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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1953

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Dayton Firm to Establish Plant in Hocking County

Logan announces Metal Powder Products Inc will move from Dayton to a new 9000 square foot clay tile plant near the fairgrounds. The firm will employ 35 to 40 workers locally with 8 to 10 Dayton supervisory staff, start construction next week, and finish in about 3½ months.

Logan Logan Trade Club Hocking County Dayton Metal Powder Products, Inc Trade Club J. R. Young M. D. Watson Burr O. Nixon R. B. Perkins L. A. Riggs Homer Schein Claude C. Chrisman Clarence Blosser Fifth St Diamond Hocking Valley Brick Co J. Richard Farmer Building Center Co William Harwood Main St Ohio State Employment Service J. M. Hildabolt E E. Lange W. E Ott R. J. Pugh W. A. Hammond

Bookbinder Silent On Theft Claims At Senate Hearing

Edward M. Rothschild, a government printing plant bookbinding machine operator, refused to answer whether he is a Communist Party member or stole secret documents, invoking the Fifth Amendment. Senator McCarthy called the secret charges among the most serious against a government official and pressed questions, but Rothschild repeated his silence.

Washington Edward M. Rothschild Communist Party Government Rothschild Senate Investigations Subcommittee McCarthy R-Wis Subcommittee Wisconsin

Dem Leader Kevin Dies In Ireland

Edward J. Flynn, 61, Democratic National Committee chairman and Bronx leader, died in Dublin after a long illness while vacationing in Ireland. He sailed from New York on the Mauretania July 25 in a wheelchair with his wife and 17-year-old daughter Shelia. Flynn helped secure Roosevelt’s 1932 nomination and later led the party in the 1940s.

Dublin Edward J. Flynn Bronx New York Ireland Mauretania Shelia Flynn James A. Farley Franklin D. Roosevelt Tammany Hall Farley Roosevelt

Couple Held In Slaving Case In Lancaster Ohio

Lancaster sheriff announces arrest of Gail Rhodeback 32 and Elizabeth Rhodeback 37 in connection with the death of Byron Rhodeback 3. The father Byron is held without charge. Elizabeth faces second degree murder charges for the Aug. 7 death allegedly caused by a homicidal attack. The mother previously served time for mistreatment.

Lancaster Ohio Dudley Crider Gail Rhodeback Byron Rhodeback Elizabeth Rhodeback Crider Marysville Reformatory Byron

Rubber Firm Union Begin Wage Parley

Cincinnati company and union negotiators started talks today on wage increases for 35 000 U S Rubber Co employes in 19 plants nationwide. E M Cushing of New York heads management. G L Patterson of Akron Ohio, CIO rubber workers spokesman, leads the union. The current two year contract includes a wage reopener clause.

Cincinnati U. S. Rubber Co E. M. Cushing New York G. L. Patterson Akron Ohio CIO Rubber Workers

Clark Leaves U. S. for Tokyo Flight

General Mark Clark, United Nations Far East commander, departed by plane Monday for Tokyo from Honolulu aboard a U S air transport.

Clark Honolulu Mark Clark United Nations Far East Tokyo

District Champs Picked for Ohio 4-H Congress

Four district winners were selected in the Washington School Auditorium to represent the Southeastern District at the Ohio 4-H Congress. Winners include Carolyn Roush from Gallia County for piano, Marilyn and Nina Davis from Jackson County for a duet, Patty Baughman of Gallia for girls safety speaking, and Jim Talbott of Jackson for boys safety speaking. Additional competitors listed span Jackson, Gallia, Meigs, and Washington counties with various performances and a country cousins group directed by Mrs. Harold Lang.

Gallipolis Washington Ohio Carolyn Roush Gallia County Marilyn Nina Davis Jackson County Patty Baughman Jim Talbott Louis Davis Raymond Reynolds Laura Wood Margeda Edwards Donna Will Janice Epple Meigs County Ruth Tornes Betty Thieman Harold Lang

Iran's Shah Flee To Rome As Coup Suspects Rounded Up

Tehran reports say Premier Mossadegh's government rounded up 30 alleged ringleaders of Sunday attempt to unseat him. Maj. Gen. Fazollah Zahedi, named premier by the Shah, called on officers to defend the monarchy, while the Shah and Empress Soraya fled by plane to Rome amid frontier watch orders.

Tehran Iran Mohammed Mossadegh Shah Fazollah Zahedi Mossadegh Hussein Fatemi Zahedi Soraya Rome

Akron Teacher Sentenced to Probation for Neonatal Drowning

In Akron Ohio a 24 year old schoolteacher Beverly Cornett convicted of manslaughter in the drowning of her newborn daughter in a downtown theater restroom was placed on five years probation. Judge Stephen C Colopy cited a predisposition to a mental collapse as basis for the sentence.

Akron Ohio Stephen C. Colopy Beverly Cornett

Scoffs at GOP claims on 1954 voting outcome

Democratic leaders push tradition as guide amid GOP vow to gain seats in the next House election. Republican chairman Richard Simpson predicts about 25 pickups while noting 15 seats are fragile. Democratic aide Victor Hunt Harding declines to forecast, saying it is too early for predictions.

