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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1955

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Mad Dog Murderer Hunted In Chicago South Side

Police hunt the so called mad dog killer who murdered 11 year old Mary Manzo on the South Side. The body was found beaten and burned under a rail underpass near 46th Street and Normal Avenue. Coroner calls the slayer mad dog. police issued extra details and a man in custody is held without charge.

Chicago South Side Mary Manzo 46Th ‘St Normal Ave Timothy J. O'Connor Walter E. McCarron Mary Domine

Coast Guard halts ship search after sinking hoax report

New York Coast Guard called off a search for a ship reported sinking Thursday after a radiotelephone alert claimed the Blue Star struck a range object off New Jersey. The service said the alarm was undoubtedly a hoax and that the only findings were scattered debris and no ship evidence.

New York Coast Guard Newie

Flourishing pair held as bank suspects

LAS VEGAS Nev Two men accused of flashing new $100 bills at dice tables sparked a continental police probe into possible ties with the largest cash bank robbery on record. Detectives linked Frank Ellsworth 36 and Ray Wilson 33 to the Queens Chase Manhattan Bank heist of 306000. Authorities recovered 87000 in cash and noted both men used the bills to buy chips. Ellsworth freed on habeas corpus and Wilson jailed to answer robbery charges, with further hearings set for Monday.

Las Vegas Nev New York Chase Manhattan Bank Queens N. Y Frank Ellsworth Ray Wilson B. J. Handlen Ellsworth Wilson Blisworth Rinwesth Memphis Tenn Tulsa Okla Wichita Kan Oklahoma Medlostor

Half Payment OK'd as Aid To Conference

Washington official said the United States accepted a partial payment from the Soviet Union for the destruction of a U S Navy plane to support a “friendly and responsible” path to a Geneva conference. Aiken cited Russia’s half payment and apology as aiding top level talks. He noted questions about the Neptune’s exact location on patrol over the narrow international waters between Alaska and Siberia.

Washington Aiken R-Vo U. S Aiken Russia U.S St. Lawrence Islands Russian Siberia

GOP Remains Hopeful on 90-Cent Minimum Scrape for Chickens

A chaotic clipped report shows Herman BinCH from California claiming to be the “America's flagpole sitting champion” with 96 days atop a pole in Portland in 1982. The piece references Washington politics, Ike era wage talks, and a House committee defeat tied to a 90-cent minimum wage debate, noting a rough, uncertain political climate and lawmakers pressed to act.

Herman Binch Calif William Happy) Howard Sayls America Portland Ore Washington Eisenhower

Five Day Forecast for Ohio Weather Outlook

Temperatures to run three to five degrees above normal with highs around 94 to 86 and lows 63 to 65. Warm and humid Saturday, cooler Sunday, warmer Tuesday or Wednesday. Thunderstorms expected over the weekend and again midweek with total rainfall about one to one and a half inches.

Ohio

Lopata to Replace Campa on All Star Team

Stan Lopata of the Philadelphia Phillies will take Roy Campanella’s place on the National League All Star team due to Campanella’s knee injury. Dodgers relay catcher Roy Campanella is unable to play.

Lopata Campa Concinnat Stan Lopaia The Philadephia Phil Ue Roy Campa Selym Dodgers Raltatcher Lew Sues Cempanel

Jet Pilot Dies to Save Boys in St Louis Crash

Albert Seawell Sr., a 37 year old father of three and a test pilot, steered his jet away from a schoolyard and road before crashing at Lambert Field in St Louis County. Forty boys at Mount Providence Boarding School were nearby when the plane went down near Bellerive Country Club. Seawell died in the flaming wreck as the aircraft failed to clear the area.

ST. Louis St. Louis County Albert Seawell Lambert Lowie Mount” Providence Hale Bellerive Country Club

Dulles Sees Soviet Strains Behind Expanding Power

In testimony released to the House Appropriations Committee Secretary Dulles argues the Soviet Union is overextended facing strains from mounting commitments abroad while still sustaining high prosperity at home. He says the Kremlin is challenged by the West’s capacity to meet global obligations and questions the sustainability of Soviet priorities.

