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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1946

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Union Leaders Get First Crack At Labor Law Changes

Four senators propose inviting organized labor to suggest changes before drafting new labor laws. They cite the need to avoid shutdowns like the 17 day coal strike and expect prompt action once Congress meets.

Washington Ralph E. Flanders Vermont Flanders Congress William F. Knowland California Edwin C. Petree Colorado John L. McClellan Arkansas

Columbus Bishop Urges Wagner Act Revision

Bishop Michael J. Ready of the Columbus Diocese urged labor leaders to revise the Wagner Act saying it fails in collective bargaining and that unions must address the menace of Communism. He warned that ignoring the issue harms the country.

Columbus Michael J. Ready

Two Men Face Mandatory Sentences for Killing in Eviction Death

In Cleveland Arthur Clark, 33, and William Brown, 26, were convicted of second degree murder for the bludgeoning death of Wash Larry, 38, a tenant. Larry and 11 others were evicted on September 10. The men now face life imprisonment under mandatory sentencing rules.

Cleveland Arthur Clark William Brown Wash Larry Clark Larry

Navy Vet on Trial Reveals Urge to Kill Victim List

Bryan jurors hear James Robert Engle describe months of urges to kill after Navy discharge. He testified naming a former teacher and others as potential victims and recounts plans to harm townspeople, including a librarian victim, and past arson and wrecking acts during service.

Bryan Emily Abernathy James Robert Engle Gibson Fenton Engle Pag Jaski Navy Exeter England Red Cross

Vice Crusade To Continue In Steubenville

Steubenville ministers vow to press their campaign against crime after a 4 4 city council vote defeated a bill to empower the safety director to hire private police. Rev R K Russell says moral issues are not settled by council and pledges to persist until the city merits better government for its 40000 residents.

Steubenville R. K. Russell Alfred Schaefer

Lausche Plans Return to Law Practice in Cleveland

Governor Frank J. Lausche announced that after leaving office on January 13 he will resume legal practice in Cleveland. He left the Cleveland law firm 14 years ago to serve as municipal judge, common pleas judge, mayor and then governor.

Lausche Columbus Frank J. Lausche Cleveland Common Pleas

Agriculture Dept Maintains Sugar Ration Levels for January Quarter

Washington writes that the Agriculture Department announced civilian sugar allocations for the January March period with no increase in consumer and industrial user ration levels. The decision maintains existing allotments for the coming quarter.

Washington Agriculture Department

British Sailors Jump Vessel Off Troopship Empress for Scotland

One hundred seventy five British soldiers who scrambled off the troopship bound for the Far East were held in open arrest today. They formed the third group to jump the vessel within 24 hours, crying for justice and better accommodations as the Empress for Scotland sailed last night with the rest of her 2,300 service personnel aboard.

Liverpool Far East Empress Scotland

Chillicothe Council Moves to Establish Municipal Court

Chillicothe City Council plans to create a municipal court and has asked the Ross County Bar Association to help draft legislation for submission to the state legislature.

Chillicothe City Chillicothe —— Council Ross County Bar Association

Tiny Supersonic XS-1 Tests Open Supersonic Era

In a Bell Aircraft Army test at Muroc Army Air Base pilot Slick Goodlin flew the XS-1 rocket propelled model. The 56 inch long craft with 31 foot wingspan reached 35 000 feet, diving and climbing as it began early supersonic research.

Los Angeles Army Air Carrier Bell Aircraft Corp.us Chalmers Slick Goodlin Alexandria Alown Muroc Army Air Base America R. M. Stanley Erie Okla Bell Army

U S Faces Possible Atomic Disclosures

The United States faces potential demands to reveal atomic secrets amid UN talks on arms control. Britain and Russia debated a reporting regime with on the spot verification, while U S officials warned the proposal could force disclosure of nuclear weapons details.

United Nations Shome Russia Britain U. S Tom Connally Dtex Associated Press United States U.N. Atomic Energy Commission Security Council Supervisory Commission

Famed Author and Columnist Damon Runyon Dies At 62

New York mourns Damon Runyon a famed columnist and author known for Broadway slang figures. He created Little Miss Marker Lemon Drop Kid and Harry the Horse and died at Memorial Hospital after a liver ailment and throat illness prevented speech. Cremation planned with no funeral services.

New York Damon Runyon Broadway Miss Marker Lemon Drop Kid Harry the Horse Memorial Hospital Runyon

Reds Claim U S Has Supplied Iran with Bombers

Soviet reports claim the United States handed Iran 40 four engine bombers to bolster its forces. Tehran sources say the delivery began November 22. Dispatches describe government troop moves near Mianeh and Zenjan and about 20 battalions in Kurdistan as Iran faces Azeri forces.

Moscow United States Tehran Iran Mianeh Azerbaijan Zenjan Tabriz Kurdistan

Foy Assumes Duties At Jack Heintz Plant

Cleveland report says Byroney Foy board chairman arrives from New York to assume the duties of President William S Jack at Jack and Heintz Precision Industries following Jack's announced year long leave. Two top associates reportedly plan resignations as Foy takes active direction of the firm.

Cleveland Byroney Foy Jack & Heintz Precision Industries, Inc William S Bill) Jack Foy New York Jack

Headquarters Dedicated By Endeavor Clubs

In Columbus the new headquarters of the International Society of Christian Endeavor and the World's Christian Endeavor Union were dedicated last night. Dr. Daniel A Poing of Philadelphia, president of both groups, said the movement has grown in 65 years to about three million members in nearly 1100 nations.

Columbus International Society of Christian Endeavor Christian Endeavor Union Daniel A. Poing Philadelpha Christian Endeavor Movement

Judge Frees Four Men From Food Theft Conspiracy Charge

In Columbus the charges of conspiracy to steal foodstuffs from Lockbourne Army Air Base were dismissed by Federal Judge Mell G. Underwood. Defendants included William R. Long 25 Columbus civilian and three Lockbourne soldiers Sgt George Wood Sgt James Baker Jr and Cpl Ernest Byrd. A separate article notes Levi Kidner 75 New Albany farmer killed in a collision northeast of Columbus.

Columbus Lockbourne Army Air Base Mell G. Underwood William R. Long Lockbourne George Wood James Baker, Jr Ernest Byrd Levi Kidner New Albany Here

Death of Walter Johnson The Big Train Shocks Baseball

Walter Johnson known as The Big Train died at 59 in Georgetown Hospital after eight months of brain tumor. A longtime Washington Senators star and Hall of Fame pitcher, he reshaped pitching records during 21 seasons with the club. His death drew widespread mourning across baseball and beyond.

Washington Walter Johnson Washington Senators Kansas Georgetown Hospital Johnson Supreme Court

Church Officials Mark Parish Anniversary

Bishop Karl Alter of the Toledo Diocese and church dignitaries attend ceremonies marking the 25th anniversary of St. Pauls Parish in Norwalk Up. The celebration honors the Fisher brothers who built the parish facilities including the school rectory convent and auditorium.

Norwalk Karl Alter Toledo St. Paul's Fisher Brothers

Des Moines Boy On Transcontinental Train to Texas

Gilbert Stotler a 121 year old Des Moines Indiana youth eluded train conductors after boarding a Texas bound freight on a Friday. He was picked up at Fort Worth police headquarters on Sunday while hunting breakfast but disappeared into a restroom during questioning. Juvenile authorities are pursuing him.

Gilbert Stotler Des Moines Texas Gilbert Fort Worth

Prosecuting Attorney Calls Peters Confession Incomplete

Athens County case centers on Jewell Peters charged with first degree murder for Leah Mae Peters death in a trailer at the Athens County Fairgrounds. Prosecutor Gordon B Gray says Peters admitted killing her by smothering with bedclothes but the statement is not a complete signed confession and key details remain under investigation.

Gordon B. Gray Jewell Peters Leah Mae Peters Athens County Fairgrounds Gray Peters J. B. Grogan Grey O. F. Rowland Morgantown W. Va Arden Peters Athens Jewell Ohio University Victor Whitehouse Veterans’ Affairs University

Outside influence threatens GOP House leadership fight

Washington reports say outside influence weighs on the drive for House majority leader. Rep. Jenkins decries presidential interference while Rep. Halleck backed by Dewey supporters faces rivals including Rep. Brown and Rep. Dirksen. Ohio lawmakers note Bricker Taft ties unclear as leadership moves unfold.

