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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1955

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End of Romance For Maggie Stirs The British Isles

London AP Princess Margaret faces mixed reactions across Britain as she ends her romance with Peter Townsend. Public sentiment ranges from praise for duty to concern over spinsterhood at 25. Clergy and church leaders voice support for the decision, while ordinary Britons portray sympathy and admiration for her courage.

London Peter ‘Townsend British Isles Church of Margaret England Duke of Edinburgh Townsend Douglas Lockhart Edinburgh Leslie Wetherhead Methodist Conference Henry Cook Baptist Union of Great Britain and Northern Ire Canterbury Church of England Elizabeth II Clarence House Princess London

Egyptian Platoon Attacks Israeli Patrol Near Gaza

An Egyptian infantry platoon attacked an Israeli patrol in the Kissufim area east of the Gaza Strip, but was repulsed with no reported Israeli casualties. The army noted Egyptian jets over EL Auja, Patish, and Gouloth, part of a flare of cross-line raids since February increasing fears of renewed conflict. UN observers urged restraint as both sides promised evacuation of the demilitarized zone.

Jerusalem Kissufim Gaza Strip EL Auja New Kew Desert Patish Gouloth Gaza Gemarcation E. L. M. Burns Dag Hammarskjold Britain Israel Nirim Tea EL Auje-Niaana Demilitarized An Pos

Honor Camps Changes Made Across Ohio Institutions

Ohio correction officials announce a realignment of five state camps effective November 16. Koblentz says the Ohio Penitentiary will oversee all camps with forestry and nursery operations run jointly with the natural resources department. Oxford and Shawnee will move to London Prison Farm, Green Springs to Marion Correctional Institute, while Marietta and Hocking continue under the Penitentiary. The move aims to improve supervision and cut costs. Jorge Velasco in Brownsville was left in his underwear after a car floor handle ripped off his pants.

Ohio M.C. Koblentz Division of Correction Penitentiary State Department of Natural Resources Kobientz Oxford Shawnee Portamouth London Green Springs Fremont Marion ‘Correctional Instit Marietta Hocking From Ohio Penitentiary Koblentz

Ohio Can Cancel Vehicle Reciprocity Pacts

The Ohio 2nd District Court of Appeals ruled the state may cancel motor vehicle reciprocity agreements with 17 states that did not revise pacts. The decision, by Presiding Judge Fred J. Miller, denied a restraining order and upheld a Franklin County ruling that none had authority to block cancellation.

Franklin County Common Pleas Court Columbus Dana Reynolds Reynolds Giv Ten

Ohio axle mile tax sparks fray with trucking groups

A court action and temporary injunction in Ohio challenged a plan to charge trucks with three or more axles a tax of one half to one percent per mile for highway use. Judges Miller, Hornbeck, and Collier presided as the illness of Judge William Colle delayed proceedings, and the petition sought to ease the workload on Ske’s operations amid the dispute with 17 states.

Miller Hornbeck London James B. Coll Ier Ironton Wiseman Colle Te Siting Wiliamnanimous Ohio

Hall of Fame Adds Three More Figures at NYU

Wilbur Wright George Westinghouse and Stonewall Jackson were elected to New York Universitys Hall of Fame joining 83 other Americans. The three were chosen after a year-long public nomination process and a 12 member electors panel. Bronze likenesses will be placed in the Colonnade at University Heights overlooking the Hudson.

New York Wilbur Wright George Westinghouse Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson New York University University College of Electors Hall ‘of Fame University Heights Hudson River

Court Acquits Parents In Switching Charge

Detroit recorder's court acquitted Anthony Meskoutis and his wife Stella of cruelty in switching their 10 year old son George. The jury heard that George was punished after pulling several handfuls of hair from his mother.

Detroit M—A_recorder's court Anthony Meskoutis Stella George Little George

Molotov Moves in Middle East Power Shift Report

The article notes Molotov's renewed push to gain Red influence in the Middle East. It cites possible Soviet arms sales to Egypt and other context of Cold War tensions, with mentions of Israel, militia, and potential 1956 or 1957 involvement by the Soviet bloc. Also discussed are church views on segregation and integration fears within the American religious community.

Molotov Middle East MIG Israel Moscow Diplo Cleveland Mermadc Sharett Egypt If of Cuschoslovaka Rus Churches and Social Welfare Sia

Dale Carnegie Dies After Illness at Home

Dale Carnegie author of How to Win Friends and Influence People dies at 66 after a period of illness in his home. The famed lecturer and writer, whose books sold millions, built a career on public speaking courses in Dubie and highlighted practical social skills.

Carnegie Dubie

Reds Desire Peace in Russia Visit Says Rep

Washington US Representative from Ohio reports after a week in Russia that average Russians desire peace yet are prepared to fight if called by the Soviet government. He says Russians have accepted peace propaganda and believe the US would start any war, warning of a dangerous patriotic mood if invasion is perceived.

Washington Nays D-Ohio Russia Eetter West Germany United States

Eisenhower Signals Plan For 1956 Decision

President Eisenhower, still recovering, speaks of not rushing to declare a 1956 run. Friends expect him to complete this term and decline a nomination, a move that could aid the GOP fund drive. Observers foresee his influence on the Republican candidate selection.

Osenhower

Abduction charges set for three in Zanesville case

Jury will convene next Monday to hear charges against John J. Fitzpatrick 32 Detroit Tom Campbell 30 and Nancy Campbell 19 accused in the abduction of two Zanesville brothers. Prosecutor Joseph W McNerney said the Campbells paid 250 to abduct their children Tommy 24 and Ricky Jay 1 last May 30, Sheriff David Weissert announced.

