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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1955

Page

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Salk Vaccine Standards Draw Manufacturer Fire

Pitman Moore president Kenneth F. Valentine argues proposed government production standards would raise test volumes without ensuring safety. Eli Lilly's FE N Beesley notes his concern as he meets officials, while Salk vaccine development team anticipates inspections by national authorities.

Washington Kenneth F. Valentine Pitman-Moore Co Zionsville Ind FE. N. Beesley Eli Lilly

Presbyterians Endorse U N Disarmament Effort

The 161th general Assembly of the Presbyterian Church endorses United Nations as an instrument for nations to meet plan and act together to prevent war and pursue disarmament. It urges world leaders to prohibit nuclear use and seeks global cooperation toward lasting peace.

161Th General Assembly Presbyteran Church United ‘Seton of Ameri Saad Sas Uairorat Deasareeaion Cnateh Assembly Sal Pontelton Sean Unie

Memorial Day Week May Bring 360 Traffic Deaths

The National Safety Council estimates a three day Memorial Day period may see about 360 traffic deaths. The forecast compares with 962 deaths over three days last year and 363 in 1952, reflecting holiday travel patterns.

Hicago National Safety Rilion Wiresay

Steam Loco Funeral Stirs Fuss in Washington

The story notes a ceremonial tribute to steam locomotives organized by a government body. It discusses criticism from railroad enthusiasts who view coal-fired engines as still integral to rail transport and oppose formal death rites in a government setting.

Eden Exudes Confidence For Victory In UK Election

In London voters select members of the new House of Commons amid a campaign marked by tensions over ICC decisions and labor party activity. Premier Eden’s Conservatives seek a mandate as results hinge on a razor-thin margin and party unity in the face of labor opposition.

New House of Commons Sala Idee Marrow Se Marin Tony

Burke Picked Naval Head Surprises in 1950 nomination

Rear Adm Arleigh A Burke was named chief of naval operations by President Eisenhower, passing over 92 higher ranking officers. Burke, 53, expects to take over from Robert B Carey in August after serving as commander of the Atlantic Fleet Destroyer Force. He said he was shocked by the choice and joked he had never golfed with the president.

Arleigh A. Burke Eisenhower Naval Operations Robert B. Carney Burke T Shim

House Group Favors Passage of Vet Bonus

Japan and the Philippines weigh reparations as the Military Affairs Committee supports a 400 million dollar ceiling for World War II veteran bonuses. The House committee trims the Philippines reparations estimate from 990 million to 109 million dollars, signaling a possible quick break session as negotiators seek a workable payment plan.

Jou Nyo Japan Holderday Ing Senate Ohio Philippines Kyodo House Bassador Felino Neri Tatsunosuke Takasaki

Seven Convicted in Conspiracy Case Against Communist Leaders

Seven defendants, four men and three women, were convicted in Denver on charges of conspiring to teach the violent overthrow of the government. The 12 hour 13 minute jury deliberation followed the 29th trial in the case. Judge Breitenstein scheduled hearings and set motions due by June 9. Bonds totaling 100000 were upheld, with potential penalties up to five years and 10000 dollars for each defendant.

Denver Communist Party U.S. Dist Jean S. Breitenstein Breitenstein

Court backs board power to evaluate assessments in Ohio

The Ohio Supreme Court upheld the state board of tax appeals authority to equalize real estate valuations. It affirmed the board’s $750,490 assessment for Rollman & Sons Co. at Cincinnati by Hamilton County auditor, ruling uniform methods across counties are valid. The court also backed the utilities commission against Mount Vernon Telephone rate hike.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Court State Board of Tax Appeals Ohio Cincinnati Rollman & Sons Co Hamilton County Frank J. Lausche Tax Board High Court State Utilities Commission Mount Vernon ‘Telephone Corp

USSR Ratifies Fourth Member of Red NATO Alliance

The Soviet government confirms the joining of West Germany and ratification of a Warsaw Pact style alliance with Poland Czechoslovakia Hungary Romania Bulgaria and Albania under a unified command. Marshal Ruslan Ruslan Kanes Describing the pact as a Communist answer to Western rearmament, the government notes East Germany has also joined and depicts the move as a deterrent against a NATO buildup.

Sioscow West Germany Ion Warsaw NATO Soviet Union Mand Supreme Eracion Russia Alea NATO Sidium Germ Nikolai Bulganin Poland Carchoslovakia Ksh Bel- Hungary Romania Bulgaria Grade Albania Ean Kane Germany

Undefined Fragment Sparks Classified Ad Confusion

Fragmentary OCR text mentions classified panes from the Messenger and references daily parades of cat values. The passage is unclear about people, places, dates, or events but implies a publication context and advertising notes. No clear subject or outcome is identifiable from the readable text.

Senators Spurn Ike Road Plan

The Senate rejected President Eisenhower's highway plan 60 to 31, sending the fight to the House. Democrats favored a five year 18 billion dollar program with 12.1 billion federal and 5.4 billion state funding, replacing the administration plan. The proposal included a 2 billion bond issue outside the debt and strict financing concerns.

Kennedy Massachusetts Treasury Ing Byrd D-Va

Bills Aim to Limit Movie and Comic Content for Children

A legislative push to ban sale or distribution of comic books and films to minors passed the House and moved to the Senate. The measure, backed by Rep. John J. Chester Jr., proposes fines up to 1000 dollars and six months in jail for comics and up to 5000 dollars and six months for films. Supporters argue juvenile delinquency drives the bill. the Senate debate followed with broad Republican backing.

