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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1954

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Pat McCarran Dies in Hawthorne After Speech

Sen. Pat McCarran of Nevada died at 78 in Hawthorne soon after a rally. The lone wolf Democrat collapsed amid condolences and was pronounced dead from a coronary occlusion. He served 22 years in Washington, facing a shifting Nevada Democratic scene and speculation on a successor.

Pat McCarran Lone Wolf Democrat Hawthorne Sen Nevada Washington Senate McCarran Civic Center E. F. Hanson Mineral County

Indochina May Get U.S. Help

The United States and France near an accord on aid to Indochina with French troop withdrawal. Plans reportedly include American financial help for South Vietnam Laos and Cambodia and training for native forces to assume security duties.

Washington Indochina Europe France West Germany United States Viet Nam South Viet Nam Laos Cambodia U. S Guy Lachambre Walter Bedell Smith State Department Geneva

Cleanup of Tenements Ordered in Columbus

Mayor M E Sensenbrenner ordered an immediate cleanup of the city's rooming houses after touring properties on the south and east sides. He warned arrests would be made if cited rental properties are not repaired and criticized the fire department building department and board of health for permitting the misery and double rents for derelict properties.

Columbus M. E. Sensenbrenner Building Department Board of Health Sensenbrenner

German French Leaders Meet on West German Defense Plan

French Premier Mendes France and West German Chancellor Adenauer conferred over armament plans and independence for West Germany. The leaders seek safeguards against extremism while agreeing on a path to NATO or a seven nation alliance to supervise rearmament and future sovereignty.

London Pierre Mendes-France Konrad Adenauer Germany Lancaster House West Germany Walter Hallstein Adenauer Mendes - France Mendes-France Saarland United States Canada Britain Italy Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Adermuer France

AFL Official Denies Charge in Racketeering Hearing

Cleveland report briefs AFL Teamsters official Babe Triscaro testifies at a House Subcommittee on Labor Racketeering hearing. He defends handling of health and welfare funds and fielded questions on union control of truck unloading. Triscaro cites 15 percent fund allocation for administration amid scrutiny.

Cleveland Louis Babe) Triscaro AFL Teamsters Triscaro House Teamsters Local 436 Clare E. Hoffman Rmich Ohio Teamsters Council

Ohio truck firms flee state over axle-mile tax

An Ohio Trucking Assn official said many trucking companies are leaving the state to dodge retaliatory taxes tied to Ohio’s axle-mile tax. Treasurer Jesse W. Sentle of Toledo reported 17 firms moved out and others licensed equipment elsewhere. J. R. Riley of Columbus urged replacing the tax with fuel taxes and creating independent highway funds oversight. Association President C. E. Williams of Mansfield pressed for border-free access and stronger commerce arteries, arguing the axle-mile tax harms all involved.

Ohio Trucking Assn Ohio Jesse W. Sentle Toledo J. R. Riley Columbus Association C. E. Williams Mansfield Williams

Truck Drivers Urged To Be Courteous

Keen Johnson former Kentucky governor and Reynolds Metals Co official urged Ohio trucking executives to promote driver courtesy. He said trucker behavior reflects on the large industry and public relations.

Columbus Ohio Trucking Association Keen Johnson Kentucky Reynolds Metals Co

Tragic Auto Crash Claims 3YearOld Near Lancaster

Robert M. Cupp three year old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Cupp died yesterday after being struck by a car near their home three miles south of Lancaster.

Lancaster Robert M. Cupp Robert Cupp

Author of Best Sellers Dies of Heart Attack

James Street a noted author of The Gauntlet Tap Roots Goodbye My Lady and other best sellers collapsed at a North Carolina Associated Press broadcasters meeting in Chapel Hill and died shortly after He would have been 52 on Oct 15 street had lived in Chapel Hill since 1946 in the home of the University of North Carolina

Chapel Hill N. C James Street Street Lady North Carolina Associated Press Broadcasters University of North Carolina

Historic Ride Bared to Police at Oklahoma Carnival

CUSHING Okla A Lady Godiva act without horses or costume was halted by Deputy Lee Stiles who found the performer and her cast nude with no zipper and no horses as judges declined to let the act continue.

Cushing Okla Lady Godiva Lee Stiles Coventry

Hillsboro Ohio Segregation Case Opens Hearings

U S District Judge John H Druffel began hearings on a Hillsboro Ohio school segregation suit filed by the NAACP seeking to halt the boards enforcement of a segregation policy. The case tests northern schools after a Supreme Court ruling. The district with about 5100 residents has 900 grade pupils, of whom about 67 are Negro.

Cincinnati Ohio Hillsboro John H. Druffel Hillsboro Board of Education North U. S. Supreme Court National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Supreme Court Druffel NAACP

Linda Cargill Faces Christmas With Leukemia

In Bettendorf Iowa Linda Cargill, seven or eight years old, is diagnosed with leukemia. Community response brings toys, cards, and a Santa letter from the North Pole. Monroe School children, Brownie troops, and neighbors organize a Christmas Eve gathering while doctors fear she may not reach Christmas Day.

Bettendorfe Iowa Linda Cargill Santa North Pole Linda Monroe Davenport Robert

Municipal League seeks study of Social Security impacts

The Ohio Municipal League urged the Legislature to authorize a study of how the new social security law affects public employee retirement systems. At a three day Columbus conference, officials said inaction harms current and future staff morale and retention. They noted about 200 000 Ohio workers are in public retirement plans but not covered by Social Security, arguing a broader program could protect about half a million Ohioans. Conference opened focusing on relief funds as well with state officials signaling counties face funding gaps and possible need for legislative changes to expand state support.

