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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1955

Page

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Police-Cruiser Thief Nabbed At Gunpoint In Corning

Frank Oiler, 32, sought for armed robbery and shooting, was captured Thursday in Corning after a gun confrontation with Corning Marshal Frank Wycinski. Oiler had stolen a Chauncey cruiser Tuesday night, fired at Marshal Walker, and fled through hills and towns before surrendering on a side street. He faces charges and is wanted in Wellsburg West Virginia for auto theft and resisting arrest.

Frank Oiler Athens County Corning Oiler Marshal Dewitt Walker Chauncey Walker Bernard Porter Harold Shields Messenger Newsphoto Corning Side Frank Wycinski Perry County Railroad Center Marshal Wycinski Dewitt Walker M Walker Thay Marshal Walker Osler Wycinski Athens Glouster Jacksonville New York Central Oller Trimbie Shields Trimble George Bateman Bateman Wellsburg W.vs M Ww. Va Steubenville Weirton W.va Greens Run

Aeronautics Board OKs New US Flight Service to Ohio Cities

The Civil Aeronautics Board ruled that Piedmont Aviation Inc is authorized to start flight service to Parkersburg Marietta and Columbus via Wood County Airport and Port Columbus respectively. The decision was announced yesterday in Washington.

Washington Piedmont Aviation, Inc Parkersburg Marietta Columbus Wood County Port Columbus Civil Aeronautics Board

Senate delays vote on Harlan Supreme Court nomination

President Eisenhower's nominee Judge John Marshall Harlan faces Senate Judiciary Committee indecision amid delays. Control shift to Democrats, committee reorganization, and a clash over world government and Atlantic Union ties hold action. Controversy tied to treaty powers and school desegregation politics cited by some Southerners.

Washington Eisenhower John Marshall Harlan New York Senate Judiciary Committee Senate Congress Judiciary Committee Bricker Ohio Harlan United States National Advisory Council Atlantic Union Committee Atlantic Union

W M Bush dies at 55 Gallipolis taxicab driver

William M. Bush 55 a Gallipolis taxicab driver born in Mason County died at 9 10 am Friday at his home He leaves a widow and 12 children Survivors include Mason Bush of New Haven A funeral will be held Monday at Miller's Funeral Home

Gallipolis William M. Bush Mason County Mason Bush New Haven Miller

Ohio River Predictions Unchanged

The U S weather bureau kept its forecast that the Ohio River will crest at 54.7 feet in Cincinnati, with a peak near 10 p m today, about three feet above flood stage. Upstream waters receded in parts of West Virginia and Kentucky, while Portsmouth reached 53.5 feet, with 50 feet flood stage. No widespread serious damage noted, though hundreds evacuated and two Portsmouth schools closed due to flooded routes.

Cincinnati U. S. Weather Bureau Ohio River Ohio Valley Ee W. Va Ashland Portsmouth Huntington Scioto River

Founder of Order Dies in Philadelphia

Mother Mary Katherine Drexel, founder of the Roman Catholic Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament for Indians and Colored People, died yesterday in Philadelphia. Her work established missions and schools for Native American and African American communities.

Philadelphia Mary Katherine Drexel the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament

Ohio Radioactivity Watch Focuses On Air And Water

Ohio health officials have begun a weekly testing system to monitor air and water for radiation from atomic facilities. Tests at four points show no danger, even downstream from power plants and uranium facilities. Experts cite careful AEC waste monitoring and naturally low radioactivity levels.

Columbus Ohio Health Department Liverpool Duquesne Power and Light Co Ohio River Pike County Scioto Miamisburg Fernald Cincinnati Lockland General Electric Bourne Nevada F. H. Waring Sani Engineering AEC Waring

UN Security Council Grapples With Gaza Border Clash

UN Security Council debated rival charges from Egypt and Israel after Monday night fighting near Gaza. Egypt accused Israeli forces of violent aggression and ambush near Gaza city. Israel countered with claims of continued Egyptian violations of the armistice and resolutions. A U.N. Mixed Armistice Commission report was awaited as Damascus announced a new Arab defense pact aimed at countering Israel.

United Nations N.Y UN Security Council Gaza Israel Council Palestine Commission Jerusalem Truce Organization E. L. M. Burns Security Council Burns Egypt Damascus Syria Sabri Assali

Intestines transplanted in Denver teen and infant

A 16 year old from Fairplay Colorado received a 30 inch small intestine transplant into the throat in a 13 hour operation at Colorado General Hospital yesterday the second such procedure in two months A separate case in January involved 2 year old Mike Stansberry who had a segment of intestine grafted to form a new esophagus Vague references to a poisoning incident at home Dec 31 are noted but unclear in detail

Denver Fairplay Coloboy Colorado General Hospital Edsel Secroges Mike Stansberry

Son of Slaves Dies At Age of 104

IRONTON Ohio Edward Love layne longtime farmer and son of Kentucky slaves died yesterday at Proctorville aged 104 He recalled Civil War era memories and Abra Layne survived by his widow Mary nine children twenty two grandchildren twenty eight great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren He had been semi retired from farming for two years

Ironton Edward Love Abra Proctorville Layne Prestonburg Mary Kentucky

Record Low Stoppages in January Across Ohio

In Columbus the state department reported January work stoppages yielded 18,000 man-days, the lowest figure in three years, as industrial relations eyes noted a rise in number of strikes across Ohio.

