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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1955

Page

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All Yanks Can Leave Says Chou En-Lai

Chou En-Lai told British officials in Peiping that all Americans in China have been notified they may leave. The broadcast had said 47 Americans were free to depart, 19 faced criminal accusations, with U S officials seeking release under a Sept. 10 Geneva agreement. ONeill pressed Peiping for details but received no response before Chou’s meeting.

Washington Red Red China Oneill Pei- Ping Chou En-Lai O'Neill

Truman Says Legion Going Haywire Now

Former president Harry S Truman criticizes the American Legion for a resolution to abolish UNESCO and quit the United Nations education body. He says the Legion has gone haywire and does not know what it is talking about.

New York Harry S. Truman American Legion United States United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Legion Sual Congress U.S Unesco Truman Lantan Fla Margaret Scotland London Daily Express Peter Townsend Press Daily Mirror News Chronicle

Ruman Voices Feelings During Early Morning NY Walk

Legionnaire Ruman spoke to reporters about his emotions while on an early morning stroll. He and his wife are spending a week in New York.

Ruman New York

McCarthy Testifies in Kamin Contempt Trial

Senator McCarthy testified in the Kamin contempt of Congress case in federal court, describing meetings with Leon J. Kamin and noting concerns about Communist infiltration of defense plants. Kamin admitted communist ties but refused to name others, as McCarthy spoke at the Wednesday session.

McCarthy Boston Mc Aldrich Ju Carthy R-Wis Leon J. Kamin Russia Congress Kamin Harvard Atty Part Queens University Kingston Ont Senate McCai Chy Judge Bailey

Misleading the Public Cited in Jobless Pay Debate

A CIO group accuses Forest City Publishing and the Ohio Information Committee of deliberately misleading readers in editorials and advertisements opposing unemployment compensation increases in Ohio. The OFC cites editorials as misstatements about the measure on the November ballot, while the OIC defends its stance and attacks “professional loafers” claims, prompting a fight over veracity in Cleveland newspaper pages.

Cleveland CIO Forest City” Publishing Co Ohio Information Committee Ohio Forest City Cleveland Plain Bester Cleveland News Ono OFC OIC Tob Ariitery Puncil Cleveland Plain Dealer The E. Dietrich Coun Ed Rials Dietrich OSC Andy

Man To Whom Old Age Was Bad Habit Is Dead

Bernarr Macfadden a flamboyant advocate of rugged living who called old age a bad habit died at age 87 in Jersey City after an attack of jaundice. He once built a fortune around publishing Physical Culture and other magazines and faced recent court disputes with his second and third wives. He parasa ched 2500 feet into the Hudson to mark his 83rd birthday and kept a frugal life including fasting one to two weeks while drinking water. He was a Missouri native who began teaching physical culture at 18 and built a publishing empire including several major papers and magazines. He left nine children and a son was with him at death.

Jersey City Bernarr Macfadden Usher Jersey City Medical Center MacDullt Nactaaaen Pyhi- Story New Ape New Apa Newark Evening Graphic Decelt Phiadelphia News Haven Hudson River Missouri Marguerite Kelly Mary Williamson Jonnie Lee Macfadden New Jersey New York

Marines Hunt Boy But Kidnapping Feared

Indiana search for three year old Ronnie West near Crane Naval Ammunition Depot continues after a 30 hour, five square mile sweep failed to find him. Officials say kidnapping seems likely as the boy, missing since Tuesday, may have left the area on foot.

Rane Ind Ronnie West-' Kamp Richard Turner Crane Naval Ammunition Depot

Moroccans Still Occupy Krench Post

Rebels hold Bou Zineb in Rif Mountains as French forces push toward the area Post is perched on a bare summit with snipers amid rocky crests Civilian depot workers join Marines in the search for a missing boy last seen playing with companions near the post French casualty announcements cited as the operation progresses amid uprisings by nationalist tribesmen in northern Morocco

Law-xanax Morocco Orence Turner Bou Zineb French Riff

18 Year-Old Jailed After Kitchen Fracas With Tear Gas

An 18 year old, Louis Banke, surrendered to police after a kitchen brawl at his sister Jean Prater’s home escalated to tear gas. Banks had earlier been free on bond on a second-degree murder charge for allegedly dropping a cement block on a man’s head.

Louis Banke Slater iMr Jean. Prater Banks William Cater Charsen

Former Circus Giant Thompson Dies at 50 in Oregon

Clifford Marsal Thompson, an eight foot six inch former circus giant who became a lawyer, died at a hospital in Portland, Oregon, just before his 51st birthday. His widow said the death was due to gall stones and a liver ailment, not his height or weight.

Land Ore Clifford Marsal Thompson Thompson

Congress of Geneva Mis Convention Criticizes GOP Farm Promises

Douglas cites figures showing farm income dropped from 2600 to 2000 between 1962 and the current year quarter. He critiques production payments as subsidy and calls for expanding farm exports, supporting home and foreign consumption, and trading food for mineral commodities to aid small and low income farmers. He proposes price parity payments set at 80 percent of parity with a flexible farm price support system.

