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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1956

Page

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Humphrey to campaign for Bender in Ohio race

Secretarial campaign move by Humphrey draws mixed reactions from parties. Senator Bender announces Humphrey will chair his re election campaign committee aligning with Eisenhower efforts to gain Senate majority next November. Democratic Lausche hints at voting for GOP control if Eisenhower wins. Humphrey already solicits donations to a 400000 dollar Bender fund, prompting criticism from Democrats about admin politics.

Bender Ohio Humphrey Eisenhower United States Senate Frank J. Lausche Neuberger D-Ore Sparkman D-Ala Lausehe Morse R-Ore Jenner R-Ind McCarthy Rwis

Impatient Man Survives 11 Hour Subway Ordeal

Halvorsen Halvorsen, 75, of Philo lay trapped beside a Brooklyn subway tunnel wall after being brushed by a moving train and thrown onto the third rail. He suffered burns, broken bones, and cuts but crawled to a safe spot as trains continued to pass. A track walker found him early Saturday and all trains were halted while rescuers removed him.

New York Vorsen Philo Brooklyn Halvorsen Tall

Marine Witness Testifies Slap Before Fatal Platoon March

Pfc. John Maloof testified at the McKeon court martial that the drill instructor slapped him for failing to stand at attention before leading 74 marines on a night march into marshes where six drowned. Maloof recalled the march, river currents, and his attempts to rescue others, noting poor discipline in Platoon 71 and viewing the hike as discipline.

Parris Island S.C Matthew C. McKeon John N. Maloof Forest Hills N.Y Worcester Mass McKeon Maloof Geant Boondocks Maloff Charis B. Sevier Jacke Melvin Barber New York I McKeon Barber

Four Killed In Air Crash Near Pontiac

A private four seat plane stalled after takeoff and crashed seven miles northwest of Pontiac Michigan killing two couples in Independence Township en route to Flushing Michigan for a breakfast with flying enthusiasts. The victims were Clyde Norton 31 his wife Donna 28 Willard Schindler 38 and his wife Margaret 38. The plane burst into flames and Norton and the Schindlers died instantly while Mrs Norton died at a hospital.

Pontiac Mich Here Flushing Flint Clyde Norton Donna Willard Schindler Margaret Independence Township Lima Ohio Schindlers Norton

House approves civil rights bill moves to Senate

The House passed the civil rights bill amid strong support from Republicans and northern Democrats. It would strengthen federal action against violations of voting and other rights, though senators are expected to oppose it.

House Wasminuius Senate

Tri State Area Hit By Thunderstorms

Fierce Sunday storms swept the tri state corner where West Virginia Kentucky and Ohio meet. Falling trees felled power lines and disrupted electric service in Huntington Ashland and Fronten. Authorities urged caution as damaged homes and outages mounted across the region.

Tri-State Huntington West Virginia Kentucky Ohio Ashland Ronton

Congress Eyes Big Week as 84th Session Hopes to Adjourn

Washington awaits a potentially pivotal week as the 84th Congress races to finish a heavy agenda. Leaders warn adjournment depends on advancing legislation, with some predicting completion by Friday and others fearing delays could push into next week amid protracted negotiations.

Warnington 84Th Congress Washington Senate House Tokyo Japan Philippines Chicago

Mystery Object Hits Plane Over California Flight

An Air Force Convair en route from Hamilton to San Antonio was struck at 16,000 feet near Pixley California. The left elevator was damaged and the aircraft dove before landing safely on one engine. Edwards AFB investigators arrived to study the mysterious impact and pilots described the incident as hitting a brick wall.

Makersfield Calif Air Force Piper Seleenan Kern Alty Hamilton San Francisco San Antonio Tex Albuquerque N. M Pixley Edwards Air Force Base

Classified ad seeks coat stoker with good condition

Read by the right people to reach the most prospects advertise where results prove it will do the most good in The Messenger Classified columns. There’s no better way to contact a concentrated group of thousands of readers. STOKERATOR Coat stoker for home use in excellent condition. Dial 25804.

Messenger Stokerator Stoker Dial

Eisenhower Opens Health Campaign Issue For '56

President Eisenhower opens discussion of health in the 1956 campaign, stating he has little strength but will continue. He appears chipper during a Panama wreath ceremony but later tires in heat, prompting Democratic and party voices to frame his health as a campaign issue.

