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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1956

Page

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Surrender Sought by Remaining Bail-Jumping Communist Leader

NEW YORK The last of the bail jumping Communist fugitives is reported ready to surrender. Henry Winston, 45, former organizational secretary of the Communist party, will turn himself in Monday at the U S marshal’s office while serving a five year sentence. Winston and fellow leaders were convicted under the Smith Act for conspiracy to overthrow the government by force.

Gilbert Green Lillian New York Henry Winston U.S. Marshal's Winston Communist Party Sitgar Montgomery Ala Green

Autherine Lucy Case Shocks University of Alabama

In Birmingham the case of Autherine Lucy, a 28 year old Black applicant, sparked turmoil as the University of Alabama trustees expelled her after riots on campus. Federal Judge Grooms ordered readmission, while Lucy, in New York for medical rest, and attorney Thurgood Marshall consider further action.

Birmingham Ala Autherine Lucy All-Whiteiversity of Alabama Arthur D. Shores Lucy New York Thurgood Marshall National Associa Miss Lucy Autherine J. Lucy

Harolds Club Sold in Reno

Harolds Club in Reno, a 21 year gambling empire started from a $500 bankroll, sold Thursday night for close to 14 million dollars cash. San Francisco firm led by Jules J Agostini Jr acquired the club with 10 gambling games and 800 slot machines plus its vast assets including a parking garage motel country club warehouses ranchland and subsidiary holdings.

Reno Harolds Club

Networks Reject Bid For Democratic Reply

New York networks rejected a Democratic request for free equal air time to reply to President Eisenhower's speech announcing a run for a second term. Replies came from NBC ABC and CBS to Democratic National Chairman Paul M. Butler.

New York Majorelevision Eisenhower National Broadcasting Co American Broadcasting Co Columbia Broadcasting System Paul M. Buter

GOP Seeks Congressional Majority With Ike In 1996

Republicans aim to ride President Eisenhower’s strength to win a Senate and House majority in 1996. Leonard Hall previews a national committee session to firm plans while Nixon’s potential candidacy sparks debate. Eisenhower resists confirming a running mate choice as party leaders weigh ticket dynamics and health issues.

Presen National Committee Senate House Leonard W. Hall Washington Nixon GOP Puthout

Court clash over Louisiana bid to outlaw NAACP

Louisiana moves to ban the NAACP under a 1928 anti Klan law as state officials promise a court fight to dissolve the civil rights group. A judge ordered NAACP and 12 defendants to show cause March 19 why a preliminary injunction should not be issued. Local officials say the action aims to curb public school integration and set a pattern for segregation defenses.

Baton Rouge Prouisiana NAACP National Association For In the Advancement of Colored People Fred 8. Leblanc ACP Louisiana Coleman Lindsey W. M. Rainach Joint Legislative Committee On Dixie Dent

Snowslide Hits Korea

A massive Korean snowslide slammed into mountainous terrain near the punchbowl battle area, killing or leaving missing at least 78 known dead and 25 missing or believed dead, with 54 injured. Officials cautioned the toll would rise as communications improve. Rescuers faced great difficulty reaching the scene 100 miles northeast of Seoul.

Seoul Korea Washington Court House George Baldridge Adams County Baldridge Irvin J. Patrick Jon Paldridge Joseph Martina

Wanted Man Rejoins List

Washington expert safecracker Nick George Montos, a FBI Ten Most Wanted alumnus, rejoined the list for a second time. At 39 he has five prison breaks to his credit, the latest Jan. 10 escape from the UN State Penitentiary through a locked door and barbed wire. He is small, medium build, dark complexion with black hair possibly dyed, blue eyes, and visible cut marks.

Washington Nick George Montos FBI Montos

Youth Killed In Snowslide Near Wallace Idaho

A snowslide in Burke Canyon near Mace, five miles north of Wallace, smashed into five houses early today. Timmy Spencer, 10, was killed and his mother injured. Art Ball family of eight and Mrs. Steve Resner with four daughters were treated for injuries. Power and radio went off at 1:13 am as the slide damaged homes and buried several people.

Wallace Idaho Mace Here Burke Canyon Timmy Spencer Art Ball Steve Resner August Pella Siday Pella

Kefauver Says Ike’s Health Won’t Be Campaign Issue

Kefauver told a New York news conference that President Eisenhower’s health would not become a campaign issue. He said Ike has explained his health to the American people and he never comments on another person’s health or clearance.

Manchester Kefauver New York Isenhower

Jurist Says Each Court Should Rule on Photos

New Philadelphia Ohio jurist Lamneck argues courts must rule on legal status of photographs in proceedings under Canon 35. He asserts pictures cannot bind law unless officially adopted by a trial court and modernized to align with due process.

New Philadelphia Ohio Lamneck Supreme Court Ohio Su Mneck Supreme Court of Ohio Trust New Delhi President Bar Association Land Eisenhower Dee

Atom Plant to Get More Electricity Through July 1

The Columbus utility commission approved increasing the Portsmouth area atomic plant’s power allotment. From OVEC’s 11 units total 2,365,000 kilowatts will be available for the plant through July 1, after prior plans limited surplus capacity to sponsoring companies. The Atomic Energy Commission initially sought 18 million kilowatts for OVEC and rest for OVEC sponsors. The government requirement for extra energy prompted the change, with the sponsoring companies having released their rights to power.

