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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1956

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Red Steps In A Energy Peacetime Shift

New York Times reports several U S scientists visiting Moscow conclude the Soviet Union is pursuing a peacetime nuclear energy program that could surpass U S efforts In Moscow they say Russia has shifted resources from military to peacetime aims and now rivals the United States in research equipment The group cites Dr Robert E Marshak Prof Abram Pais and Dr Robert R Wilson as expressing cautious optimism about Soviet capabilities while warning of a possible weapons arsenal takeaway.

New York New York Times U.S Moscow Soviet Union Times Russia United States the Times Robert E. Marshak University’ of Rochester Abram Pais Institute For Advanced Studies Princeton N. J Robert R. Wilson Cornell University

Civil Rights Bill Divides House Judiciary Committee

The House Judiciary Committee divided over the civil rights bill with 32 members endorsing the Eisenhower administration aim of equality under law and seven Southern members denouncing it as a threat to state and local authority. The measure, approved April 25, would create a presidentially appointed civil rights commission with subpoena powers, establish a new Justice Department civil rights division, and grant federal court remedies for voting rights violations without state-remedies exhaustion. The majority argued the bill would secure constitutional rights for all, while the minority warned of Federal overreach and danger to local governance.

Washington House Judiciary Committee Eisenhowler Southern Committee Virginia Denn House Rules Committee House Brownell Justice Department South The United States

Cigarettes May Help Healthy People Say Boston Doctors

Two Boston physicians reported preliminary findings that smoking one or two cigarettes does not impair lung elasticity or airflow in healthy individuals. However those with heart or lung disease showed impaired breathing mechanics after smoking.

Alton L. Blakeslee New York W —Cigaret Boston National Tuberculosis Association Ernst 0. Attinger Maurice S. Segal Tufts University School of Medicine

Ohio lawmakers urge special session on tax issue

Cleveland report says Democratic leaders urge Governor Lausche to convene a special session before July 1 to spare local governments from about 10 million dollars in tax rebates to banks. Senators Bartuiek and House leader McJettrick say delaying to January would harm locals and give banks an windfall funded by general taxpayers.

Cleveland Ohio General] Assembly Lausche Joseph W. Bartuiek Hio Senate James J. McJettrick House Ohio Supreme Court U. S. Supreme Taxes General Assembly

Bribe Checks Identified in Truman Era Conspiracy Trial

Oil company official L B Hadley identified 25 checks totaling 1418 as payments from Sinclair Crude Oil Co to Matthew J. Connelly when he was appointments secretary to former President Truman. The checks were offered in Connelly’s conspiracy trial as evidence in a case alleging schemes to aid Irving Sachs facing income tax charges.

Br. Louid Matthew J. Connelly Truman Connelly L. 8 Hadley Independence Kan Sinclair Crude Oil Co Harry J. Schwimmer Schwimmer Irving Sachs T. Lamar Caudle Justice Department Sachs St. Louis

New Farm Bill Reached After Ike Veto Replacement Plan

Washington agreement finalizes a soil bank and farm bill to replace the broad measure vetoed by President Eisenhower on April 16. Senators from the IRA and related committees say the compromise satisfies key farming and land use needs for the next session.

Washington SenateHlone Eisenhower

Eisenhower Likely to Take a Lower Altitude Vacation

White House physician says he would prefer President Eisenhower’s vacation be at a lower altitude than Colorado this summer. Maj. Gen. Howard Snyder noted no plans have been discussed with the White House and emphasized a conservative choice in the first year after the heart attack. Eisenhower hosted a large White House garden party for veterans on the lawn, greeting some 811 guests with no outward fatigue evident.

Washington White House Eisenhow Colorado Howard M. Snyder Snyder Isenhower Eisen Hower Denver Eisenhower Aiiait

Brinks Blast Injures Five In Downtown Incident

Five pedestrians were injured when a shotgun inside a Brink's armored truck discharged while the crew ate lunch. The driver and two guards were in the rear compartment. a guard reached for the gun, triggering the blast that tore a hole in the truck and sent pellets into bystanders. None of the injuries were serious.

White Plains N.Y —N Brink's, Inc John Healy Bronx

Senate to Review Armed Services Defense Policy Dispute

A Senate Appropriations Committee hearing will review basic defense policies after a clash among the Army Navy and Air Force. Secretary Wilson seeks to calm the dispute calling for no congressional investigation while Chavez plans to question top officers about bickering. The briefing features Wilson and the service secretaries with Joint Chiefs of Staff, amid leaked staff papers sparking debate over air power and Nike missiles.

Washington Senate Wilson Chavez Army Navy Air Force Joint Chiefs of Staff

Denvertown Board Debates Teacher Conduct Case

Denvertown school board rejected settlement proposals in the ongoing investigation of an ousted high school teacher. Counter-proposals were drawn but details remained undisclosed as hearings continue. The case involves Jack W. Eberle, charged for paddling and related misconduct, with hearings repeatedly postponed as attorneys work on terms.

Denvertown Jack W. Eberle Gil

British rally links colonies to defense and economy

Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd told a rally that Britain must keep its colonies for strategic and economic reasons. He cited Cyprus Singapore and Aden as vital, noting Singapore independence talks stalled, Aden's constitution unchanged, and Cyprus key for NATO duties and maintaining fuel supplies and naval bases in the region.

