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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1954

Page

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McCarthy Attacks Army Over Schine Photo Cropping

Sen. McCarthy accuses the Army of dishonest charts about Pvt. G. David Schine while at Ft. Dix. Maj. Gen. Ryan testifies, defending Army releases and detailing Stevens’ involvement and Schine’s passes during basic training. No preferential treatment found, but late passes drew questions.

Washington McCarthy R-Wis Army David Schine Ft. Dix Cornelius E. Ryan Ryan Stevens McGuire Air Force Base N. J McCarthy Camp Schine Air Force Joseph N. Welch Sen McCarthy Army Tory McGuire Field Boston Senate Investigations Subcommittee

Airlift Planned to Nicaragua and Honduras in Cold War Move

United States begins rapid airlift of rifles machine guns and light gear to Nicaragua and Honduras amid tensions with Guatemala. State Department says shipments are defensive and linked to mutual defense pacts while Guatemala downplays any direct threat. Moscow radio accuses U S of aggression as reports of border incidents and troop movements surface in Central America.

Washington Guatemala United States Central America State Department Nicaragua Honduras Moscow Radio Guillermo Toriello Chicago Tribune Tribune Julies Dubois Teguciagalipa U.S John E. Peucrifoy Lincoln White Department U. S Stettin Poland Toriello Peurifoy Guatemalas United Fruit Co Moscow Latin America States Department Caranga America Georgia

Five Day Weather Outlook With Temperature Trends

The forecast shows temperatures near normal, with highs around 79 and lows 53 to 55. Cooler days midweek, warmer conditions weekend. Scattered showers likely Friday to Sunday, totaling about a quarter to half an inch.

Solon Returns to Inquiry Hearing After Walkout

Rep. Hayes plans to resume testimony today after boycotting yesterday over a clash with Aaron M. Sargent who accused tax exempt foundations of promoting socialism. Sargent named no specific founders as he cited a pamphlet from the League for Industrial Democracy. The committee studies foundations and their tax status.

Washington Rep Hayes Ohio Sen Douglas D-Ill Aaron M. Sargent San Francisco Hays Sargent House Rep. Prost Idaho League For Industrial Democracy Intercollegiate Socialist Society

Stockholders To Decide New York Central Control

New York Central president William White says the battle for control will not be decided before June 1. Both management and the Young forces agree to a recess after tomorrow's meeting to let stockholders vote and views be aired. The recess extends at least until after Memorial Day, when inspectors report first on stock ballots.

New York New York Central Railroad William White Road White Robert R. Young

Four Contempt Trials Start in Ohio Court

Four Ohio defendants accused of contempt of the Ohioan American Activities Commission go on trial here, with one mistrial and a juror-related delay affecting proceedings in recent weeks. The cases date back two years.

Columbus the Ohioan-American Activities Commission

Sixth Court upholds Sandusky Bay commercial fishing permit

The Sixth Court of Appeals yesterday affirmed a lower ruling allowing commercial fishermen to seine in Sandusky Bay. The decision centers on regulatory scope and state fishing rights affecting local fleets.

Toledo Sixth Court of Appeals Sandusky Bay

Dr William Owen Carver Dies at 86 Leader in Baptist Education

Dr William Owen Carver 86 a Baptist education leader died Monday in Louisville. He shaped teaching at several Baptist institutions and influenced regional religious education through decades of service. His work touched churches seminaries and schools across Kentucky and nearby states.

Louisville William Owen Carver

Ohioan Made Bishop with Early Clerical Dream

Clarence J. Issenmann of Hamilton Ohio was consecrated auxiliary bishop in Cincinnati in a two hour ceremony led by Archbishop Karl J Alter. A procession featured a dozen bishops, marking the height of his career ascent from boyhood grocery clerk ambitions.

Cincinnati Clarence J. Issenmann Hamilton Ohio Karl J. Alter

New Policy Gives Local Tax Letters Authority

Internal Revenue Commissioner T Coleman Andrews announced a new policy granting district directors authority to issue determination letters on routine tax matters. District Director Nathaniel Looker of Columbus said the decentralization brings IRS authority to taxpayers in their own hometown and guides who should write to the national office for rulings.

Internal Revenue T. Coleman Andrews Nathaniel Looker Columbus Washington Looker Andrews Internal Revenue Service

Court Denies Appeal Of Racing Commission Rules

A Common Pleas Court judge upholds four recent Ohio Racing Commission rule changes after five racing enterprises appeal. The ruling finds the amendments a reasonable and lawful exercise of power, including a measure requiring drug testing for horses at the expense of racing permit holders.

Columbus Common Pleas Ohio Racing Commission Ralph J. Bartlett

Architect William Van Alen Dies at 71 in New York

William Van Alen, 71, a pioneer of skyscraper design and the creator of the Chrysler Building, died Monday in New York. His career spanned early landmark towers and influential modernist trends shaping city skylines.

New York William van Alen Chrysler

White House aide attacks Democrats in Congress

Bernard Shanley, a senior White House aide, accused Democrats of blocking the administration’s agenda speaking to the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers Association. The blast signals possible wider White House criticism of Democrats and hints Eisenhower may soon speak out amid U.S. elections.

