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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1947

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NLRB Rules Replacements Allowed in Labor Disputes

Washington ULP ruling says unions may strike over pay without blocking replacements in general, and that a union that fails to bargain cannot claim bad faith negotiating. Decision could alter pressures on 400,000 miners and drew AFL president Green opposing new restrictive labor bills. Green warned Congress that labor curbs risk industrial chaos and harm US standing.

Washington ULP National Labor Relations Board Congress St. Petersburg Fla Senate House John L. Lewis AFL William Green United States American Federation of Labor Senate Labor Committee Green Ball-Smith- Taft Federal Mediation Board Ball Minn

Gallia Physician Hurt When Car Hits Culvert

Dr. Ernest Wood 71 a Gallia physician on the GSI staff sustained chest bruises when the auto he was driving on Route 35 struck a guard rail and a concrete culvert four miles west of Gallipolis at about midnight. Patrolmen say he likely fell asleep and the right side of the car was demolished. He was taken to the hospital at the GSL.

Gallipolis Ernest Wood GSI Route 35 Here State Highway Patrol Wood GSL

Kilgore backs Lilienthal for Atomic Energy chair in 1946

Senator Kilgore who led a Stalin approved list of 1946 congressmen announces support for David Lilienthal as chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. Critics accuse Kilgore and Pepper of possible disloyalty given Stalin's approval and question Lilienthal's sincerity.

Harley M. Kilgore U.S West Virginia Joseph Stalin David E. Lilienthal Atomic Energy Commission Lilienthal Kilgore and Pepper Kilgore United States Stalin

British Plan for Displaced Persons to Work in Coal Mines

Prime Minister Attlee announced that displaced persons in British occupation zones of Germany and Austria would be classified for possible employment in Britain's coal mines and other industries. The labor ministry and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster will set up the organization to classify and select workers for British jobs amid fuel shortages. Newspapers claimed thousands would be brought from the continent to work in the mines.

London Attlee Germany Austria Britain House of Commons Duchy of Lancaster

Coffin Upholsterers Strike After Contract Deadlock

In Columbus a strike by Local No. 416 of the Upholsterers International Union began after failed talks for a new contract at Buckeye Casket Co. The old agreement expired January 28. About 65 to 75 union members walked off, halting plant operations.

Columbus

BUC Post Replacement Announced by Herbert

Dale Dunifon of Van Wert will replace Charles Jones of Jackson as administrator of the Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation, Gov. Thomas J. Herbert announced. Dunifon, the state director of commerce at 6500 dollars yearly, will be succeeded by Fred Milligan, the governor's secretary.

Columbus Dale Dunifon van Wert Charles Jones Jackson Ohio Bureau of Thomas J. Herbert Dunifon Fred Milligan Herbert

Akron Garage Man Shot By Business Partner

Akron police say 38 year old Wilbur L. Jones, an East Akron garageman, was shot four times yesterday by his business partner, who then killed himself. The dead man has been identified as 44 year old John Mycoskie.

Akron Wilbur L. Jones John Mycoskie

Cleveland approves park licenses and anti discrimination rule

City council approved licensing of amusement parks and adopted a rule to revoke licenses for racial or other discrimination, signaling a crackdown on unfair practices at local parks.

Cleveland

Eviction Slayings Lead to Life Terms for Suspects

William J. Jefferson, 29, faces life imprisonment for the eviction slaying of Wash Larry, 38, after a three judge court convicted him of second degree murder. Arthur Clark, a special policeman, already sentenced to life for second degree murder on Dec 20, admitted hiring five men to threaten tenants seeking OPA protection from rent increases.

Cleveland William J. Jefferson Wash Larry Arthur Clark Jefferson OPA

Canton Mayor Klein Announces New City Hall Grant

Mayor Carl F. Klein said Canton received a federal grant of 44 375 dollars from the Federal Workers Agency to prepare architects' plans for a new city hall and safety building.

Canton Carl F. Klein Federal Workers Agency

Senator Proposes Interstate Turnpike Commission Plan

Columbus report says Senator Jonathan C. Mason urges Ohio to join with Pennsylvania West Virginia and Indiana to form an Inter State Turnpike Commission. A separate bill seeks an Ohio Turnpike Commission to fund roads entirely by tolls. House approves bribery protection expansion for sports event participants and managers.

