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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1955

Page

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Peter Townsend Eyes Return to Air Attache Role

The RAF hero Peter Townsend plans to resume air attaché duties in Brussels without seeing his former fiancée Margaret. Townsend spoke at Eridge Castle near London denying plans to meet Margaret or discuss their past romance. Margaret, who rejected marriage, has since remained in seclusion with Queen Mother Elizabeth at Clarence House.

Margaret Eridge Castle Lord Abergavenny Sussex Uckfield House Townsend Elizabeth London Clarence House St. Paul's Cathedral Thomas John Barnardo Marfret Fden Peter Maggie Lonvun Peter Town Lord Fend Rupert Nevill Hs Later Shater Britain Amer Brussels Sun

River Locks Breakground for New Cumberland Dam Project

Ground-breaking for the 52 million dollar Ohio River Stratton project near Steubenville was led by Lt. Gen. Samuel D. Sturgis. The new locks will be 1200 feet long and 110 feet wide, able to handle 22 locks at once and operate in about 25 minutes, with opening planned for 1958. Speakers included Dave Matthews, Hudson Biery, Rep. Clark, and Rep Harmon Eberhard. The project is part of 18 river valley programs planned over the next two decades.

Steubenville Cumberland Dam Ohio River Stratton Panama Canal Samuel D. Sturgis The Army Engineers Ceres Dave Matthews Pittsburgh Coal Exchange Hudson Biery Cincinnati Ohio Valley Improvement Association Repsink Clark Harmon Eber- Charter Pennsylvani Ohio River Valley Sturgis

Boy Found Dead in Columbus After 32 Years

Fragmentary report notes a boy aged about eight or ten who died long ago in Columbus. Authorities reference exhumation of a grave and investigation by Dr Robert Evans and others, with unclear details about paternity and expenses.

Columbus de Maven Robert “A. Evans John Kenton Clyde Kenton Coda Evans

Explosion in Flight Reported Killing 44 in Colorado Crash

Investigators probe cause of a four engine United Airlines DC-8 crash that killed 44 aboard. The jet reportedly exploded in flight and wrecked in a sugar belt field near Longmont Colorado amid bitter cold and wind. Rescue teams recovered bodies as weather hampered the grim search.

Wwnmunt. Colon Sough Lines Colorado UAL An Airlines Seattle UAS Sokee Civil Aeronautics Board Greeley Denver Medicine Bow Peak Laramie Wyo Craan Carrel Colorado Highway Patrol Longmont Adn Etl

Lost Lad Feared Kidnapped in Meadow NY

Lost two year old Stephen Damman believed abducted after exhaustive search across 20 square miles of suburban New York. Thousands aided by Mitchel Air Force Base volunteers, as father Jerry Damman appeals for return. Baby sister found with carriage. boy last seen near supermarket. FBI says ongoing watch but not yet active investigation.

Ast Meadow N.Y Stephen Damman New York Mitchel Air Force Base Jerry Damman Continental ‘Air Command Marilyn Pamela FBI New York City

Dulles Praises UNESCO Role in Peace Efforts

Secretary of State Dulles, issuing a Europe cable to Map, commends UNESCO as a milestone on the world push toward lasting peace. Gen Milton G. Baker chairs the U N E S C O commission opening its fifth national conference in Cincinnati, with Dulles praising the commission's service.

Cincinnati Dulles Unesco Europe Map Milton G. Baker United and Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Commission Cincinnti

Churches urged to study members for welfare programs

Cleveland churches were urged to study how their members live to improve family welfare. Dr Richard E Lentz head of the joint department of family life said many churches ignore issues faced by older couples unwed mothers widows and divorced persons across four midwestern cities.

Cleveland Richard E. Lentz Joint Department of Family Life The National Council of Church of Christ

Rector Quits At $32,000

The Rev. Alvin Kershaw, Episcopal rector and jazz expert from Oxford Ohio, won 32 000 on The $64 000 Question and plans to use after taxes to support a settlement for displaced persons in his parish. He will also donate to the NAACP and support world movements.

