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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1955

Page

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Boy 10 Drowns in Hocking River

The 10 year old boy, son of Mrs Rachel Russell, drowned after entering the water with a companion. His body was recovered from a deep river hole at 4:35 pm by Lee McQuade of Haydenville. A verdict of accidental death was returned. details are limited as the boy was not seen after 11:30 am.

Don Turner Ville. Mire Turner Russell Lee McQuade Haydenville Hn Fen Stephanie Charles Ryan Abbott

Extradition Fight Mounted by Ohio Pen Killer

Patrick Eugene McDermott, a killer held after escaping Ohio Penitentiary, fights extradition to Ohio. A court lawyer says he has served 25 years and resists voluntary return. The 36 year old, captured at a hospital, awaits an August 15 hearing with Ohio prosecutors seeking his transfer.

New York Patrick Eugene MeDer- Hick Ohio McDermotts McDermott Canton Cal Don R. MeKiett Eke Se Acento Ven Menate Toon Real Toig Coturoe Jewish Hospital Steve Garish

Bomb rocks Buenos Aires near Peronista school

A blast hit in front of a Peronista political school in downtown Buenos Aires shattering nearby windows. No injuries were reported as authorities and witnesses described the scene and a government communique said the nation remains tranquil.

Buenos Aires Peronista Automobie

Bloodhounds Find Grave Of Young Girl In Wilds

A 14 year old Berkeley girl disappeared in April and was found murdered in a remote area. Burton Abbott a UC graduate student was arrested for murder and kidnapping and is being questioned at Berkeley City Jail. The body was found after investigators searched the cabin area owned by Abbott’s family.

Wilds Trinity County Sheriie Harold Bryan Charles Bryan Berkeley Calif Ie Burton Abbott University of California Berkeley City Abbott Mounain Alameda Evens Col Atha Georgia Mark Saunier Berkeley Rasiotoit Everlansey Amslore Abbott Emer California Toya Lloyd ‘Snyder Ray W la Quentin

Ohioans End School System Study Session

A fragmented summary notes Ohio delegates discuss a statewide school system review. The draft covers financing, teacher quality, and welfare of students while evaluating county cooperation and potential consolidation options.

Anton Ng Ohio

Effective Date Eyed For Final Approval Of Higher Pay Floor

In Washington the Senate and House reached a near agreement on when a new federal minimum wage would take effect. The House voted 362 to 54 to set a higher wage floor, overriding Eisenhower’s demand for 99 cents. The Senate had backed the $1 figure but favored January 1 as the start date, while the House proposed March 1.

Washington Senate

Masked Bandits Rob Mail Train Near Manhattan

Two masked men robbed a New York mail train near Manhattan along the Hudson River. They bound a clerk, dumped eight mail sacks on tracks, and fled after an interstate alarm. Contents included worthless checks insured for 150 dollars per bag. FBI joined the hunt. one witness reported a demand to not yell or they would kill him.

New York Manhattan FBI Buffalo N.Y

Miss Vermont runs jewelry business and aims for Miss Universe

Rutland entrepreneur markets her own jewelry while preparing for the Miss Universe semifinals tonight. She previously placed 13th as Miss Vermont in Miss America at Atlantic City and jokes about Republican tradition as she pursues a six month contract with an international studio and dreams of movie work.

Miso Rutland Vermont Atlantic City

AFL CIO Pick Name For Merger Heads

George Meany of the AFL and Walter Reuther of the CIO said only procedural details remain before formal merger actions at conventions in New York in December.

Washington APL CIO Groupe George Meany AFL Walter Reuther New York

Subversive Oath Not Mandatory, Court Rules

U.S. Court of Appeals rules that government housing tenants are not required to sign a certification of nonmembership in subversive organizations. The unanimous decision blocks enforcement of the oath policy. Precision details on case name and parties not fully readable.

Washington Fennel U.S. Court of Tuled

Custody Asked Of Sam's Son

Cleveland report outlines guardianship questions for Samuel A Sheppard's son as legal moves unfold. The unsettled proceedings involve Marilyn Sheppard's family and a contested custody bid amid the ongoing high profile case.

Sailor Held After Assault on Admiral Aboard Ship

A Royal Navy sailor was detained after allegedly striking Admiral John Eaton aboard the Berry Head maintenance ship during a fire drill. The 52 year old admiral was knocked overboard into the sea. a petty officer is in custody pending medical evaluation and investigation.

