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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1953

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Shah of Iran Returns as New Premier Takes Reins

Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi returns to Iran amid jubilant crowds after Mossadegh's overthrow. Zahedi named premier. Mossadegh and aides surrender under guard as unrest ends in Tehran. The Shah plans Tehran visit after a stop in Baghdad and Rome.

Rome Mohammed Reza Pahlavi Iran Mohammed Mossadegh Legation Soraya Royal Dutch KLM Baghdad Iraq Teheran Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi Shah Mossadegh Italy

Lausche Names New Ohio Road Council Members

Gov. Frank J. Lausche appointed a new state highway construction council to oversee modern arterial roads in Ohio. Appointees include Wilbur M. Cotton of National Cash Register, Clingan Jackson, Youngstown Vindicator editor and former state senator, and Jesse F. VanFossen of Ohio Hybrid Seed Corn. The Senate had not confirmed prior appointees, prompting the fresh selections.

Columbus Ohio Frank J. Lausche Wilbur M. Cotton National Cash Register Co Dayton Clingan Jackson Youngstown Vindicator Croton 100Th General Assembly Senate Lausche Cleveland

Morocco Names New Sultan Amid Peaceful Transfer

Moulay Mohamad Ben Arafa, 64, proclaimed new Sultan of Morocco. He succeeds Sidi Mohammed Ben Youssef deposed by France and exiled to Corsica. Civil war fears eased as Berber and nationalist factions quiet. France keeps firm oversight in protectorate areas Morocco and Tangier.

Parish Moulay Mohammad Ben Arafa Morocco Arafa Sidi Mohammed Ben Youssef France Corsica Rabat Pasha Thamidi Glaoui Marrakech

Five Day Weather Outlook for Ohio

The forecast shows near normal temperatures with highs around 89 in the north and 84 in the south and lows near 59 to 60. Daytime temperatures stay near normal through Wednesday with weekend nights a bit cooler before warming Monday to Wednesday. Dry weather expected with showers possible by Wednesday.

Miami Dean Named Oxford Associate Dean of Women

Miss Mary Emily Taylor of DeGraff Ohio has been named associate dean of women at Miami University in Oxford Ohio.

Miami Oxford Ohio Mary Emily Taylor DeGraff, Ohio Miami University

Scion Charged With Assault

Newport Beach California Adolph Spreckels II 41 was jailed on suspicion of beating his fifth former wife actress Kay Williams 36 severely enough to hospitalize her. Neighbors said she suffered head and body injuries when struck by blows from her own shoe. Williams divorced Spreckels last year over physical abuse and leased an apartment near her children Joan and Adolph III who stay with their father on Balboa Island.

Newport Beach Calif Adolph Spreckels II Kay Williams Miss Williams Speckels Joan Adolph III Balboa Island

Boy Playing Cowboy Hangs Self in Columbus Tragedy

David Herman Perry, a 9 year old Columbus polio victim who liked western games, died Thursday after accidentally hanging himself from a garage rafter. Police say he likely fell from an overturned bushel basket while using a nylon clothesline noose.

Columbus David Herman Perry

Racine Man Among 150 Freed in Korean War POW Exchange

PANMUNJOM -4 Cpl Donald W Manuel Racine Route 2 was among 150 Americans freed today in the largest single day delivery in the Korean War prisoner exchange. They were released with about 300 South Koreans from Camp 1 at Chongsong on the Yalu River. The group included eight Ohioans and three West Virginians.

Donald W. Manuel Racine Chongsong Yalu Red Stockade Kanggye Kaesong Panmuniom Reds Aerican Cpl Manuel C. Johnson Grantsville W. Va George H van Pelt Canton Arthur E. Violet, Jr Mechanicsburg Ohio Wilmer W. Clark Wilcoe William M. Englehart New Cumberland

Giant Forest Fire Said under Control

Forestville Quebec report says the Ste Therese evacuation of more than 150 women and children last Sunday is returning home. The Aug 7 blaze has covered 165 square miles of timberland and made little progress recently with villages in the area not in immediate danger.

Forestville Que Ste. Therese Contro

Victim of Gas Fumes Listed As Grunewald

Jersey City police identified Henry Grunewald of Washington DC as the man found overcome by gas fumes with a woman in an apartment. The 63 year old and 46 year old Ann Anderson were found near two open stove jets and were reported in good condition. Grunewald had drawn attention during a House inquiry into political influence on tax cases.

