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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1946

Page

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UN Seeks Diplomatic Break With Franco Spain Votes 34 to 6

The United Nations General Assembly urged withdrawal of diplomatic representatives from Franco Spain and recommended recalling Britain’s ambassador. The assembly also barred the Franco government from UN-affiliated bodies and warned of possible measures if it remains in power. Argentina and six others voted no while a broad bloc abstained. Britain said it would recall its envoy and downgrade Madrid embassy to a legation.

New York United Nations General Assembly Franco Spain Madrid London Victor Mallet Spain U.N D. F. Howard United States Norman Armour Assembly Hitler Mussolini Francisco Franco Franco Alrea Security Council Argentina Costa Rica Dominican Republic Ecuador Salvador Peru Egypt Greece Afhanistan Canada Colombia Cuba Anduras Lebanon The Netherlands Saudi Arabia Syria Turkey South Africa

Peters Claims Killing Was Not Planned in Frustration Over Study

Peters told Athens County jail interview that he killed his wife during a quarrel about his study load and desire to stay home. He said the act was not premeditated and blamed a snapped mind after discovering Leah Mae Peters on the stove. Prosecutors say burns came from contact with a coal stove during the Dec. 2 incident at the Fairgrounds trailer.

Peters Jewell Peters Athens County Gordon B. Gray Leah Mae Peters Fairgrounds Gray the Messenger

Tragic Penn Railroad Crash Kills and Injures Dozens

A triple collision near Mansfield Ohio involves the Pennsylvania Railroad Golden Triangle passenger train crashing into two wrecked freight trains. Official counts vary from eight to fifteen dead and over fifty injured, including soldiers returning from Fort Dix en route to Chicago. Rescue teams worked through twisted rails and overturned locomotives as rerouted mail lines formed.

Mansfield The Pennsylvania Railroad Golden Triangle Willard Chester Harp Kene Osha Wis Japan Frank Robinson Richland County Robinson Sheriff Robinson

Judge Orders Case Removal to Medina County

Judge C. E. Ruble ordered the case of Zoellen M. Smith a 17 year old Valley City girl charged with armed robbery auto larceny and abduction in a 200 holdup transferred to Medina County where she now remains in parental custody. Three Mansfield Reformatory fugitives await arraignment on similar charges and a fourth, James Lee Vendor 16 Canton, was returned to the reformatory.

Lancaster C. E. Ruble Zoellen M. Smith Valley City Medina County Mansfield Reformatory James Lee Vendor Canton Reformatory

Cleveland Newsmen Win Weekly Pay Boosts

Weekly pay raises from five to fifteen dollars take effect today for Cleveland newspapermen under contracts between The Plain Dealer News and Press and the CIO American Newspaper Guild. The deals also set a top minimum of eighty five dollars weekly for reporters with six years experience.

Cleveland The Plain Dealer News and Press CIO American Newspaper Guild

Warren Employment Drops in November

Warren employment across 16 plants totaled 20 060 at the end of November, down 260 from October. The Employment Service office said plants plan to hire 360 more workers by the start of next year.

Warren

War Weapon Limitation Heads for UN Approval

A world arms limitation program seeks prohibition of the atomic bomb and major weapons as UN approval moves forward. Delegates rush sessions to adjourn by early next week while veto reform and troop inventory issues lag or die. The Rockefeller site offer for UN headquarters advances to the Assembly for approval.

New York United Nations Russia Assembly Franco Spain Security Council John D. Rockefeller, Jr Midtown Manhattan East Side Trygve Lie

Court Rules On Tax Cuts

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that certain expenditures are not deductible or exempt from federal income tax. It denied appeals of three Canton couples from income tax deficiency assessments totaling 768.79 dollars issued by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue and the U.S. Tax Court.

Cincinnati Sixth U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Commissioner of Internal Revenue U. S. Tax Court

Night Spot Manager Indicted for Perjury

CLEVELAND Charles Chuck Amata, manager of a local night spot, was indicted by the Cuyahoga County Grand Jury on a perjury charge tied to testimony at the first degree murder trial of Thos. Sanfilippo.

Cleveland Charles Chuck) Amata Cuyahoga County Grand Jury Thos. Sanfilippo

Sales Tax Redemption to Continue Despite Rumors

State Tax Commissioner C. Emory Glander denied reports that redemption of prepaid sales tax receipts would end December 31. He said the department will keep accepting consumers’ portions until legislators repeal the act.

Columbus C. Emory Glander

Transit Service Halted in Oklahoma City

Street car and bus service was tied up early today in this city of 250000 after operators failed to report for work.

Oklahoma City

Hospital Officials Testify In Engle Murder Trial

Prosecution calls Lima State Hospital officials to counter defense claims of insanity after James R. Engle killed Emily Abernathy in a Sept. 19 library attack. Doctors Bushong and Dillon say Engle spent 28 days under observation and was sane. defense psychiatrist Harding alleged schizophrenia.

