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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1949
Page
1
Washington reports indicate low and middle earners may avoid income tax hikes this year despite a record peacetime budget. Republicans push for economy while Democrats weigh spending and possible payroll tax increases tied to social welfare proposals and corporate levies.
New York report shows a six percent tax rate increase in 333 American cities with populations over 30 000 in 1948 from 1947. Per capita assessed valuations also rose six percent, while Dayton Ohio posted the lowest rate at 8.68 dollars among cities over 100 000.
A Brazilian passenger plane operated by a domestic line crashed in Rio Grande do Sul today. Four crew members and nine passengers were killed. Investigators search for the cause and identify victims.
A $200,000 early morning fire at a west side apartment building killed two firefighters and left four others overcome by smoke as flames swept the structure.
President Truman proposes a 48 group Air Force with potential to expand to 70 groups over three to four years. Rep Vinson urges 70 groups for security while Sen. Tydings calls for close study. Air Force aims for 10 297 frontline planes by June 30, with 9197 after trimming trainers and support aircraft. Budget split nearly evenly among Army Navy and Air Force.
Raymond Polenik, 19, a paroled ex convict, allegedly admitted shooting and killing Policeman Jerry Lebloch, 25, and wounding Rudolph Loula, 28, after police questioned him about license plates on a stolen car. He led officers to a .38 pistol near his Stickney home and described thefts from a gun store and sport shop.
Lake Success reports Israel developing a new move against Britain as Washington and UN officials seek to ease Palestine tensions. No official word yet on abandoning plans to file a formal complaint in the Security Council or other disputed issues between Israel and Britain.
Temperatures in Columbus are expected to average 25 degrees above normal with a normal high of 33 and low of 18. Precipitation ranges from half to one inch, mainly as rain Wednesday and Thursday, with rain or snow possible Friday.
Senate foreign relations leaders gave only brief reactions to President Truman's Acheson appointment as secretary of state. Chairman Connally said the committee would hear a Lovett report on global conditions and may set hearings where Acheson and Webb will testify.
Sam L. Warhaftig of Brooklyn, a civilian in the Frankfurt political activities branch, left for the United States to face an army hearing on possible disloyalty. He was identified as the advisor to Gen. Lucius D. Clay, American military governor.
The Associated Press reports a broad wintry system brings snow ice and sleet from the Texas panhandle to the Pacific coast. Cold sub zero blasts hit the Rocky Mountain region Midwest and Pacific Northwest with power shortages feared and highway closures increasing across California Nebraska and South Dakota.
A bellhop linked to the 1947 Elizabeth Short case is held on suspicion of murder. Leslie Dillon, 27, aka Jack Sands and J F Dillon, gave a false name and is described by Police Chief Horrall as knowing details only from direct involvement. Miss Short was a 22 year old waitress nicknamed the Black Dahlia.
Two Ohio State University students from Columbus pleaded guilty to stealing merchandise from Lazarus department store and were fined 10 dollars each by Police Judge Fred L. Donnally. Jack Jennings 21 a football tackle and Willis W. Anderson 21 faced fines, while Clarence J. Eyerman 21 pleaded innocent with a hearing set for Jan 20.
The second of four Mansfield Reformatory escapees was arrested last night by state highway patrolmen C Wells and Charles Waters. Mike Hall, 29, of Hamilton County, was found hitchhiking on Route 23. The remaining fugitives are Donald Weaver, 21, Pickaway County, and Carl Daniels, 21, Stark County.
Ripley Tobacco Market resumed trading yesterday after the Christmas season closing. The day’s price average stood at 43.08 per hundredweight with 219,122 pounds selling for 127,991 dollars.
Jacob H. Kauffman, 78, former chief examiner in the state auditor's office, died yesterday. He had served as chief examiner for nearly 20 years before retiring in 1939.
Gov Frank J Lausche and Mrs Lausche were guest of honor as about 4000 attendees from every Ohio county danced at the Neil House in Columbus on inauguration eve. Roy Baker of Sherman Texas, head of the Young Democrats of America, praised the youth vote that helped carry the national election.
Rep. Hubert of Ohio announces a bill to name the new Potomac River six lane span between Washington and northern Virginia the Ohio Bridge. On opening day Rep. Jenkins of Ohio also proposes naming a nearby DC border road Ohio Avenue formerly Eastern Avenue.
