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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1950

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Air Battle Longest of Korean War With Ground Action Slow

In the Korea theater near the Manchurian frontier the longest aerial battle of the war pitted U S Air Force F 51 Mustangs and F 80 jets against MiG 15s with no American losses. Ground fighting was limited to patrols as Chinese Red forces withdrew from the Chongchon River area.

Seoul U.S Manchurian Chongchon River MacArthur United Nations United States UN Security Council Korea Fifth Air Force Sinuiju North Korea Yalu River Manchuria Toyo Anju Jack MacBeth Changjin Reservoir Yonghung Wonsan Tokyo Kanggye

Ohio Voters Flock to Polls Ahead of Taft Ferguson Race

Ohio ballots move at record pace with heavy early voting across cities Clevelands Springfield Cincinnati Canton Akron Dayton Lancaster Lima Newark Chillicothe Zanesville Logan Athens Marion Mansfield as Taft Ferguson contest dominates national issues Taft home city sees peak turnout weather clear with long lines and high expectations of a record statewide turnout expected to top 3 million votes.

Cleveland Springfield Oon Cincinnati Taft Canton Stark County Akron Mercury Dayton Lancaster Ohio Lima Newark Chillicothe Zanesville Logan Athens Marion Mansfield Second Ward

Close Races To Settle Congressional Control

The nation votes to decide control of Congress with 36 Senate seats, 432 House members and 32 governorships at stake. Democrats lead in the Senate and House, while Republicans seek gains amid Korea tensions and a high turnout. Key contests include California Colorado Connecticut Idaho Iowa Maryland Michigan New York Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania Wisconsin.

Congress Maine House Truman Senate Knowland Calif Acheson Korea Independence Kentucky Maryland Oklahoma Washington Colorado Idaho Indiana Iowa Missouri Ohio California Connecticut Michigan Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania Wisconsin

Taft Voted Early as Campaign Returns Loom

Cincinnati dispatch reports Senator Robert A. Taft casting his ballot at exactly eight o clock. The Ohio Republican, opposed for reelection by Democrat Joseph Ferguson, appeared cheerful as he left his car and paused for photographers. Taft planned rest the day and await evening returns with friends.

Art Korea China Ohio Cincinnati Robert A. Taft Joseph T. Ferguson Taft

Would-Be Assassin's Body Flown Home

The body of Griselio Torresola, who attempted to assassinate President Truman, will be flown to Puerto Rico tomorrow and turned over to his parents. It was transported from Washington to a Brooklyn funeral home and placed in a glass-lined steel casket costing 1600 dollars.

New York Griselio Torresola Truman Puerto Rico Washington Brooklyn

Extended Forecast for Columbus Temperatures Rise Slightly

Temperatures will average 2 to 4 degrees above normal with a normal high of 48 and low of 32. Mild Wednesday followed by cooler late Thursday and little change thereafter. Scattered showers Thursday and rain late Friday or Saturday, total precipitation 0.25 to 0.50 inch.

Columbus

Want Ads Work For Renters And Buyers In Messenger

Mr. S. S. Shaw of Route 1 Athens rented his house via a small four line ad: 3 ROOM COTTAGE one mile out on Route 56 Garage garden good water and electric 12 dollars per month. The Messenger Want Ad is a quick easy inexpensive way to rent buy sell or trade.

S. S. Shaw Athens Shaw Dial

International Harvester Strike Ends Early Plant Reopen Likely

Chicago sources report an early resumption of operations at nine International Harvester plants after a 10 week strike. CIO United Auto Workers at six plants were told to be ready for a back to work call and locals were ordered to remove pickets as the union canceled its national strike.

Chicago International Harvester Company CIO United Auto

Blast Kills Three at English Explosives Plant

A violent blast at an explosives plant near Harwich England killed at least three workers and injured 15. One worker is missing after the explosion and structural damage.

Harwich England Here

Elected Officials Salaries Listed in Ohio

Columbus reports annual salaries for Ohio officials. U S Senator earns 15000 plus 2500 expenses. Congressman 15000. Governor 13000 plus mansion and 12500 expenses. Lieutenant Governor 4000. Secretary of State 8500. Treasurer 8500. Attorney General 8500. Legislature members 2600. Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice 12500. Associate Justice 12000.

Columbus U.S Ohio Supreme Court

Races to watch indicate voting trends across states

Key contests nationwide guide early insights on political leanings. Notable matchups include New York governor Dewey versus Lynch and Lehman against Hanley, with polls closing 6:30 to 11 p.m. across Ohio Illinois California Connecticut and Colorado.

New York Thomas E. Dewey Walter A. Lynch Herbert H. Lehman Dlib Joe R. Hanley Pennsylvania Francis J. Myers Senate James H. Duff John S. Fine Richardson Dilworth Ohio Robert A. Taft GOP Joseph T. Ferguson Frank J. Lausche Don H. Ebright Illinois Scott W. Lucas Everett M. Dirksen California Earl Warren James Roosevelt Helen Gahagan Douglas Richard M. Nixon Connecticut Brien McMahon Joseph E. Talbot William Benton Prescott Bush Chester Bowles John Davis Lodge Colorado Eugene D. Millikin Senate Republican Conference John A. Carroll

UN Diplomats Seek Cautious Stand on China In Korea

Western diplomats debate a narrow UN resolution to condemn China by implication over Chinese intervention in Korea. They urge refraining from naming China while reaffirming anti aggression and troop withdrawal goals. Moscow's stance remains unsettled and a veto risk looms.

Tito Abides UN Decision Tito Abides UN Decision

New York Times quotes Marshal Tito stating Yugoslavia will follow United Nations decisions if Korea escalates into conflict. Tito told C L Sulzberger in Belgrade he would oppose aggression and align with UN determinations on the aggressor.

