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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1955

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Senator George backs no force pledge before talks with Red China

Sen George of Georgia urged a pledge by Communist China renouncing force in Asia before high level talks. He backed Dulles position that any near summit must wait for ambassadorial talks in Geneva and called for release and accounting of American prisoners first.

Washington Senate George D-Ga United States China Asia Senate Foreign Relations Committee Dulles Chou En-lai Vienne Gay Geneva A. Alexis Johnson U.S Peiping Formosa Strait

Stassen Warns On Russian Acceptance Of Arms Inspection

Harold E. Stassen told reporters that Russia may accept Ike’s arms inspection plan as scientists warn leaders of the atomic destruction in a peace driven choice. He indicated odds favor a possible agreement and noted developments at Geneva later this month. He stressed once Russians grasp the alternatives to war, hard issues can be tackled. He spoke after addressing the Southern Governors Conference about nuclear materials control and exchange of military information. He also referenced reports that Lyndon B. Johnson backed a coalition for an open convention with a moderate platform, though governors said no proposal had been made to them.

Cunan Am Harold E. Stassen Russia Eisenhower Geneva Stassen Contes Putin New York Times Baltimore Sun Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Senate

Girl's Body Identified in Cleveland Park Death

Cleveland police identify the leaf-covered body found in a park as Gloria Ferry, 18, of Altoona PA, missing since September 12. Detective Capt. Kerr said threats followed her testimony against Louis Statler, 61, on a delinquency charge. murder charges are being sought.

Cleveland Gloria Ferry Altoona David E Kerr Gloria Louis Statler Kerr Statler Jed Tater Windsor Will Richie

Connecticut Tallies Up Flood Damages Again

Connecticut, hardest hit of six Northeast states by weekend floods, continued tallying damage. Homes and factories were smashed, debris filled streets, and stores suffered heavy losses as crews assessed the wreckage for the second time in two months.

Connecticut New Haven Conn

Injured Youth Charged With Mother's Murder in Pasadena

Police say John P. Hawley 19, injured in the incident, has been formally charged with murdering his mother Iris Hawley 45 with a hammer in her home. The complaint was issued after the Sunday early morning attack. Dr Carlos Davila, secretary general of the OAS, died today in Washington.

Pasadena Calif John P. Hawley Iris Wwley Carlos Davila Washington Organization of American States

Harbor Expansion Begins as Seaway Opening Nears

Round breaking ceremonies inaugurate a $4,900,000 harbor expansion to support the St. Lawrence Seaway opening. Inahtabaia will gain a channel and turnaround basin for large cargo ships inside a seawall. During the ceremonies 210,000 cubic yards of mud will be dredged from the lake bottom.

St. Lawrence Seaway Inahtabaia

Annihilation particle sparks new atomic research era

Berkeley and Jakarta lead stories report the discovery of a particle that annihilates matter, showing antiproton beams may unlock controlled energy release. Scientists say it clarifies nuclear structure theory and could enable new practical achievements in atom-level energy and annihilation processes. In Oklahoma City a murder case probe continues as election returns trickle in.

Berkeley Calif Ator Sadie California Lawrence Jakarta Indonesia Smasher Bevatron Masjumi Party Ernest O. Lawrence Washington Oklahoma City Energy Commission Otto

Inmate Knifing At Belmont County Jail

In Belmont County Jail Ohio a jailer and two trusties were knifed during an escape attempt by inmates Charles Carmon and Russell Gibbons. Deputy Sheriff Wayne Street said a 7 am breakfast rush preceded the clash. Carmon fled as doors unlocked. Wounds were non serious and treated.

ST. Clairsville Ohio Belmont County Wayne Street Charles Carmon Russell Gibbons Carman Knox Theodore] Vierce Gibbons Street

Sees Politics In CIO Ballot Drive For Jobless Benefits

A Republican House member criticizes a CIO ballot push to expand unemployment benefits. He argues the plan aims to influence state elections by boosting registrations and potential votes for Democrats. He warns the effort could merge with party politics and affect affiliation in key districts.

