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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1956

Page

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Ike Wins Early Battles On Foreign Aid Funds

The Eisenhower administration fought off Senate moves to trim the 4 billion dollar foreign aid authorization. Senate leaders pledged late night sessions to push the measure into conference with the House. Key votes split along party lines, with Yugoslavia aid and import quotas among the contentious points. Senate and White House aides warned of impact on NATO and world security, while critics argued the bill overextended aid.

Washington Eisenhower Senate Majority Johnson D-Tex House Sen. Long D-La Congress Sen. Bridges R-Nh Senate Republican Policy Committee Yugoslavia Sen. Young Olin D. Johnston DSC Sen George D-Ga

Wilson Warns of Excesses in Military Power

Secretary of Defense Wilson told senators not to demand excessive U. S. military strength. He urged deterrence by honorable means and warned against overarmament. He called the force a dynamic power of substance and said the U.S. should not flaunt it. The remarks framed a cautious approach to defense strategy.

Washington Wilson U. S Kansas City Owensboro Wendell Sf. Ford U.S

Nuclear war death estimates spark Senate briefing

Senators heard Lt General James Gavin describe U S strategic plans for nuclear exchange with Russia. He warned several hundred million could die depending on wind. Contamination could cross borders toward Japan and Russia, with up to 70 million maimed or killed if 110 bombs hit the United States.

Washington Philippine Red Empire China Free Nations Russia Sen. Duff United States Strategic Air Force Gaving Sen. Symington D., Mo

Kentucky Ex Senator Underwood Dies at 82

Former United States senator and longtime Lexington figure R Underwood died today in Kentucky. Editor of the Lexington Herald and Jaycees leader, he had run for election on the party ballot and influenced the 36th annual meeting. Joe Ungernoon attended the Democratic State Central Committee gathering in Louisville. Mc Donald sues Harry Karl again for divorce after remarriage.

Kentucky Chamber of Commerce T. R. Underwood Lexington Thom R. Underwood Lexington Herald Jaycees United States Joe Ungernoon Louisville Democratic State Central Committee

President to leave hospital early Saturday for convalescence

President plans to leave Gettysboro Pennsylvania hospital on Saturday and begin a two week convalescence. Press secretary James C. Hagerty said the plan includes gradual activity with stair climbing steps to prepare for descent after discharge.

Gettysboro Parm James C. Hagerty Hagerty

Lee Scholars Beat Classroom Students in Cincinnati

Dr George Lear sid says viewers of televised courses showed better grades in examinations of 50 students versus campus students. W Kisker associate professor of psychology at University of Cincinnati notes TV students appeared smarter in early tests but intelligence tests show video scholars may have less brain power overall. Weather notes predict warmer for Saturday with scattered showers late Saturday to midweek. normal highs around 96 and lows near 64.

Cincinnati George Lear W. Kisker Psychology University of Pet Kisker

Lear Heads to Berlin Amid Embassy Talks

Lear departs the Red Capital today for Berlin in his private plane while his wife accompanies him. The U S Embassy summoned Lear for a discussion with Minister Walter Walmsley last night, and he declined to reveal details though noting the embassy’s concern about his visit.

Berlin Y Lear U. S Walter Walmsley Lear

Amendment Battle Ahead Why Is Johnny Bad

Washington reports show Democratic leaders plan a strong whip to push the Powell anti segregation measure. Rep Dawson and Rep Diggs press antisegregation aims as three Negro inclusion balks shape the fight. A final vote expected after Monday’s starts and before next Thursday.

Washington Dawis Neeaea D-Ill Powell Dawson Rep Diggs D-Mich Ers Ing Tiss Eaid

Assembly Eyes Two Objectives in Special Session

The legislature aims to rewrite the bank tax to cover losses and fund a 1 million dollar state appropriation to offset local government tax losses while seeking to monetize a tax on deposits in financial institutions. A plan to purchase Cedar Point as a public recreation area may be debated later.

Cedar Point Frank J. Lausche Lausche Senate House

Polish Revolt Crushed In Polish City Of Posnan

A bitter workers uprising in the city of Posnan left 38 dead and 270 wounded. West German and American diplomats speculated on broader implications for Soviet control, while government officials cautioned no immediate Taft Hartley action.

Serlin Poumam Kremlin Stalin Tiflis

90 MPH chase through Gallipolis ends near Oak Hill

A 1952 gray sedan driven by an unknown man led Dunbar policemen Emmett Jones and Glen Slater on a high speed pursuit through Gallipolis early Friday. A shot was reported, the chase extended toward Oak Hill, and road construction on Route 141 slowed authorities before Ohio State Highway Patrol involvement. The incident began around 1:15 a.m. with a report from Point Pleasant traffic watchers.

