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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1955

Page

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Kefauver Jumps Into Vote Race

Senator Kefauver declared his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination and said he will enter as many primaries as feasible. He contrasts Stevenson’s five primaries and cites party unity and the value of presidential primaries in democracy. He plans California June involvement and may name Donohan as campaign manager.

Jack Lell Washington UK Ben Kefauver D-Tenn Adlai E. Stevenson Stevenson Frank Lausch Ohio Averell Marviman New York Hols Democratic Party Republican Party Senate California Minnesota Minois Pennsylvania Florida Joseph F. Donohan Columbia Frank Clement Tennessee

Driver Killed When Train Struck Auto Near Oak Hill

Henry Clay Allen, 53, of Oak Hill Rt 3, died instantly when a Baltimore and Ohio freight train collided with his car at the Monroe Hollow road roman crossing five miles south of Oak Hill. Engineer Louis Knost said Allen drove onto the tracks without looking. The accident occurred at 1 10 pm on Thursday. Allen leaves a wife, Muriel Crabtree Allen, three daughters, and several siblings. Funeral services set for 2 pm Sunday at Old Country Church Tabernacle, burial in Monroe Cemetery. Kuhner Funeral Home of Oak Hill in charge.

Jackson Ohio Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Oak Fall Groadside Henry Clay Allen Oak Hill Rt Monroe Hollow Roman Road Oak Hill Louis Knost Chillicothe Parisiman Allen Archie Carter Mr. Allen Lawrence County Cambria Clay Products Co Blacklork Muriel Crabtree Allen Almeda, Wallace Dorothy Wallace Stanley Alden Todd Allen Columbus Roy Allen Oak ‘Hill Marley Allen Dayton Ethel Martin Mary Leonard Stella Pettit Hazel Denny Helen Herbert Oak Hil Old County Church Tabernacle Frank Smith Monroe Cemetery Kuhner

Olim Agrees To Talk Under Immunity Law

Chicago story reports Olim, 44, an official of the Chicago Land Clearance Commission, ready to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee under immunity. The committee adjourned to March 8 to pursue immunity, with full committee approval still required. Also, IIT suspended economist Gerald Matchett for declining to answer questions on past Communist ties, citing Fifth Amendment protection.

Chicago House un-American Action Committee Congress Ellis G. Olim Chicago Land Clearance Commission U.S Interstate Commotes Commission U. S. Public House Authority Olim House Illinois Institute of Technology Red Res Gerald J. Matchett Margaret Ellen Communist Party Matchett Clim Herbert Fuchs American University Washington, D.C Lederal Istory

Santa Party Set for New Boston Attendance Expected

Santa Claus will be guest of honor at the New Boston Community Party for all boys and girls Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Ohio Theater. Joseph Romarello, general chairman, says more than 800 children are expected as Kiwanis Club and Salvador Army co sponsor. Radio WNXT will broadcast at 1:05 p.m. Santa will interview friends, carols will be sung, Glenwood High School students perform under Mrs. Ralph Darling, and color cartoons will be shown. Children receive apples oranges and candy on leaving. Local police and fire crews assist for safe crossing and crowd control inside the theater.

Santa Claus New Boston Ohio Theau Joseph Romarello New Boston Kiwanis Club Salvador Army WNXT Glenwood High School Ralph Darling Ohio Theater Romanello Gordon Groby Harry Thateh C. F. Donohoe Phil Phillips Maj Arthur Beil New Bostom Police Department Fire Department

Anderson urges AEC to unveil H bomb details for broad study

Sen Clinton Anderson of New Mexico told reporters at the Nuclear Science and Engineering Congress that the Atomic Energy Commission must disclose all details of its hydrogen bomb research. He said the joint Senate House Atomic Committee was kept in the dark and urged public access to the program to invite wider participation by schools colleges and industry. He warned that the hydrogen program is vast uncertain and could require thousands of researchers for decades.

Frank Carey Associated Press Cleveland Clinton Anderson D-Nm Atomic Energy Commission AEC Joint Senate House Atomic Committee Anderson Los Alamos Commission Joint Committee Nuclear Science and Engineering Congress Tts

Mercury Hits New Low Here Eight Recorded

Portsmouth and Scioto County faced a severe cold blast with readings near zero in rural areas. In city limits, Portsmouth Gas Co. logged 11 at 8 am while the waterworks thermometer showed 2. Forecast calls for a pair of colder nights with rising temperatures by Saturday. Fire chief warns subfreezing weather risks arson, frozen pipes. Temperature dipped below breezing along the Southeast coast. San Antonio and other spots reported 30s.

Portsmouth Scioto County Portsmouth Gas Co By & P Howard Kivbler

Port Clinton Dem Says He'll Run For Governor

Port Clinton Democrat and newspaper publisher Robert Reider announced last night he will seek the Ohio governorship. Speaking at a northern Ohio Democratic chairman meeting he labeled Gov Lausche a dictator and said he is destroying the Democratic Party in Ohio. Reider previously ran unsuccessfully for secretary of state.

Port Clinton Steubenville Ohio Robert Reider Frank Js. Lausche Reider Mhia

NATO ministers seek to coordinate global policy in secret Paris session

Fifteen NATO foreign ministers met in Paris to align policy on trouble spots worldwide. John Foster Dulles warned of new Cold War fronts in the Middle East and Southern Asia. Portugal’s Cunha pressed Goa Goa dispute while NATO eyed a unified radar shield and air defense coordination.

