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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1955

Page

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On The Waterfront Cops 8 Oscars and Grace Kelly Triumph

Hollywood reports that On The Waterfront won eight Oscars including best picture and Brando's first. Grace Kelly won best actress, with Judy Garland earning a special Oscar. Greta Garbo received a special Academy Award, while Eva Marie Saint and Edmond O'Brien took supporting honors.

Cops Grace Kelly Brando Bask Judy Garland Hollywood Marlon Brando New York Miss Kelly Brando Bing Crosby Judy Crosby Grace Philadelphia Miss Garland Marion Waterfront Eva Marie Saint Dee Sal Center Theater Mo 4Zart George Gershwin Academy Greta Garbo Miss Garbo

Car License Tag Deadline Tonight

The State Highway Patrol announced no extension to the 1955 license tag deadline with arrests for violations starting at 12:01 a m tomorrow. The midnight cutoff is in effect for motorists in Columbus.

Columbus State Highway Patrol

Ike’s Signature Needed Military Pay Boost Set

About 1.7 million armed forces members are slated for a pay raise starting tomorrow as President Eisenhower is expected to sign a bill rushed by Congress. The pay hike averages 12 percent for career personnel, costing about 750 million dollars yearly, with hazard bonuses for submariners divers paratroopers and demolition experts.

White House James C. Hagerty Eisenhower Congress Senate House

Ohio Farm Bureau Report Satisfied With Congressmen Response

Ohio Farm Bureau members expressed satisfaction with how most congressmen reacted to the bureau’s program. A spokesman said reactions ranged from strong support to some opposition on certain features, but the delegation overall was pleased with the reception of the Farm Bureau’s views. Farmers noted a desire to maintain arable price supports as promoted by the Eisenhower administration.

Washinuiun Riity Ohio Farm Bureau Ohio Farm Bureau

Polio Vaccine Report Delayed Says Medic

Dr. Thom Francis Jr, head of the Stracsecret task force, says the polio vaccine trial report slated for April 12 has not been written. He commented from the University of Michigan that the World Telegram and Sun story claiming 100 percent effectiveness is based on an unimpeachable source.

New York Thom Francis, Jr University of Michigan At Ann Arbor New York World-Telegram Sun

Kids Avoid Polio Needle in Ohio County

Children in an Ohio county, slated for April polio vaccinations, may dodge the needle as consent forms sent to parents via first and second graders fail to reach homes. Health official Jack Clemm noted fear or loss of the papers and said many parents were not asked to consent.

Wrafeelens Ohio County Jack Clemm Clemm

Ohio Coal Production Up Last Quarter of 1954

Ohio Department of Industrial Relations reports fourth quarter 1954 coal output at 82 million tons, up 12 percent from Q3 and 6 percent from Q4 1953. Harrison County leads with 1,678,884 tons. other counties listed with varying totals.

Ohio Ohio “Department of Industrial ” Relations Margaret A. Mahoney Union 1.Os Miss Mahoney Harrison County Malngum Noble Stark Portage Tuscara Vinton Holmes Morgan

Talks With Russians Appear Certain Soon

Senator George of Georgia backs President Eisenhower's stance on not committing now to defending Quemoy and Matsu if attacked. He warned public speculation persists as officials discuss possible actions while a White House briefing looms. Kefauver claimed unnamed Eisenhower aides may be plotting war policies.

Washington George D-Ga Eisenhower United States Quemoy Matsu Red George Senate Foreign Relations Committee White House Senate Senta George Aa Robert Carney Naval Operations Iitcheld Kefauver D. Tenn

UAW Promotes Guaranteed Wages to Stabilize Labor

The CIO United Auto Workers adopted a resolution at its convention backing a year-around pay plan to stabilize earnings and deter run-away shops. The plan aims to protect workers from automation displacing jobs and to discourage management from moving plants. President Walter Reuther was reelected as were key officers, with two new vice presidential posts created for Leonard Woodcock and Norman Matthews.

Cleveland CIO United Auto Workers UAW Walter Reuther Reuther Carl Stellato Detroit Ford Stellato Emil Mazey John W. Livingston Richard Gosser Toledo Leonard Woodcock Upstate Michigan Norman Matthews Chrysler

President Seeks Evidence Before Big Four Meeting

Washington awaits word on Eisenhower’s readiness for a Big Four summit with the Soviet Union. Advisers warn of danger if talks lack an agenda and real preparation, fearing misreads of Soviet aims and risky concessions.

John M. Mnghtower Washington Russia Eisenhower Bulgaria United States Palice Congress of Parliaments Romevelt Stalin Yalta Russa Japan

Solons Propose Expanded Benefits for Workers

A legislative group recommends boosting workers’ benefits, including injury and retirement provisions, with a focus on improving the workers compensation system. The committee advocates estate payments and revised employment protections as part of a broader reform plan.

Technicians Mistakenly Unarm Bomb Believed Live

In a Washington scene the Air Force technicians reportedly unarmed a bomb thought live but found it to be phoney. Officials claim heightened readiness around Wright Patterson and Tucson alerts, with no further bomb power disclosed. James Hagerty noted the president’s emphasis on readiness and safety amid uncertain exercises.

Dayton Washington Wright Patterson Air Force Base Eisenhower Pestice Tency E Nery Range Tucson Aris James C. Hagerty Presidentis Air Force Eisen Joy

Giant bass caught in Ohio sparks awe near Troy

The Division of Wildlife reported a seven pound eleven ounce large mouth bass was taken from an abandoned gravel pit north of Troy on March 5 by John Z. Metta. The diving team noted it may be among the largest of its kind ever caught in Ohio.

Columbus Division of Wildlife Troy Ohio John Z. Metta

Eden outlines Formosa cease-fire effort in Commons

Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told the House of Commons yesterday that a Formosa cease-fire is being pursued. He said success depends on Chinese withdrawal from offshore islands and a peaceful settlement of Formosa's future.

Dndon Anthony Eden House of Commons Formosa

Jury Hears Prosecution Case in Jelke Vice Trial

The Minot heiress Jelke faces a 10 jurors and 2 women panel after a four week trial. Prosecution says Jelke induced Pat Ward into prostitution and tried with Marguerite Cordova while living with Ward to fund his lifestyle until inheritance. Defense argues Jelke is a spoiled, pampered figure driven by courtship and public attention.

NEW York Minot Asst. Dist Anthony Liebier Jelke Spimp Pat Ward Cution Goat

Neely To Rain More Blows On Eisenhower Criticism

Senator Neely defended questioning President Eisenhower's churchgoing and rejected apologies. He pledged to answer GOP critics with stronger attacks after they criticized him for suggesting Eisenhower was not a church member before election. Some church leaders defended Eisenhower amid the dispute.

Neely Washington D-Wve Eisenhower Senate Edward Martin R-Pa Seely Cleveland Land

Proposes seesMuNG TUN UP Representative Curtis Proposal

Representative Curtis proposes a constitutional amendment requiring senators and House members to take a two term limit. They could return if re elected, and the plan would remove long time members from office, creating a fresh turnover.

Seesmung Tun UP

Pulitzer Dies At Age Of 70 In St Louis

Joseph Pulitzer editor and publisher of the Louis Post-Dispatch died near midnight from a ruptured abdominal blood vessel. He was 70 years old. The death was announced by his son Joseph Pulitzer II.

St, Louis Joeph Pulitzer Louis Post-Dispaten Joseph Pulitzer

Naming of many historic sites marks spring opening events

The note lists openings by the Historical Society across Ohio locations from Chillicothe to Cincinnati. It mentions sites such as the Garfield House in Mentor and the Grant birthplace in Lime Pheasant, with related houses in several towns, and references a memorial dinner for a local figure.

St Louis Columbus Ohio Hstorical Society Barnes Howe Sats Ee Anne Ie Araes Tina Immortala Stepital Dena Chillicothe Fort ‘Ancient Museum Garfield House Glendower Ebanon Grant Georgetown McCook Carrollton Rankinouse Ripley Stowe Incinnat Zoar Tusecarnwas County

Union Drive Underway For Employee Groups

Pittsburgh dispatch reports a Civic Employees Organising Committee drive to unionise about 230 municipal state and federal workers across several states including West Virginia New York and Michigan with activity aimed at forming unions and elevating worker representation.

Pittsburgh Civicployes Organising Committee Union West Virginia New “York Tichigan

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