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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1948

Page

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Four Russian Soldiers Bludgeon US Official to Death in Vienna

Irving Ross 38 an ECA official slain in his abandoned car in the Soviet Sector. Anna Sutkenina, Ross companion, said four Russian soldiers stopped them near South Railway Station and beat Ross with rifle butts when he resisted. Austrian police report severe injuries including a crushed skull and bayonet wounds.

Vienna Irving Ross Economic Cooperation Administration Anna Sutkenina Ross Miss Lutkenina Kaiser Franz Josef Hospital U. S. Army

Redtown Man Dies Crossing Route 13 In Accident

A 69 year old Redtown man Daniel J. McKinley was struck and killed by a car while crossing Route 13 near his home about 6 55 p m Saturday. Elbert Thomas Brewer 44 Glouster Route 3 was not held. Coroner Dr John H Elias ruled accidental death. Funeral set at C F Wallace Glouster Tuesday 2 30 p m Reverend Daniel E Teater officiating. Burial Glouster Cemetery. He is survived by his wife and three stepchildren plus several children and a half brother.

Redtown State Highway Patrol Daniel J. McKinley Elbert Thomas Brewer Glouster John H. Elias McKinley Iva Mae Pauline Bescoe Pomeroy Ida Mae Sarbaugh Barrowman Tenn Irene King Betty Andrews Hollister Lucy Elizabeth Ann de Loris Shirley McKinley Wayne McKinley Athens C. F. Wallace Daniel E. Teater Glouster Cemetery

Lilienthal and Dunning To Speak on Atom

David Lilienthal head of the U S Atomic Energy Commission and Dr John R Dunning Columbia University scientific director will be honored at a Cincinnati dinner November 8 opening the Man and the Atom exhibit. Both will address the gathering.

Cincinnati David Lilienthal U.S. Atomic Energy Commission John R. Dunning Columbia University Lilienthal Dr. Dunning

Chiang Kai Shek Calls China to Fight On After Mukden Loss

Chiang Kai-shek told the Kuomintang central committee that China must accept defeat lessons and persevere. He warned not to surrender amid northeast reverses as Communist forces advance and Mukden remains under Red control. U S authorities urge citizens to prepare to evacuate North China. The navy guards Yingkin and Hulutao ports as exits for remaining national troops.

Nanking Chiang Kai-Shek Mukden Kuomintang Central Political Committee China Chiang Manchuria North China U. S Shanghai Chungking Yingkin Hulutao

Auto Wreck Kills Marietta College Student

A Marietta College student died and five others were injured when their car rolled over in heavy fog three miles east of Marietta. Ralph W. Locke, 18, of St. Marys West Virginia, was killed. Charles Ballard, 21, of Belmont West Virginia, was in serious condition. Mary Lou Kennedy, 20, Ed J. Locke, 26, and Joseph Safety, 25, all of St. Marys, and John Hammett, 22, of Belmont escaped with minor injuries. The group was returning to classes after a weekend home when Hammett swerved to avoid an oncoming truck and left the road.

Marietta Marietta College Here Ralph W. Locke St. Marys W. Va Charles Ballard Belmont Mary Lou Kennedy Ed J. Locke Joseph Safety John Hammett Hammett State Highway Patrol

Auto titles stolen in courthouse theft in Ohio

Police statewide are alerted after 65 automobile titles were stolen from Highland County Clerk Harold D. Mason’s office over the weekend. Janitor Fred Goins found the courthouse door and Mason’s office door jimmied and reported the break-in.

Hillsboro Ohio Highland County Harold D. Mason Fred Goins Court House Mason

Wreck Disrupts Phone Service In Point Pleasant

In Point Pleasant at 8 15 am Sunday a car driven by Woodrow Wilson Roberts 27 Huntington left US Route 33 striking a utility pole. Passenger Mariam Perry 42 also from Huntington was injured along with Roberts. They were treated for facial cuts at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. Roberts was charged with reckless driving and awaits a hearing.

Point Pleasant Hartford Woodrow Wilson Roberts Huntington Roberts Mariam Perry Holzer Hospital Gallipolis R. C. Dilly

Israelis Cross Into Lebanon Amid Offensive Claims

Israeli troops reportedly in full control of northern Palestine and UN observers say they crossed into Lebanon. Israel claimed a two day offensive cleared Arab forces from Galilee and pushed remnants of the liberation army across the border, while Beirut denied any Lebanese entry. A spokesman said all fronts are quiet.