Washington Dulles House Appr Kremlin Mevemey Wuiles

Ex Marine Swims Strait Track Record at Juan de Fuca

Bert Thomas former U S Marine swam the Juan de Fuca Strait today after being held for more than an hour 300 yards off shore by the leg current. He reached shore at 6 06 pm about 10 hours after starting. The 710 pound swimmer from Tacoma Wash attempted the 18 3 mile icy tide swept crossing from American to Canadian shores for the 13th time in strait history.

Victoria Bert ‘Thomas U. S Juan de Fuca Strait Thomas Tacoma Wash British Columbia Washington Channe Florence Chadwick Vic

Grocer Charged As Gunman Hurls Cans In Turmoil

Journal text describes a violent incident at a grocery, where a grocer grabbed a gun and threw cans during a confrontation. Witnesses named Imancimy and Sincolos recall the struggle and the gun being pointed at the grocer’s stomach, with threats reported and a tense scene unfolding.

Jan Imancimy Charles Sincolos Ifte Siesto

Lausche Signs Absent Voting Bill Amid Turmoil

The article reports Ohio Governor Lausche signing a bill to permit absent voting by Armed Forces members and others. It notes political factions, election mechanics, and references to presidential context and campaigns. The text is garbled but centers on voting rights and statutory changes affecting absentee ballots.

Saarita Sisco Raviibus Ohio Frank J Lawsche Bax Kearing Mnibus Ted W Brown

Atlanta Housewife Slain. Teen Charged In Death

A Atlanta housewife was bludgeoned and shot to death in her home on Thursday night. A 16-year-old high school student has been charged with the crime. The investigation continues as authorities seek motive and further details.

Atlanta Atelanta

Lausche vetoes show political tone in a divided state

Governor Lausche vetoes multiple measures as a cultural clash with the legislature grows. Vetoes include turnpike audit funding and a public parking project review, while observers note disputes over policy direction and fiscal priorities amid a tense political climate.

Statehouse Iin Columbus Mt Ofstate

300000 Salk Shots Released

The Public Health Service released about 300000 shots of Salk polio vaccine tested under new standards. It is the first release since June 6. The vaccine was produced before revised standards, retested under them, and brings total available to 370 cubic centimeters since the revision. Since April 12 about nine million cubic centimeters have been offered for vaccination. The service outlined a tentative program for developmental research to improve and test polio vaccine further.

Washington Public Health Service Today Health Service The

Prospecting Housewife Claims Uranium Find Near Sliver Lake

A Colorado housewife, Mrs Madigan, reportedly bought a Geiger counter after rumors of uranium in the Sliver Lake area. She set out for Canada claiming a rich find and cited energy commission officials who called it the second best uranium assay known, though details and names are unclear.

John Madigan Borothy Madigen

Humid Heat Fails To Break Across Broad Area

The humid heat continues across most sections of the country with little sign of relief. The hot and muggy conditions have enveloped many areas, slowing outdoor activity and prompting comfort and health advisories in several states.

Governors Kennon and Lausche Mentioned in 1962 Race

A garbled report references Governor Kennon backing Lausche in a 1962 presidential context amid hot humid weather. It notes political figures like Byrd and Shivers, mentions Texas Pacific influence, and references a Marshall Minnesota incident where a 6 year old died and ten were injured about 200 miles southwest of Minneapolis.

Lausche Onis Pacite Northwest Len Beat Byrd D-Va Alan ‘Shivers Pacific of Texas James Northwest South Corona Plaenhower Marshall Minn Minnepoli

Dixon Yates 1956 Issue Looms Gore Says

Gore states Dixon Yates issue could arise in 1956 while the presidency and power policy shape debate. He cites Eisenhower administration ties and a Senate Antitrust Subcommittee hearing cited to address Wendell linked to Dixon Yates financing and First Boston involvement.

Eisenhower Fisteam Dinon-Yates Senate Antitrust Subcommittee Ase Adolpher Wendell Wendell Weent First Boston Gorm Hendie Dison-Yates Utlity Dixon-Yates Sen. Kefauver D-Tenn Hhe Antitrust Wubeon Mlt

International Christian Endeavor Rally Opens with 2000 Expected

The six day convention starts here Monday drawing more than two thousand attendees from the United States Canada and Mexico. Daily conferences on youth church work will be held at Capital University nearby as part of the rally's program.

