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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1951

Page

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General Denies Pace Reprimand Acheson May Answer

Washington AP report says Secretary of State Acheson may answer Republican complaints that 250000 South Koreans lack weapons. Senators and representatives debate MacArthur’s Pacific stance, with calls to investigate leadership and possible congressional hearings.

Pace Acheson Washington State Acheson Ferguson R-Mich Pacific Douglas MacArthur Far East MacArthur China Britain France White House Knowland R-Call House Rayburn George D-Ga H. Alexander Smith R-N.j Senate Foreign Relations Committee Watkina R-Utahd U. S North Atlantic Senate McFarland Malone to-Nev Joe Martin Massachusetts Congress Administration

MacArthur presses for broader Korea war role and Manchuria bombing rights

General Douglas MacArthur asks Pace for more troops and authority to bomb Chinese bases in Manchuria as part of a wider war strategy. He denies reports he faced rebuke and argues for a more expansive war to confront communism in Asia, with UN forces seeking victory in Korea through broader actions.

Tokyo MacArthur Army Frank Pace, Jr Reuters United Nations Pace Washington London Paris Manchuria Korea Mancharia Asia Europe Chine Genersl Gyi Cp Grand Tee TV Noe Ian Nar Rasain China Pascal Americas Orient Kremih Agia

Allies Reach Reservoir Drive Halted At Hwachon Dam

Allied troops reached the southern shores of the Hwachon reservoir but heavy mortar fire stopped them short of the dam and hydroelectric plant. Chinese and North Korean forces resisted with mortars and artillery while air combat and naval actions continued along multiple fronts.

Tokyo Hwachon Tom Brdshaw Central Front Reds Pukhan Bradshaw Sinuiju Korea Red Korea Chunehon-Hwachon Pukhan River Yanggu Dazin Red Treots Amerian Yongeone MacArthurs Red

Senate Passes Defense Housing Bill In Trimmed Form

The Senate approved a defense housing bill reduced from 3.9 billion to 150.6 million in government insured mortgages. It would also authorize federal loans up to 660 thousand for community facilities, 50 million for government housing, 15 million for prefabricated homes, and 19 million for a revolving fund to condemn and buy land as needed.

Senate

Two Prisoners Recaptured After Knox County Jail Escape

Two inmates escaped Knox County jail after overpowering the sheriff eight hours earlier. An unidentified woman saw them enter a parked car in a residential area and notify police. Officers detained the pair without incident and returned them to custody.

Mount Vernon GF Knox County

Three men executed for treason and murder in Pragus

In Pragus Czechosievacia UP three men were put to death today after conviction by the state court under the mullet regime. The executions followed trials for high treason and murder as authorities asserted security against insurgent activity.

Pragus Czechosievacia Mullet

Ohioans fear subversives loom in wartime unions

Ohio Chamber of Commerce executive vice president Herschel Atkinson describes communist dominated unions as a definite menace to plants in war work and urges education to prevent deception. Columbus safety director Donald Cook warns of sabotage risk and favors FBI lists for large areas. Senate hearing on subversives continues. Draft deferment debate in Ohio Legislature denounces college deferments as unequal and discriminatory.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Chamber of Commerce Herschel C. Atkinson Chamber Yeaterday Senate House Committee Stimey Nsaacy Cincinnati FBI Atkinson C. of C Donald C. Cook Columbu House Harry D. Bellis van Wert Walter T. Gardner Williams Selective Service Lewis B. Hershey Truman Congress Senate Senate Committee State Civil Service Commission

Randi Vast Sells Farm in Medina After Costs

Randi Mast sold a 50 acre Medina farm once owned by Harold Mast for 20 000 to Mr and Mrs Dewey M Cupps. Costs totaled 578 plus 344 caretaker fee. Proceeds split left Elsie Kay Mast 9665 in escrow and attorney Mack Gilbert 6443 while Randi received a sixth share and others paid costs.

