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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1956

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Soviet Drive to Deflate Stalin Myth Gains Global Push

The Kremlin campaign to deflate the Stalin cult grows on both sides of the Iron Curtain. Khrushchev at the February Congress denounces Stalin’s purges and terror, while Moscow suppresses full reports and shifts state media to back a collective leadership.

Kremlin Stalin Ine Associated Press Moscow Lovesi Soviet Union Communist Party Nikita Khrushchev Stal Red Army Hitler Khrushchev Central Committee Khruschev Tschaikovsky Tretyakoff Red My Red Star Georgi Zhukov Khrushchev New York Times United States

Ike Seeks 4.9 Billion Foreign Aid, Military Help

President Eisenhower asked Congress to approve 4,889,975,000 for foreign aid with 1,640,000,000 for Middle East and Asia military assistance. He urged flexibility to commit up to ten years, warning of ongoing aggression risks and Soviet expansionism.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Middle East Asia

State Fair Chief Fired Over Audit Findings

A report by James A. Rhodes released Sunday cites a $964.36 finding against Richard E. Reynolds, former superintendent of the Ohio State Fairgrounds, with $8,623 unaccounted for. Reynolds was removed last week by State Agriculture Director A. L. Sorenson, who also dismissed payroll clerk Carl H. Henson for falsifying payroll records.

Reynolds A. L. Sorenson Sorenson Carl HL Henson Superintendia

Nebraska GOP Returns Neff Donation After Probe

Lincoln Nebraska oil lawyer John H. Neff had given $2500 to the State Republican Party last fall. The GOP Finance and Budget Committee voted unanimously to return the contribution to Neff amid a U S Senate inquiry into lobbying tied to a natural gas bill vetoed by President Eisenhower.

Lincoln, Neb—P John H. Neff Nebraska Republican Party GOP Neff U. S. Senate Eisenhower

Warm Spell Signals Spring Amid River Decline

The Weather Bureau forecasts fair warm weather for Ohio as spring arrives Tuesday. Low temperatures persist today and past heavy snowfall leaves roads slippery in spots. A high pressure area will govern Ohio weather for two days, with the Ohio River falling slowly and no new precipitation foreseen. Some roads were closed near Portsmouth over the weekend.

Weather Bureau Ohio State Highway Department U.S. Weather Bureau Portsmouth

No Brutality Charges Dismissed Against Teacher

Five member board in Anderson Township dismissed brutality charges against high school biology teacher Charles Gouker over an incident Feb 17. The 15 year old student allegedly suffered an arm cut when a classroom door glass panel shattered after Gouker bumped him from behind while exiting a room.

Cincinnati Board 3 Education Anderson Township Chard Gouker Matfield Gouker Mir Gouker

Path Found To Take Energy From Sunlight

Scientists at a Baltimore laboratory announced a major breakthrough in releasing atomic oxygen by combining nitric oxide in a test chamber. Experiments suggest oxygen atoms can be freed to store solar energy for propulsion and light, with a rocket test reaching 60 miles aloft from Holloman Air Development Center in New Mexico.

Baltimore Sturray ARDC Holloman New Mexico

Fred Allen Dies at 61 Famous Humorist Remembered

New York obituary notes humorist Fred Allen died late Saturday night from occluded heart disease after a long heart condition. The radio television and film star aged 61 had been a CBS What's My Line? panelist and entertained audiences for a quarter century.

New York Fred Tan Street Allen St. Malachy Chaurch CBS

Alleged Dope Ring Broken In Detroit Mop Up

Federal and city authorities announced a mop up of an alleged narcotics syndicate operating for two and a half years. Eighteen persons were arrested on conspiracy charges, including three present or former Detroit police officers. Defendants include Jane Doe alias Florence Ward and James Ewing, Cleveland residents, with most others from Detroit. Kaess and Piggins spoke at a news conference in the federal building as secrecy surrounded the investigation and more arrests were anticipated.

Detroit Jane Doe Florence Ward James Ewing Cleveland U. S Fred W. Kaess Edward S. Piggins Police Department Federal Kaess

Cleveland fisherman’s first season ship the Shark arrives at Whisky Island

The first commercial fishing boat of the season, the Shark, docked at Whisky Island in Lake Erie Sunday with an 800 pound cargo including pickerel, whitefish, white bass, and perch. Fred Wittal, partner in Island Fish, called the catch pretty fair for this time of year.

