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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1951
Page
2
The GOP-Dixie coalition tightens grip on the 82nd Congress with a strong opening day showing in the House, pushing to block Truman’s fair deal and signaling smoother passage for defense priorities. Senate leadership remains unsettled as Taft criticizes delay in presenting the president’s message.
Conversion in progress cuts workforce at several Cleveland area manufacturers. Apex Electrical Manufacturing Corp laid off about 100 workers, Sandusky plant trimmed 100, General Electric Co Electric Vacuum Cleaner Division reduced staff by 100, and The Globe Machine & Stamping Co reduced its force by around 20 percent.
President Truman announced sweeping price and wage controls will be extended as needed. William H. Harrison's Defense Production Administration will become a central industry control body within 120 days, modeled after WWI War Production Board. A new federal building housing the GAO project expands for the agency. Merging of related agencies is planned by May 1, with a CMP style control of materials like steel aluminum and copper.
Albany resident Mary Jane Murray died Wednesday after a yearlong illness. Survived by daughter Mrs. Scott Willock of Albany and two sons Clinton and Clayton Murray of Mingo Junction, with four grandchildren. Son Clark predeceased her. Friends may call at Bigony funeral home tonight. services Friday at 2 p.m. by Rev. John Snedden. Burial at Hebbardsville.
A Philadelphia woman traveler reported theft of more than 512,000 from her handbag while waiting for a train to Washington at Broad Street Station. Mrs John Transeau of Bangor Pa, wife of a retired railroader, sold handbag contained 7000 in cash and a cashier's check for over 95000.
Evansville Indiana reports a ten million dollar fire in the central business district. Eight buildings were damaged by flames driven by a stiff wind. Three firefighters were burned slightly as Fire Chief Clarence Bassemier led response efforts.
Senator George Sees, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, forecasts a general tax increase across the board to fund defense and sustain a going economy. He warns all taxpayer classes will bear higher levies, while House figures echo broader tax hikes as Congress aims to strengthen military and economic power.
Oklahoma officers fear a mass murder tied to a family from Illinois. A bullet riddled car, found on a back road in Osage County, carried bloody clothes and a pocket knife. Investigators linked the scene to a Texas robbery as they sought the Mosser family and their three children.
Former Senator Elbert Thomas heads Pacific Trust Islands as Japan announces a civilian mission. A C-46 airliner carrying 45 passengers and crew made a forced landing minutes after takeoff from Midway Airport. Pilot adeptly controlled the craft, keeping the plane upright in an open field and ending without a mass casualty. Three injuries reported among 48 aboard.
Detroit report shows Henry Ford estate valued at 80 million with Clara Bryant Ford as executrix. Ford Foundation receives 38.6 million, grandchildren split 12 and 65 325 in equal shares. Remainder funds taxes and legal fees. Ford died April 7 1947. Mrs Ford died September 29.
The territory spans 95 inhabited islands and one atoll scattered across 3,000,000 square miles in the Pacific. It includes the Moaianas, Caroline, and Marshall chains as the main island groups.
New York Catholics will be asked to donate five million dollars for relief of war struck countries in a special collection on Sunday March 4. The fund goal was announced yesterday by Monsignor Edward Swanstrom executive director of war relief services at the National Catholic Welfare Conference.
The Judicial Council of the Methodist Church ruled that hospital trustees cannot be removed from the floor during an annual Methodist Conference. The Ohio Conference of the Methodist Church has ultimate authority over White Cross Hospital in Columbus, according to the court’s unanimous opinion.
In Columbus the Ohio CIO Council starts its annual convention focusing on what happened in the November 7 election. President Jack Kroll delivers the keynote address as Secretary-Treasurer Jacob Clayman presents the annual report during the afternoon session.
Thirteen firemen were overcome by smoke when a blaze damaged the Streambiner Restaurant in Dawne Town Columbus. The fire was confined to the basement and damage was put at $23000.
The Chinese Reds seized Seoul and pressed a pincers advance toward Inchon as UN forces withdrew. General MacArthur warned of a trap with 180,000 Reds driving toward Jonju. The UN fleet prepared for possible evacuation while banks faced a currency report.
Columbus reports Ren. A. G. Lancione charges political bosses shaped early House leadership in the 99th General Assembly. He blurts that Horstman and Miller teamed to back Carney for minority leader while Renner became speaker and ties to dismiss him from key committees. Leia notes tears from Anna O Neill as Carney is lauded for ousting her bid.
A House committee reported widespread irregularities in the 11 billion GI education and training program run by the VA. It cites schools more focused on money than veteran value, and overcharging for supplies. Chairman Teague urged continuation of the probe in the 82nd Congress.
Top officials of two major railroad brotherhoods meet in Cleveland to study a three year peace pact proposed by the government. General chairmen of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Brotherhood of Firemen and Enginemen are silent on whether they will accept or reject the suggestion.
The Ohio delegation opened the 88th Congress with all members present except Rep. Robert Crosser who missed due to an eye operation. Crosser will take oath at his Bethesda Maryland home and begin his 15th term. President Truman will address Monday's session. Rep. George Bender recalled Capitol cockroaches remain, noting the infestation persists 12 years after he first arrived.
UN debates future steps in the Korean crisis with prospects for swift action against Red China dim. The United States delegation canvassed support for a resolution branding Chinese Reds aggressors while considering stronger UN economic and diplomatic boycotts.
Dr. Philip E. Henderson, president of Western College in Oxford, Ohio, will retire next June to devote more time to other activities. Trustees were notified yesterday. he has led the college for seven years.
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