Evangelical United Brethren Church near Brookville in Dayton area. Officials estimate about $100,000 in damage after the blaze reportedly started from a coal pile in the furnace room.

Dayton Ohio Evangelical United Brethren Brookville

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