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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1955

Page

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GOP Awaits Ihe Signal To Answer Labor Attacks

Republican state chairmen urged President Eisenhower to respond to labor leaders criticism as Vice President Nixon reported that 65 million workers are earning more buying more and saving more than ever. Nixon noted optimism about his renomination and chairmen praised his dignified campaigning for GOP candidates.

Washing Vest Eisenhower GOP John Feikens Nixon Truman James B. Carey CIO Carey Republican Party

Bell Opens New Talks on Ohio Bell Strike Dispute

Ohio Bell Telephone Co and the CIO Communications Workers began another round of talks after the union’s 16000 members at Ohio Bell threatened to strike. The union asserted proper notice. the company contends notice was insufficient. A wage increase offer from 1.50 to 4 was rejected earlier, with both sides reportedly modifying positions since.

Lleveland Ohio Bell Telephone Co CIO Ohio Bell

Five Day Forecast Temperatures Move Within Normal Range

Temperatures will average normal to a few degrees below normal with highs 77 to 79 and lows 55 to 58. Warmer Saturday, cooler Sunday night and Monday, then warmer by Wednesday. Showers late Saturday and Sunday with light to moderate rainfall.

Largest Parade of the Hills Crowns Jill Gray Queen

The ep. details the largest parade of the Hills with more than 70 units passing the reviewing stand in about 45 minutes. Jill Gray was crowned queen from seven candidates amid bands from Buchtel to Neltonville, with judges Miss Carol Hagerman and Dick Tresise. A large Eagles float and a 137th AAA Bn. display highlighted the event. Dorothy Hartman was bit by a collie, treated at St. Francis Hospital.

Buchtel Carbon Hill Chauncey Murray City Waterloo New Marshfield the Plains Union Furnace Neltonville Mirs Gray Gail Llewellyn Adrienne Sorrel Gna Thomas A. Jenkins Charles Tant Guy Paul Betts Eagles Lodge Fred Beasley Motors Sylvania Electric Logan National Guard

Adenauer urges Russia to free German war prisoners

In Moscow Chancellor Konrad Adenauer press the Soviet Union to release German war prisoners as a step toward normalization. He called on Moscow to free the detainees and reduce tensions between East and West amid postwar diplomacy.

Moscow Konrad Adenauer Soviet Union Russia

Episcopalians Eye Change to Drop Protestant Title

Fragmented report covers a General Convention move to rename the church by removing Protestant from its title, noting softened ant-Catholic tones and revised text on relations with Latin peoples. Parallel mentions Adenauer Khrushchev Molotov talks and labor union strike votes in Pittsburgh, with unclear linkage to church actions.

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Easy Ways Dangerous With Reds Says Judd

Delaware Ohio report notes Rev Walter H Judd warns against negotiating with communists and cites a plan to lease or restrict private farm land to the government. The piece discusses farm price supports and rental payments tied to planted crops as part of a broader effort to curb surpluses and stabilize markets.

Delaware Ohio Walter H. Judd Minn New York York Herald Tribune Agriculture Department Ohio Wesleyan Eisenhower Washington Dispatch Eow

Wreckage Sighted in Hunt for Plane Disappearance

Seven unopened seat rafts, oxygen bottles, and flight lunch boxes were found as part of the search for a Superfortress that disappeared during a proficiency flight. The Air Force in Tokyo reported the incident tied to the Swist Air Rescue Group at Kadena Air Base.

Cee Ernst Air Force In Tokyo Swist Air Resuj Group Kadena al Base

Convict Breaks Silence on Parole Bid in Oklahoma

John A. Cane, inmate at Oklahoma State Prison, spoke after 18 years of silence about his buried family and his vow not to speak. He agreed to an interview hoping parole would follow though a mental hospital sanity hearing warned speech would affect his chances. Cane had surgery to restore speech and hearing and feared reporting details could threaten inmate safety.

Sicalester Okla John A. Cane Okla Oma Cane Daner Try

World car fleet tops 88 million on roads

The commerce department reports about 88,358,000 passenger cars trucks and buses were on global roads at year start. Of these 66 percent or 58,590,000 were in operation in the United States with Britain 4,217,000 France 3,308,000 Western Germany 2,139,000 Canada 3,620 and the Soviet Union 2,600.

Washington Sommerce Department United States Great Britain France Western Germany Canada Soviet Union

Keep Guard Despite Hint On Peace Says Harry

Former President Harry S. Truman urged continued vigilance as Communist nations show signs of peaceful moves while warning America to maintain military strength and readiness. He faulted Eisenhower policy, urged peaceful talks with the Russians, but insisted on protecting freedom and opposing subversion, noting his own party’s strength buildup.

Chicago Harry S. Truman America Eisenhower Fan’ Porcy Republican Party Siace

Nude stroller causes commotion in downtown Cincinnati

Walter Nichols, 40, defied Judge Ralph Kohnen by strolling nude through central Cincinnati. Police grabbed him, he was jailed and taken to General Hospital for observation. Nichols appeared in court on intoxication charges but was released with orders to leave town. He earlier walked through a parking lot near the Enquirer building and along Vine Street to the astonishment of hundreds.

Cincinnati Hope Walter II Ralph Kohnen Vine Nichols Eneral Hospital Kohnen Cincinnati Enquirer Vine St

Heiress Doris Silver Mother Cited In Fatal Abortion Case

Philadelphia report details charges contemplated against Mrs Gertrude Silver in the death of Doris Silver. Observes that no charges have been filed against the Schwarzer and notes Mrs Silver remains in seclusion. Abortion linked to the case involves Mamie Ostreicher and the closure of questions by authorities. The incident is described as bereavement shock with unconfirmed identity of those who performed the abortion.

