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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1955

Page

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Boom Doom Probers Hear Senate Market Testimony

Washington witnesses debated stock market risks and the possibility of a boom to doom cycle. J A Livingston of the Philadelphia Bulletin warned a crash could mirror 1929, while Dorsey Richards of the National Association of Investment Companies argued recent gains reflect economic changes and are not inherently unhealthy. Humphrey, Fulbright, and Capehart clashed over the inquiry's scope as the market rallied for a strong daily gain.

Washington Senate J. A. Livingston Philadelphia Bulletin Auer Wall Street Wall

Bevan Ousted From Labour Party Say Reports

British Labour members reportedly move to strip Aneurin Bevan of party whip after a secret meeting. A parliamentary split emerges as MPs vote 141 to 112 in favor, with Bevan facing expulsion as he remains an independent. The action targets Bevan for removing him from strategy sessions amid tensions with Churchill era policies.

London Memb Labor Party Cine Secetuaatea Dariamentary Labor Party Bevan Ene

Senate Votes On Garage Under Statehouse Disputed Bill

In Columbus the Ohio Senate weighs a plan to build a large parking garage beneath the Statehouse amid last minute shifts. The bill was nearly defeated after Gov Lausche's public works director intervened, and has been redrafted. In Youngstown Hilan Stewart, 57, died after being struck by a switch engine in Hubbard.

Columbus Ohio Senate Statehouse Robert R. Shaw Franklin Senate Frank J. Lausche Youngstown Hilan Stewart Hubbard

Senate backs higher open-country speed limit

Las Vegas November 4 The Senate voted 28 5 to raise the open country speed limit from 50 to 60 mph from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset The measure faces uncertain reception in the House Senator Tyrrell called the bill a more reasonable and realistic speed law The amendment to a 1955 open test bill was canceled due to weather conditions and delays The plan included limits on trucks buses and night speeds with open road tests postponed by the Atomic Energy Commission authorities and biomedi cal tests mentioned

Wulumbus Unio Senate Senate William ‘Tyrrell Tyrrell

Party Strength Cited by Solon Bridges

Washington up senator Bridges said Eisenhower would seek a second term and Republicans could field a winning ticket. He avoided direct issue with Nixon's Les Mon day remarks while noting Nixon questioned party strength. Sparkman and Monroney offered contrasting views as GOP strength lagged in recent elections.

Washington Bridges Crnh Eisenhower Bridges Senate Republican Policy Committee Nixon Republican Sparkman Monroney D-Okia Repubians GOP Democratic Party Alning Lowes Iain T'Han Repulcan

State Test on Bones Shows No Foul Play

London Ohio report says tests by the State Crime Laboratory found cremated human bones dumped in Mohican State Forest show no signs of foul play. A spokesman for the State Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation said the bones came from an average sized adult, age undetermined.

London Ohio State Crime Laboratory Mohican State Forest State Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation

Penny Raymond 7 Receives Heart Repair at University Hospital

Penny Raymond aged 7 in Minneapolis underwent a 24 hour operation at the University of Minnesota Hospital to seal a hole in the heart wall. The procedure used donor Ted Goodman’s heart and lungs to support Penny’s circulation for 11 minutes during the cross circulation technique. Goodman, a close friend, remained under observation overnight on a contempt of court charge as Penny’s parents traveled from New York to Wisconsin.

Minneapolis Penny the Raymond University of Minnesota Hospital Ted Goodman Goodman Ave Sso Penny New York el Chitford

One Car Tag Law Could Permit One Plate Auto Tags

Ohio law on license plates creates a mismatch where two plates were authorized during a Korean War era shortage, but the section still requires only one plate on the vehicle. A corrective bill with an emergency clause is under House committee review and may reach the floor next week. By April 1, the two plate system could be in effect.

