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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1951

Page

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Licensing and credit curbs take effect on commercial building

The Federal Reserve Board announces two inflation fighting measures effective today. A licensing system requires federal approval for new commercial construction, while a 50 percent cash down payment rule applies to non-residential projects such as stores offices hotels and theaters.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Eric Johnston House Ways and Means Committee Congress Johnston Commerce Department Reserve Board

Relief column breaks Red ring to reinforce Chipyong defense

Allied relief forces broke through five miles south-southwest of Chipyong to reinforce American and French troops holding the central Korean front. The relief action followed eight hours of battle as Chinese forces retreated after sustaining heavy losses with Red casualties near 10,593 on Wednesday and total Allied losses mounting in the central front area.

Tokyo Chipyong Seoul Wonju Hunterkiller John Randolph William J. Waugh Han River Third Infantry Remer Y. Brinson Savannah U.S. Fifth Air Force Death Valley Cauase

Quickie tax rise doomed for spring

The House Ways and Means Committee postposed any rapid tax increase as it reviews all revenue proposals from Secretary Snyder and Treasury plans. Chairman Doughton said hearings will consider one or two package options after evaluation, with Truman urging a quick rise of about 10 billion dollars yearly to cover military costs and a revised budget.

Washington House Ways and Means Truman Doughton D-Nc Snyder Congress Mr. Truman Rep Reed D-Ny Simpson R-Pa Coughton

Arming Tito Considered by Western Allies

Washington reports say Eisenhower heads for Europe with Allied plans on arming Tito and defending Yugoslavia against possible Soviet aggression. Officials in Washington and London discuss whether Atlantic Allies would join defense in Yugoslavia if attacked, with decisions to be taken after an emergency arises.

Washington Europe Dwight D. Eisenhower Yugoslavia Marshal Tite Portance Korea

General MacArthur Writes to Mother Of Dead Marine

The mother of Marine sergeant William C Wolf, 22, killed in Korea, received a letter of condolence from General Douglas MacArthur. Mrs Louise A Wolf, an employee of the Cleveland Ordnance District, said the signature appeared genuine and read a portion praising duty and a future free of aggression.

Cleveland Korea Douglas MacArthur Louise A. Wolf

Pleven plan for a unified European army gains support

European foreign ministers from five nations led by France discuss a French proposed army pooling men ships planes under a single defense ministry and general staff. Italy backed the plan after a Riviera conference. Britain Norway Denmark the Netherlands and Portugal sent observers. Canada and the United States will send observers.

Paris West Germany Rene Pleven Italy Little Riviera Santa Margherita Ligure Schuman Dwight D. Eisenhower Atlantic Alliance Eisenhower France Belgium Luxembourg Britain Norway Denmark Netherlands Portugal Canada United States

Columbus Air Base To Add 8400 Personnel

Washington reports about 8400 military personnel and civilians will be stationed at Lockbourne Air Force Base near Columbus. The Air Force announced the move yesterday.

Columbus Air Base Washington Lockbourne Air Force Base Co Wvenbus Air Force

Plans six divisions for Europe to bolster NATO era force

Secretary of Defense George C. Marshall disclosed that the United States plans to send four additional army divisions to Europe. The plan aims to maintain about six divisions on the continent, with two already deployed on occupation duty, to bolster allied morale amid security concerns.

Washington United States Europe Secretary of Defense George C. Marshall Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees Marshall Joint Chiefs of Staff

Medina Mayor probes fake army officer over butter load

Medina Ohio authorities assist in identifying a man who posed as an army captain to move 75 880 pounds of butter from Chicago to Baltimore without paying a 531 overload fine. Mayor John Brown sought help from federal agencies if the suspect could not be found by noon.

Medina John Brown Interstate Commerce Commission FBI Charles Good Ephrata Chicago Baltimore Brown Good Re Vinch Army Feales Ne Market Division Maryland Winch Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co

37th Infantry Division to Train at Camp Atterbury

The 37th Infantry Division of the Ohio National Guard will train June 24 to July 8 at Camp Atterbury Indiana. The unit was originally slated for Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania then Camp Pickett Virginia with a July 15 start.

Columbus 37Th Infantry Division Ohio National Guard Camp Atterbury Ind Indiantown Gap Camp Pickett

Conveyor Line Backers End Senate Arguments

Supporters of the Lorain East Liver pool belt conveyor line urged public utility status before the Senate Judiciary Committee led by H B Stewart of Riverlake Belt Conveyor Lines. The plan would move ore and limestone, freeing 44 000 freight cars, while opponents from railroads and transport unions prepared for Feb 26 27 28 hearings.

