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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1955

Page

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Reps praise Dems rap Ike on veto stand

Republicans praise President Eisenhower while Democrats denounce a defense money bill provision. The dispute centers on a rider forcing 90 days notice before shifting defense funds to civilian activities, seen as a constitutional overreach by some, while the defense department cites urgent needs.

Dems Ike Ria Eanes Dento Eisenhower Con- Senatie Mente Sie Esas At Arene Defense Department Defense House Defense’ Department

Lausche Is About Even With Solons

Ohio governor Lausche ends a 15 hour adjournment with partial vetoes sustained and overrides. Legislature approved extra funds for poor relief, lifted hospital charge ceilings, and advanced several reform bills. Traction results include tax and regulatory measures, spending shifts, and commission creation for downtown Columbus parking.

Columbus Frank J. Lausche Ohio Lausche Commission Statehouse Senate House Rowe

Seen Of Treaties On Soldiers Revise Seen Of Treaties On Soldiers

Washington lawmakers weigh revising treaties on criminal jurisdiction over U S servicemen overseas. Rep Verge says committee may override White House opposition to review and possible nonbinding resolution urging treaty revision. Administration argues no reason to review and NATO accord allows allied nations to arrest try and convict off duty service members. lawmakers seek full facts on treatment abroad.

Washington Verge Ohio House Foreign Affairs White House Vorys Congress Bryce N. Harlow Representative Gross Iowa Ransaation NATO Grosn Bow Robiey Tomart Harlow

Dulles Seeks Unity on Western Strategy for Geneva

Secretary of State Dulles arrived in Paris to finalize Western policy for the Big Four summit. He planned talks with French Foreign Minister Dolley and NATO partners, expressing hope for a peace settlement rich in human values and unity with Macmillan and Pinay on key points.

Paris Dulles Antoine Dolley Geneva North Atlantic Council NATO Dulle Washington Macmillan Pinay Mai

Two Explosions Hit Arkansas Dairies in Morning Attacks

In Little Rock and Anniston two blasts rocked dairy facilities early today. A night watchman was slightly hurt. A second explosion targeted a bottling plant. Police found a dynamite package and a ransom demand of $8000. Three boys were injured fleeing the blasts.

Little Rock Ark Fred W. Terry AFL Anniston Ais Fey Fo

Lady Drops Broom Grabs Gun and Kills Bear

A large posse hunted a wooded area east of Anniston after a bear attack. Mamie Burns heard the bear near her cabin and, armed with a rifle after dropping a broom, fired five shots. The final shot ended the bear’s threat.

Mean Ole Ber Anniston Mamie Burns

Local tragedy reported in stray wartime notes

A fragmentary report mentions Barbara Brillsart of Co locton in Wie Creek County who reportedly disappeared and drowned yesterday. No further details or official statements are available in the readable text.

Zane Barbara Brillsart Colocton Innes Wie Creek Mothers O ‘County Ferenty Aerday

Snake vs Mechanic Fight For Milk Heat Lamp

SAN DIEGO Calif seven Jen Kagg an auto mechanic of 30 years freed a snake from a car using a plate of milk and a heat lamp after seats were removed. The reptile emerged and was placed in a cardboard box for return to Harold Brown. A separate item notes a swimmer finding the drowned body of John J Noble 3 at White Lake near Waymer.

Snake Mechanic San Diego Calif Jen Kagg Harold Brown Gragg John J. Noble Waerly White Lake

Chuckle Card: Rush In Shake Hands Vanish Pleasan tly

A lighthearted item notes a boy named John explaining RSV P as Rush in Shake hands and Vanish Pleasantly in response to a teacher question. The anecdote highlights playful misinterpretation from a student and nods to a family known for social invitations.

