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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1951

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Britain Gives Iran Another Chance To Reopen Oil Talks

Abadan talks stall over control of the Anglo Iranian Oil Company refinery as Mossadegh insists on Iranian contracts. Harriman stays in Tehran to push a workable plan while Stokes reports to Britain.

London Foreign Office Britain Iran Abadan Europe W. Averell Harriman Harriman Tehran Mohammed Mossadegh Truman Richard Mossadegh Stokes Gale

Reds Break Off Kaesong Talk Amid Frameup Charge

Communists abruptly ended Korean war cease-fire talks citing an air attack on Kaesong. UN calls the charge a frameup. Peiping radio later said only a sub committee meeting was canceled. UN commanders in Tokyo deem the break not permanent.

Kaesong Munsan Korea Red China U. S Peiping United Nations Command Tokyo New York United Nations Trygve Lie Washington Moscow Hong Kong Southeast Asia 38Th Parallel

Hurricane In Mexico Subsiding

Tampico Mexico AP reports the killer hurricane that killed or injured hundreds and caused millions in damage is weakening in the mountains after striking Tampico with waves up to 160 miles per hour. Officials cite at least one death and 27 confirmed injuries with unverified totals up to 300.

Tampico Mexico Sota la Marina Gulf Coast Jamaica

State official suspended after ring gift from employees

Foley is suspended for 20 days by State Highway Director T. J. Kauer after admitting he received a $600 ring from 16 employees. The suspension follows the disclosure of the gift during official duties in Columbus.

Columbus T. J. Kauer Robert Foley

Objectors May Go to Europe

The 10 000 conscientious objectors may be assigned to duties in Europe including hospital corpsmen mess attendants and construction workers Rep Brown said the possibility is under study by Maj Gen Lewis B Pee director of Selective Service A service official said regulations are still being worked out and objectors must take part in occupations furthering national health safety or interest under the extended draft law.

Washington Europe Rep Brown Ohio Lewis B. Pee Selective Service

MacFadden Plans Parachute Jump Over Falls

Bernarr MacFadden declares his Niagara Falls parachute leap definite after a first jump on his 81st birthday. He postponed a second fall leap to await better weather, aiming for his 83rd birthday.

New York Bernarr MacFadden Niagara Falls

Senate Groups Agree To Pare Foreign Aid

Two Senate committees backed a billion dollar cut in foreign aid and now decide who will run the reduced program. They move to implement the House plan that would place foreign aid spending under a new high level agency answerable to Congress, the president and others.

Senate Washington House Truman Congress

First Traffic Fatality of 1951 in Athens County

Max Houston 25 of Nelsonville died after injuries from a Route 33 wreck near Nelsonville. He was hospitalized in Columbus where he passed away. Houston worked at William Brooks Shoe factory and belonged to the Nelsonville Eagles. He is survived by his father Daryl Houston and sister Betty Jane Houston. Funeral plans are pending.

Nelsonville Max Houston Athens County Columbus Houston St. Francis Hospital State Highway Patrol William Brooks Shoe Factory Nelsonville Aerie Order of Eagles Daryl Houston New Straitsville Betty Jane Houston Stout Funeral Home

Ohio Pacifists Demand U S Exit From Puerto Rico

Three Ohio pacifists testified for Ruth Reynolds charged with advocating forceful overthrow of Puerto Rico. They declared US rule over Puerto Rico militarily politically and economically oppressive and urged US withdrawal. Witnesses linked Reynolds to a car trip carrying bombs and guns for a Nationalist revolt.

San Juan Puerto Rico Ohio United States Ruth Reynolds Ernest Bromley Sharonville Ralph T. Templin Central State College Wilberforce Wallace Nelson Cincinnati

Marietta Man Kills Self After Murder Attempt

Gayford Edwards, 38, killed himself in a cemetery near Westerville two days after authorities say he tried to murder his wife with a hammer. He had beaten his wife, causing a broken jaw and facial injuries. she remained in serious condition at a Marietta hospital.

Delaware Marietta Here Washington County Dean Ellison Wray Davies Delaware County Gayford Edwards Westerville Franklin County Ellison Edwards

Peron Eva Running Mates Hailed in Argentina Election

Buenos Aires reports hail Eva and Juan D. Peron as running mates for the November 11 presidential election. Their supporters urge them to lead forever, with formal acceptance anticipated after a draft call by the Peronista Party and CGT leaders.

Buenos Aires Juan D. Peron Eva Argentina Peron Peronista General Confederation of Labor CGT

Dey PASEOS. DIES WEST & UNION- -The Rev. L. Rernel's.

The Rev. L. Rernel, pastor of the archdiocese, died here at age 60. Local clergy and parishioners mourn his passing.

