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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1956

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President Makes Best Progress With Health News

Eisenhower shows improvement during hospitalization as White House reports he signed 21 documents and handled substantial business. Hagerty notes no comment on political plans, while the president remains in good spirits with stable vital signs. Officials discuss British American talks and a new nuclear cooperation agreement involving the Nautilus submarine and peaceful atomic energy.

Pete Eisenhower White House Army Walter Reeds Hospital Eisenhower Ing Hagerty Walmington Sherman Adams Great Britain Andrew J. Goodpaster U.S State Department Uncoln White White United States Britain

Votes on School Aid and Civil Rights in House Committee

The House committee, delaying civil rights and federal school aid bills, was toppled by opponents during a heated session led by Chairman Howard W. Smith. The panel voted 73 to 64 to consider the school aid bill next Tuesday and the civil rights bill next Thursday, signaling likely action on both fronts.

Ashington Howard W. Smith Dva

Inmates Injected With Cancer Cells at Ohio Penitentiary

Columbus report finds 14 inmates at the Ohio Penitentiary injected with live cancer cells in a phase of a major research program. Warden Ralph W. Alvis cited Dr. Mike Moore and Dr. Chester M. Southam from Sloan-Kettering in New York administering the injections. 134 inmates volunteered for the study. Ohio State University researchers will monitor daily. A Cancer Foundation spokesman said volunteers face no serious danger.

Columbus Ohio Penitentiary Ralph W. Alvis Mike Moore Chester M Southam Sloan-Ketteringstitute New York Alvis Ohio State University The Cancer Foundation

Assailed Pair Secretly Wed in Despite Bomb Threat

DAYTON area couple Sara Louise Pfarrer and Andrew Donald Dixon secretly wed under police guard after his wedding day bombing left him injured. The ceremony occurred last Saturday at St Al Most Kentucky, with families announcing the union amid protective details as Indians historically posed threats in the frontier region. The bride’s parents, Dr and Mrs Richard Pfarrer of suburban Kettering, confirmed the marriage, noting the couple’s ordeal and continued restraint during the event.

Richard Pfarrer Kettering Sara Louise Elizabethtown Andrew Donald Dixon Englewood St. al Kentucky Severns Valley Baptist Frances Dixon Firf John Garrard Columbus Franks Lauseie Rom T. Sturgeon Athens Natural Resources Commission Annae Citch Mov Sity Wesley Department John Rich Cincinnati

Pipelines to Finish Ohio Extension by Early Fall

Tennessee Gas Transmission Co says completion of a 42 mile addition to its Ohio pipeline system is expected by early fall. The 6 inch diameter lines will parallel existing lines. The H. C. Price Co. builds from north of the Ohio River near New Boston to near McConnelsville, while the Oklahoma Construction Co. lays 61 miles from Newcomerstown to near Lisbon.

Houston Tennessee Gas Transmission Co Ohio W. ©. McGee Jr Tennessee Gas H.C. Price Co Ohio River New Boston McConnelsville Oklahoma Construction Co Newcomerstown Lisbon

State Bares Highway Plans for Ohio Interstates

Ohio State Highway Department unveiled plans to spend 1.85 billion dollars over 13 years on interstate highways. Director Samuel Linsell outlined long range spending funded by a federal highway bill, with 953 miles of turnpike style routes and expressways emphasized across the state.

Cleveland State Highway Department Ohio Samuel Linsal Congressional Committee Lingella Linzell Lanzell

Air Force Silent On Bikini H Bomb Miss Report

The Air Force offered no firm reply on whether the BS2 dropped the H bomb over Bikini last month missed its target. The Atomic Energy Commission declined to comment. Reports and witness accounts suggest the thermonuclear blast occurred, but precise distance and altitude details remain undisclosed.

Elton C. Fay Washington Air Force Bikini Atomic Energy Commission

Too Little Too Late Steel Union Rejects Big 3 Wage Offer

United States steelworkers rejected the industry wage proposal as inadequate. David J. McDonald said the offer would raise take home pay about five cents an hour, with a 90 day contract extension and a five year term floated by the Big Three. A strike threat looms as contracts expire June 90 pending a possible accord.

New York United McDonald David J. McDonald U. S. Steel Bethlehem and Roublic

Senators Probe ABC In TV Industry Study

Investigators from a Commerce Committee focus on American Broadcasting Co. ABC President Robert Lintner discusses ABC's standing against rivals as senators seek evidence on regulatory impact. Previous hearings featured CBS President Frank Stanton and NBC President Robert Sarnoff who warn regulation could upset the industry.

Wasiinwiun Senate Am ‘An Broadcasting Co ABC Commerce Committee Robert Lintner Frank Stanton Columbia Broadcasting System CBS Robert W. Sarnoff National Broadcasting Co NBC Bricker Ohio

Chester Phone Service To Be Discontinued By Present Company

The Chester Division of Meigs United Selp ctone System serves 160 subscribers and will have its phone service discontinued by the present company as ordered by the commission in the Chester area.

