Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

Page 1

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1955

Page

1

Eisenhower Favors Voluntary Salk Vaccine Program

President Eisenhower said he has considered federal controls on Salk polio vaccine but supports the voluntary method. He pledged government action to ensure no child misses vaccination due to inability to pay and defended continuing the inoculation program despite reports of paralysis in a few vaccine recipients. He also touched on cease-fire prospects with Red China, Mrs. Eisenhower’s health, postal pay legislation, and farm price supports, noting limited time to assess the new program’s effects.

Washington Eisenhower United States Walt Land Red China Formosa Paut Butlers Scien Charles von Fremd CBS Isenhower

Ferrell Faces Jury Ruling In Alabama Murder Trial

In Birmingham Arch Ferrell, former Phenix City prosecutor tied to rackets, awaits a jury verdict on the murder of A. L. Patterson who vowed to cleanse vice. jurors deliberated for hours after closing arguments in a case where death penalty was sought.

Birmingham Ala Arch Ferrell Phenix City A. L. Patterson Cecil Deason Alabama

Western-Russian Oil Property Split Looms As Treaty Draft Reviewed

Vienna reports Western Allied and Soviet negotiators edging toward a compromise on oil properties held by Standard Vacuum and Royal Dutch Shell. Talks focus on foreign ownership bans, Soviet proposals to waive prior rights, and oil deliveries to Russia over the next decade. Occupation troops may depart by December 3 if the treaty remains unsigned.

Vienna Austria U.S Leopold Fig U. S Hitler

Seaway Bill Moves Ohio Toward Ocean Vessels

Ohio Senate approves two measures to open the south shore of Lake Erie to ocean-going ships, enabling commerce via the St. Lawrence seaway. The bills clear the way forOhio business to reap sea trade benefits and are sent to the House for consideration.

Solumbus Ohio Senate Lake Erie St. Lawrence

Explosion Delay Amid Weather Outlook in Survival City

Bad winds and clouds forced another postponement of the long delayed open atomic shot. Forecasters warned the California coast storm could hinder firing tomorrow. Civil defense morale briefings are expected with the return of Val Peterson, director of the Federal Civil Defense Administration, as many CD workers have already left.

Survival City New California Val Peterson Federal Civil Defense Administration

Woman Pleads Guilty To Husband's Murder

Cincinnati news brief reports 24 year old Cora Mae Hawkins pleaded guilty to first degree manslaughter in the Sept 4 death of her common law husband Eugene Hawkins 23. Assistant prosecutor said she crawled through a hotel room transom and killed him with a butcher knife. She received an indeterminate term in the Ohio Reformatory for Women.

Vincinnati—Um Cora_ Mae Hawkins Eugene Hawkins William N. Lovelace

Portable mixer lands Syracuse job ad draws buyer

A Syracuse reader spots a portable cement mixer ad in the Messenger Want Ad section and calls to buy the machine. The terse note describes a rubber-tired unit, model details, and contact number 22054. Anyone selling can place an ad by calling 31242 for an ad-taker.

Messenger Teader Syracuse Elstric

Price Support Des cion Near Price Support Des cion Near Wastin Norther fara

Seer ee ee comes eetias ference eel eer ate eta a ee cee eee fe rees em tare fat dese ao aee cee fer tt oon mata beastie peice eee eee Sse encartad tl pieces came fa en aces at aacie pane a i prucame act ae Soret ery st RSE esta wert Mie atin tote was a feapattean eerie Pe earetie neeas ame ein eee Sete itt Wa poetaeR ea esa ib Sem

Wastin Norther Fara

Two Dozen Troopers Hurt in Panama Jump

U S Army paratroopers from the 11th Airborne Division recovering from injuries after a mass drop during a Panama War games exercise at Rio Hato. Gusty winds dragged troops, 480 men participated in waves of 120 from six Globemaster transports. Names of the injured not released. thousands watched, including 250 Latin American observers.

