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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1951

Page

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MARSHALL QUIZZED ON RIDGWAY STATEMENT

U S armored patrols probed Munsan 21 miles NW of Seoul wiping out a Red flank threat as tanks and South Korean infantry moved through the town. Across the front, mine fields and small arms fire slowed probes while Chinese forces wilt from supply shortages and UN pressure. Combat news noted advances near Inje and Chunchon with mixed enemy withdrawals and continued air strikes on Manchuria and North Korea.

Tokyo U.S Munsan Seoul Chunchon Korea Sinuiju Manchuria U. S. Fifth Air Force Red Radio Pyongyang U.S. Defense Department Red Eighth Army Seoul-Munsan Inje

Vinton youth shot after rock attack by teasing group

Sheriff deputies report a Vinton youth was shot and treated at Holzer Hospital for shotgun wounds after five boys teased Ed McCarrey’s truck. Ed McCarrey fired from the vehicle when a rock struck him. Five boys named include James Lester Casto the driver Hobart Mahan and a cousin. The incident followed similar past reports in Vinton and may involve the Keesee family. The victim’s condition was not serious.

Gallipolis Vinton Paim Willard x Vinton Holzer Hospital Ed McCarrey McCarley Keesee James Lester Casto Hobart Mahan Wilbur Smith

Blast Injures 17 at Cincinnati Tavern

An explosion originating in a women’s restroom ripped through a near downtown tavern in Cincinnati around midnight injuring 17 people, three seriously. White co-owners Nathan N. Burin and Joseph Brandes were unhurt. Burin said he grabbed something and felt as if he’d be blown away. Estimates place 75 to 100 patrons inside at the time.

Cincinnati Nathan N. Burin Joseph Brandes Burin

MacArthur Fitted For Civilian Clothes

Gen. Douglas MacArthur has been fitted for civilian clothes for the first time in 11 years. Maj. Gen. Courtney Whitney said MacArthur may soon wear mufti though no date was given for donning his civvies. The news comes as speculation grows over his public appearance in non-military attire.

New York Douglas MacArthur Mufti Courtney Whitney MacArthur Whitney

Wheelock's Wife Says Rival Cases a Coincidence

Two women in the life of Los Angeles stockbroker Thomas G. Wheelock were hospitalized after overdoses of sleeping pills as police investigated similar incidents. Wheelock, married to Miss Astor for six years, told investigators the events were entirely unrelated and a fantastic coincidence.

Los Angeleps Mary. Astor Joan Blair Cas Erly Hills Thomas G. Wheelock Chunky Lock Miss Astor

Bus Drivers Strike Shuts Chillicothe IntraCity Service

Chillicothe with a population of 20 121 loses intra city bus service as 15 Public Transport Company workers walk off. Eleven of the strikers operate four buses, halting local routes.

Chillicothe

Four Vehicle Crash Injures Three at Nelsonville Intersection

A four vehicle crash at Chestnut and Fourth in Nelsonville sent three people to Mount St Mary Hospital. Allen Ball, 56, sustained severe chest injuries and face cuts. His son Harold Ball, 18, had facial cuts and a sprained ankle. Carl Graham, 25, was also injured. The coal truck driver John Corby of Carbon Hill remained at the scene. The Ball car veered into the truck, sending the car into two parked vehicles before a third parked car was struck. All four vehicles were heavily damaged.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Allen Ball Harold Ball James Cope Carl Graham Buchtel Cope John Corby Carbon Hill Chestnut Ball Auto Fourth St Dorothy Shirley High St Wilbur Griffiths

Quake Toll Is Only 200 in El Salvador

A quake in southeast El Salvador leaves 25,000 homeless near the Pan American Highway 65 miles east of San Salvador. Officials say the death toll will not exceed 200, far below the government estimate of 1000. The visit to the quake area shows scenes of utter devastation.

Jucuapa el Salvador San Salvador

Newsboys Join U S Defense Bond Campaign Door to Door

The U S Treasury launches a Defense Bond sales drive with 240 Messenger carriers and 500000 newspaper boys nationwide. They will deliver pledges May 14 to 19 and collect them, talking bonds with subscribers. The top carrier wins an all expense trip to Washington for the National Carrier Congress.

U.S. Treasury Fred W. Weber the Messenger U.S. Defense Weber International Circulation Managers Association America Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of Defense Washington Congress

Dawson denies RFC influence in loans case

White House aide Donald S S Dawson testified he did not abuse his office to influence Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan decisions. He gave a formal denial as Senate Fulbright subcommittee prepared extensive questioning over allegations of a web of influence in loan grants or withholds. A grand jury is already probing the charges, and RFC reorganizational actions followed the hearings.

Washington White House Donald S&s Dawson Senate Reconstruction Finance Corporation Fulbright D-Ark Subcommittee Truman RFC Congress Fulbright Group W. Stuart Symington National Security Resources Board

Taft Declares Ohio Governor Bid for 1952

Charles P Taft volunteer announces desire to seek the Republican nomination for Ohio governor in 1952 at a Dayton Protestant Episcopal Church gathering He describes himself as Cincinnati civic leader and noted church layman and says he may reconsider if unforeseen developments arise He says his brother Bob Taft agrees there is no valid reason not to run for governor.