Washington White House Congress Eisenhower Shaw Penarvereree Bernard M. Shanley Wine and Spirits Wholesalers Association Stanley Shanley

Indochina Talks Hamstrung by Procedure Dispute

Geneva reports say the nine party Indochina talks stalled over procedural issues as Molotov pressed for a broad political agenda while others favor delaying peace terms until a cease-fire is in place. Western diplomats warn that further stalemate could end any chance for progress this week or next.

Geneva Indochina V. M. Molotov France Vietminh Molotov Georges Bidault U. S Walter Bedell Smith Anthony Eden

Two Athens Seniors Hurt In Route 33 Accident

Two Athens High School seniors were injured but not seriously when their car crashed into an embankment on Route 33 near the South Y. Phillip L. Merchant 17 of 38 First St and Daily 17 of 165 E. State St were treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Merchant suffered head abrasions and Daily facial and head lacerations. The driver Merchant lost control after a right rear tire blew out. Accident reported by State Highway Patrol at 10 p m.

Athens High School Route 33 South Y Sheltering Arms Hospital Phillip L. Merchant First St George Merchant E. State St Clarke State Highway Patrol Merchant Patroliaen

Navy blimp lands after record week aloft near Key West

The ZPG-2 airship with 14 aboard, under Cmdr. Marion H. Eppes, completed a 200 hour endurance patrol from Lakehurst to Key West area after a voyage over the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. The craft left May 17 and is to land at Boca Chica Naval Air Station around 2:30 p.m. local time.

Key West Fla Boca Chica Naval Air Station Florida Keys Navy Cmdr Marion H. Eppes Pinson Ala Lakehurst N. J Naval Air Station Miami Eppes Atlantic Seaboard Caribbean Gulf of Mexico

Employment Rises Again

Ohio figures from the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation show a continued drop in new claims and claimants unemployed one week or more. For the weekend ending May 22, new claims were 12,813 versus 13,367 on May 15, 14,852 on May 8, and 12,789 for May 1. Unemployed one week or more totaled 105,888 for the week ending May 22, down from 109,103 on May 15, 109,541 on May 8, and 112,227 for May 1.

Columbus Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Today BUC

Jazz Professor Earns Doctor's Degree at NTSC

North Texas State College professor M. E. Hall known as the craziest, a jazz expert who teaches a unique bachelor of music in jazz. He expects a Doctor of Education from New York University by June, explaining cost keeps him local. Hall, 40, built NTSC’s jazz program, teaching traditional music before weaving in jazz terms and slang to connect with students while pursuing ongoing gigs and band work.

M. E Gene) Hall Hall North Texas State College United States New York University Whitewright Texas NTSC Victoria Tex Fort Worth Bach

Ohioan Sentenced for Useless Killing in Cincinnati Record Shop

Milton Cross, 24, received a life term for stabbing a man in a record shop owned by disc jockey Ernie Waits. Judge Charles S. Bell labeled the killing as the most useless and unnecessary act to appear before his court.

Cincinnati Milton Cross Ernie Waits Criminal Court Charles S. Bell

School Chief Contempt Case Hearing Set

Supt. Don Russell brings contempt charges against county school board members and officials for allegedly violating an Appellate Court order. The case, filed in the 4th District Court of Appeals, targets board president James Robinson and members Pearl Pratt Don Baker Brady Willis, attorney J Earl Pratt and assistant superintendent William C Paul. Russell was previously ousted and later reentered the office amid board faction changes.

Ironton Don Russell 4Th District Court of Appeals Russell William C Paul James Robinson Pearl A. Pratt Don Baker Brady Willis J. Earl Pratt Pearl Paul

Huntington Company Wins Ohio River Construction Contract

Better Homes Service Co of Warren Ohio won the Youngstown Municipal Airport addition contract with a bid of 26978.29 dollars. Mott Core Drilling Co of Huntington bid 8975 dollars for explorations at Greenup Kentucky lock and dam on the Ohio River.

Huntington W. Va Better Homes Service Co Warren Ohio Youngstown U. S Mott Core Drilling Co., Inc Greenup Ohio River

Indonesia Faces Political Vacuum and Communist Threat

In Geneva William L. Ryan analyzes Indonesia as a nation exhausted by civil war and violence. Apathy and illiteracy create a dangerous vacuum with a powerful communist threat tied to aims of world expansion. The Indonesian Communist Party aligns with Premier Ali Sastroamidjojo while courting literate voters.

William L. Ryan Geneva Dar-Ul Islam Indonesia Indonesian Communist Party Moscow Communist Party PNI Ali Sastroamidjojo

Worker Electrocuted in Crane Incident At Carrollton

E A Kinsey aged 63 of New Philadelphia was electrocuted yesterday when a crane behind which he was working touched a power line near Carrollton Ohio. Kinsey died at the scene and the accident is under investigation by local authorities and utility workers.

New Philadelphia Ohio E. A. Kinsey Carrollton

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