Medina Randi Mast Max Amerman Dewey M. Cupps Sale Costa Phoenix National Bank Elsie Kay Mast Daugher Randi Harold Mast Mack Gilbert

Rail Line To Lay Off Several Thousand Men

New York Central Railroad plans lay offs affecting several thousand workers across 11 eastern states later this week. The company cites reduced freight business higher wages elevated material costs and losses from a switchman strike as causes for the cuts.

NEW York 4 New York Central Railroad The New York Central

Government Reverts To 30s in Spy Hunt

New York report on extended espionage probe into older Russian spy rings. Attorney Irving Saypol cites active Communist Party links among new suspects. Says the group operated in atomic and other fields over the past two decades.

New York Irving KH. Saypol Saypol Communist Party Atom.s Adda

Plucky West Virginia Boy Receives Adoption Offers

Huntington, W. Va. Jimmy Sloan, 14, who walked eight miles on homemade crutches for medical aid, has new prospects including a California home and a college education. He recovers at Huntington Orthopedic Hospital as offers from Bruce Rodewold of Chino and Wil Nam Richardson of Pittsburgh are explored.

Huntington W. Va California Jimmy Sloan Jimmy Huntington Orthie 1 Bruce Rodewold Chino Calif Wil Nam Richardson Pittsburgh

Ban on Bingo Court Bound Killed by Probe Test

Dayton police raided a 275 person Eagles bingo event last night seizing equipment and arresting Dr. L. F. Bucher secretary of Eagles Aerie No 321 and Lawrence Young both ordered to appear in Municipal Court Friday. Bucher welcomed the arrest to test a ruling that all bingo is illegal in Dayton. Police say Bucher will be charged with keeping a place where gambling is permitted. If convicted he faces up to 500 dollars fine or 30 days in jail or both.

Dayton Eagles L. F. Bucher Eagles Aerie No Lawrence Young Bucher

Canton Pursues Probe Into City Crime With Special Funds

Two Republican councilmen urged Canton to approve 5000 dollars for a special prosecutor and investigator as part of a proposed Kefauver style inquiry. The council split seven to seven, delaying action and leaving the 30house red light district blackout unclear as many prostitutes left the city during the 10 day shutdown. No official explanation has been given.

Canton Kefauver Counell

Contempt Citations Turned Over to U S Attorney

The U S Senate sent contempt citations for gamblers Frank Costello Frank Erickson and Joe Adonis to U S Attorney Irving Saypol in New York. Saypol said he had the transcripts for study and would present evidence to a federal grand jury for possible indictments.

New York U. S. Senate Frank Costello Frank Erickson Joe Adonis U. S Irving Saypol Saypol

Ohio Guard Units Prepare July Training Maneuver

The 121st Fighter Wing of the Ohio National Guard announced summer training maneuvers in Grayling, Michigan, from July 7. Units will participate in aerial and ground exercises to maintain readiness.

Ohio Air Guard Columbus Ohio National Guard Grayling iGrayling Mich

Draft UMT bill attacked in House Labor Committee

Rep. Barden of North Carolina, chair of the House Labor Committee, said he will fight hard to knock out the pending universal military training bill even as supporters push for a straight draft UMT package. He warned peacetime UMT would affect America’s economic and educational life more than any other measure.

Washington House Barden North Carolina House Labor Committee

Costs To Be Basis Of Millers Prices

The government ordered grain millers and processors to set ceiling prices for flour and related products based on actual grain costs in the base period of the price freeze. Officials said this regulation will have little effect on current flour prices as wheat prices have fallen since the base period from December 19 to January 25.

Washington Office of Price Stabilization

Army civilian hiring cut under special order

Washington dispatch reports the Army has ordered installations to hire no civilians unless specifically authorized by the Army Department to reduce civilian manpower to the Defense Department ceiling set by March. An Army spokesman explained the move as a tightening of personnel strength across installations.

