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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1953

Page

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Ohio moves to end 40 year movie censorship

Ohio Senate Education Committee weighs repeal of the state film censorship law after 40 years of pre showing review. An AP poll suggests a 6 to 3 Senate vote in favor, with the bill by Sen. Charles A Mosher likely to clear to the House.

Columbus Ohio State Department of Education Senate Education Committee Senate Associated Press Charles A Mosher R-Lorain House General Assembly Assembly Abba Eban Israel United States Public Affairs Committee

Secret LI Diesel Theft Plans Revealed by Ex-Communist

Thad Mason testified he stole secret U S military diesel engine plans during World War I from a General Motors plant in Cleveland. He smuggled the files to spies, who photographed them in a cafeteria basement hideout. Mason, an Ohio University graduate from Wallington New Jersey, said the blueprints covered only part of the engine.

Washington Thad Mason U. S Wallington N. J General Motors Cleveland Detroit Senate Internal Security Subcommittee Mason

Court Denies Hiss Appeal In Perjury Case

The Supreme Court refused to review Alger Hiss perjury case and his bid for a new trial. Justices Reed Frankfurter and Clark disqualified themselves. Reed and Frankfurter testified in the first trial, Clark was attorney general at the time.

Washington Supreme Court Siemles Alger Hiss State Department Hiss Reed Frankfurter Clark

Grand jury indicts contractor over county courthouse bill

Jackson County grand jury indicts Don King, principal contractor for the courthouse rebuild, on charges of unlawfully collecting 9981.41 from the county. King allegedly submitted the bill for labor and materials on a contract later declared illegal, while telling county commissioners the bill covered a legal contract.

Jackson, D Grand Jury Don King Jackson County King

Body Found in Lake After Drowning Near Harrisburg

Boatmen using grappling hooks recovered the body of David Frankel, 19, of Harrisburg Pennsylvania, one of two youths who drowned in a lake Saturday. A search continued for William Bruerger of Tomah Wisconsin as authorities continued the hunt.

Bellefontaine David Frankel Harrisburg Inaien Lake William Ierueger Tomah Wis Eas

U.S. Offers Bounties for Downed Communist Pilots in Korea

The Air Force will pay rewards totaling 106000 dollars to the first man and plane and 50000 dollars for each subsequent downed MIG 15 or other Soviet jet. Senators praise the move while warning it could backfire. Costs of jets and training cited, including the FS6 price and pilot training expenses.

Washington Korea United Nations Command Saltonstall R-Mass Senate Armed Services Committee Sen. Morse Ind Ore Sen Sparkman D-Ala Senate Foreign Relations Committee Sen. Fulbright D-Ark U. S

Korea Ground War Dwindles

Gusty winds and grey skies grounded most aircraft in Korea as truce talks entered a third day at Panmunjorn. Ground movement was minimal with only patrols in no man’s land while both sides remained wary of a renewed armistice. An eastern raid reportedly killed 15 North Korean soldiers.

Seoul Korea No Man’s Land Panmunjorn

Retired Farmer Dies At Letart Residence

Bert F. Sayre 79 a retired farmer of Letart died at home after a cerebral hemorrhage on Saturday. He was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Dan Sayre. Survived by wife Mert Thomas Sayre and six sons Harry Harold Dan Edward Rupert and John all of Letart. Funeral arrangements are by Foglesong Funeral Home.

Bert F. Sayre Letart Dan Sayre Mert Thomas Sayre Harry Harold Dan Edward Rupert John Foglesong Funeral Home

Williams Safe Jet Hit by Flak Over Korea

A Marine jet piloted by Captain Ted Williams of the 1st Marine Air Wing was hit by Communist flak over Chinnampo on Korea’s west coast. Williams belly landed the Panther and escaped injury. this marked his second brush with death in two months following a February flak strike on his earlier plane.

1ST Marine Air Wing Korea Ted Williams Hosten Red Sox Chinnampo North Korea

Foes of Offshore Lands Endure Round-the-Clock Senate Clash

In Washington the 7 Senate opponents of state ownership faced a long grind after a 56 to 33 first test vote. Majority Leader Taft arranged 24 hour Senate sessions and beds for naps as debate stretched to 19 days with no final vote date. Anderson Hill efforts to block the federal control proposal were defeated 38 to 21, while Anderson urged not to overturn the Supreme Court.

