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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1952

Page

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Reds Claim UN Planes Violated China Border

Communist negotiators shouted lies in a dispute over prisoner exchange and accused Allied planes of flying over Mukden and other Chinese communities. UN and U.S. officers denied attacks while urging no military air field developments to back a stable armistice.

China Munsan Korea Truce Supervision Subcommittee Mukden Wushien Panmunjom Fifth Air Force Seoul Adm R. E. Libby Lee Sang Cho United Nations Ferenbaugh

Truman Budget To Boost Debt To Potential Legal Limit

The Hoover Report group warns the budget plan could push debt per person to 513 dollars and per family to 2011 dollars. Officials say Truman’s fiscal outline for the next year shows a roughly 15 billion dollar deficit, with spending around 85 billion and tax intake about 70 billion, risking debt near or above the current 275 billion limit.

Washington Truman Congress

Hotel Blaze Fatal to 2 Servicemen

A morning fire at Cincinnati's Hotel Linton killed two Air Force privates and injured seven others including two firemen. The top-floor pair used knotted sheets as an escape rope which failed, sending them seven floors to a landing. Shaeffer of Harrisburg and Hatrack of Mt. Carmel, both in their teens, died later at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

Cincinnati Air Force Linton Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Dayton Harry Franklin Shaeffer Harrisburg Raymond G. Hatrack Mt. Carmel Shaeffer

Watchman Wounded at Barbarton Burglary

Watchman Jacob L. Bosch 73 was seriously wounded and his dog killed when burglars tried to raid I. A. Barnett Salvage Co. They fled when startled. Bosch crawled about 600 yards to reach his home.

Barberton Jacob L. Bosch I. A. Barnett Salvage Co

Reds Repulse UN Attempt To Grab Hill

South Korean First Division fought four hours to retake hill positions west of Korangpo lost Dec 28 while other SK troops recaptured one of two hills near Panmunjom. Snow and fog limited air strikes as UN jets spotted Mig-15s across the Yalu with no contact.

Seoul Korea Korangpo Panmunjom U. S. Fifth Air Force Manchurian Yalu River North Korea

Hope Dims for 45 Missing Crewmen

Seattle reports clearing weather expected to resume search for the freighter Pennsylvania and its 45 crewmen. Coast Guard orders a thorough sweep southeast of the last seen position as lifeboats carried men from a Pacific storm last Wednesday.

Seattle North Pacific Pennsylvania Coast Guard

Famous Ohio 37th To Enter Federal Service Tomorrow

Ohio's 37th Division will be mustered into federal service for 24 months. Officers and enlisted men will drop National Guard status at armories statewide and train at Camp Polk Louisiana. The unit, formed in 1917, saw action in World War I and World War II with 10,070 casualties in the latter conflict.

Columbus Ohio Buckeye Division Ohio National Guard Camp Polk France Charles S. Farnsworth Vosges Mountains Meuse-Argonne Guard Camp Shelby Miss Rodger Young Clyde Robert S. Beightler New Georgia Bougainville Philippines 112Th Engineers

King Awards Hero Medal For Flying Enterprise Captain

Captain Kurt Carlsen, Danish born and raised in Woodbridge New Jersey, received the Order of Dannebrog from the King of Denmark for staying with his sinking ship the Flying Enterprise. Crowds cheered outside as Count Eduard Reventlow pinned the honor, and Carlsen spoke a brief thank you after a long ordeal at sea. News crews filmed the ceremony amid London's Danish community turnout.

London Kurt Carlsen Denmark Woodbridge N. J Dannebrog Carlsen Eduard Reventlow

Bomber Crashes in Yokohama During Rain Squall

A U S Navy patrol bomber crashed and burned in a vacant field north of Yokohama during a violent rain squall on Monday. Two persons were reported killed and 10 or 12 injured.

Yokohama Japan There

Want Ad Delivers Quick Results for Appan Gas Range

Mrs. Charles O Wingo of Athens Route 1 reports a three line Want Ad in The Messenger selling an Appan gas range in good condition for 10.00. Dial 25744 after 4 pm to contact. The ad promises fast results and notes a results number 31242 as proof.

Charles O. Wingo Athens Appan

Two Firms Cited in Sweater Exploding Burn Hazard Probe

New York officials traced inflammable sweaters to two manufacturers in New York and Cleveland. Fire Marshal Martin Scott planned to visit Empire State Mills to verify brush rayon material used. Names Vic-Ess Manufacturing Co and B and A Trading Co surfaced, as reports of burning garments spread nationwide.

New York New York City Martin Scott Empire State Mills Cleveland Scott Brush Philip Toffler Vic-Ess Manufacturing Co William E Miller Charlies Barracato B&a Trading Co Toffler Los Angeles

Missing Canadian wife alive sought along Tamiami Trail

Police report says Miss Hughnette LeMay 21 vanished January 4 while fishing with husband George in the Florida Keys. Private detective Roger Nedeau from Montreal claims four witnesses saw her along the Tamiami Trail west of Miami last Sunday and believes she may be alive though possibly kidnapped or hitchhiking.

