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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1952

Page

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Steel Walkout Looms as USW Weighs Midnight Strike

Pittsburgh AP report says the CIO United Steelworkers may strike at midnight Saturday as the union weighs an 18 cent hourly pay increase, a union shop and other concessions. Industry forecasts an orderly shutdown. WSB settlement talks could extend the deadline.

Pittsburgh America CIO United Steelworkers Philip Murray Murray USW WSB Truman

UN bars Soviet as neutral in Korea truce role

UN Command in Tokyo rejects Moscow as a truce broker claiming Russia has a past participation record in Korea. An Allied spokesman at Panmunjom calls UN reasons clear, cogent, and irrefutable. Col Don Darrow says any near Korea or with such a record will be rejected.

Munsan Korea Russia Soviet Union Voice of the UN Command Kremlin Panmunjom Don Darrow UN Command

Yank Airmen Hike Red Jet Kills to Ten

In Korea American Sabre pilots downed two MiG-15s amid a 20 minute battle involving 27 Sabres and 20 Reds. The clash occurred in cloudy skies as 80 Russian type jets warred with Allied forces. ground fighting near Kansong led to a rescue of trapped units.

Yank Seoul Korea United Nations Kansong

Ross Enters Death Row

Ohio prisoner George Ross, 27, who murdered a Cleveland police officer to escape returning to prison, has been sentenced to die in the electric chair on June 6. He becomes the fifth inmate in the section for condemned men as prison officials assign him a number and begin processing. His lawyers plan to seek a new trial today. Judge Edward Blythin told Ross that a life of crime cannot be blamed on a poor beginning and that he must be held accountable.

Columbus Ohio George Ross Cleveland Ross Edward Blythin

Pay the Messenger On Time to Help Delivery

Do not fail to provide exact change for your Messenger carrier at the regular collection time. Delays from special callbacks slow service for other readers. Ensure your carrier is paid on time weekly. The carrier must collect payments to pay for papers and maintain profit.

Aga Messenger

Senate Gets Controversial Training Bill

Senate faces a Universal Military Training bill with a measure to reduce armed forces size and cost. Armed Services Committee approved 12 to 0. Russell seeks Kefauver support to push the bill forward. He hopes training starts before year end and calls it workable and fair. House debate on a similar bill starts Tuesday.

Washington Senate Russell D-Ga Armed Services Committee Kefauver D-Tenn UMT New England House

Ohio to Plant Ten Million Trees in April Drive

Gov. Frank J. Lausche drafted a proclamation making April conservation month and urging Ohioans to join a statewide tree planting drive targeting ten million trees. Arbor Day falls on April 25, with about 750 officials invited to coordinate local group efforts and obtain trees from the state forestry division and private nurseries.

Columbus Frank J. Lausche Ohio State Forestry Division

Giant Edition Heralds Lavish Capital Sale

The Washington Star published a record 144 page edition for Washington's birthday sale in the capital. Housewives rush to bargains on February 22 with department stores offering autos, refrigerators, washing machines, typewriters and more for as little as $1.

Washington The Washington Star

Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Wilding Wed in London Mob Scene

London reports Elizabeth Taylor 19 and Michael Wilding 39 married just before noon amid a lively crowd. The ceremony followed her divorce from Nicky Hilton, with a radio photo stunt used to authenticate papers.

Girl Diamonds Elizabeth Taylor Michael Wilding London Liz Wilding Nicky Hilton Atlantic

Reduction in appliance production due to metal shortages

Washington reports a 14 percent cut in copper and aluminum supplies for major household appliances beginning April 1. The National Production Authority will offer relief if shortages hit refrigerators ranges washes and vacuum cleaners. Metal quotas were raised for less essential items to keep firms from shutting down.

Washington National Production Authority NPA Henry H. Fowler

Pro Western Independence Party Wins Libyan National Election

Official returns from 46 of 55 constituencies show the Independence Party capturing 37 seats to seven for the Congress Party as Libyans vote in the first national election. Minor parties win two seats.

Tripoli Libya Independence House of Representatives Congress Party

Former Ohio attorney general aide Peter E Dempsey dies

Peter E Dempsey aged 84, longtime assistant to the attorney general of Ohio, died Wednesday. A funeral is planned for Saturday.

Columbus Peter E Dempsey Ohio

NATO Maps Vast Plans For Bases

NATO leaders in Lisbon map urgent Western Europe air bases and funding as they seek to finish defenses before the 1952 building season. Eisenhower outlines needs while ministers discuss how much and who pays. Western plans hinge on West Germany’s role in a projected European Army and the link to the European Defense Community.

Lisbon Portugal Atlantic Europe Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO Germany Russia Dwight D. Eisenhower Alliance Dean Acheson Anthony Eden Acheson Council European Defense Community EDC West Germany

State Ends Ban on Beer and Wine Licenses

Ohio ends its three year freeze on new beer and wine licenses for on premise and carry out sales. Liquor Director William C Bryants says about 2600 qualified applicants will receive permits under categories D-1 3.2 beer D-2 higher power beer and wine by the glass C-1 C-2 carry out licenses. The liquor department froze all permits in April 1949 and court actions delayed unfreezing until a January 30 Supreme Court ruling made release possible yesterday.

Columbus Ohio William C. Bryant Liquor Department Ohio Supreme Court

Silent Screen Siren Recuses Marital Rumor

Gloria Swanson, the silent screen star who returned to prominence in 1950, dodged questions about a report she may marry for a sixth time, signaling no confirmation of nuptials while keeping fans guessing.