Washington House Richard M. Simpson Simpson Mike Kirwan Ohio Democratic Congressional Committee Victor Hunt Harding

France Faces Escalating Strikes as Troops Deployed

Paris amid crippling strikes sees government deploy 500 parachute troops to bolster police. Premier Laniel warns union leaders no more negotiations without return to work, hinting at Army action. Assembly likely to reconvene for emergency sessions to address the crisis.

Paris Joseph Laniel France Laniel National Assembly

Police Guard Against New Union Strife

Indiana state police prepared to protect workers at the Clinton telephone exchange as the CIO Communications Workers strike entered its 28th day. The Indiana National Guard was alerted to curb violence while a cable cut left Muncie isolating the city’s teletype and long distance lines after a preceding power outage. Several arrests followed tense picket-line incidents. Gov. George N. Craig ordered police escorts for workers.

Indianapolis Indiana Clinton Telephone Exchange Indiana National Guard Indiana Bell Telephone Muncie CIO Communications Workers of America George N. Craig Clinton

Shah and Queen Seek Refuge in Rome

The Shah of Iran Mohammed Reza Pahlavi and Queen Soraya arrived in Rome seeking asylum. The 34 year old shah refused abdication, offered uncertain plans for a return to Iran, and suggested he would stay in Italy only briefly amid ongoing exile.

Rome Iran Shah Italy Mohammed Reza Pahlevi Soraya Tehran Bahdad Imperial Guard Mohammed Mossadegh

Three Children Die In State Accidents

Three young children were killed in Ohio accidents on Monday. Annette Debord age 2 from Louisa Kentucky died when a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train struck her five miles east of London. Tommy Charles Spreng age 2 of Loudonville was killed when a car left the road at Belleville. Frank Brady age 5 died in an auto incident near his home in Coshocton.

Ohio Pennsylvania Railroad Annette Debord Louisa London Belleville Tommy Charles Spreng Loudonville Frank Brady Coshocton

Five Day Extended Forecast for Ohio Warm trend into weekend

The forecast shows near normal temperatures across Ohio with daily highs and lows returning to normal by Thursday and staying near or slightly above into Friday and Saturday. Expect fair dry conditions through Friday with possible showers over the weekend.

Ohio

Overtaker and Undertaker Truck Riles Philadelphia Drivers

A Philadelphia truck rolling through city streets bore bold side labels, left reading Overtaker and right reading Undertaker, drawing amused and puzzled reactions from passing motorists. The odd juxtaposition sparked chatter about truck signage and local humor.

Philadelphia

Woman Found Dead in West Virginia Man Quizzed in Case

In Orangeburg South Carolina a 38 year old Clarksburg West Virginia grocer Ronald E Ross is jailed without charge as investigators pursue the death of Kathryn A Cloud 37 also of Clarksburg whose nude body was found in a motor court Ross says he spent Friday and Saturday with the woman and feared calling police He says she became sick Friday morning and died while he was away Jodie Green the motor court manager found the body The Charleston Gazette notes Cloud served as a receptionist for former West Virginia Governor Matthew Neely who is now a U S senator from West Virginia

Orangeburg S. C Clarksburg W. Va B. N. Collins Ronald E. Ross Ross Kathryn A. Cloud Miss Cloud Jodie Green Charleston Matthew M. Neely Neewly U. S West Virginia

Ohio dairy operator opens Meadville store challenges milk law

Temple McAllister of Warren Ohio, owner of 21 Ohio dairy stores, opened a Meadville store selling milk at 17 cents a quart seven cents below the Pennsylvania minimum of 24 cents. The Pennsylvania Milk Control Commission won a court injunction in Dauphin County. McAllister vows to fight, calling Pennsylvania law unlawful and unconstitutional.

Meadville Ohio Pennsylvania Temple McAllister Warren Pennsylvania Milk Control Commission Dauphin County Harrisburg McAllister Milk Commission

Missing Lake Cruiser Returns to Conneaut

Three Conneaut men landed safely aboard a 38 foot cabin cruiser Monday night after a missing vessel search by Coast Guard planes from Erie. The group returning from Long Point Ontario includes Dr Perry Blongaker, Allen Pinkerton, and Warren Adees.

Conneaut Ohio Coast Guard Erie Lake Erie Long Pont Ont Perry B. Longaker Allen Pinkerton Warren Aedes

Swift Plant Closed in Cleveland by 30-Worker Strike

Swift & Co food processing plant in Cleveland shut down today after a strike involving 30 workers. Management prepared operations for possible reopening, while union leaders stated demands remain unresolved.

Cleveland Swift & Co

UN Debate Opens as Russia Seeks Red China Invite

Reds free 75 Americans 75 British and 300 South Koreans in the third week of the Korean War prisoner exchange. The UN Command reports weather delays slowing shipments from Koje Island and expects resumed deliveries by Friday or Saturday. Pavel Vishinsky pushes for Red China and North Korea invite to the UN Korean debate.

