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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1955

Page

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White Men on Scene of Murder Trial Testimony

In Tallahatchie County Mississippi the murder trial of Roy Bryant and Milam resumes with witnesses including the victim’s mother ready to testify. State witnesses identify Bryant and Milam, with Bryant admitting taking Till from his uncle’s home and Milam admitting snatching the boy.

Sumner Sfiss Twa Tallahatchie County Stanny Sanders Sunflower County Young Sher George Smith Leiflore Bryant John EF Cath Milam Roy Bryant Emmett Til Chicago Sumner, Miss Carolyn Till Lamar Roy

Adenauer warns against recognizing East Germany

West Germany's chancellor Adenauer said Bonn would view any future recognition of East Germany's communist government as unfriendly. Berlin four power status and Soviet zone questions were raised as Bonn sent notes to the United States Britain and France seeking new positions on German unity and sovereignty.

West Germany East Germany Bonn Vates United States Britain France Berlin Germany Negotitins Otto Grotewohl Moe East Zone Gersmany Adenauer

Mightiest Warship Faces Crucial Testing Day

The Navy prepares to open the supercarrier Forrestal to full speed on a crucial test day. If she passes, the 39,000-ton vessel could be delivered soon and commissioned by mid October after previous sea trials delays due to mechanical trouble.

Rovany Carrina Forrestal Uncle Sam Forrestal

UN Thanked for Favorable Trend Dulles Sees End of Cold War

Secretary of State John Foster Dulles, addressing the UN General Assembly, said the world may enter a decade of peaceful change that ends the cold war. He cited improved European security, potential German unification, and a broader move toward flexible international relations. He urged endorsement of military blueprints and aerial inspections to advance world arms reductions.

United Nations John Foster Dulles UN General Assembly Geneva Far East Red China United States Secretary of State Assembly Ihenhowers Rania Dulles

Bulganin Note Eyed By Eisenhower For Disarmament Talks

A personal message from Nikolai Bulganin to President Eisenhower was studied as a UN disarmament subcommittee paused in New York. Officials said the note was sent via the State Department to Eisenhower's Denver vacation HQ and likely to Eden and Faure. A U.S. UN spokesman denied knowledge of the message as talks were postponed, amid U.S. push for free aerial inspection and exchange of military blueprints.

Wasiuurun Nikolai Bulganin Eisenhower New York State Department Denver Anthony Eden Edgar Faure London Eden U. S United Nations United States

Elephant Ends Wild Spree At Mecklenburg Park

In Charlotte an elephant named Vicki roamed the grounds near downtown before volunteers and off duty police cornered her near an amusement park. They used rope and captured her after a prolonged chase led by Chief Joe Whitley. The event prompted cleanup and control actions in the area. New York politics note Carmine de Sapio is re elected Tammany Hall executive committee chairman.

Charlotte Ix. c Vicki Trors Mllee Char Serant Simon Fanning Joe Whitley Mecklenburg County Police New York Carmine G. deSaple Tammany Hall Manhattan Democratic County Organization

Tariff Setters Open Talks for 900 Item Concessions

U S tariff negotiators propose bargaining on as many as 900 imported goods including automobiles whiskey and Scotch to secure reciprocal cuts on U S exports. The Geneva conference next January could feature broad tariff easing under reciprocal trade act powers. Officials say reductions may apply selectively and public comment will be sought.

Iimensington Un—_ Americcan U.S U. S State Department Wednesay Geneve Geneva Congres State Department

Huge Shark Caught After 3 Hour Dock Battle

Army marine Sgt Richard Lawrence and Air Force Sgt Charles Hoke fished from Ft Weaver dock Wednesday landing a 180 pound hammerhead after a three hour struggle.

Ausululu Richard “C.lawrence Air Force Charles Hoke Ft. Weaver Dock

End of Peron Triggers Subtle Shifts in S American Politics

The article surveys Latin American political transitions after Peron’s ouster, noting most nations aim for elections. It highlights uncertainty in Honduras, Argentina, Bolivia, Nicaragua, and Panama, with several regimes seen as moving toward or away from democratic norms under various pressures.

