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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1956

Page

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3 Point Tax Cut Proposed By Solon

Rep Daniel A Reed proposes a three point reduction of individual income tax rates as soon as possible. Senate Finance Chair George says tax cuts are needed but unsure of House plan. Senator Butler calls for a broad tax study and overhaul.

Nachington Daniel A. Reed Reed House Ways ‘Means Treasury Conness Secretary of the Humphrey Senate George D-Ga Finance Committee Ways and Means Committee Sen. Butler Internal Revenue Coleman Andrews Butler

Dag Hammarskjold heads to New York amid ceasefire aims

Dag Hammarskjold and Dag Fly Westward left for New York Saturday night after a U N Security Council plan to steer Arabs and Israelis toward reconciliation. The U N Secretary General told an Italian diplomat we have erected new bases and governments must act, remarks not elaborated. A warm reception awaits him on arrival.

Mome Pmremcem Dag Hammarskjold New York UN Security Council U. N Himarskjold

GOP Strikes Back At Smear Charges Over Nixon Tactics

Republicans defended Vice President Nixon against Democratic accusations that he smeared them in past campaigns and warned he might repeat such tactics. The Senate Republican Policy Committee staff told members that they could not identify any specific time place or speech where Nixon implied Adams traitors.

GOP Washington Nixon Senate Republican Policy Committee H Ave Harry 8. Trueman Adlai S. Stevenson

Four Year Old Dies After Gas in Dentist Chair

A four year old boy died in a Cleveland dentist chair on Friday after receiving nitrous oxide gas before tooth filling. In Newark Ohio funeral services will be held Monday for Frank A Woolson seventy two longtime Newark newspaper editor and dean of Newark’s newspaper.

Cleveland Bor Newark Ohio Frank A. Woolson Newark Newspaperen

Scripps Gains Control of Cincinnati Enquirer

Scripps-Howard Newspapers take control of the Cincinnati Enquirer with Reed Smith accepting the stake. Ohio primary races loom with light expected voting though several Democrats and Republicans seek nominations for governor, U.S. Senate, and other offices. Notables include Gov Lausche potential presidential timber and Bricker supporters amid 1958 GOP conventions.

Scripps Chain Enquirer Cincinnati Oy Reed Smith Cincinnati Enquir- Columbus Scripps-Howard Ohio Frank J. Lausche U. S George H. Bender

Berserk Schoolboy Faces Murder Charge

A 13 year old student at Maryland Park Junior High in Seat Pleadant faces murder and related counts after a Friday shooting. Teacher Fraser Cameron was killed and athletic coach Francis Wagner wounded. another man, Robert Hicks, was hurt trying to intervene. The youth had been expelled from a North Carolina school two months earlier after threats. Police say he opened fire after a reprimand over a missing written assignment.

Maryland Park Junior High School Seat Pleasant John ‘Revo Stair Hf. Smith Young Prevatte Prevatte Pees Fraser Camtron Westfieid N. J Francis D. Wagner Robert Hicks Preratte Cameron

Columnist Victor Riesel Loses Sight After Attack

New York labor columnist Victor Riesel, aged 41, permanently loses sight after a sulphuric acid attack. Four eye specialists declare no hope of recovery. syndicate president Robert M. Hall says Riesel will continue writing with assistance. Rewards totaling nearly $60,000 have failed to identify the assailant.

New York Victor Riesl Riesel Robert M. Hall Victor Riesel Hall

Selby Shoe Co Control Sold to Bellanca Corp

Calvin Clarke chairman says Bellanca Corp of New Castle Del acquired 60 000 shares at about 19 dollars each from Mark W Selby and Homer C Selby, giving the firm over 51 percent of Selby stock and ending family control of the Portsmouth Ohio company.

