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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1954

Page

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Hopes Rise for Broad U S Latin America Economic Ties

Delegates at the Inter American Economic Conference in Quitandinha report signs of a broader U S cooperation program for Latin America. Secretary Humphrey outlines the policy as Eisenhower backs further development of hemispheric partnerships and shared promises of aid for viable projects.

Quitandinha Brazil United States Latin America U.S U. S inter-American Affairs Washington Eisenhower Humphrey

Recount Demands in 25 Ohio Counties for Senate Race

Ohio secretary of state Ted W. Brown says a statewide recount of the Thomas Burke versus George Bender senatorial race will begin across 25 counties. Burke posted about $70,000 for recounts. funds were raised nationally and locally. Recount must finish in 10 days with guard at Butler County courthouse and observers in major counties.

Columbus Ted W. Brown Thomas A. Burke Ohio Burke George H. Bender Stephen Mitchell Washington Secretary of State Brown Bender Franklin County County Election Board Butler County Hamilton County Cuyahoga County Allen Ashland Ashtabula Belmont Butler Columbiana Greene Jefferson Lawrence Licking Lucas Mahoning Medina Mercer Muskingum Putnam Richland Ross Scioto Stark Summit Tuscara Tuscarawas

Jailed Man Wonders Why He Killed Niece

A Lebanon man, described as a small, convincing speaker and a priest, was jailed in Webster County Jail in Marshfield after confessing to killing his niece whom he worshipped. He faces months of inquiries as he tries to understand his motive.

Lebanon Thurman Webster County Marshfield

Ethel du Pont Dies in Wilmington at 73

Mrs. Ethel Pyle du Pont, 73, widow of Du Pont director Eugene du Pont, and mother of a daughter once married to Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr., died on Monday in Wilmington Delaware.

Ethel Dupont Wilmington Del Ethel Pyle du Pont Eugene du Pont Chemical Firm Ethel Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr

Educational Group Favors New Salaries

The Ohio Education Association adopted a 12 point program supporting higher starting salaries and better retirement benefits. Delegates approved committee resolutions and allowed leaders to review forthcoming School Survey Committee recommendations before voting. The survey panel will report December 15.

Columbus Ohio Education Association Ohio School Survey Committee Dwight L. Arnold Kent OEA 100Th General Assembly State Board of Education

Improvements Seen in Erie

Erie shore projects to aid navigation need no state approval, while projects to arrest shore erosion require state approval from the division of shore erosion. Attorney General C William ONeill issued the opinion to A W Marion, director of natural resources, clarifying oversight.

Columbus C. William O'Neill Lake Erie A. W. Marion Natural Resources

Mother Finds Baby Dead in Car Window

Cleveland police say a 16 month old boy named Andrew Carter died after dangling head first from a rear car window. His mother Mrs Jean Carter 27 found him hanging as she returned to the vehicle after shopping. The child died at a hospital.

Cleveland Jean Carter Andrew

Mendes-France Opens Path to Big Four Talks in Paris

French Premier Pierre Mendes-France told the UN General Assembly he is willing to host a Big Four conference in Paris next May after ratification of the London and Paris pacts. He urged calm, warned against East West war, and said Austria’s peace treaty could ease wider European settlement.

United Nations N.Y Pierre Mendes-France Paris London UN General Assembly France Russia Mendes-France Vyacheslav M. Molotov

Businessmen Seek Five-Year Trade Act Extension

The Committee for Economic Development urged a five-year extension of the reciprocal trade program with gradual and selective tariff cuts. While backing Eisenhower's tariff policy, the group urged stronger terms than the president, who asked for a three-year extension and authority to cut tariffs up to five percent yearly. Congress extended the old program for a year amid the rush.

Washington Committee For Economic Development CED Eisenhower Congress

Assessments in Ohio Reach Half Billion

Ohio tax and assessment payments at 88 county courthouses last year topped 500 million dollars for the first time. State Auditor James A. Rhodes announced total collections of 54,704,489, up from 453,722,679 in 1952 and 393,073,73 in 1951.

Columbus James A. Rhodes

Police arrest six youths in Tiffin burglaries case

Six boys aged 10 to 13 were arrested in Tiffin and turned over to juvenile court authorities. Police said the arrests solved about a dozen burglaries reported over the past year.

Tiffin Ohio

Cape Lion Already Extinct Wild Animals of Africa Doomed

Frankfurt based zoo director Dr. Bernhard Grzimek warns Africa’s wildlife will vanish this century. He cites gorilla numbers 6000 to 10,000 and elephants around 200,000 with the cape lion already extinct. He argues game preserves may delay but not stop extinction amid rising population.

Frankfurt Germany Africa Bernhard Grzimek Dr. Graimek Europe Congo Iery Grzemek Ion

Ike Warns America On Russia

President Eisenhower warned that the United States must not lose sight of Russia s drive for world revolution and domination. He said Soviet talk of peaceful coexistence may mask a long term goal and stressed vigilance and strength in U S relations with Russia.

Ike America Russia Washington Eisenhower Soviet Union Knowland California Senate United States

Indictments Contested in Sage Case Amid Judge Change

Attorneys for Sheriff David L. Sage challenged 15 of 18 indictments as vague in Jackson County Common Pleas Court. They entered innocent pleas for Trago on three counts including assault and reckless operation. Judge James E. Kinneson stepped aside and suggested an outside judge take over.

Jackson David L. Sage Jackson County John A. Staker Howard Hardin Jr Richard L. Bisnaugie Portsmouth Trago Common Pleas James E. Kinneson

Deputies Seek Youth in Shooting Death of Teen

Canton sheriff's deputies search for a 14 year old for questioning in the shotgun death of Richard Robinson, 17, killed hunting in a field last Tuesday. Coroner's inquest heard the couple saw a youth hunting with Robinson the day of the shooting. The body was found with the gun's safety latched, no shell in the chamber, and none nearby.

