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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1946

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Year Extension Plan Limits Power, Meat and Butter Prices Left Intact

The compromise war powers bill reaches the House after a conference report preserves price ceilings on meat butter cigarettes and gasoline for a year while stripping many OPA powers. It creates a three member decontrol board to override price officials, shifts farm product control to the Agriculture Secretary, and limits subsidies to 351 million dollars with some extending to copper lead zinc and sugar beyond April 1 1947.

Washington House Yank OPA Senate Truman Chester Bowles Houseland Senate Barkley Taft Ohio Millikin R-Cole Radcliffe D-Ma Rep Crawford R-Mich Tthey Secretary of Agriculture

Atom Deadlock Feared By Senate Over Atomic Control

Washington AP report notes fear of a UN deadlock over atomic energy and a forthcoming global arms race. Senators slam Pravda’s charge of world rule pursuit and defend Baruch plan, urging irrevocable international inspection before sharing atomic know-how. Fremont item: William A. Whitman elected president of Bowles Green State University Alumni Association.

Atom Senate Washington United Nations Atomic Energy Centrol Congress Russia Pravda Special Atomic Committee Russell JL. Ga Georgia Edwin €. Johnson Colo Communist Party United States ALMNI Fremont William A. Whitman Sanduska County Bowles Green State University Alumni Association

Australia Proposes Single Panel For Atomic Control

Australia pushes a master committee to draft unified atomic control plans, seeking to reconcile U.S. and Soviet divergent programs. Dr Herbert Evatt, head of the UN Atomic Energy Commission, hints the plan leans toward a supreme control authority like Baruch’s proposal. Polish delegate Lange previews a simple control scheme, aiming for peaceful use and banning weaponization, while Paris negotiators seek common ground. The Security Council last April 19 vote on Spain’s Franco regime remains unresolved as consulations continue.

New York Australia United States Russia International Atomic Developmnt Authority Bernard M. Baruch United Nations Herbert V. Evatt United Nations Atomic Energy Commission Oscar Lange Alexandre Parodi Lange General Assembly London Zygmunt Modzelewski Warsaw Security Council

Solons Ready To Ban Relief Aid to Soviet

Washington report shows President Truman announced Moscow bars American reporters from UNRRA operations in two Soviet republics. House members debate restricting UNRRA funding to nations denying press access. Rep. Clarence Brown of Ohio says the House may demand no US funds be used where reporters cannot enter.

Washington SNRRA Truman Moscow Soviet Republics House United States UNRRA Clarence Brown Ohio

Granger Calls for Teel Control in State Affairs

Ohio Grange leader Joseph W. Fichter told the Ohio Association of Township Trustees and Clerks that local governments must shield individuals from big government. He warned that increasing reliance on higher legislative bodies could distance taxation from the people. Also,Miss Margurite Davis, 45, long-time Fremont kindergarten teacher, died yesterday after a thirty five year career in Fremont Toledo Van Wert and Trenton.

Cincinnati Joseph W. Fichter Columbus Ohio State Grange Ohio Association of Township Trustees Cler Ohio Fremont Margurrite Davis Toledo van Wert Trenton

Atom Bomb Day Schedule Revealed For Bikini Test

The joint Army Navy task force disclosed the full timing plan for the Bikini Atoll atomic test on July 1. Operations begin the morning before with 34,000 personnel moving from the lagoon and 360 ships departing to rendezvous points as readings and cameras prepare.

J & S. Appalacian Bikini Adm W. E. R. Blandy Denger Bikini Atoll Woodrow P. Swancutt Kwajalein

Thugs Fire At Rac ing Publisher Ragen In Chicago

Gunmen in a camouflaged truck fired shotgun blasts at James M. Ragen a wealthy racing news publisher seriously wounding him. They fled after a brief gun battle with his bodyguards at the busy State Street and 39th Street intersection.

Chicago Capone James M. Ragen Ragen St. State St 39Th St

Mayor of Brady Lake Ousted by Lausche

Ravenna Ohio William B. Gump automatically became mayor of Brady Lake after Gov Frank J Lausche ousted Joseph Cox on gambling charges A council meeting is set for July 1 to elect a new president and address the Rambling situation Also on the agenda is naming a new village marshal to replace Wilber Cox who resigned in April.

Ravenna William RB. Gump Brady Lake Frank J Lausche Joseph Cox Gump Cox Wilber

Browder Detained by Security at London Airport

Earl Browder former head of the Communist Party of America was detained incommunicado by blue uniformed security police at Heathrow overnight. He is planned to depart Tuesday by plane to New York on his way home from Russia.

London Earl Browder Communist Party of America Heathrow New York Russia

Water Snake Goes On Trial in Japan

Genji Mineno a prison camp guard stands trial in Yokohama on charges of cruel treatment. Prosecutors allege he thrust burning slivers beneath fingernails, burned inmates with hot pokers and poured water into their noses, causing injuries.

Japan Yokohama Mineno

Seven Western International players die in bus wreck

A Spokane based Western International League baseball club charter bus plunged off Snoqualmie Pass near the Cascade Mountains. Seven players were killed, eight injured, among the identified dead Vic Pigetti George Risk Frederick Martinez. Manager Mel Cole and others were among the unlisted victims. The crash occurred at dusk on a straight road when the bus veered through a guard rail and caught fire.