Columbus Ohio chairman Richard L Kroesen of the March of Dimes said the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis epidemic fund is exhausted and the drive January 14 through 31 is crucial. Counties aided last year included Gallia $1050 and Hocking $800.
Louisville reports Kentucky burley tobacco markets yesterday averaged $47.73 per cwt, up $1.74 from the Dec 21 sale. Farmers earned $6,327,200.87 on 13,257,067 pounds sold, per the State Department of Agriculture.
New freight rate increases estimated to add 425 million dollars annually to railroad shipping charges took effect at 12:01 a.m. today, affecting lines across the nation and impacting cargo rates for businesses and consumers.
A bill to raise the pay of the president and vice president is expected to clear the House and move to Senate approval on Thursday.
Government officials fled Nanking as Communist forces pressed attacks on northern approaches. Red troops crushed trapped Nationalist units while airmen called it the heaviest fighting seen in China. Archives and equipment flowed out of the capital, signaling collapse of the government. A cease fire in Tientsin was reported from Shanghai by NBC.
Robert Mitchum was convicted of conspiracy to possess marijuana after a 45 minute Superior Court trial in Los Angeles. He posted 1000 bond and left court free. Ac companying him were Lila Leeds 20 Robin Ford 31 and Vicki Evans 25 who were also convicted. Legal maneuvers by lawyer Jerry Giesler could avert jail for Mitchum.
Students at Keiley Bridge grade school returned home after a thief stole the coal stove from their one room building. Township officials said a new stove would be installed in time for classes Wednesday. Students hoped the delay would last longer.
George Blackburn head coach and Joe Madro line coach of Miami University resign to join the University of Cincinnati. Sid Gillman, former Miami head coach, signs an eight year contract to head Cincinnati’s football staff. Miami board president Vivian Anderson states Miami would not raid another longtime foe.
Democratic lawmakers in Columbus resume work under Gov. Lausche after a rainy inaugural. The House Finance Committee moves a Senate-passed $146,000,000 six month appropriation bill to fund state operations. Lawmakers await Lausche's full legislative program and his personal presentation date.
Rep. Secrest says President Truman requests 1 717 000 for Dillon Dam work on the Licking River in Ohio Muskingum Valley for the year starting July 1. Ohio Burr Oak reservoir 1 295 600. West Virginia Parkersburg 1 396 900. Point Pleasant 1 648 000.
Mahoning County Prosecuting Attorney William A. Ambrose protested to the State Pardon and Parole Commission against Sally Hart's sentence reduction from first to second degree murder. Gov Thomas J. Herbert reduced Hart's sentence citing grave doubt by state penologists. the change makes Hart eligible for parole.
At the National Retail Dry Goods Association meeting in New York some 6000 retailers expect a new era of lower prices. They anticipate selective downward revisions by category and a rise in value and style, though government spending and wage gains could push prices up. Charles G. Nichols predicts prices will fall but not dramatically, with two general cuts.
A 24 year old man from Lancaster was detained by authorities in connection with the slaying of Eleanor Gifford. He was picked up in Tiffin and later returned to Athens. Investigators note the suspect possessed religious literature and could not explain his presence near the crime scene.
The body of Grant Nichols, 72, was found beneath the floor of his cabin near Carmel, 20 miles south of Greenfield. Sheriff Gustin led the investigation after neighbors reported he had not been seen for days. Coroner Byers says Nichols died of shotgun wounds in the left chest and was dragged to under the floor four or five days ago. authorities found only a few cents and nearly all of his $400 was missing.
The Italian influenza epidemic, first in Italy and now in France, threatens western Europe. A government medical source says about two deaths and around 1000 cases have occurred, fewer than the Spanish flu toll in 1918.
Government experts in Donora Pennsylvania test air quality to determine the cause of a five day smog last October that killed 20 people and sickened many residents.
Ohio appoints How ard S Foust 56 Madison County farmer and fair man to head the state fair and serve as secretary to the state board of agriculture after Edwin J Bath resignation. A W Marion director of agriculture announced the appoint ment under Gov Thomas J Herbert.
A full investigation continued today after arrests of three Jewish refugees and three suspected smugglers on a Florida key.
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