Dunbar Gallipolis Oak Hill Dunbar P Emmett Jones Glen Slater Cae Soria Leon Point Pleasant

Death Toll on Roads Rises with 3170 May Fatalities

The National Safety Council reports a continued rise in traffic deaths with 3170 fatalities in May. Through the first five months of 1986 the toll reached 14,120, a 9 percent rise from the same period last year, marking a new record and the 15th straight monthly increase. Officials warn that deaths are increasing faster than travel.

National Safety Council

Couple Returns To Find Destroyed Home In North Carolina Blast

In Wells County a frame bungalow was blown apart Thursday night by an unexplained explosion heard miles away. Fire Chief George Young refused to speculate on the cause. The owners, Mr and Mrs Charles W. Aches, plan to return to their damaged home. In New York a separate note reports Earle Scout Richard Lee Campbell aims for a South Pole camping trip with Admiral Byrd, selected from 250 applicants as a junior aide candidate.

Wellefontaine Union 1 Charles. W. “Achs North Carolina George Young New York Earle Richard Lee Campbell South Pole Richard E. Byrd Exgertville N. Y Reo U.S Fie

Loss of Mid East Oil Seen as Disaster by Experts

Columbus view warns that loss of Middle East oil would cripple the United States and major cities, according to the former commander of the Navy Middle East area. The piece frames oil supply as a national security crisis and questions contingency plans.

Mid-East Columbus Middle East United States Arce

Frogman Crabb Said Held as Soviet Prisoner in Moscow

Frankfurt dispatch reports British frogman Lionel Crabb may be a Soviet prisoner held in a Moscow jail and could face espionage charges and a Russian trial. The West German paper cites unidentified sources in its early briefing.

Frankfurt Germany Lionel Crabb Moscow

Financier Sydney Albert Clears Million Dollar Debt

KHON in financier Sydney Albert blames tight money market for his troubles and says on Thursday he paid a million dollar debt, clearing his giant obligations amid ongoing financial pressures.

Khon Sydney Albert Giantee Et Sa Eae

Ohio Edison Strike Vote Shocks Nine Cities Amid Union Action

Utilities workers in nine cities vote to authorize strike if contract fails. In Chillicothe a man, Lee W. Ludwick, 38, dies in a car collision three miles east of Hillsboro. Akron local union leaders warn steady talks continue as strike authorization stands.

aKnuhy Chillicothe Ohio Edison Co Hillsboro Ohio Uh— Lee W. Ludwick Akron Here

Indiana GOP Convention Sparks Jenner Craig Split

Indiana Republicans convene for a biennial gathering as factional rifts overshadow prospects for Governor George N. Craig and Senator William E. Jenner. Senator Homer Capehart remains with a separate bid, positioning for renomination against local rivals amid debate over foreign aid and farm subsidy policies.

Indianapolis Wiliam E. Jenner George N. Craig Indiana Republic Eee US Senate Homer F. Capehart Craig- Jenner Ponentianapolis

Barge Blast Starts Fire at San Francisco Pier

A barged explosion on the San Francisco waterfront at Mariposa Street sent two crewmen into the water and sparked a four fence fire along two piers. Fire boats and police units quickly controlled the blaze as Chief Frank Kelly estimated million in damage and cited the mast shot flames reaching 400 feet into the air.

San Francisco Mariposa Street Frank Kelly Sblt

Ohio Receives 23 Million From Military Construction Plan

The Senate approved by voice vote a 2.113 billion military construction bill for the coming year. Ohio authorizations include Lockbourne Wilkins AFB Shelby 9 thousand Wright Patterson AFB Dayton 17.138 million and Youngstown Municipal Airport 2.228 million.

Senate Ohio Lock D. Wilkins Shelby Wright-Patterson Afb Dayton Youngstown Municipal

Tennessee Gas Gets OK for Construction

Tennessee Gas Transmission Co of Houston received temporary authority from the Power Commission to build 99 miles of 26 inch line and add compressor capacity at an estimated cost of 20.34 million. The project covers Ohio and Pennsylvania and aims to expand pipeline capacity.

Washington Tennessee Gas Transmission Co Houston Tex Ohio Pennsylvania

Nationalists Refuse Peace Talks With Reds

Fragmented OCR notes report Nationalists refuse peace talks with Chinese Communists amid Chou En Lai peace gesture claims. Nearby items reference Ohio Adventists opening a second annual conclave and a Rainbow Conclave in Cleveland with Jubilee meetings and a police statement about a fatal incident.

iLeo Ume Erie Cleveland Ihe Ain Grand Assembly Nilesman

Akron Man Fined Over Bootleg Haircuts

An Akron upholsterer faced a 10 fine after illegal haircuts were handed out as a civil case. Municipal Judge William HM showed sympathy toward the meter situation while a complaint against the fee of 1.78 dollars for the illegal clip was registered.

Akron William HM Tor

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