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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1955

Page

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Bulgaria Says Airliner Shot Down Near Greek Border

Bulgaria claims an Israeli airliner was off course by 100 miles over Communist territory and shot down after warnings. All 58 aboard were killed including 12 Americans. The London Vienna Tel Aviv flight reportedly entered Greek airspace before crashing near Pettich. Bulgarian officials apologized and formed a cabinet inquiry.

London Bulgaria Anly Sofia Vienna Tetanbul Israel Sofa Pettich Fred House’ of Commons RH. Turton Bil- Kavin Herbert Morrison Lahorite Sun Terris Turton Morrison Orvilo Ethan Ygoslav Salonika Struma Valley Igeslavi Athens

Youth Admits Murder in 8 Year Old Case

Chicago police report 17 year old Clarence Baugh confessed to kidnapping and murdering 8 year old Mary. He allegedly lured the girl near her south side home with candy, struck her with a pipe when she screamed, then assaulted her before she disappeared July 4 and was found three days later in a railroad underpass.

Hicago Mary Clarence Baugh Baugh Frank South Side Reynolds

Federal Court Sets Aside Contempt Rule

The Court of Appeals overturned Clyde L. Powell Contempt conviction. Powell, former assistant commissioner for rental housing in the Federal Housing Administration, faced a year for contempt related to congressional and grand jury housing investigation questions.

Jourt Clyde L. Powell Powell Federal House Administration Seki Prand Fry

Wanted at least three upright pianos

Mrs. Robert Jones of 103 W State Street placed four calls to the number below seeking upright pianos. The terse help wanted note seeks sturdy used instruments for immediate pick up and payment terms available. Domestic home setting, no collectors or delicate models specified.

Robert Jones W. State Street

Ohio Told To Refund Truck Tax

State Tax Commissioner Stanley J. Bowers seeks a rehearing after the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that the 1937 reciprocity agreement with Michigan covered Ohio highway-use taxes. The decision requires Ohio to refund $1,019,256 to Michigan truckers and cancel $2,081,503 in assessments. The axle tax, in effect since Oct 1963, faced challenges from Michigan firms and others claiming reciprocity protections.

Columbus Stanley J Ohio Supreme Court Michigan High Court Ohio Bowers Dowers Interstate Motor Freight System of Grand Rapids George ‘Alger Co Detroit Alger State Tax Appeals Board

36 Jap Girls Drowned By Waves At Japanese Beach Tragedy

In Nagoya area a giant wave swept a junior school group at a beach, drowning 36 girls and delaying rescue as 45 others were swept away. Police reported nine revived. medics blamed late artificial respiration. Officials called it Japan’s worst swimming beach disaster.

Tsu Japan Remington Con Fusion Sea of Jam Nagoya Honab Saia Taro Takino Twu fWe Hoapital Susumu Nagal

Ohio Legislature Votes on Monetary Program Reforms

A fragmentary report outlines how Ohio lawmakers divided along party lines on a sliding program reform. It notes Republicans supporting measures, with names such as Ashi, Hays, Vente, and Miami Republicans like Ayres and Deteger among opposing Democrats including Brmsdas and Mauer, Hess, Jenkins, Shaagnina, and Feignan.

Wwassungrun Neres Wwe Ohio Howe Monies Ateey Brmsdas Apna Ashi “Hays Miami Ayres Bony Deteger Mauerson Hess, Jenkins Sha'agnina Feignan Rian

Feds Mediate Renewed Talks At Kohler Strike

Federal mediators presided over renewed negotiations between CIO United Auto Workers representatives and Kohler Co in Chicago aiming to end a 15 month stalemate. No bargaining offers were revealed. The dispute centers on seniority, re employment of about 200 strikers, pensions, wages and fringe benefits. Production at the Kohler plant had halted for eight weeks after the strike began and violence has marked the dispute at Sheboygan and Milwaukee locations.

Chicago CIO United Auto Workers Kohler Co Eison- Bowers Regent On Service Kohler Wie Plumbing Ware Maelst Jed Rme Lyman Conger Kohler Cromands Comepany Sion Max ‘Raskin Prgat Oni Sheboygan Milwaukee Bargegen Sui Caring Cay

Exchange Visit Plans Favored by Senate Foreign Relations

Washington senators urged inviting top Soviet leaders to the United States and sending Vice President Nixon on a reciprocal trip to Russia after President Eisenhower said exchanges were discussed informally at Geneva. Senator Aiken suggested high American officials could visit Moscow, with Sparkman endorsing any decision to send Nixon or Dulles, noting it was a mistake Truman did not send Chief Justice Vinson in 1948.

Washington Russia Nixon Sparkman Dulles Truman Justice Vinson Moscow Republic

Tells Youths Of Success Chance Guilty In Fund Theft

Texan Giles found guilty as an accomplice in theft of veterans land program funds. Sentenced to three years in state prison after a motion for a new trial was denied. The trial followed long state land program scandals linked to the era.

