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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1946

Page

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Herbert Lausche To Be Governor Candidates Huffman Is Winner

Ohio primary results show incumbent officials leading. Democrats nominate Huffman for Senate and Lausche for governor with key rivals eliminated. Republicans back Herbert for governor and Hummel for secretary of state as contest for U.S. Senate unexpired term narrows to a heated two-way race.

Herbert Lausche Huffman Edward A. Huth University of Dayton Atty Thomas J. Herbert Joseph Torok, Jr Youngstown Albert E. Payne Nye Paul M. Herpert Columbus Fred J. Milligan Hummel Charles F. Sweeney Lakewood State Liquor Control Board Sweeney U. S Jesse J. Gilbert Henry P. Webber Lorain Kingsley A. Taft Shaker Heights

Federal controls rise as coal strike tightens grip

John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers refuse to concede, prompting broader government action. Ford stops almost all operations, railroads lay off about 51 000 workers, and Chrysler signals a possible halt. Federal mediators push to break deadlock over overtime pay as civilian authorities set emergency offices to keep utilities running.

Washington John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Ford Motor Co Ihen Chrysler Corp Association of American Railroads Paul W. Fuller Lewis Fuller Capitol Hill Senate Barkley Balt

Ohio Congressmen Preordained in Renomination Sweep

Twenty two of Ohio 23 member delegation look set for renomination with 17 incumbents unopposed. Rep. Robert Crosser trails Emil Bartunek in the 21st district as 200 of 320 precincts report and Crosser leads 300 to 2666. Other incumbents dominate in unofficial returns with George Bender and William Boyd among leaders in their at large and district races.

Ohio Robert Crosser Emil A. Bartunek Shaker Heights Crosser Battunek Bartunek Charles A. Vanik Cleveland George Bender Cliff Clevenger Alvin F. Weichel Walter R. Huber Michael A. Ferghan Bender Norman Imre Columbus Imrie William A. Boyd Boyd

Four Escapees Captured After Seven Hour Pursuit

In Ashland County four prisoners were recaptured after an escape that began at the Mansfield Reformatory. They assaulted a deputy sheriff, then surrendered at a chicken coop near the jail once 40 deputies surrounded the area. The fugitives had two stolen pistols and tied up resident George Moore for over an hour before Moore's disappearance prompted police to search.

Ashland Ashland County Mansfield Reformatory George Moore Moore

Treaty Hopes Face Present Parley In Paris Talks

Secretary Byrnes proposed a 21 nation Paris peace conference beginning June 15 to discuss European treaties. Britain France and the United States see no accord yet with Russia on major points while deputies prepare lists of agreements and disagreements. French and British officials seek a common policy on Germany focusing on Ruhr and Rhineland. Bevin proposes Ruhr socialization or a Ruhr Rhine state within a federal Germany.

Paris James F. Byrnes Britain Russia France United States Byrnes Great Britain Germany Ruhr Rhineland Rhinelland Reich Ernest Bevin Ruhr-Rhine

GOP Seeks Probe into Balloting Ironton Proposal

Lawrence County election board impounded ballots cast by four voters described as disabled amid a dispute over their eligibility. Secretary of State Edward J. Hummel ordered the ballots sealed and directed a full investigation by the prosecuting attorney.

Ironton Lawrence County Board of Elections Republican Board Edward J. Hummel Henry Woolum R. B. Cough Hummel Clifford Langdon Election Board William Schwartz Louise Disterick Harry Christian Nancy Murmahan Langdon

Traffic Deaths Alarm Truman

President Truman warned the rising highway death toll must be met and cannot be tolerated. He cited accident figures near 1941's grim record and urged action by national state and city governments to prevent further tolls.

Washington Truman Congress

Sixth Person Is Slain In Texarkana Region

Texarkana Ark a new shock as a mutilated man’s body is found on the Kansas City Southern rail road near Texarkana. Dr Frank G Engler coroner of Little River County identifies the victim from a social security card. Five prior slayings in six weeks are under investigation by local officers.

Texarkana Ark Frank G. Engler Little River County Kansas City Southern Railway Social Securiy

Paper Printing Inks Exempt From Control

Washington UP OPA today exempted inks used in paper printing from price controls. The action also discontinued controls on photographic trays partly rubber and on photographic chemicals except those containing silver salts.

Washington OPA

Ceiling Price Boost Discussed For Grain In 1946

Washington officials said a new price formula will raise ceiling prices for grain and feeds to curb excessive livestock feeding. The plan aims to lift corn by 20 to 25 cents per bushel, wheat 5 to 10 cents, and several cents for oats barley and grain sorghums as part of meeting food needs.

Washington Agriculture Department

Meeting Called On Bus Strike In East Liverpool

AFL bus drivers in East Liverpool convene to decide on accepting Valley Motor Transit Co wage offer after a six day walkout that halted service for 140000 residents. Samuel Young notes 120 drivers will review the raise at a mass meeting in Steubenville. company president C A Smith cites a monthly rise of 10 to 11 dollars per driver, boosting take home pay by about five percent.

East Liverpool Valley Motor Transit Co Samuel Young Steubenville Inight C A. Smith

Electric Strike End Is Hinted

In Pittsburgh sources indicate an end to the 114 day Westinghouse strike as CIO United Electrical Workers and the company signal progress. Negotiations continue with 75,000 workers affected and the union seeking 18 cents an hour, while the firm has offered 15.1 cents.

