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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1955

Page

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Big Inch pipeline blast near Roseville noted from miles away

A segment of the Big Inch natural gas line exploded two miles east of Roseville, sending flames up to 400 feet high and visible across the Ohio Valley. No injuries were reported as valves were shut to stop the fire and a small brush fire followed. Texas Eastern Transmission Corp said it would replace a short pipe section while parallel lines maintain service. Fire crews and residents from Athens to Nelsonville observed the glow, with reports of sparks seen in multiple communities.

Roseville Ohio Valley Texas Eastern Transmission Corp Shreveport Denver S. Patton Texas Eastern Athens Logan Glouster Nesonville Messenger My Hill Strouds Run Canaanville Mullivan Road Chauncey New Marshfield Sherat AL J. Waldron York Hocking County Waldron Assi Dist Fine Fortune Francis L. Valente H2th Liebler PiMentay

University Student Slain While on Job

Don Keyes a 24 year old Columbus college student and night attendant at the Checker Cist station on Firth and Leonard was shot in the left temple during a daytime robbery. Police say a shotgun caused the fatal wound as the suspect took an undisclosed amount. the body was found by an off duty bus driver in a back room with schoolbooks nearby.

Columbus Don Keyes Checker Ci Firth and Leonard Peter Lombardi Keyes Ohio State University College of Education Walter Nice Roger Wesfold Lombard Calege

Gore Polls Governors for Highway Aid Increase

WASHINGTON Senator Gore of Tennessee surveys governors to gauge readiness to fund larger state improvements. As chairman of a Public Works subcommittee he weighs Eisenhower’s 10-year federal state highway modernization plan against a rival proposal for expanded federal aid.

Washington Gore D-Tenn Tson Governors Fort Senate 1 Eisenhow

House committee reviews code of fair practices for committees

The code of fair practices for House committees heads to the Rules Committee ahead of anticipated approval. Backed by both Republican and Democratic leaders, the code would curb one man investigations by requiring two committee members to be present for testimony or evidence. A House vote on the regulations is planned for late in the week after a brief session.

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Five Day Forecast Cites Mixed Temperatures Below Normal

Forecast shows temperatures about two degrees below normal with highs near 43 to 50 and lows 26 to 31. Temperatures rise Wednesday then dip Thursday and Friday, then warm this weekend. Light snow northern areas tonight with rain elsewhere and a minor rounding of the forecast.

Sormal Serenowlaety

Ohio River flood crest slows as Jelke trial continues

Jury selection resumes as the Ohio River flood crest tops levels not seen since 1948. Water recedes slowly across Gallipolis Middleport Point Pleasant and Huntington with dozens of families evacuated. Coast Guard and Red Cross aid extend to dozens while hospitals receive boat arrivals and emergency surgeries amid widespread property damage.

Ohio Pomeroy Middleport Point Pleasfeet Chambersburg Huntington Walter Wolfe Wemenlay Point Pleasant Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Athens Arma Weather Bureau Cincinnati Cros Col. J. Yn Red Cross

GOP Leaders Flip on Ohio Budget Support

In Columbus Republican leaders led by House Speaker Roger Cloud and Finance Chair J. Frank McClure issued a joint statement criticizing Gov. Lausche for a budget written in red ink. They note a near ten million dollar surplus used to cover two years of expenses, declaring the plan fiscally misaligned with state finances.

Columbus Prank T'Lausche Roger Cloud Logan J. Frank McClure Ashland Ohio House Finance Committee House Lausche Senate

FCC Approval Sought for WTAP TV Sale

Aa Bogie seeks FCC consent to sell WTAP TV in Zanesville to Zanewe Publishing Co. for 21.60 in a reported transaction. The deal involves channel ownership transfer and regulatory approval is required before closing.

FCC WTAP Ford Bore Wee Zanewe Publishing Co Zanesville

Bushman Recovers After Gastric Hemorrhage Suffered Saturday

Francis X. Bushman 71 once called the Adonis of silent films is reported recovering in Woodland Hills California after a gastric hemorrhage he suffered Saturday. The veteran actor known for Picture Country and early film era remains under medical care.

Bushman Woodland Hills Calif Francis X. Bushman Adonis

General Taylor Takes Command of American Forces in Far East

General Maxwell D. Taylor, promoted to commander of U S forces in the Far East, assumes command amid a profile of multilingual scholarship and notable wartime exploits. Eisenhower praised his daring behind enemy lines in Europe and his quick action at Bastogne.

Taylor Far East Tokyo Maxwell D. Taylor Sun Army Ores U. S Eisenhower Europe Italy Marshal Badoglio 101St Airborne Bastogne Washington

Clear Skies and Warmer Air Across Regions

Readings show clear skies and warmth spreading across much of the country with cold in the Northeast. Northern and central plains warmed notably while Fargo,N D rose from 12 below yesterday to above zero. Light snow shaded the upper Valley to Ohio and Atlantic states with light rain along the Gulf coast.

