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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1954

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Cairo Turmoil After Assassination Attempt on Nasser

Crowds set fire to the Muslim Brotherhood HQ in Cairo amid a wide roundup of its leaders after a failed assassination of Premier Gamal Abdel Nasser. In Alexandria, gunfire interrupted Nasser’s rally as he urged unity. He remained unharmed and urged the crowd to stand firm.

Cairo Egypt Security Ministry Brotherhood Gamal Abdel Nasser Alexandria Nasser Suez Canal Zone The Suez

Stevenson assails GOP campaign style in Brooklyn rally

Adlai Stevenson denounces the Eisenhower administration as mismanaging abroad and transferring from many to the few at home. He says Republicans wage a nationwide campaign of communism and character assassination, calling it a great crusade and blaming Nixon and Dewey for the tactics.

New York Adlai EF. Stevenson Eisenhower Stevenson Brooklyn Thomas Jefferson Nixon Thomas E. Dewey

Fairless Sees 09 Prosperity for Steel in 1955

New York May 4 Benjamin F Fairless board chairman of United States Steel Corp says the nation will have a better year in 1955 and predicts a good year for steel next year He notes reduced steel inventories this year kept operating rates down but expects the reversal in 1955 He cites auto industry inventory shortages as a general condition U S Steel reports $44 32 million third quarter earnings and declares a 75 cent a share dividend payable Dec 10 to record holders Nov 5

New York Benjamin F. Fairless United States Steel Corp U. S. Steel

Ward Questions O'Neill on Republican Party Affiliation

Democratic attorney general candidate Paul F. Ward asked if Republican incumbent C William O'Neill was ashamed of his party. O'Neill declined to comment as billboards statewide urged re election without party designation.

Columbus Paul F. Ward Ward William O'Neill O'Neill

Compensation rises in Cleveland unemployment payouts

Cuyahoga County reports unemployment compensation payments of 17,345,829 for the first nine months of the year, exceeding the totals of the previous three years and topping 15,000 for 1951 52 53.

Cleveland Cuyahoga County

Flood Devastates Salerno Coast Killing 217 in Italy

Rescue teams comb mud filled streets and damaged homes along the Gulf of Salerno after violent cloudbursts and landslides. At least 217 dead with 52 missing, tens of thousands left homeless as Amalfi to Salerno suffers extensive destruction.

Salerno Italy Gulf of Salerno Amalfi Vietra Bay of Salerno

Soviet A-Bomb Tests Confirmed by U S AEC Statement

The Atomic Energy Commission for the first time in over a year confirms a Soviet series of detonations in mid September continuing to the present. The AEC notes fallout detected in the United States but provides little detail on device type or locations.

U. S Atomic Energy Commission AEC United States

Russia protests detention of two American embassy wives

Moscow returned a note protesting the alleged forcible detention of two American Embassy wives by Soviet secret police. The U S State Department said the women were held for about 90 minutes, a scuffle followed, and one wife slapped a policeman. The Soviets charged Mrs Earl Sommerlatte with hooliganism and demanded her recall.

Moscow Soviet Union WU. S.S United States U. S Russia Washington State Department U.S Earl E. Sommerlatte Sommerlatte Marine LA Houston Stiff

Burke Lands Ike's Stand in Final Campaign Tour

In Cleveland and nearby counties Sen. Thomas A. Burke praises President Eisenhower while Rep. George H. Bender argues CIO influence in the campaign. Burke counters Eisenhower’s call for higher 1964 production, noting the urgency for unemployed families and shortening the wait for relief as the race nears its end.

Cleveland Thomas A. Burke Eisenhower George H. Bender CIO Burke Bender

Family of Twelve Passes for Three at Helena Border

Amos Thompson of Helena Montana attempted to import three pigs bought at a Calgary show. He logged the purchase on customs forms but claimed a son would join the trip, later revealing a larger family. Officials, hearing the tale, allowed passage despite twelve pigs instead of three.

Sweetgrass Von Amos . Thompson Helena Mont Thompson Calgary Alta

Rhodes Favors Tax Cuts and State Cost Reduction

Columbus Ohio State Auditor James A Rhodes Republican candidate for governor said he favors reducing taxes and the cost of state government He attacked a tax equalization policy he said raises real estate taxes by more than 25 million dollars annually He told Franklin County meetings that the state board of tax appeals exceeded its authority by imposing arbitrary standards on land value equalization.

Columbus Ohio James A. Rhodes Franklin County State Board of Tax Appeals

Inspector Wins Bet But Won't Collect

Cranton resident Anthony J. Morretti bet on the horse Flying Tuck at Suffolk Downs in Massachusetts to gain evidence against the bookie. The horse won and paid 205.50, but Morretti will not collect the payout.

