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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1953

Page

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Royalists Claim Overthrow of Mossadegh Amid Korea War Exchanges

An Un-communist exchange freed Ohio soldier Cpl. Emery McConaha Jr. of Hocking County and former Sugar Creek resident Paul Risley, both listed as prisoners since 1951. The report notes other Ohioans among 75 Americans released and additional repatriations planned for Inchon to San Francisco aboard the Marine Adder.

Panmuniom Hocking County Sugar Creek Athens County Ohio Hocking Cpl Emery McConaha Rosie E. McConaha Logan McConaha Korea Chanbong-ni South Korea Paul Risley Risley Columbus Had Risley Athens Virginia Howard M. Mutchinson Charles E. Ferguson Toledo John L. R. Blevins Leavittsburg John L. Tyler Moundsville W. Va William C. Messer Keith William Roosa Middletown Daniel J. Johnson Hinton Reds Inchon San Francisco North Korea

Tehran overthrow report roils Iran as Shah flees to Rome

Tehran Radio claimed Royalists and the Army toppled Premier Mossadegh and urged Shah to return home. A subsequent broadcast said Mossadegh escaped while Fatemi was killed. Rome confirmed the Shah and Queen fled. Zahedi poised as premier amid clashes and riot reports.

London Tehran Iran Mohammed Mossadegh Shah Mossadegh Hossein Fatemi Middle East Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi Soraya Rome Zahedi

UN AWAITS SOVIET PROPOSALS ON KOREA CONFERENCE

United Nations delegates await Andrei Vishinsky's explanations of a Soviet plan for a Korean peace conference. The proposal expands the committee to eleven members with five neutrals and includes the United States Britain France North Korea Communist China Poland India Sweden and Burma as participants or neutrals.

Red China North Korea Andrei Y. Vishinsky Vishinsky Georgi Zarubin U.S Semyon K. Tsarapkin Zarubin United Nations N. Y Soviet Union Russia Andrei Vishinsky Henry Cabot Lodge Jr Lodge UN Assembly Korea United States Britain France South Korea China Poland India Sweden Burma

Woman slain near Wheeling. Ohio man confesses

In Wheeling West Virginia a 24 year old Martins Ferry Ohio woman was found shot in a parked car. Her husband Charles Attinger 30 surrendered at a doctor's office and said I killed her. Authorities planned further questioning and no charges were filed immediately.

Wheeling W. Va Martins Ferry Ohio John Murphy Mary Attinger Marshall County Murphy James Frame Charles Attinger Attinger Moundsville Big Wheeling Creek

Banned Film Fight Ended in Ohio Censorship Case

A New York distributor withdrew a suit against the Ohio ban on The Young and the Damned after the Ohio Supreme Court dismissed the case at the distributor Arthur Mayer Edward Kingsley Inc. request. The Ohio Education Department censorship division banned the showing last March for frequent immoral sequences and extreme violence by youthful desperados.

Columbus Ohio New York Young and the Damned Ohio Supreme Court Arthur Mayer Edward Kingsley, Inc Ohio Education Department

Dayton Police Kill Gun-Toting Laborer in Dayton West Side

Dayton police Lt. L. F. St. Pierre and Patrolman W. M. Mauk said they shot and killed 33 year old Amos Cochran after he refused to drop a loaded revolver. Cochran roamed the West Side after an argument with an acquaintance.

Dayton Ohio L. F. St. Pierre W. M Mauk Amos Cochran Cochran Dayton West Side

French snarl in second week halts economy

Paris reports a major postwar strike entering its second week with about one million workers off, rail and telecoms paralyzed, and Premier Laniel's government teetering. Negotiations with non-Communist unions collapsed Monday with no clear path to resumption as Mollet warns reforms may not offset the losses. Parliament expected to reconvene next week.

Paris France Joseph Laniel Socialist Party Guy Mollet Laniel Mollet

Democrats Plan Chicago Meetings September 14 15

Chairman Stephen A. Mitchell announced a two day series of Democratic National Committee meetings in Chicago on September 14 and 15. Adlai E Stevenson will make his first major public appearance since returning from abroad.

Washington Stephen A. Mitchell Democratic National Committee Chicago Adlai F.stevenson

Mostly Work and No Play For UN Forces in Korea

UN troops on a 150 mile front dig fortifications and clear minefields while engineers repair roads and process prisoners of war. 3,000 engineers build a tent city for North Korean and Chinese POWs awaiting fate. R and R flights to Japan rise as patrols stay vigilant ahead of new Allied lines.

