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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1956

Page

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Talos Missile Seen Superior to Nike in Navy Talks

Senator Chavez reported after Defense Funds subcommittee hearings that the Talos anti aircraft guided missile may prove superior to the Army Nike. He said Talos has longer range and could become the sole weapon produced if tests confirm findings, with Nike still serving as a land weapon.

Washington Navy Army Nike Chavez D-Nbl Senate ‘Appropriations Air Force Continental Air Force Admariegh Ae Decker Cet Xara Nathan F. Twining Maxwell D. Taylor Eam New Mexico

Truman to address Democratic National Convention

Former President Truman will address the Democratic National Convention, announced by DNC chairman Paul Butler. Butler said the placement aligns with Truman's wishes and that Truman remains neutral regarding preferences among contenders. The statement came as the arrangement committee met in a closed session.

Lhicago Truman Paul Butler Butler Democratic Arrangement Committee

Steel Union Probes Offer From Major Steel Firms

The United Steelworkers summon a 170 member wage policy committee in New York to monitor possible contract proposals from U S Steel Bethlehem and Republic. The 39 member executive board meets to decide on recommendations as talks extend after June 5. The union seeks a substantial pay boost for 350000 workers.

York—I The United Steelworkers of America U. S. Steel Bethlehem Republic

Rockets misfire near Fairbanks no injuries reported

Six rockets fired from a P89 scor pion jet fighter onto a gunnery range near Fairbanks exploded to earth on the southeast outskirts of the city during the night. Police said there were no injuries and no property damage from the errant missiles.

Fairbanks Alaska Fairbank Ely

New Jersey Honors Foster Mother of 38

East Brunswick NJ Mrs William Yates is named New Jersey’s Foster Mother of 38 for a lifetime of fostering. She describes taking her grandson and daughters to foster homes and adoption cases, saying fostering keeps children connected to home and teaches respect.

New Jersey East Brunswick N.J William ‘Yates Foster Robert B. Meyner Pole Bridge State Board of Child Welfare Yates Franklin Town Ship

Senators Press to Restore Foreign Aid Increase

Senate leaders convened with Secretary Dulles and Admiral Radford urging restoration of 600 million within the 4.9 billion foreign aid package. Eisenhower, recovering at Walter Reed, plans to express deep interest in NATO support, while GOP leaders warn boosts face hard scrutiny. Democrat Long backs further cuts. Senator Russell weighs diverting the full 9 billion authorization to the Air Force.

Washington P—Administration House Senate White House State Dulles Adm Arthur W. Radford Joint Chiefs of Staff Lary James C. Hagerty Hagerty Adams Eisenhower NATO GOP Long Senate Foreign Relations Committee Russell D-Ga Curtis LeMay

Eisenhower's spirits high after operation at Walter Reed

President Eisenhower rests comfortably after emergency surgery and doctors report a normal vital sign set. He plans to confer with Sherman Adams on foreign aid policy as White House officials meet congressional leaders. Physicians estimate hospitalization through late June with four to six weeks to resume full duties.

Washington Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Hospital Sherman ‘Adams White House James C. Hagerty Adams Senate Armed Services House Hhave

Plural Wife’s Children Restored After Promise to Stop Polygamy

In a Juvenile Court ruling Judge Durham Mor tis ordered Vera Johnson Black to reclaim her eight children aged 4 to 20, taken months ago and placed in foster care. She agreed to cease polygamy, acknowledging it illegal, while reaffirming religious beliefs. Mrs Black, living near Short Creek on the Utah Arizona line, has ties to earlier polygamy roundups. Larry Foster, 11, of Dresden drowned Monday while wading in a pond on his family’s farm.

ST. Veqkue Vian—H Durham Mortis Vera Johnson Black Black Short Creek Zanesville Larry Lee Foster Dresden

Result on first Ome 34 foot Trompson boat tease

A brief note reports the first Ome 34 foot Trompson boat with a 3 hp Atwater engine. The item reads as a tease and hints at an upcoming test or reveal, though exact details are unclear from the fragmentary text.

Quick Action Want Ad Drives Rapid Responses

A concise one day run of a quick action want ad generated seven calls and sold the visit quickly. The advertiser urges buyers to call 81242 to message and reach 19,000 homes for results.

State Board Deliberates First Selection For State Superintendent

Columbus The state Board of Education weighs cautious steps in choosing its first permanent superintendent of public instruction. Board President Robert A. Manchester of Canfield says the process is serious and ongoing. Incumbent R. M. Eyman remains in place as the board considers six candidates for the permanent role.

Columbus State Board of Education Boar Robert A. Manchester Canfield Manchester R. M. Eyman Elman

Segregation Faces Test In Miami Bus Case

A 19 year old Black man was arrested after refusing to move to the rear of a Miami Transit Co bus, testing Miami’s racial segregation law. Neal Adams of the NAACP warned the bus line will be sued and a boycott could follow, noting similar actions in Montgomery and Tallahassee.

Miami Miami Transit Co Florida Neal Adams The NAACP Miami Herald Montgomery Ala Tallahassee

Dulles Sees Encouraging Soviet Behavior Developments

Secretary of State Dulles said there are encouraging developments in Soviet behavior but cautioned it is hard to judge if the Russian regime will become more responsive or revert to the evils of Stalinism. He linked the Khru shchev speech to the output of a dictatorship system.

