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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1953

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UN vote due Thursday on peace talks lineup

UN Assembly Political Committee debated separate resolutions on a Korean peace conference format. A US backed 15 power seating plan for UN allies faced opposition from India and Russia's potential participation. India signaled readiness to join if invited, while Nehru stated India would attend if the UN majority invited.

United Nations Yung Tal Fyun South Korea General Assembly the UN Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr Gladwyn Jebb Britain Andrei Vishinsky Soviet Union Dr. Fyun Assembly India N.Y UN Assembly Russia Red China North Korea United States Security Council France Morocco U. S V. K. Krishna Menon New Delhi Nehru Menon

Air Force to Reduce Reserve Officers

The Air Force plans to drop about 6600 reserve officers to free space for ROTC graduates. In the next 60 days some 12500 reserve officers will be discharged, about 6000 voluntarily, amid concerns over personal inconvenience for those affected and no current relief under strength ceilings.

Washington Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps

Hog Cholera Strikes In 4 Ohio Counties

The Ohio Department of Agriculture warns farmers of hog cholera spreading in Clinton Warren Green and Fayette Counties in Southwestern Ohio. Dr. James R. Hayes, chief of animal industry, says the disease could become more widespread and urges precautions.

Columbus State Department of Agriculture Ohio James R. Hayes Division of Animal Industry Clinton Warren Green Fayette Counties

Food Poisoning Hits Campgrounds In Ohio

In Circleville Ohio 22 people including several guests were treated after suffering food poisoning at Mount of Praise campgrounds on Tuesday. Doctors reported multiple cases from contaminated chicken salad served on site at the event.

Circleville Ohio P .Fight Berger Hospital Mount of Praise

Stenographer Admits Slaying Teen Sister in Somerville

A Massachusetts stenographer Mildred McDonald confessed to shooting 14 year old Mary Di Rocco in her Somerville home. Police say the motive traced to fear anger and jealousy as McDonald planned to confront Mary about her brother Joseph. Mary died from five bullet wounds and her throat was cut.

New York Massachusetts David Murphy Middlesex County District Attorney's Office Mildred McDonald Mary di Rocco di Rocco Somerville Mass Miss McDonald Murphy Mary

Bi Partisan Push for Taft Hartley Revisions

Senator Ives calls for a common ground with Democrats to revise the Taft Hartley Act. He argues that Eisenhower era promises require cross party support and warns against partisan bills that will backfire on sponsors. Ives cites past collaboration with Taft and favors limited, bipartisan proposals.

Washington Sen Ives Congress Eisenhower Senate Labor Committee Sen. Taft Ohio

Unions Draft Demands in New Carrier Contracts

Four hundred fifty general chairmen of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers begin drafting demands for new contracts with major rail carriers as current agreements expire September 30. They will review wage and work condition recommendations from the independent union's convention held in Boston last week.

Cleveland The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Independent Union Boston

Union and Firestone Tire Talk Near Midnight Deadline

Union and Firestone Tire & Rubber Co representatives bargained today to avert a strike as discussions stretched toward a midnight contract deadline. The talks continued amid uncertainty about whether a settlement would be reached.

Cleveland Union Firestone Tire & Rubber Co

Sculptor Wins Governor's Award at Ohio State Fair

A nude sculpture in Georgia marble titled Anxious won the Governor's Award of $500 for the finest work in the Ohio State Fair fine arts exhibit. Everett Haycock of Ohio Wesleyan University earned the Governor's Award. Robert Trotter of Steubenville won $400 for Bouquet. Chester Nicodemus of Columbus won $400 for American Bison.

Columbus Ohio Everett Haycock Ohio Wesleyan University Robert Trotter College of Steubenville

Police Hint Missing Solon's Body Found

A headless body recovered from Lake Michigan on Monday closely resembles missing Illinois State Rep. Clem Graver. The decomposed remains spent at least six weeks in the water, with no trace since his June 14 abduction from his Chicago home. Graver, a Republican, faced clashes with a major bipartisan bloc on Chicago’s west side.

Hammond Ind Lake Michigan Illinois Clem Graver Graver Chicago West Side

McCarthy Faces Fifth Amendment Test On Question Refusal

Senator McCarthy plans a court challenge to define when witnesses may refuse to answer. He pressed a test question to Edward Rothschild’s wife, urging compliance while her lawyer Charles Ford urged refusal. Ford disputes any court ruling backing McCarthy’s position.

