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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1956
Page
22
The Messenger outlines brief biographical sketches of candidates seeking party nomination for major state offices. The May 8 primary determines who will be the party choices in the November elections.
Michael V. DiSalle former Toledo mayor and former price czar under Truman is in a five way Democratic primary race for governor. The Toledo attorney, 48, previously ran for US Senate in 1980 and 1952 without success. He grew up in Toledo, studied at Georgetown, and earlier led Toledo’s city government before directing the Office of Price Stabilization for 15 months. He and wife Myrne England have four daughters and a son. DiSalle's governance included a citizens lab for management fostering industrial harmony.
Ohio members of Congress were recorded on recent roll calls in the farm bill debate. Aiken amendment eliminating 90 percent price support for milling wheat passed Yes votes by Bender and Bricker. Carlson amendment for 100 percent parity for human food wheat passed 54 to 20 with No votes from Bender and Bricker. Russell amendment for cotton supports defeated 57 to 35. Aiken amendment to remove dual parity defeated 45 to 44 with Yes votes from Bender and Bricker. House roll calls noted as not major.
The article describes U S government push toward automation across services and industry. It highlights giant computers for planning and production control, Navy and Army electronic systems, and the Pentagon's use of automated tools to track personnel, stock, and damage assessments. It notes federal lag behind industry yet rapid gains in offices, weapons, and weather and census operations.
Hemlock social notes record visits from Mr. and Mrs. Forest Dennis and list several local and regional names including Pearl Gallagher from Canal Winchester, Shaw nee and Clayton Dennis of McCuneville, and Dr. Vernon Tharp. News mentions a grandson born to Mr. and Mrs John Foster Jr in Columbus and various hospital and birthday observances among area residents.
In New York and Hollywood the Emmy ceremony drew mixed response as 41 categories were announced amid claims of overexposure. Critics said the event lacked public appeal with few exciting moments and many winners. the public, and many papers, found little space to cover the awards fully.
Toll revenues on the 241 mile Columbus Ohio Turnpike totaled 718 for February, the lowest figure since the highway opened last October. Collections were about 75 000 less than in January.
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