Selby Portsmouth Ohio Contel Selby Shoe Co Belanca Corp New Castle del Calvin Clarke Bellanca Mark W Homer C. Selby

River Captain Woodward Widow Dies in Gallipolis

Mrs. Sally Woodward widow of River Captain Woodward died Saturday atlolzer Hospital in Gallipolis. Survived by two sons George and Tom Woodard and a daughter Mrs. George Davis of Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Sally Woodward Oin Woodward Lolzer Hospital George Jean) Davis Gallipolis Tom Woodard Gallia County

Looting of Waverly Big Bear Supermarket Leaves $30000 Stolen

Three well dressed robbers looted the Big Bear Supermarket in Waverly Ohio Friday night taking about $30,000 in cash from employees. Managers Charles Saddler and Robert Francisco forced back inside to open the safe and the workers were tied in a storeroom. The hooded gunmen fled as officers found a stolen car abandoned near Lake White.

Waverly Ohio Charls Saddler Robert Francisco Saddler Francisco American Legion Lake 1 White

Fire knocks out exchange circuits in New York

Fire at the New York Stock Exchange Friday knocked out telephone circuits. A large repair crew worked to restore service, but officials warned circuits may not be back by the Monday market opening. In Michigan, Albert E. Cobo entered the race for governor as a Republican candidate.

New York New York Stock Exchange Michigan Detroit Albert E. Cobo

Graham Found Guilty Of Dynamiting Plane in Long Legal Fight Looms

Graham is found guilty of first degree murder for the US Air Lines DC-8 bombing near Longmont Colorado last November 1 killing 44. His lawyers prepare a new trial motion citing 39 errors in the trial as they face possible years of court battles before sentencing by Judge Joseph M. McDonald. Graham maintains innocence.

Graham Denver John Guibert Graham Colorado Daisie E. King United Air Lines Longmont Colo Charles Vigil Vigil Dist Joseph M. McDonald McDonald

Speculation Grows on Lausche National Ambitions

Columbus, Ohio. Frank Lausche, governor and Democrat, draws comment for not chasing high office yet sparks talk of a possible national ticket in November. Democratic chairman Paul Butler questions Ohio prospects and notes Lausche’s independent stance may affect party support.

Columbus —Jr Ohio Frank J. Lausche White House Lausche Paul M. Butler Eisenhower Butler Buckeye

Ohio traffic fatalities rise in early 1956

Ohio reports a 14 percent rise in traffic deaths for January and February 1956 with 219 deaths compared to 260 in the same period last year. Rural crashes caused 201 of the 297 deaths and injuries increased 20 percent for the period. About 11,400 people were hurt in traffic incidents.

Columbus Ohio State Department of Highway Safety

Rhee Opponent Dies and Campaign Violence Erupts

In Seoul an opponent of President Syngman Rhee died from a cerebral hemorrhage during a campaign trip as the May 15 elections approach. Supporters later marched on Rhee’s mansion and police fired on the crowd wounding several people. First reports list at least five injured.

Seoul Orunnicky Syngmanathe Rhee

Former Mississippi Governor Fielding Wright Dies

Jackson Mississippi former governor Fielding Wright 64 noted as a leading states rights advocate and unreconstructed rebel in the South’s fight against integration died Friday of a heart attack.

Jackson Miss Fielding Wright

Police Hunt Body Thieves At State Morgue

Columbus police investigated a corpse theft from Ohio State University morgue after a 18 year old Cambridge State Hospital patient died and was moved there. Authorities said the body was only lightly embalmed and believed the thieves took the first body they could find, sparking a long chase.

Columbus Ohio State University William Parker Parker Cambridge State Hospital

Methodists Approve Women as Ministers in Major Decision

In a heated Friday session the Methodists allowed seven women to join the official clergy, marking a significant step for women in the denomination. The vote followed hours of turbulent debate within the church.

OSU Alumni Leaders Back Fullen As Ohio State Officials Note Confidence

Columbus Ohio alumni leaders express confidence in Fullen as OSU officials discuss the impact of a national sports magazine article. John B. Pullen, secretary of the OSU Alumni Association, cast a vote of confidence amid ongoing coverage of a Big Ten Conference investigation sparked by prior reporting.