Cranston, R. L Anthony J. Morretti Cranston Suffolk Downs Mass Flying Tuck Morretti

Queen Mother Elizabeth Arrives for Private U S Tour

Queen Mother Elizabeth of Great Britain arrives in New York aboard the Queen Elizabeth for a private visit through November 12. She will tour New York Washington and Virginia with one official engagement a Canadian Club luncheon at the Waldorf Astoria.

New York Queen Mother Elizabeth Great Britain United States Canada Cunard Queen Mother Washington Virginia Waldorf-Astoria Hotel

Marilyn to testify on marriage breakup in divorce court

Marilyn Monroe is set to appear in Santa Monica Superior Court to explain the end of her nine month marriage to Joe DiMaggio. Attorney Jerry Giesser will guide her through a brief hearing expected to last about 20 minutes in a case filed on grounds of mental cruelty.

Santa Monica Calif Marilyn Monroe Joe DiMaggio Hollywood Jerry Giesser Orlando Charley S. Peery San Francisco Marilyn Beverly Hills

Leech Case Creates Diplomatic Snarl Over Return

Washington reports the fate of West Germany and the James Leech case. Leech, a former Army captain from Lima Ohio, is sought for trial in 1946 slayings of three officers at Paascau Germany. The U S possesses sovereign authority questions arise on sovereignty and American access under occupation.

Washington West Germany James Leech Lima Ohio Paassau Germany Leech State Department United States

Roy Rogers Sued Over Trigger Kick Injury

Actress Mabel Smayne sues Roy Rogers for 186000 claiming Trigger kicked her during a 1951 film scene in Los Angeles. Defense says she was not badly hurt and that the horse backed into her as trial opened.

Los Angeles Roy Rogers Trigger Mabel Smayne Reagers

Woman Sentenced for Check Forgery in Ohio Case

In Lisbon Ohio a woman was sentenced to six months in jail after being convicted of forgery. Jose line McDole, 32, of Midland Pennsylvania, testified that she signed a stolen check for $30.50 after her boyfriend threatened to stab her. The check was allegedly stolen from the mailbox of R V Downer of East Liverpool last December 1.

Lisbon Ohio Joseline McDole Midland Columbiana County R. V. Downer East Liverpool

Death Notice Arrives On Eve of Departure

Mrs. Marian Campbell of East Liverpool has quit her job to join her soldier husband in Bremerhaven Germany. A War Department message states Pfc. William Campbell age 21 died on Oct 20 likely from an accident during maneuvers.

East Liverpool Marian Campbell Bremerhaven Germany War Department William Campbell

Ike Promises Action to Boost Jobs and Living Standards

Secretary of Labor Mitchell pledges any government action necessary to expand employment and raise living standards. He speaks after President Eisenhower and CNN radio TV address, lauding 1954 as the most prosperous peacetime year and criticizing opposition for distorting facts. He says the Eisenhower era brings peace, prosperity, and more jobs and production for all Americans.

Washington Mitchell Eisenhower United States

Eisenhower Eyes One Day Push as Campaigns Heat Up

President Eisenhower voices puzzlement over voter apathy and hints at a one day flying trip to six or seven states including Detroit Louisville Waterloo and Minneapolis to drum up support for Senate and House candidates. Republicans claim his appearances boost GOP efforts while Democrats see limited impact amid a broader trend toward Democrats gaining control.

Washington Eisenhower GOP Declan Senate House Clayton W. Fritchey Fritchey Congress Stephen A. Mitchell Calle White House Mitchell Adial EF. Stevenson NBC CHS ABC CBS Willie Robertson

Lawyer Dismisses College Trained Juror in Sheppard Trial

In Cleveland, lawyers for Dr. Samuel H. Sheppard struck a juror, a college trained company engineer, using their third challenge as the eight day trial to seek the death penalty for the bludgeon murder of his wife Marilyn continues. Defense attorney Fred W. Garmone sought excusal for cause for Dorothy F. Lee, 26, an elevator operator, after she testified about a possible prior opinion on the case brought to light by her brother in law. Judge Edward Blythinov did not grant the request this session.

Cleveland lLawyers Samuel H. Sheppard Victor B Filimon Shaker Heights Sheppard Marilyn Fred W. Garmone Dorothy F. Lee Mise Lee Mies Lee Miss Lee Royal Keith Weigle Marilyn Sheppard Garmone Ima Lee Edward Blythinov

One of Six Ohio Escapees Captured by Patrol Officers

Youngstown Ohio patrolmen captured Sam Amecarelli 25 of Youngstown one of six men who escaped Ma honing County jail last night. He was hitchhiking Route 42 three miles west of Warren and admitted he escaped. The six prisoners sawed through jail bars and escaped via a fire hose after 7 49 p.m. The others remained at large as roadblocks formed. Sheriff Langley said eight others did not participate and slept through the break.

