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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1950

Page

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Judge Rules Pettibone Club Closure Illegal

Common Pleas Judge Blake Co. Cook ruled the Ohio State Industrial Relations Department acted illegally ordering the Pettibone Club closed over building code violations. He found no hearing, no specific corrective measures, and insufficient notice, noting the ruling could affect other public assembly buildings. The department had claimed the club posed an imminent hazard to life and safety.

Cook Department of Industrial Relations Ohio Albert A. Waldman Pettibone Club

Reynolds Heir May Be Dead Near Mt Whitney Summit

A search party on Mt Whitney looks for 17 year old Christopher Reynolds heir to a 7 million cigarette fortune the body of his companion Steven Wasserman was found nearby while Libby Holman arrives in New York as doubts rise about the boy's fate. A separate Cleveland report notes home construction in the area has fallen about 25 percent since the Korean War began.

Lone Pine Calif Christopher Reynolds Mt. Whitney Harold Gates Libby Holman New York Paris Christopher Young Reynolds Steven Wasserman Cleveland Home Builders Association of Greater Leveland

Refrigerator Market Item Provides Apartment Size Norge

An apartment size Norge refrigerator is advertised for 45 dollars in a kept classified style. Contact by dialing 20041 or calling 475 Richland for details.

Norge Richland

Little Council proposal eyed by U. S. battlers in Korea dispute

The Security Council debated an Indian plan for a “little council” of six nonpermanent members to study peaceful Korea settlements. Western powers welcomed the idea in principle, while Russia and Malik avoided the topic amid a broader clash over seating a South Korean delegate and UN aid threats.

Security Council Benegal N. Rau Rau Korea France Britain United States Russia Jakob A. Malik Malik Jean Chauvel Arne Sunde U.S. Senate Marshall

Elizabeth Has Baby Daughter Births Princess at 5:50 AM

Princess Elizabeth gave birth to a daughter today in London becoming third in line to the throne. The infant is the sister of Prince Charles, heiress presumptive to the British throne, with the birth announced about an hour after delivery.

London Elizabeth Prince Charles

Bishop Lifts Ban On Noon Virgin Mary Visit

In Necedah Wisconsin Bishop John Treacy cancelled his ban on special services for the Marian apparition claimed by Mary Anna Van Hoof. Thousands gathered as locals and visitors converged on the village of about 1000 along the Yellow River amid mixed belief, curiosity, and skepticism.

Necedah Wis John Treacy Virgin Mary Mary Anna van Hoof Mother of Jesus

Allies Fight Time Pressure as Red Deadline Nears

Allied troops slow but steady gains threaten North Korea's Sept 1 deadline for southern conquest. North Korean Premier Kim Il Sung orders a 16 day push to eject U S and South Korean forces, while Daegu remains the provisional capital and Taegu resists as Waegwan massing 60,000 on the Naktong.

Walton H. Walkers Taegu Pusan Japan Waegwan Naktong Changnyong Pohang Sea of Japan 38Th Parallel Kim Il Sung Red U.S Korea

Man Faces Murder Charge in Columbus

Jack Dean aged 39 is arraigned on a first degree murder indictment for the 1947 slaying of Elmo C. Rice a Columbus real estate salesman. Dean was moved from the West Virginia State Penitentiary at Moundsville where he served a life term for an habitual criminal conviction.

Columbus—Pi Homer Jack Dean Dean Elmo C. Rice Columbus West Virginia State Penitentiary Moundsville

Dr. Paul F. Shupp Dies at 60 Former Pitt Professor and NLRB Examiner

Dr. Paul F. Shupp, 60, longtime National Labor Relations Board field examiner and former history professor at the University of Pittsburgh, died today. He previously taught history at Pitt and served as a senior examiner in labor relations.

Pittsburgh Paul F. Shupp National Labor Relations Board University of Pittsburgh

Colleges and clubhouses for oldsters eyed nationally

A Washington conference on aging discusses a nationwide rollout of colleges for the elderly run by leading universities. Each campus would have a dean and own facilities, while clubhouses combine hotel hospital settlement and social spaces for 500 to 1000 residents, mainly in milder suburban areas below the Mason-Dixon line.