New York New York Times Today Marshal Tito Yugoslavia United Nations Korea United States China Times C. L. Sulzberger Belgrade Tito

U.S. Urges China to Cease Aid in Korea Crisis

Washington reports indicate the United States favors a United Nations Security Council demand that Chinese Communists stop aiding North Korea. The plan would avoid accusing aggression or linking Peiping to Chinese military units, while MacArthur notes red forces oppose U.N. troops. President Truman urged Chinese restraint.

Lake Success United Nations McArthur China Korea World Organization Security Council Washington United States United Nations Security Council North Korea Peiping Douglas MacArthur U.N State Department U.S Truman

Parties Split Even In Mountain Village

HARTS LOCATION New Hampshire Republicans and Democrats split in a tiny mountain village claiming first in the nation to report. Democrat Robert P. Bingham narrowly defeated Gov Adams 5 to 4. U E Senator Charles W Tobey, a Republican seeking a third term, won 6 to 4 over Emmett J Kelley.

Hart N. H Robert P. Bingham Gov. Adams U. E Charles W. Tobey Emmett J. Kelley

West Virginia teen says teacher abducted her

Ann Tabor of Naoma, 17, says former Marsh Fork High teacher Lewis Daniel kidnapped her and forced marriage. Daniel, 33, surrendered and faces abduction charges. cops report she bears minor injuries and received medical care. The couple reportedly wed in Grant Kentucky after her disappearance October 29 from Charleston.

Beckley W. Va Ann Tabor Lewis G. Daniel Raleigh R. G. Coen Miss Tabor Naoma Daniel Charleston Coen Marsh Fork High School Montroal Grant Kentucky

Reds offer sympathy for Koreans amid revolutionary anniversary parade

Marshal Budyonny urged sympathy for the Korean people fighting for freedom as the Soviet leadership marked the Bolshevik Revolution’s 33rd anniversary. Army and Navy ministers called for constant vigilance and combat readiness while a large military parade highlighted by self-propelled guns and tanks unfolded on Red Square amid fog and drizzle.

Moscow Semeon Budyonny Korea Budyonny Supreme Soviet Red Square Adm Ivan Stepanovich Yumashev

65 000 To Help AP In Election Report

An army of 65 000 will gather and report tonight's election results for the Associated Press. Months of planning have merged AP staff election workers and newspaper and radio staffs into one team to cover 115 000 polling places. They are connected by 300 000 miles of leased wires to compile and report returns for national state and local races. The plan mirrors a military operation in scope and staffwork.

New York Associated Press

Truman Votes Amid Korea Fears in Independence

President Truman votes in Blue Township precinct while expressing worry over Korea. He avoids comments on Manchurian Chinese forces and cites a long-distance talk with Secretary Acheson. He backs Thomas Hennings in the race as part of a straight Democratic ticket.

Independence Truman Korea Manchuria Charley G. Ross Acheson Blue Township Washington Thomas C. Hennings, Jr St. Louis Forrest Donnell Hennings Mr. Truman Emery Allison

Company and CIO Fail To Agree In Phone Talks

New York reports say company and CIO Communications Workers negotiators failed again to reach terms over wages contract length and retroactivity. A looming strike could halt national telephone work Thursday with up to 300000 workers affected as Western Electric faces pressure from Divisions 6 and 18. Division 6 seeks up to ten cent hourly increases from a 1.62 average wage, while Division 18 has been offered a 10.14 percent rise from 1.55.

New York Western Electric Company CIO Communications Workers of America CWA Western Electric American Telephone and Telegraph Company No. 6 Western Electric Telephone

Eleven Hurt in Norfolk and Western Train Wreck

Eleven people were injured when the Cavalier passenger train derailed 18 miles east of Portsmouth. Ten are trainmen, all reported not seriously hurt. The wreck blocked the line for hours and caused considerable damage as the locomotive left the rails and plunged down an embankment with five baggage and express cars overturning.

Portsmouth Norfolk and Western Here Cincinnati

Woman's Body Found at Ohio River Harbor

Cincinnati police investigated a murder after a young unidentified woman, possibly a mother, was found with a skull fracture in the Ohio River at a harbor. A boat harbor employee, Paul Laske, spotted the partly submerged body caught against a harbor float near Sweetwine yesterday.

Cincinnati Ohio River Paul Laske Sweetwine

Alien Students to be Checked Under New Immigration Rules

The Immigration Service plans to verify on temporary permit students studying in the United States. Officials aim to ensure compliance with visa and enrollment requirements for those from foreign nations attending American schools.

Washington The Immigration Service

Rent Ceiling in 15 Ohio Cities

Rents in 15 Ohio communities will stay under federal control after the new year, the housing expediter’s office said. Voters in Akron will decide today whether controls stay in effect. Contolled communities include Bethel, Chillicothe, Felicity, Girard, Lowellville, McDonald, Newark, New Boston, Steubenville, Struthers, Tiltonsville, Washington Court House, Yorkville, Youngstown, and Zanesville.

Washington Ohio Akron Bethel Chillicothe Felicity Girard Lowellville McDonald Newark New Boston Steubenville Struthers Tiltonsville Washington Court House Yorkville Youngstown Zanesville

Lancaster Shooting Deaths Ruled Murder-Suicide

Fairfield County coroner Dr. Joseph Geer ruled Ralph Newell a 38 year old glass worker and his wife Ona Newell 36 dead in a murder death by own action. Geer said Newell shot Ona three times and then killed himself after their separation.

Lancaster Joseph Geer Fairfield County Ralph Newell Ona Newell Geer Newell

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