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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1954

Page

1

Athens Milk Sales Inc Placed in Receivership

The Athens Milk Sales Inc was placed in receivership by Common Pleas Court on a surprise ruling by Judge Francis D White It followed a petition by dairy farmers alleging mismanagement and improper use of funds The action cites a 1950 four way dairy cooperative with Huntington Interstate Marietta and Scioto County groups and a fund of around 40 000 from Huntington and 20 000 from each of the others involving land purchases and mortgages Continue to Page 8

Athens Milk Sales, Inc Common Pleas Court Francis D. White V. C. Kail Athens Wee Perrr Kail John Slater Charlies McDonald Claire Ball C. Neely Dean Castner Lewis Smith Frank Cone Stanley Nadroski A. L. Chrisman Frank Nadroski Bolin and Walker Ohio West Virginia Huntington Interstate Milk Producers Association Marietta Cooperative Milk Producers Association Scioto Owvaky Dairy Cooperation Federation, Inc Louisville Bank For Cooperatives

Hippo Peter II Defies Scale at Bronx Zoo

At the Bronx Zoo keeper Bob Montana tested feeding weight for hippo Peter II using a scale loaded with vegetables and leaves. The hippo lifted his front feet, paused, and turned away, weighing roughly 500 to 700 pounds plus the treats he received.

New York Bronx Peter II Bob Montana

Eisenhower urges quick passage of tax and farm programs

President Eisenhower pressed Congress for rapid approval of his tax and farm proposals claiming they would boost the economy, create jobs, and benefit the nation. He criticized House opposition to health insurance and vowed to continue the fight, noting a near unanimous House rejection at 238-134. He also signaled a potential foreign move on Indochina with Bedell Smith to Geneva representing the US.

Washington Eisenhower Congress House Paris Indochina Three Nations Walter Bedell Smith Geneva United States

Libyan Prime Minister Arrives for Washington Talks

Mustafa Ben Halim 33, Libyan prime minister, arrived in Washington for North African air base discussions with U.S. officials. He said topics include permanent status for a 1951 agreement allowing U.S. air bases in Libya.

Libya New York Mustafa Ben Halim U. S Washington United States

Boat blast at Pomeroy injures one inboard boat explosion

Three Racine men escaped serious injury when an inboard motorboat exploded near Spring Ave Pomeroy around 1015 p m The boat valued at 2000 was owned by Edward Byers and Dr Robert T Seiple It was insured and one passenger Edward Byers was treated for burns at Meigs General Hospital Roger Theiss escaped injury Ernest Wiseman Racine High School coach stood on the bank as the blast occurred

Pomeroy Racine Spring Ave Meigs General Hospital Edward Byers Roger Theiss Ernest Wiseman Byers George Vaughan Robert T. Seiple

Gypsy Fortune Teller Predicts Own Dilemma

In Baltimore a 19 year old gypsy Stina Gilk predicted number 146 would hit yes but did not specify who. Patrolman Thomas Tankersley arrested Stina after a complaint by Mrs. Mary McLaughlin that she tried to swindle her out of $15. The gypsy was fined $50 and sentenced to 30 days in jail.

Baltimore Stine Gilk Thomas Tankersley Stina Mary McLaughlin Tankersley Charlotte Main

Fisherman Harpoons 160-Pound Swordfish Off Block Island

Arthur B. Rose, a Block Island lobster fisherman, lacking gear to land the 160 pound swordfish, succeeded by tying to lobster pots and being secured by partner Edward Conley before harpooning the big fish.

Block Island R. L—P Arthur B. Rose Edward Conley

Columbus Soldier's Daughter Dies After Burns

Shortly after M. Sgt. Alonzo Anderson returned to Columbus from a year in Japan his 10 year old daughter Jeanette died from burns suffered June 18.

Columbus Alonzo Anderson Japan Jeanette

Governors Gather as 1956 Race Draws Focus

Ohio Governor Lausche and Michigan’s Williams figure among Democratic hopefuls while Republicans weigh Eisenhower’s candidacy. The Big Three foreign ministers wrap up talks in Paris as Indochina cease-fire discussions continue with Dulles, Eden, and Mendes France.

Paris U.S Dulles Eden Mendes-France U. S Washington Mendes- France Geneva Indochina France United States Mendes-Franceney Neva America Foreign Office Champs Elysees Bolton Landing N.Y Eisenhower Robert B. Meyner New Jersey G. Mennen Williams Michigan Frank J. Lausche Ohio GOP William G. Stratton Thomas FE. Dewey New York Dewey

Stork Delivers At Self-Serve Filling Station

In Hermosa Beach California Anna Danette Baker arrived at a serve yourself gas station delivery with parents Deputy Sheriff Daniel Baker and hospital staff assisting. The 7 pound 3 ounce baby is in the hospital maternity ward and both parents and attendants are recovering.

