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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1949

Page

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Governor orders mayor removed over Jungle Inn gambling case

Columbus AP Gov Frank Lausche orders Mayor Sedore of Hall’s Corners Trumbull County removed on charges connected to the Jungle Inn gambling casino. Hearing follows closure of the inn about three weeks earlier amid alleged violations and lax enforcement.

Columbus Frank J. Lausche Charles Ledore, Jr Hails Corners Trumbull County Sedore Lausche Tiquor Opes Tone Tie Minis Sonvie Gayen Ferik Witneses Allen Youngstown Lex Gore Liquor’ Department Serlore Allen Snout Erin Gt Tan Hae Allom Wwe Fungle

Attorneys File Reasons For Appeal In Dodds Case

Attorneys for the New Straitsville youth filed an assignment of errors and brief of appellant in common pleas court seeking a new trial. The defense asked the clerk to transmit transcripts to the Court of Appeals as part of a 12 point case, challenging confession admissibility, juror bias, and the use of evidence including photos of Eleanor Gifford’s body. The case notes Dodds’ prior sentence to die in the electric chair, with further arguments citing other court decisions. Continued on Page 2.

Dodds, Jr Straitsville Common Pleas Court Clerk of Courts Court of Appeals, Fourth Judicial District Court of Appeals Eleanor E. Gifford Common Pleas Roy D. Williams Dodds Samuel B. Erskine Francis D. White Athens County Doath Eleanor Gitfard Roy Giiham Ray Winc Ett Hazel" Luman Lillian Pence Gilinen Wingett Parole Board T. Vincent Martin

Rain delays cut Thompson Trophy qualifiers to few flights

Race officials turned to the weatherman as a rainstorm halted yesterday's qualifying for next weekend's Thompson Trophy program. About 60 entries began two laps but only five completed them before the weather stopped operations. The top average reached 396 mph, far from last year's 418 mph record pace.

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Typhoon Strikes Yokohama Tokyo Veering Route

The worst typhoon in 11 years battered Yokohama and Tokyo with 80 mph winds and giant seas. Reports say a steamer with 30 aboard was lost off Chiba coast. one dead and four injured at Odawara. 600 fishing boats fled western Saami Bay. power outages disrupted daily life as MacArthur's staff watched from Tokyo.

Tokyo Yokohama Chiba Tokyo Bay Sazami Bay Odawara Onawara Aebas U. S. Fifth Cavalry Regiment Douglas Macarthur United States Yokohaima Here

Rent Budget Data Sought by City Officials

Tighe Woods will meet with budget officials next week to determine spending on rent controls. Officials plan to lift ceilings with safeguards against eviction and overcharges, while the housing agency surveys where controls can be eased with minimal hardship. Woods, currently on vacation, will combine this data with budget figures to decide where decontrol occurs.

Tighe Woods Woods

Misconduct Charges Filed Against Fichter

The National Grange considers removal charges against Fichter, Ohio state master and chaplain, with two additional Grange members needed to endorse the action. If guilty, possible outcomes include expulsion, indefinite suspension with possible reentry, or a reprimand. Proceedings follow Grange procedures at National headquarters after defense is filed.

Oth Licking County Morrow Grange National Grange Fichter Ate Petior

Vaughan Testimony Aides Say FBI Looked Into Charges

Maj. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan testified before a Senate subcommittee that the FBI examined allegations about a potential fixed charge and discussed with military aide Col. CJ. Mara. He acknowledged receiving a Democratic campaign contribution from William H. Neblett and said he was exonerated. Hoover directed the FBI to review his affairs at a senator’s request as investigators probe potential improper influence in government contracts.

Washington Harry H. Vaughan Senate FBI Col CJ. Mara Whit Jonee Harry Vaughan William H. Neblett Robert Gould Cincinnati Gould Ress J. Edgar Hoover Cair

Howley Blames Soviet For Four-Power Friction

Brig Gen Frank L Howley warned Berlin press that Russia will attempt more tricks to eject Western Allies from Berlin He framed the friction as the result of Soviet efforts to seize the city and disrupt four power governance In his summary of the US occupation Howley attributed the tensions to Moscow's strategy while urging vigilance by the Allies.

Howley Berlin Abrig Frank L. Howley Russia

Brutality Probe Ends as Committee Near Findings

The mayoral probe into police brutality, led by Leslie Midtha w, announced its findings would be reported soon after a recessed session. The committee, formed by Mayor Sam A Rhoden, paused following two additional complaints and a Bar Association dispute at Columbus College.

Mayors Committee Eady Leslie” Mi, Thaw Samen A Rhoden Bar Association Columbus Collee

Legion Convention Sets Ambitious 13 Hour Parade

The American Legion national convention in Philadelphia features a 13 hour parade hailed as the greatest by Commander Perry Brown of Beaumont Texas. Police estimate attendance exceeds 1,5080 spectators as delegates discuss continued aid to anti Communist forces in China and internal party plans for the peacetime draft transition into atom bomb era control.

Philadelphia Atom Bom American Legion Legion National Perry Brown Beaumont Tex Police Guy. E.” Parsons Fe Legion China

The Proposal I by the One Fuel Gas Co of Columbus

The Proposal I by the One Fuel Gas Co of Columbus Ohio to raise its rates drew protests with 2668 responses recorded. Regulatory filing details show widespread public objections and pending consideration by authorities.

