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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1954

Page

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Humble Man Declared Saint Pope Pius X Canonized in Rome

Rome crowds gather for the canonization of Giuseppe Sarto known as Pope Pius X. Cardinals and bishops attend a ceremony at St Peter's Square with a golden carriage bearing the relics to St Mary Major basilica. Sarto, born poor in northern Italy, led the church from 1903 to 1914 and died after WWI began.

Vatican City Rome Giuseppe Sarto Pius X St. Peter’s Big Square Pius Samuel Cardinal Stritch Chicago Francis Cardinal Spellman New York Venice St. Mark's Basilica Cardinal Spellman Europe Josef Mindszenty Hungary Stevan Wyszynski Poland Alojzije Stepinac Yugoslavia Krasic St. Peter's Square St. Mary Major Basilca Basilica St. Peters Italy Salzano Mantova Brussels

McCarthy Says Carr Available for Probe Testimony

The Senate Investigations subcommittee hearing into the McCarthy Army dispute continues as Sen. McCarthy states Francis P. Carr will be available to testify. The panel dropped Carr from the list of principals, a move opposed by Sen. Smith and others, amid allegations involving Army officials and Pvt. Schine.

Washington Sen McCarthy Francis P. Carr Carr Mundt Senate Investigations Subcommittee Tor Senate Investigations H. Struve Hensel Defense Roy M. Cohn McClellan Ark Symington Jackson Wash Army Joseph Welch Cohn Adams Stevens Subcommittee Air Force Ft. Monmouth N. J

Henry Judge Nominated for 3rd District Court Seat

Republican leaders nominated Henry County judge Ford G. Behrens from five candidates on the third ballot to fill the unexpired term of the late Judge Charles Guernsey in the 3rd District Court of Appeals covering 16 counties.

Lima Henry County Charles Guernsey 3Rd District Court of Appeals Ford G. Behrens Common Pleas

Ethiopian Emperor Addresses Congress

The Senate and House met in joint session to hear Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia. He is a guest of President Eisenhower and on a six week U S tour.

Washington Senate House Haile Selassie Ethiopia Eisenhower United States

Five Day Forecast Signals Near Normal Temperatures

The forecast calls for temperatures to average near normal with a normal high around 81 and a normal low near 54 to 56. Cooler weekend ahead, warmer Tuesday, then cooler again Wednesday. Expect showers and thunderstorms tonight and part of Saturday and again on Tuesday totaling about one half to 1 inch.

Kaiser’s Friend Foe Dies in 18th Year

Poultney Bigelow, 98, author and world traveler, died today at Dale Sanitarium Saugerties after a long illness. Once a boyhood playmate of Kaiser Wilhelm II, Bigelow condemned him for starting World War II, though their friendship was later renewed.

Saugerties N. Y Poultney Bigelow Dale Bigelow Kaiser Wilhelm II

Ohio Liquor Control rotates four investigators starting June

Four investigators in charge of the Ohio Department of Liquor Control will be reassigned to new districts effective June 1. Edward J. Allen stated that four will stay in their current districts while others move. transfers include Charles Ward Canton to Akron Frank Acton Portsmouth to Dayton Raymond Ciehanski Dayton to Portsmouth and A G Kopan Columbus to Canton. Michael De Bane Sandusky remains in place.

Columbus Ohio Department of Liquor Control Edward J. Allen Charles Ward Canton Akron Frank Acton Portsmouth Dayton Raymond Ciehanski A. G. Kopan

Last of Trolley Cars Wrecked at Cleveland

Workmen at Harvard Ave shops cut up Cleveland's last trolley car marking the end of an era. About 1700 street cars have been retired, with the final 26 sold for scrap to Cleveland Iron & Metal Co. One preserved unit sold to Arlington Traction Co for a transit museum.

Cleveland Cleveland Transit System Harvard Ave Cleveland Iron & Metal Co Arlington Traction Co Lorain

Cambridge toddler dies after driveway accident

Wal lace Clair Wells, 15 month old son of Mr and Mrs Dan Wells of Cambridge Route 1, was killed yesterday when he wandered into the driveway and was struck by a car driven by his father.

