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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1954

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Red Chinese Warned Against Further Raids

The United States warned Communist China against further air raids over the Far East coast and carried twin protests to Peiping. Officials said search and rescue missions would continue for a British plane shot down off Hainan Island with 10 presumed dead. The note charged barbarous attacks on civilians and demanded punishment and preventive steps.

John M. Hightower Washington United States China Red Asia U. S Formosa State Department Peiping Hainan Island America Chang Hanfu Tokyo Moscow Pravda Far East London

Rhee to Address Congress on Korean Unification

South Korea's President Syngman Rhee speaks to a joint session of Congress to press for unification and thank the United States for aid. After a White House meeting with President Eisenhower, Rhee said peaceful unity is unlikely, while diplomats anticipate continued military and economic support from the United States.

Washington Syngman Rhee Korea Congress White House Eisenhower Rhee United States North Korea

Wife Dies Five Minutes After Husband in Baltimore Home

Mrs Mae A Rutter Bien 49 died five minutes after her husband Charles B F Bien 63 suffered a fatal heart attack at their Baltimore home. Mrs Bien had been urged months earlier that a sudden shock could prove hazardous to her health.

Baltimore Mae A. Rutter Bien Charles B. F. Bien

Needle Removed After 76 Years From Man's Foot

In Santa Ana California a physician removed an inch long needle from the right foot of Guy J. Gilbert 83 who said he swallowed the needle 76 years ago in Angola Indiana He started feeling a dull ache about six months ago and sought treatment yesterday.

Santa Ana Calif Guy J. Gilbert Gilbert Angola Ind

College Receives White Portrait and Papers Collection

Marietta College library received a life size portrait of former Ohio Governor George White and a private papers collection donated by his widow and daughter. White, who died December 15 1953, served as a trustee at the college.

Marietta Ohio George White Marietta College White

Man Kills Boy in Downtown Mishap

Charles Ray Wilson was fired yesterday as he darted in front of an automobile at a downtown street intersection. The boy was hit after he broke away from Shirley Miles, 11, and her sister Mary, 6. The girls were aunts of the youngster.

Cincinnati Charles Ray Wilson Shirley Miles Mary

Egypt Hails Proposed Suez Evacuation Pact

Cairo reacts to a preliminary British Egyptian pact agreeing to withdraw 83,000 British troops from the Suez Canal zone within 20 months after final treaty and to maintain bases for seven years. Nasser declares a glorious day as Sadat says U S aid may follow.

Cairo Egypt Suez Canal Zone Gamal Abdel Nasser Antony Head Britain Suez Turkey Anwar Sadat Revolutionary Council United States Sadat Nasser Hussein Shafei Sudan British Commonwealth U. S Jefferson Caffery State Department Middle East Canal Zone

Suspect Couple Held in Albany Drug Store Burglary

Sheriff reports Carl Quick, 34, and wife Elizabeth Quick held in Athens County custody after a June 2 Albany drug store burglary. Quick escaped, was later trapped at Alfred Matheny’s near The Plains. Evidence shows Quick’s car fired on by Mayor Pincelli, car later found with California plates. Quick sought in California burglary and armed robbery cases. Loot from Cline Drug Store included hose, cigarettes, candy, pens, pencils and $2.

Albany Athens County George Bateman Carl Quick Bernard Porter Harold Shields Quick Alfred Matheny the Plains Shields Porter Elizabeth Matheny Pincelli California Ohio U. S. Marshal's Office Columbus Cline Drug Store

Pioneer Doctor C. A. Barrow Dies at 89 in Lancaster

Dr. C. A. Barrow a longtime New Straitsville pioneer physician died in Lancaster at age 89 after living in Carroll and Lancaster. He studied at Baltimore College of Physicians and Surgeons and Kentucky School of Medicine, served Fairfield County coroner, and belonged to New Straitsville FAM and K of P for 50 years. Survived by two daughters and a son. funeral Thursday at Ward Halteman in Lancaster with burial there.

New Straitsville C. A. Barrow Lancaster Barrow College of Physicians and Surgeons Baltimore Kentucky School of Medicine Louisville Carroll New Straitsville F&am and K. of P.lodges Fairfield County Ward-Halteman Funeral Home

Poll Divides Evenly On Sunday Movies

Lumberton council solicited a public opinion poll on Sunday cinema sales and showed a razor thin margin with 679 in favor and 678 against. The result informs potential ordinance action by city authorities.

Lumberton

Senate approves atomic bill ending filibuster after marathon debate

The Senate passed the atomic energy bill 57 to 28 after 13 days of contentious debate. A conference with the House will resolve differences on opening atomic power to private industry and sharing limited nuclear info with allies.

Washington Eisenhower Senate Senate House Conference Committee U. S Sen Morse Oregon

Miss Hayes Coopers With Probe On Dr Sheppard Case

County prosecutor Frank T. Cullitan said Miss Susan Hayes told authorities of further gifts and intimate relations with Dr Samuel H. Sheppard. The 24 year old hospital technician reported visits in California and elsewhere and said she received a gold ring and jacket in addition to a previously reported watch.

