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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1955

Page

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Doctor Fails In death by own action, Wife, Tots Are Dead

Henderson Tennessee report of Dr Ben T Galbraith a 36 year old Oklahoma heart specialist charged with murdering his wife Kitty Galbraith 35 and three children Frank 7 Jere and Sarah Anne at McAlester Oklahoma. He attempted suicide near Memphis while en route to face charges and was treated for injuries after leaping from a car. The fire at the McAlester home prompted the investigation and cremate and move the ashes.

E. Sanders McAlester Galbraith Auto N Oklahoma City Norman Okla McAlester Hosm Bedaurday Pittsburgh County J.P. Whyte

Walter White Dies at 61 Champion of Negro Rights

NEW YORK Walter White, 61, longtime executive secretary of the NAACP and ardent fighter against segregation, died last night after a long illness. His career peaked with his leadership in anti segregation efforts and the historic Supreme Court ruling on school integration. White, who insisted he was Black despite fair features, influenced civil rights through decades of advocacy and organizing.

New York Walter White Supreme Gyurt Echools National Awociation For the Advancement of Colored People Wattes House Beautiful Magazine

Train Smacks Car Killing 4 Youths

A train struck a car carrying two young couples near Columbus U P early today as they tried to outrun a police pursuit. The impact hurled the vehicle 200 feet, killing all four occupants: Arnold Ray Castle 18 Victor Lee Sykes 17 Susan Carroll about 21 and Roberta Ann Pugh 19 all of Columbus.

Columbus Arnold Ray Castle Victor Lee Sykes Susan Carroll Roberta ‘Ann Pugh

Visa Dispute Delays Red Trade Mission

Sources say the Chinese Red government trade mission to the Far East has been postponed over visa issues. Delegates already in Hong Kong await passport stamping before departure, with officials and representatives shown as part of the mission.

Red Trade Mission TORYO U —Foreign Office Hong Kor Depan

Ewe Breaks Record at White Farm Near Mount Pleasant

An ewe at the White farm near Mount Pleasant produced quadruplets, with notable mention of the ewe named Big and Ricky. The Whites also report other births this season including twins from another ewe, indicating a strong flock yield and promising crop prospects for the season.

Mount Pleasant Big Ricky

SEC Chairman Delivers Mixed Stock Market Report Card

Washington. The SEC chair told the Senate Banking Committee brokers received a favorable report on overall activity, while warning rules and loopholes demand ongoing tightening. Demmler stressed no broad wave of illegal broker practices but cautioned about subtle abuses and the continuous need to refine regulations. He testified amid a heated hearing over regulatory reach and enforcement.

Washington Securities and‘ Exchange Commission Senate Ralph Demmier

Winds Ravage Ohio Valley as 64 mph Gusts Strike

64 mph winds lashed Athens and surrounding counties early today, causing widespread damage. Buildings lost roofs, windows shattered, power lines fell, and trees toppled across roads and properties from Athens to Gallipolis and Chillicothe. One death reported in Summit County, others injured. Damage also noted in Mahoning, Portage, Mason, and Jackson areas with numerous power outages and telecommunication cuts.

Athens Ohio Hocking Tam Mahoning County Venna Portage County Ico Route 56 Athens Country Club Richland Avenue Athens State Hospital Middleport Baker Grocery Wyatt Radford Mason County Point Pleasant Charles Beard South Side Route 17 James Williamson Beard Gallia County Gallipolis Vinton Weather Bureau Youngstown Summit County Jack Logsdon Logsdon Poland Elwin Gantz Fairfield County Chillicothe VFW Club State Forestry Department Tip Top Machine Co Highway Patrol WBEX Esther Sation Favorly

Military Plane Crashes in Hawaii Killing 66 Aboard

A Military Air Transport Service plane crashed on a Hawaiian mountainside near Honolulu. A Navy spokesman said there were no survivors. The aircraft carried 66 people including 20 Air Force personnel, 18 Navy, 19 Army, and 2 dependents. The plane departed Hickam Field bound for Travis Air Force Base, then turned back. Visibility was poor at the time. The crash site was about 30 to 40 miles from Barbers Point near the Laupahhoehoe Naval ammunition depot.

Honolulu Hawaiian Navy Wet Sea Frontier Ielane Mottett” Naval Air Station San Jose Calif Smith Lauiaulel Naval Ammunition Fonotulu MATS Washington Hickam Preld Washington ‘Oftotals Pacific Division Pacific Air Force

Ohio Solons Vote Today on Emergency Phone Line Powers

The Ohio House votes today on a Senate approved bill to grant party line telephone tiers the right to order when people on the same line must stop talking in emergencies. The measure mirrors New York and Michigan laws and imposes penalties for false emergency claims.

