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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1954

Page

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Guardsman struggles to readmit wife from Europe

National Guardsman Charles Irvine says his wife Lori, a British subject, cannot return to the United States after a Korea post. She is stranded in Niagara Falls, Canada, with their son and dog, amid immigration red tape and unclear entry rules.

Pittsburgh Europe Korea Niagara Falls Canada Charles Irvine 708Th National Guard Lori Arthur Mullin Garmisch- Partenkirchen Germany Montreal Irvine

Strike Looms At Portsmouth Atomic Plant

About 2,000 workers at the Portsmouth Area atomic plant awaited union guidance on a possible strike after last night’s negotiations failed to resolve the contract deadlock by midnight. Four AFL unions seek wage increases above current undisclosed rates, while 11 other unions recently received raises.

Portsmouth Ohio Portsmouth Area Atom AFL Peter Kiewit and Sons Kiewit

U S Population Rises 1.7 Percent in Year

The Census Bureau reports the U S population including armed forces overseas reached about 161 969 000 on May 1 an increase of 2 767 000 or 1 7 percent from a year earlier The May 1 figure reflects nationwide growth and continues the postwar rise in population figures.

Washington Census Bureau

McCarthy Repeats Charges Under Oath At Hearing

Senator McCarthy testified under oath that Secretary Stevens and Army Counselor John G Adams suggested communist infiltration of the Air Force and Navy for subcommittee investigation. He said Adams offered to provide Roy M. Cohn with Navy information while Welch wept over McCarthy’s harsh interrogation of a young lawyer, Frederick Fisher, during a tense recess.

Washington McCarthy Stevens Army John G. Adams Air Force Navy McCarthy Subcommittee McCarthy Army G. David Schine Adams Pentagon Roy M. Cohn Joseph N. Welch Welch Boston Frederick G. Fisher Fisher National Lawyers Guild House Senate Fisher Welch Cohn

Jury Deadlocked in Brickles Manslaughter Trial

A nine man and three woman jury failed to reach a verdict in the manslaughter case against former state highway patrolman Robert Brickles, 29, after an eight hour deadlock. The hit and run death of Patrolman Carl Green occurred March 5 near Coal Grove. Two women testified Brickles drove when Green was struck. Brickles claimed illness left him sleeping as the car moved. Prosecution did not state if a retrial would be sought. unofficial reports suggested a 9 to 3 lean toward acquittal.

Ironton Ohio Robert Brickles Brickles Carl Green Coal Grove Green

Prince Domino Bull Acquitted in Civil Suit

In Napa California Prince Domino III a blue blooded bull was acquitted of willful misconduct in a case brought by Glen and Carleton Lynch of St Helena. Superior Judge Mervin C Leinhart ruled in favor of Prince Domino and owner George Hardikian owner of Omar Kayyam's Restaurant in San Francisco in a $6610 civil suit alleging the bull damaged fences and harassed 34 heifers over three years.

Napa Calif Prince Domino III Mervin C. Leinhart Prince Domino George Hardikian Omar Kayyam San Francisco Glen Carleton Lynch St. Helena Lynchs

62 Yearold Woman to Get College Degree

Cleveland report profiles Irene Thomas a shy 62 yearold grandmother who will receive a college degree next Wednesday after 42 years of on again off again study She first enrolled at Western Reserve University in 1912 for a one year certificate in library work then returned in 1926 to take courses to cope with troubles after leaving school.

Cleveland Irene Thomas Western Reserve University

Pasture Goes to Cows On Delaware Dairy Pasture

Seaford farmer J Ockels feeds cows by bringing chopped grass in a forage harvester to the barns. The cows stand and eat as the herd enjoys a mobile pasture delivery system praised as a lazy but clever feed method.

