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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1956

Page

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Agency Leader Quits Amid Drinking Charges Aired

Washington AP reports Robert B. McLeaish resigned as Farmers Home Administration head amid Senate inquiries into heavy drinking and high jinks among top agency officials. Testimony cited excess drinking on the job and a Montana party where officials allegedly flirted with subordinates’ wives. a Texas contract loss followed McLeaish suggestion to hire Republican friends. Eisenhower press secretary Hagerty said the resignation will be accepted.

Washington Robert B. Mcleaish Farmers Home Senate Montana Farmers Home Administration Texas Insurance Ageney McLeaish James C. Hagerty Eisenhower Hagerty Benson Galveston Tex Agriculture Department Kathryn Carter Farmers Home Agency Carl Hansen Draper & Co Boston Forest Service Rvitaing Cent Sefi

Oxford Confers Doctor of Civil Laws on Truman

Lord Halifax, chancellor of Oxford, awarded former U S President Harry S Truman the degree amid tears and praise for his steadfast alliance and courage. Truman, touched and joking, whispered that he would never again be a Yank at Oxford.

U. S Lord Halifax T ‘Truman

Reds Begin Historic Soviet Troop Withdrawals From Germany

Brandenburg Germany Soviets started withdrawing 33800 troops from East Germany as part of a 1 200 000 man demobilization announced by the Red Army. The move signals a major shift in postwar Soviet military posture and European security.

Germany Brandenburg East Germany

Five Day Forecast Temp trends and rain expected

Temperatures will average near normal with a normal high of eight and a normal low of two. The period from Thursday through Saturday will be warm and humid with scattered thundershowers. A cooler transition is expected Sunday or Monday with sunfall precipitation around a quarter to half inch.

Yugoslavia and Soviet Union Agree On Mutual War Aid Pact

Moscow and Belgrade sign a joint pact to cooperate in future wars saying they will stand shoulder to shoulder. Zhukov awards Tito the Order of Freedom for wartime leadership and both nations back Chinese UN admission and German unification with Formosa handed to Red China.

Moscow Yugoavia Communist Party Jan Thukov Tito Zhukov Eisenhower Kremlin Acter China United Nations Germany Formosa Hina Yugolavia Yugoslavia

Eisenhower Stops Losing Weight At Walter Reed

President Eisenhower’s doctors report no weight loss since Tuesday, weighing 162 pounds before breakfast, down 7 pounds from hospital admission on June 8. Surgeons expect weight not to rise for several days, with Hagerty stating improvement noted. In other news, Mrs. Alice Perry of Wingate leads North Carolina’s United Spanish War Veterans department this year.

Washington Eisenhower Walter Reed James C. Hagerty Concord N. C North Carolina Department of the United Spanish War Veterans Alice Perry Wingate

Eisenhower To Get Shipment of Westerns

Western Writers of America members plan a get well gift for President Eisenhower sending 60 to 80 autographed books. The group includes well known Western authors who will contribute their works and best wishes for the convalescing president.

Onwiare Wy 100 Western Writers of America Eisenhower

Ex-Mayor C F Wallace of Glouster Dies at 76

C F Wallace 76 longtime Glouster mayor and Burr Oak Lake advocate died at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Tuesday evening after four weeks illness. Born Chauncey he led Wallace funeral home since 1924 and served Kiwanis. survived by two daughters three sisters a brother two grandchildren and a great grandchild with first wife Jennie and son Gail E preceding him.

Glouster Charles Foster Wallace Burr Oak Lake Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Chauncey Wallace Funeral Home Columbus Abser Kiwanis Sunday Creek Wallace Fern Post

Eisenhower to form President's Council of Youth Fitness

American youth fitness program moves forward after a two day conference with youth leaders. President Eisenhower pledges to establish a President's Council of Youth Fitness comprised of Cabinet members and coordinating activities across 35 federal agencies.

Annapolis Eisenhower Council of Youth Fitness

Household Chores Killing Off Modern Husbands Says Wife 78

A wife named Mrs Murdoch argues that heavy housework shortens husbands' lives and drains energy, urging cooperation and shared duties. She cites her own 40 years of marriage and a 8008? household burden as proof, while condemning the idea that women should bear most chores.

