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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1954

Page

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Congress Progress Is lauded by Knowland and Sparkman

Senator Knowland asserts the Republican Congress enacted more nationally important bills than any since recent Democratic terms. Senator Sparkman counters that Republicans have produced little, as lawmakers begin the final four weeks before a July 4 recess under President Eisenhower. A White House leaders meeting with Eisenhower is planned to review the remaining agenda.

Washington Knowland Calif Congress Sparkman Ala Eisenhower Senate House White House

Strong Nevada quake rattles barren desert near Fallon

A very strong earthquake centered near Fallon Nevada shook the barren northwest desert early today. It toppled chimneys and cut power but caused no other damage. Seismologist Don Tocher of the University of California said the quake ranged from 6 to 7 on the Richter scale and lasted about 30 minutes beginning at 4 41 a m.

Berkeley Calif Nevada Desert Fallon Nev Don Tocher University of California Tehachapi-Bakerfield Tocher

Communists Outlawed In East Pakistan

East Pakistan’s new military government outlawed the Communist party as a danger to public peace. The Reds, linked to ex chief minister Fazlu Huq’s regime, were blamed for April riots that killed more than 500 people. Maj. Gen. Iskander Mirza signed the order declaring the party illegal. The move followed Fazlu Huq’s demand for provincial autonomy and the firing of the chief minister.

Dacca East Pakistan Communist Party Abdul Kasem Fazlu Huq Iskander Mirza Fazlu Huq Ghulam Mohammed

Imperialism as a theme against Russia by USIA chief

Director Theodore C. Streibert urged US Information Agency staff to push the line that red imperialism is the main form of imperialism today. He said communists use the term to indict the United States while guiding many nations into red colonialism through their influence in 217 posts across 76 countries.

Washington Theodore C. Streibert U. S. Information Agency USIA Streibert United States

Wage Hikes and Tax Cuts Demanded by CIO Union

The CIO urges wage increases and income tax cuts to spur a sagging economy. Citing Commerce Department figures, wage and salary income fell from 202 billion dollars last August to 193 billion in April, the CIO publication Economic Outlook says putting more money in consumers’ hands can halt the recession.

Washington CIO Commerce Department Economic Outlook

Don’t Worry He Says Birthday Advice From 101-Year-Old

Sacramento report notes Asador Bagdazian of Freeport turned 101 yesterday and offered simple guidance: do not worry about things as it changes nothing. He credited longevity to calm living and moderation.

Sacramento Calif Asador Bagdazian Freeport

Former actress Hilda Hollins Maxwell dies at 81

Hilda Hollins Maxwell aged 81, former operetta star and member of an English theatrical family, widow of music publishing executive William Forrest Maxwell, died Sunday in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Hilda Hollins Maxwell William Forrest Maxwell

Traffic toll runs about 100 below holiday estimates

Over the long Fourth of July weekend traffic fatalities totaled 333, down from the National Safety Council's 430 forecast. Ohio logged 28 deaths, with 22 on highways, and drownings plus other accidents pushed violent deaths toward 600 nationwide. Three fireworks related teen deaths were reported.

National Safety Council Ohio Associated Press Carol Hayward Harvey Ill David Colby Augusta Maine Walter Kessler Ebensburg Utah California Michigan Texas

Stately House Searched In Grisly Murder Case

In Bay Village near Cleveland a 31 year old Marilyn Sheppard was found murdered in her bed as detectives probe a brutal strike to the face and skull. Her husband Samuel Sheppard, 30, hospitalized after a fight, recalls a scream then awoke to find his wife slain. Police seek a murder weapon possibly dumped in Lake Erie and a missing morphine container.

Cleveland Ae White Marilyn Sheppard Bay Village Samuel R. Sheppard Bay View Hospital Rossbach Sheppards Sammy Sheppard William J. Corrigan Corrigan

Policeman Confesses To Seven Years of Thefts

Columbus detectives say 55 year old special duty officer Carl Lee Parker confessed stealing merchandise from 11 stores he guarded. Parker worked for a private police service and was arrested Sunday. no charges have been filed yet.

Columbus Carl Lee Parker Parker

Ohio's 37th Infantry Division Kicks Off Camp Perry Drills

Ohio's 37th Infantry Division of the National Guard begins its first field training exercises July 11 to 25 at Camp Perry, marking its return after two years of active military service.