Munsan U. S. Sth Seoul Japan

High Interest Rails To Aid In GI Loans

Washington reports the higher 4.5 percent GI loan rate since May did not boost veterans home buying. VA figures show July approvals fell slightly from April, despite lenders and officials expecting an increase. Loan demand remains weak as government insured loans rely on lender activity.

Washington Veterans Administration

Thug Sought In Slaving

Alderman Henry H. Noel 71 a Massachusetts Republican figure was fatally shot in Holyoke during a home invasion. A masked intruder forced entry by jimmying a downstairs window, the victim moved toward a 22 caliber rifle, wounding him in the heart as he descended the stairs. His wife alerted police who suspect burglary motives.

Holyoke Mass Henry H. Noel Massachusetts Noel Noe

Quinn and Snyder Advance in National Caddie Tourney

In Columbus, 15-year-olds Joe Quinn of New Lexington and Larry Snyder of Athens advanced to first round match play. Quinn drew Ed Brinegar Jr. of Lexington while Snyder faced Jerry Flannery of Louisville. Quinn posted 159 after 84 75 84 41. Snyder, 174 after 84 90 84 16, with Quinn noting better afternoon play and accurate irons.

Columbus Joe Quinn Larry Snyder Quinn New Lexington Ed Brinegar, Jr Lexington Snyder Athens Hope Jerry Flannery Louisville Brinegars

Gun Accident Kills Officer In Ohio Police Station

EAST LIVERPOOL Ohio One patrolman shot another in a Midland Pennsylvania police station. Patrolman Ely Branch 29 of the Midland force was treated at Rochester general hospital with a chest wound. Patrolman George A Modovich 30 of Ambridge was held in Beaver County jail. Chief Ed Stein said the shooting was accidental. Desk Sgt William Anusich said Modovich’s pistol discharged while he spun it on his finger. The men were friends who had competed in area pistol matches.

East Liverpool Ohio Midland Ely Branch Midland Force Rochester George A. Modovich Ambridge Beaver County Ed Stein William Anusich Modovich

Wreck Vessel Fire Off Cape Anguile Nild

A 260 foot Danish ship Else Basse caught fire fifteen miles off Cape An guille Nild Tuesday night forcing 24 crew members and one woman passenger to abandon ship. They were rescued five hours later by a nearby rescue craft and taken aboard the British steamer Corner Brook to Nid.

Boston Cape Anguille Coast Guard Corner Brook Nid

Eisenhower appoints Manion to tax state affairs panel

President Eisenhower names Clarence E. Manion former Notre Dame law dean as chairman of a new commission to study federal state problems in taxation and road construction. Announcement followed a summer White House meeting after Manion conferred with the president.

Denver Eisenhower Clarence E. Manion Notre Dame University Law School Manion White House

Runaway Coal Cars Halt 27 Miles From Yard

Sixteen coal cars, thirteen loaded, broke away from Carbondale yards of the Delaware & Hudson Railroad and rolled through towns past many grade crossings before stopping at a point 27 miles away. No injuries or damage were reported by railroad officials.

Scranton Carbondale Delaware & Hudson Railroad

Bradley Warns Budget Cuts Could Become Dangerous Habit

Gen. Omar Bradley, newly retired as Joint Chiefs chair, criticizes Ike era defense cuts of over five billion dollars. He warns a growing habit of trimming the budget threatens readiness and security. He also opposes plans to shrink the military production base for economy and efficiency.

Washington Omar Bradley Bradley Joint Chiefs of Staff Eisenhower Defense Department Saturday Evening Post Congress Defense Wilson

Phone Union Charges Governor in Union Busting Plan

Officials of the CIO Communications Workers accuse Gov. George N. Craig of aiding Indiana Bell in a union busting and strike busting campaign. Mae Mann says the governor props up a police state and cites a South Bend settlement where pickets were limited and out of town workers reassigned. Indiana Bell sued in federal court in Indianapolis alleging 24 CWA locals and 58 officers violated the National Labor Relations Act.

Indianapolis CIO Communications Workers George N. Craig Indiana Bell Telephone Co Mae Mann Indiana Cwa South Bend Indiana Bell CWA

Eisenhower Forms Action Committee on Employment Bias

President Eisenhower interrupted his Western vacation to create an action committee to tackle employment discrimination in government contracts. Vice President Nixon announced the move as seven members of the government contract committee were sworn in at the Waldorf Astoria. Eisenhower's day included a 32 million dollar federal housing project dedication and a breakfast with Lewis Strauss and C. D. Jackson.

New York Eisenhower Richard Nixon Waldorf-Astoria Lewis L. Strauss Atomic Energy Commission C. D. Jackson

Former AEC Chairman Files Divorce Action

Gordon Dean former chair of the Atomic Energy Commission filed for divorce in Las Vegas alleging mental cruelty. He and wife Adelaide married 23 years ago in Pasadena and have two children Martha 20 and Franklin 14 with custody arrangements reached.

