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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1954

Page

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Senator Fulbright labels Knowland speech dangerous foreign policy talk

Sen Fulbright calls Knowland remarks on coexistence and atomic stalemate dangerous talk and warns the United States could lose the Cold War by overreliance on military power. Sens Smith Sparkman question the point, Johnson backs policy review, Knowland pushes inquiry and a position of strength in negotiations with the USSR.

Washington Fulbright D-Ark Knowland Rcalif Senate Senate Foreign Relations Committee H. Alexander Smith R-Nj Sparkman D-Ala Sen L B. Johnson United States Eisenhower U. S Russia

Lionel Barrymore Dies At 76 After Long Illness

Hollywood AP report notes Lionel Barrymore, famed actor and elder statesman of the Barrymore clan, died at 76 after a long illness. He had staged famed performances, including Shakespearean readings, and his death follows a career spanning stage and screen.

Lionel Barrymore Hollywood Shakespear Valley Hospital John Paul Ewing Ethel Barrymore Lionel John

Irate Jobless Husband Shoots His Spouse in Florida

In Orlando, Andrew J. Dyken, 42, a jobless carpenter, shot and killed his wife Leona, 31, claiming she left him for another man during his job search. Sheriff Dave Starr said Dyken returned to Akron, Ohio, to look for work.

Orlando, Fla Andrew J. Dyken Leona Dave Starr Dyken Akron Ohio Starr

Texan Pleads Guilty To $4500 Robbery

Clarence A. Bryant of Dallas pleaded guilty to a July 8 robbery of a Springfield supermarket valued at 4500 dollars and was sentenced to an indeterminate Ohio penitentiary term after a trial was set for Thursday.

Springfield Clarence A. Bryant Dallas Tex Ohio Bryant

Court Upholds Red Probe Court Upholds Red Probe

The Ohio First District Court of Appeals upheld the Ohio Un American Activities Commission to seek data for potential anti subversion legislation. It affirmed contempt convictions of three men while reversing 22 counts against Talmadge Raley Joseph Stern and Emmett C Brown noting questions not directed by the commission's attorney. The commission is now overseen by the attorney general and its function was deemed lawful.

Cincinnati Ohio First District Court of Appeals Ohio Un-American Activities Commission Talmadge Raley Sidney Ohio Joseph Stern Emmett C. Brown Stanley Matthews

Train hits auto. Columbus man dies at crossing

William D. Griffith a 57 year old Columbus public relations man died after a freight train struck his automobile at a Pennsylvania Railroad crossing in Columbus last night.

Columbus William D. Griffith

Speaker Criticizes Sheppard Trial Coverage in Cleveland

Ralph Rudd, president of the Cleveland Civil Liberties Union, told Sigma Delta Chi reporters the Sheppard case shows how press crusades can bias litigation. He warned against portraying Dr. Samuel Sheppard as the chief suspect and urged reminders that an accused person is innocent until proven guilty.

Cleveland Samuel Sheppard Cleveland Civil Liberties Union Sheppard Ralph Rudd Sam

Court Rejects Plea for New Heiren Trial

The Illinois Supreme Court refused to reconsider its denial of a new trial for William C. Heirens 26 convicted slayer of 6 year old Suzanne Deknan and two women in Chicago Heirens is serving three life sentences for the Degnan girl killing plus the two women and the court gave no reason for denying the plea.

Springfield Illinois Supreme Court William C. Heirens Suzanne Deknan Chicago Heirens Degnan Florence Brown Josephine Roas

Bowdoin College Former President Dies in Portland

Kenneth C. M. Sills age 75 retired two years ago after a 30 year tenure as Bowdoin College president. He was born in Halifax Nova Scotia and died Monday in Portland Maine.

Portland Maine Kenneth C. M. Sills Bowdoin College Halifax N. S

Gallia Officials Denounce Delayed Warrants in Banta Tow Incident

Gallia County officials accuse Barranco of failing to present warrants for the arrest of Banta Towing Co. executives. Prosecutor Warren Sheets and Sheriff George Ehman say no warrants have been filed or served. The AP dispatch links the warrants to a November 6 Cairo, Illinois shooting of a union official. Governor Lausche was briefed by Sheets by telephone as the inquiry continued.

