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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1955

Page

4

Chrysler UAW reach contract settling widespread auto strikes

Detroit Chrysler and the UAW announced a new six state settlement ending a broad walkout. The agreement includes layoff pay, wage bumps, pension boosts, and equalized regional pay, with disputes over timing addressed and the contract running through 1988.

Detroit Chrysler Corp CIO United Auto Chrysler Sx States UAW Ford General Willl Frm Auto Company Michigan Indiana California Delaware Kansas Georgia General Motors Robert W. Conder

U.S. Studying Home Troop Withdrawals From Japan

After talks with Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu, the United States signals consideration of a phased withdrawal of about 100,000 U.S. troops from Japan, with no target date set. Shigemitsu leaves for New York before Tokyo. Provisional six year rearmament plan aims to lift Japan to 350,000 ground troops and build a 1300 plane air force with a 125,000 ton navy by 1961. Both governments agree defense duties to Japan while maintaining Western Pacific security.

Wastinurun Japan Mamoru Shigemitsu United States New York Tokyo Shigemitsu Dulles

Cattle Sale Dominates Ohio State Fair Events

Lausche oversees the state fair cattle sale featuring some 200 high quality calves as the main commercial event. She presides over a $5000 Governor's Cup harness race and dairy cattle judging. The All-Ohio talent show closes the grandstand program with 125 cast members from 500 youth acts.

Tauche

Dwindle Gunman Found Shot in Head in 1953 Clark Case

The case linked oilman William P. Clark's murder to a stay-for-pay scheme. Only two principals survive: Clark's widow Mary, 46, and mobster-informer Harry Huggins, 47. Others like Cecil Green and Leroy Eggleston were killed as the plot unraveled. Mrs Clark offered a $10,000 reward for her husband's death. Huggins and Mrs Clark faced charges but remain free on bond awaiting trial.

William P. Clark Clark Mary Harry Huggins Oid Fort Worth Tex Po Huggins Cecil Green Leroy Tracy) Eggies Exeleston Dezvous Eggleston Ace Ollman Clark Huggins Clarke

Polio Vaccine Suggestion Teased in Ohio Data

Ohio health officials say early figures hint the Salk vaccine may reduce polio but deem the result preliminary. About 6 per 100 000 vaccinated children contracted polio versus 19 per 100 000 unvaccinated, with peak season not yet reached and further study needed.

Columbus State Health Department Frederick H. Wentworth Division of Ohio Wentworth

Small-Arms Ammo Pilfered From Ravenna Arsenal

Ravenna Ohio Army Ordnance officials report pilfering of large quantities of small arms ammunition from the Ravenna arsenal. The water damaged shotgun and rifle shells were to be demolished and cases were said to be on sale in bars around the Windham area.

Ravenna Ohio Army Ordnance Ravenna Arsenal Windham

End of Summer Marked by Astronomer Timetable

Dr. Everett J. Yowell of the University of Cincinnati notes the calendar end of summer at 2 42 p m on September 23. He also provides the predicted sunrise and sunset times for late September and cites a full moon night on September 16 with the moon expected to be full tomorrow night.

Cincinnati Everett J. Yowell University of Cincinati Yowell

AT&T to Buy Up Bell Common Stock

American Telephone and Telegraph will gain first rights to acquire 300000 shares of Ohio Bell Telephone common stock over two or three years. Ohio Bell, now fully owned by AT&T, plans a new issue worth nine million dollars at $100 per share.

Columbus American Telephone & Telegraph Co Ohio Bell Telephone Ohio At&t Ohio Bell

Kentucky Coal Prices Rise for Eastern and Western Producers

Kentucky miners in both eastern and western regions report plans to raise coal prices by 25 to 50 cents per ton to offset a recent $2 daily wage increase won by the United Mine Workers Union. The increase ties to coal size and intended tonnage. Meanwhile the Red Cross reports only 7.98 million raised toward a 10 million flood relief goal in the Northeast.

Louisville Kentucky United Mine Workers Union RED Cross New York

Truman reportedly angry at Pauley over California dinners

Springfield sources and the Los Angeles Times report former President Truman is sore at Edwin Pauley the former DNC treasurer. The issue stems from Pauley entertaining Vice President Nixon and his wife at dinners in California. Pauley denies the story and Truman has not commented. In another item Santa Monica singer Mel Torme is accused of cruelty in a divorce suit by Florence Anne Torme.

Chicago Stevenson Illinois Springfield Copley Press Truman California Edwin S. Pauley Democratic National Committee Copley Pres Angeles Times Pauley Nixon Il Hols State Journal Springfeld Los Angeles ‘Times Missouri Ada Santa Monica Calif Florence Anne Torme Charg Mel Torme

Negro Boy Slain After Making Ugly Remarks to a White Woman

The NAACP says Mississippi maintains white supremacy by murdering children after Emmitt Louis Til, 15, was abducted from an uncle's home near Tatlawatchie Mississippi and shot in the head following alleged ugly remarks to a white woman. Roy Bryant and Roy Bryant Jr. were charged with kidnapping and may face murder charges as the investigation unfolds. The case echoes a long history of racially charged violence including past lynchings.

