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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1953

Page

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Eisenhower Warns of Grave Risk If Democrats Return to Power

President Eisenhower warned South Dakota GOP leaders that creeping socialism grew under the past Democratic administrations and that the nation faces grave risk if that group regains control. He spoke at Custer State Park after arriving from Mt. Rushmore, then fished for trout and planned further appearances in New Hampshire and New York.

Eisenhower Black Hills Calvin Coolidge Hanover N. H Dartmouth College Sagamore Hill Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay Long Island N.Y Calvin Coolidge Inn South Dakota

State School Housing Hit in Columbus

Chief building inspector John S. Stith ordered the closing of private homes in Columbus caring for feeble minded patients from the Columbus State School. The Columbus Planning Commission said these homes violate city zoning. Homes will receive notices to cease operations within a reasonable period. Superintendent Dr. Roger M. Gove warned of tremendous inconvenience to the institution.

Columbus, O John 5S Stith Columbus Columbus State School Columbus Planning Commission Eugene van Cleff Stitch John H. Lamneck Roger M. Gove

Three Pilots Finish 1150 Mile Air Race

Three pilots completed the 1150 mile all women’s international air race from Welland Ontario to New Smyrna Beach in one day. Edith Long of Charlotte North Carolina and her co pilot Mrs Helen McBride of Apopka Florida led the finish with a nine hour two minute flight in a Beach Bonanza.

New Smyrna Beach Fila Welland Ont Edith Long Charlotte N.C Helen McBride Apoka Fla

Police Foil Youths Plans for BIS Raid

Lancaster police arrested a 16 year old Middletown youth who escaped last December and planned an armed raid on the Boys Industrial School to release a buddy. He was captured with two .22 rifles 500 rounds and six .25 20 shells. He said he burgled a Springfield power equipment firm to obtain the guns.

Lancaster Middletown Boys Industrial School Springfield Power Equipment

Three Die In Columbus Police Chase Crash

A police chase in Columbus ended when a car slammed into a semi trailer truck killing three occupants. Coroner Robert A. Evans identified the victims as Edward Sanders 43 Mary Lou Linden 33 and Rebecca Fields 31 all residents of Columbus.

Columbus Robert A. Evans Edward Sanders Mary Lou Linden Rebecca, Fields

Abduction of Illinois Legislator Graver Alarms Chicago

Republican state legislator Clem Graver from Chicago's West Side was abducted by three men near his home. Five witnesses including Graver's wife Amelia 51 saw the car follows him into his garage and pull him away. Police noted differing details and possible political ties remain unconfirmed. Graver has served as state representative for the 15th District since 1950.

Chicago Clem Graver West Side Bloc Graver Amelia Tate Walter Pikelis Eugene McNally Maxwell Street West Side

Ohio Dems See Victory In FEP Row

In Columbus Ohio Minority Democrats claim a political win after a fifth setback in eight years on fair employment practice proposals The House passed FEP bill died in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee 5 4 Bartunek asked to relieve the committee Showdown was blocked as Republicans tabled the motion 19 13 to sidetrack the measure

Columbus Ohio FEP Joseph W. Bartunek Cuyahoga Senate

Senate Pauses Weekend Session Amid Sparse Calendar

The Senate, in a rare move, took another long weekend off after a Thursday to Monday recess due to a empty calendar. Republican leaders sought a August 1 adjournment, but House activity is limited by its stricter rules and shorter sessions.

Washington Senate Congress House

Solons Clash Over Franking Privilege in Senate Row

Senators McCarthy and Lehman accused each other of abusing the franking privilege in a dispute sparked by McCarthy's Senate speech. McCarthy claimed Lehman mailed 100000 pieces of literature at taxpayer expense, while Lehman called the charge a tissue of fabrications and noted a Post Office attempt to collect funds from McCarthy for mailing ads from his book.

Washington Sens McCarthy Wis Lehman Lib-Ny Senate Postoffice Department Sen. McCarthy

Five Day Forecast Outlook with Above Normal Temps

The five day forecast predicts temperatures 2 to 4 degrees above normal from Saturday through Wednesday. Normal highs range from 79 to 84 and lows from 58 to 60. Expect a warm Saturday, cooler Sunday, and warmer again by Tuesday with scattered thundershowers Saturday and again Monday or Tuesday totaling about a quarter inch.

