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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1951

Page

2

Senators Clash Over Extending Public Crime Probe

Amid heated debate the Senate crime investigating committee weighs extending the probe. Kefauver seeks to close shop, while Tobey pushes for heart-to-heart compromise and longer inquiry. O’Brien faces contempt questions as Brink details ties to Kentucky gambling clubs. Extradition briefs delay Camarata case.

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Indictment Agains Three Witnesses Over Contempt Charges

A federal grand jury indicted three Cleveland witnesses for contempt for refusing to answer questions before the Senate crime committee in January. Names include James Licevall of Cleveland and others linked to organized rackets. warrants issued and arrests pending. Maximum penalty cited as ten years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Cleveland Immedia Senate D. C. Miller James Licevall Storther Pete Licayoi Treaty Gan Jos Youngstown Buffalo Supa Cicero Wees U. S John W. Wein

Un-Cultured Police Abuse Utah Artist

Unclear text describes police actions against a Utah artist. Mentions car license plates and color changes. Details are fragmentary and inconsistent with readable facts.

Utah Crtv Litah Howevar Nolice Fourit Mote Contiscalen

Gambler Charged With Six Counts of Tax Evasion

James I Carroll of Bansa CIPY faces six tax evasion counts for failure to report payments totaling 52 683.15 made in 1948 and 1949. Prosecutions invoke obscure sections of the Internal Revenue Code requiring detailed listing of payments over 600 dollars and annual aggregation. Defendants include Carroll accused of failing to report, with additional charges tied to a grandmother’s killing of her grandson and a self inflicted shooting as a related case context.

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Mt Pleasant Bank Robbed By Two Suspects In Coveralls

Two young men wearing coveralls and railroaders caps robbed the Peoples Bank at Mt Pleasant as it opened at 6 am and escaped with about 7000 dollars. State Highway Patrol said they fled in a light green Plymouth abandoned on River Road nearby.

Taft backs plan to merge Europe troops resolutions

Senator Taft endorsed combining two Senate measures authorizing four American divisions to join Britain and the Allied force in Europe into a single bill. He noted support could grow if current wording remains intact, as Congress weighs possible troop deployments ahead of House action.

Washington Senate Warhouse Action Yale Senate Republican Polity Committee Bricker Condontore Connally Senate Foreign Religions Woran Liwa Europe North Atlantic Derigh D. T Congress House Bricker J Condon Taft

Marshall Worried Over Draft and Training Bill

Secretary of Defense Marshall warned at a news conference that Congress may alter the pending draft and universal military training bill. He argued world tensions rival those of Korea and noted two National Guard divisions, the 40th California and 44th Oklahoma, would sail for duty soon. He pressed for a long run of sustained manpower and training plans to keep the United States militarily ready.

Washington Marshall Congress Fel Korea Tapano California Oklahoma HOS Defense Department House Senate Marshal

Aleutians Seen as Possible Site for Atomic Tests

The Aleutian Islands frontier is cited as a probable test site for atomic devices. Officials led by Gordon Dean hint new tests may be conducted, citing favorable weather and existing control of the area. Authorities note no transfer of authority is needed and reference Arctic test considerations near Canada and northern approaches.

Aleutian Russia Atomic. Energy Consmi Gordon Dean Nefiin Arctic Canada Ling Alaska

CiG Pushes Federal Subsidies for Food Prices

The CiG group urges Congress to revive federal subsidies to reduce retail food prices. A labor coalition backs the plan, seeking government payments to farmers, processors, and distributors to stabilize markets. Paris reports the Big Four discuss controls as foreign ministers meet.

Fi Labor Organization Senate House Paris United States Britain France Russia

Washington Dither Over Visit by Auriol

Washington prepares for a five day state visit by Mme. Vincent Auriol of France. President Truman will greet the French leader and a parade and ceremonies are planned from Union Station through the capital.

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Youth Pays 820 To Enlist in Navy

Alton man Robа A Pennington, 20, faced medical disqualification after a vein condition. He saved for an operation, was initially rejected, then accepted for Navy reserve training at Great Lakes, preparing to report next week.

Navy Alton Roba A. Pennington More Thada Soth Pennington Great Lakes

Senate TV im Senate Opposition and Legislative Impasse

Fragmented OCR text notes opposition within the Senate to a television related issue in Congress. It references a likely resolution and patience shortages with committees. The report suggests senators are talking to supporters rather than to each other, hindering progress toward an agreement.

France, United States Agree On Military Depot Location

Paris reports the US embassy announced a depot site about 159 miles south to store materiel for delivery to France under the North Atlantic Defense Program. The base will supply repairs and technical information and equipment under the program.

Paris U. S

Martin Assumes Seventh Fleet Command in Tokyo

Adm. Martin wins command of the U S Seventh Fleet aboard the battleship Missouri at Yokosuka Japan and says he has warships to carry the fight in Korea and to protect Fermess. Struble to take over previous command as first flag officer in Pacific coast waters.

Tokyo Haroin Beauty Martin U. S Korea Vice Asia Arthur Yokosuka Val Gare Pacific Coast

Killer's Death Appeal Dismissed in Comrit Case

The appeal of Mayzell Eakins, a convicted killer, was dismissed. Eakins faced homicide charges stemming from a death at a noted venue on April 8, 2000. The ruling upholds a prior conviction and denies further appeal.

Anneal Comrit Mayzell Eakins Cinisti

Unclear Official Charges and Policy Critique

Fragmentary text shows undefined NPA charges and policy critique regarding production authority and taxation. Mentions a smoker, small province, NDA, a plant operation for a brief period in April, and references to reeducation during an Eastern period. Context and key entities are fragmented and not recoverable.

Itional Producion Authority Joery Petrent

Debates Sparked Over Color TV Policy in Washington

Report notes discussions in Washington and other centers on a color television policy, with no damage reported. The fragmented text references New Zealand and debates on regulation, though specifics are unclear.

New Zealand Wis Répia Colar TV Washington

Rollbacks and Raises Seen From Price Revisions

The Office of Price Stabilization completed two retail and one wholesale food orders after weeks of work. The plan aims to lower some prices and raise others, with rollbacks expected to outnumber increases. Prices of foods like meat, dairy, and produce could adjust as stores set new tags.

Washington Office of Price Stabilization Michael ¥. DiSalle

Artillery Pounds Red Border Units on Korean Front

Allied artillery hammered Red Border units on the rain swept central Korean front to clear the way for advancing troops and deter a Red attack. Reports describe heavy fire and ground clash near the border as forces regroup and press toward strategic positions.

TORYO Artllers Public of Korea North Korea Seoul Munsai Sy Raing Aly Chir Yar Fouibwa Amere

Vice Consul Admits Bribes Moral Charge Revealed

A leak and alleged confession expose a vice consulate official's bribe dealings and a moral charge. State authorities say no city names or dates are confirmed. The case centers on a possible conspiracy tied to a government office and others may be implicated.

der Nattmeny Willams

Casey Balks On Ship Deal

A report shows Casey Balks on a ship deal tied to surplus ships. Names of fellow officers are requested and ministers discuss governance. The piece references government authority, Petitions and a figure linked to Pendergast era.

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Surprise Action Kills Rubber Railroad Bill

A fragmented report notes a surprise move by the Senate to kill the Rubber Railroad bill. The action halts a proposal tied to railroad regulation, with references to joint committees and budgeting implications unclear due to garbled OCR.

Rubber Railroad Bill

Slaughterers to Register Wish OPS Before April L

Fragmented OCR text mentions registration by an April deadline for slaughterers with unclear phrasing. No clear names, places, or events emerge to form a fuller, coherent summary.

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