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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1956

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Suez Crisis Deepens US UK France Struggle

The report outlines US officials viewing the Egyptian invasion as damaging and risky, with Britain and France seeking to regain control of the Suez Canal while facing Soviet pressure. Dag Hammarskjold leads UN mediation as Soviet demands for Egypt's pre invasion borders intensify, and notes from Bulganin complicate efforts in the Middle East crisis.

Suez Canarana Soviet Union Britain France United States Washington London Egypt Dag Hammarskjold Middle East Israel Hammarskjold UN 1 Naples Actio Suez Canal Zone Abu Sucher Scassia Buls Brita Suez Canal Canal Est Mediterranean Sinai Peninsula Bulganin Owever Hammarskijold Forein Nasser Burganin Addie East

Homes Periled By Vinton Fire

A large forest blaze southwest of McArthur threatened fiveVinton County homes as firefighters battled eight to nine fires Thursday. Rescue crews from McArthur, Allensville and Hocking rallied with OU students and prisoners to contain the flames, aided by air patrols and backfires. Smoke was spotted at Reid Hill Tower and the fire was under control by nightfall amid dry, windy conditions.

Vinton County McArthur Allensville R. B. Redett Logan Edward Chesser Robert Marshal William Doulas Harry Atwood Stanley Graves Wes McFadden Raysville Douglas Reid Hill Thesser Dick Sherman George Irvine Charles Kittle McArthur Fire Department Hocking Ohio University Arnold D. Elser Athens Chesser Fort Best Zaleski Forest Ohio Robert O'Donnell Tison County Adams County Gallia County O O'Donnell

Solon Urges UN Hearing for Hungarian Rebels

Sen Olin B Johnston urges the United Nations to hear two Hungarian freedom fighters recount the bloody Soviet crush of the Budapest revolt. A masked refugee testified that Soviet tanks killed protesters at Parliament House on Oct 24 while another masked witness denied foreign involvement in the uprising.

Washington Olin B. Johnston D-Sc United Nations Johnston Senate Internal Security Parliament House Budapest Hungary Arpad Halafi Istvan Laszlo United States

Anger Sparks House Blaze Kills Eight in Arson Attack

Lee Redmon, 29, confessed to starting a fatal blaze in a three story brick building after quarrelling with Mrs. Obnetta Clark. Eight people died, seven children and one adult, with Mrs. Clark and two others escaping. Redmon faces eight murder charges and one arson count. An earthquake of magnitude five rattled Holister and nearby towns with no damage reported.

UN Cinari Arinur Lee Redmon Thomas Faragheraid Arso Redmon Rednan Obnetta Clark Holister Paso Robles San Luis Obispo

11 year old girl fatally shot in freak hunting accident

In Ohio's 1956 hunting opener a high school girl Shirley Erb died after her rifle discharged while climbing a wire fence on a farm near Paris Stark County deputies said she was living with her brother in law and sister at the Wheeler property. Dozens injured in state wide incidents including a Springfield pellet wound and a buckshot injury near Central State College.

Columbus Ohio Shirley Erb Minerva High School Fenc Stark County Sheriff's John Wheeler Jr Paris Wheeler Maude Wheeler Canton Stark County Julius Gruese Daron Springfield Dewey Mayab London Curtis Bowman Wilberforce Central State College Green County Sherif James L. Smith Xenia Ralph" Newsom Zanesville Robert Guard

Rebels Demand Nagy Return Before Talks On Power

Hungary's leaders outline a three stage troop withdrawal and coalition talks while youth leaders insist Imre Nagy be restored to power. Kadar seeks non communist support as troops begin to withdraw. rail links and general strike create economic strain amid uncertain concessions.

Ondapest Hungary Janos Kadar Budapest Imre Nagy Nagy Kadar Central Council of Workers Russia Moscow Vienna Frrenc Szabo Istvan Bibo Zoltan Tildy Bela Kovacs Soviet Union Siberia

Debut for Columbus Girl Self-Taught Ice Skater Debra Williams

Debbie Williams a Columbus child aged three, taught herself to ice skate since age two, is set to debut next month with the Ice Vogues Co in Allentown Pennsylvania. Parents Johnny and Pat Williams are professional skaters touring with the show.

