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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1951

Page

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Ohio Legislature Ends Session with Record Grants and Recesses

The Republican led Ohio General Assembly stretched its final day into two days, approving a two year state budget of 750 million and boosting workmen compensation. The body passed a major redistricting revision, extended poor relief taxes, and faced a school funding deadlock driven by the Ohio Education Association. Governor Lausche’s vetoes loomed as lawmakers prepared to reconvene.

Senate House Frank J. Lausche Wilberforce House Representatives William L. Manahan Defiance Ohio Education Association Walton B. Bliss CFA Senate Manahan OFA OEA

Two money bills approved with major allocations and district changes

The legislature approved two money bills. one allocates 18 454 862 for capital improvements including 2 450 000 for civil defense as Lavache requested 5 000 000 but 2 006 000 cut for school construction. A bill redrew congressional districts removing Ben der from charges and creating four Cuya hoga districts enabling Bender to run, while Walter Brehm’s old 11th District is dissolved. Other items include tax on pari mutuel betting and bonds for education and public works. the governor sought 2400 minimum teacher salaries but the bill failed.

Lavache

Transit walkouts threaten three cities in strike wave

A Detroit streetcar and bus strike nears 43 days with AFL CIO unions vowing tough actions. Chattanooga workers walked off, while New York faces a potential July walkout that officials say could surpass Detroit. CIO leaders warned of broader upheaval as Mayors seek plans to avert strikes.

Associated Press Detroit APL Walter Stantey AFL Chattanooga Tenn New York CIA Gus. Faber CIO Transport Workers Union Chicago CIO United Railroad Workers Vincent R. Impellittert Hhis City Board of Transportation

Austin Defends UN Action Amid World Tensions

Warren Austin, U.S. delegate to the United Nations, said the UN would vote against Communism if necessary. In a Syracuse University commencement speech he likened UN progress to U.S. Congress delays and urged joint action with other nations for global security. He rejected MacArthur’s go it alone policy and stressed the need for multilateral steps.

Syracuse Warren Austin U.S United Nations IBM Ha Syracuse University Austin Congress MacArthur Far East United States

Draft Bill Passage Scheduled Thursday

Washington report says Congress will move this week on a universal military training bill to establish the nation first program of universal conscription. House leaders plan Thursday consideration and expected Senate approval of the measure.

Washington House

Wahama athlete Frank Martin in critical condition after Clifton crash

Frank Martin of Wahama High School remained in critical condition at Holzer Hospital following a Saturday afternoon accident on Route 62 at Ferry Street. His car rolled over a five foot embankment, causing a broken back a fractured skull and spinal lacerations. Passenger Jack Sprouse received treatment. other driver William Wright and his wife were uninjured.

Point Pleasant Frank Martin Wahama Clifton Holzer Hospital Martin Route 62 Jack Sprouse

Allied Forces Drive Toward Main Redoubt in North Korea

In heavy rain Allied troops press the offensive against North Korea’s main Red defense line. UN forces repelled multiple counterattacks as submarined fortifications and Chinese positions along the front offered stiff resistance. Aerial losses rose with two C-119s shot down and seven airmen missing.

van Fleet North Korea Tokyo United Nations Yonehon Kanseng Iron Triangle Chorwon Kumwha Pyongyang Yonchon Yongprong Yongong 38Th Parallel Hwachon Eighth Army Korea James A. van Fleet

Eighth Army Reaches Full Combat Strength in Korea

The Eighth Army in Korea is at full combat strength for the first time since the war began. Maj. Gen. Maxwell B. Taylor, operations chief, says this helps UN forces win two large spring offensives and launch major counterattacks promptly.

Washington Korea Maxwell B. Taylor Army Department United Nations

Oil Firm Proposes Tehran Talks On Iran Crisis

The Anglo Iranian Oil Company offered to send representatives to Tehran for full and frank talks with Iran and the United States. Ambassador Grady welcomed the move, hoping for a fair solution. Iran may view the offer as acceptance of Iran taking over the oil holdings, while the company reserved its legal rights.

Tehran Henry F. Grady Huswin Fatemi Iran AIOC London Britain International Court of Ussice the Hague Ish

Paris Hussia Sets Washington Meet on North Atlantic Pact

Paris officials announce a foreign ministers conference in Washington on July 23 with Western powers. The talks will focus on the North Atlantic Pact and U S overseas bases as key topics for discussion.

Paris Hussia Washington

U S Battle of Controls Stepped Up

Washington AP reporters describe a broad national campaign over economic controls set to expire June 30 unless Congress acts. The Defense Production Act seeks a two year extension while leaders from labor to industry push for price and wage stabilization, inflation defenses, and firmer authority.