Vonn Rs.v.p John

Draft Dodger Adviser Found Guilty by Jury

A jury found a draft dodger adviser guilty after her letters urged nine young men to evade conscription. The case centers on Mrs Miller of Bethel who faced a court order and a 12 hour siege with a US marshal and police. Her husband was captured during the siege when a tear gas attack forced him to surrender. The verdict stems from charges tied to aiding evasion of military service and the legality of her actions under draft law. She and her husband attracted national attention during the incident.

Waitcomb Ijah Miler Peanett Bethel Tier ‘Hate Teasting Ac

Actress Susan Ball Fights Cancer Battling illness and career setback

Outwood reports actress Susan Ball, 21, continues a fresh battle with cancer at the City of Hope Medical Center after a leg injury and dormant condition worsened. Doctors recently removed her right leg on January 13, 1964, ending a prolonged struggle that began with a kitchen fall and failed grafts. Ball, once signed to a movie contract, remained undaunted in pursuing work and personal resilience amid public concern.

Outwood Santa Barbara Wednessy Caine Susan City of Hope Medien Suman Richard Long Ue Reever

Ike Road Plan Turned Down

The committee rejected a Democratic plan to fund new road work with federal bonds and possible tax increases on gasoline trucks and diesel. Only one Republican opposed the bond, with one Democrat absent as 18 members voted against it. The panel did approve the first section of a 47 billion dollar road-building program over 12 years.

New, Goverment Corporation

House Okays Increase For Vets' Survivors

The House approved a broad overhaul of government payments to servicemen survivors by voice vote. The bill would replace the current $10,000 life insurance with broader coverage under social security and increased aid to widows, dependent children, and parents, with Senate action uncertain before session end.

Washington House Senate

Whirly Bird Goes Down In Flames

A helicopter crashed near the Port Authority Building in Westown Manhattan. Debris and burning fuel caused a traffic jam as the craft hung on a narrow ledge between the 3rd and 16th floors. The pilot suffered a concussion and scalp laceration, the passenger a contamination trace and abrasions. no fatalities reported.

York Om — & Blk Ames Port’ Authority Tern Bt Pliot Port Authority

FBI Arrests Two Robbers in Multi-State Bank Heists

FBI agents in El Paso say two brothers Robert Dale Boyes III and Trent Boyes were arrested without incident after bank robberies across Ohio Missouri and Oklahoma. The men had several guns and more than 11000 in cash. The First Nation Bank at Moore was the latest targeted bank, with a roadblock and pursuit described by officials.

EL. Paso Tex PBI Ohio Misssouri Oklahoma PBS Robert Dale Boyes Trent Boyes FBI Oteers First Nation Moore Otters Sean’ Pour Psi Aes

Moonshiners In Them To COLORADO SPINS

Colorado beverage industry official estimates 78 million gallons of illicit liquor produced by stills in the United States. This figure highlights a large underground supply chain and raises concerns about enforcement and public safety nationwide.

Colorado Colo

Former actress buys Desert Inn in Palm Springs for two million

Marion Davis announces she has purchased the Desert Inn in Palm Springs for two million dollars and will become sole owner. The plan is to transform the property into a miniature rocket center.

Palm Springs Hollywood Marion Davis Ain Deven

Errors and Red Tape Cited in Peress Treatment

Senate Investigations subcommittee blames 48 errors and Army red tape for Maj. Irving Peress treatment while saying no evidence supported McCarthy era charges of a silent Communist influence. The panel criticizes deceptive practices and delays in public disclosure, sparking broader public suspicion. Senator Bender faults the report for omitting a key denial of Communist involvement.