Ross Tee Uces Senate John J. Chester, Jr

Ford to counter demand on guaranteed annual wage

Detroit Ford Motor Co. prepared to offer a counter proposal to the CIO United Auto Workers demand for a guaranteed annual wage. Ford has kept an open mind on a year round wage plan since talks began April 12. General Motors also said it remains open on the issue since April 7.

Detroit Ford Afotor Co CIO United Auto Workers Ford General Motors Corp

Slab Crashes at Kentucky Fairgrounds Injures Seven

Seven workers escaped serious injury when a 45 ton concrete stadium slab cracked and dropped 16 feet at the Kentucky State Fairgrounds in Louisville. Ground crews fled to safety as the slab fractured injuring one man with a broken finger and bruises.

Aulsville New Kentucky Su Fairgrounds

Capital Denies Resignation and Highway Bypass Plans

The White House denied Mrs Oveta Culp Hobby resignation as secretary of health education and welfare amid illness of her husband William P. Hobby. Reports cited by papers claimed Hobby had resigned and Eisenhower accepted, while New York Herald Tribune and New York Daily News offered conflicting details.

White House Oveta Culp Hobby James C. Hagherty William P. Hobby Eisenhower Bradshaw Mintener Colummus New York Daily News Rome Hobby Lace Linzell Buenos Aires Argentina U. S. 20

Former Army clerk testifies on gifts from contractors

Mrs. Mella Hort, a former Army clerk, told Senate Investigating subcommittee in Washington that she accepted gifts and meals from two private Army contractors making military uniforms. She said her superiors advised her not to be a crusader when she sought to recover government funds from a garment maker.

Mella Hort Senate Washington

Soviets Accept Big Four Talks as US Preconditions Spark Clash

The Soviet Union formally agreed to participate in a Big Four summit but accused the United States of setting preconditions that would ruin the conference. It faulted Washington for policies toward Eastern Europe and warned such talks were doomed if the US insisted on strength as the basis for negotiations.

Moscow Soviet Union United States Britain France USA Europe

Rare Disease Kills Sisters in ISVILLE Kentucky

A rare pancreatic cystic fibrosis infection killed Susan Hoeck, 23 months, and her sister Mary Ann, 3, in ISVILLE, KY. Dr. Carroll Witten noted the disease is unusual in one family member but rare in two. The children suffered lung infections before the fatal outcome.

Isville Little Susan” Hoeck Susan Mary ‘Ann Carroll Witten

Grain elevator blast in Waynesboro kills three

An explosion at the Georgia Cotton Producers Association grain elevator in Waynesboro, Georgia, on Wednesday killed three men and injured eleven. Authorities investigated the blast and the cause was not released.

Nake Waynesboro N& Grain Georia Cotton Producers Assn

Twisters Smack Prairie States in Kansas and Oklahoma

A string of deadly tornadoes struck Kansas and Oklahoma killing at least 74 people and injuring about 600. Udall in Kansas and Blackwell in Oklahoma suffered the worst blows as towns endured heavy damage and rescue efforts mobilized, with debris strewn streets, collapsed factories, and widespread power and communications outages.

Udall Kan Kansas Oklahoma Blackwell Oklaahoma Persone Calanoma Uranoma

Tornado Toll Across Towns in Overnight Assault

A roundup shows casualties in several towns hit by overnight tornadoes. S5 dead and over 160 injured in Kansas and Oklahoma. Jackwell and Durant report fatalities and injuries. Sweetwater notes two dead with one critical. Gen dy Springs and other Oklahoma towns report damage with no casualties.

Kan Virtue Ally Jackwell Okla Sweetwater Gendy Springs Oklahoma Durant Erick

Women Vote Age Debate Stalls At Federation Meeting

In Philadelphia the General Federation of Women's Clubs rejected a resolution to lower voting age to 18 after a tight vote. The body backed sex education in schools and approved continued campaigns against crime, horror comics, water and air pollution, and wildlife conservation.

Piladelyhia Geneal Federation of Women’s Clube Tte Federation

Eisenhower asks Congress for funds to start atomic merchant ship

President Eisenhower seeks 12.65 million dollars to begin building the world first atomic powered merchant ship. The request appears in the fiscal year plan alongside broader appropriations totaling 139.33 million. Reflections on safety and international deterrence accompany the proposal amid disaster reports from tornadoes and storms.

Eisenhower Congress New York America Mination Mulvane Porary Hospital

Funeral Radio Broadcast Planned For Memorial Day Weekend

WRVA will air a 25 minute funeral service tonight conducted by three ministers. The National Safety Council predicts 360 deaths on highways over Memorial Day weekend.

Ucammy WRVA National Safety Council

Peiping May Release Americans Held Behind Bamboo Curtain

Diplomats doubt belligerence, hoping China will release civilians and airmen held after Korea. Reported 41 civilians and 15 airmen may be freed within the next month as talks continue.

HuNuins China

Belief of easing belligerence by China noted before UN anniversary

The report suggests a general easing of belligerent behavior by China and hopes that the Chinese Reds will seek to build goodwill with the UN before the 10th anniversary session in San Francisco. Officials note possible intent to gain favorable world impression, with diplomacy cited by Menon and Hammarskjold as context.

United Nations San Francisco Chou En-lai Nelsonville Point Pleasant State Department

Nine Bodies Recovered in Bomber Crash at Night

SAN ANGELO TEXAS nine crew members of a six engine B 36 bomber are dead after a thunderstorm crash in rugged ranch country Wednesday night. Rescue workers reached the burned hulk and recovered nine bodies with a crew of fourteen aboard two planes reported missing earlier.

San Angelo Tex

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