New York Alvin Kershawe Episcopal Church National Association For the Advancement of Colored’ People Oxford Ohio Kershaw Hensmen

Army Officer Convicted in Korea Aiding Reds Case

An Army officer identified as Ronald G faced a hearing on mitigating circumstances after being convicted Tuesday of aiding Communists in Korea. The case centers on alleged misconduct and possible involvement with prison lines of the Red forces.

Runt Eaves Ma Ronald E Tueslay Pelsoner Korea Ronald E. Alley Bar Harbor

Two U S Scientists Win Nobel Physics Prize

Two U S scientists, W E Lamb of Stanford and P Kusch of Columbia, win the 1955 Nobel Prize in physics for correcting earlier atomic theory findings and advancing quantum mechanics. Their work refines measurements of atomic interactions and challenges prior British results impacting understanding of electrons and electromagnetic fields.

U.S Siuckholm W. E. Lamb Stanford University P. Kusch Columbia University PA. M. Dirac U. S

Taft Attacks CIO Plan as Incentive to Chisel

Robert Taft Jr. denounces the CIO planned increase in unemployment compensation as an incentive to chisel and a threat to state finances. Elizabeth Magee counters that labor and other groups back the CIO program and Taft wrongly claims humanizing benefits is a CIO aim.

Taft Columbus Robert A. Taft Ohio CIO Robert Taft Jr Cincinnati Ohio Information Committee OIC Scotia Sir Elizabeth Magee Committee To Protect Miss Magee U. S. Senate

Ike to Leave Hospital Date Set for November Eleventh

Doctors at Fitzsimons Army Hospital in Denver designate November 11 as a tentative target for President Eisenhower to be released from the hospital and return to Washington subject to a full medical review this weekend. White House press secretary James Hagerty said the plan hinges on consultations with Dr. D. R. Dunne and hospital senior staff, with potential cabinet visits anticipated next week.

Denver Eisenhower White House Mitchell Mitchell Biower Cainet Commerce Weel Welfare Folsom James C. Hagerty Fitzsimons Army Hospital

Britain Drops East West Buffer Plan At Big Four Talks

Western officials report Britain abandoned the East West buffer idea after U S urging. Molotov’s support is read as an attempt to align Britain and Russia, potentially splitting the U S and Britain over German unification. Dulles and Franco discussions and Middle East diplomacy also noted during the conference.

Geneva V. M. Molotov Eden United States Germany Europe Britain France Germmany Molotov Russia Leonid Tlyichev Ilyichev Snd Pinay Dalles Madrid Moshe Sha|'rett Dulles Mai Jmilian Macmillan Middle Eastern

New Contract Talks Resume at Goodyear Atomic Plant Piketon

Union members at the Goodyear Atomic plant in Piketon rejected a 12 percent early wage increase in daylong voting. About 1400 to 1500 workers are affected. C A Romine, president of Local 10-689, said talks continued after more than a month with a possible strike if demands remain unmet.

Atomic Energy Commission Atearby Piketon C. A. Romine Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Goodyear Atomic Zorp Romine Rosmine

Second Ohio Turnpike Cost Figures Studied

Columbus State Highway Director C. Linzell and aides studied preliminary survey figures by G. E. Greiner Co for a 400 mile toll road from Cincinnati to Conneaut with a Toledo branch. The report indicated the toll road would cost 516 million dollars.

Columbus C. Linzell Ohio G. E. Greiner Co Baltimore Cinhattor Conneaut Toledo Linzell Saillion

Nina Warren Weds Beverly Hills Doctor

Nina Warren 22 daughter of Chief Justice Warren and Mrs Earl Warren married Dr Stuart Brien 33 Beverly Hills physician. The ceremony occurred in Las Vegas after a sudden flight to Nicaragua by Juan Peron era. Police report the incident at a Long Island estate.