Columbus Pennsylvania Ohio Jonathan C. Mason Columbiana Senate West Virginia Indiana Ohio Turnpike Commission House

Farming Plan Costs Stated

State Agriculture Department officials announced the reorganized plan would cost taxpayers 11 000 to 12 000 dollars a year more. They aim to refine the bill with the House Agricultural Committee before legislative debate. Director Frank M Farnsworth estimated about 10 000 dollars additional yearly salaries for the five department division heads.

Columbus State Agriculture Department Ohio House Agricultural Committee Frank M. Farnsworth

Akron Pupils Decline 1000 Yearly Says Superintendent

Akron schools report pupil enrollment fell by about 1,000 annually over the past two years, according to Superintendent Otis C. Hatton.

Akron Otis C. Hatton

Solon Reaction Set as Liquor Man Quits

Edmund E. Schuster, a liquor inspector since 1939, resigns alleging corruption in the Ohio Liquor Department. He accuses bribery among agents and says a senator pressured him to perjure a report. Governor Herbert and the Senate committee pledge to pursue the issue. Schuster threatens to testify with names if called.

Columbus Thomas J. Herbert State Senate Liquor Department Edmund E. Schuster Stanley B. Cofall Herbert Senate Schuster Cofall Roscoe Walcutt Frank Collopy Perrysburg Senate Committee John W. Bricker U.S Cleveland Portsmouth Department of Liquor Control

Sleeper train crash near Altoona kills ten

Ten people die and around 85 are injured when the Pennsylvania Railroad Red Arrow Detroit to New York sleeper jumps the tracks two miles west of Horseshoe Curve in Altoona. Three crewmen are named among the dead, with many passengers uncounted at scene.

Altoona Pennsylvania Railroad New York Here PRR M. E. McArdle R. H. Henry J. M. Parasock Mercy Red Arrow Pennsylvania Tom Lynam

Train Kills 13 At Crossroad In Michigan City

Thirteen railroad section crew members were killed and 16 injured when their bus was struck by a Chicago South Shore train at Andry Road crossing five miles east of Michigan City Indiana. The motorman and a passenger had minor injuries. Five of the dead were Negro and all lived in Gary Chicago or here. Witnesses reported bodies and bus wreckage scattered along the right of way.

Michigan City Ind Chicago, South Shore South Bend Andry Road Here Gary Chicago

Burton S. Sheely Dies From Auto Crash Injuries

Tiffin Ohio Burton S Sheely 63 a building contractor died yesterday from injuries suffered December 23 in a automobile accident.

Tiffin Burton S. Sheely

Butler County court reports business falloff

Hamilton Ohio area reports a notable drop in divorce filings as Butler County court work slows. Deputy Joseph Kiep notes fewer suits being filed and a downturn in court activity.

Hamilton, CO Butler County Joseph Kiep

Legislation Mixes Bonuses and Pensions In Ohio Plan

Ohio House Military Affairs chair Rep. Henry W. Deming proposes combining veterans bonuses with pensions funded by sales taxes to avoid real estate tax objections. The plan envisions $106 bonuses for about 1,012,000 veterans and a pension starting at age 60, with loans and separate pension programs also under consideration.

Columbus Ohio House Military Affairs Committee Henry W. Deming Licking Senate Deming House Granville Ohio Merchant Marine William Saxbe Champaign Saxbe Tax Department

Smyth Outlines Two Reasons For Releasing Atom News

Professor Henry D. Smyth of Princeton argues there are two grounds to publish some atomic energy information. He cites political accountability as citizens must be informed and the need to strengthen U S technology through scientific research.

Cleveland Henry D. Smyth Princeton University Bernard M. Baruch Senate Atomic Committee Prof. Smyth

New International Bank Bonds Must Be Filed

The State Securities Division announced that bonds of the new international bank for reconstruction and development will not be exempt from Ohio registration. They are expected to be backed by upwards of 40 percent of American funds.

Columbus State Securities Division New International Bank For Reconstruction and Development Ohio

Senator Tom W. Jones Returns to Legislature

Senator Tom W. Jones of Middleport returned to the State Senate chamber after recovering from an illness that kept him home since January 20. The eight term Republican resumed duties in Columbus last night.

Columbus Tom WW. Jones Middleport

Boy Drowns While Trying To Save Classmate In River

Alliance Ohio nine year old Marshall Fortner drowned while attempting to rescue classmate Charles Cundiff after ice broke on the Mahoning River. Firemen recovered both bodies last night.

Club manager dies in Columbus at 70

Winfield Eckert Kinney, 70, former manager of the Columbus Athletic Club, died of a heart ailment here yesterday.

