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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1956

Page

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Swedish Tour of Russia Hints Quiet After Stalin Blasts

Richard K. O'Malley reports Moscow says Swedish Prime Minister Tage Erlander will tour Georgia and Armenia amid rioting linked to Pravdas Stalin denunciation. Pravda’s 7000 word critique attacks Stalin’s cult of personality, says it harms the Communist cause and signals a broader editorial campaign.

Swedish Russia Stalin Richard K. O'Malley Moscow Tage Erlander Sweden Georgia Armenia Kremlin Pravda

Possible Farm Bill Veto Seen

Washington senators discuss the chance of a presidential veto on a farm bill draft. Conferees indicate two provisions would raise government price supports, costing the government over a billion dollars extra in 1996. Senators Holland Aiken Ellender weigh odds and potential softening of provisions.

Washington Holland D-Fla Con Eisenhower Senate House| Conference Committee Agriculture Department Congress Aiken Conference Committee Senate House Ellender D-La Soil Bank

Dust Storm Blows Across Great Plains From Wyoming to Texas

A massive dust storm stretched 500 miles from Cheyenne Wyoming to Waco Texas, sending grime clouds to 20,000 feet and forcing flight reroutes. Gusts reached 85 mph in eastern Colorado, 75 in Cheyenne, and 84 in Denver. About 300 motorists took shelter at Kit Carson as visibility dropped. The storm threatens winter wheat across Wyoming Colorado New Mexico and parts of Kansas Oklahoma and Texas.

Cheyenne Wyo Waco Tex Wyoming Colorado New Mexico Kansas Oklahoma Texas Denver Kit Carson

Poisoned by Auto Fumes Claims 18 Year Old

In Gallia County a carbon monoxide incident from a running car in Morgan Center led to the death at Holzer Hospital of Mary Ann Hersman Amey, 18, after being found with a male companion by her brother. The companion, Leo Sorrell, was hospitalized but expected to recover. The coroner ruled accidental death.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Isyear Mary Ann Hersman Amey Morgan Center Paul Hersman Mor Center Leo Sorrell Ewing Donald R. Warehime Gallia County Charles Bailey Sor William Hersman Hersman

Plow Contest Fund Refused in Ohio Exposition

An Agriculture Department spokesman said the federal government will not fund the World’s Conservation Exposition and Plowing Contest to be held in Peebles Adams County Ohio September 17 to 20 1987. No federal funds will be provided despite requests for around 200000 from Senator Bender and Representative Polk. The event has support from President Eisenhower and Secretary Benson is honorary chairman of the steering committee with other officials listed as members.

Ohio Agriculture Department Bender Polk America Peebles Adams County Eisenhower Benson

Debated Electoral College Reform Sent Back to Committee

After a week of Senate debate, a vote sent multiple constitutional amendments to the Judiciary Committee. Proposals aim to abolish the present system that grants a state’s entire electoral vote to the popular vote winner. Desert winds and efforts in Peiping are noted in brief items.

Senate Judiciary Committee

Senators Vote Against Direct Election Bills

Washington Ohio Republicans Sen. John W Bricker and George H Bender voted against proposed constitutional amendments to provide direct election of presidents and vice presidents. They split on two other measures to revise the electoral voting system. All four measures failed to pass the Senate.

Washington Ohio John W. Bricker George H. Bender Senate

Head-On Route 21 Crash Kills Two, Hurts Three in Dover

Two cars collided head on on a curve south of Dover on Route 21 Tuesday night. Homer R. Sexton, about Cleveland, and Mason J. Morriston, 64, of Rixon, died. Three others sustained serious injuries. Road patrol identified the deceased.

Dover Unio N State Highway Patrol Homer R. Sexton Cleveland Mason J. Morriston Rixon

Lawyers Ask Board To Quit MCCONNELLVILLE

Attorneys for Jack W. Eberle 25 ousted from a high school teaching job for paddling girls urge the Denvertown Board of Education and its clerk to resign. A spokesman noted the board unlikely to reverse the ouster. A public hearing was scheduled for April 18. Eberle, pastor of Life Newtowns Bible Church, is charged with teaching Bible content contrary to state statute and failure to meet conditions. He remains free under $500 bond.

Mcconnellville Jack W. Eberle Gire Denvertown Board of Education Scneauiea Eberle Life Ne Tvns Bible Church Chare- Maso

Soviet propose disarmament plan gains mixed reaction

The Soviet plan to curb weapons was presented to the five power UN Disarmament subcommittee. The United States backed conventional cuts to reach 20 million total armed forces, while France called it a backward step. Harold Stassen, head of the U.S. delegation, declined to comment and referred questions to Washington.

Bes Patel Comonast Gacaed Eestor Cat Cove United States U. S Harold Stassen Eisenhower U.S Washington

Reds Surprised by Treasury Crackdown on Communist Party

The Treasury Department raided the Communist Party for tax delinquency catching Red leaders off guard. Daily Worker editor Alan Max denounced the move as lawless and Gestapo like, while Eugene Dennis, its general secretary, called it an attack on political opponents. The raid targeted party assets and included subscription lists and office files.

