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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1951

Page

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Ohio Rail Strike Blasts On as Work Returns Few

A Cleveland report shows 45 Baltimore and Ohio switchmen returning to Akron yards while other lines stagger. New York Central freight dwindles and Railway Express halts shipments to 45 states. Ohio, Indiana, Michigan mostly spared. The Fisher Body GM plant and Cleveland Symphony face closures or cancellations. Nationwide, auto production risks stoppage with 125,000 idle and potential rise to 600,000.

Cleveland Ohio Baltimore Akron New York Central The Railway Express Co District of Columbia Indiana Michigan Columbus Cincinnati St. Louis Nickeh Plate Wheeling & Lake Erie Pscincinnati Toledo Cleveland Symphony Orchestra New England Newburgh N. Y Richmond Binghamton Washington

GOP Senator Urges Foreign Policy and Spending Cuts

Senator Dirksen of Illinois says Republicans can win control in 1952 by stressing foreign policy socialism and cleaning house. He claims chances are strong and a sweeping victory in both Houses is possible if the electorate protests current Administration policy. The piece also notes Ohio air raid alert centers linked to Air Force stations and a web of police communications, with multiple city substations listed.

Washington Senator Dirksen Illinois Congress Dirksen Midwest GOP State Highway Patrol Columbus Air Force Cambridge Findlay Cincinnati Cleveland Toledo Ohio Akron Chillicothe Dayton Defiance Lima Mansfield Marietta Marion Sandusky Youngstown

Ten Accidental Deaths In Weekend Ohio Toll

The cold snow and ice caused ten weekend accidental deaths in Ohio. AP tally from 6 p m Friday to midnight Sunday shows five vehicle mishaps, two carbon monoxide deaths, one home fire fatality, one freezing death, and one death while shoveling snow. The week-long storm total reaches 30.

Columbus Ohio Associated Press

Widowed Mother Mary Cameron Dies from Burns

Mary Cameron a 50 year old widow and mother of five died in Smith Everett Hospital from burns suffered when her clothing caught fire from a coal stove at her West Portsmouth home on Thursday.

Portsmouth Mary Cameron Smith Everett Hospital

Ohio to Get 90 734 851 in Federal Aid

Ohio is set to receive at least 90 734 851 in federal grants for the fiscal year ending June 30, per a report to Senator Bricker. The total is 917 933 higher than last year, with several programs showing increases such as Child Welfare Services and Hospital Construction, while others like Airports and General Health Assistance show declines. Ohio allotments for some programs were not available.

Ohio Washington John W. Bricker Senate Executive Expenditures Committee Bricker Office of Colleges For Agriculture and Mechanical Arts Forest Fire Cooperation American Printing House For the

Convention Opens Today in Cincinnati

The convention of the National Crushed Stone Association and the Agricultural Limestone Institute opens in Cincinnati today, drawing industry leaders to discuss quarrying, processing, and lime production trends.

Cincinnati National Crushed Stone Association The Agricultural Limestone Institute

Additional Changes In Oft Revised Car License Bill

The Ohio General Assembly faces more edits to the auto license tag bill as it returns to work. Gov Lausche proposed a single plate with a windshield sticker in 1952 and a second plate with a 1954 sticker to save steel during the national emergency. The Senate favored two plates and three-year stickers, while the House Committee plans to recommend two plates this year with a 1952 sticker, possibly deferring 1953 and 1954 decisions to future sessions. The panel includes Reps. Devine Drake and Harter. the full committee will weigh House changes before sending to the governor. The House also votes on renaming county prosecutors as district attorneys, a proposal supported by Cassell and Yoder and the Prosecuting Attorneys Association. Other measures advance, including liquor permit bans near schools, health board licensing for large trailer parks, private quail breeding permits, and a potential tax increase on horse race betting to fund state needs.