Panama 11Th Airborne “Division For’ Campbell Rio Hato Panama City

Tear Gas Ends Fight Ends Gas Siege at Millers Home

Tear gas drove gun wielding Justice of the Peace Manuel Miller forty seven and his wife Lucille forty four from their gas filled home after a twelve hour standoff with federal and state authorities. Miller, a school committeeman, faced possible federal charges while his wife, publisher of a anti-Communist pamphlet, was deemed insane in a prior federal hearing. The couple surrendered to face confinement at St Elizabeths Hospital in Washington DC.

Justice of the Peace Manuel Miller Miller Lucille St. Elizabeth's Hospital Washington, D. C U.S Dewey H Perty Green Mountain Rifleman Burlington

Low voter turnout in Ohio primary election

In 52 counties Ohio voters largely skipped the primary with many ignoring bond issue decisions. Light turnout accompanied by warm weather and general voter apathy marked the day across locations.

Work Halted at Kyger Creek Cement Finishers Strike

Gallipolis Kyger Creek plant halted power plant construction in Pike County as cement finishers strike. Union agents report about 2250 idle and no picket line while negotiations proceed. Carman says no legal action anticipated and authorities expect a swift settlement.

Kyger Creek Gallipolis Kyger Pike County American Federation Booth É& Flinns Fred R. Carman Carman Lin

State Heads Talk Over Organization

Washington reports more than a dozen Democratic governors remained after an administration sponsored conference to discuss party organization and federal state problems. Highway and mental health legislation topped the agenda for the first public session, with intraparty plans and 1956 campaign topics slated for a later closed session. Harriman of New York and Lausche of Ohio clashed over the propriety of the Democratic conference as the governors debated the event.

Washington Ernor Av‘rell Harriman New York Frank Lausche Ohio Harriman Lausche

Trade Bill's OK Sighted

The Senate began voting today on President Eisenhower's foreign trade bill with sponsors confident they can beat amendments. It would extend the 21 year old reciprocal trade law and add authority to cut tariffs in exchange for concessions, while a Cambridge plastics fire and a Cambridge store blaze test fire departments in the area.

Senate Eisenhower Cambridge Congress Wille

U.S. Seen Behind King in Viet Nam Battle

Protagonists in the South Vietnam feud include Bao Dai the aging emperor and premier Ngo Dinh Diem, with Gen. Le Van Ty and Gen. Vo Van Ve shaping the power struggle. The piece outlines Bao Dai’s exile, Diem’s backed government, and the roles of military leaders cited in Saigon as the crisis deepens.

Bao Dai Diem Viet Nam A Rvis South Viet Nam Bao-Dai Annam South Viet Ngo Dinh Diem South Ho Chi Minh Anvier Khim Binh Xuyen Diem Ly Jen Nouyen van Hinh Defense Ministry Armg France Diem-Hinh Hinh UB van VI Wander Binh Xueen Saigon Lawton Collins U. S. Army Sta Gundalcanal Lightning Joe Presdent Eisenhower LE_VAN V de Ember U. S Dalat LE van TY Vaunet Bothen Bao Dai

Army Cut Rejected Amid Budget Fight Over Army Strength

A Washington House Appropriations subcommittee failed to add about 730 million dollars to Army funds for the next fiscal year. Representative Flood plans to renew the push before the full committee considers a multibillion dollar armed services bill. Gen Ridgway opposes cuts, arguing atomic warfare requires more troops.

Washington DA House Inga Flood D-Pa Armed Services Matthew B. Ridgway Army Floor Ridgway

Monarchy Favored in Saigon Crisis Over Bao Dai's Role

United States reportedly backs a constitutional monarchy for South Vietnam to stabilize the regime. Premier Ngo Dinh Diem convenes a congress to decide on Bao Dai’s ouster while Bao Dai denounces the move and exile reports swirl. The push for a monarch with limited powers gains support among Vietnamese leaders and officials, amid attacks on Bao Dai in Saigon.

