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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1946

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Franco Army The New Deal Ideals Of Roosevelt Fight

Exiled Spanish Republican leader Dr Fernando de los Rios claims Franco has 450000 troops massed on the French frontier and an army superior to France. He urges a full Security Council hearing on Spain amid Poland and Russia deliberations. Truman vows to carry on Roosevelt's fight for democracy abroad and New Deal principles at Roosevelt's estate dedication.

Truman Roosevelt New York France Spain Dé Los Rio Paris Security Council Council Poland de Los Rios Washington Russia Franco Mexico United States Britain de Los Ries United Nations Hyde Fare N. J Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt Estate

Final Rites for Donahey Held at Boyhood Home

Former GovVic Donahey who rose from printer’s devil to governor three times and a U S Senator was laid to rest at East Avenue Cemetery in New Philadelphia. His six sons carried a plain casket to the grave and a large glacial boulder bore the inscription Donahey signaling his simple, unostentatious nature.

Philadelphia Vic Donahey U. S East Avenue Donahey

Millersport Students Escape Fire at High School

A three story high school building in Millersport was destroyed by fire yesterday. About 225 students evacuated safely after a bus driver spotted flames from the roof. Superintendent Bryan Redd attributed the quick exit to prompt evacuation. cause undetermined but wiring fault suspected.

Millersfort Fairfield County Bryan Redd Redd

Veteran Who Married English Girl Killed

PORTSMOUTH A veteran who wed an English girl was killed in a car crash while hoping to reunite with his war bride. Charles Skaggs 24, formerly with the Eighth Air Force, married in England about a year ago and his wife had recently obtained a passport to join him.

Portsmouth Charles Skaggs Skaggs Eighth Air Force England

Former GI Will Tour Ohio to Hunt Votes

George L. Mark the 37 year old former barber supply salesman and critic of Army brass data will launch a statewide campaign tour in Ohio for the position of Congressman at large. He plans to travel with two jeeps two pup tents and a stock of fond provisions citing limited funds for lodging in hotels.

Cleveland George L. Mark Army Mark

Three Way Split Over Draft Bill Extension Emerges

Washington AP reports a three way split over whether to extend suspend or let die the wartime draft law set to expire May 15. The House Military Committee proposed extending to February 15 1947 while limiting induction to 18 months and setting armed forces ceilings by July 1947. It also would ban inductions beyond required quotas and set draft ages 18 to 29.

Washington House House Military Committee Congress Army Navy Maine Corps

Marshall Goes To China Again

Washington reports General George C. Marshall leaves for China to aid political unity and economic stability. The special envoy faces a more critical situation than four weeks prior as truce teams in Manchuria seek stability amid nationalist and communist contention.

Washington George C. Marshall China Marshall Truman Manchuria Manchura

Powerful Poison Isolated By University Chemists

Western Reserve University researchers report isolating tetanus toxin in pure crystalline form at the Institute of Pathology. Dr Louis P. Lemery, assistant professor of immunochemistry, and two graduate students Ruth Wittler and Donald Grossberg announced the discovery claiming the toxin is exceedingly powerful.

Cleveland United States Western Reserve University Louis Pu Lemery Ruth C. Wittler Donald G. Grossberg Institute of Pathology

House Committee Moves to Charge Three With Contempt

The House committee investigating Un American activities voted to hold contempt charges against George Marshall Corliss Lamont and Richard Morford for refusals to submit records and information. Rep Mundt said the three did not provide requested materials. Burns Fatal in Ohio A Shelby man died from burns after contact with a 66 000 volt power line at a substation in TIFFIN Ohio.

Washington House George Marshall National Federation For Constitutional Liberties Corliss Lamont National Council For “Soviet American Friendship Richard Morford Rep. Mundt R-Sd Arthur Falke Shelby

Truman Ends Year With Firm Support For Anti Poll Tax Laws

President Truman defended federal anti poll tax legislation and a permanent FEPC at a White House news conference. He said he would not abandon the broad Democratic platform and rejected any peace with Southern party elements. He reiterated support for federal and state action to abolish poll taxes and enforce fair employment practices.