Fresh Yank Units Stall Red Attack On Korea Front

U S infantry repelled multiple Chinese assaults in Central Korea on the second day of heavy fighting near Outpost Harry. Allied forces report about 500 Chinese killed and 1000 wounded over two days as ROK troops counterattack along the East Central Front and Sniper Ridge experiences heavy fighting.

Seoul U.S Korea Eighth Army Chorwon Christmas Hill

Senator Questions GOP Farm Aid Claims in Eisenhower Tour

Sen Len Sparkman of Alabama, a 1952 Democratic vice presidential nominee, says Eisenhower’s GOP accomplishments omit help for farmers. In North and South Dakota speeches the President touted progress toward 100 goals including civil rights measures and actions to strengthen the free world, while Sparkman presses for farm aid.

Washington Len Sparkman D-Ala Eisenhower Sparkman Alabama North South Dakota

Death Threat Writer Held in New Rochelle

Albert J. Drewney, 40, described as a homicidal maniac by Secret Service Chief A F Baughman, was arrested in New Rochelle N Y for allegedly writing death threats to President Eisenhower Truman and Roosevelt. He reportedly mailed a threat to Eisenhower from Lancaster Pa in March.

New York Secret Service Eisenhower Truman Roosevelt Albert J. Drewney New Rochelle N. Y Drevney A. E. Baughman Washington Baughman Lancaster

Internal purges indicate insecurity in Malenkov's 100 days

The 100 day mark shows internal weakness despite a united foreign peace push. Power struggles persist at the top, with the army seen as a threat and the party making concessions while ministries gain influence. Domestic moves include a press attack on one man rule and a crackdown on republics outside Russia.

William L. Ryan Georgi Malenkov Moscow Ussr Europe Asia Kremlin Joseph Sta Lin George Maxmilianovitch Malenkov Stalin Communist Party Congress Great Russia

Wage pattern for steel industry nears settlement at U S Steel

In Pittsburgh and New York reports say a tentative pay rise for basic steel workers could set the industry pattern. CIO United Steelworkers executive board and Wage Policy Committee convened under President David J. McDonald to approve or reject offers. An 8 to 10 cent increase for men earning about 2.06 to 2.16 per hour was hinted.

Pittsburgh U.S. Steel Corp CIO United Steelworkers David J. McDonald Big Steel New York the Times JSW Basic Steel U.S Steele USW

Xenia death case refreshes key witnesses

Harold Ellis, a 28 year old Dayton bartender, was released after being held as a material witness in the death of Mrs Sarah Chambliss, widow of a Xenia former mayor. A coroner's report ruled natural causes but the case remains open pending further reports. Ellis claimed to have found her unconscious after waking on a cottage roof.

Xenia James R. Ramsey Harold Ellis Dayton Ellis Sarah B. Chambliss Ramsey

Mother and Baby Dead as Asphalt Load Buries Car

In Hollywood a dump truck overturned spilling ten tons of hot asphalt onto a convertible. A young mother died and her year-old infant was in critical condition. the driver, blaming brake failure, was injured with cuts and bruises.

Hollywood

Construction Walkout Halts Beverly Plant Work

About 125 AFL construction workers at Ohio Power Co. Beverly plant walked out over a jurisdictional dispute on Thursday. The strike stopped work on the 40 million dollar plant while 975 other union members honored picket lines.

Marietta AFL Construction Workers Ohio Power Co Beverly

Union Boss Ousted In Potters Union Battle

East Liverpool leader James M. Duffy failed in a bid for a 13th two term as president of the AFL International Brotherhood of Op erative Potters, losing to Frank Hull, the union’s West Coast representative.

East Liverpool James M. Duffy Aflnternational Brotherhood of Operative Potters West Coast Frank Hull

Army Plans To Close 7 More Camps

The Army announced closures of seven camps and installations as an economy move. It expects savings of about 11 million dollars in the first year and 30 million in subsequent years. Inactivated by Jan. 1, 1954 are Camp Breckinridge in Kentucky Camp Roberts in California Camp San Luis Obispo in California. By June 30, 1954 Camp Rucker in Alabama and Camp Atterbury in Indiana. Fort Crockett in Texas and Fort Adams in Newport, Rhode Island will also be closed next July 1. Camp Breckinridge is the home of the 101st Airborne Training Division.