Columbus Uulities Commission Portsmouth Ohio Valley Electric Corp Atomic Energy Commission OVEC

Drama Bank Heist Robbers Take 175000 in New York Suburb

In Port Chester New York two men kidnap and force bank teller Mrs Mary Kostolos to drive them around all night then to County Trust Co drive in where they force the vault open and carry 175000 to her car before fleeing as a janitor and bank official look on The teller is reported unharmed and the men remain at large.

Mary F. Kostolos

Air Force to Station Interceptors at Lockbourne

About 25 all weather FS6D fighters will be stationed at Lockbourne Air Force Base as part of the 7th Fighter Interceptor Squadron. The unit, a World War II outfit, is to be re activated in April.

Air Force Lockbourne Columbus Lockbourne Air Force Base Apri

Etna Eruption Expands With New Lava Mouth Formation

A violent blast opens a fresh lava vent on Mount Etna as fear rises in Zafferana and nearby villages. A molten wave advances toward orchards and homes while temperatures trend unusually warm for the period with showers possible early next week.

Etna Zafferani

Exile of Army Officer Deepens British Prestige Worries

Lt. Gen. Jai John Bagot Glubb, longtime commander of Jordan's Arab Legion, was dismissed by King Hussein amid a reshaping of Jordan's defense alliances. The move unsettled London and Washington, given Britain subsidy of about $22.4 million for the 20,000 man force, and came as Syria Egypt and Saudi Arabia offered grants to replace the subsidy.

Amman Jordan Jai John Bagot Glubb Gression Hussein Arab Legion Foreign Ofice London Glubb Arab’ Legion Israel S Syria Egypt Saudi Arabia

Dulles Heads To Far East

Secretary of State Dulles departs for Asia to assess U S policy amid Soviet competition. He plans to attend the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization ministers meeting in Karachi and visit New Delhi and Tokyo, meeting leaders including Prime Minister Nehru. The 25,000 mile trip adds to his three year, 200,000 mile total travel.

Washington Dulles Asia Informat U.S Forea Foreign Ministers Council of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization Kayrachi Pakistan New Delhi Tokyo i Inia Nehru

Indonesian U S surplus farm deal worth 9 million

Ambassador Hugh S. Jr and Foreign Minister Anak Agund signed an agreement in Jakarta for Indonesia to buy 9 million dollars of American surplus farm products. Included are powdered milk flour tobacco cotton and rice. The deal will be paid in rupiahs and most goods will be shipped back to Indonesia for economic development.

Jakarta Indonesia Hugh S. Jr Anak ‘Agund Gde Agund

Senate Probe Nearing End

Washington III A Senate committee assessed a possible $2500 campaign contribution to Senator Francis Vase as the probe nears closure. Elmer Patman of Austin, Texas, questioned for the third time, is a $35,000-a-year lawyer for Superior Oil Co. of California. The hearings, led by Senator George of Georgia, aim to conclude the public inquiry into lobbying campaign contributions.

Washington III Senate Sen Francis | Vase RSD Elmer Patman Austin Tex Ase Patman Superior Oil Co California George D.ga

Arabia Seeks American Jets and Tanks

Washington reports Saudi Arabia has asked to buy a small number of jet planes from the United States in addition to 18 Patton medium tanks. U.S. approval has not been granted yet, with officials noting the request will follow the same careful review used for Middle East arms shipments. The move comes after a lifting of an embargo on such shipments and totals already authorized for the region.

Washington Saudi Arabia Middle East

VA Says No Thanks To Gide Dog Offer

Edwin Luther, 12, from Lake Geneva writes Feb 14 offering his German Shepherd Smokie Boy as a guide dog for a blind soldier. Veterans Administrator Harvey V. Higley declines, praising the boy's generosity and noting many would not part with a pet for such a cause. The drafted note and response highlight a generous gesture and the government stance on accepting donated service animals.

Dwin Lateher Lake Geneva Harvey V. Higley Edwin Lake Iveanhoe Ike

Tugboats Break Ice Barrier Between Cleveland and Lorain

Three tugs from Great Lakes Towing rake an ice barrier on Lake Erie between Cleveland and Lorain. The Milwaukee Veterans Act office forwarded a request to Hisley for reply. Oregon, Colorado and Pennsylvania tugs aided. Edwin Hie explained to use of dogs for strong wind. Officials note the wind pushed ice toward Canada.

Luvellanu Great Lakes Towing Co Lake Ie Cleveland Hisley Oregon Colorado Penn- Hie Edwin Canada

March Winds Sweep Ohio Causing Damage Across Regions

Strong March gusts tore through Ohio with up to 70 mph in Cleveland felling trees and power lines shattering a store window and ripping a porch from a house. In Columbus a roof ripped from the Federal Building and cruisers were damaged by debris. Cincinnati reports up to 62 mph winds with light showers breaking windows and felling trees and wires in Price Hill and Western Hills.

Ohio Weather Bureau Cleveland Federal Building Columbus Cincinnati Price Hill Western Hills

Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric reports record 1955 earnings

The Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. announced 1955 gross revenue of 39,004.00 and net income of 16,646,000, yielding 2.18 dollars per share after preferred dividends. The firm serves 248,682 customers and compares results with the prior year’s 14 per share.

Columbus Columb Wus Southern Ohio Electric Co Eusners

Freight Train Derailment Halts Main Line Traffic

Seventeen cars of a Pennsylvania freight train derailed near here last night but no injuries were reported. Passenger trains between Cincinnati and Chicago were routed on sidings while crews cleared the damaged main line near Hamilton and Richmond Indiana. Workmen said about 660 feet of track were torn up.

Mamillin Pennsylvania Here Cincinnati Chicago Ham ‘Iton Richmond Ind

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