Washington Dulles 2New Stalin Khrushchhev

U S Reds Differs With Moscow In Tactics Says Sources

A March secret meeting of the American Communist party reportedly approved occasional divergences from Moscow on nonessential issues to gain influence in the United States. The plan avoids breaking with Soviet leadership and aims to appear less Moscow-dependent while maintaining party unity.

James Marlow Washington Waders Communist Party Moscow U. S Alavisky United States Seoul South Korea The Daily Worker Pyongyang Radio Today North Korea John Gates Panmun Stalin Khrusherythev Ceech State Department Khrushchev

Argentine Revolt Chief Reported Held

Buenos Aires reports say General Juan Jose Valle captured and held by the Army, amid a failed Peronist uprising. Raul Tanco may be at large. government indicates Valle would succeed as president if the revolt had won. Aramburu calls the movement radical with communist parallels.

Buenos Aires Argentina Juan Jose Falle Clarin Valle Raul Tanco Juan Peron Tanco Valle Pedro Aramburu Santa Rosa la Pampa Taneo Perot Aramburu Reb

Cypriot Gets Death Ruling in Cyprus Unrest Trial

A Cypriot received a death ruling amid the struggle to end British rule and unite Cyprus with Greece. The pro Greek underground claimed the next day that Mavrommatis was employed by the royal air force. Lawrence Leith and Norman Kitchen, RAF members, testified they were fired upon while cycling in Nicosia on March 18.

Cyprus Mediterranean Greece Mavrommatis Royal Air Force Lawrence Leith Norman Kitchen RAF Nicosia

Robeson Contempt Citation Hints at Congress Action

The House Committee on Un-American Activities voted to cite Paul Robeson for contempt and sent the recommendation to Congress for the actual citation. The session followed a business gathering as the committee fast tracked the matter. In a separate note a Dayton boy Wendell Smith aged 14 drowned in the Mad River after stepping from a ledge while crawfishing.

House Committee On UN Dayton Wendell Smith

Dry Storage Eye Bank Gives Sight to the Blind

A Chicago physician describes a new dry storage eye bank that preserves corneas after death by dehydrating and storing them in a simple tube under vacuum. The method keeps corneas in good condition for months, enabling thousands who are blind to regain sight by using donor tissue.

Alton L. Blakeslee Te- Science Chicago

Meany Promises Labor Solves Problems at CWA Convention

George Meany president of the AFL CIO told 130 delegates at the Communications Workers of America convention in Cleveland on Monday that labor will solve the problems left by last December’s AFL-CIO merger within the family. His remarks drew applause from the opening session audience.

Ray C. Bliss Columbus Ohio San Francisco U.S George H. Bender Atty William O'Neil Marietta Florence C. Morris Toledo Ohio Republican Lee D. Brueckel Steubenville Jules Stanley Mechem Athens County Frances P. Bolton Washington, D.C Bliss O'Neill Thomas Jenkins John W. Bricker Bender Ted W. Brown Thomas J. Herbert Ohio Sureme Court Cleveland AFL George Meany AFL Cio Communications Workers of America

Two Year Old Boy Dies After Cistern Accident

Steubenville reports the drowning of two year old Louis Steffick Jr in a cistern. A plank weighed with rocks covered the opening. the child reportedly picked up a rock, dropped it, and toppled in. The incident underscores dangers of open cisterns near homes. In a separate item, the Supreme Court rejected B. J. Pont de Nemours and Co's complaint alleging monopoly in the cellophane business.

Louis Washington B. J. Pont de Nemours and Co

Public Offers Safety Advice to Tame Speeding Drivers

The Ohio Department of Highway Safety invites public ideas to curb speeding under its slow down and live campaign. Director Felty urges Ohio newspapers to print standout contributions by residents, with postcard or letter submissions to The Messenger, aiming to extend the effort through July 6.

Columbus Ohio Department of Highway Safety Every Ohio Motors UC Felty Felty Ohio

T.S. Eliot Stricken Aboard Queen Mary En Route

The American born poet and playwright T S Eliot suffered a heart attack while aboard the Queen Mary traveling from New York to Southampton. He was brought ashore in a wheelchair and taken to hospital for rest as his condition was described as not serious.

LoNvon Cvobel Prine Hiltwoe New York Southampton B's

TV Charges Answered by Senate Hearing

Senate Commerce Committee set an open hearing with Frank Stanton of CBS to answer Bricker’s charges about CBS NBC control. Robert Sarnoff of NBC is to testify Thursday followed by Robert Kintner of ABC on Friday.

Washington Frank Stanton Columbia System CBS Senate Commerce Committee Senator Bricker Ohio Bricker Cbspany NBC Robert Sarnoff Robert Kintner American Broadcasting Co

Mixup Causes De Preparation h of Two

In Newton Mass authorities report a mixup in rations led to a poison incident. A local author claimed the mixup caused a de preparation event involving two individuals. Police are reviewing the details as residents seek clarity.

Newton, Mass

Farmers Fear Crop Shortage Without Rain and Warm Weather

Washington reports in its monthly crop forecast that farm prospects on June 1 are the weakest since 165. The Agriculture Department notes production may drop about 1 percent from last year’s output and prices could rise. Wheat production is pegged at 988 million bushels, down 2 percent from last year.

Agriculture Department

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Talos HST Steel Union P. Mollister International Tron Administration Lunds D-La Peron Els Wis America Walter Group Robeson Louis Steffick, Jr Cis Ted T.S. Eliot Nobelman Washington —N
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