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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1950

Page

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British Atomic Scientist Held For Data Leaks

A British subject Claus Fuchs, 38, a German-born physicist who worked on the A bomb project in the United States, is held in Bow Street on two charges under the official secrets act relating to atomic leaks to Russia. The FBI and British authorities coordinated the case.

Washington London FBI M& A Hhamh Samatea Russia UV Buulucw London Dispatches Claus Fuchs Bow Street Court Fuchs United States Britain J. Robert Oppenheimer Los Alamos N. M England Fuch Germany Newport News Ministry of Supply New York City Atom Oak Ridge Tenn Los Alamos Laboratories Mexico Canada British Intelligence Service Laurence Dunne United States of America

Nurse Minnie Lewis Found Safe After Disappearance

Mrs Minnie Lewis a 52 year old practical nurse missing since Sunday was found safe Thursday afternoon. She said she was ill and did not know why she wrote a letter claiming abduction.

Columbus Minnie Lewis

World Aid Plan Aims to Curb Atomic Arms Race

Senator McMahon proposes a 50 billion dollar five year global aid program to promote peaceful atomic energy and economic development. The plan would press for international control and inspections while requiring two thirds of current armament spending redirected to constructive ends, with broad Senate cautious support.

Washington McMahon D-Conn Senate Bricker Ohio House Atomic Committee Congress Truman U. S Mr. Truman Russia

Corn Quotas Listed for Ohio 1950 Planting Allotments

The Federal PMA announced 1950 corn planting allotments for Ohio totaling 2,552,822 acres, down from 3,330,400 last year. Allotments cover 68 counties in the commercial corn area and per farm totals will be set by county committees. Compliance is required for price support eligibility. County figures include Hocking 8700 Jackson 8643 Perry 15372 and Vinton 5100.

Columbus Federal Production and Marketing Administration Ohio Dale C. Williams PMA Williams Hocking Jackson Perry Vinton

REA Loan Granted For SEC Telephones

The Rural Electrification Administration approved a $585,000 loan to Washington County Electric Cooperative Inc to fund 200 extra rural lines and 600 more rural telephones across Washington Athens Monroe Noble Morgan and Guernsey counties. A new Rinard Mills substation will be built and several existing lines replaced.

Marietta Rural Electrification Administration Washington County Electric Cooperative, Inc Washington Athens Monroe Noble Morgan Guernsey Rinard Mills

Long strike looms at Lorain Journal amid type setting battle

A Lorain union official warned the printers strike could be long and drawn out. The dispute centers on union control over four automatic typesetting machines run by editorial department staff. Last night executives, reporters, and office workers joined five non striking journal printers to keep Lorain's only daily in publication.

Lorain Lorain Journal

Pastors Condemn Bomb Manufacture At Ohio Convention

The Ohio Pastors Convention adopted a resolution by about 2000 clergymen condemning the manufacture of atomic and hydrogen bombs as unchristian. It said such weapons threaten mankind and urged President Truman and Congress to push for world peace and abolition of offensive weapons.

Columbus Ohio Truman Congress

Britain and France to Join U S in Anti Blockade Plans

Washington reports that Britain and France will join the United States in potential countermeasures against Soviet traffic cuts in Berlin and Western Germany. State Department notes alleged Soviet violations of the Paris agreement to keep rail water and road transport functioning and hints at forthcoming coordinated steps.

Washington United States Britain France Russia Berlin Germany Europe State Department Western Michael McDermott Paris

AFL Heads Cold Shoulder Appeal From Lewis Over Coal Crisis

John L. Lewis sought AFL moral and legal aid in the coal crisis. The AFL Executive Council passed on direct action for now while the court case against an injunction by NLRB general counsel Robert N. Denham remains before the Washington court. The CIO has provided aid, while AFL members reason time remains if injunction is issued and appealed.

Miami Beach John L. Lewis American Federation of Labor AFL Lewis United Mine Workers Union AFL Council CIO Robert N. Denham National Labor Relations Board Denham Washington

Rutkowski Criticizes Proposed Power Cuts

Anthony A. Rutkowski, chief of the liquor enforcement division, sharply criticizes two proposed regulations by the state board of liquor control that would curtail enforcement powers. The board has studied revisions for over a year and must advertise a 30 day public hearing before filing changes with the secretary of state.

Columbus State Board of Liquor Control Liquor Department Anthony A. Rutkowski

Creative Living Tied to Sound Education at BGSU Graduation

About 242 mid winter graduates of Bowling Green State University received diplomas at commencement. Dr. John L. Knight of Baldwin Wallace College urged that education at its best surpasses mere knowledge absorption and must involve the thinking process.

Bowling Green Bowling Green State University John L. Knight Baldwin - Wallace College

Extended Forecast for Columbus Temperatures Dip Then Flurries

Temperatures average four to eight degrees below normal with a high near 34 and a low around 20. A rising trend occurs Saturday followed by colder conditions late Sunday and Monday. Little change through Wednesday with precipitation under a quarter inch and frequent snow flurries Sunday through Tuesday.

