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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1955

Page

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West Three Map Strategy for Geneva Talks

Western ministers Dulles Macmillan and Pinay endorsed a draft of topics and positions for the Geneva meeting with Russia. They plan to press German rearmament European security and Indochina while preparing for talks with the Kremlin leaders and allied heads.

Ands Wes Geneva Russia U.S John Foster Dulles Harold Macmillan Antoine Pinay Eagar Faure Tote Wencer Faure Bish Pane Minster Anthony Ben Kremlin Indochina Pinay Tasse Paris West Germany

Reds Prepare Delegation for Geneva Summit

A report notes Premier Nikola Bulganin plans to join Nikita Khrushchev in Geneva with a strong Soviet team to showcase a capable delegation. Western observers question Bulganin’s readiness for the summit while the Soviet slate aims to project unassailable competence.

Stanley Johnson Bulgania Nikita Khrushchev Aed Nikola Bulganin Cenevs Khrusheney Tat Bulgant Tay Mores Geneva Bulyganin

Ike on Radio TV Tonight Sets Talk on Geneva

A fragmented report notes President Eisenhower and major networks plan exploratory discussions ahead of the Geneva conference. Four television networks and NBC radio are set to carry the talk at 7 15 p m with anticipated nonbinding remarks and deliberations on possible U S decisions.

Moscow Ovier Union Geneva Eisenhower White House ABC CBS MBS NBC Usr

Senate Approves Reserve Training Plan in 80-1 Vote

The Senate on Thursday night approved its version of a reserve force plan to train a combat-ready reserve of 2,900,000 over four years, a fourfold increase. The measure advances rival versions from House and Senate committees, with debates over age limits and compulsory service for veterans and draftees.

Senate Horse Committee Congress House Pentagon Lagest Voth

Mobs Protest Terrorism In Casablanca

Protests erupt in Casablanca as angry mobs of French colonists denounce a terrorism attack. A blast killed multiple Europeans and wounded dozens, triggering clashes that damaged shops and forced police to restore order in the city’s main square.

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Five Day Forecast Shows Mild Temps and Rain Next Week

The forecast indicates average highs around two degrees above normal with a maximum north and south of normal. Minimum temperatures near 63 degrees are expected. Saturday through Wednesday include daytime warmth and showers with a half to one inch possible midweek. Sunday foresees continued showers and cooler conditions.

Wedeentay Bionday

Traffic Jam Relieved at Pont Street Bridge

Firefighters used hoses and hundreds of gallons of water to break up a traffic jam near Pont Street bridge. The bridge had expanded the steel and refused to close after a tugboat passage and attempts to lower the flow spans. The hoses cooled the steel and the delay ended after about an hour and twenty minutes as crews secured the span.

Bunny Pont Street Bridge

Trinity Test Revealed After Three Weeks Of Secrecy

The Trinity atomic blast that rocked New Mexico ten years ago was kept secret for three weeks. President Truman disclosed details, noting wartime censorship and the top secret Manhattan Project under Los Alamos and Oak Ridge supervision. The article recalls the secrecy and public astonishment surrounding the first atomic detonation near Alamogordo on July 16.

Alamos N. M Tewes Trinity W Steel New Mexico Les Oratory City Truman Alamogordo Shattan Los Alamor Santa Fe Mary Teety Moore Arty Los Alamos

UAW Harvester Begin First Week of Contract Talks

The CIO United Auto Workers union and International Harvester Co have finished their first week of bargaining. Negotiators passed the mark Thursday and scheduled sessions through Thursday each week. The current contract expires August 28.

Exvumers CIO United Auto Workers Lnion International Harvester Co Teese

Ridgway Attacks Ike Policy on Nuclear Force Run

General Ridgway, in a rare public briefing before retirement as Army chief of staff, criticized the Eisenhower administration's military policy. He urged readiness for a joint, versatile force and warned nuclear weapons risk mutual destruction if used, suggesting the need for a deterrent beyond reliance on atomic arms.

Washingson Tagan Matthew B. Ridgway Eisenhower Army Ridgway United Mate Heart Fidgway Het of Art

Red air power shifts threaten Formosa defense

FEAF officer Col James T Stewart says Soviet air forces have moved planes south from Manchuria and Korea to threaten Formosa. He estimates the Reds now have three or four warplanes in range of the area, with about 7 to 10 bombers and fighters in Asia, compared with the U S Far East base strength.

Formosa U.S Reds Far East America FEAF Fovo Asia United| States

Victory Seen For Tax Hike For Highways

The report outlines a large highway funding plan totaling 511.8 billion over 14 years with diesel fuel and vehicle taxes to support construction. It notes broad political support while detailing the proposed revenue sources and spending priorities for roads and related projects. Meanwhile a separate Cincinnati incident reports the fatal pedestrian accident involving 11 year old Michael Mauldin while delivering newspapers.

