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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1949

Page

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Milk Price Hike Seen In 70 Ohio Counties

Ohioans in at least 70 of the state's 88 counties can expect to pay a penny a quart more for milk in the next few days. The increase follows a rise in the federal butter price from 59 to 62 cents a pound and will boost prices paid to farmers for fluid milk by about 10 percent per hundredweight. A federal cheese price support of 31 1/2 cents a pound was also announced.

Columbus Chicago Ohio Toledo Cleveland Cincinnati Dayton- Springfield Marietta-Portsmouth- Ironton Athens Lima Christian Department of Agriculture Washington

Mishaps Kill 10 Over Weekend in Ohio

Ohio weekend fatalities total ten from drownings traffic crashes and a hotel fire in Akron. Two victims were in an automobile truck collision in Walton Kentucky. George Carter 69 of Columbus drowned in the Scioto River five miles northwest of Columbus after his body lay in water for a day.

Columbus Walton Akron Dayton George Carter Scioto John H. Richardson Carter

Deputy Saunder's Resignation Forecast in Gallipolis

Sheriff George Ehman anticipates the resignation of Deputy Woodrow Saunders in Gallipolis. Reports say Saunders may join the state liquor store there on August 8. Saunders has served as deputy since Ehman assumed office in January.

Gallipolis Woodrow Saunders George Ehman Saunders Ehman

Washington Tax Begins Sales Levy Today

The District of Columbia started today to collect a sales tax.

Washington District of Columbia

Senate expected speed in Clark Supreme Court nomination

Chairman McCarran of the Judiciary Committee said swift action on President Truman's selection of Attorney General Tom Clark for the Supreme Court is possible. McCarran noted committee rules require a week's notice for hearings and indicated Clark may be asked to appear. some Republicans voiced criticism of Clark's handling of Kansas City vote fraud cases. Senator J. Howard McGrath, named to succeed Clark, is to inform Truman if he can accept the AG post.

Washington Senate Truman Tom Clark Supreme Court McCarran D-New Judiciary Committee Clark Justice Department Donnell R-Mo Kem Kansas City J. Howard McGrath Rhode Island

Seven Hurt in Two Car Columbus Crash

Seven persons were injured in a two car collision in Columbus early Sunday. The most seriously hurt was Curtis Best, 11, son of Harold Best of McConnelsville, listed in fair condition at the children's hospital. He rode in a car driven by Malcolm Innis, 28, of Columbus.

Columbus Curtis Best Harold Best McConnelsville Children’s Hospital Malcolm Innis Collumbus

Testimony Links WAR Contracts and Surplus Goods

Senate investigators question John Maragon over dealings tied to government surplus property and five percent fees. The record shows scrutiny of his bank deposits since 1945 and requests for further secret hearings as Aug. 8 hearings loom. Maragon denies paid work for government contracts and notes a $30 000 machinery sale preceding losses. Public figures Hoover and Pearson figure in the broader inquiry alongside armed services and foreign relations panels.

Washington John Maragon Senate Kansas City White House Maragon Special Investigations Hoey DNC Tighe Woods Army James V. Hunt Greece State Department War Assets Administration New York WAA Drew Pearson J. Edgar Hoover FBI

Polio total in Ohio reaches 173 this year

Twenty one new polio cases were reported in Ohio today, raising the year’s total to 173. Darke County added seven cases, boosting its count to 20 and placing it second among Ohio counties. Cuyahoga led with 27, Hamilton 19, and others in Miami, Ross, Putnam, Auglaize, Marion, Belmont, and Butler reported single cases. Seven polio deaths were recorded up to May 1.