Columbus House Senate Delbert Latta Michigan

U S Airlines Eye Jet Transport Boom in 1950s

Washington reports America moving to catch Britain's lead in jet and turbo prop airliners with Boeing and Pan American exploring two jet models and Viscount turbo props joining U.S. fleets. Jet engines promise lower maintenance and faster service, with cost savings in fuel and downtime boosting profitability.

Washington America Britain Boeing Airplane Co U.S Pan American Capital Airlines American Passenggers England Samada Ite New York Cleveland Chicago Detroit Miwaukee Minneapolis Air Force Boeing Brother Big

George Says Big 4 Meet May Restrain Red Attack

United Nations reports Senator Coorg Mala ey comments on a potential May four power meeting to restrain Red China. George says talks could include France but omit Peiping with aims toward more normal relations while awaiting Formosa settlement and a peaceful Pacific. Eisenhower and Dulles press for caution and public readiness to discuss peace if Soviet sincerity shows through action.

George Red Washington Coorg UN United Nations N.Y Istic Houp Casardi Italy Peiping Senin Serio Sc Htammar RSS Eisenhower Dulles State Department Paris China Red China Formosa Pacific Delebne

Police Catch Man In Burglary By False Teeth Clue

Atlanta police tracked a drug store burglary suspect by a set of false teeth found under a window. They identified Walter F. Cooper, 44, as the lookout and tested the teeth on him. The teeth fitted, and Cooper was charged with the narcotics burglary.

Atlanta Walter F. Cooper Cooper

UN Debates Gaza Incident At Security Council

The United Nations Security Council debated the Gaza incident in which 38 Egyptians and eight Iranians were reported killed near the border amid regional tensions. Delegates urged restraint and called for an impartial inquiry while coordinating humanitarian aid to affected civilians.

United Nations UN Security Council Gaza

Truck Kills Patriot Man

Gallia county patrol reports 62 year old Patriot resident Osear Bucky Davis died at 10 am today when a county dump truck he supervised moved slowly and allegedly ran over him as he tried to open a rear gate. Coroner statements note Davis had recently started his job and was filling in for a absent driver. another trucker saw him collapse in the road.

Gallipolis David Osear Bucky Davis Patriot Highway Patrol Addison-Bulaville Davis Bruce Yeanger Cheshire Donald Warehime Stanley Fellure Yeanger Monlay Melvin Sheets Davia

Farming Needs Drama To Lure Bright Men

Columbus UM farm reps say farmers must compete with space ships to solve the American farm income problem. T McKnight, president of the Rational Fat a Cherity Council, warns doubling farm research won’t move agriculture with industry. He calls for new outlets for crops and cheaper production methods.

Columbus Igide McKnight Studien

Squirrel-caused chaos sparks farm science meeting debate

A dramatic farmyard incident involving a pet squirrel leads Henry P. Copenhaver and McKnight to urge intensified agricultural research. The animal bit a woman, prompting tetanus shots and rabies checks, while officials discuss boosting science to benefit farms, industry, and cheaper food.

T Henry P. Copenhaver

Atom Blast Set Off Near Yucca Flats Test Site

A 1955 series test described as the sixth Homic test was triggered by the A Homic Energy Commission at 2 06 am. The explosion was visible about 15 miles from Yucca Flats with a white flash and orange glow. About 2000 marines were reported in the area for atomic warfare maneuvers near Satal. The AWC said the shot would originate from a 500 foot tower.

Las Vegas A Homic Energy Commission Yucca Flats Satal AWC

Amvet Commander Questions Yalta Papers Impact

Wilson, national Amvet commander, says release of the Yalta papers did not do much for U S prestige abroad. In a taped radio interview he adds the papers may do some good. William of Garrett Park, Md, visits Five Towns Ohio for a three day Amvet inspection.

Findlal Var — Ulus Wilson Amvet Yalta Wilson Willam Garrett Park Ohio

Smithsonian reports mastodon bones found near St. Clair

New Concord reports Muse Kingum College authorities say the Smithsonian Institute reported bones found last year near a strip mine near St. Clair likely belong to a mastodon, an elephant-like animal active in the glacial age.

New Concord Muse Kingum College Smithsonian Institute St. Claire McKnight

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