End of Peron Guy Green Tonduras Calder Euecnos Presi Washington NEA Guatemala Colombia Latin America Uruguay Mfatean Reyalie Hondures Aragua Vensancla Juan’ Peron Bolivia Darien Sxpers Nicaragua Panama Bre Antasio Semosa Reid Ricardo Arias Joao Cafe United States

Fewer Polio Cases Seen This Week Across States

Health service spokesman says total polio cases may total 30 000 to 35 000 for the year, down from 38 74 1954. Massachusetts led with 276 cases, New York 251, Wisconsin 199, Ohio 126, Minnesota 112, as 1955 figures compare with 1954 totals and weekly changes.

Health Service Massachusetts New York Wisconsin Ohio

Plane Crash Kills Fifteen At Tripoli Airport

A British Overseas Airways Corp plane en route from London to Lagos crashed while taxiing at Tripoli International Airport in Libya. Fifteen were killed, including 13 passengers and 2 crew, with 27 passengers and 5 crew escaping. Survivors were taken to a British military hospital as the wreckage smoldered.

Snarvus Savye Tripal'idee British Overseas Airways Corp London BOAC Nigeria West Africa Tripoli Mediterranean North Africa

80 Mile an Hour Race Blamed for 3 Deaths

Alliance Ohio deputies report an 80 mph auto race on Ohio 225 killed three Atwater High football players Frank Kitowski Leonard LeRoy Morris and Donald Hrovatick. Two other boys were treated for cuts and bruises after their car skidded and overturned. The Morris car was racing with a second car driven by Richard Twark.

Alliance Ohio Atwater High Boat Sheriff's Deputies Frank Kitowski Leonard LeRoy Morris Donald Hrovatick Ites Morris Richard Twark Atwater Twark|smith

rudAY's Chuckle 9 keep the wolf away

Fragmentary notebook line shows a humorous aside about away from danger and a daughter marrying and bringing a husband home, with incomplete context. The readable portion hints at a family anecdote or rural saying. No clear event or named entities beyond generic family roles.

Argentina names Lonaras leader in bid for peace and work

Gen Eduardo Lonaras, 58, head of the post Peron revolt, moves toward provisional presidency after being flown from Cordoba to Buenos Aires. A Cordoba radio in the Voice of Liberty urged peace, saying there are neither victors nor defeated and avoid focusing on the past.

Bumnus Aries Eduardo Lonaras Eeliefe Juan Peron Buenos Aires Cordoba Rudio Voice of Liberty Yuan D. Peron Spelamecia Ealaria Ween Santos

Ohio Illinois truck reciprocity dispute unsettled

Ohio and Illinois face a cloudy reciprocity pact as Ohio passenger cars may travel Illinois roads with Ohio plates. Secretary Charles F. Carpentier notes Illinois could revoke that courtesy unless Illinois agrees to amending the accord. Govs Lausche and Stratton discussed a conference, with potential extension of Illinois’ deadline beyond September 26.

Ohio Inois Anylinois Charles F. Carpentier Tilinais Shin Tinais Ohio Supreme Court Michigan Ino Michigan West Virgina Carpentier Vilnois Ohlo Frank Lausche William G Stratton Sinola Talische Stratton Straton Ohle Oi Iiinoin

Picket at AEC Piketon Plant Forces Walkout

About 1500 AFL craftsmen walked off the job at the Atomic Energy Commission plant near Piketon following a dispute with AFL Technical Engineering Group and Teekey Seg Neering Co. The plant employs around 4200 craftsmen, spokesmen said.

Jailed Man Quizzed In Holdup of Bank

A man identified as O Flaherty remains under questioning by State Police about a bank holdup at Lost Creek West Virginia Monday noon. Frank St ous was sentenced by Justice A M Goodwin to six months in jail for carrying a 32 caliber automatic pistol linked to the case.

