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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1956

Page

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Democrats challenge Ike on campaign issues in Congress

Senator Humphrey says 225 Republicans oppose Eisenhower on key bills and urges him to campaign on farm aid pension and school needs. Sparkman notes housing bill gridlock in House. Adlai Stevenson calls for vigorous debate on urgent problems. Senator Kerr forecasts a November defeat over farming defense and foreign policy.

Washington Eisenhower Humphrey D-Minn Congress Senator Sparkman Ala Chicago Adlai E. Stevenson Kerr D-Okla

Shortage Cited in Steel Strike Hits Industry

New York based Iron Age predicts a swift end to the steel strike will not prevent major fallout. It warns losses could reach 40 percent of daily capacity and that metalworking and consumer orders will suffer for weeks as mills scramble to restart.

New York Soi Iron Age Ional Weekly

Lords Defeat Abolition of Hanging in Historic Vote

Britain’s House of Lords rejected the abolition bill 238 to 95 delaying ending capital punishment. The measure returns to the House of Commons where it could become law if passed again within a year after its March passage. Labor leaders warned the peers may lose power if the bill fails again.

Lonimn House of Lords Britain Lords House of Commons Labor Party Labor Eniet Lora God ‘Dard

Toll Road Predicted For North

Reports by financiers say the bond market makes financing the toll road infeasible. COFFEE KILLS BOY VAN WERT Ohio Mark Allen 2 son of Mr and Mrs Leslie Basil of Laity died Tuesday from burns after coffee spilled on him.

van Wert Ohio Mark Allen Leslie Basil Laity

Two Year Old Strangled by Folding Chair Tragedy

In Columbus a folding chair collapsed and strangled 2 year old Timothy Tipton, son of Mr and Mrs Erman Tipton, as a nativity scene at home yard collapsed. Police report the chair’s failure led to the fatal incident. The event occurred Tuesday, with the chair reportedly linked to a French painter Nicolas Poussin scene item auction.

Timothy Tipton Erman Tipton London Nicolas Poussin

Ohio mental patients decline to two-year low

Dr. Porterfield of the Stately Institute and Correction reports 26 805 mentally ill and retarded persons institutionalized in Ohio, a drop from 34 if 34? a year ago and below the all time high. The decline follows increased social service funding and faster discharge to community living despite a high admission rate.

Columbus John Peme Porterfield

Hagerty Says She Never Intended To Drop Out

In Gettysburg Pennsylvania senators and aides report President Eisenhower plans to stay in the race for a second term after surgery. He met with Budget Director Percival Brundage and Defense Mobilization Director Arthur Flemming as Hagerty affirmed there was no doubt about continued candidacy. Eisenhower golfed, watched the All-Star game, and joked with Hagerty about rooting for the wrong team during the National League win.

Hagerty Gettysburg Senate Reublican Knowland California GOP Eisenhower James C. Hagerty Nixon Wagerly

Russia Charges Air Violations Amid Baltic Protests

U S and Soviet diplomats clashed after alleged American air intrusions over Lithuania and nearby states. Zarubin alleged July 4 5 and 9 flights from West Germany with two bombers lasting up to two and a half hours. Washington stated no immediate comment while the State Department passed the matter to Defense.

C. Yates McDaniel Baltic Sea Washington Vilna Kaunas U. S Pentagon Georgi N. Zarubin Ao Zarubin Secretary of State Dulles State Department Defense Department Zarubin Moscow London Germany East Germany Poland So- Hier Uy '8

Dulles Urges Russia to Restore Satellite Nations Independence

Secretary of State Dulles urged Moscow to restore full independence to the communist satellite nations to prove the sincerity of a new policy promoting centralized power. He said within the Soviet system only robust democratic institutions can counter despotism.

Wachinu Lun Dulles Russia

Soviets Approve Moscow Appeal and Five Point Agenda

The Supreme Soviet chambers, both houses, endorsed Moscow's appeal and the five point agenda adopted by the Council of the Union. Decrees since December covered measures from penal system reform to restoring Soviet legality while downgrading Stalin.

Musvun Supreme Soviet Pariment Moscow World Park Council of the Union Supreme Soviets Stalin

Father Shoots Son During Vacation Incident

In Ohio on a two week vacation a father and his 11 year old son were fishing in a small boat when the father William Nelson 52 fired a rifle at a tin can. The shot went through the boy Larry’s head and he died before reaching a hospital.

Onkon Ohio William Nelson Larry

Results on First Day Baby Calf Classified Ad

One day classified ad prompt generated many inquiries with ten or more calls from readers seeking to sell. For quick results, call 31242 to place your low cost ad.

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Maharajah Down To Last Four Elephants

The Maharajah of Jaipur says he has four elephants left and will turn one palace into a hotel. His income has dropped to 335000 dollars a year since becoming Jaipur's governor, forcing staff cuts and gift of a palace to the government. He notes the princely lifestyle is fading in India.

Maharajah London Jaipur India

Glouster Bank Cashier Indicted for Embezzling

Glouster Community Bank former cashier wunumaUS-Fioya nugene Loen aged 31 was indicted by a federal grand jury for embezzlement. He is accused of stealing 6898 dollars and giving himself an unauthorized loan and faces arraignment in Columbus Federal District Court. He was dismissed June 11 for insubordination by the bank board. Indictments also named Route 2 Nelsonville resident Albert Kitchen for illegal still and five gallons fermenting mash with arraignment in Columbus.

