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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1945

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Attlee Speech Sparks Mixed Reactions On Capitol Hill

Washington AP report shows varied reactions from lawmakers after Attlee’s Capitol Hill address on Britain’s loan and Labour government aims. Some support a multibillion dollar credit, others worry about New Dealish franks, and several emphasize opposition to further loans. Talks on international atomic controls also loom amid Cold War concerns.

Washington Attlee Britain Capitol Hill England Cagen Republican Taft Labor Party Hoey N.C British Labor Party O’daniel Tex Magnuson Wash

Realty Scholarship Planned by Real Estate Group

The Ohio Real Estate Association plans education scholarships for youths in realty. George Schuster of Toledo, president of the group, opened the scholarship fund with a $1,000 donation at yesterday's sessions of the 36th annual convention.

Columbus Ohio Real Estate Association George Schuster Toledo

Trustees Chosen for New Fayette Hospital

Gov. Frank Lausche announced four trustees for the Fayette County Memorial Hospital to be funded by a $360,000 bond issue. Democrats Howard W. Burnett and George Pensyl of Washington Court House join Republicans Ralph Nisley and Willard Perrill, also of Washington Court House and Bloomingburg, respectively, in trusteeship.

Columbus Howard W. Burnett George Pensyl Washington Court House Ralph Nisley Willard Perrill Bloomingburg Fayette County Memorial Hospital Frank J. Lausche

Navy blamed as 1500 gobs riot at Akwood depot

Amid city rioting in Akwood and near the Damon Ordnance Depot civilians clashed with Navy personnel. Gov. Frank J. Lausche appointed Murphy of Akwood as temporary city judge to fill the vacancy until December 2. Police and Navy officials cited poor cooperation and rumors fueling the unrest. No serious injuries were reported despite property damage and dozens of detainees.

Columbus Gale G Honolulu Murphy Akwood Montgomery Frederick W. Howell William A. Gads Brielson Howell Frank J.lausche Navy Leial Ohio Civil Tate Bar Association Naval Blisher John S. Knight Isa Eugene Ken Nedy Warren L. M Felds Damon Tract Lordstown Bennedy

American Troops Land Unopposed at Tsingtao

Thousands of American trained Chinese Nationalist troops land at Tsingtao from U S transports as Marines who held the port since Oct 11 face possible removal. Chinese Red troops surround the port while Chefoo and Weihuiwei remain in Communist hands. no landing occurred at those ports.

Tsingtao U. S China Shantung Peninsula Lemuel C. Shepherd J Jr Chefoo Weihuiwei Adm Daniel E. Barney Chingwang T. B Britain Ashland

Krupp Son To Stand Trial

In Nuremberg a joint decision by French and Soviet prosecutors backed substituting Alfried Krupp for his ailing father Gustav in forthcoming war crimes trials. U.S. Justice Robert H. Jackson urged a 12 day delay to December. British prosecutor Maxwell Fyfe opposed substitution, arguing the elder Krupp should be tried in absentia. A medical panel found the elder Krupp senile but able to face trial.

Mernberg United States Alfried Krupp Gustav Yon Eer Halbachi Robert H. Jackson U.S. IH David Maxwell Fyfe Krupp Medical Commission

Murder of Yank Fliers Tied to Manila Trial Atrocities

In Manila the trial of Lt Gen Tomoyuki Yamashita expands to cover the brutal killing and burning alive of two American airmen after a Cebu crash. An American graves officer testified as part of war crimes charges. Also, the Atlantic Charter League urged Truman to turn Palestine into a United Nations trusteeship, replacing Britain.

Manila Philippines Cebu U. S. Military Commission Tomoyuki Yamashita Cleveland The Atlantic Charter League of America Truman United Nations Trusteeship of Palestine

Government by pressure sparks auto price row

Washington reports bitter denunciations as OPA chief Ches Smail and Bowles clash over new auto price plans. Bowles warned the idea threatens democratic rights and predicted dealers may see their best profit year in 1946 under new price schedules. OPA said prices would be announced Thursday in a tense hearing before auto dealers.

Washington Ches Smail OPA Bowles America

Destruction of Poor Homes Is Suggested

Dr Alvin H Hansen of Harvard University urged a ten year program to demolish 600000 substandard homes annually for 20 years after the housing shortage ends to underwrite prosperity. He cited Sweden's plan as a model at a Cleveland College forum last night.