Ohio Youngstown Iow Mahoning County Sam Amecareili Warren Paul J. Langley Langley

Ohio Cof Starts Meeting in Columbus Conference

A two day Ohio Chamber of Commerce meeting opens in Columbus with over 709 delegates. Tax forums are offered today and government business relations forums tomorrow. Senator John Bricker will speak at the general luncheon and Lewis Castle will discuss the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. at tonight dinner address.

Columbus Ohio Chamber of Commerce Ohio John W Bricker St. Lawrence Seaway Lewis G. Castle

Miner Trapped Twice Escapes With Fracture

BRANDED ALE, Pa. TM Carl Herman, a 67 year old independent miner, was trapped 46 feet below the surface by two cave ins. He escaped with a fracture of the left leg after a second cave in required a new rescue effort by 35 miners and friends.

Branchedale Carl Herman Diggins Pennsylvania

Benson Stops in Ohio on Stopover to Kansas

Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson to meet with state Republican leaders in Columbus during a stopover on the way to Kansas. The visit highlights party outreach as Benson continues his national tour.

Benson Ohio Columbus Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson Kansas

No Shakedown This Stickup

ST. LOUIS. Joe Johnson a 28 year old service station attendant reported a robbery attempt by an old car. A man pointed a shotgun and demanded receipts, his woman accomplice took $30 but returned the money after protest. The woman noted the bandit has been out of work since January.

ST. Louis Joe Johnson Johnson

Woman Hospitalized After Reported Slaying

Mrs Rowe Helen 41 was hospitalized in City Hospital after police said she shot her brother 48 year old Sebas Carolone to death and attempted to shoot other relatives in suburban University Heights Cleveland Heights. She was found at her home after the shooting last night and police reported she took poison.

Cleveland Rowe Helen City Hospital University Heights Cleveland Heights Sebas Carolone

Mystery Bombing Damages Store in Youngstown

In Youngstown a small confectionery was blown apart by a bombing yesterday. Police and the owner, Emideo di Frangia, found no motive for the fifth unexplained bombing in the city this year. The blast caused $1000 damage to the store.

Youngstown Emideo di Frangia

Grange Calls End to Federal Farm Supports

At the Ohio State Grange annual meeting in Columbus, about 1500 delegates approved a resolution urging end to federal supports on crops. The group said price supports burden farmers and are not worth continuation, listing corn wheat cotton rice and peanuts as supported commodities. Officers including Grangemaster Byron Frederick of Summit County were re elected.

Coluimbus Ohio State Grange Ohio Grange Byron Frederick Summit County

Newly Elected Mayor Opposes Dior Look

Universal City selects actor Tony Curtis as mayor defeating Maureen O'Hara by a two thirds margin. Curtis pledges to keep the Dior look in the newly governed town created by Universal-International Studios.

Dior Look Universal City Calit Universal-International Studios Tony Curtis Maureen O'Hara Curtis

Ohio Dairy Study Aims to Ease Industry Problems

The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation plans a comprehensive study of state dairy problems to be presented to the next Legislature. It will compare milk markets within Ohio and across regions, seeking to identify bottlenecks and price issues. the group notes progress is slow. The National Food Service Association also seeks review of Ohio milk regulations, asking Benson to include Ohio in current milk production and marketing law studies.

Columbus Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Farm Bureau D. R. Stanfield Bureau Ohio National Food Service Association Secretary of Agriculture Benson Laws

Girl Dies in Cave-In Brother Digs In vain

In SAN PEDRO California a cave collapse claimed the life of 4 year old Mary Lou del Fuente buried alive as her brother Joseph year old tried frantically to free her. Parents Mr and Mrs Korimo del Fuente carried her home but firefighters could not revive her.

San Pedro Calif Joseph del Fuente Slater Mary Lou Joseph Korimo del Fuente

Detroit to Pay More to Honor Graduating Seniors

The Detroit Board of Education voted to pay 27 cents for each graduate cap and gown medal or honor for next year’s 10 graduating seniors, an increase of 2 cents over this year.

Detroit Detroit Board of Education

Cincinnati to Use Fog in Starling Experiment

City officials will spray an insecticide fog from an aerial ladder Friday night to chase starlings away from buildings in Cincinnati. The fogging will occur over specified urban areas as part of the pilot effort.

Cincinnati

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