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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1955

Page

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Killer of Rubinstein Had Key to Door Of Playboy's Apartment

Police probed many angles in Serge Rubinstein slaying while his body lay in a copper casket. Investigators found no forced entry at his Fifth Avenue home and believe the killer used a key, with officers noting a possible grudge motive amid Rubinstein’s global business and legal troubles. Estelle Gardner and Patricia Wray linked to late-night events, while servants reported no disruption in the scene.

Playboy Manhattan Rubinstein Fifth Ave Central Park Estelle Gardner Pierre Patricia Wray Miss Wray Hig

Winter Keeps Tight Grip, Tall Mounts

Deaths from exposure and over exertion rose to at least 14 as winter's worst cold wave held the Eastern half of the nation. Subzero temperatures stretched from Northern New England across the Great Lakes and upper Mississippi Valley to Northeast Missouri and Central Illinois. Only the Gulf Coast areas from Northern Florida to Southeast Texas saw near freezing readings with slight moderation forecast for the gulf region and the Great Plains. Ohio led with 6 deaths, followed by Michigan 3, Missouri 2, Illinois 2, and Pennsylvania 1.

Associated Press Gulf Region Great Plains New England Northern Lakes Region Mississippi Valley Missouri Illinois Gulf Coast Florida Texas Ohio Michigan Ilinois Pennsylvania

Woman Jailed In Embezzling McLelland Sentenced To Reformatory

Richland County Common Pleas Judge G E Kalbleisch denied probation and sentenced 60 year old Elva McLelland to 110 years in the Marysville reformatory for embezzling from Hartman Suspender Co. The plea cited her role as sole support for husband and father. The court amended the indictment from 43327 to 32483.54 dollars.

AEC Hints of Major Developments in Atomic Weapons

The Atomic Energy Commission spoke of new major developments in atomic weapons after spring Castle tests. It cited ongoing Nevada tests to gain knowledge essential to defense and world security, while offering no specifics and dodging elaboration.

Washington Atomic Energy Commission AEC Pacific Nevada Free World Talbott House Armed Services Committee Russia Lewis Strauss Earth

One-Legged Man Dies in Flames in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM Alabama WF George Armstrong aged 63 a one legged man was found with his clothes aflame after a neighbor heard him pounding on a wall Saturday He died in minutes His wife said his clothing had once caught fire around his wooden leg and he could not feel the flames Firemen theorize this happened again Armstrong was mute Hearst Meets Molotov London VM Molotov Soviet foreign minister received American publisher William Randolph Hearst Jr Saturday Moscow radio reported

Birmingham Ala George Armstrong Armstrong Hearst Molotov London V. M. Molotov William Randolph Hearst, Jr Moscow Radio

Pickets urge stop to drift toward war before White House

More than 50 pickets marched outside the White House for an hour on Saturday carrying placards calling for a peaceful solution to the Formosa issue and denouncing drift toward war. The organizers identified backing groups as pacifist organizations from New York and Philadelphia.

Washington White House New York Philadelphia

President Eisenhower in Augusta for weekend golf rest

President Eisenhower arrived at Augusta National in a bid to rest from Far Eastern tensions and White House duties. He flew aboard Columbine NT with aide staff and banker Ford Roberts, greeted by Camp Gordon’s General Howard and Augusta officials. Weather was cold but expected to warm for Sunday golf.

Augusta Eisenhower White House Columbine Congress Formosa James Hagerty Pentagon U. S. 7Th Fleet Hagerty Brg Francis E. Howard Camp Gordon Elbert Peabody Augusta National Golf Club Difford Roberts New York

Bargain basement used autos attract long Cincinnati lines

In Cincinnati the price of used cars drops with sales at bargain prices. A dealer held a sale where a few cars sold for 99 cents each, drawing customers who queued overnight. Another event sold three cars for 69 cents, with around 85 customers braving temperatures down to one below zero.

Cincinnati

Slaying by Bomb Is Called Mistake

BAN ANGELO Texas UP Police said Saturday the bomb slaying of a wealthy West Texas ranch woman Mrs Harry E Weaver was a mistake. They said a former son in law had plotted for nearly a year to ambush her husband. Still untold is the motive for the death plot outlined to police by two men who said they were given money guns and a car to kill Weaver a prominent Texas architect and scientist.

Ban Angelo Tex West Texas Woisai Harry E.weaver Weaver Texas

Governor Asks Security for Americans Abroad

Former Georgia Governor Herman Talmadge urged armed protection for U S nationals abroad in Jacksonville. He criticized U S leadership and foreign policy saying the United States has looked the other way while citizens are mistreated and rights are not respected in much of the world.

Jacksonville Fla Herman Talmadge Georgia U. S Counry United States

Ike Attains War Power If Necessary

Washington news says President Eisenhower signed with urgency to authorize use of armed forces to defend Formosa and deter Chinese Communists. Congress fast tracked a joint resolution granting broad authority, with House approval 409 to 3 and Senate 85 to 3. The move allows air and naval actions off the China coast and hot pursuit rights for pilots against Chinese jets. President praised the bipartisan vote as a clear expression of American unity to resist aggression and support Chiang Kai-shek's forces in the region.

