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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1953

Page

3

Ohio Senate to Clash Over Unemployment Compensation

Ohio's Senate fights over a bill cutting eligibility and raising top benefits as Republicans join Democrats to block employer changes. The debate centers on adding a $30 weekly maximum and removing references to suitable work while tightening referrals and disciplinary firings. In CINCINNATI Taft proposes U N withdrawal in Korea and a new path to peace talks.

Columbus Ohio Senate Robert A. Pollock R-Stark Senate Commerce and Labor Committee Ure Charles J. Carney D-Mahoning CIO Mental and Correctional Administration State Welfare Department Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction Charles A. Mosher R-Lorain Frank J. Lausche House

Enemy Pilots Avoid Sabres in North Korea Sky Battles

Allied fighter bombers pounded Communist lines with little opposition as Red MiG jets avoided combat. Sabre jets claimed 51 MIGs this month with 12 destroyed and one damaged yesterday while MIGs stayed south of the Yalu River in sparse patrols. Overcast skies kept conflicts localized in Northwest Korea at low strength.

Seoul North Korea

Mrs Davie Dean Granted Stay of Execution

The Ohio Supreme Court granted a stay of execution for 54 year old Mrs Davie Dean of Clermont County who was convicted of poisoning her husband Hawkins 68. The court has not set a hearing date and no briefs have been filed. The first district court affirmed her conviction last week and her lawyers filed to stay the execution pending another appeal.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Court Davie Dean Clermont County Hawkins Supreme Court First District Appeals Court

36 Day Strike Ends At Ohio Ford Plant

The Ford plant in Canton Ohio resumes operations after a 36 day walkout by 1460 workers. The strike caused nationwide shortages and 85,000 Ford employees facing layoffs. Workers approved a Detroit ta pact ending the stoppage Tuesday night.

Ohio Canton, CO Ford Motor Co Ford Detroit

South Korean Assembly Attacks UN Truce Plan

South Korean assemblymen denounce the UN cease fire proposal as dishonorable and surrendering. They seek a meeting with truce chief Lt. Gen. Harrison to scrap the plan, while Britain and India voiced support. The plan would hand prisoners to a five nation neutral commission and set a post armistice conference to decide repatriation.

Seoul United Nations Assembly William K. Harrison Harrison Free World Britain India Nehru Syngman Rhee ROK Soon Chi Yung Korea Churchill Panmunjom UN Assembly

McCarthy Heads Abroad for Senate Subcommittee Probe

Senator McCarthy of Wisconsin announces a 10 day personal mission for his Senate investigations subcommittee. He declines to reveal destinations or subjects but says the Navy may declassify the names of British owned ships linked to Chinese troop transfers during the Korean War. Mundt, acting chairman, would call a public hearing if the Navy agrees.

Washington Sen McCarthy R-Wis Senate Navy Department Navy Sen. Mundt R-Sd

Reds Protest UN Violation At Panmunjom Neutral Zone

Communist liaison officers charged that two armed South Koreans dressed as Red soldiers were picked up inside the Panmunjom neutral zone. They claimed a violation of neutrality and lodged a protest. Allied officers said UN command would investigate and speculation grew over a possible letter on armistice talks.

Panmunjom

Reds Lodge Spy Protest

Moscow reports four spies of Ukrainian origin parachuted into Ukraine on April 26. They allegedly admitted espionage aims and were executed by firing squad after trial. Names given: Alexander Vasilievicv Lakhand, Alexander Nikolaevich Makov, Sergi Iozisimovich Gorbunov, Dmitri Nikolaevich Remigi.

Moscow United Sates Ukraine Ministry of Internal Affairs Soviet Union Kiev Odessa West Germany Alexander Vasilievicv Lakhand Alexander Nikolaevich, Makov Sergi Io

Air Force Ordered to Justify Taking Murder Suspect to Korea

Federal Judge orders Air Force to prove authority to transfer Robert W. Toth 21 of Pittsburgh to Korea for trial on murder charges. Judge James Morris signed the order after Pittsburgh attorney Anthony McGrath alleged denial of constitutional rights. Toth, honorably discharged last December, was arrested May 13 in a Pittsburgh steel plant and flown to Korea in connection with a September 1952 slaying of a South Korean civilian.

Washington Air Force Robert W. Toth Pittsburgh Korea U. S James Morris Anthony McGrath Toth

Spellman urges letter campaign against communism in Italy

New York reports Francis Cardinal Spellman calls for Americans to write to Italian friends and relatives urging votes against communism in the upcoming national elections set for June 7.

New York Francis Cardinal Spellman

Commonweath Nations Join In Pre Coronation Ceremony

Queen Elizabeth II met Commonwealth elder statesmen at a Westminster Hall luncheon as 750 delegates from 52 parliaments pledged to support her upcoming coronation. The young queen spoke of shared parliamentary traditions and the mother of parliaments lineage.