Washington Army Army Department Defense Department

Truman appeals for unity to fight inflation

President Truman urges cooperation from all segments of society and asks his 17 member Mobilization Advisory Board at the White House to address two top issues. They consider amending the Defense Production Act to curb inflation and resolving the Wage Stabilization Board stalemate.

Washington Truman White House Charles E. Wilson Joseph Short Short

Knauer Defends Trucker Tax Against Industry Claims

Ohio State Highway Director T J Kauer challenged trucking industry claims that a ten mile highway tax would raise freight costs and force firms out of business. He cited Interstate Commerce Commission data showing the tax would cost carriers under one percent of revenues and barely affect retail prices.

Columbus T. J Kauer Interstate Commerce Commission Ohio

Forecast for Columbus warm spell with midweek showers

Temperatures will run 2 to 4 degrees above normal with highs near 56 and lows around 38. A cooler spell arrives Thursday with a rising trend through the weekend, as precipitation averages a quarter to half an inch with showers on Wednesday and again Sunday.

Columbus

Amputee from Ohio voices doubt on Korea war purpose

Richard F. Snyder of Martins Ferry Ohio, a 20 year old Army veteran with one leg lost below the knee, criticizes the Korea conflict’s aim. He says troops were fighting a self preservation battle and questions the reasons for U S involvement while urging a broader push to the Yalu River.

Washington Korea Army Pfe Richard F. Snyder Martins Ferry Ohio Snyder Capitol

Lack of Replacements Critical Says Legion Commander

Erle Cocke Jr. argues shortage of replacements for troops in Korea endangers morale and prolongs front-line fights. He cites rotation systems in Marines and planned returns home for Army personnel, and calls for universal military training to provide adequate replacements. Cocke testified ahead of a congressional hearing while touring 31 countries.

New York American Legion Erle Cocke, Jr Korea Cocke Advertising Men’s Post of the Legion Legion Washington Congressional Tokyo

Churchill To Speak Practically for Free at Penn

Winston Churchill will deliver a major address at the University of Pennsylvania next month without a salary. The speech on May 8 marks the universitys 200th anniversary and expenses for Churchill and a party of 10, including Mrs Churchill, will be paid. The agreement followed talks with Penn president Harold B Stassen and Sunnt Company head Robert te Dunlop.

Philadelphia Winston Churchill University of Pennsylvania Churchill Pennsylvania Harold B Stassen Penn Robert Te Dunlop Sun Nt Mrs

Death of Dr. Wilk heim Bjerknes Widens Nordic Meteorology Gap

Oslo report confirms the death of Dr. Wilheim Bjerknes father of modern meteorology in Norway. Bjerknes, a pioneer whose work shaped weather science, passed away after a long career influencing meteorology worldwide.

Oslo Norway Wilkheim Bjerknes Straight

Group Probes REC Squelch

Senators pushed plans for an early public hearing on charges regarding the groups finances. Fulbright said the probes aim to uncover efforts to influence the investigation while Tebey cited knowledge of interference and named White House aides Dewson and Niles as sources.

Fulbright D-Ark Senate Tebey R-Nh White House Donald Dewson David K. Niles

Army Rail Wage Rule Impacts Million Workers

Washington dispatch says the Army applies Wage Stabilization Rules to about 1,000,080 railroad workers limiting increases to a six cent cost of living adjustment. Union members including clerks and machinists react with concern over potential implications voiced by Esse Clark.

Washington Army Wunions-Clerka, Machinistyett Esse Clark

Movie Star Admits Joining Red Party

Washington Sterling-Hayden, a former Marine Corps captain and Silver Star recipient, told the House Un American Activities Committee he joined the Communist Party in M46 to do something for a better world. He said he joined at the request of a Ben Winters, who provided no further details.

Washington Sterling — Hayden Communist Party Hayden Marine Corps Valor House UN- American Activities Ben Winters Beacill Winters

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