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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1951

Page

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Truman pins hopes on Korean victory and peace

President Truman urged the nation that crushing the communist spring offensive in Korea could avert a world war and justify his firing of General MacArthur. He cited Manchuria bombing and Formosa troops as risky and said a Korean victory might lead to a peaceful settlement within the UN framework. Republicans sharpened attacks while Democrats rallied to support the containment policy.

Washington Truman Douglas MacArthur Korea MacArthur Pacific Manchuria Formosa Kore Mackrethur Congress Jamipe Senator Wherry Nebraska Bite Fermvy Dent Tewsman MaccArthor Martin MasArtyar Midi Ene Hales Coonvetites Murefin Uniter Nations Ford Aaa Ares Tramar Anil Midwest Milwaukee Journal Backer Boas Japan Detroit Times Los Angeles MaccArthur Los Angeles Examiner Owspaper James Roosevelt Aeith Cormandier Uf Ohe Julius. Klein Republican National Committee Hig Kremlin

Jets clash over Korea as American air force claims five enemy jets down

American warplanes report downing five enemy jets in two major air battles over northwest Korea. U S pilots say one clash was the largest jet duel, with 152 fighters involved. Ground actions along the Hantan River produced small beachheads as UN forces push forward amid stiff opposition.

Tokyo Korea Usly Hantan Chorwon North Korea United Nations Red Manchuria U.S Okinawa Simutju Sinanju Reds

Senate records trigger Truman inquiry demand

A Senate inquiry is urged after recorded calls claim President Truman said he had good information and no evidence to back accusations about RFC loan fees. Senator Tobey and others plan to use the story in the fight over RFC reorganizing proposals before a key Senate debate and possible vote.

Washington Truman Congress Senate Tis Reconstruction Finance Corporation Tobey R-Nh House Federal Communications Commission

Woman Admits Housebreaking and Larceny Charges

Mrs. Mary Ann Long, 27, formerly of Newark, pleaded guilty in June in court to charges of housebreaking and petit larceny. She was held to the grand jury after being arrested Monday when a resident reported an attempted entry to her home. Police say she is tied to a number of burglaries.

Colembus Mary Ann Long Newark

Secretary Sawyer Called Into Court Today Contempt Charge

Secretary of Commerce Sawyer and other officials were summoned before the Court of Appeals to answer contempt charges. The case stems from a bitter struggle over control of a major American steamship line.

Sec Sawyer Washington Secretary of Commerce I. § Court of Appeals

MacArthur News Sparks Mixed Reactions Worldwide

Reports from Milwaukee Tokyo Hong Kong and Formosa describe local welcomes and imperial concern following General MacArthur's removal. Leaders vow continued US support while Chinese and Korean outlets react with disappointment or approval.

Wage Board To Be Named In Coming White House Meeting

President Truman likely to appoint four new wage stabilization board members with public representation within 48 hours. Industry and labor leaders issued opinions at a White House Mobilization Advisory Board meeting amid rising disputes tied to the wage freeze. Economic Stabilizer Eric Johnson warned that without agreement on a board likely to replace the abstaining labor group, the administration faces limited options.

Washington Truman White House Eric Johnson

Longest Session Held By Big Four Delegates

Britain France and the United States clashed with Russia for five hours in the longest Deputy Foreign Ministers session to date. The talks focused on whether the North Atlantic Pact and U S bases in Europe should be discussed at the Big Four meeting.

Paris Britain France United States Russia U.S Europe

Finances Drive Slowdown in Ohio Legislature Debates

In Columbus the Republican led General Assembly stalls as leaders n debate state finances. Bills on tax revisions and school funding spark contention while a Senate Civil Service inquiry panel prepares a final report. A horse racing ban bill shocks lawmakers as it seeks broad repeal of the Ohio Horse Racing Act.

Columbus Republian Assembly Moek Frank J. Lausche Lausche Ohio Education Association William Manaha Defiance Sen Stanley Meechem Athens GOP Senate State Civil Service Commission Sen. Mechem Ohio

United States Casualties Reach Sixty Thousand in Korea Update

Washington reports total U.S. casualties in Korea at 59 396 with 8 841 killed in action 39 50 wounded and 10 565 missing. Army 49 462 Navy 634 Marine Corps 8 826 Air Force 473 casualties totals by service are given with status notes through April 4.

