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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1956

Page

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Eisenhower urges universities to aid world peace via science centers

President Eisenhower in a Baylor University commencement speech urged free nations to build modern science education centers with U S help and pressed for a European union as a pillar of free strength. He argued communism is a gigantic failure and urged congressional passage of foreign aid amid cuts by the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Waco Tex Eisenhower America United States Europe Baylor University Ana Arine

Washington awaits invitation to Moscow by Joint Chiefs

Washington officials signaled interest in visiting Moscow if a formal invitation arrived with few restrictions. The White House and the Pentagon stated they had not received an invitation yet but suggested the Joint Chiefs of Staff would likely accept the trip if Moscow extended it. The next move, observers noted, rested with the Russians.

Washington Joint Chiefs of Staff Moscow White House Pentagon

Two liquor agents resign over $50 payoffs in Ohio case

COLUMBUS uP Two state liquor agents William D. George and Henry A. Gravitt resigned after admitting $50 to $80 payments from Hocking County tavernkeeper Orville Lansford. Bryant said payments aimed to kill complaints and that resignations followed an all day hearing.

Columbus Hocking County William C. Bryant William D. George Henry A. Gravitt Zanesville Bryant Orville Lansford Laurel- Ville Ohio Lansford Liquor Department Gravitt George Lunsford

Model Mother Kills Three Daughters Then Shoots Self

Lorene Culbeck, in a trailer near Sault Ste. Marie, murdered her daughters Shirley five and Pamela, aged near four, by shooting each in their beds after taking them from their home. She shot herself twice in the breast and remains in critical condition. Police say she left a note for husband Mark Culbeck detailing valuables and a Bible in a suitcase. Shirley was shot four times. the others twice each. She allegedly told Patrolman Betton she killed the children herself and did not discuss motive.

Lorene Cutbeck D. Betton Shirley Pamela Culbeck Mark Culbeck Sault Ste. Marie Mich Iuspanc Tom Petty

Public Housing Bill Heads Toward House Action

Senate approves a large omnibus housing bill backing 135 000 new public housing units annually and a federal elder housing program while expanding FHA loan authority and extending GI home loans The measure, voted by voice, includes military farm and college housing provisions and faces House action after years of resistance from lawmakers.

Washington Senate House Federal Housing Administration Loan Insurance Authority Cincinnati Cheesling Salas Sim Pennowar Bursin Seahower Boy Scouts of America Boy Scouts Muslion

Adlai and Estes Clash Over Florida Primary Charges

Adlai Stevenson accuses Sen Estes Kefauver of uttering weird charges to win the Florida Democratic presidential primary next Tuesday. Kefauver counterattacks saying Stevenson has been strangely silent about a government antitrust action linked to his alleged representation of Radio Corp. of America.

Adlai Stevenson Sen Estes Kefauver Florida Kefauver Stevenson

T Men Raids Net Gamblers

ASHINGTON A second series of revenue service raids of alleged slot machine and bookie joints in six states left at least 14 persons facing criminal charges today. Sixteen establishments were raided Thursday by government agents following up leads from a similar effort April 19. Eighteen persons were arrested at that time. The agents directed from Washington operated without the knowledge of local authorities as they hit social clubs, restaurants, a fish market and a number of private homes. in a law of 1951 which among other things requires a $80 oc cupational stamp for gamblers and imposes a 10 percent tax on wagers.

Ashington Revenue Service Washington

Elephants Run Wild When Circus Unloads

A herd of 42 elephants broke loose as Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey unloaded toward the show grounds. Trumpeting loudly, they lumbered along railroad tracks a quarter mile from the cars before handlers regained control.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Jers

Presbyterians Debating United Church Merger Plan

The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the USA considers merging with the United Presbyterian Church. The two groups total about 2,371,000 members and would form the United Presbyterian Church in the USA, with votes by Knoxvillle Presbyteries and a final approval by state and national bodies expected in 1939.

Rminadelphia Worth General Assembly Presbyterian Church U.S.A United Presbyterian Church Us.a Wits Promany Pennsylvania General Assembly United Presbyteri Knoxville Tenn

Ohio Valley Renaissance Effort Promised by Speaker

A regional statement pledges all reasonable measures to assist a renaissance in the Ohio Valley. Officials emphasize dedicated action and collaboration among local communities, businesses, and government to spur growth and renewal.

