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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1951

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Allied push on Korean front nears two-mile marks in skirmishes

Allied troops press cautiously northward on a 100 mile front, patrolling the no man’s land belt as UN forces push west to the Kimpo Peninsula and north toward Seoul. Fifth Air Force flies 500 sorties while reports of Chinese and North Korean discontent rise over not receiving Soviet tanks and planes.

Tokyo Red Korea Kimpo Seoul Han River Ijongbu John Randolph 38Th Parallel Inje Fifth Air Force James A. van Fleet Eighth Army Western Front U.S Gloucestershire Regiment Soviet Union Timiren Korea Front Chunchon Marshall Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees United Nations Manchuria Pacific

Alien Bootleggers May Be Ousted Court Rules

The Supreme Court, in a 6 to 3 decision led by Chief Justice Vinson, ruled that aliens who are twice convicted may be deported for moral turpitude. Justice Jackson dissented calling the ruling a savage penalty and citing Sam De George of Harvey Illinois who faced deportation after past liquor tax fraud convictions.

Washington Supreme Court Vinson Jackson United States Bieck Frankfurter Sam de George Italy Harvey Wst A George

John L Will Will McArthur Banker Dies After Attack

John L Will 70 longtime McArthur banker and former bank president died after a heart attack while returning from Pomeroy with his son John Gordon Will. He had led The McArthur National Bank since 1900, helped establish the bank in 1867, and was famed for liberal policies. Survived by his wife Alice Reid two sons David and John Gordon Will a brother a sister and two granddaughters. Funeral pending at Wrightsel funeral home Elk Township burial planned.

McArthur John L. Whi Vinton Countyational Bank Will Mr. Will Aaron WU Minnie Bothwell Wil Zaleski McArthur High School Southeastern Ohio Banking Association Alice Reid John Gordon Will Bank and Tir David R. Will Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Capt J. B. Will USN Albuquerque N.M H. M. Coultrap Geneva Wrightsel Funeral Home Elk Township

16000 Women Start Meat Ban In Cleveland

The Greater Cleveland Federation of Women's Clubs plans a week of strict meat purchase restriction to test price effects. They expect male shoppers to influence the outcome, noting the effort hinges on men complying with the dietary ban.

Cleveland Greater

House Approves OSU Football TV Proposal

A pro law in the Ohio Legislature would require Ohio State University to seek football telecast agreements with its opponents. The measure moves through the house mid session.

OSU Columbus Ohio State University Ohio

State School Subsidy Bills Vary Greatly in Committees

Ohio Senate and House Judiciary committees clashed over school subsidy boosts as bills jockey for funding. Senate panel favors 287700 for Ohio University repairs and 287700 for Miami University with substantial future increases. House panel calls for 19000000 in the next two years amid broader reform moves.

House Frank J. Lausche Ohio Education Association Senate University of Wilberforce Senate Judiciary Committee Ralph Winter Medina

U S Snubs Russian Bid For Writing Jap Treaty

The United States rejected Russia’s proposal to hand over drafting of a Japanese peace treaty to four Pacific powers including Communist China. Washington said the move aims at a double veto and that negotiations continue with 15 nations as a draft treaty is prepared for signing in a few weeks. Russia proposed a foreign ministers council of the United States, Russia, Britain and Red China to meet in June or July to draft the treaty.

Washington United States Russia China State Department Department Japan U.S Alan C. Kirk Moscow Britain Red China

UN Embargo Approval Seen as Likely at UN

UNITED NATIONS N Y A favorable shift in the world body signals U S backed embargo on Red China. Britain and France reportedly dropped objections, while the Soviet bloc would likely ignore a UN vote. A formal embargo proposal was submitted to the sanctions committee with a vote expected late this week or Monday.

United Nations N. Y China World Organization Britain France United States

Emma Pfarr McCracken Dies in Columbus

Emma Pfarr McCracken dies at home in Columbus after a long illness. Survived by her son Lester and many relatives including a niece Mrs A J Strauss of Middleport who was with her in Columbus. Her husband Herbert McCracken passed away several years earlier.

Middleport Emma Pfarr McCracken Columbus Lester A. J. Strauss McCracken

Fourth Crash Victim Dies at Columbus

Mrs. Robert Clark aged 36 of Licking View near Zanesville died at White Cross Hospital from injuries suffered in an auto truck collision near Sunbury Delaware County that claimed three other lives. The deceased included her husband Arthur Bisch of Zanesville and Doris Dusenbery 46 of Zanesville.

Columbus Robert Clark White Cross Hospital Licking View Zanesville Sunbury Delaware County Clark Arthur Bischoff Doris Dusenbery

United States and Russia halt lend lease talks

The United States and Russia yesterday broke off their lengthy discussions aimed at finalizing Moscow's bill for World War Two lend lease goods. No immediate resumption date was set as双方 cited differences over repayment terms and delivery schedules.

United States Russia Washington Moscow

Bomber Crashes Near Miamisburg Area Killing None Reported

A B 26 light attack bomber crashed today south of State Route 725 between Miamisburg and Germantown. Witnesses said it apparently caught fire while flying over Miamisburg. The plane usually carries a crew of three and other details were not immediately available.