Las Vegas Gordon Dean Atomic Energy Commission Dean Adelaide Pasadena Martha Franklin

Akron strike ends nine days AFI bakery drivers walkout

A nine day walkout by AFI bakery drivers against Continental Baking Co and Purity Bakeries Corp in Akron Ohio has ended.

Akron Ohio AFI Continental Baking Co Purity Bakeries Corp

Hospital Aide Is Discharged

A Cambridge State Hospital attendant, Elsie Garen, was discharged effective Aug. 20 for unsatisfactory performance, disloyalty, mistreatment of patients and slanderous remarks. She was accused of twisting wrists of aged, infirm patients. superintendent Dr. Arthur T. Hopwood notified the civil service commission. A state Senate inquiry into the hospital conditions had been conducted months earlier.

Columbus Ohio Cambridge State Hospital Arthur T. Hopwood State Eivcil Service Commission Elsie Garen State Senate

Crash Fatality Claims Dayton Youth

In Dayton Ohio 18 year old Fred Christian died Tuesday when his car struck a utility pole. Police reported the fatal crash occurred on a city street as paramedics and investigators arrived at the scene.

Dayton Ohio Fred Christian

U.S. Backs Voice in Chiang Aid Decisions on Formosa

The United States supplies major modern military equipment to Chinese Nationalist forces on Formosa while ensuring a U.S. say in major strategic decisions. Officials say the accord, tied to Eisenhower’s February move, grants advance consultation and a potential veto over operations that could draw American forces into conflict with the mainland.

Washington United States Formosa U.S Chiang Kai-shek Chiang

Explorers Safe After Descending Record Depth

Pierre St Martin France report says two of three cave explorers were hauled out after reaching 2395 feet in the St Martin Cave in the Pyrenees. Rob ert Levi and Norbert Casteret were brought to surface while Dr Andre Marr y was hoisted out earlier. one man died last year when a cable snapped.

Pierre ST. Martin France Robert Levi Norbert Casteret Andre Marrey St. Martin Pyrenees

Accused Red's Mate Slated To Testify

Senator McCarthy called GPO official S. Preston Hipstey to a public hearing on Ed ward Rothschild the bookbinder. Rothschild was suspended after refusing to say if he is a Communist party member or involved in espionage. Rothschilds wife Esther and FE. Mellor were also slated to testify.

Washington Sen McCarthy Wis Government Printing Office Senate GPO S. Preston Hipstey Edward Rothschild Rothschild Community Party Esther FE. C. Mellor

John Wayne’s Estranged Wife Ordered to Pay Bill

In Los Angeles a judge gave Esperanza Wayne ten days to pay a $2082 grocery and liquor bill. She testified she cannot meet household expenses from John Wayne’s $1100 monthly support. Her Cadillac was attached. she arrived in a gardener’s pickup.

Los Angeles John Wayne Esperanza Wayne Wayne

Ohio Clergyman Rev Dr Francis J McConnell Dies

The Rev Dr Francis J McConnell former Methodist bishop and freedom of religion advocate died Tuesday on his birthday at his Lucasville home. Funeral services are set for Friday in Lucasville. He led the Federal Council of Churches and later the National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States and held posts in Denver Pittsburgh and New York. He was born in Trinway Muskigum County and directed Methodist missions in Mexico and served in India.

Portsmouth Ohio Lucasville Francis J. McConnell Luccasville McConnell Federal Council of Churches of Christ National Council of Churches of Christ United States Trinway Muskingum County Denver Pittsburgh New York Chrge Mexico India

Columbus Football Star Arthur Raymond Dies of Cancer

Arthur W. Raymond former Ohio State University star and Columbus civic leader died today from throat cancer. Raymond played tackle for OSU from 1911 to 1913 and remained active in the Columbus community.

Columbus Ohio Arthur W. Raymond Ohio State University Coumbus Ohio State Raymond

Kanawha River plant tour highlights new 200000 kW unit

Press representatives from West Virginia Ohio Virginia and Kentucky toured the Glasgow West Virginia Kanawha River power plant viewing the first 200000 kilowatt turbo generating unit in operation. The unit, largest reheat type in service, feeds power into the seven state American Gas and Electric system network.

Kanawha Power Station Point Pleasant West Virginia Ohio Virginia Kentucky Appalachian Electric Power Company Kanawha River Glasgow W. Va American Gas and Electric System Appalachian Lake Michigan North Carolina Kanawha Wal Addition

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