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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1956

Page

3

Negro Voter Shift Seen as GOP Possibility in Chicago

Chicago observers say a growing influx of Black migrants from the South to Chicago is reshaping politics. They note economic concerns and anger over race relations may push some toward the Republicans, aided by William L. Dawson’s organization. If pattern holds, northern cities with large Black populations could swing GOP, altering national trends.

Aas Chicago New York Philadelphia Cleveland Los Angeles Adlai Stevenson Eisenhower Supreme Court Mississippi Autherine Lucy University of Alabama Ays Franklin D. Roosevelt William L. Dawson Dawson South Side Lake Michigan Panerp GOP Democratic Party

Milk Trucks Provide Fire Fighting Water

Albany Minnesota report describes milk trucks carrying 3000 gallons each supplying water to a railroad overpass for fire engine pumping equipment until the blaze was controlled.

Albany Minn

Weeks Defends Commerce Chief Against Smear Charge

Secretary Weeks calls a Democratic majority report accusing him of permitting privately employed business aides to influence policy a smear. He says the nation benefits from businessmen serving in mobilization prep while remaining on industry payrolls, in an address to the U S Chamber of Commerce and amid a House Judiciary subcommittee report led by Rep Celler.

Washington of Commerce Weeks U. S Chamber of Commerce House Judiciary Representative Celler WOC Commerce Department

Sunday Visitors and Meetings in Lottridge Community

Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs John West fall, Mr and Mrs Ronald Varner of Columbus, Mrs Ruth Varner of Athens, and Carl Aclev. April Christian Endeavor at Vienna hosts Mr and Mrs Kenneth Griffith. May meeting hosted by Edgar Dixon and Millard Coe. Weekend guests of LH Allen included Mrs C C McKinney of Fremont and Rev Walter Frost of Tuppers Plains. Margaret Henderson.

Lottridge John West Ronald Varner Columbus Ruth Varner Athens Carl Aclev Kenneth Griffith Vienna W. Va The Christian Endeavor Edgar Dixon Millard Coe LH. Allen C. C .McKinney Fremont Ohio Allen Terry Little Walter Frost Tuppers Plains Francis Case Russell Archer Joyce Jimmie Jackie

Earth circumference found slightly smaller by scientists

Map service researchers report earth’s equatorial radius is about 140 yards less than prior estimates, implying a world circumference around 4.902 miles shorter. The finding, presented to the America Geophysical Union, may affect calculations for satellite tracking and space launch planning next year.

Washington Aarmy United States America Geophysical Union Showite Map Service 2 Newsman

Price War Pushes Drivers to Distant Gas Stops

In South Dakota a gasoline price war drew motorists to Belle Fourche from the Southern Black Hills as they calculated fuel savings. At that moment gas sold for 13 cents plus tax, prompting cross‑region driving to fill tanks.

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