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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1951

Page

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Autopsy Ordered in Roegge Death by Hocking Sheriff

Hocking County officials ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of Eldorah Roegge's death 37 of Sand Run after she was found dead in her home early Sunday. Sheriff Waldron said foul play is possible as the body was found by her husband Frank and his brother Raymond Roegge.

University Hospital Columbus Hocking County Frank Roegge Raymond Roegge Elias Roegge Frank Roegee Raymond Stout Funeral Home Ray Roegge Sand Run Hocking Tinker’s Cave Waldron Roegee Sheriff's Deputies State Highway Patrol Gibbs

Advanced Session Slated For Tuesday Korea Time

A planned session is set for Tuesday in Korea time. Officials prepare for talks and possible agenda items during this advance session.

Korea

Truman seeks end to war with Germany in Congress

President Truman urged Congress to terminate the state of war with Germany noting it would not alter Allied occupation but would lift enemy status and restore German rights. Ridgway warned no guaranteed peace in Korea as armistice talks opened Kaesong.

Truman Germany Washington Congress U.S Seoul Korea Matthew B. Ridgway Kaesong Ridgway United Nations Tokyo Munsan Adm C. Turner Joy Ridgeway Joy U. S S L. C. Craigie U. S. Air Force Henry L Hodes U. S. Eighth Army Arleigh A Burke U. S. Navy Park Sun Yup Republic of Korea Hsieh Fang Tung Hua Nam Il Lee Sang Cho Red Forces Andrew J. Kinney Ing United Nations Mill Eighth Army

Lost Leather Billfold on Court St

A brief notice urges readers to place a Lost and Found ad in the Messenger Want Ads to recover a leather billfold seen on Court Street. It notes that timely ads improve chances of return as finders check the column for owners. Lost-and-found ads are accepted until 9 am for same-day insertion.

Court St

Truman Sends Message to Iran Over Oil Dispute

President Truman sent a personal note to Iran's Premier Mohammed Mossadegh urging moderation in the oil dispute with Britain. Mossadegh replied late Mossadegh remarked the letter would likely have little effect as Iran prepared a cabinet statement rejecting the International Court of Justice order and threatening to withdraw from the court convention. Foreign Minister Kazemi informed UN chief Lie of Iran's refusal to accept the Hague ruling and called the decision fantastic and unfair.

Tehran Iran Truman Mohammed Mossadegh Middle East Britain U.S Henry F. Grady Grady Abadan Mossadegh Bagher Kazemi Trygve Lie Kazemi

Newark Blast Cause Sought

Authorities sift charred rubble at an 82 acre propane gas storage yard to determine the cause of Saturday explosions. Fire officials estimate damage at 5 million dollars to Warren Petroleum and nearby plants, with 11 people injured and one still in danger.

Newark N. J Warren Petroleum Sales Corp Warren

Two Proposals Differ On Inflation Control

Washington reports outline contrasting views on inflation policy. The American Farm Bureau backs higher taxes to curb inflation while avoiding price and wage controls. Senator Butler favors delaying major action until November amid uncertain Korea negotiations. Eric Johnston predicts a cheaper dollar if controls end and warns of large deficits under current defense plans.

Washington American Farm Bureau Federation Federation Allan B. Kline Kline Senate Finance Committee Truman Hugh Butler Neb Senate Butler Finance Committee House Farm Bureau Korea Eric Johnston Nation Johnston U. S. News and World Report Congress Charles E. Wilson

Church Leader's Rites To Be Held Tomorrow

Washington funeral set for Elder Howard J. Detwiler 62 president of the Potomac Conference Seventh Day Adventist Church and former Mount Vernon Ohio seminary principal. Detwiler died yesterday of a heart ailment.

Washington Takoma Park Howard J. Detwiler Potomac Seventh Day Adventist Church Detwiler Mount Vernon Ohio

Lustron Firm Auction Opens in Columbus

More than $1,000,000 worth of unmortgaged Lustron Corp. property goes on public sale in Columbus beginning today. Items range from electric dishwashers to large enamel baking ovens and the auction continues through Saturday.

