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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1951

Page

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Chinese Retreat Along 80 Mile Front In Iran Danger

Gen. Omar Bradley warned of the danger of Soviet movement into Iran during a Senate inquiry into MacArthur's dismissal. He cited Iran's oil nationalization dispute with Britain and noted potential disruption of Europe's oil supply if fields fall to Russia. He discussed U S aid to the Chinese Nationalists on Formosa and the broader Korea war context.

Washington Omar Bradley Iran Bradley Brewster R-Me Senate Douglas MacArthur Joint Chiefs of Staff Korea Yugoslavia Indo-China Europe MacArthur Veterans of Foreign Wars Formosa United States Truman White House Trmmian

Main Road Hub Taken by Allies In Counterattack

Allied forces launched a major counterattack along an 80 mile front in Korea recapturing Hangye and other key positions. U S Second Division led progress across east central front with tanks and infantry driving Chinese remnants from the valley. Chinese forces retreated to north of the front as South Korean troops neared the border and UN forces pressed gains on the western front.

Tokyo Korea U.S 10Th Corps East Central Hangye Bev West Central Far West Key Highway Edward M. Almond 10Th Pubhan Choyang Chunchon Seoul Kapyong Séau

More Atomic Tests Hinted at Pacific Explosions

Washington reports suggest another large atomic detonation may be scheduled at Eniwetok in the Marshall Islands. A Jackson statement and lack of a formal AEC finale indicate tests continue, with officials still citing a ongoing program at Entwetok.

Washington mid-Pacific Entwetok

Rubber Crisis Over Says Harvey Firestone

Harvey Firestone declares the rubber supply crisis over as Firestone Tire & Rubber Co increases production and stockpiles. He states that supply and demand should govern pricing, with natural and synthetic rubber finding their proper place in world markets free from artificial price controls.

Akron Harvey Firestone Firestone Tire & Rubber Co

Acheson Sees Negotiated Peace for Korea

Secretary of State Acheson said a negotiated peace with the Chinese Communists could be necessary once a settlement in Korea becomes possible He spoke at a news conference and noted no peace feelers from the Red Chinese and could not forecast prospects.

Washington Acheson Korea

Yearling deer befriends Lake Logan boy near home

Lake Logan area residents report a tame yearling deer that appeared May 13 and now roams a meadow by Jerry Gerken's home. The deer follows the boy, allows pats, and returns on command, often near a herd of cattle. Officials think it is the same deer captured near Route 33 and released in the lake region to escape highway traffic.

Jerry Route 33 Logan Lake

Permanent Commission To Probe Reds Is Needed

Sidney Isaacs former FBI agent urged a permanent investigating commission after Ohio subversive activity hearings. He said testimony showed trained saboteurs and communist-influenced unions threaten war production and that the FBI bears no plant security duty. Also, Daniel J. Clancy, 52, a noted livestock broker, died in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Ohio General Assembly Sidney Isaacs Federal Bureau of Investigation Isaacs Ohio Joint Committee Moscow Russia Lenin Institute of Moscow Daniel_ J. Clancy

Investigation in Fall Of Redistricting Seen

Washington expects a House subcommittee to visit Ohio in September or October to study redistricting. The panel advances a bill to force states to redraw districts by a formula. Ohio House passed a bill to shift its districts and sent it to the Senate. Foley says the group will tour California in June and then other states including Ohio in the fall.

Washington House Ohio Ohio House Senate William R. Foley House Judiciary Subcommittee California

Lightning Kills One Injures Another on Stormy Day

A brief thunderstorm swept through the Cleveland area killing Elmer J. Schrock, 32, who was driving a team of horses on his Burton farm in Geauga County. Albert H. Liskowski, 22, was knocked unconscious when a bolt struck the bridge where he worked in Rocky River. he was reported in good condition.

Cleveland Elmer J. Schrock Burton Geauga Oo Albert H. Liskowski Rocky River

Cattlemen Probed Over Promised No Rollback Pledges

Washington AP The House Agriculture Committee investigates what government stabilization officials told cattlemen earlier in spring about price rollbacks. Chairman Cooley and members summon Economic Stabilizer Eric Johnston and Price Director Michael V DiSalle to determine who assured no rollback and why. The OPS order imposes a 10 percent price rollback with 4 percent steps on August 1 and October 1, aiming to save consumers eight to ten cents a pound by fall. Cooley warns of black markets and higher beef prices amid the rollback, while probing the figures behind the need for the measure.

Washington House Agriculture Committee Cooley D-Nc Eric Johnston Michael V. DiSalle Secretary of Agriculture Brannan Johnston DiSalle OPS

Time Is Granted By Vinson In Ocean Liner Case

Chief Justice Vinson halted proceedings in the long running fight over control of American President Line. The Supreme Court paused actions to allow review of civil contempt rulings against Secretary Sawyer and eight others, who faced jail unless stock control was transferred to R. Stanley Dollar and associates by 2 p m Thursday. The ruling cites a direct conflict between Court of Appeals orders and a San Francisco District Court decision.