Paris II Atlantic Alliance U. S John Foster Dulles Russia Middle East Asia NATO Portugal India Goa Pano Cunha Portugese Cunha Macao China North Atlantic NATO Council

Selby Christmas Party at PHS Auditorium Saturday

Selby Shoe Co employees and families will gather at Portsmouth High School auditorium Saturday at 1 15 p m for a Selby Christmas celebration featuring Santa Claus treats for children stage show by Victoria Troupe Ollie Alegario Paul Mix Conrad Simmons and other entertainers Local 117 CIO United Shoe Workers of America president Ernest Dunaway and Selby Co board chair Homer C Selby will greet guests Major Arthur B Hill Salvation Army will give the invocation and a sermonette on The Real Meaning of Christmas The union hall crowd will prepare gift bags for youngsters with high hopes for a big turnout

Portsmouth High School G. D. Selby Emma Snodgrass Tom Bieriy Norma Kinker Loest 117 Santa’s Santa Claus Selby Shoe Co Selby Apt Portsmouth Ernest Dunaway Cio-United Shoe Workers of America Homer C. Selby Selby Company Board Maj Arthur B. Hill Salvation! Army Victoria Ollie Alegario Paul Mix Fancy Roper Conrad & Simmons Selby Local

Double Distress U S Marines Rescue 22 Koreans From Sea

Three U S Marines rescued 22 Korean seamen off Korea's southeast coast after a patrol boat ran aground in 15 mph winds. Pte Alton R Adams and Col Robert L Patton led pumping and hoisting missions, with Lt Roberts piloting a helicopter to airlift all aboard over eight trips in about ninety minutes.

Seoul U. S Korea Alton R. Adams Waco Tex Robert L. Patton North Bessemer Roberts Patton el Paso Adams

City Hospital Plans Admission Tightening for Outsiders

Portsmouth General Hospital advisory board urged selective admissions for non-Scioto County residents after ERS data show a large portion of unpaid bills come from outside counties. Hospital Director J. Stanley Hew said about 10 percent of this year’s bills remain unpaid and stressed emergencies will still be treated. He noted outsiders should seek other hospitals, while Portsmouth’s residents subsidize nonpaying patients.

Portsmouth General Hospital Scioto County Portsmouth J. Stanley Hew Hew Los'pital

Crippled Ships In Newfoundland Mystery Vessel Sighted

Two crippled vessels were being towed toward safety while a mystery schooner drifted in heavy seas off Newfoundland. The salvage tug Foundation Frances made slow progress toward Halifax after taking aboard the Lord Church, a 6 219 ton British coal carrier disabled in a storm that damaged steering gear lifeboats and part of the bridge. The French trawler Galantry was being towed toward Sydney by the coastal vessel Columbia after an engine breakdown.

Halifax N. 6 Newfoundland Foundation Frances Lord Church

Inside The Times Page Three Highlights And Notes

A concise recap of Page Three items across Inside The Times including briefs on comics death notices editorials markets radio and television round about Portsmouth social affairs sports and theaters with key names events and venues noted.

Portsmouth

Egypt Threats Lend Urgency To U N Issue

United Nations Security Council considers Syria s protest against an Israeli raid as Egyptian Premier Gamal Abdel Nasser warns of retaliation and urges forceful action. The letter alleges Israeli aggression and cites a mutual defense pact with Syria. Debate to resume next week. potential measures include cutting ties or military options. Britain and the United States react with caution as incidents continue.

William N. Oatis United Nations U. N. Security Council Syria Security Council Egyadlan Promer Gamal Abdel Nasser Egypt Nasser Sea of Galilee U.N Dag Hammerskjold Council Ed Shukeiry General Assembly UN. l Israel Abba Ebani E. L. M. Burns Britain 49 Landon Eliahu Blach London United States Washington U.S

Bar Stool Attack Leads to Hospital Visit and Arrest

Bar stool struck man on Market Street after a dispute at Doc's Café. Bar patron Fred Shortridge 29, of 530 Second St, was identified by police as the assailant. Mosley 45, of 348 Front St, suffered possible skull fracture and was hospitalized in good condition. Shortridge held in county jail on investigation. may face charges. Shortridge to appear in Municipal Court after Christmas for alleged concealed weapon case.

Waynard C. Mosley Front St Portsmouth General Hospital Mr. Mosley Docr's Market St Star Wieleer Fred Shortridge Second St Shortridge Mosley Mr. Shortridge Shortidge Shortstridge Mostey

Deadlock persists as Philippines Yugoslavia battle UN seat

United Nations reporters note five rounds of voting failed to break a deadlock between the Philippines and Yugoslavia for a Security Council seat. With newly admitted members voting, no clear majority emerged and the General Assembly adjourned amid calls for compromise and renewed negotiations. The US backed the Philippines while Britain floated a Sweden compromise, but opposition to rotating posts and China questions clouded progress.

United Nations Philippines Yugoslavia U.N. Security Council Phiippines General Assembly Jose Maza Chile Suche Senulemen Bath Canedidates United States Britain Yugosia Sweden China Italy Astria U. N London Asia Council

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