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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1950

Page

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Allied Reinforcements Rushed as Reds Drive Near Pyongyang

Allied forces scramble to rescue two surrounded American regiments amid a major Red and Chinese counterattack. UNSAN area sees many units cut off while Marines push toward Changjin Reservoir. UN leaders say they retain initiative though the situation remains very serious.

Seoul United Nations Pyongyang U.S U.S. Eighth Army U.S. First Corps MacArthur Tokyo Unsan North Korea Chong-ju Red U.S. First Cavalry Division Kum Chongchon Manchuria-Korea Yalu River Korea Chongchon River Anju U.S. 24Th Division 24Th Kunu Eighth Army Cty Republic of Korea First Cavalry

4000 Man Combat Teams May Constitute Defense Of Germany

The United States and France debate German unit sizes for a Western European defense force. A regimental combat team around 4000 men could bridge gaps between France favoring battalions of 800-1200 and the US seeking divisions of 18,000-20,000.

Germany Washington U.S France Jules Moch U. S&s Moch

Taft Asserts Chief Interest Is Welfare In Ohio Senate Race

Taft defended his record promising welfare for 12 years while denouncing a CIO funded flyer mailed to rural households at a cost of 50 thousand dollars. Stassen and Menjou campaigned in Columbus praising Taft and warning of economic strain and national debt. Stassen urged Ohio voters to back Taft with an overwhelming majority.

Columbus Ohio Robert A. Taft CIO Ferguson Taft Washington Harold E. Stassen University of Pennsylvania Adolphe Menjou Stassen Minnesota Thomas E Dewey New York United States Truman

Arsonist Segee Sentenced To Consecutive Prison Terms

Robert Dale Segee, 21, pleaded guilty to two minor arson fires in Circleville Ohio and admitted killing four others in arson. He faces two consecutive 2 to 20 year terms, with a potential 40 year maximum and possible parole after about 40 months.

Circleville Robert Dale Segee Common Pleas William D. Radcliff Pickaway County Segee Ringling Bros Hartford Conn Ohio

Cabinet Men Campaign for Democrats in Ohio

Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer and Attorney General J. Howard McGrath campaigned for Democratic candidates in Ohio. Sawyer spoke in Cleveland with State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson while McGrath in Toledo with Governor Frank J. Lausche. He warned of stricter controls amid Korea and Communism but said military strength and a high living standard would remain.

Truman Charles Sawyer J. Howard McGrath Ohio Sawyer Cleveland Joseph T. Ferguson United States Senate Robert A. Taft McGrath Toledo Frank J. Lausche Don Ebright Taft Cincinnati

Korea Scions Oppose Rhee Premier Paik Nak Choon Rejected

The Republic of Korea National Assembly refused to confirm Paik Nak Choon as premier. The vote against Paik was 21 to 6. An opposition petition demanded the cabinet resign, blaming Rhee's government for the war. Choi Won Bong heads the movement, an independent from Pusan.

Seoul Republic of Korea National Assembly Syngman Rhee Paik Nak Choon Paik Rhee Choi Won Bong Pusan

U S Declines Immediate Ambassador to Spain

President Truman stated at a press conference that the United States will not send an ambassador to Madrid despite supporting the UN move to lift the diplomatic ban on Franco Spain. He warned it will be a long time before an ambassador is sent.

Washington U.S United Nations Spain Madrid Truman

New Red Cross Chief Takes Marshall's Place

Roland Harriman, a New York banker, is named president of the American Red Cross replacing Gen. George C. Marshall who becomes secretary of defense. The appointment announced by President Truman takes effect December 1.

Red Cross Marshall Washington Roland Harriman New York American Red Cross George C. Marshall Defense Truman

French abandon Laokay fortress in Indochina retreat

French troops quit the Laokay fortress on the Chinese frontier in northwest Indochina, handing full control of the region to the Vietminh Army led by communists. The retreat signals a major shift in regional power during the ongoing conflict.

Saigon Indochina Laokay

Police Roundup of Puerto Rican Nationalists Surges

In San Juan a broad police sweep targets Nationalists and Communist leaders after a failed assassination attempt on Governor Luis Munoz Marin and a separate plot against President Truman. About 400 detainees with 200 more in Jayuya surrender and are moved to San Juan as guards tighten city controls and a tear gas clash exposes a secret Albizu Campos detention.

Puerto Rico Nationalist Party Luis Munoz San Juan Pedro Albizu Campos Campos Communist Party Luis Munoz Marin Truman Washington Jayuya Sir Francis Drake Munoz Marin Albizu Campos

Insanity Plea Filed in Ohio Murder Case

Gerald Killinger 17 enters not guilty by reason of insanity over first degree murder charge in slaying of Harold Mast 24. He admitted shooting Mast to enable Max Amerman 27 to wed Mast’s Norwegian war bride Randi 24. Amerman also indicted. Killinger to stand trial next Wednesday. Mast killed Oct 5 at his home near Medina.

