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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1952

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MacArthur Urges Republicans to Rally Against Democrats

At Chicago convention MacArthur blasted the Democratic party as a failed “war party” and urged a broad Republican crusade to defeat Trumanite policies. He endorsed Taft and favored Eisenhower, warning of Communist containment and praising air power while urging renewed national strength. He stressed constitutional faith and vowed to make the Constitution work again in November.

Theodore McKeldin Maryland Sen Robert Taft Chicago Douglas MacArthur Dwight D. Eisenhower MacArthur Taft Eisenhower Truman United Nations Far East Supreme Court Europe United States China North Korea Kuriles Korea

Gallia Institute Patient Dies After Cliff Fall

Gallipolis State Institute officials report Michael Sukie aged 41 of Barberton died from a basal skull fracture after falling from the cliffs above the orchard on hospital grounds. A second accidental death, Russell Neubauer, 41 of Dayton, occurred when he drowned in a pond at 9 25 p m. Sunday. Sukie had resided at the institute since July 18 1930. funeral services planned in Barberton with burial there.

Gallipolis Neubauer Sukie State Welfare Columbus State Hospital George Blevens Blevens Institute Summit County Akron Barberton W. S. Troyer Union City

Japan's Reds Clash With Police in Nagoya Riot

Police clashed with about 1000 rioting Communists in Nagoya, Japan, last night in a three hour battle. Kyodo News Agency reported one killed and at least 63 injured, including 56 policemen, as officers fired into the mob amid stones, bamboo swords, and fire bombs after a demonstration at Osu Baseball Stadium welcoming two returning visitors from Red China.

Tokyo Nagoya Japan Kyodo Osu Baseball Stadium Red China

Muskingum Dam repair funded at 250000 by Congress

Congress authorized up to 250000 for Lock and Dam 10 on the Muskingum River at Zanesville Ohio. Funds await local matching money and transfer of operation and maintenance duties to local interests.

Washington Congress Muskingum River Zanesville

Reds Protest Deaths of 2 Koje Inmates

In Munsan Korea the North and UN sides traded protest notes after each side reported two POW deaths and nine to eight wounded on Koje Island last week. Gen Nam II to Maj Gen Harrison framed the issue amid fifth secret truce talks on prisoner exchange. Brig Gen Nuckols called the meeting objective as other reports on India’s armistice mediation circulated.

Munsan Korea United Nations Command Koje Island Nam II William K. Harrison Panmunjom William P. Nuckols UN Command London India U.S. State Department Washington

Sewage Board Action Nears

The Ohio Water Pollution Control Board will act on permit applications for discharging sewage and wastes into streams at its meeting next Tuesday. Local filings: 155 municipalities and 70 industries have requested permits. deadlines are July 28 to file and September 27 to start discharging under the new state law.

Columbus Ohio Water Pollution Control Board John D. Porterfield Porterfield

Pedestrian Killed In Muskingum County Crash

Albert Stamm 51 of Cincinnati died when a truck struck him on U S 22 near Fultonham in Muskingum County Sheriff Bealmear said Stamm had parked his motorcycle in the highway without lights.

Zanesville Albert Stamm Cincinnati U.S. 22 Fultonham Muskingum County Harry Bealmear Stamm

Grievous Accident Kills Five-Year-Old in Fairborn

In Dayton area report a five year old boy died after a parked gravel truck he sat on was struck by another truck in Fairborn on Monday.

Dayton, O Fairborn

Marietta Gas Firm To Share in Supply

The Federal Power Commission named Permian Oil and Gas Co. of Marietta Ohio and Ohio Valley Gas Corp. of Tell City Indiana among 23 firms to share in allocations of 84 094 000 cubic feet of natural gas daily.

Washington Federal Power Commission Permian Oil and Gas Co Marietta, O Ohio Valley Gas Corp Tell City Ind

Rival Factions Begin Second Delegate Row At GOP Convention

At the Republican convention the credentials committee faces a Taft Eisenhower clash over seating contests. Taft backers win control of the committee chair and limit time, but Eisenhower forces gain open hearings by radio TV and newsreels. Contests from Florida Georgia Kansas Louisiana Mississippi Missouri and Texas will be argued in order with specific time allocations.

Chicago Credentials Committee Court of Appeals Robert A. Taft Ohio Dwight D. Eisenhower Taft Eisenhower Florida Georgia Kansas Louisiana Mississippi Missouri Texas Ross Rizley Guymon Oklo Stassen Fisenhower Warren Burger St. Paul Minn Eugene Worrell Bristol GOP National Committee PPE Sens Douglas MacArthur Ross Rigley Oklahoma Mthurs America Herbert Hoover MacArthur Korea Truman Republian John S. Fine Pennsylvania Homer Capehart Indiana

Taft Forces Bounce Back After Loss on Key Vote

In Chicago a volatile GOP scene centers on delegate seating battles between Eisenhower and Taft factions. MacArthur rails against Truman policy while Hoover appeals for unity as Taft backs a Taft MacArthur ticket rumor swirls and party leaders plot a floor fight.

Taft Hoover

Kidnapping of West Berlin Official Shocks City

Dr Walter Linse head of the Free Jurists economics department was abducted by three men near his home in the American sector. He was dragged into a car that fled toward the Soviet Zone as gunfire erupted and nails were scattered from the vehicle. A pursuing car was forced to retreat after a tire puncture and border guards allowed the car to cross with a West Berlin plate.

Berlin Walter Linse West Berlin Free Jurists Soviet Zone The Dr Linse Communist Peoples Police

Eisenhower Urges GOP Unity With Sharp Anti Democrat Plea

General Dwight D. Eisenhower called for Republican harmony at a breakfast with Missouri’s 26 delegates and urged a hard line against the Democrats, saying it would take about 20 years for them to recover. The remarks came as he pursues the party's presidential nomination.