Miamisburg Germantown

Devastating Earthquake Hits El Salvador Death Toll Soars

National mourning declared after the worst El Salvador quake in history. In Jucuapa about 1000 killed, Chinameca and surrounding towns heavily damaged with hundreds injured. tremors also hit Santiago de Maria and Bertin as relief efforts begin.

San Salvador el Salvador Santiago de Maria Bertin Jucuapa Chinameca Jwenapa Nueva Guadalupe Caserios la Prensa Grafica

Rep. John Kee Dies at 77 in Capitol Heart Attack

Rep. John Kee, longtime chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, died at the Capitol today from a heart attack. He collapsed during a routine session and was pronounced dead by Capitol physician Dr. George W. Calver. Kee had recently returned from Bethesda Naval Hospital and had served in the House since 1933.

Washington John Kee House Foreign Affairs Committee George W. Calver Capitol Kee Bethesda Naval Hospital House

High Speed Conte Plan Being Urged By Maybank

Senate Banking chair Maybank warns that without rapid administration proposals for tighter big money lending and bank reserves, no credit actions will occur this session. Hearings on Defense Production Act extension run in both Senate and House as Wilson and Sawyer testify.

Washington Maybank D - SC Senate Banking Committee Federal Reserve Board Banking Committee House Banking Committee Defense Charles E. Wilson House Group Commerce Sawyer Wilson Truman

Alcohol Clinics Proposed by Finance Committee

Columbus report says House Finance Committee backs a bill to create state supervised alcohol clinics under the Health Department funded from 53 percent of liquor profits. Last year liquor profits totaled 31.488 million, earmarking about 157,443 for the alcoholism division starting July 1. The bill stems from a two year study and names sponsors Michael Damas and Clarence L. Wreteet.

Columbus House State Health Department State Liquor Department Health Department le “Regs Ih Michael Damas D-Laieas Clarence L. Wreteet Rcahamhion

Truman marks 67th birthday in Washington

President Truman observes his 67th birthday in Washington today with greetings from officials and supporters. The occasion highlights his long tenure as nation’s leader and signals continued public attention to his administration.

President Truman Washington

Truman's Korea policy sparking Senate clash over MacArthur

Senate Republicans harshly questioned President Truman's claim that a limited war in Korea serves peace with minimal American casualties. Secretary Marshall testified that MacArthur's broad war aims risk global conflict and his March truce appeal undermined settlement. Marshall described border restrictions near Manchuria and warned against provoking Soviet retaliation. Okinawa WACs report closes the afternoon session.

Washington Truman Korea Defense Marshall Douglas MacArthur GOP Cain Free World MacArthur Red Congress America New York Courtney Whitney Marshall

Politico Mental Test Called for Ballot Screening

Internationally known psychiatrist Dr George Stevenson former president of the American Psychiatric Association urged that political leaders be required to pass psychiatric tests before names appear on ballots. He said it is absurd to allow office seekers to assume power with only magnetism and argued screening could have prevented leaders like Hitler from rising.

Cincinnati George Stevenson London Ontario American Psychiatric Association Stevenson APA Hitler

Actress Mary Astor Attempts death by own action

Hollywood reports Actress Mary Astor attempted death by own action at her Encino home. Police found her unconscious amid scattered sleeping pills and described the case as an attempted death by own action. She received hospital treatment and was described as in good condition.

Hollywood Mary Astor R. O. Ernest D RR. Gardner Encino

Richter Wins Pulitzer Prize for The Town

New York four. Conrad Richter has won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction for The Town a tale of a 19th century American family in the Wilderness. The Miami Herald and Brooklyn Eagle won for meritorious public service in crime reporting for 1950. Two AP correspondents Rehaan Morin and Don Kitehead earned prizes for international reporting on the Korean War. Marguerite Higgins first woman to win for combat coverage. Homer Bigart also honored for Korean War stories. Beech and Sparks of Chicago Daily News won for international reporting on the war.

New York Conrad Richter Miami, Fla Herald Brooklyn Eagle Trustees of Columbia University Yuesteray Associated Press Rehaan Morin Don Kitehead Korea Marguerite Higgins New York Herald Tribune Herald Tribune Homer Bigart Bigart Keyes Beech Fred Sparks Chicago Daily News Beech Sparks Berlin

Columbia Gas System Investigation Sought

Columbus City Council accused a major gas distributor of slighting old customers to push higher prices. It adopted a resolution requesting the state legislature to investigate the Columbia Gas System, which supplies the Ohio Fuel Gas Co.

Columbus Columbia Gas System Ohio Fuel Gas Co

Ohio Red Probe Report Due by Thursday

The Ohio Legislature must decide by Thursday whether to pursue contempt citations for witnesses who balked at questions during a two month investigation into communist and subversive activity in Ohio. Atty Gen C William O Neil and investigator Donald T Appell testified about control of laws and possible state versions of the federal Smith Act as the committee weighs new measures to curb the communist menace.

Columbus Ohio Senate House William O'Neil House Washington O'Neill Donald T. Appell Maryland Wittaker Chambers Appell United States

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