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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1953

Page

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Poles Open New Peace Drive Phase at UN

United Nations diplomats eyed possible Soviet responses as Poland pressed an omnibus plan to end world tensions in the 60 nation Political Committee. Andrei Vishinsky was anticipated to attend, signaling potential shifts in bloc tactics amid Korea prisoner talks and Panmunjon negotiations.

United Nations Poland Soviet Union Aeo Andrei Y. Vishinsky Russia Korea Vishinsky Panmun- Jon U.S

Bricker Challenges Pact Critics Over Constitutional Amendment

Ohio Senator Bricker challenged administration officials to draft their own constitutional amendment to curb treaty making. He notes Dulles supports the idea in principle but opposes the amendment. Bricker's proposal has 63 Senate sponsors including Majority Leader Taft, with Stassen testifying as the fifth administration witness.

Washington Bricker Ohio Dulles Harald E. Stassen Mutual Security Robert Taft

Jurist Weygandt Marks 20th Year On Ohio Bench

Chief Justice Carl Victor Weygandt of the Ohio Supreme Court begins his 20th year on the bench. He starts work at 9 am, often works past midnight, and devotes about one third of his time to court administration. Weygandt, six feet tall with grey hair, took his first oath on April 9, 1924 in Cleveland.

Columbus Ohio Carl Victor Weygandt Supreme Court of Ohio Spen Justice Wergandt Common Pleas Cleveland

Kennan to resign from State Department over policy clash

George F. Kennan longtime planning chief and author of the Russian containment policy will retire from the State Department amid policy differences with Secretary Dulles. Dulles favors a more active approach including moral pressure and propaganda to liberate Soviet satellites, while Kennan supported containment. The dispute followed Kennan's January speech and a subsequent discussion with Dulles, ending in a near-forced retirement.

Washington State Department George F. Kennan Moscow Dunes Kennan Department Free Nations Dulles U.S Kennnan Senate

North Korea Frees Seven Britons for Repatriation

Pyongyang radio reported the North Korean government released seven British subjects for repatriation to Russian representatives at Antung in Southern Manchuria. The seven included a diplomat to Seoul, a British vice consul in Seoul, a first secretary of the Seoul legation, a correspondent, a missionary, and a Salvation Army worker. Names were not available.

Tokyo Pyongyang An- Tung Manchuria Foreign Ministry Bir Seoul Salvation Army

Soldier's Wife Bears Twins at Age 12

In Russellville Kr Myrtle Brurm mett, age 12, gives birth to twins at Logan County Hospital. The infants Donald and Ronald weigh just under four pounds combined at birth and will remain in incubator to gain weight. Her husband William, 22, is stationed at an Army post in Maryland.

Russellville Myrtle Brurm Mett Donald Ronald Arri Montay Logan County Hospital William Maryland

Senate mulls five month extension of rent controls

Senate Banking Committee backed a five month extension of federal rent controls covering 3.6 million housing units nationwide and approved a provision to allow the President to freeze prices wages and rents if needed. Senators Bricker and Bennett signaled they would seek to strike the freeze and extension provisions.

Senate Group Cays Washington Senate Banking Committee Eisenhower Admirartion Bricker Ohios Bennett R-Utan

Fire destroys business district in Blanchester

A Wednesday blaze tore through Blanchester Ohio destroying io buildings in the business section and damaging a third. Firemen from five communities fought the flames for two hours. no injuries. Damage estimated at $500,000 to $759,000, with Brown Publishing Co. records saved. Cochrane's Savage nearby filling station also burned, a dwelling damaged, and alarms from the print shop area. Cause under investigation.

Blanchester Busines Ohio Howard Curless Brown Publishing Co iThe Company Clarence J. Bown Curless Cochrane Savage Eagles Lodge Goshen Lebanon Loveland Morrow Wilmington Ast Tar Fie

Yanks Regain Slope After Bitter Fight

In Seoul American Marines fought off a Red Chinese assault on Carson Hill. After heavy shelling, about 220 Chinese were reported killed or wounded. A relief force moved up the shaft and within 35 minutes the hill was secured.

Seoul Carson Hill Eighth Army Lst Magrine

Five Testify In Ruff Case

Five witnesses testified in the murder trial of Mary Anges Ruff 34 wife of Daniel Ruff a South Bloomfield farmer. Coroner Ray Carroll said only two of three bullets entered Ruff head last January 15 were recovered as an exhaust search failed. The state described the shooting scene at the Ruff home and Erville Thomas a school bus driver testified about a light attracted to the house by Ruff’s mother and sister after the body was found.

Circleville Mary Anges Ruff Erville’ Thomas Ruff

Scout Leader Freed In Robin Hood Case

Cincinnati judge suspends one year on Ferguson 35 of Eleventh Court for stealing to fund a Boy Scout troop. Case labeled Robin Hood affair as Ferguson, leader of the troop, was freed after the sentence.

Cincinnati Orville B. Ferguon Moaneyr John H. Drutffel Ferguson

Red Tape Tangle Blamed In Ammunition Shortage

Senators grilled Pentagon procurement after a Korea ammo shortage spurred calls for accountability. Testimony from ex Defense Secretary Lovett and ex Army Under Secretary Alexander aimed to assign blame amid revelations that an ammo order passed through 42 agencies and 200 individuals over 287 days.

