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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1945
Page
1
The Associated Press reports the labor industry and government wage fact finding board stalled over whether profits and prices should influence wage studies. CIO views it as fundamental while industry opposes, signaling a near breakup of the session amid a bitter debate. A December cold wave worsened conditions with at least 30 deaths attributed to the weather.
A Hudson and Manhattan tube train from New York rammed the raised Passaic River bridge span near Newark killing the motorman and injuring 49 passengers. Rescue crews lowered injured from jammed cars to the embankment as a blizzard snarled Buffalo and northern regions with subzero temperatures.
Senator Lucas calls for fuller inquiry into Navy efforts to locate Japanese carriers and battleships lost track of three weeks before Pearl Harbor. Wilkinson cites radio silence tactics. Gesell notes conflicting Navy files and Kimmel concern. House debate covers aid to China and UNO participation. UNO capital site debate looms. UNRRA funding passed to raise U S grant to 2 700 000 000.
Ford Motor Co proposed a wage rise for all UAW CIO represented workers, aiming to share profits with the union in a bid to curb wildcat actions. The move follows picket disruptions at GM’s Flint AC Spark Plug plant and ongoing contract talks, while Kaiser-Frazer and GM face demands on penalties for labor unrest. A Michigan court issued a restraining order against UAW pickets at a GM plant in Lansing.
Governor Frank J. Lausche urged Ohio residents to retain a substantial portion of their savings until they can spend more wisely as prices rise. He voiced this frugality message during a speech at the Greene County Farmers Forum last night in Xenia.
Rev. Harvey Ours returns home to find his wife Maxine Ours 22 and their one year old son Charles Nicholas Ours dead from carbon monoxide at 2300 Lincoln Ave Point Pleasant. Mrs. Gusta McCray also ill at Holzer Hospital. doctor linked deaths to two gas heaters and 90 degree room. Funeral plans await word from family as the couple had moved to Point Pleasant in 1943.
Stalin, back from a 68 day holiday just before his 66th birthday, resumes duties as Soviet leaders prepare for a third formal session with Britain and the United States. Harriman denied rumors of a long absence, while Byrnes and Bevin left with cautious optimism about open dialogue on atomic energy and great power understanding. The two hour meeting ended in good humor with no progress announced.
Nazi Maj. Gen. Edwin Lahousen testified at the Nurnberg war crimes trial that a plan existed to spark an Irish rebellion through the outlawed Irish Republican Army. Sabotage of British industries would be staged from Irish bases as prelude to a German invasion of Britain.
Tokyo reports Japan delayed reply to an American peace plan for eight days in spring 1941 as Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka sought Germany's stance. He proposed a U S neutrality pact, a move rejected by Secretary of State Cordell Hull. Prince Honoye’s memoir note is mentioned alongside the events.
Cleveland reports an extra holiday for Miami University students due to transport issues. A special train was cancelled, so schools will dismiss junior and senior classes Wednesday rather than Thursday. Freshmen and sophomores dismiss Thursday and return January 4, a day after upperclassmen. Woodster note: Wooster College receives $50,000 from Margaret F. Bixby's will. Cleveland plans hire 100 recent high school grads as teacher assistants to ease elementary staff shortages. beets production debate at Fremont plant discussed by Cleveland Board of Education.
Governor Lausche announced that Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. White of Kent will move into the Ohio governor’s mansion in January as housing shortage era guests. White is a former P-47 pilot and plans to enroll at Ohio State University. his wife is an expectant mother.
Naomi Catharine Wilson aged 99 years seven months died Tuesday at 9 55 am at the home of her son Dr Hiram Roy Wilson 34 Elmwood Place Athens Ohio She was born in Wilkesville Vinton County and lived in Athens since 1944 She was a member of Hamden Presbyterian Church Her husband Horace C Wilson a pharmacist died in 1900 a son Frank F Wilson a pharmacist at Hamden died in 1936 Dr Wilson dean emeritus of English at Ohio University is the survivor Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 30 pm by Rev Fred Luchs at the Dowler and Ferguson funeral home Burial will be at Hamden Mowers is requested omitted.
A five way race for Ohio's Democratic senatorial nomination was set after Senator James W. Huffman announced his bid. Challengers include Cleveland attorney Marvin Harrison Lt. Col. Stephen Young former at large congressman John P. Ruch of Cincinnati and Ralph J. Casey of Columbus.
Charles A. Lindbergh at an Astro-club dinner says science forces a choice between a controlled world or constant insecurity. He supports a world organization backed by military power led by Western tech nations and backed by aviation and atomic bomb capability. He warns against overuse of power and calls for a Christian code of integrity humility and compassion in postwar policy.
Washington reports a plan to ensure value for money in new home purchases. An aid to John W. Snyder said a re conversion director will push controls, with 50 percent of building material earmarked for homes under certain price limits. Regulational steps may limit aid for overpriced projects.
The moon will be seen in eclipse starting at 7 30 o clock in parts of the United States where weather permits tonight. Observers should check local conditions as cloud cover may affect visibility and viewing spots vary by region.
Charles E. Carroll of East Liverpool Ohio, former serviceman, purchased a low wing monoplane at a Pittsburgh sale of war surplus property. The $975 aircraft was bought for 20 percent off under Reconstruction Finance Corporation regulations.
President John C. Baker urged Athens City Council to back housing for Ohio University students as enrollment climbs. The university seeks temporary two family units from Willow Run and other placements to house 200 veterans and families, plus trailers if needed, with a committee to study options and a possible trailer camp at the Fairgrounds.
In Washington a Supreme Court order halted the planned execution of Gen Tomoyuki Yamashita convicted as a war criminal for brutalities by Japanese troops in the Philippines. The Philippine Supreme Court had rejected his claim that civil courts should hear the case, upholding the military tribunal’s death sentence.
Two American warships the aircraft carrier Wasp and the cruiser Augusta were damaged in a 60 mile an hour gale across the Mid Atlantic and off the English coast. The Wasp headed to Southampton to pick up troops and then to Plymouth for repairs. The Augusta from Le Havre suffered starboard damage and bulkhead injuries and turned back toward Southampton. No casualties were reported.
LOS ANGELES port officials handled an increasing swarm of returning veterans. More than 7,209 debarked yesterday with about 15,000 to come aboard, as over 200 arriving vessels arrived. Rail, air and bus lines report moving service personnel daily. With 5,600 yet aboard at dockside, immediate routes were arranged for dispersal.
NURENBERG address outlines alleged Nazi plot to exterminate Jews and erode Christian church influence across Europe. Prosecutors seek conviction of top leaders and five Nazi groups for obeying Hitler inner circle. Columbus committee backs not building new wings at the civic center site due to cost and space needs. Plan for 1946 sesquicentennial approved with a committee appointed to direct preparations. Mrs Pollard dies at 53, wife of Ohio State University journalism director. State board yanks licenses from eight tavern operators for selling to minors.
Thirty Ohio scientists were assigned to prepare plans for a state science foundation to inform the public on essential science topics. Dr. Charles F. Kettering announced after a closed postwar committee meeting that members will draft ideals and functions for the foundation and its operations.
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