Fras Treasury Department Communist Party Red Sarwless Alan Max Daily Worker Treas Eugene Dennis U.S. Communist Party Eisensiower

Missile Development Gets Top Priority in Missile Race

Secretary Wilson names Eger V. Murphree 37 president of Enso Research to direct long range missiles. Murphree will serve without pay and oversee missile development within the defense establishment and before the National Security Council for at least a year. Democrats criticize lagging efforts. Senator Jackson supports strong civilian control.

Murphree Efense National Security Council Wilson Sanamorphee Congress Eisenhower Russia Jackson D-Wash Pentagon Previ Dificil

Slayer Gets 1-20 Years for Fatal Beating

A 24 year old sailor, William L. Miller, was convicted of first degree murder in the death of Mist Carot Martin, 21, whose bruised naked body was found near Euclid Beach Park after a New Year’s Eve encounter. Miller faced a 1 to 20 year sentence as the judge and jury delivered the verdict amid sobs and apologies.

Daily Worker Raid promoter Moysey explains action in Washington

Moysey, a New York district revenue director, was summoned to Washington to explain Tuesday’s IRS raids on the Daily Worker and Communist party offices in five cities. Officials noted political party income may be tax exempt, while profit making activities are taxable. the Worker reported 14000 copies printed despite closures.

pSey Treasury Department Communist Party Daily Worker Washington Donald Moysey New York Russell C. Harrington Internal 5 Revenue Harrington Aad Tal McYoey Wennveswee Moyley Interval Ney Ime Times Into Revenue Service

French Navy launches first amphibious assault in Algerian rebellion

Authorities report the heavy cruiser George Leygues led an amphibious operation with marines landing to assault a rebel fortress near Cola in the Philippeville region after shelling with 90mm guns. French army forces arrived by helicopter to join the operation.

Ary George O "Leygues Cola Philippeville

Notre Dame Law College warns on consolidation of power

Dr. Clarence Manion addressed the 61st annual convention of the Ohio Independent Telephone Association in Columbus warning delegates that universal power consolidation across government and other fields risks communism and the loss of freedom.

Columbus University of Notre Dame Law College Clarence Manion Ohio Independent Telephone Association

White Jr. pleads guilty in fatal shooting case in Hamilton

Loyd Luther White Jr. of Denver changes plea from innocent to guilty as Hamilton trial opens. A three judge panel debates degree of the crime and potential sentence in the killing of a Hamilton mother amid ongoing courtroom proceedings. Federal court ban on rail walkouts discussed as separate note of labor action tied to Sunday work protests.

Amilton Onio Loyd Luther ‘White, Jr Denver Hamilton White Fork Central Railroad

Driver Held Man Killed by Tractor-Trailer Near Pomeroy

Meigs County sheriff reports 75 year old Michael Wippel of Star Route Pomeroy was struck and killed by a Mason based tractor trailer on Route T near his home while crossing to pick up mail. Driver George Carson 30 faces charges of careless driving and failure to stop. The truck owned by Hoga and Zuspan carried ammunition from Ravenna arsenal works Tennessee under case 10 me Ge 1. Whitten Transfer Co. Huntington. Continued on Page 1.

Pomeroy Michael Wippel Pomeroy Star Meigs County Charles Hassell George Carson Mason Court of Justice of the Peace Percy L. Peoples Pomeroy Corporation Carson Russell Wipped Harge Wippel Russel Hoga and Zuspan Ravenna Arsenal Works Tennessee Whitten Transfer Co Huntington

Two Men Die In House Fire As Family Escapes

AKRU reports two men Forest Carr and his father indaw Junie Cath died in a blaze that trapped them on the first floor while a mother and five children escaped onto the back porch roof. Mary, 18, was hospitalized for an ankle injury. The fire's cause remains undetermined as of early today.

Akru Forest Carr Indaw Junie Cath Carr Nuia May Mary Catherine Kenneth

Big Three Meet Ends Amicably at Greenbrier

Eisenhower, St Laurent, and Ruiz Cortines concluded a cordial conference at the Greenbrier Hotel with no binding agreements but positive tone. They discussed mutual programs for the Columbia River basin and amicable solutions to migratory Mexican labor issues, signaling a favorable pattern for future diplomacy.

Warne suLrnunarning North

Poison probe widens after ginger ale illness on Eisenhower trip

White Sulphur Springs reports doctors probe mystery illness affecting three people who drank bottled ginger ale aboard a private railroad car used by President Eisenhower en route to conferences with Mexican and Canadian leaders. All three fell ill last Thursday. one recovered enough to visit. Doctors have not yet determined a cause as the probe continues. Taxes hit record as 1955 revenue reaches 111,422,952.75 with a new liquor tax.

White Sulphur Springs W. Va Eisenhower Washington COLUM James A. Rhoses

Weather note on Pomeroy-Middleport flight speed

Central weather bulletin reports Pomeroy-Middleport traf fic with Sarah moving about 12 miles per hour on a northwesterly course. Television Women’s coverage noted as part of the index.

Pomeroy-Middleport Hight Fleet Weather Central Sarah

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