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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1951

Page

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Eisenhower Finds Task Brutally Hard Yet Possible

Gen Dwight D Eisenhower ends a tour of European Atlantic Pact nations with the conclusion that building a Western defense will be brutally hard but possible. He warned that Europe must share arming costs and that delay by any nation risks U.S. funding. European fear and reluctance to spend hinder rearmament, while Truman promises more American troops.

London Dwight D. Eisenhower Europe Eisenhower Paris Iceland Canada Washington America Britain Western Europe United States France Russia Reds U. S Gen Holland Gen. Eisenhower Truman

Allied tanks push toward 38th parallel in Korea advance

United Nations forces mounted a tank led assault into Hoengsong on the central front and moved within 33 miles of the 38th parallel. The operation involved 100 troops and four tanks, with fighting south of Hoengsong and heavy enemy casualties before the town was entered.

Central Front Korea Hoengsong Wonju Seoul Fralts Peri Lawrie Lei United Nations G.l’s Ed Hoffman

Crime Probe Nearing End

Senate crime investigators push toward the end of a nationwide probe with support for contempt citations against Joe Adonis and seven other gambling figures. A preliminary vote approved the action while a delay proposal was rejected. Kefauver planned to head to New Orleans for two days of hearings starting tomorrow.

Washington Senate Joe Adonis Kefauver D-Tenn New Orleans

Earthquake Shakes Imperial and Riverside Counties

A sharp quake last night rocked Imperial and Riverside counties but officials reported no property damage of consequence. No injuries were immediately reported and seismic activity was centered near the region.

EL Centro Califp Imperial Riverside Counties

Honest Dollar Gambler Fined and Placed on Probation

Lucas Gallina testified he sought a lawful income in a crooked method and pleaded guilty. Judge Frank Smith fined him 300 dollars and placed him on one year probation for a gambling charge.

Philadelphia Lucas Gallina Frank Smith Gallina

Truman Critics Charge Price Rise Policy At White House

Senator Flanders accuses the Truman administration of encouraging price and wage hikes as Congress weighs swift general controls. Witnesses DiSalle and Ching are expected at a public hearing while the rubber and auto sectors face new curbs and possible wage freezes.

Washington Flanders Truman Congress Senate House Economic Committee Michael V. di Salle Cyrus S. Ching Wage Stabilization Board Congressional Committee DiSalle Ching

69 Year Old Fire Engineer Dies After Long Xavier Study

Albert Glueck a 69 year old fire department engineer who attended Xavier University classes for 27 years without completing a degree died after a year long illness at Good Samaritan Hospital. He began courses in 1924 and served as a chauffeur for Jesuit Fathers and did odd campus jobs. Glueck an unpaid Xavier assistant to the campus engineer for 30 years focused on physics and languages learning Spanish French German Greek and Chinese.

Cincinnati Xavier University Albert Glueck Glueck Good Samaritan Hospital Xavier St. Bernard

Miners Seek $1.60 Day Raise In Wage Talks

John L. Lewis pushes for a $1.60 daily raise for 78,000 anthracite workers at closed wage talks with operators in Philadelphia. Operators refuse to commit, warning higher coal prices likely. Hard coal prices at the mine run about $13.25 a ton, Philadelphia-delivered averages near $20.95, with softer grades cheaper. soft coal plans already announce price boosts to cover the rise.

Philadelphia John — L. Lewis Lewis United Mine Workers

Banana Boat Found In Submarine Search

A black banana boat floating low in the water is the closest clue to a mysterious submarine reported off Florida’s west coast. Civil Aeronautics Administration director Jack Baumberger said rumors of submarines had circulated before, including one last week, but nothing definite has emerged.

Tampa Fla Florida West Coast Jack Baumberger Civil Aeronautics Administration Tampa International Airport

Groucho Marx Wins 1950 TV Personality Award

Hollywood reports Groucho Marx is named outstanding television personality of 1950 by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. In accepting the prize he quips he has been a good father to his children and a good husband to his wives.

Hollywood Groucho Marx Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Marx

Trade Weekly Sees Price Freeze Feb 15

New York. The Iron Age reports a general price freeze on almost all products and commodities will take effect about February 15. A controlled materials plan will be in place by June or sooner, the publication adds.

New York The Iron Age Metalworking Trade Weekly

Truck Driver Killed in Route 40 Crash

A tractor trailer ran off U S Route 40 last night in Cambridge overturned killing driver Carl E Hall 35 of Martin Ferry.

Cambridge Carl E. Hall Marting Ferry

Senators Back Move to Send Troops to Europe

AP surveyed 21 of 26 members on the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees who favored approving a resolution endorsing dispatch of U S troops to Europe. The plan would draft 18 year olds for long term security and cost efficiency, with a debate on caps for ground forces under NATO.

Washington Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees Europe Associated Press Anna Rosenberg Senate Congress Taft Connally Stalin

Ohio Solons Propose Korea War Policy Split

In Columbus a Republican push to urge Congress and President Truman to go all out or get out of Korea clashes with a measure seeking troop withdrawal to boost home defense. Multiple resolutions circulate, with hearings planned and alignment to Taft recommendations expected.

