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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1952

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Paducah A Plant Headaches May Show Ohio What's Ahead

Paducah Ky residents recall the 1951 AEC decision to place a gaseous diffusion plant near Paducah. If Southern Ohio follows the Paducah pattern, Portsmouth and Pike County will see housing strains, job shifts, and faster pace as 12 000 daily workers and 19 000 trailer residents shape a new era with rising commerce and social challenges.

Paducah Ohio Alben Barkley Irvin Cobb Portsmouth Pike County Atomic Energy Commission Grahamville Atom Pete AEC Paduccah

Youth Day Opens Fair At Capital

The Ohio State Fair opened at 6 a.m. with Youth Day honoring Ohio school youngsters. Fair director Howard S. Foust gave nearly one million free tickets, aiming to draw over 100000 by nightfall. The event marks 50 years of 4-H in Ohio and features a youth parade on the race track.

Columbus Ohio Howard S. Foust

School Chief Denies State High Handed Actions

Dr Clyde Hissong state director of education rejects charges of high handed action in revoking school charters He notes consolidation follows charter revocation as required by law since 1947 and that only six charters were revoked this year the fewest since 1948.

Columbus Clyde Hissong Junior Order of United American Mechanics State Department of Education JOUAM

Mayor of Columbus Opens Campaign Race

Columbus mayor James A. Rhodes will officially open his bid to unseat State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson. He plans an August 22 radio address across 14 Ohio stations and will unveil disclosures he says prove Ferguson disqualified himself from public office.

Columbus James A. Rhodes Joseph T. Ferguson Ohio

Mayor Cancels Evangelical Tent Permit in Akron

Mayor Charles E. Slusser revoked a permit that would have let evangelists stay two more weeks in Akron. Neighbors reported crowds from the tent tore down barricades to reach homes and use telephones, kitchens and bathrooms. The tent seating capacity was 10,000.

Akron Charles E. Slusser

Chauncey Mayor Denies Village Checks Were Bounced

Chauncey Mayor Charlies Wadley denied that village checks were returned for insufficient funds. Auditor Joseph Ferguson reported a treasury shortage of about 5878 with Prosecuting Attorney James Shumaker confirming the claim. Shumaker was told the checks were returned and Ferguson ordered action against village treasurer Bette Pincelli. Audit of village books continues with an expected shortage between 6000 and 8000.

Charlies Wadley Chauncey Wadley Joseph Ferguson James Shumaker Ferguson James S Shumaker Bette Pincelli Village Books

Take A 1951 Tax Take Hits 64.6 Billion

The Internal Revenue Bureau collected 64.971 billion in taxes and social security for the fiscal year ended June 30, a 14 percent rise from the previous year. Federal agencies outside the bureau brought in 2.3645 billion for fiscal 1952. For fiscal 1953, President Truman estimates about 75 billion in collections. Refunds and social security set-asides reduce these gross figures by about 5.871 billion in 1952 and are expected to subtract about 6.2 billion in 1953.

Washington Internal Revenue Bureau The Revenue Bureau Truman

Aly Khan Leaves Rita After Week Long Visit

Hollywood report says Prince Aly Khan departed with their daughter Yasmin for Chicago after a week with Rita Hayworth. Rita was absent at the airport. In Chicago he will be met by Pirates owner John Galbreath and travel to Louisville in Galbreath’s private plane to tour Kentucky horse breeding establishments.

Hollywood Prince Aly Khan Chicago Rita Hayworth Yasmin Rita John Galbreath Pittsburgh Pirates Galbreath Louisville Kentucky

Two of Quints Die in Brazil Birth in Incubator

A second of Mrs. Maria Albano's girl quintuplets died at Sao Paulo Maternity Hospital last night. She was to be named Maria Tereza. The five babies were born Tuesday night and placed in incubators. one had died yesterday.

Sao Paulo Brazil Maria Albano Sao Paulo Maternity Hospital Maria Tereza

Israeli Jordan frontier clash leaves two Jordanian legionnaires dead

An Israeli Army spokesman reported two Jordanian legionnaires killed and several wounded in a clash on the Israel Jordan frontier.

