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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1951

Page

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MacArthur Sets Off Fight to Finish

President Truman named Dr. George W. Taylor to head an 18 member wage stabilization board to replace the defunct panel after labor walkouts. Taylor, author of the little steel formula, will lead the new board during its organizing period. Cyrus S. Ching plans to return to his post at the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.

WSB Washington Truman White House George W. Taylor University of Pennsylvania Taylor Cyrus S. Ching Mobilization Advisory Board Ching Old Wage Stabilization Board Federal Mediation and Concitation Service

MacArthur Parade Draws Five Million In New York City

Gen Douglas MacArthur receives a hero's welcome in a three hour ticker tape parade through New York from Times Square to Central Park with 5 000 000 spectators expected. The event features flags crowds and police precautions while Washington politics split over his Korea strategy and dismissal.

New York Douglas MacArthur Vincent R. Imperlitteri Homburg Grover A. Whalen Courtney Whitney Waldorf-Astoria Hotel Waldorf-Astoria Park Avenue MacArthur General MacArthur Waldorf Towers Congress Time Square Fifth Ave Lower Broadway Times Square Truman Korea Empire State S Fifth Avenue Central Park Big Park City Hall Plaza

Military Leaders Tell Editors Off The Record Briefing

Washington editors were barred from a completely off the record briefing on war outlook by defense officials led by Marsh all and Gen Omar Bradley. President Young noted editors’ antipathy to off record sessions but said the leaders would speak frankly with safeguards. Mobilization Director Wilson urged editors to counter public complacency as a $50 billion annual armament effort aims for three year success without major sacrifice if morale stays high.

MacArthur White House Congress Red China Korea Fary ‘Counsselors Joint Chiefs of Staffs Defense Department Joint Chiefs of Staff JOM Truman Department Arthurs Pentaton Joiint Chiefs of Staff Washington American Society of Newspaper Editors Defense Marshall Omar Bradley Anna Rosenberg Defense Dwight Young Dayton Ohio ASNE Young Marshall Bradley Madge Wearing Charles E. Wilson

Witnesses Describe Part Of Wages Given To Brehm

Two former Republican aide witnesses told a federal court jury they returned portions of their salaries to Congressman Walter E. Brehm of Ohio while employed in his office. Clara Soliday testified she gave back more than half her three year salary. Emma Craven said she accepted a higher starting pay after agreeing to donate to the Republican War Chest.

Washington Walter E. Brehm Ohio Brehm Clara Soliday Emma 8 Millersport Soliday Craven Republican War Chest Ray Baker

Scientists To Advise On Defense Coordination

President Truman named 11 prominent scientists to guide defense related research and planning. Dr. Oliver Buckley chairs the group with members from Johns Hopkins, Princeton, Harvard, MIT, Caltech, Columbia, and others to provide independent scientific advice on national defense science and interagency projects.

Washington Truman Defense Mobilization Charles E. Wilson White House Oliver E Buckley Bell Telephone Laboratories The Atomic Energy Commission J. Robert Oppenheimer Princeton Institute of Advanced Study Netley W. Bronk Johns Hopkins University National Academy of Sciences William Webster Research and Development Alan Waterman National Science Foundation Hugh Dryden James B. Conant Harvard University Joe Dubridge California Institute of Technology James R. Killian Massachusetts Institute of Technology Robert F. Loeb Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons Charles A. Thomas Monsanto Chemical Co Buckley

Former Italian Premier Ivance Bonomi Dies in Rome

Ivance Bonomi, once premier and president of the Italian Senate, died today in Rome. The distinguished statesman, a leading figure in politics, had a long career shaping Italian governance and national policy. He is remembered for his contributions to parliamentary leadership and statecraft.

Rome Ivance Bonomi

Psychologist Vernon Twitchell Arrested Twice in One Night

Los Angeles reports Dr Vernon Bronson Twitchell author of Living Without Liquor booked by police on drunk charges after his landlady complained of loud disturbance. He posted 20 bail and was released, only to be arrested again hours later for sleeping in an unoccupied apartment.

Los Angeles Vernon Bronson Twitchell Clintead

Vandenberg Funeral Rites Tomorrow

Grand Rapids mourns Michigan Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg as flags fly at half staff nationwide. A United Nations advocate and proponent of an bipartisan foreign policy, his funeral is set for 2 p.m. at The Park Congregational Church. The body lies in state from 10 a.m. until service time.

Grand ‘Rapids Mich Arthur H. Vandenberg U. 3S Michigan Vandenberg Edward Archibald Thompson The Park Church

Russia building atom bomb plant in Kultia report claims

A report from the China Union Press says Russia is constructing an atom bomb facility at Kultia in Sinking, far northwest China, but the claim could not be independently verified.

China Taipeh Formosa China Union Russia Kultia

Postmasters Convention to Hear Boss Speak in Columbus

Postmaster General Jesse M. Donaldson was expected in Columbus to address the annual meeting of Ohio postmasters. He will speak on Saturday, the convention's final day.

Columbus Jesse M. Donaldson Ohio Postmasters

MacArthur Says Proof Found Of Korean War Concurrence

A leading broadcasting company reported that General Douglas MacArthur possesses documents proving the joint chiefs of staff concurred with him in extending the Korean War. The network cited correspondent Richard Rendell in Tokyo, saying the information came from highest authority.