Jersey City N.J Henry Grunewald Washington D.C Michael Mannion Henry Grunewald House

Eisenhower Takes First Full Holiday in Denver

President Eisenhower cut state business to take a complete holiday in Colorado. He planned fishing on a local trout stream and moved up a meeting with economic adviser Dr. Gabriel Hauge to yesterday to give him today free during his Denver vacation.

Denver Eisenhower Colorado Colorado Rockies Gabriel Hauge White House James C. Hagerty Washington

Blanket-Sized Ohio Ballot Lists Nine Constitutional Changes

Listing nine proposed changes on a 15 by 25 inch ballot for the November 3 election. Items include a 500 million highway bond issue and removal of the word white from militia eligibility, plus repeals affecting militia officers U S senators women in public posts and World War I bonuses.

Reed Smith Columbus Ohio State Board of Education

Dayton Man Among 12 Listed as Escapees by Reds

Washington reports the Defense Department released 12 more American escapees from enemy prison camps in the far east. One name, Pfc. Adelbert Blue, is from Dayton, Ohio. The list now names 29 escaped with 147 claimed by the Reds still lacking details and fate unknown to U S authorities.

Washington Defense Department Far East Ohio U. S Pfc Adelbert Blue Dayton

Margarets Ex-Beau Ix Sued for Divorce

New York report states the Marchioness Romaine Milford-Haven filed for separation from David Milford-Haven in state Supreme Court on Thursday. The couple wed February 4, 1950 in Washington D C. Milford-Haven, a former escort of Princess Margaret, served as best man at Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip’s wedding.

New York Romaine Milford-Haven Supreme Court David Milford-Haven Romaine Simpson Milford-Haven Washington, D Marquis Princess Margaret Elizabeth Prince Philip

Cleveland Subways Plan Approved for Downtown Loop

Cuyahoga County planning commission approved a downtown subway loop proposal estimated at 332 million dollars. County commissioners must decide if voters will be asked to approve bond issues to finance the project. The subway would operate in downtown Cleveland.

Cleveland Cuyahoga County Regional Planning Commission

Ohio State Grotto Association Opens 29th Convention

The Ohio State Grotto Association begins its 29th annual convention in Cincinnati today with members gathering for meetings and activities.

Cincinnati Ohio State Grotto Association

AEC Chief Warns on Atomic Deterrence After Soviet Bomb

Chairman Lewis L. Strauss says foes may develop atomic weapons and a stockpile alone is not a guaranteed deterrent. He issued a letter to Sen. Wiley, timed with Moscow’s hydrogen bomb claim and U S monitoring confirming a thermonuclear test on Aug 12.

Washington Lewis L. Strauss Atomic Energy Commission AEC Strause Sen. Wiley R-Wis Moscow U. S Wiley Senate House Atomic Energy Committee E Committee Strauss’ Commission Central Intelligence Agency CTA Strauss United States

Romulo Quits Race Supports Magsaysay in Philippines Election

Ferdinand Romulo withdraws from the Philippine presidential contest and endorses Ramon Magsaysay to defend democracy. Romulo forms a Democratic Party after failing to gain Liberal Party nomination as Elpidio Quirino recovers in the United States and prepares for a return.

Manila Carlos P. Romulo Philippines Ramon Magsaysay Romulo Washington UN General Assembly Democratic Party Administration Liberal Party Elpidio Quirino United States Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Mag

13 More POW Dead Listed

The Army released 43 additional names of U S service members reported by the Communists to have died in captivity. The Pentagon lists 837 dead in this category and cautions that enemy reports cannot be independently verified. Ohioans named are Cpl. Charles E. Johnson of Ironton Route 2 and Pfc. Andrew F. Petho of Cleveland.

Washington Pentagon Cpl Charles FE. Johnson Ironton Andrew F. Petho Cleveland

Bulls Die in Blaze at Fayetteville Barn Valued at $100000

Flames swept a livestock barn near Fayetteville Tennessee killing 15 registered Hereford bulls valued at $100000. Owner P T Holloway said he discovered the fire and saved one $30000 bull. The bulls were being groomed for the Lincoln County fair next month.

Fayetteville Tenn P. T. Holloway Lincoln County

Payne to marry Alexandra Berg Curtis in Santa Monica

Actor John Payne, 41, intends to marry Alexandra Berg Curtis, a 30 year old Long Beach divorcee, in Santa Monica next month. The couple obtained a license Thursday, marking Curtis’s third marriage and Payne’s third marriage in total.