Cleveland — i — the Ton Whisky Island Lake Erie Fred Wittal Island Fish

Transportation tabloid section to guide Messenger readers

Tuesday's Messenger will publish a transportation tabloid section. It aims to help readers of the Want Ad section solve transportation problems by providing guidance and listings.

Messenger Want

Louis Bromfield Dies in Hospital at 59

Louis Bromfield, Pulitzer Prize winner for Early Autumn, died Sunday in University Hospital at age 59 from kidney and liver failure related to jaundice infection. The noted author and soil conservation advocate, who lived in Massachusetts and Ohio, traveled widely and wrote on farming, literature, and the arts, later contributing to Time, Musical America, Bookman, and Time magazine.

Louis Fom Field Bromfield Green Bay Soil Conservation University Hospital Massachusetts Pentland Malabar Bromeis Associated Press Time Magazine

French Chief Strikes Hard to End Algerian Rebellion

In Algiers, Resident Minister Robert Lacoste launched a dual effort to crush 16 months of Algerian revolt and push broad political and economic reforms in French North Africa. He issued decrees placing Algeria under a state of emergency, outlining plans for reform, and signaling harsh action against rebels while expanding military and administrative powers.

Algiers Algeria Robert Lacoste Paris Lacoste

Two Brothers Shot to Death Near Waterloo

Sheriff reports James E Large aged 32 and Hoover Large about 25 shot to death in a three room dwelling near Waterloo Lawrence County. David Daniels 42 held on open charge. his cousin Elbert Daniels 45 also held. Bodies found with no furniture.

Waterloo Here Carl E. Rose Lawrence County James E Large Hoover Large David Daniels Daniels Elbert Daniels Ironton

River Traffic Funds Urged For WV Dams And Locks

Representative Mollohan urges federal approval of more than 12 million dollars for new dams and locks to aid Ohio and Monongahela River navigation in West Virginia. He calls for 10 million for New Cumberland Dam and locks on the Ohio River near Weirton, 2 million to extend Hildebrand Dam works on the Monongahela between Fairmont and Morgantown, and 80 thousand to plan a dam near Hildebrand at Opekiska to replace two old structures.

Washington West Virginia Mollohan D-Wva House Public Works Virginia Cumberland Ohio Weirton W. Va Hildebrand Dam Monongahela River Fairmont Morgantown Opekiska Ongahela Hildebrand

Snowy Ohio Roads Contribute to Toll of 12 Deaths

A Saturday report from The Associated Press notes the traffic death toll across snow covered Ohio was unexpectedly normal given severe conditions. The heavy snowfall contributed to at least 12 deaths with three on highways this weekEnd.

Ohio

Negro Ministers Face Court for Bus Boycott

In Montgomery Alabama twenty five Negro ministers and others of his race faced court over a mass boycott of segregated city buses. The defense argued that the anti boycott law violated free speech worship and peaceful assembly rights under the constitution. Trials opened after demurrers challenging the legality of the charge were ruled on by Circuit Judge Eugene Carey.

Maniuomery Ala U.S Ceed Eugene Carey U.S. S

Britain Eyes Quick Cyprus Breakthrough to Set Stage for Talks

Brig George H Baker said Mediterranean security forces had made a significant break into EOKA, the Greek Cypriot terrorist group. He warned no firm claim of victory yet, while Archbishop Makarios was deported to the Seychelles. Four masked attackers killed a church singer near Nicosia and a rifleman died in Kyrenia, raising British casualties to 1021 since August.

Cyprus George H. Baker Mediterranean News- 5 EOKA Wwith-Greece Makarios Iunion Greece Seychelles Islands

Britain Opens Atom Study To Malenkov

Soviet Premier Georgi Malenkov toured Britain’s Harwell atomic energy facility as officials allowed access for a security conscious visit. Reporters were kept outside while Malenkov and aides examined exhibits including Dido, with Tass correspondent Tass mocking British strictness.

