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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1955

Page

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Restraint Called For On Both Sides In 1956 Fracas

Senator Wiley of Wisconsin urged Republicans to keep foreign policy out of the 1956 political fracas and called for a bipartisan code of restraint on international affairs. Democratic leaders and Paul Butler proposed a truce if Republicans drop “peace” from campaign slogans, while warning against partisan attacks on Truman and Acheson.

Wiley R-Wis Geneva As & Po Dulles Republicrats Paul M. Butler Butler Eienhower Reckress Harry S. Truman Dean Acheson Miu Polly Hs Troen New York Hersia Trine Pranaday Sai Mnust Capanis Fordigs

Education Delegates Eye Pressing School Needs

A Gettysburg Getty film shows President Eisenhower urging education delegates to seek solutions for school funding. He warns against overreliance on federal aid and stresses responsible leadership and bipartisan discussion to address the nation's educational challenges.

Eis White House Eiterhower

Cold Wave Sweeps On To Coast

A harsh arctic cold front swept into the coast with a sharp fall in temperatures to the freezing point or below in many areas. New York's metropolitan area reported 16 below zero as other cities registered single digits and subzero readings in Montana the Dakotas and New England. The blast carried strong winds and widespread frost, while experts said the unusual chill may influence pest dynamics and farming costs across regions.

Associated Press Setereae Eee Florida New York Athens Gallipolis Montana Dakotas New England Midwest Australia Entological Society of America

Steffenhagen Family Faces Hereditary Blood Disorder

A Frontenac Minnesota family of ten, including Roy and Robert Steffenhagen, faces a hereditary blood condition where the spleen destroys red cells. Doctors plan to remove the spleens at the University of Minnesota Hospital to remedy the disease. All but the two youngest have received blood transfusions. several siblings died from the illness six years ago.

Gurreapolis Steffenhagen Brothers Frontenac Minny Roy Robert Universea of Minnesota Hospital Joe Willard Akins Minn Mia Lily Steffenhagen

Fire Claims Father and Three Children in Myerstown Home

A one story log and frame farm dwelling at Myerstown burned killing a father and three of his five children. The mother and two children escaped unharmed. Firemen fought the blaze with water hoses in 12 above zero temperatures, hauling water two miles to the scene.

Harlestown Myerstown

TV Actress Struck By Falling Scenery

Nanette Fabray, 33, a TV actress, was hit on the head by moving scenery backstage at the Century Theatre in New York. She was revived by doctors and kept for observation after the incident during Caesar’s Hour on NBC TV. one piece of set fell and caused a skull fracture or concussion, with further exams planned.

New York Nanette Fabray Lan Sid Caesar NBC NY Century ‘Theater Jaime Tors Miss Fabray Temple NBC Missinewan Fabray Tokes Hend

Ike Stays at Farm As Speculation Grows

Judge Edward Blythin granted Geraldine Barron a divorce on Barron’s Barron petition calling it wholly one sided. The court dismissed a prior August petition by Geraldine Barron, 36, alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Barron claimed his wife nagged him and went to taverns with other men. She received the couple’s home furnishings from Rocky River and $1800 settlement. Barron planned to start a business locally and would abandon the orchestra’s one night stands. Ike remains at the farm amid speculation and no unusual official business. He issued an executive order to set high ethical standards for government service, including consultants and experts, reflecting Congress directives.

Edward Blythin Barron Ross Geraldine Barron Suany Althorgh WOC Congress Capitol Hi Democrats

Union Leader Discusses Welfare Fund Safeguards

Ly Lewis told a Senate Labor subcommittee that current laws suffice to punish misuse of union funds but urged a congressional resolution to push the attorney general to increase prosecutions. He spoke after recovering from a mild heart attack and urged shared responsibility among union leaders to protect welfare funds of the United Mine Workers.

Eee Teeeeea Ly Lewis Senate Labor United Mine Workers Lewis Ganized United Mine Workers Union

Police Navy Save Hunters In Detroit River Rescue

A Navy helicopter and Michigan state police rescued three Toledo duck hunters stranded in near freezing conditions on Maumee Bay and the Detroit River. The stranded men, Wade Aist, Harold Gibson, and Ernest Higgins, were located and brought ashore after a perilous ride in a wind swept area near a barren peninsula. Aist, driving the boat, attempted to reach safety but needed help as the craft became stuck on mud and shallow water.

Michigan State Police Toledo Detroit River Lake Erie Maumee Bay Ososkie Wade Aist Young Harold M. Gibson Clinton Haugh Richard Clark Eaware Ernest Pueblo Higgins

Police Officer Turns Aside Defense Barb

Inspector Charles O'Meara testified in the Abbott kidnapping murder trial in Oakland California disputing the defense claim about travel time. He described a Berkeley to Abbott cabin trip taking nearly 20 hours and noted he timed the return trip with no stops. Abbott, a 71 year old UC student, said he left the store Stephanie Bryar’s apartment before April 28.

Oakland Calif PF Charles O'Meara Burton Abbott O'Meara Sayin Meyear Stephanie Bryar Atty Hove Berkeley

Burley Tobacco Sales Open in Ripley Today

Ripley Ohio opens the annual burley tobacco sales with about 2.5 million pounds worth around one million dollars stored in four warehouses. Ohio and Kentucky growers sold over 12.7 million pounds at an average $56.01 per 100 pounds last season. Government support price is $46.20 per 100 pounds, a 20 cent cut from last year. Auctions run until December 21 and resume January 3.

Ripley Ohio Kentucky Hikinsport Ohio River Burney” Belt

Committee Will Study Legislation for Schools

An Ohio legislative committee appointed to study funding and testing for school classrooms, with House Speaker Roger Cloud and others naming appointments. A proposed 190 million dollar bond would fund classrooms in financially distressed districts. Secretary of State Ted W. Brown announces bid for a fourth term and emphasizes efficiency and honesty.

