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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1954

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Bricker Eisenhower Back Compromise On Treaty Plan

A bipartisan compromise on Bricker’s constitutional amendment for treaties reaches Eisenhower. Bricker may approve if Congress acts with bipartisan support or if Eisenhower does not oppose. The plan blends Bricker Knowland and George ideas, aims to place treaties under the Constitution with a roll call ratification in the Senate.

Bricker Jack Bell Washington Eisenhower Republican Party Sen John W. Bricker Senate Knowland California GOP Sen. George D-Ga George United States Congress

Unemployment Figures Show Slowing Layoffs Amid Big Jobless Totals

Washington reports indicate unemployment may top 2 million with layoffs slowing. Census shows 9.36 million unemployed for the week ending Jan 9, up 510 thousand from December. Yet 2,038,827 claimants sought unemployment benefits on Jan 16, up 87,888. Economists note coverage limits leave total jobless potentially higher.

Washington Labor Department Census Bureau Bureau of Employment Security

Army Probing Solon's Aide at Fort Dix

Fort Dix information officer says an investigation is under way into allegations that G. David Schine, 26, received preferential treatment while in basic training. Schine was staff consultant to Sen. Joseph McCarthy's Permanent Investigations Subcommittee before drafting on November 4. McCarthy denies intervening for special treatment for his former aide. The New York Post reports the inquiry arises from complaints by fellow trainees.

Fort Die N. J. Ph Fort Dix G. David Schine Schine Joseph McCarthy Rwis McCarthy New York Post Harry H. Lapham Dix Information

Akron Man Among PW Squealers Revealed

Disjointed text notes a POW camp prisoner list with an Akron, Ohio man among alleged informers. Cited testimonies claim prisoners provided statements about fellow captives and wore identifying marks as traitors.

Akron

Jet Record F HONOLULU curates 4960 Mile to Eienmule

Fragmented OCR mentions a long distance event from Honolulu with references to a 4960 mile route and segments of the journey. The garbled text makes exact details unclear but implies a staged or record attempt across many miles and possible transportation or streamlining. No clear dates, participants, or organizations are confirmed in readable form.

Honolulu Eienmule

Panel Urges Tougher Red Laws and Wire Tapping

The House Un-American Activities Committee called for stronger Taft Hartley provisions and new Smith Act prosecutions of Communists. It urged automatic evidence of disloyalty from party membership and expanded wiretap evidence plus immunity for key witnesses in its 1953 operations report.

Washington Thel United States Congress U.S Committee

800 Hunters Join Safari

In Williamsport Pennsylvania a safari of 800 hunters aided by airplanes and a Red Cross mobile unit set out Saturday to track the elusive critter of Cogan Township. The creature feared to be a black panther mountain lion or large bob cat has frightened game from Bobst Mountain area. A $300 prize was posted by local sportsmen clubs for catching the beast, plus a 100 pound dog food award for the winning dog scent. Three airplanes volunteered to assist after tracks were seen on Bobst Mountain ten days ago.

Williamsport tPrr Red Cross Cogan Howse Township Bobst Mountain

Miami River Pollution Sparks Conservationists Probe

Cincinnati Izaak Walton League reports a black substance dumping into the Great Miami River killing thousands of fish. Officials cite pollution violations and trace the spill past Montgomery County to Ohio Route CLEVELAND: Helen Nichols dies after being struck and crushed at Lindale Station. John W Smider condemns President Basen amid calls for a new recession.

Cincinnati Great Miami Ivaak Walton League Montromery County Ohio Cleveland Helen Nichols Lindale Station New York Central John W Smider Secretary of the Treasury Trumman

Attorney for Atom Spies Found Dead in New York

Emanuel Bloch, 52, attorney for Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who faced disbarment over his conduct in the case, was found dead Saturday in a bathtub at his West 16 Street home. Police said death appeared natural. a friend from Brooklyn found the body.