Ohio 100Th General Assembly

Fear, Greed and Need Triggered Lies in Dallas

A fragmented item cites fear greed and need as motives behind deceptive actions in Dallas Texas. The text mentions turning about evilness and earning a fast buck as a professional however the piece is incomplete and leaves key details unclear.

Dallas Tex

U S Officials Warn Atomic Weapons Likely in Future War

President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles outlined that atomic weapons could be used in any conflict where military targets are reachable. They argued precision small bombs and artillery shells may become standard equipment, potentially reducing the need for large hydrogen bombs and signaling warnings to China and allies.

Washington United States Eisenhower Dulles Heyinks Korea U.S Shen Quemoy Matsu Islands

Finnish Crew To Strike Over Fuel Run To China

The Finnish seamen's union said the tanker Aruba’s crew will strike rather than sail to Communist China with jet fuel. They cited Nationalist Chinese threats and a UN ban on strategic materials, urging safe waters for the ship owned by a Finnish firm. The Aruba loaded jet fuel at Constanta and was believed to be in the Indian Ocean. protests by U.S. lawmakers and Formosan Reds prompted intercept threats.

Helsinki Finland Finnish Seamen’s Union China Indian Ocean R-Be Shipping Aruba Constanta Black Sea Red Shina U. S Formosa An Powerins Hong Kong Chisew Reds

Lion Attacks Boy In New Orleans Yard

A 16 month old boy was severely clawed and bitten by a 200 pound lion in the yard of owner Adolph Dammerau in New Orleans. The child sustained about 60 stitches to the left arm and was listed in fair condition.

New Orleans Martin Lion Adolph Daranerau Jefferson Parish C T2'Centana Parish Dammerau Fiuar

Senator George urges Dulles to release Yalta document

Senator George of Georgia predicts Secretary Dulles may reverse course and publish the record of the Roosevelt Churchill Stalin Yalta conference. He leads the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and says the State Department should make the document public.

Washington George

Tempers Flare As Cargo-Belt Bill Snarled In Rules

In Columbus the Ohio House Commerce and Transportation Committee clashed over Riverlake Belt Conveyor Inc.’s bid to seize land for a cargo-hauling link between Cleveland and East Liverpool. A 9-9 tie halted the measure, raising questions if the bill is alive or dead after procedural moves and a riotous hearing. Chair Louis Schneider said he would review the rule issue and possible further action.

Columbus Coles Ohio House Commerce and Transportation Riverlake Belt Conveyor, Inc Akron Cleveland East Liverpool Lake Brie Ohio River Riverlake Louis 3. Schneider, Jr R-Hamilton

Parrino brothers freed after fatal nurse beating case

Stamford brothers Angelo J. Parrino, 45, and John Parrino, 47, were discharged on warrants linked to a nurse beating death. Coroner Edgar W. Krentaman said there was insufficient evidence to hold them. State highway officials discussed license plate replacements but cited no fault by the men.

Stamford Conn Parrino Brothers Columbus Lancaster Abi Parrions Angelo J John Edgar W. Krentaman Bridge U.C. Feity Dofi

Jet Bomber Crashes Near Florence. 3 Crew Escape

An Air Force B-47 bomber crashed in flames five miles north of North near Florence. Three crewmen parachuted to safety and were rescued hours later in a swampy area between St George and Rowesville. They suffered scratches and minor bruises but no serious injuries and were flown to Hunter AFB Savannah, Ga. Civil Air Patrol and Shaw AFB planes joined the search.

Florence 5.C George Rowesville Charleston

Nats Silent About Aruba

Taipei formosa the Chinese Nationalists remain silent on what they will do about the Aruba tanker after it sails Singapore. A Hong Kong report suggests Aruba may head toward Pearl River near Canton to fuel jets. Nationalists claim all Red China ports are closed to foreign shipping and would act to defend territorial waters if Aruba enters them.