Washington Cap Eizenhower Red China Formosa Marchar Eed eWeo Anid United Nations Troy United States Hisenhower Dulles Join Congress Yacher Islands Gaynon Farmanpapol House China Senate Eisenhower Ned ‘China Chiang Kai-shek Formiaka Quemoys Matsui Ching Iro White House Great Patriotic Service Quemoy Otter Britta Handy Winute U.S Peiqing Chou Endal Fo Malotov

U. S. Moves Closer to War With Reds and Dien Bien Phu Cadet Class

Washington debates a policy line as U S moves closer to conflict with Red China following Korea ending 18 months ago. Senate armed services and foreign relations committees call for decisive action amid fears of Russia involvement. In Paris a new St Cyr cadet class will be named the class of Dien Bien Phu signaling a symbolic defeat.

Washington sForm United States Red China Russia Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committee Paris St Cyr Dien Bien Phu

UN Aims To Halt Chinese Fighting Fear Of War Rise

United States Britain and New Zealand pressed a UN Security Council session in New York to seek a joint condemnation and a halt to fighting in China. They urged restraint as tensions rose over possible clashes near Taiwan and offshore islands.

United Nations United States Britain New Zealand Council A. Dopeyate Cate Munro Inva Antine Feds

Formosans Pleased by U S OK To Defend Chiane Island

Reports from Taipih Formosa say United States approval for defense of Formosa and evacuation of 18000 Nationalist troops from the Tachens is welcomed by Formosan leaders. Nationalists fear a potential cease-fire talks may ease pressure on Reds while US support signals firmness against communism.

U.S. OK Chiane Taipih Formosa United States Pormosa Eisenhower Hoefenne Mintaky Preay Shase Tevi Hind Presa Senate U.S Tih Bisset Foremona Tachens Yu ‘Taewel Tachens Iowan Meining Naveser Mateonaliet Peiping Ratio Offeral Peoples Daily Ren Area Pridsay Ily Wo

Top Solons Back Navy On Carrier Plan

The Navy has backing from two leading members of the House Armed Services Committee. They advocate formal hearings on a proposed 60,000-ton carrier to support the Forrestal. The push aims to smooth opposition from Appropriations Chairman Cannon while planning a fifth supercarrier addition.

Wasiuinglon Navy Pouse Armed Services Satardin Vinsen Misesouri Mepyuhean Te Armed Services Group Cannon D-Mor Avy Forrestal

Danish Prime Minister Hans Hedtoft Found Dead

Danish Prime Minister Hans Hedtoft was found dead in a Copenhagen hotel room after reportedly suffering a heart attack. Hedtoft's death followed his return from a Nordic summit and came as Denmark mourned, with Foreign Minister Foffannen Hedtoft rumored to be his successor.

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Short Hauls By Air Seen Short Hauls By Air Seen

Ohio aviation board director Brown argues a future with expanded air transport in the state. He cites past growth and supports a comprehensive study to assess eastern routes and arid regions, aiming to improve service and long haul air routes.

Columbus E CE Brnwa Lie Onia Aviation Board Ohio Tacit Aviation Ghig Itu Brown

Brooklyn Eagle Strike Halts Saturday Edition

New York edition of the century-old Brooklyn Eagle failed to publish on Saturday as a strike by the American CIO and other unions led to picket lines. Plans for a Sunday edition were abandoned as publishers saw the strike extend beyond midnight over wage demands and pay scales at Manhattan tech papers.

New York Brooklyn Eagle American Cio Midenight Manhauf Tech Roth

Ugly No More Re Facing Set for Convicted Robber

Albert Lapinsky a 22 year old from Duryea Pa using a 12 to 15 year term for robbery receives a plea for plastic surgery funded by inmates at Eastern State Penitentiary. Judge Flannery and medical director Blumberg help arrange eight operations to give him a new face and perhaps a new personality.

Phiadelphia Eastern State Penitentiary Albert Lapinsky Duryea Wilkes-Barre J. Harold Flannery Lapinsky Flannery Ec Nathan Blumberg Trig

Auto Group Enters Limited-Access Dispute in Wyoming

A regional auto group enters a limited access dispute in Wyoming as state officials review a plan affecting road routing. The case involves multiple parties and a county resident group claiming highway relocation could impact travel and property.

Auto Group

Pescadores Described As Bleak and Windy

Washington reports a National Geographic Society description of Pescadores as bleak and windy. The report notes the islands have nearly 19 percent of their land area covered by grasslands across a total square miles, highlighting challenging conditions.

Pescadores Washington United States Cummun National Geographic Society

Commie Unionists Ducking Says AFL Officials

Four AFL officials said privately on Saturday that suspected Communist labor leaders of independent unions are trying to duck for cover into the AFL or CIO until the heat's off They believe Red infiltrator readers have been told to dissolve or merge their unions to hide identity.

Commie AFL Miami Beach Fila CIO Red Lator Cig

Cop Contests For Pies At Local Bakeoff

In Union Local Cosnoton County a pie baking contest crowns Janet, a senior, for the second year in a row. The event, held Saturday at the 180 Tx pie bake, drew seven other contestants from the area as part of the family of EF Jean Mercer of Ti oner.

IST EF Jean Mercer Janet Union Cosnocton County

Soviet claim on atomic auto tests and radar shield

East European state media report a Soviet atomic auto project. Prof Ramadin, a Stain Prize winner, described an engine likened to an atomic oven using uranium or plutonium fuel. The unit reportedly recirculates steam to drive a turbine, offering weeks of operation and aiming to shield the driver from gamma rays and blasts.

BERL Soviet’ Union Aganda Lausitzer Rundschau East Germany Thay V. BP. Ramadin Iggest Hb Laboratories Devel Baw Abaogieg Ee

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