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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1955

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Hitler and Eva Braun death details emerge from POW testimony

Returning POW Hans Linge and Gen. Hans Baer recount in 1945 bunker events. Hitler and Eva Braun killed themselves as Soviet shells rained on Berlin. Linge and Baer testified before Berchtesgaden court, with Russians later releasing many POWs under an Adenauer accord.

Adolf Hitler Eva Braun Otto Guensche Linge Hitler Hans Baur Tome Baur

Spotlight on Dem Leaders in Race for 1996 Nomination

In a Monday spotlight story the names Averell Harris Stevenson and Stuart son arise as Democratic leaders discuss the 1996 presidential race. Harriman as New York governor and Mrs J B Harrison with Vin D Hildreth prep for talks on a Lexington style campaign while Stevenson dismisses a 64 year old run. Republican eyes turn toward Eisenhower’s possible reentry as speculation swirls around party strategies and potential candidates.

Averell Harris Adial Stevenson Stuartson Eisenhower Harriman New York Adial Stevenson

Seek Top Job Lausche Told Seek Top Job Lausche Told

Ohio lawmakers from Mahoning County urge Governor Lausche to run for president. Reps Lynch and Deadlack urge candidacy in letter, supporting a pledged slate for 1956 primaries. Lausche hints at possible favorite son run for chief executive.

Ceratie Ohio House Mahoning County Frank J. Laurthe John 3. Lynch House G. Deadlack United States Lausche Chig

Austria Church Head Cardinal Innitzer Dies

Cardinal Innitzer, 79, longtime head of Austria’s Roman Catholic Church, died Sunday in Vienna from a heart attack after recent surgery. His passing increases the College of Cardinals vacancies to eight of its 70 members.

Vienna Austria Theofor Cardinal Innitzer College of Cardinals

Statue of Columbus Erected at Capital

A Columbus statue is erected at the Ohio capital as a gift from Genoa Italy. The unveiling is delayed until Wednesday with a ceremonial event beginning yesterday at Columbus Bay.

Columbus Christopher Colmbus Genoa Italy Columbus Bay

Typhoon Nora Nears Tokyo With Heavy Rains

Typhoon Nora drives strong winds and heavy rain across the Pacific toward Tokyo. Forecasters warn of a potential landfall or heavy impact in Japan as the storm tracks toward lightly populated areas before approaching the capital.

Tokyo

Traffic Toll Tops 23 in Weekend Highways Fatalities

In perfect weekend weather, Ohio recorded 23 deaths on state highways from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Sunday. Officials noted driving hazards remained frequent as multiple fatal accidents occurred, marking the highest toll since the extended Labor Day period.

Ohio

New Castle Warned Over Violence Amid Union Tensions

Turmoil escalates as Gov declares martial law threats tied to a noon meeting between Perfect Circle Corp representatives and CIO United Auto Workers. National Guard to remain in New Castle while 5,000 UAW CIO sympathizers mobilize, seeking a permanent settlement.

Sewrine New Castle Foundry Perfect Circle Corp Korge Craig Representa von CIO United Auto National Guard New Caste

FBI Arrests Wanted Man Mickey Cohen Heads Back to Los Angeles

FBI reports a wanted man linked to rackets, Dan Everhart, arrested in Akron after a chase in an alley. Everhart, once identified with Cohen in circulars, faces armed robbery and ring charges, amid broader tales of atomic test scheduling and a Nevada proving grounds.

Bureau” of Investigation Rony Denver Dickey Cohen PBS Dan Angeles Jel A. Everhart Akron FBI Everhart Cohen Mawel Hart London Ohio Sinding Harry Cnum Construction Cohtarathne Verhattey Sacto Washington Nevada

Parents Face Death Or Paralysis Decision

A Philadelphia hospital case tells how Marjorie, a young girl, faced brain birthmark surgery with calcium deposits forming on the right side of her brain. Her parents prayed as doctors warned she could die or suffer blindness and paralysis if a risky operation failed or even if it succeeded. The report notes calcium deposits had formed on the birthmark years after the initial concern.

