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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1954

Page

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Senator Potter says McCarthy may leave hearings

Senator Potter says there is no way to force McCarthy to testify if he walks out as hearings resume. McCarthy has hinted at leaving after Secretary Stevens took responsibility for Army charges, while Eisenhower urged all principals to testify. The closed door session follows McCarthy stating he may attend and not seek a directed verdict.

Washington Potter R-Mich McCarthy Senate Investigations Subcommittee Army Stevens Wisconsin Eisenhower Congress White House

Senate to probe free world trade with Red China

Senate appropriations editors plan a searching inquiry into how free world allies eased bans on trade with Red China. Senator McCarthy warns against aiding nations shipping to the Communist bloc and calls for a public list of materials allies may ship.

Washington Bridges Harold E. Stassen McCarthy Stassen Ay Stassen Congress China Senate Red China United States Far East

Senate approves Army civil functions bill for Ohio River works

The Senate Appropriations Committee endorsed a 484.1 million Army civil functions appropriation to fund flood control and navigation projects along the Ohio and Kentucky stretches. It directs Army engineers to construct maintain and operate river projects including Green River dams Cleveland Harbor New Cumberland locks and dam and Greenup locks and dam with modest funds for related Kentucky and Ohio reach works.

Washington Senate Appropriations Committee Army Ohio Kentucky Army Engineers Green River Cleveland Harbor New Cumberland West Via Kentucky - Greenup

Ohio Senator Burke Named to Committee

Ohio's junior senator Democrat Thomas A. Burke was assigned to the Government Operations Committee led by Sen. McCarthy. He was taken off the District of Columbia committee in the Senate action announced yesterday.

Ohio Burke Washington Thomas A. Burke Sen. McCarthy R-Wis Senate Ct of Columbia

Lake Hope Fish Saved From Polluted Waters

In Vinton County the Division of Wildlife acted to save Lake Hope fish by treating the upper lake with hydrated lime. Acid mine wastes from Sandy Run Creek polluted water, risking a serious fish loss. with approval from Parks and Health, the lake portion will be restored to a safe state for fish.

Columbus Division of Wildlife Lake Hope Vinton County Sandy Run Creek Division of Parks State Department of Health

Methodist Leaders Plan Aid for Refugees

Ohio Methodist Church leaders plan to sponsor 5000 refugees under the 1953 Refugee Relief Act. American Methodists pledge to help secure the 5000 jobs and homes for newcomers.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Methodist United States

Three More Companies Enter Steel Parleys

U. S. Steel and the CIO United Steelworkers begin contract talks with three additional core producers. Negotiations open with Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp in Pittsburgh Wheeling Steel Corp in Wheeling West Virginia and Crucible Steel Co. of America in New York as negotiations spread to other producers later this month.

Pittsburgh U. S. Steel Corp CIO United Steelworkers Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp Wheeling Steel Corp Wheeling, W. Va Crucible Steel Co. of America New York

Nurse Death Investigation Officially Widens Probe

Coroner Robert A. Evans ruled nurse Eula Harman's death from insulin shock undetermined and kept the case wide open. Police said eight puncture wounds and a large insulin dose appeared to challenge homicide ruling pending new evidence or guidance. Harman lived with Dr Neil D. Carter and his mother. a nine page note indicated self-administration.

Columbus Robert A. Evans Eula Harman Miss Harman Neil D. Carter

Phillies Face Showdown Over Gestapo Tactics Claim

Hall of Fame second baseman Granny Hamner demanded action against owner Bob Carpenter accusing him of Gestapo tactics by employing a private detective to trail players after games. Hamner said the surveillance risks souring team morale and endangering a pennant run despite a strong roster.

Philadelphia Granny Hamner Philadelphia Phillies Bob Carpenter Carpenter Hamner

End Tour of Route Freemont Ohio Turnpike Inspection

The Ohio Turnpike Commission’s inspection party concludes its 241 mile tour today traveling from Fremont to the state’s western border where the turnpike will link with a toll road across Indiana.

Fremont Ohio Ohio Turnpike Commission Indiana

Four Diphtheria Cases Diagnosed in Hocking

Logan-Hocking County health officials face four confirmed diphtheria cases tied to Yesboro School in Washington Township. Mass testing of 76 pupils at Yesboro identified positive throat cultures in three second graders and one third grader, with other grades negative.

Logan Logan-Hocking County Health Department Larry Griffith Sharon Weaver Harry and Brooks McMurray Yesboro Hocking County Vinton County Edward Griffth Jr Griffith McMurray Brothers

Unemployed BRT Leader Criticizes Eisenhower Policy

William Parker Kennedy president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen told LRT lodges in Youngstown Warren and Newton Falls that more than 25 000 BRT members are jobless or underemployed. He cited 2000 laid off Pittsburgh district workers and blamed farm income decline and hard money policy for the unemployment rise.

