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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1952

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Demand Soviet Right To Check Secret Weapons

Deadlocked Korean truce talks stubbornly persist as communist negotiators demand neutral teams including Russians inspect secret equipment during a truce. The arms inspection issue, along with repatriation disputes, left prisoner exchanges stalled with no new proposals.

Munsan Korea Washington Moscow Peiping Adm C. Turner Joy Tokyo Matthew B. Ridgway Col Don O. Darrow Red Russia

Scandal Cop Under China Senate Study

Senate investigations question Newbold Morris and partner Houston Wasson about legal work for China Trading and Industrial Development Corp a Nationalist firm. They hauled oil and goods to Communist China before and during the Korean War era while ships flew foreign flags and some vessels came from the U S surplus fleet.

Washington Newbold Morris China Senate Houston H. Wasson Morris Senate Investigations Subcommittee Wasson China Trading and Industrial Development Corp Reds Sen. Mundt R-Sd U.S China Trading New York Shipping Agency Sieling & Jarvis Francis P. Flanagan Subcommittee U. S. Maritime Commission Flanagan

Taft-Eisenhower Faceoff in New Hampshire Primary

In Concord Taft leads an eleventh hour push as New Hampshire votes next Tuesday in the nations first primary. The contest pits Taft against Eisenhower for GOP delegates and the popular vote in a nonbinding popularity contest.

Concord N.H Robert A. Taft New Hampshire Taft Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower

Free Oatis Move Hinted by Czechs

Paris reports a Czechoslovak government official shows willingness to hold talks on the William N. Oatis case. The imprisoned American journalist and two AP colleagues face espionage charges and were previously dismissed from discussion.

Paris William N. Oatis Oatis Associated Press

Want Ads Highlight a 1940 Mercury Four Door Listing

A brief classified actas an ad describes a 1940 Mercury four door in good condition with six tires two with knobs, recent fender refinish, new battery, carburetor, fuel pump, heater motor, distributor and spark plugs. Dial 20211.

Mercury

Messenger Want Ad Promotes Easy Classified Placements

Price not listed elsewhere. ad highlights buying selling renting hiring or trading via Messenger Want Ad service and asserts results from placing an ad.

Yank Planes In Korea Scramble in 10 Minute Air Battle

American Sabre jets destroyed one MIG and damaged another in a 10 minute dogfight that stretched toward Pyongyang. Captain Henry Frazier of Stuart Florida was credited with the kill as Allied pilots also damaged a MIG and hit rail lines and enemy boxcars. Ground actions west of Mundung Valley produced 40 enemy deaths and 30 wounded while UN forces halted a Chinese attack near the iron triangle on the central front.

Seoul Korea Pyongyang Parallel 38 Henry Frazier Stuart Fla Harrison Thyng Fifth Air Force Marine Corsair Iron Triangle Mundung Old

Soldiers Aid Quake Victims

An eight car mercy train of the U S First Cavalry Division heads for Kushiro on Hokkaido carrying Army rations blankets radio and medical teams to aid quake and tidal wave victims. Bitter cold and snow follow the quake as the relief train travels from Sapporo.

Tokyo U. S. First Cavalry Division Kushiro Hokkaido Sapporo

Army Sends Draftees To Ohio Division

CAMP POLK La Army shifts 37th Division to full strength by adding draftees arriving on 17 trains over a 20 day period. Many members trace to Ohio National Guard prior federalization on January 15 at Camp Polk with Korean veterans serving as cadre.

Camp Polk Army Ohio National Guard

Justified Shooting: Officer Schempp Kills Willis Wilson

Police prosecutors say Patrolman Lloyd Schempp acted justifiably when he shot and killed Willis Wilson aged 26 after catching him and two others looting a storage yard on Wednesday.

Cleveland Lloyd Schempp Willis Wilson Schempp Wilson

Loan Inquiry Stirs in Tax Chief's Trial

ST. LOUIS government attorneys pressed loan inquiry in the James P. Finnegan trial the former internal revenue collector. RFC official testified a $565000 loan to American Lithofold Co was authorized in Washington after Finnegan spoke with him three times. The same witness discussed a loan app by Karol Kell Garment Co now bankrupt. Finnegan 51 faces bribery and misconduct charges. jury indicted him last October with counts including a $3000 payment from Lithofiord Co for help in getting an RFC loan.

ST. Louis RFC James P. Finnegan Internal Revenue Reconstruction Finance Corporation American Lithofold Company Washington Finnegan Charles G. Alexander Karo

Beaten Child Near Death in Canton Hammer Attack

Joyce Laughery eight on danger list after hammer attack by mother Catherine Laughery twenty eight. Sister Mary Margaret six improving. Joyce suffers fractured skull and severe burns. Catherine underwent a san ity test at Massillon State Hospital with results not yet announced.

Canton Mercy Hospital Joyce Laughery Mary Margaret Catherine Laughery Laughery

Three Children and Mother Hanged in Roslyn Heights Tragedy

In Roslyn Heights New York a Long Island mother Mary G Klem 30 hanged her three children Frank Jr 6 Richard 4 and Margaret 13 months with cowboy belts then killed herself with another belt in the upstairs area Neighbors found the children hanging from bed posts in a downstairs bedroom and the father Frank J Klem a draftsman was away in New York City at the time of the tragedy.

Roslyn Heights N. Y Long Island Mary G. Klem Frank, Jr Richard Margaret Frank J. Klem New York City

Truman appeals for full $7.9 billion global aid to face Soviet threat

President Truman asks Congress to approve the entire $7.9 billion foreign aid program, arguing it sustains mutual security and counters communism. He delivers a 7500 word message and plans a nationwide radio and TV address to urge public support. He warns against retreat and insists aid strengthens allies, boosts European and Asian economies, and protects U S leadership.

