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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1951

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Chinese Defend Supplying Areas In Bitter Fight

Red troops halted American advances 13 miles from Chorwon and Kumhwa as UN forces battled across the 125 mile Korean front. Allied gains included retaking the 275 foot Hwachon Dam while Chinese units mounted a dusk attack around Yonchon. Air power claimed several Russian-type jets downed as F 86 Sabres clashed with the enemy near Yonchon and Kumhwa.

Tokyo Chorwon Kumbwa United Nations Hwachon Weive Meges U. S Korea Inje Yonchon Seoul John Randolph Man's Land Kumhwa Chipo Imjin Yongpyong Yuanchon Yonggang

Iran Declares Oil Nationalization Move Against Britain

Tehran announces imminent nationalization of the Anglo Iranian oil industry and gives five days for proposals. A three man government board will operate the Khuzistan fields as workers transfer to Iranian National Oil Company. Britain protests through Ambassador Shepherd and Iran weighs recalling its Khuzistan consul general. Royal Navy cruiser Mauritine placed on standby for evacuation if needed.

Tehran Iran Britain Khuzistan C41 Francis Shepherd

Industrial Commission Celebrates Birthday in Ohio

Ohio's Industrial Commission marks its 41st birthday since its 1915 founding. Since inception the three member body processed about 7,867,650 claims, with roughly 300,000 claims entering annually.

Columbus Ohio Industrial Commission

Shaft Explosion Traps 14 German Miners

An explosion trapped 14 German miners in a blazing Hatt? mine shaft. Rescue workers abandoned hope of any survivor. Four miners were saved, all others left critically injured.

Britain Easington Whitehaven Creswell Matt Williams Williams Hamm-Herringen Germany

Paul Bunyon Rides Again in Ashland Fire Escape

In Ashland Oregon a cottage fire threatened a nearby restaurant. Dan Van Epps and bystanders wrapped a logging chain around the burning cottage, then pulled it with a truck into an open field to prevent spread.

Ashland Ore Dan van Epps

Lie detector tests reveal discrepancies in Kesterson case

Lie detector results from a private Columbus lab show discrepancies in Elmer Doggie Kesterson story. Sheriff Bateman said the test, conducted by Bernard Higley, provides cause for continued investigation but revealed no disclosed questions or answers. Kesterson remains jailed in Athens after arrest Sunday, while Ora Mae Kesterson’s death in a Connett field is linked to a May 22 disappearance and pathologist findings of shock and exposure.

Elmer (Doggie) Kesterson Kesterson Columbus George Bateman Bernard Higley Athens City Ora Mae Kesterson Connett Bateman Maine Pincelli

Bradley Plans Opinion Poll Of Europe

Omar Bradley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, will personally poll Western European military leaders during his upcoming trip. The focus includes American and Allied views on NATO expansion to Greece and Turkey, naval command in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean, and coordination of allied military forces and defense aid programs.

Bradley Plans Europe Omar Bradley Joint Chiefs of Staff Torny Bradley North Atlantic Treaty Organization Greece Turkey North Atlantic Mediterranean United States

Presbyterian Assembly neglects merger topic dies slow

The Presbyterian-Episcopalian merger proposal, discussed for a decade, appears dead as the Presbyterian Church in the U S A failed to mention the issue in its 16th General Assembly near Cincinnati. A church leader called the topic slumbering deeply.

Cincinnati Presbyterian Church U.S. A General Assembly

Italy's Dems Crush Commies in Elections Victory for Christian Democrats

Final returns from provincial council elections show Premier Alcide De Gasperi's church-supported Christian Democrats and anti Communist allies sweeping to victory. Communists and Allied Socialists polled 35.5 percent of 8.5 million votes cast across about one third of Italy this week.

Rome Alcide de Gasperi Christian Democrats Italy

Ohio Farm Delegates Plan Washington Trip

Ohio Farm Bureau delegates plan a Washington trip to brief Ohio congressmen on a farmer poll about legislative issues. D R Stanfield, the federation's legislative director, says the 4H delegates will also meet Agriculture Secretary Brannan.

Columbus Ohio Farm Bureau Ohio Washington D. R. Stanfield Brannan

Derailing Causes Freight Train to Derailed in Columbus

No one was injured when 22 cars of an eastbound New York Central freight train left the tracks and struck nine boxcars in a siding here yesterday. Local crews and investigators began clearing debris and assessing damage to tracks and rolling stock.

Columbus New York Central

Tobey to Speak on "Where Are We Going" at Mount Union

Alliance residents will hear Senator Charles W. Tobey of New Hampshire discuss the question "Where Are We Going" at Mount Union College next Sunday. The program aims to illuminate national and regional prospects and address local concerns.

Alliance Charles W. Tobey R-Nh Mount Union College

Polar record setty pilot makes two polar crossings

Charles Blair Jr the first man to fly solo over the North Pole in a single engine plane says the record trip was awfully easy but he does not want to repeat it. The 41 year old airline pilot flew 3300 miles from Bardu Norway to Fairbanks Alaska in 10 hours 27 minutes then eight hours later began a 3450 mile non stop flight to New York arriving at 340 pm yesterday

New York Charles Blair, Jr North Pole Airlines Bardu Norway Fairbanks Alaska Blair

War Dead Honored By Nation Memorial Day 1951

Memorial Day 1951 mixed hope and sadness as the nation honored war dead and mourned casualties from Korea. Parades, speeches, drum majors, bands, rifle salutes, and wreaths marked events from coast to coast and at United Nations cemeteries in Korea Europe and family plots. Lt Gen James A. Van Fleet called the fallen Korea heroes and pledged continued thanks.

