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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1955

Page

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Failure of Geneva talks shifts budget aims and foreign aid

A Washington official says Geneva outcomes signal a return to Cold War tensions as the administration plans to balance the budget. He notes cuts in foreign aid are not contemplated though shifts may occur, with Middle East tensions cited as evidence of a revised, flexible policy. Defense and military aid likely rise while tax receipts must grow to balance.

Geneva Middle East John B. ‘Hol. Lister International Cooperation Administration Europe Russia

Adlai Stevenson Opens Early Bid for 1956 Nomination

Adlai E Stevenson launched a nine month race for the 1956 Democratic presidential nomination from Chicago. He announced he is a candidate and will contest primaries in Minnesota California Pennsylvania and Florida with possible challenges from Estes Kefauver. Kefauver signaled he may enter the race while stressing a real contest for the nomination.

Chicago Adlai E.stevenson Mlinois R Stevenson Minnesota California Pennsylvania Florida Aiff Sen. Estes Gefauver Tennessee Kefauver

Plane Crash Suspect Arraigned in Bombing Deaths

Denver prosecutors move to seek the death penalty against 23 year old John Wuvert Graham in the dynamiting of a United Airlines plane that killed his mother and 43 other passengers. The blast occurred after a ransom plot involving Mrs Delay King. National guards reinforced security as the suspect faced murder charges.

Denver John Wuvert Graham United Air Lines Graham Smxtty Donald Kelley Denvers Dist Bert Keating Wing Delay King Mixt King Congmonts Cole

Abbott Case Trial Begins

In Oakland, Frank Coakley outlined the prosecution’s circumstantial case against Burtha W. Abbott in the Sednap murder of 14 year old Stephanie Bryan. Abbott, 27, a UC Berkeley accounting student, faces a potential death penalty if convicted. Stephanie vanished April 28 on her way home from school. her purse was found July 15 in Abbott’s Alameda home basement, and her body was recovered five days later in a shallow grave near Abbott’s Trinity County cabin about 250 miles north of Oakland.

Oakland Frank Coakley Burtha W. Abbott Stephanie Bryan Coakley Tris Abbott University of California, Accounting Stephanie Berkeley Calif Alameda Mountain Cabin Trinity County

Ohio Power Buys Site For Plant Near Clarington

Ohio Power Co announces the purchase of 500 acres along the Ohio River just north of Clarington for a planned 1,000,000 kilowatt seam electric generating plant. The project would cost about 125 million dollars, with construction possible in two to three years amid a regional industrial boom led by Ohio Valley growth. Philip Sporn, president of Ohio Power and its parent, American Gas and Electric Co, cites strong regional expansion and expects early site development as growth accelerates.

Ohio Power Co Siay Ohio River Clarington Ohio Powhatan Point Philip Sporn Ohio ‘Ower American Gas and Electric Co Ohio Valley Sporn

Morocco Sultan Returns From Two Year Exile

Rabat crowds greet Sidi Mohamed Ben Youssef as he returns to the palace after two years in exile. French troops and an honor guard in a tense, awaiting city witness the climactic moment. the sultan thanks Moroccans for their faith and urges unity and perseverance in faith.

Rabat Morocco Sidi Mohamed Ben Youssef France Ben Youssef Jan Honor Guard

Seaplane Supremacy Seen by Navy Leader

Cleveland The chief of the Navy Bureau of Aeronautics said seaplanes may eventually surpass land planes in performance for the Armed Forces. Rear Admiral James S Russell told the Cleveland Akron section of the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences that the seaplane must be treated as its own system, not half dry and half wet, and must thrive in its environment.

Cleveland Navy Bureau of Aeron Tics Admames S. Russell Cleveland-Akron Institute of the Aeronav Hal Sciences

Ty Cobb Sued and Reported Assets Exposed

Cronville California report says Ty Cobb, 68, faces a $50,000 damages suit by Elbert D. Felts alleging assault while intoxicated. Felts’ attorney questions Cobb’s wealth, listing stocks, bonds, a $50,000 Atherton home, a $25,000 Glenbrook home, bank accounts totaling $135,000, and a $35,000 Twin Falls warehouse. A separate divorce action in Reno accuses Cobb’s wife of excessive drinking. filed in Minden, Nevada.

