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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1956

Page

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U S Ready to Back New Middle East Peace Mission

The United States stands ready to support a second Middle East peace mission by UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold if he believes it would promote Israeli Arab agreement. Dulles said NATO should consult regularly on shared security questions to sustain momentum toward peace.

Iunn Mm. Miutuwer Washington United States Middle East Dag Hatamarskjold Dulles NATO Council U. S Israel State Department Hammarskjold

Greeks Riot Over Cyprus Execute Pair In Athens

In Athens the crowd of about 4000 demonstrated against British Cyprus policy and the pending hangings. Rioters attacked the U S Information Service office and burned British symbols. Police fired in the air to disperse the mob. 20 policemen and 10 civilians were treated at a first aid station. Archbishop Dorotheus spoke on Cyprus as signs in English denounced Sir John Harding and Balkan leaders.

Athens Greece U. S. Information Service Office Information Center Cyprus Dorotheus Sir John Harding Mediterranean Britain Salonika Michael Karaolis Andrew

Two Boys Face Workhouse Over School Assaults

Two 18 year old South High School students, Francis D. Baird and Philip V. Mollica, were sentenced to 90 days in the workhouse and fined 25 dollars each for assault and battery. They admitted going to Kenmore High School to see girls, then struck teachers George Oyler and Ralph Larson after being asked to leave. Superintendent Martin Essex confirmed Oyler, a social science teacher and assistant football coach, was hit in the face and Larson, a guidance counselor, was struck when he tried to assist Oyler.

Akron Francis D. Baird Philip V. Mollica South High School George Oyler Ralph Larson Martin Essex Oyler Larson Essex

George Leaves Senate taking NATO post

Senator George of Georgia announced he will not seek re election and will accept a personal representative role to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. President Eisenhower confirmed the offer at a news conference, noting George would also become a foreign affairs ambassador once in White House control ends. George, chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, said he will finish his current term expiring next January and would accept the ambassadorial post.

Wachinutun George D-Ga Eisenhower North ‘Atlantic Treaty Organization Capitol NATO Eisenhrower White House

Legion Raps Vets Report Critiques Eisenhower Commission

The American Legion denounces the Eisenhower Commission on Veterans' benefits as a scare document filled with contradictions and inaccuracies. Donald R. Wilson, former national commander, testifies to the House Veterans Committee urging rejection of the report in favor of the Legion’s pension bill. The Disabled American Veterans also criticizes the commission which proposes gradual non service connected pension reductions and continued special benefits.

The American Legion Today Eisenhower Commission On Veterans’ Benefits Donald R. Wilson House Veterans Committee Wilson Legion

Austrian Voters Set To Rebuff Communism

Austrian voters prepare for a Sunday election that could shift the balance between the conservative People’s party led by Julius Raab and the Socialists under Adolf Schäfer. Both parties sell differing views on nationalization and private enterprise as Austria remains militarily neutral.

Sienna Austra Tria Tion People's Buff Austria Julius Raab Peo Ple

Frank Talks On Defense Budget Sparks Senate Review

Senator Robertson pressed Secretary Wilson and the Joint Chiefs for frank appraisals of the defense budget seeking assurance the military could meet any aggression. The $53.6 billion request would fund a broader spending plan with $36.2 billion in annual bookkeeping. Robertson aims to hear directly from service chiefs about intercontinental jet bomber production and overall force strength.

Washington Svarumg Uy J. Robertson D-Va Wilson Tes- Administration Joint Chiefs Robertson Senate U.S House Military Chiefs of Staff

Death Proof Put to Jurors in Manslaughter Case

Prospective jurors questioned on whether they would accept the judge’s legal instructions amid a no corpse in the case. Thomas Daniel and Leo Pijuan face manslaughter charges for allegedly killing Jacqueline Smith on Christmas Eve. The state says she died in Daniel’s Lebanon apartment and was dismembered and disposed of in trash.

Wether Thomas G. Daniel Leo Pijuan Jacqueline Smith Lebanon Daniel Pijuan Niwa

Kenyon College Leader Dies on Cape Cod Trip

Dr Gordon Keith Chalmers head of Kenyon College died of a cerebral hemorrhage at Cape Cod Hospital Hyannis Mass on Thursday night He was visiting his retired secretary Miss Gladys Parker during a business trip in the area the incident occurred while he was away from campus

Myunt Vernon Ymio Gordon Keith Chalmers Kenyon College Cape Cod Hospital Hyannis Mass Chambers Gladys Parker

Want Ad Tips Sell Anything at Low Cost

A brief notice promotes cash sales through inexpensive Messenger Want Ads. It directs readers to call 31242 to reach an Ad-Taker who will assist in preparing the advertisement. The copy emphasizes affordability and easy disposal of goods.

Mother Gives Wedding OK in Dayton Stirs Relief

Mrs George Milton of Dayton Ohio withdrew objections to the marriage of her daughter Elaine 21 to John Sideris 3rd after earlier charges of disappearance and interference. Elaine said she would marry Sideris despite her mother’s prior objections and the couple emerged from hiding Tuesday. Sideris has sold his half interest in a fish shop in anticipation of moving to the United States with a Haine.

Dayton Sideris United States

O Neill Faces DiSalle in Ohio Governor Battle

Ohio primary results show Michael V. DiSalle and Atty. Gen. C. O Neill winning gubernatorial nominations. DiSalle led the Democratic field. Brown backed O Neill for the GOP nomination. Unofficial counts place McCurdy ahead for Fourth District Court of Appeals. Lausche slate questions loomed in convention delegation race. O Neill pledged to support Republican unity and thanked supporters.

