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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1951

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Buffer dispute stalls Korea truce talks

North Korean Lt. Gen Nam II warned that progress in the Korean armistice talks hinges on the UN changing its demand for a buffer zone. UN delegates and Nam II traded positions over a 38th parallel demilitarized line as the hour-long session yielded no breakthrough.

Munsan Korea United Nations Nam II Red Pyongyang 38Th Parallel Adm C. Turner Joy William P. Nuckols Joy Nam Nuckols North South Korea Nam I Premeets

Senate Committee Warns of Rising Prices and Deficits

The Congressional Economic Committee warns of higher inflation and three years of deficits as staff experts urge stiffer taxes and controls. Senator O Mahoney notes a pay as you go policy for defense and foreign aid and a past surplus that could have vanished with delayed defense orders. Prices are expected to rise this fall as production shifts to defense goods.

Washington Congressional Economic Committee O’mahoney D-Wyo Senate House Group Congress House Senate House Committee

War Hero in France Shot by Wife at Home

ORLEANS France Yvonne Chevallier former midwife is accused of murdering her war hero husband Pierre Chevallier just after he joined the cabinet as secretary of state for technical education youth and sports. Police say she fired five shots during a quarrel over his intent to divorce.

Orleans France Yvonne Chevallier Pierre Chevallier Chevallier Rene Pleven Semed Pleven Paris Antoine Gazano Yvonne

Legion Elects Whitemyer As Commander

Clarence W. Whitemyer of Louisville Ohio was elected Ohio commander as the American Legion closed its 33rd annual state convention in Columbus. A two hour downtown parade drew 7000 spectators as Gov. Lausche and Legion officers watched. The event featured nearly 40 musical groups and a 60,000 person crowd. New Auxiliary officers include Mae Palmer of Columbus and Linus Schmelzer Delphos.

Columbus Clarence W. Whitemyer Louisville Stark County Ohio American Legion Frank J. Lausche Legion James Wagenseller Lancaster Mae Palmer Legion Auxiliary Linus Schmelzer Delphos

Rubber Workers Reject Offer in Providence And Woonsocket

Members of Local 66 United Rubber Workers CIO rejected a contract negotiated earlier in New York for 19 U S Rubber Co plants. Local 224 in Woonsocket accepted the agreement, which must be ratified by a majority of locals to take effect.

Providence R, L United Rubber Workers of America, Cio New York U. S. Rubber Co Woonsocket R. L

Red Youth Hail Stalin as Fuehrer in Berlin Parade

German communist youth leaders proclaimed Stalin as their fuehrer in a message after a massive show of youth demonstrations. The West used the World Youth Festival to push anti communist propaganda as hundreds of thousands of youths viewed a contrasting, freer West Berlin from the sector border.

Stalin Fuehrer Berlin Generalissimo Hitler Red West Berlin

Solons Debate On Inquiry Report Over MacArthur

Senators richness: somber dispute over issuing a formal report after two months of hearings on General MacArthur’s dismissal. Senator Cain and others say a report is ready, while Senator Russell argues no report is needed though a joint committee meeting may settle the issue.

Washington Douglas MacArthur Cme Cain Rwash Armed Services and Foreign Relations Russell D-Ga Joint Committee

Stephen T. Early Funeral Set At Arlington

Stephen T. Early press secretary to two presidents will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery tomorrow morning. He died Saturday of a heart attack. A World War One veteran he was eligible for burial in the National Cemetery among the nation's military and naval heroes. Early was a close friend and press secretary to Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Washington Stephen T. Early Arlington National Cemetery Early National Cemetery Franklin D. Roosevelt

Drug Addicts Steal Government Checks, Secret Service Says

Washington The Secret Service reports drug addicts have been stealing and forging government checks to obtain funds for narcotics. Chief A E Baughman told Secretary of the Treasury Snyder that at least four cases were identified by agents in fiscal 1951.

Washington Secret Service A. E. Baughman Secretary of the Treasury Snyder

Eisenhower Calls Soviet Threat "Ridiculous" to Fear

Senate subcommittee report cites General Eisenhower saying it is ridiculous to overstate the Soviet threat as the free world holds overwhelming material and resources. Senator Hunt warns against lull in Congress before the $8.5 billion foreign aid bill debate.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Russia Senator Hunt D-Wye The Armed Services Committee North Atlantic Congress Hunt Isenhower Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees Europe Eisenhower Free World Soviet Bloc Paris H. Alexander Smith RNJ

Political Weather Vanes Reveal Blow From West

Washington reports political weather vanes show shifts toward 1952 with blows from the West. California’s Democratic organization endorsed Truman for reelection. Minnesota’s open primary may see Eisenhower, Taft prospects debated, with Stassen mentioned as a possible broker. Taft unlikely to enter the primary. some Taft supporters exist in Minnesota.

Washington California Democratic Organization President Truman Thye R-Minn Dwight D. Eisenhower Minnesota Cain Wash Taft Ohio Truman Democratic State Central Committee

Top Iranians Pessimistic On Oil Nationalization Talks

TEHRAN Iran officials voiced pessimism about the old nationalization talks with Britain. A new snag emerged as Britain postponed submitting its settlement proposal for Anglo-Iranian Oil Company holdings. Richard Stokes, head of the British delegation, was to present the proposal tonight after a half hour meeting with the shah.