Medina Gerald Killinger Harold Mast Windsor E. Kellogg Common Pleas Court Killinger Mast Max Amerman Randi Amerman Here

Truman Visits Two Injured House Guards

President Truman paid an unheralded visit to two White House guards shot while blocking an assassination attempt. He went to Emergency Hospital with Secret Service, spending about ten minutes with Privates Joseph A. Downs and Donald T. Birdzell.

Washington Truman White House Blair House

Body of Gustaf Lies In State at Stockholm

The body of King Gustaf V lay in state today in the chapel of Stock holm Palace. It will remain there until the funeral Nov 9. About 150000 people watched last night as the four year old monarch's remains were transferred to the capital from Drott ningholm Palace where he died Sunday.

Stockholm Sweden Gustaf V Stockholm Palace Drottningholm Palace

India Raged Over Tibet Invasion Sparks Global Tensions

Indian anger rose at China's invasion of Tibet as Moscow boasted of progress in the campaign. New Delhi urged UN takeover of Tibetan affairs and a plebiscite. Tibetan forces reportedly fell back toward Pempa Go as Chinese forces claimed advances. Pravda reported Chamdo's capture with Indian and British officers among the garrison.

China Tibet Moscow United Nations Peiping India Socialist Party Lhasa New Delhi Pempa Go Red Communist Party Pravda Chamdo I. Vyoskov

Soviet Bloc Delays UN Debate On Anti Aggression Plan

In New York the Soviet bloc speeches stalled a planned General Assembly vote on a multinational anti aggression program. Czechoslovakia White Russia and Ukraine delivered long remarks delaying the decision as Mindszenty’s Hungary case sparks human rights focus and a blacklist proposal targets Hungary Romania Bulgaria.

New York Russia Balkan Andrei Y. Vishinsky Czechoslovakia Ukraine General Assembly Flushing Meadow Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty Hungary Romania Bulgaria

United States Expands Atomic Weapons and Tactics

Washington reports indicate the Air Force and Army are accelerating development of atomic weapons and related systems for use with ground forces. The Bradley plan suggests using atoms tactically to deter or blunt invasions by concentrating forces and targeting advancing troops.

Washington United States Europe Air Force Army North Atlantic Treaty Organization Pact Omar Bradley Joint Chiefs of Staff Bradley

Reds Oppose Taft Ferguson in Ohio Senate Race

The Communist Party leader in Hamilton County denounces U S Senator Robert A Taft as a Wall Street spokesman and Joseph T Ferguson as a weak candidate. Frank Hashmall says Communists will help the masses defeat Taft and warns Cincinnati workers against relying on Ferguson to solve the people’s problems.

Cincinnati Hamilton County U. S Robert A. Taft Congress Wall Sr Joseph T. Ferguson Frank Hashmall Taft Ferguson U. S. Senate Hashmal

Plane With 48 Aboard Reported Missing Over Alps

An Air India Constellation with 40 Lascar sailors and eight crew led by a British charter may have crashed in an Alpine snowstorm. The four engine plane was en route from Bombay to London and was to join a cargo ship in Britain.

Geneva Switzerland Air India Constellation Lascar Bombay London The Line Britain

Extended Forecast for Columbus Temperatures Drops Then Rises

Temperatures will be 3 to 6 degrees below normal early and near normal by period end. Normal highs 49 and lows 35. Precipitation expected at or below a quarter inch, with showers early in the period.

Columbus

Payment Habits for Newspaper Deliveries

A plea urges readers to pay their newspaper carrier promptly. It warns unpaid collections reduce the carrier’s profits and stresses the carrier is not obligated to cover late payments. Forming regular payment habits benefits both parties and supports reliable delivery.

G B Shaw Sought Death in Final Days

At Ayot St Lawrence England George Bernard Shaw told nurse Gwen Howell he wished to die saying he was finished and dying. He lapsed into coma and died at dawn the next day. In earlier months he wrote of welcoming death and urged Belocs daughter that Belloc reach eternal rest.

Hilaire Belloc Shaw Belloc Hilaire

Three Ohio Doctors Inducted Into Army Medical Corps

Washington reports three Ohio doctors have been commissioned and ordered to duty with the Army Medical Corps since Oct. 10. Records show 14 other Ohio medical men have applied for commissions since that date as draft calls went out for 922 doctors 500 dentists and 100 veterinarians. Navy and Air Force have not requested doctor drafts.

Washington Ohio Army Medical Corps Army Surgeon General Selective Service Navy Air Force

Woman Found Dead in East Palestine

The body of Mrs. Linnie Pear White, 58, was found in her smoke filled house trailer early today. Sheriff Howard Clark said she apparently died of suffocation when a blanket wrapped around her legs caught fire from a coal stove. The trailer filled with dense smoke.

East Palestine Linnie Pear White Howard Clark

Kidney Transplant From Deceased Donor Successfully Performed

Surgeons report a deceased woman's kidney implanted June 17 is functioning in a recipient once doomed, though activity is below par. They withhold final judgments pending longer results and permanence of the graft as documented in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Chicago Journal of the American Medical Association

England to receive eight antiaircraft units for bomber bases

Washington reports four anti aircraft artillery units will be sent to England to fortify American bomber bases. The Army disclosed last night.

England Washington

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