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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1949

Page

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Girl Scout Rescued After Four Day Wilderness Ordeal

Ruth Aberle 16 of Kelso was found in a cabin after four nights in snow and rain in Cowlitz County. She calmly identified herself and asked to go home as rescuers halted the grueling four day search. The Kelso teen, treated for exhaustion, expressed relief and thanked those who searched the mountains.

Longview Wash Ruth Aberle Kelso Washington Ruth Cowlitz County Here Charles F. Smith William Aberle

Two Men Announce Candidacies For State Treasurer

In Columbus two candidates announced for state treasurer nominations. Republican St. Clair Kelley Archer Jr of Bellaire and Democrat J. Harry Moore of Cincinnati. Archer is Rudy W. Archer’s grandson, a former state treasurer. Moore formerly directed State Industrial Relations during Lausche’s first term.

Columbus St. Clair Kelley Archer, Jr Bellaire J. Harry Moore Cincinnati Archer Rudy W. Archer Moore Frank J. Lausche

Bureau Vetoes Brannan Plan at Farm Bureau Meeting

The American Farm Bureau Federation rejected the Brannan Plan for direct farm subsidies. Forty eight states and 5000 agricultural leaders at the 31st annual meeting voted to continue and broaden the compromise farm support program. They warned the Brannan plan would nationalize agriculture, harm the distribution system, and impose staggering costs, re-electing Allan B. Kline of Vinton, Iowa.

Chicago American Farm Bureau Federation Brannan Congress Secretary of Agriculture Federation Allan B. Kline Vinton Iowa

Truman and Eisenhower Reaffirm Long friendship

President Truman stated in Key West that he and General Eisenhower are good friends and always have been. White House press secretary Charles G. Ross said the president wanted to go on record to counter reports that Eisenhower might be a presidential candidate.

Key West Fila Truman General D. Eisenhower Army Charles G. Ross General Eisenhower

Father Gets 1000 Fine and Year in Jail

Carl Beanie Meek, 44, of near Stewart, was sentenced by Juvenile Judge John Newcomb to one year in county jail and a $1000 fine after pleading guilty to contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The case stems from an Aug 9 shooting during a family fight that killed Lewis Meek, 60, allegedly by Carl Meek's 13 year old son.

Carl Beanie” Meek Stewart Meek John F. Newcomb Lewis Meek Broadwell George Bateman Carl Meek Don Lewis Bateman Newcomb Ohio Bureau of Juvenile Research Columbus Bureau

Burning Body Found In Blind Man Shack Near East Palestine

The flaming body of 84 year old John Knight was found Thursday in a shack near East Palestine. A friend bringing food smelled smoke, found the locked door, and neighbors discovered the victim on a burning mattress with only minor shack damage.

East Palestine John Knight

House Committee Plans Air Crash Investigation

The House Commerce Committee led by Rep. Crosser plans a broad inquiry into recent airplane disasters. He seeks the creation of a separate independent agency to plan and enforce aviation safety programs.

Washington House Commerce Committee Crosser Ohio

Rutland Man Collapses In Statehouse Annex

Carl W Nelson of Rutland collapsed today in the basement of the statehouse annex. An emergency squad took the World War I veteran to St Francis Hospital. Nelson said he was en route to the Soldiers and Sailors Home at Sandusky.

Columbus Carl W. Nelson Rutland Statehouse St. Francis Hospital Nelson Soldiers and Sailors Home Sandusky

Ohio State Grange Favors Rigid Price Supports At 90 Percent Parity

The Ohio State Grange ended its 7th annual convention in Columbus after rejecting a minority report to adopt the National Grange program. Delegates approved rigid price supports at 90 percent parity and passed resolutions on rural schools, medical training, highway funding, and other farm policy aims. The convention plans to meet in Toledo in 1950.

Columbus Ohio State Grange National Grange Sacramento Calif Ohio Grange Toledo Grange Ohio General Assembly Hoover Commission Congress State Health Department Ohio 99Th General Assembly State Tax Study and Revenue Commission General Assembly

Attorney Convicted Of Embezzling Funds

Columbus former attorney Chester W. Mallin, arrested last October on a 12 year old embezzlement indictment, was sentenced to one to ten years in the Ohio Penitentiary. Judge Myron B. Gessman denied probation after stating Mallin deserted his wife and child and made no effort to surrender. Thirty two pleas for leniency were made for Mallin. Arrested in San Francisco, he was accused of embezzling $5649 from an estate.

Columbus Chester W. Mallin Ohio Myron B. Gessman Mallin Mailin San Francisco

Man Killed Wife Hurt When Struck by Car

Marion Shaw about 28 was killed when struck by a car three miles north of Portsmouth. His wife is in a Portsmouth hospital with both legs broken. The couple had just alighted from an automobile and were walking toward a roadside restaurant when struck.

Portsmouth Marion Shaw State Highway Patrol

OSU Secures 600 More Rose Bowl Tickets for Alumni

Columbus Ohio State University announced an additional 600 Rose Bowl tickets, reserved for alumni. Ticket Director Wade Kraner said the office must still cancel about 1700 alumni applications.

Columbus Ohio State University Wade Kraner

Columbiana County Ends Deep Freeze With Record Low

EAST LIVERPOOL A weather observer reported Columbiana County’s deep freeze reached 3 above at Millport Station marking the season’s low. H. L. Copeland noted the temperature as the coldest so far this winter.

East Liverpool Columbiana County H. L. Copeland U. S Millport

Weather Outlook for Week Ahead Shows Below Normal Heat

Extended forecast indicates temperatures 3 to 8 degrees below normal with a normal high of 52 and low of 22. Temperatures rise tonight and Saturday, then turn colder Sunday. Precipitation expected about a quarter inch with rain or snow Sunday and Wednesday.

