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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1951

Page

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Allied Forces Advance Under Heavy Fire on Korean Front

Allied troops pushed 2 000 to 3 000 yards on the west Korean front under heavy air and artillery, with gains south and southeast of Chorwon. Near Chipyong a tank force hit Red lines, while Chinese mortars slowed progress. air action involved Mig-1S and F-88 Sabres as clashes stretched across Inje, Yanggu, and Yonchon areas.

Tokyo Reds Chorwon Red Korea Chipyong Kumhwa Hiwachorn Chorwon- Kumhwa-Hwachon Triangle Hwachon Dam Pukhan River East Central Inje Yanggu Hwachon Yonchon West Central Manchurian Amelis

Committee May Arrest Witnesses in Hollywood Inquiry

The House Un-American Activities Committee seeks arrest warrants for nine Hollywood witnesses who evade subpoenas in the anti communism probe. Names cited include Michael Uris Fred Rinaldo Georgia Backus Alexander Hugo Butler Karen Morley Lew Solomon Leo Bercovici Edward Huebsch and others. The panel suspended hearings for the week after three witnesses refused to answer questions citing First and Fifth Amendment rights.

Washington House Un-American Activities Committee Hollywood House Wi A Wheeler Michael Uris Fred Rinaldo Georgia Backus Alexander Hugo Butler Karen Morley Jack Berry

Peace Feelers From China Stir UN Talk in New York

At UN headquarters in New York a rumor of a Chinese peace feeler circulated among Arab and Asian delegates as they met with India's Sir Benegal Rau to discuss Korea. Sources said a Peiping message via India might outline Beijing's cease fire stance, with hints of a near armistice near the 38th parallel.

United Nations N. Yao Adegates Sore India Sir Benegal N. Rau Peiping Korea Gen MacArthur

Dope Worth 325000 Found Aboard Ship Mis s

A haul of 325000 in narcotics and 25000 in cash was found aboard a ship named the Mis s after it arrived in Los Angeles. Crewman Francis Pastroia, 28, of Breckenridge Pennsylvania, was arrested here on dope smuggling charges after the vessel sailed from Missouri.

Los Angeles Japan Wis Y Francs Pastroia Breckenridge Ortoil

Jury Acquits Man Twice in Three Years

In Cleveland Frank Thomas, 4, is acquitted of two second degree murder counts in three years. In 1948 Neway found him innocent in a fatal shooting of James Rideout. Yesterday a jury cleared him again after he pleaded self defense in the Sept 17 killing of Alphonse Lester. Both shootings happened in Thomas home.

Cleveland Frank Thomas Neway James Rideout Alphonse Lester Thomas

MixArthur Celebrates MacArthur Day at Courthouse Steps

In McArthur Ohio about 1400 residents gathered at the Vinton County Courthouse steps to hear speakers on Gen Douglas MacArthur. The program also honored Duncan MacArthur a former Ohio governor and founder of McArthur town.

Air Force Apologizes for Press Photographers Incident

Brig. Gen. Lory Smith issued a formal apology from the Air Force for mistreatment of photographers covering General MacArthur's arrival in Honolulu. The statement vows to retrace facts and stresses the press’s importance to effective operations.

San Francisco Lory Smith Air Force Public Relations MacArthur Honolulu Air Force

Smog Suits Settled After Deadly Plant Fumes Fallout

Damage suits seeking nearly 4.5 million dollars over deadly industrial smog were settled out of court for about 220 million. Residents of Donora Pennsylvania filed 131 claims against American Steel and Wire Company, a U S Steel subsidiary, with families of 20 victims among those suing for inhalation deaths and property damage from the zinc plant fumes.

Pittsburgh Donota Monongahela River American Steel and Wire Co U. S. Steel Corp

Man J D Ingram Found Dead After Jumping From Parkersburg Bridge

The body of J. D. Ingram, 28, of Parkersburg West Virginia was recovered from the Ohio River near Long Bottom. Sheriff Charles Pussell said Ingram jumped from the Parkersburg bridge on March 4.

Pomferoy J. D. Ingram Parkersburg W. Va Ohio River Long Bottom Charles Pussell Ingram Parkersbmirg Bridge

Rescue fleet hovers over sunken British sub Affray

Rescue ships search the English Channel for the sunken submarine Affray 195 feet down with 75 crew aboard. Signals from a telegraph set were weak and uncertain, guiding a large flotilla to the area near the Isle of Wight as rescuers attempt a surface escape for crew through hatch chambers.

Wignals English Channel Crac Artam Vibesetine Admiralty Seid Isle of Wight Ves Sel Admiralty

Brehm Jury Hears Alleged Campaign Contribution Alleges Began in 1945

A federal jury hears claims that Walter Brehm of Ohio received illegal campaign donations from Clara Soliday and Emma Craven beginning in January 1945 and continuing through their employment. The case centers on an alleged arrangement under which Soliday kicked back part of her salary for a job. The prosecution plans to call witnesses linked to the Ohio Republican Finance Committee and other officials.

Washington Walter EB. Brehm Ohio Brehm Clara Sonday Logan Mra Emma & Craven Floyd Matthe Toh Burnite Mattice Harry W. August Ohio Repubican Finance Committee Helen Bethel

MacArthur Homecoming Gets Full Play on TV

New York reports television plans for General Douglas MacArthur’s homecoming draw massive viewership. Trade sources estimate up to 43 million viewers on TV with radio audience in the millions as networks mount extensive coverage. Washington notes reduced May draft call from 60 000 to 40 000 men.

New York Douglas MacArthur Far East Washington

Ohio House Set To Vote On Slot Machine Ban

After a month delay the Ohio House of Representatives will vote on a bill to outlaw slot machines. Rep Charles Noel Jr filed the measure aiming to make ownership possession or display of slots a felony with up to $50 fine and 1 to 5 years in prison.

