Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1955

Page

1

Morgenthau Diaries Eyed for Security Review

A spokesman for the Geneva Services Administration said a joint study by GSA and Justice Department attorneys is being considered. Morgenthau, who served under FDR and Truman, announced he left it to GSA to decide if government officials including congressional investigators should be examined.

Geneva Services Administration GSA Justice Department Morgenthau Franklin D. Roosevelt Harry S. Truman Dulles Soviet Union

Meg Warned On Marriage To Townsend

The Times thundered a warning that a marriage between Princess Margaret and Peter Townsend would cause acute division among loyal subjects. It urged the princess to consider that happiness is a spiritual state and duty may prevail. The paper’s editorial policy is kept under close scrutiny by trustees including the Archbishop of Canterbury and Viscount Kilmuir, the lord chancellor.

London Times Margaret Peter Townsend The France Hoyal Tames Canterbury Gus

Rev Kershaw Wins 32000 On Quiz Show With Jazz Knowledge

The Rev Alvin L Kershaw of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Oxford Ohio won 32000 on a quiz show by correctly answering a question about a 1925 Louis Armstrong recording. The 36 year old clergyman faces a possible grand prize next Tuesday. Another contestant Don E Self Jr of Paso Tex quit after reaching 16000.

New York Alvin L. Kershaw Kershaw Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Oxford Ohio Louis Armstrong Don E. Self, Jr Paso Tex

Lausche Weighs 1956 Elective Run in Ohio

Ohio Governor Lausche announced plans to seek elective office in 1956 but has not chosen between Governor or U S Senate. He dodged questions on presidential nominating boosts while in New York. Lausche named possible contenders Adlai Stevenson Williams Meyner and others as trustworthy men of service.

New York Frank J. Lausche Ohio Columbus Senate G. Metshest Williams Serge Land Robert Meyner New Jersey Lausche

Arabs Clash With Israelites in Sinai Border Attack

An Egyptian military force penetrated the El Auje Ritzana area near the Sinai border triggering a clash with Israeli troops. Reports say one Egyptian soldier was wounded and one Israeli soldier captured. two civilians were wounded and two kidnapped amid the fighting. The Egyptian government issued a communique announcing the events.

Oliceman el Auje-Ritzana Israel SA Apoieyman Iseelh Boligemont Beerotayim Sinai Cairo Egypt

Diem Proclaims Republic of Vietnam in Independence Day

Premier Ngo Dinh Diem declared South Vietnam a republic and named a new leader, after a referendum gave him about 98.2 percent. Bao Dai is deposed, a constitution is to be adopted next month, and elections will form Vietnam's first legislature. Crowds cheered as bells rang and sirens sounded. Diem thanked the United States for support during the struggle.

Wasu UN Pouth Viet Nam Ngo Dinh Diem South Vietnam Bse Stist Diem Bao Dai Diem Republic Pertoce Tle Lim United States

Red Housing Group Arrives Cleveland Visit Turns Tumultuous

A Russian housing delegation arrives in Cleveland to inspect housing policy. They are met by heckling from displaced Latvians and Lithuanians, with two demonstrations recorded before the visit is reportedly called off. Strong Slavic populations in the area influenced tensions during the visit.

Cleveland Ussian Latvia Lithuania

Honeymooners Rescued After Deserted Island Ordeal

The Wellston Ohio couple Joel Richards and his wife were rescued after 44 hours on a rocky barren point 93 miles east of Key West. Their Cuban and American rescue involved Coast Guard planes and a cutter, with the pair recounting their storm driven crash from Havana to Key West, their near-starvation rationing, and the dramatic pickup off North Elbow Cay.

Miami Fia Wellston Ohio Key 1 West Joel Ke Richards Iaura Tueharés Havana Key West North Elbow Cay Snd Arie Ensay Mani Coast Guard Navy Ariadne Aura Wallace Themertain Scm Richards AEC Portmouth Coast Guard Rescue

Acid Test for Big Four Ike Urges Peace Effort

GOP Senate Agriculture Committee members Thye and Mundt urged business leaders to aid in stopping farm price declines. They warned continued low farm income harms industry and government solvency, calling for new ideas to keep agriculture prosperous. Mundt likened federal policy to a Model T car and urged timely solutions before Congress reconvenes.

Yes Moines Senate Thye Minnesota Mundt South Dakota GOP Chamber of Commerce Senate Committee

Wild Oil Well Fire Stopped Near East Texas Town

The wild oil well near Hawkins continued to emit a plume of mud and salt water as firefighters battled the blaze. Experts led by Iron Kinney sprayed water to douse the fire, with Hawkins volunteers and Gladewater crews keeping an all night watch and prohibiting smoking at the scene. The well blew out Monday morning, roared, and threatened nearby homes and stores.

Mawkins Wen Wes — A Texas Aya Bill Hall Hawkins Gladewater Iyron Kinney Houston Ced

Fulton Judge Appeals Right to Bar Newsmen in Trial

Cuyahoga County Judge Parker Fulton appeals to the Ohio Supreme Court after the Cuyahoga Appellate Court barred reporters from hearing testimony in a paneling trial. The Plain Dealer News and Press obtained a writ of prohibition against Fulton to challenge the ban on press access.

Parker Fulton Cuyahoga County Ohio Supreme Court Cleveland the Plain Dealer News and Press Fulton Cuyahoga Tral

Independent workers strike Westinghouse over wage talks

The Independent United Electrical Workers began a early day strike against Westinghouse Electric Corp, raising total firm employment_losses to over 70,000 due to wage contract disputes. Pickets appeared at Pittsburgh plants as maintenance staff at Wentinnowee production refused to work, with more actions expected at other sites later today.

