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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1955

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Ohio auto check bill dies as budget win looms in Senate

The Ohio Senate killed compulsory auto inspection by a 14-16 vote while approving a record two year budget and a 90 million Korean bonus bond issue to voters next year. House action could clear the way for adjournment on Thursday with two major measures remaining.

Columbus Ohio Senate Senate House House Education Committee Lausche C. Stanley Mechem Athens Ohio

Young Republicans urge Eisenhower to run again

The Young Republican National Federation presented a scroll to President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon at a Washington event. They adopted a resolution calling on them to run in 1956, with chairman Charles McWhorter noting the gesture showed faith in the administration. Nixon offered no comment on the scroll.

Washington Eisenhower Young Republican National Federation Nixon Charles McWhorter New York McWhorter

Fishermen Find Body of Child Killed by Train

Two fishermen from a boat yesterday found the body of Reuben Alexander 3 of Lorain who was killed Saturday night when a train knocked him off the Sandusky Bay railroad bridge near Port Clinton.

Port Clinton Reuben Alexander Lorain Sandusky Bay

Gone fission signage outside Los Alamos shop

A shop in Los Alamos, nicknamed the atomic town, posts a door sign reading Back next week Gone fission indicating a temporary closure. The playful pun ties to the nearby nuclear research heritage and reflects a brief business pause.

Los Alamos

Italy Premier Scelba Resigns Cabinet After Crisis

Premier Mario Scelba submitted the resignation of his coalition government after a 15 month battle with communists and pressure from party factions led by Amintore Fanfani and Giuseppe Pella. President Giovanni Gronchi would decide after talks with leaders on forming a new government.

ROME Mario Scelba Scelba Giovanni Gronchi Quirinale Gronchi Christian Democrat Christian Democrat Party Seelba Amintore Fanfani Giuseppe Pella Pella Gi Saragat Cate Christian Democrats

Steel Industry Inches Toward Pay Hike

Pittsburgh report says three major producers U S Steel Bethlehem Steel and Republic Steel pledged wage increases amid talks with CIO United Steelworkers. Workers currently earn about 2.33 dollars per hour and could strike at midnight if no agreement is reached.

Pittsburgh Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co CIO United Steelworkers U. S. Steel Corp Bethlehem Steel Corp Republic Steel Corp

Student Elopes With Teacher in Scotland Move

Chesterfield reports 17 year old Norman Bircumshaw ran away with 23 year old physical training instructor Celia Timmins. They left letters claiming intent to marry in Scotland after spending a night apart at a hotel near the border. Neighbors say the pair had planned the elopement for some time.

Chesterfield England Norman Bircumshaw Celia Timmins Scotland Euan Norman Celia

Argentinian calm claimed as Peron resumes routine

In Buenos Aires the army and government held to normal order after a brief naval and marine uprising. President Peron, named commander in chief of the forces of repression, resumed work at his residence in Palermo. No formal government changes or reorganization were announced.

Buenos Aires Franklin Lucero Juan Peron Peron Palermo

Terror Grandson Sued by Grandma in LA Court

Four year old Teddy Levy nicknamed The Terror is named as the youngest defendant in superior court. His grandmother Mrs Ann Rubin claims she suffered two vertebrae after babysitting Teddy and seeks 150000 dollars in damages. Co-defendants include Teddy's parents Mr and Mrs Richard Levy and an insurance company. The suit notes Rubin spent weeks in hospital after Teddy allegedly wrecked the Davenport.

Los Angeles Teddy Levy Ann Rubbin Teddy Richard Levy Rubin Davenport Reta Teey

Presbyterians name Lester Kemper moderator of Synod

The Rev. Lester Kemper pastor of Kenedy Heights Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati was named the new moderator of the Presbyterian Church’s Synod of Ohio today.

Presbyterian Wooster Lester Kemper Kenedy Heights Presbyterian Church Cincinnati The Presbyterian Church Synod of Ohio

Spouse Wins Divorce From James Roosevelt in California

Mrs. Romelle Roosevelt won a default interlocutory decree of divorce from Rep. James Roosevelt in Pasadena California after alleging extreme cruelty. The judge approved a June agreement giving her 1625 dollars monthly for Dereek and the three children, with custody granted to her. Roosevelt must sue to enforce terms if he fails to comply.

Pasadena Calif Romelle Roosevelt James Roosevelt Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt Kurtz . Kauffman California

Wild Gas Well Capped Ends Fear Overhead Explosion

One of the nation’s largest natural gas wells, in Renovo, Pa, was capped late Tuesday after an explosion last week. A 3000-pound cap was maneuvered into place by a crane ending the danger feared by residents.

