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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1947

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U S Notes Push Four Power Talks on Korea Independence

The United States urges a four power conference with Britain Russia and China to speed Korea independence and end the deadlock over a joint U S Russian American commission for a provisional government. The note cites democracy and freedom of opinion against Soviet exclusion of parties.

Washington United States Moscow Korea Britain Russia China State Department U. S

Greek Trip Set to Probe Policy Conflict

Washington sends Loy Henderson to Greece to assess possible disagreement between Ambassador Lincoln MacVeagh and Dwight Griswold head of the American aid mission over the Greek cabinet crisis. Henderson will consult with both officials and report back on all aspects of the situation.

Washington State Department Greece Lincoln MacVeagh Dwight Griswold Loy Henderson Department Athens MacVeagh Griswold

Third Soldier Named In Filipino Beating

Manila report states two U S soldiers on trial for homicide in a harbor policeman death testified a third defendant Pvt William Keller struck the officer after the gun was drawn Keller from Helena Ohio and Risley of Fulton New York alongside Sgt Joe A Miller of Dallas Texas are the first Americans tried in a Filipino court

Manila U. S Harbor William Keller Keller Helena Ohio Richard Risley Fulton N.Y Joe A. Miller Dallas Tex

DIVE FATAL HAMILTON BOY DIES AT 13

Kenneth Barnett 13 son of Mr and Mrs Forrest Barnett of Camden dies from a broken neck after a diving accident in Seven Mile Creek. He sustained injuries a week ago while diving into shallow water.

Hamilton Kenneth Barnett Forrest Barnett Camden Seven Mile Creek

German Industry Boost Plan Aims High For U S British Zones

The United States and Great Britain proposed a revised level of industry for western Germany with annual steel output around 10.7 million ingot tons and exports 15 percent above 1936 to raise about 2 billion dollars yearly. The plan, announced by Gen. Lucius Clay and Air Chief Marshal Sir Sholto Douglas, supersedes the 1946 four power ceiling and follows recent Allied talks in London. It signals a larger industrial capacity for the U S and British zones, with a possible steel ceiling near 11.5 million tons annually.

Berlin Germany United States Great Britain U.S U. S Britain France London Russia

Truman Sees Marshall Plan Replacing UNRRA Aid

President Truman voiced hope that the Marshall plan will replace direct UNRRA relief. He sent Congress a report on UNRRA windup for Q1 1947 and outlined long term European recovery plans through regional cooperation and U.S. assistance. He noted other countries may continue funding through 1947 and 1948, while U.S. contributions could not be obligated after June 30.

Washington Truman United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration Congress UNRRA United States

Council Deadlock Halts Anglo Egyptian Resolution Effort

The Security Council remains stalemated after two heated sessions over the Anglo-Egyptian case with the new Colombian resolution as the sole formal proposal. Belgian delegate Fernand Van Langenhove said the council is in a complete deadlock ahead of Labor Day and a planned recess.

Lake Success Security Council Fernand van Langenhove

Bull Fatally Gores Spain's Top Matador Mano lete dies in Linares ring

Manuel Rodriguez known as Mano lete, Spain's premier matador, died today from traumatic shock after being gored by a bull in Linares yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred in the Linares ring where he sustained fatal injuries during the bullfight.

Spain Linares Manuel Rodriguez Manolete

Last Minute Pact Assures Defense Vote

A late Colombian and Peruvian compromise at the Interamerican Defense Conference won 19 nation support for a Western Hemisphere joint defense treaty. A three nation maritime security outline was to be reviewed before the full conference votes on the treaty article by article. The pact would be signed next Tuesday in Rio De Janeiro in the presence of President Truman, with Colombia signaling possible changes or a filibuster over a conflict settlement article.

Quitandinha Brazil Pole Greenland Aleutians Rio de Janeiro Truman Colombia

Lorain Welfare Chief Given Prison Sentence

The Lorain County Child Welfare executive director Carl W. Wagner aged 36 resigned last July and was sentenced for embezzling 1483 paid by parents for support of their children in county institutions. Judge Guy B. Findley estimates release in 11 to 12 months at Ohio Penitentiary.

