Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

Page 1

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1955

Page

1

Top Democrats Gather For Breakfast With 56 Plans Revealed

In Stonewall Texas at Lyndon B Johnson's river ranch three Democrats led by Johnson Adlal Stevenson and Sam Rayburn met for breakfast to discuss political plans and the 1966 South support Stevenson hinted at keeping plans private while declining to answer timing questions. The event drew about five thousand attendees and touched on trade aid and economic policies.

Stonewall Tex Democrat Party Lyndon Johnson Pedimnales River Senate Adial E Stevenson National Party House Sam Rayburn Stevenson Sr.ious Politica University of Texas Hts Shivers America

Leave South Pair Told and B C Cox Directors Resign

Two white men, directors of a cooperative farm at Providence, were told to leave after a Tuesday night meeting that passed a resolution. The case involved allegations of pro integration speeches and race-based tensions. Dr Minter and Cox denied the charges.

B.C. Cox Providence Secor Minter Cox Miss Holmes County

Coffee Prices May Tumble by Year End

Washington traders expect a world coffee surplus as new harvests begin in November. Prices could fall before November with Brazil possibly devaluing its currency, making coffee cheaper in U S dollars. Detectives locate jewelry worth 15000 to 20000 in Chicago involving thefts and liquor rationing may end in Sweden next week.

Washington Brazil Chicago Lawlor Stockholm Sweden la Salle West

Indecision on GOP's strongest candidate post Eisenhower

Washington reports a split among GOP leaders on who would best succeed Eisenhower if he leaves office. Nixon is named most often, but two thirds of respondents refuse to pick a single strongest candidate, citing uncertainty after Eisenhower's heart attack and ongoing cabinet discussions.

Washington Republican Party GOP Eisenhower Nixon Associated Press

Janet Threatens Mexican Coast As Hurricane Hits

Hurricane Janet nears the Mexican coast from Velatives in the Caribbean with winds around 130 mph. The storm slashes the Yucatan Peninsula, threatening Vera Cruz Tuxpan and Tam­pico while relief efforts brace for impact amid disrupted communications.

Jack Rutledge Caribbean Yucatan Peninsula Mexico Vera Cruz Vera In- Cruz Tuxpan Ping Feau Tampico Washington United States Middle East Janet Dulles George Abse Gamal Abdel Nasser V. M. Molotov New York

Encouraging Signs As Eisenhower Rests Comfortably

Denver reports President Eisenhower had a very good night with nine hours sleep under oxygen with Maj. Gen. Howard Snyder and Col. Byron F. Pollock noting rest helps heart recovery. Doctors say rest aids healing as optimism grows about his condition and potential for future political choices.

Howard M. Snyder Byron F. Pollock Fitzsimons Army Hospital Eisenhower

Exhumation Sought in Case of Poisoned Baby

A local case reports the exhumation of a baby’s body dated 32 years prior to test for poisoning. The infant, John Kenton aged 32 months at death in 1928, is cited by the father Hoan Kenton who suspects foul play. The examination aims to determine if poison caused the death.

Enuminus Robert A. Bann Prana Fosberg Erecta Hoan Cyeeton Venata Kenton John Rifcae Kenton Tldimho Kentom Bony Cata Beateas Anton Hee Bern

Ohio Conference hints Ike won’t run in 56

Columbus report notes preconvention remarks suggesting President Eisenhower will not run again in 1956. Mrs Carroll D Kearns wife of a Pennsylvania congressman said in Dayton that Eisenhower remarked he would never want to be a candidate if not at his best.

Clumbus Eisenhower Carroll D. Kearns Pennsylvania Ian Dayton

Pioneer Surgeons Bring Renewed Life to Damaged Hearts

Medical advances in heart surgery described as transforming sick, hungry hearts. Surgeons use heart lung machines and dry heart techniques to repair valves and arteries without fully opening the heart, improving blood flow and oxygen delivery.

New York Eisenhower Johns Ho Espenson Heart Hospital C. Walton Lillehel Richard Varco Morley Cohen University of Min

Worries Soviets Reds Wary of Nixon

A Western diplomat in Europe says Soviet leaders fear illness may delay their long term policy plans and defer commitments until Eisenhower returns to active leadership. He notes Khrushchev, Bulganin, Molotov and other officials see Nixon as a potentially wary successor.

Nixon Ey Eddy Eisenhower United States Europe Pial Eisenhrer Bulganin Khrush Chev Stalin Franklin D. Romevelt Nikita Khrushchev Communist Party Molotov Ind Bulgarin Geneva

France Opposes European Security Plans Linking to NATO

French Prime Minister Antoine Pinay told the United Nations that France would resist any European security framework that would dissolve NATO or pull U S forces from Europe. He called German unity essential for Europe to return to normal, while warning against West German engagement with proposed security structures.

