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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1955

Page

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Woman dies in fog two truck crashes near Mason-Putnam line

In heavy fog near the Mason Putnam county line a Michigan woman, Thelma Floyd of Bay City, was killed in a head on crash with a tractor trailer. Five others were injured in the two accidents, including Opal Foster of South Charleston in critical condition. Authorities reported the crashes occurred about an hour apart on Route 17, with Truck drivers from Hurricane also involved.

Puint Pleasant Michigan Mason-Putnam County Thelma Floyd Bay City Mich Thomas' Memorial Hospital South Charleston Opal Foster Roy Floyd Foster Thomas Holter Cyrus Sewards, Jr Raymond L Jeff) Ellis Bags " Davis Hurricane Kgger Creeks Clay Spurlock Putnam J. M. Wade G. W. Gattis Winston Salem NSC

Mechem Attacks Lausche Budget Over Relief Funds

Senator C Stanley Mechem led a Republican challenge to Gov Lausche's 961 million dollar two year budget. He questioned a 14 percent increase in poor relief and a 10 million dollar surplus balance used to fund the next two years. He urged a probe into raising relief spending from 17 million to 31 million dollars.

Columbus Frank J. Lausche State Senate C. Stanley Mechem Athens Blechem Lausche

New Trial Sought in Libel Suit Against Cincinnati Enquirer

Cincinnati. Tom McCarthy of WKRG requests a new trial in his million dollar libel suit against the Cincinnati Enquirer after a jury awarded no damages. McCarthy argues the verdict lacks evidence support and violates law. Judge Joseph Woeste said the Enquirer’s remarks were libelous but could be justified as fair comment if jurors believed they were critical.

Cincinnati Tom Mccarthy WKRG Common Pleas Court Cincinnati Enquirer McCarthy Joseph Woeste Enquirer

Cambodian king steps down amid palace intrigue

Cambodias monarch abdicates in favor of his father Prince Suramarit as foreign reports cite no stated reason. French Foreign Ministry says no further information. the move follows a plebiscite showing public support earlier and opposition led by Son Ngoc Thanh during the occupation years.

axase_omanerene Aerodam Cambodia Sihanouk Son Ngoc Thanh

Man Opposed To Belt Bill In Ohio House Hearing

General Robert G. Breene, a WWII airport construction leader and Dayton consulting engineer, testified before an Ohio House Commerce and Transportation Committee against a belt conveyor eminent domain bill. He argued cargo conveyors fail as low-cost transport, with two more opposition witnesses expected as the hearing continued between conveyor and rail interests.

Ohio House Robert G. Breene Pacific Dayton Breene House Commerce and” Transportation Committee

U S Court of Claims Rules for Ohio Power Co

Washington reports the U S Court of Claims yesterday filed Ohio Power Co in a case from Ohio. The proceedings indicate claims against the utility are under consideration with rulings anticipated in due course.

U. S. Court of Claims Rules For Ohio Co Washington U. S. Court of Claims Ohio Power Co i Aneinlag

Weather delays atomic blast as court weighs radar data

In Las Vegas Nevada authorities delayed the scheduled "big shot" detonation after weather assessments and a World War II rule prompted review. The Atomic Energy Commission project faced a 35 percent cost write-off dispute with the firm claiming weather conditions made the test untenable. The court eyed a Friday reschedule if stipulations show the detonation can proceed.

Grant Las Vegas Nev Atomic Energy Commission Science Contists

George Says Russia May Not Stop China Over Formosa Aggression

Senator George of Georgia warned the Far East risk hinges on Moscow blocking Chinese plans for Formosa while noting Soviet leaders may not back aggressive moves. He cited ongoing talks and U S diplomacy over Americans detained or missing in Red China, with hopes for more releases and direct negotiations continuing.

George Russia Formosa Washingson Wena Lor George D-Ga Far East Senate Foreign Relations suto-Lite Co CIO United Red China State Department Toe Mansoh Auto Workers Ican Bamboo Curtain Geneva America Peiping Henry Suydam Fearch Suydam Amelia United Nations He UN Korea Red China

Armed auto thief eludes police after Chauncey chase

In Chauncey late Tuesday night an armed auto thief seized a radio cruiser from Marshal Dewitt Walker after holding him at gunpoint. Chauncey sheriff and Athens County officers joined a statewide manhunt for Franklin Osler, 32, of Radcliff Route 1. Fog hindered the pursuit as authorities scoured Jackson, Green Run, and surrounding areas. Osler, a WV parole violator, was described as 5 feet 9 inches, 145 pounds, wearing a baseball cap and brown shirt, last seen north on Route 13 after driving Walker's cruiser toward Jacksonville.

Chauncey Dewitt Walker Franklin Osler Radcliff Route 1 Marshal Walker West Virginia Ohio Jacksonville-Greens Run Oiler Drake St Steubenville Walker Otler Greeny Run Athens Oller Franklin County Raio Truetown Osler Jacksonville Jackson State Highway Patrol Liccense Route 13 George Bateman Athens County Steabion Wellston

Hold That Tiger in Washington Zoo

A six month old Bengal tiger named Fon has been given to the United States by Pakistan. Ambassador Syed Amjad Ali cited the animal’s kindness and friendliness as the reason. The tiger resides at the Washington Zoo.

Washington United States Syed Amjad Ali Fon Foreign Operations Administration Washington Zoo

School strikes drag on as board orders return or replacement

ARVING Texas GP dispatch reports a district meeting over the strike by 114 school employees who refused to reinstate former Superintendent John J Beard. The board demanded they return to work by Wednesday or be replaced while nine principals and other executives were fired. Police reinforced by county officers watched as more than 100 volunteers filled roles of teachers bus drivers and custodians amid fears of violence. Dr Beard was fired 11 days earlier with no explanation.