Delaware Dairy Seaford Del Herman J. Ockels Ockels

Democrats Plot Statewide Campaign Strategy in Columbus

National and state Democratic leaders meet in Columbus to map full state and congressional campaigns. Speakers include national chairman Stephen Mitchell Senator Thomas Burke Governor Frank Lausche and Congressional Committee chair Victor Harding. Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner tops the event with tickets at 50. About 1000 expected.

Columbus Stephen A. Mitchell Thomas A. Burke Frank J. Lausche Victor Harding Congressional Committee

High School Graduate Receives Hundreds of Blood Transfusions

In Philadelphia John Ciccone aged 20 and his 1 year old sister Theresa received blood transfusions yesterday to prepare for upcoming high school graduation exercises. John marked his 451st transfusion and Theresa her 401st.

Philadelphia John Theresa Ciccone

Eisenhower to Spearhead TV Radio Appeal for Plan

President Eisenhower will deliver a half hour radio and television address at 8 p m EST to rally support for his legislative program. The White House said ABC would carry the direct TV and radio feed with Mutual to rebroadcast and a delayed film on TV at 9 30 p m EST. The effort aligns with the June 2 news conference priority to push enactment of the program amid slow congressional action.

Washington Eisenhower National Citizens For Eisenhower Congressional Committee White House ABC Thei Direct C Direct Mutual

950 To Attend Boys' State at Camp Perry Ohio

CAMP PERRY Ohio nine day Ohio Buckeye Boys State opens with participants registered as citizens. Dean W L DeWeese directs the program which began in Columbus in 1936 and aims to match the 1950 record of 992 boys at Camp Perry.

Camp Perry Ohio Buckeye Dean W. L. DeWeese Columbus

Senate Finance Committee Approves Major Tax Cut Revision

Washington reports the Senate Finance Committee completed work on a 875 page tax revision bill after six weeks of secret deliberations. It adopted most administration backed benefits for corporations and individuals totaling about 1.4 billion dollars in the first year, while Democrats did not offer a personal income tax cut proposal and failed to win committee support.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Eisenhower Senate Finance Committee

French Cabinet Crisis Threatened by Assembly

Paris AP report on Premier Joseph Laniel seeking a confidence vote from the National Assembly amid a growing cabinet crisis. Vote scheduled for Saturday as deputies debate Indochina policy and the European Defense Community treaty with Gaullists opposing EDC and Socialists in opposition. Observers doubt Laniel can secure broad support.

PARIS France Geneva Joseph Laniel National Assembly Lanier Samnaa Ips Indochina Georges Bidault Laniel Elysee Palace White House Assembly Popular Republican Movement MEP Posible Gaullists EDC

Child Killed in One-Car Crash Near New Holland

Three year old Linda Payne of Clarksburg Ross County died in an early morning one car crash on a county road about four miles south of New Holland.

Chillicothe Ohio Linda Payne Clarksburg Ross County New Holland

Strike Ends As Mahoning Express Drivers Reach Deal

In Youngstown a truckers strike against Mahoning Express Co ends after company and union negotiators settle a dispute over a contract clause and other issues.

Youngstown Mahoning Express Co

Natives Protest Atomic Blasts Urgently to U N

Marshall Islands petitioners led by Dwight Heine sent a formal letter to the United Nations in April urging a halt to all lethal weapon tests in the area. The document argues for precaution, compensation for uprooted residents, and notes radiation harm from Rongelap and Utirik evacuations.

William J. Waugh Majuro Marshall Islands Dwight Heine Coral Islands United Nations Marshal Islands Bikina Eniwetok Rongelap Atoll Rongelap Utirik UN _Trusteeship Council Heine Seeee Suanbad Been Eas

Ohio State To Graduate SE Ohioans

Twelve Southeastern Ohioans are among OSU degree recipients. Chief Justice Carl V. Weygandt will deliver the commencement address at Ohio Stadium. Names include Jerold Altman Regina Altman William Driscoll EF Denaga Gilouster Kleinman Cloyd Dantey Jack Green Albert Price Harley Rice Owen Cotterill.

