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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1955

Page

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Salk vaccine makers adopt new safety standards

Washington AP Surgeon General Scheele announced all Salk polio vaccine manufacturers will implement new safety standards immediately. The move paves the way for fresh vaccine supplies from Pitman-Moore and Wyeth, with Cutter Laboratories returning to active status under revised testing rules. Officials expect formal clearance on current lots within days.

Washington U.S Leonard A. Scheele Scheele Public Health Service Pitman-Moore Zionsville Ind Wyeth, Inc Marietta Cutter Laboratories Berkeley Calif Cutter Jonas E. Salk Yl Rite Eas

Extradition Treaty Upheld in Italian Murder Case

Judge Connell presided as United States federal court refused to block the deportation of Tomaso Argento, 99, arrested in Lima at Italy’s request. Argento faces murder charges for the 1922 killing of Sonanni Cammiler, a wealthy landowner. The case centers on the postwar validity of the extradition treaty and whether it remains in effect after World War II.

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Jet Bomber Speedup Praised by Senators

Washington reporters note praise from Senators Symington and Stennis for boosting B52 bomber production and long-range air power. Ohio lawmakers discuss production speedups amid memorial day recess and a general push to accelerate jet bomber output. Senate and House measures address military funding and a separate movie censorship bill, with objections over constitutional free speech concerns. The U S Air Force aims to increase intercontinental bomber capacity and improve regional defenses.

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Eisenhower Urges Refugee Admittance Change in Address

President Eisenhower in a special message to Congress proposes a 10 refugee relief law. He urges liberalizing to admit orphans and expands the program to admit 214,600 refugees over three years ending December 1, 1956. The speech touches on military updates like the 280 mm atomic cannon and Honest John rockets.

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Army in Europe Fires Cannon Rocket Quake Shakes Cleveland

A one minute quake startled residents in Cleveland's southeast suburbs yesterday. Dogs barked and babies cried as tremors rattled homes and a few pictures fell from walls.

Army Europe Cleveland

Miller and Poston Retain Roles at Utility Institute

Harry M. Miller was reelected assistant treasurer and J. B. Poston was named director member of the Ohio Electric Utility Institute. Poston, president of the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co, formerly resided in Athens County. Miller serves as vice president of C and SOE and is a former Gallia County resident.

Khrushchev steals airport show during Soviet delegation arrival

Khrushchev staged a sharp rebuke of Stalin’s legacy during a Soviet-Yugoslav visit in Belgrade and Athens. He blamed enemies of the people as he opened with a controversial airport speech. Tito’s host role appeared unsettled by Beria’s lingering shadow and the marshals’ silence.

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UAW Rejects Ford Stock Offer in Wage Dispute

The CIO United Auto Workers rejected Ford Motor Co a stock buying plan for 140000 workers as a watered down counterproposal to the wage guarantee demand. The union calls for readiness and threatens possible strike when the present contract ends June 1. The Ford package, valued at up to 110 million dollars per car over the contract period, is criticized as inadequate and a reversal from prior negotiations.

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Time Bomb Charge Hits Indian Liner Crash

Indonesia cites an explosion as the cause of the air liner crash in the South China Sea on April 11. Sixteen of 19 aboard were killed including nine Red Chinese. investigators believe a timed device exploded in the wheel well. The British in Hong Kong report ongoing inquiries and a 5 percent wreckage recovery.

Jakarta Indoensia South China Sea

North Koreans And South Discuss Fishing Areas

Tokyo radio reported a call for South Korean fisheries officials to meet North Korea on fishing grounds. North Korea said South Korean fishermen could fish in certain North Korean waters during the Chogi yellow fish season if unarmed and observed regulations. Also reported were slight earthquakes in Tokyo and northern Honshu with no damage.

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Kgger Creek Plant Man Rescued From Silver Bridge Perch

Cleveland iron worker Chuck Stanley, 150 feet above the Ohio River on the Silver Bridge near Kyger Creek, was talked down by city Patrolman Morrison and Bill Houston after nearly three hours of persuasion. Stanley, living in Gallipolis, had threatened to jump. No climbing attempt by officers was made. Stanley capitulated and descended safely.

