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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1955

Page

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Plane crash near Springfield kills 12 in night disaster

An American Airlines jet crashed in rain near Springfield Missouri killing 12 and injuring 23. The wreck showed a crumpled nose and mud covered scene as rescuers pulled out survivors and investigated with Civil Aeronautics Board officials. Names of dead and injured included Stanley Graankowski and TR McKnight. wings were torn off and witnesses described a widespread debris field.

Springfield American Airlines Stace Coa Renee Renee Birl McCrary Glenn Hendrix Pam Bill Bowers KCTS Bowers Dr. Mays Cushing Okla Grother Paenger Mide Mays Stanley Graankowski Detroit Fant Wayne McKnight Chicago New York Rlines Tulsa New’ York Civil Aeronautics Board John Cromhite Sprine

Circus Tent Falls on 400 In Windstorm

In Uvalde a windstorm toppled a circus tent injuring about 400 people including several children. Jimmie Stewart and neighbors helped evacuate youngsters as the structure collapsed. Jimmie credited his Boy Scout training for saving Deborah.

Uvalde Ns Coe W. Stewart Jaycee Stow Jiminie Ronnie ‘Stewart Deborah Gall Jimmie Ronnie Stewart Devorah Gal Kimmie

Committee Eyes Fate Of Cargo Belt Bill

A House committee plans to decide the outcome of a railroad opposed bill to authorize Riverlake Belt Conveyor Inc to condemn land for a coal and ore conveyor from Cleveland to East Liverpool. Hungarian Count Karoly dies in Vence France after World War I exile.

Bill Columbusum Lake Eriel Ohio River Riverlake Belt Conveyor, Inc Akron Authority Cleveland East Liverpool Vence France Michael Karoly

Lake Logan Stocking Opens as Waters Ready for Fishing

Lake Logan, about 400 surface acres, is full from recent rains and ready for stocking with oral varieties of fish. Boating is restricted to oar power. motor boats are forbidden due to the lake's size. Several car-propelled craft were seen Sunday, and the lake is expected to attract more wildlife as it opens for fishing. The lake began filling after heavy rains, lapping the spillway by March 6.

Lake Logan Hocking County Logan Clear Fork

General Cited For Outfitting Luxury House

Government investigator told House Appropriations Subcommittee Brig. Gen Oliver W Hughes spent the German equivalent of 820,000 to outfit a villa at Kaiserslautern in 1951 32. William La Ellis of the GAO said Hughes used subterfuge and false accounts to finance the luxury project. Secretary Stevens had not answered queries on punishment, and the GAO described the renovation as waste and extravagance and a violation of orders.

House Appropriations Oliver W Hughes Germany William la Ellis Government Accounting Office Hughes Ritter Kaiserslautern Athhe Army Stevens Ashland Ohio Ellis GAO Congress Ein. Sa

Lawmakers discuss reserve plan and training changes

Members of a House subcommittee heard views on a revised military reserve program tied to universal training. Pentagon proposals were cited as starting points, with representatives from the National Guard and Reserve Officers Association invited to testify and others to be called later. A chairman noted tentative steps in balancing readiness with political concerns.

Mene O NM Basenhoweer Lietary Reserve National Guard House Armed Services Brooks D-La Pentagon Crowley Um — Cay Poinis Udge Edmunia M. Reggie Bertrand

AMVETS Leader Decries Hoover Plan on Vet Hospitals

AMVETS national commander Rufus H. Wilson of Garrett Park Maryland visits Ohio posts and asserts proposed inquiry into ex servicemen history and present circumstances before admission to Veterans Administration hospitals is doomed to failure. He says most veterans have completed all necessary studies before seeking admission.

Coluabun Veterans Administration National Amvet Rufus H. Wilson Garrett Park Ohio Wilson

Senate inquiry stirs as Galbraith testimony sparks clash

A Senate stock market inquiry erupts over economist John Kenneth Galbraith. Capehart accuses a 1949 pamphlet of praising communism and demands Galbraith be recalled. Galbraith says the pamphlet warns of communism’s dangers. The dispute unfolds amid hearings on the stock market.

Wachinutun Senate John Kenneth Galbraith Harvard Senate Capehart R-Ind Galbraith Capehart Senate Banking Committee Cambridge Mass Fulbright D-Ark Banking Committee

Wrecks Claims 15 oe 4 3 1ne Amocimtea Tinstata Biehway listed

Wrecks reported with 15 or 4 persons involved along a highway disruption. Official notices list affected areas and possible injuries, with authorities urging caution and motorists to seek alternate routes amid ongoing investigations.

Amocimtea Tinstata Biehway

New Born Baby Snatched and Recovered in Texas

A one day old infant was abducted from East Texas Baptist Hospital in Beaumont by a woman posing as a nurse. Police later found the child in Houston at Mrs Pauline Schulze’s home, 85 miles from the hospital, and reunified the baby with Mrs Wharton before the mother learned of the kidnapping.

