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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1956

Page

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California Victory Tightens Adlai Nominat Lead in Dem Primary

Adlai E Stevenson crushed Estes Kefauver in California on Tuesday, widening his edge toward the Democratic presidential nomination as Eisenhower led Republicans. With 16,117 of 24,160 precincts counted, Stevenson held 635,123 to Kefauver 386,339. Republican delegates favored stood at 250 to Kefauver 166, on the way to conventions next month.

Associated Press Adlai E. Stevenson Sen. Estes Kefauver California Tenessean Stevenson Leess Eisenhower Kefauver Eisen Ron

Steel wage talks begin as Big Three meet US Steel unions

In New York City representatives of United States Steel Bethlehem and Republic meet at the Roosevelt Hotel to discuss a 22 point package from United Steelworkers of America. The talks aim for a substantial wage increase, 52 week pay, weekend premium, company insurance and a union shop. A settlement could set patterns for the industry and affect prices. Steelworkers contracts expire June 30 and current pay averages 246 an hour with incentives. The Big Three produce 55 percent of US steel. Leaders: David J. McDonald J W Abel Howard R Hague Arthur J Goldberg. The opening session in Pittsburgh May 31 lasted three hours. Negotiations to resume in New York.

United States Bethlehem Republic Ster! Corporasone Roosevelt United Steelworkers of America David J. McDonald J. W.abel Howard R. Hague Arthur J. Goldberg Inittsburgh New York Stephens Bar- T Kaining

U S Air Boss Uneasy Over Threat of ICBM

General Earle Partridge, head of Continental and Air Defense Commands, warned in censored Senate testimony that American and Soviet scientists are pursuing an accurate intercontinental ballistic missile. He said a functional defense weapon has not yet been translated into hardware and expressed deep concern over a possible Soviet ICBM attack.

Washington Earle C. Partridge Partridge Continental Defense Command Air Defense Command Subcommittee

Tax Writers See Possible Tax Cuts Not This Year

Tax writers on the Ways and Means Committee discuss possible tax relief next year. Representative Boggs and other members question immediate action amid a downturn in business. The CEO nonprofit group urged two billion dollars or more in federal income tax relief contingent on a large Treasury surplus starting July 1.

Boggs D-La House Ways and Means Committee Committee For Economic Development Economic Research Organization Treasury Representative Mills D-Ark Ways and Means Sai Congress

Truman Deposition Defends Aide Amid Tax Case

Former president described Matthew J. Connelly as a public servant with reputation above reproach in a May deposition read during Connelly’s tax fixing trial in Kansas City. Connelly and T Lamar Caudle face charges of conspiring to defraud the government by blocking a criminal prosecution on health grounds.

Truman Matthew J. Connelly White House Connelly Kansas ‘City T. Lamar Caudle Justice Department

Stalin’s Body in Red Square May Be Replaced

Old debate resurfaces as Khrushchev’s secret speech denouncing Stalin surfaces in a State Department release. Tito visits Moscow but snubs Stalin’s grave, fueling speculation the Soviet leadership could remove Stalin’s body from Red Square alongside Lenin.

Wasflingtun Stalin Joseph Stalin Moscow Red Square V. I. Lenin State Department Nikita Khrushchev Tito Lenin Khrustichev Kremlin

NYC Asks To Abandon Station Near Glouster

New York Central Railroad Co. asked the State Utilities Commission for permission to discontinue the Pi los station near Glouster in Athens County. The line contends that upkeep costs exceed revenue and that traffic can be conveyed at Glouster.

NYC Glouster Columbus New York Central Railroad Co State Utilities Commission Pilos Athens Couny Raiload

Mailmen Push Plan To Nip Dog Biting

A meeting called by Postmaster General Summerfield gathered 24 mailmen and hundreds of business witnesses to discuss a program to reduce dog bites against mail carriers. Experts urged united support for a dog injury prevention plan while weighing nonchemical solutions and safer carrier uniforms.

Pny Mae

Meter Reader Denies Killing in Pugh Case

Cincinnati attorney William F. Hopkins said Robert Lyons repudiated the claim he killed Mrs Audrey Evers Pugh, stabbed to death in her home on April 11. Lyons, a waterworks meter reader, told Hopkins he did not commit the crime during a two hour discussion at Hamilton County jail.

Cincinnati William F. Hopkins Robert Lyons Audrey Evers Pugh Pugh Lyons Hopkins Hamilton County

Want ads urge selling or renting through 3M2 line

A brief classified notice from Chester Messenger promotes want ads to sell or rent items. It hints at limited stock with phrases about selling more if available and urges readers to contact via the 3M2 dial to place an ad, noting the cost is affordable.

Messenger

Eisenhower Pushes Foreign Aid Amid Yugoslavia Reassess

President Eisenhower urged Congress to back the Mutual Security Act while calling for a continued study of aid to Yugoslavia amid Tito's defiance of the Soviet regime. He cited a $4.9 billion aid bill cut and noted Republican abstentions on Mollet’s Algeria policy amid European tensions. He declined to forecast presidential campaigning style this fall.

