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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1956

Page

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New Lead Seen In Suez Talks

Cairo reports a development worth note as the five national Suez canal committee goes into private consultations led by Prime Minister Menzies. Egypt's Nasser resists international control while the committee explores options and reports to Parliament in London.

Suez Cairo Egypt Suez Canal Committee Nasser Eden Britain Robert G. Menzies Isser Menzies Middle East Way London Menzies Committee Dulles

Plowing Meet Becomes Political Spotlight in Midwest

A national field day event at Henry Steenhoek farm near Newton in September 1986 draws major presidential figures. Adlai Stevenson and Dwight Eisenhower are slated to speak, linking farm policy to the campaign. Organizers say such appearances boost attendance, with 100000 attendees cited and farm issues expected to dominate midwestern politics.

Senton Lower Henry Steenhoek Adlai Stevenson Eisenhower Newton Kasson Minn Dexter Iowa Truman

Adlai Accepts Ike's Offer for Weekly Briefings

White House says Adlai E Stevenson has accepted President Eisenhower's offer of weekly briefings by intelligence officers on foreign affairs. Press Secretary Hagerty released a telegram confirming Stevenson, the Democratic candidate, accepted the arrangement. Eisenhower noted the briefings are voluntary and nonbinding, a precedent set by Truman in 1952 and Roosevelt before him.

Washington White House Adlai E. Stevenson Eisenhower James C. Hagerty Stevenson Truman Roosevelt

Escapees Break Jail Wall at Stark County Jail

Two men Donald R. Smith and Thomas R. Moyer, both inmates at Marion Honor Camp, escaped Stark County jail by scraping mortar from a brick wall and sliding down a rope of mattress covers and clothes. They dropped about 12 feet to the driveway below and escaped Wednesday night. The sheriff called the jail a dilapidated orange crate built in 1880.

Canton Marion Stark County Henry W. Grossglaus Donald R. Smith Thomas R. Moyer

Mars Near Earth Tonight Shines Red From New York

New York observers will track Mars tonight as the planet reaches its closest approach since 1924 at about 35 163 miles away. Mars rises in the southeast around midnight and remains visible earlier in the evening with orange red deserts and mountains lighting its surface.

New York Mars Earth

Warren Returns From World Tour With Wife

Justice Earl Warren and his wife arrived in San Francisco on Pan American World Airways after a two month global journey. The couple’s return marked the end of an extensive overseas trip.

San Francisco Earl Warren Pan American World Airways

Gun Fell During Argument Triggered Harrison Shooting

In Ciudad Trujillo on the Caribbean island, a hunting trip dispute over a Confidential magazine story led to a gun firing. Weldy, a 35 year old trapper, says the rifle fell and fired. Harrison was wounded in the left arm but doctors report only a flesh wound. Weldy was arrested on a holding charge while police review the circumstances. Wayne, present in Peru in 1952, was not involved in the shot according to Weldy.

Risen Dential Magazine Geene Courtney Robert Harrison Weldy Wel Pilar Palette Harri Govoni John Wayne Peru Harrison Richard Guide New York A. P. Govoni Jof Ciudad Trujillo Son Woods Jarahacoa Wayne Holtic Amazon Adventure Tours Dominican Republic Umac Miami Fis Eid Hey Harrison T ‘ Miarai Amazon

National Guard Forces Mob Aside for Students

A large white mob clashed with armed National Guard troops in Sturgis Kentucky as 5000 residents watched. Guardsmen cleared the way for nine or more Black students to reach Sturgis High School, with bayonets drawn and several arrests reported amid racial tension.

National Guard Sturgis Sturgis High School Kentucky Gre National Guardsmen J. J. B. Williams 240Th Tank Battalion Unen Leroy Poole Eh Ren

Stevenson Faces Mixed Reception at Legion Convention

Adlai E. Stevenson drew both cheers and boos at the American Legion national convention in Los Angeles. He heads to San Francisco for a machinists gathering, with aides saying the speech won’t be anti labor. The episode underscored divided party loyalties amid a tough, contentious reception.

American Legion Stevenson San Francisco Adlai E. Stevenson Legion Los Angeles International Assn San Francisco Civic Auditorium Clayton Fritchey anti-Legion Fritchey Stephenson

Studebaker-Packard Retailers Optimistic Preview

Eastern state Studebaker-Packard retailers viewed the 1957 line in New York and heard optimistic notes from company heads about a comeback. Details of the new cars were withheld until a mid October public announcement. The cars go on sale November 1, with a new Packard line expected later, possibly January.

