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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1954

Page

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Senator Ellender Seeks Cuts to McCarthy Budget

Sen Ellender vows to urge a Senate cut or "size" down the spending for Sen McCarthys permanent investigations sub committee while reports say the Eisenhower administration wants McCarthy to focus on waste and corruption and defer most Red hunting to the Senate internal security subcommittee. McCarthy signals he may follow that line but unclear how far.

Washington Sen Ellender D-La Senate Sen. McCarthy Eisenhower McCarthy R-Wis New York Times and Herald Tribune Washington Post Baltimore Suh Wisconsin

Eisenhower presses farm price plan to boost prosperity

President Eisenhower outlines a farm price stabilization push as part of his pledge to raise nationwide prosperity. He vows to use every legitimate federal means, rejects boom bust cycles, and previews a comprehensive program to Congress amid bipartisan briefing efforts with leaders and key committees.

Washington Eisenhower America Fedaard Agriculture Department Congress White House Wiley Wis Senate Fign Relations Committee State Dulles

Missing $160000 in $20 bills from Bureau of Engraving

Virginia authorities recovered the bulk of the missing funds found in a metal tool box on a Centreville farm. The heist involved 8000 new $20 bills from the U S Bureau of Engraving and Printing, with serials for tracking. Secret Service questioned engravers as the hunt continued.

Washington Virginia State Police Today Bureau of Engraving Centreville Bureau of Engraving and Printing Federal Reserve Bank of New York Andrew Jackson A. E. Baughman U. S Secret Service Engraving Bureau

Storms Continue Across Western Europe Amid Snow and Flood Warnings

Western Europe faces renewed storm threats as rescue crews from Scandinavia to Italy use a lull to clear snowbound roads and shore up flood defenses. The prior storm season shows mixed effects with Corsica reporting snow and the Italian Swiss border area experiencing springlike warmth amid blocked passes.

London Europe Scandinavia Italy Ajaccio Corsica Mediterranean Sondria

Lausche Ranked High In Political Rating

Fortune Magazine in January lists Ohio Governor Frank Lausche among eight rising Democratic politicians for 1946. Lausche ranks second to U S Senator Stuart Symington of Missouri in the magazine’s assessment of political stock.

Lausche Columbus Fortune Magazine Ohio Frank J. Lausche U.S Stuart Symington Missouri

Wolfe leaves $15000 to Ohio State University

Richard Stanton Wolfe, Columbus banker and newspaper executive, who died December 27, left 15000 dollars to Ohio State University and 10000 dollars to the Columbus Community Fund. His will was filed in Probate Court. He also bequeathed 2000 dollars to Broad Street Presbyterian Church and various sums to relatives and business associates.

Columbus Richard Stanton Wolfe Columbus Bank Ohio State University Columbus Community Fund Broad Street Presbyterian Church

Shopping Housing Center Slated for Pike

Columbus real estate agent Mary Doty of C. V. Perry & Co. said construction will start March 1 on a multi million dollar shopping and housing center at Piketon near the new atomic energy plant in Pike County. The 62 acre tract at the intersection of U S 23 and Ohio 124 is being developed for Ralph Brown of Los Angeles who is handling lot sales at the Miracle City site.

Columbus Ohio Piketon Pike County Mary Doty C. V. Perry & Co Miracle City Ralph Brown Los Angeles U. S. 23 Ohio 124

GOP Leaders Weigh Rhodes as Lausche Opponent for Governor

Ohio Republicans held a two hour meeting in Columbus to discuss running against incumbent Frank Lausche. State Auditor James A. Rhodes indicated a decision within a week while Bliss called no final decision. Lt. Gov. John W. Brown and House Speaker William Saxbe likewise signaled intentions to run if Rhodes does not seek the nomination.

Columbus Ohio James A. Rhodes Frank J. Lausche Ray C. Bliss Akron Rhodes Bliss John W. Brown William Saxbe Mechanicsburg

Canonization of Pope Pius X Set for May 29

Vatican announces Pope Pius X will be elevated to sainthood in a May 29 outdoor ceremony in St. Peter's Square. He dies in 1914 and will be the first pope canonized in 241 years. Pope Pius XII will officiate as hundreds of thousands attend the historic rite.

Vatican City Vatican Pius X St. Peter's Square Maria Goretti St. Peter's Giant Square Pope Pius XII

Kreber to Return as Ohio Adjutant General

Maj. Gen. Leo M. Kreber, who resigned as Ohio adjutant general in December 1951 when the Ohio National Guard was federalized, will resume the post February 1, Gov. Frank J. Lausche announced. Kreber relinquished command of the 37th Division at Camp Polk, La., Friday and Lausche said it remains undecided whether he will lead the division when it is reorganized January 15.