Dey Paseos West & Union

Middleport Woman Killed In Auto Crash

Miss Rosamund Dillard retired registered nurse was killed today in an automobile accident at Reedsville. Sheriff Charles Russell and Coroner Henry Ewing reported preliminary information that her car turned over and she may have drowned. Miss Dillard aged about 70 was sister of A A Dillard and perhaps returning from a visit to a sister at Hockingport.

Middleport Rosamund Dillard Reedsville Charles Russell Henry Ewing

Ridgway Says Reds End Kaesong Talks Before Bomb Claim

Gen Ridgway says communists likely halted Kaesong truce talks prior to a claimed Allied bombing. UN commander notes high level Red decision, timing suggests premeditated halt. Eighth Army reports five day battle in east central Korea ends with South Korean control and 9019 Red casualties.

Yanggu Kansong New Jersey Kosong 38Th Parallel Tokyo Matthew B. Ridgway Kaesong United Nations Red Ridgway Chang United Nations Command U. S Eighth Army Korea James A. van Fleet

Dope Peddler Used Bellevue Hospital Waiting Room

A Manhattan man Mari ano Rubino 42 was accused of running a $500000a year narcotics operation from Bellevue Hospital using the main waiting room as an office. He allegedly kept stock in the underground engine room and met about seven to nine clients daily. Police seized an ounce of heroin valued at about $5000 from a ceiling cache.

New York Bellevue Hospital Mariano Rubino Manhattan Lower East Side Ave Eell Hospital Rubino Arthur Ricardi Ares Geney Rubinew

Toledo Depot Commander Fired by Army

The Army relieved Col. S. W. McIlwain as commander of the Rossford Ordnance Depot in Toledo Ohio amid a preliminary inquiry into irregular conduct. Overseas orders for Brig. Gen. Crawford at the Detroit Army Ordnance Center were halted after suspension. Rep. Weicher cited questions over depot vehicle repair payments of up to 3600 dollars per unit.

Washington Army Toledo Ohio House David J. Crawford Detroit Automotive Ordnance Center Secretary of the Army Pace Crawford Maryland McIlwain Weicher Rohio Rossford

October Draft Call In Ohio To Be 3061

State Selective Service headquarters announced an October induction call for 3061 men in Ohio. This is the largest Ohio draft since February when 5648 were called, with September totaling 2550. County breakdown lists Athens 21, Hocking 9, Meigs 10, Vinton 2.

Ohio Columbus Selective Service Athens Hocking iMeigs Vinteh

Beef Price Rise Seen In Several Beef Cuts

Beef ceilings may lift a cent or two per pound on many cuts while hamburger ceilings stay largely the same. Officials cite the Defense Production Act to preserve normal profits and offset lagging cattle byproduct yields, with hides and tallow to be adjusted downward after price boosts take effect.

Washington Michael V. DiSalle DiSalle Office of Price Stabilization

Judge Fines UMW Leaders for Court Contempt in Mine Picketing

Judge James E. Kinnison fined two United Mine Workers officials $500 and costs for court contempt. The case stemmed from violation of a court order banning picketing near the Broken Arc strip coal mine except at the main entrance. A 100 car UMW caravan visited the mine, causing about $6000 in damage. Police prepared for trouble, tear gas grenades on hand, but no incidents reported.

Jackson Common Pleas James E. Kinnison United Mine Workers Union Steve Kinnison Broken Arc Strip UMW Grant Smith Wellston

Would Take Czar Job Lausche's Friends Say

In Columbus Gov. Frank J. Lausche's friends say he likely would take the baseball commissioner's job if offered. Reports place the post at 65000 to 75000 dollars annually. Lausche has shifted his answer to inquiries from no to no comment.

Czar Lausche Columbus Frank J. Lausche New York

PUCO Moves To Aid Rural Phone Service

Columbus Ohio Public Utilities Commission plans to bolster rural telephone service by expanding its engineering staff to assist small companies. Chairman Robert Moulton notes current staffing is limited and explains the new law effective January will cap single lines to 10 parties, affecting exchanges with over 500 stations.

Columbus Ohio Public Utilities Commission Commission Robert Moulton PUCO Moulton

Countrymen Threaten Egyptian King's Life

French police scanned Riviera arrivals for two Egyptians said to plan an assassination of King Farouk. An anonymous note claimed the men crossed the Swiss border and arrived on the French coast during his honeymoon with Narriman.

Cannes France Riviera Farouk Narriman

C-47 Transport Down near Summit Alaska

A C-47 transport with nine aboard crashed at Summit, 152 miles north of Anchorage on the Alaska Railroad, at 8:42 last night. Early reports said all on board were killed.

Anchorage Alaska Summit Here

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