Eisenshower House Foreign Affairs Moreove Yusoslavia Marshal Tito Tio Rusia Eisenhower Tito Sions Paris Guy Mol Seri National Assembly Teri Americas Yugoslavia Algeria Bis House Ditch North Africa Mollet House Foreign Affairs Committee Tunisia Morocco

Sound of Taps Echoes Fury of Omaha Beach

On the D-Day anniversary at Omaha Beach France locals and visitors recall the 12 year past invasion. Pilgrims walk the stripped coast while bells and taps echo the memory of Allied assault and the cemeteries marking French British and Canadian graves.

Omaha Beach France Omaha Utah Normandy

Youth, 17, Bends Bars On Jail Windows Escape

A 17 year old boy escaped from Geauga County detention by bending steel bars on a second floor jail window with his hands. Deputies found the bent bars Tuesday morning nine feet above street level. He was arrested last Sunday in Chardon for parental inability to manage him and was in ill health. Police report Czechoslovakia began tearing down barbed wire at the Austrian border following Hungary.

Emanvun Yam We Geauga County Sheriff's Chardon Vienna Czechoslovakia Austrian Hungary

Ohio official eyes bond funds for turnpike route

Governor Lausche says bond money might back part of a proposed second Ohio turnpike. He cites financing doubts for the Cincinnati to Conneaut segment and notes Blythe & Co recommends delaying construction of the Cincinnati to Conneaut toll road as feasible.

Columbus Frank J. Lausche Cincinnati U.S Pongferd Ohio Blythe & Co, Inc York Conneaut

Jenkins in Conference On Road-Building Bill

WADMINUTON and Thomas Jenkins of AGh District were among House members shaping an interstate highway system. They clash over how to divide federal funds among states.

Wadminuton Thomas Jenkins Agh Dist

Russian Church Chiefs Hear U S Policy Talk

Russian church leaders listened to nine U S Protestant leaders during a visit to Russia last March. Dr Eugene Carson Blake, president of the National Council of Churches, led a Toledo delegation to discuss American aid and censorship issues. The exchange aimed to deepen mutual understanding and explore Christian responsibility amid global tensions and economic concerns.

Toledo Eugene Toledo Council of Churches Eral Board

Mindszenty Jailed Ends in Hungary Treason Conviction

The official organ The newspaper Quotidiane says Cardinal Mindszenty was jailed for refusing to sign a statement recognizing progress between the Hungarian state and the Roman Catholic Church. A Hungarian court convicted him of treason in 1849 and sentenced him to life imprisonment. Last July 16 the government announced his release, but he remains linked to aging priest schemes in southern Huswry.

Rome Tne I Quotidiane Cardinal Mindszenty Hus

End of Ohio Pinball Rule Riles Local Laws

The Ohio Supreme Court rules that pinball machines awarding free games fall under state law not local ordinances. Westerhaus Inc sought declaratory judgment on whether such machines are gambling devices and an injunction to stop seizure of about 200 machines by Cincinnati.

Westerhaus, Inc Cincinnati Ohio Logan Cleinnali Supreme Court

Man Tossed Into Boilers Hoax Targets Dominican Regime

Detectives investigate a sensational hoax claiming a foe of the Trujillo regime was tossed alive into a ship’s boilers. Dr Jesus de Salinder, a Columbia University instructor, disappeared March 2. Dominican authorities call the tale a hoax and offer crew access for inquiry.

New York Nicholas Silva anti-Trujillo Dominican Revolutionary Party Galiader

Senate adds 58 million for health research funding

Government moves 58 million dollars into the health research program as part of the fiscal plan. The increase supplements 126 million requested by President Eisenhower to support Welfare and Labor departments in the coming bookkeeping year beginning July 1.

Senate Eisenhower

Estes Kefauver Seeks Montana Delegates in Primary

In Helena Montana Estes Kefauver nets Montana's 16 Democratic National Convention votes while Eisenhower dominates Republican selections with 14 votes. Democratic ballot shows only Stevenson with write ins going to Harriman Lyndon Johnson Lausche and Lausche. Precinct totals show Stevenson leading with 148 votes and Johnson following with 21,648? 221 4 Johnson 2 Lausche 2.

Helena Moon Tennessee Estes Kefauver Calfornia Monttana Eisenhower Montana Illinois Adelai Stevenson New York Averell Harriman Leo Lyndue Johnson Texas Ohio Frank J. Lausche Legma Stevenson Johnson Lausche

Five Day Forecast Suggests Mild Warmth This Week

The forecast indicates temperatures will average 2 to 1 degrees above normal with normal highs around 2 and lows near 00. Expect warmer conditions Thursday through Sunday and cooler Monday. Showers are likely late Sunday and Monday, with total accumulation about one quarter to one half inch.

Visit to Ohio Studied by GOP Ahead of Ohio Campaign

Washington and San Francisco sources report the Visit to Ohio studied by GOP leaders. Ray C Bliss, Republican state chairman, outlined plans to meet Ohio’s two Republican senators Bricker and Bender and Rep Brown. A television event and additional meetings with leaders were discussed for a Columbus gathering.

Washington San Francisco Ohio Hisen Bliss Taday Ray C. Bliss Biss John Bricker Ceorge H Bender Clarence J. Brown Olance Blanchester GOF National Valugeman Bers Columbus Midls

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