Dayton Charles P. Taft U. S Robert A. Taft Ohio Taft Cincinnati Bob

Acheson Stays Says Truman

President Truman dismissed reports that Secretary of State Acheson may leave office in months and denied plans to recall William O Dwyer as ambassador to Mexico. He backed Michael DiSaile's meat price contest order amid protests, calling the controversy a familiar fight as critics protest.

Washington Truman Acheson William O'Dwyer Mexico Michael DiSaile DiSaile

Barkley to Speak at Columbus Jefferson-Jackson Dinner

Columbus Ohio June 7. Vice President Alben W Barkley will headline the Ohio Jefferson Jackson Day banquet invited by the Democratic State Executive Committee. Barkley previously visited Ohio during the 1950 Senate campaign and will deliver the main address.

Columbus Democratic State Executive Committee Alben W. Barkley Barkley Ohio

Death of Col. Vasily Ulrich Reported by Red Star

The Army newspaper Red Star announced the death of Col. Vasily Vasilevitch Ulrich, aged 62, in Moscow. He served in Justice, and his passing was reported today by the state paper.

Moscow Red Star Col. Gan Vasily Vasilevitch Ulrich

Secretary Denies Any Parallel In MacArthur Question

For the fourth day Marshall testified before the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees amid questions on Gen. MacArthur's removal. He denied a parallel to Ridgway's statements, said no general public discussions on the 38th parallel had occurred, and noted Dulles was not consulted about the firing. He added that Truman did consult Acheson Bradley Harriman and others, but not Dulles.

Washington Matthew B. Ridgway Douglas MacArthur Marshall Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees H. Alexander Smith RNJ Ridgway United Nations Smith MacArthur Pentagon George E. Stratemeyer Far East Stratemeyer Manchurian Dulles Acheson Truman Omar N. Bradley Joint Chiefs of Staff W. Averell Harriman Mr. Dulles General MacArthur

House Committee Votes To Increase Low Bracket Income Tax 15 Per Cent

The House Ways and Means Committee approved a three point increase in individual income taxes across all brackets, totaling about 3 billion dollars annually. The vote, 13 to 12, included two Democrats joining Republicans in opposition. If enacted, a married man with two dependents earning five thousand dollars would pay about five hundred ninety eight dollars yearly, and a twenty thousand dollar earner about one thousand eight hundred twenty. The administration had sought four points. Republicans favored a smaller 10 percent rise. Single heads of families and widows would receive partial relief through income splitting rules.

House Washington Ways and Means Senate

Ohioans Say Beef Control Cuts Supply

Two Ohio congressmen warned that wholesale beef price rollbacks will reduce meat available for U S dinners. They said cattle feeders will dump half grown cattle to cut losses, squeezing independent packers as big packers and black market operators tighten.

Washington Ohio McCulloch Clevenger MecCulloch

Cincinnati Drug Probe Nets Four More Men

Cincinnati narcotics investigation added four men to questioning today. Detectives said 23 capsules of heroin were found on the men. All four were held without charge.

Cincinnati

Cordell Hull Condition Reported as Improved

Cordell Hull, secretary of state from 1933 to 1944, improved while a Bethesda patient since Saturday. He, age 79, is battling a respiratory infection and heart ailment, according to reports released today.

Cordell Washington Cordell Hull Hull

Korea Vet Denied Treatment

A former Korean War veteran from Tucson, David R. Arellano Jr., cannot enter a Veterans Administration hospital because he is not recognized as a war veteran under current law. Washington and hospital officials debate eligibility while the man is treated at Pima County Hospital for throat cancer.

Tucson Aria Veterans Administration David R. Arellano, Jr

UN Can Win Korean War Says Austin at Tulane

Warren R. Austin, US delegate to the UN, voiced confidence the UN can win the Korean War without fracturing allied unity. He noted political and military factors are tied in collective security and stressed the need to maintain unity, signaling restraint toward going it alone in face of pressure to confront Red China.

New Orleans Warren R. Austin United States United Nations Austin Douglas MacArthur MacArthur Red China Tulane University

Ohio Assembly Votes Today On Four Red Hot Proposals

The Ohio Legislature plans votes on four measures in progress to adjourn early. The House considers padlocking gambling dens as a public nuisance and a city fare appeals bill, while the Senate debates liquor permit protections and civil service reorganization with a new three member panel. Senator Bartunek accuses Republicans of blocking a long-range highway plan, proposing a ten mile tax to fund road work.

Ohio Assembly Columbus Ohio Senate House Ente Statentities Commission Joseph W. Bartunek Bartunek

Russell Found Guilty In Death of Grabow

A Common Pleas Court jury deliberated five and a half hours last night and found 21 year old William Russell guilty of the first degree murder of lumber company official William S and Grabow. Mercy was recommended but life imprisonment is mandatory. Grabow was beaten and robbed early December 1 and died 12 hours later in hospital. Russell, a former drinking companion, was arrested later.

Columbus Common Pleas William Russell William S

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Edward M. Almond Vinton Boy Gen. MacArthur Chillicothe Line National Carrier Congress Rec Charles Taft Mr. Truman China Mukden Harbin Vladivostok Russia Russell Grabow News Index Athens Noms Lane Fadl Chauncey
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