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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1950

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Truce Urged in Mobilization Fight as Bipartisan Criticism Grows

Washington AP reports Senator O Mahoney urged a truce on partisan politics in home front mobilization after Republican attacks on the Truman administration over Korea policy and wage price controls. Aiken and Martin accused the administration of political maneuvering while Connally condemned Republican charges as Pettifoggery. Congressional leaders seek cost estimates for Korea defense needs amid election pressures.

Washington O'Mahoney D-Wye Truman Ptve Brai Aiken Martin Senate Congress House America Connally Senate Foreign Relations Committee South Korea Russia China Korea Formosa Wiley Wisconsin H. ~. Smith New Jersey Hickeniooper Iowa Lodge Massachusetts Vandenberg Michigan Foreign Relations Committee Moscow D-Tex Secretary of Defense Unson

North Korean Reds mass for Taegu assault drive

North Korea massed about 60,000 troops near Waegwan to attack Taegu as Allied forces hold the front. U.S. 24th Division and Marines press the river crosses and hills near Chinju while Navy planes strike with new rockets. Intelligence notes Red forces seek to drain Allied strength from the central front.

Tokyo Taegu Waegwan Taejon- Taegu Korea Japan Naktong River Changnyong Naktong Pusan U. S Navy Chinju U. S. 25Th Infantry Division Pohang Sea of Japan Kigye MacArthur Changnyong River U.S. Eighth Army U.S. Cavalry Division

Investigation of Thomas B Jenkins Candidacy Delayed

Secretary of State Charles F. Sweeney postponed an inquiry into the Thomas B. Jenkins independent candidacy for the Tenth District seat. Investigators John De Righter and William R. Durkin were to visit Ironton and Oak Hill but may delay until Wednesday. The effort arose from irregularities in filing petitions near the legal deadline.

Columbus Thomas B. Jenkins Oak Hill Charles F. Sweeney Sweeney Thomas A. Jenkins Sweeney John de Righter William R. Durkin Ironton Jenkins Thomas B. Jenkyns

Help Wanted Ad Promises Readership Leads

A local newspaper promotes its help wanted ads as cost effective, claiming readers of The Messenger daily produce qualified applicants. The note urges businesses to place an ad to attract satisfactory help, with a phone contact for placement.

The Messenger Ad Columns Call for Community Readers

Read all the employees in this community through the ant ad columns of The Messenger today.

the Messenger

Revoke Bail Of Commies U S Asks Jail For Leaders

The U S government asks a federal court to revoke bail for 11 convicted U S communist leaders and send them to jail as a threat to national security. The motion cites a justice affidavit claiming no substantial questions remain about their convictions and that their conduct endangers public welfare and security. Eugene Dennis remains jailed for contempt of Congress, others are free on bail.

New York U.S J. Howard McGrath Department of Justice United States Eugene Dennis American Communist Party Washington, D.C Congress

Americans on Committee Oppose Vatican Envoy

American members of the Executive Committee of the International Council of Christian Churches told President Truman they oppose appointing a Vatican envoy. Truman had said earlier that formal diplomatic relations with the Vatican were under study.

Vatican Geneva Switzerland International Council of Christian Churches Truman

Police Hunt Manager in Mob Racketeering Probe

Philadelphia police sought Frank Blinky Palermo, manager of lightweight champ Ike Williams, on charges of conspiracy and firearms law violations and a threat to kill. Officials say Palermo may be involved in a numbers racket battle.

Philadelphia Frank Blinky) Palermo Ike Williams Palermo

Junk Pile Tragedy Kills Ohio Man

Tony McClees, 30, father of four, died in Ripley Ohio when junk in a truck stacked high contacted a power line. He touched the pile and was electrocuted in a freak accident.

Ripley Ohio Tony McClees Here McClees

Labor League for Taft Organized in Columbus

A Labor League for Taft was formed in Columbus with about 265 delegates promising aggressive campaigning among Ohio workers. The group aims to counter union leaders who oppose Taft in the November election, while Taft supporters back Ferguson for Senate, labeling Taft a Dixiecrat at a Negro Democratic rally.

Labor League Taft Columbus Ohio U.S Robert A. Taft Organized Labor CIO AFL Joseph T. Ferguson Taft Labor Group Willis Gradison Senate Willis O. Hall East Liverpool AFL National Brotherhood of Operative Potters Gradison Railroad Brotherhoods International Association of Machinists Inc Ferguson

State Liquor Board to Hold Sandusky Hearing

The State Liquor Board will conduct the second of four annual public hearings in Sandusky on Wednesday.

Columbus State Liquor Board Sandusky

Death of Russia's top military education chief Ivetaev

Moscow reports the death of Gen. Vyacheslav Ivetaev 57 longtime head of Russia's leading military education institution. The obituary notes his rank and position and states he died yesterday in Moscow.

