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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1949

Page

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Senate Rent Bill Approved With 15 Month Extension

Senate approved a rent control extension of 12 months with a further three months of protection, total 15 months. The bill passes 68 to 10 though critics dislike the home rule decontrol provision and city led decontrol. Eviction protections apply during the final three months. vacancies trigger automatic decontrol.

Washington Senate House Senate House Bricker Ohio Butler Ned Cordon Ore Edton Mont Gurney Kem Mundt Wherry Neb Williams Del Young Magnuson D-Wash Truman Lucas D-Ill Myers D-Pa

33 Miles 33 Years Bottle Found Near Paint Creek

A note placed by Fred Hanawalt at age 16 33 years ago surfaced in Paint Creek near Chillicothe where he once worked. The bottle, found by Everett Irvin, was sent from Austin Ohio and asks the finder to write.

Chillicothe Fred Hanawalt Paint Creek Hanalwalt Hanawalt Austin Ohio Everett Irvin Hanawalt’s The Mead Corp. Chillicothe

Coal Shutdown Seen Ending On Schedule

Two of John L. Lewis field lieutenants said the two week coal mine walk out will end on schedule Monday. Lewis remained silent at his Virginia home. The stoppage, eight days old when Dr. James Boyd was confirmed as US Bureau of Mines director, was a protest and memorial for miners killed and injured last year. District 5 officials said the original instructions will be carried out and most miners will return to work.

Pittsburgh John L. Lewis Lewis Virginia James Boyd US. Bureau of Mines Senate Boyd John P. Busarello UMW District 5 Pennsylvania Fred Gullick District 5

Master Plan For Strikes Is Unfolded

Federal court heard a Communist master plan for general strikes and revolt. Louis Budenz testified about a document urging armed insurrection and mass mobilization. Earl Browder offered to testify in his defense to counter rumors of cooperation with prosecutors.

New York Louis F. Budenz Budenz Stalin United States Earl Browder U.S Communist Party Daily Worker Browder

Library Aid Measure Vital to Education

James Metzenbaum of Cleveland told the House Education Committee that passage of House Bill 59 is vital to Ohio education. He urged approval of the bill which aims to provide financial aid to the state's libraries, especially poorer ones.

Columbus Ohio James Metzenbaum Cleveland House Education Committee Cleveland Board of Education

Jury Finds Man Guilty Of Holding Stolen Meat

A Lancaster common pleas court jury found Denver Ball, 29, guilty of receiving meat stolen from a Columbus packing plant. The jury deliberated three hours and 25 minutes before returning the verdict, and a motion for a new trial was announced by Ball’s defense counsel.

Lancaster Common Pleas Court Denver Ball Ball Columbus

Congress Debates Revised Rankin Pension Bill in House

The House edges toward a final vote on the Rankin Veterans Pension Bill amid amendments. The Jacobs plan replaces the $90 monthly pension with a flat $10 at 65 plus $1 per war month and $3 per overseas combat month, while income limits set at $2000 for single and $3000 with dependents.

Congress Washington Rankin House D-Miss Rep. Jacobs D-Ind Jacobs Rep. Rogers

Belt System Favored by Ohio CIO

Ohio CIO endorses a 130 mile belt conveyor from Lorain to East Liverpool to haul coal and iron ore cheaply, seeking public utility status for right of way. Jacob Clayman of Columbus states steel industry profits drive moves away from railroads while criticizing union featherbedding. Newark council adopts resolution opposing the belt conveyor project.

Columbus Ohio Cio Jacob Clayman Ohio Cio Council Senate Judiciary Committee Ohio Chicago Clayman Ohio Steel and Rubber Lorain East Liverpool Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co Clarksburg W. Va Youngstown

Guilty Of Murder Mercy Asked In Newark Case

Two men and a woman were convicted of first degree murder for beating Edwin Hart to death in front of a Newark case on January 13. The jury spared them death, recommending mercy. life sentences are mandatory. Defendants are Mrs. Maxine Dermer Sullivan, Clarence R. Dermer, and Albert R. Hefley. Judge Holtzberry scheduled sentencing for Saturday morning.

Newark Edwin Hart Maxine Dermer Sullivan Clarence R. Dermer Albert R. Hefley Hart Charles B. Holtzberry

Tornado damages barn on Hannum farm in Upper Sandusky

A freak tornado struck Wednesday tearing through a barn on the Harry Hannum farm. No damage was reported on nearby farms.

Upper Sandusky Harry Hannum

Ohio House passes FEPC bill amid partisan votes

The Ohio House approved a fair employment practices bill by 70 to 61 after four hours of debate with eight Republicans and seven Democrats switching in support and opposition. A five member FEPC would investigate discrimination and seek court enforcement, with penalties for violators. Major amendments sought to keep Communists from Ohio industry and extend FEPC rules to religious and fraternal groups.