UN Army N.Y France United States Europe Antoine Pinay U. N. Assembly Germany

Inmates Pass Up Fifth Meal in Protest at Prison

Warden Lawrence Delmore Jr says 37 inmates refused a fifth meal Wednesday night protesting poor quarters and potential punishments for July and August rioting. He plans further talks once they calm.

Lawrence Delmore Jr

Forgotten purse mystery on Ohio road described in chaos

An incoherent report recounts a brown purse found near US 32 east of Athens and a claimed theft involving a large cash amount. The piece mentions a 61 year old inmate named Albert Fisher and cites mixed names and places including Columbus Detroit Jackson and Gallipolis.

Vear Enemmus Albert Fisher Columbus Valentine Hospital Detroit To. Jackson William Otmus Ted

Ike May Run Again Despite Heart Attack in 1956 Race

Reports from Washington indicate top GOP figures believe President Eisenhower could run for a second term, noting his heart attack was mild and that only he can decide his candidacy. Some officials warn against premature conclusions while others stress political motives to maintain policy continuity.

White House Washington GOP Eisenhower James C. Hagerty Snhower Denver Paul Dudley White Boston National Committee Tnese Sm All Weill New York

Calendar Star Ball Seeks Fortune Tellers Challenge

Bernard L Keller attempts to beat Montgomery County fortune tellers using a calendar method. He relies on a crystal ball and claims legal backing to support his technique amid a public dispute over forecasting accuracy.

Bernard L. Keller Montgomery County Eiter Guar Ort Rieguem

Reds to Free 9626 German War Prisoners

The Moscow press reports a Presidium decree ordering the release of 9626 German war prisoners. Premier Bulganin told Adenauer that Russia would carry out the release, honoring promises to the Germans.

Union Moscow Press Today Presidium of Supreme Soviet Nikolai Bulganin Konrad Adenauer Russia

Elections On In Indonesia Women Lead Polls In Reform Vote

Indonesia begins national elections as women voters outnumber men at many polling places. The race pits Communists against anti Red Moslem parties with potential Southeast Asia impact. About 42 percent of the 42.2 million on registry vote in staged ballots across 3000 islands. Final parliamentary results may take six months.

Arakcya Indonesia Southeast Asia

Infant death negligence suit against Dr Lascas and hospital

Pederlin files a 40 000 dollar negligence suit in Ottawa Circuit Court alleging Dr G F Lascas failed to deliver Michael Pederlin properly at St Marys Hospital on October 2 1964 causing the infant’s death the complaint claims the hospital did not provide adequate attendants equipment or supplies.

Ottawa G. F. Lascas Association of Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart St. Mary's Hospital Pederlin Lakas Michael Pederlin

Chuckles Tee Up a Witty Quip in Today's Panel

A brief witty gag appears in today’s humor section, featuring a light remark about wit and its expected punchline. The joke plays on common expectations of a clever comeback and the reader’s ready smile.

Peron Hinted Going to Spain from Argentina

Reports say deposed President Juan Peron left by plane for Spain with a possible stop in Rio de Janeiro. He has been aboard a Paraguayan gunboat for over a week and exile in Paraguay was once considered by Lonardi’s government. A consultative junta may advise Lonardi until new Congress is elected.

Buenos Aires Juan Peron Spain Peron Rio de Janeiro Paraguay E4sardo Lonardi

Traffic deaths rise. eight months total tops last year

The National Safety Council reports U S traffic deaths for eight months reached 23 470 up from 22 490 a year earlier. August alone rose about 10 percent as worsening weather and early sundown push totals higher with year end still ahead. Officials urge cautious driving and patience through the remainder of 1965.

Vallentine the Truck Driver Earns Hundred A Week

Vallentine, a truck driver, earns about 100 dollars weekly. He holds six medals for an excellent driving record.

Vallentine

Also Mentioned on This Page

Numparey Muton Reached Thomas E. Dewey William F. Knowland California Eisen Ala Nixonenhower Crief Salt Lake City Mary of “Agriculture Ezra ‘Enson Ld Gallanira Robert Harris Mather Calgary Atta Sanford Marcus Robert Stockton Calif M. Zion Hospital San Fragasco Betty Jean Benedito Ihe Nis Othet Bet Benedicto Benedicto Ina Psychiatric San Francisco Hospital Robert Marcus Mt. Zion Hanna Marcus Sanford Marcus San Francisco Ohio Ike NATO Finder Ep Eent Athens Point Pleasant Gallipolis Pomeroy Iff
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication