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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1950

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House Republicans Seek New Three Billion Dollar Cut

The House Appropriations Committee considers a new 3 billion cut to the 1951 omnibus budget bill. Targets include most domestic agencies while foreign aid and certain trust funds remain protected. Analysts expect a 4 billion deficit with no tax hikes, and a potential 1 billion if a second 3 billion slash passes.

House Washington Republicans Truman House Appropriations Committee Central” Subcommittee Appropriations Group Congress Easury Department Atomic Energy Commission Veterans Administration Agriculture Department Labor Department Federal Security Agency Army Engineers National Defense Army Navy Air Force Interior Department State, Justice and Commerce Departments Legislative Department

Man Enters Innocent Plea in Grand Larceny Case

Denver Bricker Chauncey postal employee 43 pleaded innocent to grand larceny when arraigned before Mayor W P Mickle of Athens. Attorney R W Finsterwald waived reading. Bricker bound over to grand jury under 2000 bond. Charged by mother in law Mrs Mary Omen with taking 660 belonging to her. Arrested Sunday near Clarion Iowa and held at Athens County jail. Also a divorce petition filed by wife Charlotte Bricker Chauncey postmistress seeking temporary restraining order to block sale of a 1949 model car. injunction hearing set for 9 am Saturday.

Denver Bricker Chauncey Postal Employe W. P. Mickle Athens R. W. Finsterwald Cker Prand Bricker Mary Omen Clarion Iowa Athens County Brick Charlotte B Wicker Chauncey Postmistress

Normal Handling Set For Tax Refuser Toledo Minister

The income tax case of Toledo minister Dr. Aleck Dodd and his wife who refused to pay part of their tax will be processed like any other taxpayer. Quinlivan Toledo district internal revenue collector stated 16 people nationwide refuse a share of tax they say funds war efforts.

Toledo John Quinlivan Aleck Dodd

AFL says AFL wins over Reds in Europe unions

Cincinnati report quotes AFL Vice-president George M. Harrison noting the American Federation of Labor is winning its battle against Communism among European trade unions. He says the campaign has been so social that the Communists chance of paralyzing Italy and France with a general strike has been greatly imperiled.

Cincinnati American Federation of Labor AFL George M. Harrison Italy France

Want Ads Accepting Entries for Big Sunday Section

Want Ads are accepted up to 2 noon Saturday for the Big Sunday Want Ad Section. Phone 0242 for an ad-taker.

Fire Sweeps Nelson McCoy Pottery Plant in Roseville

A three story Nelson McCoy Pottery plant in Roseville suffered a major blaze early today. McCoy put damage at 60 to 70 percent with preliminary losses between 200000 and 300000 dollars. Firemen from Zanesville South Zanesville and Crooksville aided. one volunteer fell 20 feet and fractured a leg.

Zanesville Nelson McCoy Roseville Ohio McCoy Crooksville Pearl Buckley

Acheson Issues Triplex Notice on China Russia and U S

Secretary of State Acheson warned China against provoking trouble beyond its borders and told Russia seven points must be reconciled with the non communist world for security. He also addressed Americans that foreign policy rests with their actions, not speeches or Congress, during a talk in San Francisco.

San Francisco China Russia Acheson Washington Congress California World Affairs Council Palace Hotel

Ingrid Bergman Plans Custody Battle in Court Fight

Ingrid Bergman and her husband Dr. Peter Lindstrom prepare for a custody showdown over their 12 year old Pia. Bergman's lawyer Gregson Bautzer says she will testify. Lindstrom accuses her of being unfit. The Mexican divorce cited as nullity is noted by Lindstrom's attorney Isaac Pacht.

Los Angeles Ingrid Bergman United States Peter Lindstrom Pia Stromboli Roberto Rossellini Miss Bergman Gregson Bautzer

Stassen Says U S Lost Ground In Cold War

Harold E Stassen former GOP presidential hopeful argues the United States has fallen behind in the cold war and blames the State Department for retreating into a mental dugout He notes possible shifts in the department’s approach as signs of change emerge.

Clevelland Harold E. Stassen GOP America State Department Minnesota

Shopping center planned on former American Vitrified site

A multi million dollar shopping center will be built on the former American Vitrified Products Co site, razed by fire last June, in Barberton.

Barberton American Vitrified Products Co

Funeral plans for Thom as W. Bowers brother-in-law of Senator Taft

Funeral services are being planned for Thomas W. Bowers aged 62, brother-in-law of Sen. Robert A. Taft of Ohio, who died on Thursday. The personal details reference his relationship to the senator and establish the immediate family connection.