Solumbus John B. Jack Pullen Ohio , State University Alumni Association Pullen Ohio State Big Ten

Geneva Summit Blamed For U S Mistrust in World

A six member Democratic and Republican subcommittee group reported that the Geneva conference weakened anticommunist sentiment and caused distrust of the United States in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The panel found overall "imposing economic progress" but criticized delay and indecision in facing communist pressure.

Vashington Geneva Middle East U. Southeast Asia Eisenhower America Jarman Okla Byrd Foreign Lands W. Va Judd Minn Church Adair Mens Om Gunn Rep. Zablocki D-Wis Greece

Hospital Day Program Set in Chillicothe Ohio

In Chillicothe Ohio the National Hospital Day observance draws about 35 000 visitors to the veterans and neuropsychiatric hospital areas. The city hosts parades pawn shows Boy Scout camporee and civic events as Civil Defense mass feeding drills are added. Activities begin with religious services at 9 am dedicatory program at 11 am and a parade at 2 pm with events continuing until 4 pm.

Chillicothe Veterans Hospital

Jackson Guilty in Detective Killing Case

A jury found Robert Lee Jackson guilty of first degree murder and armed robbery in the holdup that killed Detective Walter Hart. The verdict came early Saturday in the courtroom, concluding the homicide case connecting Jackson to the crime and its violent outcome.

Eeourt Robert Lee Jackson Walter Hart Wasain

NATO Names Three Wise Men To Map NATO’s Future

United States Secretary of State Dulles proposed that NATO appoint three wise men to plan the alliance’s political and economic development. Britain, Canada, Italy, and Norway endorsed the idea in a secret ministers session to guide peaceful coexistence and future strategy.

Ramus NATO United States North Aantie Treaty Organization U. S State Dulles Brit Canada Lester B. Pearson Itay Gaetano Martino Norway Harvard Lange

Bomb tests begin in Pacific series with first drop

Officials of Joint Task Force VIL announce the dawn Saturday release of a small bomb as the first test in the 1986 Pacific series. Plans outline a May 8 Bikini time air dropped H bomb described as one of the largest in the series. Premier Guy Mol et secures three votes of confidence on pension bill.

Eniwetok Joint Task Force Vil Bikini

Needles Wins Derby With Sprint In Stretch

Needles roared from near the back to win the Derby in a thrilling stretch drive. Jockey Dave Erb guided the Calumet Farm colt past Fabius and Willie Hartack in a fast track after wind and rain altered conditions. Bonnie Heath and Jack Dudley own the winner trained by Hugh Fontaine, marking a rare three generation Derby win.

Ojhn Chandler Louisville Needles Ty Dare Calumet Farm Fabius Dave Erb Sweat Bonnie Heath Fort Lauderdale Fla Jack Dudley Stillwater Oklo Hugh Fontaine Florida Gulfstream

Leesburg Councilmen Quit En Masse

Leesburg Ohio mayor John Bernatt to appoint a new village council after all six councilmen resigned en bloc in a bold move over civil affairs.

Leesburg Ohio Leeesburg John Bernatt

Waterspout Damages Pensacola injures one person

A waterspout struck Pensacola causing property damage and injuring one person. Emergency crews responded to the scene as authorities investigated the incident and assessed threats to nearby structures and residents.

Pensacola

Kefauver Predicts Victory in Farm Belt

Senator Kefauver predicted a Democratic victory in Indiana and urged President Eisenhower to appoint Harry S. Truman as special ambassador abroad. A separate dispatch from Sicily reports a well developed baby with teeth born Friday night in Catania.

Kefauver Farm Belt Ndianapolis Eteves Kefauver Indiana Eisenhower Harry 5 Trumann Catania Sicily

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