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Tornado Toll Tops 115 Across States as Rescue Continues

Rescue teams in multiple states report at least 115 deaths and over 700 injuries after a string of tornadoes. Udall, Kansas and Blackwell, Oklahoma bear heavy losses with towns devastated and dozens still unaccounted for. The storms also threaten floods along swollen rivers and force evacuations as authorities brace for further impacts.

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Yugoslavia and Soviet leaders meet after seven years

Belgrade reports Khrushchev and Tito meeting with Bulganin and Mikoyan as the Soviet and Yugoslav parties seek to mend rifts in world communism. Tito appeared confident, while Bulganin seemed bemused, and the delegation gathered for the first high level talks in seven years.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Soviet Union Israel Nikita Khrushchev Soviet Communit Tito Nikolai Bulganin A. Fe Mikoyan Bulganin Tito Khrushchew

Peron Signs Church Law in Argentina Amidst Controversy

President Peron signed a measure to set up a national assembly to rewrite the constitution and sever state ties with the Roman Catholic Church. In McConnellville a murder case tops local news as Kenneth Strohl, described as mentally retarded, was killed three days after an approval in both houses. Mrs Frances Sloan, a 28 year old New Lexington housewife, has been indicted for first degree murder in Strohl’s death. her husband Raymond Sloan, 38, also charged and to be tried later. Local prosecutor described Strohl as an abnormal, unwanted boy and noted efforts to place him with relatives.

Buenos Aires Argentina Juan D. Peronas Bul McConnellville Kenneth Strohl Frances Sloan National Assembly Sloan Strohl Raymond Emmett Aone Asistant Morgan Coun Abel Kenneth Charles Fogle, Jr Marietta

Actress Frances Lamarr Linked to Disappearance Case

In Houston Texas the opening testimony portrayed Frances Lamarr as deeply distressed after a youth was found shot. Lamarr spent two hours at the Sloan home yard and investigators noted her upset state. A detective test is pending while prosecutors note uncertainty about the boy's disappearance and potential $50,000 missing.

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Population 165 Million Mark Reached in Census Clock Display

The population is estimated at 165 million, marking over a quarter growth since 1940. A Census Bureau clock uses flashing lines to indicate births deaths immigrants and emigrants, with one light per second for births and other signals at set intervals. The 1940 figure stood at 131,584,000 on January 1.

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Peron Supporters Push Law Against Church in Argentina

Passages of the law were a key aim for Peron supporters in her campaign as they clashed with the Roman Catholic Church in Argentina since last year.

Peron Argentina

Labor Party Is Shaken By Voting

London AP reports Britain gave Prime Minister Eden a strong confidence vote in a general election that boosted Conservatives and damaged Labor. Returns show 335 seats for Conservatives, 211 for Labor with 4 for Liberals. turnout about 75 percent. Eden’s victory stabilizes a pro free enterprise path and positions him for postwar leadership in international talks with the Big Four.

London Britain Eden Labor Party Clement Attlee Perstige Sirston Churchil Ap ‘Roach Idea Ra-Party Aneurin Bevan Laborites Churchill House of Commons Jhe Laxbor Warchill United States Lord Woolton Woolton

Day Forecast: Cooler Saturday and Warmer Start Week

A brief day forecast notes temperatures averaging above normal with a normal high around 74 to 78 depending on location. Expect cooler conditions Saturday, then a warmer trend Monday and Tuesday. Showers or possible thunderstorms may occur Monday or Tuesday.

U S and Russians Square Off in Cold War Struggle

Washington reports sharpened U S Soviet exchanges as Moscow and Washington trade notes through Western powers. Dulles emphasizes peaceful probes and satellite freedom while noting Soviet criticisms of American aims.

U.S Washington Russia Europe Dulles Asia

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