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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1953

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Japan's Yoshida Faces Diet Censure Threat Over Pro-U.S. Rule

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida faced a possible dissolution of the Diet after a censure motion targeted his pro-American administration. The House, amid a volatile political climate, voted 191 to 162 to send the matter to the censure committee as Liberal party members faltered and opposition forces aligned briefly.

TOKYO Shigeru Yoshida Diet Liberal Party Eiaku Sato Yoshida Hirohito Taketora Ogata Toady Kakayaro Eiichi Nishimura Japan Liberal Op Ru

Mossadegh Seizes Momentum as Riots Rattle Tehran

In Tehran protests over the Shah and Mossadegh intensify with mobs shouting anti American slogans. A student is stabbed to death amid clashes between Mossadegh supporters and the Tudeh party as crowds parade the body toward Parliament. The government arrests army officers and Mossadegh fires the army chief.

Tehran Iran U.S Mohammed Mossadegh U. S Laurence C. Frank Warren Siland Betty White Mossadegh Tudeh Point Four Eivil Mahwud Baharmasi pro-Mossadegh Iran Party Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi Ayatullah Seyed Abolghassem Kashani Shah

Eisenhower Plans Key Talks On Oil Lands Policy

President Eisenhower, refreshed after a Georgia golf weekend, will preside over a Monday morning conference with Republican leaders and two nonattending allies. Sen. Hugh Butler and Rep. Chauncey Reed, heads of Interior and Judiciary panels, join to discuss legislation giving states title to submerged oil-rich coastal lands. The president returned to Washington from Augusta last night.

Washington Eisenhower Georgia Hugh Butler Reed Senate Interior Committee Rep Chauncey Reed R-lill House Judiciary Committee Augusta

Senate Committee Calls for Industry Tax Cuts

The Senate Small Business Committee said small business and industry face a crushing tax burden and deserve relief. It did not specify timing or scale. The report notes large firms nearing defense-contractor completion and that small firms holding subcontracts will feel cutbacks first.

Washington Senate Small Business Committee

Benson Plans Housecleaning Of Ag Department Foes

Secretary of Agriculture Benson aims a department housecleaning against personnel he says oppose his farm program. He claims attacks come from inside and outside the department and misrepresent his farm views during price declines.

Washington Benson Agriculture Department

Man Burns Companion Charged With Homicide

A 45 year old handyman was charged with homicide after pouring benzene on his 40 year old companion Lillian Waters and setting her afire. Waters died in hospital yesterday as police identified the couple who were living together as the victims and suspect.

New York Lillian Waters George Sumter

Marshall Talk Delayed at Ohio Wesleyan University

General George C. Marshall’s address at Ohio Wesleyan University was postponed when his plane returned to Georgia due to bad weather.

Ohio Plans Celebration At Chillicothe Tuesday

Ohio lawmakers and state leaders will convene in Chillicothe for the sesquicentennial, with the Legislature meeting in Ross County Courthouse and a parade to a downtown church. The Supreme Court will hear cases in the morning, and a commemorative three cent stamp goes on sale at Chillicothe post office. A resolution urging Congress to admit Ohio as the 17th state based on 1803 actions will be presented, while George P. Murphy plans to carry the resolution to Washington by horseback following historic routes.

Columbus Ohio Chillicothe Ross County Frank J. Lausche Supreme Court of Ohio Common Pleas Pike County Senate House General Assembly Eisenhower Congress Washington Little Stone Main and Paintets Northwest Territory Murphy Athens County

Tax School Hearing Set In Legislature

Columbus Ohio republicans push hearings on education and taxation measures in the General Assembly. The House Education Committee will consider raising school appropriations from 207 million to 225 million for two years, exceeding Governor Lausche’s recommendation. The House Taxation Committee will hear four bills to raise pari mutuel track betting taxes, with opponents slated for Wednesday night.

Columbus General Assembly Ohio Frank J. Lausche House Taxation Committee

Taylor Sees Communist War Dragging On But Victory Certain

Gen Taylor voiced confidence that the Koreans and Allies will win the war eventually. He said a major Chinese nationalist offensive against mainland China could ease pressure on Korea and that his Eighth Army could withstand any communist offensive. Formosan Nationalists warned such an attack would need U.S. or Allied naval and air support.