Columbus General Assembly Ohio Fepc State House House Fair Employment Practices Commission Gordon C. Renner R-Hamilton Ohio FEPC Morton Neipp D-Lucas William J. Hart D. Cuyahoga George B. Marshall Franklin Morton C. Anderson Cedric A. Stanley Warren Frank J. Lausche Dave Moore Perry Paul Miller Jackson

Train Crash Kills Crewman in Georgia Fog

A head on collision between a passenger train and a freight train near Jesup Georgia in heavy fog killed one crewman and seriously injured another. Three Atlantic Line coaches derailed but passengers sustained minor injuries. The morning crash halted service on the Montgomery Alabama to Savannah Georgia route.

Jesup Atlantic Line Montgomery Ala Savannah

Churchills in U. S. To Call on Truman

Winston Churchill visiting the United States for 11 days will meet President Truman in Washington today. He and Mrs. Churchill will attend a formal dinner with the Trumans. The 74 year old wartime prime minister arrived yesterday aboard the Queen Elizabeth.

New York Winston Churchill President Truman Washington Mrs. Churchill Trumans Great Britain

Senate Confirms Johnson for Secretary of National Defense

The Senate on a unanimous voice vote confirmed Louis A. Johnson as secretary of national defense succeeding James Forrestal. In related action interior secretary Krug announced plans to swear in James Boyd today as a director of the bureau of mines.

Washington Senate Louis A. Johnson National Defense James Forrestal Interior Krug James Boyd Bureau of Mines

Mississippi River Breaches Levee North of Port Allen

The Mississippi River broke a levee near Port Allen Louisiana around 4 10 am flooding three miles inland within hours. Residents fled as water advanced from the river past the Wilkinson sugar plantation area while river levels had been near flood stage.

Baton Rouge Mississippi Port Allen Wilkinson

Welfare link for city and farm emphasized by MSU president

President John A. Hannah told Ohio farmers that city folk and farm people share welfare. He spoke at Ohio State University during Farm and Home Week, noting land grant progress and urging city 4-H work. Attendance neared 10,000 with 6,348 officially registered.

Columbus Michigan State College Ohio Ohio State University John A. Hannah Hannah

Ohio House Eyes Party Line Telephones By 1952

Rural telephone service may improve soon as the House Commerce and Transportation Committee hears from smartphone firms. A bill by Rep. Robert W. Reider aims to require adequate service by January 1, 1952, restricting party lines to eight phones. About 40 counties were represented at the hearing.

Columbus House Commerce and Transportation Committee Robert W. Reider Ottawa The

Liquor Agents Raid Cincinnati Drinking Spots

The Ohio state liquor department moved quickly cracking down on Teehoialine operations in Cincinnati area bars. Six enforcement officers raided three cases after Anthony A. Rutkowski ordered the action. permit holders at the sites will be cited to the board of liquor control.

Cincinnati State Liquor Department Anthony A. Rutkowski Frank M. Acton Board of Liquor Control Acton

Gas Station Operator Dies From Gun Wound

James J. Urban aged 35, a filling station operator, died from a revolver wound to his left side. Coroner Dr. Garret Boone said the shooting occurred at Urban’s home and that Urban had the weapon in his hand when it fired.

Hamilton James J. Urban Garret Boone Urban

Decision on New Trial Delayed by Springfield Judge

Common Pleas Judge Golden C. Davis postponed indefinitely his ruling on granting Dwight David Tudor a new trial. Tudor, convicted March 15 of first degree murder in the slaying of 14 year old Mary Ann Page, awaits written points from his counsel.

Springfield Common Golden C. Davis Dwight David Tudor Slayer Tudor Mary Ann Page

Fire damages Bowling Green dorm interior

A dormitory fire at Bowling Green State University damaged the interior of Annex No.4 North Dormitory, injuring one student and destroying several clothing items. Firemen attributed the blaze to a broken gas pipe likely caused by someone stepping on it. gas shut off and flames extinguished in 15 minutes.

Bowling Green Bowling Green State University Lous Daniel Wilt Cleveland Ohio College Kenyon College Gambier Annex No.4 North Sive

Two Die in Dixieland Hotel Fire at Waverly Tennessee

Two persons killed when a blaze swept through the Dixieland Hotel in Waverly Tenn. early today. One man died leaping from the second floor, another was found dead in his room from smoke and fumes. About 20 people escaped unharmed, Deputy Sheriff Grady Gray said.

Charlee Radcliff Pickaway County Radcliff George H. Burnside Estep Brightman Manufacturing Co Columbus David Laning Patep Howe Waverly Tenn Dixieland Grady Gray Gray

Glass thrown at American general in Berlin party incident

In Berlin a civilian uninvited guest threw a drinking glass at Brig. Gen. Frank J L Howley U S commandant of Bers in during a party outside the American Press Club. Howley sustained facial cuts. the assailant was not identified and Ed Haaker said the man left after being asked to depart.

Berlin Frank J L. Howley U. S Bersin Howley American Press Club Ed Haaker Board of Governors Haaker

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