Marjorie Carol Dee Philadelphia

Faure Pushes Reform Plan In Morocco

Faure's reform plan for Morocco gains assembly approval as early Sunday vote signals support for reforms despite French objections. Sultan Mohammed Ben Arafa’s retirement prompts formation of a regency council to assume sultan’s powers, though French General Latour stalls formation by blocking key appointees.

Paris We — Remiet Féyar Faure National Assembly Rapaiy Algeria Tomorr Mohammed Ben Moulay Arafa Fassembly Saerss France Pierre Boyer de Latour Bekkal Frou Mohammed Ben'j

Rockets to Soar in New Space Effort

Dr Homer Newell outlined a 1951 58 International Geophysical Year rocket and satellite program at the American Rocket Society urging a fleet of 6 to 10 satellites the size of basketballs to reach 200 to 800 mile orbits. The plan includes about 1 7 million dollars in budget and 10 million for related satellite work. The Naval Research Laboratory would oversee the rocket and satellite program.

U.S American Rocket’ Society Homer Newell Naval Research Labor

Turncoat Soldier Faces Military Trial Over War Crimes

In San Francisco a controversial legal move seeks to shift the case toward civilian courts. Army officials say Otho G. Bell, a former Chi Omega member and POW in North Korea, will be tried on charges of collaborating with the enemy while in captivity. No date for a court martial has been set.

San Francisco Otho G. Bell Olympia F Wash North Korea

Dulles Says Russians Strong at Collecting But Weak in Use

CIA Director Allen Dulles says the Russians are good at gathering information but doubt they maximize what they learn. In a Sunday interview he sees no sign the Russians have eased efforts in covert operations or subversion since the Geneva summit.

Swashington Allen W Dulles Central Intelligence Agency Dulles

Long Period of Ike Retirement Seen More Likely

Reports from Denver describe President Eisenhower's extended recovery at Fitzsimons Army Hospital with no date set for return to the White House. Doctors say his condition remains guarded though morale is high as he plans to stay through the year and possibly beyond. Nixon visits mark daily updates and cabinet planning continues.

Denver Mhower Oiville Fitzsimons ‘Army Hospital Lowry Air’ Force Base Paul’ Dudley Whit Gettysburg Elenhower White House Iates Dulles Nixon Eisenhower Sherman Adams

Red Strength Pointed Out By British NATO Figure

Paris based NATO official Gen Sir John Whiteley warned that Soviet military threat has never been greater yet believes Moscow does not seek war. He noted Soviet advances in jet fighters bombers nuclear arms and submarines and said the Red Army is now stronger in quality and equipment than in years past. He urged adequate deterrence to prevent conflict.

Linge Baur Berchtesgaden Hitler Paris Soviet Union John Whiteley Britain NATO Pentagon Whiteley Russia Red Army

Large Delegation of Congressmen Visit Kremlin

A large delegation of US lawmakers toured the Kremlin today led by Will J. Hays and nine House members. The group including Peter Mack and Joseph O'Hara sought interviews with Soviet officials to discuss trade and an agreement allowing foreign airlines to service Moscow. They planned travel from Leningrad to Kiev and Odessa then on to Bucharest, Romania.

Musuyer Kremlin House of Representatives Will J. Hays Donie House Interstate and Foreign Trade Committee Peter Mack D-Ill Joseph O'Hara Samer Leningrad

Chinese Divisions Cross Into Manchuria Reported

A Red radio in Yongyang said six Chinese Communist divisions crossed the Manchurian border from North Korea into Manchuria. The broadcast claimed 1440 men with weapons and ammunition moved toward a town identified in rough OCR as Wonder.

Tokyo North Korea Manchurian Red

Moscow Radio Reports Farmer's Age as 147

A Moscow radio broadcast claimed farmer Firozov in Azerbaijan near Iran is 147 years old and has 23 children including a daughter aged 120. The report cited the age as verified by the station and noted the unusual family size.

