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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1952

Page

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U S Open to Red S Political Talks on Korea Settlement

The United States signals willingness to consider a high level conference with communist representatives after a Korean cease fire and UN action on recommendations. Panmunjom talks may guide a counterproposal while avoiding broader issues like Formosa and a UN seat for China.

Washington United States Korea United Nations UN General Assembly Matthew B. Ridgway Ridgway Panmunjom Formosa Red

Negotiators Near Accord On Rotation In Korea Talks

In Munsan Korea both sides narrowed gaps on troop rotation and civilian displacement but remain far apart on core armistice issues. Allies dropped demands linking displaced civilians to prisoners and impartial civilian interviews while the communists softened their stance on troop dispositions and coastal waters. The issue of building and repairing North Korean airfields during a truce was shelved.

Munsan Korea North South Korea

Hood's Guns Fatal to GOP Gangster

Charles Gross a 56 year old Republican committee man for the 31st ward was killed in a gangland shooting in Humboldt Park Chicago. Police say seven 12 gauge shells and 7 shotgun blasts struck him as he left his car near a church. Guardsmen found his body on the sidewalk.

Chicago Charles Gross 31St Ward Humboldt Park Gross Tsllinois National Guard Northwest

American Sabre Pilot Damages MIG Jets Over Korea

Lt. William C. Shofner of Wayne Oklahoma piloted a Sabre in a three minute air battle high over North Korea. He and 16 other Sabres and 30 Red jets fought escort missions for Allied bombers. Pilots reported cutting rail lines at 71 points and destroying 12 supply buildings as light snow fell along the battle line near Chorwon.

Seoul Korea North Korea William C. Shofner Wayne Okla Chorwon Iron Triangle

Herbert Enters GOP Race For Ohio Governor Primary

Former Governor Thomas J. Herbert of Cleveland announced he will join the Republican race for governor in the May 6 primary. He will file petitions with the secretary of state to qualify. The field already includes Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati and State Senator Roscoe R. Walcutt of Columbus.

Columbus Thomas J. Herbert Cleveland Herbert Charles P. Taft Cincinnati Roscoe R. Walcutt

Veep Barkley Enters Hospital for Eye Operation

Vice President Barkley, 74, is in Naval Hospital Bethesda Maryland for a possible eye operation. A medical duty officer said his general health is excellent after he entered the facility late yesterday.

Washington Barkley Naval Hospital Bethesda

Ohio Public Assistance Study Committee Chairman Named

Columbus Pickaway County Common Pleas Judge William D. Radcliff was named Wednesday as chairman of the Public Assistance Study Committee of the Ohio Program Commission.

Columbus Pickaway County Common Pleas William D. Radcliff Ohio Program Commission

Court Order Halts Strike Ends Eight Day Walkout

Central Greyhound buses resumed operations after an eight day wildcat strike ended when the company sought a common pleas court injunction to force drivers back. A Saturday hearing was set. union Local 1043 did not sanction the walkout. The stoppage disrupted service from Toledo to Port Allegheny and Parkersburg affecting about 25 000 riders daily including 10 000 in Cleveland. An Ohio youth arrested for safe breaking briefly escaped custody by diving 20 feet from city hall into Shenango River before recapture.

Cleveland Central Greyhound Sirtes Buses Common Pleas Court AFL Amalgamated Association of Street, Electric Railway and Central Greyhound Toledo Port Allegheny Parkersburg W. Va Sharon Ohio Shenango River City Hall

Feiger Estate 22 000 Trust For dog Susie in Pomeroy

The will of Velma W Feiger filed in Meigs County Probate sets a 22 000 trust to provide and care for Susie a 13 year old cocker spaniel The trustee George A Meinhart may hire others if Ralph Gilmore cannot care for the dog He gains household goods and the Mulberry Avenue home if he cares for Susie and buys the property at the dog s death The trust directs 20 000 to Grace Episcopal Church if Gilmore declines The remainder goes to the Episcopal bishop of Southern Ohio for the Grace Church income and cemetery care The estate includes land in Meigs County and Racine with a 1000 monument to be erected and 2000 bequest to Racine Baptist Church The estate is appraised around 22 000 and George Meinhart is urged as executor.

Pomeroy Velma W. Feiger Susie Tee George A. Meinhart Gilmore Mulberry Avenue Grace Episcopal Church Harry E. Feiger Velma E. Feiger Episcopal Church of Southern Ohio Pomeroy Grace Episcopal Church Feiger Wolfe Meigs County Baptist Church Racine

Gambling Stamp Holders To Face Record Check

A federal racketeer squad will audit gambling tax stamp records for 127 stamp holders in the district since the November 30 deadline. The effort targets bookies, numbers writers, punchboard operators, and stamp sellers in Columbus, Zanesville, and surrounding communities. Recent stamps list Crook, Crooksville, Nelsonville, and Nelsonville proprietors and agents.

Columbus Internal Revenue Harry F. Busey Zanesville William and Wearlein Crook Crook's Route 2 Crooksville Clarence Tyo Whitey's Place Public Square Nelsonville N. E. Tyo Columbus St

Snow Covers Lake Points Across Northern Ohio

A snow storm swept northern Ohio with Cleveland at five and a half inches, expected to melt as temperatures rise to 36. Fort Wayne and Erie reported seven inches. Other readings included Toledo five, Mansfield four, Findlay four, Akron three, Youngstown four, with Columbus a trace. One man was killed by a bus during the storm.

