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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1954

Page

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Sen Young backs McCarthy but opposes censure move

Senator Young of North Dakota announced he will not vote to censure Senator McCarthy over the special committee findings. He cited free speech and McCarthy's work exposing alleged Communist influence, while noting ongoing debate and McCarthy's hospital stay.

Washington Young R-Nd McCarthy R-Wis Dirksen R-Ill Watkins Utah Ibsen Knowland California Navy Hospital Bethesda Watkins Committee Congressional Communist Party Senate North Dakota Joseph R. McCarthy MD. Naval Hospital

Dayton Dem Backs DiSalle For National Chair

Albert A. Horstman of Dayton Democratic committeeman writes all National Committee members urging support for Michael V. DiSalle as national chairman. The KC meeting in New Orleans on December 3 and 4 will choose a successor to Stephen A. Mitchell, who resigns January 1. Horstman lauds DiSalle for his campaign leadership of Thom as L. Ashley and a bright Ohio Democratic year.

Toledo Albert A. Horstman Dayton Ohio Michael V. DiSalle New Orleans Stephen A. Mitchell Horstman DiSalle Thomas L. Ashley

Indiana U Suspends Two Ohio Freshmen

Two Ohio freshmen at Indiana University were suspended by the student affairs committee after grappling with campus police during a demonstration near a women’s dormitory last Thursday. Tom Cousineau of Euclid and Robert Gillc of Cleveland may apply for readmission next semester.

Bloomington Ind Ohio Indiana University Student Affairs Committee Tom Cousineau Euclid Robert Gillc Cleveland

Two-Car Crash Near Urbana Kills Ivan Oehler

A two car collision seven miles west of Urbana on U S 36 fatally injures Ivan L. Oehler 36 of Springfield. He was the driver in one of the vehicles involved in the crash, according to the state highway patrol.

Urbana Ohio Here Ivan L. Oehler Springfield State Highway Patrol Oehler

Latin America Presses Plans at Inter-American Conference

Delegates at the Inter-American Economic Conference press proposals to boost Latin American development and U.S. aid. Chilean treasury minister Jorge Prat proposes an inter American fund, while Ecuadorian economy minister Jaime Debot Velasco outlines a 10 point program for price stability investment priority tax relief and wider regional trade.

Quitandinha Brazil U.S Uncle Sam Jorge Prat Confer Jaime Debot Velasco Ecuador Latin America

Vote Recount Starts Today In Jefferson

Jefferson County launches a new tabulation of 132 precincts as the start of statewide recounts in the Burke taft race unfolds. Franklin and Richland counties set next Tuesday for the tally, Hamilton next Wednesday, Dec 1, with Burke’s petitions totaling 25 counties and 6853 precincts.

Columbus Jefferson County Elections Board Franklin Richland Hamilton County Thomas A. Burke Ohio Burke Robert A. Taft Senate George H. Bender Bender

Scotland Yard Says Clerk Spied on U S

A Scotland Yard inspector testified that John Clarence, 27, a British clerk, admitted spying on a U S Navy headquarters as a voluntary agent of the Soviet Union. He was ordered held for jury trial on two charges of obtaining and recording military information likely useful to an enemy under the Official Secrets Act.

London Scotland Yard John Clarence U. S. Navy Soviet Union Clarence Klaus Fuchs

Mrs Ann Dewey Found Dead At Home In Owosso

Mrs Ann Dewey mother of Governor Thomas E. Dewey of New York was found dead in bed at her Owosso Michigan home today.

State Hospitals Face Personnel Salary Dilemma

Ohio lawmakers must decide next year how to set salary scales to attract professionals to state hospitals. A Beacon Journal poll of 58 assembly members shows most oppose granting welfare departments authority to fix salaries, fearing higher pay for professionals would raise department heads above elected officials and waste funds.

Akron Ohio General Assembly Beacon Journal Assembly Fred Cassell Wyandot County

Firm Returns Fund To 5500 Employes

The Champion Paper and Fibre Co of Hamilton Ohio returns more than one million dollars to 5500 employees who paid into a retirement fund. The company will finance the plan fully and restore all past contributions. President Ruben B Robertson Jr gave the announcement and noted at least one million dollars will be returned to the New Home plant area.

