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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1956

Page

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Still Idle After 145 Days in Westinghouse Strike

Washington reports Westinghouse Electric Corp and the IWE remain uncertain on concessions as the 145th day of the strike passes. Government mediators say a five year contract with pay revisions and enhanced benefits is under consideration while the union seeks higher pay and job protections.

Washington Inc _ West Inghouse Electric Corp Gan G. A. Price West Governinghouse NBC Pittsburgh Federal Mediation Service James B. Carey International Union of Electric Workers IWE

U.S. Revises Disarm Policy To Fit Hydrogen Bomb

President Truman era aims drop manpower cuts in favor of restricting nuclear weapons and reducing bomber and missile forces. Harold Stassen outlined a plan for an international atomic pool and verified inspections to curb nuclear stockpiles amid talks with Britain France and Canada ahead of Soviet negotiations on March 19. The new policy seeks Russia's acceptance by offering tighter control over atomic materials while maintaining robust verification and readiness for possible surprise attacks.

John M. Hightower Washington Eisenhower U. S Harold Stassen Russia Stassen United States London Brit France Canada Soviet Union Mary Rus Univen Ers Mier Nikolai Bulganin

Rural Fire Claims 12 in Pa Family Tragedy

A rural fire in Oxford Pennsylvania kills twelve members of a single family in a two room tarpa cked dwelling. Investigators consider possible foul play as the bodies are recovered from the 20 by 20 foot home amid a quiet Bottoms district scene.

Axam Pennsylvania John Twyman Bottoms Oxford Twyman Saia

Dulles Seeks Lifting of U S India Ties in New Delhi Visit

Secretary of State Dulles arrived in New Delhi as talks with Prime Minister Nehru aimed to ease tensions in Indian American relations. Officials noted only minor differences and anticipated focus on expanding American aid to India while Indian security precautions were tightened around the visit.

New Delhi India Dulles S. Nehru SEATO Pakistan Kashmir United States Nehru U. S Karachi Southeast Asia Treaty Organization Paing Formosa United ¢ States Dia Shetly Foreign Office Bulganin Communist Party Nikita Khrushchev

Arab Big Three press Jordan for subsidy deal

Syrian Premier Said Ghazzi arrived in Amman to press King Hussein over an Arab Big Three offer to replace Britain’s 30 million dollar yearly subsidy to the Arab Legion. Ghazzi flew from Cairo after a chiefs of state conference and planned to return to Egypt later today.

Amman Jordan Ghazzi Britain Arab Legion Cairo Chiefs of State Syria Saudi Arabia Egypt Hussein

Senate fights over farm price supports in election year

The Senate rewrites a farm bill slashed to protect rigid price supports for corn and peanuts while Democrats push to restore higher levels for wheat and dairy. Debate on government payments and parity raged until late, with Eisenhower administration officials praising any progress.

Washington Senate

Race Split Cuts Income and Bus Service Over Segregation

The article notes a boycott pressure as Race Split criticizes income cuts, citing a Sunday service stop and reduced bus routes due to insufficient passenger load. An anonymous Atlanta group provided a $55 money order to support the cause as residents discuss ongoing segregation pressures.

Gayle Atlanta Mainta Washington Court House Adams County George Baldridge Fayette County John P. Case Baldridge Mont 63 Columbus Baldridge Farm Wool & Columbus Patrick William Harmon Hakill

DiSalle Sweeney Rally For Lausche Nomination

Franklin County Democrats met to speak for Governor Frank J. Lausche with two for Lausche and one noncommittal vote among DiSalle Sweeney Kryzan Reider Fleckner. Speakers urged continued support for Lausche and price supports amid party factions.

Lumbus N—Auve Cantes Frank J. Lausche Lausche Franklin County Democratic Executive Committee Michael V. DiSalle Toledo John E. Sweeney Cleveland Frank X. Kryzan Youngstown Robert W. Reider Oak Harbor Oscar Fleckner Bexley DiSalle

Algerian Riflemen Desert From French Forces Near Tunisian Border

A rebel attack along the Tunisian border led to the desertion of 75 Algerian riflemen from French forces. It marks the second major mutiny to strike French troops in North Africa this period. Reports suggestль up to 100 Algerian riflemen deserted last month.

Afric

Royal knighthood conferred on Lt Gen John Chubb

Lt Gen John Chubb was knighted by the queen today after being fast tracked by the king for his service. The ceremony marks a high honor for the general amid royal proceedings and national recognition.

