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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1951

Page

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Senators Halt Hearings In Public In Crime Probe

Washington AP The Senate crime investigating committee halted public hearings to seek a compromise on extending the probe beyond March 31. Kefauver and Tobey clashed over timing while ONeill and O'Brien faced bond and closed-door questioning in a dispute over extending and framing recommendations.

Washington API Senate Crime Investigating Committee Underworld Limal Help Bond Paneer Tobey R-Ne Tokay Kefauver Obey Senate Heer Whet Nebraska Taft Ohi Federal Crime Commission Unis Police Senate Investigating Commission Hefauver James Brink Dieland Kentucky Cincinnati Brink O'Catlor May Wasiam G. O'Brien Chicago Obrien O'Coonor the & Gammilteeth O'Brien Elsinmian Louis Roth Cleveland Nevada Roth Riight Provost Klenman Rothkopf Jacob Greasy Cleveland Syndicate Lookout Club Kentucky Club Beverly Hills Country Club Ihry Clus Ther Yorkshire Chile Caner Itncome

Jury Indicts Ohioans On Contempt Charges

A federal grand jury indicted three Ohio men for contempt after they refused to answer questions before a Senate committee in January. Joseph DiCarlo of Youngstown, Louis Lievalt of Cleveland, and others face up to $100 fine and a year in prison if convicted. Warrants and bonds were set, with U.S. Marshals to arrest.

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Un-Cultured Police Abuse Utah Artist

A garbled report notes Utah motorists and car plates with color discrepancies. Police confiscated a set of plates described as black and white rather than green and white, with attempts to repaint. The fragmentary text mentions Utah plate numbers and authorities handling the issue.

Utah

Gambler Carrell Faces 26 Counts of Tax Evasion

26 counts accuse gambler Carroll of failing to report 600 plus payments totaling 525,588.15 in 1948 and 1949. Indicted under a rarely enforced Internal Revenue Code section, the case cites required reporting of payments over 600 and annual listing to the Processing Division in Kansas City. Potential penalties include up to one year in jail and a 100 dollar fine per count, with possible 26 year sentence and 325000 fine if imposed.

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Mt Pleasant Bank Robbery Reported in Town Chase

Mt Pleasant bank robbed by two youths wearing coveralls and caps. They entered Peoples Bank, tied a bank employee and a customer, and escaped in a 1948 green Plymouth. Patrol reports a car abandoned on Rawland-Conne Road nearby.

St Ville Thy Peoples Bank Baker I Rawland-Conne Fund Ile Rd

Woman Kills Grandson Then Shoots Self in Cottage

A grandmother lured five year old Alexander into her cottage to “show him something,” fatally shooting him several times and then wounding herself. Officer found the boy face down with bullet wounds. Mrs. Sarah Long, 48, lay wounded nearby. Police withheld the exact fontenns or notes of the incident.

Patho Alexander Sarah Long Long

Taft Backs Joint Measure on Troops to Europe Action

Washington Senator Taft endorses combining Senate and House resolutions on moving troops to Europe into a single measure. Bricker and Condon back the idea while Connally predicts defeat. A vote is slated for next Monday as Eisenhower leads the North Atlantic defense plan.

Taft Europe Washington Jpi Yait Totay Senate Senate Republican Policy Committee Bricker Tate Narse North Atlantic Dwight D. Eisenhower House Condon

Marshall Warns Over Draft as World Tensions Rise

Secretary of Defense Marshall warns Congress may alter the pending draft and universal military training bill. He says world tension is higher than last fall in Korea and urges an expanded training program. He notes two federalized National Guard divisions may rotate into Japan later this week and discusses draft quotas and public protest prospects.

Washington Marshall Congress Korea California TIO Defense Department Senate National Guard Penta Son Isaid Defense Depscr Lment Twag Gelling

Aleutians Considered For New Atomic Tests In 1940s Era

Reported notes indicate the United States eyeing possible atomic weapons tests in the Aleutian island chain. Sources quote Atomic Energy Commission chief Gordon Dean hinting at tests at new locations previously unused, with Arctic tests also referenced. Military and logistical factors are cited, including sea transport and equipment needs for such operations.

Washington Cimtada Aleutian Islands Gvereil

Congress urged to revive WWII food subsidies plan

The CIO asks Congress to revive World War II style federal food subsidies to cap retail prices. The union outlines an inflation program urging subsidies and support to producers and processors, aiming for government controls on food prices and farm relief.