Renovo

Segregation Ends in El Paso Public Schools

El Paso joins a national shift as public schools end segregation. The city becomes the first major Texas city to desegregate following Supreme Court actions. Last year 712 Negro pupils attended El Paso public schools.

el Paso Texas Supreme Court

UN debates eye peace pledge amid Geneva summit talks

Molotov signals no time limit on talks as Western delegates push for an all-out peace declaration at the UN. Western officials discuss informal endorsement by Van Kleffens while a formal vote is avoided. Eisenhower vows US effort for Big Four talks. Macmillan heads home.

San Francisco Russia V. M. Molotov United Nations Molotov Geneva Eelco N. van Kleffens Netherlands General Assembly Molozov Promats Eisenhower United States Harold Macmillan London

NYC Not Seeking Four In Chase Manhattan Bank Robbery

New York authorities say four men tied to the $305 243 Woodside Chase Manhattan Bank heist are not being sought here. Some group members are reportedly cleared after investigations and rumors. Officials note one suspect is a police servant and another a federal employee.

New York Italy Woodside Queens Chase Manhattan Bank Toy Cullen

Rented in a Hurry In touts for quick ad placements

Classified note urges readers to call Stee 10 to place a sale ad claiming rapid rental availability and frequent forgotten spaces in homes.

McCarthy Loses Bid to Press Russia on Satellites

Senator McCarthy and Republicans failed to win Senate Foreign Relations Committee support for a resolution urging discussion of Russia's satellite states at the Geneva Big Four talks. The 14 to 0 defeat drew bipartisan administration and Senate leaders' opposition, seen as limiting Eisenhower's negotiating options with Britain France and Russia.

Washington McCarthy Wis Senate Russia Senate Foreign Relation Committee Eisenhower Great Britain France Geneva Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Dent's Temple Know California T Nm Europe North Korea United States

Parents Put Faith in God

Distraught Park Ridge couple Debbie Ann Hadfield, age 2, battles sleeping sickness with little medical hope. They rely on faith after hearing encouragement from Gayle Russell, whose public prayers helped her recover from the illness this spring.

Chicago William Hadfields Park Ridge Debbie Ann Paul Russell Gayle Russell

Cop Takes No Risk on TV Show Winnings

NEW YORK TM-Policeman Redmond O Hanlon deferred to his family duties and took 1600 dollars in TV quiz show winnings instead of risking for 22000. Chanion 39, a part time Shakespeare scholar, had run up gram Tuesday night the officer faced a chance to double his money by trying another question. He said his dilemma mirrored the egotism of a scholar against the conservatism of a father of five children.

New York Redmond O'Hanlon Chanion 39 Gram New York City

Ohio Revenue Hits Record One Billion in 1960

State Auditor James A. Rhodes announced Ohio's annual revenue reached a record 1.00 billion dollars, the first time topping the billion-dollar mark. He noted current collections imply about 21.71 dollars per second and 2.73 billion annual intake.

Columbus James A. Rhodes Ohio Rhodes

Solons Agree To Hike Pay Of Fed Force

Washington senators and House conferees debate federal pay raises. Senate favored 10 percent, House approved 7 percent retroactive to a date. Total cost about 328 million dollars annually for 983,057 civil service employees and related workers. Postal workers already received an 8 percent average raise.

Solons Fed Force Washington Senate House Eisenhower Olin D. Johnston

New Rush On Uranium in California Hills

Barstow California deputies report 1000 to 2000 prospectors crowding the Old Mountains foothills to seek uranium. Officials say a clash over claims occurred with no injuries and unclear identities of those involved.

Barstow Calif

Mrs Sloan on Stand Again in Murder Case

Frances Sloan wife of Dessel King testified she did not shoot her 16 year old nephew Kenneth Strohl. She described discovering the body after Jan 5 and said she ran to the door when her husband and others were near. State witness Mildred Crooksville said the defendant threatened Kenneth after a break in.

Mcconnellville Frances Sloan New Lexington Kenneth Strohl Kenneth Witlows Dessel King

Resignation of Army Secretary Stevens and Brucker Nomination

President Eisenhower accepted Robert T. Stevens resignation as Army secretary citing personal reasons and announced Wilber M. Brucker, former Michigan governor, as his successor. Brucker will be 61 this Thursday and has served as Defense Department general counsel since 1964.

Washington Robert T. Stevens Army Eisenhower Wilber M. Brucker Defense Department Stevens McCarthy R-Wis Pentagon Brucker Michigan Detroit White House Publc New England Wilson Stevens McCrathy Pvt. G. David Lehine Gener John G. Adams Roy M. Cohn Adams Saginaw County Saginaw Soie Stevens Ebenhower Tom Far East Himeelf Cohn Schine Senate Investigations Subcommittee J. P. Stevens & Co John Jers Stevens

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