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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1951

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Bombing Manchurian Railroads Urged Strikes Across U S

Union and company officials meet today with a federal conciliator to settle Goodyear disputes idling thousands. Workers at Goodyear Air craft Corps plant protested suspensions, while CIO United Rubber Workers closed the No 2 tire plant. Across the nation 65,000 garment workers strike in New York area, affecting 2000 shops and contractors.

Akron Goodyear Goodyear Aircraft Corps Clo United Auto Cio-United Rubber Workers Union Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Connecticut New York City Joint Board of Cloak, Suit and Reefer Makers AFL International Ladies Garment Workers Union

Safety Men Hear Address By President

President Truman told highway safety officials that highway accidents weaken national defense and could aid hostile saboteurs. He warned that rising motor travel may push fatalities past 35,000 in 1950 and paid tribute to Maj. Gen. Philip B. Fleming, now ambassador to Costa Rica, who chaired the conference. Secretary Sawyer presided in Fleming’s absence due to illness.

Washington Truman United States Constitution Hall Philip B. Fleming Costa Rica Fleming Sawyer

Ruhr Chiefs Demand Export Cuts Over Coal Losses

Ruhr industrialists say excessive coal exports force them to buy back their own fuel at nearly triple the price to run plants. They claim the export policy wastes millions yearly, with much burden falling on American taxpayers. A U S official concedes Germans have a point and anticipates action soon.

Duesseldorpf Germany Ruhr U. S

Over-Ceiling Raise Approved by WSB

The Wage Stabilization Board approved an over the ceiling wage increase affecting about 150000 Brotherhood of Railroad Lesagen members. Yard workers receive a 33 cent hourly rise and road workers an 18 4 cent raise after two years of bargaining, with the contract signed May 25 by the union and railroads.

Washington Brotherhood of Railroad Lesagen Wage Stabilization Board

Ohio Synod to convene 70th annual meeting at Wooster

The Ohio Synod of the Presbyterian Church will hold its 70th annual meeting in June 1922 at Wooster College. The opening address will be delivered by the Rev. John Lloyd Evans of Nelsonville, who serves as moderator.

Wooster Ohio Synod of the Presbyterian Church Wooster College John Lloyd Evans Nelsonville

DiSalle Plans Rollback Amid Beef Shortage Talks

Washington reports indicate Economic Stabilizer Michael V. DiSalle plans a three month base period for a 10 percent rollback on live beef prices and clothing costs across all wearables. Senate leaders and President Truman back controls as Maybank launches a beef shortage inquiry while stockyard receipts rise and retailers face posting deadlines for ceiling prices.

Washington Michael V. DiSalle Denver DiSalle Charles K. Wilson Truman Wilson Senate McPfarland Arizona McFarland Maybank D-Sc Celler D-Ny DiSalle Fomnly Iboss

Bouncing battle rages as U S infantry push Reds

U S infantrymen fought a bouncing battle across eastern Korea’s ridges against retreating Chinese forces. UN patrols hit stockpiles near the iron triangle while tank led units moved beyond Chorwon and Kumhwa. Air and artillery strikes pressed Red withdrawals as reports cited various front actions and carrier air activity.

Toyko Korea United Nations Gil Ridgera 38Th Parallel Chorwon Kum- Hwa Kurihwa Kumeong Bniim James A. van Fleet Moscow Manchurian Far East Wonsan Les Pyongyang Valley Iron Triangle Bon Homme Richard

Ohio Flyers in Collision near Abbott Run

Two Air Force F 36 jets from Ovis Air Force Base in Falmouth Massachusetts collided in mid air during maneuvers with the Red Fighter Interceptor Wing near Abbott Run. Both pilots Lt. M A Corba 23 Belleville Ohio and Lt IL BR Kirby 24 Burlington Vermont were injured and treated at Notre Dame Hospital Central Falls. Corba is a Korean War veteran with the Korean Medal three battle stars the Distinguished Flying Cross with one oak leaf cluster and the Air Medal with six oak leaf clusters.

Providence Air Force Abbott Run Ovis Air Force Base Falmouth Mass Notre Dame Hospital Central Falls M. A. Corba Belleville Ohto Richland County BR. Kirby Burlington Corba Red

Aly Khan to Visit Washington for 10 Days

Prince Aly Khan, estranged husband of Rita Hayworth, is expected in Washington for a 10 day visit with a full entourage. He will arrive June 26 and stay at the Wardman Park Hotel according to the Times Herald. The hotel declined to comment on reservations.

Washington Prince Aly Khan Rita Hayworth Times-Herald Wardman Park Hotel Herald

Margaret Truman slows pace in Europe tour

The Hague reports Margaret Truman eased her schedule during a Europe trip. Her day included two major events, morning coffee with The Hague's burgomaster and a royal encounter with Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard at Soestdijk Palace.

the Hague Netherlands Europe Margaret Truman Margaret Juliiana Prince Bernhard Soestdijk Palace

Draft Evasion Case Thrown Out by Judge

Federal Judge Robert R Nevin tossed a draft evasion case out of court in Dayton. The decision cites failure to follow Selective Service regulations. The defendant, Howard Brown Jr, was charged with refusing to report for induction. The draft board reportedly failed to send a form for objection and there was a question whether Brown was notified of his classi fication.

Dayton Robert R. Nevin Howard ‘Brown, Jr Brown

MacArthur opens Grass Roots tour in Texas

General Douglas MacArthur begins a five city, four day Texas tour to promote his war policy. He will deliver five speeches totaling 30 to 40 minutes each, with networks carrying the events. The schedule includes Austin Houston Galveston San Antonio Dallas Fort Worth and New York City return.

