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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1951

Page

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Fatal CO Poisoning Claimed Two Mason Youths

Two youths aged 22 and 19 died of carbon monoxide poisoning while sleeping in a parked car near Route 17 five miles east of Henderson Mason County. The heater ran with the engine on and windows closed, and the men had been warned this practice was dangerous.

Point Pleasant Edna Gettles Mason County Robert Jeffers Claude Blessing Jeffers John Osher Route 17 Henderson Blessing Robert Kayser Guy H. Sayre Guy Hensford Oshel Capt. L. A. Wright Wright Farm Cecil McDaniel Osher Farm Gettles The Oshers Nat Jeffers

Ransom Deal Ends 40-Day Imprisonment In Hungary

Four American airmen held for 40 days in Hungary crossed into Austria at 5 01 p m local time after the United States agreed to pay 120000 in fines. Ambassador Walter J Donnelly greeted the fliers at the frontier and led the party to safety. The men were Dave H Henderson John J Swift Jess A Duff and James A Flam.

William Alden Somerby U.S Budapest Somerby Donnelly Col John Guillett United States Hungary Moscow Pape Dave H. Henderson Shawnee Ukia John J. Swift Ijiens Falls N. Y T-Set Jess A. Duff Spokane James A. Flam Kingsland Ark

CIO Chiefs Defer Steel Strike Threat to Jan 3

The CIO United Steelworkers defer a nationwide steel strike for at least three days while the Wage Policy Committee votes to submit the dispute to the Wage Stabilization Board and respond to President Truman. The 650,000 USW members seek higher wages and broader concessions in their contract talks with steel companies.

Pittsburgh CIO United Steelworkers Truman Wage Stabilization Board National Defense Nsw Murray Atlantic City

Soviet Atom Expert Held in U S

London based Express reports Lt. Col. Fedya Astrachov a Russian uranium official linked to Soviet atomic work may have been taken to Washington after fleeing to the West six weeks ago American intelligence agents questioned a senior Russian army officer The Express ties him to a Germany trip by Oppenheimer Whitman Dubridge and Lauristen. Justice Department declined comment.

London The London Daily Express Ltd East Germany Washington West Fedya Astrachov Russia the Express Astrachov

Hunger Pervades Camiguin Island Refugees

Manila reports one third of Camiguin Island residents face starvation after Hibok-Hibok eruption. Naval ship crews delivered 20,000 bags of rice but about 15,000 refugees in shelters have had no rice since Sunday as volcanic devastation lingers.

Manila Philippines News Service Camiguin Island Philippines Camiguin Hibok - Hibok

Strike in 67th Day WILLOUGHBY CIO Rubber Workers Strike

A CIO United Rubber Workers strike against Ohio Rubber Co. entered its 67th day with no settlement in sight. About 1100 employees remain out.

Willoughby Cio-United Rubber Workers Union Ohio Rubber Co

Churchill Eyes Broader Atomic Data Exchange

Prime Minister Churchill will urge a wider exchange of atomic information with the United States during his conference with President Truman. Talks may involve reviving wartime cooperation among Britain Canada and the United States, but any change requires presidential and Congressional approval. The Fuchs spy case derailed negotiations two years ago and no major effort to reopen them has occurred.

Washington Churchill United States Britain Truman Canada U.S Congress Klaus Fuchs Fuchs Russia

Busch Seeks Senate Nomination in Ohio Primary

Busch of Cleveland filed petitions today to seek the Democratic nomination for U. S. Senator in the May 6 primary. He is a Western Reserve University professor and previously challenged Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson for the 1950 nomination but was unsuccessful.

Columbus Henry M. Busch Cleveland U. S Busch Western Reserve University Joseph T. Ferguson

Five Day Ohio Forecast Delivers Warmer Weekend Then Colder Start

Extended forecast for Ohio shows temperatures running 3 to 5 degrees above normal with north highs near 34 and south around 40. Expect a warmer weekend followed by a drop in temperatures Monday or Tuesday. Occasional rain late Sunday or Monday and snow likely in the extreme north tonight.

Ohio

Court Upholds NLRB Ruling Against ITU in Chicago Strike

U S Court of Appeals affirmed an NLRB decision finding the AFL ITU and Chicago Local 16 violated Taft Hartley during a 22 month 1948 49 strike against five major Chicago newspapers. The ITU was accused of pressing a bargaining strategy to push closed shop conditions.

Chicago National Labor Relations Board AFL, International Typographical Union U. S. Court of Appeals NLRB ITU American Newspaper Publishers Association Printing Industry of America, Inc

Shivering Midwest Warms as Southerly Winds Rise

Southerly winds brought warmer air from Texas into the snow covered Midwest. Temperatures fell below zero in much of the region yesterday while the East remained chilly. A warm spell was in prospect for the next two days.

Texas Midwest

MacArthur Named Man of 1951 in CBS Poll

Gen Douglas MacArthur is chosen as Man of 1951 in a CBS TV poll of governors from 48 states conducted by the program Man of the Week.

MacArthur New York Gen Douglas MacArthur Cbs-Tv

UN Officials Say 450 Americans Died in NK Prison Camps

The UN Command disclosed that at least 450 American soldiers died in North Korean prison camps. The figure represents 77 percent of UN troops believed imprisoned in rear areas and not listed in last week’s living-prisoners list.