New York Emanuel EH Bloch Julius and Ethel Rosenberg Bloch West 16 Street Gloria Agrin Broooklyn

Army Officer Labeled Red By McCarthy

Senator McCarthy accused an Army major and dentist of being a longtime communist who was promoted three months ago despite refusing to answer a questionnaire. He claimed the major invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to discuss possible communist activities. McCarthy said there was no espionage, that the Army asked for resignation, and the major plans to resign by March 31 or face dishonorable discharge.

New York Joseph McCarthy R-Wis Army M McCarthy McCarthy

Tank Contract Award Rapped

Senator Kefauver protested a 2001 million dollar tank contract awarded to a General Motors subsidiary and urged Senate scrutiny. He argued concentrating defense production in one producer risks an ill advised economy of scale and weakens the defense base.

Washington cPi Kefauver D-Tenn General Motor Senate General Motors Chrysler

Gouzenko Ties Soviet Emissary to Spy Ring

In a Canada spy case, Gouzenko links a Soviet envoy to a spy ring. The unnamed envoy and associates were noted during interviews and press questioning, with remarks on trust and political risk surrounding the allegations.

Gouzenko

Express Hits Mob Hailing Egypts Boss At Cairo Rail Station

President Mohamed Naguib wept as a Cairo Alexandria express plowed into cheering crowds at Kafr El Zayat station. Reports say 30 to 42 were killed and many injured as rescue teams aided victims before the train resumed.

Cairo Egypt Mohamed Naguib Kafr Eldus Naguib Lfinr Alesandra Farouk 1 Republic Ers

West Fights for European Army and Neutralization Demands

At Berlin talks the United States backs a six nation European defense community with German troops. Molotov demands Germany be neutralized and free from bloc ties after elections. The Eden plan foresees gradual German unification with sovereignty and choice of allies. Molotov hints at presenting a Molotov plan at the next meeting.

Red Envoy Germany Berlin United States State Dulles West Germany Europe Germ Ombe V. M. Maratov Dulles Russia Molotov EDC Bonn

Red Satellite Danger Cited by Pan Am Official

Pan American World Airways executive vice president Samuel F. Pryor told the Women's Forum on National Security that a world conquering nation with an earth satellite could threaten nations by concentrating sun rays. He cited WWII German research on a satellite with a 690 mile orbit and a giant adjustable mirror to focus heat on Earth.

Washington Samuel F. Pryor Pan American World Airways Pryor Women's Forum

Killer's Son Succumbs in Steubenville After Mental Illness Tragedy

In Steubenville Ohio five children suffered a mass casualty incident described by Frank Holt as divinely commanded. The attacker used a crowbar and stomped among his five children, leading to the death of Doran aged five and other victims, with details fragmented across the report.

Steubenville Ohio Frank Holt Doran Camy Ted Co

Mystery Ends as Lange Confesses to Mattson Slaying

Detroit milkman John Lange known as Jack of Diamonds confessed to shooting 83 year old John W Mattson, Atlas Steel traffic manager, at his desk in October. Lange identified by police after a half finished letter linked to Estelle Jamieson, a Detroit drug store waitress, was found at Mattson's desk.

Detroit John Lange Detroit Steel John W Mattson Wayne County Martin S. Paulsman Jay Lange Tealy Mattson Lange Mattson Atlas Steel Co Estelle Jamieson Paulsing Atlas Paulsmo Jamieson

King Nimitz Don t Recall Spy Comment

Senate Internal Security subcommittee opens probe into alleged 1944 White House order to destroy naval intelligence files on Communist subversive activities. Chairman Jenner asserts the White House ordered destruction. King and Nimitz say they recall no such conversation. Jenner vows hearings soon.

Washington Senate Internal Security Subcommittee Jenner Rind White House Navy Ernest J. King Naval Operations Teld Chester Nimitz King Mimitz

U.S. Likely to Reject Parley Demand on Korea Talks

Washington reports the State Department drafted a note informing China and North Korea that the United States will not resume preliminary Korean peace talks unless perfidy charges against the U.S. are withdrawn. The notice, coordinated with the sixteen nations aiding the war, was expected to be issued over the weekend.