Washington Senate Taft Sen. Anderson D-N. MM Sen. Hill D-Aia Anderson Congress Taftenid

First Planeload of Three Yanks Heading Home

Thirty five American soldiers freed from Communist prison camps in Korea last week boarded a large hospital plane in Tokyo and headed toward home. The aircraft will land in Honolulu this afternoon and then fly on to California for the final leg, with Travis Air Force Base near San Francisco a probable arrival site early Thursday. Among the men were Ned M. Kelley of Ashland, Ohio, and Earl M. Wiseman of Ronceverte, West Virginia.

Tokyo Korea Pacific Honolulu California Travis Air Force Base San Francisco Tokyo Army Haneda Airport Ned M. Kelley Ashland Ohio Pic Earl M. Wiseman Ronceverte W. Va

Britain refuses to sign extended Wheat Agreement

Britain has refused to sign the three year renewal of the International Wheat Agreement and is the last holdout among 46 nations. The deadline passed with Iceland signing, Britain not agreeing to buy wheat above $2 a bushel while the renewal price was set at $2.05. The pact aims to stabilize markets by fixing prices and quotas for exporting and importing countries.

Washington Britain Iceland

French Troops Fortify Luang Prabang Against Vietminh Drive

French planes landed troops and munitions in Luang Prabang Laos as Vietminh forces close within 12 to 25 miles. French and Laotian troops dig trenches and erect barbed wire around the royal town. King Sisavang and Crown Prince Savang vow to defend, Gen. Ron Salan promises a hard battle and a severe Vietminh beating. The Vietminh radio claims a resistance government is forming in Laos led by Souphanouv Yong.

Laos Sisavang Ong Savang Teld Lauangprabang Ron Salan Indochina Luangprabang Hans Vietminh Souphanou Yong

Byrd Reveals Large Pool of Unspent Federal Funds

Senator Byrd of Virginia reports the federal government held over 135 billion dollars in unspent appropriations on January 31. Of this total 82.406 billion could be used for military spending and 13.3 billion for foreign aid. He warns about 192 billion more will remain unspent at the end of the 1953 fiscal year on June 3. Defense officials say appropriations must be made far in advance for long lead time items.

Byrd D-Vale

FCC Allows Tests of Three-D Video by Broadcasters

The FCC on Monday approved tests of three dimensional video by American Broadcasting Paramount Theatres and other stations. Public demonstrations will involve equipment and viewer wearables as part of the trial to evaluate three D television.

Communications Commission American F Broadcasting Paramount

Cold and variable winds forecast for Ohio

Weather outlook in Ohio calls for cool temperatures near normal to three degrees below in the west and south, with warmer spell midweek. Increasing showers expected midweek into the weekend, totaling around one inch, with cooler nights and a turn to warmer conditions by the weekend.

Plane crash claims life of Arnold Stoffer during lesson

A 33 year old truck driver named Arnold Stoffer died from injuries after a stunt plane he was learning to fly crashed Sunday in Alliance. He was taking flying lessons when the accident occurred.

UN Threatens End To Truce Conference

Washington sources report a faint hope that communists may favor a POW truce after new Red proposals. The United Nations warned it could suspend talks again unless a constructive solution is offered. Red proposals acknowledge some POWs may not want repatriation, hinting at future discussions at a political conference.

Washington Korea United Nations China Reds Red

Boiler Blast Kills Eleven Yank Sailors At Guantanamo

A boiler accident aboard the carrier Bennington off Guantanamo Bay killed 11 American sailors and injured four others. Navy officials withheld names pending next of kin notifications as the 270 ton Essex class ship operated nearby. Details awaited from the Navy Department in Washington.

Guantanamo Cuba Bennington Navy Guantanamo Bay Caribbean Navy Department Washington

Better Video Films Planned at Annual Television Convention

Report from Los Angeles on the Better television pictures from films or live TV. Philco Corp of Philadelphia and Allen B DuMont Laboratories of Citizen New Jersey showcased new film projection methods. The List-4 meeting discussed radio versus film scan methods and potential improvements in image quality.