Korea America Europe Pusan United Nations James A. van Fleet Eighth Army France England Belgium Luxembourg Italy Netherlands

Russia Invited To Meeting In Washington

The United States Britain and France urged Russia to attend a four power foreign ministers meeting in Washington on July 23 to promote peace. Western notes allege Moscow blocks agenda talks by insisting on discussing NATO and U.S. bases in Europe, while proposing three alternative agendas including a split version that juxtaposes both sides on armaments and forces.

Paris United States Britain France Russia Washington Andrei Gromyko Kremlin Moscow U.S Europe Soviet Union

Three Toledo Men Hurt in Air Crash

A private airplane crashed at Strauss Airport in Lorain County injuring three Toledo men connected with Doehler-Jarvis Corp. They were Paul F. Lincol assistant superintendent of maintenance Glenn W. Wolcott chief engineer and Kenneth F. Koegler son of F J Koegler executive vice president.

Cleveland Strauss Airport Lorain County Toledo Doehler-Jarvis Corp Berea Community Hospital Paul F. Lincol Glenn W. Wolcott Kenneth F. Koegler F. J. Koegler Doehler-Jarvis

Chamber urges Congress wipe out wage price controls

The U S Chamber of Commerce urged Congress to end government wage and price controls and instead pursue an indirect program to curb inflation. President Steinkraus warned price controls would stifle production while wage boards spur boosts. Carey of the CIO accused big business of pressuring unions to end controls. Steinkraus called it a cheap trick. The chamber proposed six steps including maximum production, reduced spending, pay-go taxes, debt neutralization, credit curbs, and boosted personal savings.

Washington U.S. Chamber of Commerce Congress Herman W. Steinkraus Bridgeport House Committee Steinkraus James Carey CIO Carey Senate Banking Committee Chamber National Association of Manufacturers Westinghouse Electrical Manufacturing Corp Westinghouse Steinkrang

Stroke Ends Cardinal Dougherty’s Long Service in Philadelphia

Cardinal Dennis Dougherty, 85, died at 9:15 a.m. at his residence after a stroke. The dean of the church in the United States, he celebrated Mass marking the 61st anniversary of his ordination and had served in Philadelphia for decades.

Philadelphia Dennis ‘Cardinal Dougherty United States Ae Ee

Conference Committees Seek Budget Settlement in Ohio Legislature

Conference committees in Columbus work to reconcile House and Senate money bills as both houses put off final adjournment. Lawmakers eye end of session this week with possible Saturday sessions, aiming for June 19 finish. Divided totals of 729 million and 720 million fuel talks on funding for two-year state operations starting July 1, plus school subsidies and county administration of poor relief.

Columbus House Senate 98Th General Assembly Deri Frank J. Lausche E House Ohio State Civil Service Commission Spory Republi

Abduction and Drowning Linked in Toledo Case

Toledo coroner Paul Hohly today released a formal report on the deaths of Raymond Anster, 51, and his nephew Kenneth Freeman, found together and floating in the Maumee River. Anster reportedly attracted the boy, leaped in, and suffered delusions blaming the child as his son. Anster had attempted suicide before and lived on skid row. his wife Catherine, 26, is sister to Kenneth Freeman's mother. The bodies were found strapped together by Anster's overall suspenders.

Toledo Paul Hohly Maumee Raymond Ander Kenneth Freeman Ralph Murphy Anster Ansier Catherine George Freeman Ansler

Memorial Day Death Toll Falls Behind Recent Years

The Memorial Day period saw one of the lowest violent accident death counts since WWII ends, with 72 highway fatalities well below safety council estimates of 114. Ohio recorded seven deaths across Memorial Day incidents, two drownings and four miscellaneous accidents, plus one automatic accident death from Tuesday evening to Wednesday midnight.

Ne Safety Council Ohio

Greek Leader Resigns Amid Ill Health Clash

ATHENS Greece 68 year old Field Marshal Alexander Papagos quit as chief of the armed forces yesterday in a move that triggered minor incidents and an army alert in Athens Officials blamed ill health for the resignation while observers cited political differences with King Paul in Greece's leadership crisis

Athens Greece Alexander Papagos Paul

Route 56 Patching Project Completed

The asphalt patching and leveling project on Route 56 is finished by the Athens Highway Maintenance Co. State Highway Garage officials said today crews from the state maintenance station focused on weed mowing patching and general highway repair.

Athens Highway Maintenance Co

Senator Paul H Pougins Addresses LIAthona Rally

Senator Paul H Pougins spoke at a rally in Angie Dune on November 11 before supporters from the D-1 district. Local officials and party members attended as he stressed community unity and upcoming legislative priorities.

Obferlun Paul H Pougins Angie Dune

Sherman testifies on Korea armistice and naval blockade

Adm. Forrest Sherman told a Senate committee that Gen. MacArthur believed a December armistice on the best terms might be necessary as UN forces faced a gloomy outlook after Chinese interference. He cited Joint Chiefs notes urging possible evacuation and discussed a proposed UN naval blockade on Red China.

Washington Forrest P. Sherman Douglas MacArthur United Nations Korea Sherman Naval Operations MacArthur Tokyo Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. J. Lawton Collins Army Collings Marshall Cain Red China

Stores Gird For Rushes As Price Cuts Take Effect

New Yorks large department stores prepared for a rush of bargain hunters as price cuts began, with rain on Tuesday slowing reactions. Macy s led by cutting prices six percent below previous levels, prompting rivals to follow. Some stores hired extra sales help to handle anticipated crowds.

New York Macy's New York State

Fanny Brice Services In Hollywood Today

Hollywood mourns comedienne Fanny Brice in simple services at Temple Areal. Rabbi Max Nussbeune officiates as letters from radio, film and vaudeville reach out to the late star who died Monday from a hemorrhage at age unknown.

Hollywood Comedienne Panny

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