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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1951

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Reds Launch Attacks Across Eastern Korea Front

Reports say Red troops struck along the eastern front from Chuncheon to the Sea of Japan as Maj Gen William Hoge predicted a new offensive may begin by Friday. Intelligence warned a large force of about 390000 Reds waited for a signal while UN patrols probed near Chinese buildups amid artillery fire.

Tokyo Korea Chunchon Seoul Sea of Japan William Hoge U.S. Ninth Corps Hoge Rede United Nations No-Man's-Land

Red Chinese offensive slows as UN forces report heavy clashes

A divisional spokesman notes rising Red prisoner returns while Peiping radio claims the United States is a paper tiger. Randolph reports mixed timing for a possible Chinese strike as skirmishes intensify on central eastern and western fronts near Chunchon Inje Yongtiae and Seoul area with heavy artillery and a large two battalion assault south of Yongtiae forcing South Korean withdrawal and subsequent counterattack.

Peiping United States Red China Koerea John Randolph Revie Chunchon Inje Seoul Randolph Augie Browing Whistle Chunchan Speheyman AU. S. Eight Yongtiae

Bradley Truman Talks on Mace Arouse Dispute

Senate inquiry into General MacArthur s dismissal heatedly debated whether Bradley should reveal private talks with President Truman. Bradley excused until next Monday as witnesses decide if he must testify about Truman conversations. Key figures accuse rivals of partisan aims while White House asserts such discussions are Truman s business.

Washington Gen Douglas MacArthur Omar Bradley Truman Bradley MacArthur Russell D-Ga Knowland Calif Mr. Truman White House Joseph Short Short Capitol Senate Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committee

Western College Names New President For July

OXFORD Dr Edmond H Kase Jr of Chambersburg Pa will become president of Western College for women on July 1 The college board of trustees yesterday named Dr Kase to succeed Dr E Henderson who has resigned Dr Kase is currently associate professor of Bible at Wilson College of Chambersburg

Oxford Edmond H. Kase, Jr Chambersburg Western College For Women College Board of Kase E. Henderson Wilson College of

Death of Newsman Declared Accidental

OSLO Norway 4 Police closed the case of Lyford Moore Berlin news manager for the American Broadcasting Company whose body was found in Oslo Fjord Sunday after five months missing Criminal Police Chief Franz Kaltenbern said experts testified Moore's death was accidental.

Oslo Norway Lyford Moore Berlin American Broadcasting Company Oslo Fjord

Two Youths Indicted In Bates Murder Case

Columbus Frank Branch 19 and Kenneth Bolding 17 were indicted for first degree murder in the shooting death of Miss Virginia Bates, a hotel catering supervisor, outside her home last December 4 during an apparent robbery attempt. Bolding is confined at Mansfield Reformatory.

Columbus Ee Frank Branch Kenneth Bolding Mansfield Reformatory Virginia Bates

Army Seizes Bolivia Government in Turmoil

Army seizes Bolivia's government as Gen Hugo Ballivian is installed by a military junta with Urriolagoitia leaving for Chile. The manifesto vows mineral resources will serve the public and nation’s development amid post election unrest after May 6 voting.

LA Paz Bolivia Mamerto Urriolagoitia Hugo Ballivian Victor Pas Estenssoro Drsident Urriolagoitia Arica Chile

Jebb Pledges British Support in U N Warstand

Sir Glaftwyn Jebb, Britain's UN delegate, says Britain will stand with the United States against communist aggression. He defends Korea policy and trade with Red China and promises acts to aid the general effort even at possible lower British living standards.

New York Glaftwyn Jebb United Nations Britain United States Jebb Red China New York City Bar Association Great Britain

Ohio River Steamer Gets New Skipper

The Gordon Greene, a well known Ohio River steamer, has a new skipper. Howard M. Carr of Louisville, Kentucky, was appointed yesterday as captain of the Greene Line’s boat. Carr has been connected with the Greene Line for 20 years. This summer he’ll direct cruises between St. Paul Minnesota, St. Louis, Missouri and Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Cincinnati Gordon Greene Howard M. Carr Louisville Greene Line Carr St. Paul Minn St. Louis Chattanooga Tenn

Mendelssohn Kin Dies On Concert Stage In Baltimore

The 60 year old cellist Felix Robert Mendelssohn, great grand nephew of the composer, collapsed on stage in Baltimore while performing Dohnany's concert piece in D major. He had introduced the work in Berlin in 1918 and died last night during the concert.