James Robert Engle Bryan Emily Abernathy Engle George T. Harding Columbus

Cincinnati Art Museum Receives 34 Paintings Donation

Cincinnati Art Museum acquires 34 art works valued at 1000 dollars including 32 oil paintings and two pastels donated by Mary Hanna. Board president John J. Emery praises the gift as strengthening the museum’s standing among national majors. Hanna funded the Hanna wing in 1929 and was daughter of Henry Hanna, industrialist and philanthropist.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Art Museum Mary Hanna John J. Emery Hanna Henry Hanna University of Cincinnati

Valley Inn Fire Destroys Zanesville Tavern on Route 40

A one story rambling tavern six miles west of Zanesville on Route 40 named Valley Inn was destroyed by a fire that started from hot coals spilling from an open fireplace. Firefighters limited the blaze to the building with no report of injuries.

Zanesville Valley Inn Here

Foot Doctor Charged With Dope Violation

Dayton reports Dr. Thomas F. Humphrey a 48 year old pediatrician was arrested in the Fidelity Medical building on a secret federal indictment charging him with violating the narcotics act. He allegedly obtained morphine prescriptions from fellow doctors in his building and billed them as for his patients.

Dayton Thomas F. Humphrey Fidelity Medical U. S

Hay Fever Stories Earn Dayton Writer Honor

Dayton Daily News aviation and science writer Herbert A. Shaw Jr. received honorable mention in the George Washington science writing award competition sponsored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science for his hay fever articles.

Dayton Herbert A. Shaw, Jr Dayton Daily News George Washington American Association For the Advancement of Science

Fire Marshal Selected Columbus

Ray R. Gill aged 64 of Richwood was named State Fire Marshal yesterday by Governor-Elect Thomas J. Herbert. Gill’s appointment comes as the administration shapes its safety and fire code enforcement strategy for the state.

Columbus Ray R. Gill Richwood Thomas J.«lerbert

CURB LIFTING URGED FOR HOME BUILDING

Washington reports a gradual easing of strict curbs on non home building is urged by Housing Expeditor Frank R Creedon. Senate hearings on de control proceed with leaders of veterans groups and builders to testify as Congress weighs relaxing construction limits.

Washington Frank R. Creedon Creedon Wilson Wyatt Stewart D-Tenn Congress Senate Truman Wyatt

House Leader Battle Parley Underway in Washington

Reports indicate a compromise to name Rep. Charles Halleck Indiana House majority leader and Rep. Clarence Brown Ohio steering chair to avert a clash for the post. Martin will vacate as speaker January 3, with Brown seen as eager for the policy-making role.

Washington Charles A. Halleck Indiana Congress Clarence J. Brown Ohio House Brown Halleck Joseph W. Martin, Jr Massachusetts Me Ae

Rescuer Arnold Hardy Acquitted in Disorderly Conduct

Georgia Tech student Arnold Hardy, who broke a drug store door to access surgical supplies after the Winecoff Hotel fire that killed 121, was acquitted in recorder's court on a disorderly conduct charge. He testified he acted as police delays mounted while contacting the store owner.

Atlanta Georgia Tech Winecoff Hotel Recorder’s Court Arnold Hardy

Hope Wanes for Tenement Blast Victims

In New York City workers pulled 20 bodies from a collapsed tenement after a five alarm fire. Seventeen others were believed trapped under rubble as Rose Fucci aged 15 was recovered. Police planned to move in three steam shovels to clear the ruin housing 22 families and injuring over 30.

New York Rose Fucci Upper Manhattan

Former Nazi General Arrested by French

Gen Otto Von Stuelpnagel, first German military governor of Paris, was arrested yesterday in the French occupation zone in Germany. French authorities said they would not release details as they seek war crimes charges for executions of patriots in Paris during his governorship.

Paris Otto von Stuelpnagel Germany von Stuelpnagel

Herbert weighs liquor and highway post picks

Gov elect Thomas J. Herbert is weighing Harry Hawley of Mansfield for state liquor director and Murray D. Shaffer of Columbus for state highway director. Hawley, ex chair of the State Liquor Board, was among seven interviewed and Shaffer among 21 contacted, the governor elect's office said on Thursday.

Columbus Thomas J. Herbert Harry Hawley Mansfield Murray D. Shaffer Herbert Hawley State Liquor Board Shaffer

Xavier University to add 23 courses next semester

Rev. Victor B. Nieporte S. J. dean of the College of Liberal Arts announced Xavier University will offer 23 additional courses next semester. The expansion covers chemistry economics history and English. Faculty expect broader curriculum access for students in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Xavier University Victor B. Nieporte S. J College of Liberal Arts

Tunney Heads Board of Denman Tire Co.

Gene Tunney former world heavyweight champion was elected chairman of the board of the Denman Tire and Rubber Co here yesterday.

CAA Approves 118700 Mill Addition at Middletown

The Cincinnati office of the Civilian Production Administration announced approval of an 118,700 construction project for the American Rolling Mill Co. at Middletown.

Cincinnati Cincinenati Civilian Production Administration American Rolling Mill Co Middletown

Sam Simmons on unions and the economy in peril

Sam Simmons cites the National Planning Association warning of chaos if union-management relations are unsettled. He argues free unions, management, and enterprise are at risk as labor moves against them, noting John L. Lewis already shows commitment while Phil Murray and William Green push him forward. He praises the public’s willingness to endure hardship in conflict with Lewis.

National Planning Association John L. Lewis Phil Murray William Green Lewis

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