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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1952

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Sawyer attacks U S aid structure in Europe study

Sawyer reports on a 10 country Europe study presented to President Truman criticizing the wartime relief bureaucracy. He advocates cutting personnel and dissolving agencies, shifting to private investment and trade, while keeping military aid and some Italy and Greece aid. He urges the State Department to consolidate action and reduce overlap.

U. S Europe Sawyer Truman U.S. A Tru- Tope Italy Greece Britain State Department

Bush Clinger Survives Cold in Florida Mangrove Hurry

In Miami Florida Fred Tyzzer Jr a 38 year old Navy veteran clung to mangrove bushes in Angel Fish Creek 20 miles south of Miami for more than 28 hours through 35 to 40 degree cold. A Coast Guard PBY and a helicopter searched overhead but failed to attract attention. The Coast Guard abandoned the search and Tyzzer was rescued late Wednesday by Capt. Cleveland Knowles aboard a fishing vessel.

Miami Fla Angel Fish Creek Florida Veterans Hospital Fred Tyzzer, Jr Coast Guard Tyzzer Logan Cleveland Knowles

Pataskala Man Killed by Car on Ohio 16

Jacob L. Beaver aged 66 of Pataskala Route 2 was fatally struck by a vehicle while walking along Ohio 16 near Pataskala Wednesday night. The incident occurred near the town as police investigated.

Pataskala Columbus Jacob L. Beaver Ohio 16

First successful separation of head joined twins reported

In Chicago a 39 hour 40 minute operation separated Siamese twins Roger Lee and Rodney Dee Brodie of Moline Illinois who were joined at the head. Surgeons call it a historic milestone with further care needed and continuing treatment planned today at the Neuro Psychiatric Institute of the University of Illinois.

Chicago Yesterny Olson Neuro-Psychiatric Institute Roger Lee Rodney Dee Brodie Moline

Hottest Yank Airman Downs Ninth Red Jet

Lt. James F. Low of Sausalito California credited with his ninth MIG shot in a fierce dog fight high over North Korea. Ten Sabres tangled with twenty two MIGs near the Yalu River boundary above Manchuria as ground action reported light. Air Force said bombers hit a large communist troop concentration area about 20 miles south of Pyongyang destroying over 70 buildings and damaging 30.

Seoul America North Korea U.S. Fifth Air Force James F. Low Sausalito Calif Korea Sumo Reservoir Yalu River Manchuria Pyongyang

Interference Probe Begun by House Judiciary Panel

House investigators open closed hearings on DOJ involvement in a New York federal grand jury probe of communism in the United Nations. Chairman Chelf and Rep. Keating said four jurors are summoned for questioning including jury foreman Joseph P. Kelly and deputy Charles Harsany.

Washington House Justice Department New York United Nations Organization Chelf D-Ky Rep Keating R-Ny Department Joseph P. Kelly Charles Harsany

Dirksen asserts Taft would likely seek Senate majority leader

Senator Dirksen said Taft would probably like to be the majority leader, easing doubts about his plans. Taft has said he is only available for floor leadership, but Dirksen noted extensive talks with Taft beyond personal impressions. Senator Carlson also voiced support if Taft seeks the post after discussions with Eisenhower.

Washington Sen Dirksen Ill Taft Senate Sen. Carlson R-Kan Carlson Eisenhower New York

GOP Luncheon Planned by Buckeye Republican Club

The Buckeye Republican Club of Columbus will sponsor a luncheon on January 12 at the Neil House to honor elected GOP state officials.

GOP Columbus Buckeye Republican Club of Columbus Neil House

Tito Vatican break sparks renewed U.S. concern

Washington frets over Tito Yugoslavia split with the Vatican complicating Western aims to unite NATO allies against the Soviet bloc. Officials fear closer ties to European powers and stalled East-West tensions may challenge plans for political and military cooperation, including the Trieste dispute.

Washington Marshal Tito Vatican Europe Yugoslavia Italy Tito Trieste Congress U. S Britain Moscow Potas

Eisenhower and MacArthur Hold Secluded Policy Parley

President-elect Eisenhower, at a New York luncheon with Gen. Douglas MacArthur and John Foster Dulles, discussed peace prospects and Korea. Both leaders avoided public detail and planned further talks with GOP lawmakers as Congress prepares its program.

NEW York Dwight D. Eisenhower Douglas MacArthur Eisenhower MacArthur House of Presentatives Congress Sena Lian Manhattan John Foster Dulles Stathe Dulles

U S Health Plan Urges Mixed Federal State Funding

Truman’s health commission proposes a middle ground with a 1% billion annual outlay to bolster voluntary private and public insurance. States would administer the program and match federal funds dollar for dollar, differing from Truman’s federal plan and the AMA proposal. The plan aims to cover hospital and medical costs for those with limited means.

Washington Truman Ent Truman American Medical Association AMA

Farmers Set Crop Record in 1952 Output

Washington report says 1952 produced a record overall farm output with crops and livestock, second only to 1948 for crops. The Agriculture Department notes the surplus buildup may push calls for reduced production next year, starting with wheat and cotton. Foreign markets also ease from war and postwar peaks, adding to the pressure.

Washington Agriculture Department

Auto Crash Lands Driver On Top Of House In Los Angeles

San Francisco bus driver Lonnie Johnson drove about 80 mph in Los Angeles after striking a traffic island. His car bounced into a house 268 feet away and buried itself in the roof, leaving Johnson on the roof with a broken left leg a broken right arm and broken ribs. He was hospitalized and alive.

