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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1955

Page

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Belt Study Postponed on Northeast Ohio Belt Conveyor

Ohio House committee voted 12 5 to indefinitely postpone consideration of a bill giving Riverlake Belt Conveyor Lines public utility status. If passed, the project would allow land condemnation for a 300 million dollar iron ore and coal belt line from Lake Erie to the Ohio River. Riverlake president HB Stewart Jr said the effort is not dead, with a possible ballot measure via petition in two years.

Columbus Ohio Ohio House Commerce and Transportation Committee House Riverlake Belt Conveyor Lines, Inc Akron Simlar Senate Lake Erie Ohio River Great Lakes Riverlake HB. Stewart, Jr Akronton & Youngstown Railroad Stewart Riverlnke

Baldness Policy Sparks Ohio Barber Inquiry

Ohio barbers consider a price probe after a resolution notes 25 cent extras for crew cuts and fancy styles. The measure urges examining wage effects and even wigs for nine members, reflecting concerns over premium haircuts and dignity in grooming. The second item reports Dr Ben Galbraith confessing to killings in McAlester Oklahoma, reading details in jail as arraignment approaches on murder charges.

Ohio Loase Gessen Bal Hess Roel Knox Joseph BE Re Hain Oy Longwiecher Mcalester Okla Ben T. Galbraith

Wild Winds Cause Six Ohio Deaths From Severe Storms

Severe storms in Ohio caused six fatalities and extensive property damage. Officials warn losses may exceed one million dollars as winds toppled structures and disrupted communities across multiple counties.

Ohio

Weather and political turmoil cross paths in midwestern storm and French treaty debates

A severe Ohio windstorm killed six people and injured many as trees collapsed and a roof crushed a car. The same period in Paris saw debate on West German rearmament and the Paris treaties, with expected Senate approval and France’s signature by Coty. Violent weather spread to eastern Canada and the southern states, while cold fronts chilled the Midwest and Plains.

Paris U. S France Senate Rene Coty Republic Bonn Republic United States Tony

Inmates Fill State Mental Institution

Ohio reports rising total in mental, correctional, and juvenile facilities now 47 798 inmates. Mental hospitals hold 36 070 patients across 77 institutions. juvenile facilities house 1 429 youths in rated 1 100 capacity. officials cite overcrowding and inadequate dedicated facilities.

Uuumpun State Department of Ohio John D. Porterfield Porterfield

Fire Kills Children in Trailer Blaze Near Phalanx Station

A trailer fire near Phalanx Station killed three children and severely burned their mother. Victims Keith Leroy Osborn aged 18 months and his sisters Teresa Margaret four months and Diane Kemen are identified. Detectives say a heater caused the blaze.

Keith Leroy’ Osborn

Baruch Sees Market Stability Amid Inflation Risks

Baruch warned the stock market does not threaten the economy but warned of inflationary heritage from past policy. He urged no tax cuts now and a strong defense buildup while seeking sound policy to balance budget and national needs. He framed the economy as a barometer of overall national strength and warned of cold war pressures.

Bernard M. Baruch Aosk Senate Bank‘Committee Baruch Neral Wall St

Bevan Put on Probation by National Executive

The Labour Party's National Executive considered disciplining Aneurin Bevan after his public rebellion. An eight member subcommittee was appointed to interview Bevan and assess his future conduct. The 28 member board met for over an hour and a quarter behind closed doors with indications of potential compromise between left and right factions.

Lundun Labor Party Aneurin Jevan Jose¢ Coors Bevan Siemon Kitlee Ai Pg

Committeeman Urges Letters Sent to East Providence R I

A committeeman urged supporters to write letters to officials in East Providence Rhode Island. He claimed a large audience heard him at a supper last night and warned Americans will not elect a Republican press or Congress unless Eisenhower assists in 1906.

East Providence Republican Congress Eisenhower

Patient Neck Dislocation During Restraint Incident

An 82-year-old patient at Dayton State Hospital suffered a neck dislocation last week when a young hospital attendant attempted restraint. Dr. Mendelson said the attendant used a full nelson on the patient but acted without malice. A pension bill for former presidents was introduced in the Senate and suspended pending investigation.

Dayton Dayton State Hospital J. A. Mendel Washington Clarence Criss Ate

Congressmen Set to Discuss Ohio Agriculture at 43rd Forum

Delegates gather in Columbus for the 43rd annual forum with lawmakers including Senate Majority Leader Stanley Beene slated to address legal and agricultural issues facing Ohio. The event runs through Friday, with discussions on fur trade and farm policy anticipated.