Washington Senate Investigations Subcommittee Maj Irving. Peres Army Department of the Army Bat X Army Diay Congress Bender Onio McCarthy Regis Pentagon N McCarthy

Girl Taken From Crib Near Missouri River

JOPLIN Mo 97 uncer ceca discrepancies tie in 4 arpeato Donna Bee Devis from her crib and feng and ating De The body of the Sioux Cy tone child was found Monday in a farm field near South Sion Gay Neb jun serome the out River from the fone town Investigating officers said Ashdrey Brandt 42 Porte City has admitted taking the child in a coerced account Police said Brandt who had a prior record for petty theft was questioned at length and described entering Donna Sue's home twice Sunday night climbing through a window and taking the girl across the Missouri River A truck driver reported giving a hitchhiker the description of the man

Joplin Donna Bee Feng Ating Boty Cy Tone Chil Sion Gay Neb Fone John Showers Ashdrey Brandt Porte City Henry Kruse Brandt Lan Ape Cuthorics Showers Donna Sue Mimouri River

Supreme Court Segregation Case Opens in Federal Court

A three judge Federal District Court will sit Friday to hear the first of five cases arising from the May 1964 Supreme Court ruling that racially segregated schools are unconstitutional. The cases challenge integration methods and readiness in schools across the South.

Columbia S.C Federal District Court Supreme Court

Big plane skids at National Airport injures none

An Eastern Airlines Constellation skidded several hundred feet after its right landing gear collapsed at National Airport. Fifty five passengers were shaken but none hurt. One passenger was Representative Keating of New York. The plane was en route from Newark to Houston with a crew aboard.

Ormmreesen

Reserves Training Bill Debated by House and Senate Committee

The House advanced a training requirement for enlisted reservists post Korean armistice, while the Senate committee rejected it 7 to 2. A proposal favored veteran tonnage scales and voluntary Army and Marine Reserve unit service over the next two years. Chairman Bridges signaled GOP opposition to a special enlistment bonus as a potential dangerous precedent.

House Senate Bridges

Veracruzan boat sinks in fierce Gulf storm

A crowded coastal vessel La Pecha sank four miles off Veracruz after sailing from Veracruz toward Progreso on the Yucatan. Fifty to sixty aboard may have perished as heavy seas and towering waves wrought the disaster. Sixty eight persons were aboard and twenty two survived, with rescue efforts continuing through the night.

Veracruz Mexico Gulf Campeche la Flecha Evond Caribbean Trinidad Nether Gulf Progres Yucatan’ Peninsula Coast Guard Wemeit Sabing Sur- Svore

Reds Reach Five Year Goals in Soviet Plan

In Moscow the Soviet Party announced it had met the five year targets for 1951-55, claiming all plan milestones were fulfilled eight months ahead of schedule. The claim emphasized industrial and economic progress as the line of the official report contrasted past delays with current momentum.

Moscow Ruslan Sadn Toms Watrel Cot Utresaa Shreveport Iferenes Bartodsle Air Sai Jresecton Emma Air Force Moneover Fea Tn Shreveport Ne Banas Vhig Doctone Barkadaie Pubic Informtion Eteer Sid Eo Eivlian

Train Plunges Over Bank Killing Engineer in Bridgeport

In Bridgeport Connecticut early today the New Haven Railroad's Federated Express plunged 35 feet over an embankment into the switching yards. The engineer was killed and 22 people injured while the locomotive struck a switching engine. Railroad officials said one version was considered critically unclear.

Bridgeport Conn New Haven Federe NI Express Thengineer IRR

Tell Off Your Boss Avoid Heart Attack

Philadelphia medical social worker warns workplace stress can trigger heart risk. Dr Gelfand cites 438 patients, many in industry, advised to vent to reduce tension and support work expression rather than suppress.

Philadelphia David Geltand

Doet Makes Credit For Big Water Supply

Dallas report notes Dr P X of Denver offers credit for a major water supply project. The item records a quick notation of support from a named professional, indicating financial backing or endorsement for the initiative.

Doet Dallas Dr. P. x Denver Hia

Texas School Children Receive Salk Vaccine

A shipment of Salk polio vaccine arrived in Austin from Eli Lilly Company for use in the statewide program. The vaccine aims to protect school children against polio and is part of the broader national effort to immunize youths.

Texas Austin Tex Elk Lilly Coy Sarapolia Ind

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