Panmunjom Freedom Ralph Osborne Munson Provisional Command Clay Pfc Far C. Barnard Martinez Calif

General Motors Ternstedt Plant Back in Operation

About 5406 GM Ternstedt plant workers in Columbus returned to work after a one day shutdown blamed on a parts shortage.

Columbus General Motors Ternstedt

Akron Finance Chief Currie Resigns to Join Federal Housing

Akron finance director John D. Currie, in office since 1944, will resign on September 2 to accept a post as assistant to federal housing commissioner Charles E Slusser, the former Akron mayor.

Akron Ohio John D. Currie Charles E Slusser

Transit officials require watches for new operators

Cleveland Transit System mandates newly hired bus and streetcar operators purchase standard pocket watches at about $65 within 90 days or be barred from work. The policy, stated by CTS, affects entry into the driver ranks and sets a strict credential deadline.

Cleveland Cleveland Transit System CTS

Herrman Named PMA Administrator in Ohio

David T. Herrman is named state administrative officer for the Ohio Production and Marketing Administration. A OSU Agriculture graduate, he previously served as county agricultural agent in Auglaize and Belmont counties and has worked with the U S Soil Conservation Service since 1936. He and his wife raise three children in Columbus.

Columbus Ohio Production and Marketing Administration David T. Herrman Herman Ohio State University College of Agriculture Auglaize Belmont U. S. Soil Conservation Service

Reds Free Two Held as Spies

Edgar Sanders a British businessman jailed by Communist Hungary for espionage crossed into Austria at Nickelsdorf. Pardoned by the Hungarian government, he was expelled after nearly four years in prison. The release follows similar moves for Robert Vogeler, with both men crossing to freedom aboard legation cars.

Nichelsdorf Austria Edgar Sanders Hungary Robert Vogeler Vogeler Sanders Nickelsdorf Legation Budapest Vincenzo Sciutto

Gunmen Seize Bank Teller and Loot Franklin National

Gunmen forced cashier Eric Gronewall to open a bank vault at a Franklin National Bank branch in Floral Park New York. They escaped with about 160000 dollars, dumped the teller a few miles away, and were pursued after the crime by police, who broadcast a 1947 Ford and two armed men as suspects.

Floral Park WN. Y Eric Gronewall Bellemore Franklin National Bank Gronewall

Mechem Lausche Meet Over Highway Council Appointments

Gov. Frank Lausche conferred with Sen. C Stanley Mechem about appointees to the state highway construction council. Mechem's nominees were not named and the Senate refused to confirm three Lausche picks, requiring three replacements as the Legislature adjourned. The council oversees new arterial highway construction under a multi million dollar program approved by the Legislature.

Columbus Ohio State Highway Construction Council Frank J. Lausche C. Stanley Mechem Athens Ohio Senate Lausche Mechem Senate Latasche

Aide Says Ike Confident Armistice Will Last

Denver dispatch reports Sherman Adams says President Eisenhower believes the Korean truce will endure and calls it the administration’s greatest deed in seven months. Adams also indicates the debt ceiling may be held without a special session and suggests possible further budget reductions. He notes the President will attend a New York housing project dedication and municipal election registration before returning to Denver.

Denver Eisenhower Sherman Adams New York Adams Congress Truman

US debates Korea conference invite amid India and Soviet role

A UN Korea conference faces a split over inviting India and the Soviet Union. Henry Cabot Lodge Jr said the U.S. would accept Russia if North Korea and Red China wish it, but oppose a British plan to invite India. Strong support for India's inclusion comes from Commonwealth nations and many regions. Mexico signals openness to broader participation as talks proceed.

United Nations N, Yi Russia Andrei Y. Vieshinsky Red China North Korea General Assembly Vishinsky Henry Cabot Lodge Jr India UN Assembly United States Britain U U S Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr Lodge Lange Mexico Luis Padilla Nervo Mexico City

Western Powers Push for Austrian Peace Treaty

The United States in a note to Russia, echoing London and Paris, agrees to shelving the abbreviated Austrian treaty on condition the Soviets limit issues and back a treaty securing Austria’s political and economic independence. After 200 deputy talks, the three Western powers proposed an abbreviated accord.

Washington Russia Austria United States London Paris Britain France

Marine Lieutenant Wins Honor Medal

BIG SPRINGS TEX. UP The wife and mother of Medal of Honor recipient George H O'Brien Jr took the news calmly Monday Mrs O'Brien said Wonderful Wonder if this will get him home any sooner The Marine Corps lieutenant was awarded the nation’s highest military decoration for indomitable determination and valiant fighting spirit displayed in Korea last Oct.

Big Springs Tex Ife Medal of Honor George H O'Brien Jr

Million homeless in Madras flood disaster

Unofficial estimates say at least a million people are homeless after flood waters from the Vadavari River in central India. Damage is estimated at over 100 million dollars.

Madras India Vadavari

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