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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1956

Page

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Eisenhower and Eden seek closer US UK Middle East policy

President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Eden pursued a united Middle East stance amid Soviet pressure. They pledged cooperation on deeds against Red China and easing tensions, while noting minor policy divergences to be narrowed. The talks also tackled Saudi Arabia oil interests, the Baghdad Pact, and Israel-Arab tensions as potential sticking points.

Warney Ryuerd Washington Eisenhower Eden U. S Middle East Russia Goodvars Britain Risenower Sian Gene Ures U.asnusa Far East Middle St Tan Red China United Nations Saudi Arabia Buraimi Israel

Nome crash kills Alaska National Guard chief

Nome report states Brig. Gen. John R. Noyes commander of the Alaska National Guard died after a National Guard plane crash. He suffered severe freezing and multiple injuries. Maj. Robert Kolb also injured. both were rescued after four days in wreckage. The crash occurred 25 miles northeast of Nome across the Bering Strait.

Nome Alaska John R." Noyes Alaska National Guard Noyes National Guard Fred Langsam Maj Robert Kolb Kolb Findlay

Eisenhower backs pay as you go highway financing plan

President Eisenhower approved a law to finance the highway construction program with pay as you go taxation, abandoning the bond plan. House GOP leaders reported the Democratic refusal to accept the bond approach, and Eisenhower yielded to secure quick approval for the program.

Washington Eisenhower House Mar Congress Martin N. Y Jerome Jin Mexi- White House Thane Rome Paleo Mexico Peter Newma Eden Jamest D. C Massapequa Steve Dulles Queen Elizabeth

Kubitschek Rules Brazil Inauguration Promises Growth

Brazil swore in Juscelino Kubitschek as president with a largely conservative cabinet. Delegates from 60 nations attended the Rio ceremony where Vice President Richard M. Nixon led a 17 member U.S. delegation. Kubitschek pledged to expand transport, elect the power and production to reduce reliance on imports and foreign exchange shortages.

Rio DE Janeiro Getuio Va Juscelino Kubitschek Brazil Aday Rio Minas Gerais Richard M. Nixa U.S Kubitschek Reds Kubibschek

Fire destroys 81 houses in Maebashi City Japan

A Japanese fire engulfed 81 houses in Maebashi City today and then spread to nearby areas. No casualties were reported.

Maebashi Japan

Judge Rules Courtroom Photography Should Be Permitted

Cleveland judge Joseph H Silbert defended allowing courtroom photography and press coverage saying it presents news. he cited the 1953 contempt conviction of City Editor Louis L Clifford and staff for directing a photo in the courtroom. The ruling follows an opinion by Common Pleas Judge Fra J Launche and references the Camera Photographers Association.

Cleveland Ted Joseph H. Silbert Commons Pleas Court Silbert Louis L. Clifford Cleveland Press Clifford USS. Supreme Sibert Oher Photographers Association Lausche

Eisenhower Second Term Urged by Herald Tribune Editorial

The New York Herald Tribune advocates a second term for President Eisenhower as essential to deepen liberal measures and stabilize progress after two decades of one party rule and wartime regulation. It argues his health supports continued leadership and warns the Republican party risks defeat without him at the helm.

New York/Herald Tribune Eisenhower New York Herald-Tribune Republican Party

Republican Seaton touts Eisenhower era prosperity in Montgomery County

Fred A. Seaton, deputy assistant to the president, spoke at a McKinney Day event with about 720 Montgomery County Republicans. He argued the Eisenhower administration fulfilled 1952 promises, delivering peace at home and abroad, highlighting armed forces spending and personnel to illustrate national strength. He criticized Democratic views on military power as underestimating the nation's security.

Dayton Eisenhower Republican Party Fred A. Seaton McKinney Montgomery County Seaton Hen

Westinghouse and union hold 14th strike talks

Westinghouse Electric and the AFL-CIO International Union of Electric Workers continue silence after their 14th straight meeting aimed at ending a 107 day strike. A circulated report says UE proposals focus on efficiency studies, raising fears of pay cuts and job losses without contract guarantees against such changes.

Westinghouse Electricorp Afl-Cio International Union of Electric Workers Westinghouse

Modern Garage Ad Promises Big Results

Fragmented OCR text shows an old advertisement claiming inexpensive, strong results for rental services. Mentions a modern garage, a phone call, a cancelled ad, and an address at Ohio Avenue. Contains broken phrases and unclear details, but implies an effective yet vague marketing pitch.

Ater Ohio Ave

Court Asked To Restrain Pinball Ban in Logan

LOGAN An application for a temporary restraining order to halt enforcement of a new pinball ordinance was filed today in Hocking County Common Pleas Court. George Thomas, a local operator, claims the measure targets pinball machines and asks for both temporary and permanent relief. He argues the city will confiscate and destroy machines without due process and seeks to block enforcement pending final action.

Logan Hockingmanent County Esinsia Muon Thomas

U S Courts Convict 519 in 1955 across southern district

In 1955 the southern district cotio gave 519 federal convictions. Columbus had 168, Dayton 139, Cincinnati 212. Juries acquitted 2 in Columbus, 3 in Dayton, none in Cincinnati. Court dismissals or acquittals numbered 19, 3, and 31 respectively. Most dismissals and acquittals were for elective service violations after Supreme Court and circuit decisions. Transporting a stolen car across state lines led with 103 convictions. There were 60 narcotics and marijuana convictions across the three courts.

