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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1951

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Armistice negotiators form subcommittee to settle line

In Munsan Korea AP Armistice negotiators created a two per side subcommittee to move talks forward by informally tackling where to place a military demarcation line and buffer zone halting full delegation sessions. Nam II and Lee Song Cho from North Korea with Hsieh Fang, Joy and Hodes from the UN side lead the effort.

Munsan Korea Ing Ohio Kaesong Adm C. Turner Joy Nam I Joy Nam II Lee Song Cho Hsieh Fang William S. Hodes U.S. Eighth Army William P. Nuckols 38Th

U S Controls Gas Service Installations

Washington reports government control of gas service for new Ohio customers under an order by the Petroleum Administration for Defense. The rule blocks new burner connections for central heating and industry unless meeting strict conditions to protect gas supplies for present users and defense needs. No ban on extending service. gas remains available for cooking refrigeration water heating and incidental space heating. Ohio Fuel Gas Co. seeks a 15 percent rate increase for 24 wholesale Ohio consumers, totaling about 2.475 million dollars.

Washington Ohio The Petroleum Administration For Defense Defense PAD Washlington Ohio Fuel Gas Co Columbus Power Commission

Naphtha Blast Fatal to Two at Esso Refinery

A giant explosion struck the Esso Standard Oil refinery in Baton Rouge, killing two workers and injuring 15. The blast hit the naphtha treating plant near the river bank, shattering windows and damaging shop panes as a thick black smoke rose from burning storage tanks in the northern part of the refinery.

Baton Rouge Esso Standard Oil Company Sso Ee River

Red Allied Patrols clash on Korean front amid heat

On the Korean front, U S Army reports sharp sporadic patrol clashes from the Hwachon reservoir eastward to the coast. Reds use mortars machine guns and artillery to repel allied patrols while foot patrols meet briefly and withdraw. Fifth Air Force sorties strike Reds in heavy action near Kaesong and central front.

U. S Korea Hwachon Stan Cater Kaesong

Fraud Hinted At Toledo Army Depot

Chairman Hardy says a House expenditures subcommittee found evidence of highly irregular conduct by procurement officials at the Rossford Army Depot in Toledo Ohio. Investigators indicate officials engaged in improper dealings with firms holding large depot contracts. Hardy did not name the officials or specify details. Pace asked the Army inspector general to review the case before further action.

Washington Hardy D-Va House Rossford Army Depot Toledo Ohio Secretary of the Army Pace Inspector General of the Army

Cincinnati Police Deny Kickback Charges

Forty five Cincinnati policemen denied kickback charges involving towing payments from garage owners. Police Chief Stanley Schrotel ordered them to return to work after a mass denial entered by attorney William F. Hopkins. Officers had been on leave as the city council continued its probe into alleged payments for allowing certain garage drivers to tow wrecked vehicles from accidents.

Cincinnati City Council Stanley Schrotel William F. Hopkins

Egyptians Lead In Cross-Channel Swim

In Cap Grisees the English Channel swim started with twenty swimmers. Three Egyptians Abd El Rehim Saied El Araby and Hassam Hammad led the field closely pursued by Frenchmen Roger Le Morvan and Louis Sonbard as they headed for the English coast.

Dover Eng English Channel Cap Grisees Hassan Abd el Rehim Saied el Araby Hassam Hammad

Tempers Sharpened In Influence Report

Washington report on a Senate banking fee dispute regarding criticism of the White House in a Reconstruction Finance Corp influence investigation. Senator Fulbright denounced a Republican minority report as unduly vicious and engineered a move to strip it of official standing, a potential temporary victory amid 18 months of RFC inquiries.

Washington Senate White House Reconstruction Finance Corp Fulbright D-Ark RFC

Cloak and Dagger Slaying Solved After 7 Years

The Defense Department says Maj. William V. Holohan was killed in Italy in 1944 by two American servicemen aided by two Italians. Aldo Icardi and Carl G. LoDolce are named, with Icardi denying involvement. Italian courts may pursue charges. U.S. avenues exhausted.

Washington Italy Defense Department Department William V. Holohan Office of Strategic Services U. S Aldo Icardi Pittsburgh New York City Icardi Holohan Communist Parti Sans Carl G. Lodolce Rochester N. Y LoDolce Preakness N. J Department of Defense LaDolce Ruby Rochester Institute of Technology Justice Department Lake Orta Alps Trieste

Doctor's Mistake Blamed As 2 Die In Experiment

Vermillion South Dakota two university of south dakota medical school staff doctors mislabelled bottle led to deadly drug experiment deaths of Jack Clifford 30 and Ardys Pearson 26 after injections given tuesday afternoon coroner ordered post mortem and pathologist in Sioux City Iowa to confirm findings inquest pending results of autopsy and toxicology tests

Vermillion S. D Donald Slaughter University of South Dakota Medical School Slaughter Jack Clifford Ardys Pearson Clifford Myron Iverson Sioux City Iowa

State Church Merger Is Convention Topic

The Ohio conference of the Evangelical Church began works today on a final merger with the United Brethren Church. Delegates at a five day convention to vote on the state merger, following a national merger vote in 1946, with UB and Evangelical representatives from four UB conferences and one Evangelical conference participating.

Columbus

Texas Temperatures Still Are Sizzling

Texas endured 100 to 107 degree heat with no relief in sight as a weak cool front only dropped temps to the 80s in the Panhandle yesterday. Forecasters predicted a return to heat with a slight warming trend today.