Zanesville Joseph W. McNerney John J. Fitzpatrick Detroit Tom Campbell Nancy David Weissert Campbells Fitzpatrick Tommy Ricky Jay

Ex-Slave Billy Adams Dies at 110 in Lancaster County

ANCASTER Pa Billy Adams a former slave who escaped in 1863 died Monday at age 110 He was born May 15 1845 in Louisiana Census figures list him as the county's oldest resident His death ends a century long life marked by emancipation and survive into modern times

Billy Adams Ancaster Billy ‘Adams Adams Louisiana Lan Saster County

Surpluses Denounced by Farmers at Pendleton Hearings

The traveling Senate Agriculture Committee heard farmers in Pendleton urging removal of seven billion dollars in farm surpluses. Farmers said surplus stocks of wheat and cotton keep prices depressed, urged destruction or use abroad, and blamed government interference for limited sales.

Pendleton, Ore Senate Agriculture Committee Midwest Lasteek Tate Department

Priest Resurrected by Amnesia Leaves Fort Thomas Parish

The Rev Raymond Ryan 28 assistant pastor at St Catherine Siena Fort Thomas vanished from the rectory August 19 and returned to the diocese yesterday. Bishop Mulloy said he is confined at St Elizabeth Hospital Covington by order of a physician after a mild amnesia attack from a prior car crash. Church officials would not confirm his whereabouts during the absence and pledged a report when his condition allows.

Newpoict Raymond Ryan St. Catherine Siena Church Fort Thomas William T. Mulloy St. Eliza Father McCrystal

Top School Students Take Scholarship Test

National merit style scholarship exam draws nearly 60 000 top high school seniors from about 10 000 schools October 26. Winners will be announced weeks later as sponsors push advanced education. test seeks to measure reasoning rather than factual recall.

Shicogo Segre Articu Severance

West Takes Stand Against Red Plan

Western powers united against Molotov's European security treaty proposal aimed at German unification and division. The plan, presented during the Big Four session, would keep NATO, renounce war, and guarantee aid to allies, but faces Western rejection on terms and timing.

West Red Plan Geneva Molotov Europe Moscow Eign Antoine Pinay France U.S States Dulles Madrid Russia Germany West Germany North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Jury selection deemed fair by judge in Ohio trial

U S District Judge Charles J McNamee ruled the trial of 11 accused Ohio Communist leaders proceed. Defense argued jury panels excluded minorities but the court found officials sought a cross section. Defendants receive 20 peremptory challenges total. prosecutors 6.

Cleveland U.S Charles J. McNamee Ohio Fand McNamee

Father Squeezes Infant Son to Death in Anger

Norman Du Rell, a 25 year old Cleveland salesman and father of two, was found guilty of first degree manslaughter for squeezing his infant son to death in a fit of anger when the child wouldn’t take its milk. He was sentenced to 1 to 20 years in the reformatory.

Cunveland Wr —Anere Norman du Rell du Rell Cleveland

Five Day Forecast and Contract Ratified

Five day forecast shows average temperatures about 10 degrees below normal with a high near 85 in the north and 59 in the south and a low around 38 Cooler Wednesday and Wednesday night with a warm Thursday or Friday and cooler weekend Showers Wednesday Thursday and again Sunday totaling about half an inch In Cincinnati a Local 371 member of United Mine Workers ratified a two year contract with Continental Can Co in Norwood.

Cincinnati United Min Workers Continental Can Co Norwood

Postal Rate Hike War Likely Resumes In 1952 Battle

Washington officials anticipate renewed efforts to raise postal rates next year to curb deficits. Summerfield says Congress may back higher first class, second class, and airmail charges, while resisting broad cuts. Opposition centers on House leadership concerns about the plan’s impact on ordinary letters and costs.

Washingson Denver Ht Woday Eton Summerfeld Sid Einenhower Hed Hower Congress den Summerfield Field Rayburn Sumerfield Viesses Summerfield

Fee Study Launched by Rgenerate College of Surgeons

A special committee of six to seven distinguished surgeons will investigate fees charged by surgeons. Dr T S Ravdin of Philadelphia, chairing the ACS board of regents, said the preliminary report is due mid December. The regents unanimously approved the investigative panel and pledged full public disclosure of findings.

Renerate Ravdin Heardin

Joblessness Data Sought by Columbus Committee

The Columbus Welfare committee asked Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation to release unemployed figures. Chairwoman Elizabeth Magee said she wrote the agency after CIO opponents declined to join a joint request. The Ohio Information Committee Ohio Chamber of Commerce and Ohio Manufacturers Association reportedly refused to participate. The letter cites 64,000 people leaving Ohio unemployment benefits while seeking other states’ jobs.

Columbus Ohio Manfacturers Association Magee BUC Prafornia Ohio

Motorcycling Mom Gives Baby Away

In Cleveland police arrested Ruth Kuhn 38 a motorcycling mother who said she gave her two week old son Edward to a tavern patron after two weeks of persuasion. The baby was placed in a foster home after a health check showed good condition. Kuhn reportedly had given away another child a year earlier resulting in a one year Workhouse sentence for child neglect. Describes the incident and circumstances surrounding the foster care placement.

Cleveland Ruth Kuhn Margaret M. Gerrity Delphine L. Kniola Mary Edward

Mrs Woodward Admits Aimed At Noise Before Killing

Mrs Woodward says the shotgun blast that killed her husband Will Woodward Jr was prompted by a noise not sight of him as authorities recount. She told Nassau detectives she fired at a figure or shadow believing it to be a prowler, while he lay in a hospital bed on Long Island.

Ann Woodward Willam Woodward Jr Nassau County Frank Gulotta Stuyvesant Pinnell Browe Vete Panhead Woodward Long Island Woodsward Pittsburg Kans New York Nashua

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