Moscow Vyacheslav Ivetaev Russia

Strike Bites Into Supplies Affects Soda Ash

Federal mediators monitor a nine week strike led by John L. Lewis' brother at Solvay Process Co. plants in Syracuse Detroit and Baton Rouge cutting the nation's soda ash supply used in plastics glass rubber and water purification.

Washington John L. Lewis’ Brother Lewis’ District 50 Syracuse Detroit Baton Rouge Solvay Process Co

Akron Strike Ends After Judge Orders Return to Work

Akron municipal workers from eight departments end an eight day strike after Common Pleas Judge Bernard J. Roetzer rules the stoppage illegal and orders 800 workers back to their jobs. Housewives await garbage collection as pails are emptied.

Akron Common Pleas Bernard J. Roetzer

Farm land prices rise again amid strong market data

The Agriculture Department reports farm land values rose an average 2 percent from March to July with gains led by Minnesota Iowa Missouri South Dakota and Illinois. Prices are 3 percent below the November 1948 peak while overall sales volume remains down due to high asking prices and tighter credit early in 1950.

Washington Agriculture Department Ohio West Virginia Minnesota Iowa Missouri South Dakota Illinois

Tiny Tim rocket first combat use in Korea war

The 11.75 inch Tiny Tim rocket fired from a carrier Corsair struck a bridge at Chungju and damaged enemy trains and vehicles. Other Corsairs hit locomotives and cars, with multiple targets destroyed or set ablaze in Korea as reported from MacArthur headquarters.

Tokyo Chungju Taegu MacArthur

Athens County Records Second Polio Case

Nine year old Connett boy remains in Children’s Hospital Columbus after polio diagnosis. Richard Loudner, 9, son of Fred and Mrs Loudner, was stricken Friday. He is the second Athens County resident to contract polio this summer. Pamela Bartlett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bartlett of The Plains, is also receiving treatment at the Children’s Hospital. The Loudners have four other boys including 27 month old twins. The father is a farmer with a miner’s pension. the mother is hospitalized.

Nelsonville Connett Children’s Hospital Columbus Richard Loudner Fred Loudner Columbus Hospital Loudner Athens County Pamala Bartlett Paul Bartlett the Plains Richard Loudner’s

Air Force strikes near Russia edge mark Korea war stance

U S bombers drop over 500 tons on Najin near the North Korean coast in a daring mission that flew close to Soviet territory. The strike signals Washingtons intent to widen the war despite potential Soviet intervention and follows prior Baltic air clashes.

Washington United States Russia Siberia Najin Baltic Moscow Douglas MacArthur Far Eastern Command Joint. Chiefs of Staff Joint. Chiefs

Rail shortages revive hopes for belt carrier

Rail freight car shortages back 30 years threaten a proposed Lake Erie Ohio River rubber railroad. The plan would move iron ore and coal about 110 miles between Lorain and East Liverpool, but failed in the last state legislature amid railway opposition. Nole R. Michell of the Akron Canton and Youngstown Railroad spoke at a Columbus Kiwanis Club meeting.

Columbus Lorain East Liverpool Nole R. Michell Akron, Canton and Youngstown Railroad Columbus Kiwanis Club

It Was The McCoy V J Day Observed Five Years Ago

Five years ago Japan surrendered unconditionally ending its war. Atomic bombs preceded the surrender ushering a new world order at the United Nations. Western powers and Russia shared a rebuilt Europe while China’s 13 year struggle ended and Korea neared freedom. Jubilation swept streets as soldiers celebrated and couples kissed in public.

New York Japan United Nations Europe Russia Germany Pacific China Korea McCoy

Alto inventor dead in San Rafael

Napoleon B. Simpson, 88, who collaborated with the late Carl Stanley in inventing the Stanley Steamer automobile, died Sunday in San Rafael California.

San Rafael Calif Napoleon B. Simpson Carl Stanley

Boston Girl Found in Sailor Boyfriend's Car Trunk

In Vernon Connecticut a 16 year old Mary Doyle was discovered hiding in the trunk of Dollus Burt's car after the pair traveled 87 miles toward Norfolk Virginia. Police said she believed the trip would take a half hour from Boston. Authorities were alerted when her mother reported her missing.

Vernon, Conn Boston Mary Doyle Norfolk Dollus Burt Margaret Doyle

New A Bomb More Effective Says Senator

Senator McMahon in a television appearance hinted that new atomic bombs now in production far surpass the old Hiroshima and Nagasaki devices. He cryptically referred to nominal atomic bombs of the World War II type, signaling advanced destructive potential in current weapons.

Washington United States Japan McMahon Dconn Congressional Committee On Atomic Energy

Slaying of 10-Year-Old Roberta Rinearson Reenacted

Chicago officials say a 36-year-old father of three admitted re enacting the kidnaping and slaying of 10 year old Roberta Rinearson on a country road near Lac Grenge Lac Grange the night of December 17 1948. State's Attorney John S Boyle announced the development.

Chicago Roberta Rinearson John S. Boyle Lac Grange George Lettrich, Jr

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