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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1956

Page

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Dulles Appeals for Higher Foreign Aid Funding

Secretary of State Dulles and Admiral Radford urged the Senate Appropriations Committee to raise foreign military and economic aid to 4.014 billion dollars, aligning with a previously passed authorization. They argued the full appropriation strengthens Western alliances against communism amid congressional pressure and a divided vote in the House.

Washington Dulles Senate Appropriations Committee Adm Arthur W. Radford Joint Chiefs of Staff House Senate Nixon

Harassment by Mayor Sparks Claim of Press Chill

SLEADING Pa May May or McDevitt denies press interference while Reading Eagle and Times accuse him of harassing coverage. They cite police ticketing of delivery trucks and a jailed reporter after raids on 23 sites linked to bootleg machines. The mayor defends actions as protecting local governance.

Sleading Daniel F. McDevitt Reading Reading Eagle Reids 4 McDevitt Nathaniel The Eagle and Times Deliv

Averell Harriman Defends Tough Stance on Communism

Washington UP Gov Averell Harriman of New York says he cannot be accused of being soft on communism and that no one can run that label on him. He notes Adlai Stevenson and other rivals, including President Eisenhower, as examples of leaders who at times were seen as soft on communism due to their policies. Harriman argues his own position contrasts with those views and claims his approach resists communist gains globally.

Washington Averell Harriman New York Harriman Adlai E. Stevenson Eisenhower Pittsburgh United Allied Indus USW Joseph F. Finnegan Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Finnegan David J. McDonald McDew Leslie Conrad, Jr Luther “League of America People’s Auxiliary Baton Rouge Louisiana Earl Long League Luther Life Lang Huey P. Lang Anne Nee York House Senate Edward York Hospital Ohio Supreme Court Cording Epetenel Caine

Methodists Discuss Restudy of North Central Jurisdiction

Eight bishops of the North Central jurisdiction present recommendations on restudying the jurisdictional system. Bishop Marshall R. Reed of Detroit reads the Episcopal Message as the conference accepts the jurisdictional structure with cautious tolerance.

Ves Munvno Midwest Ehurch Marshall R. Reed Detroit

San Francisco Society Doctor Faces Divorce and Remarriage

Mrs Helen Yoell sues for divorce from 62 year old Dr Rodney Yoell claiming desertion 18 years ago. The suit aims to free him to marry his mistress Lorraine Stoker a former call girl turned teacher who was convicted of conspiracy to receive stolen goods and awaits sentencing.

San Francinco San Francisco Society Helen Yoell Rodney Yoell Lorraine Stoker Miss Stoker Jan

Mother Shot When Spouse Drops Pistol

An Alabama mother of three was accidentally killed when her husband’s 22 caliber pistol, left on the ground after a jammed clip was emptied, fired as it touched the ground during target practice in a quarry. The victim, Mrs Valentini, died at St Elizabeth’s Hospital. the coroner ruled the death accidental.

Tumustown Wiliam Valentine St. Elizabeth's Hospital Valentini

Coffee Prices Trigger Boycott Plea by Executives

William Black of Chock Full o Nuts urges Americans to stop drinking coffee to combat rising prices. He argues households suffer as prices climb from 87 to about 1.10 dollars per pound and notes South American supply constraints. The USDA pegs the 1956 crop above 9 million bags.

New York William Black Black South America U. S. Department of Agricul Ture

Bonn Ignores Anti U S Bid And Rescue Boat Arrival

Bonn takes a hands off stance over a campaign of threats against U.S. officers in Germany as German officials say no protest will be made. The U.S. Army reports no official incidents despite letters urging officers to leave Germany. A rescue boat from New York is due for the Dea Mazzella after an Atlantic collision in fog.

Bunn West Wernt Germany U. S. Army Bonn Foreign Office Interior Ministry Faw U. ‘Armay Fighting Association Germ New York Dea Mazzella

Beauties Glide Down Path to Glamor and Riches

Long Beach notes recount a Miss Universe journey from 1955 era fame. Helena Kuosao, a Finnish born contestant, marries wealthy Filipino Virfal Hilario in Tokyo and pursues a film career with Universal. Her path includes tours in Sweden and South America as she advances in Hollywood circles.

