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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1956

Page

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Air Force funds boost moves to Senate floor debate

A Democratic push to raise defense spending opens in the Senate as debate begins on a 35 billion dollar Air Force money bill. The appropriations panel added 1.16 billion to request for jets and bases, shaping a peacetime record defense sum amid partisan pressure.

Washington Senate Eisenhower House Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Sen. Bridges Sonnsn Wilson Joint Chiefs of State Bridges White House Byrd Virginia Ellender Louisiana Holland Florida Republi Margaret Chase Smith Maine Young North Dalsta McCarthy Wisconsin Curtis LeMay Global Strategic Air Force

Red Attempts To Start Spy Work On Columbia Campus

Michael Shatov a 40 year old Columbia archivist and former Russian army captain says two Soviet UN officials Aleksei Pet tukov and Rostislav Shapovalov pressured him to spy. He recalls repeated campus approaches in the past two months with first contact on April 9 after five Russian sailors left for Moscow.

New York Columbia University United Nations Michael Shatov Columbia Aleksei Pettukov Asia Far East Rostislav Shapovalov Shatov Moscow

Eisenhower advances convalescence amid political maneuvering

President Eisenhower remains in recovery on day twelve as Army surgeons step back from round the clock care. Ohio figures like Lausche and Hagerty discuss convention plans and Eisenhower’s nomination strategy with White House aides and Democratic leaders.

Washington Eisenhower Indica Columbus Frank ‘Tson White House Lausche Dem James C. Hagerty Ohio Vic Lausche Nixon Convent House Ton Chicago Democratic Ry Meredith Lima State Central Committee Joseph J. Scanlon The

Kefauver Declines Running for Vice President

Estes Kefauver says he is not running for vice president under any circumstances and may be available for the Democratic ticket’s No 2 spot. The Tennessean notes Kefauver’s denial and hints at possible future roles.

Urrville Ser Estes Kefauver Tennessean

Point Area Family Injured in Wreck

Relatives Mr and Mrs Oral Eads and sons Jimmy and David of Ohio River Road were injured returning from Arizona visit. Jimmy, 17, treated for tears bruises and shock. They are in Clark Hospital at Winchester.

Judge Ready To Force State Over Bay Case

Juvenile Judge Robert L. Brown warns he will seek court action if the State Department of Dental Hygiene and Correction does not address a Bay area case. The judge’s stance signals potential mandatory state intervention to remedy the constitutional or statutory issues involved.

State Bay Washington CH Robert L. Brwvaker State Department of Dental Hygiene and Correction

East German Prisoner Releases Amid Attack On Justice Minister

East Germany freed 19 065 prisoners including many political detainees as Prime Minister Grotewohl’s government moved to tighten judicial control. The move came amid a new assault on Justice Minister Hilde Benjamin, seen as a potential top female leader in the regime. The leadership framed the releases as a show of strength and a step toward reunifying divided Germany.

Berlin East Germany Reds Hilde” Benjamin Benjamin Prosecuv Grotewohl Trae Jedetime Germany

Highway bill nears final stage with record peacetime spend

Washington action centers on a $32.9 billion highway construction bill. Senate conferees meeting with House negotiators aim to resolve tax provisions and funding. House-passed tax increase totals $14.8 billion over 16 years to finance the program.

Washington Congressional Senate House Eis Sien. Byrd D-Va Senate House Prague

Fight Rages With Rebels In Algeria

Algerian clash as French Foreign Legion troops battle nationalist rebels about 25 miles from Sidi Bel Abbes. A convoy of 100 soldiers and five vehicles was ambushed, with heavy casualties claimed. Another unit near Ain Chair faced 200 rebels, with 4 killed, 4 missing, 10 wounded before air support. Constantine braces with new barbed wire barriers.

Algiers French Foreign Legionnaires Jat Sidi Bel Abbes Ain Chair Constantine

Fund Stand Is Affirmed On Highway Financing Plans

The council refused to act on a request by the Highway Department for 7.4 million dollars to fund planning for a north south toll free turnpike section. Gov Lausche had urged proceeding with plans and specifications for the 2 mile northern and shorter southern segments. Executive secretary Lauren Glosser announced the stance after questions about fund shortages and availability for emergencies.

Highway ‘Department Lauren Glosser Frank J. Lausche S. 0. Linzell

Miller Plans July 13 Wedding to Monroe

Playwright Arthur Miller said he will marry film star Marilyn Monroe before July 13. He made the remark in a break during a hearing with the House Committee on Un-American Activities.

Miller Washington Arthur Miller Marilyn Monroe House ‘Committee On UN

Quick-Action Want Ad Rentals Reach 19000 Readers

Advertise in The Messenger Want Ad Pages to rent apartments quickly. Over 19,000 families read daily. A sample listing shows cost of 1.20 for 3 days. Office at 89 W. Carpenter promotes summer rentals and mentions responsive results.

the Messenger W. Carpenter

Polio Cases Rise Reported at Pub lic Health Office

The Public Health Service reported 180 new polio cases last week, only four more than the prior week, indicating a slight week to week increase. The release notes continued monitoring and emphasizes vaccination campaigns.

WastuNuruN—a Public Health Service Today

Tito Says Yugoslavia Seeks Equality With Soviet Union

Tito announced after a Moscow visit that Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union have abandoned past differences and will cooperate on a basis of complete equality. He spoke aboard Kiev bound for home and said both peoples are now on a new path with no differences between them.

London Uh —Rveensens Tito Soviet Union Moscow Kiev Kremlin

Nehru Begins Global Tour Amid Health Speculation

Prime Minister Nehru started an eight month visit to world capitals opening in Delhi and moving to Da mascus then London and Washington. He was scheduled to meet President Eisenhower in Washington from July 7 to 10. Speculation grows over the U S president’s illness potentially affecting the trip.

