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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1953

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Soviet Delegate Admits Russians Help Red China

Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky told the UN General Assembly that Russia has supplied arms to China under the Moscow Peiping Mutual Friendship Treaty and denied supplying North Korea. He claimed the United States and allies prolong the war and oppose an immediate cease fire and international talks on prisoners, reunification, and Far Eastern issues. The debate stalled with no new proposal and the UN session remains deadlocked on Korea.

United Nations N.Y Korea Soviet Union United States Andrei Y. Vishinsky U.S General Assembly Vishinsky Eisenhower Lodge Russia America China Far East

Five Year Program for School Aid Shapes Ohio Plan

In Columbus the Ohio Legislature considers a five ply school aid program. House Education Chair William L. Manahan previews a $225 million two year package exceeding the governor’s proposal. Other bills push outside studies, district consolidation, scholarships, and more teacher training.

Columbus Ohio William L. Manahan Defiance House Education Committee Frank J. Lausche Ohio Program Commission Manahan House Senate Ohio Education Association House Taxation Committee Epublicans Mocrats C. I. Powell Springfield

Snow Thaws as Spring Expected Across Ohio

The AP notes March lion will tone down this week as snow melts in Ohio. Northern areas face freezing rain warnings, with Wednesday bringing springlike showers. A Columbus widow, Ann Weber, 82, died of a heart attack while shoveling snow. Ernest Bowen, 30, of Jackson, was killed when a car struck him on Ohio 75 near Wellston. The weather outlook hints at early spring possibly starting next week.

Ohio Columbus Ann Jane Weber Ernest L. Bowen Jackson Ohio 75 Wellston

Fumes Kill Three Sisters In El Cerrito Home

In El Cerrito California three sisters Wanda nine Sandra twelve and Linda thirteen died from fumes from an unvented gas heater. Harold W Fowler their father 39 a carpenter lit the heater three months ago before leaving for work. The children closed the windows when they woke and police said the heater quickly consumed the oxygen in the living room.

EL Cerrito Calif Harold W. Fowler Wanda Sandra Linda Fowler

Traffic Deaths Start Year on Rising Trend

The National Safety Council reports January motor vehicle fatalities at 2840, up 7 percent from 2650 in January 1952. Officials cite generally good driving weather this January, though heavy snows reduced travel last January.

Chicago National Safety Council U. S

Plan Bank Merger In Ashtabula

Stock holders study merger plans between Farmers National Bank & Trust Co. and Marine Savings Bank in Ashtabula Ohio. The potential consolidation aims to create a larger, combined community bank serving local customers and businesses.

Plan Bank Ashtabula, O Farmers National Bank & Trust Co Marine Savings Bank

Oldest Civil War Veteran Clings to Life at 111

James A. Hard, 111, the nation’s oldest Civil War veteran, remains hospitalized in Rochester after his right leg was amputated above the knee following a circulatory disorder. Doctors described the operation as very satisfactory and reported his condition as good with a favorable recovery outlook after a second procedure in 13 days.

Rochester N. Y James A. Hard Hard Bull Run General Hospital

Young Lincoln student wins Westinghouse Grand Science Scholarship

A 15 year old Lincoln Massachusetts high school student is the youngest contestant to win a Westinghouse Grand Science Scholarship Award. E Alan Phillips announced the $2800 scholarship for his project on the compression of fluids and gases under gravitational and centrifugal forces. Scholarships totaling $11,000 were awarded to 31 boys and nine girls from 19 states.

Washington Lincoln, Mass Westinghouse E. Alan Phillips

Former Envoy's Wife Plans Stay in Spain

Sloan Simpson O'Dwyer, estranged wife of the former U S ambassador to Mexico, departs for Spain to stay until funds run out. She arrived Monday from Mexico City while her husband, ex New York Mayor William O'Dwyer, remains in Mexico City after resigning as ambassador.

New York Sloan Simpson O'Dwyer U. S Mexico Spain O'Dwyer Mexico City William O'Dwyer

Fire kills child in Canton kitchen blaze

Four year old Easline Mayo and year old Marlene Mayo were involved in a fire started while Easline stacked cardboard and newspapers on a kitchen stove. Their father William Mayo was at a grocery store and their mother was at work when the blaze broke out.

Canton

Ohio Solon Demands Abolition of Voice

Rep Clevenger of Ohio urged abolition of the Voice of America arguing private enterprise could handle U S propaganda cheaper. Senate hearings probed whether IIA officials favored international communism amid a dispute over a December order to halt Voice broadcasts to Israel.