United Electrical Workers Westinghouse Electric Corp Pitts

Godfrey Fires Three Key Staff Members

New York reports CBS announces Arthur Godfrey dismissed a co producer, an orchestra leader, and an announcer from his radio television staff without forewarning. The firings mark the latest in a string of employee removals by Godfrey in a little over two years. CBS noted no reasons were given and Godfrey was travelling in Harrisburg for the Pennsylvania National Horse Show.

New York Arthur Godfrey Godfrey CBS Harrisburg

Geneva Summit Quietly Tests East West Ties

At Geneva the Big Four meet amid Eisenhower's illness and Adenauer's pneumonia as suspicions and hopes collide. Western officials foresee German unity, Arab instability, and a possible easing of tensions shaping future peace efforts. President Eisenhower invites Soviet reciprocity in pursuit of German reunification and broader accord, while Dulles' talks frame a measured path to concrete progress.

Jonn Rester Dulles Tert Antoine Pinay Center Harold MacMillan Paris Geneva Rusia Eisenhower United States Konrad Adenauer Adenauer Ropean Middle “East Russia North Africa Europe Egypt Czechoslovakia Wehe Saar’ Gundey West Bonn Germany Adennauer West Germany Adenauer Lioes Denver Soviet Gene Fussimons Hospital Garnett _D_ Hocner Washington D.C Star Great Britain France Republic of West Germany Dulles Danger Dulles

Air Force debunks saucer myths outlines new plane shapes

The Air Force releases a report saying no evidence of flying saucers is found and describes upcoming aircraft that resemble saucers only in appearance. It cites Edwards Air Force Base tests of a jet powered vertical takeoff machine and a Canadian Avro disc design as possible future aircraft, not extraterrestrial craft.

Was Heressone Air Force Donald A. Quarles Edwards Air Force] Base Calif Navy Avro

Flying Saucer Letter Yields Polite, No Mars Takeoff

A Wright Patterson Air Force Base information office reports a letter from an Indiana man claiming to own a flying saucer and asking permission for a Mars landing. The base replied politely that it could serve as a takeoff point but requested fuel and crew provisions details, with no further reply received.

Mars Air Force Wright-Patterson Public Information Office Indiana

Barbers and Beauticians Back Nationwide Haircut Standard

A headline style report notes that the association favors a nationwide haircut price of two dollars and proposes a minimum five dollar fee for combined haircut shampoo and hair net services. Britain recognizes Ngo Dinh Diem as Vietnam's new chief of state, replacing the former emperor Bac.

Ters Beautifeian Austrica Sro Tole Beauticians London Britain Ngo Dinh Diem Viet Nam Bac

Jet Planes To Start I Schedule Jet Planes To Start I Schedule

The airline plans to reduce Los Angeles to New York flight times from about seven to four and a half hours using jets. UAL planes and Douglas DC types will be deployed to shorten schedules and boost efficiency across routes.

Armen Aless UAL Douglas Dors Sree Los Angeles New York

Riot at Perfect Circle Corp foundry in New Castle

Guards report eight broken windows at the Perfect Circle Corp foundry in New Castle three weeks after a riot. The plant was idle on the high shift and no stones or suspects were seen near the building.

New Castle, Inn

Limiting Eyed Of Airplanes Sprung From Senate Debate

Senator Russell of Georgia said the Senate would be asked to limit Pentagon use of military planes after a furor over transporting three senators home from Europe. He criticized the Defense Department for claiming two planes were needed at about 3000 dollars round trip and said no excuse existed for the initial statement. Senator Stennis of Mississippi and Chavez were cited as part of the discussion. The Defense Department maintained the planes were special arrangements with no regular flights to fit return dates.

W Atenenssen Len Russell D-Ga Senate Pentagon Europe Rusell Senate ‘Armed Services Committee Aus SteCellant Mark Stennis Chavez Defense Department

Surprise Jet Alert Tests Air National Guard Readiness

Washington headquarters evaluated readiness as Air National Guard jets roared into the sky for a surprise test alert. The drill aimed to see if units could launch within minutes, with some aircraft lifting off quickly while others stayed grounded.

Washington Air New York U. S.defense Command Headquarters Circuit Court of Appeals Colorado Springs Cole Fasher Bas

Father of Convicted Slayer Denies Threats To Take Rap

Logan report on Marshall Downs Sr the father of the convicted killer denying charges that he told his son to take the rap for the May 22 1964 murder of farmer Canfield. The elder Downs argued his son acted alone and that any statements about threats or a money belt were distorted by trial testimony and psychiatric notes. The case details note prior suspects and conflicting confessions, with no indictment of Sisco on related charges and ongoing questions about who bore responsibility for the crime.

Logan Vavia Canfield Marshall Downs Sr Fred Mur|ray Hacking Downs Canfield Perry Ternahip Tramer Robert Downs ine s yearcora junk yarayne naq_iuea av Buena Vista Rees Albert Downs le ‘Sisco Lancaster Ohio Fred Sisco Robert Sis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Meg Townsend Rev. Kershaw Russell McClellan D-Ark Adlai Stevenson Cincinnati Ark of the Church Red Housing Group Ike GOP Solons Jude New Westingh Be 4 Calls Four Powers John m. Murrfower News Index Athens Gallipolis Elsonville Point Pleasant Omeroy Middlepot Olga Cohen Andrew Brooklyn N.Y Ivan
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication