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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1946

Page

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GOP Plan To Air Reich Report Widens Senate Split

Washington AP A Republican move to publish a staff investigator's confidential Germany report widened the Senate War Investigating Committee split. Chairman Kilgore accused four GOP members of distributing an employee report based on hearsay, a claim the Republicans sought to counter with public release amid ongoing peace talks.

GOP Reich Senate Washington Germany Senate War Investigating Committee Kilgore D-Wva Brewster Ball R-Minn Ferguson R-Mich Knowland Patterson War Department Committee George Meader Thepress United States Europe War State Departments State and War Departments New York Meader

Missing farmer found dead in downtown office building

E K Claus a 42 year old farmer reported missing last Friday was found dead yesterday in a downtown office building police say a heart attack caused his death.

Bucyrus E. K. Claus

Sam Simmons Urges Jail for Burglars of Judge Kenna Home

In a dramatic column Sam Simmons condemns the burglary of Jo N. Kenna, a member of the state supreme court of appeals, and calls for jail for the culprits. He notes the judge was visiting Huntington and had to borrow silverware after returning home. He proposes signage near supreme court members to deter further break ins. He recalls Kenna as genial and bright, son of a US senator with a Capitol bust.

Jo N. Kenna State Supreme Court of Appeals Huntington Dawson Charleston Supreme Court State Supreme Court Kenna United States Washington

Reds Awaiting Instructions On Arms Cut

Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Vishinsky was said to await Moscow guidance before stating Russia's position on a US proposal for a world wide disarmament system without veto power. The UN debated disarmament veto and Franco Spain as it prepared to resume talks on a comprehensive disarmament system free of the Security Council veto.

Lake Success Andrey Vishinsky Moscow Russia United States United Nations Spain

Train Auto Collision Kills Two Women In Cincinnati

In Cincinnati two women died when a New York Central train struck an auto driven by Mrs. Lucy Libbee who was critically injured. Deceased are Mrs. Louise Forrest, 39, and Mrs. Deaker Cox, 56. The crash occurred yesterday as the vehicle reportedly failed to heed signals.

Cincinnati Louise Forrest Deaker Cox New York Central Lucy Libbee

Three Ohio Bridges Become Free of Toll

Three Ohio River bridges linking Ohio with West Virginia become toll free. The spans include St Marys Newport Williams Town Marietta and Parkersburg Balpre, entering Ohio's Washington County.

Ohio Columbus Ohio River West Virginia St. Mary’s W. l Newport Williamsttown W. Va Marietta Parkersburg Balpre Washington County

Teachers Strike For Increase in Pay at Coal Town

Ninety four school teachers in Coal Township struck yesterday seeking higher wages. All district schools failed to open though most of the 2,400 students reported then returned home shortly after.

Kshamokin Coal Township

Shoplifter 95, Faces Petit Larceny Charge

Cincinnati report says George O'Neil, who claims to be 95, faces petit larceny in police court after two detectives watched him shoplift two pipes from a department store tobacco counter. Detective Chief Clem Merz notes his nearly 100 prior arrests.

Cincinnati George O'Neil Clem Merz

Fire destroys Cleveland Transit bus after crowd exits

A Cleveland Transit System bus worth 13600 dollars burned yesterday as thirty passengers alighted in haste. The fire occurred soon after the last passengers left, with authorities assessing the loss and cause. Postal receipts in Cincinnati last month rose to 779 and show an eight percent increase year over year.

Cleveland Cincinnati

GOP Caucus Chooses House Officials in Columbus predominance

City and rural Republicans clash as members-elect in Ohio House caucus select speaker majority leader and other officials. Deddens backed by urban centers potential rural consensus may favor ONeill Hawley or Caryl. Duni ton named state director of commerce Herbert cabinet appointee. Helen Dean named editor of Ohio Republican News.

Columbus House of Representatives William H. Deddens Hamilton County C. William O'Neill Washington County Guy D. Hawley Darke Clifton L. Caryl Union Deddens Dale Duniton Thomas J. Herbert van Wert Duniton Herbert Myers Y. Cooper Helen Dean Cincinnati Ohio Republican

4-H Hereford Enters Finals For Champion

4-H Hereford enters finals for grand champion steer at the 47th International Live Stock Exposition. Phyllis Bowmater, 15, of Kewick Iowa, with 1260 pound Hereford steer A C, won the junior championship. William Worthington 19 of Pontiac Ill with 228 pound Hampshire barrow Mike, won the junior swine title. Top prize winners to be sold at auction Thursday. Ohioans earned multiple honors.