Nehru New Delu India Damascus Num London Washington Eisenhower

DuPont Paint Factory Planned Near Ohio Border

A Democratic U S Senate appointee Joseph Leary announced he declined the Kentucky senate post. DuPont Co plans a 67 acre site on U S 35 near here to build a paint factory, with about 100 workers expected. Local officials and reporters noted Leary’s desire to unite the Kentucky Democratic ranks.

Kentucky Frankfort U. S. Senate Joseph J. Leary Muton

Venezuelans, CAB To Start Crash Probe

A United States and Venezuelan aviation disaster near New York involved two large four engined airliners that crashed into the sea off the New Jersey coast. The U S Civil Aeronautics Board prepared to assist the Venezuelan inquiry as searchers recovered debris and a few bodies while passengers included Americans and foreign students.

New York New Jersey United States U. S. Civil Aeronautics Board CAB Coast Guard

Steelworkers Resume Joint Contract Talks With Big Three

In New York the United Steelworkers Union resumes joint contract talks with the Big Three after two days of abortive negotiations with individual firms. The union warns it could call out 600,000 workers if no settlement is reached by June 30, the current contract’s expiration date.

New York

Bridges Could Cut Sea Lifeline Between San Francisco and Honolulu

Labor columnist Victor Riesel warned that Harry Bridges holds power to sever the San Francisco Honolulu sea lifeline and could shut West Coast ports. He asked Congress to probe what he called Communist and racketeering influence in the labor movement as Bridges testified in New York ahead of a Senate Internal Security subcommittee hearing.

Washington Victor Riesel Harry Senate Internal Security Tweeday New York Riesel Congress Bridges New Orleans

Paralyzed Youth Admits Directing Burglary Series

Cambridge youth William L. Forster 20 of Somerville, paralyzed from the waist down, was sentenced to seven to 10 years in state prison for a series of housebreaks last month. While in a wheelchair he admitted sitting in a car while a colleague, Robert Masterson 20, acted on site.

Cambridge William L. Forster Somerville Forster Robert Masterson

Perjury Conviction Upheld for Miami Beach Witness Natvig

In a 21 ruling the US Court of Appeals affirmed the perjury conviction of Marie Natvig of Miami Beach Florida. The grandmother had been convicted in May 1955 for lying to FBI agents and FCC representatives about involvement with Ohio Communist ties and knowledge of Edward C Lamb. Natvig testified during hearings on WICU TV Erie license renewal.

Rys US ‘Court of Appeals Marie Natvig Natvig Miami Beach Fla FBI Romunications Commission Ohio Edward C. Lamb Lamb Wicu-Tv Erie

Eleven Unions Join Rail Pay Hike Move

Eleven unions have joined calls for a rail pay increase and asked the nation’s railroads to negotiate higher wages with the individual companies in a coordinated push.

Chicago

City Income Tax Referendum Planned for November Vote

Sandusky County auditor stopped petitions on a proposed city income tax aimed at about 275000 dollars annually. If enough valid signatures are not found, the 1966 tax could be dead. Mayor John M. Collins predicted an 8 percent impact on residents with details pending validation by the auditor.

Sandusky County John M.collins

Fall kills roofer at Ternstedt Division plant addition

A 40 foot fall at the Ternstedt Division plant site on Wednesday claimed the life of Howard Taylor, 32, a roofer employed on a new addition. The accident occurred during construction work, authorities reported.

Columbus Ternstedt Division Howard Taylor Roofer

House Clears Path for Education Bill Floor Vote

Lawmakers moved toward a floor vote next week on an education bill tied to a four year federal aid program. House Rules Committee backed the measure amid debate over a potential Powell amendment restricting public school segregation and possible Senate resistance.

House Senate Iace Mibuster Powell Hope D-Ny

Icelandic Vote Holds Key to Base Fate

Icelanders head to the polls to elect 82 Althing members as debates over the Keflavik U.S. air base divide coalition partners. The campaign unfolds amid concern over NATO forces on the strategic island between Moscow and New York.

Reykjavik Teelan Iceland Volcanic Island North Atlantic U.S Keflavik Moscow New York NATO Thorsh

Free Faith Policy Aired In Church Merger Debate

A church council in Portland led by Rev. Dr. Walter discusses the free exercise of worship amid the planned merger of Congregational Christian and Evangelical and Reformed churches into the United Church of Christ. The policy emphasizes voluntary assent by congregations and aims to clarify concerns over religious liberty during the merger process.

Umana Ned Walter Portland Oren United Church of Christ Thevangelical and Reto Church Congregational Christian General Council

Warrant Issued in Kidnapping Case

Alliance Ohio FBI obtained fugitive warrants against Bessie Wright Johnson 34 identified as the woman accused of kidnapping a year old boy from his home Tuesday The case also involves Lester Johnson 32 a scrap yard worker charged with conspiracy to kidnap

Alliance, Ohio FBI Bessie Wright Johnson Lester Johnson

Fire damages two-story building in Lancaster business district

A Wednesday fire damaged the front section of a two story building housing Snyder Electric Supply Co in Lancaster's downtown business district. The blaze occurred next to other storefronts, with no further injuries reported.

Lancaster Snyder Electric Supply Co

Bliss Schedules GOP Campaign Talks in Columbus

Ohio GOP leaders plan a June 26 meeting in Columbus to outline the 1966 Rex Yan campaign program. Earl C. Overbeck, chairman of the Ohio Fuel Gas Co., will retire as Ray C. Bliss announces the event to state committee members and county chairs.

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