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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1946

Page

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Arbitration Accepted In TWA Pilot Strike

Federal mediator Frank P. Douglass said both sides in the 15 day TWA pilot strike have accepted arbitration in principle and will finalize details in his office. The plan would have 1400 pilots return to flying while pay and working rules are reviewed by a binding panel.

Frank P. Douglass Trans World Airline Douglass National Mediation Board TWA Airline Pilots Association Washington AFL United Mine Workers Union West Virginia Kentucky Tennessee John L. Lewis Allis-Chalmers Schwellenbach CIO United Auto Workers Local 248 West Allis Wis Walter Geist Chicago Robert Buse Labor Department Los Angeles American Newspaper Guild Herald-Express Hearst CIO Hotel and Restaurant Workers Union Philadelphia

Two Women Abducted During Ohio Car Dash

State patrols hunted two young men after abducting two housewives in a dash across Central Ohio. Mrs. Morgan C Penn and Mrs. Alice Eggleston reported gun threats and detours before their cars were abandoned. one car wrecked near West Jefferson. No injuries reported. suspects at large.

Springfield Ohio Morgan C. Penn Bexley Columbus

Ohio Voters Head To Polls In Key Governor Election

Ohio voters may number 2 215 000 and will elect state officials tomorrow. Bricker and Lausche lead a six party battle shaping the presidential and congressional outlook. Huffman faces Bricker while Herbert runs against Lausche as Ferguson serves a four year term in auditor race.

Carroll Reece Lausche Bricker U.S James W. Huffman Columbus Harold H. Burton U.S. Supreme Court Thomas J. Herbert Cleveland Joseph T. Ferguson

83rd Infantry Division Becomes Reserve Unit

In Cleveland Ohio the 83rd Infantry Division once a World War veteran division is redesignated as a peacetime reserve unit. Deactivation orders were read to about 600 officers and enlisted men by Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler commander of the Fifth Service Command.

Cleveland 83Rd Infantry Division Robert S. Beightler Fifth Service Command

Real Silk Hosiery President Gustave Efroymson Dies

Gustave E. Efroymson, 76, president of Real Silk Hosiery Mills, died last night in Indianapolis. He led the firm and was a prominent business figure.

Real Silk Indianapolis Gustave E. Efroymson Real Silk Hosiery Mills

Weekend Accidents Claim Dozens of Ohioans Over Weekend

A Trebein couple died in a two car crash near their home while their teen daughters suffered skull fractures. In Ironton a motorboat capsized drowning two men. a third swam to safety. Other fatalities occurred in Winchester Indiana and multiple Ohio towns including Lan caster Tiffin West Middletown Middletown Bellbrook Columbus Marysville and Columbus.

Trebein, O Ironton Ohio River Ernest O. Rife May Delores Virginia Trebein Xenia Dayton Rires Frank Fossett Jesse Wolbert Ohio Elmer Bailey Winchester Ind Fred Wingate Speedway John Matlock Lancaster William Schultis Tiffin Eaton Willard E. Ratliff West Middletown Middletown William Barnett Butler County Edward Cook Fred Moore Bellbrook Marysville A. B. Cole Columbus David M. Raynard Burns Keever Starch Co

Weather records fall in Cincinnati and Columbus

Cincinnati marked its warmest November 3 on record at 81 degrees, surpassing the 1944 high of 76.9. Columbus also posted a date record with a 76 degree reading, signaling unusual early fall warmth for the pair of cities.

Cincinnati Columbus

Two Thirds of Veterans Favor Federal Bonus

Two thirds of the members of the American veterans of World War II favor a federal bonus, the organization reported today based on a poll conducted at its Washington headquarters.

Washington

Las Vegas Nurse Convicted in Involuntary Manslaughter

Bridget Waters, an Irish nurse, was free on a $5,000 bond after her involuntary manslaughter conviction for the Sept. 2 shooting of her estranged husband. Judge A S Henderson will sentence her Wednesday, with Nevada law allowing one to five years in prison and fines up to $1,000. Waters testified that her husband, married since 1944 in England, went to France and did not return.

