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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1956

Page

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Benson Denies Charge of Farm Help Only in Voting Year

Secretary of Agriculture Benson addressed 3000 at the Hancock County Farmers Club in Findlay arguing farm income is rising and surpluses are shrinking while noting net farm income is 9 percent higher than last year. He contrasted nine years of Republican policy with five years of Democratic leadership, claiming accomplishments without election-year gimmicks. He urged critics to present the truth and blamed for past price declines on prior administrations.

Benson Tne Associated Press Hancock County Farmers’ Club Findlay

Crackdown booklets probes O Neill narcotics item

Cleveland AP report on a controversial booklet titled Crackdown the Dramatic Story of Ohio's Fight Against Narcotics. It targets Ohio gubernatorial candidate O Neill and cites Ohio law tightening narcotics penalties in 1955. Questions arise over sponsor Dr John J Baker and the Citizens Narcotics Advisory Committee.

Eward Atty C. Wille O'Neill Ohio Citizen's John J.C. Baker

Britain France Egypt Hold Private Meeting on Suez Canal

Britain France and Egypt meet privately to resolve the Suez crisis. The West seeks international canal control, while Egyptian President Nasser, who nationalized the waterway on July 1, asserts Egypt can run it alone and has done so since then.

Baker Comox Dag Tammittee Marshjold Britain France Egypt Suez Canal Hammarsh Selwyn Ee Waleh de Renne Lloyd Christian Pineau al L. Krenzler Mahmoud Faw Ohio Narcotics Invest O'Neill UN Headquart Krenzler Hammarskjold Tautea Nasser

Nixon Campaigns in California to woo small business

Vice President Nixon toured California on a Republican campaign swing urging support from small businesses. He noted Texas as the other state Eisenhower requested detailed political reports from him. Nixon and Mrs. Pat Nixon focused on personal appeal to voters in an effort to attract traditionally Democratic electors who backed Eisenhower in 1952.

Oakland Calif Wta Nixon California Eenhower Texas Lone Star Pat Nixon Eisenhower

State Officials In Strike Talk In Ohio

Gov. Frank J. Lausche plans to meet with state officers to discuss the strike against Ohio Consolidated Telephone Co. The CWA strike, now in its third month, disrupts service in 24 southeastern Ohio counties. The union disclaimed responsibility for vandalism. In Portsmouth, CWA members led by William Hippie were found guilty of contempt for violating a restraining order on picketing.

Columbus Frank J. Lausche Ohio Consolidated Telephone Co Communications Workers of America CWA Ohio Ohio Consolidated Portsmouth William Hippie Scioto County

Rebels Reported Captured by British Paratroopers in Cyprus

British paratroopers combing Cypriot mountains reportedly captured six hard core rebels. Two alleged on the most wanted list with a price of 5000 pounds on their heads.

Nicosia Cyprus Cyprian Mountains

Bound If Mentalist Misses Swimmer Predicts Vote Totals

A mentalist named Swimmer announced predictions for the total popular vote in the nation, state, and county for the two presidential candidates in the November 6 election. He sealed the figures in a box and handed it to Gordon Nesvig, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, with Supervisor Burton Chace present. Swimmer also gave Chace a $5000 check, stating it would go to charity if his vote predictions are off by even one vote.

Swimmer Gordon Nesvig Board of Supervisors Burton Chace Chace Charity Los Angeles

Accused killer moved to juvenile home in Cleveland case

Robert Za vannak, accused of killing his father, has been transferred from the county jail to the juvenile home where he will celebrate his late birthday Thursday.

Cleveland Robert Zavannak

Post Office buys 2000 bicycles for carriers

U S Post Office Department has purchased 2000 bicycles for postmen to use in the next fiscal year. A market exists for used girls and boys bicycles. a Messenger Classified Ad can help sell idle bikes for quick cash.

U. S. Post Office Department

Classified Ad Rates and Booking Line

Ad copy mentions dialing 31242 to place ads with four or seven day rates and cancellation privileges and notes a charge option.

Washington voters weigh race as Eisenhower edges Stevenson

AP veteran reporters report narrowly won margins in Seattle and statewide polls show Eisenhower edging Stevenson. Washington's September primary jolted Republicans, Magnuson led Langlie, while local voters cite leadership and policy as pivotal factors amid national issues.

Dayton Baby Has Eyes Removed in Cancer Bid

David Michael Anderson, a 16 month old from West Milton near Dayton, returned home after doctors removed both eyes in New York last Thursday to halt cancer spread. The distressed family described the child as playful and happy despite the operation.

Dayton Ohio David Michael Anderson David West Milton Here New York Alaska William Juneau

Truman To Remain On Attack In West Virginia Tour

Former President Truman vows to press attacks on the Eisenhower administration during his extended campaign run through Pennsylvania and nearby West Virginia. He rails at rose colored glasses abroad and domestic policy as doctors report a cancer fight for David Anderson in Alaska.

Truman Eisenhower West Virginia Pittsburgh Steel City Westmoreland County Eisen-q

Stevenson forms 50 member National Business Council

Adlai E Stevenson announced the creation of a 50 member National Business Council of well known leaders in business and finance to back his bid for the presidency The move aims to show inclusive representation of interests of business and government and rally support from diverse groups during the campaign Eisenhower denounced Democrats as favoring big government and inflation in Pittsburgh Seattle speeches hosted by large crowds with honorary co chairmen named as William L Clayton and Joseph P Kennedy

Seattle Adlai E. Stevenson National Business Council Democratic Party United States Eisenhower Mevenson Stevenson T ‘Eattle Niional Business Council Stephenson William L. Clayton Houston Joseph P. Kennedy New York Washington Pittsburgh Hunt Armory America

Illinois fraud trio testifies before Senate panel

In Chicago the top figures in a million-dollar state check cashing scam appeared before a Senate Banking and Currency Committee. Orville E. Hodge answered some questions while two imprisoned associates, Edward Hintz and Edward Epping, refused to talk. Hodge was accused of lying during the session as cameras rolled.

Chicago Illinois Senate Orisville E. Hodge J. Sen. Fulbright D-Ark Fulbright Hodge Edward A. Hintz Southmoor, Bank Edward A. Epping Republican Hintz Epping Senate Banking and

Eight Robbers Enter Prison

Eight men convicted of the Brink’s robbery were sentenced to life terms with no parole for at least 29 years. Joseph F. McGinnis, 52, dubbed the brains of the heist, drew eight life terms plus related sentences totaling 210 years. The seven co defendants received life for armed robbery and long sentences for breaking and entering and conspiracy, with one to serve in a house of correction after prison terms.

Walpole Mass State Prison Superior Court Felix Forte Joseph F. McGinnis House of Correction

Classrooms to Be Built With State Bonds in Ohio Plan

The State Board of Education approved a plan to use state bond funds to finance new classrooms in needy districts. The proposal, advanced by Robert Heller and Associates of Cleveland, stems from a five year study of Ohio public school needs.

Columbus State Board of Education Robert Heller and Associates Cleveland Ohio

Ohio women may hold deciding vote in 1952 race

Officials say women outnumber men in Ohio and could decide the November election. Democratic candidate Di Salle seeks women’s support, while Republican rivals host teas and meetings. Census and licensing data forecast about 6 million voting age residents in Ohio, with registration trends varying by area.

Ohio Columbus Michael V. DiSalle di- Salle C. William O'Neill Department of Commerce

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