Gallipolis Washington Murdoch Day Ohio Gell Toledo Los. Angeles Lester la Koowe Litte Feneral Pennsylvania Polka Agnes Ferguson Kattee Alexander Dane

Merger Plan Stirs Church Delegations

In Omaha Congregationalists meet at a pivotal moment as they consider uniting with the Evangelical and Reformed Church to form the United Church of Christ. Early indications show minority opposition, though recent weeks have seen protests and debate.

Omaha America Church of the Pilgrims Evangelical and Reform Church United Church of Christ Congregational First Ap

Chandler Faces Setback in Kentucky Senate Fight

In Kentucky the повод to Gov A B Chandler's reaction to a fresh setback dominated discussions among Democrats as they prep for November's two seat race. Lawrence Wetherby, a Louisville lawyer who earlier led the party, joined with Sen. El Clements as the Democratic standard bearer.

Seasdville A. B. Chandler Kentucky Lawrence Wetherby Louis Ville Vndler Ron Ei C. Clements

Jurors Deadlocked in Columbus Slaying

Assistant Franklin County Prosecutor Malcolm M Prine says a decision soon will be made on retrying Charles Ortman of Columbus after a jury could not reach a verdict following four and a half hours of deliberations.

Columbus Franklin County Malcolm M. Prine Charles Ortman

Cedar Ohio A B A appoints Paul Gingher as counsel

Cedar Ohio reports the Ohio State Automobile Association appoints Paul K. Gingher as attorney. The filing notes Gingher will represent the organization in its legal affairs.

Cedar Ohio Ohio State Automobile Association Paul K. Gingher

Toll Free Road Plans Ordered by Governor and Council

The governor ordered plans and specifications for an 82.3 mile leg from Conneaut to the east west turnpike and a 1042 mile stretch from Millcreek Express to Cincinnati South of Dwyers. The council asked for more information on the overall highway program and the impact of a pending federal highway bill. James W. Shocknessy cited funding limits but noted the northern stretch could be built as a freeway from appropriated funds.

Cleveland Cincinnati Ohio Dwyers Montgomery County James W. Shocknessy Commission

Turnpike Toll Cuts May Drive More Truck Traffic

The Ohio Turnpike Commission approved rate reductions on the 241 mile east-west route, cutting truck tolls from 25 cents to 10.5 in seven classes. Clarence A. Kelley of Dixie-Ohio Express Co and Ohio State Trucking Assn praised the changes as more realistic, though some trucks may still avoid the pike.

Arwonang Ohio Turnpike Turnpike Commission Clarence A. Kelley Dixie-Ohio Express Co Ohio State Trucking Assn

Marilyn Monroe Pending Wedding to Arthur Miller Report

The New York Post reports film star Marilyn Monroe and playwright Arthur Miller are to marry within days. The Post notes Miller prefers a ceremony at his New Milford Connecticut home though details remain uncertain and unconfirmed.

New ‘York Post Marilyn Monroe Arthur Miller Miller New Milford, Conn

Knock On Any Door Ads Reach Subscribers Daily

A quirky note describes ads admitted to thousands of subscribers’ homes daily without knocking. The fragment mentions a sale of an antique walmoft stand and a pine mower, with unclear names and figures. The text is garbled but centers on advertising reach and a sale of household items.

Messenger

Local Want Ads Offer Fast Cash for Unneeded Items

A terse notice invites readers to call 312462 for quick cash in exchange for usable merchandise no longer needed. The message reflects a simple barter style and urges prompt contact for a swift deal.

Jon Syed

Venezuelan airliner crash kills 74 near New Jersey

An early morning disaster over the Atlantic involving a Venezuelan super airliner killed 74 aboard. Debris and two bodies were located about 32 miles east of Asbury Park, with no survivors. A Coast Guard crew reported a ball of flame and a rapid dive from near two miles high, 4000 feet per minute, before impact near idlewild flight path.