Elyria, CO Lorain County

Akron Poliomyelitis Cases Mounted to 116

Akron area poliomyelitis cases rose to 116 with an 11 case day increase. A 22 year old Shreve girl from Wayne County was among the victims. Children’s Hospital officials said all non critical surgery would be canceled to free fifth floor rooms for new patients.

Akron Akron Area Shreve Wayne County Children’s Hospital

Overcast Skies Threaten National Air Race Prelims

About thirty pilots faced uncertain weather as preliminaries for the Thompson Trophy and Halle events proceed. Fourteen of 25 planes must qualify for the 300 mile Thompson Trophy field and seven women aim to race today, while past speeds top 350 mph in yesterday's sessions and wind could alter the weekend lineup.

Cleveland Paul Penrose North Hollywood Calif Penrose Margarete McGrath San Francisco Grace Harris Kansas City J. L. Ziegler Kenmore N. Y Ken Knight Dallas Tex Charles C. Walling, Jr Houston Steve Beville Hammond Ind Woody Edmondson Lynchburg P.G. Puckett Olathe Kas William Bour Knight Miss Skelton Tampa Fla Aviatrix Jay Demming Niagara Falls Tex Johnson Ron Puckett Kan Woody Edmundson Hubert Knight Walnut Ridge Ark

Tame A-Bomb Aims at Practical Nuclear Power

Atomic Energy Commission announces a tame A bomb variant to study fast neutrons for practical power. The device uses plutonium in a controlled pile at Los Alamos, operating at low power since 1946 to provide an intense fast neutron source for fission research.

Los Alamos N.M Atomic Energy Commission Commission Norris E. Bradbury New Mexico

Ohio CAP Parade Ends 16 Day Civil Air Patrol Camp

A 16 day encampment of 109 cadets and 16 officers of the Ohio Civil Air Patrol concluded with a parade before Col. B O Davis at Lockbourne Army Air Base. Trainees aged 15 to 18 included both boys and girls under Lt Florence Burlingame. The women found the experience rugged but rewarding as they prepare to go home Sunday.

Columbus Ohio Civil Air Patrol B. O. Davis Lockbourne Army Air Base Florence Burlingame

Strikers at Massillon Reject Company Offer

AFL workers at the Gris com Russell Co plant Massillon rejected a settlement proposal and voted to continue the strike that has idled 600 production workers since Tuesday.

Massillon — (P AFL

Wife Hears About Rabies Over Radio

Cincinnati housewife Mrs. Louis E. Dubuque, exposed by a cat bite two weeks earlier, seeks Pasteur treatment after learning of the case via an automobile radio. Police broadcast urged locating the Dubuques on their vacation trip as the cat died of rabies.

Cincinnati Louis E. Dubuque General Hospital Ohio West Virginia Virginia Hillsboro Dubuques Virginia Beach

Twin Coal Mine Development Near Terre Haute

Snow Hill Coal Corp announced a new twin mine seven miles northwest of Terre Haute with a 1.5 million ton annual capacity. The Green Valley No 3 vein and the Wabash No 5 vein will be developed at a cost of 2.5 million dollars.

Terre Haute Ind Snow Hill Coal Corp Green Valley Wabash

Nation's Leaders Urge Conscription at Legion Convention

The 29th annual American Legion convention features calls for universal military training and peacetime conscription from President Truman Gov Dewey and defense chief Forrestal. Leaders stress strengthening defense and swift mobilization while speakers including Eisenhower Nimitz and Spaatz prepare remarks.

