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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1956

Page

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Aid Bill Tightens Trade Restrictions on Allies

The House Foreign Affairs Committee advanced a foreign aid bill worth 4.09 billion for action, adding a trade restriction to bar aid to countries shipping strategic materials to the Communist bloc. Rep Edna Kelly backed the amendment after noting British tractor shipments to Communist China, seeking to curb presidential exceptions to the Battle Act.

Washington House House Foreign Affairs Committee Richards Dsc Eisenhower Congress United States Edna ¥. Kelly DNY

Public Learns Lenin's Doubts on Stalin's Character

The Komsomol Pravda article claims Lenin warned the Communist Party against Stalin, citing Lenin's last year remarks on Stalin's rudeness, capriciousness, and power abuses. It marks the first published Lenin quote denouncing Stalin and questioning his fitness for leadership.

OSCOW Lenin Communist Party Joseph Stalin Communist Youth League Komsomol Pravda Stalin

Federal Aid Granted For Cleved Area Hit By Windstorm

President Eisenhower declared parts of northern Ohio disaster areas eligible for federal assistance after an appeal from Gov. Lausche. A federal civil defense representative planned to sign an agreement in Columbus to deliver aid to areas including Lakewood, near Cleveland.

Washington Eisenhower Ohio Frank J. Lausche Columbus Lausche Lakewood Cleveland

Congressmen seek farm bill revision amid veto clash

Senator H. Alexander Smith of New Jersey plans a substitute farm bill to deflect Eisenhower’s veto and add three amendments. The debate centers on price supports for oats rye barley and grain sorghum while keeping soil bank provisions and possible advance payments. Senator Aiken warns of a second veto. Ellender counters against favored treatment for corn farmers.

Washington Sen. H. Measure Alexander Smith Senate Eisenhower Smith For House Senate Agriculture Committee Aiken R-Vi Ellender D-La Agriculture Committee Benson

Riesel Calls for Probe of Labor Underworld

Victor Riesel, blinded by an acid attack, urged a federal probe into labor racketeering six weeks after the assault. At a hospital news conference he named Senators Douglas and Ives and urged investigation by trusted lawmakers. He said he plans to leave the hospital early next week.

New York Victor Kiesel Hhe Paul Douglas D-il Irving Ives R-Ny Styles “Bridges Riesel

Pair Held In Slaying

Two Connecticut youths Ronald Randall 17 and John Hudick 18 were held as they were returned to Connecticut for questioning in the death of Darrell Hotham 20 of Southington. They were arrested near Urbana Ohio after being seen in a car all day. Authorities say Randall confessed to shooting Hotham with a home made 22 caliber pistol after a fist fight at an amusement park.

Columbus Connecticut Newington Conn Ronald Randall John Hudick Seriden Urbana Ohio Darrell Hotham Southington Champaign County Jay H. McKeever Randall Hotham Hudick

Heart Operation Fails To Save Doomed Boy

An 18 month old boy, John Prince of Piatt Ohio, died after a delicate operation intended to correct transposition of the great vessels. Surgeons used a heart lung machine during the procedure but the child’s circulation failed and he died about three hours later despite hours of additional surgery. The parents said they would do the operation again if it could help others and expressed satisfaction that the attempt was made.

Cleveland Prince Richard Prince Piana Ohio Loajean Vine

529 Day Trial Convicts Man and Two Accomplices

Joseph Sanders 50 of Columbus given 22 years in federal prison for the Oct 1 1954 Pickerington Bank robbery that yielded over 17000. John W Lane 32 and Richard C Williamson 41 both of Columbus received 16 years each after pleading guilty. Judge Mell G Under labeled the trio the most dangerous criminals in 20 years.

John W. Lane Richard C. Williamson Columbus Sanders Mell G. Under

Ohio Power Plans 7 Million Line to Aluminum Plant

Ohio Power Co will build an 85 mile seven million dollar power line to connect the proposed Olin Mathieson aluminum plant in Monroe County. The 60 volt line starts at the Muskingum River plant near Zanesville and runs through Morgan Noble Monroe Belmont Jefferson to the Tidd plant near Brilliant, with completion aimed in 1958.

Bellaire Ohio Ohio Power Co Olin Mathieson Monroe County Power Muskingum River Zanesville Moran Noble Monroe Counties Clarington Belmont Jefferson Counties Tidd Brilliant

Stevenson Kefauver Drive Oregon Primary For 1956 Ticket

Adlai Stevenson and Senator Estes Kefauver campaign in Oregon the state’s first 1956 primary. Republicans weigh nominees McKay or Hitchcock to challenge Morse. write in options complicate ballots. Eisenhower leads Democratic delegates. Oregon shifts to a narrow edge for Democrats in registration.

Portland Ore Adlai Stevenson Estes Kefauver Oregon Far West Douglas McKay Phil Hitchcock Len Wayne Morse Kefauver Stevenson Eisenhower Supreme Court William 0. Dens Sevenen Douglas J. Eisenhower Nixon

Sedition Rule Opposition Sparks Federal State Crossroads

The Justice Department backs a Bridges bill to reopen dual federal and state action in sedition law after a Supreme Court decision narrowed federal field. Dep. Atty. Gen. Rogers argues federal state cooperation would work well, with both levels able to enforce postwar subversion laws. A related note cites concurrent debates in Congress.

