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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1955

Page

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Brother of the Bucks Benson

New York Herald Tribune reports Dr. Milton S. Eisenhower urged President Eisenhower to keep Benson as secretary of agriculture. An intimate said Eisenhower influenced the decision after Benson faced dismissal fears amid farm price disputes.

New York New York Herald Tribune Milton S. Eisenhower Eisenhower Fara Taft Benson Washington Benson Dr. Eisenhower Pennsylvania State University Fitzsimmons Army Hospital Simee Hagerty Herald Tribune

Housewife Identifies Accused in Car Attack Case

Oakland witness Mrs Reve Leidecker testified she saw a man beat a girl in a car on April 28. She identified Burton W. Abbott as the man, saying his expression was angry and perspiration on his forehead. She reported the sighting to Berkeley police and described the car scene as part of the Stephanie Bryan disappearance case.

Oakland Calif Abbott Burton W. Abbott Stephanie Bryan Reve Leidecker Ise Berkeley Way Berker Stephanie Bryan

Man Misses Pepper Box and Kills Friend

A Knoxville man described as a friend shot and killed Raymond V. Baker during a drinking session at Bowerman’s rural home. Bowerman, 40, was charged with second degree murder after the incident at about moonshine time following a sequence of games and threats. Witness Bill McCall, 30, reported the shooting as Baker placed a box on his head and Bowerman fired from about ten feet, ending in Baker’s fatal head wound. Coroner Carl Hickman noted the two men had been close friends.

Knoxville Frien Raymond V. Baker Kaos County James Bowerman Ester Wrinkle Bowerman Bill McCall Baker Ferman Carl Hickman

Bricker Proposes Treaty Power Limit on President

Senator John W Bricker argues a constitutional amendment to check treaty making. He claims 90 percent of Americans would back limiting executive agreements and requiring Senate House approval for treaties with unanimous state ratification. Bricker says Bill of Rights must be preserved and opposes concentrated presidential power.

Unianalulis John W. Bricker Ohio Bricker Senate United States Congress

Post Office To Allow Letters in Packages

Washington reports the Post Office Department will permit personal letters inside packages and second class mail starting Monday. Extra postage required. previously sending a letter inside a package could incur up to a $100 fine. Instructions require noting on the outside that a letter is enclosed and affixing an additional stamp.

Washington Post Office Department

UN Deadlock Break Seen In Security Council Race

United Nations circles see a move to enlarge the Security Council as a way to ease the 21ballot deadlock between the U S backed Philippines and Communist Yugoslavia for the seat held by Turkey. A plan to add big power India and several nonpermanent members gains traction amid Canada's proposal to admit 18 new members.

United Nations Ss. Y Security Council General Assembly Philippines Council Turkey India Canada

Federal Aid Probably Not Available for Dam Project

Dillon Dam flood control project may lack federal funds this year. Brig. Gen. Emerson C. Ilschmer, assistant chief engineer for the Civil Works Administration, said the Muskingum River effort is the most needed flood control project today. Representatives from Zanesville Marietta McConnville and smaller Muskingum River communities heard the update yesterday.

Zanesville Federa Dillon Dam Muskingum Emerson C Lschmer Ilschmer Civil Works Administration Marietta McConnville Muskingum River

Brothers Pay for Assault on Policer in Hamilton

In Hamilton Ohio three brothers Marvin White 32 from Middletown William 24 and Everett 21 of Georgetown paid 1230 to four policemen after assaulting patrolman Clarence Bailey 31 father of seven. Convicted of assault with intent to kill Judge Fred B Cramer gave probation replacing prison. Initial 1200 paid with 10 weekly for five years totaling 9000.

Hamilton Ohio Marvin White Middletown William Everett Georgetown Clarence Bailey Fred B. Cramer Bailey J

Protestants United Against Catholic School Aid

The Protestants and Other Americans United for Separation of Church and State denounce a Catholic pledge for government aid to parochial and private schools. They argue public funds would violate church state separation, likening church backed education to past oppression.

Washington America

Mental Health Needs Studied In Ohio Committee Plans Hearings

The Governor's Committee on Mental Health in Columbus, led by Dr. Dorterfeld Qiecio and Atty. Sol Morton Isaac, sets December 1 and 6 for its next meeting to study Ohio's mental health needs and resources. Fourteen subcommittees will examine needs, facilities, education, legal issues, training, and public information. Cochairmen stress prompt hospitalization and intensive treatment access.

Columbus Co-channen Governor's Committee On Mental Health Ohio Pate Dorterfeld Qiecio Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction Sol Morton Isaac

Securities Refinancing Plan May Be Delayed

A money drought in March 1933 and reserve board action delay plans to refinance government securities maturing December 15. The Treasury may postpone announcing a refinancing program while the money market stabilizes, avoiding new borrowing. The 1 day bill rate hovered near highs not seen since 23 years, signaling tightness in funds.

Federal Reserve Board Sitton-dolar Gov-Love Treasury Reserve Board I i Anaestha Bey Pris

Fire at McArthur Brick Plant Causes $50,000 Loss

McArthur fire chief estimated $50,000 in damages after a blaze swept the plant's engine room. Fire crews prevented spread to other buildings and the factory aimed to resume full production next week. The fire, believed caused by an electrical control panel, damaged generators, cables, a loader, and drying blowers. This marked the second flame at the site within a week, with two workers injured but not seriously.

McArthur Loyd Tess McArthur Brick Ga Herbert Harold Soard Gill Fiesel Tnn Harry Morley Hocking’ Valley Hospital Charles Watson

Stevenson Forms National Committee For President

Stevenson announces a National Stevenson for President Committee and opens its Chicago headquarters amid growing support. Archibald Alexander will direct the effort with Barry Bingham and Edison Dick co chairing. Stevenson says the party state is reassured and the group will coordinate volunteers and financial backing.