Tel Aviv Israel Israei Army Jordan Israel- Jordan

Ships collide off Southern California injure none reported

The Swedish motorship Stratus and the American steamship Coos Bay collided in fog six miles east of Anacapa Island offshore Ventura. No injuries or casualties were reported as a Navy crash boat found neither ship sinking though Coos Bay had a 15 foot hole in its port side and flooded engine room. A portion of Coos Bay’s crew evacuated to life rafts.

Long Beach Calif Stratus Coos Bay California Coast Guard

Pt. Pleasant Resident Pollie Whitt Dies at 69

Mrs. Pollie Whitt, 69, Henderson, died Thursday at her son Archie Whitt's home after a two week illness. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Church of Christ Henderson with burial in Austin Cemetery. Friends may call at 2214 Main St.

Point Pleasant Pollie Whitt Henderson Archie Whitt Church of Christ Austin Cemetery Main St

UN and Allied Forces In Korean War Offensive

UN fighter-bombers attacked targets across the Korean Peninsula as Sabre jets damaged two MiG-15s. A daylight B-26 raid hit a supply area at Anak on the Haeju Peninsula, while warehouses near Wonsan were demolished. The destroyer-minesweeper Thompson was hit off the East coast, with four killed and 10 wounded.

Seoul Korea Korean Peninsula Anak Haeju Peninsula 38Th Parallel Wonsan Susho Manchurian Navy Thompson Low Sonjin

Solon Asks Kenova Site for New Plant

Huntington area senator proposes Kenova West Virginia as one of two power plant sites for a 1.22 billion dollar uranium separation facility to supply the Pike County Ohio atomic plant. Rep Burnside reports to Philip Sporn of Appalachian Electric Power Co amid fears of communist activity in Ohio.

Huntington Kenova W. Va M. G. Burnside Atomic Energy Pike County Ohio Burnside Philip Sporn Appalachian Electric Power Co Ohio River Columbus Ohion-American Activities Commission Samuel L. Devine Republican and Commission Devine Columbus Transportation Club Communist Party

91 New Casualties Reported in Korea

The Defense Department identified 91 additional casualties from the Korean War including 21 dead 50 wounded 13 missing and seven injured in the latest tally.

Korea Washington Defense Department

Talk of Special Session Persists in Columbus

Ohio officials still push for a special legislature session to revise the state code. Gov. Lausche is eyed to call action after the November election possibly in December. The Code Revision Bureau has spent about 350000 and seven years to simplify statutes without changing substance.

Columbus Ohio Frank J. Lausche Bureau of Code Revision Bureau Willard D. Campbell Cambridge Campbell Code Revision Commission Thomas A. Bateman Senate C. Stanley Mechem Nelsonville Bateman Lausche

Adlai Ends Vacation Sets Heavy Campaign Schedule

Adlai Stevenson returns from a Wisconsin vacation to a crowded timetable starting next week with speeches in New York on Aug 27 28 before the American Legion Democratic State Convention and Liberal party gathering He plans Labor Day stops in Michigan including a Detroit Cadillac Square address telecast by CBS He also noted Eisenhower’s similar stance on past legislation and outlined a Western tour starting Sept 5 in Denver with stops in Montana Wyoming and the Pacific Northwest.

Minocqua Wis Adlai Stevenson Wisconsin New York American Legion Liberal Party of Michigan Detroit Grand Rapids Flint Pontiac Hamtramck Cadillac Square CIO AFL Columbia Broadcasting System Illinois North Woods Kawa- Suesaga Clark Finnerud Chiago Dwight D Eisenhower Denver Montana Wyoming Pacific Northwest California Southwest South

Eisenhower Faces GOP Rift On Korea War Views

General Dwight D. Eisenhower sparred with Republican critics over Korea policy at a Midwestern leaders meeting in Kansas City. He blamed “terrible blunders” for the war but said allies must intervene if communists attacked South Korea, while opposing a broader conflict with China. He also contrasted with MacArthur and Taft supporters who seek stronger action against Manchurian bases. Eisenhower then headed to Boise and New York for campaign appearances and a Legion convention address.

