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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1956

Page

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Hocking River Fish Kill Not Too Severe Officials Say

Wildlife officials in Athens report the Hocking River fish kill from mine acids is not severe, with 1000 to 1500 gallons of acid water a minute entering from No 8 mine near Congo. Smallmouth and other fish suffer gill damage while upstream populations decline, yet mature fish may survive downriver as acidity eases with dilution.

Hocking River Athens George Billy Sur Ohio Division of Pride District 4 Athens County Sunday Creek Chauncey University Division Blckle No. 8 Congo Monday Creek Kimberly White's Mill Damid Everett Ridge Mill St. Bridge Mark White Billy

Unresolved Details Snag Steel Peace

New York reports a 26-day steel strike lingers amid unresolved details as four man negotiating teams from United States Steel and United Steelworkers hold late night sessions. Arthur Goldberg indicated drafting progress while no formal contract terms yet agreed as oral understandings dated two days prior remain to be written.

New York John A. Stephens U. S. Steel David J. McDonald United Steel Workers of America Arthur Goldberg

Prosecutor Says Hodge Shielding Someone in Indictments

Springfield area prosecutor outlines 46 indictments tied to state funds missing through fraudulent warrants. The statement alleges Hodge could be shielding Epping or Hintz, or another unknown individual, as the investigation expands.

Springfield Coutralion Oneville E. Hodge Illinois Republican ‘Auditor Hodge George P. Dillon Sangamon County Federal Grand Jury Chicago Edward “Epping South‘moor Bank and Trust Co Edward A. Hints Coutalon Epping Hintz

21 Children Support Blackie in Grand Rapids Court

Twenty one children waited through hours of courtroom procedure to testify about Blackie a four year old cocker spaniel charged with biting a neighbor girl. The case was brought by Mr and Mrs James C Shuster with their daughter Lynn as the bite victim.

Grand Rapids Mich Ward J. Burleson Blackie Ivan G. Kasper James C. Shuster Lynn Kaspers

O Neill Picnic Draws Big Crowd in Lima Campaign Rally

In Lima at the Huron County fairgrounds William ONeill, Republican candidate for governor, addressed about 1200 attendees at his seventh campaign picnic. Attorney General ONeill reviewed the platform on highways education mental aid and conservation. Rep. A D Baumhart introduced him and other state officer candidates were briefly presented. A notable feature was a large group of photographers capturing visitors.

Norwalk

Marine Case Nears Close

The government nears completion of its case against Marine Sgt. Matthew C. McKeen over the death march of recruit Pla. The proceedings are expected to conclude today at Parrid Island.

Parrid Island 8. C Matthew C. McKeen Pla

Worcester man died in fall in Ribbon Creek incident

A 31 year old Worcester man identified as McKeen died when he fell from a car during a march along the Ribbon Creek marsh on the Stow road last April 8. A court martial panel heard testimony that an army platoon may have caused the accident while a second worker, William Hearn, 39, was found under the vehicle after it struck the marsh.

McKeen Worcester, Mass Akron Thatlay Ribbon Creek Marsh Stow Road Bere Reus Otere Auto Kills Keen Cincinnati Kile William Hearn Hearn

Power Company Seeks Slight Rate Increase Across Rural Ohio

The Midland Light and Power Co and Pennsylvania Railroad Co defended plans before the State Utilities Commission to raise rates for rural subscribers in eight central Ohio counties including Fairfield Franklin Hocking Licking Madison Pickaway Ross. Stark County commissioners complained about a dangerous crossing on 16th Street Perry Township and urged replacements. the rail line proposed an automatic bell system while some officials called the increase too broad for residential and commercial users.

Columbus O. Inother Pennsyla Midland Light & Power Co Ivania Railroad Co Massillon Ohio Stark County TE. Calkers Commiss ‘Company 16Th Street Perry Fairfield Franklin Hocking Madson Pickaway Countel Union

Two Drownings Hit Pulley Family in Marion Lake Tragedy

In Marion Illinois KP Lake near Marion claimed two more Pulley youths. Robert 16 and Wesley 12 drowned while swimming. The family’s prior losses include father Guy killed at work and brother Charles killed in a separate car crash. Surviving mother and nine siblings.

Marion Pulley Robert Pulley Wesley Guy Ilinois Charles

Brick Breaks Office Front in Steubenville Strike

A brick shattered a large plate glass window at the Smithfield exchange of the Consolidated Telephone Co in Steubenville Ohio. Two supervisors James Dunn and Leyton Roan from Celina were on emergency duty. The Communication Workers of America strike backs union contract demands. leaders condemn violence and destruction.

Steubenville Ohio Smithfield Een Consolidated Telephone "Co James Dunn Leyton Roan Celina Communication Workers of America

Classified Ad Teems With Calls for Nel sonville Listing

Ad promotes a SIMMONS YOUTH BED in excellent condition priced at $17.80. Call to place more ads, noting strong call volume from Nelsonville and a quick insertion process.

Simmons Call Esterday Nelsonville

Ad copy service claims quick, result-driven writing

A specialist ad-aker promotes fast, outcome-focused advertising copy. The service promises persuasive headlines and messages designed to boost response rates for various campaigns.

Court Decision Allows New State Beer Permits

Ohio's Liquor Department expects hundreds of new beer and wine carryout permits after Franklin County Court upheld the department's new freeze regulation. Judge George B. Marshall delayed the regulation's start, allowing issuance of permits once applicants meet requirements.