Seoul Maxwell D. Taylor Red China Eighth Army Korea Formosa U. S Taylor Eighth Army 2

Paul Reynaud Stricken During Tokyo Visit

Former French premier Paul Reynaud fell ill in Tokyo with a lung infection and high fever. The French Embassy said the illness is not serious and he will be confined to bed for four or five days.

Tokyo Paul Reynaud Japan

Auto Muffler Fatal for Eldon Wells Missing Exhaust Pipe

Eldon Wells, 41, of near Wales Mills died of carbon monoxide poisoning when an old car with no muffler or exhaust pipe ran on Route 160 early Sunday. Sheriff Brown ruled accidental death after investigation. Wells, who had visited a brothel the night before, was found by Harry Tripp with the motor running. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at the Wales Mills Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. Burial at Mace Cemetery. Survived by three sons and his former wife.

McArthur Eldon Wells Near Wales Mills Wells William Brown Vinton County Sheriff's Department Route 160 Oreton Harry Tripp Tripp Brown Wales Mills

Protests Open Doors Beauty Queens to Get White House Welcome

Washington reports that the White House will allow beauty queens to visit the president when accompanied by their senator or congressman. The change follows political pressure from lawmakers unhappy with prior refusals and indicates a new access policy as spring arrivals surge.

White House Washington Eisenhower

Weekend Accidents Kill 22 in Ohio

Twenty two people died in weekend crashes across Ohio with seven fatalities in Cuyahoga County and five in Butler County, contributing to a high non holiday weekend toll.

Ohio Associated Press Columbus Cuyahoga County Butler County

Temple University Fires Professor for Refusing to Testify

Temple University president Dr. Robert L. Johnson suspended philosophy professor Barrows Dunham under a state loyalty law after Dunham refused to answer questions before a House committee. Johnson said the refusal created doubt about Dunham's loyalty. Dunham defended his stance stating his loyalty to the country. Johnson also assumes leadership of the International Information Administration, which runs the Voice of America.

Philadelphia Temple University America Robert L. Johnson Temple Barrows Dunham Johnson Dunham House International Information Administration Voice of America

Controls Plea Is Renewed

Washington Senator Capehart renewed his call for standby wage price and rent controls calling them a penicillin against economic plague in wartime. The Senate Banking Committee planned two weeks of hearings with about 60 witnesses. Lead witnesses included Charles Holman of the National Milk Producers Federation C W Kitchen of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association and a Dairy Industry Committee spokesman.

Washington Capehart Ind Senate Banking Committee Charles Holman National Milk Producers Federation C. W. Kitchen The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association Dairy Industry Committee

Sentry Shoots Two Russians at Red Embassy Security Post

A Burmese Army sentry shot and wounded two Russian Embassy staff members in Rangoon after they entered a protected military area in an embassy car. The victims were Constantin M. Anikine, 36, first secretary, and Dr Barbito, 33, both embassy personnel. Police said the car entered the area well after midnight.

Rangoon Burma Constantin M. Anikine Barbito

Vishinsky Answers U S Charges on Korean War at UN

Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Y. Vishinsky spoke in the UN Political Committee responding to U S accusations that Russia keeps the Korean War going. The UN noted he would be the first speaker after the afternoon session opened, with the committee resuming after a recess since last Thursday.

United Nations N.Y Andrei Y. Vishinsky U.S Russia

Nationwide Storm Causes Multiple Deaths and Widespread Disruption

A major storm swept from the Rocky Mountains to the Virginia coast bringing snow, strong winds, freezing rain and sleet. At least six deaths were reported across Wyoming Colorado Kansas Nebraska Illinois with blizzard conditions spanning the continent.

Rocky Mountains Virginia Wyoming Colorado Kansas Nebraska Illinois Montana Nevada Great Plains Mississippi Ohio Missouri Indiana Chadron Neb St. Joseph Mo Kansas City St. Louis

Hospital Aide Needs Cited in Lima State Hospital Probes

A welfare department official cites insufficient staffing at Lima State Hospital for the criminals insane as a key problem. A month long Highway Patrol inquiry recommends tighter screening to remove incompetent guards and attendants. At Lima about 340 are employed with an average $230 monthly salary.