Washington U.S Korea Army Navy Marine Corps Air Force

Poor U S Wheat Crop Halts India Grain Aid Bill

Administration leaders privately say a drop in winter wheat prospects has nearly killed the bill to ship 2,000,000 tons of grain to drought-stricken India. The measure, approved by the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has stalled in the House Rules Committee since last month despite renewed pleas. Dr Paul Wolff, 64, a Leica camera pioneer and photographic technician, died yesterday.

Washington India House Foreign Affairs Committee House Rules Committee Mrman Fprana Uni Germany Paul Wolff

MacArthur Dismissal Divides Europe and U S Reactions

Western and communist press react differently to General Douglas MacArthur's removal as Supreme Commander in the Far East. European outlets foresee possible Korean peace talks, while some view the move as weakening Western resolve. Soviet and Chinese media offer varied interpretations.

London Douglas MacArthur Tokyo Korea Truman Ageres Peiping China Moscow Pers Kremin Europe United Nations MacArthur Independent Daily Express Kremlin Rome L'Unita Copenhagen Land of Gold United States Prague Communist Party Rude Pravo Ben Far East Sravfin

MacArthur Plans Congressional Airing Of Views

General MacArthur plans a Congressional appearance to defend his policy views after Truman dismissed him. Maj. Gen. Courtney Whitney says MacArthur violated no directives and sought release to accompany him from Japan. Public reaction varies widely across regions and papers.

Tokyo MacArthur United States Congress Trudman Courtney B. Whitney Truman Whitney Japan Joseph W. Martin d-Massi State Department Nigt

Scientist's Trial Opens Over Refusal to Answer Questions

The first of several scientists indicted for refusing to answer questions during an investigation into atomic spying goes on trial today. Dr Clarence Hiskey, suspended professor at Polytechnic Institute in Brooklyn, faces contempt charges for not telling the committee if he knew Paul Crouch. Crouch testified that Hiskey was a former member of the Communist Party in Knoxville Tennessee and that Hiskey worked with Marcel Sherer described as the national head of Communist work among scientists in 1941.

Washington Clarence Hiskey Polytechic Institute Brooklyn Hiskey Paul Crouch Crouch Communist Party Knoxville Tenn Marcel Sherer

Eisenhower Ends West Germany Tour Plans Northern Italy Visit

General Dwight D. Eisenhower completed a four day inspection tour of Allied forces in West Germany and said his next tour as Atlantic Pact commander would be to the North and Italy.

Augsburg Germany Dwight Eisenhower West Germany Italy

LMW Cleared In Charge Of Contempt

The US Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the government's appeal seeking contempt punishment for Joan L. Lewis in the Red Mine Work dispute. The court ruled the case moot after a 1950 contract ended the ten month strike and the back-to-work order by Judge Richmond B. Keech.

Washington US Circuit Court of Appeals Joan L. Lewis Coutt Spit Richmond B. Keech Lewis Justice Department

Screen Writer Claims Red Membership in Hollywood

Washington dispatch reports screen writer Richard J. Collis testified that Ring Lardner Jr and Budd Schulberg were members of the Communist Party in Hollywood in the 1930s. He cited his own service with the party and named others active in the group.

Washington Richard J. Collis Ring Lardner, Jr Budd Schulberg Pary Hollywood Collings. Tel

USS Alftsed Victory to Bring Bodies of 7 Marines

Washington dispatch reports the USS Alftsed Victory expected to reach Sen Franckscn today carrying the bodies of seven marines who died in battle.

Washington Sen Franckscn Todex Magn Kobea

Cold Weather Grips Midwest and Great Lakes Region

The Associated Press reports winter weather across the Midwest and eastern Rockies with subfreezing temperatures and light snow in the Missouri Valley. A massive storm in northern Tu inoia brings strong winds and rain over the Great Lakes and Upper Mississippi Valley, with rain extending to the Gulf coast as mild weather retreats.

Associated Press Rockies Appalachians Midwest Missouri Valley St. Louis Tuinoia Great Lakes Mississippi Valiey Rein Onin Gulf

Bishop Phillips Dies In Cleveland at 93

Charles Kenry Phillipe 93 longtime head of the colored Methodist Episcopal Church of the West for 44 years died in Cleveland. He led the denomination through wartime and growth, shaping regional congregations and social outreach.

Cleveland Charles Kenry Phillipe Hiead Colored Methodist Episcopal Church Wl. S. A Idjed

Ohio Move To Hear Mae May Be Made

Lawmakers plan to consider resolutions inviting General MacArthur to speak in a joint Senate House session. House and Senate members seek authorization to invite him and discuss foreign policy during a special convening. Other resolutions condemn Truman firing MacArthur and commend or condemn various actions related to the general.

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