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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1954

Page

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McCarthy Hearings Turn to Schine Testimony in Army Case

Witnesses described Pvt G David Schine asking a favor from officers at Ft Dix and a Florida trip offer. Captain Miller testified Schine violated Army rules by accepting gifts from trainees and Schine declined to comment as hearings unfolded in Washington.

Washington David Schine Army Joseph J. M. Miller Schine Ft. Dix McCarthy Miller Florida N. J 272Nd Infantry Subcommittee Col. Bradley Albany Senate Ft. Myer McCarthy and Cohn

Dynamite Caps Stolen in Middleport

Police report 55 dynamite caps stolen from Meigs Grocery Co store room in Middleport. Chief Russell Bailey warns parents to guard children after juveniles likely broke a lock with a wrecking bar. Caps are extremely dangerous and can explode if struck.

Middleport Meigs Grocery Co Russell Bailey Middleport- Pomeroy

Want Ads Offer Local Buy Sell Jobs and Services

The newspaper promotes the want ad section offering homes for sale or rent, help wanted job listings, furniture and automobile sales, and general items for purchase or sale. Readers are invited to place a want ad by phone for personal profit.

Puerto Rico Nationalist Chiefs Arrested in Seditious Conspiracy

Atty Gen Brownell announced arrest of 11 Nationalist party leaders in Chicago New York and San Juan on seditious conspiracy charges to overthrow the U S government. FBI probe traced to 1936 with prior violent acts including the Blair House assassination attempt.

Washington Brownell Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico U.S Chicago New York City San Juan Nationalist Party House of Representatives Federal Correctional Institution Danbury Conn FBI J. Edgar Hoover Harry S. Truman Blair House United States

House Rejects Including Doctors in Social Security

The House Ways and Means Committee reversed course and voted 15 to 10 against bringing an estimated 150 000 medical doctors and interns into the social security program. The panel was voting on sections of a bill to broaden coverage and benefits after preliminary approvals.

Washington House Ways and Means Jenkins Ohio

Half Million Fire From C-45 Crash In Newark

An Air Force C-45 twin engine plane crashed into a downtown Newark lumber yard and exploded into a massive fire. The blaze fed on about half a million dollars worth of lumber as flames rose about 100 feet. the pilot and copilot parachuted to safety and no injuries were reported.

Newark Del

Man Declared Sane Faces Murder Trial

Newark based case covers Carl William Robinson 33 declared sane after Lima State Hospital exam. He faces first degree murder trial set for June 14 over the fatal shooting of his stepfather William H. Monroe near Johnstown.

Newark Carl William Robinson Lima State Hospital William H. Monroe Johnstown

Prominent Scientist Placed on Probation

Dr Roy K Marshall a nationally known scientist was placed on five years probation after entering a mental hospital. He pleaded no contest in U S District Court to sending obscene letters through the mails to five teenage girls.

Philadelphia Roy K. Marshall U. S

Embezzlement Charge Shocks Ironton Leader Fronia Sexton

Mrs. Fronia Sexton, a 62 year old Ironton business figure with holdings in Ashland Kentucky, is charged with embezzling 114000 while president of Citizens National Bank. She was arrested in her apartment, jailed in Portsmouth, and released on bond. She resigned as bank president and heads Ironton Publishing Co owner of Ironton Courier.

Ironton Ohio Fronia Sexton Ashland Ironton Bank Bank Ironton Publishing Co Ironton Courier Ironton Daily News Evening Ironton Tribune

Indochina Encircling Move Seen

Vietminh troops shifting east from Dien Bien Phu veer north to surround the Red River delta near Hanoi. French air strikes target Vietminh columns as evacuees rise to 710 with 148 flown last night. French plan 13 new units totaling about 12,900 to reinforce the delta defense.

Hanoi, Indochina Dien Bien Phu Red River Vo Neuyen Giap Nha Phu Hanoi Saigon Viet Nam France

Cease Fire Delegates Hold Private Indochina Talks

East West delegates begin private bud die talks on a possible Indochina cease fire as a Korean session is postponed. Anthony Eden expected to meet with V M Molotov to discuss his four point proposal from yesterday's closed door session of nine parties involved.