United States Canada Mexico Capital University

Mechem to be Featured on TV Legislative Review

The 101st General Assembly will be reviewed on regional telecasts with Sen. C Stanley Mechem and House Speaker Roger Cloud participating. The first show is Sunday with stations WHBN Youngstown and WST TV Steubenville airing 3 to 5 30 p m Tuesday and WHIZ TV Zanesville from 9 30 to 10 p m Tuesday.

Clumbus 101St General Assembly C. Stanley Mechem Rathens House Roger Cloud Rlogan Youngstown WHBN Steubenville Wst-Tv Zanevilles Whiz TV

Police Arrest Two Wanted In Cleveland

Police captured Lyle Teller and Lorn Lee Ritenour, suspects in the January 16 Cleveland Trust Co. robbery. FBI surrounded the five apartments on Detroit and Jet Street as gunfire erupted. Teller allegedly resisted then surrendered. Ritenour accused of driving the getaway car. Authorities seized a sawed off shotgun, a 45 caliber pistol, and a 38 caliber tear gas gun.

Lyle Teller Lorn Lee Ritenour Cleveland ‘Trust ‘Co Detroit Jet Street FBI Flyette Mise Ritenour Cleveland MeIntire

And We Thought Italy iated Hair Styles

A fragment mentions Sherpetite and 22, proud of her red waist-length hair now cut to a crew style. A supposed setter admitted cutting her hair but claimed it was influenced by fashion and taste.

Italy Sherpetite

Grandmother Mire Emma Gatewood Aims Appalachian Trail Feat

Boonsboro Maryland reports Mire Emma Gatewood, a 66 day hiker, travels toward becoming the first woman to hike the Appalachian Trail start to finish. She carries a 35 pound pack, camps in sleeping bags and lean-tos, and has worn out two pairs of shoes yet remains undaunted and enthusiastic about the outdoors.

Boonsboro Emma Gatewood

20 Percent Foreign Aid Reduction Proposed

The House Appropriations Committee recommends a 20 percent cut, about 627.9 million dollars, in funds for foreign aid for the year starting July 1. It cites chaotic fiscal conditions and urges limiting military obligations, while noting unexpended balances totaling about 4717.00 million from prior appropriations.

Washington House Appropriations Committee Eisenhower House Congress Critien

Pickets Halt Kyger Work Near Galpolis Plant

Roughly half the Kyger Creek Power Plant crews stopped work from around 6:90 am to 8:30 am as pickets from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and allied unions protested. The dispute centered on whether electricians should be allowed to remove brick, with pickets arguing the union must be called for that task.

Gallepolis Kyger Creek Omer Deke Hyeer Galpin Loca Inricklayers of America Bevelingers Fred He Carman Fendent

Drivers Resent Ties Prompt Detroit Strike Call

Detroit bus drivers from the Great Lakes region call a strike affecting Greyhound Ponting division services. The action disrupts transport for about 30,000 daily riders across Royal Oak and communities between Pontiac and Detroit.

Detroit APL Great Lakes Grege Greyhound Royal Oak Pome Tine

Eden Sees Red Entry In Arms Control Pool

Miss Alma Weleibaum of Springfield Ohio was elected yesterday as president of the National Amateur Press Association in Denver. The report notes the Soviet bloc event might be brought into European arms control discussions.

Eden European Union Omican Denver Alma Weleibaum Springfield Ohio National Amateur Press Association

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Jim Frazier Washington State Penitentiary Walla Walla W. W. Connell Frazier Seattle Bill GOP Diel Loo Ausche Rhodes Amr Parks couuMaus Um Svertones Frank J. Lausche Jaune Fae Re- Jean James Asffet Monty de Ter Ao Fer Sarto Ib Chin Turnpike Commission the Turnpike Commission Sr Andews Sertiona Peige Ifa Dewey Burns Pawling N.Y Wildlife Division Gov. Kennon Masachusets Supreme Court Melvin Ellis Brookline Mass Hildy Ellises Benbor Gore Vance International Christian Endeavor Rally Mechem Legislative Review Vallia Heb Cu News Index Ifornia Gatpee Petaree Rene Kyger
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