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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1947

Page

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Ex Envoy John Winant Dies by Suicide in New Hampshire

Former U S ambassador to the Court of St James John G Winant 58 killed himself with a .32 caliber Belgium pistol at his New Hampshire home The death occurred about 8 20 p m with his secretary and physician in attendance His wife traveled from New York after notification and a medical referee ruled it a suicide The governor had recently returned to private life to write memoirs and had long served New Hampshire as three term governor alternative details followed about health fatigue and family notices

Concord N.H John G. Winant Court of St. James J. Bernard Teulon Teulon Winant James W. Jameson Princeton N.J Rivington Oxford England Carlos de Veiando Lima Peru Irene Mason New Hampshire Ord Mears Truman U.S United Nations Economic and Social Council Roosevelt Democratic Party Social Security Board Europe President Roosevelt America Abraham Lincoln Charles M. Dale University of New Hampshire

Tom Dempsey Jersey Cattle Expert Dies

Columbus Ohio Tom Dempsey 68 famed for pure bred Jersey cattle died after a heart attack Sunday He was an Ironton Ohio native and Otterbein College alumnus with the college's first football team Funeral services are set for Westerville Thursday

Columbus Tom Dempesy Ironton Ohio Otterbein College Westerville

Doctor Named to Board Columbus

Dr. Thomas D. Santarello of Columbus is appointed by Gov. Thomas J. Herbert to a three year term on the state's Board of Cosmetology.

Columbus Thomas D. Santarello Thomas J. Herbert

Commissioner to resign Cincinnati health chief Schoenling to quit

Dr. E H Schoenling who has served as Hamilton County health commissioner for 18 years will resign from the post on January 1. He plans to leave state and public service.

Cincinnati E. H. Schoenling Hamilton County

Polish Attack On Catholics Is Predicted

Stanislaw Mikolajczyk, exiled Polish Peasant Party leader, forecast that communist Poland will target the Catholic Church as it tightens control. He journeys to the United States to meet friends and says free elections under Yalta terms could deny communists a majority.

London Stanislaw Mikolajczyk Poland Polish Peasant Party United States Comintern Yalta Mikolajczyk

Burke Favored to Retain Cleveland Mayoral Post

Mayor Thomas A. Burke, earning a 5 to 1 betting edge, faces Eliot Ness in a high stakes Cleveland mayoral race. Ness campaigned on street safety as about 250 000 to 275 000 voters prepare to cast ballots on local and state issues.

Cleveland Thomas A. Burke Eliot Ness Burke Ness

Restaurant head urges realistic West Virginia food plan

Robert R. Williams executive vice president of the Ohio State Restaurant Association urged WV operators to drop the national food conservation program and craft a realistic policy of their own. He spoke ahead of a luncheon at the West Virginia Restaurant Association's 15th annual convention in Huntington.

Huntington W. Va Robert R. Williams Ohio State Restaurant Association West Virginia Williams West Virginia Restaurant Association

Chest Drive Falls Short Columbus Campaign

The Columbus and Franklin County Community Chest closed last night with donations totaling $1,206,014, short of its $1,247,000 goal by $41,000. Local volunteers and agencies thanked contributors and announced continued fundraising efforts to support area social services.

Columbus Franklin County

Five Veteran Housing Units Completed in Warren

Five of ten state funded veterans' housing units in Warren are finished and occupied.

Warren

AP Writer Is Expelled From Hungary

AP correspondent Jack Guinn aged 31, stationed in Hungary for 22 months, was expelled by the Communist government and will depart to Vienna with his wife and two children. The interior ministry alleged an espionage organization and warned Guinn of charges if he stayed.

London Jack Guinn Associated Press Hungary Budapest Vienna Guinn U. S Selden Chapin Elizabeth K. Pallas Yugoslavia Arthur M. Brandel Belgrade New York Times Hungarian Ministry of Interior Miss Pallos Ministry of the Interior Brandel Mary Lester United Press Interior Ministry Miss Pallas Pittsburgh U.S Legation

Filipino trial sets precedent in off duty homicide case

Pvt William Keller 19 of Helena Ohio was convicted in Manila by a Filipino judge for homicide in a landmark case under a new agreement giving the Philippines jurisdiction over American soldiers. Keller received an indeterminate sentence of six months and one day to six years and a 2000 peso fine to be paid to the family of a night watchman killed in a June 2 fight.

Manila William Keller Philippines Seymour Werfel Army Philippines- Ryukyus Command Keller Republic Helena Ohio

Chest Drive Extended City Reaches Campaign Goal

Zanesville and Muskingum County Community Chest announced that after extending the drive its total contributions reached 93,588.74 dollars, surpassing the 92,000 dollar goal after a previous shortfall near the original closing date. The final tally came in yesterday as solicitors continued efforts.