Santa Monica Calif John Payne Alexandra Berg Curtis Long Beach Payne

Non-Communist Unions End France Strikes Partial Return to Work

Paris reports show thousands of workers returning to jobs after a 16 day wave of strikes led by non Communist unions. Postal and telephone staff accepted government terms to end walkouts while rail and subway services remained limited and a 48 hour metal workers strike began. The government pledged wage review talks and to avoid sanctions, with union consultation on proposed austerity measures.

Paris P France Socialist Workers’ Force Christian Labor Federation CFTC Joseph Lanier Paris Renault

Retail Sales Boom Cited In Ohio 1953 Currents

State Treasurer Roger W. Tracy reported that Ohio sales tax receipts for the first 39 days of the 1953 fiscal year totaled 20 955 614 96 dollars, up 4 229 355 44 from the prior year. Weekly receipts topped three million dollars for the second straight week, signaling a rising sales volume that could set a 12 month record if sustained. Comparative receipts across food appliances automotive and other classifications ran ahead of 1952 rates.

Columbus Ohio Roger W. Tracy Tracy

U S Navy Carrier Belleau Wood to be loaned to France

The Belleau Wood, a U S Navy aircraft carrier with 11 battle stars from Pacific combat, is being taken from mothballs at the San Francisco naval shipyard and will be loaned to the French government next month as announced by the Navy.

San Francisco San Francisco Naval Shipyard Navy

Adlai Plans To Report On World Tour

Adlai Stevenson, after a six month world tour visiting about 30 countries, would report to President Eisenhower on his travels. He said Eisenhower asked him to consult when he returned and noted America’s leader’s call. Stevenson commented he may or may not run in 1956 and spoke of easing Cold War tensions with reporters in New York and Chicago.

Dag Hammarskjold Assembly General Assembly V. K. Krishna Menon WV. S Lodge China North Korea Chicago Adlai Stevenson Eisenhower Stevenson Ilinois New York Russia

Senator McCarthy Demands China Free America Prisoners

Senator Joseph McCarthy told 600 at a Marine Corps League banquet that the United States should demand the return of all American prisoners from Red China or wipe out its Communist leaders. He urged the world to act if Red China joins the United Nations and criticized Great Britain for backing Red China over Chiang Kai-shek and increasing shipments to China.

United Nations N. Y United Nations Today China North Korea World Organization United States India U. S Henry Cabot Lodge Jr General Assembly Joao Carlos Muniz Brazil Cleveland Joseph McCarthy R-Wis Red China Chiang Kai-Shek

Lawmakers Plan Africa Plant Tour With Atomic Energy Group

A small group of lawmakers led by Rep. Thomas A. Jenkins will tour Africa's uranium and gold facilities as part of a month long inspection for the Senate House Committee on Atomic Energy. The trip includes three to four Atomic Energy Commission officials and Sen. Hickenlooper. They will travel to the Belgian Congo and England, packing heavy duty outdoor gear for field work.

Washington Belgian Congo Thomas A. Jenkins Senate House Committee On Atomic Energy Africa Rep. Jenkins Atomic Energy Commission Sen. Hickenlooper Alowa England Hickenlooper Europe

Riots at Washington State Reformatory Leave One Dead

Three hundred inmates staged a nighttime uprising at the Washington State Reformatory in Monroe. Fires destroyed five buildings, and guards opened fire as inmates fought inside and on the grounds. One guard reported earlier trouble. no official explanation given.

Monroe Wash Washington State Reformatory Squier Reformatory Washington State Penitentiary PST

Youth Clinic Funds Okayed for Columbus Center

Ohio welfare officials approve funds for a residential treatment center for emotionally disturbed children in Columbus. The facility will house 6 to 12 year olds at the Big Sisters Home, with about 25 residents and 3 to 12 months of treatment. Admissions will be announced later.

Marie Sisters of the Holy Sacrament Quebec City Oliva Dionne North Bay Ontario Emilie Annette Cecile Yvonne Notre Dame Montreal Columbus Ohio Onin Ohio State Welfare Department Big Sisters Home Juvenile Court Children's Hospital

Polio Cases in L. S. Under 1952 Figures

The Public Health Service said infantile paralysis cases this year will be substantially below the 1952 total of 57,626. Last week’s 1997 cases rose 7 percent from the prior week but were 40 percent under the 3,105 cases in the same week of 1952.

Washington Public Health Service

Famous Washington Correspondent Dies

New York Herald Tribune chief of Washington bureau Bert Andrews died in Denver while covering President Eisenhower on vacation. A Pulitzer Prize winner, he was 52 years old and one of the nation’s best known newspapermen.

New York Bert Andrews New York Herald Tribune Washington Denver Eisenhower Andrews

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