New York Thomas W. Bowers Robert A. Taft Ohio

Family of Six Killed In Port Huron Fire

A kerosene stove blast caused a blaze that destroyed a concrete block home on Willow Lane in Port Huron Township. Kenneth Chase, 42, his wife Phyllis, 32, an expectant mother, and their four children Judith 6 Nancy 4 Ralph 3 and Rebecca 2 died in the fire noted by a passerby around 6 am. The father’s body was found in the kitchen and the others in bedrooms as the roof collapsed.

Port Huron Mich Kenneth Chase A. J. Foster Chase Phyllis Judith Nancy Ralph Rebecca Willow Lane Foster

Murder Trial Delayed to May for Ohio State Fraternity Slaying

James D. Heer 20 of Euclid will not face trial until May 1 for the slaying of Delta Tau Delta pledge Jack T. McKeown of Norwood at Ohio State University. A postponement was won on a technicality after defense counsel argued prospective jurors were drawn before Heer pleaded. Heer will be arraigned this morning in Columbus.

Columbus James D. Heer Euclid Atty. M. L. Bigger Dana F. Reynolds Heer Jack T. McKeown Norwood Ohio McKeown Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Ohio State University

Mexican National Held In Slaying Of Sheriff

Joe Villalobos, a 24 year old Mexican national, was arrested Thursday in Presidio Texas for the slaying of Sheriff O W Morrow. Deputy Sheriff Mack Tarwater quoted the suspect as saying he fired four shots at the sheriff during a fight on a mountain road north of Presidio Sunday.

Presidio Tex Joe Villalobos O. W. (Blackie) Morrow Mack Tarwater Here

Wearin' of the Green Turns White Across Midwest and East

A white St Patrick day draped regions from Wisconsin to Virginia as snow blankets the belt from the upper Midwest to the Middle Atlantic. Another snow area spread over the upper Mississippi Valley into North Dakota and Montana with more accumulation likely in Michigan and Wisconsin.

Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Wisconsin Virginia Michigan Ohio Middle Atlantic States Mississippi Valley North Dakota Montana Minnesota

Grand Jury Probe Seen for Lustron

A Columbus newspaper reports a possible grand jury investigation into how Lustron Corp. spent government loan funds. A court appointed receiver operates the firm financed by 37.5 million dollars from the Reconstruction Finance Corp. Judge Mell G. Underwood declined to comment.

Columbus Lustron Corp Reconstruction Finance Corp Mell G. Underwood

Rare disease fight uses blood donations for boy

In Seven Hills Village residents rally to save 3 year old Billy Calvin at Lakeside Hospital. Doctors report his blood lacks platelets and cannot clot, causing repeated hemorrhages in a unique case.

Cleveland Seven Hills Village Billy Calvin Billy Lakeside Hospital

Three Children Drown in Flooded Mississippi Backwater

Three children drowned near Belzoni Mississippi when two skiffs overturned in rising backwaters. Local authorities investigated the accident as heavy flood conditions persisted.

Belzoni

Navy’s anti submarine drive cut funds threaten readiness

The Navy tees up a top priority anti submarine program but faces a $4.01 billion 1951 budget for next July 1 start and a fleet cut from 288 to 239 ships. Admiral Forrest Sherman warns reductions hit patrol planes destroyers and air stations while snorkel subs loom as a new threat. He seeks 190 million for research to defeat underwater craft and calls current funds insufficient.

Washington Navy Congress Fleet Air Arm Forrest P. Sherman Russia Sherman House Appropriations Committee Chief of Naval Operations Truman Naval Air Defense Johnson

New Element First Named by UC Scientists

Berkeley reports the discovery of element 98 by University of California researchers under Atomic Energy Commission contract. The new substance is the sixth addition since the Atomic Age began, built by bombarding uranium to create heavier elements.

Berkeley Calif University of California Atomic Energy Commission

Impulse Killer Faces Chair at Lancaster Trial

Edward Lester Gibbs 25 a Franklin and Marshall College senior from Pitman New Jersey was found guilty of first degree murder with the death penalty mandatory for the January 10 killing of Marian Louise Baker a 21 year old F M secretary The jury of seven men and five women deliberated four hours and 45 minutes Gibbs attorney W Hensel Brown pledged an appeal if denied and plans to seek state supreme court review Gibbs claimed the killing was an impulse act after visiting a hangout near Lancaster with the victim.