Munsan Korea United Nations Ros Ter William P. Nuckols Lee Sang Cho Panmunjom Reds Adm R. E. Libby Lee

Brannan Invites Inquiry of Surplus Crop Deals

Washington reports Secretary of Agriculture Brannan offered to back a formal probe into the handling of surplus farm products valued at about 10 billion dollars. Ellender Aiken and other lawmakers seek congressional scrutiny of storage and contract violations involving grain beans dried milk butter and soybeans held under price support programs.

Washington Brannan Congressional Department Fairman Ellender D-La Senate Agriculture Committee Ellender Aiken Rvi Senate Committee

Hall Receives Three Year Contempt Sentence in Ohio Leader Case

Gus Hall a former head of the Communist Party in Ohio was sentenced in New York to three years for criminal contempt of court. The term runs with a five year sentence for conspiracy to advocate violent overthrow. Hall fled to Mexico after failing to surrender to begin his prior term.

New York Gus Hall United States Hall Communist Party Ohio Cleveland Mexico

New York Critics Name Streetcar Best Film of 1951

Critics pick A Streetcar Named Desire as 1951’s top film and John Wayne as the leading box office star for a second year. Gotham voters rate Streetcar highly for direction and acting, while Wayne leads as the favorite cowboy and top box office draw.

Hollywood New York John Wayne Gotham Wayne Motion Picture Herald Dean Martin Jerry Lewis Betty Grable Abbott and Costello Bing Crosby Bob Hope Randolph Scott Gary Cooper Doris Day Roy Rogers Gene Autry Alec Guinness Elian Vivien Leigh Shelley Winters Arthur Kennedy Marion Brando Clese Milan Japan Rashomon

Curved Barrel Arms U S Submachine Gun

The army perfects a curved barrel for the M 3 grease gun allowing around the corner firing. Engineer Joseph Soma says it improves accuracy with a .45 slug capable of a 90 degree deflection and piercing a 1 inch pine board at 100 yards. The curved barrel enables left right up or down aiming and costs about 18 dollars to manufacture.

Detroit Army Joseph C. Soma Detroit Arsenal

Casual Auto Sales Tax Repeal Urged

Cleveland officials urge repeal of the state sales tax on private party used car sales. County clerk Leonard Fuerst says predicted revenue of 8 to 10 million yearly is now seen as about 4 million, and the county loses money collecting the tax, having spent on six staff at 2400 dollars a year after $2645 intake in six months.

Cleveland Leonard F. Fuerst Cuyahoga County Fuerst

Victim Identified in Christmas Eve Slaying

Columbus police identified Margaret Jane Jones a 30 year old woman as the victim of a Christmas Eve stabbing. Gladys Smith 41 is charged with second degree murder and free on a 1000 bond.

Columbus Margaret Jane Jones Gladys Smith

Allied Troops Seize Christmas Hill in Korea Front

Allied infantrymen recaptured Christmas Hill as U S Sabres fought off a large MiG-15 force. The Fifth Air Force reported 24 Sabres battled more than 70 MiGs in a 20 minute dogfight, with one Red jet downed in flames and two Sabres killed or damaged in prior action.

Seoul Korea Christmas Hi Fifth Air Force Christmas Hill

McCray Sentenced to Life for Slaying Edward Thomas

Willie D. McCray Sr. was given a life sentence by Judge Ford Bader in Cincinnati criminal court for the August 24 shotgun murder of Edward Thomas, 28. The··· case concluded with the life term today.

Cincinnati Willie D. McCray, Sr Ford Bader Edward Thomas

West Europe Army Budget Accord Seen Progressing

Foreign and finance ministers of six West European nations including France Germany Italy the Netherlands Belgium and Luxembourg met in Paris to map funding for a planned 43 division continental army. Chancellor Adenauer attended as officials reported progress and two budget approaches were discussed.

Paris West Germany Konrad Adenauer Dirk A. Stikker France Germany Italy Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg

Gas Firm Ordered To Halt Service In Ohio

The Ohio Public Utilities Commission ordered Moxahala Gas Company to stop serving nearly 100 customers starting February 1 due to insufficient gas supply. Testimony showed flames in cooking ranges went out for lack of gas, creating a hazard. the order could be modified if more gas becomes available.

Columbus Ohio Public Utilities Commission Moxahala Gas Company Moxahala Zanesville

Widespread Nepotism Suspected in Congress Payrolls

A study of payroll records for 70 House members shows at least one employee with the same surname as the congressman in office. Ohio lawmakers listed include Walter E. Brehm James F. Brehm Robert Crosser Jr Zelda W Elston Martha J Hays Nancy Secrest and others with relatives on the payroll though relationships are not identified.

Washington House Gallipolis Senate Nelsonville Cca Pomeroy-Middleport Ohio Walter E. Brehm James F. Brehm

Cronin Case Goes to Jury

New York an all male jury will begin deliberations in the case of Eveleen Cronin tied to forgery and grand larceny in a 31 count indictment alleging she raised more than 4000 in checks signed by Tallulah Bankhead. The actress denies the allegations calling the threat a blackmail attempt.

New York Tallulah Bankhead Eveyeleen Cronin Miss Bankhead Er Pose

Two Pensioners Die As Fire Razes Home

Two elderly tenants Will F. Lambright 81 and his wife Mattie 83 died in a five room frame house fire. Alliance Fire Chief Milo Sights said the blaze was out of control shortly after 5 am and the cause was not learned.

Alliance Will F. Lambright Mattie Milo Sights

Dont Say See Me Monday When Your Messenger Carrier Calls

A call to collectors urges readers not to delay payments to newspaper carriers. The notice emphasizes weekly collection, reliability in all weather, and the importance of supporting boys financially so they learn responsible business practices and have a brighter future.

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