Ohio SOLON Washington House State Department Voice of America Radio Rep Clevenger U. S Voice Senate Investigations Reed Harris International Information Administration IIA Israel Senate Roger Lyons Lyons New York Sen. McCarthy R-Wis Subcommittee Alice Patricia Shepphard Balding Allan Strong The Lyona American Legion God Strong

Bomb Blast Greets Argentine Dictator

A powerful bomb exploded in the luggage checkroom of Buenos Aires Railway station as President Juan D. Peron arrived back from Chile. The blast tore a hole in the wall and shattered nearby car windshields. one boy suffered facial cuts.

Buenos Aires Argentina Juan D. Peron Chile

Planes Pound Training Hub In MIG Alley

Allied fighters roared toward the Yalu River and hit Red targets south of the area. The U S Fifth Air Force said its bombers flattened 17 buildings at a MIG Alley training center and damaged a communications hub. F84 Thunderjets destroyed a rail bridge and seven buildings near Tanchon. Sabres damaged three MIGs in air battles. The battleship Missouri shelled Red coastal targets with 16 inch guns, termed a heavy attack. Ground actions along the front were limited.

Seoul Yalu River Manchuria U. S. Fifth Air Force Yalu Tanchon U. S Missouri Navy

Aging British Queen Ailing Stomach Ailment Reported

London officials at Marlborough House disclosed that Queen Mary, age 85 turning 86 in May, has been bedridden for more than a week with a gastric ailment. Doctors see her daily and a night nurse is on call near her bedside. The informant noted a history of bronchitis last fall contributing to weakness.

London Mary Marlborough House

Wireless Cut By Sunspots Disrupts Trans-Pacific Service

Sunspot activity blanked out most trans Pacific radio traffic Monday and today. Severe atmospheric disturbances affected communications between San Francisco and Hong Kong Taipei and Manila. Press Wireless reported no contact due to unusual subnormal conditions. Mackey Radio and the AP listening post in San Leandro faced the same issue.

San Francisco Hong Kong Taipei Manilla A Corp. of America Press Wireless

Cadiz Father Jailed Again After Beating Food Punishment

Donald Grim, 25, jailed again in Cadiz Ohio after a nine day release. Judge Victor Rowland sentenced him for choking his three year old son and beating him and a 14 month old daughter with a belt to force them to eat all their food. Mrs Grim testified to the abuse and expects a third child around his six month term end.

Cadiz Donald Grim Victor Rowland

Tensions Rise in Iran as Mossadegh Clings to Power

Riots in Tehran intensify as Ayatollah Kashani pulls followers from a Parliament vote of confidence for Premier Mossadegh. Demonstrations flare between pro government supporters and Tudeh, with casualties reported amid clashes near the Majlis building.

Iran Mossadegh Tehran Ayatullah Seyed Abolghassem Kashani Mohammed Mossadegh Redfront Majlis Kashani Tudeh Party Pro Tudeh Ayatullah Seyed Abolhassem Kashani

AFL Urges Overhaul of TH Act

AFL President George Meany outlined a plan for Congress to repeal most Taft-Hartley provisions returning labor law to Wagner Act basics. He urged minimal government controls, removal of emergency strike injunctions, mediation and arbitration, legalizing the closed shop, and ending bans on secondary boycotts and employers’ damage suits.

Washington Congress American Federation of Labor AFL George Meany House Labor Committee CIO Meany Eisenhower

OU Included In Proposed TV Network

The Ohio Legislature studies a plan to link state universities including Ohio U and major cities with a two million dollar educational television network. The Ohio Program Commission urges action before June 3 when ultra high frequency channels revert to commercial applicants. Universities named are OU, Ohio State, Bowling Green, Kent State and Miami. Central State would operate through Ohio State.

Columbus Ohio Ohio U Ohio Program Commission Ohio State Bowling Green State Kent State Miami Central State Wilberforce Commission Cleveland Board of Education Cincinnati

Donovan Named Special Consultant to Tighten Trade Controls

Gen. William J. Donovan, World War II intelligence chief, is announced as a special consultant to strengthen East West trade controls. The move targets shipments of strategic goods to Iron Curtain countries and disrupts underground triple C networks aiding Communist markets.

Washington William J. Donovan U. S Donovan Harold Stassen

Tobey Opens Probe of New York Waterfront Crime

The U S Senate interstate commerce subcommittee led by Sen Charles W Tobey begins a three day investigation into crime along the New York waterfront. Initial hearings will be closed with two press briefings planned. witnesses include members of the New York State Crime Commission and the New Jersey Law Enforcement Council.

