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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1955

Page

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Ike Checks Out Friday to Talk Over Radio TV

President Eisenhower will address the nation briefly on television and radio when he checks out of Fitzsimons Army Hospital Friday and again on arrival in Washington that afternoon. The Denver remarks will be at Lowry Air Force Base before his private plane, with live network coverage planned. He then spends the weekend at the White House before a trip to Gettysburg, Pa, by car Monday.

Denver Eisenhower Fitzsimons Army Hospital Washington Lowry Air Force Base Mill White House Capital Gettysburg

Women Vie For Power At Vinton

In Gallia County Ohio, voters in Vinton faced an all male village government rule. Officials said no space exists for write ins and marking another name would invalidate ballots. Mrs. Elsie P. McCoy, unaware she was a candidate, received a pamphlet urging women to vote and consider writing in names. The piece quotes mothers managing homes and money seeking leadership.

Wavine Vinton Gallia Elsie P. McCoy

Hearings Set On Hoover Toll Proposal For Inland Waterways

Subcommittee will hold hearings tomorrow and Thursday on a Hoover Commission recommendation that tolls be charged to users of inland waterways. The Ohio Valley Improvement Association requested the Cincinnati hearings and says tolls on Ohio River shippers would harm industrial growth. Representative Jones, SI chairman, will preside at the two day session as part of the House Committee on Government Operations. The committee has held similar hearings elsewhere.

Amuinnas —R Nouse Hoover Commission Ohio Valley Improvement Asociation Cincinnati Ohio Jones SI F Water Resources

Murder charges in phosphorus poisoning case of two boys

Mary Moss Falcon of Violet Louisiana was booked with murder after two Baughman brothers William Jr seven and Lawrence died within hours of each other October 13. Authorities say a quarrel with their neighbor spurred the act. The coroner ruled the deaths accidental poisoning from rat poison used in roadwork. Falcon was the rent collector at the boys’ home and faces murder under state law after an exhaustive investigation.

William Baughman, Jr Lawrence Orleans Parish Mary ‘Moss Falcon Violet Falcon

Urban universities see student growth in postwar era

Dr Thompson of Ohio State University told the AUA annual meeting that urban universities have grown rapidly, citing a survey of 60 urban campuses showing enrollment rising from 208,000 in 1945 to 418,000 in 1950. He warned education funding shares lag behind and may never catch up.

Sulwaukee B.thompson Ohio State Universite Sage Univers Thompson

Christmas Assistants to Handle Yuletide Mail

Columbus post officials discuss holiday mail rush rules for the season with postmasters and staff from Zanesville Newark Lancaster Marietta Marion Marysville and Columbus. The new regulations establish substitute mail carriers nicknamed Christmas assistants to manage peak volume and speed deliveries during the Yuletide period.

Columbus U. S. Post Ofice Department Lcothe Octon Lancaster Marietta

Southern Leaders React as Ruling Advances Desegregation

Deep South leaders oppose the Supreme Court decision desegregating public facilities, warning it may end most public golf courses, playgrounds, and pools. Governors Griffin of Georgia and Timmerman of South Carolina vow to resist mixed use, while Atlanta may privatize venues to preserve segregation. The ruling applies to public parks and golf courses, with private facilities unaffected.

U.S. Supreme Court South Led Court Eld Deep South Herman Talmadge Georgia Atlanta Marvin Griffin South Carolina George Bell’ Timmerman, Jr

Prisoner Threatens Worker With Razor Then Is Shot

A 51 year old prisoner on a work detail at Philadelphia General Hospital threatened supervisor David Kaplan with a razor for over two hours. Charles Savage allegedly held the blade to Kaplan’s throat and demanded parole. Prison officials pleaded, then Edward Nelson shot Savage in the mouth through a door opening. Savage’s condition was listed as satisfactory.

Philadelphia Flatmesburg Charles Savage Van Savage David Kaplan Kaplan Usless Treed Odward Nelson Fire Nelson Philadelphia’ General Hospital

Influence Life Church Told Keynote Address Opens Assembly

Mrs James D Wyker of Mount Vernon Ohio told the seventh national Assembly of United Church Women that a growing church must care for its soul to survive and stay powerful in people lives The 3000 delegates heard she said the white man’s domination era is ending and two men worldwide seek equality The highlight will be an address by Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt.

