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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1950

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Soviet Grab Of N. Korea Is Expected

Washington reporters say U S officials believe Russia and China may move to seize North Korea above the 38th parallel and create a joint plan. The discussion centers on how the UN should respond if Soviet forces reoccupy Northern Korea and accept Russian domination or push to drive them out.

Washington Russia North Korea Soviet Union China V. M. Molotov Peiping Mao Tse Tung Molotov Korea Formosa U. N U. S South Red South Korea

Congress May Adjourn 31st Congress

Washington reports a concerted push to adjourn by September 2 with Senate leaders Myers Wherry and Taft signaling cooperation to wind up major business in the next two weeks. The move follows heightened urgency since the Korea war crisis began.

Washington Congress Myers D-Pa Senate Wherry Nebraska Taft Ohio Korea

Two Ironton Officers Held for Grand Jury on Assault Charges

Patrolman Walter Hahn and Merchant Policeman Louis Gavan were held to the grand jury under $500 bond each on assault with intent to kill charges filed against one another.

Ironton Walter Hahn Louis Gavan

Free Kittens Ad Sparks Fast Homes in Messenger

A short classified note offering seven week old kittens for free at 182 N Congress drew quick response in The Messenger Want Ads. The advertiser canceled after kittens found homes, noting the sale of pets through the paper’s classifieds is effective and inexpensive.

Congress Messenger The

U S Navy confirms enough ships to supply Korean War

The Navy said the United States has sufficient active and reserve ships to support all U S forces in Korea. Since the war began, 40 000 sailors and 500 000 tons of cargo have been transported to the Far East.

Washington Far East Korea United States U.S Pentagon Navy Pacific Military

Soviet Blast Of MacArthur Report Seen

The second MacArthur operations report under his unified command goes to the Security Council as observers expect a renewed Soviet attack. India aims to push a peace committee proposal, while several delegations seek more study time. Malik labels the prior report crude falsification and UNS observers report Russian materiel tied to 1949 and 1950 dates.

MacArthur Security Council India Russia Jakob A. Malik Korea Malik North Korea

Big Hurricane Gains Speed in Atlantic

A severe hurricane with winds up to 140 mph roared westward in the Atlantic threatening the Northern Bahamas. After a near stationary day it began a slow west or west southwest motion last night and, at 4:30 a.m. EST, was about 390 miles east of Nassau and 470 miles east of Miami. The center’s winds intensified from 100 to 140 mph in four hours.

Miami Fla Atlantic Bahamas Nassau

Movie Group Denies Films Sent to Russia

The Motion Picture Association of America said no American films are being sent to Russia now and denied an Ohio theater official’s protest. It acknowledged two years of negotiations to place films for the Voice of America program.

Movie Group Russia Washington Motion Picture Association of America Ohio State Department Voice of America

Taft Expected to Endorse Ebright at Ohio Rally

Republican sources say Senator Robert A. Taft may publicly back Don H. Ebright in Ohio governor race at a major fall campaign rally. The move could clear air on Lausche’s candidacy while Ebright pledges a long term highway program and improved classroom facilities for Ohio.

Cleveland Robert A. Taft Don H. Ebright GOP Ohio Ohio Republican Party Taft Ebright Frank J. Lausche White Sulphur Springs Joseph T. Ferguson Lausche

Bill to restore twice daily city mail deliveries in Senate

Washington reports a bill to require two city mail deliveries daily, overriding any veto. The measure seeks to undo Postmaster General Donaldson's April order cutting to one delivery and limiting services as an economy move. Senate support exists but leaders have not scheduled debate.

Washington Senate Donaldson House Appropriations Committee House Senate Post Office Committee

Strike Picture Encouraging in Auto and Rail Woes

Federal and state mediators reported encouraging progress in settling the Packard Motor Car Company strike and two other auto industry disputes. Meanwhile a five day token strike was planned by 3000 railroad yardmen at three terminals in Kentucky Indiana Minnesota and Ohio after a failed seizure request by the unions.

Associated Press Packard Motor Car Company CIO United Auto Packard Brotherhood of Railroad Truman Kentucky and Indiana Terminal Railroad Louisville Minnesota Transfer Railroad St. Paul River Terminal Railroad Cleveland

Higher Tax To Be Passed By Senate Committee

President Truman seeks Senate approval for a $5 billion first installment tax bill expanded to wartime footing. Republicans join Democrats in support as the Finance Committee plans unanimous approval and to add exemptions for GIs in Korea. The measure raises individual taxes by about $3 billion annually and corporate payments by $1.5 billion.

Washington Truman Congress Senate Finance Committee Senate

After Shocks Hit Assam After Quake In India

Tremors continue in Assam after a major quake in northeastern India. Meteorology service reports two additional after shocks not dangerous with no new damage, while Tuesday's and Wednesday's tremors caused four deaths and injuries.

New Delhi India Assam Indiana Meterology Service

Judge R. D. Williams Dies Unexpectedly at 67

Athens County Common Pleas Court judge Roy D. Williams died at 1 30 a.m. at his home from coronary thrombosis. A longtime lawyer and public official, he served as common pleas judge since 1949 and had earlier held posts including city service director and prosecuting attorney. He leaves a widow Marie Bergamo Williams a daughter Dixie Louise Williams a stepson and siblings with services set for Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church.