Selon CIO Siarson Ohio Snr Trio House Kenneth Robinson Farion Michigan Robinson

Five Killed As Truck Loses Brake On Savage Mountain

A tractor trailer crashed downhill from Big Savage Mountain near Cumberland injuring or killing five people. State police named victims Clifford Fearer Nellie Thom as Francis X Spearman Evelyn Lloyd and Samuel J Brenneman. Driver Paul Stewart Myers 25 of Dover Pa said brakes failed. The runaway truck toppled cars and overturned a bulldozer load before smashing Brenneman’s rig in Lavale.

Cumberland Big Savage Mountain Clifford Fearer Nellie ‘Thom Francis X. Spearman Evelyn Lloyd Samuel J. Brenneman D River Springs T ‘Brenneman U.S Brenneman Paul Stewart Myers Dover Myers Frostburg Forsalmort Lavale Basekamp Yard Fearer

Red's Prison Closing Down

Moscow reports that Vorkuta labor camp may be winding down after years of harsh conditions. Eriki Glaser Wallach, freed from Vorkuta, says conditions improved with eight hour days and six day weeks and guards changed from MVD to regular army.

Moscow Eriki Glaser Wallach Soviet Union Irs Wallach Vorkuta Amiing Center Arctic Siberia MVD

Moscow radio rebukes Western leaders over Berlin stance

Moscow radio repeats Russia will control traffic between West Germany and West Berlin for the present. The broadcast counters the Oct 3 Western warning and claims responsibility for keeping Berlin free and open, signaling tension with the U S Britain and France.

Russia

A Great Day for Logan as Firm Breaks Ground

The company selects Logan for a new plant after inspecting 40 communities. General Robinson praises Logan as a good city to live in and notes the Logan Trade Club’s role in attracting the project. The speech highlights jobs, homes, churches, and public services that will benefit Logan and How ing County, with a call for continued cooperation and welcoming plant personnel.

Carborundum Co Logan Theodore H. Booth Carborundum Barton A. Hall Logan Clay Products Co John Hildabolt Metal Pondr Products, Inc Logan Trade Club Big Plant Columbus Ohio Robinson Sfol Logan Trae Club Hell Sngle Howing

Profit Seen From Pike Turnpike Delivers Early Outlook

The Pike Turnpike Commission projects a 1956 profit near 15 million dollars with revenues close to 18.5 million and expenses around three million. Chairman James W. Shacknessy cites the new turnpike opened Oct 1 and notes possible expansion at the Cleveland Akron Interchange and a viable second Ohio turnpike pending engineering reports. Traffic jams appeared at several toll plazas over the first two weeks of operation.

Turnpike Commission Commission James W. Shacknessy Ohio Shocknessy Cleveland-Akron

Salt Shaker Seeks Year in Sierra as Amateur Scientist

A 21 year old former railroad worker plans a year in the Sierras with only a knife a sleeping bag and his own will to survive. Fred Smith labels him an amateur scientist and aids his brave experiment to endure the mountain elements and return to civilization.

Eno Nev Sierras Himeff Fred Smith Khign

Faure Wins Confidence for Policies

Premier Edgar Faure secured a 308 to 25 vote of confidence from the national assembly on plans to restore order and promote political reforms in Algeria and Morocco. The margin followed a string of unlikely endorsements and tactical parliamentary support enabling him to focus on implementing reform programs.

National Assembly Edgar Faure Assembly Algeria

Indicted Letter Writer From Gallipolis

A Gallipolis man, Sidney or Sidanae Sano Gunnie Jackson of Gallipolis, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Huntington for mailing a threatening letter to Miss Ruth Baird in Hogsett West Virginia. He was a lineman for Buckeye Rural Electric Co Op Inc and previously resided on Grape Street. The indictment accuses him of sending the letter to the Mason County Board of Education secretary on August 3. He was held on bond of under $2500 until yesterday.

