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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1955

Page

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Lies Cloud Solon Hunt For Graft Says Mundt

Senator Mundt accuses a “mystifying fabric of falsehoods” clouding the Senate probe into graft in military uniforms buying. Army contract analyst David Pollack was fired after admitting his testimony differed from earlier sworn statements. Witness Jane Porreca also admitted gifts related to the same firm, as subcommittee investigations widen into payoffs linked to 1953 contracts and Rubin associations.

Washington Mundt R-Sd Senate Benate Army David Pollack Quartermaster ‘Corps Philadelphia E Joo Pollack Ting Jane G. Porreca Clifton Tully Brooklyn Leon M. Levy Lebanon Bonita Originals, Inc New York Rubin

Inn Partner Says House Seldom Loses in Court

Court hearing on income tax assessments against four former Jungle Inn partners heard that the gambling venue rarely loses. Edward F. Tobin testified slot machines could yield high profits and that the house could not lose on slots or poker, while dice posed some risk, with potential losses if a hot player develops.

Cunymaand U. S Trum‘bull’ County Edward F. Tobin Warren Internal Revenue Bureau Tobin

Landlocked Skipper Deserted by Crew in Divorce Suit

Loretta Day, wife of former lieutenant commander Charles B. Day, won a superior court divorce Tuesday claiming Day ran their home like a ship. She testified the couple’s den was “officers' quarters” and she could not enter while flags flew, detailing a mutinous home life after 27 years of marriage.

Aneles Navy Charles B. Day Day Loretta

Seven More Jurors Sought In Sloan Murder Trial

In McConnville Ohio Frances Sloan, 28, faces an first degree murder trial for the shooting death of her 16 year old nephew Kenneth Strohl found outside the Sloan home on January fifth. Six men and five women were seated as jurors on day two. two more are needed before testimony begins. In Charleston, SC a thief pried open a tummy and stole 150 dollars in dimes from a local store and ride hobby shop.

Sloan Mcconnellville Ohio Frances Sloan New Lexington House Kenneth Strohl Gust Charleston S.C

Georgia Dam Breaks In Valley Flood

Officials planned to resume their investigation today into the dam break that unleashed a 25 foot wall of water along U S Highway 19 in a mountain valley. No casualties were reported though two houses and two autos were demolished and eight buildings damaged. At a farm 4900 baby chicks drowned and several residents escaped by reaching a hilltop as the torrent passed. Sheriff J R Gibson said the earthen dam simply broke, possibly from water pressure, and the dam owned by J J Ravan, who runs a store and tourist court, suffered four damaged units. Ravan warned his family and helped them flee as the flood surged.

On Farm J. R. Gibson Lumpkin County J. J. Ravan

Big Four Date Said Accepted

Paris by Antoine Pinay said President Eisenhower accepted July 18 to 21 for the Big Four chiefs meeting. The White House noted July 21 as a possible date but no final decision, with James Hagerty denying any firm time and place. The summit location will be decided by the four powers when they meet in San Francisco for United Nations celebrations.

Paris Er — Rrenen Antoine Pinay Eisenhower White House James C. Hagerty United United States Great Britain France Russia Britan San Francisco United Nations Pinay

Outdoor Life Demand Spurs Messenger Want Ad

The Outdoor Life grows each summer fueling demand for picnic gear sporting goods outdoor furniture boats motors auto trailers and many other items. Cash sales now possible through low cost Messenger Want Ads.

Alabama Bills Propose ad Tax and Segregated Schools

Alabama House members introduced bills to tax advertising at three percent with proceeds for elementary schools and to amend the state constitution to permit separate White and Negro schools. The plan includes penalties for delinquent taxpayers and forbids forcing children to attend racially mixed schools.

Alabama James Dement Gregory Oakley Oakley

Polk Seeks U S Aid for World Plowing Exposition

Representative Polk of Ohio asked the government to fund the World Conservation Exposition and Plowing Contest near Peebles in September 1997, noting it would be the event's first U.S. hosting. Steering committee officials of the World Plowing Organization met at the Agriculture Department to discuss the U S involvement and Sweden contact.

U— Um Polk Ohio Peebles United States Sweden Commte The World Plowing Organization Agriculture Department U. S

Soviet Progress Seen U S Air Power Tops Russia Says Pentagon

The Pentagon cites U S air power ahead of the Soviet Union amid debate over lead in air strength. Secretary of Defense Wilson and Air Force officials say U S programs are flexible and can be stepped up if needed to meet threats. Senator Jackson warns of underestimation of Soviet production and urges crash jet programs and all out production to avert peril.

U.S Russia Pentagon Washington United States Jackson D-W Russ Defense Wilson Fim Air Force Roger Lewis Lewis Senate House “Atomic Energy Harold Talbott Nathan F. Twining Soviet Union

Hot highway bill battle marks Senate voting start

The Senate opened voting on a heated highway bill as Democrats push to defeat GOP efforts to substitute Eisenhower’s plan. Byrd blasts financing schemes and criticizes a dummy corporation to issue 30 year bonds while Gore backs the administration’s approach and changes to federal highway grants. The dispute centers on tax revenues, bond schemes, and the scope of federal control over 40 000 miles of interstates.

Washington Senate Eisenhower Gore D-Tenn Public Works Committee House Byrd D-Va Iark United States

Bandit Killed In Holdup In Cleveland

Cleveland police Lt Norman Bayless exchanged shots with one bandit during a holdup. Bayless was wounded but alive after the confrontation. The other suspect fled to a tobacco warehouse basement and was captured hiding in a box. The slain bandit was Albert Lowell Bowser, a 37 year old from Massillon with prior robbery terms. Police also identified Michael Jacko, 47, an ex convict and former cellmate of notable Canton killer Pat McDermott.

