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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1950

Page

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Kennan outlines U S need for long term arms and unity

State Department Counselor George F. Kennan says the United States must maintain a large military establishment for many years and avoid viewing war with Russia as inevitable. He lists four principles for sustaining U S objectives, including credible defense, reliable allies, and showcasing national democracy at home.

Washington State Department George F. Kennan Kennan U.S Russia U. S

Truman Aide Linked To wartime bribe testimony

Senate Crime Committee examined claims that President Truman's former secretary received money in 1945 to aid a candy maker's wartime sugar quota effort. David Lubben testified paying $1000 to $1500 to Victor Messall, who denied memory of Lubben or dealings, while noting his role in Truman's 1940 Senate campaign.

Washington Senate Crime Committee Truman David Lubben Victor Messall Eatsum Company New York Messall Lubben Mr. Truman Committee Kefauver D-Tenn Congress Senate National Democratic White House

Crack Train Derails Near Springfield

Seven cars of the New York Central Ohio State Limited derailed near Springfield yesterday injuring three railway workers lightly. The accident involved a Cincinnati to New York passenger service via Columbus and Cleveland. the cars stayed upright.

Springfield New York Central Ohio State Limited Cincinnati New York Columbus Cleveland

Rail Unions Pause Strikes Amid White House Talks

Two rail unions representing about 300 000 workers halted further walkouts for now to avoid nationwide disruption. White House efforts continue as negotiations resume at any time. Unions cite respect for President Truman while seeking a 40 hour week and pay raises to offset yard and train service reductions.

Washington White House John R. Steelman Truman Cleveland Louisville St. Paul Elgin Joliet Eastern Pittsburgh Lake Erie Mr. Truman

Bishop Clippinger Ends 30 Year EUB Tenure in Ohio

Bishop A R Clippinger of the Evangelical United Brethren Church ends a 30 year Southeast Ohio Conference tenure. Retiring in November, he presided at the 50th annual session in Dayton. He recalled his first meeting in Wellston 1921 when members gave a watch that has run since, except for a broken main spring. A billfold gift, funded by the 23 county conference, honored his final appearance. About 75 ministers remain active, with 54 present at the conference opening.

Logan A. R. Clippinger Evangelical United Brethren Church EUB Southeast Ohio Southeast Ohio Conference Clippinger Dayton Wellston

West Virginia Police Arrest Millfield Man

Delmar E. Kisor of Millfield Ohio was held to the grand jury on a charge of attempting to pass a forged check. The parolee from Ohio Penitentiary was arrested at Kimball after trying to pass a 21.40 check at a Welch restaurant.

Welch W. Va Delmar E. Kisor Millfield Ohio Kisor Kimball Harry Franklin

Mail cut reported by Washington Post Office

The Post Office Department disclosed today that it cut 16 000 persons off the payroll during the past year as it seeks to balance income and outgo.

Washington Post Office Department

Camp Atterbury Sees No AWOL Incidents During Training

Col. G Warner Nichols, provost marshal for Ohio National Guardsmen at Camp Atterbury, reports no incidents after surveying Edinburgh Franklin and Columbus towns. He notes it as rare in 35 years service for thousands to train without AWOL or trouble. Non-divisional units including the 166th Regimental Combat Team are in training.

Camp Atterbury Ind G. Warner Nicholas Camden Ohio National Guardsmen Edinburgh Franklin Columbus Nichols CNG 166Th Regimental Atterbury

Korean War Costs Could Rise Beyond InitialAsk

The article notes a potential additional five billion dollars for the Korean conflict with no certainty the outlay will stop there. Secretary Johnson and other leaders warn Congress of possible further requests beyond the July and August supplemental sums totaling about twelve billion dollars. The Army bears the heaviest burden in Korea with ammunition use and equipment losses surpassing the Navy and Air Force combined.

Washington Defense Johnson Congress Navy Air Force Truman Korea

Senate Approves Dependents Bill Promptly

The Senate approved a dependents allowance bill for enlisted families in under an hour. The measure moves to the House where a similar bill had been favorably reported by the armed services committee yesterday.

Washington Senate House Armed Services Committee

The Volga Boatman Provokes Local Letter Protest

Long Beach city council presented a letter from Mrs. Lilly S. Galloway of Santa Monica protesting the city band playing The Volga Boatman. She asks why an American city band should perform a Soviet era slave dirge and suggests listeners should go to Russia if they want to hear it.

Long Beach Calif Lilly S. Galloway Santa Monica Russia

Jenkins calls Hoax Cruel as two Thomas Jenkins run for Congress

Rep. Thomas A. Jenkins of Ironton Ohio blasted an alleged cruel hoax over the independent candidacy of Thomas B Jenkins of Oak Hill to oppose him. He urged a real investigation into how the 72 year old pensioner was deceived into signing a petition to run for Congress. The Oak Hill man withdrew after petitions lacked valid signatures.