Washington Vinson Supreme Court U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Secretary of Commerce Sawyer R. Stanley Dollar and Associates Appeals Court Court of Appeals District Court San Francisco

U S Payroll Rises by 3,205 in March to 2,361,806

The Civil Service Commission reported that U S payrolls grew by 3,205 persons in March, reaching a total of 2,361,806. The increase reflects continued hiring across federal agencies.

Federat Ie Oeeea Civil Service Commission

25 Bills in Legislature: Adjournment Sought Soon

Ohio lawmakers pushed to adjourn with 25 bills on the agenda amid focus on major items. Key measures include the Municipal Court Act unifying city courts, driver vehicle inspections, financial responsibility rules, and a tax levy for tuberculosis care. Senate action covered school building code modernization and increased blind pension benefits, with debates over social security participation and judge salaries ongoing.

Columbus Ohio Senate State Highway Patrol House Ohio Turnpike Commission G. E. Kalbfietsch Mansfield Common Pleas State Racing Commission

Fulbright Pushes RFC Reform to Save Lending Agency

Senator Fulbright accuses White House aides of undermining reconstruction funds and urges Senate Banking Committee hearings on a bill to wind down the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. He argues RFC needs reform but warns small business cannot lose loan facilities, predicting passage of a reform compromise and a possible cap on single-borrower lending.

Washington Senator Fulbright D-Ark White House Nance Corporation Signals RFC Fulbright Senate Banking Committee Bigovernment Lending Agency Congress

E D Stair Publisher Dies in Detroit Career Ends

Detroit publisher E D Stair died at Bon Ses cours Hospital in Grosse Pointe at age 92. A theater magnate turned newspaper owner, Stair led the Detroit Free Press for nearly 35 years and built a fortune in theater business before returning to print. He was known as a fighter who distrusted strict neutrality in journalism.

Detroit F. PD Stair Detroit Free Pres Bon Sescours Grosse Pointe Free Press

Lack of Bidders Seen In Bond Issue Auction

West Virginia will conduct a $67,500,000 revenue bond auction today to fund a veterans bonus. Commercial investment houses say they will not bid, leaving the sale short of bidders. The Red Reserve national voluntary credit restraint committee views the issue as inflationary.

Charleston W. Va West Virginia Federal Reserve National Voluntary Credit Restraint Committee

OU Sophomore Receives West Point Appointment

Lloyd Thomas Wolfe, a pre law sophomore at Ohio University, earned a United States Military Academy appointment from Congressman Thom A. Jenkins. He will report July 3 after completing his sophomore year and ROTC infantry course at OU.

Lloyd Thomas Wolfe Ohio University U.S. Military Academy West Point N. Y

Shore Fire Hits Ships Off Korea Shore

Off Won san a Communist shore battery struck the 45000 ton battleship New Jersey and the destroyer Brinkley killing one sailor and injuring several others. The Navy said the ships were anchored while shelling shore installations and that fire positions sometimes require staying stationary for a better field of fire.

Tokyo New Jersey Brinkley Wonsan Adm C. Turner Joy Battlewagon Missouri Washington Navy

President Truman urges rejection of housing curb

President Truman asked Congress to veto a House rider setting a 5 000 annual start limit on public housing. He warned the reduction from 75 000 would effectively repeal the 1949 Housing Act, harming defense communities and low income families. He sent the appeal to Senator Maybank, urging Senate action against the rider.

Washington Truman Congress Maybank D-Sc House Senate

Fight Over Wheat Aid Boils In Congress

Washington debate stretched into a second day as opposition to supplying India's starving millions eased yet a new clash emerged over conditions. Administration leaders voiced confidence a bill to provide Prime Minister No people for 2,000,000 tons of grain would pass, while a major hurdle remained India repayment terms including strategic minerals for the United States.

Washington India United States

Poles Refuse Air Trip For U S Ambassador

Berlin reports that the Polish government refused clearance for U S Ambassador Alan Kirk to fly over Polish territory from Moscow to Berlin. An American air force aircraft assigned to pick up the ambassador for a European holiday trip to Western Europe was halted in Berlin as Moscow and Warsaw disputed air clearance over Polish airspace.

Berlin U.S Alan Kirk Moscow Pieye Tor. A. US Air Force

Gemology student joins Gemological Institute in NYC

Roger Lab of the Jeffrey Jewelry Co. in Athens enrolls in gemology studies at the Gemological Institute of America, a 20 year old program training mineralogists and gem specialists.

New York City Roger Lab Jeffrey Jewelry Co Athens Gemological Institute of America

Postal Rates Increase Hikes Considered by Committee

The Postoffice Committee prepared final wording on a bill to raise postal rates while noting small rises in some areas. The plan would alter second class mailing costs for newspapers and publications, with first class rates remaining unchanged. Additional revenue requests from third class mail and special services were still under review.

Washington Bt Postoffice Committee Postoffice

South Zanesville Youth Drowns in Jonathan Creek

Lester Fountain, a 9th grade student at South Zanesville High School, drowned yesterday while swimming alone in Jonathan Creek. No other individuals were involved.

Zanesville Lester Fountain Jonathan Creek South Zanesville High School

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