Tac Hugh K.martin Columbus Dayton Cincinnati Supreme Court of the United States Circuit Court of Appeal Martin

Living With Snakes Is Just Too Much

Denver judge dissolves a 15 year marriage after Marion Ellsworth Woodmansee, 32, testified her husband forced her to live in a cave infested with snakes. She said snakes crawled over the cupboard and the baby, driving her to nerves breakdown.

Denver Joseph ©. Cook Marion Ellsworth Woodmansee

Coroner to analyze fluid in deaths linked to drinking

Eugene B. Mores said he would analyze a liquid found with three men who died after heavy drinking. Mrs. William Penick said her father and husband had been drinking heavily for weeks and would drink anything they could get. She fears they and her brother-in-law may have drained alcohol from a farm tractor radiator.

Anton—P Eugene B. Mores William Penick

Whites Battle at Concert Sparks Tennessee Riot

In Chattanooga a clash between white spectators and Negro dancers marred a Monday night Memorial Auditorium event featuring Roy Hamilton. Three whites and three Negroes were lightly hurt, nine Negroes arrested for disorderly conduct as tensions rose in the all Negro section. Attendance counted about 2000 Negroes and over 1000 whites.

Chattanooga Tenn Roy Hamilton Memorial ‘Auditorium

Plane hunted in Venezuela missing Beech craft

In Venezuela near Caracas rescue teams sought a missing two engine Beech plane reported missing since daybreak. Four U S citizens and six others were aboard. Initial word said no survivors sighted. Captain Charles C Baughan of Georgia led the flight. Also aboard were his wife Mary from Shelbyville Kentucky and Malcolm Edgerton and his wife of Stamford, Connecticut and New York.

Yaracas Venezuela U. S Caracas Charles C. Baughan Georga Baughan Mary Shelbyville Malcolm Edgerton Stamford Ann New York

Mollet Publicizes New Cabinet as Assembly Debates Nod

Paris Premier Guy Mollet announced a 13 member cabinet to the National Assembly seeking confirmation. Notable appointees include François Mitterrand and Maurice Thorez attended as deputies filled the chamber. Mollet aims to rally support from the MRP with a platform favoring Atlantic ties and West European unity.

Paris P Guy Afol National Assembly Maurice ‘Thorez Mollet Pierre Christian Pinseau Alge Gen Georges Catroux Robert Lacoste Albert Gazier National Defense Maurice Lourges Maunoury Gilbert Jules Rene Billeres Overseas France Gaston Detferre Francois ‘Tanguy-Prigent Felix Houphouet Boiny African Democratic Rally MRP Popular Republician Movement Christian Democrat Part Yy Atlantic Alliance Assembly Algeria Guerrila

Violence and unrest linked to city boycott in Ohio

A flare of violence near a Negro leader’s home in Columbus follows a prolonged boycott of city transfers protesting segregated seating laws. Police reported windows shattered by a hand grenade or dynamite, no injuries. Earlier violence occurred during the first week of the Devcett protests. At the same time Ohio officials announced a civil service move to recruit engineers with starting salaries around 380 dollars per month as part of a 150 million dollar construction push. President Baker said building progress could start soon with forecast of wintry days ahead.

Rae Here King Devcett Columbus State Highway Department State Civil Service Commission Samuel 59 Linge Frank J. Lausche Civil Service Action Baker

Farmers Bear Greatest Share Of Price Drop

Secretary Benson told meat industry leaders that Agriculture will tighten marketing programs and avoid government purchases to store meat. He warned margins must reflect real costs and pledged to defend farmers as hog prices fall and costs rise, urging packers to cut profits to help farmers.

Chacago Pice Decuneericature Benson National Swine Industry Committee Packer Armer

Iowa professor cautions on satellite size and shape

Prof James Van Allen head of Iowa State University physics department says public descriptions of proposed earth satellites are premature. He noted cylinders 18 inches long and shapes other than spheres are possible. His committee will publish a paper with instructions for amateur radio operators to build receiving gear ahead of a planned 1987 launch.

Iowa City Iowa State University of Iowa James van Allen Ann Arbor van Allen

Junk Mail Floods Mail Boxes Across Regions

R Abrams testified to a House appropriations subcommittee that third class mail volume has surged back toward the junk mail peak. He recalled a 1954 policy allowing unaddressed advertisements on mail routes and noted current costs rise with high volume, especially in the Ohio Indiana Kentucky region.

R. Abrams House Appropriatens Abrams Ohio-Indiana-Kentucky

Norway UN Delegate Addresses OU Mid Year Commencement

Ambassador Hans Engen of Norway speaks at Ohio University Memorial Auditorium at 2 p.m. on the theme The Privilege and Challenges of Being Young. Engen, longtime UN delegate, outlines youth roles as 162 degrees and diplomas are awarded including 145 bachelors, 19 masters, and eight associate diplomas.

Hans Engen Ohio University Engen John C. Baker U.S UN Economic and Social Council Mer§morial Auditorium Robert E. Mahn Ambassador Engen

Boy Drowns After Fall Into Snowy Well Near Home

A 3 year old boy Ida Rayon slipped behind his Cleveland area home and fell into a mud lined well. His father and a local passerby found the lifeless body minutes later as the well was clogged with mud slush and a thin ice crust.

Ead Cleveland Ida Rayon Diay Mather Cky Sreman

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