Plymouth England Berry “Head John Eaton BMW

Texas City Accepts Ban on Segregation

Corpus Christi Texas City population over 150 000 accepts a ban on segregation in public schools aligning with Supreme Court rulings. City officials approve compliance that prohibits denying enrollment based on race.

Texas City Corpus Christi Tex Texas U.S Supreme Cou

Colombia leader cites mass killings amid crackdown in province

President Gustavo Rojas Pinilla reports 646 Colombians killed in a single province over the past three months as his government intensifies its fight against rebels. He frames the drive as stamping out rebellion across the country.

Call Colombia Gustavo Rojas Pinilla Tersenta

Today’s Chuckle at the House of a Justice

A fragmented humor column presents a joke about a judge and fitness, with readable bits suggesting a play on words about being fit for duty. The piece reads like a light court-room quip aimed at readers.

Lilly Salk Vaccine Clears Major Hurdles and Shipments

A large batch of Salk vaccine produced by Lilly is cleared and to be handed to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis for distribution. The report notes 545 new polio cases in the week ending July 16, a 40 percent rise from the prior week, with New York showing 43 cases and Illinois 29.

Bh Lilly On Genocle National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Eek New York

Gunmen Raid Bronx Workshop in Blazing Shootout for Payroll

Two gunmen invaded a Bronx workshop for the disabled in a futile bid for cash. They fled after a gun battle with a guard. the guard and a woman were wounded, and one gunman was captured minutes later by an off-duty officer.

New Yorn Bronx

Red China Proposes Yellow River Taming Plan

Radio reports from Peiping quote officials proposing a project to tame the Yellow River. The plan aims to control floods and improve irrigation, with details not fully disclosed. The coverage notes government interest and potential national impact.

Red China

After Summit Talk Okayed for More Discussion

Messengers describe travel from Paris to Geneva with notes on Americans in Europe. They mention Swissair flights, pastry, and the busy Geneva scene as editors and officials prepare for upcoming discussions.

Swissair Paris Geneva Daly

Western powers plan four nation talks on Germany and disarmament

Geneva dispatch notes Western leaders aim to convene a four nation foreign ministers meeting in October to address Germany unification and disarmament. Eisenhower, Adenauer, Eden, and Faure would set terms for expert study and outline conditions for a broader arms agreement, seeking stability while Germany remains unsettled.

Geneva Russia Adenauer Preaden Eisenhower Bulgaria Eden Faure Germany Arthur Radford Harold 'E ‘Stason

Navy outlines rapid build nuclear submarines program Seawolf Nautilus

Secretary Charles Thomas announced in Groton that the Navy has eight submarines authorized and aims to produce many more in rapid succession after the Seawolf and Nautilus, with plans for nuclear powered vessels across multiple types and further naval propulsion advances. He noted congressional action and emphasized safety and development of atomic power for surface ships and aircraft as well.

Groton Conn Charles Thomas Navy Thomas Congress Wales Seanett Thom Washington Manda Tees Tressury Sumphrey Hich Nowland Hughes Tsing Wan Imaten Barasoe Utiayt

Nixon Brother Ordered Into Armed Forces

Brief note reports that Vice President Nixon's brother was ordered into the armed forces. The text recalls Young Nixon living with his family on a York County farm when he registered for Selective Service in 1908.

Nixon Young Nixon Mex Francisixon York County

Dr Sam Begins Ten Year Stay At Ohio Penitentiary

Dr Sam known from headlines arrived at the Ohio Penitentiary amid gray walls and barred routine. He was convicted last December after appeals failed in the appellate and supreme courts. He will serve ten years for the Cayuga County case, with fines and property seizures to be enforced if unpaid.

Columbus Ohio Penitentiary Sam Supreme Court Eppellate Clark Sheppard Cayenoga ‘County

Queen Scowls At Her Cousin In Turbulent Line

Fragmentary notes describe royal tensions between a queen and her cousin within a princely succession. The scrambled text hints at disputes and public commentary about a third car crash incident and ongoing family drama without clear dates or names.

Times Report Details Suspected Air Boss Dealings

A garbled Times report claims Senate investigators have correspondence about the air boss and alleged dealings. The text mentions names and offices with unclear references to Pentagon, engineers, and Richmond. The fragmentary copy lacks coherent details.

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