Columbus Ohio Congress Truman Korea Ohio House of Representatives House Lowell Fess Yellow Springs Senate Hart Bauer Canton George H. Kirkpatrick Knox Kirkpatrick U. S Robert A. Taft Gordon Renner Hamilton Taft

Nehru Attacks U S Korea Policy in Broadcast

In a post London broadcast Prime Minister Nehru criticizes United States Korea policy and urges a conference of major powers to discuss world problems. He warns naming Communist China as aggressor could block negotiated peace and favors UN inclusion of China. The speech follows his return from Commonwealth talks.

New Delhi India Nehru United States Asia China Korea U.S. Congress London British Commonwealth of Nations Great Britain Lake Success

Ohio Reports Record Low Death Rate in 1950

The Ohio Department of Health released its annual vital statistics report showing the state achieved its lowest death rate in history for 1950.

Ohio Columbus Ohio Department of Health

Workers Strike at Central Coal Co Mine in Graham Station

United Mine Workers local 9586 struck the Central Coal Co mine in Graham Station at 4 p.m. Tuesday. About 275 workers demanded a powder car as required by state rules, a request said denied, and a member was laid off for refusing to carry the powder. company officials had no comment.

Point Pleasant United Mine Workers Central Coal Co Graham Station

Veterans safe from draft says Rep Elston

Washington Rep Elston of Ohio on the House Armed Services Committee said men over 26 are safe from the draft. He noted the Army prefers younger recruits and suggested a point system to prioritize veterans with longer service only if under 26 must be drafted.

Washington Elston Ohio House Armed Services Committee

Diamond Smugglers Caught in Two Cities

Customs agents arrested three trans Atlantic passengers on charges of smuggling industrial diamonds into the United States in the heels of their shoes. The third arrest occurred in Miami yesterday after two others were nabbed in New York City. The New York pair allegedly smuggled diamonds valued at 1,500,000. No connection established yet among the trio.

Miami Fla United States New York City New York Europe

Government bans nickel in autos and 400 civilian products

Washington states the government has banned nickel usage in automobile trim and nearly 400 other civilian items to reduce reliance on the metal. The action targets various consumer goods and industrial components amid supply concerns and strategic considerations.

Washington

Jets Win Another One TOKYO- Warplanes in Korea claim air and ground success

Allied pilots in F-84 jets claimed air to air victories near the Manchurian border after a 15 minute dog fight over Anju Sinanju. US B-29s hit Komu rail center as Yongwol town fell to Allied ground forces seven miles south of Yongwol.

Tokyo Korea Yongwol Anju-Sinanju Manchurian Yalu River George E. Stratemeyer Far East FEAF Stratemeyer Fifth Air Force Komu Changjin Han River Wonju

Delays Threaten U S Action to Condemn China at UN

U S efforts to label Communist China as an aggressor in Korea faced delays as opposition from the Soviet bloc and mixed support from other powers slowed a final vote in the United Nations Political Committee. Warren R Austin prepared to address the body amid ongoing debate and a possible Friday conclusion.

Lake U.S United Nations China Korea Warren R. Austin Clement Attlee House of Commons Red China Russia Rau

Air Force Resumes Volunteer Enlistments

The Air Force will resume volunteer enlistments on February 1 after a weeks long embargo due to crowded training centers. Daily calls set for 1200 recruits at Lackland Texas and 300 at Samson New York. The Navy freeze remains through this week due to heavy volunteering.

Washington Air Force Lackland Texas Air Force Base Sampson, N. Y Navy

Governor urged to probe Apple Creek State Hospital

Eight organizations urge Gov Frank J Lausche to investigate Apple Creek State Hospital near Wooster. They request delaying Dr Robert Reddick transfer from the mental unit after his public criticisms of staff incompetency and inadequacy.

Millionaire Joseph Gogan Cleared in Wife's Death

Cleveland jury found 63 year old Joseph Gogan not responsible for the death of his wife Hazel Gogan 47. He had been jailed since December 4 after being tried on charges of murder by striking her with a bag and causing cyanide inhalation. The jury deliberated about one hour and twenty minutes before reaching the verdict of innocence.

Cleveland Joseph Gogan Gogan Hazel Gogan Ree

Bevin Stricken by Pneumonia in London

Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin has pneumonia, disclosed by the Foreign Office. Bevin, 69, had been in poor health for two years and recently recovered from a severe cold. A spokesman said a patch of pneumonia was found on one lung. he turns 70 in March and has a history of asthma and heart trouble.

London Foreign Office Ernest Bevin Bevin

Commission Ponders Kate of Doomed Killer

The State Pardon and Parole Commission studied a plea to spare the life of George Ernest Doty 28 sentenced to die in the electric chair for the sex slaying of a 19 year old farm girl.

Columbus State Pardon and Parole Commission George Ernest Doty

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