Las Vegas Bridget Waters A. S. Henderson Nevada Waters Bridget England France

Jealous Neighbor Admits Fatal Shooting on Busy Street

Virginia M. Boston, 26, an attractive blonde, was shot on a busy street. Julia Greene, 36, surrendered to police and admitted the shooting, saying jealousy prompted the act.

Pawtucket, R. L Virginia M. Boston Leonard Mills Julia Greene Mills

Tax Relief To Be Aim At C of C Gathering

Columbus will host the 53rd annual Ohio Chamber of Commerce meeting this week. Executive vice president Hershel C. Atkinson said a special Thursday forum will bring tax authorities from state and business together to discuss relief and a fairer distribution formula for political sub divisions.

Columbus Ohio Chamber of Commerce Herschel C. Atkinson

Governor Bailey Dies, Mississippi Leader Was longtime Politician

Jackson mourns as Thomas L. Bailey, 58, former state representative from 1915 to 1944 and governor since 1944, dies Saturday night. Bailey was a longtime political opponent of Senator Theodore G Bilbo.

Jackson, Miss Thomas L. Bailey Mississippi Theodore G. Bilbo Bailey State House of Representatives

Mrs Arlene Rogers Dies After Caesarean Birth

Hollywood report says Arlene Rogers wife of Roy Rogers died last night following a Caesarean birth of a son born a week earlier. Roy Rogers mourns as family confirms life and death in the same household.

Hollywood Arlene Rogers Roy Rogers

Pair Admits Jewel Theft Aboard Train

Two parolees from Chillicothe federal reformatory await arraignment on charges of stealing about $2,000 in jewelry from Mrs. Charles R. Hook Jr aboard a passenger train. Stamper and Jones signed statements admitting the theft and said they flushed the rest of the jewelry down a washroom toilet as the train moved between Greenfield and Midland City. Platinum rings set with diamonds and sapphires were recovered.

Cincinnati Federal Reformatory At Chillicothe Charles R. Hook, Jr Baltimore and Cincinnati Robert Earl Stamper Richmond Albert Layland Jones Atlanta U. S Greenfield Midland City

Motorcycle crash injures Zanesville rider at race

WINSTON SALEM North Carolina Bill Waltermier of Zanesville Ohio sustained a shoulder injury when his motorcycle crashed on a turn during Sunday races. In a separate incident another motorcycle collided with two others and then struck spectators injuring ten people.

Winston Salem N. C Bill Waltermier Zanesville

Fund Increase Sought by Jewish Welfare Board Finance Council

The National Jewish Welfare Board finance council, closing sessions in Cleveland, seeks to raise $152,000 in 1947 contributions.

Cleveland National Jewish Welfare Board Finance Council

Man’s dwelling and ownership under socialism and communism

The essay contrasts human desire for housing with animal tunnels and argues that ownership follows productive effort. It notes in the republics pioneers gain property as a reward for labor, while in Russia the state owns all, ruling through terror to suppress ambition.

Russia

Aid for Land Improvement by Cities May Be Asked

Washington reports housing chief Wilson Wyatt warns that 1947 will see many new homes built on raw suburban land. He suggests federal help may be demanded for extending sewer and water facilities to such sites. Wyatt avoids details amid RCFC loan conflicts and cites substantial land needs for 1.5 million planned new homes and apartments.

Washington Wyatt Congress Reconstruction Finance Corp

Ministers Seek Police Duties To Fight Crime

A dozen protestant ministers asked to be deputized as special policemen in Steubenville. City councilmen Madigan Stanley and Hutton agreed to set a date for a special session to consider the proposal. The plan awaits council action, with ministers seeking authority to recruit war veterans for the crime reduction effort.

Steubenville Andrew Madigan John Stanley George Hutton George W. Floto

Estonian Refugees Permitted to Stay in U S

President Truman said 48 Estonian refugees who landed in Florida without visas may remain in the United States. He earlier praised their 6,000 mile voyage and pioneering spirit that helped build the nation.

Washington Truman Florida

German Living Must Be Bettered Says Clay

General Lucius D. Clay, deputy American military governor for Germany, told a radio audience that the German standard of living must be raised quickly to win the people over to democracy. He spoke Saturday in a broadcast from Berlin.