Roy D. Williams Athens County Judge Williams Washington D.C University of Michigan Law School Athens James Perry Wood Ohio Public Utilities Commission Martin L. Davey Williams Jones and Williams Common Pleas Ohio State Bar Association American Bar Association Ohio State Common Pleas Judges Association First Presbyterian Church Clark Williams Hebbardsville Jagers Funeral

ECA Reports Progress In Closing Dollar Gaps

The Economic Cooperation Administration told Congress that Western Europe is narrowing the dollar gap and trade with the United States is tighter. It noted Korea's invasion disrupting Asia and Formosa's economy facing military drain while indicating favorable 1950 food crop prospects and continued U.S. imports financed by ECA.

ECA Washington Economic Cooperation Administration Congress Europe Formosa United States South Korea Western Europe U.S

Sheriff Seeks Missing Woman Near Cleveland Farm

Sheriff Howard Clark announced a posse will search the 500 acre Pawek property for Bertha Pawek a 48 year old Cleveland woman last seen nine days before Emil Pawek's divorce on July 25. Two former tenants said she exited a stuck truck near the farm on July 16 while helping pick up furniture.

Lisbon Howard Clark Bertha Pawek Cleveland Emil Pawek Pawek Clark

Ashland Cattle Breeder Dies After Bull Goring

Elmer G. Kloaz aged 67 prominent cattle breeder in Ashland died yesterday after being gored by a bull on his farm. He was known for developing prize cattle and contributing to local agricultural events.

Ashland Elmer G. Kloaz

War Briefs From Korea Hong Kong and Washington

Thirty two American prisoners with hands tied were killed by Red Koreans on a hill west of Waegwan as a U S patrol neared the scene. The Reds aimed to kill 37 prisoners in total. Five survived to recount the massacre. A British destroyer and Chinese shore batteries clashed near Hong Kong in a 30 minute duel. In Washington, many World War II veterans may have to cash in converted National Service Life Insurance policies due to inability to pay premiums while on military pay.

U. S. First Cavalry Korea Waegwan U.S Hong Kong Concord Washington Veterans Administration

North Koreans Launch Major Drive Toward Taegu

North Korean forces massed 25 000 to 30 000 troops in a northern push toward Taegu as U N forces faced their most serious UN line threat in Korea since a large bombing raid. U S Marines and the 24th Infantry Division shifted to strengthen the Changnyong area while the 25th Infantry Division moved to Masan region.

U.S. 25Th Infantry Division Masan Pusan Taegu U. S. Sth United Nations Korea Leif Erickson 8Th Army

Marines and Army Drive at Changnyong in Korean Front

U S Marines and the 24th Infantry Division launched a counter attack along the Changnyong river bulge as two South Korean divisions defended the area. The fight for Changnyong hill was among the war’s fiercest with Marine and doughboy units clashing on steep terrain near the Naktong river.

U. S 24Th Infantry Division Naktong River Changnyong Taegu Chinju Changnyong River Naktong Marine Army Don Whitehead Jack MacBeth Army MacBeth Masan Pusan

25th Division Holds Coastal Front in Korean War

U S 25th Infantry Division digs in at Masan Chinju and Waegwan to blunt North Korean attacks as the Red 6th Division and armor push along the Naktong River line. Battles rage over ridge 303 near Waegwan and near Taegu as frontline shifts continue.

25Th 25Th Division Stan Swinton Masan Red 6Th Chinju Pusan Naktong River Reds Waegwan Taegu Changchon Red No-Man's City

Doctor Walter Griess Found Dead At Cincinnati Office

The body of 74 year old surgeon Dr Walter R Griess was found in his Cincinnati office suite. Police reported three empty morphine bottles near the body and notes were left to his widow Ella Griess his brother his secretary and his bank.

Cincinnati Walter R. Griess Albert Milward Deaconess Hospital Milward Ella Griess Hamilton Ohio

First Ohio Draft Takes 661 Men on Sept 1

Ohio will draft 661 men for the armed forces on September 1 marking the first draft since Korea. It forms the first contingent of 2850 Ohio residents to be inducted next month. Col. C W Goble states calls to complete the quota go out September 8 15 and 22 with a further call September 29 for delinquents. Athens County quota is seven men.

Columbus Ohio Armed Forces

Mother Jailed In Kidnapping Case

Marion police placed Margaret Joyce Wyrick in jail after she returned to Marion and admitted she did not know she was sought. The former English war bride allegedly planned to kidnap Richard Revwnal, a three year old adopted by Rev. Lester Kidd and his wife of Xenia. Bond set at $5000.

Marion Margaret Joyce Wyrick

GOP Senators Propose Anti Red Compromise

Senators Mundt and Ferguson offer to delay the anti Communist bill tied to a home front mobilization measure in exchange for a Democratic pledge to bring the bill up later for separate action. The move aims to secure a straight commitment from the Democratic leaders.

Washington Senate Mundt R-Sd Ferguson R-Mich

Robert Giesy Jr. Dies Lead Lumber Executive in Lancaster

Robert M. Giesy Jr., 50, head of H. Giesy & Bros. Co a Columbus lumber firm and chairman of Lancaster Lumber Co. board, died at his home near Lancaster yesterday.

Robert Giesy Lancaster Robert M. Giesy, Jr H. Giesy & Bros. Co Columbus Lancaster Lumber Co Here

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