Columbus General Assembly Frank J. Lausche Senate House’ Re Samuel L. Devine Franklin Terry Drake Crawford Fred Harter Summit House F. K. Cassell Wyandot Jesse Yoder Montgomery Cassell Prosecuting Attorneys Association Senate Liquor Committee Liquor Department Anthony J. Celebrezze Cuyahoga House Health Committee Lowell Fess R-Greene

Trial Dates Set By Tax Court In Akron Firms Case

The Tax Court plans to set a trial date for two Akron latex products firms L E Shank Latex and Killian Co as the government seeks 2 541 264 in additional war year taxes 1942 45. Maurice Gusman a former Cleveland banker and Florida real estate investor will be principal witness with two day trial to follow Akron attorney Donald Gottwald and Numa L Smith for the companies Clarence E Price for the Bureau of Internal Revenue will represent the government The case alleges a family partnership called Killishan Sales Division drained profits to avoid higher corporate taxes Also slated is a Carh Metal Process Co suit claiming 8 00 000 in taxes linked to 1945 patent infringement payments to the Leon A Beeghly Fund a Youngstown trust.

Cleveland Akron L. E. Shank Latex Products Co Killian Co Tax Bureau Maurice Gusman Florida Gusman Donald Gottwald Numa L. Smith Clarence E. Price Bureau of Internal Revenue Price James L. Tyrrell Charles E. Jenkins Killishan Sales Division Carh Metal Process Co Leon A. Beeghly Youngstown

O Briens Reunited After Long Yearward Wanderings

The O Brien family ends a year of hardship with Shirley's reunion in Los Angeles. 11 year old Shirley is back with her parents as migrant workers face housing searches and steady work opens for William. Stevens funds travel and a heater factory job begins at 50 dollars weekly.

Los Angeles O’briens Shirley O’brien Mary O’brien William O’brien Shirley O'Briens Arizona California San Francisco Milton Stevens William B. McKesson Stevens

Geologist Shows Films On Submarine Canyons

LA JOLLA Calif Dr Francis P Shepard of UC presented new photographic evidence on submarine canyons. The films shot on the sea floor show canyons with vertical overhanging walls and gullies resembling dry land canyons, suggesting similar formation processes.

LA Jolla Calif Grand Canyon Francis P. Shepard University of California

State Officials Plan To Test Air Raid Net

Ohio to test its air raid warning system at irregular intervals to keep it effective. Brig. Gen. Kenneth Cooper says the state can alert to an impending air raid in two minutes via the police radio network. Test alerts will be initiated from the state and broadcast irregularly. Receiving agencies have been spending on rivals foreign policy in the present voter interest. The people favor taxes if government shows sacrifice. The president’s budget proposals on socialized medicine and education are cited. Republican speakers will discuss Dirksen themes at the Chicken Box Supper tonight at a local Sports Arena.

Columbus Ohio Kenneth Cooper Ohio Adjutant General Dirksen

North Seaway To Be Pushed By President Amid Opposition

President Truman weighs a luncheon with opponents of the St. Lawrence seaway to win support for the 1 billion dollar project. He urged key Senate Foreign Relations and House Public Works members to speed hearings on authorization. The aim is a deep water route to bring Labrador iron ore to replace dwindling Minnesota supplies. Senator Wiley proposed the luncheon to gain converts.

Washington Truman St. Lawrence Seaway J. Truman Senate Foreign Relations House Public Works Committees Labrador Minnesota Wiley

Services for Wallace C Pinfold Tomorrow

Services for Wallace C. Pinfold, retired B and O Railroad supervisor, will be held tomorrow in Cincinnati. Local obituary note records his long service and ties to the railroad community.

Pinfold Cincinnati Wallace C. Pinfold B&o Railroad

Tank thrust nears Seoul in Korean War drive

Allied tanks hit near Anyang nine miles south of Seoul as three tank infantry task forces push toward the burned capital. In Washington, Selective Service Chief Hershey outlined draft changes for married men ages nineteen to twenty six with no children, proposing removal of deferments for one dependent.