Solumel Ian Ohio Legiative Raymond ‘Iiderand Tr-Licass Posible Roger Cloud Niown Columbus —P Ted W. Brown Brown

Ohio Farm Bureau Conferences Underway

Ohio Farm Bureau Federation held its annual conferences in Columbus to discuss dairy surpluses and government farm programs. Sen Albert Gore urged examining price supports while state leaders pressed for livestock sales and farmer independence amid debates on price parity and nutrition education.

Columbus Ohio Bureau Federation Bureau Albert Gore D-Tenn L.A. Rozzini California Farm Bureau Her Chase Cornell University United States Oreatta Amen Si

Tragic New Marshfield Fire Claims Boy's Life

A seven room frame house in New Marshfield burned to the ground killing James Kenneth Brooks, 8, as his parents Kenneth and Mrs Brooks were hospitalized in fair condition. His younger brother Stephen Ray, 5, survived. Fire officials suspect an overheated coal heater caused the blaze discovered shortly after 11:20 p.m. Monday. The family’s home on Route 1 was near Athens and the father is a machinist at the Athens Machine Co. plant. The Dowler Ferguson Hughes funeral home is arranging Kenneth’s service.

Ray Noble New Marshfield James Kenneth Brooks Kenneth Brooks Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens George McClain Anold Howard Hunter Marshfield Athens Machine Co Kenneth Joseph Fields Rudy Steinmeyer Dowler - Ferguson - Hughes Witerloo School William A. Brooks Minera

Churchill 81 Wednesday Churchill 81 Wednesday

London Sir Winston Churchill marks his eighty first birthday as he nears removal from front line politics. Since resigning as prime minister seven months ago he has appeared little in public yet keeps busy writing and painting at his country home and may publish a book next year.

London Winster Churchill Churchill House of Commons

Dayton Woman Found Dead in Bed

A 47 year old Dayton housewife Mrs Hezel Durst was found dead in bed last night. The body was described as badly ruined by investigators. Her husband Day­ton was questioned but no charges filed at this time. The incident remains under police investigation.

Dayton A —T Hezel Durst

McCarthy aide blocks Miller as Appleton postmaster pick

A Post Office Department spokesman denied Miller has been appointed acting postmaster for Appleton Wisconsin despite McCarthy favoring him. McCarthy’s office said Miller’s appointment is under review and no final decision has been made. Durst, husband of the murdered woman, was questioned as police link the affair to the case.

Post Office Department McCarthy Furnace Charles Grover O'Connor Durst Miller Wisconsin

Murder claims mother at sister's house in Hamilton area

Police rule murder after 19 year old Jacy Ellen Barger was shot by an unidentified man near her sister's home. A car with two men arrived, one man hugged her before a single shot ended her life. Chief John Bippus said the case is unresolved. In Cuba, unrest tied to a protest dispersal left several injured as authorities clashed with demonstrators at Sand a demonstration against the government. Martha Sexton is named as a mentor in related reports.

Amilton Jacy Ellen Barger Potee Berger John Bippus Cuba Sam Debs Santiago Whiteburg Sam

Argentina to Restore La Prensa to Owner

Argentina signals return of the outspoken La Prensa to its original owners. The Peronist government indicates control will shift from the CGT workers group back to the Pas family, who founded the paper in 1860, ending more than four years of suppression under Pedro Aramburu.

Buenos Aires China Brensa Pedro Setator Juan D. Peron Aramburu la Prensa Alberto Galnaa Fiev Arena Ans Peronista

Jury notes sought in Red trial amid massive testimony

In the fifth week of a trial of 11 alleged Communist leaders, jurors requested permission to take notes. Judge Charles J. McNamee refused note taking, but agreed to provide a typewritten list of defendants' names. The case centers on charges of conspiracy to overthrow the government and features testimony on potential methods of change.

Clev Coeree Ve Eerurs U. S Charles J. McNamee Sith Pbi Pau Youngstown Canton Garfield

Solon Urges New Hearings on Commerce Committee

Senator Bricker urges Chairman Magnuson to schedule Commerce Committee hearings on transportation policy. He claims Senator Sparkman is planning an investigation into trucking and urges broader action covering air, surface, and port transportation. Bricker notes Magnuson has not replied to prior letters about Sparkman’s plans.

Washington Bricker Ohio Warren Magnuson Commerce Committee Congress Ohioan Magnuuson Turface Magnuson Sparkman Ala Commerce Imdustry Tutty Nautry

WV and Ohio discuss vehicle reciprocity pact in Columbus

West Virginia Motor Vehicles Commissioner Joseph Condry met in Columbus with Ohio Reciprocity Board chair Robert Moulton to hash out a new vehicle reciprocity pact. A tentative agreement is in effect and Condry aims to make it permanent. Weather forecast notes cold Wednesday with low 28 30, warmer Thursday, and colder Friday through Sunday with snow flurries and precipitation totaling about a quarter inch.

Charleston Joseph P. Condry West Virginia Columbus Robert J. Moulton Ohio Condry

State Electric Chair Has Year's Vacation in Ohio Prison

The Ohio state prison electric chair has not been used for nearly 16 months, with five death row inmates awaiting schedules. One execution date is set for February 1, 1966, while three inmates have indefinite stays. Since 1897, 296 electrocutions have occurred at the prison, the last on August 6, 1954 for Sam Belliles and co-defendants in Toledo.

Columbus Ohio Ralph W. Alvis Alvis Sam B. Net 5Tles Toledo Willan T. Pegler

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