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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1945
Page
1
London AP reports that the foreign ministers of the Big Three foresee “important decisions” on atomic energy and a five year trusteeship for Korea. An Informant, claiming access to discussions in Moscow, said the leaders agreed on major wartime postwar roles during 11 days of talks.
Soviet plan in German-occupied areas aims at economic restructuring and land reform. Veteran Communists hold key posts as industry and mining fall under provincial control with military support. Discussion mentions atomic energy governance and a Big Four Korea trusteeship, with possible five-year phase and eventual Korean independence. Turkey and Black Sea claims discussed but no agreement reached.
A gas explosion at a bottling plant adjacent apartment building in Santa Barbara killed five people and injured five, with authorities uncertain of the exact cause. Fire officials ruled out an early butane-tank theory and suspected ignited gas, possibly from truck exhaust. The truck driver, Anthony Berta, said the blast occurred after he started the engine.
NEW DELHI reports the United States will sell surplus property in India with a book value over 500 million dollars to the Indian government. The agreement reached Monday aims to speed evacuations of U S troops from India and facilitate economic adjustment and welfare.
In Yokohama Tatsuo Tsuchiya, a prison camp guard, is sentenced to life with hard labor by a CGS War Crimes Commission for torture and killing of American POW Robert Gordon Teas of Streator Illinois. The panel also contemplates Lt. Ken Yur for directing guards to bayonet a prisoner while officers witnessed.
Rescue teams reached 3600 feet from the blast area as fires and wreckage slowed progress. Mines officials estimated 30 to 50 miners were entombed near the end of a two to two and a half mile long coal shaft with reach expected possibly later today or after several more hours.
Rescue teams from several southeastern Kentucky coal fields battled a mine fire after an explosion at 8:30 am trapped miners believed killed by both blast and carbon monoxide. Officials said fewer day shift workers were present due to the Christmas holiday.
American military authorities and German police pressed a house to house search in Tempelhof district for the shooter of two American soldiers. The victims were shot through the head with a .38 caliber gun, motive unknown, first such death since occupation began.
The Ohio Board of Building Standards plans to review materials for a historic high voltage transmission test. Appalachian Electric Power proposes laying 8,000 feet of lines to deliver electricity at voltages exceeding 500,000 volts to Ohio public buildings, apartments, and factories, a feat not attempted in the state since 1939.
Medina sheriff reports an oil stove explosion in a Chatham Township farm home killed Mrs. Ruth Presley 47 and her sons Richard 26 and Edward 8. Investigators believe gasoline or coal oil fueled the blast. The incident occurred yesterday at the broader house for ducks on the farm.
A county-wide welcome home observance for World War II servicemen will be held January 7. Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler, commander of the 27th Division, will be the guest of honor.
Cleveland Common Pleas Judge Frank J. Merrick was appointed Ohio chairman of a special gifts committee for the March of Dimes benefiting the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. In Columbus, State Rep. Carl Guess resigned to accept a $3,600 annual post as assistant clerk of the House. In Zanesville, a special election on a $2,775,000 school bond issue was held after a 174 vote defeat in November.
Washington state of Hawaii potential 49th star prompts questions on flag design. Officials and Library of Congress flag experts say placement is unresolved until the President selects designers.
Dr Roger Heering Ohio health official says a state blood bank may be set up with depots if public aid secures supply. He cites surplus plasma from the Red Cross and wartime stock, notes hospitals could stock banks, and suggests outlets like drug stores for rapid access.
Washington AP reports wage disputes flaring in the electrical and auto sectors. Westinghouse and General Electric officials were invited to talks in Washington over a $2 daily wage increase, while CIO UAW backs a strike after a five to one vote in December. President Truman plans a nationwide address after the holidays to push labor and universal training proposals.
Richard Mason, 14, leaves Pekin Illinois with his cat Hooky and $1500 from grandfather Henry Gletch. They spend five days in Chicago hotel indulging in movies and clothes. Grandfather recovers the cat, boy, and $1000 as photographed.
Communist groups in Tokyo call for delaying Japan’s general election by at least a month to allow a more democratic opposition to form. The date remains undecided, awaiting Supreme Allied Headquarters approval. A new party, Independent Socialists, emerged urging people chosen Premier by voters rather than the throne, while preserving the emperor system.
The Bretton Woods monetary agreements are signed at the State Department with President Truman designating Fred M. Vinson to sign for the United States. About 23 nations attend as a currency stabilization fund of 8.8 billion dollars and an 9.1 billion dollar international bank are established from July 1944 planners.
A U S Army C 47 transport plane carried 1 million dollars in German gold from Madrid to Frankfurt to be turned over to the Allied Control Council. The gold, in English and U S coins, was surrendered by the German Embassy after Nazi capitulation.
United Mine Workers headquarters announced a renewed effort to recover the bodies of two miners, George McConnaughy and Edward Jobbs, killed in the Powhatan coal mine explosion of July 1944. Sealed sections and past fire delays halted recovery as 64 of 66 victims were found.
Rep. Jennings Randolph says the House Expenditures Committee will open hearings after the holiday recess on a unified Department of National Defense with a single secretary and under secretaries for war navy and air The plan would keep separate war and navy secretaries under a national defense secretary Randolph also cites losses from Army Navy bidding delays and notes a 25 million saving after forming a joint procurement agency in 1945.
Secretary of War Patterson says Japanese from the Philippines are moved home only in cargo ships with minimal facilities. He told Senator Lucas that Pacific troops with 60 or more discharge points should be home by January end, with European troops by February except occupation forces. Transportation of foreign war brides will not delay veterans' return.
The coast-to-east taxi run by six Marines ended in New York. Sgt Sam Steinman and three others from New York City drove from San Diego through a blizzard and icy passes. T-Sgt Joseph Ward left in Pittsburgh yesterday and T-Sgt George Upton headed home from an unspecified Pennsylvania town.
General Mac Arthur announced a new 31st Infantry Regiment will be organized in Korea around January 15 and attached to the Seventh Division, replacing the 184th Regiment homeward bound. A Conneaut woman was burned seriously in a Christmas tree fire. 33 500 damage occurred at Corregidor after a valiant stand on Bataan.
The Pearl Harbor committee pursues a replacement for William D. Mitchell as its counsel. Senator Barkley leads a canvassing effort with Senator Lucas urging Weymouth Kirkland for the post. Rep Gearhart has two names, Warren Atherton and Harry Colmery, both former American Legion leaders. Adm Harold R. Stark is tentatively set as the resumption witness Monday.
Paris reports France's Socialist party withdraws from the left wing delegation, ending the bloc with the Communists dated from 1936. The group had repeatedly disagreed with President De Gaulle and included pre war factions from the 1936 popular front.
In DILLONDALE 125 people were forced from homes as an ice gorge blocked Short Creek and sent water through the business district. Evacuation orders were issued as rescuers managed to divert floodwaters and assess damage.
In New York two Ohio steel executives William B. Are tess of Youngstown and Charles R. Hook of Middletown are named among defendants in a 5.5 million damage suit. Alwyn B. Wild and Bela J. Klarman of San Francisco filed the federal case alleging fraud in a stock transfer tied to stainless steel patent disputes.
A French liner Athos H carried 3000 US service men to New York after hurricane damage in mid Atlantic last Sunday. Thirty American troops were severely injured aboard the 15 000 ton liner which reported engine trouble and was heading for the Azores at reduced speed.
Time magazine selects President Harry S. Truman as Man of the Year noting his role with the atomic bomb. The piece calls the bomb the greatest 1945 event and credits Truman with ultimate responsibility for its use and future.
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