Saigon South Viet Nam United States Ngo Dinh Diem National Revolutionary Committee Bao Dai Annam French Riviera Muneral Nam Bao Lon Dai Viet Nam Annama Ho Chi Minh Hong Son Jon Riviera Tate France Lex States Geneeral Assembly Diem Neuyen van Vy Dalat Bao Dal Special Congress

Judge Defers Dee On Sheppard's Appeal

In Cleveland 4 Common Pleas Judge Baward defers ruling on Sheppard’s appeal after a plea for clemency or delay. Proceedings relate to prior submissions from the Ester Mais hearing and subsequent court actions tied to the case against Sheppard.

Dee Sheppard Cleveland Common Pleas Baward

Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Meyer Murder Conviction

The Ohio Supreme Court affirms the first degree murder conviction of Benjamin E. Meyer 25 Logan for killing his wife Belvia 27 on February 15 1954 during a quarrel Judges split five to two in the decision Meyers electrocution scheduled for June 3.

Ohio Supreme Court Benjamin E. Meyer Logan Belvia Meyer

Scientist Prefers Live Polio Vaccine Immunity Claim

Dr Sabin reported at the Association of American Medical Colleges that a live polio vaccine may produce longer lasting immunity. Albert Sabin noted the vaccine shows promise, with work supported by the National Foundation against Infantile Paralysis and related funding.

Aruan i Cin A. J Sabin Albert Sabin Te Alk Sabin Vacers Association Amer- We' Ee Fe Eserny Stiares Cullicoe Pecan Eccmnens Eden Neta Raaiag

Tokyo crackdown on 4th and Y street corner

The army raided a downtown Tokyo hangout known for prostitution near 4th and Y. White signs posted this week say U S Der fone not permitted to enter in the entertainment district during tonight’s hours.

Tokyo 4Th and Y U. S

Martin Asks Vaccine Check in Congress on Polio Shots

Washington Republican leader Martin of Massachusetts backs federal supervision over Salk polio vaccine distribution. He calls for priority to children ages five to nine and price controls, with voluntary methods explored first. A congressional committee should review potential controls.

Washinton House Martin MacSachusetts Hisenhower Ina

Foreign Trade Growth Seen at ASHING Meeting

E Schnellbacher, intelligence director for the Commerce Department, forecast buoyant foreign trade growth for the United States and many free world partners. Speaking at the 43rd annual meeting of the Ame Commerce Abroad, he predicted higher export and import volumes and reductions in trade barriers amid renewed business optimism.

United States E. Schnellbacher Amemerce Abroad U.S. Chamber of Commerce Schnellbacher Commerce Department Bureau of Foreign

Hoffer Murder Trial Continues Testimony

Mount Vernon Ohio. Testimony continued in the Glenn D. Hoffer murder trial. Hoffer, 24, is charged with killing his mother in law Sheilah Hamon, 38, last January 17. The jury visited the Hamon home and later the spot where her husband Starling Hamon, 40, was shot four times the same day.

Mount Vernon Ohio Glenn D. Hoffer Hoffer Sheilah Hamon Starling

Also Mentioned on This Page

Salk Ferrell Deason George Rogers Drew Redden Ferrer Albert Fuller Fuller Si Garrett Rogers Redden Prine Garrett Russia Nnt Emory Harrison Interfaith Movement Harrisons Johnson City Tenn New York City Harrison King Paul Ely Indochina Salon‘ka Greece ATO Omar Bradley Chalrman Bien Phu Navarre Diem Pluys Bao’s Boot News Index Athens Chauncey Ae Law Oetaster Automat Gatipotis Eae Ets A ‘Co America Glouster William Cooper Nelsonville Pany Point Pleasantes Dallas Fort Worth Tex Pomeroy-Middleport Oat
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication