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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1948

Page

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Strike violence at Univis Co. subsides as troops unneeded

Dayton officials report disorders at the Univis Co plant have subsided while police and deputies reinforced to protect workers returning to duty. Governor Herbert plans meetings with city leaders and union chiefs as the strike over wages continues with tense picket lines and mass demonstrations.

Dayton Thomas J. Herbert Univis Co Louis Lohrey Herbert Hirschberg Cleveland United Electrical Workers CIO Ohio Kentucky

President Presses sweeping powers to curb inflation

President Truman urged Congress to enact broad controls on prices, wages, rationing and credits, calling inflation a looming danger. He cited defense spending, wage boosts, and a looming surplus wipeout, with a four percent price rollback proposal and an emergency powers plan backed by the Economic Council.

Washington Truman Republican Congress OPA Paul Porter White House Porter Mr. Truman Council Economic Council Edwin G. Nourse

Ohio Second in U.S. In Road Improvements

Ohio ranked second in total road improvement mileage in federal and non-federal programs for the first half of the year. Projects totaled 1 637 miles of primary and secondary roads with a $17 000 000 construction cost.

Messenger Washington Burepay Washington Ohio Buckeye

Daniels Pleads Guilty in Death Of Niebels

Robert M. Daniels admitted killing three Niebel family members in Mansfield and implicated John Coulter West as the triggerman in most of the slayings. He awaits trial in Richland County with possible September hearings while facing charges in Franklin and Seneca counties.

Daniels Niebels Mansfield Robert Mark) Daniels Reformatory Columbus Celina Eugene McNeill van Wert Common Pleas Court Richland County Franklin Seneca John Coulter West John Niebel Mansfield Reformatory Nolanda Phyllis

Ohio Pension Bills Signed Boosts aid to blind and aged

Gov. Thomas J. Herbert signed two measures increasing monthly old age and blind pensions from 50 to 55 dollars beginning October. Additional bills removing sales taxes on purchases under 41 cents await his signature and would take effect August 1.

Columbus Ohio Thomas J. Herbert Herbert

Molnar Sentenced To Six To Sixty Years

Former Cleveland police lieutenant Ernest L. Molnar, with 23 years on the force, was sentenced to six to 60 years for accepting about 69000 in bribes from policy racketeers. He was convicted last week on an eight count indictment carrying up to 80 years.

Cleveland Ernest L. Molnar

Family Found Safe After Missing Boat Sighting

A Cleveland family of four feared lost in a 14 foot outboard motorboat was located unharmed yesterday after days at sea. Police credited rescue teams and shoreline sightings for guiding the search to their location.

Sandusky A_ Cleveland

Ohio to revise liquor permit rules curb black market sales

Ohio Liquor Director Dale Dunifon announced new rules to curb permit surcharges and black market activity. A six month waiting period will apply after ownership changes, and D-3 and D-5 permits altered by quota limits will not be re issued until allowed. New permits require six months of operation before approval.

Columbus Dale Dunifon Ohio Dunifon Duniton

Credit curb seen GOP inflation cure

A GOP plan for new restraints on dollar down purchases and bank credit faces a possible special session. Proposed actions include one third down payments for installments, credit limits of 15 months, and up to 12 billion dollars in new bank loans by higher Federal Reserve requirements.

Washington Truman GOP Congress Federal Reserve Marriner S. Eccles Senate Banking Committee Secretary of the Treasury Snyder Eccles Federal Reserve Board

Parole Officer Jobs Offered Across Ohio

The State Civil Service Commission set exams for parole officer positions in the Probation and Parole Department for Aug. 20 in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Toledo. Base pay ranges from 200 to 250 dollars monthly. Applications must be filed before Aug. 6. Governor Herbert urged more parole officers after a wave of West Daniels murders.

Columbus State Civil Service Commission Probation and Parole Department Cincinnati Cleveland Dayton Toledo

High Officer Assigned To 60 Superforts

Major General Leon W. Johnson was ordered to England to command 60 B 29 Superfortress bombers forming an air division as part of the expanding American airpower in Europe amid Cold War strains with the Soviet Union.

Washington Europe Russia England Leon W. Johnson

Mother of Three Dies in Kitchen Stove Blast

In Zanesville a 26 year old mother of three, Mrs Jasper Rhane, died yesterday when a kitchen stove exploded in her home. Flames from the blast destroyed the house as her three children were rescued through a broken window by Earl Dunn former Muskingum County Auditor.

Zanesville Jasper Rhane Muskingum County Earl Dunn

Douglas to Keynote Ohio CIO Meeting in Cincinnati

Rep. Helen Gahagan Douglas will deliver the principal address at the Ohio CIO Political Action Committee meeting in Cincinnati in August. The event highlights the national Democratic representative's visit to Ohio for labor union backing and political outreach.

Columbus Helen Gahagan Douglas

Innocence Plea Filed in Canton Voting Charge

Jack R. Cork, a former Wallace delegate, pleaded not guilty in municipal court to illegally registering and voting in the May primary elections. He ran previously as a Wallace delegate and faces charges related to the registration and voting actions in Canton.

Canton Jack R. Corkran Wallace

Widespread Death Toll Grows From Farb en Plant Blast

In Ludwigshafen rescue teams continued digging through the I G Farben plant wreckage after Wednesday’s explosion. Casualties rose to 138 confirmed dead, 200-250 missing and possibly dead, with over 2,300 injured. American chaplains aided the dying as German and French crews worked through the night.

I. G. Farben Chemical Works Ludwigshafen Germany I. G. Farben Europe Mannheim Lucius D. Clay U.S

Berliners Cool Toward Soviet Food Offer

Soviet proposal to feed Berlin drew little response from Germans in the western sectors as new Soviet attacks pressed the anti Communist city government. Moscow informants said a big four session on the Berlin crisis could be held in Paris in September if talks with Western envoys and Molotov proceed well. Berlin officials accused the city administration of sabotaging the feeding effort by blocking grain unloading. officials denied it and an American military government spokesman called the charge poppycock.

Berlin Moscow Paris V. M. Molotov

Molotov Abroad as Western Powers Seek Talks on German Crisis

The U S Embassy was informed that Foreign Minister Molotov is out of town and unavailable for talks on the German crisis. The British press service cited his absence as a vacation of undetermined duration in Moscow.

Moscow U. S V. M. Molotov Molotov

Two Teens Drown After Stepping in Hole in Buckhannon River

In Buckhannon River ten miles west of Philippi West Virginia Betty Lee Kenney 15 and John T Stillwell 20 drowned yesterday after stepping into a deep hole. Betty Jo Kenny cousin of Betty Lee escaped by swimming to safety. Betty Lee daughter of Mrs Virginia Ervin of Akron had been living with grandparents in Upshur County.

Philippi W. Va Betty Lee Kenney John T. Stillwell Buckhannon River Here Betty Jo Kenny Betty Lee Betty Jo Virginia Ervin Akron Upshur County

Chesterfield Joins Industry Price Rise

The Liggett and Myers Co. maker of Chesterfield cigarettes joined today in an industry price increase expected to amount to one cent a pack retail. The rise, like others announced yesterday, is 35 cents a thousand net after discounts and applies to all brands.

New York Liggett and Myers Co

Kidnaping Charge Filed Against Cincinnati Suspect

Raymond K. Freeh 26 a salesman was slated for a federal court hearing on violating the Lindbergh Kidnaping Law. FBI agents arrested him for the kidnaping and attempted assault of a 15 year old Cincinnati girl. He waived preliminary exam and was ordered held on 10000 dollars bond.

Cincinnati Raymond K. Freeh FBI

No Evidence Found in County Gambling Probes

Grand juries in Erie and Crawford counties found no evidence of gambling in state licensed taverns. Liquor Director Dale Dunifon provided details yesterday.

Columbus Erie Crawford Counties Dale Dunifon

Councilman Loses Office Over Public Employment Brooklyn News

Portsmouth city council member George L. Koerner forfeited his seat after taking a master mechanic job at Athens State Hospital. Ohio statutes bar councilmen from holding other public employment. Koerner resigned effective July 18 and returned to Portsmouth per Dr. C. H. Creed, hospital superintendent.

Portsmouth Lowell C. Thompson George L. Koerner Athens State Hospital Associated Press Thompson Ohio C. H. Creed Koerner

Ex-Gov Stassen Named Penn University President

Harold E. Stassen former Minnesota governor was chosen by the University of Pennsylvania to be its president. The nomination followed a unanimous board recommendation and makes him the universitys youngest president in its history.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Harold E. Stassen Minnesota Stassen

Packing Firm Pays Top Price for Hogs in Columbus

The Columbus Packing Co. paid a top 30.75 dollars per hundredweight for hogs in the 180 to 240 pound class yesterday, an all time high for the Columbus market. The previous high was 30.25 dollars on July 13.