Columbus Ohio 37Th Infantry Division National Guard Camp Perry

U S Reassesses Foreign Policy Path amid Red China Debate

The United States weighs new foreign policy directions as Senator Knowland pushes UN membership for Red China and prompts debate on whether Washington should withdraw from the UN if its objections are overridden. Dulles signals continued Europe policy review alongside four strategic options: preventitive war, fortress America, island-bridge alliances, and security through strength.

Washington United States Dulles U.S Europe France Senate Knowland California United Nations China Vssue America State Department Congress U. S Eisenhower al- Hed Nations Truman Russia West Us&s Western Hemisphere Americas S. Island Japan Philippines Australia New Zealand Britain Spain South Korea Germany

Retaliatory move as Russia expels U S diplomats

Three Russian diplomats were expelled from the United States for spying. In response Moscow declared two Americans, Lt. Howard L. Felchini and Maj. Walter McKinney, persona non grata and ordered their withdrawal. Felchini will leave Thursday. McKinney is on vacation and will not return.

Washington United Nations United States State Department U. S Moscow Kremlin Soviet Union Howard L. Felchini New York City Arlington Calif Russia Aj. McKinney Col Feldlin Berlin Charles E. Bohlen

Collision Kills Chester Area Mother

Mrs. Gordon Ridenour of Chester was killed in a collision near Bucyrus Monday morning when a wheel detached from an opposite vehicle causing a crash. Her husband Keith, 11, survived injuries along with the second car’s driver who died. They were returning home from vacationing at Lakeside. daughter June, 16, was not in the car. The body was taken to Ewing Funeral Home for arrangements.

Pomeroy Gordon Ridenour Chester Bucyrus Ridenour Lakeside June Ewing Funeral Home

No Picture Jam For Man Who Caused It

Tulsa World photographer Howard Hopkins attempted to capture a Fourth of July traffic jam from a plane but a gasless crash forced a plane to land at a highway intersection. Hopkins and the pilot escaped unharmed, while the expected traffic jam formed around the crash site.

Tulsa Okla Tulsa World the World Howard Hopkins Hopkins

Fire destroys planes and hangar at Clickenger Airport

Four people were injured as a three hour fire at Clickenger Airport destroyed four planes and a hangar. Hamilton Township firemen estimated the loss at $43 000 with sparks from a welding torch cited as the blaze start.

Columbus Clickenger Hamilton Township

Truman makes gradual recovery after operation

Kansas City report says Harry S. Truman continues to improve but no date for hospital discharge. Acting administrator Robert E. Adams notes visitors remain limited and that a departure date cannot be predicted.

Kansas City Harry S. Truman Mr. Truman Robert E. Adams Research Hospital

Polio Cases Rise as Young Patients Admitted in Cleveland

Four year old Rosemary Whorway of Cleveland and five year old Sandra Wipula of Ashtabula were admitted to City Hospital yesterday for polio treatment, bringing the year's total to 22 cases in the area. The previous year saw 16 cases.

Cleveland Rosemary Whorway Sandra Wipula Ashtabula City Hospital

Guatemalan Junta Signals Shift Toward West

Guatemalas five man ruling junta led by Elfego Monzon and Carlos Castillo Armas announced a policy reversal from Arbenz era ties with the Soviet bloc. The new government said it would shun the Soviets, seek reentry to ODECA, back the OAS and the UN, and improve Western Hemisphere relations.

Guatemala Elfego Monzon Carlos Castillo Armas Jacobo Arbenz Guzman

Texan Fatally Shoots Critic at Hollywood Party

Philip E. Ahim, 49, a movie stunt man, died after a shooting at a Hollywood party hosted by oil heiress Barbara Clampitt. Ed Neely, 61, of Texas, is charged with assault with intent to murder and remains free on $10,000 bail after saying Ahim mocked his Texas accent and cited Senator McCarthy.

Los Angeles Philip EE Ahim Hollywood Texas General Hospital Barbara Clampitt Ed Neely McCarthy R-Wis Neely

Powers Starts Four Nation Talks on Southeast Asia Defense

Military representatives from the United States Britain France and Australia opened a four day conference in Singapore to re assess Allied defense in Southeast Asia after recent French withdrawals in Indochina. An American spokesman called the talks purely routine.

