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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1953

Page

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Snowstorm Ravages Northeast Kill 13 and Halt Travel

A pre winter storm with jet winds and flood tides cripples the Northeast. Five sailors died in New Jersey and Pennsylvania fatalities rise as hundreds stranded on Route 17 and at airports cancel 68 flights. Coast Guard aid goes to mariners while coastlines flood forcing evacuations across New York New Jersey and New England.

New York New Jersey New England New Hampshire Mt. Washington Atlantic Ocean Long Breach N. J LaGuardia Long Island Route 17 Tuxedo Park New Jersey Turnpike Mount Hally Pennsylvania da. m Brooklyn Rochester R Aman Auburn Coast Guard

Neighbors Join Search For Lost Hocking County Man

The 13 year high intensity search for Nathan Starr 84 continued in Greendale area. Neighbors 75 to 100 joined by Hocking Honor Camp and students as a bloodhound from Athens Police failed to find a trail. Starr missing since Thursday morning wore blue overalls brown sweater blue coat and arctics with glasses and gray felt hat.

Logan Hocking County Greendale Nathan Starr Starr Wor Hocking Athens Ted Dean Rosser Bateman Waldron Joe Breeze Star 1 Co. H Coon) Reichley Benton Township Bloomingville

2nd Round Income Tax Cuts Hinted

Washington Republicans on tax writers consider a possible second round personal income tax cut in the second half of next year. Some officials say no decision yet and it may be wishful thinking. A first 10 percent cut takes effect Jan 1 for about 58 million taxpayers.

Washington Congress Haseen House Ways and Means Congressional

Parley Talks Open Behind Secrecy at Panmunjom

Allied and Communist negotiators meet with secrecy surrounding Panmunjom talks. Staff advisers plan 11 am Monday sessions to outline the peace conference agenda as Far East experts Kenneth Young and Col. Stanton Babcock held a joint submeeting Saturday lasting about an hour and forty minutes.

Far East Kenneth Young Col Stanton Babcock

Seven Seamen Lost As Vessels Collide

Seven Swedish seamen were dead or missing after a freighter Broerkoe collided with a US Navy chartered transport Seawind in the North Sea. Seawind sustained slight damage and reached Bremerhaven for repairs. eighteen survivors were rescued from the 2958 ton freighter.

Bremerhaven Germany North Sea Here Bremer Haven

Quarrels Over Five Dollars Cause Fatal Shootings

In Cleveland two men were killed in separate Friday night shootings tied to small debts. Joseph Bowie, 27, came to George F. Strickland’s home to collect a $3 debt and was shot in the head with a shotgun. A man identified as Ross, seeking $2.65 for a cleaning bill from John Sutton, was shot with a .22 caliber pistol. No charges were filed immediately.

Cleveland Joseph Bowie George F. Strickland Ross John Sutton

Army Seeks Brainier Men

The Army Navy and Air Force asked Dr John A Hannah to study a proposal to admit more highly qualified draftees. Recruits are classified into four mental categories with quotas limiting top and bottom tiers. The services aim to reduce induction from the lowest category while increasing selectees from higher groups.

Washington Armed Services Army Navy Air Force John A. Hannah Secretary of Defense

French Halt Drive Against Rebel Forces

In Indochina the French high command halted Operation Seagull, pulling troops back to the defense line south of the Red River Delta. General Rene Cogny said Vietminh division No 320 was knocked out of action for a long period, with about 4000 casualties around its Phu Who Quan base, delaying an assault on Hanoi’s delta.

Hanoi Indochina Red River Rene Cogny Cogny Phu Who Quan

North American Aviation strike sparks union and company clash

In Columbus Ohio a battle over work at the North American Aviation plant escalates as union officials claim a suspension of hostilities in Korea allows a push for better terms while the company says production is maintained and a back to work movement is breaking the strike.

Columbus Ohio North American Aviation Co Korea

Court House Plans Discussed Saturday

The county court met with architect Harry Nay of Wheeling to review preliminary plans for a new courthouse on the grounds of the historic 1857 building. Nay was hired to draw up plans to tear down the old courthouse as part of the project, with about 331000 in the general courthouse building fund noted.