Austin Tex Douglas MacArthur Texas Mateus MacArthur Dallas Houston Galveston San Antonio Fort Worth New York City

Iran Patrol Shot by Russians on Border Near Caspian

An Iranian frontier patrol soldier was shot and killed by Russian forces east of the Caspian border. A military commission will investigate the incident, with Russia claiming the soldier was on the Soviet side. The flare of clashes adds to Iran’s tense stance as talks over the nationalization of the Anglo Iranian Oil Company loom amid foreign pressure.

Tehran Iran Iranian Frontier Patrol Caspian Sea Francis Shepherd Mohammed Mossadegh Shepherd Anglo Iranian Oil Company Persian Gulf Abadan Associated Press Fred Zusy Mossadegh Britain

Things Get Worse Before Improving in Korea Frontline Radio Exchange

A World War II era style dispatch details radio messages between a forward artillery spotter and a US Army division artillery battery in Korea. The observer reports shells landing too close to friendly troops and orders to dig in as thirty six more rounds are fired.

Korea

Russians Block West Berlin Exports Amid Protests

In defiance of Allied protests the Soviet zone blocked hundreds of West Berlin export shipments. Western officials threaten retaliation by cutting vital supplies to East Germany while awaiting a Russian reply to their protest. The dispute centers on a Russian rule requiring origin details for strategic raw materials used in West Berlin goods.

Berlin West Berlin East Germany United States Britain France West Pues

Kilgore Manufacturing Wins $6 Million Parachute Shell Contract

Columbus report says Kilgore Manufacturing Co of Westerville received a six million dollar contract from the Cleveland Ordnance District to assemble Villainating shells for parachute flares.

Columbus Cleveland Ordnance District Kilgore Manufacturing Co Westerville

Wedemeyer Urges Bombing Manchurian Railroad Risk

Lt Gen Albert C Wedemeyer told the Senate inquiry that the United States should consider bombing the Manchurian Railroad, joint Soviet and Chinese control, as a calculated risk even if it could provoke a world war. He supported MacArthur’s push on Manchurian targets but refused to name specific depots or cities, citing battlefield discretion. He also defended his State Department advisers, noting they were critical of Chiang Kai-shek and favorable to Yenan, denying undermining the Nationalist government.

Washington Albert C. Wedemeyer United States Russia Red China Senate MacArthur Wedemeyer Douglas MacArthur Kefauver D-Tenn van Fleet James A. van Fleet U.S Korea Mukden Port Arthur Dairen Soviet Union State Department China U. S John Davies John Service Raymond Ludden John Emerson Pacific Com King Chang Kai-Shek Hick Plooper A Lowa Wedemayer Service McCarthy R-Wis Department Hickenlooper Woedeme State Partment Chiang Kai Shek Chiang Kai- Shek Yenan Soaes Eee

Currents Will Plague Marietta Regatta Again

Government engineers say heavy rain makes Ohio River current uncontrollable for the Marietta Regatta on Saturday. Crews from 13 colleges will race on open water with at least a three mile per hour current. Debris on the course and forecasted more rain raise concerns for race day.

Marietta Forester Farley Farley Allegheny River Monongahela River Ohio River Pittsburgh Coast Guard Muskingum Ohio

4-H Camp Opens to Study Government and Affairs

Rural youth leaders from 48 states Puerto Rico and seven foreign countries will open the 21st national 4-H club camp tonight in Washington to study government and foreign affairs.

Washington Puerto Rico

Lausche vetoes turnpike attorney bill in Ohio

Governor Lausche vetoed a bill granting the attorney general authority to hire lawyers for the Turnpike Commission. He argued it would delay the project, raise costs, reduce bidder interest, and invite political influence and litigation, urging the commission retain its own counsel.

Columbus Frank J. Lausche Turnpike Commission Turnpike Commissioners Commission Lalische William C. Neill Senate Sen Ralph Winter Medina Lausche Ase Ohin O'Neill Himsel

Jamison Trial Begins in Newark Murder Case

In Newark today opening arguments start in the first degree murder trial of Robert Jamison Jr. charged with strangling Mary Adele Loewendick, a 23 year old Newark housewife and mother of two. Prosecutor Forrest Ashcraft plans brief arguments and 32 to 34 state witnesses while the defense may call 23 plus additional character witnesses.

Newark Robert Jamison, Jr Forrest Ashcraft Jamison Ia Mary Adele Loewendick Jamison

Parole of Garssons Imminent, Judge Says

Baltimore based report states Chief Federal Judge William C Coleman announced that the Garsson brothers, jailed 18 months ago for bribery and conspiracy to defraud the government during World War II, will soon be paroled. The order also refused to dismiss charges brought by Henry and M Garison for false statements to obtain war contracts totaling over $77 million.

Baltimore William C. Coleman Garsson Coleman Henry M Garison

Governor Signs Act On Motorist Liability

Governor Lansche approves a 1943 law increasing motorist liability. Drivers involved in accidents causing over 100 dollars damage must file a written report within five days to the state registrar of motor vehicles, with limited delay allowed. Also notes the 90th General Assembly enacting twenty two pieces of legislation. An Australian leader, Prime Minister Fortier, died after collapsing.

Frank J. Lansche Ohio 90Th General Assembly State Registrar of Motor Vehicles

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