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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1948

Page

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Yugoslavia Faces Cominform Attack Amid Tito Crisis

Yugoslav communists urged Stalin to reverse Cominform accusations against Tito and the Yugoslav party as Moscow backed the denunciation. U S Air Force probes possible Soviet radio interference aiding Berlin relief efforts while Western diplomats weigh Yugoslavia’s impact on Cold War tensions.

Stalin Cominform Marshal Tito Balkan Kremlin Tito Central Committee Soviet Union Communist Party Russia U.S Berlin Germany South Korea Yugoslavia Greece Albania Bulgaria Markos Vafiades Europe

Tucker Company Halts Auto Operations to Surrender Records

Preston Tucker announced the Tucker Corporation will suspend automobile production temporarily and turn over all books and working data to the Securities and Exchange Commission. He said the SEC demanded extensive records to be delivered at their Chicago office, hindering continued operations.

Chicago Preston Tucker Tucker Corporation Securities and Exchange Commission SEC Tucker

Chinese Reds Free Captured Marine Fliers

Four U. S. Marine fliers held captive by Chinese communists since April 5 were released today, the Navy announced. The fliers were forced down on the Shantung Peninsula during a routine flight and captured 18 miles west of Tsingtao. The Navy said they are in good health.

Tsingtao China U. S Navy Shantung Peninsula Here

Mansfield Fugitives Nabbed in Grandview

Columbus report says Mansfield Reformatory escapees Charles Hosfeld, 20, Canton and James Rogers, 21, Cincinnati, were captured in the suburb of Grandview. Hosfeld served a robbery term and Rogers an auto theft sentence. both fled the Mansfield jail a week ago.

Columbus Mansfield Reformatory Grandview Charles Hosfeld Canton James Rogers Cincinnati Hosfield Rogers Mansfield Institution

Publisher Marries Columbus Editor in Columbus Ceremony

Edgar T. Wolfe president of the Ohio State Journal and co publisher of the Columbus Dispatch wed Mrs Eve May Dale of New York in a Columbus ceremony held yesterday.

Columbus Edgar T. Wolfe The Ohio State Journal Columbus Dispatch Eve May Dale New York

Kreger Named Vice President at Miami University Oxford

Dr. Clarence W. Kreger, administrative assistant to the president, has been appointed vice president of Miami University at Oxford, marking a key leadership promotion within the institution.

Prominent Minister and Wife Die in Ohio Train Crash

Dayton obituary reports the death of Dr. Charles Ryan Adams 73 of Parkville Missouri and his wife Myra Oldfather Adams 72 in a car train collision at Bachman Ohio. Identification by E A Twitchell of Springfield Ohio who was aboard the Pennsylvania line that struck the car. The minister was scheduled to speak at Covenant Presbyterian Springfield and had served as trustee of Western College for Women and Dean of Chapel at Park College.

Dayton Bachman Ohio Charles Ryan Adams Parkville Myra Oldfather Adams E. A. Twitchell Springfield Twitchell Good Samaritan Hospital Charles and Evelyn Adams Adams Western College For Women Oxford Park College Kansas City New Era Movement Central District General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church

Meigs County Phone Rate Filing Sought By Ohio Co

The Ohio Associated Telephone Co of Marion asked the State Utilities Commission for permission to file original rate schedules for two Meigs County exchanges in Letart Falls and Portland. A petition with 129 prospective subscribers supported the filing, noting the area currently has no telephone service. The company plans about 26 miles of line.

Columbus Ohio Associated Telephone Co Marion State Utilities Commission Meigs County Letart Falls Portland Commission

Execution Set In Slaying

Clifford William Gayles, 34, of Xenia Ohio, is scheduled to die by electric chair at Ohio Penitentiary tonight for the kidnap slaying of 33 year old Edna Adkins near Middletown. Gov Herbert refused to intervene after Gayles won parole two months earlier for another murder. Gayles ordered a final meal including fried chicken and mashed potatoes.

Columbus Clifford William Gayles Xenia Ohio Ohio Penitentiary Thomas J. Herbert Edna Adkins Middletown Gayles

Wage Increase Granted By Chain Manufacturer

Sandusky reports wage increases of 14 to 19 cents an hour for International Association of Machinists workers at Union Chain Manufacturing Co. The agreement also includes improved working conditions and was signed yesterday by the firm and union local 1329.

Sandusky International Association of Machinists Ind Union Chain Manufacturing Co Lewis’ Union White House John R.steelman Charles G. Ross Steelman T. Alan Goldsborough Goldsborough Royall Truman

Series of Strikes Launched in Italy

A nationwide series of industrial strikes began at noon led by the Communist led CGIL. It called out about six million workers to stage a half day shutdown for higher pay.

Rome Italy General Confederation of Labor CGIL

Murder charge returned against Ivy Austin in fatal shooting

A first degree murder indictment was returned yesterday against Ivy Austin, 70, in the fatal shooting of Menor Rose in Troy.