Columbus Senate Judiciary Committee H. B. Stewart Akron Riverlake Belt Conveyor Lines, Inc Riverlake Ohio Railroads Stewart Transportation Brotherhoods Lake Erie Carl D. Sheppard Ohio Akron, Canton and Youngstown

Four Killed As Streamliner Collides With Car

The New York Central Southwestern Limited struck a car two miles west of Sidney killing four men and injuring a fifth. Victims Marvin Bunger 17 Dayton Robert Davis 22 Piqua Clifford Hemmert 36 Piqua William Smith 19 near Bradford. Driver Bernard Brumbaugh 24 Covington seriously injured. The men were returning from a Sidney plant.

Sidney New York Central Railroad Southwestern Limited Here Marvin E. Bunger Dayton Robert L. Davis Clifford A. Hemmert Piqua William J. Smith Bradford Darke County

Girdles Linked to Foot Pain Expert Warns

Dr H L Collins of Columbus Ohio told the Southwest Chiropody Congress in Oklahoma City that tight girdles and nylons cause foot discomfort by curling toes. He urged women to loosen girdles to reduce foot worries.

Oklahoma City H. L. Collins Columbus Ohio Southwest Chiropody Congress

Senate probes $1.5 million RFC loan to Saxony Hotel

Senate investigator pressed Florida inquiries into the Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan to the Saxony Hotel in Miami Beach. Senator Fulbright heads hearings on RFC lending amid claims directors yielded to outside influence. A staffer studied Sax and his Chicago ties. report pending. A separate crime committee will probe punch-board makers with possible Sax ties, no witness plan yet.

Washington Fulbright D-Ark Senate Florida Reconstruction Finance Corporation Saxony Miami Beach Mittee Subcommittee RFC Truman White House Donald Dawson George D. Sax Chicago Sax Special Crime Investigating Committee

Attlee Regime Faces Test in No-Confidence Vote

London report says Prime Minister Attlee's government faces its most critical test as left wing Labour defectors threaten to bolt over rearmament policy. Churchill’s motion seeks to deny confidence. government warns abstentions will lose party support. Eight Liberal MPs remaining undecided could sway the outcome tonight.

London Attlee Britain House of Commons Winston Churchill Commons

Meat Board Secretary To Speak at Conclave

R C Pollock, secretary of the National Livestock and Meat Board, was to be the principal speaker at the Cincinnati Livestock Producers Association annual meeting. About 1200 farmers were expected. Four directors, two from Ohio and one each from Indiana and Kentucky, will be elected.

Cincinnati R. C. Pollock Chicago National Livestock and Meat Board Cincinnati Livestock Producers Association Ohio Indiana Kentucky

Congressmans Mail Backs Taft Campaign

Rep. George H. Bender reports his district's mail supports Taft for president in 1952. He cites a monthly political newspaper endorsement and says letters overwhelmingly endorse Taft, while he claims the letters are not campaign material.

Washington George H. Bender Ohio Taft Bender

Where Is Mao Tse-Tung Missing From Peiping Functions

Hong Kong observers noted Mao Tse-Tung did not attend three recent functions. Reports from Taipei hinted he may have gone to Moscow to confer with Premier Stalin on Korea and Asiatic matters. His last public Peiping appearance was January 26 during Indian National Day celebrations.

Hong Kong China Red China Mao Tse-Tung Mao Moscow Stalin Taipei Peiping

Two Arrested In Truman Death Plot

Secret service agents seized John Correa and his wife Mary in the Bronx home described as a Puerto Rican nationalist party nest where the Truman assassination plot was hatched. They face obstruction of justice charges in a sealed indictment naming Oscar Collazo as a conspirator in the Blair House incident.

New York Secret Service Bronx Truman John Correa Mary Edward Weinfeld Correas Blair House U. S Frederick Block Washington Grisello Torresola

U S Protest Aimed at Russia Over Films Distribution

Washington reports a new American protest against unauthorized showings of Hollywood films in the Soviet Union. The State Department has complained about two films shown in distorted form and now notes a third title, Viva Villa, circulating in the USSR this year.

Washington Moscow State Department Soviet Union Wallace Beery Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer

University of Cincinnati Lectures Invite Area High Schools

About 125 high schools within 150 miles of Cincinnati were invited to nominate top science and math students and teachers for the 16th annual Application of the Physical Sciences lectures. The program begins February 24 and will admit the top 20 percent of juniors and seniors.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati

British steel industry socialized today in London

The British steel industry moves to socialized operation effective today in London. Government measures restructure steel production and management under state control.

London

House Studies UMTS Bill Faces Senate Backdrop

The House Armed Services Committee begins paragraph by paragraph study of the Universal Military Training and Service Bill after Senate approval. The measure would draft 18 year olds and extend service to about 26 months, with debate pending in the Senate.

Washington House Armed Service Committee Senate Senate Armed Service Committee

Senate panel approves Navy shipbuilding plan

The Senate Armed Services Committee unanimously approved a bill authorizing a $2.74 billion Navy ship construction program. Senators guiding its path hoped to bring it to debate today. the House has already passed the measure.

Washington Navy Senate Armed Service Committee House

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