Overton England Cyprus Singapore Aden Selwyn Lloyd Britain Arabia Rolony Legislative Council Commonwealth London Malay Peninsula Mediterranean Brit Greece Loyd Canal Zone Middle East

Water yields vast mineral profits and home treasure hunts

An old advertorial note claims sea water contains $5 billion in material per cubic mile and through chemical processing you can extract salt, bromine, magnesium, copper, borax, chlorine, gold, silver, and more. It references selling an antique mantel and a Morris Avenue listing, with a woman named Forest Johnson promoting an ad placement.

Dia Morris Forest Johnson Avenue

Quarles Outlines Air Force Role in Repelling Attacks

Quarles told a national Civil Air Patrol meeting the Air Force bears a primary duty to repel and retaliate in a major air atomic attack. He stressed cooperation with all services and warned of Soviet manned aircraft or missiles. He urged combined teamwork to meet this era’s strategic threats.

Honsayy Quarles Civil Air Patrol Cepaine Air Force

Killing Called Self Defense

Baltimore court heard defense claim 25 year old Gregory M Del Pizzi acted in self defense after a Feb 18 hotel lobby fight that killed 82 year old Richard M Wick The metallurgist was confronted over his alleged advances toward Charlotte Holland now Del Pizzis wife The defense says only one blow was struck and it was in self defense with Wick dying two days later

Baltimore Gregory M. del Pizzi Pennsylvania University of Maryland Richard M. Wick Allen Pat Harry Sulbert Delli Piazi Wick Charlotte J. Holland Delli Pizzi

Weather Outlook With Above Normal Temperatures and Rain

The forecast shows temperatures seven degrees above normal with a high of 76 and a normal low of four. Wednesday remains cool, with warmth returning Thursday and Friday, then cooler on the weekend. Precipitation ranges from moderate to heavy, averaging about one inch, through showers and thunderstorms. Nighttime and early morning periods include possible storms tonight, Wednesday, and again Thursday night into Friday.

Mornis

Senate To Get Highway Bill

The Senate Finance Committee aims to send to the floor two major bills the highway and social security acts. Provisions, passed by the House, would fund the nation’s largest road program, expected to raise about 4.8 million over 16 years, with questions about truckers’ tax impact and possible extra revenue.

Washington Sen Me Bath House House Senate Secretary of the Treasury Humheey

Educator Dies in City After Heart Attack

Lyon Rich retired chairman of Geology and Geography at the University of Cincinnati died here Monday after a heart attack. He served as a long time educator and leader in his departments.

Louan— We —Or. Sonn Lyon Rich University of Cincinnti

Adlai and Kefauver Unite On Ticket In Florida Push

In Miami Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver appeared together at a GOP attack during a Florida stop. They spoke about unity, the president’s record, and Democratic goals on desegregation, farming aid, and small business relief as they seek Florida votes ahead of next Tuesday’s primary. Knowland also listed on the Republican ballot.

Miami Flo Bates Kefauver Adlai Stevenson Florida California Stevenson Kefauver Senate Nefauver Dixie Russia William F. Knowland

Extra Votes Mistake Shuffles Ohio Primary Totals

Cincinnati election officials disclosed a counting error in the Republican attorney general primary adding 3000 votes to the official tally. Recheck restored Saxbe’s statewide lead, with Saxbe at 160,831 and Marshall at 157,?48, while Hamdoo County shows Marshall 5,673 and Saxbe 19,6765, reshaping earlier margins.

Cincinnati Wiliam Saxbe Mechanicsburg Marshall Ted W. Brown Saxbe Ham‘hoo County

Higher Coffee Prices Coming Wholesale Up

New York Britain markets report wholesale coffee prices rose up to four cents per pound. Producers of major brands boosted costs Monday. A spokesman for large supermarket chains said the increases will likely be passed to retailers and then to consumers.

New York

Court Rivalry Flares Over Union Shop Ruling

The Supreme Court decision upholds a union shop in rail and airline sectors while states pursue right to work laws. Union membership and dues may be required after hiring, with management pledging continued opposition and labor seeking broader coverage beyond specific industries.

Supreme Court Nebraska Supreme Court Sion Uss Immaeen Sewerin

White House Pushes Aid For Allies

Secretary of State Dulles announced a new long range foreign aid plan to be sent to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He said the United States has concluded Russia will cut military manpower, a fact Khrushchev reportedly kept from London conferences.

Jashington Dulles Senate Formar Relations Committee United States Russia Communist Party Nikita Khrushchev London Karasachev Harold Jassen

Army to Launch Nike Missile Test in New Mexico

The Army planned a demonstration in southern New Mexico with the Nike ground-to-air missile, amid controversy. Aimed to be fired today weather permitting, the test was part of a three day demonstration attracting newsmen.

Arma Nike Tettaiens

Girl Exposes Embezzler in Norfolk Case

Norfolk report outlines how Minove Bandied assistant treasurer for the Commonwealth Building Loan Association admitted taking 1,082,588 over a year. A quarrel over a missing account card led to dismissal. she implicated Mrs Robert Canneo and the bank audit team, as state auditors investigated the case.

Norfolk Commonwealth Building Loan Association of Norfolk Peru Minove Iris Robert G. Canneo Tng Dannon

Benders Re Election Could Decide Senate Control

Columbus reports U S Senator George W Bender’s possible reelection may swing Senate control to Republicans. Ray C Bliss and John W Bricker argue Bender has performed well in Washington and urged an all out campaign at the Central Committee meeting.

Bender Senate Bliss Columbus U. S George W. Bender Ray C. Bliss Republica State Central Committee U.S John W. Bricker Washington Central Somaiien

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