Columbus Winfield Eckert Kinney Columbus Athletic Club

Miami University marks 138th anniversary

Miami University celebrated its 138th anniversary yesterday marking a long history of higher education in Oxford Ohio. The event reflected on the institution’s founding and ongoing role in the region.

MIAMI Oxford Miami University

20 Million Dollar Unit To Begin In April At Graham Station

Ohio Power Co announces construction of a coal fired steam electric plant in Graham Station West Virginia with an initial cost of 20 million dollars. The 190000 horsepower unit will be owned jointly with Appalachian Electric Power Co and is due to be completed by summer 1949.

Graham Station W.va Ohio Power Co Ohio Power Appalachian Electric Power Co Harold Turner Pomeroy Bend Turner Mr. Turner Ohio River Ford Morrow Wellston Ohio Masson County Morrow West Penn Power Co West Virginia Wheeling Windsor Station American Gas and Electric Service Corp

Record Vote On Budget Sparks Senate Budget Clash

Senator Bridges urged a record vote on cutting Truman's $37.5 billion budget with a $6 billion target while GOP leaders favored smaller cuts. Rep Knutson warned tax relief timing could falter if the budget fight continues, as Millikin and Taft voiced support for a $4.5 to $5 billion reduction.

Washington Bridges Senate Truman Knutson R-Minn GOP New Hampshire Joint Senate House Committee Senate Appropriations Committee Millikin Colo Army Navy Taft Ohio House

Wage talks mirror steel settlements in 1947

Contract negotiators for Westinghouse Electric Corp and the CIO United Electrical Workers said they had nothing to announce after the first formal 1947 session. A spokesman said both sides agreed no news would be released until a joint statement. The UK CIO union sought a substantial wage increase without naming figures.

Pittsburgh Westinghouse Electric Corp Cio-United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers CIO Philip Murray

Marguerite White Sentenced for Manslaughter in Brother’s Death

In Warren, Mrs. Marguerite White, aged 17, received a sentence of one to 20 years in Marysville’s women’s reformatory after pleading guilty to second degree manslaughter in the fatal shooting of her brother Lee Osman, 13. Judge Lynn B. Griffith presided.

Warren Marguerite White Common Pleas Lynn B. Griffith Women’s Reformatory Marysville Lee Osman

Survey First Step In Scioto Sandusky Conservation

A spring survey of the Scioto Sandusky Conservancy District will begin as the initial phase of a flood prevention and conservation project in the Scioto and Sandusky River Valleys. Albert J. Allman, district conservancy commission member, announced today.

Tiffin Scioto-Sandusky Conservancy District Scioto Sandusky Albert J. Allman District Conservancy Commission

Eisler Brother of Gerhart Faces Possible HUAC Probe

The report suggests songwriter Hans Eisler may draw HUAC scrutiny if investigations widen to Hollywood. The allegation centers on ties to espionage and his detention on Ellis Island pending questions from the committee.

Hans Eisler Gerhart Eisler U. S Ellis Island House Un-American Activities Committee Hollywood NEA Telephoto

Fireman Finds Son Dead in Cincinnati House Fire

Lt. Mark Devine rushed to his home after an alarm and found his six year old son Mickey, an invalid, burned to death when clothing caught fire. Fire Marshal Edward Corsmeier said other children were in the bedroom and one may have started the blaze with a cigarette lighter.

Cincinnati Mark Devine Mickey Mars Edward Corsmeier

Sire of Movie Horses Dies After Fall in Paddock

Snow Chief II, sire of Thunderhead and other famed movie horses, died yesterday after slipping on wet ground and breaking his neck in a Warren Colorado paddock. The body will be shipped to a taxidermist in Clearfield Pennsylvania and later shown at the Nebraska State Museum in Lincoln.

Cincinnati Bar Association to mark 75th anniversary dinner

The Cincinnati Bar Association celebrates its 75th anniversary on February 27 with a dinner at the Netherland Plaza Hotel. Carl Irx, ABA president, and Howard Guthrey, Ohio Bar president, will speak among others.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Bar Association Netherland Plaza Hotel Carl Irx American Bar Association Howard Guthrey Ohio Bar Association

Ohio Welfare Panel Chooses Mrs Clyde Hissong Chairman

The Women's State Committee of Ohio for Public Welfare Health and Education elected Mrs Clyde Hissong of Columbus chairman at its annual meeting yesterday in Columbus.

Columbus Women’s State Committee of Ohio

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