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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1956

Page

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Lausche and Bender clash in first campaign meeting

In Columbus Lausche and Bender trade views on hydrogen bomb policy and defense. Lausche backs continued H bomb work while Eisenhower and Stevenson favor restraint. The lunch clash raised political tensions though organizers called it non political. DiSalle in Cleveland proposes jobs program for workers over 45.

Associated Press Frank J. Lausche George H. Bender Ohio U.S. Senate Lausche Adlai E. Stevenson United States Bender Cleveland Michael E. DiSalle

Eisenhower Defends H Bomb Policy and Campaign Focus

President Eisenhower rebutted Adlai Stevenson on the H bomb, saying his administration has done all possible to control the threat and use atomic power peacefully. He called internal affairs the campaign’s paramount issue and said he would seek a peaceful, just Suez solution and would appear before the United Nations if needed.

Washington Eisenhower Adlai Stevenson America Paign Stevenson Seattle United Nations

Swedish freighter Ryholm sinks after collision in fog

In Cuxhaven Germany the 1733 ton Swedish freighter Ryholm sank in the Elbe estuary following a collision with the 3621 ton French vessel Stotteville as dense fog shrouded the waterway.

Cuxhaven Germany Ryholm Elbe River Stotteville

Nixon Rallies Californians for Eisenhower Peace Policy

Vice President Nixon urged California voters to reelect President Eisenhower calling him the best qualified leader to promote world peace. He cited broad national support and said peace is the top voter concern as he travels from San Francisco to Elko Boulder and Denver and beyond.

San Francisco Nixon East Eisenhower Elko Nev Boulder Denver Colo Midwest

Deckhand Found Dead On Ohio River

The body of 50 year old deckhand Arnett Bonecutter was found floating in the Ohio River between Cheshire and the Kgger Creek Power Plant at 3 15 a m. He was pronounced dead at 5 a m after 45 minutes of respiratory treatment. Captain Charlie Simms said the John W Rowe had picked up six empty barges at Kgger plant and Bonecutter was last seen on a barge walkway before the crew spotted him midstream face up with his life jacket.

Point Pleasant John W. Rowe Ohio River Cheshire Kgger Creek Arnett Bonecutter Third St Paul Janet Calvin G. Maloney Charlie Simms Kgger Bonecutter Simms

Stevenson charges Eisenhower favors rich and powerful

Adlai Stevenson campaigned in California and Oregon arguing the Eisenhower administration serves a single set of interests. He drew a 6,000 crowd in Portland and denounced what he called political irresponsibility while comparing Eisenhower to Hoover and Madison Avenue in tone.

Oakland Calif Adlai Stevenson California Eisenhower Stevenson Municipal Auditorium Portland Ore Adlai Pittsburgh Herbert Hoover Madison Avenue

Eisenhower Petition to Save Historic Carrier Enterprise

The USS Enterprise, slated for scrap at Bayonne New Jersey, is urged by the Enterprise Association led by Bill Rubin of San Diego to be saved as a national shrine. Rubin sent a telegram to President Eisenhower with about 1200 signatures. The ship took part in major Pacific WWII battles except Coral Sea.

San Diego Calif USS Enterprise Association Eisenhower Bill Rubin Association Rubin Pacific Coral Sea

10 Percent Increase in College Enrollments Across U S

Dr. Raymond Walters reports a surge in full time enrollments for 1956-57, with well over 40 percent of high school graduates entering higher education this fall. Public universities show strong gains, including Cincinnati 6032, Kent State 6200, Ohio State 20250, and Ohio University 6800, signaling a national trend toward larger enrollments.

Cincinnati Raymond Walters University of Cincinnati Walters United States Dr. Walters Lnger Ohio Kent State Ohio State Ohio University

Freezing Temperatures Persist in Athens and Rural Areas

Freezing temperatures linger in Athens for a second day with a low of 32 degrees reported by C. L. Colmer, US observer. By mid morning the temperature rose to 60 degrees, while Rural Hamley Run posted a second straight 25 degree reading.

Athens C. L. Colmer U. S Mercury Hamley Run

Pilot Missing After Crash Near Lake Michigan

One Air Force pilot was rescued and a second was missing after two jet fighters collided and crews searched Lake Michigan overnight. Second Lt. Kenneth R. Hughes, 21, from Williamsburg Ohio, was pulled from 54 degree water three hours after the crash 30 miles east of his home. Capt. Carlton A. Berry, 38, of Bloomingdale, is missing and presumed in peril after more than five hours in the cold water.