Lupentenred Don John Sunget Chubb Queen

No Serious Flood Seen for Ohioans

The Ohio River poses no serious flood threat in The Messenger area this weekend. Crest estimates range from 40 to 41 feet at Point Pleasant and Middleport, with 45 feet predicted at Pomeroy and 52.3 feet at Cincinnati later this week. Evacuations near New Cumberland and Stratton are planned as crests approach flood stage.

Ohio River Messenger Point Pleasant Gallipolis Pomeroy Middleport U.S Huntington Ohio Kansaha Ploodwall Bob McGuffin Meigs Pittsburgh Cincinnati Mureau Portsmouth Chester S. Stevenson Hood East Liverpool New Cumbeland W.va Stratton Port Homer Kanawha Valley Charleston Lock 21 McGuffin Allegheny River New York Pennsylvania

Hope Seen To Set Up Senate Lobby Probe

Republican Leader Knowland said there is room for negotiation to resolve a stalemate over organizing a special Senate lobby investigating committee. Bridges and Gore discussed an eight member panel split between parties with a projected 350000 dollar inquiry stalled by procedural wrangles. Johnson urged continued negotiations as both sides seek a workable set of rules.

Hope Senate Knowland Calfornia Bridges Wich Gore Tenn Lyndon JB. Johnson Texas

Middletown Woman Ends Sitdown Strike Over Permit Issue

A Middletown resident ends a nine hour sitdown protest at the Butler County Building Commissioner’s office over a permit for a one story concrete block building across from her home. The strike’s end leaves potential legal action, while transit workers in Baltimore prepare for a separate labor disruption as the city’s longest transit strike looms.

Maminsun Yanmat Middletown Butler County Randell Coning Iirs Thomas Cooney Cooney Baltimore Dixie Heights Clinton State Operating Assembly Guy Mollet Paris Theodore R. McKeldin Baltimore Transit Joseph Allen Columbus M—S. C George Render Ohio Bureau of Public Roads Bender

Nationalists wage protest in Paris Assembly area

Flying squads of police ringed the National Assembly as Algeria revolt measures resumed. Algerian nationalists in Paris staged strikes and swelled crowds around the left bank of the Seine near the Assembly. Security troops moved to avert a march on the chamber.

Paris National Assembly Algeria Vaux Prime Seine

Air Force Jets Face Okinawa Rescue Efforts

A U S Air Force jet pilot bailed out of a crippled plane off Okinawa as rescue teams searched the Pacific. Officials said search efforts resumed after a halt and focused on locating the missing Thunderjet pilot reported Thursday.

U. S. Air Force Pacific Okinawa Air Force

Solons Told of Fee On Ravenswood Talk

Congressmen discuss a Ravenswood W Va fundraising dinner where speakers are paid. Representative Burnside notes $5 charges for speeches and related duties while Senator Barkley relates paying for the privilege. The Congressional Record records the event and quotes a member about the talk.

Solons Fee Ravenswood Talk Ruivusj Congress Burnside Senator Barkley D-Ky Ravenswood Raenswood Congressional House Kent W. Va

Soviet Leaders Bulganin Khrushchev Visit to Britain Planned

Announcement from the British Foreign Office and Moscow radio says Nikolai Bulganin and Nikita Khrushchev will visit Britain for ten days starting April 18, with talks arranged during the trip. The plan includes meetings with Prime Minister Eden and engagements at farms and industrial sites.

Rikolai Bulganin Communi S. Khrushch Britain British Foreign Office Moscow Radio League of Empire Loyalists House of Commons Bulgaria Shrusbehhev Eden Queen Elizabeth

Lawyers Clash Over Bar Funds in Smith Act Case

Federal Judge Charles J. McL Name urged bar groups to aid Ohio Communist Party leaders facing charges of conspiring to advocate violent government overthrow. City and county bars provided legal help as five defendants were acquitted. William F. Tompkins labeled the bar as dupes in a drive to discredit the Smith Act.

Justice Department Ais Association Ohio’ Communist Party Charles J. Mcl The Bar Association Wiliam F. Tompkins U. S Department

Weather Forecast Notes Colder Weekend Into midweek

Forecast calls for below normal temperatures from Sunday through Wednesday. Saturday will be colder with rain on Sunday and Tuesday averaging about half an inch. Highs and lows not specified.

Weeks Defends Easing of Trade Curbs Before Senate Panel

Weeks faced sharp questions from senators on easing curbs on world trade with Russia. He said the United States agreed reluctantly under pressure from allies and warned the alternative could collapse the control system. He refused to release recommendations from negotiators or records from the Joint Operating Committee, citing separation of powers.

United States U.S Joint Operating Committee Congress

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