Long Beach Uaw Virfal Gilio Hilario Rainbow Tokyo Sweden Hil Levi Rombin Benny Goodman Hollywood Helena Ku Universal Intervento Manila South America

Violence Fatal to 4 In Algeria

Algiers suffers a night of gangsterlike violence with bombs at cafes and cars firing on guards. One guard killed, two wounded. four Europeans wounded in a downtown cafe when a Molotov cocktail was thrown.

Algiers Algeria

Funds Called Insignificant In Water Pollution Bill

The chairman of the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission says funds authorized under a new federal water pollution control bill are not in view of the problem. He calls Congress funds to implement provisions questionable and says the bill would axe building of sewage treatment plants after President Eisenhower signed it.

Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission Eisenhower Loya

Knock On Any Door and Ads Reach 19000 Homes Daily

A newspaper blurb notes ads reach over 19 000 subscribers daily without door knocking. An ad for a used lawn mower priced to move offers quick action at low cost. Call 242 for details and sale listings.

Messenger

U S Opposes World Food Plan Stand Explained

U S delegate Baker disputes a world food reserve proposal tied to UN FAO study. He argues two way arrangements address hunger and malnutrition better, saying international buffers do not tackle underlying poverty and development. Baker cites practical limits and non necessity of new organizations.

U.S Baker McS United States John C. Baker Fund United Nations Ohio University Our U. S UN Food ‘and Agriculture Organization FAO Genral Assembly Geneva

Cities Seek Road Policy Across Ohio Major Cities

Ohio's largest cities plan to unite and pressure the State Highway Department over policy and federal funding for interstate construction. Delegates clashed with Highway Construction Council chair Clingan Jackson over state financial participation and a cutoff date for project handling under 90 percent federal provisions. President Gamal Abdel Nasser left Cairo for a eight-day state visit to Yugoslavia.

Columbus Ohio Clingan Jackson Highway Construction Council Jackson Nasser Cairo Egypt Gamal Abdel Nasser Yugoslavia

U S Denies Red Charges On Air Over Russia

Washington reports that U S Air Force bases in Europe deny Russian claims of U S aircraft flying over Russian and satellite territory on July 4 5 and 9. The State Department has not officially confirmed these denials. A second statement from Air Force headquarters also denies any U S planes over Soviet territory. A Bow bill proposes a federal air safety commission to curb future mishaps.

Washington U. S.air Force Germany Georgi Zarubin State Department U. S West Germany Russia Air Force U. S. Air Force Europe Air Force Headquarters United States Air Force Moscow Air pHaintmubo Bow R-Obio Federal Commission On Air Grand Canyon

Solons Order Destroyed Jury-Pondering Record

A U S subcommittee reports that a University of Chicago study funded by a $400000 Ford Foundation grant used hidden microphones in juror rooms to study verdicts. The project drew widespread criticism for invading jury sanctity and was disclosed amid hearings on public access to deliberations.

Wasmiaulus Jac Tee

British Cyprus self government plan outlined by Eden

London reports Prime Minister Eden announced the plan to proceed with internal self government in Cyprus. Lord Radcliffe will delay drafting a constitution and depart for the colony to continue talks amid mediation efforts on the island. The offer amounts to about 14 cents an hour and union demands remain undisclosed.

London Eden Cyprus House of Commons Lord Radcliffe Finnegan

Auto Industry Undamaged by Steel Rift, AFL Leader Says

Denver report notes AFL CIO official James Ruther contends the auto industry is not crippled by the steel strike as plant retooling continues. He says manufacturers had cut production earlier and held large steel inventories.

Denver Reuther

Indian Soviets Embrace Moscow Line in Secret Session

India's Communist party backed Moscow policy after a 12 day secret session. The Politburo approved a resolution praising the Moscow leadership and endorsing the Stalinist line of guidance.

Moscow Delhi India Communist Party

Eisenhower Campaign Invasion Fervor Planned Across Towns

A nationwide Eisenhower drive readies a spectacle program with parades, loudspeakers, films, and buttons. C Langhorne Washburn of the National Citizens for Eisenhower says the effort uses every medium to spread the message as the Eisenhower campaign tours lead to town invasions.

Eisenhower America C. Langhorne Washburn Point Pleasant

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