Austin Tex Texas Bascom Giles Vosen 9Th Gites Bynsorahie Veterans Land Program Eisenhower Giles Wheellasceeed Sodayeea Ie Sil Eicnaly Mon-Lise Ronmone Wet Bert Nattma'a Sreup Nempeper Etler Kenneth Tow Smad Eee Youngse Ene Ann Hygh Aierican Legion National Assert Eae 2 Eens

Young Pastor on Trial for Heresy Says My Ministry Will Continue

Rev George P. Crist Jr, pastor of Bethlehem Church in Durham Wisconsin, faces 14 counts of deviation from Lutheran doctrine during a closed session of the Northwest Synod. He asserts his beliefs are permissible and will not recant, though he may be defrocked after the trial's second day.

Miuw Aukee George P. Crist, Jr Northwest Synod of the United Lutheran Church Everenton Svea Crist Bethlehem Durham Reel Jaukesha

Ike Will Get No Advice From Solons on Talbott

Washington House kills road program and debt-boosting taxes by wide margins amid partisan divide. MeCormick says no one wants to pay. opposition from truck owners cited. Talbott probes end without Senate advice as president weighs his future. President notes possible fraud questions but expects record review before decision.

Ike Solons Talbott House MeCormick Massachuetts Eisenhower Joe Senate Carter Liuenhower Dondero Washington New York Paul B. Mulligan Coble Fim Immane White House Ladie Ee 9 Talbot Talbott Guily 8 Sbi Nick Ainda Witnem Peeaare & Mg Mulligan Company Senate Mechellan Douglas Prp Pube & Mead Donald W. Douglas Donald Nthe Suligan Wes Mirprsing Palcott the Sun Douglas McClellan

Solons Argue Natural Gas Exempt Bill

Washington lawmakers clash over a bill to exempt natural gas producers from federal price controls. Senate leaders seek early adjournment but anticipate lengthy debate before possible action next year. The measure would strip the Federal Power Commission of power to fix prices for gas sold to distributors across state lines. The contentious proposal draws support mainly from Southwest producers.

Washington Senate Federal Power Commission

Court Frees Youth In Dad's Shooting

Juvenile court released 5 year old sRonevON-Van- Newton Hall in the fatal shotgun shooting of his father Joe 37 at the family home Blacktork last Frey. Judge Clark ruled the case justified as manslaughter in adult terms, investigators report.

Sronevon van— Newton Hall Joe

Indian maiden bones unearthed by Dayton police officer

An off duty Dayton police officer digging for fishing worms uncovered bones he identified as those of an eight year old Indian maiden buried in a cave near the Milani River. Coroner Cowden reported the finding after the discovery by the officer near Dayton.

Dayton Zoare Cowden Hal ‘Kearney Milani

Charges Dropped Against Corliss Lamont in 1968 Inquiry

Corliss Lamont, son of W. Lamont and a J. P. Morgan & Co. partner, saw charges dropped amid an investigation led by the McCarthy committee. A grand jury had indicted Lamont, Adran Unger, and Albert Shadow on 23 questions, with Lamont and others refusing to answer.

Lamont W. Lamont J.P. Morgan & Co McCarthy Senate Adraan Unger Albert Shadow

Axe Slayer Still Sought

New York mystery report states an American Army officer in Germany faces charges linked to murders in a Passau luxury villa. The case, described as a “cloned” crime, prompted a Bavarian investigation eight weeks after West Germany’s sovereignty was restored.

New York Germany New York Aly News James Macon Mas Chio Ae United States Han Passau U. S West Germany

Japan's Reds Ordered Out In the Open

Tokyo reports Japan's Communist Party was ordered to end underground activity and operate legally. Kyodo News says the instruction came from the party National Council at a convention led by Shoichi Kasuga. The party has long campaigned both openly and secretly and barred foreign press from the meeting.

Tokyo Japan Communist Party Kyodo Party Shoichi Kasuga Canariew Kasuga Ie ‘Tun

Atomic Cannons Boost U S Okinawa Forces

Reported deployment of 280 mm atomic capable guns to Okinawa with ranges up to two miles for full size shells and about 30 miles using smaller shells. Concurrently Fort Jackson probes WAC moral conduct amid post public information office statement following reports from detachment members.

Okinawa Ameter Fort Jackson Lea WAC Isoet Ily

Americans in Russia Loading Up on Chow

A touring American farm delegation faces a Soviet hospitality test as their wives sample meals. The 12 Americans have been subjected to intense food and drink efforts during their visit in Odessa and other Soviet towns, with meals piling up during sessions.

Russia Udessa Ukrainian Sever Republic Soviet Union

Two Held Questioned In Murder Of Girl 15

WAIN One and Foner held for questioning in the slaying of a 15 year old girl whose body was found on a dirt road. The victim Syke via Tanner was stabbed multiple times in the neck and chest with an icepick and a gash on the head. Charges have been filed against the pair.

Wain Foner Syke

Legislative Grants To Vet Groups OK

Cincinnati lawyers in a third unsuccessful court appeal argued an appropriation to veteran groups amounted to public funds used for private purposes. Brunner Dickman and Golden conduct the habilitation near promotion of patriotic activities.

Cincinnati Brunner Dickman

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