Cricago Adlal 2Tevenson Chicago Barry Bingham Courier-Journal Louisville Times Co Edison Dick Jevenson Truman Stevenson Ral Stevenson

Eisenhower Cabinet Meet at Camp David for State of the Union prep

President Eisenhower and top aides gathered at a Catoctin mountaintop lodge for a focused work session on the State of the Union message to Congress. Key speechwriters Kevin McCann and Bryce Harlow joined the high level talks as the administration discussed a potential supersonic bomber and nuclear delivery needs.

Congress Edwards Call Iar Public’ Aviation “Corp Kevin ‘Esting McCann Bryce Harlow FIOA David Catoctin Fock Secretary of Agriculture Benson

Plane Stewardess Shot by Ex-Suitor in Flight

Seattle report: United Air Lines stewardess Sally Shedd, 25, was shot to death aboard a Los Angeles bound flight as she greeted passengers. Her former suitor Robert Clendenin, 26, shot himself after being subdued by an Air Force lieutenant. The incident occurred after Clendenin confronted Shedd, fired multiple rounds, and then jumped from the plane.

Seattle Air Force United Air Lines Herman Loesch Portland Ore Rtobert Dee Stout Clendenin Beverly Salt Lake City Miriam K. Garland Firm Jim Graddon Mance New York Theromancn Graddon Sally

Ohio River May Get Aid

Washington report outlines a 830 million dollar federal plan for Kentucky flood control and river navigation. Half of the funds would extend construction of Greenup Locks and Dams on the Ohio River. Kentucky lawmakers urged approval, with Barkley and Clements backing river improvements and noting 62 million tons moved in 1953 while the system handles 13 million. the package also includes 5 million for Markland Warsaw projects and 200 thousand to plan Richmond Locks and Dam.

Washington Kentucky Ohio River Budget Bureau Barkley and Clements Markland-Warsaw Richmond

Millionaire Widow Breaks Down Under Quiz in Mistaken Kill Claim

Mrs William Woodward Jr, grieving widow, broke down during a three hour Nassau County police quiz after leaving hospital. She again claimed she killed her husband by mistake, insisting the shooting was tragic. Authorities indicated the case still appears accidental, with grand jury review pending.

S Mineola N.Y William Woodward, Jr Nassau County Dist. Atty Frank A. Gulotta Stuyvesant Pinnell

Soviet Georgian security chiefs executed for treason

London reports a Tbilisi radio broadcast stating five former Georgian security officials were executed for high treason and crimes against the Soviet Union. The broadcast named Rukhadze, Rokava, Tserteli, Stavitsky, and Khazant, with a sixth possibly Harm. It cited charges of persecuting workers, arousing dissatisfaction, treason, and terrorist activity. Two more prosecutors received prison terms, including Paramonov.

London Tbilisi Power Union Lavrenty P. Beria Bera Georgian Security Organization Moscow Tiflis Rukhadze Internal Security Ministry of Internal Irs Harm Paramanov Nedaraia Aso Tiflis Radio Beria Supreme Court Russia

Quintuplet's Illness Called Not Serious

A Dionne quin tuplets family member said Marie, frail among the quintuplets, is being treated for anemia in a suburban hospital. He reported her condition as not serious, but she may not return to the Quebec City convent she left twice since entering two years ago to become a nun. Doctors at Notre Dame de lEsperance Hospital, where two other quin tuplets are nursing, have ordered a month of complete rest for the 21 year old.

Marie Quebec City Notre Dame de l'Esperance

Brazil Keeps New Ruler

Brazil’s congress and army move swiftly to prevent Ramones Ramos from taking office amid unrest. After a long debate they adopted a resolution keeping the ousted president out until Congress decides. The army surrounds Cafe Filho’s apartment in Copacabana and blocks visitors as Rio de Janeiro stays tense.

DE Janeiro Rari Brazi Congress Neren Ramos Anid Cafe Filho Ramon Cate Incomnicado Bionabie Copacabana Rio

Fireman Bound Over for Second Degree Murder

Richard Holder a 28 year old city fireman was bound over to the grand jury on a second degree murder charge in the death of his wife Eloise 21 shot in bed on November 7. Police say he initially claimed accidental discharge then admitted firing during a domestic quarrel.

Muvultown Richard Holder Eloise Holder

Former Red Govt Witness Testifies in Communist Leaders Trial

Cleveland report describes David Whitney Garfield Jr a former Communist leader from Youngstown and Canton who testified as a government witness in the trial of 11 alleged Red leaders accused of plotting to overthrow the government He discussed his expulsion in 18 and his knowledge of party shifts including 1949 moves undoing Earl Browder leadership and returning to Marxism Leninism.

Cleveland Youngstown Canton David Whitney Garfied, Jr Beit Ohio People Iebane Tas Hedia Garfield Garfeld Fev Communist Party Earl Browder

Ohio Declines Sign Motor Vehicle Reciprocity Pacts

The Ohio attorney general’s office states Ohio is not required to sign motor vehicle reciprocity agreements with other states. A Tokyo court warned against compelled signing and noted that Michigan truckers sought an exemption from axle taxes. The report cites press sources accusing the United States and Laos of various geopolitical maneuvering.

Olumbus Ohio Tokyo Communist District Court of Appeal China South Michigan Laos Indochina Chio Mit Red People's Daily United States U. S

Five Day Forecast Temperatures Near Normal Across Region

Temperatures will average near normal with highs around 45 to 49 degrees and lows near 30 to 32. Expect milder conditions Tuesday and Wednesday, turning colder Wednesday night into Thursday. A slight warm-up by Friday night followed by colder conditions this weekend with rain possible Tuesday night, Wednesday, and again Friday night or Saturday.

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