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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1955

Page

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Governors Back Dixie Pot of Gold Plan for Southern Industry

Governors at the Southern Governors Conference endorsed a regional push led by the Southern Association of Science and Industry to boost chemical and other industry in the South. Dr Frank J Soday outlined a cooperative program to report plant locations and study fast growing industries as output rises from 11 to nearly 60 billion dollars since 1939. Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus urged unified efforts toward regional cooperation and chemical industry expansion, citing more than 10 million in new chemical plants completed in 1964 and 780 million more planned.

Point Clear Ala Gran Southern Frank J. Soday Southern Association Science Southern Governors Conference Southern Association of Science and Inutry, Inc Ornal E. Faubus Arkansas

Michigan Ohio dispute nears deadline on highway pact

Officials warned Monday of potential actions as Michigan and Ohio face a deadline over a reciprocal highway agreement. Ohio may cancel the pact to collect its axle mile tax from Michigan truckers, while Michigan braces for possible counter measures. Courts have ruled on the tax and the 13 year old accord, prompting both sides to seek a resolution before the week ends.

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Ike's Recovery Keeps Pace With Predictions

President Eisenhower's improvement matches physicians' forecasts as he rests and paints at the hospital. He slept over eight hours and felt refreshed, with his condition progressing satisfactorily and no complications. He nears four weeks since the Sept. 24 heart attack and plans convalescence back East, while continuing light activities and approving government affairs via assistants.

Eisenhower

Ohio Power to Build 580000 Kilowatt Unit at Beverly Plant

Ohio Power Co with Gas and Electric System president Philip Sporn announced a new generating unit for the Muskingum River plant at Beverly New York. The power unit scheduled for completion around June 1957 will raise Beverly's capacity to about 580000 kilowatts.

New York Ohio Power Co Muskingum River Beverly Philip” Sporn Gas and Electric System Ohio Power

Stevenson Named Best Choice For 1956 Nomination

The article notes Stevenson viewed as the best Democrat option to defeat Eisenhower in 1956. It covers comments by Mrs. Roosevelt at a UN anniversary event and remarks by Texas Governor Shivers opposing Stevenson as unacceptable to conservative Southern Democrats.

Roosevelt Stevenson Dwight D. Eisenhower Franklin D. Roosevelt Seyneva United Nations Mra Roosevelt General Assembly First Indy Teaas Allen Shivers Fe Shivers South Mix Roosevelt

Yugoslavia wins ECOSOC seat amid U.S. backed UN ballot drama

In a two day UN race Yugoslavia backed by Britain and the Soviet bloc won a pivotal ECOSOC seat after nine ballots, while Philippine chances faded as U.S. opposition shifted support. The contest reflected Cold War tensions with a strong American influence on who joins the council.

Unin Nason S. 1 Legand Soc Counc Uxcusul Yugoslavia Ohio University’s Press- Philippines Dent John Baker Nent U. S Ing Trusteeship Council Russia Theslavia Belgrade Ecosoc Mariner U. N. Council Security Council Nation General Assembly Slavia Britain Asi U.S SOC Cana Australie Beene Sleeton Indonesia Dia

Parents Talk In Slaying In Oklahoma City Motel

Testimony began in the murder trial of Otto A. Lael Tale after the parents of Elizabeth Teanne Henderson described the cross country trip and finances. County Atty. Jon Martin Jr. told jurors the state will seek the electric chair for the 1954 death.

Onlahoma City the Mather Oklahoma City Otto A. Lael Tale Oregon Elizabeth Teanne Henderson Vitim Mee Ralph Myer Newark Ohio Cameron Henderson Glenwood Salt Rom Calhorn

Three Plead Innocent In Guard Murder Case

Three defendants enter not guilty pleas by reason of insanity on charges of first degree murder and attempted escape. James Baus 18 of Toledo entered his plea on the escape count as arraignment completed Tuesday. Co defendants Thomas Womack 32 of Cleveland and Leo Sersich 26 of Warren face the same suffocation death charge in the July 21 incident at a state hospital.

Aves Tate Hospital James Baus Toledo Balls Thomas Womack Cleveland Leo Sersich Warren Glenn Farmer

Egypt and Syria Prepare to Sign Military Alliance Pact

Egypt and Syria plan to seal a long heralded military alliance in Damascus with the cabinet approving the treaty and discussions of a Syria Lebanon pact under study. Reports also note Egypt pursuing Arab backing and possible Soviet weapons and joint command arrangements.

Cairo Egypt Syria Damascus Lebanon Ghazzi Arabia Czecho Dovakia Middle Eastern Faisal Saudi Arabia Russia Saud Iran Aramco Turkey Iraq Arab League

MacArthur Conveys Russia Should Join War Against Japan

Pentagon records reveal Gen Douglas MacArthur twice supported Russia entering WWII against Japan. He urged not invading Japan until the Russian army was committed, and later cautioned against late Russian entry at Yalta. MacArthur said he was not consulted on Yalta and opposed suppressing Chinese sovereignty to aid Russia.

Secret Records General MacArthur Ussr Japan Washington Duglas MacArthur Russia Pearl Harbor Pentagon MacArthur Soviet Union War Department Yalta A. Lincoln Paul L. Freman Manchuria Gen. C. Marshall Marshal Japanese Pine Islands Mac ‘Arthur Siberia

Royal romance saga tests Church dignity and crown

An editorial in the Telegraph questions the royal affair between Princess Margaret and Townsend as the Archbishop of Canterbury weighs the churchs stance amid talk of a potential remarriage. The piece notes royal dignity suffers as public speculation lingers around the couple and the archbishop is central to resolving the issue.