Five Day Michigan Forecast and Labor Market Struggles

MichiganJobless totals stand at 220000 with 128000 in metro Detroit as critical unemployment declared. Ford Motor Co reports the auto industry likely to worsen this year while GM idle workers exceed 100000 by June end. Temperatures expected to rise slightly with showers Sunday and midweek turns on a turnpike project extending toward the Ohio and Indiana border.

Michigan Employment Security Commission Detroit Flint Monroe Henry Ford II Ford Motor Co Leonard Woodcock United Auto Workers General Motors Lidle Edgley New York City Ohio Indiana

New Prosperity Plant Dedicated at Cheshire

Gov. Lausche of Ohio and Gov. Marland of West Virginia dedicated the Kager Creek power plant in Cheshire marking a new era of prosperity for the Ohio River Valley. They spoke of revived regional economy as guests from both states attended a large luncheon in a riverside tent.

Ohio Illey Frank J. Lausche Ohio William ©. Marland West Virginia Lausche Marland U. S Senate

Colorful ceremony marks Kyger Creek project unveiling

Dignitaries including Philip Sporn and Gov Lausche attended a ceremony for the Kyger Creek project built by the Ohio Valley Electric Corp. A aluminum tablet was unveiled as national and local officials, Rep Jenkins, and business leaders praised regional industry growth amid unemployment relief. Photographers captured moments while bands played and attendees toured the site.

Philip Sporn Ohio Valley Electric Corp Thomas A. Jenkins American Legion Compolis OIJC Lausche Electric Corporation Lause Ohio West Virgin Kentucky Pennsylvania Fred R. Carman Kyger Creek Lausche Fred, Jr

Ancient Tomb Found Dates to 10 000 B C in Israel

French archaeologist Jean Perrot reports a deep walled pit near En Malaba in upper Galilee containing a basined floor and a crouched skeleton with a diadem. He dates the Netufian era tomb to 10 000 B C, noting stone Age artifacts and primitive art. Nearby excavations yielded several more skeletons.

En Mallaba Perrot Hatsor Upper Galilee Diadem

State School Board Probes Padding in Brown Zaleski District

In Columbus the State School Board investigates reports of attendance padding in the Brown Zaleski school district of Vinton County. State Superintendent KR Eyman said teachers raised concerns to the board, which forwarded the case to Prosecutor W H Lobe for action and allocation of further steps.

State School Board Zaleski Columbus Brown-Zaleski Vinton County KR. M. Eyman State Superintendent of Public Instruction W. H. Lobe

Federal Court Rules Reds Must Pay Tax

A federal court ruled the U S Communist Party and its Daily Worker must pay taxes, rejecting a claim that tax payments would ruin the organizations. The decision clears the way for the Internal Revenue Service to collect assessed taxes.

New Turk Reuters U.S Communist Party Internal Revenue Service

U S Rejects Rough Refugee Tactics in U S

Washington vows to curb coercion against refugees and defend asylum rights as it notes ongoing actions against improper pressure by foreign officials. Senate panel calls for expulsion of Arkady Sobolev, but officials see low chances of removal while two aides are expelled.

Washington Ime Umeed States White House United States U. S

Methodists Back Plan to Fund Ohio Seminary

More than 200 Methodist leaders in Mount Vernon endorsed a plan to raise at least four million dollars over four years for a new Ohio Methodist theological seminary. A parallel meeting approved a year long study of church building needs, with Rev Dr F Lee Whiteman stating at least 120 new churches are needed in Ohio in four years to match population growth. The General Conference action in Minneapolis called for two new seminaries, one in Ohio and one in Kansas Nebraska, location TBA.

Mount Vernon Methodist General Conference Minneapolis Ohio Kansas Nebraska

Ousted Teacher’s Pate Still Not Determined

Attorneys for ousted Deavertown high school teacher Jack W. Eberle and the Deavertown school board met again to clear up his status. The grand jury refused to indict on charges including paddling a student and teaching the Bible in class.

McLonnelsville Deavertown High Jack W. Bherle Deavertown Berie Is Eberle

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Ike House Foreign Affairs ‘Committee Atomic Energy Commission Adlai Estes T-Men Presbyterian Ohio Valley William C. Marland OVEC Cheshire Sycer Creek Ed the Kyger Creek Power Plant Congressman Jenkins Ryxer Creek High School David Garry Eckard Secree Secretary of Commerce Lausc Delore Lausche Jetevion Athens Everly Jerusalem Israel Archeslogat Jean Per News Index Chauncey Omies U Jallipolis Iluster Garketsonville Yoint Pleasant Yomeroy Middleport 2 U.S
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