Columbus Ohio Municipal League Ohio General Assembly Congress League United States Allen Pritchard Cuyahoga Mahoning Stark Hamilton Lucas Franklin Henry J. Robison Prichard Robison

Atom Control Plan Slated No 3 At United Nations

The United Nations disarmament debate moves forward with a trio of linked items including an international atomic pool and collective security. France's Jules Moch and Russia's Jacob Malik join the committee chairing the discussions as the Eisenhower administration seeks an avenue of peace.

Pes Siameor Peace U. S Eisenhower Assembly New York France Jules Moch Russia Jacob Malik Moch United States Canada Ee N.Y

Thieves Lose 7 Cents In Effort to Rob Bank

In Helper Kansas night burglars failed to breach the vault of the Helper State Bank losing seven cents in the attempt. The thieves knocked the vault combination but could not enter and nothing was missing. Sheriff Ernie Stevens found seven pennies outside the vault door and suspected they fell from the robbers.

Helper Kan Helper State Bank Ernie Stevens

Life Sentence Given in Cleveland Murder Case

Robert Sanders, 35, was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to second degree murder in the shooting of Fines Wallis. Sanders claimed the shooting was in self defense.

Cleveland Robert Sanders Wallias Sanders

Blood Stains Spur Theories In Marilyn Sheppard Case

Fresh blood spots found at a Bay Village home linked to Dr Samuel Sheppard murder case. Attorney William Corrigan called the stains a possible plant while police noted animal blood tests. Police traced a trail from a porch to a garage where Mr Sheppard’s wife Marilyn was killed on July 4.

Marilyn Bay Village William J. Corrigan Samuel H Corrigan

Young Democrats to Meet in Toledo October 2 3

The Young Democratic Executive Committee of Ohio will hold a regular session in Toledo October 2 and 3. Plans will be made for the League to participate in the fall campaign.

Young Democrats Toledo Columbus Young Democratic Executive Committee Ohio League

Low bid announced for Sandusky hospital project

Jennings and Chureila Inc of New London Ohio submitted the apparent low bid of 274 576 for general construction of a new hospital building at the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home in Sandusky Ohio.

Columbus Jennings & Chureila, Inc New London Ohio Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors Sandusky

Haunted convict seeks death penalty over ghostly threat

Kenneth Hastings a life prisoner at Idaho State Penitentiary says a ghost of his former partner Ivan Baker sits in his cell and grins at him. Hastings after a failed 56 hour escape confessed and asked for the death penalty. Authorities question the tale as Hastings faces further pursuit after the Boise-area holdup and subsequent crimes.

Boise Idaho Kenneth Hastings Idaho State Penitentiary Ivan Baker Hastings L. E. Clapp Desert Atomic City Baker William Owens Hasting

Premature Explosion Kills Assassin in Damascus

Officials report a failed assassination in Damascus when two hand grenades exploded in the pocket of a hired killer. The target was former Premier Kalid El Adem and authorities say the hit was arranged by a National figure tied to Zor and his son.

Damascus Syria Kalid el Adem Zor Ese Sanaa

Sakonnet Light May Be Permanently Extinguished

Providence R I report that the Sakonnet Light at the mouth of the Sakonnet River, in service for 70 years, was turned off on September 9 due to a hurricane and a later Coast Guard assessment suggests the 48 foot lighthouse will not be rebuilt, potentially ending its role as a navigational aid.

Providence R. IL Sakonnet Sakonnet River Coast Guard Ned A. Sprow

Mustangs Grounded After Three Fatalities

Philippine Air Force orders grounding of F51 Mustang fighters after three pilots killed and three injured in recent mishaps.

Mustangs Manila.p Philippine Air Force

McCarthy Censure Fight Opens with Committee Inquiry

Washington AP report outlines Senate action as Rules Committee Chair Jenner prepares to question Senator Watkins about a one man bearing at a closed hearing. The censure case centers on McCarthy conduct and past investigations, with debate over committee hearing scope and proposed rules for fair play in Senate inquiries.

Washington McCarthy Wis Jenner R-Ind Senate Rules Committee Watkins Utah Watkin Senate Charles L. Watkins Special Committee Ben Watkine Edward Bennett Willams Watking Willams Sen Willian Tarian Wee Watking Congress

TV Reception Goes Berzerk In San Francisco

NBC viewers saw a hybrid signal last night when Truth Or Connnqneeea vanished from NBC and Life With Father from CBS appeared. NBC blamed the network and Pacific Telegraph Co said a relay near San Francisco failed. Engineers reset switches and correct transmission.

San Francisco Berwerk Nbc-Tv Cbs-Tv Mercia NBC Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co

Springfield man held on false kidnapping report

Carl W. Rizer Jr. of Springfield is jailed on a charge of giving a false report to the FBI. He claimed a hitchhiking gunman forced him to drive to Tennessee on Aug. 16, then admitted the tale was a hoax. He was arrested and will be arraigned before federal authorities.

Springfield Carl W. Rizer Jr FBI Rizer Tennessee Torday

Federated Democratic Women of Ohio Rally

The Federated Democratic Women of Ohio held an all Ohio rally. Guest speaker was Mrs Margaret Price of Ann Arbor Michigan.

DEM Columbus Federated Democratic Women of Ohio Margaret Price Ann Arbor, Mich

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