NEW York American Legion 40 and 8 Society Legion Honor Organization Truman Thomas E. Dewey James W. Forrestal United States Forrestal Dewey Madison Square Garden Edward Martin R-Pa Legion Moscow Communist International Martin Bernard M. Baruch Saratoga Springs N. Y Baruch Paul H. Griffith America Kenneth C. Royall Army Navy Air Force Royall Harold Alexander Canada Harold E. Stassen Minesota Congress Europe Stassen

Land Boards Ready Defense For Hearing

The National Association of Real Estate Boards and affiliates prepare for a federal anti-trust case. Lawyers meet at the Justice Department to outline procedures and schedules as NAREB seeks delay to gather data. Morgan Fitch, NAREB president, calls Congress housing views safety a concern.

Washington National Association of Real Estate Boards Washington Real Estate Board Justice Department Herbert A. Nelson NAREB Morgan L. Fitch Chicago Congress

Boys Admit Stealing to Buy Clothes for Girlfriends

Two 14 year old boys admitted to police in Newport Kentucky that they burglarized several locations to fund new clothing for their teenage girlfriends. One boy led officers to a bicycle left at a burglary scene, prompting their arrest according to Police Chief George Gugel.

Newport George Gugel Gugel

Procter & Gamble executive to retire in Cincinnati

Floyd M. Barnes vice president in charge of purchases will retire September 1 after 48 years with Procter & Gamble. He will be succeeded by Harvey C. Knowles who currently heads manufacturing and serves as a director of the company.

Cincinnati Floyd M. Barnes Procter & Gamble Co Richard R. Deupree Barnes Harvey C. Knowles

Massillon Bridge and Sewer Contract Awarded

The State Highway Department awarded a storm sewer and bridge substructure project over the Tuscarawas River in Massillon to John F. Casey Co of Pittsburgh. The sole bidder submitted $350 282 or 5.16 percent above the $333 100 engineering estimate.

Columbus State Highway Department Tuscarawas River Massillon John F. Casey Co Pittsburgh Casey

Weekend Warmth With Scattered Thunder Showers Forecast

Forecast shows temperatures averaging five degrees above normal with a high near 74 and a low about 58. Warmer conditions Saturday and Tuesday through Wednesday, with a cooler Sunday. Precipitation expected 1-3 inches as scattered thunderstorms Saturday and Wednesday.

Cycle rider killed in Akron area motorcycle crash

Richard E. Tingle aged 23 was killed in a motorcycle accident at Stow yesterday and his companion Roy Buskey 27 was seriously injured according to the State Highway Patrol report.

Akron Richard E. Tingle Stow Roy Buskey State Highway Patrol

Fourth Rink Slaying Found

Shelbyville officials and the FBI probe connect a fourth killing to a shooting spree by Donald Helton, who murdered his wife Jacqueline Helton at a roller skating rink and killed his father Earl Helton before dying by suicide. William Mogg, 33, was later found dead near the rink where Helton’s wife was slain. about 20 witnesses attended a private party.

Shelbyville Shelby County FBI Donald Helton Jacqueline Helton Earl Helton William Mogg Helton

Goodyear Plant Workers Probe Six Holiday Plan

Akron Goodyear Aircraft production workers discuss a contract for six paid holidays a year starting Labor Day after talks between the company and CIO United Automobile Workers Local 856. The plan would cover about 1,800 hourly workers.

AKRON Goodyear Aircraft Plant CIO United Automobile Workers Local 856

Final Day of State Fair Highlights Judging Events

The 93rd Ohio State Fair closed with finals in judging, awards to 4-H participants, and the Red Poll cattle sale. Governor's Day drew 60,000 visitors as Rodney the Carolina colt won the stake race in straight heats while Betty the Belgian mare swept major honors.

Columbus Rodney Horticulture and Agriculture Orrin R. Taylor Ohio Buckeye Betty W. G. Harkness Sandusky Victory Janet Farcour Water Cress Farms Northville Mich Betty Jean Riddle Oresent Roger Conklin Xenia Sally Richardson Wyoming C. A. Smith Chester W. Va Janesway Farms Chillicothe O. W. House of Washington C. H Bea Mar Farms Alice Jpighty Upper Sandusky

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