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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1954

Page

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Retail Rise Is Credited To Ike

The American Retail Federation told President Eisenhower that the first 20 months of his administration showed steady confidence in the economic future. The 600000-store federation forecast stronger times by year end 1954 with higher wages and a record retail year, praising administration policies and congressional cooperation for the favorable climate.

Denver Eisenhower American Retail Federation Today Federator United States White House Boulder Colo Bureau of Standards Rowland Jones, Jr Federation Congress

Action Studied Against Slayer Of Father

In Zanesville Ohio a 12 year old boy David Larry Ingles is being reviewed by county prosecutor Joseph W McNerney and Judge W O Secrest after police say he admitted killing his father John 36 The boy may be sent to the Bureau of Juvenile Research at Columbus for examination Authorities say David reenacted the killing and planned the shooting for about three weeks because he felt his father was mean A .22 caliber pistol was found nearby and the boy is held at the juvenile detention home He may attend his father s funeral services tomorrow

Zanesville Ohio David Larry Ingles Joseph W. McNerney W. O. Secrest Bureau of Juvenile Research Columbus David John George Hodgson

Soviet Bars Fourteen Of 21 UN Applicants

UNITED NATIONS N Y A special UN committee reports no way to resolve the impasse that blocks 21 applicants for UN membership. A Soviet veto in the Security Council has blocked 14 candidates and the remaining seven failed to reach the required seven votes in the 11 member council. New members must be recommended by the Security Council before the Assembly can act.

United Nations N. Y U. N International Organization Good Assembly Security Council

Queen Mother to Visit United States in October

Queen Mother Elizabeth will arrive in New York on October 26 for a three week visit to the United States and Canada. She will sail from London on October 21 aboard the liner Queen Elizabeth. She will be the guest of President and Mrs Eisenhower at the White House November 4 to 6.

London Elizabeth New York United States Canada Clarence House Queen Elizabeth II Eisenhower White House

Panicky bandit captured after wrong turn

Cincinnati police arrested Thomas Harold McDonald, 29, from Baton Rouge, after a would be holdup man panicked when a customer entered and followed a staff member toward a storage room. George Drie dame, president of Cincinnati Savings and Loan, blocked the exit and McDonald was held for questioning.

Cincinnati George Dreidame Cincinnati Savings and Loan Association Dreidame Thomas Harold McDonald Baton Rouge

Former Rep Hugh Delacy Subpoenaed In Dayton Probe

Former Washington congressman Hugh Delacy 44 who served a single term in the New Deal era is subpoenaed to testify today before a House committee probing subversion in the Dayton area. Delacy, now based in Cleveland, has long been active in the Progressive Party and invokes the Fifth Amendment when asked about Communist ties.

Dayton Washington State House Hugh Delacy D-Wash Congress Delacy Progressive Party Cleveland Washington

Senators Begin Draft Of Probe

A six member committee starts drafting a report on Senator McCarthy conduct. The panel may criticize McCarthy while guiding Senate action on possible censure later this year. The hearings wrap up with discussions of fairness of staff and the role of counsel Chadwick and de Faria.

Washington McCarthy Senate Watkins Utah E. Wallace Chadwick Guy G. de Faria Edward Bennett Williams Chadwick de Faria Senator Watkins McCarth Edwin C. Johnson D-Cole Johnson Coloradoan

Moderate Earthquakes Hit Algerian Area

Two moderate shocks rattled Orleansville as the area counts dead from North Africa's severe quake five days earlier. Algerian authorities report 1,340 deaths with rubble clearance ongoing and the toll likely to rise.

Paris Orleansville Algeria North Africa

Dayton hearing probes Communist ties as witness misses

On the second day of a three day hearing in Dayton Ohio chairman Gordon Scherer noted a surprise witness may not appear. Former FBI undercover agent Arthur Strunk testified about Dayton’s Communist section naming 76 members including missing witness Kermit Kirkendall. A tentative immunity offer went to William A Nelson amid Fifth Amendment refusals.