Philadelphia Doris Silver Mrr Ant Sunday Samuel Milton Schwerin Dash Treicher Schwarzer Melville J. Aston City Med Sted Shoors Thomas B. McBride Silver Mont Ostreicher Central

Motor Vehicle Pacts Canceled In Ohio and States

Ohio ends motor vehicle reciprocity with most states at midnight, seeking amendments to exempt axle tax on big trucks. Rhode Island Texas Delaware agreed to amendment. Michigan Illinois West Virginia Indiana granted extensions. Oklahoma aligned with Michigan threatening license tag purchases for cross-border drivers. court orders delay reconsider tax dispute. Ohio officials plan further negotiations with licensing offices as state faces possible end to axel tax in pacts.

Columbus Nll Rhode Island Texas Delaware Michigan Illinois West Virginia Indiana L. Moulton Ohio Reciprocity Board Frank J. Lausche Ohio Oklahoma Tununthe Tivere Sellon Squire Crsid Onio Stanley J. Bowers Supreme Court Kchigan Anc Oto Toad Franklin County Common Robert Mc Draper Sudge Draper

Federal Reserve Tightens Credit Across Banks

Federal Reserve banks from New York to San Francisco raised lending rates to 2 percent, a 20 year high, tightening credit to curb inflation. Boston and Minneapolis remained at 2 percent while others moved to higher levels, making borrowing costlier for member banks and customers.

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Firemen Battle Timber Fire Breakthrough

Firefighters fought a timber fire in an area near Cant ree, battling flames with linesmen and equipment as crews reported at least partial success. Temperature forecasts suggested the blaze would ease, and responders continued to contain hotspots along the forest edge.

Isake Fiat Alan Nates

Stretched Glide Limit Fails in California Air Crash

A DC3 on a nonscheduled flight from Oakland to Surbank California crashed 150 yards from the Lockheed terminal after the starboard engine failed. Pilot Joseph Amos Bradsher 31 of Chula Vista, co pilot, a ground worker, and a passenger died. Twenty four were injured as the twin engine plane struck power lines and a parked C54 hangar before the crash site.

Surbank Calif Lockheed Air Terminal Joseph Amos Bradsher Chula Vista Oakland

Dead Cow's Kick Cracks Man's Foot in Chillicothe

A cow at a Chillicothe slaughterhouse kicked and struck butcher William Teeters, 31, as he cut a tendon from a carcass. The force sent him to the hospital with a possible foot fracture.

Chillother Ohio William Teeters Chillicothe Teeters

Army Says It's Sorry Over Accusation Against Professor

The Army apologized to Prof. Al Kelly of Wayne University for accusing him of backing a Communist front. Secretary Brucker ordered the false charge wiped from records. Dr. Kelly, head of Detroit's history department, welcomed the move saying it restores confidence in government. The incident followed security risk changes tied to a Detroit veteran, San faxer, denied an honorable discharge on related grounds.

Washington Aarmy al Jelly Wayne Universy Brucker Kelly Detroit San Faxer

Injunctions Sought to Halt East Coast Dock Strike

Reported coordinated action by longshoremen and the Waterfront Commission prompts permanent injunction bids in New York New Jersey ports. Union pushback cites alleged commission overreach while employers accuse the ILA of coercion. Strike spreads to Port Newark Bayonne Jersey City Hoboken affecting dozens of sailings as work slows and vessels adjust.

NEW York New Jersey Waterfront Commission New York-New Jersey New York Shipping Associaton TLA Kista State Supreme Court ILA Waterfront Commission William V. Bradtey Association Commission Ouf L Union Jersey City N. J Port’ Newark Bayonne Hoboken Boston Baltimore Stevedorea John Suesdey Luge Philadelphia Shipping Company

Taking Slot Machines Across Border Charged

Columbus men arrested by the FBI on a charge of interstate transport of slot machines. James Vernon Ehman 35 to be heard before U S Commissioner Robert Newton. Other three waived preliminary hearing and were slated for transfer to Maryland where 46 sum bandits were confiscated. FBI said Ehman Edward Glenn and Robert Willis bought 64 slot machines months ago at Parkersburg and drove them to Washington.

Border Columbus U. S Robert Newton James Vernon Ehman FBI Newton Maryland Ehman Edward Glenn Robert Willis Parkersburg Washington

Four Charmers Lead 45 In MISS AMERICA Final Round

In Atlantic City the competition whittled to a final group of 50 with four charmers and 45 other entrants advancing from preliminaries. Bets on Patricia Byrd Hudneston and Miss Hawaii Bare are noted as strong contenders while results from the preliminary bathing and talent rounds keep the eventual winner under wraps until Thursday.

Atlantic City Patrica Byrd Hudneston Sveepstakes Clanton Barn Mama Vieira Tovolutt Todal Fear Charmes Oidanora Thuresay Eis Gelsis Roland Alent Tissen Mim Oklahoma Biss Ann Camplet Oklaho Ievida Alabama

Four Argentine generals arrested in Peron plot

In Buenos Aires a general and four other high officers were reportedly arrested for plotting rebellion against President Peron. The 2nd Army commander warned the five to appear within three days or face rebel penalties. Opposition leader Maurizio Yadarola questioned the general’s whereabouts and the alleged plots.

Buenos AlReo Argentina Peron Congress Radical Party Mauricio Yadarola Balaguer Yadarola

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