Lunvus Soya Ramuy Daily” Telegraph Margaret Peter Princessargaret Queening Townsend Elizabeth II Duke of Edin Burgh Margaret Townsend Telegraph Eden Anl inter-Canterbury Church of England Alan

Political Expert Brownell Flies for Talk With the President

The article describes Brownell, a 35 year old attorney general, as a key White House adviser known as a political wizard. It notes talks between James Hagerty and President about Justice Department matters and stalled nominations in Congress. It hints at potential 1966 political implications and ongoing discussions of policy and strategy.

Potters Pres James C. Haglerty Justice Department Mmight

Swedish Biochemist Hugo Theorel Wins 1955 Nobel Prize in Medicine

The 1955 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Hugo Theorel, a Swedish biochemist, for discoveries on the nature and mode of oxidation enzymes. He receives the standard Nobel cash award and Nobel Prize insignia from King Gustaf VI. The Swedish Academy of Literature will select the literature prize on Oct. 21, and physics and chemistry prizes will be decided by the Swedish Academy of Science on Nov. 2.

Hugo ‘Heerel Hee Mong Wits Nobel Gusta VI Alfred Nobel Swedish Academy of Literature Swedish Academy of Science Theorel Sweden Caroline Medicine Vincent Wigneaud Cornell University New York Blocheriat Americas Rive

Jury Frees Rich Widow in Battery Case

A Union County jury freed Lucille Schroeder, 52, Summit, of assault and battery charges after she testified she struck her intoxicated husband, George Schroeder, 50, with a riding crop following his threatening behavior the night he died from an apparent overdose. The case noted her husband had a history with law and business.

Union County Lucille Schroeder Summit George Schroeder Pruddential Insurance Co. of America Ind New York Lave

Russian journalists in New York on month long tour

A group of seven Soviet writers visit New York on a month long tour sponsored by the State Department and Overseas Press Club. They answered questions on being barred from Detroit and toured the city while officials noted Census Bureau projections and American audiences.

New York Overseas Press Club Detroit State Department Washington Census Bureau

Bricker Pushes Release Of Fathers In Service

Senator Bricker urged release of fathers in the armed forces and called for a study of hardship cases to ease burdens on those with children while others go to replace drafted men. He warned broad releases could impair combat readiness.

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New Chicago Boys Murder Case Baffles Police

Investigators narrowed the search to the Northwest Side where three youths, Robert Peterson 14 John Schu sler 13 and Anton Jr 11, were last seen. The boys were found slain in a forest preserve with tape over their eyes and mouths and clues include a brown coat near the crime scene. Police canvassing riding stables and questioning managers as they seek leads to the killers.

Anton Schessler Anton John Chicago Cook County Dorothy Peterson Robert Schuessler cHicaGe Robert Peterson John Schuesler Anton, Jr Forest Preserve Harry Jos Male Volm

Federal arraignment for man linked to Zanesville child abduction

John J. Fitzpatrick, 32, arraigned in federal court on charges tied to the Zanesville child abduction case. A hearing set for November 1. Authorities say the suspect, arrested Monday by the FBI, is wanted in Zanesville for the May 5 kidnapping of Tommy Campbell Digsv and his brother Ricky Jay from relatives’ home. Sheriff says parents face charges and the suspect posted bond.

Iriver John J. Fitapatrick Federal District Court Festeday Ma al Fight Noa Ida Ferous Wo ‘Dren Pispatricks FBIS Zanesville Tommy Campbell Digsv Ricky Jay David Welsert Muskingum County Ohio

Victim Found Stabbed in Home Believed Robbery Motive

Police reported Mrs Malden, 9, was found Tuesday morning with stab wounds in three parts of the body. Neighborhood women discovered the body and officers are investigating robbery as a possible motive.

Malden

Ex Pt Plea doctor arrested for robbery record

Jerome Toupkin, 45, former Point Pleasant physician, is held on multiple robbery counts after an arrest Tuesday in Chicago. He previously ran the Mason County Clinic near the city pool, survived a 1999 clinic fire, faced legal battles over a narcotics license, and later joined the Army.

Point Pleasant Jerome Toupkin Toupkin Chicago Ant Main St Mason County

Enrollment Rise Reported in Colleges and Tech Schools

Cincinnati observes encouraging college enrollment gains across 990 schools. Raymond Walters notes small increases in arts and sciences colleges, a rising trend in teachers colleges, and a widespread upturn in teaching and engineering fields. Independent tech schools show up to 25 percent gains.

Cincinnati-U Arts ‘and Sciences Walter Rend St Ollment

Post Card Girl Dies During Brain Operation

Jorie Le Elder a 12 year old known as the Post Card Girl from Lewiston Pa died on the operating table in Philadelphia during a delicate brain surgery to remove a calcium deposit. Surgeons planned a seven hour operation. she died two thirds through. A public union official says GOP National Chairman Leonard W Hall and other non Ohio party leaders will hold private campaign conferences in November.

Philadelphia Jorie le Elder Lewiston Reummus Unioneepublican GOP Leonard W. Hall Ohio

Body Identifies Missing Girl as Gloria Ferry

In Altoona Pennsylvania Gloria Ferry, a 12 year old girl from a large family, was found dead and identified by fingerprint comparison. Police sought 68 year old Louis Statler, a former wrestler alleged to have lured her with promises of work. The case involves charges of contributing to a delinquency of a minor and a missing person investigation.

Cleveland Ferry Altoona Giorgote Brookside Park Charles Ferry Gloria Fern Ole Louis Statler Say Statler Tt Is Atler Mary Ferry Irl

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