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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1955

Page

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Big Three Offer Plans on Germans at Geneva Summit

The Big Four summit opened with Eisenhower Eden and Faure proposing steps toward unified Germany and European security. They urged Western guarantees and a framework to reduce tensions while addressing disarmament and Soviet fears.

Geneva Russia Germany Eisenhower Pi Ba Agate United Eden Iewan U.S Faure United States European Security” Organization Fisenhower Abe Wie Tuttwas Si Itu Beta Bukanintar European Union Eastern Europe Soviet Union United Nations Lfe Pune Rusia Elwnhower Interna

Summit Dinner Opens Cold War Talks in Geneva

President Eisenhower hosts a dinner for Soviet leaders Bulganin Khrushchev Molotov and Gromyko in Geneva as talks begin aimed at easing world tension. Attendees include Dulles Tonlon and other U. S. and Soviet officials. The gathering follows Eisenhower’s call for a better life and a possible arms control framework.

Geneva Sia Georg Zhukov Bulganin Kremlin Nikita Khrushchev VM. Molotov Andrei Gromyko Alexander ‘Troya Dulles I. S Moncom

Big Four Conference Draws Wide Press Wake From Paris

Reporters describe the opening of the Big Four gathering in Paris with heads of state Eisenhower Dulles Bulganin Khrushchev and premier Eden Faure Pinay and others arriving amid fanfare. Journalists from America fill the Maison de la Presse as security and pomp frame the session.

Daennower Dulles America Maison de le Presse Puinis de Nationa Auton Iran Anethony ‘Eden Lis Hoyen Ducked Batte Pinay Premier Faure Con Ruedas Pace Srt Fies Khruschchev I Bulganin Matotow Zhemo A Mar Zrukov Secret Service Mee Isapa Eisenhowsee Deee Lexalion Statin

Wilson Sticks to Plan For Atom Air Force and Troops

At Quantico Secretary of Defense Wilson reaffirmed emphasis on strategic atomic air power and reduced ground forces. He endorsed a 46 million dollar boost to Eisenhower’s Marine Corps budget to offset planned cuts, saying the program is right and timing appropriate.

Quantico Deryne Figen Gemathensky Wilson Plan Wilson Atom Congress Eisenhower Marine Corps

Uprising Ends at Wyoming Pen After 15 Hours

Rawlins Wyoming reports the Wyoming State penitentiary riot ending after 15 hours with three guards held as hostages. Gov Milward L Simpson promises a full-scale investigation and reforms to prison medical care recreation time and food. He also plans to reduce solitary confinement from six months to 30 days and establish an inmate council. The hostages were freed early Sunday and no further details are available.

Rawlins Wyom Wyoming Denth Norma Milward L. Simpson Rho Buteh

Luckiest Man Alive Brushes Death in Route 9 Crash

Edward Bryk 36 of Philadelphia fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a utility pole on Route 9 near Swain ton Cape May Court House. The impact knocked down power lines. he escaped serious injury, treated at a hospital for minor cuts.

Cape May Court House N. 3 Sotorit Edward Bryk Philaia Route 9 Swainton Bok

NAAWP Leader Resigns Over Declining Interest

Del Bryant Bowles resigned as President of the National Association for the Advancement of White People citing waning interest in the provie organization. The group drew attention last fall after a controversial move and was later incorporated in Delaware with headquarters here.

Mu Leard Bryant Bowles National Assocition For the Advancement of White People Bowies Montinegraion Delaware

Where Is Mindszenty Holed Up

Vienna and Budapest officials reported uncertainty over the location of Cardinal Mindszenty amid a claim of temporary release for health. Hungarian authorities reportedly kept the primate’s whereabouts secret to deter Catholic pilgrimages as the aged jail term survivor remains confined after a 1949 treason verdict.

Vienna Austria Budapest Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty Hungary Shareh‘unding Mindssenty Tito Stepinac Krasie Mindsgeny Ottisa Budapest Deese Reed Iid Frunist

Mom Fasts Fights Draft in Hunger Strike

Coral Gables Florida a mother Martha Blumenbach began a hunger strike at 5 30 p m claiming the move will pressure military policy her son Thomas Blumenbach 28 a dentist entered the U S Public Health Service at Savannah Georgia supporting his mother while her husband opposes the action the case aims to push draft law changes allowing doctors to opt out of service.