Cleveland United States Alvin H. Hansen Harvard University Hansen Cleveland College

Daughter Dies, Newborn Born Amid Train Crash Tragedy

In Punxsutawney a mother, Mrs Frank Martz aged 39, was badly injured and her 21 year old daughter Mary died in a fiery crash after a car was struck by a fast freight train. A newborn son survived in fair condition with the mother in serious shock and injuries. In separate news, Robert D Fish of Cleveland was elected head of the Oberlin College Alumni Association replacing the former president.

Punxsutawney Frank Martz Mary Oberlin Alumni Oberlin Robert D. Fishjex Cleveland Western Reserve University Oberlin Colliege Alumni Association

Training Bill Passes Test and Pearl Harbor Probes Near

Congress prepares for Pearl Harbor hearings while voting on universal military training and a Palestine resolution. The Senate resumes debate on executive reorganization as Republicans press to view the Tyler Kent files. Paired with auto price talks in the House Small Business Committee, lawmakers push multiple fronts amid secrecy and intrigue.

Max Hall Washington Congress Pearl Harbor Palestine U. S Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senate Owen Brewster R-Me State Department Tyler Kent London Fyles Brewster Homer Ferguson Michigan Iasi Bertrand Gearhart California Frank. Keefe Wisconsin J. Edgar. Hoover Gearhart Honolulu Rasks Dwight Isenhea Taft Ohio Wagner Walsh Dmass House Small Business Committee

St Clairsville Murder Trial Opens In Belmont County

St Clairsville trial for murder opens as Homer Jer Willison and Charles Allen both of Belmont County face charges for the Sept 11 shooting death of 74 year old John Ramsay. They were arrested in Texas after a cross county chase. Ramsay, a Powhatan farmer, was robbed before he died. Bowers asks recount in New Philadelphia solicitor race after eight vote defeat.

ST. Clairsville Hom Jer Willison Charles Allen Belmont County Texas John Ramsay

Steel Industry Wage Dispute Reaches New Impasse

United States Steel Corp and CIO United Steel Workers reach a new impasse as the company rejects Secretary Schwellenbach second appeal to resume negotiations. The union seeks a day wage increase and plans strike votes among about 500,000 workers within three weeks. President Fairless warns gains depend on OP A action and notes wage increases would raise industry costs. In San Francisco, 12,000 CIO AFL machinists’ strike lingers, while 270 San Francisco bakers walk out amid a wider labor dispute.

United States Steel Corporation CIO United Steel Workers Schwellenbach Benjamin F. Fairless Big Steel Big Steel,” Advised the Labor OPA Philadelphia Kansas City Fairless AFL Heas Street Electric Railways San Francisco

Wage Hikes Discussed as GM Negotiations Resume with CIO UAW

Detroit reports GM to grant wage increases and resume talks with CIO UAW over a 30 percent boost. GM plans a 10 percent rise for salaried staff on the first 300 monthly dollars, retroactive to November. Fort Wayne IH plant strikers vote to return as talks continue. Industry groups prepare a joint industry statement on labor peace amid Truman labor conference.

Cio-Uaw International Harvester Fort Wayne Ind Pri Truman Ira M Eric Johnston U. S. Chamber of Commerce

Soerabaja and Batavia: British accuse Japanese in Java

Unrest in Soerabaja and Batavia intensifies as Maj. Gen. Hawthorn accuses Japanese 16th Army leaders of arming unruly elements in Java. British Indian troops defend the Kota railway station, killing over a hundred and injuring others. Indonesian premier Sutan Sjahrir plans a trip to Soerabaja to curb hostilities.

Batavia Soerabaja D. C Hawthorn 16Th Army Java Associated Press Vern Haugland Soerabaji Kota Haugland Singapore Mo . Hawthorn Yiuchiro Nagano Moichiro Yamamoto Hawthorn Sutan Sisharer

Palestine Impasse Grows as Jewish Assembly Plans Meeting

In Jerusalem early today protests loomed against British draft proposals for Jewish settlement policy. The Vaad Leumi ordered Jews in government or military work to quit. Bevin signaled continued immigration at 1,500 monthly until a joint inquiry report is acted on.