Sidanae Sano Gunnnie A ‘Ackson Gallipolis Huntington Ruth Baird Hogsett W. Va Buckeye Rural Electric Co-Op, Inc Jackson Grape St Baird Mason County Board, of Education

Defense Cuts 68 000 Jobs

Defense Secretary Charles F. Wilson outlined a plan to trim about 68 000 civilian jobs through normal turnover and retirements to save nearly half a billion dollars and limit defense payroll. He stressed no large layoffs are planned and savings would come from resignations health issues and regular retirements.

Washington Defense Department Charles F. Wilson Manc Avidan

Katie May Be Last Of 1955 Hurricanes

Katie may be the last hurricane of 1955. The storm center spread into an area of squalls and winds near 40 mph as it moved east of Florida, with no immediate threat described.

Katie Florida

Princess Margaret Plans with Archbishop Amid Poison Scare

Princess Margaret discussed church plans Wednesday night with the Archbishop of Canterbury as England reels from a scandal over deaths linked to rat poison. Coroner Chetta ruled accidental phosphoric poisoning caused the deaths of two young neighbors believed connected to the royal circle. The case centers on the Royal Family and the London residence near the Thames, amid speculation of affairs and marriages involving Princess Margaret and Peter Townsend.

Caret Achbishop Canterbury Church of Ne England Neghbors Peter Townsend Nicholas J. Chetta Elizabeth I William Lawbeth Palace Ence Baughman Lam Helen Baughman Partheen Liament

Police Hunt Teen-Agers Killed Boys

Chicago AP reports a large police and Army search for clues in the slaying of three boys found in a ditch near a forest west of Chicago. Investigators say the victims were strangled and may have been held captive before death. Sheriff Lohman suspects youths close to the victims or a powerful individual were involved.

Chicago Leena Theobinson Woods Bowns Robert Peterson Jonm''Schuesser Anton Walter E._McCarron Joep Lohman Bobby Franka Richard Tae Nathan Leopedd Steve Torease Tom Schuessen Talon Andl Miicaim Peterson John

Crash Kills Five In North Hollywood Plane Dive

Civil Aeronautics investigators probed a single engine crash that plunged into a six unit apartment building in North Hollywood. A baby, an 18 year old bride, Thorne and three other victims perished in the fiery wreck while a 6 year old girl died later of burns. Witnesses saw the plane climb to near roof height before the plunge as residents recalled a frightening, puzzling descent over the area.

Eugene Lyle Betty Wolfe North Hollywood Can Joel W. Hhorne Civil Aeronautics Thorne

Senators Urge Action to Harness Ohio River Also Fight Floods

Covington leaders and Kentucky Senators Alben Barkley and Earle Clements urged greater federal aid to control the Ohio River and its tributaries after dedication of a flood protection project. They warned no local effort can fully shield communities from cross state flood waters. the Covington floodworks cost about 7.65 million with federal share over seven million.

Covington Ory Alben Barkley Earle Clements D-Ky Barkley

Auto collision knocks semi over near Gallipolis

Two men were injured in an early morning crash on Upper River Road near the Blue Fountain Motel. Walter Jani ne Clay, 18, of Bidwell Route 1, and Joseph Wilson, 41, of Winston-Salem N C were treated at Holzer Hospital for serious injuries. The semi driver Clyde Weddle, 30, of Winston-Salem was listed by the State Highway Patrol.

Walter Janine Clay Bidwell Moteer Hospital Joseph’ Wilson Winstonvale N.C Upper River Road Blue Fountain Motel Gallipolis Corporation Clay State Highway Patrol Clyde Weddle Winston-Salem

Russian Jewish visitors tour Wall Street to study economy

A group from Russia visited Wall Street on Tuesday to learn how the U S free market operates. Keith Funston, president of the New York Stock Exchange, explained that a free economy with open market price adjustments offers advantages that outweigh downturns.

New York

Battleship Wisconsin Stranded Near Harbor After Incident

An unclear report describes the battleship Wisconsin being stranded near a harbor for about an hour on Tuesday. The Brooklyn Navy Yard and nearby areas were involved as a rescue or belay operation took place.

Wisconsin Harbor Brooklyn Nery Yast

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