New York Studebaker- Packard Studebaker

Mayors for Mike Air Force Pilot Dies in Sabrejet Crash

A U S Air Force pilot was killed when his Sabrejet crashed in a cornfield near Dayton. The crash occurred as the pilot was en route to Ohio 4 near Fairborn. Authorities have not released the pilot’s identity. The incident coincides with campaigns linked to Michael V. DiSalle.

Dayton Michael V. DiSalle Fairborn Ohio Moscow Gover Clinton Tenn Nis Mike Toledo

Chief Streamliner Crash Kills Twenty in New Mexico Inquest

An inquest in Springer New Mexico investigates the collision of a Santa Fe Chief streamliner with a sidelong mail train. Twenty people died and 35 were injured when the two trains crashed head on in the pre dawn hours Wednesday. A fireman switched onto the wrong track, delaying crews from preventing the disaster.

Springer, N. M Springer Santa Fe Headon 1Sear Here J. P. Reinhold Lawrence McCormick Raton N. M Albuquerque

Eleven Marines Die Swimming in Okinawa Tragedy

Eleven Marines drowned off Okinawa’s north shore during a field exercise when a strong undercurrent pulled them under. Brig. Gen. Krulak cited a freak ocean event as cause as 12 others were saved in the incident.

Naha Okinawa Marine Corps Victor H. Krulak 3Rd Marine Division

26th Garden Convention Attracts 900 to Athens

The 26th Annual Ohio Association of Garden Clubs convention opens in Athens with about 900 delegates. The two day event at Ohio University Center features workshops, exhibits, a banquet, and a panel discussion on long range objectives followed by officer elections. Dr. Donald T. Ries of Illinois State Normal University presents a conservation lecture, and Prof. Robert S. Reich of the University of Louisiana delivers an address on livable landscapes.

Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Athens Ohio University Center Center Memorial Auditori Paull Tipton the Plains Robert Reibel Cleveland P. Sticksel Donald T. Ries Illinois State Normal University Ries Nature Division Photographic Soociety of America Frederick Wassman W. R. Frederick Victor H. Ries Howard Pichler R. C. Allen W. W. Faben Rex Moreland Robert Reidel Don Miller Robert S. Reich University of Louisiana

Court Stops Trago's Bid For Sheriff

Fourth District Court of Appeals upholds John E. Evans appointment as Jackson County Sheriff. Trago contested the appointment while jailed in Gallia County. court says Evans’ appointment valid and Trago removal proper. Trago, a former sheriff nominee, campaigned against Evans as the November election approached.

Jackson Fourth District Court of Appeals John E Jack) Evans Jackson County Evans David L. Trago Atorneys Trago Gallia County Jallia County Rago

Polio Cases Drop Across United States in Latest Week

Public Health Service reports 887 new polio cases in the latest week, down 56 from the prior week’s 943 at the peak and well below 1947 levels. Chicago alone reported 62 cases, down from 100 the previous week, amid a late summer polio decline.

Washington The Public Health Service Chicago

Fire Sweeps Old Church in Chillicothe

Firemen fought a blaze at the Fine Presbyterian Church the oldest in Chillicothe. The remodeling project, valued at 306000 dollars, was underway when the fire started at the rear. cause undetermined. Irreplaceable stained glass windows valued at 70000 dollars were destroyed.

Chillicothe Fine Presbyterian Church Buile Max Fulks Board of Church Sea

New Strike Violence Cuts Off Sciotoville

Officials of the Ohio Consolidated Telephone Co. said virtually all service in the Sciotoville area has been cut off as a result of a new wave of cable slashing. The disruption stems from violent actions targeting the company’s infrastructure in Portsmouth and surrounding areas.

Portsmouth Ohio Consolidated Telephone Co Sciotoville

Mine Retirement Fund Hits Record Balance

Washington reports a record high fund balance of 130 172 370 as of June 30 in the Anit Mine Workers welfare fund past two days show thirty cable cuttings detected in Sciotoville area tied to ongoing strike. Winton North Carolina notes two Navy jet fighters training near Oceana Norfolk crashed into swampland two miles north of town.

Washington Sciotoville Portsmouth Winton N. C Oceana Norfolk Here

Lost Ad Offers Quick Help for Found Property

The Messenger notes that men show higher accident death rates than women across ages. It also promotes Lost Ads as a fast way to locate finders and recover lost items, advising readers to call 31242 to place an ad and potentially charge it.

Couple marks 72nd wedding anniversary in Boyertown

Reuben and Ellamina Slotter observe their 72nd anniversary at home in Boyertown Pennsylvania with family nearby. The couple wed at the minister’s home in Sellersville and credit a long life and farm health as keys to a lasting marriage. Six of seven children survive along with 17 grandchildren 36 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren.

Boyerstown Reuben Slotter Reuben Ellamina Crouthamel Jacob Kehm Sellersville Toway Schlanley Boyertown Philadelphia

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