Las Vegas Nev Nina Honey Bear) Warren Earl Warren Stuart Brien Beverly Hills Calif Mineola Los Angeles Asuncion Paraguay Juan D. Peron Island Argentina Justice of the Peach John Men Acincion Wiliam Woodward Dazn Riviera Nicaragua Paul W. Wirths

Prowler Intrusion At Woodward Home Ends In Tragedy

A Nassau County inquiry finds a German refugee not on the Woodward property during the shooting that killed Robert Woodward. His wife, Mrs. Woodward, remains in hospital under sedation after a state of hysteria following the fatal event. Doctors forbid her from attending the New York City funeral. The Woodwards, tied to Belair Stud Farm and high society, were in Oyster Bay when the incident occurred. Witnesses note no confirmed discord at present.

Woodward William Woodward, Jr Elsie Cryder Woodward New York City William, III James Ann Crowell Woodward Wirths Stuyvesant Pinhell Nassau County Pinnell Nassau Doctors Hospital Ena Nashua New York Belair Bowie Long Island Oyster Bay Woodwards Vening Duchess of Windsor

Tiniest Baby Dies At Bowling Green

In Bowling Green Kentucky Rosemary Cheatin the smallest baby born at Dict died at four months premature She weighed only 20 ounces at birth last December doctors cite complications from premature birth as the cause of death

Owling Green Rosemary Cheatin

Unclear note on Peron aide and travel party

Text notes Peron with another man not his aide Majo. Mentions Ij aacio Diabeta as the sole ex-presider’s entourage member to travel from Buenos Aires a month ago. Also reports unemployment figures for Ohioans last week from the State Bureau of Unemployment Compensation.

Columbus

Stevenson Will Test Strength in California and Decisive States

Stevenson eyeing California and other key states to sharpen his 1996 presidential bid. He may enter selected primaries, with Wisconsin and Ohio processes 예정. Campaign signals show focus on party organization in March and May contests, amid possible Florida entry discussions.

Stevenson California Bell Washington Atlal Democrats Jina Ile Atocites Stevens Timaw Tinos Sruman Wisconsin Cmetor Marth Florida Kestauver Steson Ketver Cown

Ripley Solon Mysteriously Disappears

State Senator Brad Tyre of Ripley remains missing with authorities probing a Charleston pursuit. A letter postmarked Hartest described his body in the Kanawha River near Daniel Boone Park, though searches found nothing. Sayre, a Riley garage dealer, faced suspicions of foul play as locals doubted suicide. the senator had served in the 1945, 1949 and 1952 sessions, and had previously been a Mason County teacher.

Brad Tyre Ripley Charleston Athorites Yestery King Sayre Kanawha Daniel Boone Park Sayre Riley Bird Mane Kwan Senate Alao Mason ‘County Senoot

Israel Chief Urges Arab Talks To End Strife

Ben-Gurion, aged 69, calls for direct talks with Arab leaders as tensions rise with Egypt and other neighbors. He returns to power as defense minister under Premier Sharett, seeking to settle ongoing Arab-Israeli strife.

Ben-Gurion Ista Moshe Sharett Sharett Israel Egypt

Sanity Trial for Killer Returns to Court

The defendant, living near East Springfield, was committed to Lima State Hospital for the criminal insane. He was returned here last July after a finding that he was sane enough to stand trial.

Springfield Lima Stat Hospital

Wellston man shot on car ride after ice seat blow

Hamden man 33 told Holzer Hospital staff he was struck on the head with a two inch gash during a car ride near Wellston corporation lime it. He said the incident occurred Tuesday night and he earned about $300 to $400 selling tea.

Wellston Lowell G. Stepsom Hamden Wellston Corporation Holzer Hospital Pierce D. McCreedy

Carpenters Halt TB Hospital Work in Selsonville

Carpenters Local 720 members halted carpentry work at the site of a new tuberculosis hospital in Selsonville after reporting to the job this morning. The delay followed a meeting with Business Agent Roscoe Shields as the workers discussed a union issue with general contractor Steinle-Wolfe, Inc. of Fremont, Ohio.

Selsonville Mueberculosis Hospital Roscoe Shields Wer Steinle-Wolfe

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