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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1955

Page

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Ohio Voters Rebuff CIO Jobless Pay Plan and Approve Bond

Unclear OCR shows Ohio voters reject CIO plea for expanded unemployment benefits and approve a 150 million dollar bond for public buildings. Also ballots rejected constitutional amendments on judge salaries and certain state official terms. Local tax levies and public questions were decided with broad turnout.

Columbus Ohio General APL Allroad Brotherhood Lasue Ohio Information Committee Ohio Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers Association Ohio Cio Council Achide Jacob Clayman CIO Fred J. Milligan

Democrats Cement Basis For 1956 Elections In Critical Areas

In Indiana, Pennsylvania and Connecticut Democrats scored decisive local wins that strengthen party organization in former GOP strongholds. They kept Philadelphia mayor's office with Richardson Dilworth and hinted at broader gains as Republicans faced upset losses tied to farm-price distress and local issues. Carmine DeSapio linked results to looming Democratic momentum for 1956.

Washington Midwest Atlantic Coast Indiana Pennsylvania Connecticut GOP Con Fremonal Eiec A. B Pacade Chad Eisenhower Indianapolis South Bend Hammond Muncie Michigan City Marion New Castle Bloomington Elwood Wendell J Philadelphia Richardson Dilworth Dilworth Joseph S. Clark, Jr James H. Dutt Clark Democratic National Carmine DeSapio New York Abraham Ribicott Hlsenhower Waterbury Norwalk

Ike Praised By Eleanor in Geneva Address

Eleanor Roosevelt praised President Eisenhower before 3000 delegates and visitors, lauding his sincerity and warning that constant battles on economic cultural and spiritual fronts are needed to avert a Communist world. She cautioned that Russia seeks world Communism without war through infiltration and propaganda. A second note reports a fire destroying Minamiku village on Nu Island with all 110 houses burned.

Elinor Rowevel Eisenhower Geneve Unitea Vanade Kobe Japan Minamiku Nu Island

Freeing of Three U S Soldiers Turncoats From Fort Baker

Three former U S soldiers Otho G Bell William A Cowart and Lewie W Griggs were released from Fort Baker stockade by order of a federal judge The men who deserted to China in 1954 faced potential treason charges The Supreme Court ruling that civilians cannot be tried in military courts in such cases left their future in the hands of the Department of Justice

Griggs Neches Tex Nothin Bell Hillsboro Miss U. S Supreme Court Panmunjom Korea Gutorey Washington

Hawkins Deserves Life Sentence for Belmont County Murder

Belmont County jury sentenced Betty Hawkins 37 of Martins Ferry to life in Ohio Reformatory for Women after the August 17 1954 fatal stabbing of Cumberland Hawkins during a quarrel in their Belmont County home. Ohio Supreme Court affirmed the second degree murder conviction and life term.

Volumbus Ohio Supreme Court Betty Hawkins Martins Ferry

Ohio Democrats sweep major Ohio city mayors and councils

Ohio voters gave Democrats sweeping wins in big cities with Columbus and Akron electing Democratic mayors and parties gaining control of most city councils. The results show a historic large margin victory across 13 cities and multiple counties including Hamilton and Lorain, with Frank Kryendorfer re elected in Youngstown and Carl Wise securing Canton for Democrats.

Columbus Uo A.peng Ohio Aso Kity Akron Mansfield Youngstown East Liverpool Frank X. Kry Elyria Lakewood William Burbank Warren M. E. Sensen Canton Krenner Carl F. Wise Charles L. Babcock

Cows May Fight Disease at University of Minnesota

Two University of Minnesota researchers report dairy cattle vaccinated against certain diseases can produce protective milk that may help protect drinkers temporarily. The scientists say proper development and distribution of such milk could shield larger populations from illness, though protection lasts only while the milk is consumed.

Minneapolis Minnesota America Dre. Win E. Peteren Anind Berry Campbella

Molotov’s firm stand on German Unification rattles Big Four talks

Geneva reports say Molotov rejected German unification and warned that Western plans would remilitarize Germany and split East and West. Dulles Macmillan and Pinay met to probe Moscow’s tough stance and potential conciliatory moves to keep East West talks alive.

Geneva Bursia U.S I Dulles Harold Macmillan Antoine Pinay Molotov Germany Dulles Macmillan Nas Russia West Western Eastern Western Europe North Atlantic Soviet Union

Ike Welcomes Guatemalan Leader During Pullout Tour

President Eisenhower prepares a two stop short tour involving Guatemalan President Armas who arrives in Denver after a stay at Fitzsimons Army Hospital. The ailing 65 year old leader plans a speech in Houston before a final transit East, as Eisenhower pauses from his medical care to address the nation from Waco and then Washington.

Guatemala Fitz: Simons Army Hospital Columbine I St. Louis Garlog Armas Houston Tex Toonight Columbia Eisenhower Valle Wry Miliary Air Transport Terminal Washington Uehere Denver

Solons Probe Other Fields of GM Corp

Senate investigators examine additional GM Corp divisions amid testimony on assembling lines. Chairman O Mahoney notes secrecy on future witnesses and subpoenas are issued while aides say names may be withheld.