Tehran Iran Richard Stokes Stokes

Adjourment date set by Senate Democrat leader

Senate Democratic Leader McFarland of Arizona today announced October 1 as a target date for adjournment of Congress. The move signals a planned closing of the current session with lawmakers aiming to wrap up legislative business by early fall.

Washington Senate McFarland Ariz Congress

Chinese Reds Ejecting Foreign Missionaries

Reports from Peiping indicate the communist regime is expelling foreign missionaries and suppressing the Catholic Church as it consolidates control. All foreign missionaries in the capital are jailed or house arrest while many Catholics face pressure to join the Reform Church and twelve Catholic parishes are seized.

Hong Kong Red China Reform Church Peiping Red Capital

Ohio Guard At Atterbury Camp Begins Two-Week Training

More than 2500 members of the Ohio National Guard arrived at Camp Atterbury Indiana for a two week training period. The 166th Regimental Combat Team under Col. Loren G Windom of Columbus leads units drawn from Central and Southern Ohio cities including Marysville London Delaware Marion Mount Vernon Athens Cambridge Marietta Lancaster New Lexington Ironton Portsmouth Circleville Chillicothe and Washington Court House.

Camp Atterbury Ind Ohio National Guard Indianapolis 166Th Loren G. Windom Columbus Ohio Guard Ohio Marysville London Delaware Marion Mount Vernon Athens Cambridge Marietta Lancaster New Lexington Ironton Portsmouth Circleville Chillicothe Washington Court House

Sixteen Ohioans Die In Weekend Accidents

Traffic accidents caused the deaths of at least twelve Ohioans over the weekend. Three others drowned and one man died by electrocution. Three perish in a Kenton area collision when two cars collided, while two pump accidents claimed two more lives.

Kenton Eac

Investigation into Boyle Influence on Loans Probed

Senator Hoey said a Senate expenditures subcommittee may receive a preliminary report this week on charges against William M. Boyle Jr., Democratic national chairman. Agents in St. Louis are examining accusations that Boyle attempted to influence government loans and contracts.

Washington Hoey D-N.c Senate William M. Boyle, Jr St. Louis Boyle

Sister Kenny Reported To Be Incurably Ill

In Sydney Sister Elizabeth Kenny, famed polio nurse, told a Sun reporter she is incurably ill with little time left. She did not name the illness or disorder, but was reported to be shaking and visibly frail during the interview.

Sydney Australia Elizabeth Kenny Sydney Sun

Army Morals Sagging? Col Holland Says No

Cincinnati report quotes Col Jeremi ah Holland deputy provost marshal general denying a decline in Army morality. He cites a new crime study showing no overall rise and notes a narcotics concern but claims usage is down. A rehabilitation center at Camp Gordon with analysts aims to return soldiers to duty quickly to avoid stigma. National FOP executive board opened convention with speeches on police standards.

Cincinnati Jeremiah Holland Holland U. S. Army Order of Police Army Camp Gordon Col. Holland National Fop Jack Dudek Cleveland Joes

Army Stands Firm On Honor Code Ruling For Cadets

WEST POINT N Y The Army today held firm on a ruling that there will be no honorable discharges for cadets found guilty of violating the Military Academy honor code. A move led by Head Football Coach Earl Red Blaik to permit exit without stigma failed. Army spokesman said departures would imply neither honorable nor dishonorable conditions.

West Point N. Y Army Military Academy Earl Red) Blaik

PUC Moves to Tighten Ohio Truck Rules

The State Public Utilities Commission plans to tighten enforcement of trucking laws on Ohio highways. It ordered an investigation into trip leases and related practices and scheduled a public hearing in Columbus on October 2 and 3 to discuss new trucking regulations with Ohio operators.

Columbus State Public Utilities Commission Ohio

Auto Makers Hike Profit Rate, FTC Tells Congress

The automobile industry raised its rate of profit from 17.3 to 31.7 percent over the decade ending 1950, the Federal Trade Commission told Congress. The commission defines rate of profit as the yearly earnings proportion to invested amounts in the industry.

FTC Washington Federal Trade Comission Congress The Commission

Senators consider public spotlight on contractor party entertainment

Investigators said they may expose a public spotlight on wild parties where a contractor allegedly provided girls to entertain procurement officers. The disclosure follows inquiries into improper conduct and potential ethical breaches linked to a government contract.

Washington

Taft backs limited Air Force rise over army increase

Senator Taft of Ohio said he would support a reasonable expansion of the Air Force while opposing a larger Army and Navy buildup. He warned against a potential $100 billion year deficit if defense spending swells further and argued a targeted Air Force growth offers better long term defense at lower cost.

Washington Taft Ohio Senate Republican Policy Committee Congress

Army Navy Planes Crash in Ohio Fields

An Army plane crash landed three miles northwest of Edison in Morrow County injuring two crewmen. A Navy training plane near Zanesville Municipal Airport seriously injured Lt. J. F. Heriot of Pittsburgh, who had been practicing simulated carrier landings at Port Columbus.

Army Navy Ohio Fields MT. Gilead Edison Morrow County Zanesville J. F. Heriot Pittsburgh Heriot Port Columbus

Senate Finance Committee Opens On New Tax Bill

The Senate Finance Committee begins closed door review of a new tax bill. Members expect to trim the House approved 7.2 billion dollar boost. Chairman George of Georgia says thirteen senators aim to finish their version by August 24 or 25.

Washington Senate Finance Committee House Congress George D-Ga

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