Washington Justice Department Supreme Court Congress Bridges R-Nh William P. Rogers Eastland D-Miss Department

Scientists Tour USSR Red Atom-Smashers First Class Work

Western scientists toured a top secret Soviet atom smashing lab about 90 miles north of Moscow. They hailed the plant as first class and noted its synchrocyclotron matches the Berkeley design. The visit came during an international atomic conference with American British and Russian scientists observing closely.

Moscow Soviet Union Russia Ran USS Berkeley Calif United States

Cain Hits Administration Sees Committee Ouster

Senator Olin Johnston charged Senator Harry Cain with criticizing the loyalty program and the Eisenhower administration. Cain said his usefulness to the president is ending soon as his $15 000 annual post expires in August. Johnston leads a Senate Civil Service subcommittee probing the loyalty program.

Washington Olin Jany Johnston D-Sc Harry P. Cain Ain Cnities Control Board Colorado Amerthe Administration Civil Liberties Union Tson Cain Eriti Nixon Denver Sim Repub Eisenhower Johnnston Senate Civil Service Subcommittee

Peacher Fights Ouster Order at Denvertown High

MCCONNELLSVILLE An attempt will be made Monday night to settle the case of Denvertown High School teacher Jack Eberle 25 fighting his ouster over paddling five of his year old pupils and charges of teaching the Bible in class plus failing to perform coaching duties His lawyers plan to present a settlement offer to the school board If the talks fail hearings will resume and a decision on his ouster will be made by the board

McConnellsville Denvertown Jacke Eberle Ainst

Embezzling Case Faces Woman of 52 in Norfolk

Norfolk report shows Minnie Mangum, a 52 year old career worker, facing trial on embezzlement charges totaling about 2.884 million dollars over 22 years. She is accused of taking 1,080.00 from the Commonwealth Building and Loan Association where she served as assistant secretary treasurer. The proceeding precedes a larger trial set for next week.

Norfolk Minnie Mangum Miss Mangum Commonwealth Building and Loan Association Commonwealth

Panty Raid Sparks Near Riot at UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley coeds report a panty raid that turned into a near riot with beds overturned and $10,000 in damages. Police say four men were arrested for stealing a classified government document linked to a servicemen list.

Berkeley P —‘Aree Now University of California Stuents Daily Californian Newark N. J Daily Californian Org FBI

Interstate highways eyed for Ohio as federal aid bill advances

James J. Sibbison outlines how the 1956 federal aid highway bill could fund an extensive Ohio interstate system. He notes about 1,383 miles in Ohio with four lane, divided highways and no toll booths, projecting a 13 year build timeline and routes from Cleveland to Columbus to Cincinnati with limited urban stops.

James J. Sibbison Washington Ohio Congress House Senate Bureau of Public Roads Cleveland Columbus Cina Innati

State Inspector Fair After Heart Attack

Dr. John L Rich of the State Natural Resources Commission suffered a heart attack Thursday night during an inspection tour of the southern Ohio installation. His condition was described as fair today by the department.

McArthur —H John L Rich State Natural Resources Commission Ohio Rich

Man pleads guilty in fatal abortion case of 2 year old

In New York Leo Pijuan interrupted his trial today and pleaded guilty to first degree manslaughter in the death of Jacqueline Smith a two year old fabric designer. His codefendant Thomas G Daniel 25 remained on trial for first degree manslaughter.

New York Leo Pijuan Jacqueline Smith Thomas G. Daniel

Tax Cut in 56 Not Likely Despite Surplus Gains

Washington reports Speaker Raysburn D Texas says a 1996 tax cut is possible but not probable even as the projected midyear surplus rises by more than 1.2 billion dollars. Democratic leaders remain wary of tax relief before debt reduction and watch admin signals closely.

Washington House Rays Burn

Truman in Rome as crowds cheer new U S president

The crowd in Rome welcomed President Truman with cheers as he arrived and planned a meeting with Pope Pius XII. Reporters noted Truman's diplomacy aims and expected discussions with Gen. Mark Clark regarding any concerns he wishes to raise.

Lima escapee sought tavern hold up in Newark

Robert L. Jamison 22 of Newark Ohio escaped from Lima State Hospital for the Criminal Insane last Saturday and was captured Thursday after he tried to rob a tavern in Newark. The arrest followed a report of an attempted hold up.

Tampa Lima Ohio) State Hospital Robert L. Jamison Newark Ohio

Marietta Woman Pleads Innocent in Assault Case

Bessie Sprague Deaton of Marietta Route 4 was bound over to the grand jury on $1000 bond after pleading innocent to an assault and battery charge. The case arose from alleged actions involving her husband Clinton Deaton. A separate report notes a cross burned near Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans in a racially charged incident tied to Archbishop Joseph F. Rummel.

New Orleans Joseph Francis Rummel Notre Dame Seminary Niremen Ross Semsinary Archbigeops U. & Sue Yreme High Court Marietta Bessie Sprague Deaton NAVY Washington Clinton Pacific California

Ohio Liquor Freeze Eases as New Rules Take Hold

Columbus officials announce a thaw in the liquor permit freeze with a 3600 total beer and wine carryout permit cap. The state liquor board says districts will receive permits based on population, impacting applications filed by May 28 and potential court appeals over the new May 28 effective regulations.

Columbus un—Ann Liquor Secretary of State Polimi James C. Bryant Bryant State Liquor Board Liquor Department

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