Solons GM Corp Washington Enate Ieree Tepeel

Airlines order jet transports and a fire tragedy report

The article notes Boeing jet transports ordered for domestic use and a separate fire in Hazmat Kentucky where five children perished. It covers statements by American Airlines president and political reaction from Democratic and Republican chairs on elections and national significance.

Washington San ‘Airlines Hazard Tues- Washington Ameri Ean C. R Smith Ene Paul M Butler Leonard W. Hall

Big Bomber Bursts Over Texas in Mystery Crash

A 200000 pound bomber exploded near Arlin Texas during a routine training flight. Rescue teams found no survivors or bodies as debris spread over a mile and a half. Markings suggested it belonged to Nggs Air Force Base El Paso though Biggs officers disputed the origin. The crew of three remains unaccounted for as search efforts continue.

Aarlin Tex Texas Nggs el Paso Biggs Wis 97Th

Happy Chandler Regains Kentucky Governorship Victory

In Kentucky, Happy Chandler defeats Edwin R. Denney to win a four year term as governor. Returns from precincts show Chandler with a sizable lead, and he predicts a large plurality as he prepares to take office December 13.

Happy Kentucky Srash Erzurum Turkey Pps Chandler U.S Chand Lawrence W. Wetherby Edwin R. Denney Republcan

Soarch Meets To Study Ten Vehicle Pact

Ohio and West Virginia reciprocity boards will meet in Columbus on November 21 to iron out details of a tentative motor vehicle pact. Motor Vehicles Commissioner Joseph Condry of West Virginia said the temporary pact already signed may become permanent as a result of the meeting.

Charleston Ohio West Virginia Inolumbus Joseph Condry Condry Oard

Window cleaning incident at statehouse injures janitor

A janitor at the state capitol was cut on the forehead after shouting at boys running in the yard as a window he was cleaning was still shut. He suffered a minor injury and continued his shift. Separately, Mrs. Laura Lau of Broughton, Pa, wife of a Chinese minister, crossed from Red China toward Hong Kong per guards.

Ing Statehouse Capitol Building Henderson Ganister Hong Kong Laura Lau Broughton Red China

New 23 Member State School Board Elected in Ohio

Elliott F. Meyers of Ironton was elected to represent the 10th Congressional District on the new 23 member state school board. The board will supervise Ohio public schools and allocate state and federal funds, taking office next January and meeting in Columbus January 3.

Ohio Columbus Wolfian Publi State Department of Educate Ton Tee Elliott F. Meyers Ironton

Buildings CI Quits And Commissioner's Resignation Rumor

Commissioner of public buildings E. A. Strobel resigned today after a House committee questioned the propriety of him holding the government post while maintaining an interest in a New York consulting engineers firm.

Eter A. “Strobel New York

Egypt Turns to Communists for Arms Over Delayed US Support

Cairo cites Washington postponement and promises as Egypt shifts to Communist arms from Czechoslovakia. Egypt’s move follows U S hesitation on arms sales and a push by Britain and France to curb Soviet influence in the Middle East. Submarines fighters tanks and heavy guns are reported under the cotton for arms deal with communist governed Czechoslovakia.

Cairo Egypt Washington Middle East George Allen Security Council Russia Geneva United States Britain Gively Eden Nikolai Bulganin Gamal Abdel Nasser Czechoslovakia

Little Girl Found After Playing Hide Under Tablecloth

Sherry Flowers, a nine year old girl in Chester West Virginia, hid beneath a dining room tablecloth after staying out late. The family alerted authorities and a citywide search led by Mayor George Scott with firemen and deputies. The child was awakened from her hiding place by responders and reunited with her grandmother.

Chester W. Va Sherry le Flowers Clifford Flowers Neig George Scott Sherry Owent Flowers

Fown Seeks Daulton Removal After Arrest Incident

Scioto County officials report 112 signers from Harden demand Marshal Sylvanus E Daulton quit after a deadly confrontation during an arrest. Daulton was wounded when a man tried to resist arrest and disarm him, with townsfolk claiming a reign of terror by the marshal.

Pee Ea Sot Barden Fand Scioto County Burl Justice William Harsha, Jr Harden Sylvanus’ E. Daulton Rarden Aron P. Hoffer Frank J. Lausche Loretta C. Woods Scioto Daulton Newman

Solon Attacks SC Claim To Inherent Power

Rep Moss questions the Civil Service Commission's assertion of inherent government power to withhold public information. The House subcommittee indicts broad executive authority while examining CSC disclosures and moves focus to the Post Office and Treasury.

Wacrseres Federal Civil Service Commission Representative Moss Calif Civil Service Commission Moss House CSC Post Office Treasury Departments Lawrence V. Meloy Philip Young Young Udala

Supreme Court lets stand ban on newsmen from court proceedings

The Supreme Court let stand an appellate ruling barring a Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court judge from excluding newsmen from courtroom proceedings. The court dismissed Judge Parker Fulton’s appeal from the writ of prohibition sought by Cleveland's three daily newspapers. The decision did not address whether a judge may bar press and public from a courtroom during proceedings.

Wid Mbus On Supreme Court Cuyahoga County Parker Fulton Cleveland Columaise High Court Rome Mrs. West Pegler

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