Columbus Leo M. Kreber Ohio Ohio National Guard Frank J. Lausche Kreber Camp Polk Lausche

Gouzenko Sheds Useful Data on Soviet Spy Ring

Senators William Jenner and Pat McCarran said Igor Gouzenko provided names and information usable for U S internal security after a five hour questioning trip to Canada. They described the Ottawa hearing as satisfactory and chaired by J C Jenner. They plan to study the transcript and seek Canadian release of the information.

New York Igor Gouzenko Canada United States William E. Jenner R-Ind Pat McCarran D-New Gouzenko

Woman Seeks Reinstatement After Church Membership Expulsion

In Cincinnati, Mrs. Mary Randolph sues for reinstatement after being expelled from her church last August. Church officials say she voted against church standards, stopped attending services, and accused the pastor of devilish conduct, prompting the action to block court involvement.

Cincinnati Petor Mary Randolph

Prosecutors to meet Lausche on traffic safety plan

Gov. Frank J. Lausche calls a January 14 meeting of county prosecutors to enlist their help in a statewide traffic safety program.

Columbus Frank J. Lausche

Military Leaders Set Senate Briefing on Defense Plans

Senator Saltonstall said top defense officials will brief the Senate Armed Services Committee on new administration defense policies. He supported President Eisenhower's plan to withdraw two U S divisions from Korea, a move others question. Sen. Stennis and Sen. Monroney voiced varying views on force reductions and the Korea withdrawal.

Senate Washington Sen Saltonstall R-Mass Senate Armed Services Committee Eisenhower Korea White House Sen. Stennis D-Miss Armed Services Committee Army Navy Marine Corps VU. S&s Sen. Monroney D-Okla

Repatriated Yank claims Reds ordered break up of interviews

Cpl. Claude J. Batchelor of Kermit Texas says the Red high command told him and 21 other Americans to stop Allied efforts to win them back. He spoke in Tokyo Army Hospital asserting Red influence and expresses remorse for past beliefs. He hopes fellow prisoners return. His wife Kyoko aided letters to three Americans.

Tokyo Red High Command Claude J. Batchelor Kermit Tex Neutral Batchelor Tokyo Army Hospital North Camp America Korea United States Kyoko Panmunjom Claude Army

Famed Movie Figure Dorothy di Frasso Dies At 66

Dorothy di Frasso a renowned film and nightclub society figure died at 66 on a train near Los Angeles. Clifton Webb found her unresponsive in her roomette from Las Vegas with a heart disease listed as the cause. She wore a black sequined gown a full length mink a $100000 diamond necklace and other jewels valued at about $150000.

Los Angeles Dorothy di Frasso Clifton Webb Las Vegas Nev Webb

Atomic Talks May Open Between U S and Russia

The State Department said Secretary Dulles and Russian Foreign Minister Molotov will likely meet in Berlin for the Four Power conference opening Jan 25 to discuss President Eisenhower's peace time pool for atomic energy. Ambassador Bohlen spoke with Molotov in Moscow about the proposal.

Washington State Department Dulles Molotov Eisenhower Berlin Henry Suydam Charles E. Bohlen Moscow Suydam

New Mayor Fined For Courtesy Parking Payment

Zanesville Ohio new Democratic mayor took office Monday and paid a 50 cent courtesy fine for parking in a restricted zone near City Hall.

Zanesville Sherman Johnson

Glouster Family Welcomes Triplets at Sheltering Arms

Willard Skinner and wife of Glouster welcomed triplets two boys and a girl at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. The births occurred between 11:50 a.m. and noon as the family’s household grew from four to seven. The Skinner children include two older siblings and the father is a merchant policeman.

Glouster Willard Skinner

Steel Plant Cuts Layoffs in Canton and Massillon

Republic Steel Corp. restarts an open hearth furnace in Canton and another in Massillon, recalling about 100 workers from a total laid off by mid 1953. In Canton four of six furnaces operate. in Massillon one furnace relit with 55 recalls plus 25 in stainless division. About 2,000 workers idle in Canton and 1,200 in Massillon.

Canton Ohio Republic Steel Corp Massillon Canton Works Republic

Jurists View Disputed Film

The Supreme Court, in a 7-1 decision, says distributors may restrict first run films to downtown theaters if profitable, so long as no anti trust monopoly is created. Justices, after recess, viewed the film M to assess state bans for public harm. Ohio had banned M for brutal crime content.

Washington Supreme Court High Tribunal Ohio

Lorain Navy Reserve Unit Wins Top Award

The Forrestal Trophy will be presented January 26 to Lorain's Navy Reserve division. Secretary of the Navy Robert B. Anderson, five admirals, Gov. Lausche, Sen. Bricker, and Thomas A. Burke attend. Since 1946 the unit trained over 700 officers and men, about 300 moving to active duty.