Columbus Columbus Packing Co

Extended Forecast for Columbus Area

Temperature will average 2 to 4 degrees above normal with a normal high of 84 west 78 east and normal low of 62 west 98 east. Cooler Saturday and warmer Monday with cooler by Wednesday. Precipitation around 0.4 inch with scattered showers or thundershowers on Tuesday.

Columbus

Payment deadline nears for Ohio employer taxes

Employers in Ohio must submit quarterly unemployment compensation tax payments by midnight July 31. The deadline applies to all employers and penalties may apply for late payments.

Columbus Ohio

I G Farben war crimes trial sentences issued

Thirteen I G Farben directors were convicted of war crimes in Nuremberg and sentenced to jail terms from 18 months to eight years. Judge Paul M. Herbert dissented, calling for more convictions for slave labor abuses. One defendant was severed for illness. Carl Krauch received six years. All had time served credited.

Germany Carl Krauch

President Zoltan Tildy Quits Hungary Amid Coup Pressure

In Budapest President Zoltan Tildy abdicated under pressure from a Communist dominated government. His son in law Victor Csornoky, minister to Egypt, was accused of espionage and treason and is now under arrest. Csornoky resigned yesterday after returning from Cairo.

Budapest Zoltan Tildy Egypt Victor Csornoky Tildy Hungary Csornoky Cairo

Kentucky Soldier Executed in Eddyville for Veteran's Death

Jas per Nease, 24, from McRoberts Kentucky, was executed in the Eddyville electric chair after being condemned for participating in the robbery and slaying of Vernon Hodge a former World War II paratrooper from Louisville. Also on death row are Daniel T. McPeak 22 of Dublin Virginia and Herbert Workman 19 of Tesla West Virginia.

Eddyville Jesus Jasper Nease McRoberts Vernon Hodge Louisville Eddyville State Penitentiary Daniel T. McPeak Dublin Herbert Workman Teslas W. Va

Dixiecrats Filibuster Anti-Poll Tax Signals Prolonged Debate

Republicans stayed on the sidelines as Southern Dixie Democrats filibustered the anti poll tax bill into a second day. The GOP plans to seek cloture next week, hoping to block debate and avoid a vote, while Senator Vandenberg may rule against cloture and the Senate could string along without a decision.

Washington Dixie Democrats Congress Senate Vandenberg R-Mich Chamber

Murder Trial Near Verdict in Abbott-Gordon Case

The joint first degree murder trial of Marie Conn Abbott and Cyril Gordon moves toward a jury verdict as closings wrap up. Abbott admits an affair with Gordon but says they did not plan the May 31 death of her husband Morris R. Abbott, a 44 year old Reily Township farmer. Gordon admits delivering fatal blows during an argument over divorce.

Hamilton Marie Conn Abbott Gordon Abbott

Ohio Vets file 695 751 bonus claims and payouts

The Ohio Veterans Bonus Commission reports 695 751 claims received to date. Checks for 266 972 claims totaling 88 million dollars have been mailed. Director Chester W. Goble notes some were unpaid due to irregularities in papers. another 100,000 claims are expected.

Columbus State Bonus Commission Ohio Chester W. Goble Gobel

Eight-Year-Old Injured by Unexploded Firework in Brady Lake Park

In Ravenna Ohio a Brady Lake boy named David Abshire was burned severely when an unexploded fireworks bomb he was playing with detonated. His sister Darlene escaped injury. David lies in fair condition at Robinson Memorial Hospital after the Sunday incident.

Ravenna, O Brady Lake Robinson Memorial Hospital David Abshire Darlene Brady Lake Park

Child Electrocution in Washington D. C. from Live Wire

Larry Wilson, two, son of Mr and Mrs Raymond C Wilson, was electrocuted yesterday after touching a live wire from which a radio had been disconnected. The incident occurred in Washington D C and is being investigated by local authorities.

Washington D. H Larry Wilson Raymond C. Wilson

Army and Navy Union encampment opens in Akron

More than 5 000 delegates were expected in Akron today for the 30th annual encampment of the Army and Navy Union Department of Ohio.

Akron Army and Navy Union Department of Ohio

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