Washington Mason-Dixon Line

Ohio Aircraft Warning Not Ready To Run

Ohio plans to activate an 18000 volunteer civilian defense network with 680 posts at Canton and Columbus filter centers. Training is under way with Air Force officers to take over, then ongoing refresher runs every three months. The system covers southern Ohio from Columbus and northern Ohio from Canton.

Columbus Ohio Canton U. S. Air Force Robert French French Air Force Eastern Defense Command

Nelsonville crash kills truck driver

A Columbus newspaper truck driver, Richard Ellis, 31, died from head and internal injuries after his truck hit a parked driverless semi in the middle of Route 33, a mile south of Nelsonville. The semi, owned by Charles J. Wood of Xenia, had rolled into the highway after drifting from in front of a tavern. Ellis died at Mount St. Mary Hospital at Nelsonville at 8:50 a.m. The crash raised Athens County traffic fatalities for 1950 to eight.

Columbus Nelsonville Richard Ellis Ohio State Journal Mount St. Mary Hospital Ellis Charles J. Wood Xenia Athens County

Tax Writers Ready Super Levy for 1951 Incomes

Congressional tax law writers weigh a 1951 super tax on war inflated incomes and on excess corporate profits while exploring a national sales or transactions tax. The Senate Finance Committee orders staff to study new excises and non essential goods levies. George says extending excess profits to individuals aims to shield fixed income families. Hawaii statehood bill likely to pass if brought to Senate vote, says Samuel Wilder King.

Washington Senate Finance Committee George D-Ga Finance Committee Truman

Quebec Cruise Ship Burned To Waterline At Saguenay

The 7000 ton Quebec owned by Canada Steamship Lines burned to the waterline after arriving at the Saguenay River resort town. About 600 aboard the vessel escaped with minor injuries while baggage was destroyed. The fire’s cause remained undisclosed hours after docking.

Tadoussac Quebec St. Lawrence Canada Steamship Lines Noronie Toronto Saguenay River Saguenay Montreal

Republican Senators Split On Home Front Mobilization

Washington Republicans meet to discuss how far to mobilize the home front amid wage price controls. Ives leads a pro bill faction while Taft seeks limits with Congress oversight. Hoover warns against broad price and wage controls and urges tax and spending cuts.

Washington Senate Ives House Truman Taft Congress Herbert Hoover Hoover

North Korean Drive Pushes Deep Past Naktong Front

AP dispatch details North Korean forces breaking the Naktong line near Changnyong and advancing seven miles east of the river, overrunning segments of the U S 24th Infantry Division amid heavy losses on both sides. Reports from Taegu describe continued fighting as Allied troops counterattack near Waegwan and Changnyong while larger Red formations gather for a potential Taegu push.

TOKYO Naktong Changnyong U.S 24Th Infantry

Rail Walkout Threat Looms Over Nation

Nationwide rail strike threats cloud labor relations as unions press for a 40 hour week for yard workers and wage adjustments. Detroit's Packard plants halt operations after CIO UAW walkout, with federal mediator aiding talks and wage offers on the table.

Detroit White House Packard CIO United Auto Workers Chrysler John R. Steelman Truman Steelman W. P. Kennedy The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Kennedy Order of UAW General Motors

One Man Holds Key for Mail

A new Indiana Democrat, John R. Walsh, held the single key to a House vote on reviving twice daily mail deliveries. If Walsh returns for today’s session, the measure appears likely to pass. if not, no vote is planned. The rule grants Walsh exclusive recognition to bring up the bill addressing the Post Office economy order cutting to one delivery daily.

Washington Congress John R. Walsh Indiana House Walsh Post Office Department

Hurricane threatens Atlantic coast states

A tropical hurricane with winds 90 to 95 mph churns northwest in the Atlantic. It developed hurricane force winds yesterday and slowed its forward movement last night. Forecasters hope it may veer north and pass up the coast.

Miami Fla UPI Atlantic

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