Cleveland James D. Wyker Mount “Vernon Ohio National Assembly of United Blea Roosevelt

Former Professor Quits Near Sheriff Fight in County

Portage resident Robert E. Stockdale, a former Kent County speech professor, denounces government as corrupt and seeks a local reform path. His remarks came amid a linked Nassau County case about a prowler shooting a woman in a Long Island estate.

Robert E. Stockdale Portage Stockdale Stockdale Kent Nee Mineola N. Y William F West Virginia Woodward, Jr Teria Glishin Numsand W Fx Astesors Gant Terom W. Wirth Tso Nassau ‘County Police Oakland Calif Ann’ Woodward Long Island Abe Fcomie Sportaman Woodward Mrs. Woodward Woodward Garage H. Court David Rose Drewtor Fourth Authority Moise Wirth

Prowler Admits Entering Woodward Home at Oyster Bay

Wirths testified that a prowler entered the Woodward 60 acre estate near Oyster Bay between 11 pm and 2 am and that a shotgun blast occurred while he was on the roof terrace. He described breaking a glass paneled door and a curtain blowing, then hearing the gunfire downstairs and fleeing the scene. The witness recounted seeing lights out and suspects in residence.

Prowler Woodward Home Les Wirths

Ohio Voters Decide on Benefits and Amendments

Ohio voters face a statewide decision on a union backed plan to boost unemployment benefits, raise the weekly minimum, and add a dependency allowance. The measure would amend the state constitution and place changes into effect in 30 days if approved. It also seeks to authorize a $1500 million bond issue to fund state building projects, with proceeds earmarked for specific constructions.

Columbus AFL Railroad Ohio Asers Ted W. Brown

Sons' Killer Jailed for Life

GALVESTON Tex Mrs Annie Laurie Williams received two life sentences for killing her sons Conrad and Calvin nine and dismembering their bodies last February 16 She pleaded guilty before two juries and was sentenced to not less than two years nor more than life for each murder The district attorney said parole is unlikely for at least 17 years on each sentence in line with board practice

Galveston Tex Annie Laurie Williams Conrad Calvin Dist William E. Stone Dime Storerk Tite 'Oema Williams State Board For Pardons and Paroles

Chamber Official Urges End to Mediocrity in Lexington

Dwight Hay Washington, service department manager for the chamber, told a chamber members workshop that businessmen should take steps to overcome moral irresponsibility realign values and be dissatisfied with mediocrity. He said people have good football and baseball teams but settle for mediocrity in the community and have not learned to maximize teamwork.

Lexington Chamber of Commerce Ays Dwight Hay Washington Chamber Chamber Enders Workshop

Sentiment Trends Noted In Early Primary Coverage

Observers track sentiment across races as Mississippi voters head to primaries. Kentucky and other states show Democrats favored to hold the governorship. analysts flag limited opposition in several contests and discuss party dynamics shaping the result.

14 Year Old Half Hour Mystery Note Aid

Fragmentary OCR text from New York area mentions a 14 year old and a “half hour” theme with stray letters and garbled phrases. A wall of dirt and jagged edges appear, with incomplete references to a person or event and no clear identifiable facts, dates, or places.

Let Loose Of News CSC Told

Washington report on a House subcommittee inquiry into federal information policies. James S. Pope of Louisville and James B. Preston of the New York Times testified. Pope called the Oil Service Commission arrogant in its response to a questionnaire. The hearing opened a broader discussion of government news policies and press access.

Washington Ar) House Oil Service Commission James S. Pope Louisville Commission Philip Young House Mom Pope Louisville “Courier-Journal The Louisville Times American Society of Newspaper Editors Com Mission Congress James B. Preston New York Times U. S Geneva

Campbell couple indicted in Memorial Day child abduction case

Campbell and wife Thomas E Campbell were indicted by Muskingum County Grand Jury on conspiracy to abduct their two minor children Tommy and Ricky Jay from an aunt and uncle in Zanesville. Detroit driver John J Fitzpatrick, 32, was charged with abducting and child stealing after allegedly paid $200 by Campbell for the act. Abduction occurred May 20, the children were found unharmed with their mother in Athens County after being taken at gunpoint from a Zanesville residence by order of legal custody.

