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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1946

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Turk Premier Resigns as Peker Plans New Government

ANKARA AP Recep Peker who fought with Ataturk in the revolt against the Sultans moved to form a new Turkish government replacing Premier Sukru Saracoglu who resigned amid opposition to domestic policy. Saracoglu’s move follows protests over living costs and political upheaval as 62 Democrats in parliament oppose President Inonu’s four year term.

Ankara Recep’ Peker Kemal Ataturk Sukru Saracoglu Saracoglu Ataturk Ismet Inonu New Democrat National Assembly Democratic Party New Assembly Inonu

Bender Urges Rent Controls

Washington report notes Rep. George H. Bender Ohio favors swift price decontrol except for rent regulation. He argues supplies meet needs and maintenance costs have risen beyond rents, but cautions against a long enduring OPA policy harming production and distribution.

Washington George H. Bender Ohio Bender OPA

Father Is Charged With Harboring Son in Beating Case

New ark police say Robert S. Hoffer aged 53 faced municipal court on charges of unlawfully harboring his 22 year old son Ralph who was linked to the fatal beating of 17 year old Thelma Anderson. The elder Hoffer allegedly drove his son to the death scene.

Newark Robert S. Hoffer Ralph Thelma Anderson Gail Christman Hoffer

She's 102: Newburgh woman marks 102nd birthday

Mrs Margaret Michael, born in Germany in 1844, recently celebrated her 102nd birthday at her Newburgh New York home. She has two children eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The note places her birth during the era of presidents Polk Lincoln and Washington being long deceased.

Margaret Michael Germany George Washington Abraham Lincoln James Knox Polk Washington Newburgh N.Y

Plan Assembly Special Meet

Ohio Governor Lausche announces a fourth special session of the General Assembly. He has prepared the call but no date set, pending conferences with leaders. Topics include aligning old age pension laws with federal statutes, studying the tax system, and assessing needed enabling legislation for increased federal subsidies for the blind and dependent children.

Columbus Ohio General Assembly Frank J. Lausche Ohio

Aviation Plant to Sue For Breach of Contract

Taylorcraft Aviation Corp of Alliance Ohio filed suit against Douglas Aircraft Co in Los Angeles court seeking 416 883 for breach of contract. Petition alleges Douglas failed to supply adequate tooling and production of critical parts was delayed four months. Bank chief is dead Chardon Crawford Lewis Smith, 79, president of Chardon Savings Bank, died Monday after illness.

Los Angeles Taylorcraft Avation Corp Alliance, O Douglas Aircraft Co Douglas Chardon Crawford Lewis Smith Chardon Savings Bank

Lower Priced Shirts Shorts May Return to Stores

A retail clothing spokesman said higher textile prices may bring back $2.25 shirts and 70 cent shorts. Louis Rothschild of the National Association of Retail Clothiers noted the 16 percent cotton textile ceiling increase by OPA, likely boosting production and prompting shelves to refill in about 30 days.

Washington Louis Rothschild National Association of Retail Clothiers OPA

Help Rushed To Caribbean Quake Victims

Dominican Republic government rushed aid to areas south of the Monte Christi range after a Sunday quake and tidal wave killed at least two and damaged more than 11 towns. Telecommunication losses hampered damage assessments as tremors continued and residents fled into forests amid hunger fears.

Ciudad Trujillo Dominican Republic Monte Christi Caribbean Atlantic Ocean Matanzas Nagua Republic

Shoe makers press for higher hide prices from OPA

Washington reports the Office of Price Administration refuses immediate raise to cattle hide ceilings. Manufacturers argue higher prices are needed as hides sell above the June 30 ceiling, with shortages threatening shoe production. OPA cites legal requirements for applications and notes relief would take time, prolonging factory curtailment.

Washington Office of Price Administration Jers OPA Congress Portsmouth Ohio Paul Porter Porter

May Vacation Probe Ties Rep May to 1944 Miami Beach Visit

Senate war investigators pursue a tip that Rep. May of Kentucky vacationed in Miami Beach with Garsson Munitions Combine officials in March or April 1944. An official says Mead committee received information indicating May stayed at the Versailles Hotel with Murry and Henry Garsson, leaders of Batavian and Erie Basin Metal Products Companies.