Cobb Ix Elbert D. Felts P. M. Barcelous Felts Cobb Atherton Calif Glenbrook Nev

Public Opinion Upends Doctors Humanity in Patient Care

A survey of 1,000 in a northeastern industrial city finds only one fifth believe physicians charge too much while most think hospital costs are high. Many respondents fault a perceived lack of human warmth from doctors and staff, though some say modern care improves relations.

Earlilon Koos Florida State University Tallahassee Cpts de Koon Ing Blank Howell Baby

Gev Lausche Praises Grange Contributions

Ohio Governor Gev Lausche commends the Grange for community aid and broader hospital care support. The remarks highlight the group’s civic work and public health advocacy amid ongoing state concerns.

Gev Lausche

Egyptian Blockade Tightens Near Eilat

Egypt tightens a blockade of Israel bringing shipping to and from the east to a halt. Israeli sources say the blockade narrows to within a mile and a half of the southern Negev port of Eilat, with air transit blocked and eastbound sea lanes cut off. No Egyptian warships guard the Gulf of Aqaba and Red Sea routes remain closed to Israeli traffic.

Jerusalem Israel Egypt Negev Eilat Mediterranean Batwa Red Pon Taba Sinai Gulf of ‘Aqaba Gulf of Aqaba Tran Sina Red

Unions Should Not Be Forcing Contributions, Feikma Says

Michigan Republican chairman John Feikma told reporters that labor unions should not compel members to fund political activities. He charged the CIO has effectively taken over the Democratic party in Michigan by using union dues to finance party operations. Feikma spoke during a two day campaign outline with Ohio state and county GOP leaders.

Columbus John Feikma Michigan Republican CIO Democratic Party Crelkens Ohio State GOP

Public Attitude Toward Teachers Deplorable

Canton speech by Arthur Flemming at the Chamber of Commerce dinner denounced public attitudes toward teachers. The former Ohio Wesleyan University president urged fair salaries and warned that national defense would suffer without more engineers scientists and skilled specialists trained in our schools.

Canton Deense Arthur Flemming Chamber of Commerce Ohio Wesleyian University

Store Opens With Air Curtain at Cincinnati Kroger

Kroger Co. opens a store in Cincinnati without a front door using an air curtain to keep heat in and insects out. The unit, developed in Switzerland, handles customer passage while folding doors are used at night. Also, actress Jarmyn will not prosecute Susan Hayward after a dispute over an alleged hair brush incident.

Cincinnati UM—The_Kroger Co Kroger Switzerland Hollywood MS Jarmyn Susan Hay~ward Miss Jarmyn

Argentines Wrangle For Power

In Buenos Aires the anti Peron government and Peronista labor leaders clash for control. Maj. Gens Pedro Aramburu’s revisionist regime, after ousting Lonardi, arrests workers in Buenos Aires to curb strikes. The showdown with the General Confederation of Labor tests government resolve amid mounting industrial disruption.

Sjuenos Confederation of Labor Gut Juan Feron'argetinn Sre Stanent

TV And Grandmothers Linked To Child Colds

Dr Almon F Halpern told the Southern Medical Association that television and grandmothers may indirectly trigger recurring colds in children. He cited rug dust and mold as irritants and noted sprays can control airborne material in TV rooms.

Southern Medical Association Almon F. Halpern Dallas Hie

Capital Planning Board Head Named in Columbus

Capital Planning Board formed under the Capital Planning Act with J Frank McClure as chairman. State finance director John M Wilcoxon becomes secretary. The chief of the new Division of Capital Planning to be named later, pending legislative approval.

Columbus Capit Planning Board J. Frank McClure ReAshland John M. Wilcoxon State Division — of Capital Planning Finance Department Legisla

Wildlife Protector Is Slain in Hunting Accident

Homer Patrick, 37, a part time game warden, was accidentally shot and killed at 7 a.m. as Ohio’s small game season opened. He confronted a pheasant party of seven near Seaman while confiscating illegally held birds. A shot fired after a confrontation led to his death, with deputy Don Butler also held on gun charges. Patrick had been serving as ward en since 1947. at least ten hunters were reportedly injured statewide that morning.