Cleveland Leutenant Norman Bay- Jess Bayless Albert Lowell Dutch) Bowser Massillon Akron Michael Jacko Ohio Pat McDermott Canton Don Mellett

Logan Man Plea for Clemency in Ohio Death Penalty

Two Ohio men Garner of Cincinnati and Meyers of Logan face executions by electric chair on June 3 unless Gov. Lausche grants clemency. Garner, 36, shot Mrs. Laura Walker in Cincinnati in 1954 amid a separated marriage. Meyers, 25, shot his wife Ver a 24 in a February 1954 domestic quarrel. State Supreme Court and the pardon commission considered appeals. commission will forward recommendation. Police indicate possible abduction link in a related case.

Columbus Ohio Frank J. Lausche Clemen State Pardon and Parole Commission William Garner Cincinnati Benjamin E.meyers Logan Garners Bernard J. Gilday Kalamazoo, Mich Proton Meyers Ohio Supreme Court Jeannle Soren Riley Stewart Sai

Appeals Court Shuts Down Sheppard Relic Panty Raid

Denver appellate panel halted Sam Sheppard's appeal proceedings as Betty Sheppard, his sister-in-law, sought a say in court. Judges left the room amid shouted interruptions from students and a campus disturbance described as a panty raid reversed at Regis College.

Betty Sheppard Samuel HE Sheppard Denver Regis Sam Sheppard Francis Maiecek Allemale Denverder Julius M. Ko Gues

Solons Eye Delay Of Salk Shot Plan

Canada and Denmark report success with Salk type polio vaccination. About 1.15 million children inoculated with no vaccine-attributable polio cases in Canada, one preexisting infection post inoculation. Denmark reports 400000 inoculated, no polio cases in five weeks. Shortages delay programs in several countries. Germany reports vaccine sales since May 14 with a few thousand inoculated.

Solons Canada Denmark Nyne Irte Federal Health Department Ottawa Copenhagen United States Italy Belgium Netherlands France Pasteur Institute Norway Switzerland U.S Britain Medical Research Council Frankfurt Hesse

Officials Tell Why For Stall Welfare Department Hearing On Polio Vaccine

Officials testified today before the House Commerce Committee to explain the halted polio vaccination program. Surgeon General Leonard Scheele vouched for vaccine safety except for two Cutter Laboratories lots, while safety reviews delay full rollout. The committee plans to consider broader drug safety powers and Eisenhower’s request for a 1 billion dollar vaccine fund. Cutter Laboratories defended the interim nature of their statement as tests continue.

Washington Welfare Department Congress House Commerce Committee U.S Leonard A Scheele Cutwater Laboratories Scheele Priest D-Tenn Nhe Commerce Committee State Department Eisenhower Manus Berkeley Calif Cutter Laboratories U. S

Senate Sustains Veto Of Postal Hike

Washington report notes the Senate voted 54 to 39 to sustain President Eisenhower's veto of a postal pay raise bill that would have boosted wages for 500,000 workers by about 8 percent. Seal of party lines shown, with 46 Democrats and 8 Republicans for override, 37 Republicans and 2 Democrats opposed. Identical measures later filed in House and Senate proposing roughly 7.9 percent average increases with a 6 percent floor.

Washington Eisenhower Neely D-Wva Senate Demos Olin D. Johnston D-Sc Eisen G Rower House Carlson

Stevenson Seeks Crash Effort to Control H Bomb

Stevenson urged a crashing effort to control the hydrogen bomb to secure permanent peace. He praised the General Federation of Women's Clubs for backing a proposed cabinet dept of consumer interest and called for bold action on arms control during a convention speech. He also voiced support for the upcoming Big Four talks.

General Federation of Women's Clubs U. S. Department of Consumer Interest Adlai Stevenson Stevenson Theeneral Federation

British Election Nearing End In Calm Campaign

The subdued battle between Prime Minister Eden's Conservatives and former PM Attlee's Laborites moved toward the polls on Thursday. Conservatives appeared favorite in polls and handbooks as the campaign wound down.

London Eden Attlee

Ohio Senate to Pass Huge School Aid Measure

The Ohio Senate is poised to approve a large school subsidy program totaling about 279 million dollars in state funds over the next two years, breaking a monthlong logjam. Republicans show 16 votes in caucus. Democrats expect some crossovers, likely yielding a narrow victory margin as the House tackles a 34 million dollar budget measure and a bond proposal for mental hospitals and state buildings.

Senate House Senatec Ohio House John J. Chester, Jr Branklin Columbus Seni Ohio

Ohio Power plants approve two year wage deal

About 700 workers at Philo Brilliant and Beachbottom plants in Ohio vote to approve a two year contract. The agreement adds a 5.7 cent hourly raise after seven weeks of negotiations between Ohio Power and the Electrical Utilities Workers of America CIO.

Ecetate Ohio Power Co Ohio Power Philo, Brilliant Beachbottom Sin Irm Electrical Utilities Workers of America, Cio

Ford Begins UAW Offer In Timed Negotiations

Ford Motor Co and the CIO United Auto Workers paused today as Ford prepared a comprehensive package for the union. Ford is expected to counter the union demand for a guaranteed annual wage for about 140,000 production workers. UAW negotiators and Walter Reuther agreed to a one day recess to allow time to write the new offer, with the contract’s expiration only a week away.

Ford Motor Co CIO United Auto Workers Ford UAW Neageacy Walter Reuther Auto Workers

Presbyterians Vote on Desegregation at GA Closing

The 167th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America closes with a push for racial desegregation. A committee plea urges dismantling segregation in church practices across churches and communities.

All Ems of Seer 167Th General Assembly The Presbyterian Church In United States of America

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