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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1952

Page

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U S Planes Strike Deep In Korean War Air Raids

U S Fifth Air Force says Sabre Jet pilots shot down six MIGs in four clashes over North Korea, raising total destroyed to ten in two days. Ground fighting shows Allied counterattacks, artillery fire, and low casualties as July ends with 410 killed and 4989 wounded for the month.

Seoul Korea U.S Fifth Air Force North Korea Air Force Ant Senne Harrison R. Thyng Eighth Army Sant Navy Carmick Pierce Songjin

Eisenhower Sets Out 10 Point Crusade For America

Los Angeles crowds at the 53rd VFW encampment heard Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower outline a 10 point program for America's future in a 12 minute speech. He emphasized peace honesty and loyalty while noting the audience estimates ranged from 10 000 to 16 000 and the event was broadcast nationwide. The speech labeled non political featured a tribute to Bernard Baruch and signaled a campaign blueprint ahead of the fall bid.

Los Angeles Dwight D. Eisenhower Los Angeles Coliseum Veterans of Foreign Wars America Eisenhower VFW Denver California Bernard M. Baruch Baruch

Point Pleasant Area Remains Under AEC Plant Study

The Point Pleasant region in Mason County continues to be considered for a new atomic energy plant. Joe F. Burdett reports assurances from Walter J. Williams that the site remains in the running after a recent AEC inspection. Local civic leaders met with AEC officials in Washington to discuss the proposal and remaining federal options on nearby TNT plant land.

Point Pleasant Joe F. Burdett State Board of Control Walter J. Williams The Atomic Energy Commission Burdett Williams Mason County Commission Board of Control AEC Washington

Price Boss May Resign Post Today

Washington Ellis Arnall may resign today as price stabilizer and expects continued price rises in the months ahead. He warns food costs rose sharply last month and drought and weak price controls will push them higher. He plans to meet with President Truman to discuss his resignation and OPS powers, noting steel price conflicts influenced his stance.

Washington Ellis Arnall Congress Arnall Truman Georgia OPS

Egypt Retains King's Riches

Exiled King Farouk's vast holdings in Egypt were impounded by the reform government. Estimates place the value around two billion dollars, based on reports that the royal family owned a third of Egypt's six million arable acres. If real, the assets would have made him among the world's richest men alongside the Nizam of Hyderabad. Details remain closely guarded.

Cairo Egypt Farouk Nile Valley Nizam of Hyderabad

Unknown rockfall pelts Evansville area farm roof

For 17 consecutive nights limestone rocks about the size of fists have fallen onto the roof of Lewis Schattin's farmhouse five miles north of Evansville. The open farm location has drawn neighbors and curious onlookers as the source remains unidentified.

Evansville Ind Lewis Schattin Schattin

Young Slayer Gets Reprieve

Gov Lausche grants a reprieve to Louis Allen Angel to November 21 to allow the parole board to study the case. Angel, 18, of Huntington West Virginia, a Marine private, was convicted of first degree murder in the March 4 hitchhiking slaying of 43 year old Allen Drake in Licking County Columbus.

Columbus Frank J. Lausche Louis Allen Angel Licking County Pardon and Parole Board Angel Huntington W. Va Marine Corps Allen Drake Columbus Drake Marine Pvt Harmon Cordray Mooresville Ind Cordray

Columnist Richard T. F. Harding dies in Cleveland

Renowned Plain Dealer columnist Richard T. F. Harding, age 71, died Tuesday. Burial will be in Vincennes, Indiana.

Cleveland Vincennes Ind Richard T. F. Harding Cleveland Plain Dealer

Symington Defeats Truman’s Pick in Missouri Senate Primary

With 4220 of 4726 precincts in, Symington led Truman’s choice Atty Gen J E Buck Taylor 322,015 to 160,881. Taylor silent as Symington’s margin surpassed 150,000, chiefly in St. Louis where he drew labor and Sheriff Callanan supporters. November foe will be Republican James P. Kem.

J. E. Buck Taylor Taylor Symington Truman St. Louis Thomas F. Callanan Callanan Independence James P. Kem Kansas City Kem

Michigan Primary Sets Record Vote In Detroit Area

Detroit report notes incumbent Governor Williams won a large courtesy Democratic primary vote while Republican challenger Alger led in Wayne County with about 60,000 votes as counting continued. U S Senator Blair Moody faces Rep Charles Potter in the general election. Primary overall seen as the state’s largest with about a million votes expected.