Grenwood National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Mississippi Emmitt Louis Til Chicago Tatlawatchie Vafoney Teuna Saetatve Sereary Kleng Mamie Massetts Bong Jermene C. Srey Tali Tuskegee

Fights Intensify as Israel-Dominated Skirmishes Rise Near Gaza

Jerusalem reports fierce clashes along the Gaza front with Israel claiming two Egyptian Vampires shot down and an Egyptian military HQ destroyed inside Israeli territory. An Israeli spokesman said Egyptian jets patrolled Israeli airspace when engaged, marking a second such encounter since 1948.

Jerusalem Israel Egypt Rel

Ike Moves To Avert Rail Strike via Mediation

The National Mediation Board asked President to intervene to avert a nationwide rail strike. Officials expect an executive meeting and a formal action to be named soon to preserve interstate commerce and prevent emergency disruptions.

Clare Seasapenia Rabrens Lore Polagian Regiing Mewnars Nationa Ieee Prats

Clergy Heresy Trial Ends in Acquittal for Pastor Gerberding

The Rev. John Gerberding of Holy Cross Church in Fenomene Falls in Waukesha County was found innocent on seven charges in a secret heresy trial by a seven pastor board. The eighth charge was set aside as the church has not spoken on that issue. The panel deferred any action to Dr. Paul E. Bishop. The case follows another verdict against Pastor George Peax of Durham in a related inquiry.

John Gerberding Holy Cross Church Fenomenee Falls Waukesha County Gerberding Paul E. Bishop Minneapolia Synod Bishop George Peaxt Crist Durham Jesus

Thousands of Living Reminders Left Behind Big Four Pulling Out of Austria

In Vienna and Salzburg amid a sweeping withdrawal by the Big Four occupation powers, Russian troops depart and wives and lovers plan marriages as American troops leave. Austrian officials report rising property values and a marriage boom as consulates note illegitimate births and a flood of residents fleeing.

Big Four Austria Vienna Baden Vienna Woods Austrial Salzburg

Road Work Seen Steady in Ohio Highway Plan

Columbus Ohio highway chief S C Linzell told Governor Lausche that the construction program remains robust with 73 million dollars in contracts, 35 million more to advertise, and 77 million scheduled by year end. He dismissed recent articles as causing uncertainties about the program.

Columbus Ohio S. C. Linzell Frank J. Lausche

Ohio Solon Upset Over Age Bar on Presidency

Rep. Oliver Bolton of Ohio writes to constituents defending President Eisenhower against claims he is too old for a second term. He argues age should not determine a candidacy and criticizes the negative debate surrounding a potential second term.

Washington Oliver Bolton Ohio Eiven Hower

Senator Bender Signals Budget Balance Priority

Senator Bender of Ohio says most constituents want Congress to balance the federal budget and will vote against new spending until it is achieved. He notes Ohioans want tax cuts to demonstrate fiscal discipline and an economy that prioritizes restraint.

Asmaurus Bender Ohio Congress

Man Held After Wife Stabbing and Self Inflicted Wounds

Donald Watkins slashed his wife with a 10 inch dagger and cut his own wrists. Mrs Mabel Watkins was in fair condition with cuts to the left side shoulder and eyelid. Watkins’ wounds were superficial and he had been released from jail after a short assault and battery sentence. Mrs Watkins had previously sued him.

Polnt Pleasant Wayne Elmer Cotton” Sayre Lincoln’ Sayre Buffalo Putnam County J. M. Wade Goren Sayre Phloe Johnson Alice Martin Young Sayre Lincoln Sayre Tribble Road Elmwood Cotton Harington Buffaio Hulbert’s Tnd Dad Toete Phige peesDad Phloe Lowel Donald Watkins Yeterday Mabel Watkins Watkins

Treaty Cloth Distribution For Seneca Nation Scheduled

The government will make its annual distribution of treaty cloth to the Seneca Nation tomorrow and Saturday. Each inhabitant will receive two years unbleached sheeting as part of the yearly payments.

Salamanca

Robbery at Hotel Belvedere Takes Place During Wedding

Gunman robbed the Hotel Belvedere in Nelsonville as police attended a wedding. The incident occurred amid a crowded reception with officers from Pomeroy and Middleport present. A $2800 theft is reported with no injuries.

New York Mearthur Belvedere Nelsonville Point Pleasant Pomeroy-Middleport

Peron Tightens Grip on Argentina Amid Threats of Violence

President Juan D. Peron warned opposition violence will be met with actions more violent as he led a large Plaza de Mayo rally. He offered to resign only if it guaranteed pacification, but denounced opponents and called for a forceful response to unrest.

Juan Peron Argentina Tidetense Cavagna Martinez Buenos Aires Coffer Juan D. Peron Plaza de Mayo of Labor CGT Peron Peru Hugo di Pietro Congress Tu‘cuman Plaza de Mayo Demonstra Ition Labor Peronista Lis

Westinghouse abandons fair trade prices on household goods

Mansfield dispatch reports Westinghouse Electric Corp will discontinue fair trade price lists for electric housewares and automatic bed coverings. John J. Anderson says the company will still reduce suggested retail and dealer prices. The move under the fair trade law aims to prevent dealers from undercutting listed prices.

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