Los Angeles San Francisco Lonnie Johnson Johnson

Florida Thaws After Long Cold Spell Hits End

Florida's longest cold spell of the year shows signs of moderating as warmer air moves in. The state’s multimillion-dollar citrus crop, now rolling to market, faced freeze risk and potential damage during the cold snap.

Florida Miami Fla

Steel Production Up As Auto Firms Gain Higher Allowance

The Defense Production Administration authorized automakers and civilian goods producers to raise steel usage to 70 percent of their rate, about 16 percent above the third quarter of 1952. Aluminum producers face a ceiling price rise tied to contract changes with the government.

Washington Sontro Defense Henry Fowler Fowler Aluminum Company of America Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp Reynolds Metals Company

Gdi's Pound Luxury Ships Lined Up After Snowbound Wake

Heavy snows and battering gales across Central and Northern Europe slow two transatlantic liners. The 53329 ton United States and the French Liberte finally sailed from Southampton and Le Havre after delays of over 10 hours due to Channel gales. The United States suffered minor bridge damage from strong winds.

London Europe New York Italy Switzerland Belgium Germany Scandinavian France Bordeaux United States Southampton Eng le Havre

Truman Urges Air Build-Up to Prevent War

President Truman declares U S military airpower has made startling advances and must grow to deter communists from plunging the world into war He spoke at the Wright Memorial Dinner honoring Lt Gen James H Doolittle before about 1400 attendees saying the aim is to prevent war by developing new aviation tech and weapons

Washington Truman Wright Memorial Aero Club of Washington James H. Doolittle

Purchase Boat for Hotel Use in Portsmouth

A Portsmouth based corporation formed by local residents announced the purchase of the Ohio River steamer Gordon C. Greene from the Greene Line. The vessel will be berthed at Market Street and converted into a hotel and dining room. Partners Capt. and Mrs. W D Kimble Jr and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fish did not disclose the purchase price.

Portsmouth Gordon C. Greene Greene Line Market St W. D. Kimble Jr Jack Fish

Permanent Power To Shuffle President's Agencies Urged

A White House advisory group urged Congress to make permanent the president’s power to reorganize the executive branch with a veto option, arguing it would boost federal management efficiency. The report cites savings and a need to centralize policy and programs across 2.6 million civilians and 3.6 million military personnel.

Washington Congress Truman

Issue report cites school fire hazard in Columbus

More than 181000 of 1225537 state pupils sit in buildings flagged as potential fire hazards. The State Department of Education survey funded by federal grants began in March 1951 led by field agent A. D. St. Clair to assess current school facilities and local district needs as part of a nationwide appraisal.

Columbus State Department of Education A. D. St. Clair

NATO Group Cuts Defense Cost In Time Of War

NATO members agreed a reduced defense cost near 214 million after four days of talks led by Rene Pleven. Gen Ridgway set a 428 million minimum, while Mountbatten would lead NATO Mediterranean naval and air forces during war.

Matthew B. Ridgway Europe Rene Pleven NATO Neo Viscount Alexander Britain Adm Lord Mountbatten

Fumes Blamed In Auto Death In Wilkesville

Clyde Scires a 65 year old coal miner and father of six was found dead in a car in Wilkesville from carbon monoxide poisoning. Glenn Mayes of Wilkesville Route 122 was unconscious but recovering at home. The car had its engine running and windows closed near Uncle Joe's Chapel where funeral services are set for Friday at 2 p.m. then burial at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Wilkesville Wellston Clyde Scires Glenn Mayes Scires Adrian Ralph Roy Preston Mildrad Susan Uncle Joe's Mount Carmel Cemetery

B&O Express Wreck Near Grafton Ties Up Main Line

The National Limited passenger express left the tracks at Rowlesburg West Virginia about 60 miles west of Cumberland Maryland. None of the about 100 passengers was seriously hurt. The wreck between Cumberland and Grafton West Virginia tied up the B and O main line to St Louis and forced rerouting of two other passenger trains. Freight traffic was stopped.

Cumberland National Limited Baltimoreland Ohio Rowlesburg W. Va Here Grafton St. Louis

Douglas McKay Resigns As Oregon Governor

Oregon governor Douglas McKay plans to resign to become secretary of interior in the Eisenhower cabinet. Paul Patterson, 52, sworn in as governor and will serve until January after McKay leaves for Washington.

Salem Ore Douglas McKay Oregon Washington, D. C Paul Patterson State Senate McKay

Woman fatally struck by tractor-trailer in Clermont County

Mrs. Ida Mae Stepp, 56, was killed Wednesday when a tractor-trailer struck her in front of her residence in Clermont County. police reported the fatal crash remains under investigation.

Cincinnati Ida Mae Stepp Clermont County

Bullet Wound Fatal To Mt. Vernon Girl

Seven year old Nan in Mount Vernon died after a bullet wound to the head at a farm home near Marengo in Mor row County. A 9 year old brother accidentally fired the rifle while the parents were present. authorities say the death was accidental and ruled by Chester County authorities.

Mt. Vernon Mount Old Nancy Nan Mount Vernon Mercy Marengo Morrow County Chester County

Man Burned to Death in City Incinerator Fire

Otis Morgan, 43, identified by police as the victim, died after a Wednesday blaze at the old city incinerator. Fire officials probe the cause as investigators and relatives seek answers.

Hamilton Otis Morgan Old City

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