Cleveland Ohio Fort Wayne Ind Erie Toledo Mansfield Findlay Akron Youngstown Columbus

Ohio Deems Atomic Waste Manageable Nearby

Columbus reports Ohio officials downplay atomic waste concerns stating the Atomic Energy Commission solved the issue before it grew. The state hosts two installations, Miamisburg and Fernald, with isotopes used in medical research, and engineers note cooling water turns radioactive.

Columbus Ohio State Health Department Atomic Energy Commission Miamisburg Fernald Hamilton County Health Department Fred H. Waring Atomic Energy Engineers

Cornwell Seeks GOP Delegate Seat From 10th District

Arthur E. Cornwell of Athens is a candidate for delegate to the National Republican convention from the 10th congressional district, pledged to Harold Stassen, correcting an AP report that listed him as a Democrat in The Messenger on February 5.

Arthur E. Cornwell Athens Harold Stassen Associated Press Messenger

Worker Held In 2 Deaths

NEW YORK The mystery stabbing deaths of two waitresses were blamed on a 30-year-old defense plant worker John Kerringer of Manhattan who admitted killing both women during all night questioning. The bodies of Mrs Genevieve Mitchell 36 and Mrs Francis Castello 45 were found in Mitchell apartment.

New York Bronx George B de Luca John Kerringer Manhattan de Luca Kerringer

Backers Press for Ike Return Ahead of 1952 Nomination

Supporters push for Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower to return home to aid the Republican bid while Taft and Stassen gain ground in the New Hampshire primary. Senator Cain hints there may be a move to relieve Eisenhower of his assignment, amid Taft strong statements.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Brewster R-Me Robert A. Taft Ohio Taft New Hampshire Eisenhower Harold E. Stassen Minnesota Cain Senate United States

New Queen Elizabeth Ascends Gold Throne In Britain

Sorrowful Elizabeth II returns to Britain to be proclaimed queen after King George VI dies at 56. Funeral plans begin with laying in state at Sandringham and a Feb 18 burial at Windsor. Proclamation by Sir George Bellew to be read from St James Palace as flags stay at half staff.

London Elizabeth Commonwealth of Nations George VI Britain Commonwealth Sandringham Royal Sandringham Sandrmngham St. George’s Chapel Windsor Castle Kenya East Africa Elizabeth II Privy Council Garter Arma George Bellew Gilad St. James Palace Henry VIII Sir George Temple Bar Fleet Street

Big Steel critiques CIO union wage proposals

A Big Steel spokesman warned that CIO union proposals to grant unions a say in job changes or terminations would strip management of a key function. R Conrad Cooper of United States Steel Corp said the plan would freeze job structures and performance levels and destabilize wage scales across the steel industry.

New York CIO R. Conrad Cooper United States Steel Corp Wage Stabilization Board Cooper

Truman Pushes for Early Return to White House

Washington report says President Truman, tired of Delays in White House reconstruction, plans to move Mrs. Truman and Margaret back by early April. He cited two near misses from Blair House days including a sunken bath and a piano leg breaking through the floor.

Washington Truman White House Margaret Trumans Blair House Pennsylvania Avenue

Senate Begins UMT Debate

Senate panel opens discussion on Universal Military Training as House panels back compulsory service for 18 year olds. House Armed Services approves six months training with seven and a half years in reserve, consent required for active duty, and triggers for Pentagon to start UMT if draft terms are eased.

Washington

NLRB Recommends Dismissal in Black Clawson Case

Washington NLRB recommended dismissing a complaint against Black Clawson Co. of Hamilton Ohio alleging unfair labor practices. The move indicates no violation found at this stage.

Washington National Labor Relations Board Black Clawson Co Hamilton, D

Burr Oak Lake to fill before vacation season begins

The Army Corps of Engineers announced Burr Oak Reservoir near Glouster is in full operation and expected to be filled before summer. Col. Walter Krueger Jr. said rains have aided filling of the conservation pool, with a 40 foot max depth and 664 acre surface. flood pool reaches 59 feet deep and 10.5 miles long. The project will aid flood control along Sunday Creek and Hocking River, with operation split between the Corps of Engineers and state agencies for recreation and water supply.

Burr Oak Lake Burr Oak Army Corps of Engineers Glouster Walter Krueger, Jr Huntington Sunday Creek East Branch Hocking Engiineers Corps of Engineers

Jones withdraws from governor race in May primary

State Senator Bartow Jones announces he will not seek the Republican nomination for governor in the May 13 primary. He will run again for the state Senate, saying pressure of business affairs would prevent a vigorous campaign. He cited reluctance and strong urging from friends nationwide.

Point Pleasant Bartow Jones Senate

Rescued: 18 Men and Women from Gloria in Atlantic

After a week at sea the dismasted Colombian schooner Gloria was found by U S Air Force planes and Navy boats. Four survivors in a lifeboat were rescued earlier by John F Thorson, while the remaining 14 were picked up by a patrol boat and landed at Christobal Canal Zone.

Panama Gloria U.S. Air Force U.S. Navy John F. Thorson Christobal Canal Zone

Jenkins Canaday House Race Looms in Ohio District Ten

Write in candidates may appear as Rep. Thomas A. Jenkins of Ironton and Mayor Delmar A. Canaday of Pompe face off in November for Congress. Canaday filed petitions yesterday while Jenkins had already announced his candidacy.

Thomas A. Jenkins Ironton Delmar A. Canaday Pome Ohio Canaday Jenkins

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