Detroit Gold Coast G. Mennen Williams Fred M. Alger Jr Michigan Williams Alger Wayne U. S Blair Moody Charles E. Potter Wayne County

End Sought To End Picketing At Graham Station Plant

Vanadium officials in a meeting seek to end picketing at Graham Station to allow about 150 construction workers to return to their jobs. District 50, a UMW subsidiary, seeks plant recognition while other unions pursue NLRB recognition. only a few pickets remained this morning.

Point Pleasant Vanadium Graham Station District 50 UMW NLRB

Hiroshima 7th Anniversary Remembered After A Bomb

Hiroshima survivors gathered at a memorial to pray for the dead seven years after the atomic blast. Nagasaki officials protested what they call a cold U S attitude toward victims and urged relief loans and hospital support. Death toll estimates differ with U S surveys placing about 140000 to 150000 and Japanese press reporting over 200000.

Japan Pearl Harbor Nagasaki America Kyodo United States U.S

Civil Rights Row Shapes Presidential Positions

Conflicting views in the Democratic camp over civil rights create pressure on Gov. Adlai Stevenson and Dwight D. Eisenhower to define stances. Eisenhower calls for making equality a practical reality, while Stevenson faces varying interpretations from Mississippi and New York figures.

Washington Adlai Stevenson Illnois Dwight D. Eisenhower Los Angeles Hugh White Mississippi Stevenson Springfield Ill Herbert H. Lehman New York Lehman

Publisher of Canada’s Largest Paper Dies

George McCullagh, publisher of the Toronto Globe and Mail and Toronto Telegram, died unexpectedly of a heart attack. A financial wizard, he reportedly made millions on the Toronto stock exchange and had been on the road to recovery from a long illness before his death.

Toronto George McCullagh Toronto Globe and Mail Canada Toronto Telegram Toronto Stock Exchange McCullagh

Urbana voters approve 275000 bond to replace city building

Urbana voters on Tuesday approved a 275000 bond issue to replace the City Building that burned on May 22. The measure authorizes funds for rebuilding and related costs, signaling a swift response to the loss.

Urbana

Two Boys Killed by Truck While Chasing Ball in East Liverpool

In East Liverpool Ohio a truck struck and killed two boys Tuesday as they ran after a ball tossed by a companion. Police said the incident occurred near the curbside play area and investigations are underway.

East Liverpool

Bid To Purge Hall's Senate Bid Stumbles

TOPEKA Kan Four line lead shows Lt Gov Fred Hall still ahead by about sixty votes over State Sen Wayne Ryan in Kansas Republican primary returns. Gov. Arn unopposed for a second term as governor. Democrat Charles Rooney, Topeka attorney, emerges as nominee foe in November.

Topeka Kan Fred Hall the Rocks Kansas Hall Len Wayne Ryan Edward Fo Arn Hall-Ryan Dwight D Eisenhower Arn Charles Rooney

Snakes Loose On Bus Crashkill 24 in India

A bus carrying Hindu worshippers and snake charmers overturned in Hyderabad state during Nag Panchami. King cobras escaped when baskets loosened, snakes disarmed, driver panicked, and 24 passengers died, with the driver surviving to recount the accident.

Bombay India Hyderabad

B36 Bomber Crashes Offshore In San Diego Beachoutcry

A B36 bomber on approach to land caught fire two miles off shore and plunged into the ocean. Two crew members died, six were rescued, and hundreds on the beach witnessed the explosion and crash. In Columbus, Ohio the Board of Education boosted pay for about 1700 teachers and administrators by 250 to 500 a year.

San Diego Calif Columbus City Board of Education

Rain-Makers Boost Dusty Connecticut Crops

Rain makers seeded clouds over Connecticut enabling storms that dropped up to 1% inches of rain, easing drought in parts of New England. The effort, supported by Wallace Howell Associates of Cambridge, marked mixed early results and prompted relief agency reviews while other regions reported variable rainfall and ongoing drought impacts in the South and Southeast.