CIO Congress Laber House Economic Committee Senate Teyall Assurt Iexi

Adm Martin assumes Seventh Fleet command in Japan

Vice Admiral Harald M. Martin took over command of the U S Seventh Fleet aboard the battleship Missouri at Yokosuka Naval Base. He said he has enough warships to carry on the fight in Korea and to protect Formosa. Admiral Arthur D Stradigny was relieved as Struble succeeds Martin in his previous Pacific coast post.

Tokyo Harald Beauty Mar U. S Korea Formosa Martin Arthur D. Stradigy Missouri Yokosuka Naval Base Struble Martir S.elect Pacific Coast

Washington Awaits Auriol Visit Amid Ceremonial Stir

Washington readies for a five day visit by France’s President Auriol with a grand parade and state events. Officials plan a welcome at Union Station and a joint reception in the capital, while streets prepare for crowds and two nations celebrate diplomacy in a tense era.

Truman Wasiington Union Stelion Ivania Union Staent Truman Auriol France

Youth Pays To Enlist in Navy

A 20-year-old man paid over 200 to join the Navy after passing tests but was rejected for varicose veins. He then worked as a carpenter, saved for an operation costing more than 200, and later was accepted for naval training. He awaits next steps in boat training with plans to pursue service.

Dayton Cosh, Robert Penington Navy Incingati Periington Amer Slecwanics

TV Senate Hearing Sparks Debate Over TV Show Influence

Washington report notes a Senate session influenced by a TV program as lawmakers discuss media oversight. Senator Wiley Wishag proposed a broadcast measure, while Chairman Hayden signals likely further inquiry into related files. Taft and Hien join discussions as lawmakers seek public input to advance committee hearings.

Washington Vet- Farmidkers Voday Wainst Televisine Senate Bteg Ser Vetmiite Seneir Wiley Wishag Congress Hayden W-Aisz Taft Potee Tiltie

France and U S agree on military depot near Chat

An accord with France establishes a U S military depot about 150 miles southwest of the base to supply materiel under the North Atlantic Defense Program. It covers 35 for repairs and provision of technical information on equipment.

Aereal Colorati

Big Four Deputy Ministers Resume Agenda Talks

Paris reports that the four deputy foreign ministers from the United States Britain France and Russia resume talks today with no concrete progress. They aim to set an agenda for a proposed meeting of the foreign ministers to advance discussions on alliance and security issues.

Big Paris United States Britain France Russ

Ohio Court Dismisses Killer's Death Appeal

The Ohio Supreme Court dismissed a death-penalty appeal related to a convicted felon. Language is garbled but indicates ruling on a case involving a capital sentence and date references around April 1850.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Court Haneath

The Official Charges NPA Policy Unfair

The text alleges unfair policy by the Official NPA with claims of restricted permits and rushed operations. It references vendors, customers, and supply concerns tied to April operations and potential rubber wartime production impacts in Cleveland.

NPA Fis APA Newrby Cleveland Jenmpenies

Quake in New Zealand Report Yields No Ramage Mention

Patchy text notes a New Zealand quake with no Ramage reports and mentions stories about Casey Balls and a ship deal. It references Washington and RFC lending with unclear authority and fragments about ships and a debate on color.

New Zealand Casey Balls Washington Jinsep Fall

Rollbacks and raises loom from price control revisions

The government plans a new system of price control covering about 61 percent of groceries after weeks of work by the Office of Price Stabilization. Two retail orders and one wholesale order set the framework, with changes to be announced in coming weeks.

Washington Office of Leie Leda Yone Aise Tse Ieee

Artillery Pounds Red Border Units Amid Korean Front

On a rains swept central Korean front artillery blasted massed communist units to clear paths for advancing Allied infantry near the Red Korean border. South Korean troops, supported by naval fire, pressed north of Wangyang as U N forces seek to widen a counteroffensive. heavy fighting, rain, and scattered land gains marked the day as both sides maneuvered for strategic positions.

Tokyo Wangyang Korea Alli Munsan Ing Chaehon Amer

Surprise Action Kills Rubber Railroad Bill

The Ohio Senate votes narrowly to end the Rubber Railroad bill amid surprise changes. Lawmakers scramble as committees push hearings on related measures and future rail policies, impacting state transportation funding and oversight.

Rubber Railroad Bill

Vice Consul Admits Bribes and Moral Charge

A State Department investigation has led to admissions of bribes by a vice consul and related moral charge. Officials say the inquiry traced illicit payments or attempted influence involving a Chinese intermediary and several foreign contacts. The case highlights potential graft within diplomatic circles and prompt further action by authorities.

Pendersast Machine Loses Chi in Election

A brief election item notes that the Pendersast machine failed to secure Chi in a local contest. Fragmentary OCR text mentions a dining content and online decoex but provides no clear names or places. The readable portion implies a defunct machine-related issue influencing early results.

Pendersast

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