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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1956
Page
1
California Senator Knowland declared today that the Eisenhower administration will maintain its defense budget despite a Democratic effort to add.
Washington anxiously watched a heated House debate as a scaled down veterans pensions bill faced a tight vote. Rep Edmondson and veterans groups backed a $90 monthly plan, trimming first-year costs to about $2.7 billion, while administration and GOP proposals fought over Air Force funding and total deficits before a Senate showdown.
Fred Heber, 50, cafe owner and father of six, was killed in a gun battle with police Monday night in Richland. Described as distraught after a divorce action, Heber died after his bomber crashed and burned during the confrontation with officers.
Miss Belle Gould of Texas notes a growing Latin interest in high schools as the Junior Classical League expands. The movement began with a small issue and now has thousands of members with annual conventions. The league's Miami University convention marks continued growth from Dallas and Des Moines origins toward a national engagement.
Atlantic City based AP survey shows Adlai Stevenson likely to secure more than 400 Democratic convention votes from governors. Kefauver and Harriman trail, with states like Kentucky and New York showing potential shifts. Delegates from Georgia Michigan Missouri Ohio Pennsylvania Texas West Virginia weigh support.
Police fired submachine guns and pistols to break up a student demonstration in Guatemala City, killing three university students and wounding 19 as protests against the state of alarm imposed by President Carlos Castillo Armas spread. Witnesses described officers firing into the crowd, with students singing the national anthem as they fled, and authorities ordered censorship of dispatches abroad.
William Knight of the Ohio Highway Safety Council said a compulsory periodic inspection law has been drafted and is expected to pass the state Legislature. He told Akron City Council the measure would set regular inspection requirements statewide.
Four year old Michael Lowas pulled his mother's purse into the yard and handed out 96 dollars in bills to playmates. Larry Lowas said many children gathered around and the ice cream money was a big worry for him and his wife.
A fragmented passage notes that engagement gifts between engaged couples may trace back to ancient traditions, with emphasis on Greek origins and early examples. The text implies long history and evolving practices surrounding these tokens of commitment.
Tokyo based weather officials report atmospheric pressure changes across Japan similar to those after the May 21 and May 28 tests, signaling a possible additional nuclear blast at Bikini Atoll. Washington says no comment while seismographs in Miyagi region register tremors beyond May 21.
An Air Force Sabre jet pilot radioed he was off the eastern tip of northern Japan's Hokkaido island about 20 miles from the Kurile Islands, then disappeared after two hours of radio silence. No collision or Soviet involvement was reported.
In Omaha Nebraska a church formation moves forward as old tensions fade and a fraternal spirit guides the creation of a united body. Officials describe renewed cooperation among local congregations and a shared vision for joint services and community outreach.
Mrs Omelle Roosevelt, wife of Rep James Roosevelt, asks the Superior Court for a final divorce decree in Adena California. Her attorney denied misconduct with all 12 women and disputed the paternity of any allegations. The article notes hospital officials and a superintendent involved in unrelated health matters.
Ohio leaders blasted Gov. Fran Lausche after he suggested he might assist Republicans to organize the U S Senate if elected. Ray Bliss and Paul Herbert criticized Lausche for past Democratic appointments, calling him evasive and politically opportunistic as the campaign frays.
General Anwar Twining and British officials viewed a new Soviet bomber claimed to fly faster than sound during a tour of Kubinka near Moscow. The group also inspected Zhukovski and saw pilots perform takeoffs in tight formations, with Soviet officials praising the display as a valuable closeup.
Shelby NC coroner jury heard testimony about a door opening incident on a Piedmont airliner during a honeymoon flight. Oren Pruitt, 38, fell 6500 feet after leaving his seat to get a drink as the door opened. his bride claims the door was not involved and the case may lead to a civil suit against the airline.
Chairman Frank E. McKinney leads in Indiana Democratic convention amid a wild scramble for the guber, with state Sen. Matthew E. Welsh from Vincennes backed as likely first ballot favorite. Indianapolis banker McKinney clashes with Butler allies as delegates tally remains uncertain. Hugh Dillin of Petersburg also receives Butler backing in the six man race.
Ohio Governor Frank Lausche told a New Jersey conference that federal control of funding would lead to eventual control over curricula. In Cincinnati, police found a bruised woman’s body in a Walnut Hills apartment, dead for several days, with autopsy planned.
NY AP report notes conflicting positions as United Steelworkers seek a three year pact with a 20 cent raise first year while industry stands by a five year plan. Pittsburgh workers urge compromise as mills prep for possible strike with pickets and soup kitchens.
In Reykjavik, AP reports two joint platform parties the Progressives and Social Democrats won 25 seats combined but still short of a governing majority. Communists also gained, while pro American Conservative Premier Olafur Thors party fell back. No party secured a coalition yet.
The United States and Great Britain formally extended the U S test range by 10 000 miles, extending from Florida toward Ascension Island, a British controlled point midway between South America and Africa. The Snark and Navaho missiles, tested at submin range from Patrick Air Force Base, are involved in the expanded range. Columbus Lawrence County namesman En veh Allen of Ironton named campaign assistant to Democratic State Chairman William L Coleman.
Two gunmen robbed a cafe today, stealing cash mostly to cash payroll checks. A milkman, Edward Lyne, reported the men took $200 from the cafe. In Canton Ohio, Thompson Products plans a new plant in Minerva costing millions.
Admiral Ernest King dies at 77 after years of service as Fleet Admiral and chief of naval operations. Funeral planned Friday at Washington National Cathedral with burial at Annapolis. King led U S Navy during World War II and held dual ranks as admiral and chief. He passed at Portsmouth Naval Hospital after long illness.
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