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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1956

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Tito Orbits Equality Pact With Soviet Leaders

Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union pledged cooperation on an equality basis after a Kremlin ceremony. Georgi Zhukov told Tito they would fight shoulder to shoulder if war comes, as both sides praised future personal contacts and discussed broader questions on UN seats China, German unification, and Formosa.

Roy Essoyan Moscow Yugoslavia Georgi Zhukov Tito Zhukov Eisenhower Kremlin Russia China United Nations Germany Formosa Red China Zaukov Soviet Union Koca Popovic Fopovic Nto

Chandler Faces New Setback in Kentucky Senate Race

Louisville report shows Gov. A B Chandler confronting a fresh obstacle as Democrats prepare for November two-seat race. Lawrence Wetherby and Sen. Earle Clements ally to back Weber for Barkley’s remaining term, while Chandler pins hopes on Joseph Leary as nominee.

Louisville A. B. Chandler Kentucky Lawrence Wetherby Chandler Earle C. Clements Democratic Central Executive Committee Weber Alben W. Barkley Joseph Leary Leary

Democrats Hunt Keynoter As Conventions Loom

Three senators and Tennessee Governor Frank Clement top the list in speculation as possible convention keynoter choices. John Pastore and Hubert Humphrey also figure, while Kerr’s name is floated to avoid signaling a favorite. Platform Drafting Committee chairmanship remains unsettled with Rep. McCormack declining.

Jack Bell Washington III Robert 5. Kerr Okla John ©. Pastore Hubert Humphrey Mian Frank Clement Tennessee Chicago John W. McCormack Mass House Sam Rayburn Tex Paul M. Butler Kerr Franklin D. Roosevelt Pastore Clement

AFL-CIO Leader Message at Steel Contract Talks

AFL-CIO President George Meany urges steel industry to meet workers needs and backs David J. McDonald in negotiations. Steel union warns of a potential 650,000 member strike if settlements fail before June 30. Seven smaller companies resume talks separately with plans for five year no strike deals and wage increases. Big Three firms previously stalled talks.

David McDonald USW Ste New York UP Telephoto Afl-Cio George Meany Meany Steelworkers David J. McDonald McDonald Vs. Steel Bethlehem Republic Youngstown Sheet Tuba Inland Pittsburgh Allegheny Ladium U.S. Steel

Strike Could Idle 120000 Workers In Ohio Soon

Cleveland reports a looming steel strike that could idle 120000 Ohio workers immediately. If prolonged, thousands more may lose jobs as metal products makers exhaust steel supplies amid ongoing United Steel Workers negotiations with steel producers.

Cleveland Ohio United Steel Workers and Steel Producers

Farm Official Quits Amid Senate Probe

Robert B. McLeaish resigned as head of the Farmers Home Administration after a Senate inquiry. He said Benson suggested he leave the post, while denying addiction or heavy drinking. The resignation was announced by Eisenhower's press secretary.

Senate Washington Robert B. McLeaish Agriculture Department Farmers Home Administration Benson McLeaish Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee H. W. Brawley Committee McLealsh Civil Service FHA Eisenhower Montana Texas James C. Hagerty Hagerty Agriculture Benson

One Wife To Others Too Much Work Killing Husbands

Levittown residents recount a shocking view from Agnes Murdoch a 91 year old matriarch who argues modern wives push husbands to exhaustion by taking on all housework after long workdays. She contrasts past frugality with today’s labor saving gadgets and insists many men suffer heart strain from too much domestic burden.

Agnes Ferguson Murdoch Alexander Belove Mrs. Murdoch

Gov Lansche Orders Two Pike Plans for Ohio Turnpike

Governor Frank J. Lansche ordered the State Highway Department to prepare plans for two legs of a proposed north south turnpike toll free expressway. He said there is no current financing for toll roads and urged plans for a 62.4 mile Conneaut to south of Cleveland leg and a 34.2 mile Cincinnati to Dwyers in Clinton County segment.