Point Pleasant Harry Nay Wheeling Nay

Slayer Sentenced in Cambridge Murder Case

Thom as Lawrence, 39, was given life in prison for second degree murder by the Common Pleas Court in Cambridge. Judge Delbert L. Tedrick presided as Lawrence pleaded guilty at a hospital room hearing. The victim was Mrs. Eleanor Potts, 31, on Sept. 28.

Cambridge, Ohio Thomas Lawrence Common Pleas Delbert L. Tedrick Lawrence Eleanor Potts

Nelsonville Woman Found Dead in Shallow Creek

A verdict of death by own action was returned Saturday in the death of Mrs. Bessie Coakley Wickliffe 49 Nelsonville whose body was found Friday in a shallow pool of water in Monday Creek Autopsy at Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus concluded drowning Dr John H Elias Athens County Coroner announced the investigation will continue though no foul play is evident from the lack of injuries footprints and location of the body were noted and blood from an ear indicated death by drowning not assault

Bessie Coakley Wickliffe Nelsonville Monday Creek John H. Elias Athens County Columbus Harface Davidson Mt. Carmel Hospital Don Bumgerdner Wickiliffe Joel Draper George Bateman Max Valkinburg Bumgardner

British Ship Under Attack Near Formosa Strait

A British freighter Hydralock on its way from Hong Kong to a Red China port said it was stopped by an unidentified warship and later attacked by a warplane. The 365 ton vessel reported no crew injuries and said two more warships were in the area southeast of Fed-held Amay island as Nationalist gunboats prowl nearby.

Hong Kong Red China Port Royal Navy Amay Island Formosa Strait Rea China Iare

Students Hurl New Challenge At McCarthy

Harvard Crimson challenges Senator McCarthy to name any Harvard professors they claim are communists. McCarthy responded by asking for specifics and questioned the university’s actions in the case of Professor Wendell Furry.

McCarthy Cambridge Mass Harvard Crimson Harvard Crimson Vy McCarthy Wisconsin Republican Washington MecCarthy Nathan M. Pusey Furry Wendell 4. Furry

Pike Production Line Installation Reaches Port Huron?

The Atomic Energy Commission plans to start installing production lines at its Pike County plant this winter after nearly 370 million dollars spent or committed. More than 127,000 people are employed at the plant site, an official said.

Portsmouth Ohio Atomic Energy Commission Pike County

Communists Press for Prisoner Interviews at Panmunjom

At Panmunjom the Reds must notify the Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission 24 hours in advance of any plans to interview prisoners. Indian General Thimayya and Swiss members condemn the explanations as a farce and threaten walkouts whileSwedish and Polish and Czech colleagues express pessimism about the talks. The clash centers on whether unlimited interview time is permissible and how the prisoners are treated.

Panmunjom MNRC Mnrc 24 Hours In Advance What Plans They Have—If Any For Persuading Balky Reds Balky K. 3. Thimnayya India NEC Five-Nation Commission Armin Daeniker NINRC Daeniker

Farm Family Hosts King and Queen of Greece

Mr and Mrs George Smith welcomed King Paul and Queen Frederik to their Kendall County hog and dairy farm during a two day U S tour. The visit aimed to show a typical Midwest farm with a 21 room white house and 335 acre property. The governor had arranged the stop, and fried chicken and pie were noted as highlights of the informal event.

George Smith Greece Smiths White House Kendall County Smith U.S Paul Frederik Midwest William G. Stratton Lef Smith

Truman Promoted Known Russian Spy Debated

Atty. Gen. Brownell charged former President Truman promoted Harry Dexter White after FBI notes. Truman denied the claim as a political move amid Republican election losses. White, who denied being a Communist, died in 1968. Eisenhower approved Brownell’s action, and McCarthy called for further probes. Vaughan denied receiving any reports, and a Senate inquiry was planned.

