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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1956
Page
1
At Yarris Island the defense pressed for a nationwide poll of about 27,000 Marines to assess the impact of the fatal tide marsh drill. Navy officials argued the questionnaire is irrelevant to Sgt. Matthew C. McKeon’s court martial. McKeon led 741 recruits in a fatal April 8 drill. only 68 survived.
The United States accuses the Soviet Union of detaining U S airmen from a 1950 Privateer and a 1952 B 29 crew. A U S note to the Soviet Foreign Ministry asks for full details on all Americans detained since 1949. Separately Poland protests alleged American jet overflight of Polish air space. the State Department pledges an inquiry.
Democrats push to raise federal grants for needy aged women and disabled, seeking to fund enhanced Social Security benefits. Senate votes enabled by a 62 21 margin but key tests remain on retirement benefits for women at 62 and disability coverage starting at age 50, with the Finance Committee stripping some provisions.
The Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus ends its road tour in Pittsburgh Heidelberg with a 10 000 crowd. Performers pack up after the finale and head to Sarasota Florida for winter quarters as John Ringling North declares the tented circus as a thing of the past and hints at future plans.
CIP report from the Vatican notes Princess Grace of Monaco is expecting a baby. Rev Francis Tucker, chaplain to Prince Rainier, says the news could be confirmed soon and would affect Monaco’s succession and taxation, with potential French service implications for subjects.
Negotiations paused as industry representatives meet with top executives from 12 major basic steel firms. John A. Stephens of U S Steel Corp. signals renewed talks after June 29, with Bethlehem, Republic Steel among the big three. No new developments reported by United Steel Workers president David J. McDonough.
An old advert promotes renting tips and a five room furnished unit offered for 818.00 with classified ad options. It highlights how low-cost ads generate many calls and a paying tenant, noting cancellation privileges and varied rates.
Ohio Forestry Association says the Forestry Training Camp at Camp Pi Chi Geauga County was ordered closed by the county health board due to contamination. Executive Director William Laybourne announced the action as a safety measure impacting the July event and participants.
In Orlando Florida four year old Mike Sibole faces an imminent eye removal operation to halt cancer spreading from his destroyed right eye. X rays in New York extended his days of sight allowing him to enjoy flowers birds and family before the procedure. The family plans a final picnic today as doctors warn the operation is necessary to save his life.
Federal authorities take over after an unarmed man, William Max Frost, 29, is arrested less than 30 minutes after the First National Bank of Roselawn robbery. He admitted using a large black pencil in his pocket to simulate a weapon and signed a statement. The note demanded cash and the loot valued at $4500 was recovered.
Senate and House leaders push to override President's veto of a 2060000 military construction bill. Legislation would authorize Army Navy and Air Force facilities at many sites. funding remains in a separate measure already advanced by both chambers.
Time magazine reports Clare Boothe Luce, U S ambassador to Italy, endured 20 months of arsenic dust from Villa Taverna ceiling. Small specks contaminated breakfast, and arsenous fumes emerged in summer, linking to a long illness spell.
Former Internal Revenue Commissioner T Coleman Andrews declares the federal income tax vicious and evil He says it robs Americans of rights guaranteed by Article IV of the Bill of Rights during remarks at the Beverly Hills Rotary Club
State Liquor Director William C. Bryant announced the first liquor permits issued in Ohio since ending freeze rules. Six permits begin a new issuance pace based on 1950 census, with hundreds of pending applications from 1947 and 1948 and about 4300 total applications on file.
Jack W. Eberle 25, former Deavertown High School teacher and assistant coach, faced a school board hearing where Head Coach Jim Vollmer charged conduct that could have jeopardized the team’s standing in the Ohio Athletic Association.
Tibetan anti communist revolt fears prompt Chinese forces to deploy over one hundred heavy tanks around Lhasa to secure the region. In the United States, Highway Director S C Linzell announces a workable formula for federal highway funds to be sent to the State Highway Construction Council in a few days.
Washington reports that Southern House members plan to oppose the civil rights bill directly today and delay major maneuvering until later in the week. More than 20 members requested time as the House began its session.
Westbury New York grand jury is to act in the case of two Queens men accused of making phony ransom calls to Beatrice Weinberger mother of kidnapped Peter Weinberger. FBI agents and Nassau County detectives are cooperating. no new developments were reported in the 13 day-old kidnapping. Peter, six weeks old, was snatched from his parents Westbury home. Beatrice Weinberger testified in a Queens courthouse to the grand jury.
The Senate voted 64 to 19 to confirm Simon E. Sobeloff as judge of the U S Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Southern opponents had blocked his appointment for more than a year over the school desegregation issue.
Three Republican senators Bricker Watkins and Schoeppel said Eisenhower can be trusted to inform the public on his health and oppose renewed doctor inquiries. The Democratic Digest urged new questioning about the June ileitis operation, while White House aides said no news conference with doctors is planned. Eisenhower resumes weekly talks with Republican leaders and has other morning appointments.
Police set roadblocks on Routes 35 33 and 62 around Point Pleasant to trap two youths involved in an attempted armed robbery. One suspect described as 20s tall 5 6 wearing brown coveralls held a short barreled revolver. A late model black and white car was seen. The armed pair fled toward Point Pleasant and no money was taken. State police and highway patrol joined in the search but located no trace of the vehicle.
Orville E. Hodge offered restitution after resigning as Illinois state auditor amid a half million dollar scandal. Attorney General Castle said Hodge would likely liquidate some properties to satisfy restitution. Castle briefed Gov. Stratton and the 12 year old Hodge. no admission of criminal violations was discussed, with the criminal matter left to the state attorney.
The Weather Bureau predicts above normal temperatures for most of the country for the next 30 days from mid July to mid August with below normal precipitation in the Far West. Foreseeable warmth dips for the northeast and northern borders while the Great Lakes and Midwest may see wetter conditions and the West Gulf Far West and northern Rocky Mountains drier than average.
Republican Governor candidate C William ONeill told a meet the people picnic that improved highways unlock Ohio industrial potential. He spoke before a tent audience at a McConnellville high school site and announced nine similar rural district stops over two weeks. DiSalle campaigns across Ohio counties then plan further events.
In New York a five power UN Disarmament subcommittee resumes private talks after a two week public debate ended without progress. The Disarmament Commission, with 122 members, adjourned Monday night and will meet again this fall in New York or London.
Columbus officials reported the State Division of Mental Hygiene and Correction now employs 10,116 people, the first time exceeding 10,000. Director Dr John W Porterfield said this represents a notable year over year increase.
Former President Herbert Hoover, age 82, invited to deliver a valedictory style address at the Republican National Convention in San Francisco. Hoover, staying at Bohemian Grove in Sonoma County, previously spoke at the Chicago GOP gathering four years ago.
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