Washington Sen. McCarthy R-Wis McCarthy Senate Investigations Subcommittee Wisconsin Edward Rothschild Charles E. Ford Ford

Reds to Free Some Prisoners in Exchange Talks

UN reports 400 more American POWs released from North Korea today while Reds say they may return jailed servicemen and add to the prisoner list. Kaesong held area could see repatriation as 150 Americans and 250 South Koreans arrive tomorrow. total Americans returned to 2128.

Panmunjom Kaesong Peiping

Living Costs Edge Toward New Record

The government reports mid-July living costs rose to a new high, marking a second straight monthly peak. Higher food rent transportation and medical costs pushed the CPI to 114.7 of the 1947-49 average, about two tenths above June and 12.7 percent above the Korean War start.

Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics

Six Ohio PWs Among 10 Prisoners Freed at Panmunjom

The official master list of American prisoners released at Panmunjom includes six Ohioans: Sgt Willie J. Lewis and Cpl Norman H. Bradley among others, plus four West Virginia men. Names listed span Ohio towns such as Kitts Hill and Toledo and West Virginia towns including Fayet teville and Mingo area.

Munsan Panmunjom West Virginia Willie J. Lewis Crites W. Va Norman H. Bradley Henlawson Dennis R. Boston, Jr Kitts Hill Ohio Thomas C. Woodward Hamilton Richard S. Snyder Fayetteville Beecher M

350 Workers Idled In Marietta Strike

The Remington Rand plant in Marietta was closed Tuesday due to a labor dispute, idling 350 maintenance and production workers. Company officials said the plant would remain closed until the union accepts a final offer of a five cent hourly wage rise and a two cent hourly fringe benefits increase. Picket lines formed as the union seeks a seven cent wage rise and a one cent fringe increase.

Marietta, O Remington Rand Marietta

Audience Member Forces Quick Wardrobe Change for Hendl

In Chautauqua New York a concert interrupted as an audience member noticed wrinkles in Walter Hendl's suit and asked the conductor to switch outfits. A fresh suit was rushed to the podium, and Hendl changed as the orchestra held a blanket around him before 8000 concertgoers.

Chautauqua, N. Y Walter Hendl Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra Hendl

B 36 Bomber Fitted to Deploy FS4F Fighter in Flight

The Air Force says the B36 can carry an FS4F jet in its belly, release the fighter at speed over 600 mph, and recover it in midair. The move expands strike options and suggests potential for guided missiles, with both aircraft capable of atomic bombs.

Washington Air Force Defense Department

Couple See Color Video on Black and White TV

In Long Beach California a elderly couple claim they have watched color television on their black and white set for three years. A service technician calls it an optical illusion, and neighbors report only black and white imagery. The couple, Mr and Mrs W G Billinger, insist the colored picture is real despite changing locations and eye tests.

Long Beach Calif Federal Communications Commission W. G. Billinger Billinger Carmel

Eisenhower to Meet Mexico President on Falcon Dam Dedication

President Eisenhower will meet President Adolfo Ruiz Cortines of Mexico on the Rio Grande border October 19 to dedicate Falcon Dam. His vacation headquarters say he will visit Kansas City October 15 for the Future Farmers of America convention and speak in New Orleans October 17 for the Louisiana sesquicentennial celebration.

Denver Eisenhower Adolpho Ruiz Cortines Mexico U.S Falcon Dam Rio Grande Kansas City Future Farmers of America New Orleans

Increases in Aged Grants Set for November First

Marion W. McIntyre, head of Ohio Aid for the Aged, announced about 40,000 of 109,000 recipients will receive a $5 monthly increase effective November 1. The amendment raises the maximum grant from $60 to $65 per month, with nearly all recipients gaining some boost.

Columbus Marion W. McIntyre Ohio Division of Aid For the

Cabinet to Meet Washington for Dulles Review

A Cabinet session is set for Thursday morning to hear a general review by Secretary of State John Foster Dulles in the capital.

Washington Dulles

Bradley Urges Science Lead for Survival in Cold War

General Omar N. Bradley says the United States must decide soon in the science battle with the Soviet Union to ensure national survival. He warns new weapons are reshaping military roles and urges greater reliance on scientists in strategic planning and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, urging a stronger scientific and technological lead.