Houston Pauline Schulze Beaumont Senate Douglas NBC Son Tipp Ohio Benjamin Fairless U. S. Steel Corp U. S23 Waverly Saenti George ‘Wharton Bienmont Schlag J. M. Taylor Mrs. Schulze Beat Enterprise Whartons Jimmy Lealie Wharton Carol Sue Carolyn Sue East Texas Baptist Hospital Schulze Beaumont Hospital

Postal Pay Bill Heads For House Vote In Congress

A 150 million dollar postal workers pay raise moves toward a House vote. President Eisenhower warns against bigger increases, saying they set a costly pattern for 1.2 million civil servants. The bill proposes a 6 7 percent raise with reclassified pay scales affecting about 300,000 carriers and clerks. The administration favors 5 8 percent, while Senate backers push for 10 percent. The House action is on a take it or leave it basis as leaders argue for amendments.

Wasnixutun Eisenhower Murray D-Tenn) of the House Post’ Office Committee Phillip Young Civil Serviceommission House Senate Post Office Committee Senate Rayburn Texas Representative Moss Dcalif

Big Four Talks Hit By GOP Support Condition

State Department officials say Senator George’s call for a top level Big Four meeting aligns with Republican views but demands advance assurances. He urged a four power conference to avoid war and potentially this year after ratification of West German NATO entry. Administration sources say efforts must show concrete results and not serve as a propaganda forum for Moscow.

Washington State Department George Dga Eisenhower Russia Britain France Department Senate Foreign Relations Committee U.S Berlin Dulles NBC Bet Aursested Eid Torrearm West Germany North Atlantic Treaty Organization

U S Asks Red Aid in Hunt for Missing Helicopter

U S officials in Fulda Germany seek Soviet help to locate a missing U S Army helicopter reportedly down in Communist East Germany. An Army spokesman said strong winds likely carried the unnamed American officer and a German civilian aboard across the border after the craft vanished Thursday near Fulda, twelve miles from the border.

Fulda Germany U.S. Army East Germany A. Ith

Man Sleeps Finds TV Bedspread Missing in Denver

Alvin Vici reported to police that he fell asleep at home watching TV and woke to find the TV and bedspread gone. Neighbor Martha Kimble said she saw three men carry a suspicious box down the street, draped with a bedspread, raising the alarm.

Denver Alvin Vici Martha Kimble

Atomic Blast at Yucca Flat Likely Tomorrow

The year’s sixth atomic blast, delayed over a week, may be detonated at the Yucca Flat test site tomorrow. The Atomic Energy Commission and Department of Defense said a conference would be held today to decide if the test proceeds.

Las Venus Nev Unti Yucca Fiat Atomic Energy Commission Department of Defense

Ohio lawmakers push 100 million Korean War veteran bonus

Ohio's 12th week of session opens as Republicans plan a 100 million dollar bonus for about 300,000 Korean War veterans. Senate State Government Committee sets a first hearing Thursday on the measure led by Sens. Tyrell and Treene, with House rival Miller proposing an 80 million version. Ballot question to voters if approved.

Columbus Ohio Senate William ‘Tyrell Presley Lowell Fesst Treene Ray T. Miller, Jr Cuyhoga County

Spring Brings Cold Wet Weather Across Midlands

The first day of spring arrives with chilly conditions and widespread precipitation. Snow blankets parts of Colorado and western Nebraska, while Texas and Oklahoma report drizzles and freezing temps. Severe storms spawn tornadoes near the Missouri Arkansas line as rain stretches northeast across the Mississippi Valley into the Great Lakes region.

Colorado Nebraska Yanas Loveland Colo Missouri Arkansas Uvalde Tex Piedmont Texas Mississippi Valley Ti Drizai Chicago Oklahoma City Oklahoma Great Lak Ohio Valley Central Appalachians Louisiana

Carter death trial resumes as defense contends accident

The case centers on the pillow fight death of Carter, aged 20s, in Cambridge Ohio. The state alleges Gerald Rosenthal, 22, of New York City, murdered him, while Rosenthal testified he did not kill Carter and did not call police because he was in a panic.

Carter Cambridge Ohio Gerald Rosenthal New York City Rosenthal Jin A Pann

Dems Weigh Yalta Papers as Political Tool

Senator Bridges urged the Senate Republican Policy Committee to gather Yalta documents for GOP speakers to critique past mistakes. Senators Sparkman Knowland and Dulles weighed publication of Tehran and Potsdam records amid foreign reaction and ongoing wartime papers compilation.

Washington Bridges RNH Yalta Senate Republican Policy Committee Frankin D. Roosevelt Russia Knowland California Tehran Potsdam Truman State Dulles Ree Congress Dulles Newene Cuneta Ag

Study shows average operating cost per student by city size

Columbus based state university bureau reports per capita operating costs for Dale city schools. Smaller cities 30,000 to 100,000 population averaged 128 dollars, big cities over 100,000 averaged 280.18 dollars. Capital outlay averaged 102.6 dollars per capita in smaller cities versus 9 HT dollars in big cities.

Solumbus Bureau of Educational Search Dale Cities

Toledo psychiatrist Dr Dallis creates comic strips

Dr Nicholas Dallis of Toledo writes the strips Judge Parker and Rex Morgan under the pseudonyms Paul Nelson and Dal Curtis In a 300 television interview he says the work aims to inform and entertain helping people understand themselves better

Nicholas Dallis Toledo Dallis Judge Parker Rex Morgan Paul ‘Nichelis Dal Curtis

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