Washington U.P Truman White House FEPC Capitol Hill I White House CIO Congress Chicago Senate

Pay Hikes for Enlisted Men Will Be Urged

Washington UPI reports a House military subcommittee backed a sliding scale pay raise for enlisted personnel and officers, replacing a flat 400 dollar boost. Back privates would gain 58 to 75 dollars monthly, with higher increases for privates, corporals, sergeants, staff sergeants, and above, plus officer pay bands and naval petty officer raises. The plan awaits full committee approval.

Washington UPI House Army

Frost Tonight Predicted Across Ohio Statewide

Meteorologist George Mindling warns of light frost in northern Ohio and frosty conditions in parts of central Ohio with minimums near 28 degrees. Wet snow from last night caused little damage as temperatures ranged from 33 in Columbus to 37 in Cleveland.

Columbus Ohio George Mindling Cincinnati Cleveland

Roosevelt Hyde Park Home Becomes National Shrine

United Nations leaders join President Truman in dedicating Franklin D. Roosevelts Hyde Park residence and 33 acres as a national shrine. The house was deeded to the government by Roosevelts estate and Congress approved the historic site in 1939. Mrs Roosevelt and the Roosevelts children waived lifetime claims last November.

Hyde Park Truman Green Acres Hudson River Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt Congress

Truman Admits Federal Laws Do Not Shield Public From Unionists

Washington AP memo notes OPA warns Americans face a 2 billion dollar cost of living rise as lawmakers debate extending OPA. Meat price boosts are urged by a House committee with Porter voicing concerns over amendments to end subsidies and raise prices by an equivalent amount.

Truman Washington Ap) Congress OPA Paul Porter House Agriculture Committee Rep. Flannagan D-Va Porter Spence D-Ky House Banking Committee General Motors

Evidence Ties Dr Gizella Pearl to Auschwitz Mercy Killings

Article reports Dr Gizella Pearl a Hungarian-born physician in New York blamed for mercy killings at Auschwitz where mothers and newborns were killed in gas chambers or crematoria. It notes her secret abortions and states she was a prisoner-physician with 3000 deaths attributed to her actions.

Gizella Pearl Auschwitz Concentration Camp Pearl Hungary New York City NEA

Truman vows budget balance as tax talks limp on

President Truman says the nation moves toward a balanced budget while critics blame public spending. Chairman Doughton signals slim chances for new tax cuts this year but hopes talks with John L. Lewis and mine operators can resume.

Washington Truman Capitol Hill Doughton D-Nc House Ways and Means Committee Porters John L. Lewis

Government weighs measures to stretch foods and curb inflation

Washington officials seek ways to extend food supplies over 90 days as Truman calls it a critical period. An order to cut flour use is paused while distillers face a 7.5 day grain limit. OPA data show rising car prices and planned wage and cost increases affecting inflation and purchases. Representative Bender argues veterans face unfair surplus distribution with army materials on sale.

Washington Truman Agriculture Department

Roosevelt Not Alarmed By Incoming Japanese Attack

Senate probe details Admiral Beardall testimony on December 7 1941 showing President Roosevelt had no alarm or war expectation as he received a decoded Japanese message in his bedroom at ten o clock Washington Time and believed Japan might break relations.

Washington Pearl Harbor Roosevelt J. R. Beardail White House Senate House Investigating Committee Beardall

Eisenhower Says De-Nazification Will Take Long Time

General Eisenhower told reporters in Cleveland that occupation and de-Nazification of Germany will require a very considerable time. He spoke during a civic reception hosted by the Cleveland Aviation Club after arriving as guest of honor.

Cleveland Germany Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Cleveland Aviation Club

Jurors Fail To Reach Verdict in Perry Case

New Lexington Common Pleas Judge U S McGonagle discharged a jury that failed to reach a verdict in the manslaughter case of Martin A Green. He was charged with stabbing Carl Bowers 30 at an American Legion Hall party December 16. Prosecutor John C Ferguson said he might seek a new trial.