Troy Ivy Austin Menor Rose

GM lifts prices on some replacement parts

General Motors Corp announced increases on select replacement parts today. The move targets a range of components, signaling tighter materials costs and pricing strategy adjustments for the automaker.

Detroit General Motors Corp

Morrow County Celebrates Its Centennial in Mount Gilead

Mount Gilead hosts a three day centennial celebration with centennial souvenirs, displays in Chesterville and other villages, a coronation for Ramona Graham from Chesterville, a 400 person history pageant, and a parade led by state officials.

Morrow County Mount Gilead Cardington Marengo Chesterville Bloomfield Fargo Edison Ramona Graham

Permit Abuse Curb Sought by Columbus Liquor Office

Columbus liquor director Dale Duniton unveiled a policy to curb trafficking and profiteering in licenses. Permits for taverns and night clubs will be held six months after issuance before sale approval. He cited a beer and wine permit sold for 13 000 rising to 20 000 after a night club permit at 1 000 yearly. About 4 000 beer wine and whisky venues changed hands last year.

Columbus Dale Duniton Dunifon Duniton

Cincinnati Man Heads Sanitation Commission

Hudson Biery of Cincinnati was elected chairman of the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Compact Commission. Cincinnati was named the headquarters as governors from seven states plus a representative from another signed to end stream pollution.

Cincinnati Hudson Biery Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Compact Commission

Ohio Food Train Sailing Scheduled for Aug 26

The Ohio Food Train carrying wheat and powdered milk for over 43 European and Asiatic countries will sail August 26. About 150 cars donated by Ohio farmers will depart from Philadelphia, as announced by the Christian Rural Overseas Program executive committee.

Columbus Ohio The Christian Rural Overseas Program Philadelphia

Cleavenger Orders Swihart Held on Burglary Tool Charge

Wilmington district court records show Russell A. Swihart of Dayton held to the grand jury under a $10,000 bond for possessing burglar tools. Swihart pleaded not guilty.

Wilmington Frank M. Cleavenger Russel A. Swihart Dayton Swihart

Westinghouse Raises Appliance Prices Across Line

Mansfield Ohio Westinghouse Electric Corp increases on home appliances by 3.3 to 7.1 percent today.

MANSFIELD, O.—/P Westinghouse Electric Corp

Chinese Communists Said to Lose 2000 in Central China Battle

A government military spokesman announced that 2,000 Chinese communists were killed in a battle in Central China. The report emphasizes government claims in the ongoing conflict.

Nanking China

Dem leaders push for a summer special session

Democratic leaders urge a special session of Congress this summer to challenge Republicans on 1948 platform promises. Governor Dewey resists calling back Congress, while some Democrats support a session and a presidential contest to spur action. Ohio Democrats plan a Philadelphia information office at the national convention.

Congress Oves Truman Senator McGrath Rhode Island Democratic National Committee Philadelphia McGrath Rep Spence Kentucky House Banking Committee House Ways - Means Committee Dewey White House Thomas E. Dewey Sparkman D-Ala Knutson R-Minn

Hartingers Arraigned in County Material Misuse Case

Dan Hartinger J E D Hartinger and seven others faced arraignment after indictments over alleged misuse of county material and equipment. Declared the grand jury probe the worst the area has seen, with bonds set and a July 17 hearing scheduled. Blanche Stuckey Brinker also pleaded innocent to first degree charges tied to a prior quarrel incident.

Pomeroy Dan Hartinger J. E. D. Hartinger Don Hartinger Dana Peoples Blanche Stuckey Brinker Aaron Turner

National and state banks report June 30 condition

Washington OCC calls for a statement of condition of all national banks as of June 30. Columbus State Banker urges a report on the condition of all state banks as of June 30.

Washington Comptroller of the Currency Columbus Paul A. Mitchell

Purse Grabber Admits Killing in Suburban Cleveland

East Cleveland police report 24 year old gardener James Buchanan signed a statement admitting the slaying of 60 year old Mrs. Ilda Koogle on April 24. He said he grabbed her purse and beat her in the driveway of her suburban home. First degree murder charges will be filed.

Cleveland Horace S. Weaver East Cleveland Ilda Koogle Weaver James Buchanan

Police Recover Body From Plane Crash in New York Harbor

In Gravesend Bay off Brooklyn a small plane crash Sunday night left the body of Mack Robin 45 president of Wheeling Motors Wheeling West Virginia. The plane was raised Monday and a search of the area continued.

New York New York Harbor Mack Robin Wheeling Motors, Inc Wheeling W. Va Gravesend Bay Brooklyn

Aid From Washington Aide Delivers Pipe To Hillsboro Wife

A Hillsboro Illinois housewife letters President Truman pleading for water pipes. A steel company official arranged a truckload of two inch pipe to reach Mrs Paul Ondrey on Kinkead Road to supply city water for her growing family. The story notes the official asked not to be named due to flood of letters.