Columbus Ohio Darke County Cuyahoga Hamilton Miami Ross, Putnam Auglaize Marion Belmont Butler Bureau of Vital Statistics

U S Staff Chiefs Open Talks With Italy and Luxembourg

The U S joint chiefs of staff met Italian army chief of staff Lieut Gen Efisio Marras and Luxembourg officers in Frankfurt for a 10 day study of European defenses under the Atlantic Pact. Adm Louis Denfeld Gen Omar Bradley and Gen Hoyt S Vandenberg led the discussions focusing on mutual interest and regional defense.

Frankfurt U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Italy Luxembourg Efisio Marras Marras Louis Denfeld U. S. Naval U. S Western Europe Joint Staff Omar N. Bradley Army Navy Hoyt S. Vandenberg Air Force Washington Duchy of Luxembourg France Germany Berlin Rhine-Main U. S. Army Heidelberg U.S. Army Adm Denfeld Rhine Gen. Bradley Clarence R. Huebner Gen. Vandenberg John K. Cannon U. S. Air Force

Lucas Seeks Farm Bill Approval in Senate Session

Washington Senator Lucas of Illinois calls for rapid passage of a farm bill and lists it among must do measures that could keep Congress in session to September. He warns action may push lawmakers to Labor Day and beyond if other administration bills delay.

Washington Lucas Illinois Senate Congress

Army Chief To Retire At 62 In September

Gen. Jacob L. Devers chief of the Army Field Forces will retire Sept. 30 at age 62. He took command of the Army Ground Forces at Fort Monroe on Oct. 1 1946 and helped form the Office of the Chief of the Army Field Forces on March 15 1948.

Fort Monroe Jacob L. Devers Army Field Forces Public AFF Army Ground Forces Army Department AGF

Marine Veteran Elected DAV State Commander

A 55 year old World War I Marine veteran wounded at Soissons and gassed at Belleau Wood was elected State Commander of the Disabled American Veterans at the Ohio convention in Columbus. William A. Sweeney of South Euclid pledged to uphold DAV leadership standards and services to Ohio veterans as the organization with about 18 000 members.

Columbus Soissons Belleau Wood William A. Sweeney South Euclid DAV Ohio

Marshall Endorses Arms Aid in House Hearing

Gen. George C. Marshall urged Congress to approve President Truman's foreign arms aid program of 1.45 billion dollars. He warned delaying action could bring a minor saving but risk a major outlay later and called for united action against aggression in Europe. Spain and China were noted as excluded but debate over scope continued.

Washington George C. Marshall Congress Truman Army House Foreign Affairs Committee Marshall State Acheson Omar N. Bradley State Department

Chairmanship Cleared as Gabrielson Narrowly Backed

Backstage compromises cleared hurdles for Guy George Gabrielson of New Jersey to be named the new Republican National Chairman as the national committee prepared to meet. Gabrielson, 58, a lawyer and asbestos mine owner, appeared to dominate the field to replace Rep. Hugh D. Scott Jr after a January Omaha clash where the chair was decided 54 to 50.

Washington Guy George Gabrielson New Jersey Gabrielson Hugh D. Scott Scott National Committee Omaha

Public Hearing Seen In Air Crash Probe

A Civil Aeronautics Board hearing appeared possible as investigators probe a collision near Fort Dix New Jersey between a Navy fighter and an Eastern Airlines aircraft. Sixteen people died in the Saturday crash as officials evaluate reports the Navy pilot was buzzing the airliner.

Fort DIX N. J Civil Aeronautics Board Navy CAB Naval Eastern Airlines

Pilot Escapes Injury In Akron Plane Nosed Over

Ralph W. Williams aged 30 of Akron escaped injury when his light plane nosed over while attempting to land on Route 23 ten miles south of Columbus. Williams said he was en route to visit friends living under 100 yards from the crash site.

Columbus Ralph W. Williams Akron Route 23 Here Williams

Rent Controls Lifted In at Least 82 Cities

The American Municipal Association reports rent controls ended in at least 2 cities since the April effective date of the local option provision. Federal housing expeditor Tigher B. Woods lifted ceilings in 168 communities but recently reimposed them in three as rents rose. Five states Nevada Nebraska Texas Wisconsin and Alabama moved toward independent systems under the 1949 act.