Miami Fla Florida Keys Everglades Roger Nedeau Montreal Canada Hughnette LeMay Nedeau

Skipper and 37 Crewmen Survive Agen Wreck

The 4196 ton French steamer Agen ran aground on the Goodwin sands late Sunday night and broke in two. A lifeboat landed 37 crewmen and returned for the skipper Maurice Landreau who initially refused to leave but later boarded the lifeboat.

Deal England Agen Maurice Landreau Goodwin Sands

Fire Destroys Eastern Motor Dispatch Terminal

A Sunday blaze destroyed fourteen trucks a garage and freight and equipment at East ern Motor Dispatch Inc on West Mound Street in Columbus. Firefighters from Columbus and Franklin Township fought the fire with a loss estimated at 150000. Investigators listed the cause as determined with earlier oil heater trouble cited.

Columbus West

Justice Douglas Says He Won't Seek 1952 Presidential Ticket

New York report notes Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas told President Truman he will not run for president or vice president in 1952. The disclosure marks Douglas's formal stance amid ongoing political speculation.

Justice Douglas Truman New York Supreme Court William O. Douglas

Lausche Sets Precedent With Fourth Term Bid in Ohio

Gov Frank Lausche announced plans for a fourth term, making him the first Ohio governor to seek four terms. The move followed a speech by GOP candidate Fred J Milligan in Hamilton last November highlighting the historic precedent and noting prior governors who served three terms.

Columbus Frank J. Lausche Ohio Fred J. Milligan Hamilton Milligan Lausche U. S Hayes Cox Donahey Bricker Alien Trimble Know Nothing Trimble

Rift Among Services Over Atom Arms

The Navy plans ten supercarriers some nuclear powered, renewing a clash with the Air Force and Army over atomic weapons. Gen Hoyt Vandenberg sought JCS approval for an atomic powered air frame while the Navy pursued an atomic submarine hull. The Air Force and Army contended over tactical missiles like the Matador and battlefield units.

Washington Navy Air Force Army Pentagon Air Forces Joint Chiefs of Staff Hoyt Vandenberg JCS USAF Vandenberg Rift Atom Arms Navy Department

Soviet Atomic Plan Shunted By Big Three

The Western Big Three proposed shifting Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky's new atomic proposals from the United Nations General Assembly to the new disarmament commission. Britain France and the United States circulated a resolution after a three hour private meeting to draft a reply. They assess Vishinsky’s offer for a simultaneous ban and UN inspection with care, seeing propaganda value and the need for a cautious response.

Paris Andrei Y. Vishinsky United Nations General Assembly Disarmament Commission Britain France United States Vishinsky General Assembly

33 Survive Plane Crash at La Guardia in East River

A Northeast Airliner plunged into the East River during dense fog while approaching La Guardia Field. The airline reported 33 saved from a 36 aboard including 33 passengers and three crew. Two seriously injured, others with minor injuries or first aid.

New York la Guardia Field East River New York City Boston

Costello's Attorney Sets Defense in Contempt Trial

New York Frank Costello's attorney says the defense will present the full case today in the gambler's federal contempt trial. Jurors may begin deliberations tonight or tomorrow as Costello, 60, faces 11 counts of contempt before the Senate Crime Committee's probe.

New York Frank Costello U. S. Senate Costello Senate Crime Committee

Truman Withdraws Clark Nomination for Vatican Post

President Truman had decided to buck opposition by nominating a U S ambassador to the Vatican but withdrew Gen Mark W Clark’s name at his request. He plans to submit another candidate later, amid ongoing protests from Protestant groups and Congress.

Washington Truman U.S Vatican Mark W. Clark White House Clark Mr. Truman Rome Congress Fort Monroe Rome Post Tom Conally D-Tex Senate Foreign Relatings Committee Gen. Clark Connally Senate

Pin Curlers in School Case Returns to Antioch

Antioch California report restarts a dispute over student pin curlers at local high school. Fifteen year old Theola Barton plans to return to class with hair in curlers despite past disciplinary action and fines on her parents for keeping her from school.

Antioch, Calif Antioch High School Theola Barton Theola Amos Barton Justice of the Peace

Dayton attorney named outstanding Ohioan of 1951

Lloyd O Hara a 34 year old Dayton attorney was named outstanding young man of 1951 by the Ohio Junior Chamber of Commerce. The announcement was made in Columbus and honors a Dayton resident for public service and professional achievement.

Columbus Ohio Junior Chamber of Commerce Lloyd O'Hara Dayton

Truman names 9 man board to screen agencies news

Washington reports a nine member committee led by Edward R. Trapnell will police and balance President Truman’s news security order. The panel will decide what non security information may be released and review agency handling of classified material. Officials from State Treasury Defense and Justice participate and the White House will entertain complaints. The order was issued Sept. 25 to curb leaks and control civilian government information.

Truman Washington Atomic Energy Commission Edward R. Trapnell AEC White House Cme 30 Joseph Short State, Treasury, Defense and Justice Departments Short

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