Columbus Welfare Department Lima State Hospital State Highway Patrol Lima

Moscow Envoy Nominee Faces Quiz on Trade

Washington reports Charles Bohlen nominated as ambassador to Russia undergoes Senate Foreign Relations Committee questioning on prewar trade pacts involving the United States Britain and Soviet Union. Eisenhower urges Congress to denounce Soviet interpretation of Tehran and Yalta agreements while not repudiating the pacts themselves. Senator Ferguson and allies warn some secret accords are flawed in themselves.

Washington Charles Chip) Bohlen Russia U. S Britain Bohlen Roosevelt Yalta Truman Potsdam Senate Foreign Relations Committee Eisenhower Congress Tehran Kremlin Sen. Ferguson Reich

Eleven Air Force Parachute From Crashing Plane

Eleven men parachuted from a C-46 during a blizzard over Central Indiana and landed safely despite the plane crashing on a farm. Winds and heavy snow scattered the crew and eight hitchhiking passengers over eight miles. one man was seriously injured in the darkness.

Indianapolis Indiana Air Force

Navy trains atomic bombardiers for carrier use

The Navy is forming a corps of atomic bombardiers and ordnance experts trained at joint armed forces schools including the AFSWP in New Mexico. Graduates serve at sea or at naval air stations with carrier aircraft likely able to deliver A bombs. Training uses replica devices and involves participation in Nevada and Eniwetok tests. The Air Savage carrier plane weighs over 55,000 pounds and exceeds 2,000 miles range.

Washington Navy Naval Air Stations Pentagon New Mexico Armed Forces Special Weapons Project AFSWP Air Nevada Eniwetok Proving Grounds Air Savage

Allies Rout Chinese Assault on UN Line in Korea

Allied infantry from the United States, France, and Thailand, backed by British artillery, repelled a large 750-man Chinese Communist assault on the Western Korean Front. The Eighth Army said about 200 Reds were killed or wounded after a 3.5 hour close fight near Little Gibraltar Hill west of Yonehon.

SEOUL U.S Eighth Army United Nations Little Gibraltar Hill Yonehon Little Gibraltar

Kean Seeks Expanded Social Security Coverage

Rep. Kean of New Jersey says he will sponsor legislation to extend social security to about 10 million workers not currently covered. The plan would reach farm owners tenants household workers professionals and public employees, aligning with Eisenhower campaign promises. House action is uncertain as Chairman Reed questions expanding the system now and calls for a new study.

Washington Kean House Ways and Means Eisenhower Daniel Reed Ways and Means Committee

Ohio Mayor Demands City Official Resign

Coshocton Ohio Mayor J E Trubenbach asks safety director John C Ships to resign immediately. Both men seek the Republican mayor nomination in May. Trubenbach became mayor three weeks ago after W S MacKenzie resigned to take a Columbus state auditor job. MacKenzie backs Ships in the race.

Coshocton J. E. Trubenbach John C. Ships Trubenbach W. S. MacKenzie Columbus State Auditor MacKenzie Ships

Agreement Reached To End Krupp Empire

The Western Allies announced an agreement with Alfried Krupp to break up the Krupp industrial empire. Holdings are valued near 150 million dollars. the agreement will be signed in Bonn on Wednesday.

Bonn West Germany Alfried Krupp Krupp

Two Perry County Veterans Among 3545 Arriving Korea Veterans

Two Perry County servicemen were among 3545 Army veterans from Korea who arrived in San Francisco aboard the Navy transport Gen. William Gordon. Cpl. Bob Gett of New Straitsville and Pte. Edward Rede were listed among the arrivals reported by the Associated Press.

Perry County Korea San Francisco Navy William Gordon Associated Press Cpl Bob Gett New Straitsville

Senators Call Hearing On Cole Appointment

The Senate Banking Committee scheduled a hearing Monday on President Eisenhower's nomination of M. Cole a former Kansas congressman to head the Housing and Home Finance Agency. Chairman Capehart indicated some opposition but predicted Senate approval for the $17,500 post.

Ashington Senate Banking Committee Presidentenhower M. Cole Kansas Housing and Home Finance Agency Capehart R-Ind Senate Cole

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