London Elizabeth II Westminster Hall Charles I Palace of Westminster Elizabeth Duke of Edinburgh Dominions Col' I

Albert Spalding Dies World-Famed Violinist at 64

New York noted violinist and composer Albert Spalding died suddenly last night at age 64 from a cerebral hemorrhage. He retired from performing in 1950 to teach and write, had authored dozens of works, and survived by his widow Mary Vanderhof Pyle and brother H. Boardman Spalding.

New York Albert Spalding Spalding Chicago Sporting Goods Lewisohn Stadium Conservatory Bologna Italy Stitution Mozart Paris Carnegie Hall U.S. Army Air Service France Mary Vanderhof Pyle H. Boardman Spalding

Violin Master Mr Spalding Visits Ohio University

During the week of April 26 Mr Spalding gave a series of violin and chamber music master classes at Ohio University. He performed two concerts with Dr Ernest Dohnanyi including a convocation event and a chamber music program on April 30. He stayed as a guest of Dr and Mrs John C Baker.

Spalding Ohio University Ernest Dohnanyi John C. Baker

Death of Plantsville Man Held Accidental Drowning

Funeral services are set for George L. Goins 66 Plantsville. His body was found in the Hocking River behind Riverside Drive and identified by papers and a watch. The Athens County coroner ruled drowning accidental after an inquest. Survivors include two sisters Lydia Nero and Nancy Norman. Friends may call at Jagers funeral home after Wednesday evening.

George L. Goins Plantsville Hocking River Thursay Henry Mayle Zanesville Chesterhill Methodist Church Goins Riverside Drive Athens John H. Elias Athens County Joel B. Draper A. A. Baldwin Elias Harlan Harris John Tall Jim Davis Benson Davis Lydia Nero Nancy Norman Planteville Jagers

Parolee's Alibi Not Good Enough

A 19-year-old Tennessee man accused of auto theft offered an alibi that he stole the car to report to his parole officer. He had been on parole for auto theft and was stopped in Portsmouth, Ohio for reckless driving. The judge sentenced him to the Ohio Penitentiary.

Elyria Common Pleas D. A. Cook Crawford Casebolt Lorain Tennessee Portsmouth Ohio

Rescue Parties Hunt Miami River Victims

In Dayton Ohio on Tuesday, Robert Edwards Jr. eight and Dolores Ritchie ten drowned in the Miami River. Dolores sister Ella Mae eleven and a friend of Edwards are believed to have drowned but bodies have not yet been recovered. A witness said Ella Mae died while trying to save her sister and the boys fell in during the chaos.

Dayton Robert Edwards Jr Dolores Ritchie Miami River Dolores Ella Mae Edwards Ella Mae Ritchie

Atomic physicist named to lead University of Pennsylvania

Dr. S P Harnwell, 49, an atomic physicist who aided in submarine warfare in World War II, was nominated to succeed Harold Stassen as president of the University of Pennsylvania. The Board of Trustees will elect him June 10 and he will assume office July 1.

Philadelphia Japan Asia University of Pennsylvania S. P. Harnwell Harold FE. Stassen Board of Trustees

Byrd Plans Polar Trek

Rear Adm. Richard E. Byrd at 64 says another Antarctic expedition will occur after the Korean War. He notes an untouched land area with coal oil uranium and other deposits and suggests new techniques may include nuclear devices to melt ice. The expedition is delayed as resources are needed for Korea.

New York Richard E. Byrd Antarctica Korea

Norris Poulson Ends Bowron's 15 Year LA Mayor Era

Norris Poulson defeats incumbent Fletcher Bowron in a non partisan race to lead Los Angeles as mayor. The Oregon farm boy and fifth term congressman will take office July 1, earning $18,000 annually as head of the nation’s fourth largest city.

Los Angeles Norris Poulson Oregon Fletcher Bowron House of Representatives

Two Deputies Hurt In Picket Violence

Syracuse reports clashes on a picket line sent two sheriff's deputies to the hospital and led to five arrests. War between management and CIO Electrical Workers union continued as 4000 white collar workers began a back-to-work movement at two General Electric plants after a shutdown since April 6.

Syracuse N. Y General Electric Co CIO International Union of ‘Electrical Workers

Boy 3 dies as garage block falls at home

Raymond Link, age 3, was killed Tuesday when a section of concrete block garage under construction at his home in Hamilton collapsed onto him. His father was building the structure at the time.