Washington Truman Congress America Europe Middle Far East Africa Asia United States Free World

FBI Seizes 166 Unregistered Slots in Ohio Raid

FBI agents seized 166 slot machines in a West Side Ohio warehouse as part of a nationwide drive to enforce the Johnson Preston act. Most machines remained in original cartons and had not been registered with the Justice Department. no arrests or planned charges were announced.

Cleveland West Side FBI Illinois Pennsylvania South Carolina Ohio Akron Columbiana Leetonia Wadsworth Justice Department U.S John J. Kane Balam Manufacturing Co Louis A. Seikel Balaun Balaun Company Floyd E. Serfass

Tree Blight Aid Pledged in Ohio Counties

U S Forest Service pledges full cooperation in fighting a mystery oak wilt that has killed trees across about 13 Southern Ohio counties and reported in around 20 other states. Rep Jenkins notes Ohio Universitys forestry station and the state forest service are investigating amid concerns for the regions hardwood resources. The federal government owns roughly 125000 acres in Southern Ohio.

Washington U.S. Forest Service Ohio Jenkins Rohio U. S. Forestry Experimental Station Ohio University Athens State Forest Service

Buckeye Boys State Set for Camp Perry

The 1952 Buckeye Boys State program run by the American Legion will take place June 6 to 15 at Camp Perry on Lake Erie. Robert R. Bangham of Columbus and Wilmington leads the BBS board. about 905 boys from 572 posts are expected to attend, sponsored by local Legion posts and other groups.

Columbus Buckeye American Legion Camp Perry Lake Erie Robert R. Bangham Wilmington BBS Board of Trustees Legion Posts

Data Request Refused McGrath Subpoena Looms

Washington officials clashed as Rep. Chelf demanded an on the spot explanation from Attorney General McGrath for Justice Department refusal to open records. Chelf, heading a special judiciary subcommittee, warned of subpoena powers or a direct appeal to the president if compliance fails.

Washington House McGrath Justice Department Truman Congress Rep Chelf D-Ky Special Judiciary Joseph C. Duggan Duggan McGrath Hmself

Fire Sweeps Two Downtown Buildings In Six Firemen Overcome

A stubborn blaze in Youngstown damaged the Treadley Building and the Home Equipment Co. building, causing $100000 in damage. The fire broke out around 7 p.m. and was under control about two hours later. Six firefighters were overcome by smoke. three revived with oxygen, others treated at South Side Hospital.

Youngstown Treadley Commerce St Home Equipment Co H. H. Treadley Office Supply Co South Side Hospital

Cyrus Eaton Set to Explain Donations to Taft Campaign

Cyrus S. Eaton was slated to testify before a Senate Elections Subcommittee in Washington about his donations to Labor's nonpartisan League in Ohio, an effort opposing Taft. His son Cyrus Jr and an Otis and Co. employee also funded the league, a UMW political arm, with substantial sums.

Washington Cleveland Cyrus S. Eaton Senate Sen Taft Ohio Joseph T. Ferguson Eaton Cyrus Jr Labor Nonpartisan League Senators Otis and Co League United Mine Workers

Nine Held On Dope Charges In Cleveland Raids

Police narcotics squad arrested nine people, five men and four women, in two raids in Cleveland. One couple at their home yielded a cigarette pack with 39 heroin capsules worth two dollars each. In the second raid four men and three women were taken into custody with two heroin capsules found on a porch and two empty capsules in a bathroom.

Cleveland

Globe Iron Co to Build $2 Million Plant in Muskingum Valley

Jackson based Globe Iron Co plans a 20 acre all steel ferro alloys plant on the Muskingum River five miles north of Beverly and Waterford. Construction to start within two months with completion expected by early 1953 employing 80 to 100 locals and some supervisors from Jackson. The Ohio Power Co supports the project with a new 400,000 kilowatt plant boosting regional industry.

Globe Iron Co Jackson Muskingum River Beverly Waterford Edwin A. Jones Marshall H. Jones Ohio Power Ohio Power Co Muskingum Valley Ohio Power

Taft Backer Challenges Truman Bid

Sen. Brewster challenges President Truman to run or not in 1948. He says the comment cited by Rep. Bryson and Rep. Rivers shows Truman trying to influence the Republican field as New Hampshire votes next Tuesday.

Washington Sen Brewster R-Me Truman Taft Ohio Rep Bryson D-S.c Rivers D-S. C Maine New Hampshire

Bevan Defies Attlee as Labour Split Threat Looms

London reports an emergency meeting to curb Aneurin Bevan who led 56 Labour MPs in open defiance of Attlee in the Commons. The rebellion helped Winston Churchill's Conservatives defeat a no confidence motion by 95 to 1, prompting fears of a wider party split.

London Aneurin Bevan Bevan Britain Clement Attlee House of Commons Winston Churchill Attlee

Hatchet Death Said death by own action

Police say evidence gathered in five weeks supports death by own action in the Brantner case. The 74 year old was found in his home coal bin with a hatchet wound and strangulation marks. The coroner ruled homicide but police psychiatric opinions back self harm theory.

Youngstown George W. Brantner Edward J. Allen Brantner Mahoning County David A. Belinky Allen Psychiatrc Merrill D. Evans

Security official reverses finding on Oliver Clubb

Secretary of State Acheson reversed a State Department board ruling that career diplomat Oliver Edmund Clubb was a security risk. Clubb, director of Chinese affairs, retired on pension after being cleared of loyalty concerns on February 11. Policemen in Parma, a Cleveland suburb, refuse to resign but secure an 8 percent raise and $50 yearly uniform allowance.

Washington Acheson State Department Oliver Edmund Clubb Clubb Foreign Service Department Cleveland Parma

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