One Fuel Gas Co Columbus Ohio

Train Fatalities Reported In Ohio And Portsmouth

Lettie Howell, 43, died when her car was struck by a Cherne deake Ohio freight train near Piqua. Rufus Mulling Us of Portsmouth was killed while seated on a trestle over the Miami River by a Baltimore and Ohio freight train in the city.

Rcleevila Lettie Howell Rufus Mulling Portsmouth Baltimore & Ohio Miami River

Senate votes on minimum wage bill amid amendments

Senators push to vote on a minimum wage bill affecting covered workers. The measure would raise the current 40 cents an hour to 50 cents, with House already approving. Key amendments debated by Ellender Pepper Taft and Holland aim to clarify scope and avoid excluding thousands of workers while addressing concerns of small businesses.

Senate Cadera Jay Noor Lucas Minds Senate House Ellender Pepper Holland D-Fla Taft LohIa

Farm leaders seek unity on delayed farm program reforms

Democratic Leader Lucas of Illinois heads a Senate group and former agriculture officials including Brannan press for farm policy talks at the White House to reconcile differences on price supports and farm relief while Anderson’s plan would preserve high level supports for basic crops but allow some shifts. Commander Worthington hailed for bold Arctic rescue aboard the Tusk recovering most Cochino crew after a sinking in icy seas off Norway.

Truman White House Lucas of Tllinois Senate House Anderson Lomdr. Trobert K. R. Worthington Oakmont U.S

Decision Seen on Sale of Equipment to Tito

Western powers discuss potential shipment of military equipment to Yugoslavia amid Tito's clashes with Moscow. Bevin and Rusk to meet in Washington as officials weigh risks and precedent of aiding a Communist-led country. Informants caution over possible Soviet influence reshaping alliances in Europe.

Tito Yuso‘invia U.'S Britain Ernest Bevin Dean ‘Reheron Washington Inge Teassia Com- Inform Yugoslavia Westeore Ion Momeow

Tragedy Strikes as Driver Kills Girl and Brother

A driver caused a fatal crash injuring others on a Columbus street harming a girl and her brother. The victims were local residents with family ties, and authorities investigated the scene and reported the preliminary details of the incident.

Senator Taft accused of blocking civil rights bill in deal

Ferguson, a Democratic Senate candidate, says Taft and fellow Republicans aligned with Southern Democrats to kill the Truman administration civil rights bill in exchange for backing to retain the Taft Hartley Act. He cites Dixiecrats aiding the effort.

Weph T" Ferguson Robert A. Taft Soni Truman Ferguson Senate Taft

Taft Opens Campaign With Labor Day Speech in Ohio

Sen. Robert A. Hart will start his 1950 campaign with a Labor Day speech in Cleveland. He seeks a third term and will stay in Cleveland for conferences before traveling to Columbus to open the Franklin County Taft Committee headquarters on Monday September 12. He will conduct committee arranged conferences through Monday and Tuesday.

Taft Columbus Robert A. Hart Cleveland Franklin County Taft Committee

Crown City Girl and Burlington Child Taken to Hospital

Crown City girl aged 14 and Carol Lynne Bailey aged 4, daughters of Mr and Mrs Charles Turley of Crown City and Mrs Ray Bailey of Burlington, were both taken to Morris Memorial Hospital in Milton after an incident.

Charles Turley Crown City Carol ‘Lynne Bailey Ray Bailey Burlington Morris Memorial Hosbital Milton

Fire destroys city block at Bellaire in large blaze

A major fire last night destroyed the Ohio Valley Lumber Co office and spread to a church, a store, and two homes in Bellaire. About 120 firefighters from Bellaire and surrounding towns battled the roaring blaze, causing an estimated 3000 dollars in damage to multiple properties including a two story office and several residences. Foot injuries were reported to two bystanders, while several blocks suffered lumber damage and nearby shops were affected.

Panaoniuinum Ohio Valley Lumber Co Thurch Bellaire Poller Gene Sechrest Myrtie M'Farland Fred Kuntz Charles Hudson Andrew First Baptist Church Ohio Valley Company Martins Ferry Bridgeport Shadyside Ohio Wheeling Benwood West Virginia

Marriage Fee Notice Sparks Quick Action

A fragmented notice hints at marriage divorce costs and a push to file forms with the state bureau to save a small fee. The message references Messenger Normivellles Wicked and locations in thr will, urging prompt action before the 18 cent savings disappears.

Normivellles

Auto trio arrested after loaded weapons found in car

Two Miami sburg men and a Franklin girl were arrested after police found two shotguns a loaded pistol and three quarts moonshine in their auto. Officers stopped the car weaving along Reading Mond and disregarding a caution light claiming they were en route to Kentucky to hunt squirrel.

Miamisburg Franklin Moonahine Chet Kentucky Mart

Soldier's Condition Remains Critical After Route 30 Accident

The condition of Pvt. Robert E. Brae Dial remains critical with slight improvement noted after a Sunday Route 30 accident. Clarification unclear due to damaged text. reports mention a 19 year old, Mrs Ana Norman Brandon of Coole ile, and a 0-year-old in the incident context.

Robert E. Brae Caml Iil Kile Ana Norman Brandon Coole Ile

Suburban area counts infant deaths in outbreak

A suburban area reports infant deaths linked to a Tuesday Marrhea outbreak. Officials say the event underscores health risks in dense neighborhoods as they investigate causes and implement swift safety measures for residents and healthcare facilities.

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