Gallipolis Gallia Coun Warren Sheets Banta Towin Lausche George Ehman Frank W. Banta O-Kan Here Enman Banta Sheets Barranco Banta Towing Company Associated Press St. Louis J. W. Banta Louisiana Pert Ernest Franklin Jamee Dixon Cairo Locust St Columbus Bernard Clark Coast Guard Huntington Sheeta Associated Press Dispatch Kanauga Frank J. Lausche

Second Trial Slated in 1945 Damron Murder Case

Pikeville Kentucky reports reindictment of Willard Hurt 35 and Henry Jennings for the Hermit Damron murder dated February 11, 1945. Prosecutor Coun t ae Kelsey Friend cites lost indictments nine years ago and notes Damron’s body was found October 23 by groundhog hunters, reviving the case.

Pikeville Hillsboro Ae Kelsey Friend Willard Hurt Henry Jen Hermit Damron Atty Friend Hurt Jennings Damion

Boy Starts $3000 Fire to Watch Firemen

A year old boy admitted starting a fire at West Side Methodist Church to watch firefighters. State police said the blaze caused about 3000 to 5000 dollars in damage. Cpl. Robert Rice reported the arrest, noting matches in the choir loft sparked the fire and the boy said a movie gave him the idea.

Clearfield Robert Rice West Side Methodist Rice

Bright red glow may help detect and target cancer

A Baltimore team reports a chemical from human blood, porphyrin, lights up cancer tissues under UV or black light. Injected porphyrin highlights tumor extent, aiding removal and locating metastases. They suggest combining porphyrin with iodine for X ray visibility to guide treatment.

Atlantic City N. J D. S. Rasmussen-Taxdal Grant E. Ward Frank H. J. Figzge Baltimore American College of Surgeons

Jenner To Request Censure Dismissal

A Bay Village mayor’s son testifies he never saw osteopath Sam Sheppard quarrel with Marilyn or display temper. Larry Houk, 16, says he found a bag and items near the Sheppard house the day Marilyn was murdered, while Sheppard claims the bag was flung there by the killer.

Cleveland Sam Sheppard Larry Houk J. Spencer Houk Bay Village Sheppard Hha Marilyn Sense Fred Garmone Sheppards Donald Ahern Sam Young Houk

Judge to rule on contempt charge against Gazette photographer

In Chillicothe Judge Walter Shea will decide by Friday whether reporter James Leasure Jr will be held in contempt for publishing a photo taken in court of former Ross County Treasurer William Immell during arraignment. The Gazette defense cites Canon 35 allowing pre or post session photography. Immell faces grand jury action on embezzlement tied to a $5000 bail set since Nov. 6.

Chillicothe Walter Shea Chillicothe Gazette Ross County William Immell James Leasure, Jr Shea Gazette Leasure G. A. Chandler American Bar Association Immell Grand Jury

Cadets and Midshipmen Barred From Debates

The Defense Department forbids cadets of the U S Military Academy and midshipmen of the Naval Academy from taking part in college debates on recognizing Red China. The policy, issued after a West Point team withdrew from a Rutgers University debate.

Washington Defense Department U. S. Military Academy Naval Academy United States Department West Point Newark Rutgers University

Life Expectancy Rises for Japanese Men and Women

The Welfare Ministry announced Japan’s life expectancy now sits at 59.35 years for men and 62 years for women, up nearly 10 years since 1949. A sharp drop in death rates, driven mainly by antibiotics for tuberculosis and pneumonia, is cited as the main cause.

Tokyo

Five Day Forecast With Mild to Cool Uplift

Temperatures will average three to five degrees above normal. Normal highs reach 47 north 52 south with a 32 degree minimum. Midweek looks mild, turning colder late Thursday and Friday, then mild again over the weekend. Light rain possible in the south tonight with possible Saturday showers. totals under half an inch.

Diplomats Praise U S Offer of Atomic Fuel for Reactors

Western diplomats hailed the United States offer of 220 pounds of fuel for atomic reactors as a major step toward sharing atomic discoveries. UN delegates noted the potential to nearly double reactor numbers this side of the Iron Curtain and to clarify how the atoms for peace plan would be executed. France and others discussed bilateral fissionable-material deals, though swift action by Washington seemed unlikely.