Seattle Spokane Western International League Baseball Club Snoqualmie Pass Cascade Mountains Vic Pigetti San Francisco George €. Risk Hillsboro Ore Frederick T. Martinez San Diego Mel Cole Wenatchee Wash Bob Kinnaman Brooklyn Bob James Tempe Ariz Bob Patterson Darvin Hallbourg Ellsburg

U S Russia Block French Trieste Plan

Paris reports say U S and Soviet opposition to France's proposal for internationalizing Trieste dimmed hopes for a quick breakthrough in peace treaty talks for Italy and the Balkans. The Big Four ministers debated frontier lines Danube navigation and Italian naval units but failed to reach agreement.

Paris U. S Trieste Italy Balkans Wyat Romania Hungary Bulgaria Danube

Gallia Farmer Ira Mills Found Dead Near Chickamauga Park

Ira Mills, longtime Gallia County farmer, was found dead at his Gallipolis farm home near Chickamauga Park. County coroner Dr. Paul Foster ruled death from a self-inflicted pistol shot to the head. Mills resided with his son Robert H Mills and is survived by his wife Margaret, two brothers Harry and Edward, three sisters Mrs Homer Kerr, Mrs Ruth Richards, and Miss Mahle Mills.

Gallipolis Ira Mills Gallia County Chickamauga Park Paul Foster Mile T Am Todas Robert H Mills Mills Margaret Harry Edward 1 Gallipollis Homer Kerr Ruth Richards Mahle Mills

Republican doubt shadowed Lausche plan as Ohio lawmakers vote

The 96th Ohio General Assembly opened a special session amid hints of Republican opposition to Gov. Frank Lausche's request for more than 12 million dollars in added appropriations. Lausche outlined 22 recommendations targeting welfare and veterans affairs, with 12 measures moving in the Senate and 10 in the House. Senate leaders warned bills may require amendments after review.

96Th Ohio General Assembly Frank J. Lausche Senate House Lausche Welfare Department War Veterans Affairs House Senate Democrats Frank W. Whittemore R-Summit Whittemore Daniels

Publication Halted To Allow Vacations

Griffin GA shortages force Grif fin Daily News to skip next week to let all employees take their annual holiday. Publisher Quimby Melton calls the hiatus the only way for staff to get a vacation.

Griffin, GA Griffin Daily News Quimby Melton Melton

Navy Vet Charged With Gambler's Murder

A 26-year-old Navy veteran held in Summit County Jail faces first degree murder charges in the slaying of 50-year-old Akron gambling figure Christ Manos. Authorities say the suspect was seen with the victim hours before Manos was found.

Akron Summit County Christ Manos Robert L. Smith Smith Manos

Manslaughter Charge Filed Against Burlington Engineer

In Naperville Illinois the Burlington Railroad flyer engineer William W. Blaine of Galesburg was held to the grand jury on a manslaughter charge after a coroner's jury investigated the April 25 rail emission killing 46 people. Blaine declined to testify on advice of counsel.

Naperville William W. Blaine Galesburg

O Conor Leads In Maryland Senator Race

O Conor, Maryland's 49 year old Democratic governor, led in popular support for the U S Senate nomination while incumbent George L Radcliffe fought on for convention votes. The Democratic convention in two weeks will nominate. County or district votes decide each unit's tally. Lane Jr. led the governor nomination race as results from Monday's primaries favored him.

Baltimore Herbert JR. O'Conor Maryland U. S. Senate George L. Radcliffe William Preston Lane, Jr

Charles Sweeney Quits Liquor Board Position

Gov. Frank J. Lausche accepted the resignation of Charles F. Sweeney from the state liquor control board. Sweeney, Democratic candidate for Ohio secretary of state, said he would resign if nominated. Lausche had asked him to quit due to his candidacy. Also, Byron E. Gamble, assistant Trumbull County agricultural extension agent, was named Seneca County agent.

Cleveland Frank J. Lausche Charles F. Sweeney Sweeney Ohio Lausche Warren Byron E. Gamble Trumbull County Agricultural Extension Seneca County

Truck Kills 3-Year-Old Girl in Bakersville Death

A truck yesterday struck and killed Sandra Sue King, three, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roland King of Bakersville Coshocton County. The accident left seven children in the family and stunned the rural community.

Canton Sandra Sue King Roland King Bakersville Coshocton County

Coast Guard Leads Hunt For Green Bay Sailboat Rescue

Coast Guard teams searched Green Bay for Leatham D. Smith 62 a Sturgeon Bay shipbuilder and three companions after their sandboat capsized in a squall last night near Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin. A Hawaii romance formed during a dramatic sea rescue as Miss Marsue McGinnis a schoolteacher from Ohio and Dr Leadert R Fernandez expected to wed next month.

Coast Guard Green Bay Sturgeon Bay Wis Leatham D. Smith Papaaloa Hawaii Brunette Marsue McGinnis Ohio Leadert R. Fernandez Erma K. McGinnis Oxford Claremont Calif Laupahoehoe Point Hawaii Island Miss McGinnis Laupahoehoenen Marine McGinnis Dr. Fernandez Fernandez Laupahoehoe Kainlul Su Hamakua Mill Co North Hilo

Tires in Freight Cars Vanish Five Face Court

Cincinnati reporters said five Hamilton men awaited further federal court action on charges tied to the February and March disappearance of automobile wheels and tires from Baltimore and Ohio railroad freight cars. Ohio attorney dies, Youngstown: Mark M. Gunlefinger Sr. 66, attorney, died yesterday while walking to his office.

Cincinnati Baltimore and Ohio Ohio Youngstown Mark M. Gunlefinger

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