Chicago Phyllis Bowmater Kewick Iowa Phyllis A.C 4-H William Worthington Pontiac Hampshire Barrow Mike

Liquor Chiefs Urges Tips On Permit Substitutions

Ohio State Liquor Control Chief H T Chapman asked residents to report illegal sales and substitutions of liquor permits. He cited a Akron Beacon Journal paragraph claiming a state official paid 40000 pounds for a saloon to transfer a permit to a partner’s establishment. Chapman urged good citizenship and willingness to disclose knowledge.

Columbus H. T. Chapman Chapman

Monroeville Town Hall Destroyed by Fire

The Monroeville town hall housing the library mayor's office post office and fire department was destroyed yesterday by a two hour blaze. Norwalk and Bellevue fire crews aided local fighters as flames threatened two neighboring buildings though the fire was confined to the two story town hall, an old landmark.

Norwalk Monroeville Bellevue

NLRB Orders Stop Of Anti Union Action

The National Labor Relations Board directed Pure Oil Company Heath Refinery at Newark Ohio and West Ohio Gas Co at Lima Ohio to refrain from discouraging employee membership in CIO unions.

Washington National Labor Relations Board Pure Oil Company Heath Newark West Ohio Gas Co Lima CIO

Tieup Looms In California

Garland Calif AFL called general strike began at 5 a m threatening transportation tieups for 2 9 million East Bay residents and halting Bay Area commuter service 120 000 across the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge. Early street cars stayed in barns and key system trains did not run as pickets patrolled Oakland Tribune Post Inquirer plants and local businesses.

Garland Calif E.S.T East Bay San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge Key System Bay Bridge Oakland Tribune The Post-Inquirer

Army Stripping Coast Artillery Defenses

The nation's fixed coastal artillery defenses are being reduced to a caretaker status. Army officials cited changed warfare, with demobilization and economy likely influencing the move.

Washington J Army

Train Smashes Auto Killing Driver and Wife at Washington Court House

An eastbound Baltimore and Ohio passenger train yesterday struck an automobile driven by R. N. Daniles, 55, killing him and his wife, 52, in Washington Court House. The incident left the couple dead as the train collided with the car on a crossing.

Washington Court House Baltimore and Ohio R. N. Daniles

Coal Shortage Forces Ohio Emergency Moves

Emergency measures to cope with a coal shortage spread across Ohio as soft coal supplies dwindled due to work stoppages. Columbus approves 20000 for oil burning gear to stretch coal, Lorain pipe mill halves blast furnaces, Cleveland gas cuts supplies by 50 percent, and school operations plan normal through December 20. Utilities prepare reports to gauge potential electricity rationing while pipeline conversion is debated. Cleveland airport records 126141 passengers for the year and a nonstop nine hour ten minute Constellation flight from New York arrives at Shannon after a strong tail wind.

Columbus Robert Tucker Tucker Lorain National Tube Co Cleveland East Ohio Gas Co James F. Brown Board of Education Ohio Public Utilities Commission Big Inch Little Inch C_E Weaver Ohio Fuel Gas Co

Bank Robbers Are Convicted In Thornville Holdup Case

Federal Judge Mel G Underwood sentenced Glenn Eugene Neff 21 and Bernard R Howell 24 both of Columbus to 25 years in prison and $1000 fines each for the November 16 Peoples Bank of Thornville robbery worth 470000 in cash and securities. The pair were captured shortly after the crime and had pleaded innocent to armed robbery charges. They were held on $50000 bonds before conviction.

Columbus Mel G. Underwood Glenn Eugene Neff Bernard R. Howell Peoples Bank of Thornville

County Unable to Pay Jury Fees in Wheatley Case

LISBON The jury that convicted Lawrence A. Wheatley of second degree murder and Wheatley’s state appointed defense attorneys await fees. Columbiana County funds for legal expenses and other county funds are exhausted. Officials await potential year end surpluses to cover costs.

Lisbon Lawrence A. Wheatley Wheatley Columbiana

Michigan High Court Bans Female Barkeeps

Michigan Supreme Court rules women may not be employed as public bartenders marking a gender based employment ban. The decision issued yesterday in Lansing clarifies restrictions on female workers in state licensed drinking establishments.