Gordon Scherer Cincinnati Republican FBI Antioch College Yellow Springs Kermit M. Kirkendall United Electrical Workers Local 768 CIO Kirkendal Dayton Arthur Strunk Communist Party Strunk Kirkendall Univiscone Co William A. Nelson

Body Found in Muskingum River Near Beverly

The body of Paul Frazier, 48, of Columbus, was recovered from the Muskingum near Beverly. He drowned Sunday while on a fishing trip.

Mcconnellville Paul Frazier Columbus Beverly

Indochinese Leaders Demand End of Dispute

Paris reports say Ngo Dinh Diem faces cabinet pressure as Gen. Nguyen Van Hinh resists relinquishing command. Four ministers threaten resignation unless Diem and Hinh reconcile quickly amid fears of an army coup. A dinner with Gen. Paul Ely softened tensions but backed a split over governance of Indochina.

Paris Viet Nam Ngo Dinh Diem Nguyen van Nh Hirh Indochina Diem Saigon

Britain Proposes Brussels Pact Expansion for West Germany

Britain proposes joining West Germany and Italy to the Brussels defense pact as an alternative to the failed European Army plan. Anthony Eden markets a six nation bloc with Belgium the Netherlands Luxembourg and West Germany alongside Italy and aims for a London conference before year end.

London Britain West Germany Italy Brussels NATO France Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Anthony Eden Bonn Rome Paris Eden Canada Brin

Nationalists Bombard Red Mainland Near Formosa

Nationalist China's air force and navy bombarded the Red mainland opposite Formosa for the 12th straight day. A Defense Ministry communique said three Communist frogmen attempted to land on Quemoy's north coast but were driven off by a vigilant sentinel. Quemoy lies seven miles from Amoy and has been the center of the west pocket war since Sept. 3.

Taipehm Formosa China Redheld Defense Ministry Quemoy Amoy

Servicemen Fund Hospital Beds in Korea Drive

U S servicemen in Pusan Korea have contributed more than 160000 dollars to provide 460 additional hospital beds for Koreans. The five month drive will build enlarge or equip seven hospitals the Army said. Pusan is a city of over one million with only 16 civilian hospital beds and limited maternity and children's beds.

Pusan Korea U. S

HOUSES AUCTIONED IN MIDDLE TOWN FOR WWII VETS

Ten houses built by the county in the Middle town area for World War II veterans will be offered for sale at a public auction today. They were constructed shortly after the war ended.

Hamilton Middletown

Dancer’s Wifey Dies Beverly Hills Star’s Spouse Passes

Mrs. Fred Astaire, 46, wife of famed dancer Fred Astaire, died Monday in Beverly Hills California.

Beverly Hills Calif Fred Astaire

Puerto Rican nationalists testify on plots against Congress

A Puerto Rican nationalist testified that conspirators who planned the shooting of five congressmen in the House last March also plotted attacks on President Eisenhower. The witness, Gonzales Lebron Sotomayor y, is brother of Dolores Lebron, on trial with 12 others for seditious conspiracy to overthrow the U.S. government by force. The case before Federal Judge Lawrence E. Walsh continues as jurors hear testimony.

NEW York Congress Eisenhower Gonzales Lebron Sotomayor Y U.S Dolores Lolita Lebron House of Representatives Mise Lebron Lawrence E. Walsh Julio Pinto Gandia Lebron Sotomayor Fernos Isern Puerto

Maine Elects First Democrat Governor in 20 Years

Maine voters rewarded Edmund S. Muskie, a 39-year-old Democrat, by ousting Republican Gov. Burton Cross in a statewide test of the Eisenhower administration program. Republican Sen. Margaret Chase Smith and all three GOP House members won reelection as nine other states held primaries.

King Party House Congress Maine Edmund S. Muskie Burton M. Cross Nixon Margaret Chase Smith

Quiet City Rules in Austrian Health Resort

In Bad Gleichenberg Austria a city ban targets noise to aid healing. A rising cock may be fined or banished, and Harpocrates watches silence in the park. Noise limits cover carpet beating hours and horn blows by motorists. Visitors must surrender motorcycle keys at entry garages.