Cincinnati Michael Mauldin

Hearings Probe Communist Ties Among Press Figures

Subcommittee hearings reveal former and current journalists with Communist ties or past memberships. Henry Freeman testifies he joined briefly in 1938, later denouncing the party as ineffective. Other reporters refuse comments or invoke the Fifth Amendment while multiple editors face scrutiny.

Eualand Senate Seteain Jerson Astland Wibcommitttes Eastland Henry Freeman New York Times Com Imunist Party Milton Kaufman New York Guild Qi i Freeman Kaufman Freeman Porter Charles Grutaner Melvin Barnet Times

Efforts for Geneva peace delegate trip announced

Soviet delegation declares plan to travel to Geneva to push for international talks. Molotov Zhukov and Kolarov outline stance that Western powers must match efforts, while warning against future war and reinforcing readiness.

Oscaw Rremer Bul Ranin Saturdy Geneva Sno Iman V. M. Molotov Georgi K. Zhukov Dep Andra Bulgaria Reed Cve Mure

Pakistan Exporting Monkeys by Plane For Polio Vaccine

Monkeys are being shipped by chartered plane to support polio vaccine production amid a global shortage. A four man U.S. delegation arrived to arrange imports from India as the United States temporarily imports monkeys. A separate item notes a Oklahoma dairy owner plans to eat ice cream for a year after a local boy found $100 in stolen checks.

Pakistan Ranner, Ranmaan Eitan Andon Erence United States India Okla Capper

Science Discovers Fly Landing Methods

The note explains fly landing behavior, noting that a fly may roll or loop to manage G loads and avoid stress on wings during rapid flight. It compares to pilots and suggests landing choices depend on whether the fly is being chased, describing a half-roll or half-loop as tactics.

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Marine Fund’s Impoundment Shocks Congress

GUANTICO Virginia officials report Congress planned a funds vote to boost Marine strength but Secretary of Defense Wilson announced money was impounded. He said he directed the Pentagon comptroller to reserve extra funds as the Army and Navy weigh next steps amid the administration’s stance.

Guantico Congress Wilson Froin Marine Compe Base Entagon W. J. McNed Varmy Ito

Car Workers Set August Vote After Talks Collapse

United Automobile Workers threaten a strike at AMC plants in Milwaukee Kenosha Wisconsin and Detroit with Aug 1 voting planned amid breakdown in contract negotiations. Leonard Woodcock accuses AMC negotiators of dishonor while talks began April 13 and surfaced long-standing cost concerns.

Unit 1 Motors Corp AMC Milwaukee Kenosha Wis Calif Detroit 1 Rapids Mich Pany Leonard Woodcock UWA

Just One of Those Bad Days for Texas Cop

A Texas officer had a rough day with multiple incidents as patrol cars collided and local vehicles damaged. Witnesses report a patrol car hitting a picnic bench and a second car striking another vehicle, all amid cooling radiator issues and bent fenders.

Texas Weeee Boys Aes Chet Tock Hoard Jou

Storms Trigger Texas Fires Across Capital Area

An electrical storm in Texas caused transformer fires and burning oil tanks in downtown Austin and nearby areas. No injuries were reported, but fire crews evacuated parts of the capital city as flames spread to several locations. A severe weather watch was in place and investigators blamed the overload for the incidents.

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Institute Clerk Fired for Refusal to Answer Loyalty Oath

An California Institute of Technology clerk was dismissed after refusing to answer questions from an Un-American Activities subcommittee. The inquiry focused on staff conduct and a controversial article by Paul Orr depicting Russia as a worker's paradise and whether he authored it.

Asadena Calif Alifornia Institute of Technology Sleek Paul Institute Paul Orr Russia

Man fined after dog temper in Wigan court

Prank Hodgetts of Wigan was fined 3 pounds for keeping an Alsatian dog that damaged garden plants. The court banned him from holding a dog license for 50 years unless he lives to age 20 and can again own a dog. Hodgetts admitted the animal prompted the temper fit.

Wigan England Hodgetts

New Four Jet Naval Plane Flight Tested

A faster four jet naval plane was unveiled in a Jet Might Thursday by Glenn L. Martin spokesmen. Security restrictions blocked details of the flight. Earlier notes indicated the SeaMaster would cruise above 600 miles per hour at 40 000 feet and carry Chauncey stoble bob.

Toca Oe Glenn L. Martin Martin Sevral Athens Chauncey

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