Tel Aviv Israel Palestine United Nations Lebanon Galilee Arab ‘Liberation Army Fawzi Pasha al Kaukji Beirut

Ohio polls show governor race a toss up in state

Columbus AP pollsters say Ohio voters may swing either way between Republican Gov. Thomas J. Herbert and Democratic ex governor Frank J. Lausche. The survey also hints at a possible GOP sweep in the state with 25 electoral votes for Dewey and Warren, while Truman faces a different turnout dynamic.

Columbus Alben Barkley Kentucky Herbert-Lausche Ohio Dewey Lausche Secretary of State Cincinnati Progressive Party Henry Wallace Glen Taylor Idaho Dewey-Warren Truman-Barkley Oliver S. Loud Progressives John W. Bricker Roosevelt Bricker Herbert GOP

Romanians Admit Plot to Overthrow Government

Eleven Romanians pleaded guilty to conspiring with American and British representatives to topple the Romanian government. They pleaded for mercy as the court considers verdict due Tuesday.

Bucharest Romania

Deaths in Donora Smog Raise Health Alarm in Valley

In Donora Pennsylvania a deadly smog killed 20 elderly residents in 36 hours as fog and smoke choked the Monongahela valley. Chemists from the state and industry teams tested air near the zinc works of American Steel and Wire, as doctors treated 400 to 500 cases, fearing pneumonia after a toxic fog-bound crisis.

Donora Monngahela River Charleroi-Monessen Monongahela Memorial Hospitals State Department of Health Joseph Shilen Industrial Hygiene Bureau American Steel and Wire Co U. S. Steel Corporation Independent Hygiene Corp. of Pittsburgh Shilen Donora Zinc Works Themerican Steel and Wire Co M. M Neale Rudolph Sechwerha Donora Board of Health I. Hope Alexander Dr. Alexander Alexander

Dope on U S Election frames Dewey and Truman as bankers choice

Belgrade newspaper Politika explained the U S presidential race to Yugoslavs in London. It claims the main difference is that one bloc of monopolists and Wall Street bankers backs Dewey while another backs Truman. It labels Truman as Morgan House candidate and Dewey as Chase National Bank linked.

London Belgrade Politika Wall Street Dewey Truman Morgan House Chase National Bank

Actress Mary Nolan Dies After Career of Fame and Scandal

Hollywood reports that Mary Nolan, known as Imogene Bubbles Wilson and later a film star, died at 42 in a three room bungalow. Born Mary Robertson in Louisville Kentucky, she rose to fame with the Ziegfeld Follies before later struggles and notoriety marked her career.

Hollywood Mary Nolan Imogene Bubbles) Wilson New York Ziegfield Follies Mary Robertson Louisville Scandal Bubbles Wilson

Student in Parked Car Is Killed by Gunman

A masked gunman shot 22 year old Carl Stevens Jr. of Carrollton, a Georgia Tech student, to death then tried to assault his companion as they sat in a parked car near an outlying district at about 9 30 p m Sheriff Kilgore reported The assailant was described as a Negro man

Carrollton Georgia Tech B. B. Kilgore Carl Stevens, Jr

Third Laughing Boy Held After Robbery

Cleveland police identified Edward Metro 35 of Cleveland as one of the three Laughing Boys who robbed the Sky Club at Brookfield Ohio last Oct 24. Metro and the other two members were part of a $500 robbery and are being held in Niles Ohio.

Cleveland Sky Club Brookfield Ohio John W. Gilliland Edward Metro Niles

Ohio Veterans Urged To File for Bonuses

State Bonus Director Chester W. Goble urged eligible Ohio veterans to file for their bonuses at once. He noted only current claims and those needing extra information remain active. The filing deadline is June 30, 1950.

Columbus, CO Chester W. Goble

Driver Charged in Elyria Fatal Car Crash

Lee Reed, 65, died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident yesterday. Albert Latzo, 30, faces a second degree manslaughter charge in connection with the crash.

Elyria Lee Reed Albert Latzo

Uphill Race Nears Close For Truman

The 1948 U.S. presidential race nears its end as Truman and Dewey head to voters. Voters will decide Congress and the Senate amid weather and turnout forecasts. Wallace says Roosevelt planned a third party if he could not "clean house" in the Democratic Party. Dewey rests at Pawling before voting. Truman returns to Independence. Senate fights 32 seats. 11 pivotal states may hint at a 48 48 tie. Dewey and Truman speak on radio tonight with joint programs across networks.

