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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1955

Page

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Reds Propose Allied Troop Withdrawal and Nuclear Controls

Moscow unveils a world peace plan calling for immediate withdrawal of most foreign troops from Germany, major arms cuts, and a UN backed international control agency. It urges a ban on nuclear and other weapons, substantial force reductions, and observer rights to ensure compliance. The plan publicized ahead of talks in Warsaw with East European allies and a possible meeting with Western leaders.

Moscow Soviet Union East West Germany Warsaw Bulgaria Eisenhower Eden Faure Bulganin Tass UN Subcommittee On Disarmament London Germany Fan

Statehood Defeated By 48 Votes In House

Alaska and Hawaii lost their bid for statehood as the House sent the joint Alaska Hawaii bill back to committee by 218 to 170. Leaders blamed opposition in both parties and debated whether separate bills for each territory could advance. Delegates and reps urged different paths, with Hawaii seen as likelier to gain standalone consideration.

Washiyuius Alaska Hawaii House Engle Calif House Insular Affairs Committee Sim J. Saylor R-Pa Saylor Bartlett Kington

U S Sabrejets Engage Red MIGs Over Yellow Sea

Eight American Sabrejets duel eight to twelve Red Chinese MIGs over international waters of the Yellow Sea near the Yalu River. Initial reports claimed two MIGs shot down and a third possibly destroyed, while U S forces later said no Sabres were hit and all returned safely. China alleged grave provocation and intrusion over Manchurian islands near Antung air bases.

Tokyo U.S Manchurian Antung Yalu River Peiping Yellow Sea United States Air Force North Korean Sinuiju Air Force

Hamilton County Records Fourth Polio Case

Terry Katz, 19 months old and child of Dr. Aaron Katz, is named Hamilton County fourth polio victim this year. Katz said his son had received one Salk vaccine dose by Cutter Laboratories and is now making a good recovery.

Timesnati Terry Katz Aaron Katz Hamilton Katz Cutter, Laboratories

Baby Bed Wanted to Sell Quick in Messenger Ad

Classified notice requests a baby bed for sale and notes several buyers called after the Messenger ad. It invites sellers to place an inexpensive ad to reach mothers seeking a bed and provides two contact numbers for insertions.

Euclid Dave

Censorship Laws Up For House Panel Review In Ohio

Ohio Judiciary Committee will review two revised bills aimed at restoring film censorship. One bill sets six categories to ban parts of movies for obscenity or provocation of crime with penalties from 25 to 300 dollars, while a three member board appointed by the governor would license non profits for limited educational use. The second bill covers movies and comic books for minors under 18 and bans distribution and sale of material deemed obscene or promoting corrupt morals.

Judiciary Committee Ohio United States Supreme Court State Department of Education Cates

End of All Polio Seen In U S by President With Salk Vaccine

President Eisenhower stated he absolutely believes the Salk polio vaccine can end polio in the United States within a reasonable time. He noted that some vaccine supplies may be released soon for resumed inoculations. Public Health Service reported 62 confirmed cases among the vaccinated as scientists review efficacy and manufacturing methods at Parke-Davis.

U.S Salk Washingson Eisenhower Public Health Service

Early Big Four Okay Seen Formosan Peace Asked

US officials expect a Soviet acceptance of the Western invitation for a top level Big Four meeting this summer. Eisenhower and Eden pushed the plan as Dulles Macmillan and Molotov prepare for talks in Vienna over the Austrian state treaty. NATO calls for a cease fire in Formosa Strait and supports negotiations for German unification while pursuing disarmament. The Western powers seek talks with Molotov to resolve major questions including German unity and Formosa tensions.

Washington Eisenhower Anthony Eden Nikolai Bulgan Dulles Harold Macmillan Antoine Pinay V. M. Molotov Vienna Geneva Indochina Stockholm Moscow Bulgaria United States West Germany Paris Russia Mosscow North Atlantic Alliance Formosa Strait Mustual NATO Council of Foreign Far East Lester Pearson NATO Quemoy Matsu Chiang Kalk Formona Pearson Brietain Nikolai Bulganin NATO Council France United Kingsdom Soviet Union Konrad Adenauer Germany Develments United Nations Sul Committee For Disarmament

Strike ends on railroad after 59 days

Louisville and Nashville Railroad workers end a 59 day strike in a push for recall. Officials report 14 states affected as trains resume service next week while unions dispute recall order and seniority plans.

Louisville Louisville and Nashville E. Lane Brotherhood of Railroad L&n Nashville L. G. Clay Brotherhood of Engineers Clay

Senate expected to pass Gore revised highway bill

Senator Gore of Tennessee forecast Senate passage of his amended highway program already valued at around 17.9 billion dollars. Supporters say the plan is sound while critics warn of funding and construction issues as debate looms.