Washington Senate May Miami Beach Fla Garsson Munitions Combine Mead Committee Kentucky Versailles Hotel Murry Henry Garsson Batavian Erie Basin Metal Products Compine

Fishermen strike to protest salmon price ceilings

About 400 commercial fishing boats idle along the northern California coast in a protest against OPA ceiling prices on salmon. Victor B. Martin, chairman of the Northern California CIO council, said troiters will not resume work until prices are raised.

San Francisco California OPA Victor B. Martin Northern California Council of the International Fishermen's Union CIO

Scioto Jail Closed For Health Diagnosis

Scioto County jail in Portsmouth halted prisoner intake and visitor access as Sheriff Earl Brandell orders a full medical diagnosis after two women prisoners were taken to General Hospital yesterday. The jail remained isolated until further notice.

Portsmouth Scioto County Earl Brandell General Hospital

Marion Captain Cited For Service in Berlin

Fifteen officers and enlisted men from the Berlin district were awarded the Army commendation ribbon today by Maj. Gen. Frank A. Keating for outstanding service since V-E Day. Among those cited was Capt. Neil J. Sharkey of King Ave Marion.

Berlin Frank A. Keating Neil J. Sharkey King Ave Marion

Kentucky Driver Jailed on Manslaughter Charge

PORTSMOUTH August 4. Riehle 64 of Alexandria Kentucky was jailed on a manslaughter charge in the auto motorcycle collision that killed Sherman Frazier 23 of Huntington West Virginia.

Kentucky Portsmouth August Riehle Alexandria Ceisson Sherman i Frazier Huntington W, Va

State Colleges Seek Branch At Camp Perry Site

Ohio six state universities seek a temporary branch at Camp Perry to ease swollen fall enrollments. Gov Lausche and educators demand emergency housing, Army engineers to inspect facilities near Port Clinton, and a Washington trip to secure equipment and lab priorities for physics and chemistry courses.

Columbus Ohio Camp Perry Frank J. Lausche Army Ohio National Guard Port Clinton John C. Baker Ohio University Washington War Assets Administration

Belno Nelson, 69, Dies in Meigs County

Belno Nelson, 69, died Monday evening at his Salem Center home. Surviving are his wife and three children Harold, Herbert, and Mrs Edna Ward. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Salem Center Church with burial in the Nelson cemetery.

Pomeroy Belno Nelson Salem Center Harold Herbert Edna Ward Nelson Cemetery

CIO Steelworkers Named Agent for Ironton Plant

Washington D C August eight The National Labor Relations Board certified the United Steelworkers of America as the collective bargaining agent for production and maintenance employees at Allied Chemical and Dye Corp Ironton plant.

Washington National Labor Relations Board United Steelworkers of America CSO Ironton, U Allied Chemical and Dye Corp

Public Works Slash Ordered To Save Money

Washington reports the government trims a $1.6 billion public works program delaying $1.7 billion in contracts for 96 days. Reconversion Director Steelman imposes a three part moratorium to defer non essential federal construction to Oct 1 1946 through Apr 1 1947 and requires a list of at least $700 million in deferred projects. Focus shifts to military construction and certain conservation projects as first deferrals.

Washington John R. Steelman John D. Small Wilson JW. Wyatt

Sicilians Die During Revolt Near Palermo

In Caccamo near Palermo four policemen and many peasants died as Carabinieri clashed with Sicilian revolt against grain sale to government granaries. Ansa reported women fought alongside men during the enforcement of the wheat decree.

Rome Palermo Carabinieri Ansa Carebinieri Caccamo

Lipscher Resigns Post as Democratic Nominee for Re‑election

Sen Maurice Lipscher of the 23rd District Mahoning and Trumbull Counties resigns as the Democratic nominee effective immediately while retaining his Senate seat as minority leader. He plans to practice law in Washington after January 1 as a district committee fills the vacancy.

Columbus Maurice Lipscher Mahoning County

Hamilton City Council Weighs 1 Percent Income Tax

Hamilton city council discussed an income tax plan to boost municipal revenues amid a potential 1947 deficit of 230009 dollars. Acting City Manager C. N. Teaff was directed to gather data on the annual revenue from a one percent levy on local incomes.

Hamilton C. N. Teaff

Byrnes and Molotov clash over dictation at Paris Peace talks

At the Paris Peace Conference Rules Committee Byrnes charged Molotov with seeking dictation through the Big Four. Molotov defended the four powers' decisions and challenged Byrnes to publish his remarks in the Soviet press. The exchange occurred amid debate on whether a simple or two thirds majority should approve treaty recommendations.