Eanesville Thomas E. Campbell Haveeen Muskingum County Cmpbell Fancy John J. Fitzpatrick Detroit Eab Campbell Tommy Ricky Jay Zanes- Ville Kansas City Athens

Cash theft at Point Pleasant service station strikes during nap

A Sixth Street service station in Point Pleasant was robbed early today as the attendant slept. A thief opened the ash register and took 102 dollars in cash. The station is owned by LE Rode, the mayor of Point Pleasant. Police and state officers questioned suspects as details emerged.

Point Pleasant Sixth St Focal Pice LE Rode Paint Krodel

Humphrey Not Seeking Democratic Vice Nomination

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey said he is not pursuing the Democratic vice presidential nomination. If offered, he would accept it as an honor. Senator Adlai Stevenson, backed by supporters, is seen as leading the race for the top spot with growing strength.

Vaprumuiun Hubert H. Humphrey D-Minn Eyendrey Alal Stevenson

West Awaiting Better Baggage Molotov Carries

Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov returned to Moscow for Big Four talks after remarks in Geneva. Western leaders said his three day stay reflected Russia's opposition to certain elements of the Geneva process, signaling continued friction in the talks.

Geneva F ‘Ov Moscow Russia Eisen Bowers United. States Soviet Union Kremlin Tom Molotov Bulganin Germany

GM Too Big For Nation Scions Hear

Long excerpted remarks discuss corporate power and proposed limits on oversized firms led by Senator O Ma Mahoney and others. Quinn argues a plan to cap net worth at 100 million dollars, tax rates rising with size, and restrictions on absorbing competitors. Also covers Molotov, Bulganin, and Geneva talks hinting at East-West accord and German issues.

Quinn General Electic Corp T. K. Quinn Yo Monitor “Equipment Sorp New York Monster O'Mahoney D-Wye Une Capital Industries Sautos Steel Soe Jf Quinn Spit Sy S

Petition Filings Target Snyder In Jackson County

Petition filings in Common Pleas Court demand the removal of Mary Nicholson Snyder Jackson County's Republican prosecuting attorney over alleged malfeasance and misfeasance in office. The effort by Starner Hardin and Elsnaugle, of a Portsmouth law firm, ties to disputes between Jackson County Democrats and Republicans surrounding Sheriff David L. Trago's imprisonment and tax matters. Snyder was unavailable for comment.

Jackso Mary Nicholson Snyder Jackson County St Ner, Hardin and Elsnaugle Artsmouth Fd L. Trago Gallia County Democra Trago David Trago Snyder

Escapee Seeks Pardon and Returns to Georgia

Logan Warrant issues as fugitive from Georgia arrest follows escape from a Dalton term for hiding and robbery in 1954. He changed his name to Jack, married, and built a life in Ohio, later owning two businesses. Arrested in Point Pleasant on $1000 bond, extradition fight to Georgia possible. parole or pardon sought by claimant.

Georgia Dalton Jack Twinsburg Cartersville Gallipolis Ate Glouster Orney Logan Point. Pleasant Lane

Five Day Fore Blood or Ballot Box Is Communist Question

A Cleveland trial links 11 alleged Ohio Communists to the Smith Act case. Defense and prosecutors debated overthrow by force and the role of Marxism Leninism as the jury weighs the government’s charges amid weather and election distractions.

Cleveland Are Amerslese Communias Revolutionaes Enue Communist Party Marxism-Leciniens David Ohio Com Trral Fed Gov Eral District Court Ralph Todd Smith David Katz Warren Riggs Joseph Toe

Miller lose appeal in slayer conviction case

Columbus court denied a request for a new trial for Robert I. Miller, 20, convicted of slaying. Judge Myron B. Gessaman rejected the appeal, keeping the verdict intact and the sentence in place.

Mavupr Columbus Criminal Court Myron B. Gessaman Robert I. Miller

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