Michigan High Court Lansing Mich Michigan State Supreme Court

Ohio Man Killed In Iwo Jima Plane Crash

Tokyo headquarters reported one of 24 Army personnel killed November 16 when an Army C 46 transport crashed into the sea off Iwo Jima. Pfc. William Jenkins Jr of Canton Ohio, son of Mrs Theota Jenkins, Canton, was a member of a baseball team abroad. In Columbus Charles Francisco 69 retired owner of Francisco Auto Heater Manufacturing Co died yesterday.

Tokyo Iwo Jima Wiliam Jenkins, Jr Theota Jenkins Canton Columbus Charles Francisco Francisco Auto Heater Manufacting Co

Judge Finds John L Lewis Guilty of Contempt in Strike Case

Federal Judge T Alan Goldsborough ruled John L Lewis and the United Mine Workers guilty of contempt of court in the soft coal strike case. Lewis rested his defense without testimony as government witnesses testified to alleged illegal contract breach and a strike threatening millions in economic damage. Government witnesses warned of 20 percent drop in production, 80 percent of first class railroads halted, and a large tax revenue loss if the strike continues, with gas pipelines planned to ease fuel shortages.

UMW Washington T. Alan Goldsborough John . L. Lewis The United Mine Workers John L. Lewis Welly Hopkins Alan Goldsborough Jones and Laughlin Steel Co Lewis’ Claing Jones and Laughlin Joseph A. Padway AFI Lewis Goldsborough Commerce, Treasury and Interior Departments Krug Texas Texas Railroad Commission Columbus Gov. Frank Lausche

Steel Furnaces Banked as Strike Idles 150,000 Workers

Fires were banked in many furnaces as the 13 day AFL-United Mine Workers strike idled about 150,000 workers. In Pittsburgh 23,000 workers became eligible for jobless pay this week, coal railroads laid off 6,400 more, and several lines cut staff. Illinois Central reported 1,100 workers returned to work at Paducah shops, while Youngstown, Wheeling Steel, and Tennessee Coal banked furnaces and cut coke making.

Pittsburgh AFL - United Mine Pennsylvania Employment Service Southern Railroad Washington, D. C Baltimore & Ohio Norfolk and Western New York Central Columbus Illinois Central Railroad Paducah H. K. Buck Memphis Ilinois Central Kentucky Steel Youngstown Ohio Wheeling Steel Corp Steubenville Mason-Dixon Line Tennessee Coal, Iron & Rail Co Alabama

Atom Power Seen As Coal Threat by 1955

Dr. Arthur H. Compton, chancellor of Washington University St. Louis, warned in Paris that atomic power could rival coal in the United States by about 1955 if political obstacles do not intervene. He spoke at a Sorbonne gathering marking the fourth anniversary of Chicago’s nuclear fission release.

Paris United States Arthur H. Compton St. Louis Washington University Sorbonne Chicago

Charge Against Petrillo Is Dismissed by Judge

Federal Judge I Walter J. La Bay yesterday dismissed government charges of violating the Lea Act filed against James C. Petrillo, holding that the act is unconstitutional.

Petrillo Chicago Walter J. la Bay James C. Petrillo

Japanese Unemployed Organize New Union

In Tokyo representatives of jobless repatriates form a new union, aiming to enroll up to 3.2 million former soldiers sailors and civilians returned from abroad. The plan lists 17 government demands including aid for clothing and hooded winter wear.

Tokyo Japan Jast

Ohio drys gain in 26 more townships in November vote

In the November local option elections, 26 towns in Ohio flipped to dry status while wets carried only two of 62 races. The Dry tally: 26 wins, 29 losses, two splits. Wets: two wins, 12 losses. Anti-Saloon League officials hailed the results as evidence of continuing dry strength amid a broad statewide shift.

Collmeus Desert Ohio S. P. Mc Naught Anti-Saloon League of Ohio Anti-Saloon League Ashtabula Belmont Champaign Coshocton Guernsey Medina Miami Noble Portage Ross Trumbull Tuscarawas Warren Jin Stock Coun

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Sam Simmons Rockne Gibson Bell Petit Larceny Charge Robert R. Shaw Franklin County Paul L. McCormick Logan County O'Neill Daryl Lane House Hawley House Finance Committee Carl Guess Carroll Hereford NLRB Nelsonville George Webb Jenny Burrel Portsmouth John Dalton Ideath Ohio.Hotels Association California Covington Associated Press Shannon Airport Eiie Seattle Wash Ty and Massie Wareren County
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