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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1955

Page

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Gala March Festivities Parade of the Hills in Nelsonville Tonight

The Parade of the Hills begins at 6 30 p m in Nelsonville with bands from Buchtel Caron Hill Chauncey Murray City and others. Dozens of units including royal candidates, floats and special judges vie for prizes and honors as the event winds through Chestnut to Madison Street and past Central School viewing stands.

Nelsonville Area Nelsonville Chestnut Watkins and Jefferson Sts Columbus Cosumbus Madison Washington Central School Holand Pierce Buchtel Caron Hill Chauncey Murray City Water New Marshfield the Plains Isonville Thhe Hills Lynn Barry Sandy Taylor Ichtel Mary ‘Talbert Sylvania Red Men Lodge Brooks Shoe VFW Jimmy Pythias Air Force Survival School standard_Oil ‘Co Rotary Club Eagles Emblem Carbon Edge West End Red Cross Elks Lodge Giri Ying Rep Thomas A. Jenkins Parde Hills Jackson

Ohio Vehicle Pacts With 18 States May Die Tonight Ruling Awaited

Ohio's high court was to rule tonight on whether to refund over two_axes and end reciprocity agreements with 18 states including Michigan and Illinois. The decision could end licenses recognition and force drivers to buy new state tags, while Ohio and the 18 states await or adjust to potential cancellations and amendments.

Ohio Columbus Michi High Michigan Ohio Reciprocity Board Robert M. Draper Sion Frank J. Lausche Giana West Virginia Rhode Island Texas Michigan Andllinois Oklahoma Iowa Delaware Louisiana Kentucky Nebraska North Carolina Georgia Albamia Florida Missouri New Mexico

Train Hits Pickup Killing Three and Injuring Five Near Crossing

A westbound Baltimore and Ohio express rammed a pickup at a crossing near here last night. Three men in the truck were killed and five aboard the train sustained injuries. The train derailed 13 of 15 coaches. State patrol identified the dead as David Raynor, Lowell Speak, and Frederick Duis. The train carried no passengers. Lighting at the crossing was out at the time of the crash.

Andar Frederick Duis Coulee Arley Miler Chillicothe Sime

Lions Kill Leopards in Zoo Cage Clash

Five young male lions attacked the older leopard Snowball at Brookfield Zoo after being placed in the same cage by a zoo attendant. Snowball, aged 12, defended his mate but was overwhelmed by the 300-pound pride. None of the lions were hurt in the savage encounter.

Brook‘eld Zoo Sala

Ex convicts shot as clashes flare in electric workers strike

In a turbulent day, an ex convict was shot after police pursuit in New York amid mounting union tension as members of the International Union of Electrical Workers prepare a nationwide strike against Westinghouse Electric. Police also report a fatal shooting during a pursuit near Rockefeller Center and other violence as authorities clash with gunmen, with a Cleveland case adding to the national tension.

Srssburgh Cio Westinghouse Electric Corp.s Tony Copenhagen Denmark Knut Nakien Nor Soper Peo Pelieress U. 8 Airom New York 6Th Avec Air Patfons Chase T Rockefeller “Center Cleveland Jle. Casen Aca Peter Hatzis Brooklyn King Hara International Harvester Fid Ny’ Price Chicago Temuit Colegio Meximo de Sanfirm Miguel Marista Buenos Aires Colegio Champeg Peron

TODAY'S Chuckle

A light humor item notes that a considerate number of people live on reputation or image, highlighting how reputation shapes perception and daily interactions in a playful, reflective tone.

Pressed To Toss Hat In Ring For 1956 Run

New Jersey Republican Sam Bodine urged early mobilization to press Eisenhower to announce a possible second term. He said 48 GOP state chairmen at a national campaign school would meet the president in Denver for a breakfast, though White House aide Murray Snyder said no announcement was planned.

Washington Sami L. Bodine New Jersey Eisenhower Bodine GOP United Action National Committee Denver Colo Tee Gowes Murray Snyder White House

Youth Quizzed In Girl's Death

Philadelphia police questioned the 0 year old son of the couple whose home Mrs Doris Ostreicher died in after a criminal abortion. Homicide Capt. David H Roberts was told that Allen Schwartz may be available with William A Gray's lawyer, as the youth's guardian seeks representation. Ostreicher, a food store heiress and new bride, died August 24, just days before her bird birthday, in a case marked by an inquest last Friday.

Hiladelphia Ant Atty Samuel Cash Doris Silver Osreicher David H. Roberts Alen Schwartz William A. Gray Jaconiss Milton

Americans see record July income as spending climbs

The Commerce Department reports July income at an annual rate of 304 billion dollars, about three billion more than June’s record. For the first seven months this year the figure averaged 298 billion dollars, twelve billion above January-July 1954.