Wunumaus — Fioya Nugene Loen Glouster Community Bank Coen Federal District Court Columbus Athens L. E. Richardson Federal Bueau of Ower Amens Lountian Albert Kitchen Nelsonville

Miller vows no delay as contempt case looms

Roxbury Conn Arthur Miller says contempt proceedings over his 1939 40 Communist party writers meetings won t stop his Europe trip with Marilyn Monroe Miller notes no anticipated legal action for months while the House Un American Activities Committee weighs the case after his June 21 appearance Proceeding could lead to Justice Department prosecution if approved by the House

Roxbury Conn Arthur Miller Congress Europe Marilyn Monroe House Committee of Un-American Activiies Miller Communist Party Writers House Justice Department

Five Day Forecast Shows Mild Warmth and Rain

The outlook calls for a formal high near 87 and a low around 65 with minor daily temperature shifts. Precipitation averages about 0.4 inches, with showers expected Thursday through Saturday and a brief end to activity.

State Board Blasted Over School Chief

Toledo board members fault the State Board for delaying a permanent school chief. Charlton Myers of Marion chairs the screening committee as six candidates are weighed. The board grants a six month extension for acting superintendent R M Eyman, with salary rising to 15 thousand and later potential 20 thousand when a permanent appointee is named.

Toledo Board of Education Ely Charlton Myers Marion R. M. Eyman Ohio Eyman

Nuclear blast hinted again at Bikini Atoll test site

Japan's Weather Bureau reported atmospheric changes indicating a nuclear blast near Bikini Atoll around 3 a m local time. The observatory noted the highest barometer readings of the current test series and warned of possible radioactive dust drifting toward Japan on a 20 mile per hour upper wind.

Tokyo Japan National Weather Bureau United States Bi- Kini Central Meteorological Observatory Jim Bikini Atol Masaji Ota Weath ‘Er Bureau

Ocean Freighter Sinks After Fog Collision East of Boston

In thick fog about 450 miles east of Boston the New York bound freighter Estoril sank after a collision with the Italian cargo ship Dea Mazzella. All crewmen were saved as the Estoril reported taking on water and sending distress. The Estoril crew took to lifeboats and were rescued by the Dea Mazzella.

New York Rai Wfan Boston Estoril

Surplus Farm Goods Sold Abroad Under Aid Act

Attorney General reports that government surplus farm products have been disposed of mostly abroad under the Agricultural Trade Development Act of 1954. He notes nearly half of a large sum, about 1.2648 billion dollars, was contracted for sale or donation in the first half of the year.

Wanave Mundy Penne Aphleytal Tackson County Fairgrounds Neilston Congress

Lausche Seen as Five Term Governor Not Acting Like Hopeful

Ohio governor Lausche, a five term Democrat considered a favorite for the presidential race, shows little indication of running. Analysts note his campaign aides signal no strong move toward the Democratic National Convention as prospects fade.

coLummes Wr — Creuk Edema Sannard Lausche Ohio Pi Athens Shauncey Alipe Chicago Sallipolis Hel Ilouster Iohning Lounckets Somailan Saale Sevitarkets Nelsonville Bolt Romercy Middleport Ports “Co

Government Paves Way For Union Steel Talks

Federal mediators met with management to arrange a Thursday session with United Steelworkers to resume bargaining over a contract ending July 1. The strike idled 730,000 workers and cut national steel output by 9 percent. unions seek a bigger first year raise and shorter contract.

Sum. Kamp Washington Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service John A. Stephens US St Steel United Steelworkers Pittsburgh Joseph F. Finnegan David J. McDonald Steelworkers

Soviet envoy Malik backs Ike for president at London party

Soviet Ambassador Jacob Malik signals support for Dwight D. Eisenhower at a London gathering hosted by Harry Hobler. Malik says Europeans know and trust Eisenhower and says they can do business with him while changing the subject to his roses and peacemaking cuttings from Harrogate.

Eddie Gilmore London Jacob Malik Ked Ri Britain Harry Hobler Foreign Office Kremlin Malik Europe Eisenhow Malk Harrogate England

Liquor Dept Prepares New Tactics Against Bootleggers

State liquor officials led by Director William C. Bryant plan a Thursday meeting with state store supervisors and enforcement officials to curb illegal after hour sales. Bryant said hip pocket liquor remains a flourishing racket, hampered by wartime shortages and past long hours.

William C. Bryant Bryant

Crop Report Sees Average Prospects with Weather Risks

The Agriculture Department's first general crop report of the year notes July and August weather will largely determine yields. As of July 1 the forecasted crop tonnage is about the five year average but 2 percent below last year's near record, with drought and late spring moisture shortages dampening prospects.

Washington Agriculture Department Rockies Westbury N. Y Leriul FBI Port FBI Tiny Boy NEW Foundation New York Long Island Ford

Wheat Crop Forecast For Ohio This Year

The department projects total wheat 922,262,000 bushels and corn 3,266,688,000 bushels for Ohio. Winter wheat 40,797,000, corn 194,520,000, soybeans 1,301,000 acres harvested, tobacco 21,135,000 pounds, sugar beets 221,000 tons.

Maamiauiu Tweeda Ohio

Wintry Weather Grips New South Wales and Victoria

Wintry weather swept New South Wales and Victoria with icy winds and heavy rains. Sydney faced strong winds while the Blue Mountain region 60 miles west reported its heaviest snowfall in a decade.

Sydney Australia New South Wales Victoria Blue Mountain

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White House Gettysburg College William F. Knowland Senate Gop Joseph W. Martin Mass Leo Allen Leslie Arends Senator Knowland Calif Ike Jack North Alagerty Eisenhower Soviets Vacati Jom Collins Glouster Bank News Index Reds Liquor Dept
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