Cleveland Frank T. Cullitan Susan Hayes Samuel H. Sheppard California Cullitan Sheppard Los Angeles Marilyn Miss Hayes Bay View Hospital Sheppards Arthur Miller Central Police

Three Week Strike Ends For 500 Ohio Laborers

In Youngstown 500 laborers returned to work after a three week strike against projects of the Builders Association of Mahoning Valley. A two year contract with the AFL Hod Carriers Building and Common Laborers Union Local provides a 7 percent retroactive raise to July 8 and five cents an hour starting November 1. Average hourly rate was 2.08 dollars.

Youngstown Builders Association of Mahoning Valley AFL Hod Carriers, Building and Common Laborers Union Local

Obituary: Leon A. Paddock Dies at 75

Leon A. Paddock 75 a steel company official who directed steel fabrication and erection for notable New York structures including the Empire Building Radio City Music Hall and the Chrysler Building died Tuesday in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Leon A. Paddock Steel Company Ne Pire Radio Ne Teace Hall Chrysler New York

Police Seek Teenager Known as Dynamite Kid

Police search for a 19 year old teen dubbed the Dynamite Kid after a series of holdups in Ohio and Pennsylvania. He allegedly robbed a couple in a parked car after forcing them to drive for two hours and claims he carries dynamite in a vest and would blow up himself and any officer who approaches.

Youngstown Ohio Pennsylvania

State pays 36 cents to collect penny tax

Columbus report says it cost the state 36 cents to collect one cent in sales tax revenue. Furniture dealer John Glancy of Goshen in southern Ohio sent a penny by registered mail. State Treasurer Roger W. Tracy had to pay 36 cents postage.

Columbus John Glancy Goshen Ohio Roger W. Tracy

Famed Owican Dies in Wilmington Ohio

George C. Barns 79, renowned authority on Ohio election laws, died yesterday in Wilmington after illness since April 14. Former Clinton County probate judge and 14 years as clerk of the county board of elections.

Owican Wilmington Ohio George C. Barns Clinton County

Fairless Projects Steel Run At 70 to 75 Percent Capacity

United States Steel chairman Benjamin Fairless expects the company and the steel industry to operate at 70 to 75 percent capacity for the remainder of the year. He predicts a late summer pickup in operations for US Steel. The firm posted Q2 net income of 49,020,738 and a six month total of 93,851,114, with dividends of 75 cents on common stock and 1.75 on preferred stock. current operating rate averaged 70.7 percent in Q2 and 75.2 percent for six months.

New York Benjamin F. Fairless United States Steel Corp Fairless U S. Steel Corportion

Eskimo Talk Made Easy By Missionary Priest

Ottawa report notes Rev. Arthur Thibert after 27 years in the Arctic has produced a 4000 word Eskimo dictionary similar to popular language aids. He says the tool suits missionaries and others in the Arctic and warns Eskimo roots yield many variations.

Ottawa Arctic

Pete Planned for Hoover Birthday in West Branch

West Branch Iowa plans a large birthday celebration for Herbert Hoover former U S President turning 40 August 10 in the town of his birth. Thousands of Lowans and distinguished guests are invited to honor Hoover at the event.

West Branch Iowa Herbert Hoover United States Hoover

Eisenhower Defends US Rights in China Air Attacks

President Eisenhower said Chinese Communist attacks on American and British planes are part of a Red plan to split Western allies. He stated the United States will defend its rights during legitimate business, noting two Red planes were shot down over the South China Sea. He urged Congress to pass administration measures including foreign aid, farm policy, tax revision, housing and social security. He also supported Egypt Britain canal terms and reaffirmed backing for Senator Cooper. Prices may stabilize with flexible farm price supports, and tariffs on certain imports were raised up to 50 percent to maintain free trade.

Washington Eisenhower United States South China Sea Congress Great Britain Egypt Canal Zone Senate Cooper Rky Coopers

Man Burned to Death In Cleveland Holocaust

A fire on Cleveland's east side killed Jose Marcey 62 owner of Omaro Recreation Bowling Alley. August Quilus 64 a maintenance man suffered burns to hands and face. The two story brick building housed the alley and an automobile agency. damage was estimated at 90000 dollars with shellac used on the alleys cited as a start source.

Cleveland Pire Jose Marcey Omaro Recreation August Quilus

Firm Moves 50 Miles For Fear of Bombing

Boston area technical firm plans a 50 mile move to Fitchburg to escape a potential bomb target zone. Robert G. Dexter of Barkley and Dexter Co. and Barkley and Dexter Laboratories Inc states the move to Fitchburg will occur in February.

Boston UW —A Fitchburg Robert G. Dexter Barkley and Dexter Co Barkley and Dexter Laboratories, Inc Eleectronics Fitcheburg

Police Chief Fined For Traffic Violation

Defiance county report states Police Chief D. Nestleroad was fined $10 and costs for failure to yield during a two car accident last Saturday. A state highway patrolman filed the charge.

Defiance Vc D. Nestleroad

Man's Body Recovered Off Edgewater Park Beach

The drowned man was found yesterday off Edgewater Park Beach in Cleveland. Police identified him as A Kalnitzkay, 37, via papers in his wallet and noted he had been fishing in the area.

Cleveland Edgewater Parks Beach Kalnitzkay

Eisenhower Raises Watches Tariffs to Shield U.S. Industry

President Eisenhower ordered a tariff hike on many imported watches effective today, with up to 50 percent duty for certain watch types. The move aims to protect U.S. makers and maintain defense-related precision industries, drawing praise from domestic manufacturers and criticism from Swiss officials and labor leaders.

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