Associated Press Eisenhower Panama Paul Butler

Freight Train Wreck Near Carrollton Injures 19

A Santa Fe freight derailed after striking an iron bar near Carrollton, injuring 19 of about 200 passengers. Fireman and engineer escaped. an oil fire was quickly extinguished. Passengers received aid at local hospitals and shelters as rescue teams worked through the night.

Iron Bar Dlal No Past 1 Mum Wrase DeSapio Santa Fe San Francisco Carlton Bar A.M Estes Kefauver Harriman Carrollton Nellie Sayre Akron Ohio Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall Kansas City

Body recovered from gasoline barge after fumes trap rescuers

Henry Barrett Jr. 16, of Middleport, died on a gasoline barge moored along the riverfront. Rescue efforts were hampered by dangerous fumes as divers found his body at the foot of a ladder from an open hatch. The incident drew Meigs County sheriff and local police, with cargo unloaded Friday night prior to towboat pickup.

Middleport Henry Henry Barrett, Jr Walter Windsor Joe Barr Marietta’ Manufacturing Co Point Pleasant Barr Lower Middleport

Gas Rationing In Operation For CD Test

Emergency news mock rationing simulates U S government in exile facing appeals for aid during a hypothetical limited atomic bombing. Ohio Legion officers elected include Merle Brady and Harman Nevar. Sandy Barcus found safe in Boulder after wandering near Nederland. rescued by Scout Powers and 11 Boy Scouts.

FESL U. S Cleveland Fred W Thacker Marion Ohio Department American Legion Fense

Steelworkers Agree To Contract Talks In New York

PITTSBURGH The United Steelworkers agreed to resume contract talks in New York on Tuesday to end the day old steel strike. USW President David J. McDonald issued a sharp rebuke of industry pricing policy hours earlier, noting labor cost increases since 1945 yielded higher revenue per dollar of sales. Industry spokesmen gave no immediate reply. The walkout threatens Democratic National Convention timing and political talking points about industry and labor.

Pittsburgh United Steelworkers New York USW David J. McDonald McDonald Steel Magazine

Ex Bank Cashier Denies Embezzling in Federal Case

Floyd Eu ene Coen, 31, former Glouster Bank cashier, pleaded innocent in federal court after grand jury indicted him for embezzling $6998 in bank funds and making an unauthorized loan to himself. Judge Mell G Underwood gave three days to hire an attorney.

Columbus Floyd Euene Coen Glousternk Community Bank Mell G. Underwood Coen

Explosion damages at Sporn Plant top $400000

Two workers were injured with second and third degree burns after a bunker-type explosion at the Philip Sporn plant in POINT PLEASANT. Estimated damage exceeds $400,000 with repairs under way and rubble cleanup ongoing as the plant resumes partial operations.

Sporn Point Pleasant Philip Sporn T. Schneider New York American Gas and Paul Huber Pomeroy Kenneth EU Schneider Gene Carter Hartford

160th Anniversary Marked at Moses Cleaveland Monument

A wreath was placed at the Moses Cleaveland monument in Public Square to mark the 160th anniversary of Cleveland's founding. The ceremony took place Sunday in the southwest corner of the square.

Cleveland Moses Cleaveland Public Square

Auditor Faces State Action in Million Dollar Scandal

Indian Coast details a nationwide financial scandal touching former Indiana State Auditor Orville Endic and indictments covering about 890000 in 46 bogus war relief payments. The quake zone from Bombay to the Pakistan border reports 117 dead and 800 missing in Anjar as authorities brace for a higher toll. Admiral Radford, head of the Joint Chiefs, travels to the Philippines for a Far East tour.

Springfield Orville Endictment George P. Coutracches Coutralon Bombay India Indiana Anjar Hodge Property Trust Fund Pakistan Dia U. S Ahmedabad Joint Chiefs of Staff Philippines Kutch

Hoover cites Khrushchev purge role in Soviet history

FBI chief J Edgar Hoover asserts Khrushchev directed blood purges and anti Semitic measures. He claims Voroshilov boasted of executing officers at Kiev and marching families to hardship as part of wartime actions. Hoover references wartime and revolutionary terror linked to Soviet leadership.

FBI Hoover Khrushchev Washington Russia J. Edgar Hoover Communist Party Nikita Khrushchev Athens Klementi Voroshilov Chauncey Gallipolis Voro‘Logan Vorosnnov William C. Bullitt Kiev Bull U.S. Ambedor Moscow Verealigeson Bullitt Red Army Urdes Voroshilov Red Ukraine

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