Olumbus Obig Stanley Beene Senate Ohio

Air Force to Pay for Destroyed Church in Ohio

In Greenville Ohio Atty William D Brumbaugh Jr says the Air Force will pay 11250 to officials of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Ithaca The church was destroyed by fire in April in a freak accident when a fuel tank jet surged from an F 51 fighter plane overhead

Air Force Greenville Ohio William D." Brumbaugh, Jr Ays Evangelical United Brethren Church Ithaca

Fire destroys four aircraft at Malton Airport in Toronto

A large blaze at Malton Airport near Toronto destroyed four specially equipped test aircraft. Five potential salvage efforts were reported as investigators examined the hangar area for remaining hazards and damaged instruments.

Toronto

Eisenhower Seen Ducking View On Early Russian Meeting

Washington officials weigh President Eisenhower stance after Senator George urges rapid talks with the USSR. Divergent signals from Dulles and the White House spark questions about timing, with Knowland opposing a Big Four session and Suydam noting George and the State Department share a common view on conditions for a meeting.

Washington Eisenhower George State Department White House Dulles Kid Georgia Russia Britain Rance Germany Triton Senate Knowland California James Hagerty Ths Sagesty Henry Suydam Susdam Susdam Said Later That the Conditions For A Meeting Remained. But He ‘Faed

Knowland Critiques Big Power Talks On Appeasement Risk

Senator Knowland warns United States could be isolated by appeasement minded allies at a potential Big Four conference. He opposes meetings lacking evidence of Soviet good will and fears allied divisions over Quemoy and Matsu. He calls for clear proofs of sincerity before any high level talks.

Washington Knowland Calif United States Senate Quemoy Matau Commona George Foreien Netations Germany White House Eisenhower

Navy Plane Crashes in Mountainside Killing 66 Passengers

Rescue crews at Edwards Air Force Base, California, recovered burnt bodies as ground crews resumed removal of remains from a Navy plane crash that killed all 66 aboard. Col. Willis Bond led the investigation into the tragedy.

Ehara Kelling Ieee Willis Bond Ae Armen

House approves party line misuse bill with fine

The House approved a bill by party line vote and sent it back to the Senate with minor amendments. It imposes a $500 fine on a person who refuses to yield a telephone party line.

Columbus House Senate

House Back Tax Cut Battle Faces Senate Stand

A House backed plan to give a $20 per person tax cut faces Senate opposition as conference committee members battle over extending corporate and excise tax rates. Democrats push the measure, while the Senate defeats the plan and supports trailing tax extensions. The dispute hints at eventual passage of the Senate bill or repeal moves tied to future IRS provisions.

House Senate Hissenhower Aference Sense Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey

Army Techs To Set Off Atomic Blast Nevada Test Opens Sixth In Series

Army engineers and ordinance experts prepared to emplace an atomic device under supervision of AEC technicians amid potential weather delays. About 280 armed forces observers watched from five miles as the May 1963 test produced a bright flash reported in San Angeles San Francisco and Phoenix with a radioactive cloud drifting over Las Vegas. Radiation near Las Vegas registered 174 milliroentgens. Businesses continued with ABC technicians noting the harmless readings.

Nevada AEC San Angeles San Francisco Phoenix Tas Vegas ADC Vegas ABC Technici Mengene St George Utah

Graham draws capacity crowd at Glasgow crusade

Evangelist Graham draws another capacity crowd of 15 000 at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow as he calls for four decisions for Christ. The report notes large turnout similar to the crusade opening and cites strong religious fervor in Scotland.

Glasgow Scotland Riley Graham Evangelical Crusade Kelvin Hall Graham

Lake Logan or Hocking Lake dispute explained

The Lake Logan name persists locally while state records call the lake Hocking Lake. Ohio Wildlife Council discussions show the state names projects by county to avoid confusion, and officials note changing records would require broad updates.

Lake Logan Hocking Lake Rove Lake Logan Lake Columbus Oni Wildlife Council Setlon Department of Natural Resources Ohio Wildlif Gallipot Nelsonville Point Pleasant Pomeroy-Mi Inglake Womer

Philippine Air Force to drop leaflets to urge surrender

The campaign plans 10 000 leaflets books and letters dropped over Luban Island to persuade two Japanese stragglers to surrender. The Japanese mission asked the Defense Department to seek peaceful surrender before force. The aim is to prove the war is over.

Manila Philippine Air Force Luban Pere ‘Suade Defense Department

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