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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1951

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Broadcast Demands NK Withdrawals Pressures Cease Fire

UN truce negotiators face a North Korea led stance on foreign troop withdrawal as Pyongyang and Peiping signals clash. Observers note Peiping delays may shape Red delegates while UN counters insist the issue stays off the cease-fire talks. Jets bomb rail targets near Pyongyang as ground fighting echoes recess tensions.

Korea United Nations Kaesong Pyongyang Pyongyang Radio Red China Peiping Red United States Red Radio South Korea Matthew B Ridgway Kang-Dong Sariwon

Vinton Man Surrenders Ending Gallia County Manhunt

Carl Cochran a 26 year old resident of Vinton surrendered to Sheriff William Brown ending a two day Gallia County manhunt. The surrender occurred about 6 pm at the Willard Dugan home in Wilkesville. Prosecutor James R Freemas is expected to file manslaughter charges against Cochran in Vinton County. Authorities are unsure where Oakley McCarty died and autopsy results from Ohio State University are pending. Witnesses include Ed Kruscamp and Merrill Wade Cochran among others questioned by county and Vinton officials.

Gallipolis Carl Cochran Vinton George Ehman Gallia County William Brown Vinton County Brown Cochran Willard Dugan Wilkesville James R. Free‘mas McCarty Ehman Warehime Merrill Cochran Clayton Snider Joe Kruscamp Oakley McCarty Alice Holzer Hospital Joe David Kruscamp Ewington Kruscamp Ohio State University D. R. Warehime Ed Kruscamp Robert Cochran Clayton Alfred Snider Merrill Wade Cochran

Manpower Requests Questioned

Senators pressed for details on Truman’s plan to expand armed forces beyond 3,500,000 as Morse backs the move to deter Russia. Sparkman and Smith doubt need for more troops. conference on economic controls aims to extend anti inflation powers before the current law expires. The Senate favors six divisions in Europe.

Washington Truman Morse R-Ore Oregon Russia Senate House Conference Committee Congress Senate House Senator Sparkman D-Ala Sparkman H. Alexander Smith RNJ Europe Eisenhower

AFL Leader Blames Lewis for CIO Infiltration

George Meaney of the AFL accuses John L. Lewis of enabling communist influence in the CIO as early as 1935. Meaney spoke at the AFL International Longshoremen's Association convention opening, noting Lewis’s role while Lewis leads the United Mine Workers.

New York American Federation of Labor John L. Lewis CIO George Meaney AFL Lewis United Mine Workers of America Meaney AFL International Longshoremen’s Association

Train kills driver at crossing near Columbus

Frank Everett Cole, 31, died when a New York Central train struck his car at a rural crossing west of Columbus. Police said the collision occurred this afternoon as the vehicle attempted to cross the tracks. No other injuries were reported.

Columbus Frank Everett Cole New York Central Here

Garage for Rent Near Lloyd and Maplewood

Small garage space available for rent at the corner of Lloyd and Maplewood. Inquiries to Mrs. Neil Thomas at 25142.

Lloyd and Maplewood Neil Thomas

House To Vote On Acheson This Week

Washington reports that House critics aim to remove Secretary Acheson from the federal payroll via amendments to the annual money bill for State Justice and Commerce departments and the federal judiciary. Administration leaders expect they can halt the drive, though the vote may be close. A proposed Phillips amendment targets payroll funds for any official tied in the five years before appointment to a firm serving a foreign government. Acheson’s past work with a Polish government client is cited.

Washington House State Department Acheson State, Justice and Commerce Departments Truman Administration Rep Phillips Calif

Gunman Kills Clerk in Drug Store Shooting

In Cincinnati, an unidentified gunman killed Fred H. Schmidt 65, a drug store clerk at Sam Horowitz Drug Store in the west end. Police suspect robbery as the motive. Mrs Anna Huff 65 and her daughter Mary 45 witnessed the attack as Schmidt struggled with a young Black man and died after being shot at close range.

