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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1952

Page

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Adlai Bricker Split Sparks Ohio GOP Rift in Speech

Gov. Adlai Stevenson told Ohio Democrats the Republican Party is split over foreign policy, citing tensions between Sen. John W. Bricker of Ohio and Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Bricker defended his stance and urged policy determined in the U S, while noting Stevenson faces a split in his own party.

Columbus Adlai Stevenson Illinois Ohio John W. Bricker Dwight D. Eisenhower Bricker Stevenson Eisenhower Michael V. di Salle Senate Gen. Eisenhower Gov. Stevenson Columbus’ Memorial Hall Robert A. Taft Gen United States England Moscow Democratic Party Republican Party New Deal

Strike Threat Over NY Central Rail Talks Casts Gloom

A threatened strike on New York Central lines east of Buffalo unsettles officials as a conference in New York aims to settle a two year dispute over more than 300 working rule issues. Four railroad brotherhoods meet later in Cleveland. strike could begin with 72 hours notice. Service likely remains between cities west of Buffalo.

New York New York Central Buffalo Lawrence W. Horning Cleveland Buftailo

Pvt Truman Ends Vacation Before Returning to Campaign

President Truman finishes a ten day home stay described as quiet and restful. He plans to fly to Washington tomorrow to resume official duties and begin fall campaign work. He will vote for State Attorney General J. E. Buck Taylor to oppose Senator James P. Kem with Stuart Symington as Taylor's rival.

Kansas City Truman Washington White House Dong So J. E Buck) Taylor Senate James P. Kem Kem Taylor Stuart Symington

Dam Funds Set for New Cumberland Lock and Dam Project

Washington reports Army engineers allocated 50 000 dollars for a flood control and navigation project at the New Cumberland lock and dam spanning Ohio and West Virginia.

Washington Army Engineers New Cumberland Lock and Dam Ohio West Virginia

Good Yegg Gives His Billfold Away in Indianapolis

In Indianapolis three men held up James Adams who then asked for his empty billfold. A robber returned a billfold not Adams'. Police arrested James Goodner, 33, to explain how Goodner's billfold ended in Adams' pocket along with $70 inside Adams' billfold.

Indianapolis James Adams Adams James Goodner Goodner

UN Planes Bomb Key North Korean HQ In Two Massive Waves

U S fighter bombers from the UN Fifth Air Force hit a major North Korean military headquarters near Pyongyang in two waves, with 275 sorties and extensive destruction reported. Sabre pilots intercepted MIG-15s, claiming multiple kills, as ground forces repelled a Chinese assault on Old Baldy hill with heavy artillery and losses.

Seoul Korea U. S Fifth Air Force Pyongyang Air Force Harry A. Crescibene Newark N. J North Korea Karl K. Dittmer el Reno Oklo U. S Old Baldy Hill Eighth Army Nepal

Pan Pacific Pact Parley Opens in Honolulu

In Honolulu the foreign ministers of Australia, New Zealand, and the United States begin discussions on a security pact signed last September and consider a broader Pan Pacific arrangement. Dean Acheson says all Pacific problems will be discussed in closed sessions. Public comments by Casey and Webb accompany brief remarks.

Honolulu Australia New Zealand U. S Dean Acheson Pacific Acheson Richard G .Casey T. Clifton Webb Taipei Formosa Central Daily News Kung Lun Pao United States Australia-New Zealand Philippines Sen Jose P. Laurel Nacionlista Party

servicemen debarking in Seattle on Gen. Hugh J. Gaffey

Seattle reports 1017 service members will disembark Tuesday when the Navy transport Gen. Hugh J. Gaffey arrives. Corporal Richard J. Williams of Gloucester is among those listed. The event marks a return for troops to U. S. shores.

Seattle Richard J. Williams Glouster Navy Hugh J. Gaffey

Nye Attacks Taft At Ohio Democratic Convention

Lieutenant Governor George D. Nye criticized the Ohio GOP at the state convention in Columbus. He said Republicans cannot decide if their gubernatorial candidate is a Republican or a New Dealer and praised the Democratic slate for clear positions. Nye compared the taft platform to a timid 1950 statement and predicted the 1952 platform would also lack specifics.