Washington Congress Truman

Weather Across the Nation Reports Widespread Extremes

The nation endures severe drought in Tennessee and much of the South while the northwest and central regions face cold snaps and heavy snow. Temperatures dipped to the low twenties in parts, with one foot of snow in Colorado and heavy rainfall in San Antonio and Nebraska. Showers extend from the eastern Great Lakes to the Appalachian and Ohio Valley as the east remains cloudy and the west sees fair conditions.

Tennessee Arkansas Florida Carolinas Tri-State Wyoming Colorado Montana San Antonio Nebraska Great ‘Es Appalachian Ohio Valley Rio Grande Valley Atlantic Coast Midwest Great Lakes

Air Force unveils three dimension color film camera

Maj. Robert V. Bernie of the Wright Patterson development photographic service center describes a three dimension color film shown by a standard projector. The system uses a special camera that alternately photographs a scene from two angles and required 16 years of development.

Dayton 4 U. S Air Force Robert V. Bernie Development Photographic Service Center Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Secretary Tells Hearing of 5 Year Orient Policy

Secretary of State Acheson told Senate hearings that the U S did not know if an atomic bomb existed when the 1945 Yalta pact brought Russia into the war against Japan He testified on U S policy in the Orient over five years He referenced Wallace Chiang Kai Shek agreement and criticisms of Yalta He explained wartime aid to Chinese Communists and Manchurian aims at ending World War II with Russian help from Sakhalin and Port Arthur to Manchuria and the two railways

Washington Acheson United States Yalta Russia Japan Orient Senate Douglas MacArthur Far Eastern Henry A. Wallace Chiang Kai-Shek Chiang Manchuria Pacific Truman Churchill Britain Statin Far East Breod China Sakhalin Port Arthur Dairen Formose Ils Jubles

Man Holds His Own Funeral In Burlington

J N Gernhardt a 75 year old rancher and storekeeper staged his own funeral after being barred from using the school auditorium. More than 1000 attended at the armory as ministers declined to conduct, with Rev H Ma haffey of Kanorado leading services. Gernhardt acted as mourner and organizer, having cooked dinner for attendees and rode to the service in the hearse. The copper casket was stored in his basement afterward.

J. N. Gernhardt Gernhardt Joes Armory Mra Herbert Drew Gernherdt

Veterinarian May Take Lie Test in Assault Case

Bowling Green reports a physician, Dr James Bridenstine Jr 34, accused of assaulting three young couples in rural lanes. He is held without charge as Sheriff Marshe notes alleged chemical spray attacks injuring two teen girls. Prosecuting Attorney Coller says a polygraph may follow.

Bowling Green Floyd R. Coller James Bridenstine, Jr Clarence Marshe Lman Toledo Marsh

Draft Exams Set June 16

Washington report says college students who missed the May 26 draft aptitude test may take a make up on June 16 or June 3. Brig. Gen. Lewis H. Renfrow advised affected students to write to the Selective Service Examining Center Educational Testing Service Princeton N J with an explanation for their absence to receive a new testing ticket if accepted.

Washington Lewis H. Renfrow Selective Service Selective Service Examining Center Educational Testing Service Princeton N. J Renfrow

Free Radio Greetings For GIs In Korea

Free radio greetings can be sent to GIs in Korea through a four minute Sunday program by the Armed Forces Radio. Messages may be mailed to Tokyo Armed Forces Radio, APO 5, care of Postmaster, San Francisco, with the proper mailing address.

Gis Tokyo Korea Armed Forces Radio United Nations Armed Forces Ra Care Post San Francisco

Town Marshal Murdered in Chesapeake Shootout

Town Marshal Gordon Lunsford was killed and Deputy Onward Brammer wounded while attempting to serve a peace warrant at Lawrence Brammer's home. Lawrence Brammer, 82, of Coreville, was later arrested and charged with murder after a shotgun blast wounded Brammer and Lunsford returned fire.

Chesapeake Gordon Lunsford Brammer Lawerence Brammer Coreville Charles Ellis Lawrence Brammer Garrett Whitley Ellis Fans Brammer Lunsford

Cargo Plane Explodes Over New Boston Killing Ten

An Air Force C82 cargo plane nicknamed the flying boxcar exploded over New Boston Texas yesterday. Ten people aboard were killed and bodies were found in a rural pasture. Rescue units and investigators surveyed the scene for clues to the disaster.

New Boston Tex Air Force

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