Cambridge Ohio Wallace Clair Wells Dan Wells

Committee OKs Raise For Postal Workers

The Jim House Post Office Committee approved a temporary raise for postal workers from 240 to 489 dollars a year ending October 1, 1955. The average raise is seven percent with part time and hourly workers receiving 10 cents extra per hour. Action on other government pay proposals was postponed.

Washington Jim House Post Office Committee

Strikes Decline to Postwar April Low

Labor Department data show fewer strikes last month than any postwar April, indicating a sharp drop in labor unrest. The report notes reduced activity across major industries, with declines in manufacturing and transportation sectors.

Washington Labor Department

Loren Poe Dies. Public Relations Pro Linked to Zanesville

Loren Poe 67 a public relations man died last night. He had formerly worked for the Zanesville Times-Recorder in Ohio and was known for his media work and community involvement.

Akron Loren Poe The Zanesville

Elliott Named Arts and Sciences Dean at Ohio University

Dr Elliott, longtime University College dean and anatomy professor, was appointed successor to Dean Starcher as Arts and Sciences dean by President Baker. Starcher plans to assume the presidency at the University of North Dakota July 1.

Rush Elliott W. Starcher University College College of Arts and Sciences Ohio University John C. Baker Starcher Ohio U University of North Dakota At Grand Forks Elliott Ohio State University University of Michigan Ohio Academy of Science Baker Dean Elliott Margaret Susanne Eugene

Trial of Four Nearing End

Columbus four defendants face contempt charges of the Ohio Un American Activities Commission as their trial nears finish. Judge Harter overruled motions for a directed guilty verdict and for dismissal. Defendants Harry McGill of Dayton Vassel Thames of Fort Wayne Ind and Melvin Hupman and wife Julia Pearl Hupman of Clarksville did not testify.

Columbus Ohio Un-American Activities Commission Joseph M. Harter Harry McGill Dayton Vassel Thames Fort Wayne Ind Melvin Hupman Julia Pearl Hupman Clarksville

Johnson Aquarium To Open Sunday

Columbus announces the opening of its new aquarium Sunday valued at 250000 dollars. The event honors Stephen Johnson 11 grandson of the late Arthur C Johnson a Dispatch editor and Columbus Zoo founder.

Johnson Aquarium Columbus Stephen Johnson Arthur C. Johnson Johnson The Columbus Dispatch Columbus Zoo

Retired General Ansell Dies at 79 in Washington

Brig. Gen. Samuel T. Ansell, retired, 79, who championed reform of the Army court martial system, died Thursday in Washington. He helped inaugurate the movement that led to changes in military justice.

Dips Washington Samuel T. Ansell

France to call up 80000 draftees four months early

Paris reports Premier Laniel's cabinet ordered 80000 conscripts from the 1954 class to be on duty within 15 days to free troops for Indochina. The move, backed by the National Defense Committee, targets 20 year olds and aims to replace professionals in Indochina while not modifying the 1950 law prohibiting draftees there.

Paris Joseph Laniel Indochina National Defense Committee Paul Ely Dien Bien Phu France North Africa

Carrier Explosion Toll Stil Rising 95 Dead

The Bennington disaster's toll climbed with more sailors dying at Newport Naval Hospital. Nine were dead earlier, about 40 in critical condition, as Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Robert B. Carney inspected the ship and ruled out sabotage. The injured include nearly 100, many with severe burns requiring long-term surgery. Meanwhile Indochina talks in Geneva yielded no clear agreement as experts assess cease fire plans and diplomacy continues.

Quonset Point R. L Bennington Newport Navy Hospital Chief of Naval Operations Adm Robert B. Carney Carney Bureau of Ships Newport Naval Hospital Jesse H Ramey Chillicothe Geneva Indochina India China V. K. Krishna Menon Jawahralal Neehru Menon Anthony Eden Georges Bidault Red Chou En-Lai Bidault Vyacheslav M. Molotov Donald Heath United States Lord Reading Britain Jean Chauvel France Andret Y ¥. Groemyko Russia U.S Walter Bedell Smith South Korea U. N Viete Minh Brietain Cina Vietminh

Water Pollution Policy Reviewed by SEORC Council

Arthur Robinson addressed the Southeastern Ohio Regional Council meeting at Lake Hope Lodge about Ohio water pollution problems and progress toward remedies. He said pollution is everyone's problem and called for plans ensuring adequate water supply. the council set an extra session for June 0 at Ohio University Center in Athens.