Zanesville Zanesville and Muskingum County

Pastry Strike Shuts Down Milan Firm Over Firing

Four thousand workers at Italy's largest pastry producer began a four day strike in Milan to protest the dismissal of an employee who ate two pastries.

Milan Italy

Vandenberg Urges Dems Submit Total Bill for World Aid

Senator Vandenberg demands a complete bill covering all world-wide assistance, urging that the nation cannot indefinitely underwrite Europe. He backs Marshall Plan aims but calls for a full balance sheet including China, with GOP conditions guiding any aid package as special session looms.

Vandenberg DEMS Washington R.-Mich Congress Europe Taft Ohio Senator White Maine GOP White Truman Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ann Arbor Mich China Michigan Marshall

House Committee Starts Work On 4 Billion Tax Cut Bill

The House Ways and Means Committee opens hearings on a 4 billion dollar tax cut, reviews Citizens' Tax Study Committee proposals for 46 revenue statute changes, and debates farm cooperatives tax advantages. A minority report from AFL vice president Matthew Woll is expected contesting revenue loss and tax burdens.

House Washington Ways and Means Citizens’ Tax Study Committee Knutson R-Minn Congress Ways and Means Group House Committee AFL Matthew Woll Labor Roswell Magill Woll

Four Vehicle Crash Near McArthur Ends With Fines

A four vehicle collision on Route 75 near McArthur involved two cars and two trucks after a Good Samaritan tried to assist a stalled motorist. No injuries were reported. Arbaugh was fined $50 and costs for an unregistered license plate transfer, with $25 suspended by Mayor Crow.

Good Samaritan Walter R. Phillips Crooksville Route 75 McArthur Ronald E. Arbaugh Hamden Phillips Earl D. Cade Gordon Fannin Fannin Cade Arbaugh

Hughes Plane Inquiry To Re Open Tomorrow

Senate war investigating subcommittee will resume its inquiry into Howard Hughes wartime plane contracts tomorrow. Officials, including Chairman Ferguson, offered no discussion of the hearings.

Hughes Washington Senate Howard Hughes Ferguson R-Mich

Court Sets New Trial For Columbus Doctor

The second district court of appeals ordered a new trial for Dr. Alfred A. Taylor a 68 year old chiropractor on a charge of attempted abortion in the death of Mary M Thrall a 21 year old, five years ago. He was convicted in Franklin County criminal court last March. The court of appeals set aside the verdict due to prejudicial error.

Columbus Second District Court of Appeals Alfred A. Taylor Mary M. Thrall Franklin County Court of Appeals

Ex-Ohio Legislator Thomas L Tallentire Dies at 48

Thomas Le Roy Tallentire 48 a former Ohio legislature member and attorney died after weeks of illness at Holmes Hospital. A tax expert and civic leader he championed improvements for war veterans and served as a public official.

Cincinnati Thomas Leroy Tallentire Ohio Holmes Hospital

Hottest October in Sandusky Records Average 62

The past month was the hottest October on record here with an average temperature of 62 degrees. Weather Observer F N Hibbard said the previous high of 61.8 was set in 1900.

Sandusky F. N. Hibbard

Grange Marks 75th Ohio Convention Here

Ohio State Grange opens its 75th annual convention in Columbus as part of a diamond anniversary celebration. State Master Joseph W. Fichter cites 115000 members, a 9000 rise this year and 26000 gain in five years. Cabinet member Clinton Anderson expected to speak. Taft, Herbert and Weygandt expected to attend sessions.

Columbus Ohio State Grange National Grange Ohio Grange Joseph W. Fichter Clinton P. Anderson U. S Robert A. Taft Thomas J. Herbert Carl V. Weygandt Ohio Supreme Court

Nebraska Rain Aids Winter Wheat Crop

Rain fell in sections of Central Nebraska aiding the winter wheat crop. North Platte reported a half inch and Valentine .27 of an inch. General rain in the North Atlantic states with heaviest falls in Pennsylvania.

Associated Press Montana Nebraska North Platte Valentine North Atlantic Pennsylvania

Youth Gets Reformatory Sentence for Pranks

Thurburn Kirkbride, 20, of Fremont, must serve one to 20 years in the state reformatory after Halloween pranks. Judge Ralph Sugrue revoked the suspension after learning he had recently received a 30 day workhouse term for malicious destruction.