Washington Army Camp Breckinridge Morganfield Camp Roberts San Miguel Calif San Luis Obispo Camp Rucker Daleville Ala Camp Atterbury Edinburg Ind Fort Crockett Galveston Tex Fort Adams Newport R. L 101St Airborne Training Division

Bus Collision Kills Five on Pennsylvania Turnpike

A west bound Greyhound bus crashed into a parked tractor-trailer on the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Harrisburg today killing five women and injuring about 30 others. The bus, en route from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, skidded off the pavement and struck the trailer while trying to reenter the road. Eleven injured were taken to Harrisburg Hospital with nineteen treated and discharged.

Harrisburg Greyhound Pennslyvania Turnpike Here Thomas J. Fritchey Philadelphia Pittsburgh

Move To Force Armistice Draws Swift U S Denial

South Korea's Ambassador to the United States Dr You Chan Yang alleged UN officials threatened a UN embargo to force Seoul into the Panmunjom truce. The claim drew swift denials from the State Department and UN Command, with Yang saying the U S faced pressure from allies while insisting no threat was made.

U.S Philadelphia Republic of Korea United Nations Panmunjom South Korea You Chan Yang U. S Cire Cles State Department United States Mark Clark Tokyo Ben C. Limb Yng Kent Eisenhower Yang Korea Seoul

Anti Truce Demonstrations Intensify as Armistice Near

South Koreans enter a fourth day of protests while Panmunjom staff officers finalize a truce document. UN Command presses ahead with armistice plans amid Rhee regime warnings and continued opposition. A hunger strike by 300 disabled veterans occurs before the American Embassy in Pusan.

Seoul Syngman Rhee Panmunjom South Korea Munson Tokyo Pusan

Sports Expert Colley Dies

Frank M. Colley, 53, Columbus sports writer and former press and radio bureau director for the American Association, died today in Columbus. A baseball authority, Colley led the Ohio State League and later the Ohio-Indiana League, serving three three-year terms. He was a Ohio Northern University graduate with a long career at Greenfield Republican Independent, Springfield Sun, Pontiac Press, Columbus Dispatch, and Columbus Citizen.

Columbus, CO Frank M. Colley Columbus American Association Colley Ohio State League Ohio Northern University Greenfield Republican and Independent Telegraph Springfield Sun The Pontiac, Mich. Press Columbus Dispatch Columbus ‘Citizen

F-86 Strafe Injures Three on Fast Central Front

An F-86 Sabre strafed an Allied position on the Fast Central Front, wounding three men while protecting an Allied pilot downed in no-man's land. The pilot believed he was engaging Communist troops, per Far East Air Forces officials.

Tokyo No-Man’s Land Air Force Far East Air Forces

Einstein Urges Collective Refusal to Testify

Nobel physicist Albert Einstein advises in a public letter that every intellectual should refuse to testify before congressional investigations. The letter, read by teacher William Frauenglass who faces dismissal for not testifying, condemns political pressure on intellectual freedom and calls for resistance to inquiry that violates constitutional spirit.

New York Albert Einstein Congressional Investigating Committee William Frauenglass Senate Internal Security Subcommittee Einstein

Rosenbergs Denied New Trial and Stay of Execution

The New York Court of Appeals denied a new trial or stay of execution for Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, condemned atom spies. They face execution on June 18 at Sing Sing. the case now rests with the U.S. Supreme Court after prior refusals. About 4000 supporters rallied in Union Square.

New York Court of Appeals Julius and Ethel Rosenberg Sing Sing Frison Ossining N. Y U. S. Supreme Court Union Square

Mine Union Journal Editor Resigns Post

Washington D C Adams longtime editor of the United Mine Workers Journal retires after forty years with the union. A Holly Springs Mississippi native he has been a close friend and public relations adviser to John L Lewis and filled the journal with sharp phrases including bureaucrat as a favorite dig at government officials.

Washington Adams United Mine Workers’ Union Holly Springs Miss John L. Lewis Casey Burrocrat

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