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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1951

Page

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Ohio voters face light turnout in major races

In Columbus Ohio a light turnout is expected with focus on mayor and council contests and school issues. Dayton area races for the Third District see Jesse Yoder and Paul F Schenck challenging incumbent Edward Breen who resigned due to ill health.

Columbus Ohio Jesse Yoder Paul F. Schenck Dayton Edward Breen Breen Yoder Schenck Akron Youngstown Charles E. Slusser Fred Harter Charles P. Henderson John J. Bannon Cleveland Thomas A. Burke William J. McDermott James A. Rhodes Floyd F. Green Cincinnati Toledo

Atomic Tests Yield Highly Radioactive Snow in Athens

Ohio University physicist Professor John E Edwards reports snow in Athens after Nevada nuclear tests shows radioactivity far above normal. One gallon melted snow analyzed with an ionization detector found 90 percent of material trapped by filter paper. intensity has since dropped about 30 percent.

John E. Edwards Ohio University Physics Department Athens Nevada Ohio University Edwards

Eisenhower Reports From Washington On NATO Defense Plans

General Dwight D. Eisenhower returns to post after day of White House and Pentagon talks on production for NATO up to 30 divisions and updated war plans. Officials say discussions covered allocation and production for Western Europe defenses and SHAPE strategy with no detail on 1952 presidential matters.

Ike Dwight D. Eisenhower Pentagon Robert A. Lovett Omar Bradley Joint Chiefs of Staff Allied Powers Europe Washington Truman Western White House Supreme Commander of Allied Forces Western Europe North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO Pentagon High Command Eisenhower Fense Joseph Short Supreme Headquarters

Stoppage to begin Thursday on four major rail lines

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen ordered a work stoppage at 3 p.m. Thursday on four railroads Chicago and Northwestern, Terminal RR of St. Louis, Baltimore and Ohio, and Louisville and Nashville. About 105,000 members are represented, with up to 75,000 affected. The strike follows two years of dispute over wage increases and a 40 hour week for yard service.

Washington Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen David B. Robertson Chicago and Northwestern Railway Chicago, St. Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Buffalo Division Robertson National Mediation Board White House Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Order of

Dock Strike Bases 3000 Back on Jobs

New York harbor shows revival as at least 3000 AFL longshoremen worked on 31 ships at 21 piers. A New York State fact finding panel opened inquiry into the 23 day old ILA wildcat strike led by Gene Sampson while leaders discuss reopening contract talks.

New York Mammoth New York Harbor AFL U. S New York State AFL International Longshoremen's Association ILA Wildcat Joseph P. Ryan John J Gene) Sampson

600 WACs Head For War Theater

Assistant Secretary of Defense Anna Rosenberg disclosed that about 600 women from the WACs will be sent to Korea to take over behind the lines jobs now done by men. The transfer is to support military operations and manpower needs.

Washington Korea Anna Rosenberg Advisory Committee On Women In the Armed Forces

Atom Masters Develop Wide Bomb Assortment

Las Vegas reporters witnessed the AEC full test series finale at Yucca Flat with five distinct blasts. Test Manager Carroll L. Tyler and Alvin C. Graves described multiple experiments, the last blast creating a towering flame and a 10 second fireball. The shock wave crossed miles of Nevada and Utah without harming people or environment, with only slight radiation reported.

Las Vegas New America Atom Atomic Energy Commission Yucca Flat Carroll L. Tyler Alvin C. Graves AEC Earth

First Gambling Tags Issued in Cincinnati Area

The first eight $50 gambling licenses were issued yesterday under a new federal law. Four went to Hamilton men, with one each to residents of Wilmington, Dayton, Blanchester and Cincinnati. Police warned gambling would not be tolerated after licenses were issued to Lah B. Walton, William Yarnell, Jack M. Wooley and Raymond L. Emenaker of Hamilton.

Cincinnati Hamilton Wilmington Dayton Blanchester John A. Rippug

Bond Set On Large Marijuana Bust In Columbus

A Mexican national Jose Francisco Santos 31 of Laredo Texas held for Federal Court on $10 000 bond after waiving preliminary examination. U S Commissioner Rob ert W Newton called the seizure one of the largest marijuana hauls in the country. State Patrol arrested Santos and Guillermo Gallegos Garza 19 Friday night. marijuana found in the car.

Columbus U. S Robert W. Newton Jose Francisco Santos Laredo Tex Newton Santos Guillermo Gallegos Garza

Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Leon Jouhaux

The 1951 Nobel Peace Prize goes to Leon Jouhaux of France. The Norwegian Nobel Institute announced the award in Oslo, recognizing his work for peace.

Oslo Norway Leon Jouhaux France Nobel Institute

Wage Line Is Defended By Johnston

New York economic stabilizer Eric Johnston defends wage policy saying it is not frozen nor a sieve for inflation. He cites fair real earnings and a strong wage stabilization framework produced by labor management and public representatives. Prices should be held within bounds through tailored regulations and lower price ceilings when costs fall.

New York Eric Johnston Johnston Wage Stabilization Board

Foley Improves After Illness At Delaware Hospital

R. E. Foley 46 state registrar of motor vehicles was reported much improved at Jane M Case Hospital after a Saturday illness. An attendant said he will be confined to the rest of the week.

Delaware R. E. Foley State Registrar of Motor Vehicles Jane M. Case Hospital Foley

Reds Reject New Trace Line Plan

UN command spokesman Brig. Gen. William P. Nuckols said the Reds refused a plan to pause the cease-fire buffer zone and resume talks, demanding a final formal solution first. He warned a de facto cease-fire would stall armistice talks and leave POWs in enemy hands.