PARIS James F. Byrnes V. M.molotov Byrnes Molotov United States Soviet Union Russia Britain France Foreign Minister Council of Four Peace Conference Rules Committee Byrnes O W. I MacKenzie King Canada Foreign Ministers Council Bur Sovi Unites States Potsdam W. L. M. Kenzie King Europe

Conspiracy on Mortgages Laid to New York Firms

The Justice Department sued the mortgage conference of New York, the Savings Bank Trust Co. of New York, and 37 members for conspiring to suppress competition in mortgage lending and real estate in the New York City area. The suit cites fixed rates and terms, standard valuations, and market stabilization actions, noting about 60 percent of over 225 million dollars in new first mortgages on city properties in 1945 were by conference members. A separate Columbus item reports Mrs. Susan Kurtz, 4 Plain City, died after injuries from a buggy collision with a car.

NEW York Anti-Trust Division Department of Justice Today Mortgage Conference of Savings Bank Trust Co. of New York City Marion S. Boyd Savings Bank Trust Co

Japan Troops May Decrease From Occupation Role

Senators Ellender and Butler say Gen Douglas MacArthur expects to be ready to carry out the occupation of Japan with a minimal force after a 42 day world flight with three House members. They also favor a speedy withdrawal of all American troops from China and an end to direct aid to that country.

Washington Ellender D-La Butler Douglas MacArthur Japan House MacArthur China

Voters in Six States Test Truman Choice in Primaries

AP dispatch notes Missouri Missouri fifth district ballots test administration popularity with Rep Roger Slaughter facing Enos A Axtell and Jerome Walsh for the Democratic nomination while President Truman votes in Independence. Other primaries include Virginia Kansas New Hampshire West Virginia and Arkansas with multiple GOP and Democratic contests and notable figures such as Harry Woodring Charles Dale Harley Kilgore and Frank Carlson.

Truman James Pendergast Independence White House Pendergast Enos Axtell Roger C. Slaughter Associated Press S. Fifth District Missouri Kansas Arkansas New Hampshire Virginia West Virginia Slaughter House Rules Committee Enos A. Axtell Cchoice Jerome Walsh OPA Frank P. Briggs B. Marvin Casteel St. Joseph Harry Byrdei Cio-Pac Martin A. Hutchinson Richmond Frank Carlson House Ways and Means Committee GOP Harry H. Woodring Charles M. Dale Sherman Adams Dale Portsmouth F. Clyde Keefe Dover Harry Carlson West Y ¥Irginta Harley M. Kilgore

Body of Ohio Woman Found on Lake Shore

The body of a 55 year old Ohio woman identified by her sister as Martha Allan of Hicksville Defiance County was found July 21 on Lake Michigan shore near Michigan City Ind. Her sister Mabel Lee of Hartford Mich said the woman had been visiting two brothers in Hamilton Ontario and could not explain her presence in Indiana.

Michigan City Ind Lake Michigan Martha Allan Hicksville Defiance County Mabel Lee Hartfard Mich Hamilton Ontario

Delaware Dillon Dams Unaffected by Moratorium

Col. R G West reports that work on the Delaware and Dillon Dams will not be affected by the federal 56 day moratorium on public works contracts. The Delaware dam in Ohio is already contracted for 5 million dollars and the Dillon project, including railroad track removal, is valued at 10 million dollars.

Delaware Dillon Columbus Delaware and Col R. G. West Ohio River Division Delaware, O Col. West

Chillicothe Boy Leads Senior Craft Division in Ohio

Donald E. Gunrick of Chillicothe led the senior division of the Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild mod cat competition in Ohio for outstanding model auto and mobile designs. Also: funeral services tomorrow for William J. Carter, 76, Cleveland descendant of an original settler.

Chillicothe Boy Detroit Fisher Ohio Donald E. Gunrick Chillicothe Cleveland William J. Carter

SAM SIMMONS on savings and wealth distribution in America

Sam Simmons discusses a supposed 25 percent of Americans with no savings and asserts that much of government debt and currency rests with the wealthy. He questions where prosperity comes from for the nonindustrious and argues that loans and insurance companies, banks, and corporate owners hold most assets. He suggests banks with large capital own far more bonds than their capital implies.

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Fisher’s Scioto Meigs County CIO Steelworkers Ironton Sen. Lipscher Hamilton City Council Red U. S Harry Harris, Jr Pacific Honolulu U.S Kwajalein Island Marshalls Harris Harry Harris Brookville Susan Kurtz Plain City Sam Simmons
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