Hamilton Ohio Champion Paper and Fibre Co Ruben B. Robertson, Jr Aew

Million Dollar Estate Admitted to Probate

Los Angeles reports the will of theater owner Charles P. Skouras disposing of an estate over one million dollars was admitted to probate. Community property was placed in trust for widow Florence, with remainder to be divided among their children after her death.

Los Angeles Charles P. Skouras Florence

Coon Hunter Finds Bear in Delaware Ohio

Spencer Foor of Delaware while coon hunting struck a black bear with his car. The bear limped away, and Foor drove off, locking his doors. State Patrolman Harrah arrived and noted the bear was likely only slightly injured and unlikely to die.

Delaware Ohio Spencer Foor Foor Robert Harrah Harrah

Trial near end of expert fingerprints testimony

In Cleveland the Sheppard murder trial nears closing expert testimony on fingerprints footprints and bloodstains. Prosecutors tie a left thumbprint to Dr Samuel Sheppard while defense cites an intruder. Detective Jerome Poelking testified he found the defendant s print on Marilyn Sheppard s bedhead as the case enters its sixth week.

Cleveland Samuel H. Sheppard Marilyn Sheppard Sheppard Home Jerome C. Poelking Dr. Sam

Remington Killed in Jail Attack at Federal Penitentiary

William W. Remington a 35 year old former Commerce Department official and government aide serving a three year term for perjury died at the Lewisburg federal penitentiary from head injuries suffered when struck with a brick wrapped in a stocking in his dormitory. Acting Warden Fred T. Wilkinson said the assailant's identity is fairly well established but did not disclose whether a fellow convict was involved or the motive.

Remington U. S. Commerce Department

Women complain about coon dog quartet in court

In Dallas four women testified before Peace Justice Bill Richburg about a man keeping four hounds for raccoon hunting. One dog bays in bass, another in tenor, two others barely howl. The owner promised to move the dogs out of town after Richburg urged action.

Dallas Bill Richburg Richburg

Caulk Sentenced for Lye in Snuff Box Case

John Caulk a farm laborer was sentenced to six months in the house of correction for putting lye in the snuff box of a lady friend.

Chestertown John Caulk House of Correction

Chiang Voices U S Defense Stance Over Islands

In Taipei President Chiang Kai-shek warns that U S silence on defending offshore islands off China's coast could invite a Communist push. He urges extending Southeast Asia defense to Northeast Asia, proposing Korea Japan and Nationalist China join a regional pact.

New York Chiang Kai-shek Taipei Formosa United States China Chiang Homer Bigart The Herald Tribune Henry R. Lieberman Times Lieberman Washington United States Tri Southeast Asia Northeast Asia Korea Japan

Yard Falls In Woman Hurt In Mine Breach

SHENANDOAH Pa A 65 year old woman Mrs Catherine Murphy of Shaft Pa was pulled to safety after her front lawn collapsed and she fell 75 feet into a mine breach Alden Hertz of the William Penn Fire Co lowered into the hole and rescued her She was taken to Locust Mountain Hospital with internal injuries a fractured nose and possible left hip fracture A mine barrier beneath the surface was blamed for the collapse

Shenandoah Catherine Murphy Shaft Alden Hertz William Penn Fire Co Locust Mountain Hospital

Derailment of 73 Cars Rips Train Rails Ties

A freight train derailed after an empty hopper jumped a track on a Berea embankment between two bridges. Seventy three of eighty three cars left the rails, ripping rails and ties from the road bed. Had timing differed, cars might have plunged toward Riverside Drive or the Rocky River.

Cleveland Berea Riverside Drive Rocky River

Russia and West Clash Over Korea at United Nations

At the United Nations in New York the Soviet and Western powers argue amid a lull in East West debate as they seek a unified Korean solution. South Korea and its UN allies clash over a proposed supervisory commission and the scope of UN oversight for the election.