Coral Gables Fla Military “Service U.S Public Health Service Mra Martha Blumenbach Thomas Blum Savanerah

Collaborating POW Faces Court Martial at Fort Bragg

Sgt John L Tyler 25 of Moundsville West Virginia faces a general court martial today on eight specifications alleging collaboration with the enemy while a prisoner of war in Korea. Each count carries a maximum penalty of seven years.

FT. Bragg N. C—u John ‘L. Tyler Korea Tyler Moundsville

Highways Claim 15 Drownings Amid Warm Weather

Fifteen persons lost their lives in drownings linked to rising water and warm weather. Survivors will be prosecuted. authorities warn of dangers near waterways and remind landowners of safety measures.

Soviet Leaders Plan To Blame U.S. If Summit Conference Should Fail

Soviet propaganda builds hopes for peace from Geneva but warns against Western success. Khrushchev and Pravda push the line that a crisis could topple the Soviet system, while Moscow media imply the United States wants only partial détente.

U.S Russia Geneva

Prayers for Geneva Conference Bless World Peace Efforts

Prayers from Jews and Christians across the United States prayed for Geneva conference success to ease East West tensions and pave lasting peace. Ministers and congregations reported heavier attendance as many churches planned services to support the talks, with President Eisenhower also offering prayers.

Associated Press United States Eisenhower

Engineers Win Funding For Flood Control Projects

Engineers secure millions for flood control and navigation projects with funding set for next year. Congress did not specify exact projects, leaving selection to engineers who testified during hearings on how the money would be spent.

Congress

Russians Visit Iowa Farm To See American Agriculture

Ag chiefs of Russia tour an Iowa farm near Des Moines to study typical operations. Richard Alleman and family run a 40 acre farm with 40 acres of oats and 300 pullets, sharing details on land use, machinery, and crops while Russian officials observe and discuss agricultural policy with U.S. government encouragement.

Iowa Richard 1 Alleman Slater Ows Dex Moines Verda Bing Terrace Richard Alleman Bruce Sherry Fori Union Fee Anoen Servet Vladimir Matskevich

Conflict in Africa Leaves Dozens Dead in Casablanca

Reports from Casablanca say fighting across the major North African port left at least 63 killed and more than 100 wounded, with Arabs concealing many dead. A 7 p.m. curfew halted the violence for the night as European streets emptied and casualty estimates rose.

Casablanca

Ex Cop Confesses to Strangling Wife in Florida

Former Miami policeman W. Mann Jr., 33, told Sebring officers he strangled Beverly Mann on December 7. The couple, married seven years, disappeared December 6 with his car found abandoned in Tampa. Beverly was the daughter of a Miami appliance dealer Archi Jones family. The case follows reports of a planned divorce filing.

Seavaces Fla W. Mann, Jr Miami Sebringfficers Beverly Archie Jones Manns

Man Quizzed In Stabbing At Columbus Night Club

In Columbus police questioned 53 year old George Wilbur Crawford, former husband of the stabbed woman, after a fatal stabbing at the rear of a night club. Witness George J Hoakes, 38, said Crawford killed Mrs Georgia L Crawford, 52, then slashed him before fleeing.

Columbus Clui George Wilbur Crawford George J. Hoakes Crawford Georgia L. Crawford Hoakes

32 Die in Chile Train Wreck Officials Say

Officials report a Chile train wreck near San Bernardo with 32 deaths and officials saying many passengers were trampled as the train halted abruptly and rain slowed rescue efforts.

Chile San Bernardo

Paratroopers Finish Operation Successfully

Paratroopers of the 187th Airborne Legion Combat Team completed a major airlift at Fort Bragg North Carolina with no casualties. The operation used the C124 Globemaster to move 6010 troops between the United States and Jordan, finishing as the last of the big planes exhausted the supply Sunday.

VT. Bragg N. C 187Th Airborne Legimental Combat Team Astory United States Jar, Jan

Day-Old Baby Left in Convent Driveway

A six day old infant was found in a convent driveway wrapped in a blanket. Police were alerted and began an investigation. Local authorities evacuate the area as they seek witnesses and a possible suspect.

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