Connecticut Wallace F. Howell Associates Cambridge Mass Preaster Relief and Research Administration, Inc New England Boston Massachusetts Virginia Carolinas Georgia Alabama Illinois Livestock Agriculture Department Atlanta Interstate Commerce Commission Western Traffic Association Mississippi River Chicago Ohtice

Plant Row Costs Firm Head $200 in Assault Case

Crookesville O T M The head of the Diamond Pottery Co plant was convicted of assault and battery after a fight with an employee led to a mass walkout and plant closure. James McLane was bound over on a second charge of assault with intent to kill and fined $200 with six months jail suspended on good conduct. He posted $500 bail on a felony charge and was released. Penrod said McLane struck him with fists during a Thursday plant meeting as he ordered faster production.

Crooksville Diamond Pottery Co James McLane Roth Cyril Penrod Crookeville Harold Anderson McLane Coate Meine Penrod

Aluminum price boost approved for raw and fabricated goods

Washington reports a ceiling price rise of one cent per pound for raw aluminum and five percent for ingot and fabricated products. Price Control Chief Fillies Arnall signed the order, with full details soon. Industry groups sought higher increases, aiming for two cents per pound raw material and ten percent on products.

Washington Office of Price Stabilization Fillies Arnall Aluminum Co. of America Reynolds Metals Con

New York Food Price Index Hits 1952 High

The Dun and Bradstreet wholesale food index rose to a 1952 high this week at 4.65, up from 6.63 last week and 6% year ago. The prior high this year was 6.44 on January 1, with a low of 3.31 on April 22.

New York Dun & Brad Street

West Coast Red Chieftains Convicted in Federal Case

In Los Angeles 14 California Communist leaders were found guilty on a federal indictment after a six month trial the longest in local Federal Court history. Defense plans appeals and jurors receive court protection with no contact or photographs permitted. Sentencing postponed pending defense motions. Maximum penalty five years and a $10000 fine.

Los Angeles California New York City Wiliam CC. Mathes Mathes

Toll in Bus Crash still undetermined

In Waco Texas the Highway Patrol sought help to identify victims after a Monday morning bus collision near the city. Fourteen of the seven identified bodies were recovered from the charred wreckage as officials reported three other people dead and made efforts to identify remains amid the scorched debris.

Waco Tex Texas Highway Patrol Here Greyhound

Radio Prodigy at Eight Passes FCC Exams in California

In Tuiunga California prodigy Lenny Ross pass es two FCC exams becoming a novice radio operator and a commercial operator certificate. He studies radio engineering at Dean Martin's radio school in Hollywood alongside his brother Daniel age 13 and cousin Dick Somers 15. His mother a court reporter notes his photographic mind and early love of math from his father who runs an accounting firm.

England United States Lenny Federal Communications Commission Dean Martin Hollywood Daniel Dick Somers

Blast Wrecks Craigs Town In Big Explosion

A dynamite laden truck exploded near Craigs in Mahanoy City PA injuring nine. The blast shattered store windows four miles away and damaged ten homes. The truck driver Frank Barnehard of West Pittston was injured and the highway was blown to bits as a fire burned nearby. Witnesses said the truck caught fire.

Mahanoy City Craigs Frank Barnehard West Pittston Bracdville Mahanoy City

Cambria Clay Strike Ends Unconditional Return to Work

IRONTON O July strike at Cambria Clay Products Co plants in Blackfork northern Lawrence County ended with AFL United Brick and Clay Workers Union voting to return to work unconditionally. Last Friday a permanent injunction was won. some strikers faced jail and fines, with appeal in Court of Appeals at Portsmouth. The dispute drew state wide attention after an oil line and a worker home were dynamited and three people injured in a series of shootings.

Ironton, O Cambria Clay Products Co Blackfork Lawrence County AFL United Brick and Clay Workers Union Portsmouth

Prisoners to Transfer to Roseville Quarters

Two Ohio Penitentiary inmates will move to the former Perry County brick plant at Roseville next week to ease overcrowding. Warden Raind W. Alvis said the relocation marks the first in a series of transfers as a $10 000 renovation at the Roseville site continues since May 1.

Columbus Ohio Penitentiary Perry County Roseville Raind W. Alvis Floseville

Parley Recessed in Steelworkers Strike Talks

In Canton and other Ohio sites the 18 day old United Steelworkers strike against Timken Roller Bearing Co. plants in Canton Columbus and Zanesville was recessed until Friday. East Liverpool council approves a one million dollar sewage disposal plant plan.

Canton O.U CIO United Steelworkers Timsten Roller Bearing Co Columbus Zanesville East Liverpool

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