Denver Dwight D. Eisenhower Truman Kansas City Kan Red China China Eisenhower Douglas MacArthur GOP Congress MacArthur Yalu River Sen Robert A. Taft Ohio Taft Iowa Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma New York American Legion

Fire Destroys Gillen Home Near Danville

A two story frame house belonging to Mr and Mrs Joe Gillen at Painter's Ridge near Danville was destroyed by fire early today. Fire Chief Henry Werry said the Gillens were sleeping downstairs when they detected smoke from the upstairs. Damage was estimated at 8000 dollars and the blaze was believed caused by defective wiring. Pomeroy Volunteer Fire Department responded.

Pomeroy Joe Gillen Painter's Ridge Danville Henry Werry Gillens Werry

Batavia Husband Guilty of Manslaughter

Carl Nause, 39, convicted of first degree manslaughter for killing his wife's lover on June 17. Neighbors staged a royalty demonstration outside the jail. he was briefly released to return to work as a factory machinist awaiting sentencing. Penalty ranges from one to 20 years.

Batavia Carl Nause Nause Newtonsville

Child Falls 30 Feet in Birmingham Window Incident

Two year old Peter Dangerfield tumbled 30 feet from a third floor window in Birmingham. He landed on a clothes line and then fell into a baby carriage before striking the cobbled yard, escaping with a black eye.

Birmingham Eng Peter Dangerfield

Lewis Gives U S Notice of Coal Labor Dispute

Washington reports that John L. Lewis has given formal notice that coal contracts will expire at the end of September, signaling a potential nationwide strike. Taft Hartley Act requires 30 days notice before contract expiration, and Lewis, UMWU president, informed federal mediators of pending soft and hard coal contractor expirations.

Washington Jonn L. Lewis Lewis United Mine Workers Union

Harriman Accepts NY Democratic Convention Chairmanship

Averell Harriman has accepted the chairmanship of the Democratic Party's New York State Convention to be held next week in New York. He withdrew as a potential senatorial candidate after Democratic State Chairman Paul E. Fitzpatrick publicized a letter requesting his presiding for the event.

New York Averell Harriman Harriman Paul E. Fitzpatrick

Eisenhower unlikely to back McCarthy says Mundt aide

Sen. Mike Monroney of Oklahoma responded to Sen. Karl Mundt's claim that Eisenhower would endorse and campaign for McCarthy if renominated. Monroney rejected the idea, accusing McCarthy of attacking Gen. Marshall and saying Eisenhower would not align with McCarthy. Mundt, co chair of the Republican campaign bureau, asserted Eisenhower would actively support McCarthy in Wisconsin if invited.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Joseph R. McCarthy Uss Mike Monroney Oklahoma Karl Mundt South Dakota Eisenhower McCarthy Wisconsin Mundt James P Kem Missouri William Erenner Indiana John W. Bricker Ohio Senate Marshall Esther Sen. Mundt Gen. Eisenhower Monroney Gen

Five Day Forecast for Columbus

Normal temperatures expected with high near 83 and low near 59. Below normal tonight through Saturday night. Warmer Sunday and Monday, cooler again Tuesday or Wednesday. Scattered light showers Monday or Tuesday totaling a quarter inch or less.

Columbus

Epidemic Creeps North In Central California

The sleeping sickness encephalitis spreads in California's central valleys carried by female mosquitoes. 30 deaths and nearly 500 cases are reported as spray campaigns and barrier zones attempt control. 315 of 499 cases diagnosed. tests required to confirm. Dr Merrill warns the illness may reach Shasta County before summer ends but not beyond the interior valleys.

San Francisco California State Health Department Malcolm Merril Health Department Merrill Shasta County Oregon

Four New Jets Tested by Navy on Carrier Trials

The Navy announced first carrier tests for four new jets. The XFJ-2 Fury, FOF46 Cougar, FT7U-3, and F2H-3 McDonnell Banshee version showcase swept and straight wing designs with low speed landing stability and high speed capability. If ordered, they would be Navy’s first swept wing carrier fighters.

Washington Navy Kimball

American Ends Exile In German Red Zone

Charles A. Noble a 60 year old American formerly of Detroit Michigan who endured World War II in Hitler era Germany seven years in Soviet zone camps and who now holds a new American passport announced in Berlin last night he will soon return to the United States Noble was captured in Germany at the war’s outbreak and after fighting ended was arrested by East Zone authorities in Dresden until his release on July 4.

Berlin Germany U. S U U. S Charles A. Noble Detroit Mich Noble Reds Dresden East Zone People's Police

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