Harry S. Truman Thomas Edmund Dewey White House Congress Senate New York Henry A. Wallace Roosevelt Wallace Rexford Guy Tugwell Europe China Dewey Franklin Delano Roosevelt Truman Pawling N.Y Independence NBC ABC CBS MBS

Dean Extradition Sought Again in Slaying Case

Columbus County Prosecutor Ralph J. Bartlett submitted a new extradition request to Gov. Clarence Meadows of West Virginia for Homer Jack Dean. Dean, 37, a former Columbus bartender, is charged with first degree murder in the Dec 10 1947 death of Elmo C. Rice and is serving a life term as a habitual criminal in Mountsville West Virginia.

Columbus Ralph J. Bartlett Clarence Meadows West Virginia Homer Jack Dean Dean Elmo C. Rice Mountsville W. Va

Truman Names Printer to Labor Post

President Truman selected a printer from the union to fill a top Labor Department role. Wright, 45, has been a longtime editor on various newspapers and an official of the national Typographers union.

Washington Truman Labor Department White House Wright National Typographe Opernews- Inter

Laurelville Area Wreck Fatal to Youth Passenger

A Saturday night crash near Laurelville ends in the death of 19 year old Harold Luther, the passenger in a vehicle overturned on a cupre relville area road. Details remain fragmentary as investigators sort through the wreckage.

Laurelville Area Logan Cuprerelville Harold Luther

Truman Dewey State Farm Support Stands

Gallipolis reports reveal the farm price support positions of President Truman and Gov. Dewey as discussed with Ohio Grange members. Fichter read telegrams from both campaigns urging clear stance on support levels and parity. Dewey asserts Congress acts to back farmers. Truman asks for specific levels near parity to protect producers and consumers.

Gallipolis Truman Thomas E. Dewey Ohio State Grange Joseph W. Fichter Fichter Ohio Grange Washington School Auditorium Dewey Eightieth Congress E. C. Foster State of New York Fightieth Congress Republican Party

Ohio legislature faces cuts as population shifts undercuts GOP majority

As Ohio voters head to the polls, representation changes will shrink the 1949-50 legislature to 135 House members and 33 senators, down from 139 and 36. Republicans hold many unopposed seats and expect Speaker O’Neill to win again, with Republican leadership likely to return.

Columbus Ohio GOP House of Representatives Senate House Albert L. Daniels Greenfield C. Stanley Mechem Nelsonville George C. Davis Wauseon Garland E. Elliott Gallia O. O. Paterson Meigs Kenneth Beckwith Morgan Paul Hinkle Mercer Roy E. Harmony Shelby C. William O'Neill Washington County Frank E. Whittemore Akron Tom W. Jones Middleport Meigs County

Bricker Promises GOP Gov and Legislature in Ohio

Senator John Bricker told Athens audiences that Governor Herbert kept his word on tax reductions and praised public schools while accusing Lausche of breaking promises. He urged a Republican win to balance state and national leadership and noted a forthcoming Columbus return for a radio address. The event was hosted by the Athens County Republican Committee with local school bands performing.

Washington Columbus Thomas J. Herbert John W. Bricker Athens Rotary Club City Hall Bricker Tom Herbert Herbert U. S Bricker Charg Lausche Ohio Athens County Republican Committee West Virginia Illinois Gordon K. Bush Chaunceye Dover

Labor Turns Its Guns On T H Law Backers

Organized labor mobilizes against the Taft Hartley Act and backs Democratic congressional candidates in Ohio where 19 Republicans and four Democrats hold seats. Key races include the Day ton third district and the Akron fourteenth with Bender versus Young. Unopposed incumbents Brown and Feighan are noted.

Labor T H Law Columbus Congress Ohio Dayton Portsmouth Toledo Marietta Canton Steubenville Akron George H. Bender Stephen M. Young Cleve Land Bender Young Ohio State Federation of Labor Truman Barkley Clarence J. Brown Springfield Michael A. Feighan Cleveland

Elyria man elected president of Ohio Society

James A. Hewitt of Elyria was elected president of the Ohio Society for the Pled Children yesterday.

Columbus James A. Hewitt Elyria The Ohio Society For Pled Children

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