Columbus

Lewis Faces Decision on Truman 70-Day Strike Truce

Washington report notes John L. Lewis must decide by tomorrow whether to accept President Truman's 70-day strike truce proposal for the soft coal dispute. Acceptance risks losing the coal reserves as a bargaining tool while rejection could invite Taft-Hartley injunctions amid a tense labor battle.

Washington Truman John L. Lewis Lewis

Johnson vows U S ready to lick hell from Russia on hour notice

Defense Secretary Johnson told 300 University of Virginia alumni at the National Press Club that the United States is prepared to strike Russia within an hour if war begins. He praised unification efforts and said U S defenses are stronger than since 1945, capable of deterence and rapid action.

Washington Defense Johnson U.S Russia Joe Stalin Johnson United States University of Virginia Army Navy Air Force Pearl Harbor National Press Club University of Virginia Alumni Ass’n

29 Appointed To Committee

A 29 member conservation committee was appointed today by Sen. Clingan Jackson of Youngstown to study conservation programs. Rep. Ray White will chair with Sen. C Stanley Mechem as secretary. Members include L P Mooney and public representatives Robert Will and C L Dow.

Columbus Clingan Jackson Youngstown Ohio Program Commission Ray White Holmes House Conservation Committee C. Stanley Mechem Nelsonville General Assembly L. P. Mooney Hocking Robert Will McArthur C. L. Dow Ohio University

Taxi strike accord eyed in Cincinnati by Saturday

Federal conciliator James McNamara said an agreement ending Cincinnati taxicab strike may come Saturday. He spoke last night as talks continued between cab owners and drivers seeking resolution and a path to resumed service.

CAB Cincinnati James McNamara

Bergman delivers baby boy to Rossellini in Rome

Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini welcomed a seven pound fourteen ounce son. Doctors said the delivery at Villa Margherita Clinic was normal and Bergman and Rossellini were very happy. Bergman is divorcing Dr. Peter Lindstrom and plans to marry Rossellini after the suit.

Rome Ingrid Bergman Pier Luigi Guidotti Roberto Rossellini Peter Lindstrom Hollywood Guidotti Giuseppe Ferdinandi Villa Margherita Clinic Miss Bergman Rossellini Dr. Ferdinandi Stromboli Dr. Lindstrom

Point Pleasant Buoyant After Ohio Valley Flood Crest

The Ohio River crest neared Point Pleasant at 47.5 feet, making it the hardest hit in the upper valley. Pomeroy and Gallipolis also faced rising waters while Kanawha River levels fell. Evacuation crews eased in Red Cross operations as trains ran and roads opened or closed along Route 7 and nearby towns.

Ohio Point Pleasant Ohio Valley Pomeroy Main St Pome Gallipolis Wheeling Kanawha Viand St Fifth St Fourth Fifth Main Street Red Cross Disaster C. G. Jones Sycamore Chickamauga Creek State Highway Department Molasses Run Gallia Ohio Rose Portsmouth Cincinnati Huntington Logan W. Va West Virginia Arkansas Kentucky Tennessee Mae Diana Red Cross

Limit Excise Tax Cuts To 600 Million Snyder

Secretary of the Treasury Snyder told Congress that excise tax reductions should be limited to about 600 million dollars. He outlined a plan to cut four 20 percent retail levies to ten percent and reduce other taxes while offsetting losses by closing loopholes.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Snyder Congress Truman

Lustron Chief Quiet On Buyer Talks And RFC Foreclosure

Lustron Corp head Carl G Strandlund declined comment on reports buyers discuss financing with the Reconstruction Finance Corp The RFC has warned of foreclosing on Lustron which has received about 37 5 million in federal loans Officials said delays in foreclosure stem from bargain hunters potentially yielding a higher sale price.

Columbus Carl G. Strandlund Lustron Corp Reconstruction Finance Corp RFC Lustron

Trains Bypass After Six Central Freight Cars Derailed

Passenger service rerouted as six New York Central freight cars derail near Shelby. No injuries reported and track inspection underway. Railway officials coordinate with local authorities to restore service promptly.

Shelby New York Central Railroad

Plea Slated for Youth in Slaying Case

Sixteen year old Bobby Herlan will plead guilty to second degree murder in the holdup slaying of Gordon Roe, a 61 year old Newport farmer, robbed of 195 dollars. A life prison term is mandatory, with the plea set for Monday following a prior arraignment where he pleaded innocent. Public figures cited include Prosecutor E E Erb and defense attorneys C William O Neill and W D Sauer.

Herlan E. E. Erb Erb C. William O'Neill W. D. Sauer Marietta

Round Trip by Mistake Through Shallow Flood

A truck trailer diesel outfit on Viand Street traversed three and a half feet of water this morning causing waves that broke storefront windows. The driver, misled by wrong directions, found the error south of town while en route to Charleston. Water filled the cab. service station drained the crankcase before continuing.

Point Pleasant Viand St Charleston

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