Columbus Paensmueens of Industrial Relations Eye

Five Day Forecast for Lae Sees Near Normal Averages

The forecast indicates near normal temperatures with normal highs from 43 to 49 and lows from 25 to 30. Colder conditions are expected over the weekend, with a warming trend Tuesday and a cooling trend Wednesday. Rain is forecast for Saturday and Monday, averaging one to two inches.

Kefauver pushes road plan to cover evacuation routes

Senator Kefauver urged revision of the highway program to include evacuee routes from hydrogen bomb target cities. Civil Defense chief Peterson described trench and pipe shelter concepts for radioactive fallout, with up to 50 million Americans potentially evacuated. Senator Saltonstall questioned feasibility and clashed with the plan.

Kefauver Ator Kefauver D-Tenn Senate Armed Services Civil Defense Val Peterson Eisenhower Congress Peterson

Teacher Walkout in Texas Continues Over Board Fining Superintendent

Irving Texas teachers in a fourth day walkout oppose board actions after firing Superintendent Beard who appeals his dismissal. Nine principals and executives who supported him were discharged as mothers, fathers, and substitutes run classrooms under police guard. Board cites repeated failure to cooperate and policy disputes amid political accusations. Beard had a year to run on his contract earning 9700 yearly and seeks review by State Education Commissioner Edgar.

Texas Irving Tex Ralph Ya Dallas Charles Young Beard Berinten Ray Tena Ben Yee J. W. Edgar Sary Pny State Commissioner of Education

Dope Pushed In Easy Ohio

Narcotic peddlers have moved into Ohio from other Midwest states with tougher narcotics penalty laws. Most are concentrated in Cleveland with activity in Columbus and Toledo, as Anslinger testified to a House subcommittee. He said heroin traffic shifts to Ohio because local law is less strict, while surrounding states impose heavier penalties.

Washington Ohio Midwest House One Cleveland Columbus Toledo Anslinger Saal Murray D-T Illinois

Kinsman Transit Banks At 650000 Payment

The Kinsman Transit Co owner of the lake freighter Steinbrenner indicated yesterday that 650000 was more than the company is willing to pay to settle claims from the ship's sinking. Seventeen crewmen died and 14 were injured. Admiralty lawyers proposed settling all claims for 650000 in a conference with Federal Judge Paul Jones. more talks are planned later this month.

Cleveland Kinsman Transit Co Steinbrenner Admiralty Paul Jones

Gas Rate Increase Battle in 2nd Week

In Columbus the fight over proposed gas rate hikes moves into its second day before the Ohio Utilities Commission. The Natural Gas Co. of West Virginia seeks approval for annual increases totaling 135000 dollars saying it does not get a fair return on its investment.

Columbus Ohio the Natural Gas Co West Virginia

Blind couple seeks to raise their newborn son

In Topeka, a blind and deaf couple Harold and Georgia Hathaway ask a juvenile court to allow them to rear their 11 day old son Clarence. Summit County welfare suggests foster care while neighbors petition for a fair chance. a visiting nurse helps with the infant's daily bath.

ARRON Summit County Welfare Department Harold Hathaway Georgia Clarence Hathaway Topeka Kan Mrs. Hathaway South Dakota Hathaways

Ohio Scions Not Making Idle Gesture

Ohio Senate probes relief program to assess rising costs from 17 million to 31 million dollars in two years. Gov Lausche backs the investigation led by Finance Chairman Tom Moorehead as weeks of hearings begin amid requests for more funds to aid the needy.

Ohio Columbus State Senate Jean Senate C. Stanley Mechem Frank J. Lausche Senate Finance Committee Tom V. Moorehead Zanesville Republican

Doctors Use Gold Seeds To Fight Some Cancers

Columbus report on tiny inert gold seeds used to destroy cancers unresectable by surgery. Dr William G Myers of Ohio State University Medical Center led research backed by the National Cancer Institute. Gold seeds implanted via a nylon thread deliver radiation, avoiding radon gas risks and sparing surrounding tissue.

Columbus American Cancer Society William G. Myers Ohio State University Medical Center Myers National Cancer Institute Ohio State University Me Beane Ulrich K. Hensehke Arthur G. James ACS Aol

Head Tells Senate Body No Danger in Stock Market

Edward T. McCormick of the American Stock Exchange told the Senate Banking Committee that despite record high and rising stock prices there is no danger point in the market. He cited solid business activity and investor confidence as bases for current prices, and compared market gains to broader economic indicators, while noting no excess credit use. He contrasted his view with NYSE leader Funston, who warned a 1929-type crash cannot be ruled out.

Washington Edward T. McCormick American Stock Exchange McCormick Funston New York Exchange

Dems Against Tax Cut Bill

Washington reports that Senator Byrd of Virginia cites at least ten Democratic senators prepared to vote against the House endorsed plan to cut income taxes by twenty dollars. With 49 Democrats and 47 Republicans, the Senate appears set to reject the proposal if GOP unity persists, as leadership vows a strong fight for passage despite administration opposition.

Washington Byrd D-Va House Senate Clements D-Ky Beaker Rayburn D-Tex Ite Senate Finance Committee

Children Back With Families After 1953 Short Creek Raid

Fifteen children from the 1953 Short Creek polygamous colony were ordered returned to their families in a habeas corpus ruling by Superior Court Judge Henry Stevens. The children, previously in state custody, had been resettled and were found to have been denied legal counsel when taken from the town.

Phoenix Ariz Short Creek

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