Columbus State’ Liquor Department Ohio Franklin Hamilton Common Pleas Court Ates William 2. Bryant Common Pleas George B. Marshall Marshall Liquor Board Franklin County Ohio Supreme Court

Jet Crashes in New Castle Levels Building

An Air Force training jet crashed into a grocery and apartment building in New Castle injuring nearby residents. The two crewmen bailed out with minor injuries, while Mrs. Sylvester Bockum was hospitalized for shock. Police say mechanical trouble caused the crash as the plane ran out of fuel while approaching the Pittsburgh area.

New Castle Air Force Sylvester Bockum Aller |Shotzbarger Greater Pittsburgh New

Crude Oil Production Up in Week Ending July 20

The American Petroleum Institute reports a weekly rise in gross crude oil and lease condensate production by 26,850 barrels. Southeast output increased 4100 barrels, while Ohio rose by 100 barrels from the prior week.

New York The America Petroleum Institute Southeast Ohio

Airline Gets OK To Stop At Portsmouth

A CAB examiner recommended a temporary permit for Lake Central Airlines to stop at Portsmouth on its Cincinnati to Columbus route. The stop would connect Portsmouth by air to the East West and North and could last until a Great Lakes local air service proceeding is settled or three years. The final decision rests with CAB approval.

Washington Civil Aeronautics Board John A. Cannon Lake Central Airlines Portsmouth Cincinnati

Ohio Mayor In Conference With De Sapio

Cleveland Mayor Anthony J. Celebrezze agreed to a conference with Carmine G. De Sapio, Tamny Hall leader aiding Gov. Harriman’s campaign. Talks followed earlier discussions in New York and Chicago as Celebrezze supported Gov. Lausche’s delegate slate.

Cleveland Averell Harriman Anthony J. Celebrezze Carmine G. de Sapio Tammany Hall New York Chicago Celebrezze de Sapio Ohio Frank J. Lausche Lausche

Ventriloquist Hopes 15 Day Cross Stay in Mexico

Ta Tagore a 2. vy year old ventriloquist from Villa Gomez Chihuahua remains strapped to a cross in a small rented room near a crowd. He says he will endure 15 days on the cross to raise money for a Catholic church donation.

Reynosa Mexico Tagore Villagore Gomez Chihuahua Irenio Garcia Car Gauda

Two Ocean Liners collide in fog and sink off Nantucket

Two massive ocean liners the Andrea Doria and the Stockholm collided in Atlantic fog near Nantucket late Wednesday night. The Doria sank by 10:55 am after hours of rescue operations. three people died and hundreds were injured or saved by nearby ships.

New York Andrea Doria Nantucket Island Mass Stockholm Aay Coast Guard Andrea Doriak Piero Calamari New

Congress Strives For Friday Adjournment Amid Heavy Bills

Congress pushed toward final adjournment with major items including a 3.17 billion foreign aid package, a Social Security reform bill for disabled workers and early retirement for women, an omnibus housing proposal, and a 2.315 billion second supplemental appropriation for the Atomic Energy Commission.

Washington Beni Sth Congress Firavel Senate Eisenhower House

Nixon Remains Choice Of GOP in Poll

An Associated Press poll shows Nixon as the preferred Republican running mate among GOP governors state chairmen and national committeemen across the country. Stassen campaigns continue with hints of potential public polling results on vice presidential options, while Herter remains praised by some notables.

Washington Vice Christian A. Herter Harde Jent Nixon Eisen Herter Fers Associated Press Hower Harold E. Pect Stassen Massachusetts Lassen Eisenhower Tomest Ses

Steel Strike Ends Sought in New York Meeting

United Steel Workers Wage Policy Committee members from across the nation meet in New York amid optimism a 26 day steel strike will end. In Columbus seven youths, 7 to 12, remanded to parents as they face Juvenile Court for rocks and other acts on railroad tracks near a lightweight train.

Associa EU United Steelworkers New York Washington Pote Arthur Miller House Committee On UN Ings Miller Congress Justice Department Britain Marilyn Monroe Communist Party Columbus Red Front C. J. McDonald Juvenile Bureau New York Central

Government committee cites Post Office let trucks from Twin Coach

The government operations committee accuses the Post Office Department of floating legal procedures in purchasing Twin Coach Co trucks of Kent Ohio. It finds affinity for Twin Coach products but no sign of culpable conduct by any specific person.

U—P Post Office Department Twin Coach Co Kent Ohio Departu Twin Coach

Ohio Coal Mine Deaths Sparse in First Half 1956

The Bur of Mines reported 233 men killed in coal mine accidents nationwide in the first half of 1956, with only one death in Ohio.

Washington Ohio Burof

DiSalle opposes state income tax for Ohio

Democratic governor candidate Michael V. DiSalle says Ohio can operate without new taxes for the next two years and opposes a state income tax. He argues cities using income tax should not lose funds and warns state income tax could bar local levies. Also notes a married couple marks 73 years of wedding anniversary in Akron.

DiSalle Akron Ohio Thomi Wee el Ni

Dior Shocks Designers With New Magnet Line

Paris reports Dior unveils a bold magnet line pushing silhouettes with emphasized bust and hips. The collection features longer hemlines and wider skirts, provoking gasps as observers react to dramatic changes in the designer's signature look.

Dior Paris Caistian Dior Athens Shauncey Omics Spolis Setmonster Iors McArthur Ielsonville Point Pleasant Vomeroy Middleport Laanomen Weists Rial Ballon Usless

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