Washington United States State Department

Tax Scandal and Blaze Injury Reported in City

A local tax cheat faces a potential three year prison term while a spectacular fire injures seven firefighters and residents. The blaze caused extensive damage to a restaurant and adjacent properties near La Paz, with investigators tracing origins to a suspect linked to fraud and tax crimes.

Italy Dumps 3rd Cabinet and Communist Gain Seen

Rome. Up. Crisis ridden Amintore Fanfani’s third cabinet collapsed when the Chamber of Deputies rejected the confidence motion by 303 to 260. The fall follows the Jan. 5 resignation of Pella’s Christian Democrat government as factions from several parties unite against Fanfani, signaling potential Communist gains.

Rome Malyy Amintore Fanfani Christan Diemavrat Chamber of Deputies Wwashington Fanfani Italy Communist Party Baugi Einaud Ermaudi Fanfan Pietro Menni

Aga Khan to Weigh In Against Platinum In Pakistan

In Karachi Ismaili followers prepare a weigh in for Aga Khan, weighing about 300000 dollars worth of platinum to honor his 70th year as spiritual leader. A public scales ceremony set on a giant stadium platform mirrors prior 206 pound weigh in.

Karachi Pakistan Tsmaih Aga Khan

Bid to reconvene UN fails to secure majority

India's proposal to reconvene the General Assembly on February 9 for a Korea session failed to win the required majority. A secretary general poll showed 28 opposed, 22 favored, with 69 members polled. Dag Hammarskjold reported the result from United Nations.

United Nations India General Assembly Korea Dag Hamimarshjuld

Governor Lausche Urges Oversight of Charity Funds

Cleveland report shows Gov Frank Lausche denouncing charity collections that fund promoters rather than aid recipients. He calls for safeguards and tighter scrutiny after investigations into misuse, and says the public must be protected from misleading drives. He has previously refused to lend his name to fund drives without background checks. He spoke in Clay as part of a broader effort to curb improper fundraising.

Cleveland Gov Franke Lausche

Broadway Producer Murray Anderson Dies at 67

Murray Anderson, noted Broadway producer of Life Begins at 48 and several hit revues, died suddenly at home at age 67 after a heart attack. He created landmark shows from 1943 through the 1950s and guided various productions including Venan and Far Between era revues.

York Wenan Murray Anderson Venan Anderson

New York City Rail Strike Slated Today

A New York City rail strike is planned for today affecting multiple lines. Transit workers union officials warn of service disruptions across major routes and stations citywide.

New York City

AEC Announces Plant Job Boom Near Portsmouth Ohio

The Atomic Energy Commission reports a surge in employment for the Ohio A plant near Ports mouth Ohio with 26 40 construction workers expected and 39 percent of local jobs tied to the project by late 1954 more than 2400 permanent posts and 4100 by 1990 outside the area. Construction totals reach 28 605 by late 1954 while regional facilities remain crowded until 1953 55 school year starts.

Atomc Portsmarth Ohio Atomic Energy Commission Portsmouth Con“ie

Two Area Men Retain Posts

Dr. KL Starr ester of Columbus was elected seat Saturday of the Ohio n. Dr. Chester is chief sign of bio-science and culture at the Battelle Me Institute wrs selected by trustees as the association ended its List annual ABLULE Wi J. Clyde English, fariin o and F. B McConnell, Cleveland, vice presidents, and Ew ins T. Boles of Columbus, to con tinve as treasurer Howard M. Wells of MeaArthur, past president, will remain on the execute committee and Theodore T Feed of Pomeroy was named ve president for life on the board. 'The 1955 meetings will be at Co- Tt

Bank Thief Jailed After Guilty Verdict

A man identified as Robert wowal was found guilty Friday of stealing $200 from a bank. He received a multi-year sentence for grand larceny and housebreaking, with years to be served in the state penitentiary.

Scinny API Robert Wowal Ology Bank Will Senio Kotano

War Games Stir Sea and Land Tensions Across Fronts

The index notes late sea and land warfare developments as tacticians describe new exercises and drills. Analysts say allied forces rehearse combined operations, projecting potential clashes and signaling intensified regional competition.

Gatara

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