Curabant Frank St

Unhurt Rocky Says He'll Defend in June

New York AP report says heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano, unmarked save a red blemish, plans to defend title next June against one of four challengers Bob Baker Nine Valdes Hurricane Jackson or Floyd Patterson. He denied retirement thoughts after last night’s win over Archie Moore, saying he has no such plans now. Weather forecasts predicted the tropical storm near Martinique to intensify as it moves northwest at about 15 mph, with winds up to 70 mph near the center.

NEW York Rocky Marciano Janet Atlantic Weather Bureau Fort de France Martingue French West Indies Miami Bob Baker Nine Valdes Murricane Jackson Ployd Patterson Archie Moore Marciano Jail D al Weill

Farm Prices Aid Hinted By Advisory Commission

The National Agricultural Advisory Commission meets to study boosting farm income and proposals for Congress. The Eisenhower appointee body, meeting behind closed doors, may shape recommendations on farm policy to help lift prices and support programs from the President’s administration.

National Agricultural Advisory Commission Son ‘Commission Congress Eisenhower

Father Pleas For Infant Son

The father of a tiny infant stolen from a hospital crib pleaded for his son's safe return. Dr. Sanford Marcus calls the baby Robert Marcus six days old and in danger, as police search intensifies after clues found in San Jose. Hundreds of officers from San Francisco flood the case, seeking a buxom blonde woman seen near the nursery prior to the theft. A hospital blanket matching the one used at Zion Hospital was found in San Jose, fifty miles away.

San Franco Sanford Marcus San Jose Robert Marcus Dr. Marcus San’ Francisco Robert Mr. Zion Hospital

Cop Slaying Brings FBI Into Search

The report details a cop slaying that triggered an FBI-led search and investigation. Police identified a suspect as Lemuel and described a tense, ongoing pursuit involving local authorities, with leads stressed and measured against the victim’s reported injuries.

FBI

No More Harry For Rush Sq Squad Ends After Death

The impersonator squad had traced to the residence of 91 year old Harry D Cove a Lansing businessman with heart trouble. Cove was revived 172 times over the years and billed as the world s most revived man. He died on Wednesday and the squad was not called the last time.

Lansing Harry Imnoiator Harry D. Cove Cove

Al Schuldt Victim In Early Morning Shooting

Alfred C. Schuldt 34 sports editor of the Gallipolis Daily Tribune was shot and killed at the Mossbarger home near Gallipolis at 7:00 am while visiting his daughter. His wife Ruth Mossbarger Schuldt is a suspect. details from Coroner Dr. Warehimes and Prosecutor Warren Sheet describe the fatal shotgun blast just below the heart as Schuldt raised the gun during the confrontation. He leaves a wife and four children and had recently become sports editor after serving as Gallia County deputy. The body was taken to Elliott-Sanders funeral home in Northup.

Gallipolis Alfred C. Schuldt Gage Mossburger Schuldt Warehime Warren F. Sheet George Ehrmann Shee Mra Schuldt Hotwer” Hospital Moss Barger Jaren Galli Ispots Smeritt Marquette University Gallia County Charles W. Bodimer Ruth Mossbarger Mayme Schuidt Carey, Is Alfred

Ike Wood Give GOP Landslide Victory

Senator George H. Bender of Ohio predicts Eisenhower will seek reelection and win by a larger landslide than in 1982. Speaking to GOP women near Fairborn, he argued any strong Republican could win the presidency in 1986 based on the party’s record. He warned against saying the GOP cannot win without Eisenhower and named Bricker, Hume, Nixon, Knowland, and Knight as potential future winners.

Dayton George H. Bender Ohio Eisenhower Bender GOP Fairborn John W. Bricker R-Obio Secretary of the Treasury George H. Hume Enrey Richard Mixon William F. Knowland Caiif California Goodwin J. Knight

Russian apology note distorts facts amid officer with drawn gun claim

Fragmented text describes a Soviet note reacting to an incident where a Russian apology was issued after an officer waved a pistol during an encounter. The report mentions photographers, a school, a military installation, and differing accounts of what occurred.

Hacarene Sten Siena Las Lalmerameat

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