New York U. S. Senate Interstate Commerce Charles W. Tobey New York State Crime Commission New Jersey Law Enforcement Council

Shortage Found In North Fairfield Willard Bank Books

Officials of the North Fairfield branch of the Willard United Bank report a shortage detected in the bank’s ledgers. Police and auditors are reviewing records to determine the extent and identify possible causes. Authorities urge any witnesses or employees with information to come forward.

Norwalk North Fairfield Willard United Bank

Army Rejects Light Submachinegun Despite Test Wins

In Heidelberg Germany the U S Army rejected a new light submachinegun that field tests in Europe showed could fire 700 rounds per minute and weigh four pounds, costing about 10 dollars to manufacture. Cook's 45 caliber weapon promised longer range and easier field stripping, but Washington officials said there is no current requirement for a new machine pistol or carbine.

Heidelberg Germany U. S Washington Europe Loren C. Cook Her Cook Chief of Ordnance

U S Bolsters Lias Tax Case Against William G Lias

The government seeks to weaken William G Lias 1942 worth by showing he was poorer than claimed. Witnesses in U S Tax Court traced his wealth back to the early 1930s and questioned his 1933 broke status. The government has not released its 1942 figure yet but is expected to be far lower than Lias 9500000? figure.

Washington William G. Lias Internal Revenue Bureau U. S Lias

Five Day Forecast Shows Warmer Than Normal End Of Week

The forecast indicates temperatures Wednesday through Sunday averaging three to five degrees above normal with a warming trend through Friday and cooler conditions by Saturday or Sunday. Normal highs are 41 to 48 and lows 24 to 27. Rain is expected Wednesday and Saturday totaling about half to three fourths of an inch.

Eisenhower Pushes New Wording on Russian Slavery Resolution

President Eisenhower seeks White House talks with lawmakers to craft stronger language condemning Soviet enslavement of Iron Curtain peoples. He overruled Dulles on keeping the resolution as is and aims to prevent implying approval of wartime Allied understandings. Senator Taft urges revision to clarify Congress does not affirm Kremlin interpretations.

Washington Eisenhower State Department Congress Dulles Sen. Taft Ohio Kremlin White House Senate House Foreign Affairs

Eleven Killed In Jet Crash In Karachi

A British-built Comet airliner crashed on takeoff from Karachi airport killing five Canadian crewmen and six British technicians aboard. It marked the first fatal Comet crash while another Comet belly landed in Rome last October with no injuries among 42 aboard. The Canadian Pacific Airlines jet was to inaugurate a Hawaii to Australia run on April 28 between Vancouver and Sydney.

Karachi Pakistan Canada Rome Australia Canadian Pacific Airlines Vancouver British Columbia Sydney

Birthday party makes Chillicothe unofficial state capital for day

Thousands attend a sesquicentennial celebration in Chillicothe marking Ohio's 150th birthday. The event drew Gov. Lausche, the Ohio Supreme Court, the 100th General Assembly and state officials who set up in the Ross County Courthouse and other sites for a daylong program.

New Capital Chillicothe Ohio Ohio Supreme Court 100Th General Assembly Frank J. Lausche Wiee Tiffin Zanesville Columbus Supreme Court Ross County Lausche

General Van Fleet Returns to Capitol Amid Korea Debate

Gen James A Van Fleet, 60, returns to Washington to be honored and to face renewed debate on Korea policy. He advocates a UN offensive could succeed though lawmakers question feasibility, while awaiting talks with Eisenhower.

Lake Shipping Season Opens at Cleveland Port

Detroit carriers Mataafa and H Ingalls arrive with about 1000 cars marking the start of Cleveland lake shipping for the season. Both ships, each with capacity for a thousand cars, are expected to be fully loaded as the first arrivals since winter closure. Meanwhile the Coast Guard ice breaker Mackinaw cleared Cheboygan to begin shipping paths in the Straits of Mackinac between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.

Cleveland Detroit Mataafa H. Ingalls Lake Erie Coast Guard Mackinaw Cheyboygan Mich Straits Mackinac Lake Michigan Lake Huron

Fog Disrupts British Air and Sea Transport

Dense fog halted air and sea travel in Southern England today forcing all airliners from airports to grounded status. The liner Queen Mary carrying 1643 passengers from New York was unable to reach Southampton and anchor near the Isle of Wight. Road transport slowed to a crawl as visibility dropped to about 30 yards and trains faced delays.

London England English Channel Southampton New York

Ex-social worker admits taking graft in child adoption cases

Bernice Heston, 56, of Elyria Ohio, pleads to taking illegally 1425 dollars while working for the city child welfare department handling adoption cases.

Elyria Bernice Heston Child Welfare Department

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