Jerusalem Palestine Jewish ‘National Council Ernest Bevin Britain United States League of Nations Council Vaad Leumi Bevin

Navy nurse Doro Witt recounted kidnap near Queens home

21 year old Army nurse Lt Doro Witt described being kidnapped by three men near her Queens residence. Taken to a Harlem apartment, she remained calm despite threats of assault, aided police identifying one assailant, and helped several wounded soldiers recover before being released.

Dorothy Witt Queens L. L Harlem

Color Line Protest Hits Southern Medical Association Meeting

In Cincinnati three white doctors protested a restriction limiting attendance to white persons at the Southern Medical Association's 39th annual meeting. They urged withdrawal of another pro am title, while L P Loranz said an intern resident society officers demanded nonwhite participation, arguing racial discrimination contradicts democracy for which the war was fought. another local doctor sought his name removed from the program.

Cincinnati Southern Medical Association L. P. Loranz General Hospital Jewish Hospital Loranz

Canton Strike Continues at Timken Plants

The United Steelworkers voted to extend a 30 day stoppage at Timken Roller Bearing Co. plants after a dispute over weekend maintenance schedules and a refused bargaining on a rules manual. Local President Finas Reynolds cited alleged changes in hours and conditions as core issues. Separately, a Moscow report noted possible new atomic energy findings near Lake Karagel.

Canton Cio- United

New Piano Is Given Truman by Reporters at Club

Washington report notes President Truman was presented a piano by the National Press Club after a night with members. Eddie Cantor jokes about the president and Potsdam. Cantor and Lewis quips light up the event. Truman is inducted as a dues paying member of the club.

Truman Washington National Press Club Eddie Cantor Stalin Potsdam Cantor Mackenzie King Canada Dwight D. Eisenhower Joe &. Lewis

Ohio Schools To Mark Health Day

Columbus report says December 7 will be Ohio School Health Day designated by State Education Director Dr Clyde Hissong. A study project on physically handicapped persons will be featured with assistance from the Public Health Association. Also notes services for Stuart R Murther 61 founder of Sterling Knight Auto Mobile Co in Cleveland to be held tomorrow.

Ohio Columbus Clyde Hissong The Public Health Association Hissong Auto Tycoon Clevelaniw Stuart R. Murther Sterling-Knight Auto- Iobile Co Cleveland

Big Sandy Canal Seen Wasteful and Unnecessary

Witnesses at a two day hearing before the Army Engineers condemned the Big Sandy River canal plan as wasteful and economically unsound. Critics cited 69 million dollar cost, 10 dams with locks, reduced coal tonnage, and a need to pump billions of gallons daily to navigate the river system.

Washington Oppen Big Sandy Johntucky West Virginia Saladay Portsmouth H. A. Stansbury Wiese Virginia Chamber of Commerce Board of Army Engineers Big Sandy River Levisa Tug Forks Kentucky Virginia Woodrum D-Va Byrd Bain de Bain

Buck Return By Christmas

Ohio Governor reports that the 37th Division may return from overseas by Christmas. Secretary of War Patterson told Gov Lausche by phone that part would depart Manila tomorrow and all 15,000 men would be aboard seven ships, en route home by November 25. The unit had been the prewar National Guard in Ohio.

Columbus Ohio Robert P. Patterson Washington, D.C Frank J. Lausche 37Th Manila Patterson National Guard

Green predicts people’s revolution in Ohio

Perry L. Green, president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, warned that the revolution of the people would continue until political and economic slavery ended, unless the masses’ demands are met. He urged coordination of governmental, economic, and political programs to satisfy the reasonable demands of the great masses.

Columbus Perry L. Green Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Green

Production lag underscored by 2.1 million shortfall

New York report shows civilian passenger tire output running about 35 percent below needs, dropping by 2,100,000 units from an estimated monthly capacity of 6,000,000 casings, according to the Rubber Manufacturers Association.

New York Rubber Manufacturers Association

Chillicothe Schools Closed by Influenza

Chillicothe schools shut Tuesday under Superintendent M M Berry after about 1007 pupils, roughly one fourth of enrollment, were absent during a mild flu epidemic. Berry consulted Ross County Health Commissioner R E Bower before closing. In Columbus a janitor named Fred Shoe maker, 59, was killed in a collision between his car and a Big Four Rail passenger special train.

Chillicothe M. M. Berry Berry Ross County R. E. Bower Columbus Fred Shoemaker Cincinnati

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