GOP Douglas

Man Falls Seven Stories In Midtown Elevator Shaft

In New York a 55 year old building superintendent Walter Moyer survived after falling seven stories into an elevator shaft. He grabbed a cable and slid about 70 feet to the basement, suffering severe friction burns bruised heels and shock with a reported good condition later. A 19 month old boy Gene Watts died from an apparent neck fracture after a fall from a chair in Lattasville near Chillicothe.

New York Walter Moyer Chillicothe Gene Watts Lattasville

Nuclear guided missile cruiser USS Bos ton Commissioned

The heavy cruiser USS Boston will be commissioned November 1 as the world's first guided missile combat ship. Shown in the Delaware River during sea trials, the 673 foot vessel features two twin launchers for Terrier missiles and will be commissioned at the Philadelphia Naval Yard.

Boston Delaware River Navy Philadelphia Naval Yard

Federal Aid To Improve River Sought

A regional association urges federal funding to plan design and construct five river locks. Representatives from the association call for timely action and outline projected costs and benefits to commerce, navigation, and regional development.

Upper Atmosphere Test Complete Scientific Success

A giant flame-colored C shaped plume lit southwestern skies as Air Force probes tested a sodium emission experiment. Visible for 27 minutes after dusk, the 30 mile long vapor trail formed from Aerobee rockets and two sodium canisters. Technical results will take weeks to finalize.

Air Force John F. Hedinger Air Force Cambridge Research Center

Curious Nation Itches Over Maggie Romance

London reports intense public curiosity over Princess Margaret and Group Captain Peter Townsend. The press notes tensions between royal family and public as Buckingham Palace stays tight lipped amid ongoing speculation.

Curious Nation Maggie London Margaret Peter Townsend Faward’Witt Wallis Ware Buckingham Palace

Decatur mother holds vigil as Army confirms remains of son

Mrs. Luella Miller, watching over a blinking Christmas tree, believes her two sons may still be alive. The Army has identified remains presented as her son Clifford Sapp, missing in Korea since 1950. She plans to attend a military funeral Saturday, insisting the best would not be enough if it is truly Clifford.

Decatur Uella Miller Pfc Clifford Sapp Korea Miller Clifford North Korea

Legion Urges 8000 Civil Defense Rescue Teams Formed

The American Legion calls for 8000 civil defense rescue teams to be formed trained and equipped nationwide. A national convention resolution urges 4000 posts to organize teams for use in attacks or disasters with a goal of 10000 total including 2000 already in existence. It also seeks greater federal funding while noting a clash with the UN and UNESCO on defense responsibilities.

Miami Fia American Legion Legion United Nations Educational World Organization

Court Upholds Sentences for House of Representatives Shooting

Washington The U S Court of Appeals today affirmed the conviction and prison terms for four Puerto Rican extremists who opened fire on the House of Representatives on March 1 1954. The unanimous ruling rejected defense arguments as the court held their guilt clear and sentences must stand. A separate note: officials announced Bible readings nonsectarian prayers and talks by religious spokesmen would become part of the public school program here.

Washington U. S. Court of Appeals House of Representatives

Eisenhower to confer on budget with Humphrey

President Eisenhower plans a Saturday meeting with Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey to discuss the budget. Doctors report the president has had a good night and shows improving mood since his heart attack on September 24. A prior briefing noted the session may not reverse the near hopeless budget balance prospects for this year.

Denver Eisenhower W Humphrey Eisenhower Dulles James C. Hagerty White House

Eisenhower and Russians Push Mutual Disarmament Talks

President Eisenhower in a letter to Premier Bulganin offers to accept a Soviet inspection plan and promotes the predisarmament concept. He reiterates backing for combining his own plan with the Soviet proposal to ease fear and encourage Geneva talks. The White House release frames the move as a path toward long term disarmament and better bilateral trust.

Denver Eisenhower Russia Bulganin U.S White Howe Feng Geneve Balefanin Siac Soviet Union Bulanin Munertclam Tay Geneva

Man loses fingers in corn picker accident near Asper

A report from Asper details a worker sustaining finger amputation after their hand was caught in a corn picker. No further injuries or names are clearly provided in the legible text.

Public display shows Peron wealth assets in exile

Authorities reveal more than 60 million dollars in jewels, paintings, and gowns seized from Juan and Eva Peron. The collection, displayed at the former residence in suburban Palermo, includes a diamond necklace valued around 357000 and two Ruben paintings valued at 50000 each. Peron remains in exile in Asuncion, Paraguay, as the regime highlights the lavish lifestyle.

Juan Eva Peron Palermo Peron Aenos Alkes Evrough Rubens Amuncion Paraguay

Christopher Columbus Reborn at Unveiling in City Hall Plaza

A 20-foot bronze statue of Christopher Columbus was unveiled in City Hall plaza amid rain and thousands of onlookers. Gift from Genoa Italy, dedicated during four day Columbus celebration with remarks on universal peace and shared paths of progress between Genoa and Columbus city.

Columbus Sity Hall Plaza Christopher ‘Columbus America Genoa Italy Edoardo Altieri Gui|fe

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