Baltimore Felix Robert Mendelssohn Dohnany Berlin

Papal stamps planned at Vatican City for Pius X beatification

A new series of postage stamps will be issued at Vatican City to commemorate the beatification of Pope Pius X. The announcement notes the stamps will feature imagery linked to the late pope and his era, reflecting a Vatican celebration of the milestone.

Vatican City Pope Pius X

Ohio Would Abolish 11th District Under Compromise Bill

Columbus reports a compromise redistricting plan proposes eliminating the 11th district held by Rep. Walter E. Brehm. Three counties join the 10th and three join the 6th. a new 11th would be created in the northeast. The plan realigns districts for the first time since 1913, with varied population scales and new layouts for Cuyahoga, Toledo, Dayton, and Montgomery counties. The full committee will review the proposal within days amid possible end-of-session delays.

Columbus Walter E. Brehm Ohio House Elec Aree Lions Vwomimillee Hocking Fairfield Perry Thomas Jenkins Ross Pickaway Athens Gallia Jackson Lawrence Meigs Vinton Clermont Brown Adams Scioto Pike Highland Fayette Ohio Truman Franklin County Cuyahoga County Toledo Lucas County Dayton Montgomery Cedric A. Stanley Warren Full Elections Committee

Ohio Senate Sends Four Welfare Bills to House

The Ohio Senate sent four welfare measures to the House amid action on unemployment and liquor permits. It retained a $5 weekly unemployment boost with restored dependency allowances, approved a poor relief reform sending control to county districts, and backed two workmen's compensation bills funding higher benefits. The chamber also moved a rural rehabilitation loan fund bill and a clinic program for chronic drinkers, while the House approved a bill to grant pay raises for college teachers and workers.

Columbus State Senate House Carl D. Sheppard R-Summit Stanley Mechem Athens Sen. Walcutt David Ferguson Guernsey Ohio House Taxation Committee

Keating reveals speeding White House limousine tale

Rep Keating reports a government limo with President Truman license tags was stopped for speeding near Hopewell New York. Grady A. Stowe, a special agent guarding a presidential relative, was fined twenty dollars for not showing a license. He claimed the president would be distressed if his sister were detained.

Washington Keating Stowe White House E. Mer Young Senate Reconstruction Finance Corporation Young New York RFC

Police Identify Hat Owner in Baltimore Tracks Case

City police identified Dick Russell, 73, of Athens Route 1, as the owner of a blood spattered hat found Tuesday on the Baltimore and Ohio tracks near the W Union Street crossing. Russell was bleeding from head and nose wounds, his son says he returned home about 4 am Tuesday. Police await his recovery to continue the investigation. The report notes a Lutheran laymen retreat opens on the Wittenberg College campus in June.

City Dick Russell Athens Baltimore & Onto W. Union St Russell Springfield The Synod of Onin Wittenberg College

Concert Singer Dies in New York

Francis Rogers concert baritone known for introducing The Rosary in 1898 died last night in New York. Meanwhile northern Italy was shaken by a strong earthquake damaging several towns and prompting emergency responses.

New York Francis Rogers Italy Rome

Wage Price Act Under Fire as Congress Deliberates

Senate Banking chair Maybank warns the defense production act and wage price controls may lapse beyond June 30 as hearings examine Truman requests to extend broaden and strengthen the act. DiSalle defends price stabilization while Bricker questions slaughterhouse quotas and authority.

Washington Senate Banking Committee Congress Maybank DNC Michael V. DiSalle Truman Secretary of Agriculture Brannan Brannan DiSalle DiSalie Bricker Ohio

Won't Resign Acheson Says He Will Stay In Office

Secretary of State Acheson announced at a news conference that he has no intention of resigning and will remain in the administration as long as the president wants him to stay. He said the topic has been discussed many times and his position has been stated repeatedly.

Washington State Acheson Acheson

Mechanic Sentenced For Damaging Planes in Dayton

Federal Judge Robert R. Nevin sentenced Air National Guard mechanic Sgt. Henry E. Heftner Jr., 32, of Tipp City to one year and one day in prison for damaging three F-51 fighters. The judge called the act a miserable crime that endangered airmen who fly nationwide.

Dayton Robert R. Nevin Air National Guard Henry E.heftner, Jr Tipp City

22 CARS DERAILED NEAR LIMA

Freight train derailed five miles west of Lima injuring the conductor and flagman. Twenty two cars left the tracks as the rear section piled up in the incident reported yesterday.