Geneva Indochina Britain Anthony Eden V. M. Molotov Eden

Senator Maybank Severs Public Housing Support

Senator Maybank of South Carolina said the Supreme Court ruling against San Francisco public housing follows a California lower court decision that segregation in low-rent projects violates equal protection. He warned the action makes it impossible for him to back public housing, citing local government beliefs.

Washington Supreme Court Eisenhower San Francisco Housing Authority California Sen. Maybank DSC

Woman Found Dead in French Quarter Apartment

Police identify the nude victim as Mrs. Mabel Clarkson 51 of Washington Court House Ohio. Capt. Dowde says she was slain about two days ago, found beaten or strangled in a French Quarter apartment.

New Orleans French Quarter William Dowde Mabel Clarkson Washington Court House Ohio Dowie

Car Truck Collision Kills Three Youths Near Marysville

Marysville Ohio reports a car crash four miles west of town killed three youths, William Otte Jr 17 Donald Eugene Burke 18 and Ter 7 Stillings 18, all Marysville or Milford Center residents. Truck driver Robert Cahill 20 from Peoria was in fair condition at a local hospital.

Marysville Ohio Here William Otte Jr Donald Eugene Burke Ter- 7 Stillings Milford Center Robert Cahill Peoria

Senate approves two for postmaster jobs

The Senate approved him Hoy J. Seckinger of Jacksonville Ohio and William Griffith of Shawnee Perry County for postmaster positions in Ohio. This action marks confirmation of two nomine es from the state as part of federal postal appointments.

Senate Washington Ohio Hoy J. Seckinger Jacksonville Athens County

Photographer Robert Capa Killed in Indochina War

Renowned Life magazine photographer Robert Capa, born Andre Friedmann in Budapest, died Tuesday in Indochina during the war. He was acclaimed for frontline World War II images and was the first American citizen photographer to be killed in Indochina.

Hanoi Indochina Robert Capa Life Magazine Andrei Friedmann Budapest

Weather Notes Show Warm Tuesday and Mild Wednesday

Mercury readings record a high of 80 and a low of 57 on Tuesday with Wednesday’s 9 am temperature at 68 and a daytime high around 49. Ideal weather continues as daytime activity proceeds.

Control height Hits Climax at New York Central Meeting

The New York Central Railroad annual meeting in Albany opens to decide whether President William White’s management or financier Robert R Young’s opposition gains stockholder support. Three college law professors will count proxies, with about 2500 of 50000 stockholders expected at the Washington Avenue Armory as a special two-section train carries attendees.

Albany, N. YY New York Central William White Robert R. Young the Central Washington Avenue Armory New York Il Care

Eisenhowers Chart Trips To New Farm

First Lady announces fall travel to their Gettysburg area farm in Pennsylvania. The Eisenhowers plan a near complete rebuild of the 189 acre property after World War I. Mrs. Eisenhower says she aims to finish White House season and devote effort to decorating with the President's support.

Washington Gettysburg Eisenhower White House

Funds for Ohio Dam May Be Appropriated

Washington reports a possible funding of Dillon Reservoir near Zanesville Ohio as Senator Bricker cites assurances from Appropriations Chair Bridges and Republican Leader Knowland that money will be reconsidered in a supplemental bill.

Ohio Dam Washington Congress Illon Zanesville Ohio Bricker Bridges Senate Appropriations Committee Knowland Calif Dillon

Proposed Amendment Expands House Continuity After Attack

Senate Judiciary Committee reviews a proposed constitutional amendment to let state governors fill House vacancies temporarily if 145 or more members are killed by a disastrous atomic attack on Washington. The measure aims to keep the House functioning under extreme crisis conditions.

Washington House Senate Judiciary Committee

Man dies after mast snaps during water well rig near Marietta

Columbus Rowland 69 of Dexter City died from injuries suffered Monday when a mast broke from a drilling rig at a farm near Marietta. The incident occurred as the crew worked on a water well.

Marietta Columbus Rowland Dexter City

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