Boy Hamilton Raymond Link

GOP Appeals to Eisenhower Over Air Force Fund Cut

Washington Republicans seek White House help to defend a 5 billion dollar Air Force fund cut. Senator Margaret Chase Smith accuses Defense Secretary Wilson of brush-off behavior as Democrats study Eisenhower’s proposal. House Democrats, led by Rep. Kilday, plan to oppose the cuts, while Republican Leader Halleck backs much of the budget. Senator Young says President must justify the plan on security grounds.

Washington Eisenhower Wilson Margaret Chase Smith Maine Senate Republican Policy Committee Smith Armed Services and Appropriations Committees Coleagues Rep Kilday D-Tex House McCormack Massachusetts Rep. Halleck Indiana House Armed Services Committee Sen. Young R-Sd Air Force Young

Avalanche Buries Four Men on Glacier Park Road

Four men were caught in a snow slide on Going To The Sun Road in Glacier National Park. One man killed, George Beatton, 45, West Glacier, found dead. Michael Sullivan, West Glacier, rescued after eight hours. William Whitford, Indian from West Glacier, killed when the plow was buried under the mass. One man missing and another injured. search with bloodhounds and portable lights continued through the night.

Glacier Park Mont Glacier National Park Escuers George Beaton West Glacier Montis Cap E Michael Sullivan Sullivan Slide Montana National Park William Whitford Weat Glastbe Pie

Siamese Twin Rodney Brodie Leaves Critical List

Rodney Dee Brodie, the surviving head joined Siamese twin, moved from the critical list to public exposure. He smiled as photographers captured him ahead of the March of Medicine segment on AMA proceedings, with brother Roger having died January 20.

Chicago Rodney Dee Brodie Rodney Roger Royt Brodie March of Medicine American Medical Association

Panel Begins Postal Probe

A three man congressional investigation team arrived in Columbus Ohio to probe Postmaster Allen Rowe amid complaints he is an officer of multiple corporations with government contracts. Investigators Arthur Toll Harry Akers and Jack Bishop work under Subcommittee chair Bender Ohio.

Washington Columbus Allen Rowe House Rowe Arthur Toll Harry Akers Jack Bishop Bender Ohio Cleveland Post Office Mansfield

Eisenhower Names Collins to NATO Military Committee

President Eisenhower appointed General J Lawton Collins to serve on the NATO military committee and the standing group, expanding U.S. representation in the Alliance. General Collins is slated to join the NATO structure soon.

Washington Eisenhower Gen. J. Lawton Collins North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Oatis Enters Sanitarium for Lung Condition

William N Oatis, AP correspondent recently released from a Czech prison, will enter a sanitarium for treatment of a lung condition. Doctors find him in good physical shape aside from possible active tuberculosis in a small area. The stay length is undetermined. Oatis was released May 16 after a 10 year espionage sentence.

New York William N Oatis Associated Press Oatis Czechoslovakia United States

Spy Duo Makes New Attempt To Vacate Death Sentences

In New York Defense counsel Emanuel H. Bloch filed in federal court a motion to vacate Julius and Ethel Rosenberg death sentences arguing the 1951 Kaufman ruling was illegal and that the max penalty should be 20 years. A stay of execution was requested pending a court of appeals ruling after a hearing set for Monday. The filing followed the Supreme Court’s refusals to intervene and Chief Justice Vinson’s denial of a stay. The Rosenbergs maintain innocence of espionage and may seek further clemency.

New York Julius and Ethel Rosenberg Atom Spies Emanuel H. Bloch Bloch Irving R. Kaufman Court of Appeals Federal Joch Russia Supreme Court of the United States Vinson Eisenhower Supreme Court

Labor Dept funds cut in House bill

The House sent to the Senate a bill of 1.980 billion dollars for Labor and Welfare, cutting 10 million from Eisenhower’s hospital grant request. The fiscal year starts July 1. A Democratic bid for 75 million in federal grants for community hospital construction failed. The House kept 50 million for a hospital grant fund, below the president’s 60 million request.

Washington House Senate Labor and Welfare Departments Eisenhower

Five Children Die As Fire Destroys Petersburg Home

A South Petersburg fire killed five children, four of them siblings ages 3 to 16, who were trapped on the second floor. The fifth child was their cousin. Seventeen people lived in the two story frame house, housing three related families, all of whom were affected.

Petersburg W.va South Petersburg

Bomb blast damages home in Cleveland area

A bomb exploded Tuesday night in the rear of the William W. Frick Building Co. on Cleveland's West side, causing about $1000 in damage. Police ordered all patrols to monitor Frick homess under construction. Frick offered no explanation.

Cleveland William W. Frick Building Co Frick

Wool Prices Hiked By Major Mills In New York

The American Woolen Co raised prices for men’s and women’s wear woolen cloths by 10 to 15 cents a yard effective immediately. The J P Stevens Co had announced similar increases last week.

New York The American Woolen Co J. P. Stevens Co

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