Lorain Ohio Forrestal Secretary of the Navy Robert B. Anderson Frank J. Lausche John W. Bricker Thomas A. Burke

Defense Dept to Name 498 Missing as Dead in Korea

The Defense Department will identify 498 of 3856 U S soldiers and airmen listed as missing in Korea for at least a year and officially dead by end of 1953. Next of kin will be notified. beneficiaries may receive six months base pay plus life insurance up to 10 000 dollars. VA notices inform relatives of death compensation, indemnity, or insurance rights, with forms mailed promptly.

Washington Defense Department Korea Army Air Force Veterans Administration Oe Marine Corps Navy

Two Children Die in Blaze Near Newark

In Thornport near Newark, a fire from an undetermined origin destroyed a six room frame house killing Susan Jo Simmers four and Harold two. Their father Charles FE Simmers tried to reach them in a second floor room but could not. Norma 26 wife and Eugene six slept on a first floor couch.

Newark -P Thornport Susan Jo Simmers Harold Charles FE Simmer Norma Eugene

13 year old boy admits setting fatal house fire

In West Hempstead New York a 13 year old boy Ronnie Friedman reportedly admitted he started a weekend fire that killed 7 year old Doris Krane. Doris twin Deborah Krane was saved by a passer by. Police held Friedman on a general juvenile delinquency charge and noted prior fires and psychiatric treatment.

West Hempstead N.Y Doris Krane Deborah Ronnie Friedman Young Friedman

Yank Forces Set To Herd POWs

The 8th Army plans for any eventuality as more than 20 000 anti-Communist prisoners are to be released from neutral custody by Jan 22. South Korean Communists condemn the head count while Indian troops back it. American troops south of the DMZ stand ready to handle possible disorder during the release across 55 compounds. Isolation orders target pro-Communist prisoners moving southward with the group. Loudspeakers will urge prisoners to avoid hostile actions.

Seoul Demilitarized Zone

Discount Sales To Military Hit Ford Discount Plan

A Chicago mail order firm led by Charles Leggett offers to sell 10 000 1954 Fords to military personnel at a 10 percent discount as part of a program started in 1949. The plan includes discounts on Chevrolets Mercurys and other items while Ford denies any arrangement.

Chicago Charles Leggett National Procurement and Distributing Corp Ford Motor Co Detroit

Five Day Forecast for Ohio Weather Outlook

Temperatures stay near normal with high around 44 in the north and 44 in the south and lows near 21 to 23. A cold snap hits Wednesday night into Thursday with a warmer trend Saturday and a colder finish Sunday. Snow flurries near Lake Erie continue this week, with snow mixed with rain in central and southern areas Saturday, overall light precipitation.

Lake Erie Conhe-Iurth

Texas Housewives to Take Tax Fight to Congressmen

Marshall housewives vow to protest the social security tax on wages of household servants after the Supreme Court declined to hear their appeal. Spokeswoman Mrs. Carolyn M. Abney says the group seeks Congressional action to change the law, citing thousands of supportive letters and reclaiming the home as the bulwark of the system.

Texas Marshall Texa Congress US Supreme Court Supreme Court Internal Revenue Carolyn M. Abney

Airmen listed as missing in Korean action

The Air Force released names of officers now listed as missing and presumed dead from Korea. Ohioans named include 1st Lt Gene A. Dennis of Lima, S Sgt Joseph S. Dougherty of Zanesville, Capt Jack H. Hederstrom of Brecksville, S Sgt John Madsden Jr. of Mentor, and 1st Lt Robert L. Martin of NorthJarrettaville.

Washington Air Force Today Gene A. Dennis Byron L. Dennis S. McDonel St. Lima Joseph 5. Dougherty Marjorie Berty Maple Ave Harry F. Evans Zanesville Jack H. Hederstrom Paul A. Hederstrom Royalton Road Brecksville John Madsden Jr Dorothy M. Laustig Eagle Road Mentor Robert L. Martin Jane F. Martin North Jarretaville

North American 391 Workers Idle in Sabre Jet Strike

Columbus Ohio North American Aviation announces discharge of 391 workers three percent of the strike force. Dean Phillips says workers must return by a settlement deadline of December 29 or be fired. the company later extends the deadline to Monday.

Columbus, Ohio North American Aviation, Inc Sabre Recentis Dean Phillips

Burns Kill Woman in Ohio Kitchen Blaze

Mrs Mary Dealey aged 66 died from fatal burns after an open gas range ignited a kitchen fire in Steubenville Ohio on Monday. Local authorities reported the accident and began a routine investigation into the cause and safety conditions.

Steubenville Ohio Mary Dealey

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