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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1956

Page

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Two Miners Die in Auger Hole Gas Traps Third as Rescuers Reach Deep

In a Nelsonville area strip mine a 30 inch auger hole trapped Black damp gas. Miner Cherniak died inside after entering the bore to aid others. Newsum and Hanning perished as rescuers pulled them out. Roy Lanning, Stephenson, Riley, and others aided in the dangerous operation. Fire Chief Hall and private ambulance crews assisted as rescue efforts continued.

Auger Paul Chori Murray City Hoi Oak Grove Hanning Liam Stephenson Glouster Stephenson Riley Chorniak Newsum Sunny Hill Clarence Hall Nelsonville Larry Crothers Nelsonvile Crothers Cherniak Grently New York Coal Co Sunnyhil Bueau of Mines Route 33

Kefauver Attacks Ike Over Farmer Betrayal Speech

Senator Estes Kefauver condemned President Eisenhower in a Columbus Nebraska speech at the national corn picking contest. He accused Ike of betraying the American farmer and challenged trust, aiming a harsh farm vote attack as Vice President Nixon was due to speak nearby.

Columbus Neb Estes Kefauver Dwight D. Eisenhower Kefauver Tennessee Nixon Lausene Bender Senate Lausche Cleveland

Four Ohio families await news of missing Air Force crew

In Cleveland, grieving relatives spoke of sons A3C Robert Lipina 18 A2C John F. DiSanto 21 and A2C Conrad J. Buehler 20, all airmen aboard a missing transport from England. Cmdr. Fred Burton Lowe, a Navy crew member, was also aboard. his wife and parents live near Levittown and Delaware Ohio.

Dimumm U. S Azores Miliary ‘Air ‘Transport Service Lajes Air Base Air Force United States Britain Navy New York Lakenheath England Lincoln Job Shannon Ireland Cleveland John F. DiSanto Suelid DiSanto Ohio Air Force Conrad J. Buehler Waterville Fred Burton Lowe Levittown Orville R Delaware Ohio

Diplomats in Private Talks Bridge Suez Crisis

United Nations discussions on the Suez Canal dispute continue among Egypt Britain and France with UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold presiding. A diplomat reported Egypt would cooperate with the Suez Canal Users Association while France nears detaching from talks as a private session possibly follows a public session.

United Nations N. Yar Egypt Britain Suez Canal France Dag Hammarskjold Christian Pineau UN Security Council Mahm Houd Wawzi Suez Canal Users’ Association

Stevenson Charges Ike Deception In Campaign Swing

Adlai E Stevenson denounces President Eisenhower as deceiving the public and inaction dominates U S policy abroad. He pledges to discuss hydrogen bomb testing limits and manpower needs in coming remarks, signaling a nationwide appeal from California to Libertyville Illinois. He criticizes Dulles and Eisenhower for claiming high American prestige while Stevenson sees it as unfounded.

Stevenson Calif Ike Adlai E. St Jedfive Eisenhower Day Dulles Risenhower Chicago Libertyville Ill Gerona Salt Eisenhower Oakland

Polls Show Eisenhower Lead Narrower Than 1982 Trends

The Associated Press compiles polls showing President Eisenhower leading Adlai Stevenson in various surveys, yet margins are smaller than in 1982. Nationwide samples reflect a general trend of a reduced lead across multiple poll types.

Associated Press Eisenhower Adlai Stevenson

Republicans Visit Ohio Poll Trends Highlight 1952 Comparisons

In Ohio and Indiana, Eisenhower Nixon polling contrasts with 1952 results as polls from September show Eisenhower leads among farm voters while Stevenson Kefauver gains elsewhere. By October 1 Gallup notes Eisenhower ahead 52 to 40 nationally with 8 percent undecided, echoing earlier year-ago figures. Coast Guard units search for a missing cabin cruiser on Lake Erie as part of campaign activity.

Regina teleThek Vanderburgh Indiana Eisenhower Wallce Farmer Iowa Homead Stevenson-Kefauver Eisenhower Nixon Stevenson Gallup Galup Columbus h—Sen F. Knowland California

Ike Speech On TV Tonight With Unrehearsed Panel

President Eisenhower plans an 8 p.m. EST TV radio appeal on NBC described by White House secretary as an impromptu press conference. About 100 cross section Americans will answer questions on issues as panelists invited from across the country by the National Citizens for Eisenhower Committee aiming to win independent and dissatisfied Democrat votes.

Washington Eisenhower Congress White House James C. Haggerty NBC National Citizens For Eisenhower Committee

Duel in Columbus Lunch Club Auction Clash LAUSCHE BENDER

Republican Senator George H. Bender and Democratic challenger Frank J. Lausche clashed in a non political lunch meeting at the Spring Street YMCA in Columbus. They traded claims on voting records and housing measures while touting public service and civil progress amid sharp exchanges and mutual barbs.

Associatedress George H. Bender Frank J. Lausche Spring Street Columbus Lausche Bender

Great Dane Hamlet Bedevils His Master In Chestnut Hill

A Philadelphia dog named Hamlet, owned by Joseph S. Clark the Democratic Senate candidate, has been roaming Chestnut Hill wearing an I Like Ike button on his collar, signaling playful political dissent in the exclusive suburb.

Hamlet Joseph S. Clark U. S. Senate Chestnut Hill Philadelphia

Mob Burns 6 Trucks In Phone Strike Riot

In Portsmouth Ohio a 500 strong crowd rallied against Ohio Consolidated Telephone during a lengthy strike. Six company trucks were burned and windows smashed at the Portsmouth automatic exchange and main office. Police reported scattered damage and no injuries noted.

Portsmouth Ohio Consolidated Telephone Ohio Hugh Rudity Kimble Sciotoville

Reedsville Boy Dies In Motorcycle Crash

Alvi Reed Jr. 16, a Chester High School junior of Reedsville, died at 7 25 this morning in Parkersburg hospital from injuries after his motorcycle collided head on with a car on Route 124 two miles north of Reedsville Thursday. The driver of the other vehicle, Russell Randolph, 31, of Reedsville, was uninjured as his car sustained heavy damage.

Gallipolis Alvi Reed Chester High School Parkersburg State Highway Patrol Reed Alivin Reed Reedsville Russell Randolph

Dems Have Hoax Nixon Attacks Farm Vote

Vice President Nixon framed Democratic farm policy as a cruel hoax aimed at winning votes. He warned that high price supports would curb farm income gains and urged support for the administration program featuring flexible price supports, a soil bank plan, and expanded farm markets.

Lolumbus Nev Nixon

Columbus Day Observed With Wreath Laying Statues

Columbus honors Columbus Day with wreaths at two statues of the explorer on statehouse and city hall grounds. The holiday closes state liquor stores and agencies across Ohio.

Columbus Statehouse City Hall Ohio

Surprise Appearance Soviet Athlete In Court Over Hats

Soviet Olympic discus champ Nina vn va appeared in Magistrate Court in London charged with shoplifting five hats from a department store. She had been missing since Aug 30 and was accused of taking hats worth under $5, claiming they were not paid for. The case sparked diplomatic tension as the Soviet embassy claimed immunity and demanded a swift, discreet resolution.

London Nina Evective Sss Margaret Bolsen Rus Nina and the Five Hats Britain Traina Tor Melbourne

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