Washington Omar N. Bradley Russia Army Navy Air Force Joint Chiefs of Staff Bradley Saturday Evening Post

Counterfeit Ring Raided in Cleveland Garage

Federal agents and police raided a Cleveland garage and seized equipment used to produce counterfeit bills. Authorities linked the operation to circulating fake nineteen dollar notes, described as crudely printed play money. Several suspects were detained. no names released.

Cleveland Robert E. Holmes U. S Secret Service Cleveland Plain Dealer

Labor Union and Firm Face Walkout Threat Across Nation

In New York officials from AT T Long Lines and CWA meet amid reports of a looming nationwide walkout by about 22 000 long lines workers. Scattered protests and cable damage tied to wage disputes and stalled talks extend across Bell System affiliates Indiana and Southwestern Bell.

NEW York Bell System Indiana Southwestern Bell Telephone Companies Long Lines Department American Telephone and Telegraph Co CLO Communications Workers of America CWA Longlines John Lotz New York City At&t Boston Philadelphia Springfield Mass Bell

Cast of 500 in Ohio State Fairgrounds pageant

The 17th Star a outdoor pageant of Ohio history opens Thursday at the Ohio State Fairgrounds with a cast of 500 plus horses a 35 piece orchestra and $100000 in costumes. Narration by Gene Lockhart singing by Richard Harding Humphrey script by Paul Green music by Isaac Van Grove and production by Adrian Awan. It runs 12 nights at 830 pm overlapping the state fair which opens Friday and lasts eight days.

Columbus Ohile Ohio Ohio State Fairgrounds Gene Lockhart Richard Harding Humphrey Paul Green Isaac van Grove Adrian Awan

Sunday Creek Bridge Closed to Vehicles

A wooden bridge on Madison Street crossing Sunday Creek was closed to vehicles this morning on order of Mayor C. F. Wallace. The structure is deemed unsafe for cars but believed safe for pedestrians. the council had discussed the issue Friday night and took no action.

Glouster Madison St Sunday Creek C. F. Wallace

Dulles Urges UN Charter Change After Atomic Era Realization

Secretary of State Dulles warned the UN “pre atomic age charter” has serious inadequacies and must be altered to curb mass destruction. Speaking to the American Bar Association, he recalled San Francisco 1945 and argued the charter was obsolete before it took force. He cited reliance on wartime powers and Security Council veto as further flaws.

Boston Dulles United Nations American Bar Assn San Francisco Hiroshima United States Britain Russia Security Council

Ohio Strike Call Pending in CIO Local at AT&T Ohio

The Cleveland based CIO Communications Workers local says no strike order has been received. A walkout could start if the New York negotiating committee signals, affecting about 400 operators at AT&T in the Ohio Bell building. AT&T totals include 800 local employees and 1,429 statewide across all departments.

Cleveland Long Lines CIO Communications Workers New York American Telephone and Telegraph Co Ohio Bell Telephone Co Ohio Bell At&t Cincinnati Ohio Toledo Dayton Columbus Bogart Erie County Cuyahoga Falls West Unity Williams County Findlay Cambridge Springfield Newark Portsmouth Botkins Shelby County

Lawyers Reject Book Purge in Freedom to Read Stand

The American Bar Association House of Delegates condemns book burning and defends subversives as a public duty while upholding freedom of the press. It supports restricting foreign libraries but argues for protecting the rights of Americans in domestic libraries.

Boston House of Delegates American Bar Assn Bar Association Committee On Individual Rights Tisle United States

School Enrollment to Reach Record 36 49 700 Students

U S commissioner of education Lee M Thurston announced a record 36 49 700 children will enroll in schools and colleges in the 1953 54 academic year, two million more than the prior record. He warned about a shortage of 345 000 classrooms and widespread overcrowding while noting insufficient teachers and lagging construction.

Washington Lee M. Thurston U. S Thurston United States

3.2 Beer Sale Ban Proposed in Denver

Edward Geer, Denver safety manager, launches a move to ban 3.2 beer sales to under 21. He cites tavern oversight as a major problem and asks the Council to raise the age after a state court ruling that 3.2 beer is non intoxicating unless proven otherwise.

Denver Edward Geer

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