Cincinnati Fred H. Schmidt Sam Horowitz West End Schmidt Dana Mills Anna Huff Mary

Union and Ohio Power Officials Set Meeting Over Wage Dispute

A federal conciliator proposed a meeting in Steubenville next Thursday with Utility Workers of America representatives, accepted by Ohio Power Co. Some 880 workers have walked out at three Ohio Power Co. plants over wages. Public Relations Director Harold Johnson announced the company’s acceptance. Union officials were not immediately available for comment.

Zanesville Steubenville Utility Workers of America Ohio Power Co Harold Johnson

Child Drowns In Lake Isabella Near East Paltonham

Three year old Jerry Lynn Maxwell drowned last night in Lake Isabella near East Paltonham. Police say the incident occurred after the child wandered to the lake shoreline unattended. Authorities are investigating and no further details are available at this time.

Zanesville Jerry Lynn Maxwell Lake Isabella East Paltonham

Kefauver Aims to Prosecute Cleveland Gambling Big Boys

Senator Kefauver urged Kentucky prosecutors and judges to pursue the Cleveland gambling syndicate behind northern Kentucky casinos. Senate testimony showed open gambling in Kenton and Campbell counties with operations paused during grand juries. He warned five year statute limits and called for conspiracy charges and contempt actions against named participants Rothkopf and Kleinman.

Washington Kefauver D-Tenn Cleveland Ohio Kentucky Senate Crime Committee Kenton Campbell Ohio River Cincinnati Crime Committee Downey Rice Cleveland Syndicate Beverly Hills Country Club Yorkshire Club Lookout House Louis Rothkopf Morris Kleinman Rothkopf Kleinman Senate Senate Committee Cleveland Group

Wage Policy Changes Seen

Washington expects new Wage Stabilization Board orders this week under Chair George W. Taylor. Merits rises and plant inequities to be addressed with relaxed rules allowing deferred increases negotiated before the January 25 wage freeze and modest employee bonuses.

Washington Wage Stabilization Board George W. Taylor Taylor

Bad Man Cook Kept Under Special Guard

U S Army guards Homer Cook former GI from Muskogee Oklahoma to depart Germany after jail breaking and other charges. He was released from Straubing prison after good conduct reduction and ordered expelled. Cook remains in protective custody at a secret location near Munich until he leaves Germany.

Munich Germany U. S Homer Cook Romeo Muskogee Oklo Cook Straubing

Whipping banned in Colorado prison riot response

Colorado's State Institution Board decided to ban the use of the whip in prisons. The decision followed a board meeting about six convicts, five of whom participated in a riot last week and shot two guards. Warden Best was not charged.

Denver Colorado State Institution Board Best

Philadelphia GOP Primary Tests Old Guard Versus Reform

In Philadelphia a pivotal Republican mayoralty contest pits Dr. Daniel A. Poling against Walter P. Miller for party control following a new city charter. Incumbent Bern ard Samuel, not seeking reelection, has guided the city since 1941. Miller accuses Poling of fronting for the old guard, while Poling says he operates independently of the party organization.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Daniel A. Poling Walter P. Miller Old Guard New” Republican Bérnard Samuel Samuel Miller Dr. Poling GOP

Weather Outlook in Columbus Sees Near Normal Temperatures

Columbus forecast shows temperatures near normal with highs around 84 to 80 and lows near 63 to 60. Expect mostly balanced conditions for five days with brief cooling likely Friday and Sunday.

Columbus

Leave Ike Alone Urged By Senator Sparkman

Senator Sparkman urged politicians to let General Dwight D. Eisenhower focus on Western Europe defenses and civilian life, saying he could be ready for the Democratic presidential nomination by next spring. He noted discussions with Eisenhower were not held during recent Paris conferences and warned against pressuring Ike with political actions for several months.