Singapore United States Britain France Australia Southeast Asia Indochina Saigon

Truman High Court Appointee Criticized In Disputed Report

A House Judiciary subcommittee report faulted Justice Tom C. Clark for not testifying after joining the Supreme Court but found no proof of wrongdoing during his time as attorney general. Rep. Byron G. Rogers defended Clark against what he called an unwarranted political release. The 135 page document lacks signatures and questions why the full committee has not acted.

Truman High Court House Subcommittee Harry Snyder Washington Tom C. Clark Supreme Court Clark Byron G. Rogers D-Cole Keating R-Ny Rogers Tru Judiciary Group Justice Department Truman New York Republican Rodgers

22 Die in Ohio Traffic Over Fourth of July Weekend

Athens post of the State Highway Patrol totals 22 traffic deaths in Ohio during the Fourth of July period. Fifteen on state highways, five on county roads, four on city streets. Speed cited as major cause in most wrecks and in eight of the 15 fatal crashes. Two children killed while playing in street. two deaths tied to drunken driver. three due to failure to observe stop signs. one from a defective vehicle.

Ohio Athens State Highway Patrol

Official Says U.S. Should Stay in ILO

Cleveland report quotes Albert L. McDermott special assistant to the U S Secretary of Labor arguing it would be repugnant to American ideals to quit the International Labor Organization after Russian membership. He said the U S government industry and labor use the ILO to spread the truth about the United States and demonstrate prosperity and wealth from mutual respect among governments employers and workers.

Cleveland Labor Department America International Labor Organization Albert L. McDermott U. S

Mars Lake Disappears on Mars During Close Earth Approach

Japanese astronomers led by Temeo Saeki report that a legendary lake on Mars could not be seen during a recent near flyby. They note the feature was visible in 1939 under similar conditions at Osaka and question its current existence.

Tokyo Mars Temeo Saeki Osaka Electrical Science Hall Saeki

Czechs Offer To Trade GIs For Escapees At Border

German border police reported Czech authorities offered to swap seven U S soldiers arrested near Baernau Germany for three Czech laborers who fled to the West over the weekend. U S Army officials in Heidelberg said no knowledge of the offer.

Hans Buettner U. S. Army Heidelsberg Buettner Here Welden U. S Heidelberg Weiden Baernau Germany U.S

Germany Moves Toward West German Sovereign Rule

United States and Britain advance plans to grant West Germany near full sovereignty, including defense powers, in American and British zones if the European army plan fails. Allies draft joint action programs at the Foreign Office and aim to conclude talks before week’s end.

London United States Britain West Germany Rance Foreign Office European Defense Community High Commission Bonn Germany Federal

Groundhog Hunter Fatally Shot Near Gambier

Mount Vernon resident Charles Loney, 40, was killed by a .22 rifle bullet while groundhog hunting near Gambier. The shot came from his hunting companion and uncle, Charles Willis, 50, who said he fired when he saw a ground hog. Coroner ruled accidental homicide. Willis held for investigation.

Mount Vernon Ohio Paul Cochran Charles Loney Gambier Ted Losey Loney Charles Willis C. L. Harmer Willis Sheriff's Deputies

Robber Targets Drug Store Victim Twice in Baltimore

Pharmacist David Karlin reported a gunman robbed him of $75 last night and again last Friday at the same drug store. The assailant described as a 24 year old Negro, in a blue shirt and brown pants, wore no disguise. A second item notes the Senate Internal Security subcommittee questioning witnesses on alleged Communist influence in the Army education service during World War II.

Baltimore David Karlin Washington Senate Internal Security Subcommittee Jenner h-Ind Army Education Service

Five Day Forecast From Associated Press

Temperatures will average 2 to 5 degrees below normal with a normal high of 83 in the north and 88 in the south and lows of 62 to 64. Warmer Wednesday followed by cooler days below normal through Friday and the weekend. Scattered showers are expected Wednesday night, Thursday morning, and Sunday totaling about half an inch.

Associated Press

Ohio official reappoints Bellaire man to soldiers home post

J Ernest Giffin of Bellaire was reappointed by Governor Lausche as a trustee of the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home in Sandusky for a term ending June 30 1959.

Columbus J. Ernest Giffin Bellaire Frank J. Lausche Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home of Sandusky

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