Texas Chicago Texas Panhandle

Housing Bill To Committee

Washington fate of a House voted plan to relax down payment and pay off terms on low and medium priced housing rests with a Senate House conference committee. The panel will resolve differences in two versions of the administration's 1.7 billion Defense Housing Bill after House passage last night.

Washington Senate House

Jersey Politics and Crime Studied by Probers

Senate crime probers focus on northern New Jersey as they pursue influences in the O Dwyer case. Counsel Richard G. Moser says lawmakers will seek evidence that racketeers influenced the 1949 ouster of Frank Hague as Jersey City boss.

Washington Senate New Jersey William O’dwyer Richard G. Moser Crime Investigating Committee Frank Hague Jersey City

Ohio State summer graduation set for Aug. 31

Ohio State University will present diplomas to about 900 graduates at the summer server graduation on August 31 in Columbus. The ceremony honors degree recipients from OSU programs and colleges, reflecting a broad slate of disciplines and graduates expected to attend.

Columbus Ohio State University

Truman Dodges 1952 Nomination Talk Amid Treaty Notes

President Truman said many seek the 1952 presidency but do not know what they face. He avoided naming contenders, urged reporters to stop political pitches, and emphasized Japan's peace treaty signing with a mutual defense pact. He discussed MacArthur, Eisenhower, and Dulles, and noted a new ambassador to Haiti as Howard K. Travers.

Washington Truman Russia San Francisco Douglas MacArthur Thut State Department MacArthur John Foster Dulles Dwight D. Eisenhower Douglas Dill Philippines Pacific West Point Andrei Gromyko Haiti Howard K. Travers Central Valley N. Y

Sister Kenney Leaves For Final Trip Abroad

Sister Elizabeth Kenny, incurably ill, left by plane today for what may be her last visit abroad. A polio victim on the same flight was bound for the Sister Kenny Clinic in Minneapolis, hoping the nurse's treatment could help. Kenny reassured reporters that her illness is not cancer.

Sydney Australia Elizabeth Kenny Sister Kenny Minneapolis Minn

Victim of OSU Blast Succumbs to Injuries

Clayton Bowers 27 died yesterday from injuries suffered last Saturday when inflammable hydrocarbon ignited and exploded during an engineering laboratory experiment at Ohio State University. Bowers was a research chemist.

Columbus Clayton Bowers Ohio State University Bowers

D of A elects Columbus state counsellor at convention

Mrs Alberta Carothers of East Liverpool was installed as state counsellor yesterday as the Daughters of America ended their state convention.

Columbus Alberta Carothers East Liverpool Daughters of America

Harriman to chair Iran oil talks in Tehran weekend effort

In Tehran British and Iranian negotiators plan informal talks today with W. Averell Harriman expected to press a final bid to resolve Iran's oil crisis. It marks his first direct involvement since talks began and observers say outcomes from today and tomorrow could shape a full conference set for Saturday.

Tehran Iran W. Averell Harriman Truman Tomorow

Court Gets Strike Case

Ohio Power Co. asked Common Pleas Court to hold striking workers at its Philo plant in contempt for interfering with operations. Judge Clarence Crossland set a hearing for next Wednesday at 9 a.m. Negotiations with CIO Utility Workers resumed today in Pittsburgh. The July strike affects Philo, Brilliant, Ohio, and Beech Bottom, W Va, over a retroactivity clause in a proposed wage increase.

Zanesville Ohio Power Co Common Pleas Court Philo Common Pleas Clarence Crossland CIO Utility Pittsburgh Brilliant Ohio Beech Bottom W. Va

Boat Tank Explodes on Ohio River Burned Man Identified

In Cincinnati last night a gasoline tank on a 20 foot boat exploded in the Ohio River. One man named James W. Steele was seriously burned while another unidentified man was unharmed. Both men were blown or jumped into the river as the boat burned and finally was beached.

Cincinnati Ohio James W. Steele

Reds Won't Dare Attack If Defenses Are Strong

Rep Richards says war with Russia not inevitable and a large aid package is needed to build defensive strength. He argues existing and allied defenses deter aggression, cites $7.85 billion aid and compares it to total postwar security spending. He warns further cuts could jeopardize vital objectives and emphasizes preventing war.

Rep. Richards Washington Russia Richards D-Sc House Foreign Affairs Committee Rep Mahon D-Tex United States Free World Europe U. S

Philippines and United States Sign Mutual Defense Pact

The United States and the Philippines announced a mutual defense pact to meet common dangers if either is attacked. The treaty, to be signed early next month in San Francisco, ties to existing base and aid agreements and parallels other arrangements with Australia and New Zealand as part of postwar Pacific security efforts.

Washington United States Philippines San Francisco Manila Ameri Islands Japan U. S Pacific Britain John Foster Dulles Dulles China Great Britain

Hitler yacht to scrap in defense program blast

A blowtorch will start Adolf Hitler’s 34 million dollar luxury yacht toward the national defense scrap pile tomorrow. The vessel, linked to the Nazi leader, is slated for destruction as part of wartime mobilization.

Hitler New York Adolf Hitler National Defense

Young Reds Mass To Try New Assaults

In East Berlin thousands of young communists massed as western police brace for further violence after yesterday’s riotous invasion by an estimated 14,000 to 20,000 Reds. Authorities report planned assaults along sector borders and numerous injuries and arrests among both police and Reds.

Berlin East Berlin West Berlin

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