Columbus George D. Nye Ohio Nye Charles P. Taft Cincinnati

Cash Drowns As Boat Capsizes Off Torch Lake

Albert D. Cash city councilman and former Cincinnati mayor drowned on a vacation trip when a metal outboard boat capsized in a squall about a mile from shore near Torch Lake Alden Michigan. Gerald M. Haley of Detroit also died. two others survived. Funeral services tentatively set for Wednesday. Dr Roy P McDuffie UC drowned swimmer and Joseph A Lambert Cincinnati brother-in-law rescued.

Cincinnati Albert D. Cash Torch Lake Alden Mich Cash Michigan Lake Gerald M. Haley Detroit Roy P. McDuffie University of Cincinnati Joseph A. Lambert

Powell Demands Civil Rights Platform For Negro Voters

Rep. Adam Clayton Powell Jr cites black voters threatening a boycott if civil rights demands are unmet. He announces plans to meet with Adlai Stevenson and John Sparkman and to send delegations to press for compulsory fair employment practices. Powell urges stronger action beyond the Democratic platform. He condemns Senate opposition to civil rights and denounces “Uncle Toms” at conventions.

New York Adam Clayton Powell Powell Harlem Adlai E. Stevenson John J. Sparkman Springfield Ill Stevenson Alabama

Buses Crash Head-On Fear Thirty-Four Die

Scattered showers offered little relief to a Southern drought as crop losses climb. Federal designation of disaster areas opens aid to farmers in Maine Massachusetts and six southern states. North Carolina estimates losses at 200 million and Alabama at 150 million with continued drying conditions.

United States New England Weather Bureau Agriculture Commissioner Massachusetts Gard US Department of Agriculture Maine South Carolina Georgia Alabama Mississippi Tennessee Kentucky Arkansas Missouri North Carolina Virginia Florida Kansas Pennsylvania New Jersey

Tragic Greyhound Crash Near Waco Claims Dozens

Two Greyhound buses collided head on near Waco Texas before dawn killing from 34 up to possibly 50 or more people. Fire swept the wreckage leaving many burned beyond recognition as authorities and servicemen's uniforms marked victims.

Waco Tex Greyhound Here Dallas-Austin Compton Connally Sam Wood Waco Times-Herald Sam Johnson M. B. Herring Billy Malone Wac Temesle Austin San Antonio Jesse Gunterman Malone Highway Department Bothes Trate Providence Hospital

South Korea Votes as Police Brace Guerrilla Threats

South Korea prepares for its first popular presidential election with 8,218,000 voters. Police and troops are alerted for possible communist guerrilla interference as Syngman Rhee, age 77, is widely expected to win amid limited opposition.

Pusan Korea Republic Syngman Rhee National Assembly Rhee

Brig Gen Boatner Promoted in Korea Command

TOKYO April Brig Gen Haydon L Boatner known for handling riots at Koje Island in South Korea was promoted to major general. Gen Mark Clark praised his work restoring order on Koje and said Boatner now heads all prisoner camps in Korea.

Tokyo Haydon L. Bull Boatner Kose Island Mark Clark Far East Boatner Koje South Korea Korea

Henry Ford II Chosen to Lead Crusade for Freedom

The Crusade for Freedom board names Henry Ford II, president of Ford Motor Co., as chairman succeeding Gen. Lucius D. Clay who has led the crusade since 1959 after serving as military governor in Germany.

New York Crusade For Freedom Henry Ford II Ford Motor Co Lucius D. Clay Crusade Clay Germany

Cleveland Boasts Hottest Summer in Weather Bureau History

With only three days left of 90 plus temperatures, the Cleveland weather bureau forecasts an unprecedented heat record this summer. The city endures prolonged heat as humidity rises and residents seek relief.

Cleveland Cleveland Weather Bureau

Eisenhower Campaign Reaches Amateur Professional Accord

Eisenhower and campaign leaders announce a final accord on running the campaign with a mix of professionals and amateurs. The agreement preserves the National Citizens For Eisenhower Committee as a separate agency and coordinates with the GOP national committee through Wesley Roberts to avoid duplication while engaging Senator Nixon supporters and independent voters.