Russia Pierre Mendes-France UN General Assembly New York Mendes-France United Nations N. Y Assembly West New Guinea Korea Est Geneva South Korea You Chan Yang Britain Indochina Syngman — Sance

World Peace Council Launches Worldwide Propaganda Drive

In Stockholm a six day World Peace Council session urged action to block London and Paris accords to remilitarize West Germany. It denounced Western defense pacts, proposed halting atomic tests, and called for a global peace assembly and stricter nuclear controls.

Stockholm World Peace Council Germany London Paris Red Group World Assembly For Peace

Foot Slips Chaos Results

In Joliet Mrs Lois Peterson aged 18 misstepped her foot from brake to gas while driving. Her car struck a parked vehicle then hit a telephone pole and a building before crashing into an eight foot ladder. Parker 42 suffered an injured back and paint splashed onto Petersons blue car.

Joliet, Tl Lois Peterson Pert Parker Parker

Boy Fatally Injured in Tractor Accident

In Frederick Maryland an orphaned boy, seven year old William Dallas Dixon, died after his pants leg was caught in a tractor power takeoff. He was riding the tractor with his father using a corn elevator when the incident occurred. The boy was spun and struck his head as the machine ran until the father stopped it.

Frederick, Md William Dallas Dixon William G. Dixon

Truck Driver Faces Manslaughter Charges in Ohio Crash

Norwalk Ohio Mervyn L Witherell a 43 year old Tipton Michigan truck driver bound over to the Huron County grand jury on three counts of second degree manslaughter in the deaths of Newton O Dell his wife and their 18 month old daughter all from Allentown Pennsylvania in a collision near Norwalk. He posted 1000 bond on each count and was released.

Norwalk Ohio Mervyn L. Witherell Tipton Mich Huron County Grand Jury Allentown Newton O'Dell Here Witherell

School Driving Course Receives State Sanction in Ohio

Columbus reports Ohio Attorney General C William O'Neill ruled high school driver-training courses fall under state law for public school safety. These courses, long part of some schools, now have formal legal status as safety programs.

Columbus Ohio Atty William O'Neill

Meigs and Pike Seek Separate Hospital Aid Areas

Meigs County and Pike County officials protested a state health plan that would group them with Chillicothe Portsmouth and Gallipolis hospital areas. Dr Ralph F E Dwork stated protests would be considered before federal submission. Health officials cited local patient travel patterns to justify the current divisions.

Columbus Ohio Health FT T Pike and Meigs County Health Department Pike County Chillicothe Portamouth Meigs Gallipolie Hospital Ralph FE. Dwork Chillicothe Portsmouth Meigs County Gallipeon

Better Teacher Plea Aired by OEA Group

The Ohio Education Association delegates wrapped a three day convention with a push for better teachers. New OEA President Dr Dwight L Arnold of Kent State reviewed policy measures approved to demand more facilities and support for educators. He stressed the need to justify the request with increased professional competence.

Coluimbus Whiie Education Association OEA Dwight L. Arnold Kent State University

U S protests Chinese prison terms for 13 Americans

The United States vows the strongest protest after a Chinese military court jailed 13 Americans who disappeared during the Korean War. Sentences range from four years to life for alleged spying, with officials calling the charges utterly false.

Washington United States

Eisenhower Flies South for Weekend at Little White House

President Eisenhower departs Washington in the new Super Constellation for a Thanksgiving weekend at the Little White House on the National Golf Club links in Augusta Georgia. He is joined by Mrs Eisenhower and Field Marshal Montgomery. The trip includes golf and bridge with a turkey dinner planned and a Monday return to Washington. Montgomery will not golf but may play bridge and return to duty in Europe. The Columnine successor plane christening uses water from a Colorado trout stream.

Washington Eisenhower White House National Golf Club Links Augusta Britain Viscount Montgomery Alamein Georgia Golf Course Nieuwe Montgomery Allied Forces N Europe Auguste Columbine I Allied Forces Europe Colorado

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