Arving Tex John J. Beard Fas Beard Charles E. Young Young State Commission Education Irving West Dallas Dallas Fort Worth

Ohio Men Favor Raise in Congressional Pay Vote

Ohio voters show mixed party support for a proposed pay raise for congressmen. Democrats Kirwan and Scherer backed the measure while Republicans Ayres Bets, Brown, and several others opposed or abstained. The result reflected a partisan split in a staggered roll call yesterday.

Samgrecanon Touse Kirwan Ayres Betssess Minahal Scherer Polk Brown Atendersone Schenck Atment Keighan Haven Alk Baumhart Pooiions Bolton, Bow, Me Suleeh McGregor

Western NSW towns push cleanup as floodwaters recede

Residents in western New South Wales towns and villages begin a vast cleanup after floods recede. Aiming to salvage damaged communities, authorities face a death toll around 40 with exact totals uncertain. Damages may reach tens of millions, though some estimates are more cautious.

Eedney Australia New South Wales

Ohio River Levels Reach High Flood Stages

Ohio River and its tributaries have swollen to near record highs since 1952 in places. Weather observers report some lowland flooding and many state roads blocked by waters spilling over banks. No serious damage reported despite the high levels.

Columbus Ohio River

Jet Pilot Killed In Runway Crash At George AFB

Victorville Calif. A U S Air Force base report says Lt John J Belghley Bet of Waynesbase Ohio was killed when his F S6H Sabrejet fighter crashed and burned on the George Air Force Base runway during a training flight. The crash ended a routine training sortie.

Victorvise Calit I Force John J. Belghley Waynesbase Ohio George Air Force Base Air Force Elghley Teene

Sam Sheppard murder appeal set for May 5

The 31-year-old osteopath Sam Sheppard, convicted December 21 of the July bludgeoning death of his pregnant wife Marilyn, faces an appellate court hearing scheduled for May 5. Presiding Judge Julius M. Kovachy delayed the hearing after conferring with counsel. both sides received half pay for arguments, with possible carryover. Attorneys were granted a one-week extension to file briefs beyond the March 12 deadline, and the final filing date was set for April 30.

Samuel Sheppard Marilyn Julius M. Kovachy Appeals Court de Fense

Langer May Bolt From GOP In 1966 Campaign

Senator Langer of North Dakota hinted he could back Eisenhower for national office and the Democratic state ticket. He told Nonpartisan League members he would follow the league's choice, including the Democratic column, prompting speculation among Republicans.

Washington Langer R-Nd Eisenhower North Dakota Nonpartisan League Jorse D-Ore

Churchill Sees Shifting Power Balance in 3 or 4 Years

Washington reports Churchill told Parliament the Soviet Union could threaten Western power within three to four years as Russia closes the gap in hydrogen bomb capability. He warned Moscow may press diplomacy by ultimatum and urged steady disarmament plans and unified Western resolve.

Churchill Washington United States Russia House of Commons V.M. Molotov West Eisenhower London

Farrelled man linked to East Side murder case

After 12 hours of questioning Will Farrell was booked on homicide charges in the stabbing and strangling of Miss Yarrow, 28, in a lower East Side apartment on February 6. Police said Farrell, described as a good-looking man, robbed and assaulted Irene Miller, 20, in front of her 3-year-old son, then fled until a warning shot halted him. investigators later connected him to Yarrow’s death during questioning on Miller’s complaint.

Will Nm Patrick Farrell Miss Yarrow Lower East Side Farrell Irene Miller East 3Rd St Asla Miss. Miller

Reds Lose In India Vote

In New Delhi the Congress and allies under Nehru trailed Communist nominees in Andhra State. Early counts show the United Front leading, with the State Legislature to 198 seats. Several Communist officials were defeated and charges of unfair voting were raised.

NEW Deli Nehru Congress Party Fistai Andhra Tate United Front Conggress

Senator McCarthy accuses Army of negligence at radar labs

Ohio passes emergency measure for highway bonds as Sen McCarthy files Senate report on defense issues. He claims Army officials showed uncooperative attitudes toward Sea anate investigations and security at Fort Monmouth radar laboratories. The Ohio bill authorizes more than 33 million dollars in bonds for the state's share of 42 highway projects. The subcommittee, led by McCarthy, plans quick action in the Senate.

McCarthy R-Wis Army Fort Monmouth N. J Senate Government Opera Highway Rights of Bill Tions Committee

CSOE Workers Accept a Wage Increase Agreement in Local 1406

Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company workers in Local 1406 IBEW including outside crews at Pos ton Walnut and Pickaway power plants accepted a 46 percent wage increase. The raise took effect Tuesday after hours of hearings and amid a push to sign before contract expiration. The document notes lines of responsibility and cites McCarthy era investigations touching on security and spy ring concerns around Fort Monmouth and Athens areas.

Neasunv Lll Columbus Southern Ohio Eleestre Co IBEW Poston Walnut Pickaway John” Cunningham F Glouster Charles Pancake Fort Mont Nelsonville Iiva Wi Mccarthy McClellan Pomeroy-Middleport Aod

Mayor Indicted by Grand Jury in Circleville

Circles ville mayor Faward Amey indicted by a grand jury on five counts of embezzlement from city funds. He is to be arraigned before Common Pleas Judge William D. Radelitt. The charges relate to a two year administration ending over a year ago and total shortages around five thousand dollars. Circleville now has court.

Faward Amey Circlesville Rway Canty Grand Jury Fay Common Pleas William D. Radelitt Nwner Amey Circleville I Court

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