Ike Eisenhower Denver Arthur E. Summerfield Michigan GOP National Committee Richard M. Nixon California Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr Massachusetts Keyrsonnel Dwight D Eisenhower Citizens Committee Illinois Wayland Brooks GOP Robert A Taft Ohio Arthur F. Sumid Republican National Committee Hey National Citizens For Eisenhower Committee Richard Nixon National Committee Citizens Group Summerfield Wesley Roberts Citizens Clubs Roberts

Huntington WSAZ TV Switch Boosts Power to 44000 Watts

WSAZ TV moved from Channel 5 to Channel 3 and will boost power from 5000 to 44000 watts, joining WLW C and causing interference and mixed reception in the Columbus and Athens areas. FCC notified. potential improved fringe-area reception expected.

Huntington Wsaz-Tv Columbus Wlw-C WLW Athens WSAZ Kelch Ohio Glenn Fiscus Federal Communications Com FCC Lawrence Rogers WLWC WTVN Radio Corporation of America

Calm Returns Slowly To Riot Torn Prison

Montreal authorities restored order at Bordeaux prison after weekend riots. About 500 inmates escaped Friday night. most returned to cells as doors were repaired and reinforced. Fires were set and clashes with police and guards occurred in numerous skirmishes.

Montreal Bordeaux

Ohio State Firemen Elect Leaders At Three Day Convention

Chief Sam J. Lester of Upper Arlington was elected head of the Ohio State Fireman's Association as the three day convention ended in Columbus Sunday. Joseph Khoersten of Martins Ferry was chosen vice president and Harold Miller of Aurora was named secretary treasurer.

Columbus Sam J. Lester Upper Arlington Fire Department Ohio State Fireman's Association Joseph Khoersten Martins Ferry Harold Miller Aurora

Wyatt Heads Adlai Drive

Washington reports both major parties praise Gov. Adlai Stevenson for locating his national campaign headquarters in Illinois Springfield to distance from the Truman admin and attract Midwestern and independent voters. They approve of Wilson Wyatt former Louisville mayor and housing expediter to lead Stevenson's drive with support from Senators O Mahoney and others.

Washington Adlai Stevenson Ulinoi Springfield Stevenson Truman Wilson W. Wyatt Louisville

Soviet Plane Downed Report Confirms Navy Loss

Tokyo and United Nations sources report a U S Navy observation plane with five crew members was shot down off the Siberian coast by a Soviet fighter. Navy officials refused to confirm, citing Washington, while other incidents near Korea and Baltic Sea losses are noted with little official confirmation.

Tokyo United Nations Siberian Navy Chief of Information of the Washington Korea Far East Air Force US. Navy Baltic Sea Japan Siberia Ja Shore i

Flying saucer reports debunked by Air Force general and professor

In Washington the Air Force general Roger M. Ramey and psychology professor Jessie Sprowls dismissed flying saucer sightings as unfounded after years of study. The Rev. Edward B. Lewis urged interest in natural wonders from the pulpit as reports stirred calls to newspapers and TV stations. Navy Radar base logged two objects near 8 p.m. EST.

Washington Edward B. Lewis Union Methodist Church God Roger M. Ramey Air Force Investi Jessie Sprowls University of Maryland Gen Ramey Washington Navy

Police Return Alleged Killer In Port Columbus Case

A 28 year old Port Columbus sailor, Robert Gemmell, is to be arraigned today on a first degree murder charge in the death of Laura Grimshaw, 25, wife of a fellow sailor. Gemmell was brought back from East St. Louis by police after fleeing. Illinois authorities say he confessed to choking Grimshaw in her home following threats to tell his wife about an affair.

Columbus Port Columbus Muibus William E. Donner Robert Gemeell McArthur Imbus East St. Louis Gemmell Laura Grimshaw Port Columbus Naval Air Station Illinois

Nine Ohioans Die in Weekend Accidents Across State

Nine people were killed in Ohio over the weekend in various accidents. James Tillman, 30, died after a fall from a second floor window in Cincinnati. A five year old, David Bargainer, drowned at a Youngstown city pool.

Ohio James Tillman Cincinnati David Bargainer Youngstown

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