Taipei Formosa Aruba Hetainky Pearl River Whampa Canton China Ndt Subcontinent Red China

Methodist bishops to lead Berchtesgaden preaching conference

Columbus Bishop Hazen G Werner and Los Angeles Bishop Gerald Kennedy will headline a conference on preaching and counseling at Berchtesgaden in September. The event, Sept 13 to 17, is sponsored by the Methodist Commission on Chaplains in a German retreat once tied to Adolf Hitler.

Columbus Hazen G. Werner Coumbus Gerald Kennedy St Angeles Berchtessaden Adolf. Hitler Methodist Commission On

Wife Awarded 817 500 In Ohio River Co. Suit

Ruth E Mills of Little Hocking Ohio seeks $90 000 damages from Ohio River Co. a barge incident on the Ohio River near Cincinnati in December a U S District Court yesterday approved a 17 000 settlement of the claim resulting from the accident involving a barge and river traffic.

Ohio River Co Cincinnati Ruth E Mills Little Hocking Washington County U. S. District Court Ohio River

Senate Defeats Johnson Tax Cut Substitution

In a tight vote the Senate rejected Lyndon B Johnson's substitute for a House tax plan. The chamber backed extending current corporate and excise tax rates beyond April 1, a move opposed by Democrats who favored broader relief for low income families. The fight split party lines with five Democrats joining Republicans to defeat the Johnson proposal. The outcome hinges on House acceptance of the Senate version.

Washington Senate House Eisenhower Orm Eisenhower Yeadeyes Byrd and Robertson Virginia Ellender Louisiana George Georgia Holland Florida Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Langer Johnson Finance Committee

Wife and father-in-law accuse in Ohio shooting death

In Pike County a 42 year old man, Jess Zirkle, was killed at his wife’s farm home near Morgantown by a shotgun blast and gunfire from a .32 caliber revolver held by his wife Ethel. His wife and mother-in-law were arrested as investigators planned further questioning. The motive cited involves a family dispute. The article also notes unrelated Antarctic penguin shipments arriving in Buenos Aires for transfer to Miami, including Emperor penguins on a Navy icebreaker voyage.

Waverly Jesse Oster Pike County Jess Zirkle Morgantown Foster Zirkies James Walla Ethel Walls Pike Doune Miame Fiaup—ii Alka Antarctic Buenos Aires Miami

Other Men Wives Can Be Dangerous in Court

City Prosecutor Robert J. Paul warned that graveyards fill with men who talk to other men's wives as Russell Wall 42 was found guilty of disorderly conduct and fined 25 dollars in Municipal Court. He was accused of approaching married women with lewd remarks. A Cleveland man, William McArdie, had a nightmare about his daughter Gail being killed, and the bad dream came true yesterday.

Sanuinna Robert J. Paul Russell Wall Cleveland William McArdie Gail Fcar Tru

Utah Governor vetoes bill banning horror omics sale

SALT LAKE CITY Governor J Bracken Lee vetoed a bill outlawing the sale in Utah of horror omics. He said the law would be most difficult to interpret and equally difficult to enforce, arguing it could hamper legitimate expression while failing to clearly define prohibited material.

Salt Lake City J. Bracken Lee Utah

Pat Ward Recalls Life as Society Call Girl on Stand

Witness Pat Ward, 21, tearful as she testifies about meeting Jelke in 1951 and living with him in an East Side apartment. She describes being asked to find men for fees to fund Jelke's high lifestyle and eventual inheritance, with the court session breaking for the day after her sobs.

Pat Ward New York Tal Mickey Jetke Stave Ques Sis Ward Jelkes Jeike Miss Ward Anthony J. ‘Liebler Choki

Bricker and Bender back tax cut in Senate vote

Senators John W. Bricker and George Bender joined in voting for two tax bills, supporting a finance committee amendment that would grant a $20 tax reduction for each taxpayer and dependent. They opposed a substitute motion.

Vaselnutun John W. Bricker George Bender Senate Tne Nance Committee

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