Washington Pentagon Korea Robert A. Lovett Senate Armed Service Frank Pace, Jr Archibald S. Alexander Sen Byrd D-Va Army Pace Lovett Defense James A. van Fleet U.S Eighth Army Karen Lovett van Fleet Eighth Army Lavett Lwho Wall Street

Double Jet Ace Missing In North Korea

Capt Harold E. Fischer Jr from Swea City Iowa, aged 27, is missing in action over North Korea after his 70th mission near the Suiho Reservoir along the Yalu. He had shot down ten MIG jets in sixty six missions and earlier earned double jet ace status on March 21. His wing man Lt Richard C Knowlander from Goshen Indiana reported the last contact.

Seoqul UPI Harold E. Fischer Jr Iowa North Korea Fischer Swea City Richard C. Knowlander Goshen Suiho Reservoir Yalu

Former Bank Employee Held for Embez zlement in Cincinnati

Pi Carl J Schaepper a 35 year employee of Woodwood Hyde Park Bank and Trust Co was arrested on embezzlement charges for 7737 50. He allegedly took funds since 1949 to finance a home and waived a preliminary examination. Bond set at 1060. restitution reportedly made with help from relatives.

Cincinnati Carl J. Schaepper Woorwood-Hyde Park Bank & Trust Co Schaeper FBI Ayvents J. Paul Geoghegan FBI

Blast Wrecks School in West Virginia

A catastrophic blast hit a West Virginia school in an all new era report. The explosion occurred as students had just left, injuring none according to authorities, but causing substantial damage valued at about 125000 dollars.

Blast Wrecks School All New Era W. Va Gilmore Bree Otis Castra Esujage

UN Assembly to Install New Chief Friday

Dag Hammarskjold arrives from Stockholm to assume the post as secretary general of the United Nations. The installation by a 60 nation assembly follows a deal with the West and faces criticism amid Cold War tensions and Soviet opposition.

UN Assembly United Natt Nyse Dag Hammarskjold Stockholm Ecanom Willis Trygee Lin Hammarskjald Georgi M. Malenkow Korea

Pair Nabbed In Ohio Theft Case In 1959 Frauds

Atlanta police report the arrest of Hinton Favors and Franc Head, both described as Black, linked to a January 1959 holdup of an Ohio produce dealer. Norwalk, Ohio, victim Haittie was robbed. much of the loot recovered from a fruit jar at Fey ars’ home in Illinois after the theft.

Atlanta Ohio Poli Hineton Norwalk Haittie Florida Feyars Chland Nolire

Royal Wedding Unites Benelux Nobility in Luxembourg

A fairy tale royal wedding linked the houses of Uto and Belgium as Prince Jean and Princess Josephine Charlotte wed before 31 European noble rulers and about 140000 guests. Jean, 32, a WWIII veteran with the Irish Guards, is expected to inherit Luxembourg, while guests included three kings and three queens amid a grand, ceremonial setting.

Luxembourg L and S Grand Duchy Jean Belgium Josephine Charlotte Baudouin Britain Grand Duchess Charlotte Leopold Gusen Hollands Berg Netherlands - Luxembourg

Nine Die Fifty Injured In London Subway Crash

Transport officials report nine killed and fifty injured after last night’s London subway collision between Stratford and Leyton stations. A signals failure is suspected as trains collided and derailed, with rescue teams working for hours to reach victims amid tangled wreckage and smoke.

London LP Transport London Transport Stratford Leyton Duvetore Sary Rkers Ford

Crash Kills Ohio Airman

An airman from Ohio died in a training crash. An Air Force spokesman provided minimal details, naming a captain as the official spokesperson and noting the incident occurred during routine training.

Ohio London Air Force Gonald Fiood

South Korean Envoy Attacks Buffer Plan

A South Korean envoy denounces a buffer plan as flawed and impractical saying it fails to address security concerns. He criticizes the arrangement as ineffective and urges reconsideration by involved parties. The remarks stress the need for a clearer, enforceable framework.

Youngstown Strike Shuts Major Steel Plant

A wildcat strike at the Youngstown steel works led to temporary plant closures and about ten thousand workers staying home amid disrupted operations. Authorities report ongoing labor tensions as production stalls at the facility.

Youngstoanen Cwarkery Stud Ghin Bar Walker

Formal Pact Signing May Come Friday

In Panmunjom talks the Communists accept key points of a sick and wounded prisoner exchange pact. An agreement may be signed Friday with details on convoy size and operation, 20 day exchange termination, and delivery of up to about 5800 prisoners including Americans.

San Korea Reds Taux Ko- Teo Prisier Mor Aly Hexan Catherine Eng Panmutijom Mifiaison Panmunjom Lomparroy Sim Daniel Hey Det Daniel Chou En Mark Clark North Korea Chou

Jury Acquits Worker Of Paulding Slaying

A Paulding jury acquitted a worker in connection with a slaying case. The trial included testimony about an alleged quarrel later resolved by time, with evidence involving a shotgun.

Paulding

Ohio House Charts State Highway Financing Approach

Ohio House works a plan on highway program funding after hearings on fees and taxation. Lawmakers debate a one cent to four cent per gallon gas tax and truck taxes, aiming for about 40 million dollars yearly for road construction.

Ohio House General Assembly Maar

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