New Lexington Common Pleas U. S. McGonagle Martin A. Green Green Carl Bowers John C Ferguson

Soften Home Building Commanded Priority Aid Wartime Housing

The government ends the strict "Vets Only" housing sign and expands priorities for scarce materials. The National Housing Administration and Civilian Production Administration outline six focus areas including homes for farmers, essential workers, armed forces and veteran families, widows, disaster repairs, and pre March 26 non veteran construction.

Washington National Housing Administration Civilian Production Administration Armed Forces Merchant Marine U. S

Senate drafts atom controls for domestic energy use

Congress pushed to enact a comprehensive law by the first anniversary of atomic bombing. Chairman McMahon said the draft would be in statute books by August 6. A five member commission would regulate production ownership and use of fissile materials and oversee information research and development programs.

Washington Congress McMahon Senate Hiroshima

Widely Hunted Slayer Captured in the South

Knoxvill e Tenn. reports Earl McFarland, the nation s most hunted criminal, captured after escaping the District of Columbia Jail April 3. He awaits removal to Washington for execution in the electric chair for the rape slaying of an 18 year old government girl in 1944.

Knoxville Tenn Earl McFarland Washington McFarland District of Columbia

Toledo approves 1 percent city tax in referendum

The city keeps a one percent income payroll tax after residents voted to approve the levy in a special referendum. A nine year old boy, Andrew E. Orlando, son of John A. Orlando, was killed last night when struck by a car.

Toledo Andrew E. Orlando iJohn A. Orlando

Logan and McArthur Face Sunday Phone Outage

Logan and nearby McArthur will lose telephone service on Sundays and holidays due to a labor dispute. The Logan Home Telephone Co states the curtailment stems from AFL International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers wage and hour rulings amid contract talks. Union official F E Burkett cites organized operators. company officials decline to date the cutback or elaborate. State Utilities Commission member Paul Welland notes any service reduction needs commission approval.

Logan McArthur Logan Home Telephone Company AFL International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Logan Daily News F. E. Burkett District Union of Ficial Galion Burkett John G. Collins Hocking Vinton Union Furnace Paul E. Welland Comithesion Communion

Angry Silence After Navy Merger Blast

Washington reports say a shocked Navy Department avoidedComment as speculation swirled that top resignations might follow President Truman's blast at admirals opposing the armed forces merger. Focus centered on Secretary Forrestal and Fleet Admiral Nimitz, both known for fighting the merger. Truman asserted the public needs facts and urged both services to back unification once commanded.

Washington Navy Department Truman Navy War Departments

Young Logan Mother Succumbs in Hospital

Clara Brooks 23 of Logan died Thursday night at Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus after a week’s treatment. Survived by husband Charles son Tommy mother Maude Gillian Nelsonville. six sisters Agnes Fiddler Buchtel Bernice Clark Susie Dean Jenne Gabriel Julia Taylor Marcella Gillian Nelsonville. two brothers Robert Nelsonville Ralph Columbus. Body to Stowt Funeral Home Nelsonville pending arrangements.

Logan Clara Brooks Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus Charles Tommy Maude Gillian Nelsonville Robert Ralph Agnes Fiddler Buchtel Bernice Clark Susie Dean Jenne Gabriel Julia Taylor Marcella Gillian Stowt Funeral Home

Liquor Ration Period Set To Three Weeks Again

Columbus reports the state liquor ration period will run three weeks again starting next Monday and extend to May 4. Permit holders may buy 85 percent of their average purchases from the first six months of 1942. Citizens may obtain a fifth, quart or two pints.

Columbus Robert Bi,Sohngen

Expect Sharp Cut in Ohio New Wheat Crop

The Federal State Crop Reporting Service predicts Ohio’s 1946 winter wheat harvest will fall from 60.993 million bushels in 1945 to about 44.22 million. Yield per seeded acre is expected at 22 bushels, up from the 10-year average of 20. 1945 was a record year.

Columbus Federal State i iThe

Chinese general vows campaign against Communists in Manchuria

Reported in Manchuria General Lian Sheng threatened a sweep against Communist forces as tensions in the region intensified. The machinegun protected advance underscored a hard line approach amid ongoing political rifts.

Kes Katyuan Manchuria China Iity Ag Lian Sheng

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