15 Mar 1946
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1946
Page
1
A British Foreign Office spokesman said Britain cannot judge whether Soviet policy in the Middle East is aggressive or defensive until a reply or clarification is received. The report notes the context of Tehran and regional security concerns.
Tehran authorities warn Iran will fight to the last man if Soviet troops advance toward Tehran from Karaj as trains with troops and ammunition arrive nightly. Tass rejects U S troop-movement reports as false while Australia signals caution. Kuomintang Congress urges friendship with Russia based on sovereignty and peace amid Manchuria looting complaints.
A Timken Roller Bearing Co. strike action fails as CIO United Steelworkers petition for a secret back-to-work vote among 14 000 workers is rejected by local union president Finas Reynolds. John J Lennon says he and other signers are not satisfied, claiming the move is company driven and a strike-breaking plan supported by the firm.
War Department moves to discharge over 47000 officers by August 31 if they wish civil life, with exceptions for regulars, medical corps, volunteers, and scarce-category officers. Insects remain a summer concern as the War Assets Corporation notes large stock of Hope insect repellent to be shipped to forces overseas at a 25 cent ceiling price per two-ounce bottle.
President Truman urged optimism about troubled international relations, saying the situation is not as dangerous as headlines suggest. Senate leaders Barkley and Pepper echoed caution, while officials noted Russia tensions in Iran remain a concern. Truman declined active intervention, avoiding new talks with Stalin and Attlee, and said he has no direct communications with Stalin on the Iran triangle.
Senate leaders lack enough votes to pass the 65 cent minimum wage bill in its present form. Some senators indicated support could come if provisions enlarging wage hour coverage were dropped, affecting about 3.5 million workers in addition to the current 20 million covered by the law.
Reliable sources report a Canadian parliament member detained in Ottawa as part of the Royal Commission espionage investigation in Canada. The action highlights ongoing inquiry into suspected spying activities and state security concerns.
Ohio State University and other graduates totaling about 400 assemble for winter quarter commencement exercises in Columbus. Principal speaker is Dr. John C. Baker, president of Ohio University at Athens.
President Truman declined to discuss his role in New York politics and potential Democratic governor candidates in the Empire State. He emphasized not planning to influence nominations beyond Missouri, dodging questions about Senator Mead and the Dewey race.
The House voted to authorize 3250,000,000 to convert army and navy barracks into temporary homes for distressed veterans and families. If the Senate approves, total funds reach 410,900,000, enabling about 200,000 temporary housing units.
A Moscow radio broadcast quoted by a Soviet party organ warns that anyone promoting new race theories will meet the fate of the Nazis. It cites Stalin’s attack on Churchill for Hitler-like race theory and vows to crush those ideas that threaten Soviet freedom and independence. The London Daily Herald calls on Churchill to limit his topics in a New York broadcast, criticizing his wartime leadership.
Washington reports influential Republican legislators backing Rep. Carroll Reece of Tennessee to succeed Herbert Brownell Jr. as GOP national committee chairman. Reece, 56, would likely resign from Congress to lead full time, possibly without pay. Clarence Brown of Ohio dropped from contention, leaving Reece as the favored choice.
Washington AP report outlines splits over whether civilian or military should hold primary control of atomic energy. President Truman argues civilians control with military consultation, amid Senate moves favoring a civilian board and possible White House review. McMahon hails civilian supremacy, Johnson calls the President’s stance a Vandenberg endorsement, while Vandenberg himself cautions on guessing his thoughts.
President Truman pledged full U S aid to feed starving millions in areas freed from war, saying cooperation for peaceful ends is possible and detailing a plan to export food. Herbert Lehman delivered a brief farewell greeting to UNRRA delegates as UNRRA ends. A bill drafting centralizes control of the nation’s food program in the Agriculture Department, prepared by Rep Jenkins.
Negotiations for a new wage contract for 400000 soft coal miners, with John L. Lewis set to call a strike on April 1 if unsatisfied, dominated labor news. AFL leader William F. Green urged a one year living policy reform with a labour drafted formula, while coal operators voiced delayed bargaining and safety concerns. Other major strikes in progress include CIO electrical workers at Westinghouse and GE, with settlements anticipated and UAW GM talks proceeding toward 18.5 cent increases for 175000 production workers.
Washington officials worry AFL CIO conflict may intensify reconversion concerns. CIO President Murray praises wage campaign as major labor move while AFL accuses government of intervening in bargaining and industry. AFL links price rises to CIO demands and accuses Truman of allowing steel prices to climb.
The Royal Commission disclosed that Dr. Raymond Boyer, McGill University chemistry assistant professor, transmitted full information on secret explosive research to the Soviet Union. Eight government workers were tied to a Moscow directed Canadian spy network. Fred Rose, Canada’s lone Communist MP, was detained as charges linked to espionage emerged. The report expands on earlier spy activities including attempts to obtain atomic, radar, and electronics secrets.
About 400 Ohio farmers at the Ohio Marketing Protest Association annual meeting threaten to withhold market produce unless Congress abolishes the Office of Price Administration and the Agricultural Adjustment Administration. They plan to send two or three reps to Washington to join Nebraska led protests and discuss merging with the American Farmers' Vigilante Committee which targets seeding suspensions starting April 1 in Nebraska.
Detroit police halted a key lead in two unsolved baby kidnapings after an 18 year old woman identified a frayed photograph as herself. The image had been linked to the June 3 1943 abduction of 11 month old Paul Jevaniran and the October 7 1944 Dayton case of 20 month old Ronnie Thompson.
Pravda reports atomic energy research to be pivotal in Russia's new five year plan with scientists, physicians, chemists and engineers assigned to tackle atomic physics, inner energy operations and related problems. Edgar W. Millard announces formation of United Veterans Forum in Cleveland as a World War II veterans group.
Archie Cunningham, 29, was sentenced to one year in the Toledo workhouse and fined $500 after jurorial evidence showed seven year old Archie Jr. had bruises over his back from neck to knees. Cunningham admitted whipping the boy with a paddle and by hand. Judge H. H. Nye called the case one of the most despicable examples of cruelty.
Prime Minister Attlee told the House of Commons Britain would aid India if it chooses full independence. He emphasized India would decide freely whether to join the Commonwealth, and warned no great nation can stand alone. Britain aims to ease the transition and protect Indian interests in any final treaty.
Savannah dispatch reports American delegates at the international monetary conference see little chance of Russia joining the world bank and fund soon. Some say Moscow would need loans totaling 3 billion dollars before contributing its 1.2 billion dollar subscription, while others think Moscow will wait for a calmer international scene.
Forrest E. Everhart, 24, congressional Medal of Honor recipient, will not take the Veterans Administration job in Columbus he was offered. He is driving a truck for a firm in Galveston, Texas, after fighting off a German counterattack in France on November 12, 1944. He suffers trench feet that prevent long standing work. In Washington, Senator Kilgore introduced a bill to lower the voting age to 18.
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