Chicago Lida Congress Tigher B. Woods Nevada Nebraska Texas Wisconsin Alabama American Municipal Association SOCO

Auto Explodes Kills Man and Injures Three in Clarksburg

In downtown Clarksburg West Virginia a car bomb exploded after a domestic dispute killing John Segrolts a miner and injuring three others His wife was blinded and in critical condition Police said the blast damaged 15 homes and three stores and cut electricity and phone service to about 200 homes The explosion likely involved nitroglycerine or dynamite and occurred after a man threw something at his wife then ran to the car.

Clarksburg W. Va J. J. Martin John Segrolts Lt. Vincentes Martin

Legislation Proposed For Superhighway Plan

Columbus report states President Ernest M Green of the Ohio Turnpike Committee said the committee will become a permanent organization. The committee sponsored legislation to establish the Ohio Turnpike Commission to build toll superhighways in Ohio.

Columbus Ernest M. Green Ohio Turnpike Committee Ohio Turnpike Commission Ohio

British Sloop Amethyst Set To Meet Jamaica At Sea

The 8000 ton cruiser Aboard H.M.S. Jamaica sped toward rendezvous with the Amethyst, which escaped Chinese Communist captivity in the Yangtze River on Saturday. The meeting is expected tomorrow after the Amethyst was pinned down by Red shore batteries since April 26.

Yangtze River Yangtze

Piano man loses wallet after bar bench request

Youngstown report says pianist Jack Wilson of the South Side Tavern sat with a stranger who asked for a tune. After Wilson played, he found his wallet missing, losing 24 dollars to the unknown man who left the scene.

Youngstown Jack Wilson South Side Wilson

Judge Fines Drinking Pilot in Chillicothe

CHILLICOTHE Ohio municipal court fined Anselle Ray White 150 dollars and suspended a six month jail term for flying an airplane while intoxicated. White pleaded guilty for the second time and was grounded for a year to keep his feet on the ground, with possible imprisonment if he flies again.

Chillicothe Anselle Ray White E. A. Moats White Moats

Man Killed In Downtown Assault Attracts Citywide Shock

In Charleston, West Virginia, Edward Conrad O'Brien, 34, a bottling company employee, was kicked to death yesterday after two men threatened by a knife kept a crowd away. Detectives named suspects Harry Burdette, 25, and Fred Painter, 30, held in connection with the brutal killing after the victim stopped at a newsstand to buy a paper.

Charleston W. Va Edward Conrad O’brien Empre Ae Dewey E. Williams Harry Burdette Fred Painter O’brien

Lustron Ships 42 Porcelain Pre-Fabs

Lustron announced 42 porcelain enamel steel houses shipped unassembled Saturday to dealers in 14 states. It marked the company’s largest one day shipment and involved more than 15 million dollars in equipment installation and testing.

Columbus Lustron Corporation Lustron Joseph Tucker

UN prepares to stop hostilities in Indonesia

The United Nations Commission for Indonesia said an order to cease hostilities will be issued Wednesday and take effect days later, timing to be announced by Dutch and Republican authorities. The cease fire was formalized at a UN meeting.

Batavia Java United Nations Commission For Indonesia Indonesia

Atomic Energy Commission reports progress in weapons and medical uses

The AEC says new and more effective atomic bombs are in industrial production after tests at Eniwetok. Uranium and plutonium are produced in greater quantities, with extensive exploration revealing large amounts of low-grade ore for future use. Medical advances include trials of radioactive cobalt for cancer and early heart disease treatments.

National Atomic Energy Program ABC Congress Canada Colorado Plateau AEC U.S. Geological Survey The Blair House Lilienthal Belgian Congo Commission Eniwetok Sandia Laboratory Albuquerque New Mexico Atomic Energy Ohio State University

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