Columbus Michael V. DiSalle C. O'Neill Athens Lausche Ohio Bave Seel Jeune Des Ateaian i Jurge Francie Ds Wiles Fourth District Court of Appeals Ruel McCurdy McCurdy Adams Pie Lawrence Ross Jackson Vin Payloft Delegatte U. S John W. Bricker Eisenhower John W. Brown GOP O'Neill Neil

Indiana Primary Signals Amid Kefauver Debate

Indiana reported Eisenhower leading with 250,389 votes from 3199 precincts out of 4330, Daly with 156,428 votes at 38 percent, while Kefauver drew no direct opposition in the presidential race. Democrats hoped for farm policy discontent but found no clear signal.

Estes Kefauver Eisenhower Indiana S'Pertas Os Adlai E. Stevenson

Coal Output Rise Viewed by Industry Expert

West Penn Power Co senior industrial power engineer predicts heavy coal increases to meet rising utility steel aluminum and chemical demand. He cites economists agreeing on at least 100 million additional tons annually by 1965 and expects the electric utility sector to double its load in the next decade.

Lamanina FR Sell West Penn ‘Power Co Greensburg Pa Con

Solon urges Senate panel to vote on soil bank bill

Democratic Senator Ellender urged the Senate Agriculture Committee to stop delaying and vote amendments on a formal soil bank bill proposed for a lion-dollar program. He said the plan could be acceptable to the president if votes proceed without further talks. In New Delhi, reports from Kalimpong said anti communist tribesmen killed about 2500 Chinese Reds at a guerrilla camp in eastern Tibet.

Asbington Camarman Aifender D-La Senate Agriculture Committee Ellender Tibet New Delhi Vom Kalimpong

Experts Ready for H Bomb Test as Wind Delays Weaponeers

Nuclear scientists at Sandia and Los Alamos, part of a task force, outline contingency plans for the H bomb shot Cherokee. They caution the detonation could fail or drift, delaying the test for radiological safety.

Meriile Yimy Eniwetok Atoll Tomor- Sandia N. M Los Alamos Row U. S

Yugoslav President and wife tour Versailles with visitors

President Tito of Yugoslavia and his wife toured the Palace of Versailles amid crowds of American tourists. In Manila, Japan and the Philippines signed a long awaited World War II reparations pact. Japan will provide 550 million dollars in goods and services over 120 years and lend 250 million dollars to the Philippines in the same period.

Tito Paris Tio Yugoslavia Palace of Versailles Manila Japan Philippines

Fast Freight Collision Kills Three Near Sheffield

Three men, all salesmen drivers for Dairymen Ohio Farmers Milk Co., die after a Nickel Plate freight train strikes their northbound car at a crossing near Sheffield. The victims are James A. Nak, 33, his brother Robert, 41, and James F. Exner, ages not fully confirmed, all Lorain area men. Police say the auto was hurled more than 100 feet and a car door travels three-quarters of a mile. the driver was believed to be Robert Work.

Lorain Ume Sheffield Ohio Farmers » Milk Co Abbe Ra James F. Exner Robert Work

Soviet Paper Attacks Stalin Charges by Repbulicans

The Red Star newspaper denounces charges against Stalin as false and disputes recent assertions about his leaving the Soviet Union. The article cites names such as John W. Brown C William ONeill and discusses polling locations and military figures including Marshal Georg Zhukov.

Aoncuw Red Star Today Stalin Soviet

Marland Leads in West Virginia GOP and Dem contests

HARLESTON West Virginia returns show William C Marland ahead of John G Fox for the Democratic U S Senate nomination following Senator Kilgore s death In the GOP race Revercomb leads two rivals for the nomination Milton Ferguson and Charleston Mayor John T Comenhaver top Cecil B Underwood Fox leads in the gubernatorial contest with other county results including Mason and Mason County figures For the House of Delegates Durbin leads in the GOP ticket while Risse heads the Republican county commission race Joe Burdette leads the Democratic governor race in his home county.

Harleston William C. Marland John G. Fox Harley Kilgore Sea Man Revercomb Cer Milton P. Ferguson Charleston John T. Comenhaver Cecil B. Underwood Mason County Rvant Af Dan Jarrell Gerald C. P. Stout Keith F Arnold Sheritt Earl C. Mobe Reading Toral L Griff Durbin Charles A. Roberts Yack Johnson R. Ia McCuilty Campbell W. Stevens George A. Rairden House of Delegates E. H. Risse Republicas County Commission Joe Burdette Bowernor

Algiers Seeks New Troops as Rebel Offensive Surges

NATO divisions and draft levies mobilize as Lacoste's forces sweep the countryside to blunt a fresh rebel offensive. Authorities say French forces killed more than 130 in western Algeria after raiders set fire to farms and killed scores of people over the last five days.

NATO Lacoste Algeria

Navy Rocket Misses Altitude Record in New Test

Navy researchers mid June test in New Mexico aimed at an altitude record for a single rocket. The rocket reached an estimated 15,000 feet in 16 seconds before failure, failing to approach the planned 185 miles as scientists and officials noted the stage rocket success but main engine setback.

Athens Chauncey Comics Gallipolis Glouster Logan Nelsonville Point Pleasant Pomeroy Middleport White Sands Frayiny Wut de Mace Mow Ground W — Navy Tocket New Mexico U. S. Earth Navy

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