Columbus Ohio Frank J. Lansche State Highway Department Highway Construction Council Highway Department Congress Conneaut Cleveland Millcreek Cincinnati Dwyers Since Fancis Dennis Murphy The Ohio Co Murphy Ohio Turnpike Commission James W. Shacknessy Commission

Ike Mum On Political Plans

Washington report says President Eisenhower has given no staff member a hint about plans to stay in the presidential race. Press Secretary Hagerty noted no message will be sent to a Republican group meeting Friday to arrange the San Francisco nominating convention opening Aug 20. The absence of a message fuels ongoing speculation about his political future.

Washington Eisenhower White House James C. Hagerty San Francisco Republican National Committee Portsmouth

Truman Receives Oxford Honorary Degree Amid Emotions

Harry S Truman, declined by poverty to attend college, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Civil Laws at Oxford. The auditorium roared as he faced 94 crimson-robed professors and a packed audience. Mrs Truman wiped tears as husband spoke of lasting friendship between the United States and Britain.

Eddy Gilmore Oxford England Harry Truman Halifax Missouri Sheldonian Times

Taylor Plant Expands Refractory Operations at South Shore

Charles Taylor Sons Co plans further additions to its refractory plant at South Shore as the expansion wraps up this summer. Robert Knauft of Cincinnati says a feed processing plant and rotary kiln for mortar and cement are under consideration, with completion in a year or so. The $500,000 expansion will boost employment and support community welfare, while the South Shore plant resumes full operation after a two week shutdown. The tour for the annual sales conference highlighted new continuous tunnel kiln and press upgrades.

Everett Couch South Shore Charles Taylor Sons Co Eft Robert W. Knauft Cincinnati Robert W. Knauét Knauft Taylor Co Umder Way Couch Mainetenance Harold's Restaurant Lake White Governor's Lodge

Wilson Opposes Cut in Foreign Aid Increase in Armed Forces

Secretary of Defense Wilson told Congress that sharp cuts in foreign military aid would force a much larger U S armed forces, increasing manpower and money costs. House Public Works subcommittee approved water projects including 66600 for Ohio River Gallipolis and 786400 for Toledo harbor improvements.

Wilson Washington Congress Today U. S Ohio Ia — House Public Works Gallipolis Toledo

Venezuelan Craft Falls Into Atlantic Disaster

A Venezuelan super-airliner crashed into the Atlantic near 32 miles east of Asbury Park leaving 74 dead. It was the worst regular airline disaster. A rescue ship reported debris and two bodies found with no survivors expected. Among 20 Americans aboard were a family of four. A Coast Guard pilot assisted in the search for the stricken four engine Super Constalla aircraft.

New York Atlantic Ocean Asbury Park Coast Guard

Two Ohioans Die in Venezuelan Airliner Crash

Reported engine trouble forced a Caracas bound airliner to turn back. Two Ohio residents from Toledo and Grove City perished when it dived into the Atlantic about 40 to 50 miles south of Idlewild after an explosion and flames on impact. Coast Guard Lt Hancox described a 60 degree dive and a visible oil slick with debris floating in the moonlit water.

Columbus Ohio Grove City Eileen Ourster Brenda Toledo Eer PT Es New York Idlewild Caracas Venezuela Luis F. Plata Norfolk

Suter Starts Dow Contract for West Hang ing Rock Plant

George A. Suter & Co of Portsmouth has won the Dow Chemical Co. project west of Hang ing Rock. Ground has been broken for an $80,000 office building with 3,000 square feet of space and complete insulation. A $1 million-plus chemical plant for Styrofoam is underway with West End Electric as electrical subcontractor and Uri Holmes supervising footer digging.

Dow/Chemical Co Hanging Rock George A. Suter & Co Portsmouth Dow Dow Plastics West End Eectric Co Uri Holmes Suter Holmes

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