Sheboygan Wis Air Force Lake Michigan Kenneth R. Hughes Lindell K. Hughes Williamsburg Ohio Carlton A. Berry Bloomingdale Hughes Berry

U S Plane Vanishes En Route From England To Azores

An unidentified SOS sparked a search for a four-engine U S military transport with 59 airmen aboard. The DC6 left Lakenheath England bound for Lagens Azores, then to Westover or Maguire Field depending on weather.

London U. S Atlantic Navy Military Air Transport Service Lakenheath England Lagens Azores United States Air Force Britain Westover Field Mass Maguire Field N. J

Dag Hammarskjold in Suez talks with 3 ministers

U N Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold held two private meetings today with Britain France and Egypt on the Suez Canal dispute. A closed Security Council session followed. No progress noted while discussions are described as pure exploration. Egyptian President Nasser had seized the waterway on July 26.

United Nations4 U. N Dag Hammarskjold Britain France Egypt Suez Canal Security Council Hammarskjold Christian Pineau Selwyn Lloyd Nasser

British atomic weapon test drops in Adelaide story

In Adelaide Britain conducted a test of an operational atomic weapon released from a plane and announced the test a success.

Adelaide Australia Britain

Rioting in Hong Kong Bloodies Kowloon as Troops Rebel

British troops and police fought rioters in Kowloon using tear gas and bayonets. Eight Chinese died and hundreds injured as mobs looted, set fires, and extorted passengers. A curfew was ordered for Kowloon residents from 7 30 a.m. to 10 a.m. amid the unrest.

Hong Kong Kowloon Peninsula China E. B. David Kowloon Hong Kong Island Sham Shui Po U. S Pacific Calvert Quapaw Gardiner’s Bay Britain

Israel Troops Destroy Kalkilyeh Border Station in Jordan

Israeli forces wiped out Kalkilyeh border station inside Jordan after a seven hour battle near Jerusalem. Official tallies claim 41 killed and 25 wounded. unofficial counts up to 160. Cease fire ordered by UN mediator Maj Gen Burns ended the exchange at 5 am.

Jerusalem Jordan Kalkilyeh E. L. M. Burns U. N Kaskilyeh Israel Goas

Estes Attacks GOP Prices in Iowa Speech

Estes Kefauver charged big corporations push unjustified price increases and accused President Eisenhower of doing little to protect consumers. He criticized Republican praise of business leaders and warned that a Nixon presidency would shape the party's future.

Indianola Iowa Estes Kefauver Eisenhower

Five Communists Granted New Trial By Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 for five Pennsylvania Communists led by Steve Nelson, ordering a new trial after questions about a government witness Mazzei. The five, convicted of conspiring to advocate violent overthrow, face retrial in Pittsburgh Federal District Court. each was sentenced to five years in 1953.

Washington Pennsylvania Warren Supreme Court Steve Nelson Federal District Court Pittsburgh Joseph D. Mazzei Mazzei Pittsburgs

Mystery Movie Cut Short Delays O'Neill Interview

WJW-TV in Cleveland cut a mystery film short causing viewers to miss a filmed interview with C. William O'Neill, the Republican candidate for governor. The station blamed the mis-timing of the program which ran longer than scheduled, with the final scenes aired thirty minutes later.

Cleveland Wjw-Tv C. William O'Neill O’neill Mystc

Males More Accident Prone And Lost Ads Offer Help

Statistics show more males from infancy to midlife die in accidents than females. A Lost Ad in The Messenger helps recover lost property by connecting owners with finders. Call 31242 to place an ad and charge it.

Messenger

OU Club Gets Charter

The Ohio University Young Republican Club received a charter at a campus meeting. Tom Fess of Yellow Springs accepted for OU with other officers named Paul Efaw Ann Siemon Dottie Haag Karl Marchand and Tom Lyons as advisor. Plans include attending the Eisenhower birthday celebration at Hotel Berry Saturday.

Ohio University Young Republican Club University Center William Mechem Nelsonville Athens County Republican Executive Committee Ohio League of Young Republican Clubs Tom Fess Yellow Springs OU Club Fess U. S Paul Efaw Athens Ann Siemon

ONeill Promotes Water Use Over Hoarding in Ohio Program

Ohio Atty Gen C William ONeill pledged a water management program if elected governor. He called for consolidating authority for water supply pollution control and policy, a statewide inventory, and plans to impound reuse water and locate industry near water to maximize use.

Springfield William O'Neill O'Neill Ohio

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