Tiffin Thurburn Kirkbride Fremont State Reformatory Common Pleas Ralph Sugrue Reformatory Kirkbride

MacArthur Plans GOP Bid for 1948 Nomination

The Baltimore Sun reports General Douglas MacArthur plans a triumphal return to the United States next spring to seek the Republican nomination for president in 1948. The story by Robert B. Cochrane cites his Tokyo Bureau background.

Baltimore Baltimore Sun Today Douglas MacArthur United States Robert B. Cochrane Sun Papers Tokyo

Society for Crippled Names Two Executives Elected Trustees

Harvey F. Firestone of Akron and Charles F. Kettering of Detroit were elected new trustees-at-large by the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults at its Chicago convention.

Chicago Harvey F. Firestone Akron Charles F. Kettering Detroit National Society For Crippled Children and Adults

Masonic Member Hallsey Betts Dies in Middletown

Hallsey R. Betts, longtime active member of service clubs and Masonic circles, died yesterday in Middletown. He was known for community work and fraternal involvement.

Middletown Hallsey R. Betts

Ohio voters weigh WWII bonus amid busy off year

Ohio voters faced a statewide vote on a $300 million World War II veteran bonus while local and state races stirred in major cities. turnout was expected to hit records as elections covered gubernatorial, senate, and mayoral contests across Ohio and neighboring states.

Columbus Ohio Robert F. Jones William M. McCullough Piqua John B. Quatman Lima Cleveland Akron Canton Youngstown Cincinnati State Board of Sinking Fund Trustees Edward J. Hummel Do. A. Covington, Jr Republican Mississippi Theodore G. Bilbo Kentucky U.S New York Indiana

Pupil Beating Charge Denied By Teacher

Newport Pennsylvania a 52 year old teacher released on 750 bond after pleading innocent to assault and battery on a six year old pupil A group of sign carrying parents picketed a one room schoolhouse John Jenkins said his son David was brought home semi conscious with two lumps Byers testified he spanked the boy but denied the punishment was too severe Four other pupils testified he whipped the child for not reciting the numbers lesson correctly and laughing when ordered to stand facing the wall

Newport Walter Byers Justice of the Peace Frank Milligan John Jenkins David Milligan Byers

Produce Man Dies At Racine Residence

Abner Dunfee aged 71 died unexpectedly at his Racine residence last night. He worked as a produce handler for Arthur Beegle of Racine and is survived by his wife Edith. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. body removed to Ewing funeral home in Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Abner Dunfee Racine Dunfee Arthur Beegle Edith Ewing Funeral Home

Ex Stage Opera Star Eleanor Painter Dies

Cleveland obituary reports the death of Mrs Eleanor Painter Strong a former opera and stage star who performed as Eleanor Painter She had been ill four months and began her career in 1914 Her role Princess Pat was created for her by Victor Herbert and she sang it for two years.

Cleveland Eleanor Painter Strong Eleanor Painter Pat Victor Herbert

UN Eyes Korean Plan After Debates Today

The United Nations reopens debate on Korean independence with optimism that Secretary Marshall's plan for a UN electoral commission and elections by March 31 will be approved by the 57 nation committee. A rival Soviet resolution to evacuate troops by Jan 1 is expected to fail. The plan envisions troop withdrawal once a government is formed, followed by a year round assembly proposal. A modified U.S. version passed a 15 nation subcommittee 9 to 0 despite boycotts and abstentions.

United Nations General Assembly Marshall United States Russia Korea Czechoslovakia

Perry Man Wins Liberty After Probaton in Man Act Case

Roy A. Helwig of New Lexington, 34, who faced a Mann Act conviction from Atlanta without counsel, was placed on two years probation by U. S. District Judge John H. Druffel after a Sixth Circuit order for retrial. The case, involving moving a girl from New Lexington to Erie, Pa., in 1943, reached the Supreme Court on handwritten briefs.

Columbus Roy A. Helwig New Lexington Atlanta U. S John H. Druffel Cincinnati Helwig U. S. Supreme Court Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Erie

Checks Mailed to 55,520 Ohio Student Veterans

The Veterans Administration reported the first subsistence checks of the school year mailed to 55,520 Ohio student veterans. Another 9,500 former GI’s are expected to receive their first checks by November 10.

Columbus Veterans Administration Ohio

Time Money Needed For Better U S Park

Newton Drury director of national parks said it would cost about 200 million dollars and take several years to improve facilities in the nations scenic and historic areas. He cited a record 25 265 229 visitors to areas administered by the park service as proof of the need.

Washington Newton Drury National Parks Drury National Park Service

Fraternity Burglaries Plague OSU Students

A wave of fraternity house burglaries on Ohio State University campus disrupts student life. Officers say the thieves were familiar with fraternity routines and it was the first time members themselves carried house keys.

OSU Columbus Ohio State University

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