Jack Belle Washington Eisenhower Chicago Atty Brownell Truman Harry Dexter White FBI White House White Brownells Foy Sen McCarthy Rwis Rep. Simpson R-Pa House Un-American Activities Committee Rep. Moulder D-Mo Un-American Activities Committee Kansas City Harry Vaughan Vaughan Alexandria Jenner R-Ind Senate Internal Security Subcommittee Tne Elizabeth Bentley New York City New Jersey James C. Hagerty Hagerty Ist United States International Monetary Fund

Invaders Stiff Arm Morris Harvey In Snowy Upset Try

Ohio University opened with a quick touchdown but Morris Harvey College answered. The Golden Eagles, 25 strong, held the Bobcats in their own territory through the snow soaked first half. An early second quarter interception setup a Morris Harvey TD, while the hosts forced fumbles and interceptions to stay within reach.

Morris Harvey Okey Roberts Ohio University Boland Abberg Frank Underwood Roberts The Bobcats Messenger Sportaphore Jack Gilbert Atta Eagles Morris Harvey College Bill Frederick Lou Trapaint Bool Golden Eagles Ohio U Fauster Vittone John Brammer Bobcat Ron Weaver Bob Mara Bob Maxwell Bob Brown Carroll Widdoes Eagles Ohio Vittone Frederick Morris Harfey Widdees

Italy seeks Allied ouster of Army Chief in Trieste

Rome reports Premier Giuseppe Pella pressed the United States for the quick removal of British General Winterton amid anti British protests in Italy. The 7600 man occupation force runs the Trieste Territorial Police and has sparked deadly clashes, worsening strains among the NATO allies.

Rome Polaty United States Gene Sie John Wirterton Aliea Trieste Giuseppe Pella Clare Boothe Lajce Winterton Alberto Tarchigni Washington Iaty U.S Ott.o Italy

Soviet Leader Blames U S for War Aims at Red Square Parade

In Moscow on the 36th anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution Defense Minister Bulganin accuses the United States of warlike aims. He notes Soviet forces have strengthened and conducted maneuvers with modern arms. Bulganin and Malenkov tour Red Square as the party leadership watches staged displays.

Moscow Red Square Tey Nikola: Uizanin United States Bulganin George Malenkov Communist Party Presidium

Ex-Senator Seeks Ohio Supreme Court Seat Candidate enters 1954 Republican primary

Col um bus Ohio Saturday former Guernsey County judge and state senator Willard D Campbell announced his candidacy for an unexpired Ohio Supreme Court term. He will run in the 1954 Republican primary for the seat left by the death of Judge Edward S Matthias of Columbus. Gov Frank J Laus che appointed State Welfare Director John H Lamneck of New Philadelphia to the judgeship to serve until a successor is elected next November.

Columels Ohio Willard D. Campbell

Father Son Injured In Mishap Near Leon

At Route 35 east of Leon near Leon, a car left the road and crashed into a hill. Driver James Edgar Kirker 41 reported being crowded off the road and losing control. Passenger William Edgar Kirker 12 suffered leg cuts. Kirker was charged with reckless driving after investigation by the state police.

Point Pleasant Moon Leon James Edigar Kirker Wiliam Edgar Kirker Young Kirker Leontate Kirker

Hall's Chum Facing Quiz

St Louis police seek interview with Sandra O Day former motel companion of Carl Hall. She spent a night with Hall and was held as a material witness in the Bobby Greenlease kidnapping case. Authorities plan to meet her in East St Louis with her attorney.

ST. Louis Sandra O'Day Carl Hall Greenlease Jeremiah O’connell Kansas Dity Bobby Greenlease

Draft Call Increases To 23 000 For January

Washington says the Army will call 23 000 men in January, same as the July quota. Dr. Arthur Flemming notes talk of stepping up drafts to 40 000 to 50 000 in February and possibly 60 900 by July.

Washington Arthur S. Flemming Ess Oat

FBI Nabs Fugitive Sought for Murder

FBI announces the arrest of Arnold Hinson 40 a noted fugitive wanted since June 1952 for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution in a Montana murder case. He was captured on a downtown street with his wife June as Director Hoover confirmed.

Washington FBI Arnold Hinson J. Edger Hoover Hinson June Hoover Montana

Died Man’s Grim Ire at Tax Board Voiced From Grave

Miswill reports the death of Eric Peore in Patcham England who left 30 000 pounds and vowed from his grave to curse the Inland Revenue Board. He described tax inspectors as sadistic and depraved, a claim presented as common knowledge.

Patcham England Eric Peore Miswill Board of Inland Revenue

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