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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1955

Page

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Haydenville Auto Crash Claims Second Victim

Nelsonville man Searles of Jefferson died at Mount St Mary Hospital after a Haydenville crash. Car driver Fiola of Pa died at the scene. Searles wife and Miss Parry survived with multiple injuries in a one car wreck on a curve, officer reports.

Nelsonville Haydenville Nelsonvils Searies Jefferson St. Nelsonville Mount ‘St. Mary Hospital Searles Virginia Betty Parry Walnut St. Hospital Parry Carnegie Dew Hotel Piola Fiola Miss Parry

Youth Admits Killing Foster Parents in Parricide Case

In Eaton Ohio a 16 year old farm boy Kenneth Bowman admitted shooting his foster father to death and choking his foster mother with his knee. He then burned the car and hid the bodies to fake an accidental crash. Autopsies showed the father died of a gunshot and the mother by strangulation.

Eaton Ohio Everett Fahrenholz Kenneth Bowman Kenneth Harold Bowman Bowmans Examinations Indiated Bowman Bows

Five Day Weather Forecast Summary

Temperatures to average near normal south and a bit below normal north. Normal highs about 73 to 76 with lows 52 to 54. Tonight somewhat cooler, Thursday warmer, Saturday cooler, weekend cool. Thursday showers yield about a tenth inch of rain.

Baby Boy Kidnapped From Mt. Zion Hospital

Police and nearly 300 officers search a San Francisco area home for a baby boy taken from Mt. Zion Hospital. A blonde woman, seen with the infant, fled the hospital area. Lettie Clement and Eleanor Loreng reported sightings. Marcus, a hospital physician, made a public appeal for the child's safe return to his anxious parents.

San Francisco Howe Sedayala Mt. Zion Hospital Sire Sanford Mer Daly City Lettie Clement Eleanor Loreng George Dyer Describ Eac Marcus

Keeping Guard Up Seen Avoiding War

Former Navy See Dan Kimball tells an American Rocket meeting that the United States can avert a major war for 200 years by staying vigilant. He argues Hitler and Tojo were tempted to attack the United States due to perceived weak military forces.

Los Angeles United States Navy Dan Kimball Hitler Tojo Kimball

Dems Reps Mobilize In Full Campaign For 1952 Control

Washington reports both major parties gearing up for the 1952 contest as Dwight Eisenhower looms for the Republican ticket and Democrats press attacks on his administration over farm prices and economic issues. The spring cycle of campaigning intensifies with broad voter mobilization and policy battles ahead.

Washington Staunton Ite Dwight Eisenhower Eisenhower Mtr

Life in Prison Is Meyer's Fate

COLUMBUS AP The governor commuted Meyer's death sentence to life imprisonment. Meyer had been sentenced to die, but the decision altered his fate and ended the pursuit of execution.

Meyer Columbus Mayer Deve Velvia Pardon and Parole Commission Latueche

Hurricane Cawdles Out to Sea and Damps New England

The hurricane is moving eastward away from the coast but a hurricane alert remains from Block Island to Cape Hatteras. Winds of 60 to 70 mph near the center were reported as of 10 am EST, with forecast clearing in Richmond later.

Fang Weather Bureau Block Island R. L Provincetown Mass Cape ‘Hatteras Chesa Pemke Bays Blocksland Cape A Hatteras Norfolk Conrad P. Mook Emergency Warning Center New England Richmond Norte North Carolina

I Think I Look Pretty Well Reds Free Yank Women

In Hong Kong two American women detained in China on sabotage charges near Semkong village are reported to be released from jail or house arrest. They appeared in summer dresses and said they feel well. one, Mrs Perkine, stated at age 63 she thinks she looks pretty well. The Reds say 12 more exit permits may be granted and machinery is ready to release 19 others, though none have arrived in the free world yet.

Hong Kong Perking Tennile Garand Mae Dorothy Miadleton Com Cicero Ill China Jay Dileas Kenaday Houston Tex Aerous Reds Free World

Shocking courtroom viewing of slides in killer case

In Chardon Ohio Burley Leo Carey wore slacks and a yellow shirt as the state played color slides of the beaten body during trial across from him. Carey listened in silence to questions about the images while defense argued they could prejudice the jury.

Chardon Ohio Leo Carey Weller Carey Tecan Williams Midwest Great Lakes Berlin East Germany Duluth Minn Union Rock Wis Des Moines South Bend Ind Ohi Germany Jengo West Germany

Auto Taken From Pait Auto Taken From Pait

Cleveland cowie driving east on highway 65 was tied up and left in the desert last night by two hitchhikers who robbed away with an eight companion in the couple s car. Police stopped the car at a Needles roadblock and two men were arrested. A hunt is on for the third man. John and Eva Stefanick were shaken but unharmed. The robbery began after they picked up two men claiming their car was out of gas near Layton California. One man drew a gun and forced them to drive to a stalled car where the third man waited.