Fittsburgh Westinghouse Electric Corporation Cio-United Electrical Workers General Motors Corporation Electrical Union

CIO backed candidates lead fields in multiple states

The CIO-PAC backed two candidates led their fields in Alabama and Ohio primaries while incumbents were largely renominated in four states. In Florida, Spessard Holland won the Democratic nomination for the Senate, with a run-off set in Alabama between James E. Folsom and Handy Ellis. In Alabama Governor race, Folsom led Ellis but no majority. run-off set for June 4. Congressman Luther Patrick trailed Laurie Battie in Alabama, while Albert Rains led Joe Starnes in another CIO contest.

Associated Press Alabama Ohio Union Group Indiana Florida Spessard L. Holland James E Big Fm Folsom Cio-Pac Handy Ellis Luther Patrick Birmingham Ala Laurie Battie Albert Rains Joe Starnes

Churchill Defends Egypt Policy in Commons Debate

In a stormy Commons clash Prime Minister Attlee defended the plan to withdraw Britain's entire military establishment from Egypt. He called it the best way to calm rising Egyptian nationalism, countering Churchill's charge that the policy would damage the empire. The decision reportedly had backing from the chiefs of staff and senior ministers.

London Attlee House of Commons Britain Egypt Winston Churchill Chiefs of Staff

Guerrillas Ambush Filipino MP Patrol Near Ahaga

Guerrillas armed with Japanese Nambu machine guns ambushed a Filipino military police patrol near Ahaga in Nueva Ecija province. Reports indicate the attack may have killed up to 14 soldiers.

Manila Ahaga Nueva Eeya Province

Would-Be Voter In Line Ends Up In Unemployment Queue

Cadiz farmer Gordon Rogers waited in a long line at his polling place for the Tuesday primary. A neighbor then explained he had misread and was in a line of miners signing up for unemployment compensation three doors up the street.

Cadizz Gordon Rogers Cadiz Farmer Buddie

39 000 Eggs Go to Poland

Dayton Ohio businessman Ray Petersime organized the delivery of 55300 hatching eggs to Poland. The UNRRA plane carried the eggs donated by Church of the Brethren members in Ohio and Indiana and landed in Warsaw to begin distribution to incubators.

Dayton Europe Ray Petersime Gettysburg Petersime Church of the Brethren Ohio Indiana United Nations Relief and Rehabiltation Administration UNRRA

Two Salem Autoists Killed in Accidents

Salem report states Miss Martha Norris 21 of Midland Pa died after being struck by a car as she alighted from a bus. Larry F Bingham 31 of Leejonia died from injuries when his truck was hit by a train Saturday.

Salem Martha Norris Midland City Hospital Raita Arry F. Bingham Leejonia

Industry Struggles Amid Coal and Labor Disruptions

The strikes cripple industries, railroads, and utilities as fuel shortages bite. Ford suspends most operations, GM and Chrysler warn of layoffs. railroads cut thousands of jobs and schedules. Civilian Production Administration sets emergency office to keep power and water running. cities impose rolling blackouts. coal exports reduce domestic supply.

Civilian Production Administration Detroit Chicago Washington Philadelphia A. G. Elmendorf War Usesets Administration Dallas Texas Gulf of Mexico Baltimore and Ohio Railsroad Nickel Plate Railroad

Engineers Set To Start Work On Dillon Dam

The Army Engineers plan to begin Dillon Dam construction unless Congress halts the project. Money appropriated and authorization exist, with debate over whether smaller dams should be built instead. The war measure authorized 2 million dollars for Ohio flood control development amid broader reconversion strains.

Dillon Dam Washington Army Congress Dillon War Department Truman Ohio McGregor Griffiths House Flood Control Committee New York Germany ste@ly automotive

Ballot Slated On Base Deal In Senate Vote

The Senate agreed to vote on a plan to condition a $3.75 billion British loan on Britain ceding U S title to Caribbean bases under a 99 year lease. Senator McFairland proposed an amendment. The cloture motion to limit debate was rejected.

Washington Senate United States Caribbean Mc Fairland Arizona

President of Bank Dies During Board Meeting

Edward J. Daehler, 69, president and founder of the Portsmouth Banking Company, died yesterday at the end of a director's meeting due to a heart attack.

Portsmouth Edward J. Daehler Portsmouth Banking Company

Injunction Granted To Halt Picketing Of Baytos Homes

Common Pleas Judge John W. Ford orders a temporary injunction preventing the Youngstown Building Trades Council from picketing homes built by Stephen Co. Baytos after he refused to sign a union-only hiring agreement. Baytos alleges ongoing project disruptions due to the council action.

Youngstown I— Common Pleas John W. Ford Youngstown Building Trades Council Stephen Co. Baytos Baytos

V E Day Marks World Without War Yet Lacking Peace

On the first anniversary of V E Day the world faces no declared war but little peace. Diplomatic officials fear several years may pass before stable peace arrives as ministers failed to resolve European settlements. Asia sees similar stalemates over China Korea Japan and Palestine. The United Nations machinery remains unproven in delivering security and preventing atomic war as great powers disagree on control and trade.

Washington Europe Foreign Ministers Paris Asia Middle East Palestine Spain Russia Balkans United States China Vain France Japan Korea America Britain United Nations U.N

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Tues- Rente Aot Alantiana U.S James W. Huffman Frank J. Lausche George Daye Supreme Court Charles B. Zimmerman Edward J. Haramel Don H. Ebright Hugh S. Jenkins Charles 5. Bell George H. Bender John W. Bricker Bricker Ebright Zimmerman Bell Stephen XI. Young Martin C. Harrison CIO Ford Walter A. Kelley William Glass Campbell Samuel A. Anderson Newark Joseph W George L. Mark Churchill Berlin Czechoslovakia Far East Front On Gop San Vittore Milan Italy Poland British Airlines Association
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