Washington House Congress Thomas E. Dewey New York Rep Charles Halleck Hal- Teck Dewey Thomas A. Jenkins Ohio Jenkins Joe Martin Clarence J. Brown Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Brown

Candy Firms Seek Damages in Antitrust Suits

The Automatic Canteen Co of America faces Federal Court suits alleging antitrust violations and breach of contract. A third suit claims contracts with 13 of 16 candy distributors in several states require the firm to absorb half of price increases. Damages of 365000 are sought in two suits.

Chicago the Automatic Canteen Co. of America Pine States

Human Science Leader Scares Management at Toledo Conference

Victor L. Short, Chicago president of the Institute of Human Science, warned at the Toledo Industrial Safety Conference that under 10 percent of modern management's representatives are prepared by education and natural abilities to handle human beings.

Toledo Victor L. Short Chicago Institute of Human Science Toledo Industrial Safety Conference

Mitchell Bomber Blast Kills Four Is Report

A B 25 Mitchell bomber from Lockbourne Army Air Base carrying four men exploded and crashed on a farm near St. Paul Pickaway County Sheriff Radcliff reported all four occupants including pilot and co pilot were killed The wreck occurred on Clinton Teegardin farm in St Paul about 15 miles southeast of Columbus Roy H Dillon 44 of East Palestine died when his car was struck by a railroad train as he left the Sebring pottery plant in Alliance Ohio

Columbus Lockbourne Army Air Base St. Paul Pickaway County Charles Radcliff Piiot Clinton B. Teegardin Here Alliance Roy H. Dillon East Palestine Pennsylvania Railroad Sebring Pottery

Student on trial admits shooting wife on campus

Bellefonte Pa. John E Galloway a State College student on trial for murder admitted to police he did not realize his aim when he fired at his wife. Prosecutors played a taped statement he gave to Bellefonte police chief John Ruba after the slaying in the campus trailer camp.

Bellefonte John E. Galloway Pennsylvania State College Edward L. Willard Galloway John Ruba

Psychotic Vets Held In Jail Dispensary

The Cuyahoga joint veterans commission said psychotic veterans have been held at the county jail dispensary for weeks awaiting transfer to the VA Mental Hospital at Chillicothe. Arthur P. Smith, VFW delegate, said the delay is due to limited facilities in Crile VA Hospital psychoneurosis wards.

Cleveland Cuyahoga Joint Veterans Commission Veterans Administration Mental Hospital Chillicothe Arthur P. Smith Veterans of Foreign Wards Crile Veterans Administration Hospital

Bricker to Address OSU Alumni in Capital

Senator elect John W. Bricker will address OSU Washington alumni in the nation’s capital Friday night. Other speakers include FTC member Robert S. Freer Brig Gen Carlton A. Dargusch a university trustee and Fred A. Cornell of Camden N J composer of the OSU Alma Mater.

Baptist Council Calls 10 Percent Pay Hike for Pastors

At the Northern Baptists convention in Columbus the state secretary's council recommended a 10 percent salary increase for pastors. It argued pastors lack remedies available to other professionals to raise wages and should receive higher compensation, even more than the proposed 10 percent.

Columbus UPI Northern Baptists Convention

Labor tensions ease after coal walkout and union pause

The passage notes agitation for revising labor relations laws waning after the coal walkout. It cites Lewis delaying a strike deadline to March 31, hoping to avoid Supreme Court pressure, while Congress appears reluctant to act. The piece questions any viable solution to the broader labor management strife and its impact on the public welfare.

Johnson Knowland Congress John L. Lewis Flanders Lewis AFL Tanners CIO Hubert R. Nathan Supreme Court United Mine Workers Washington

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James Ralph Childers Lanier Waller Columbians, Inc Renee Forrest Hitler U.S James H. Sheldon Anti-Nazi League New York City NRA Vice Crusade Reds Jack-Heintz Endeavor Clubs Sports World Rumpus Ancther Otioan Halleck John W. Bricker Robert A. Taft Ohio House Bricker Taft Baptist Council Sam Simmons
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