Bad Gleichenberg Austria Harpocrates Silence

Canton Man Acquitted in St Boniface Church Fire

A Canton Ohio man Arthur E Parsons 23 was acquitted of arson and related charges from a February 17 fire at St Boniface's Church His attorney said Parsons entered to warm himself and accidentally started the blaze with a lighted paper The jury rejected intent allegations and the defense cited Mrs O'Leary as a cautionary parallel

Canton Ohio St. Boniface’s Arthur E. Parsons Parsons

Auto Crash Fatal for Dayton Man James L. Terry

Warren County accident on Route 2 left James Lowell Terry 29 of Dayton dead after a car veered off course and struck a trailer truck. State patrol reported the fatal collision occurred Saturday night following the missed curve.

Middletown Warren County James Lowell Terry Dayton Terry

Fortune Slated for Girl Heiress of Aga Khan Fortune

In Los Angeles attorney Bartey Crum says Rita Hayworth’s daughter Yasmin will inherit a substantial share of her grandfather the Aga Khan’s fortune once custody and support agreements with Aly Khan are finalized. The agreement will be submitted to the Nevada court that granted Miss Hayworth divorce.

Los Angeles Rita Hayworth Yasmin Aga Khan Bartey Crum Miss Hayworth Aly Khan Crum Nevada

Hamilton jurors in Butler County increase fees

The county jurors in Butler County have raised their daily fees from four to five dollars, effective immediately, as reported in local proceedings. The change affects service costs for jurors serving on trials and related civic duties.

Interior Secretary McKay visits Lancaster for watershed project launch

Secretary of the Interior Douglas McKay speaks in Lancaster Ohio as work begins on a unified pilot plant watershed program for erosion control. Senator Bricker and Governor Lausche attend with local officials at the Upper watershed field day. Funds from 1954 support cooperative state and local input in soil problem solutions.

Lancaster Ohio Douglas McKay John W. Bricker Frank J. Lausche Congress Coopera Tive Hocking Fairfield Soil Confereration District Hunter's Run

Pickets at A Plant halt Portamouth Area construction

Pickets at the Portamouth Area atomic energy plant keep work at a standstill as about 15 000 AFL craft workers strike. Union leaders claim Goodyear Atomic sent nonunion staff to plant jobs. Goodyear says it honors its contract with the AEC and no Goodyear workers are on strike. Meetings among union leaders, Peter Kiewit Sons, and subs were held with more planned.

Waverly Ohio Portamouth Area AFL Goodyear Atomic Corp Goodyear Atomic Goodyear AEC Probant Peter Kiewit Sons

Two Bluffton Men Die In Auto Collision

BLUFFTON Ohio two Bluffton men were killed yesterday when their automobiles collided at an intersection of two Allen County roads. The victims were D Jones 21 and Annie Garmatter 6 both of Bluffton.

Bluffton Ohio Allen County D. Jones Anny Garmatter

Reds Begin New Tack After Congress Action

Washington. The Communist party appeals anew after Congress 1954 measures. The SACB order under the 1950 act requires registration with the Justice Department, listing officers and financing. The party seeks to challenge constitutionality and asks for new arguments in light of the 1954 act. The U S Court of Appeals urged briefs due before Oct 27.

Reds Congress Washington Communist Party Moscow Subversive Activities Control Board Justice Department Mately Supreme Court Son U. S. Court of Appeals Court of Appeals

7th Fleet Ordered to Aid Nationalists at Quemoy

The New York Herald Tribune reports Washington ordered the 7th Fleet to provide full logistical support to the Chinese Nationalists in defending Quemoy. The Joint Chiefs and naval officials issued the instructions, and no specific divisions were named for action.

New York New York Herald Tribune Washington United States 7Th Fleet Quemoy The Herald Tribune Walter Kerr Joint Chiefs of Staff Office

Cow Survives Kerosene Ingestion in North Carolina

In Mountairy North Carolina a cow drank an estimated three to five gallons of kerosene from a tub. Veterinarian H C Jackesn said the animal is saturated but not in danger of an explosion or immediate harm.

Mountairy N. C Paul Flynn H. C. Jackesn

Discriminating Thieves Puzzle Dallas Resident

Dallas resident Jerry Watkins asked police about thieves who visited his home Sunday night. They took a console TV and his car, then returned the car but stole the spare wheel and tire.

Dallas Tex Jerry Watkins

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