Chicago Dwight D Eisenhower Eisenhower Unity Missouri

Sharp Budget Cuts Force Firing Of Thousands In U S Agencies

Washington reports that the 82nd Congress’s reduction of agency appropriations triggers mass firings across federal offices. The six Economic Stabilization agencies are expected to shed over 9,000 jobs, more than half of their staff, within 30 days. State Department jobs also face substantial cuts though overall totals remain uncertain.

Washington 82Nd Congress Economic Stabilization Agencies Economic Stabilization Agency Office of Price Stabilization Waze Stabilization Board Office of Rent Stabilization Salary Stabilization Board Railroad and Airline Wage Board State Department United Nations

Taft Leads Final Revision of GOP Foreign Policy Plank

Senator Taft and aides push final revision of the Republican foreign policy plank for the 1952 campaign. Eugene Millikin aims to complete the draft tonight and convene the resolutions committee to review before the convention. The draft targets anti communist action and freedom behind the Iron Curtain while civil rights language remains unresolved.

Chicago Eugene Millikin Colorado Resolutions Committee Robert Taft Ohio Dwight D. Eisenhower GOP Taft

Strike Spurs BUC Claims

The Ohio State Employment Service reports over 5000 unemployment claims in five days at its Cleveland office due to the steel strike. Many workers from steel plants faced closures or reduced operations as stockpiles dwindle, with about a hundred thousand Ohio steel workers affected.

Cleveland Ohio State Employment Service Ohio CIO

Telephone Operators Win Wage Increases in New AT&T Deal

In New York twenty thousand long distance operators and maintenance employees won wage increases of up to 3 a week under an agreement between the Long Lines Department of AT T and the CIO Communications Workers of America announced Monday.

New York Long Lines Department American Telephone and Telegraph Company CIO Communications Workers of America

Ohio Five Day Forecast Indicates Cooler Than Normal

The forecast for Ohio calls for temperatures 2 to 4 degrees below normal with highs near 83 to 88 and lows around 62 to 64. Expect cool conditions Wednesday and Thursday, warmer Friday, then a cool weekend. Showers occur tonight and early Wednesday and again late Friday or Saturday totaling about an inch.

Laborer Sentenced 1 to 15 Years for Abuse of Stepdaughter

In Tiffin Ohio a 28 year old laborer was jailed for one to fifteen years after pleading guilty to strapping his stepdaughter with a belt and burning her abdomen with a cigarette, authorities said.

Tiffin

Mexico Riots Hit Mexico City After Presidential Vote

Soldiers and police blocked roads into Mexico City as riots left at least three dead and 200 injured with about 300 under arrest. Similar unrest occurred in other cities and clashes continued near the capital as authorities feared further outbreaks.

Mexico City Mexico U.S del Prado

Lausche Reappoints Stout to State Embalmers Board

Gov Frank J Lausche reappoints Charles L Stout of Nelsonville to the state board of embalmers and funeral directors. He will serve until June 30 1957.

Columbus Frank J. Lausche Charles L. Stout Nelsonville State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors

Convention Program Notes Early 20th Century

Convention called to order at 11 30 am with invocation and speeches by Sea Styles Bridges Marguerite Church James FP Kem Archibald J Carey. Reports from Credentials Organisation and Rules. committee to escort permanent chairman. Recess to 8 30 p m with invocation national anthem and speeches by Joseph W Martin Herbert Hoover Howard Pyle. Wednesday

Sea Styles Bridges New Hampshire Marguerite Church Timets James FP. Kem Missouri Archibald J. Carey Chicago Abba Hillel Silver Cleveland Joseph W. Martin Herbert Hoover Howard Pyle Arizona

Wednesday GOP Convention Balloting for President

The convention opens with the national anthem and an invocation by the Rev. Bishop Carson. Leaders including Gov. Pine, Gilford Mayes, Herbert Warburton, Patrick Hurley, and Sen. McCarthy give addresses as the platform committee reports. After a 4:30 p.m. recess, Dr. Anderson presides with speeches by Rep. George, Rep. Judd, and Sen. Cain as states rally for nominations. Balloting for President follows. Adjournment set for 11:30 a.m. Thursday.

Fred Pierce Carson Philadelphia John S&s Pine Pennsylvania Gilford Mayes Idaho Herbert KR. Warburton Delaware Patrick J. Hurley New Mexico Joseph BR. McCarthy Wisconsin Resolutions Platform Committee Harrison RK. Anderson Chicago Katharine SM. George New York Walter H. Judd Minnesota Harry F. Cain Washington Call of States

Bookies Shun Tax Renewals in Central Ohio

Only six of 163 Central Ohioans with tax stamps have renewed as of early June per the Columbus Bureau of Internal Revenue. Stamp expirations on June 3, the six will have until July 31 to renew under a brief grace period. Chief P. Dallard says renewals likely drop as gamblers avoid enforcement, opting to go out of business or underground. ABINGTON Ind. Chris Burkhardt, 15, died when a tractor overturned crushing him near Abington on Monday.

Columbus Central Dallard

82nd Congress Ends Term With Atom Arms Funding

The 82nd Congress adjourned after approving a spending package totaling 11.79 billion dollars to expand atomic weapons and foreign aid, plus more than 500 million for river and harbor flood control. Adjournment ends pending Truman call for session. next Congress convenes January 5, 1953.

Washington Truman

Heavy Chinese Tanks Clash With UN Forces on Korean Front

In Korea Shoal area a Chinese company supported by fourteen Communist tanks attacked UN positions on the central front. About 200 Chinese were repulsed in a one hour engagement. Battle tallies reported 39 Reds killed and an estimated 30 more casualties.

Shoal Korea United Nations

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