Washington Sparkman Eisenhower Paris

Woman Doctor Aids Two Injured on Crane in Brooklyn

Dr Lubov Elias of Norwegian Hospital assists two unconscious workers 75 feet above ground on a swayIng platform at Owl's Head Pollution Plant Brooklyn. Walter Hamilton 55 in critical condition at Kings County Hospital. Harry Smith 45 not admitted. Patrolman Thomas Coohill and Ko vatch coordinate a dangerous rescue.

New York Lubov Elias Norwegian Hospital Brooklyn Walter Hamilton Manhattan Kings County Hospital Harry Smith Ridgewood Queens The

U. S. Officials Studying Plan To Unite European Defenses

Washington reports say U S officials are evaluating a weekend proposal to fuse the armies and finances of France the Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg and Western Germany into a single European defense structure. The plan would create joint defense and finance ministers to coordinate units under Eisenhower and push armament standardization. The key question remains who will pay for the unified force.

U. S Washington United States Europe North Atlantic Treaty Organization Dwight D. Eisenhower NATO France Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg Germany Eisenhower

Ohio Highway Director Presents Turnpike Views

Ohio State Highway Director T. J. Kauer testified before the Ohio Turnpike Commission to share his views on a proposed northern Ohio super-highway. His recommendations will be based on工程 survey reports by J. E. Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Hall and MacDonald of New York.

Columbus T. J. Kauer Ohio Turnpike Commission Ohio Kauer J. E. Parsons Brinckerhoff, Hall and MacDonald New York

Officials Inspect Areas Of Strip Coal Mines

A two day inspection of Ohio strip mine areas began in Columbus led by Gov. Frank J. Lausche. Joining him were Agriculture Director H. S. Foust, the Reclamation Board of Review, and representatives from the attorney general, the Ohio Ice Station and its Department at Natural Resources, and others.

Columbus Frank J. Lausche Ohio Agriculture H. S. Foust Reclamation Board of Review Attorney General Ohio Iee Station Department At Natural

Gas Supplier Requests Ohio Rate Increase

Panhandle Eastern Co. asks to raise rates for gas to Ohio Fuel Gas Co. and East Ohio, with 25 million cubic feet daily to Ohio Fuel being doubled. The move would raise rates for Panhandle Eastern’s customers in Texas Missouri Illinois Indiana Michigan, though exact figures are not yet announced. A Michigan Consolidated spokesperson warned of substantially higher consumer bills.

Washington U — Panehandle Eastern Pipeline Co Ohio Panhandle Eastern Ohio Fuel Gas Co Columbus Ohio Fuel East Ohio Fuel Co Texas Missouri Illinois Indiana Michigan Panhandle Or Power Commission Michigan Consolidated Gas Co Panehandle

Iranians May Reopen Talks On Oil Dispute

Tehran reports Premier Mossadegh chaired a special cabinet session amid signs Iran may renew discussions with Britain over oil nationalization. No decision was announced after the meeting with the Nationalization Board and other leaders, but officials said no major hitch had appeared. An official called the session hopeful for renewed talks, while Education Minister Karimoe claimed a formula to revive stalled negotiations found yesterday.

Tehran Iran Mohammed Mossadegh Britain Ment Karimoe

General Von Stroop Sentenced to Death in Poland

Former Nazi SS general Jurgen Von Stroop, accused of mass crimes in 1943, was condemned to death in Warsaw yesterday. The verdict closes a long postwar case highlighting wartime atrocities and accountability.

Warsaw Poland Jurgen von Stroop

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Broadcast S. Korea Adm Forrest P. Sherman Italy Spain Mt. Olympus Bay of Naples Sherman Naval Operations Navy Naif Abdullah of Jordan Lion of Middle East Gallia Clerk Union and Ohio Power Keffauver Weather Outlook Ike Owl's Head Thomas Coohill Joseph Kovatch St. Louis Ohio Highway Director News Index AUDEN Nelsonville Seenenss Point Pleasant Pomeroy-Middleport Angamemanin
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