Ohio Partment of Health Southeastern Ohio Regionals Council Control Board SEO Council Lake Hope Arthur Robinson Ohio Robinson Ohio University Center Athens

Ohioans View Airport Rides

An attorney examiner of the Ohio Utilities Commission said rivalry between airports should not block a proposed Akron to Cleveland Hopkins Airport limousine service. Yellow Cab Company of Cleveland seeks authorization, claiming demand from Akron rubber firms and other employers. Summit and Stark County officials oppose, warning it could divert business from the Akron-Canton Airport.

Columbus Akron Cleveland-Hopkins Ohio Utilities Commission Lewis 8. Witherspoon Yellow Cab Co Cleveland Akron Rubber Companies Summit Stark County Akron- Canton

Dispute Over Aims Of New For America Group

New York reports quote Rep Javits warning the For America group could hide bigotry while founder Hamilton Fish denies the charge. Fish says the group will grow quickly and aims to unite all who oppose supernationalism interventionism one worldism and communism regardless of race creed or color.

New York Javits

Chinese Communists Plan Language Reform

Peiping radio reports the Chinese Communists have begun language reform to replace ancient Chinese characters with an alphabet. The plan aims to simplify writing and instruction across the country.

Tokyo Peiping Radio

Explosion Tells of Dallas Blevins Safe After Bennington Blast

Dallas Blevins, son in law of Mr and Mrs B F Parmalee, escaped uninjured from the Bennington explosion. He contacted his wife and son Dallas Jr who were staying with Mrs Blevins' parents in Middleport shortly after the disaster. The Blevins planned to join him aboard this week.

Middleport CPO Dallas

Transfer of George Nesselroad to USS Coral Sea

George Nesselroad, son of Mr and Mrs George Nesselroad Sr, was transferred from Bennington to the USS Coral Sea, with a weekend visit at home. Mr and Mrs Allen Ball of Chester Road are parents of Edward.

Pomeroy George Nesselroad the Bennington Uss Coral Sea Nesselroad Allen Ball Chester Road Edward

Official Visits Site of 1946 Axe Killings

U S deputy district attorney William D D Canfield visited the Passau house where three American officers were killed and burned in 1946. He met with German officials including state police chief Friedrich Aschenbrenner and discussed reopening the case.

Passau Germany William D.D. Canfield U. S Canfield U.S Army Friedrich Aschenbrenner Aschenbrenner

Days Are Numbered Winnie Hints in Talk

London. Winston Churchill admitted he cannot live forever and hinted at retirement while addressing 7000 women Conservatives. He said, I probably will not be asking you to do me many more favors.

London Winston Churchill Churchill

Labor Liberals Face Australians In General Election

In Sydney Australia more than five million voters decide if the Liberal Country coalition under Prime Minister Robert G Menzies continues free enterprise rule or shifts toward socialism. The Labor party led by former Foreign Minister Herbert V Evatt challenges for 116 seats with 291 candidates.

Sydney Australia Free Enterprise House of Representatives Robert G. Menzies Menzies Labor Party Herbert V. Evett Labor Liberals Country Party Sir Arthur Fadden

Defense Hike Not i'oreseen in Indochina Fallout

Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey spoke in New York outlining cautious views on defense spending. Administrators see no immediate big boost, but acknowledge the possibility of major shifts if Cold War pressures or peace economy plans require reevaluation.

Washington LY Am Indochina Fierhower T Humphrey New York

Lt Gov John W Brown Recovers From Emergency Appendectomy

Medina Ohio based Lt Gen John W Brown underwent an emergency appendectomy yesterday and was reported in good condition at a local hospital today. He is listed as recovering without complications.

Medina Ohio John W. Brown

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