Tokyo Seoul Anyang Washington Selective Service Lewis B. Hershey

Bricker Urges RFC Cleanup After Dawson Allegations

Washington Senator Bricker calls on President Truman to fire White House Aide Donald Dawson amid claims he tried to dominate the Reconstruction Finance Corp. He advocates a broad RFC housecleaning. Senator Hoey plans to reopen an inquiry citing possible influence peddling in defense contract awards, with Maj. Gen. Harry Vaughan previously involved.

Washington Bricker Ohio Truman White House Donald Dawson Reconstruction Finance Corp RFC Dawson Hoey D-Nc

Truman Seeks Major Tax Hikes Across Auto TV Sales

The administration asked Congress for a 10 billion dollar tax boost including excise increases of 20 percent on autos and 25 percent on television and radio sets. It proposes a 4 percent rise in individual income tax, higher corporate rates, expanded capital gains, and broader levies on tobacco, alcohol, and gasoline with revenue goals of hundreds of millions to billions.

Washington Truman Administration Congress Teleview Inanata Secretary of Treasury Snyder House Ways and Means Committee Truman House Committee

Ohioan Among Dead In B-50 Crash Saturday

Five U S airmen died when a B 50 bomber crashed in England Saturday Briggs Air Force Base announced. The Ohio victim was T Sgt Edward O Blair engineer from Fremont Ohio son of Mr and Mrs Lee W Blair.

EL Paso Tex U. S England Briggs Air Force Base Edward O. Blair Lee W. Blair Fremont Ohio Blair

Lackland overcrowding complaints unfounded says Senate panel

A Senate Preparedness Subcommittee report finds no health risk from overcrowding at Lackland Air Base Texas. Only two recent deaths cited auto accident and cancer. Commission hired by Secretary of the Air Force found general health of airmen good and denied pneumonia claims.

Washington Senate Lackland Texas Congress Senate Preparedness Lyndon Johnson D-Tex Air Force Finletter Defense Department Navy Johnson Senate Committee

Ohio limp gas supply eases as cold snap ends

In Columbus Ohio the worst of the cold and snow eased as gas shortages lessened for homes and small businesses though heavier industry still faced limits. Warmer weather aided highway clearing and schools resumed after snow days. Toledo lawmakers seek probe into gas shortages amid alleged discrimination.

Columbus Ohio General Assembly William K. Gerheuser Toledo Gerheuser Ollie Czelusta Arnold V. Finch Comemission of Ohio Fuel Gas Co

RCAF Spots Lost Flyer on Vancouver Island Beach

An American pilot identified as J. J. Coil of Columbus Ohio was forced to land Saturday due to fuel shortage. He was found uninjured on Lawrie Bay beach Vancouver Island after his single engine plane drifted off course from Sandspit to Port Hardy. RCAF Cane seaplane crew spotted him and naval tug Clifton prepared to transfer Coil to his East Coast Vancouver Island destination.

Vancouver B. C Vancouver Island RCAF J. J. Coil Columbus Ohio Sandspit Queen Charlotte Islands Port Hardy Vanccouver Island Sea Island Lawrie Bay Clifton Winter Harbor Coll

Fish and Game Laws Convictions Totals Reported

Columbus report shows 2,497 individuals convicted of Ohio fish and game violations last year, paying fines totaling $54,958. This follows 2,807 convictions recorded in 1949 by the Department of Natural Resources.

Columbus Department of Natural Resources

Lamneck to Speak on Red Cross Role in Ohio

State public welfare director John H Lamneck will address state Red Cross chapter leaders Saturday as they meet to discuss their role in the national emergency Lamneck represents Governor Lausche Fred A Winfrey vice president of the American Red Cross will also speak at the session in Columbus.

Columbus John H. Lameneck Red Cross Lamneck Frank J. Lausche Fred A. Winfrey American Red Cross

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