Hollywood Gloria Swanson

Tax Expert Monitors Surplus Ship Inquiry in Washington

A U S tax expert joins the Senate Investigations Subcommittee probe into profitable ship dealings linked to New York Republican leader Morris. Joseph F. E. Casey and allies reportedly earned 3 percent on $101000 cash investments. hearings paused for week.

Richard Nixon D-Mass Washington Joseph E. Casey Senate Casey American Overseas Tankers Corp Adm E. E. Cochrane U. S Newbold Morris Morris New York Truman Athe Senate Investigations Joseph FE. Casey Friends Internal Revenue Bureau

Army Chief Ridgway Warns of World Communism Threat

Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway told the Far East Department of the Reserve Officers Association that many Americans question U S involvement in Korea and warned that communist aggression now appears worldwide He argued the U S must fight to uphold its principles and cited Washingtons 1775 warning about danger until force is used to persuade others

Tokyo Matthew B. Ridgway Korea Ridgway U. S Far East The Reserve Officers Association Washington

Demand Seen as Threat To Foreign Aid Program

President Truman faces House pressure for fuller details of his talks with Winston Churchill amid a 189 to 143 vote on a nonbinding resolution. The action, opposed by administration allies, signals uncertainty in U S foreign policy support and questions disclosure of troop commitments. Labor leaders in London seek cross-examination of Churchill on the same discussions.

Washington Truman House of Representatives Winston Churchill Ans Britain London Churchill Labor Party House Senate Secretary of State Acheson State Department Trumane Churchill Foreign Affairs Committee Richards D-Sc Russia Kremlin Congress Rep Vorys Ohio Department Foreign Committee

Morse Attacks Taft on Foreign Policy Stand

Senator Morse charges a Taft presidency would derail the Eisenhower foreign policy and U S obligations under NATO. Brewster defends Taft saying he would honor the pact, while Taft notes he now supports NATO commitments despite voting against the pact initially. Eisenhower remains noncommittal about pursuing the nomination. President Truman offered no timing on Eisenhower’s European assignment end.

Washington Morse Ore Taft Ohio Eisenhower Brewster Europe Senate Truman

Ceiling Collapse at Roosevelt Theater Injures Dozens

A section of the Roosevelt Theater ceiling collapsed during a comedy showing. About 62 people were injured and eight suffered possible fractures as plaster rained down on patrons. Firefighters cleared debris for over two hours. no fire was involved.

Roosevelt Theater

Mother Love Wins Divorce for Ohioan Mother

Mrs Rose Mary McDonald of Ohio testified that her husband loved her mother and won a divorce today in Cleveland. The 22 year old said Kevin McDonald three was in love with her mother, Mary Jane Nye forty two, and had written torrid love letters.

Cleveland Rosemary McDonald Pfe Kevin McDonald Mary Jane Nye

Auto Sticker Sale Set March 1 in Southeast Ohio

Deputy registrars to sell windshield stickers replacing metal tags for Ohio vehicles. Stickers go on sale March 1. Southeastern counties list includes Athens, Chauncey, Glouster, Nelsonville, Gallia, Gallipolis, Vinton, Laurelville, Logan, Jackson, Oak Hill, Wellston, Middleport, Pomeroy, Chesterhill, McConnelsville, Stockport, Corning, Crooksville, Glenford, New Lexington, Shawnee, Hamden, McArthur, Wilkesville, Bartlett, Marietta, and more with named registrars and addresses.

Athens Chauncey Gallipolis Glouster Logan Ewe McArthur Nelsonville Point Pleasant Pomeroy-Middleport iRadio Auvngeanneny Arta State Bureau of Motor Vehicles Ohio

Train Rams Fuel Truck Near Wilmington Kills Two

A gasoline truck was smashed by a passenger train near Melvin, killing its two occupants. Engineer Cliff Graves and Fireman James Hannah were burned and hospitalized. Passengers were uninjured. The train and station suffered extensive damage.

Wilmington Melvin Cliff Graves James Hannah Newark Clinton Memorial Hospital Thomas A Wilkinson Clifford Floyd Walker F. F Garrett Sinclair Refining

Flames Beset Irondale Village Business District

Flames raced through Irondale village near East Liverpool threatening an entire block of stores. Six fire companies from East Liverpool Wellsville Stratton Hammondsville and Toronto battled the blaze. Four stores were engulfed and the fire remained uncontrolled with no injuries or endangered lives reported. Irondale lies about 10 miles southwest of here and has a population near 1590.

East Liverpool Irondale Village Wellsville Stratton Hammondsville Toronto Irondale

Laboratory Tests Set In Mysterious Death

State laboratory tests on a rifle and a blood-stained handkerchief were planned today in the investigation of Williams College sophomore Millar Romaine Jr. 19. Police found the rifle and handkerchief near Romaine's body in a little-used fraternity room as a state pathologist prepared a report on the cause of death.

Williamstown Mass Williams College George Royal Millar Romaine, Jr Romaine

Kefauver Opens Ohio Campaign Visit

Senator Kefauver the Tennessean moves into Ohio for the first time since beginning his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. His Ohio stop is billed as the opening gun for delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Warren tonight. Democratic regulars and party leaders, including Trumbull County Chairman Mark A. Williams, will attend the Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner at Schuster's Casino in Masury Ohio.

Warren Estes Kefauver Lookout Mountain Tennessee Ohio U. S Kefauver Warren Area Brookfield Township Schuster’s Masury, C Trumbull County Mark A. Williams

Teachers Study Aviation in National Conference

About 23 Ohio school teachers will fly to St. Louis Friday to learn about aviation. They will attend a conference of the National Aviation Education Council.

Columbus Ohio St. Louis National Aviation Education Council

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