Paul Ondrey Hillsboro Ill Stork Kinkead Road Steel Company OIC St. Louis

Bus Drivers Sign Truce In Tie Up

Steubenville AFL bus drivers suspend a 25 day strike affecting 65 000 Ohio Valley residents and return to work for 13 days while wage talks continue with Valley Motor Transit Co. Steubenville council approves an eight to seven cent fare extension and East Liverpool council acts likewise as federal conciliator Powell says councils will decide further action in 10 days.

Steubenville AFL Ohio Valley Valley Motor Transit Co East Liverpool

Georgia Democrats Back Eisenhower and Russell at 1948 Convention

Georgia Democrats moved to back Dwight Eisenhower for president and Richard Russell for vice president. They urged Truman’s withdrawal to prevent chaos in the party and voted to place Georgia on the draft-Eisenhower national ticket. The convention acted swiftly after late hotel meetings, making Georgia the first state to endorse the movement openly.

Macon Georgia Dwight Eisenhower Richard Russell Truman

Liner Aquitana Freed From Potato Beetle Contact

A ministry of agriculture expert met the liner Aquitana at Southampton Dock after a dead potato bag was found aboard. A radio summon brought the inspector to the ship 800 miles at sea, triggering a full search for Colorado beetle traces as Britain intensifies its campaign against the pest.

Southampton Eng Ministry of Agriculture Britain

Quake Toll Reaches 1595 Dead in Fukui Disaster

The U S Army First Corps reports 1595 dead 2662 seriously injured and 8031 treated for minor injuries from Monday's Fukui earthquake. Casualty figures released by a corps spokesman reflect the disaster area toll as the county remains largely in ruins.

Tokyo U. Army First Corps Fukui

Ohio Weather Extended Forecast For Columbus Area

Forecast calls for temperatures 5 to 7 degrees above normal with highs near 78 and lows around 58. Warm through the period, slightly cooler Monday. Humid conditions Sunday through Tuesday with scattered thundershowers mainly at night, and about 1/4 inch of precipitation overall.

Columbus Ohio

Greek Aid Pact Signed in Athens

The Greek American ECA agreement was signed today in Athens outlining aid and cooperation.

Athens

Police Fire Threat Lifted in Columbus

A mass resignation threat by Columbus police and fire departments was paused today as 181 signed resignations from a pay campaign were held up. Spokesman Bob Lynch said negotiations with city officials would continue to resolve the pay dispute directly.

Columbus L?p Columbus Police and Fire Departments Bob Lynch

Spare the Hot Rod Save the Gas

Cleveland officials from Yellow Cab Co. and Thompson Vitameter Q Corp report a 20 mile test with four taxicabs showed two throttle-happy drivers used 73 percent more gasoline than two safer pilots. The finding suggests cowboy driving can nearly halve fuel costs.

Cleveland Yellow Cab Co Thompson Vitameter Q Corp

Auto Dealership Cannot Enforce First Option on Sold Cars

Youngstown says a common pleas judge ruled the automobile agency cannot enforce an agreement granting a first option to buy cars it sold earlier. Attorneys said the suit aimed to curb the auto black market and lower used car prices.

Youngstown Common Pleas

Sy nodes 27th summer school in Lakeside

The 27th annual summer school of the Synod of Ohio United Lutheran Church in America will be held at Lakeside from July 5 to 11.

Lakeside Synod of Ohio, United Lutheran Church In America

Motorcyclist Killed in Collision Near Circleville

Gilbert Hutchinson, 28, of Circleville Route 4, died yesterday when his motorcycle struck the rear of a automobile.

Columbus Gilbert Hutchinson Circleville

Captive Mine Labor Fight Spreads Across Steel Firms

U S Steel and 17 other producers file unfair labor practice charges with the NLRB against John L Lewis and the United Mine Workers over the captive mine contract. If upheld, court action could block the union shop provision and avert a mine shutdown set for July 6.

U.S. Steel Corporation John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Dige National Labor Relations Board Lewis Republic Bethlehem Jones and Laughlin Robert N. Denham NLRB

West Virginia man drowns in Muskingum River incident

Elliott Dent, 41, of Elizabeth West Virginia, drowned last night in the Muskingum River after falling from a boat during trot line setting. Local authorities investigated the fishing accident near McConnellville.

West Virginia McConnellville Ell Liott Dent Elizabeth W.va Muskingum River

Polio Germ Sought in Cleveland After Chain of Polio

Medical detectives sought the polio germ as nine children in two neighboring homes contract the disease in six days. Lois Ray, 14, died. five more Ray children fight polio. Nearby Zimmerman family also affected with three daughters hospitalized, highlighting a downtown cluster.

Cleveland Lois Ray Lois Oscar Ray Eucenia Oscar, Jr Eugenia Art Museum Oscar Ray W. Zimmerman Zimmerman Alice Kathleen Clara City Hospital Raj

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