Southeastern Ohio State University Carl V. Weygandt Ohio Supreme Court Ohio Stadium OSU Athens Jerold H. Altman Regina Altman William J. Driscoll Paul EF de Naga Cheshire Phillip FP. Sisson Ture Gilouster William Kleinman Logan—Cloyd E. Dantey Jce E. Green Albert E Robert W. Price Reedsville Harley E. Rice Rutland Owen J. Cotterill

Eisenhower defends trade program and warns on communism

President Eisenhower rejected claims he is abandoning his tariff reduction plan while pressing a one year extension of the Reciprocal Trade Act. He noted no war stance, urging a blend of military and nonmilitary measures to counter communism and loyalty to the Constitution for reserve officers. The House Ways and Means Committee backed the one year extension with action expected in the near term.

Washington Eisenhower House Ways and Means Senate Free World United States

Accusations Fly as Geneva Talks Enter New Phase

Geneva headlines show Western powers and Communists trading blame as the nine party talks resume amid a political crisis in France. Chou En Lai accuses the United States of prolonging the Indochina war to derail the Geneva conference while Laniel’s government faces a critical confidence vote.

Geneva Indochina France Joseph Laniel Laniel Red China Chou En-lai V. M. Foo United States U. &. Polley

Ohio Damsite Is Criticized by Dayton Engineer

Dayton consultant R G Breene called the proposed dam north of Warren Ohio wholly unnecessary expensive and unfair to landowners who would be flooded out at a hearing on the 59 million Mahoning Grand River floodway project. The Army Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors held the session, with Breene representing the Upper Ohio Valley Association of Pittsburgh as the main opponent. The plan aims to assure water for industries along the river and protect the Youngstown Niles area from floods.

Washington Warren Ohio Dayton R. G. Breene Army Board of Engineers For Breene Upper Ohio Valley Association of Pittsburgh Youngstown Pittsburgh Cincinnati Niles

Cat disrupts alarms at Lewis Machinery Co

In Cleveland the orange tomcat that lingered around the Lewis Machinery Co. set off burglar alarms on three occasions. Animal Protective League workers removed the feline after it began haunting workers by wandering past electric eyes, prompting police calls.

Cleveland Lewis Machinery Co Animal Protective League Ia Een

Motorist Curses at Admonishing Driver Fined

In Denver Leo May 23 pleaded guilty to profanity after he swore at a driver who warned him about reckless driving. He challenged the man to a fight at the curb and later paid a $10 fine imposed by Municipal Judge George McNamara.

Denver Leo May George McNamara

Truck Driver Killed in Fort Wayne Collision

Robert Schwenke 30 of Whitehall Ohio was killed when his truck rammed the rear of another semi trailer in Fort Wayne. The other driver Harold Rainey 26 of St. Springfield Ohio escaped serious injury.

Fort Wayne Ind Robert Schwenke Whitehall Franklin County Ohio Harold Rainey Jenni Te St. Springfield

French Force Loses Outpost in Red River Delta

The French high command reports abandoning the Halyen outpost in Hungyen sector near Hanoi after repelling two Vietminh attacks. About 160 French troops withdrew to concentrate defenses as five or more rebel divisions circle the delta. The village lies four miles east of Hungyen with a 4000 resident center on the Red River bank.

Hanoi Indochina Red River Halyen Hungyen

Japanese Find Signs Of Radioactivity

A Japanese radioactivity test ship reported strong contamination signs south of Bikini Atoll. Radioactivity detected in fish rain and seawater from the Shunkotsu Maru tests about miles south of Bikini.

Tokyo U. S Bikini Kyodo

President Elects Cleveland Leader for Marine Trades

The reorganized Marine Trades Association of Ohio names Raymond McCarty as president. McCarty heads Inland Seas Boat Co and leads marine supply dealers in this regional group.

Cleveland Marine Trades Association of Ohio and Marine Supply Dealers Raymond One McCarty The Inland Seas Boat Co

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