Cleveland Cowie Itving Needles Andrew Jones Jones John Eva Stefanick Stefanicks Laylow Calif

Mississippi murder trial moves toward death penalty ruling

In Mississippi a trial over the 14 year old Emmett Till killing proceeds with the prosecution and defense agreeing on 10 jurors as two white men Milam and Bryant face charges. The case outlines circumstantial evidence and serious allegations of beating, shooting, and disposing of Till’s body after an alleged insult to Mrs Bryant.

Sumner Mum Mississippi Chicago Sarka Bryant Oman J. W. Milam Bel Emmett Louis Till Wilam Till

Ohio Makes Michigan Pay Tax

Fragmented OCR notes describe a tax conflict involving Ohio and Michigan, mentioning payments, levy actions, and state authority. References include distant terms like a 30 day period and amendments, with unclear names and places. The passage lacks coherent facts or a clear event outcome to verify.

Butler Hall Predicts Ike Nixon as GOP 1968 Ticket

The GOP chairman says he believes President Butler will run in 1968 and that Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon will form the ticket. He notes Hall predicts Ike will be the party’s most popular candidate and plans to organize at the Republican National Convention.

Alicago—U Hittee Aaye Butler Hall Senhower GOP Peedicta Ler Nets Democratic Fisenhower Han Pail M. Butler Inter Portsmondon Ot Hall Savane San’ Francineo Tm Organiniysago Agin Ike Nixon

Wayward Elephant Vicki May Be Calmed by Ringling Tamer

In Mecklenburg County residents hope to coax Vicki the elephant home after she vanished from an amusement park ten days ago. Louie Reed of Ringling Bros. plans to locate the animal six miles from downtown Charlotte and talk to her softly to lure her back.

Charlotte N.c—U Mecklenburg County Vicki Louie Reed Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus

Off-Duty Detective Killed Foil At Cincinnati Tavern

A Cincinnati police detective Walter Hart was shot to death while attempting to stop two gunmen at a downtown tavern. Chief U S Delegate Henry Cabot Lodge Jr and United Nations delegates watched as police captured a wounded man shortly after the shooting. Owner Jack Partlow plans to catch his 6-year-old Indian elephant ahead of a planned publicity stunt.

United Nations Cincinnati United July States Walter Hart U. S Henry Funman Cabot Lodge, Jr United States Spa V. M. Molotov

United States seeks UN Security Seat amid bigFour talks

The article notes a United States bid for a China UN Security Council seat as the General Assembly prepares for its debate after elections and committee selections. It highlights anticipated speeches by top diplomats including Molotov and potential Moscow plans to raise key issues before the Assembly.

Philippines Poland Dapta Miles Jose Maza United States Russia Moscow Plana

Mother Strangles 15 Month Old in Columbus Home

In Columbus Indiana a 15 month old boy was killed when his mother Mildred McReynolds 35 told police she strangled the child with a belt. She is wife of Dr Charles McReynolds and had been a patient at local hospitals. Investigators say she planned to kill herself but not the child and broke into tears at police headquarters.

Columbus Columbus State Hospital Wayne Morgan Mildred McRey‘olds Charles McReynolds

Argentina Junta Ends Peron Rule and Opens Peace Talks

Argentina's new army government began peace talks with rebel forces after overthrowing Peron. Peron reportedly fled the country by air amid a four day revolt as the junta tightened control and called for labor stability and orderly administration.

Cunsos Aires Argentina Juan D. Peron Peron Clarin Count Iry Paraguay Asuncion Per Paragguayan Rapid Aires General Federation of Labor CGT Powe Bahia Blanca Buenos Aires Lamer Junta Wworkere Hector Hugo di ‘Pietro Federation

Actress Jeff Donnell Seeks Divorce From Aldo Ray

Actress Jeff Donnell says she intends to sue for divorce from actor husband Aldo Ray after their separation last Friday. Donnell is known for playing George Abel's television wife.

Angeles Jeff Donnell Aldo Ray George Abel

Grim Toll Reported From Worst Storm To Hit State

Coast towns faced flooding and widespread damage as storms claimed at least five lives. New Bern saw four deaths, while other losses struck Fayetteville Elizabethetown Morehead City and nearby areas. Communications broke down and tolls and damages remained preliminary.

New Bern Fayettevile

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