Lancaster Franklin and Marshall College Marian Louise Baker Edward Lester Gibbs Pitman N. J Gibbs W. Hensel Brown Brown State Supreme Court F&m Petters Here

Rhodes Sees No Loss In Transfer of Liquor

Cleveland report quotes Mayor James Rhodes of Columbus campaigning for governor. He argues privatizing Ohio's liquor monopoly would not reduce state revenue or raise liquor prices. He predicts the state will exit the liquor business quickly if elected.

Rhodes Cleveland Ohio James Rhodes Columbus

Spending by Officials Denounced by Lausche

Gov. Frank J. Lausche urged thrift in tax spending after C. Emory Glander the state tax commissioner said cities must levy municipal income taxes to gain local aid. The Ohio Supreme Court recently ruled cities can enact local income taxes with voter approval or charter permission.

Columbus Frank J. Lausche C. Emory Glander Ohio Supreme Court

Weather Forecast for Columbus Temperatures Stay Below Normal

The extended forecast shows temperatures averaging 10 to 15 degrees below normal with normal highs around 43 and lows near 24. Expect continued cold conditions after the weekend and precipitation around 0.4 inches with snow on most days.

Columbus

Cadet Cox Dropped From West Point Rolls

West Point officials announced that Cadet Richard Colvin Cox, 22, who has been missing since January 14, was dropped from the academy rolls. The action confirms his status while investigation continues.

West Point N.Y U.S. Military Academy Richard Colvin Cox

Loyalty Check Is Criticized in Senate Clash

Washington Senator Mundt accused the State Department of defending diplomat John S. Service without awaiting a new loyalty investigation. Service, American consul at Calcutta, was ordered home on the loyalty review board’s recommendation. McCarthy charged Peurifoy with trying to cover up the issue.

Washington Mundt R-Sd State Department John S. Service Department Service MacCarthy R-Wis Calcutta Civil Service Loyalty Review Board John E. Peurifoy McCarthy Peurifoy

Body Found in Lake Barberton Solves Huffman Disappearance

The mysterious disappearance of Frank Huffman, 49, ends with the recovery of his body from Lake Anna in a downtown park. No evidence of foul play was reported.

Lake Barberton Frank Huffman Lake Anna

No Prank as 20-Year-Old Holds Up Father for Wallet

A 20-year-old son pointed a pistol at Arthur Dunlap Sr. and demanded money in a shop-ruled incident. The father, thinking it a prank, dropped his $55 billfold as the son declared a real stick-up. Police hunt Arthur Jr. and an unseen companion.

Cleveland Arthur Dunlap, Sr Dunlap Arthur, Jr

Rev. Ellen R. Whitney Dies on 87th Birthday

The Rev. Ellen R. Whitney died Wednesday night on her 87th birthday in Barberton Ohio. She rode side saddle across Northeastern Ohio to preach half a century ago and founded the Evangelical United Brethren Church where her funeral will be held Sunday. She was the first woman ordained by the United Brethren Church of Christ and served on the Eastern Ohio Circuit before retiring in 1931.

Barberton Ellen R. Whitney Ohio Evangelical United Brethren Church

Minerva Cat-In-Kiln Test Declares Miracle Fire Resistant

Minerva reports a fake cat in a kiln test to prove Miracle the calico could survive 36 hours at 900 degrees. A synthetic cat of steak and fur yielded burnt remains, but thermometer data suggested heat tolerance, prompting vindication for Bucola and Dr. Orr amid expert doubt.

Minerva Joe Bucola Bucola Twila Carman Carman Canton Repository Walter R. Krill Ohio State University Veterinary College William Orr Poe Orr

Falling Tree Injures Two Men in Lake Hope Area

A tree fell on two men clearing right of way for the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. near Lake Hope this morning. Homer Prater, 27, Carbondale, suffered a fractured leg and head and chest injuries. Alva Johnson, 48, Carbondale, had a fractured leg. Both are employees of Johnson Construction Co., Ashland, Kentucky.

Lake Hope Homer Prater Carbondale Alva Johnson Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Johnson Construction Co Ashland

Pastor Challenges Law On Bus Colors In Ohio

In Columbus a Springs field minister challenged whether church buses may operate on $10 license plates if not painted yellow. He asserts a blue bus violates a new law misread by the State Highway Patrol, which reviews church buses before issuing the licenses.

Columbus Springs State Highway Patrol

Cambridge Cafe Owner Found Dead. Coroner Rules Self-Inflicted

Coroner W A Larrick ruled that Lorete ta Atwood, 44, owner of the Red Star Cafe, died by own action. Her body was found in her car with a .32 caliber pistol Wednesday night after an initial suicide verdict was reconsidered and reinstated.

Cambridge W. A. Larrick Loreteta Atwood Red Star Cafe

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