Eisenhower Seen As Top GOP Prospect In 1952 Race

Senator Cain says a three man field may form with Eisenhower Stassen and Taft while Rep Scott predicts a Taft Eisenhower two man race. Cain notes interest around Eisenhower and urges focus on 1950 elections rather than 1952. Eisenhower says he has no political angle and will not be swayed by others.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower GOP Cain Eisenhower Harold E. Stassen Robert A. Taft Ohio Stassen University of Pennsylvania Hugh D. Scott, Jr Taft Scott Fort Worth Texas

Coal Plea is Ignored

Key West report says President Truman will ignore Southern coal operators plea to use the Taft Hartley act to force full production. Officials cite three day a week digging permits as moving the case out of national emergency status. A seven page letter sought intervention by prosecuting the UMW chief on anti trust charges.

Key West Fla Truman Southern John L. Lewis Joseph E. Moody Southern Coal Producers Association United Mine Workers

Screen Star Expected To Announce Marriage

Roma film director Roberto Rossellini says he and Ingrid Bergman are over the difficulties delaying her divorce from Dr. Peter Lundstrom. He told a reporter they expect to announce their marriage plans within a week.

Rome Roberto Rossellini Ingrid Bergman Peter Lundstrom Rossellini Miss Bergman

Taft Questions Further U S Taxation

Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio questioned if American taxation has reached its limit. He urged reductions in federal spending through Hoover Commission economies and an early halt to European aid.

Ottawa Robert A. Taft Ohio Hoover Commission

Six Crewmen Killed As Plane Hits Windmill in Roswell

A B-29 returning from a training flight at Walker Air Force Base collided with a windmill near a runway and crashed in flames. Six of the 14 crewmen aboard were killed while eight survived. The bomber was on final approach when it struck the windmill and toppled to the ground.

Roswell N. M Air Force Walker Air Force Base

Two Suspects Admit Gas Station Robberies

CHILLICOTHE. Police Chief A Russell Poole said two Columbus hold up suspects have admitted filling station robberies in Columbus West Jefferson Dayton Chillicothe Newark Springfield and Circleville. The suspects are William H Davis 20 and Lloyd E Colbridge 22, captured yesterday after a holdup in Waverly.

Chillicothe A. Russell Poole Columbus West Jefferson Dayton Newark Springfield Circleville William H. Davis Lloyd E. Colbridge Waverly

Coal Operators Attack Lewis Three Day Week

Soft coal operators counter Lewis by opposing the three day work week amid peak fuel demand. They seek Taft Hartley injunction and rail against anti trust violations while projecting potential December fund payments holdback as miners push for higher Christmas earnings.

Lewis Truman Congress Miners’ Welfare and Pension Fund

Two Injured as Crew Bails Out of Plane

Six Air Force C-82 cargo crew members parachuted from a distressed aircraft, 12 000 feet up, near Reno after midnight. One man suffered a broken leg and another a broken arm before the craft landed safely at Hubbard Field. The flight originated from Lowry Field Denver and was bound for Alameda California.

Reno U Here Washoe County Sheriff's Office Lowry Field Denver Alameda Calif Hubbard Field

Attempt To Sabotage General's Plane Foiled

Hong Kong authorities break up an alleged plot to sabotage a civil air transport plane believed linked to Maj. Gen. Claire Channualt who planned a flight to Taipei. Police report one suspect in custody and say three other CAT planes at the field were targeted.

Hong Kong Claire Channualt Taipei

Wilkesville Mayor Lemuel Reed Dies at 72

Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Wilkesville for Lemuel G. Reed 72 who died unexpectedly at his home Thursday morning. He was the eldest of 11 siblings and survived by wife Jennie Harkins Reed a son William G. Reed of Columbus two grandkids two brothers and four sisters. Interment will follow at Wilkesville cemetery.

Wilkesville First Presbyterian Church Lemuel G. Reed Ayor Reed Jennie Harkins Reed William G. Reed Columbus James Reed Iowa Charlies Reed Mary Butcher Lancaster Minnie Spires Caddie Reed Laura Reed Wilkesville Cemetery

Proposed wine markup sparks industry attack in Ohio

Ohio Wine Bottlers attorney S J Zablotny of Cleveland told the state liquor control board hearing that an 18 percent markup would kill the state's wine industry. He urged reducing the proposed minimum wine prices to 10 percent.

Columbus R Ehemmen Ohio Wine Bottlers, Inc J. Zablotny Cleveland Concern State Liquor Control Board Ohio

GE seeks NLRB elections among 100000 workers

General Electric asks the National Labor Relations Board to hold elections among its 100000 workers to choose between two rival unions.

New York General Electric Company National Labor Relations Board

Changes in Ohio mental hygiene system affect multiple institutions

The Ohio State Welfare Department announced a major reorganization of the mental hygiene division affecting Columbus State School and facilities at Orient, Apple Creek, and Gallipolis. The plan creates a central receiving unit, a classification staff, and per-county admission quotas boosting overall capacity by about 50 percent.

Columbus State Welfare Department John H. Lamneck Columbus State Orient Apple Creek Gallipolis Lamneck Ilere Columbus State School Columbua State School Orient State School Orient State Institute Apple Creek State Hospital J. Napolis State Institute Lima State Hospital

U S Steel Hikes Prices Amid Inflation Fear

U S Steel raises prices about four dollars a ton prompting Congress to consider opening a probe. Senator O Mahoney says the move could trigger nationwide inflation and higher consumer costs. Local union groups demand wage gains as steel prices climb.

U. S. Steel Congress Group Pittsburgh U. S. Steel Corp America O'Mahoney D-Wye Joint Congressional Economic Committee Big Steel

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