United Nations N. Y U. S Shower Iron Curtain Man Henry Coon Lodge, Jr Eisenhower France Jules Moch Russia United States Washington Andrei Vishinsky Lodge

McCarthy Supporters Mobilize for Ten Million Signatures

New York headquarters of Ten Million Americans Mobilizing for Justice reported a surge of visitors and calls as 26 000 petition copies were distributed from the Hotel Roosevelt. The drive seeks ten million signatures to back Senator Joseph R McCarthy and asks rejection of censure charges.

New York Joseph BR. McCarthy F- Wis John G. Crommelin Roosevelt Cre~etin U. S McCarthy

Hunting Season Claims One Life in Ohio Opening

One hunter was killed and at least 18 others injured as Ohio opened its rabbit and pheasant season. The deceased was 47 year old Fred Curry of Akron, killed when a gun accidentally discharged near Akron during a hunting trip. In the prior squirrel season ending Oct 12, six hunters died and 41 were wounded.

Associated Press Ohio Fred Curry Akron Curry

Vandal damages six tombstones in Fremont cemeteries

In Fremont Ohio vandals destroyed six headstones at St Ann's Cemetery and one at St Joseph's Cemetery causing about 1500 dollars in damage. Sheriff Ted Au leads the investigation.

Fremont Ohio St. Ann's Cemetery St. Joseph's Cemetery Tedau

Thousands Attend Jacques Fath Funeral in Paris

In Paris, thousands packed the Ste de Chaillot Church for the funeral of designer Jacques Fath, with another thousand women gathered outside as traffic stalled and police lines stretched. Attendees ranged from factory workers and seamstresses to fashion figures, diplomats, and celebrities, all paying tribute to the noted dressmaker and partygiver.

Paris Paria Jacques Fath Personia Ste de Chaillot

Toledo Teens Die in Collision East of City

A car driven by 18 year old E Krantz collided with a truck just east of Toledo, killing three youths identified as David Parker 14 Keith Tuggle 14 all of Toledo.

Toledo Here E. Krantz David Parker Keith Tuggle

Senator Jenner Moves to Kill McCarthy Censure Bid

Senator Jenner план to force a vote to table censure charges against Senator McCarthy, arguing the censure originated from a Germanist conspiracy. Senator Ferguson predicts the move will fail as debate resumes. McCarthy says he expects a censure decision soon after Ervin accuses him of belittling fellow senators.

Washington Jenner R-Ind Senate McCarthy Rwis Ferguson R-Mich Denner Republican Policy Committee Orator Ervin DNC Benemirehing Communist Party

Three Killed 35 Hurt In Chicago Streetcar Crash

In Chicago on a South Side intersection a trolley and a semitrailer collided. Three people died including motorman Gusto Carlson and bus driver James K. Ziegler. Ernest Taylor, 46, faced drunken driving and homicide charges after the crash. Arthur Duffin, 72, was among the injured.

Chicago Ernest Taylor Western Avenue Sireet Gusto Carlson James K. Ziegler Arthur Duffin

Hunter Fatally Injured When Car Rams Train

Greene County resident Charles Carson 78 of Jamestown died after his car collided with a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train at Reesville minutes from Sabina. The fatal crash occurred while returning from a hunting trip and followed by another year with multiple crossing collisions leaving four dead.

Wilmington Greene County Baltimore & Ohio Reesville Charles Carson Jamestown Sabina Carson

Rhodes Reveals Report on $18 994 Shortage in City Accounts

State Auditor James A. Rhodes released findings showing a shortage of 18 994.78 in the accounts of James E. McCoy former city auditor of New Boston a Portsmouth suburb. The report covers May 27 1951 to May 15 1954 and cites unaccounted collections unauthorized disbursements and a $12 000 loan drawn to cover the gap.

Columbus Bureau of Inspection James E. McCoy New Boston Portsmouth McCoy James A. Rhodes Whys Rhodes Wall Fund Norfolk & Western Railroad

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