Olumbus Columbus Debbie Williams Irce Debbie Johnny Pat Williams Johnnys Peter Cottonail Chiago Ham H E J Debbie Allentown Ice Vogues Co

Cleveland Papers Near Wage Settlement End of Strike

Mayor Celebrezze mediates as Press Plain Dealer and News reach tentative wage deals. Typographical union to vote on a contract covering 520 composing room workers with $4.50 weekly raise plus $3.59 next year. Guild pact for 100 editorial and commercial staff includes raises up to 6.50 first year and 2.80 second year. Newsprint to resume Monday if votes approve.

Slayer Seeks New Trial In Six Year Old Murder Case

Jomer Jack Dean, a former West Virginian, was found guilty of first degree murder on Oct. 20, 1950, in the slaying of Elmo C. Rice of Clintonville. He seeks a new trial based on what his attorney calls new evidence, while a court affidavit quotes the slain man’s wife saying she cannot stand to see him lie.

Wolumbud Jomer Jack Dean West

Mexican airliner crash kills 25 near Salina Grande

MANAGUA Nicaragua Thursday crash of a four engine Aerovias Guest Airline jet bound from Panama to Mexico City killed 25 people including one American. The flight carried 20 passengers and five crew members. The crash occurred near the Salina Grande resort town with no cause yet determined.

Managua Nicaragua Aerovias Panama Mexico City R ‘Esort Salina Grande

Hungarians Seek U S Asylum After Ship Jump Incident

Six Hungarian seamen deserted a ship near Beirut on Thursday night and sought asylum at the American Embassy in Beirut. Their spokesman said they refused to return to a country that has again lost its liberty.

Beirut Lebanon United States

Southern Coal Miners Hold 15th Convention

Southern coal producers met in Huntington W Va for the 15th annual convention of their association. The gathering includes 275 member companies and mines more than one third of the nation’s coal. M J Ankeny chief of the U S Bureau of Mines will be the afternoon speaker. Morning session highlights cover the state of affairs in the coal industry from association president Joseph E Moody and secretary Walter R Thurmond.

Huntington Uh— Southern Coal Producers Lidh Mine M. J. Ankeny U. S. Bureau of Mines Joseph E. Moody Walter R. Thurmond

Milk Sales To Reach Record Levels In 1957

The department projects milk production by dairy farmers will hit a record high in 1957, with output between 129 and 130 billion pounds, about 2 billion more than 1956. The forecast reflects stronger demand and higher farm yields.

Culture Department

Polish Leader Reports Soviet Reign of Terror

In Warsaw a Polish Communist leader describes Soviet terror under Moscow and the secret police. He cites kidnappings, forced lunacy, and torture at Tworki asylum, alleging 300000 copies of the session record sold quickly. He blames Stalinist doctrine for prioritizing the party over people and calls for more restraint among Communists.

Warsaw Poland Leon Wudski Polish Communist Party Moscow Central Committee Kremlin Wudski Jacob Berman Secret Police Boleslaw Bierut Wudskiid Tworki U. S

Knowland Attacks India's China Seating Stance at UN

At the United Nations in New York, Sen. Knowland criticizes India's push for a full Assembly debate on seating Red China. The U.S. backed by Britain and Commonwealth nations opposed the Soviet-India effort and favored voting to drop the issue for this session. Menon and Krishna Menon are cited as leading the Indian line supporting the Soviet drive to seat Communist China.

United Nations N. Y Red China General Assembly Sen Knowland R-Caim I Tay World Organization Cetenegl United States Britain Commonwealth Eader U.S. Senate Thina India V. K. Krishna Menon China

Dock strike idles 60000 as ILA walkout halts Atlantic ports

New York and other Atlantic and Gulf ports halt activity as 60 000 dock workers walk out. The five day forecast shows below normal temperatures with light precipitation and a cold period ahead. Negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association and New York Shipping Association resume after the midnight strike.

New York Atlantic Gulf New Orleans Boston Philadelphia International Longshoremen's Association Port of Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service ILA New York Ipping Assn Mamoru Shigemitsu France Soviet Union Ion Diet

Woman fined for interfering with city dog catcher in Wouldville

A year-old woman, Bea trice Alfred, was fined $10 in municipal court for acting as a Paul Revere for dogs. Court testimony stated she ran through a neighborhood rapping on doors and shouting that dog catchers were coming and to call in their dogs.

Wouldville Paul Revere Beatrice Alfred

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