New York Atlantic Ocean Asbury Park N.J Coast Guard I New York Idlewild Frederick J. Hancox Wantagh N. Y Lles Idle Carcas Venezuela

Court orders end to bus laws amid Montgomery case

A three judge federal panel barred enforcement of Montgomery Alabama bus segregation laws for 10 days to allow appeals after ruling the laws unconstitutional. Nine days were given for appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court while officials study next steps.

Muchuomery Alabip Montgomery Alabama den Ging U. S. Supreme Court

Aviation disasters cited in grim history record

The passage notes the worst prior disaster for a scheduled airline flight occurred on Oct 6 when a United Airlines aircraft struck Wyoming mountain peak killing all aboard. It also recalls a 1950 Wales charter flight with 80 soccer fans. Additional fatalities include two military crashes: a C124 near Tokyo in 1953 with 129 servicemen and a C14 during a 1952 Washington State takeoff.

United Airlines Wyoming Mountain Peak Wales Tokyo Washington State

10 Million Year Old Bones Hint At Early Human Ancestor

A joint team of American and European scientists reports fossilized bone fragments found in Italian slag coal fields near Grosseto that may belong to a 10 million year old pre man. Geologists paleontologists and archaeologists have been digging for three months.

Grosseto

French Envoy Confident of U S backing in policy talks

French Foreign Minister Christian Pineau meets Secretary of State Dulles amid assurance of strong American support for France's military campaign. Discussion centers on Franco posture against revolts in North Africa and expanding French influence in the region.

Rashington Christian Pineau Dulles France

Presbyterian Synod Elects Moderator in Ohio

In Wooster Ohio the Presbyterian Synod of Ohio elected the Rev Alexander T Coyle of Troy as moderator and the Rev Ralph Wagner of North Kingsville as vice moderator The Rev Harry Roach of Columbus was selected to succeed the late Rev John Paul Vincent as Synod executive.

Presbyterian Synod Wooster Ohio Presbyterian Synod of Ohio Age Day Alexander T. Coyle Troy Ralph Wagner North Kingsville Harry Roach Columbus John Paul Vincent

Steel Talks Open As U S W Begins New Round

New talks start between United Steelworkers and 12 major steel firms to seal a five year no strike pact with a strike deadline only 10 days away. First conferences target the big three firms and firms including Bethlehem Steel Crucible and Allegheny Ludlum with Detroit meetings and further sessions set in Pittsburgh and with Great Lakes Steel. Meany says the industry ignores workers’ needs as a looming strike could idle 120,000 in Ohio.

NEW York United Steelworkers Ats Stee Bethlehem Jones and Lauhglin Inland Allegheny Ladelum Crucible Pittsburgh Steel Armes Great Lakes Steel Detroit Afl-Cio George Meany Meany Steelworkers David J. McDonald Ohio

Brainwashing clues sought in Senate investigations

Washington action on brainwashing probes by the Senate Investigations Committee. Witnesses urged deep religious faith and better knowledge of Americanism and communism as key to resisting brainwashing and guiding troop training.

Washington Lin Trisha Senate

Paper Claims Estes Would Take Veep Spot

A Chattanooga report suggests Estes is being courted for the vice presidential slot. The item notes political maneuvering and unnamed sources within the party. The brief presents the claim as a circulation item without confirmation.

Estes Chattanooga Tenn

Auto firms warn unemployment cut peak output

Detroit Ford and General Motors leaders said unemployment halted production at their plants and that output had plateaued and begun to decline after a conference to discuss the jobless situation.

Detroit Ford Motor Co General Motors Corp

Wilson Says Aid Cuts Boost Service Needs

Secretary of Defense Wilson told Congress that sharp foreign military aid cuts would raise service needs and require increased manpower and funding. He supported a three billion dollar program to sustain allied forces, citing aid to approximately 200 divisions and urging funding approval amid testimony to a Senate subcommittee.

Hartford Ark Washington Lewis Uj Defense Wilson Congress Peck Della Avery Senate Athens Chauncey

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