Chester

Political asylum honored in Haiti return of rebels

Jina's provisional government acted Thursday night to send rebel Gen Raul Tanco and six others to the Haitian embassy within hours after being abducted by the army. President Pedro Aramburu ordered their return amid tensions with Jean Brierre. Brierre praised the swift move and said the seven would likely be allowed to depart the country.

Jina Raul ‘Tanco Machine Pedro Aramburu Jean Brierre Tanco Aramburu Briere Grierre

Roger Dean Chevrolet Co On Probation In Ohio

The Ohio licensing board placed Roger Dean Chevrolet Co of Columbus on probation after a Thursday hearing. President W A Brandenburg said the license was suspended and then lifted to probation. the board did not specify which of three charges led to the action. Charges included issuing outdated presents to purchasers, use of a fictitious name as power of attorney, and improperly filled purchase orders.

Columbus Automobile Dealers’ and Salesman's Licensing Board Ohio Department of Highway Safety Roger Dean Chevrolet Co W. A. Brandenburg Dean

Two American Priests Freed By Chinese Communists

Peiping radio announced the release of two Roman Catholic missionaries from California Father John William Clifford and Thomas Leonard Phillips after three years in prison. The broadcast said they completed terms on June 15 and were released by authorities. U.S. officials waited at the China border in Hong Kong for their arrival, with hopes of early release aiding stalled Geneva talks. The report noted the larger U.S. aim to secure freedom for 11 other imprisoned Americans and referenced ongoing Formosa negotiations and a rejected State Department proposal. The priests’ release follows prior statements that Communist China would permit no release. officials said they would pursue the other prisoners’ freedom. The weather outlook covered warmer weekend temperatures in Ohio with scattered showers.

Hong Kong Peiping Radio California Father John William Clifford Thomas Leonard Phillips John William Clifford U.S China Rede Reds Geneva Father Clifford Father Philips U. S State Dulles Chou Bo Y Lai Formosa United States State Department

Specialists Attack Wrap Around Windshield as Hazard

A panel of eye experts led by Dr. Guerry and Dr. McFarland urged redesigns to reduce driver fatigue and glare. They argue wrap around windshields impair vision and contribute to highway crashes. They call for uniform eye tests, better seat design, and safety controls to minimize human error.

Chicago Neonat Guerry Marase McFarlan Seward Mil U. S. Public Health Service Dr. Cal Association Washington, D.C Dupont Guerry Medical College of Virginia Richmond Mateus Nigely Ross McFarland Harvard School of Public Health Boston Guerry Impah Ie Tim Rie Maral Eliot Vision Gill University Montreal

Cain Says President Lacks Knowledge of Program

Cain a former Republican senator from Washington says Eisenhower’s aides do not share program details with the president. He contrasts his view with that of many Republicans who prefer silence when disagreeing with Eisenhower. The piece notes Republican criticism and public dispute within party ranks.

Cain Fisenhower Washington

Connelly Caudle Seek New July Trial

Attorneys for Matthew J. Connelly and T La Nar Caudle, officials tied to the Truman administration, plan a new trial bid for July 19 after their federal conviction for conspiring to aid a tax dodge. Sentencing remains set. defense seeks acquittal or judgment notwithstanding the verdict.

ST. Louis Matthew J. Connelly T. Lanar Caudle Ruman Connelly Vhite House Tary Truman Caudle Justice Department U. S Rubey M. Hulen

Dad Faces Losing Son in Chicago Hearing

In Chicago a hearing for 27 year old A Deuble, an Evanston architecture student, was continued to December 27 in family court. He is charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor for allegedly shaking and injuring his infant son Karl, born March 16 and 16 days old. If convicted, he could lose custody. The baby was hospitalized, prompting the adjournment.

Chicago Avid A. Deuble Double Evanston Karl Desble

Subway Strike Ends as Thousands Ride Again

Subway traffic resumes after nine hour walkout crippling New York City transit. Motormen return to routes, thousands more find makeshift rides and service gradually normalizes as officials report restored operations.

Subway New York City Transit

Relief of Heat Wave Reaches Great Lakes Region

The AP reports continued heat across the eastern half of the country with records set in multiple cities. New York and Newark reported 98 degrees, while other locations like Folkimbas reached 82 and Athens noted similar highs.

Great Lakes Associated Press New York Newark Folkimbas Athens

Lad 11 Hangs Self in Bath in Ohio Town

A tragic incident occurred Thursday night in Anwert Ohio where an 11 year old boy died by hanging while taking a bath. Police report details are incomplete as investigators document the scene. Local officials have not released further information pending autopsy results.

Lad

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