Youngstown Brotherhood of Railroad Eisenhower LRT Warren Newton Falls William Parker Kennedy Pittsburgh Kennedy

Ohio Negro Named YMCA Group Head

Leo B. Marsh of New York City, director of counseling and inter racial services for the YMCA national board, assumed today the presidency of the Association of YMCA Secretaries of North America. He is the first Negro to hold the post, succeeding John A Sessions of Canton Ohio.

YMCA Buffalo N. Y Leo B. Marsh New York City National Board Association of Ymca Secretaries of North America

Wounded From Dien Bien Phu Evacuated To Hospitals

The Dien Bien Phu evacuation rose to about 110 wounded today with helicopters and light planes continuing to fly to Hanoi. About 120 more wounded expected, as Paris reports confirm, while 753 total will be flown out. nurse Genevieve de Galard Terraube remains at Dien Bien Phu.

Hanoi Indochina Dien Bien Phu Paris Genevieve de Galard Terraube Geneva Luang Prabang Lanessan Saignon Cao Dai

Policeman Cleared in Ohio Traffic Death

Former Columbus officer Charles R. Cooper, 30, was found innocent of second degree manslaughter in the Oct. 9 fatal crash that killed Mrs. Edna Mae Gieke, 40, of Firebrick, Ohio, who was struck by the police cruiser he drove.

Columbus Charles RK. Cooper Edna Mae Gieke Firebrick Ohio Cooper

Open Air Circus Finds Shelter for Newark Show

The King Brothers Circus praised a borrowed big top in Newark Ohio after a trucked canvas went missing last weekend between Middletown and Portsmouth. No rain spoiled performances as five states searched for the missing canvas and the open air shows continued.

Newark Ohio King Bros. Circus Middletown Portsmouth

U S Indicates Peace Parleys Likely Fail At Geneva

United States officials warned the Indochina talks may fail if communist positions persist as Geneva conference stalls. Western diplomats weigh breaking off discussions while seeking a united front and potential UN action.

Geneva Indochina United States Laog Cambodia U. S Eden V. M. Molotov Chou Enela Molotov Red Laos Bidault Viet Nam

River Craft Believed Abandoned at Hockingport Dock

County and state officials chase ownership of a partially submerged cabin cruiser tied at a Hockingport dock near the Ohio River confluence. Sheriff Bateman said the unknown boat may be stolen and abandoned. Wildlife Division agents offer aid. License 12C 605 noted.

Hockingport George Bateman Hocking River Ohio River State Wildlife Division Department of Natural Resources Bateman

Buck Pleads Guilty in Fos toria Wife Slaying

George Buck, 32, factory worker, pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the death of his wife Mary Buck, 27, whose body was found in the attic of the Fos to ria home. Judge Ralph Sugrue sentenced him to one to twenty years in prison.

Tiffin Ohio George Buck Mary Fostoria Ralph Sugrue Buck

Chiang Kai-shek seeks wider support in new term

Chiang Kai-shek began his second term as Nationalist China president calling for more military and moral aid from the free world and stronger anti Communist Asian alliances. Inauguration at Taipei included fireworks as Chiang urged regional unity to resist invasion and rebuild mainland China with allied support.

Taipehm Formosa Chiang Kai-shek China Chiang Chen Cheng

Parolee Held In Beating Case In Cleveland

A Mansfield Reformatory parolee, Clarence Jones, is held after a badly beaten boy was found on railroad tracks. Jones admitted raping a %% year old grandmother, per police. The assault involved Kenny Joyies, found under an overpass with a shattered thigh and bruises. Jones has prior convictions including attempted rape and a 1948 lawn mower assault. paroled from Mansfield in February 1953.

Cleveland Mansfield Clarence Jones Jones Kenny Joyies Mansfield Reformatory

Train Crash Kills Three At Morrisson Road Crossing

A Baltimore and Ohio passenger and mail train collided with an automobile at Morrisson Road crossing near here today killing the three occupants of the car.

Baltimore and Ohio Morrisson Road Crossing

De Valera Opponents Lead in Ireland Elections

In Ireland, former Premier John A Costello’s coalition nears toppling Eamon de Valera. With 144 seats counted, the coalition held 66, Fianna Fail 5 and independents 4. De Valera and Costello were re elected to the Dail, but the premier’s tally fell to 12 679.

de Valera Ireland Dublin John A. Costello Eamon de Valera Ers Fianna Fail Men of Destiny Republic Dev Costello Mid-Mornin Coalition Gaant

Post Office Trucks Repainted In Red White And Blue

Columbus and Cincinnati pilot color change as olive drab trucks switch to patriotic red white and blue. Officials say national program aims to boost appearance and safety through brighter markings.

Columbus Cincinnat Ohio

Dillon Dam Funds Request Rejected by Senate

Washington reports the Senate Appropriation Committee rejected the President's request for two million dollars more for Dillon Dam in Annesville Ohio. The dam's estimated cost stands at 27,061,000 with 9,189,000 already spent.

Washington Dillon Annesville Ohio Senate

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