Georgi Malenkov Bill Crampton London Battersea Malenkov Nikita Khrushchev Stalin Khrushchev Britain Oriain Dido Harwell Kim Beliaev Tass

News Strike Hurts Sales in Detroit December

The Michigan State University Bureau of Business Research reports Detroit retail sales fell 35 million dollars in December due to a citywide newspaper strike. Apparel stores suffered most, followed by general merchandise, food stores, and furniture. The strike began December 1 and extended into January.

East Sansing Mich Bureau of Business Research Michigan State University Detroit Ourth Hl

Kefauver Eyes Minnesota Victory in Key Primary

Kefauver vows a come from behind win as Minnesota votes near. He predicts topping Stevenson in several districts and securing delegates at the Democratic National Convention. Freeman lowers Stevenson margin and calls Minnesota pivotal though Kefauver likely won’t gain delegates. Humphrey remains on ballot as a local contender while Eisenhower dominates the Republican primary.

White House Kefauver Tain Tevenson Minnesota Stevenson Orville Freeman Stew Kefau Ver Tubert Humphrey Illinois Tennessee Eisenhower Sen Wiliam F. Know Eisen

High Props Still Pushed In Farm Bill Debate

Washington lawmakers debate higher government farm price supports as part of the omnibus farm bill. Mundt speaks on a possible amendment to freeze surplus in a national security reserve to allow higher supports. Opponents vow to fight the measure as action on the eaterwall farm bill resumes late today after a February 22 start.

Washington Senator ICSD Mundt Humphrey D-Minn

Six Honored By Chamber at Ohio Junior Chamber event

Six young men were honored by the Ohio Junior Chamber of Commerce during a Toledo conference session. Recipients included Seth C. Taft of Cleveland, Joseph R Scale of Toledo, James E. Fain of Dayton, Elyene S. White of Marion, and Chalmers P. Wyke of Columbus. Kenneth Martin of Dresden was named outstanding young farmer of the year.

Toledo Ohio Junior Chamber of Commerce Seth C. Taft Cleveland Joseph R Scale Toledo Formey and Chemical Engineer James E. Fain The Dayton News Elene S. White Marion Welfare Srorker Chalmers P. Wyke

Wife hids in closet dies after argument at San Marino mansion

Dorothy J. Heller, 43, was found dead in a sewing room closet at the Los Angeles area San Marino mansion after she hid from an argument. Police say she apparently died of a heart attack. Her husband Alfonso Heller, 62, a wealthy oilman and rancher, reported she hid in closets following a disagreement.

San Marino Calif Dorothy J. Heller Los Angeles Alfonso H. Heler

Americans Tour Soviet Union Ends With Warm Moscow Service

Ten American Protestant churchmen concluded a 10 day visit to the Soviet Union with a midnight Lenten service at Moscow's Yelikon Cathedral presided by Patriarch Alexei. The visitors received a warm reception from clergy and worshippers. They then traveled to Udelnaya, 25 miles east of Moscow, where they observed Russian Orthodox baptism rites for 11 babies at a 300 year old church.

Amu Leningrad Soviet Union Moscow Yelikovsky Alexei Russia Exei Tiss Dre E Jene C. Blake Philadelphi National Council of Churches Udelnaya Teint

Negroes Vital Role in Shaping Independence, Rush Says

Dr Dean Rush president of the Rockefeller Foundation told 1800 attendees at the United Negro College Fund that the Negro’s role will influence millions choosing to seek independence. He cited college trained African Americans shaping sensitive points in foreign relations and urged continued support for Negro colleges while noting segregation remains unresolved.

Cleveland Dean Rush Rockefeller Foundation United Negro College Fund Rusk

Westinghouse Strike Hints At Possible Compromise

in washington two union leaders and Westinghouse officials met amid reports of a tentative settlement to end the 133 day walkout affecting about 35 000 Westinghouse Electric employees and 45 000 IEW members the union negotiating committee and Westinghouse board planned further talks the Post Gazette in Pittsburgh said some workers discharged for alleged strike violence might be reinstated as a concession amid tense negotiations

Washington Westinghouse Electric 3 Corp. Ae Union of Electrical Workers 7 Westinghone Conference Board Westinghouse Iwe James B. Carey Robert D. Blasier Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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