24 Nov 1955
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1955
Page
1
HAL BOYLE reflects on Thanksgiving as more a celebration of appetite than ritual. He laments lost religious flavor, notes abundance reshaping sentiment, and argues the day embodies a communal feast and gratitude. He marvels at turkey as America's symbol of plenty and ends with a toast to Good appetite.
President Eisenhower schedules a political conference with Republican National Chairman Leonard Hall as he returns to a decisive role in party affairs. Hagerty notes possible discussion of a second term while outlining a calendar of White House meetings, medical checks, and briefings through December.
Baghdad becomes the headquarters for a new defense pact uniting Iraq Turkey Pakistan Iran and Britain. The United States sent observer diplomats to the inaugural meeting as the alliance links with NATO SEATO and the Soviet frontier.
Cleveland news reports Dr. Charles E. Lawall former West Virginia University president named assistant to the president of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. Lawall had served as assistant VP in coal traffic and development since 1947, succeeding J W Baden who died November 11. He is a native of Catasauqua Pennsylvania and previously led the state university for seven years.
In Chemnitz and Plauen discussions, working wives in East Germany urged the state to supply “peoples-owned” servants to help with housework. They said they cannot manage factory, mill, and home duties alike, prompting the demand in state media roundups.
A freshly painted fence on West 11th Street in Greenwich Village bears hand-painted signs reading Ye Olde Wette Paynte. The scene reflects whimsical, bohemian flavor in New York’s historic neighborhood.
The final phase of construction at the Portsmouth area atomic energy complex will begin next spring. A $9 million feed plant covering 62,000 square feet will convert uranium fluoride to uranium hexafluoride, supplying U235 for fission. Goodyear Atomic Corp employs about 2,800 workers, with 3,000 construction personnel on site and a peak of 22,500 during construction.
Senator O Mahoney told the Senate subcommittee that many auto dealers are on the brink of disaster due to pressure from General Motors high command. He noted dealers are forced to offer long payment terms and accept overstated trade in values while independent manufacturers and auto parts distributors also feel squeezed, though he asked not to be named.
Two young men in hunting clothes robbed the Woodmar Branch of the Hoosier State Bank in Hammond Indiana, escaping with about 25000. A similar car was stopped later in Harvey Illinois but not the getaway vehicle. Cashier Clement A Gargula estimated the loot. branch manager Henry Felberg and four other employees were present.
The Federal Trade Commission filed complaints accusing 10 more insurance companies of false advertising of accident and health policies. It brings the total to 41 complaints in a year as the agency fights mis representation of policy benefits. The charges cover policy duration health requirements payouts for hospital and surgical bills and the scope of illnesses covered.
Columbus Republican Roger W. Tracy filed petitions on Wednesday to run for a fourth term as state treasurer. He announced his candidacy and is seeking reelection to the office.
France may return to the United Nations General Assembly before this session ends, with observers noting Paris walked out amid Arab charges over Algeria. India again mediates, while the Arab bloc seeks to air arguments during procedural debate, possibly deleting the Algerian item from the agenda. Britain and the United States prefer Russia as the sole example of non intervention.
Edith Jamieson a 48 year old divorcee and mother of seven was found strangled early Wednesday in a Chicago South Side alley near her home. Her hands were bound behind her back with rope the same rope wrapped around her neck and waist her ankles bound with wire. A stocking was stuffed in her mouth and her coat covered her head. Items missing included stockings her purse and one shoe. Police say the lack of mud on the body suggests she was killed elsewhere and placed in the alley.
British commandos in Cyprus fought a skirmish with rebel forces who ambushed a convoy on a mountain road. The rebels opened fire as the convoy rounded a bend and were driven off after British forces returned fire.
Mrs J W Trout and her husband and son Bob pose after a Thanksgiving dinner as photographer Don Moore captures a moment at 82 S May Ave. The image hints at plans and conversations about the men folk resting, implying more changes or departures soon.
The Atomic Energy Commission announced that the Soviet Union conducted its greatest nuclear explosion yet, described as in the megaton range and indicative of a hydrogen bomb burst. Chairman Lewis Strauss noted it was the largest in the USSR’s current test series and reflected intensified Soviet efforts to develop nuclear weapons.
Secretary of Agriculture Benson, speaking to the National Grange and the Chamber of Commerce Farmers Club, urged not to politicize farming issues. He said the worst part of the adjustment is behind us and pledged to avoid policies not best for farmers and all people. He called for bipartisan farm legislation and warned against manipulating programs for partisan gain.
Hamilton Ohio reports U S Senator George H Bender Republican central and executive committees endorse his reelection bid. Bender gave three speeches in Butler County and has not formally announced. He continued campaigning after winning election in 1954 for the Taft term.
In Rabat police barred Ali Yata, exiled Communist Party secretary general expelled in 1952, from re entering Morocco. He arrived at Rabat airport Tuesday night and was placed on the first plane back to France this morning.
Four American airmen died when a C47 transport crashed in dense fog on a Iceland mountainside. A ground crew of 25 Icelanders and 9 Keflavik team members recovered the bodies. Those aboard were Capt. Frank L. Clark, Maj. began H Baldridge, A2C James M. Stobbs, and A1C Herbert M. Belcher, with families present.
Congressmen backing a state of siege declaration won a test vote in the Chamber of Deputies as final action to grant President Nereu Ramos broad powers in handling political strife was anticipated later.
West Germany reshapes its defense ministry selecting Lt Gen Adolf Heusinger and Lt Gen Hans Speidel, both aged 58 and former WWII figures, to lead a new supreme military council. By 1959 Bonn plans 12 divisions, 1300 aircraft, and a coastal navy integrated with NATO.
Washington reports five Russian farm leaders have State Department approval to enter the United States to buy hybrid corn seed and machinery in Iowa. They were part of a 10 member delegation whose prior larger tour request was denied. A spokesman said a reciprocal U S delegation would be required for such admission.
Representative Williams of New Jersey says a constituent received a blank sheet instead of his weekly newsletter. He noted the mixup and quipped that the congressman has an open mind.
Ohio's 1954 federal farm census shows farm numbers falling from 199,359 in 1950 to 177,074, while total cultivated acres rise from 10,295,590 to 10,339,000. average farm value climbs to 21,057, acres under cultivation expand, hog farming declines, and commercial farms with sales above 2,500 stay strong amid rising land values. Tenants drop to 29,102 farms, with off-farm jobs common among operators.
Massachusetts Supreme Court delayed decision on whether 4 year old Hildyborn, born to a Catholic mother, should be removed from Jewish foster parents. Associate Justice Spaulding granted 10 days for answers to 29 pleas by Melvin and Marjorie Ellis. McAuliffe for the mother moved to dismiss, saying the Ellis petition failed to comply with court orders.
In Akron a Municipal Court jury of seven women and five men awarded $100 to Robert L. Gibson, head waiter, and Mrs. Bessie Fikes after a white couple was refused drinks. The jury found Walter and Stanley Lepkowski, co proprietors of the International Case, guilty of discrimination.
Attorney General William O'Neill rules that public funds may not pay the costs of peace officer bond requirements to carry arms lawfully. This interpretation restricts municipal or state financing of bonds tied to enforcing arms laws.
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