Washington Thomas A. Jenkins Ironton Ohio House Thomas B. Jenkins Oak Hill Congress Jenkins Thomas Jenkins

Ohio Storms Cost 98092.19 in Flood and Tornado Damage

The American Red Cross released a report to Gov. Frank Lausche detailing rehabilitation costs after flash floods in southeastern Ohio and a tornado in Lima. Damages affected 292 structures and one life was lost. aid totaled 89 thousand dollars to 307 families, plus 21 Lima families received further assistance of 867.59 dollars.

Columbus Ohio Lima American Red Cross Frank J. Lausche Red Cross Roseville Crooksville Rose Farms

Convict Sues Ohio Officials for 50 Million in Damages

William Chapman, a Cleveland Negro now at London Prison Farm, sues Gov. Lausche Atty. Gen. Duffy and Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission members for 50 million dollars claiming civil liberties violations. He alleges parole conditions tied to promoting his electrical battery project led to parole violations and renewed sentences dating from 1932 forgery to a 1944 motor vehicle case.

Columbus Ohio William Chapman Cleveland London Chapman

Strike Ends For New York World Telegram Paper

After a 10 week walkout, the New York World Telegram and Sun will resume publication next Monday as the strike ends and the paper returns to the streets.

New York New York World-Telegram Sun

Allied forces halt North Korean push toward Taegu in central Korea

In a dawn attack near Taegu a 50,000 strong North Korean wedge pressed from the north but Allied troops and South Korean units repelled the advance over a 100 yard no man’s land. Air and artillery kept pressure as two Yak planes attacked ship Comus with no damage reported.

Tokyo Taegu Comus U.S. 5Th Air Force Des

U.N. Studies Malik Speech on Korea and War Threats

U N Security Council members scrutinized Malik's address blaming the United States for potentially widening the Korea conflict. Moscow accused Washington of armed aggression, while Britain and the U S denounced Malik for propagandistic tactics as the council nears the end of its ninth no-action session and Malik's presidency.

United States of America Security Council Malik United States Great Britain U.S United Nations Council Warren Austin Britain Sir Bladwyn Jebb Austin Jebb

Defeat Taft Predicted By Ohio AFL Leaders

Columbus reporters say AFL President William Green called Ohio a battleground as labor seeks repeal of the Taft Hartley labor law. He forecast U S Sen Taft's defeat with Joseph Ferguson as Taft's Democratic rival endorsed by AFL and CIO. He also predicted Truman may campaign in Ohio to aid Ferguson.

Columbus AFL William Green Ohio Green Ohio Federation of Labor Labor U. S Robert A. Taft Joseph T. Ferguson Taft Ohio Afl CIO Ferguson Truman Washington Charles G. Ross

Reds Hold Ground In Taegu Front Amid Heavy Fighting

The clash along the Taegu corridor marked the heaviest fighting of the Korean theater as North Korean forces pressed a 120 mile front. General MacArthur summarized continuous pressure on the northwest sector while U N and South Korean troops blasted back with artillery and air bombardment totaling forty four thousand pounds.

Taegu MacArthur U.S John Michaelis Tom Lambert Don Whitehead United Nations

Infiltration Threats Press North Korean Positions

US and South Korean forces engaged North Korean troops across multiple fronts near Taegu Pusan Masan and Sobuk Ridge. American air strikes and ground battles destroyed tanks and blocked highways while Red forces pressed coastal advances and built bridge heads along the Naktong River.

Naktong River Sobuk Ridge Tundok USS Masan Pusan Hamang Chungam Naktong Taegu Hyonpung

Ohio draft boards induct 771 men in September quota

Bulletin from Columbus reports 58 draft boards in 42 Ohio counties ordered to induct 771 men on September 8 as part of the September quota for Ohio. This adds to 661 men inducted September 1, forming the second installment toward a 2850 total for the state.

Columbus Ohio

Cheat Spots Cause Worry In Canton Liquor Trade

Canton cafe operators fear cheat spots could siphon Canton liquor business. State liquor director Oscar Fleckner asks Stark County Buckeye Retail Liquor Dealers Association president Frank Lucas to inform Canton enforcement about suspected cheats. He notes local agencies share enforcement duties and urges cooperation.

Columbus Frank Lucas Stark County Buckeye Retail Liquor Dealers Association Canton Oscar L. Fleckner Lucas Canton Repository Canton Cafe Fleckner

Farm Crop Markets Get Federal Aid

The House approved a bill to back new wholesale terminal markets for farm crops with federal finance. The measure passed by voice vote and moves to the Senate. Backers say it will narrow the gap between growers' prices and retail costs for consumers.

Washington House Senate

War Briefs: U.S. Cost Index Tops in Two Years

Soaring food prices lift the official cost of living index to the highest level in almost two years, rising 14 percent between June 15 and July 15 under Korean War pressures. The Philippines sends its 10th Battalion Combat Team to Korea to join UN troops. Departure of 1500 British troops from Hong Kong to Korea looms as a secret, with possible routes by ship or air.

Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics Manila—.1 The Philippines United Nations Korea Hong Kong Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders Middlesex Regiment Japan

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