Munsan Korea United Nations Command William P. Nuckols Nuckols United Nations

Reds Expand New Drive Seize Peak on Korean Front

Chinese infantry captured a third hill on the expanding western front and held two other peaks against Allied counterattacks. The three day Red offensive, supported by armor, drove UN forces from foxholes near Yonchon and fought to within 500 yards of the crests before stalling.

U. S. 8Th Army Korea United Nations Yonchon 38Th Parallel Chorwon

Sinatra Gardner License Issued

The marriage license for Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner was picked up at city hall Monday. J C Findley signed the receipt for Isaac D Levy, a friend of Sinatra, and the couple may wed at Levy’s home this week possibly Wednesday.

Philadlephia Frank Sinatra Ava Gardner J. C. Findley Isaac D. Levy Sinatra City Hall Hollywood Levy

Red Anniversary Kicks Off Drive To Snag West Arming

New York report notes the Soviet Union marks its 34th Bolshevik anniversary with a push for a five power peace pact and to sway Western Europe against rearming West Germany and to deter remilitarization of Japan. It cites 60 anniversary slogans and hints at Western reliance on the United Nations minus Red China.

Snag West Arming New York Soviet Union United States China France Britain Asia Japan United Nations Red

Two Ohioans Hurt in Airliner Crash Near Tucumcari

A Martin 202 twin engined airliner carrying 26 veterans on the troop rotation plan crashed 100 yards from Tucumcari Airport in a snowstorm. One corporal, Donald E. Worman, 22, was killed. six other veterans and three crew were injured, including Sgt. Richard L. Wirth of Lancaster and Cpl. Clarence K. Schundrenberg of Salem.

Tucumcari N. M Transocean Airlines Oakland Calif Korea Japan USS Walker Donald E. Worman Edwin Worman Allentown Richard L. Wirth Lancaster, O Clarence K. Schundrenberg Salem

Tommies Egyptians Skirmish Near Canal

Egyptian civilians and British soldiers exchanged fire near Ismailia by the Suez Canal today. The clash occurred at Nefisha Bridge by a British anti aircraft emplacement. The spokesman noted a rise in incidents as forces cling to the canal.

Cairo Egypt Ismailia Suez Canal Nefisha

Steubenville Steel Plant to Expand at $33 Million

The Follawsbee Steel Corp. announced a $33,000,000 expansion of its Steubenville plant set to begin around January 1, 1952. Charlies H. Manion, vice president and general manager, said contracts will be awarded in the next two months. The project will take years to complete and include a melting shop six open hearths a 54 inch hot strip rolling mill new buildings river docks a railroad yard shops and other auxiliary facilities.

Steubenville Follawsbee Steel Corp Charlies H. Manion

France Proposes Big Four Talks At UN Assembly

President Vincent Auriol urged four powers to meet in private in Paris during the UN General Assembly to ease tensions. He referred to the leaders as distinguished men and urged private talks within UN bounds. The plan includes a new disarmament count, including atomic weapons, central to President Truman’s forthcoming address.

Paris France Vincent Auriol Truman Winston Churchill Generalissimo Stalin United Nations General Assembly United Nations Washington Russia United States

King Warns Of Inflation In Speech To Parliament

King George VI warned that rising inflation threatens Britain's defense program and urged drastic action. Prime Minister Churchill's Conservative regime plans immediate proposals to fight inflation, read in the king's throne speech during the first formal session of Parliament.

London George VI Britain Winston Churchill Churchill Buckingham Palace Houses of Lords and Commons Lords’ Chamber

Council Head Testifies as Phillips Trial Nears Verdict

Columbus City Council president Henry A. Koontz was among eight character witnesses for George Phillips in a murder trial. Phillips faces second degree murder charges for the April 25 death of Ruth Alter. The defense rested after witnesses placed him away from the crime scene. The case nears jury deliberation with a Wednesday retort of ten witnesses expected and an election day recess.

Columbus Henry A. Koontz George Phillips Ruth Alter Phillips Myron B. Gessaman

KING COLD RAGES NATION WITH WINTRY WALLOP

Cold weather grips the United States with a deadly four day storm yielding at least 139 deaths mainly from traffic crashes. New storms bring snow to Missouri and Arkansas while many regions face record low temperatures since 1887 and ore shipments slow at Great Lakes docks ahead of a December 15 shipout deadline.

Associated Press Rockies Atlantic Seaboard Arkansas Texas Louisiana Oklahoma Ohio Valley Chanute Kas Springfield Ohio River East Coast Chicago Detroit Lone Rock Wis Cadillac Mich St. Louis New York City Miami Los Angeles Great Lakes

Farm Group To Hear Taft

Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio makes his second southern campaign swing within a week. He attends a Birmingham breakfast with Alabama Republicans, meets state GOP leaders, and addresses a Birmingham luncheon before traveling to Biloxi and speaking at the Alabama Farm Bureau Convention.

Birmingham Ala Robert A. Taft Ohio Senate Taft Biloxi Miss Alabama Farm Bureau Knoxville Tenn Washington

Shooting Victim Dies In East Liverpool

Lee Keyser 28 of East Liverpool died in City Hospital from a gunshot wound after an argument over a dog. Neighbor Rebert W. Elliott lives across the state line in Pennsylvania and is jailed in Beaver County Pennsylvania awaiting charges.

East Liverpool Lee Keyser City Hospital Rebert W. Elliott State Line Pennsylvania Beaver County

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