Hermosa Beach Calif Daniel Baker Anna Danette Baker Anna Danette

Plane Crash Near Bellefontaine Kills One

A small single engine plane crashed in a cornfield about three miles east of Bellefontaine. Denver France, 37, of Bellefontaine, died in the incident. Allen Cramer of Kenton was injured and listed in fair condition at a Kenton hospital.

Bellefontaine Here Denver France Allen Cramer Kenton

Hanoi Show of Strength on Bastille Day Parade

A crowd of about 20 000 watched 10 000 French and Vietnamese troops and hundreds of tanks parade through Hanoi as French display strength amid Vietminh threats. The event aimed to reassure pro French Vietnamese and deter rebels if Geneva cease fire collapses. French air forces conducted 150 sorties against Vietminh concentrations near the Red River delta.

Hanoi Indochina France Geneva Red River Ling E Vietminh Red River Delta Luc Nam Phu Lang Thuong Brulin Vietri Vinh Yen Son Tay Delta

Grantland Rice Dies at 73 Noted Sports Writer

Grantland Rice, famed sports writer dubbed Granny, died of a stroke at age 73. A Vanderbilt graduate, he helped shape modern sports journalism starting 1901 with the Nashville News and later wrote for multiple outlets and syndicates. He is survived by his widow Katherine and daughter Mia.

Himsen Granny Vanderbilt University Nashville News Rice Forester Magazine The Atlanta Journal Cleveland News Nash Ville ‘Tennesseean New York Evening Mail New York Herald ‘Tribune North American Newspaper Alliance Bell Syndicate Katherine Mia Fred Butler Venice Calif Florence Rice Nice Murfreesboro Tenn

Tragic Lake Accident Leaves Many Children Missing

Eight or nine children are still missing after an overloaded motorboat capsized at Lake Neo Mountains near Montreal. Three girls and one boy were recovered, two adults and several others were saved. The boat carried 20 to 60 children aged 5 to 12 during a lakeside picnic when the craft flipped as water splashed over the side. Local residents and bus drivers aided in rescues.

Montreal Here Die Bizard Seligman Jack Harrison

Newark Man Released After Wife Immunity Claimed

Daniel DeVito 42 appeared before Chief Magistrate Harry Pine on charges of assault and battery against Virginia Howard. The alleged quarrel occurred in a tailor shop on June 25. Howard refused to testify claiming wife immunity. she and DeVito had married a week earlier while he was free on bail. Judge Pine dismissed the case.

Newark N. J Daniel DeVito Harry Pine Virginia Howard Michael Skurla Devito de Vito Pine

Moon trip contemplated by Japanese space society

Mitsuo Hara of the Japan Astronautical Society accepts a 25 cent down payment for passage to the moon from a society member who says he is tired of Earth. The claim suggests ambitions for lunar travel despite unclear feasibility.

Tokyo Mitsuo Harada Japan Astronautical Society Moon Space Travel Society Earth

Allies Face Dulles Mission Aiding Indochina Split

Dispatches from Paris report Secretary Dulles near agreement on dividing Indochina as the United States Britain and France confront a potential communist triumph in northern Viet Nam. Without new anti infiltration safeguards the area could become a springboard for broader Red expansion.

John VM Hightower United States Britain France Indochina State Dulles Europe Paris Dulles Viet Nam

Police Stop Driver Faces Grand Jury Action

Beaver Falls Pa Sammy Casino of Aliquippa is jailed awaiting grand jury action on charges for failing to stop at scenes of multiple accidents. Police say he drove through an Aliquippa service station, knocked down a pole, collided with cars in Aliquippa and Coraopolis, punched a motorist, and shattered a window at his mother's home.

Beaver Falls Sammy Casino Aliquippa Beaver County Allquippa Coraopolis

Defeat in Asia and the limits of anti-Communist strength

The article argues Southeast Asia remains distant from major power centers such as the United States Britain and Western Europe. It notes the region lacks a strong native anti-communist leadership like Korea or Guatemala and points to Australia New Zealand and Malaya as the nearest bases of influence.

Southeast Asia Free World United States Britain Europe Korea Guatemala U. S.S White House State Department Pentagon North Korea South Korea Synman Rhee Rhee Tts Australia New Zealand Jin

Communist on Trial for Sabotage in Halle

A German court in Halle tried a Communist accused of sabotage against copper production. The case centers on alleged acts aimed at halting copper mining and related output. The defendant faces charges related to attempted disruption of mining operations.

Beri Halle

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