New York 4 Douglas MacArthur Joint Chiefs of Staff Richard Rendell Tokyo

Two tankers collide in Gulf of Mexico loss of life feared

Two tankers collided about 200 miles south of Morgan City Louisiana early today. One vessel believed lost with all hands, the other afire with the first mate dead and several crewmen burned. The burning ship was Esso Suez of Esso Standard Oil. the other type T-2 tanker identified as Gator by Coast Guard. A Coast Guard plane observed the blaze at 10 15 a.m. and noted no sign of the second vessel. Collision occurred around 6 a.m. at 26 18 N 91 27 W.

New Orleans Gulf of Mexico Morgan City Coast Guard Esso Suez

Four Gunmen Rob Eddie Sindelar Home in Brook Park

Four gunmen escaped with about 5100 in cash and jewels after roping and tying Eddie Sindelar, 59, bingo promoter, his wife, and Michael Mulchrone, 44, at his Brook Park home. A servant was lightly wounded when trying to intervene with a shotgun. Police report the bandits wore colored masks and took wallet cash, jewelry, and a watch.

Cleveland Eddie Sindelar Sindelar Brook Park Michael Mulchrone

First Marines Receive Fourth Presidential Unit Citation

The U S First Marine Division, noted for Korea’s Changjin fighting, was awarded a fourth presidential unit citation for extraordinary heroism in action from Sept 15 to Oct 11, 1950. The honor covers Inchon landing and the recapture of Seoul, praised by Vice Adm C Turner Joy.

Tokyo U.S. First Marine Division Korea Changjin C. Turner Joy Far East Naval Forces Leathernecks Inchon Seoul

Ohio Secures 6.5 Percent of U.S. War Contracts

Washington reported that Ohio received 582.406 million dollars in prime military contracts from July 1 1959 to Jan 31 1981, or 6.5 percent of the national total of 8.9274 billion. California led with 18.1 percent while six states fell below 1 percent.

Washington Munitions Board Ohio California

Reds Launch Counterattacks Near Chorwon Front

In heavy fighting eight miles southeast of Chorwon Allied troops repelled two Red counterattacks as the front line remained largely quiet elsewhere. About 200 Reds assaulted U S troops in the same area Friday morning and were dispersed by artillery within 15 minutes. Allied patrols fought strong Red units Friday night north of the front while tanks moved up to Cherwon after flamethrower assaults. Aircraft bombed 11 Red air fields in North Korea, including near Pyongyang, as UN forces pressed withdrawals and pursued the enemy along a 146 mile front.

TOKYO Chorwon United Nations North Korea U.S. Far East Air Forces Pyongyang

16 Trips To Be Added By United Air Lines

United Air Lines announced four new daily Cleveland flights starting April 29 raising total to 16 passenger trips weekly to the West. The schedule adds eight nonstops to Chicago with extended service to Denver Salt Lake City and other western points. Eastbound service increases to 17 flights including two to Philadelphia Newark and intermediate points.

Cleveland United Air Lines Chicaga Denver Salt Lake City Sestite Philadelphia Newark

Palm Beach Scientist Dr William Procter Dies at 78

Palm Beach winter obituary reports the death of Dr William Procter 78 a scientist and director at Procter and Gamble Co a leading figure in wap manufacturing who died yesterday in Palm Beach Florida.

Wiliam Procter Procter and Gamble Co

Cold Weather Strikes Parts Of Midwest

Snow and sub freezing temperatures hit the northern Rockies and Midwest. An April snow storm blanketed Glasgow Montana with eight inches. snow fell across Montana Wyoming and the western Dakotas. Reports noted five inches at Helena three at Havre two at Lewiston and three inches at Williston with one inch at Dickinson and Sheridan. Temperatures neared zero in snow belt areas as flood relief continued and Mississippi River dikes held with limited new threat. About 500 evacuees from North Mankato Minnesota planned to return home as Mississippi and Minnesota flood stages eased.

Rockies Midwest Glasgow Mont Montana Wyoming Dakotas Helena Havre Lewiston Willistas N. D Dickinson N. J Sheridan Wyo Mercury Zein Central States Hainois Indiana Chin Chicago Mississippi Minnesota North Mankato Minn

Lorain Man Granted Reprieve From Chair

Lorain resident B. Jordan, slated for execution, received a reprieve to June 8 from Gov. Frank J. Lausche. Jordan was convicted of stabbing Jamnee Knight outside Knight’s Lorain home. he claimed self defense and is held at Ohio Penitentiary.

Columbus B. Jordan Lorain Frank J. Leusche Jordan Jamnee Knight Knight Ohio

Fire Deliberately Set at San Quentin Prison

San Quentin Calif Warden Clinton T Duffy said there is little doubt the prison fire was deliberate The blaze destroyed the jute mill the electric plant and 30000 sand bags destined for the Korean war

San Quentin Calif Clinton T. Duffy

Government eases aluminum ban on civilian products

Washington officials lifted the May 1 ban on aluminum use in more than 200 civilian products and ordered a 236 percent cut in usage for May and June. The move shifts production limits across industries and sets new metal usage targets for the period.

Bulletin Washington Gover Armment

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