Washnurus Gore D-Tenn Senate Haneay Wedges Gea Reese Es “Setterey Senator Case RSC von Flaith Bennet Gata Fe Senate Igat

Solons Readying 943 Million Budget For Vote

Ohio news notes lawmakers prepared to vote on a 943 million dollar two year budget covering state government operating costs and a teacher training program. The plan includes an increased per capita expenditure, a six week Senate review, and a major spend on housekeeping and military command structures amid broader peace policy references. A separate Newark fatality report notes a father killed his daughter, Mary Ann Wyckoff, aged 3, with a car incident.

Columbus Europe Pusan Ohio Frank J. Lauscher Senate Finance Committee Senate Newark Mary Ann Wyckoff Robert E. Wyo Sual Issortant

Solon Sees Eisenhower Likely to Retire After 1956

Margaret Chase Smith of Maine reports she doubts President Eisenhower will seek a second term. She notes her impression that he prefers to retire after 1956 and hopes he does not feel pressured by party strength. The remark marks early Republican doubt about Eisenhower’s re election plans at a 1500 member GOP women’s conference.

Margaret Chase Smith Maine Eisenhower Womes Dwight Eisenhower Smith

French Agree On Ngo Diem Policy In Paris Talks

Secretary Dulles and French Premier Edgar Faure neared a joint approach on Ngo Dinh Diem. They would back Diem while pressuring him to moderate his nationalist stance. Diem announced a new fourteen member cabinet and urged Paris leaders to respect Vietnam’s nationalism democracy and social progress.

Paris U. 8 Dulles Edgar Faure Ngo Dinh Diem Diem United States Faure NATO Council of Ministers Diem l

O Neill cites grand jury demand to curb gambling

Ohio Attorney General William O Neill said the Jefferson County grand jury asked state help to clean up gambling. He warned public officials' corruption makes government fail the people and turn into an exploiter rather than their protector.

William O'Neill Ohio Jefferson County Steuben O'Neill Youngs

Final A Bomb Test In 55 Series Delayed

LAS VEGAS Nev final atomic blast of the 1955 Nevada test series scheduled for 5 05 am was postponed due to unacceptable wind patterns. A weather briefing will decide whether to attempt the final shot tomorrow a 30 to 35 kiloton detonation atop a 500 foot tower.

Las Vegas Nev Nevada Atomic Energy Commission

Eisenhower Seeks Sincerity From Russians After Talks

President Eisenhower said he would test Russian sincerity in tensions easing steps after a conference with foreign ministers. He emphasized cautious optimism that the process could reduce global friction and pave a path toward a summit.

Sea Disaster Near Japan Claims 143

A collision amid thick fog in the Inland Sea near Takamary Japan involved two large ferries, Shiun Maru and Udaka Mara, causing 143 missing or dead and 192 saved. The Shiun Maru sank in minutes as passengers, including many schoolchildren, scrambled for life jackets. The disaster echoes previous tragedies, including the Toya Maru sinking last September with heavy loss of life.

Takamary Japan Hokkaido Udaka Mara

Scots Flock To See Bill Graham Off To London

Billy Graham heads to London after a grueling Scotland campaign. About 100 Scotswomen sang the 23rd Psalm as the evangelist’s train pulled away from Glasgow station, while Graham offered a prayer for Scotland. In Boston, Ted Williams will report to the Red Sox Friday per GM Joe Cronin.

Bill Graham London Gunonisry Cnarsand Billy Graham Glasgow Graham Scotland Boston Ted Red Sox Joe Cronin

Ex Warden 4 Dies at 74

Columbus area figure Francis D. Henderson a former Ohio adjutant general and wartime public official died in Orlando Florida at age 74. He led observer dispatched troops to aid destitute families after the Hocking Valley coal strike and served in WWI battles including St Mihiel Argonne and the Bois de Chien Salient. He and wife Mrs Josephine Henderson had retired to Florida.

Columbus Francis D. Henderson Ohio Henderson Hocking’ Valley Wade Orlando Fin Josephine Henderson Tena Austria Big Four Theyderson Bois de Chien Trans Baccarat France Easte Ihiel Argonne

CIO Leaders Plan Request for Steel Workers Pay Hike

Prinsburgh policy makers of the CIO United Steel Workers meet with a 39 member executive board and 170 member wage policy committee to set a wage target of 600,000 workers in the steel industry. The industry runs near capacity with record weekly production and strong first quarter income. The two year contract with USW expires this year and a 12 cent hourly package was won last June amid a sluggish 1964.

Prinsburgh CIO United Steel Workers JUSW USW

House Votes on $31 Billion Defense Provision

Washington lawmakers discuss a $318 million defense package amid battles over manpower. Rep Flood presses to boost Army and Marine strength, resisting reductions and retirements as committee plans outline allocations for Army Navy Air Force and defense activities through June 1956.

Washington House Ade D-Pa Lood Appropriations Committee Marine Corps

Ohio Women Voters Review Year's Agenda

The League of Women Voters of Ohio will review the annual convention agenda in Columbus. A morning session will study proposals and host conferences before voting on suggested league projects this afternoon.

Columbus League of Women Voters of Ohio

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