Canton Sheriff's Deputies Richard Robinson Jay George Robinson

Japan Celebrates Thanksgiving Led by Emperor

Tokyo marks Thanksgiving Day as the Emperor leads the nation in giving thanks for the harvest in the annual holiday. The ceremonial observance underscores Japan’s gratitude for crops and the season’s bounty.

Tokyo Japan

Soviet Deputy Vishinsky Dead at 70 In UN Move

The body of Andrei Vishinsky, Moscow's UN envoy and No. 2 on the Soviet foreign ministry, rests publicly today as a state funeral is planned in Moscow. He died of a heart attack while preparing a UN statement on Eisenhower's atomic energy plan. Jacob Malik will head the UN delegation in London during the transition. Dulles offered condolences and noted no US-Soviet policy change.

Vishinsky Andrei Y. Vishinsky Russia UN General Assembly New York Moscow United Nations Park Ave Europe Moscow Radio Communist Party Pervukhin Andrei Gromyko London Jacob Malik Britain Eisenhower China White House Dulles Washington United States Soviet Union E Kremlin William L. Ryan Andrej Y. Vishinsky Ussr Moscow Foreign Office Gromyko Molotov V. A. Zorin Czechoslovakia Vishy

Allies Press Atoms Plan United Nations Support

Western Allies pressed for unanimous UN support of Eisenhower home for peace plan despite Soviet moves to curb Security Council veto. Delegates avoided delaying Assembly action despite Vishniakov’s death and expected Russia to voice objections in the six nation Political Committee. India signaled it would withhold amendments from a vote if recorded.

United Nations N. Y.P

Five Day Forecast Calls for Mild Dip Then Cooling

The outlook shows temperatures Wednesday through Sunday averaging three to six degrees below normal with a cold snap Wednesday night and Thursday. Warmer by Saturday, then cooler late Sunday. Normal highs range from 43 to 48 and lows from 29 to 31. Precipitation totals 1 to 3 inches, mainly Wednesday and Saturday.

McCarthy Health Delays Censure Debate and Sough TV Time

Senator McCarthy remains hospitalized after elbow surgery amid censure proceedings. Reports say he sought NBC Thanksgiving air time but was denied. Allies weigh whether he will offer a retraction or fresh remarks to soften past attacks as the Senate ponders the timing of the censure vote.

Washington McCarthy R-Wis Senate National Broadcasting Co NBC Jean Bethesda Naval Hospital Dirksen R-Iil al Muto Edward Bennett Williams Muto Associated Press United Press and International NEC Senator Mundt R-Sd Senate Investigations Subcommittee

Rescue Line Breaks . Man Kalls to Death

In Baltimore a 300 pound steeplejack died eight hours after a rescue line snapped while rescuers tried to save Peter Jekubs at the YMCA Anchorage Seaman's Building. He hung head downward for over an hour after slipping on the tower. A crowd watched as firemen attempted the rescue and a woman fainted. Jekubs sustained a fractured skull multiple arm and leg breaks and deep head gash.

Baltimore Peter Jekobs Ymca Anchorage Jekubs

Family Crushed in Car Under Heavy Trailer

NORWALK Ohio A huge steel hauling rig sideswiped a car killing Newton H. O'Dell 34 his wife Betty tale 14 month old daughter in Allen town Pennsylvania. Steel bundles weighing 9900 pounds fell on the car as the trailers swerved and the car rode between wheels.

Norwalk Ohio U. S Allentown Newton H. O'Dell Betty O'Dell

Vishinsky’s Death Shrinks Soviet Propaganda Voice

The death of Andrei Vishinsky robs Moscow of a skilled advocate for peaceful coexistence and weakens its UN messaging. Gromyko looms as potential successor but health and politics cloud his rise, with Zorin and Malik as other strong ministry candidates.

Evidence Shows Marilyn Sheppard Pajamas Un torn as Trial Opens

In Cleveland the murder jury reviews the night attire of Marilyn Sheppard, noting the pale blue pajamas were undisturbed apart from a torn fingernail. Testimony covers forensic work, fingerprints, and the scene in the Sheppard home as the trial focus shifts to whether Dr Samuel Sheppard killed his wife or a prowler acted first.

Cleveland Samuel H. Sheppard Earl Johnstom Saul Deanaceau Sieo Eott Marilyn Sheppard Wanraceau William Corrigan Johnston Marilyn Jona J. Mahon Michael & Grabowski Shepperd Sheppard Bay Village Sheppard House Grabowski Susan Hayes Meee California Lester Hoverston Glendale Calif Saul Danaceau Der Hoversten Danaceau Brother Stephen Sam Steve

Mother and Children Die in Louisville Fire

A year old mother and three children burned to death in a two room home near Louisville Kentucky. Two other children suffered severe burns while father John Everett Dean aged 45 escaped with minor burns. The fire appears to have started from a kerosene stove.

Louisville Here John Everett Dean

OES Official Elected at Ohio Education Convention

Ralph G. Miller, dean of boys at Fincl High School, was elected vice president of the Ohio Education Association as delegates completed the third day of the annual convention held in Columbus.

OES Columbus Ralph G. Miller Fincl High School Ohio Education Association

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Erie Wild Animals of Sheppard Jury Andrei Vishinsky NATO Talas Arthur W. Radford Joint Chiefs of Staff Augustine Guillaume NATO Guillaume French Chiefs of Staff Ais The World Organization Kremlin V. M. Molotov News Index Athens Logan Nelsonville Point Pleasant Pomeroy -Middleport
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