Los Angeles Philco Corp Philadelphia Allen B. DuMont Laboratories Citizen N. J

Portsmouth Workers Win Wage Increases

Construction workers and contractors in the Portsmouth area win a new contract ending a daylong strike that halted major building projects. AFL and local contractors reached an agreement in Ohio.

Portsmouth Portemouth AFL Aeton Ohio

Blasts in Baltimore Manhole Injure Dozen

Gas company trouble shooters hunted the cause after two explosions in a northwest Baltimore manhole. At least 12 persons were injured and extensive damage occurred as blasts occurred about ten minutes apart at the height of the day.

Baltimore

Smathers Pushes National Presidential Primary Plan

Sen Smathers Florida outlined a proposal to replace the national convention with a nationwide presidential primary held on a single day. He argued conventions last year in Chicago were televised and showed inefficiency. The amendment also seeks proportional electoral votes and a two election limit for presidents who succeed to the office.

Washington Sen. Smathers Fla America Chicago Smathers United States Rege Cone

River Group Discusses Dam Plans Impact on Ohio River

Cincinnati report on the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission Engineering Committee meeting. Discusses planned dams enlarging the river pool and potential sanitary effects. States represented include those near Piketon and Paducah Kentucky. Next full commission meeting planned for Wednesday.

Cincinnati Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission Tomic Piketon Paducah

Nomination of Botts Sees Senate Panel Action

Washington panel approved Botts nomination after weeks of consideration. Nis to William Brewt, Juvenile Court probation officer, was discussed in the proceeding.

Senate Okav Botts Washington Mondas Appronama Willliam Bweet

Fatal police shooting in Zanesville shocks town

A 1 year old Zanesville resident was killed by a policeman during an arrest at his home on Sunday. Police say Patrolman Richard Wise opened fire as the man allegedly resisted, with witnesses including his brother present. Wise claims he warned Chandler before firing.

Zanesvole Zanesville Courtney Ward Carroll C Jerry) Chandler Richard Wise Wise Courtney Chandler Sid Wise Leonard Wisento

Panel Warns Top Officials

The prosecutor and commissioners of Cuuy aboga grant face invitations to testify before the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives. Chairman announced the next steps as the committee moved forward with hearings amid questions of conduct and accountability.

Columbus Cuuyaboga Grant Mibonenas Judiciary Committee Ghia House of Representatives

Welfare Dept Chief Attacks Salary Slash

Welfare department chief denounces a sharp salary cut, calling it unfair and harmful to frontline staff. He argues the move undermines services and risks worker morale amid budget pressures.

Welfare Dept

UN warns on panmunjom talks delay in prisoner exchange

UN negotiators at Panmunjom threaten to break off renewed talks unless Communists provide a concrete prisoner exchange plan. Harrison says the UN will not endure protracted arguments as talks stall on neutral custody, disposal time, and whether prisoners go to a neutral state or stay in Korea.

Panmunjom William K. Harrison Washington Rien Wala CN Comroat Commu Switzerland Korea

Police Seize Jail Escapee in Kentucky

Police reported the capture of an escapee from Clark County Jail near Winchester Kentucky after a break with five others charged in related robbery and escape attempts. The woman, identified as a sister and others named include George Lynch and a spouse, were rounded up at multiple locations. She is to be transferred to the Kentucky Youth Authority.

Winchester Helen Miarmishore Clark Ty Kentucky Youth Authority Harry Buré Herif S Eine Elizabeth Her Buchand George Pata Bawiing George Lynch

All Aims Enlistment Drive at Garagemen

Workers at Garagemen are urged to enlist as a labor drive expands in urban auto shops. The plan targets two union auto repair and sales teams to join the effort, while service workers remain focused and no salesmen are involved.

eMme Istabor News

Prisoner aid drive fruitful after Sunday tea

A fragmented note reports prisoners received a delayed delivery of food supplies. The event occurred on Sunday after 6 p.m. at 84 6th Street, with local officials coordinating the relief effort.

Daily News Index Summary and Page A-9 Details

The fragment lists a daily index and page markers from a newspaper with mentions of page A, sections, and column indicators. It references various abbreviations and potential front page items and internal page layouts.

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