Commerce Department

World Without Men Is Claimed Possible

ALTON L. BLARPSLbA AP reports from East Lansing Mich where Dr Emil Witschi and Dr Chang describe frog experiments showing sex reversal and egg production in male embryos. They suggest a human parallel could be possible but unlikely, noting true genetic females would not be required for procreation under hormones and controlled environments.

Washington Fentagon Offcias Eisenhower Defense Department Wemestay-iter Newsweek Magazine Steed “Air Force Base Reno Newsweek Peter” Wyden Alcohols Anonymous Rd Tule Alcohhol Jost Tonn Air Force Wyden Stead Burton McKenzie Boen Pentagon McKenie Germany Alton L. Blarpslba Science East Lansing Mich American Institute of Biological Sciences Emil Witscht 2. Chang State University of Law Witschi and Chang

South Cracks Down on Integration Clamor in Alabama

Segments show Alabama White Citizens Councils threatening economic reprisals against Black tenants and teachers amid a petition for racially mixed classrooms. Notices report 16 of 29 signers fired or pressured as Alabama councils mimic Mississippi tactics. Ruby Hurley of Birmingham notes councils intend to extend these tactics, reflecting a broad reaction to desegregation demands.

Selma Ala Integra Leports Dallas Coun- School Board Alston Keith Dallas County’ White Citizens Council Ruby Hurley Birminghovers Alabama Mississippi Hurley

Polio Cases Decline as Health Service Reports Peak Has Passed

The Public Health Service reports polio incidence appears to have peaked in the 1995 week ending Sept 3. National totals show 2183 cases, with Nebraska and Montana excluded in the drop from the prior weeks. Massachusetts led new cases while Wisconsin and New York followed. 446 cases involved patients who had received Salk vaccine, 186 of them paralytic, as authorities caution against drawing conclusions from vaccine case reports.

Washington Polo Nebraska Montana Fountain States Idaho Wyoming Colorado New’ Mexico Utah Nevada New England Rhode Island Connecticut Massachusetts Wisconsin New York

Lower Refund to Users in Midwest Gas Case

Examiner Edward B. Marsh recommended a refund of 96,380,665 dollars plus six percent interest to Ohio and five other Midwest gas distributors. The refund was based on a 5 percent return, but it should have been computed on an 8.6 percent return.

Nission Wahandle Ohio Midwest Edward B. Marsh Panhandle

Perons Labor Offers Service As Militia

A six million member labor confederation in Argentina was proposed as a civil militia to defend law and authorities. President Peron’s move aims to secure another armed force amid his drive against opposition after the June revolt. The CGT’s role strengthens Peron’s grip while critics warn of militarizing labor.

Aenos Aires Setina General Confederation of Labor Juan Peron CGT Eron Clais Peron OGT

Dock Strike Spreading Reach Threatens U S Ports

A longshoremen walkout cost the Port of New York about a million dollars daily and spread to Baltimore with 7400 dock workers staying off. Boston and Philadelphia reported meetings and possible resumed work. ILA President William V Bradley urged governors New York and New Jersey to meet union leaders. The dispute stems from friction with the bi state waterfront commission regulating hiring. The two state leaders met with the union amid a court battle over restraining orders. Bradley warned the strike could expand from Canada to Texas if not resolved soon. Anastasia, ILA vice president, warned of a broader shutdown if talks fail.

NEW York Baltimore Boston Philadelphia William V. Bradley International Longshoremen's Association ILA Canada Texas Bradley New Jersey Averell Harrian Robert Meyer TLA New York-New Jersey Waterfront Commission Biestate Commission TLA' F State Supreme Court Waterfront Commission Albany Trenton Myen Tony Anastasia Brooklyn Water Liverpool England

Beauty From Tropics And Southern Belle Lead in Miss America

Atlantic City reports early Miss America contenders with Miss Hawaii Barbara Vieira of Honolulu leading after preliminary swimsuit events and Miss Alabama Patricia Juddieston winning the talent segment with Verdi aria Pace Pace Mio Dio. Evening gown results remain secret to heighten suspense among 49 entrants.

Atlantic City Tropics Hawaii Barbara Mario Vieira Honolulu Alabama Patricia Byrd Juddieston Clanton Destino

Solons Train Sights On Politics Charge

Washington investigators focus on Edgar E Hopper former IRS inspection chief fired two years ago for political reasons. Hopper now a Dallas lawyer sues the revenue service claiming his dismissal was political while Treasury Secretary Humphrey cites incompetence. House and Senate panels already interviewed Hopper as leaders vow rapid inquiry.

Washington Senate House Edgar E. Hopper Internal Revenue Service Hoppe Dallas Ton’ Fielal Revenue Service Secretary of Treasury Humphrey Aleppe Glen Johnston Post Office Sta Iat Moll Nolloban Dawva Ites Internal Revenue Frvice

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