Columbus Lustron Corp

Indiana plans toll highway linking with Ohio project

Indiana highway officials outline a toll super highway across northern Indiana to connect with Ohio's proposed turnpike. A constitutional question hangs over the plan as attorneys study the 1951 toll road law to ensure it can withstand court tests before any definite steps are taken. Samuel C. Hadden, chairman, emphasizes approving a solid law prior to large scale construction.

Indianapolis Indiana Ohio Samuel C. Hadden State Highway Commission New State Toll Road Commission Hadden

Nehru Urges High Finance Birth Control for India

A commission headed by Prime Minister Nehru proposed a five year plan to stabilize India's economy and society. The plan calls for 17.93 billion rupees to boost agriculture and industry and improve living standards while promoting birth control to curb population growth. It recommends sterilization and contraceptive advice on medical, economic, and social grounds and urges information centers nationwide to aid family planning.

New Delhi India Nehru

Pottery Union Officials Continue Contract Talks

At Atlantic City New Jersey union officials representing 30000 AFL pottery workers in nine states met for a decision on policy for incoming contract talks during the 57th annual meeting of the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters. Talks began Saturday as delegates discussed aims for upcoming bargaining in plants across New York New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania California Indiana Illinois Georgia Alabama and Louisiana.

Atlantic City N. J AFL National Brotherhood of Operative Potters New York New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania California Indiana Illinois Georgia Alabama Louisiana

New Jets Displayed By Reds at Air Show

The Soviet Air Force showcased new jet planes at an air show near Tushino Airport. Western observers noted possible supersonic speeds around 760 mph at sea level and 660 mph at high altitude. Prime Minister Stalin observed from the Chkalov Air Club balcony as Lieut. Gen. Vassili Stalin led the military display.

Moscow Stalin Chikalov Air Club Tushino Vassili Stalin

Cancer cures rising says New York doctor

Dr. C. P. Rhoads director of Memorial Center for Cancer notes improved cure rates for organ cancers. He cites a 21 percent rise in curability of urinary bladder cancer over the past five years at a single institution.

New York New York City Memorial Center For Cancer C. P. Rhoads

Taft Finishes Foreign Policy Book Ahead of 1952 Bid

Senator Taft of Ohio completes a book titled Foreign Policy for Americans due in December. It argues his stance on issues, criticizes the Truman administration, and signals a possible 1952 Republican presidential bid. He may shape the debate before Dewey considers a return to the race.

Washington Taft Ohio Senate Truman State Acheson Marshall Yalta Potsdam Thomas E. Dewey New York Collier's Magazine Korea Asia Collier's Dewey Dwight D. Eisenhower

Six Die in Midwest Storms Across Five States

Severe storms swept Iowa Minnesota Michigan Missouri and Kansas with wind rain and hail. In Michigan five deaths occurred including three drowned when a boat capsized at Crystal Lake near Greenville. A tractor overturn killed a Grand Rapids man. A Muskegon driver and wife died in a ditch crash. An 83 year old man died of a heart attack at a Rockfield Wisconsin barn.

Iowa Minnesota Michigan Missouri Kansas Wisconsin Crystal Lake Greenville Grand Rapids Muskegon Rockfield Wis

Meteor fireball lights up Michigan Ohio skies Saturday

A bright fire flash followed by white smoke rolled across Michigan and Ohio on Saturday night. Authorities believe the sighting was a meteor.

Detroit Michigan Ohio

Train Derails Near Utica injuring dozens

The Santa Railway streamliner El Capi derailed near Utica Illinois while traveling at 70 mph injuring 60 of 378 aboard. Two of its 13 cars left the rails tearing 6 feet of track with a rail piercing a passenger coach. 19 remained hospitalized.

Utica el Capi

Army weighs adding guard divisions to bolster army

Washington plans to consider calling up two or three more National Guard divisions as part of a proposal to strengthen the Army by six divisions. Defense Department officials familiar with the talks say no decision has been made and asked not to be named.

Washington National Guard Army Deefense Department

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