Columbus House of Representatives Ohio Charles Noel, Jr Pike County Noel House Judiciary Committee House Rules Committee House Industry and Labor Committee Phil Hannah Ohio Federation of Labor FEPC Haran Communist Party of Ohio Frankfeld Virgil Perritt R-Payette

British General backs MacArthur Manchuria bombing plan

A confidential conference attendee reported Lt. Gen. Sir H. C. H. Robertson backed MacArthur's push to bomb Chinese bases in Manchuria as the best way to break the war, warn of a stalemate if not acted, and caution that a large land invasion would be required otherwise.

Tokyo Japan MacArthur Manchuria H. C. H. Robertson Korea Foreign Office Robertson Truman Parallel 38 Red Korea North Korea Robertsn United Nations

Plans Formed For Pacific Security Pact

Washington reports that State and Defense departments are advancing plans for a Pacific security system. Negotiations may soon proceed among the United States Australia and New Zealand with the aim of a pact by the time a Japanese peace treaty is signed. A security framework could later expand to include Japan and the Philippines alongside Australia and New Zealand.

Washington Defense Departments United States Australia New Zealand Japan Autores Philipspines

Hope Seen For Reserves Hope Seen For Reserves

Assistant Secretary Anna Rosenberg said the Army aims to release enlisted reservists called to duty involuntarily by September and release officer and enlisted reservists. The Marine Corps will begin releasing inactive reservists in June 1951 and plans no involuntary active duty by July 1952. Navy and Air Force are slated to release their inactive enlisted reservists next July.

Washington Anna Rosenberg Army House Armed Service Navy Air Force

MacArthur Timetable Portrayed In Coast To Capital The

General Douglas MacArthur departs San Francisco at 3 30 p m for Washington with a one hour parade to start at 12 45 p m He is due in the capital by 1 30 p m tomorrow to address Congress and then leave for New York City After a motorcade from the New York hotel he will pass through Central Park and Broadway toward a ticker tape reception and official luncheon at 2 p m

Washington McFarland Cain R-Wash Congress China North Korea Arizona United States Korea Truman Douglas MacArthur Senate House Hickenlooper A-rown McMahon America Senate Russell Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Arthur MacArthur Armed Sperviews Fussell San Francisco Opeur MacArthur Ie Capriol New York City New York Main Central Mark Cy Hall Broadway

Pilot's Burial Set for Friday World War II ace Cleaveland to be interred

Captain Arthur Thornare Barney Cleaveland 22, of Sprink Held, died in a Washington hospital. A WWII air ace who flew for three flags, he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1940 then joined the US Army Air Force in 1941. He shot down five planes in 15 minutes and fought with the National Guard in the Pentagon area. He also participated in the Rimelish channel and the Malta battle.

Springyieldam Sprink Arthur Thornare Barney) Cleaveland Washington Royal Canadian Air Forts Warad Mr Force Air Fore Cleaveland Pentaxon National Guard Snootine Rimelish Channel Grvel Malta

Counties Townships Share of Gas Tax Fund Allocated

Columbus state auditor Joseph T. Ferguson announced the distribution of 1 414 000 from the gasoline tax fund to counties and townships. Each county receives 10 000 and each township 409.

Columbus Joseph T. Ferguson

Contino Faces Draft Evasion Charges in California

Accordion player Dick Contino will surrender today to face draft evasion charges in California after disappearing last Friday from Fort Ord near Monterey. Attorneys and officials cited psychiatric reports, later overruled, as Contino is ordered to report to induction duties.

Dick Contino Los Angeles Dick Conting Conting Fort Ord Monterey Calif Selective Service Snd

Knight claims Acheson engineered MacArthur ouster

California lieutenant governor Goodwin J. Knight told the Kiwanis Club that Secretary of State Dean Acheson engineered the discharge of General MacArthur and allied commanders to appease Australia. He called for Acheson’s resignation for national safety.

Chico Calif California Bays Acheson MacArthur Goodwin J. Knight Kiwanis Club

Urban Trend Termed Dangerous to Security

Cincinnati farmer leader McMillen warned at a farm science conference that youth disappearance from farms threatens national moral stability. He cited the Kefauver Crime Committee’s findings as part of a broader trend. Air chiefs of the United States Britain France and Canada to meet in Washington within two weeks.

Cincinnati Wheeler McMillen Sone Kefauver Crime Committee McMillen Farm Science Washington United States Britain France Canada

New REC Appointment Predicted Under Symington

Washington reports Senate approval is expected for W. Stuart Symington to lead the Reconstruction Finance Corporation as its administrator. The move follows a reorganizing plan by Congress to replace the board of directors with an appointed administrator. Symington, formerly Air Force secretary and chair of the National Security Resources Board, would oversee the vast government lending agency amid controversy over loan practices.

Washington Senate W. Stuart Symington Boas Reconstruction Finance Corporation WM Bis Truman Symington Congress Ite Loan Pelidee Ite Howe Aboten Air Force National Security Resources Board RFC

Legion Luncheon Club Pledges Mac in Japan Mission

Los Angeles group of The American Legion votes to send Gen Douglas MacArthur back to Japan as civilian adviser at a cost of 10 000 dollars per year. The plan would be funded by public subscriptions raised through the club.

Los Angeles American Legion Douglas Arthur Japan

Stalin To Get Movie Of MacArthur Arrival

Angeles television station KNBH plans to air a 12 minute kinescope of General Douglas MacArthur arriving in San Francisco last night. The film captures the crowd at the airport and MacArthur's speech.

108 Angeles KNBH Joseph Stalin Moscow Gen Douglas MacArthur San Francisco MacArthur

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