Clay Berlin Lucius D. Clay Germany America

Sale of Ohio Concern Slated in Two Weeks

Dayton report: The Ohmer Corp which employs 1100 in manufacturing taxicab meters and small cash registers is likely to be bought within two weeks by Col Willard F Rockwell Pittsburgh industrialist.

Ohio Dayton Ohmer Corp Willard F. Rockwell Pittsburgh

Miss Sullivan Weds Chicago- Waterloo Men Honor Story

Miss Genevieve Sullivan 29 a former WAVE and sister of the Sullivan brothers killed in action Nov 13 1942 married Murray W Davidson 29 of Waterloo Iowa Saturday in a quiet ceremony. The match linked a hometown pair in a wartime era union reflecting service and loss.

Sullivan Chicago Genevieve Sullivan Sullivan Brothers Murray W. Davidson Waterloo Iowa

Truman Stays On Sidelines for Election

President Truman remains on the sideline as the election nears with Democrats contesting Congress. Press Secretary Ross says no election eve speech is planned while Truman reiterates support for exclusive U S trusteeship of captured Pacific island bases vital to national security under U N supervision.

Independence Truman Congress Charles G. Ross United States Ross United Nations U.N

Sally Rand Faces Trial On Indecent Show Charge

Los Angeles district court sets Sally Rand’s trial for November 13 after she wins municipal approval to continue her downtown theater show. Rand is linked to a charge of giving an indecent performance while promising restraint regarding stage props.

Los Angeles Sally Rand

Machinery Sale Slated at Columbus Warehouse

The War Assets Administration announced a fixed price surplus machinery sale of 1 million dollars set for this month at the Columbus warehouse in Cincinnati P

Cincinnati WAA Columbus

Had Enough Campaign Rhetoric Marks Ohio Gubernatorial Race

The piece notes the Had Enough slogan used by Republicans amid shortages, with Bricker alleging communist influence in PAC backing Huffman. Huffman urges voters to compare current living standards to 1933, while Lausche and Herbert campaign on state administration. Polling opens 6:30 a.m. and closes 6:30 p.m. with Bricker voting in Upper Arlington and Huffman in Bexley.

Bricker CIO Political Action Committee Huffman PAC New Deal Lausche Herbert State Department Cleveland Columbus Upper Arlington Bexley Social Labor Party Ohio

Statewide ticket list for Ohio elections

Full ticket features governors and U S senators with party designations and incumbency. Candidates include Governor Frank Lausche and James Huffman, Bricker, Taft, Nye, Kapitz, Sweeney, Hummel, Welsh, Hogan, Jenkins, Zimmerm an and Duffy among others across Democrat Republican and Social Labor groups.

Frank J. Lausche Cleveland D-X Thomas J. Herbert Arla A. Albaugh Massillon Social Labor U. S James W. Huffman Columbus John W. Bricker William Farkas Akron Henry F. Webber Lorain Kingsley A. Taft Shaker Heights William M. Boyd George M. Bender Cleveland Heights George D. Nye Waverly Paul M. Herbert Peter M. Kapitz

16 Inch Snow Hits Colorado

A major early winter storm dropped over 16 inches of snow from Denver to Cheyenne and toward the New Mexico border. The storm abated on the day after, but six Denver residents died from over exertion or heart attacks while digging out or freeing stalled cars as travel remained restrained.

Denver Cheyenne New Mexico

Voting in 16 States May Hold Key To Future House, Senate Control

Balloting in 16 states determines control of the House and Senate in the 80th Congress. About 35 million voters across states from Massachusetts to California choose among over 1,000 candidates for national and state offices. Republicans seek nine Senate seats to gain Senate control. Democrats contest several close races including Ohio, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Wisconsin. Maine has re elected senator Brewster and governor Hildreth, as leaders wrap up a campaign marked by sparse crowds and limited appeals.

House Senate Massachusetts California New York Missouri Montana Idaho Washington West Virginia Wyoming New Mexico Crats Ohio Pennsylvania Delaware Wisconsin Kentucky Illinois Robert M. LaFolelette Maine Owen Brewster Horace A. Hildreth

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