Northeas Plains Fargo N. D Canadian Georgia Florida Plains States Texas Acros Lakes Ohio Appalachians Gulf Coast

Senators Question Toy Maker on Communist Ties at Hearing

Harvey sat sow pute demo draws Senate Internal Security subcommittee probing a stringless yo yo. Matu sow invokes the Fifth Amendment and refuses to identify the manufacturer or say if the inventor has received payments.

Trick Harvey Senate Internal Security Subcommittee Washington, D.C Matusow

Morrison Motor Freight to Receive Top Ohio Safety Award

The Akron based Morrison Motor Freight Inc is slated to receive the Ohio Tracking Association top annual safety award the Tranmobile trophy at a luncheon during the group's three day meeting Delegates heard Cleveland White Motor Co manager F S Hoke say truck makers are employing nuclear physicists to develop atomic energy motors and that plastic parts may replace metal components like fenders in the future.

Columbus Akron Morrison Motor Freight, Inc Ohio Tracking Association F. S. Hoke Cleveland White Motor Co Moke

Lava-Routed Refugees Press for Return to Puna Peninsula

About six hundred refugees in Pahoa Hawaii appealed for permission to go home after a week of volcanic activity on the Puna Peninsula. Lava fountains reached up to a thousand feet with ongoing eruptions and tremors. Volcanologist Gordon A McDonald urged patience and warned that new eruptions could still occur and safety time is unknown.

Pahoa Hawaii Hun Puna Gordon A. Mc Donald

Dulles Fears Reds May Strike Near Formosa

Secretary of State Dulles, back from the Far East, warned that Chinese Communists are not bluffing and may soon attack Nationalist-held islands opposite Formosa. He spoke at briefings to Congress and on a network radio address, implying possible action linked to Quemoy and Matsu defenses. He avoided detailing U S commitments while discussing the tense situation.

Washington Dulles Formosa Far East Senate Foreign Relations House Foreign Affairs Committee CBS ABC MBS Columbia Vormona Chang Kelabet Quemoy Matsu Red Formona Eisenhower Red China Eden

Bust risk alarms from Galbraith to Senate panel

Harvard economist John K. Galbraith warned the Senate Banking Committee that the United States could be entering a boom bust cycle resembling 1929. He urged safeguards against another crash and called for readiness to halt credit buying, higher margin requirements, and a public campaign to curb speculation, while noting the bull market shows no immediate sign of easing.

Washington John K. Galbraith Harvard United States Galbraith Senat Danking Committee Wall Street Harold FE. Wood St .Minn National Association of Securities Dealers Stock Exchange Elf Federal Reserve Gowen New York

Warner Gets Partial Pay and Atomic Link in Ohio Saga

David C. Warner faced funding cuts as Ohio lawmakers trimmed the program he championed. The governor vetoed a portion of his salary support after years of effort. The sprawling account also touches on nuclear energy debates and related security matters, framing Warner as a key figure in Ohio water projects connected to national atomics discussions.

Columbus David C. Warner Ohio Warner Vegas Spas Atomic Energy Commis Ohio Senate Sion California Cy Arc Yucca Fiat “Proving Ground Las Vegas

Turks Defend Reliability in Political Turmoil Claim

Sincinnati Uf Costa Bulek, secretary general of the Republican party in , described his country as reliable and a friend to the defense of the free world. Dr William Ale, age 76, died after a heart attack while operating on a patient at the Taft Memorial Hospital. An aide reported the operation was completed and the patient was in satisfactory condition.

Sincinnati Costa Bulek Om Republican Party Detroit William Ale Honor University of Cincinnati Wyandotte General Fred Taft Memorial Hospital Daniel Ind Starkey

Officer Nugent acquitted after long Korea POW trial

Maj Ambrose H Nugent freed as court martial acquits him of aiding the enemy while POW in Korea. Seven-week trial the longest in U S military history with nine colonels on the court. Nugent testified he shed over 100 pounds during captivity.

SILL Okio Ambrose H. Nugent Field Artillery Korea U.S Nugent Keuk Pete Reigns Eeeky Sete Seareeas Sareses Camp No. 12

Annual Television Awards Made Disney Thomas Double Winners

Disney and Thomas each took two Emmys as ABC dominated with six awards. Loretta Young became the first Hollywood star to hold both Oscar and Emmy titles, while George Gobel and Rue echoed strong ABC showings.

Disney Thomas Cianey Danny ‘Thomas Torsay ABC George Gobel Loretta Art Carney Rue CBS Jackie Television Academy Ana U. S I Abc NBC CHS Loretta Young Hollywood George Gober

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