Moscow Radio Iaindon Irene Raid Azebaijan Republic Iran Ethany Fanmad Firozov

Harriman Opens Door to Stevenson Support Question

Harriman said he has no obligation to back Adlai E Stevenson for the Democratic presidential nomination next year and no current plan to run. He noted Stevenson’s age but declined to promise support, adding he may participate in the New York convention delegation and decide later.

Ton Adlai E. Stevenson Stevenson Neaiimself Harriman Face the Nation Runty New York

Leader Balks On Tax Pay

Utah Democrats accuse Gov J Bracken Lee of defiance toward federal income tax as he withholds part of his salary to seek a test case on constitutionality of using tax money for foreign aid. Lee, a Republican, says taxing citizens for foreign nations is unconstitutional and cites his gubernatorial pay and other income sources. The Democratic executive committee demanded a statement retracting his stance.

Salt Lake City Utah J. Bracken Lee Eisenhower Lee Democratic Party N'A le Texign Enor

Molotov Plans Trip to Geneva For Big Four Talks

Soviet Foreign Minister V. M. Molotov said he would fly to Geneva on Oct. 25 for the Big Four foreign ministers conference opening two days later. He spoke at a luncheon for Lester B. Pearson at the Canadian Embassy, dismissing Western speculation about his future plans.

Moscow V. M. Molotov Geneva Lester B. Pearson Canada Molotov Communist Geneve Soviet Union

U S Ready For Trouble Or Harmony At Big Four

Secretary of State Dulles outlined two plans for the Big Four foreign ministers conference in Geneva starting October 27. He urged preparedness for Russian obstructions and for genuine harmony moves, stressing disarmament steps and international measures to reduce weapons. He warned against exposing the United States to mortal danger and noted Soviet tactics of friendliness to mask aims.

Miami Fla Dulles United States American Legion Russia East Germany Eise Wygerig Great Britain France Geneva Legionnaires Raedia Jany Price Dulles Meira Soro Sana

Russia Offers Aid to Egypt in Diplomatic Push

Cairo reports say Russia plans to provide aid to Egypt as discussions continue. Ambassador Solod and Egyptian officials discuss cooperation while global attention turns to Middle East diplomacy. The exchange follows broader Soviet aid rhetoric amid regional tensions and shifting alliances.

Firestone Named National Chairman of Brotherhood Week

Harvey Firestone Jr chairman and chief executive of Firestone Tire and Rubber Co has been named national chairman of Brotherhood Week to be observed February 19 to 26 in New York.

Firestone New York Harvey Firestone Jr Firestone Tire Nd Rubber Co

Boy 3 Wanders Streets While Mother Drinks

In Ludlow Kentucky a mother, Mrs Ethel Lewis, was jailed on drunkenness and gross child neglect after police found her 3 year old son Steven Michael Rat lift wandering in a tavern area. A taxi driver first found him in a street at 4 am then in a caf where bystanders held him safely. Mrs Lucille Lee, who sheltered Steven overnight, said the boy asked for his mother and he told cops cops. The case highlights parental neglect amid a crowded tavern scene with Steven later returned to his mother and later turned over to police.

West Germany Moscow Konrad Adenauer East Germany Harald Krupp von Bohlen Halbach Gustav Krupp Armsents Samp Friedland Linge West Berlin Balding Fox Hubert Fahan John J. Strickland San Antonio Jack 3. Allen Martin Belto Strickland Cincinnati Nice Steven Michael Ethel Lewis Ludlow Steven Raven's Lot Lucille Lee Covington Lee

Tunisian violence and Algerian sheik killed in Tunis

Violence reported in Tunisia as clashes follow partial home rule by France. An Algerian sheik was killed in Tunis by three armed terrorists and a Tunisian was killed at Zardis when a policeman opened fire on jeering civilians. In Georgia, W N B Nesmith, 77, died from injuries after being attacked by three hogs on his farm Thursday.

Susan Tunisia France Tunis Zardis Statesboro N. B. Nesmith

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