Lima Pennsylvania

Straitsville Boy Drowns Third in Family To Die

Nineyearold Jack Thomas drowned yesterday across the road from the local school in Perry County. He was the third child of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thomas to die in five years. Jack, dressed in an Indian costume, dived into a 20 foot pool after May Day festivities and did not resurface. Brothers and sisters had perished previously in accidents, including an automobile death and a suffocation in infancy. Fire department retrieved the body after 45 minutes, efforts at revival failed. Funeral set for Friday at 2 p.m. in the Baptist Church with burial in New Straitsville Cemetery.

New Straitsville Jack Thomas Walter Thomas Perry County Donald Mary Jane Jack Stewart Roberts Dickie Smith Young Roberts Dickie Robert Welker Freddie Marks Zaleski Raccoon Creek Monty Stitt West Columbia Canton Cora Bennet Mansfield Peter Ward Charles Bowen

Rites To Be Thursday For C G P Musgrave

Funeral services for C G P Musgrave who died Tuesday morning at Holzer Hospital will be held Thursday at 2 pm at Crow funeral home. Burial will be at Lone Oak Cemetery. Pallbearers include Homer Smith Roy Yauzer Barton Jones Hamilton Johnson Charles Lewis and Guy Burdette. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Point Pleasant C.G.P. Musgrave Holzer Hospital Crow Funeral Home Lone Oak Cemetery Homer Smith Roy Yauzer Barton Jones Hamilton Johnson Charles Lewis Guy Burdette

Iran Premier Escapes Plot by Moslem Extremist

In Tehran an extremist, Abolghassem Rafiee, number two of Fedayan Islam, was arrested after a public safety clash as authorities said she planned to assassinate Premier F. Mohammed Mossadegh. The group is linked to the March slaying of former Premier Ali Razmara.

Tehran Tran F. Mohammed Mossadegh Abolghassem Rafiee Fedayan Islam Ali Razmara

Citizenship or 250000 Estate Decision for Heir

Akron story details James N Gape facing a $250000 English estate including 1000 acres in Cambridgeshire two manor houses and securities. His brother Kenneth rejects the grant citing desire to stay in the United States and concerns for his children. If neither accepts the inheritance a nephew may claim under the will with the condition of living in England. James and his wife recently visited England to inspect the property and must decide by June 30.

Akron England James N. Gape Ac Falie Kenneth James Detroit New York Sibyl Gape Cambridgeshire U. S United States Sthyi

India Aid Bill Up for Vote

The Senate began voting on a bill to supply 2,000,000 tons of grain mostly wheat to India to combat famine. The measure, originating in the Foreign Relations Committee, proposes half as a gift and half financed by a loan, with negotiable amendments. Senator H. Alexander Smith led a bipartisan group of 31 sponsors and signaled willingness to convert to a straight loan.

Washington Senate India U. S U.S Foreign Relations Committee H. Alexander Smith Penj

Marie Wilson Improves After Brush With Death

Hollywood comedy star Marie Wilson remains in Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in an oxygen tent for ten days after a brush with death from blood poisoning. Her condition is listed as serious but improving today.

Hollywood Marie Wilson Radio Comedienne Cedars of Lebanon Hospital

Draft Evasion Draws Man 5 Year Sentence

Dayton federal judge sentenced James R. Pierce, 21, of Dayton, to five years in prison for failing to report for induction. Pierce, a former divinity student, claimed grounds for objecting to theft.

Dayton Robert R. Nevin James R. Pierce Pierce

New List Identifies 330 Korean Casualties

The Defense Department today identified 330 additional casualties in Korea in list No 304. It reports 25 killed, 257 wounded, 18 missing, 29 injured in accidents and one prisoner of war.

Washington Defense Department Korea

Tornado rips Formosa Tripeh killing four injuring many

A tornado struck Formosa Tripeh in southern Formosa today killing four people and injuring more than 100 others. Rescue teams worked through wreckage as authorities assessed damage and ongoing weather threats.

Formosa Tripeh

Two Year Old Clings to Window Sill as Firemen Rescue

In Cleveland a two year old named Vicki Cannon climbed onto a window sill during a nighttime scene. She alternated standing and sitting, swinging her legs outward while spectators watched. Firemen arrived with a ladder and removed her safely. Her parents were asleep and unaware of the drama.

Cleveland Vicki Cannon Vicki

Taft Seeks Trade Act Amendments Endorses Clauses

Senator Taft of Ohio urged passage of amendments to the reciprocal trade agreements act at a convention of the American Watch Workers Union. He endorsed the peril point clause and an escape clause as part of a two-year extension effort aimed at boosting American industry.

Washington Taft R-Ohie American Watch Workers Union

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