Orland Hays Baldridge Patrick Ohio Lee Roach State Wildlife Division Columbus Roach Jack F. Kamman Wildlife Chilli Ssyaridge Voluntanry Sheriff's Office Hay Don Butler Seaman Adams County District 4 Wildlife Office Athens Homer Patrick

ICC Head Admits Role In Probing

The Interstate Commerce Commission Chairman Hugh W. Cross reportedly briefed White House aides on his involvement in a Senate probe into a possible conflict of interest. A closed season inquiry may examine Cross’s role in negotiating rail passenger transport arrangements between Chicago stations. Chairman McClellan announced ongoing inquiries into federal official conduct. no names were released.

Cros ICC Truman

Jap Warrior Found Left Over From War

A stranger captured earlier this month after 11 years in Lae jungle regions in the Philippines spoke to Jippin forces. Seaman Noboru Kinoshita, 33, previously asked for peace in defeat and explained his capture after a long guerrilla period.

Manila Laezon Jippin Army Noboru Kinoshita Pan

Dulles Says Russia Feared German Unity

Secretary of State Dulles told the Geneva conference that the Soviet Premier Nikolai Bulganin sent Molotov with orders not to discuss German reunification. He blamed Soviet resistance to free elections in East Germany on fear, noting the East-West talks yielded no concrete results. Dulles expressed cautious hope for future progress.

Geneva Dulles Nikolai Bulganin Minisnister V. M. Molotov Germany F Dulles Lony United States Molotov East Europe German Democratic “Republic Washington Eisenhower

Heavy Rain and Wind Hit Ohio Towns and Countryside

A severe storm pummeled southwestern Ohio Tuesday night with heavy rain and high winds. A volunteer firefighter was electrocuted after contacting a downed power line amid widespread damage to barns, homes, and utility lines. Greenville area reported small twisters and roof damage while Cincinnati area faced inch thick hail. The Weather Bureau attributed the event to an approaching cold front.

Mama Wiser Ohio Montgomery County Greenville Jon Ohio Indiana Cincinna Hamilton County Queen City Mie

One Red Accused One Red Accused

The second government witness was expected to be called today in the trial of Ohio Communist Party leaders charged with conspiring to violent overthrow. Cummings testified he heard only one defendant urge force and identified Joseph Brandt, a veteran of the Loyalists and World War I, who called for overthrow at a Toledo communist party school.

Cleveland Ohio Acv Esterday William Garfield Cummings Toledo Cummings FBI Ax Joseph Brandt Brandt Communist Party

Utah plural marriage crackdown suspect pleads guilty

Accused bigamist Carl E Jentzsch of Farmington admitted unlawful cohabitation in district court. Judge Charles A Stowley set sentencing for November 22. Jentzsch, one of four men recently arrested in Utah's new plural marriage crackdown, reportedly has five wives and at least 20 children.

Pakmintun Cran Carl E. Jentasch Farmingeton Electrician Chilren Charles A. Stowley Jentzsch Utah

Israel Seeks US Arms to Counter Egypt Arsenal

Israel asks Washington for defensive arms to balance growing Egyptian arms shipments. Ambassador Abba Eban presented a list of Israeli needs to the State Department as Adlai Stevenson pledges to consider the Democratic nomination. The United States previously offered to guarantee borders if Israel and Arab states settle disputes. Eisenhower renews offer to guarantee borders.

Israel U.S Egypt Washington Abba Eban State Department United States T Stevenson Ethan Middletown Herbert Hoover Mittee Ohio Democrats Dulles Adlai Stevenson Eisenhower

Hunters Rescued and Snowed In Amid Cold Weather Politics

Officials say no decision while full consideration and weapons deliveries are debated. Ten hunters trapped by a snowstorm near the Wasatch Mountains are partly rescued as Egypt seeks arms. nine remain stranded with U S and allied delays amid international talks involving Britain France and Czechoslovakia. Bed rolls and food arrive by plane as a broader security pledge is weighed against a potential arms race in the Middle East and Europe.

Egypt Ogden Utah Idaho Tarael Britain France Forest Service Czechoslovakia

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