24 Nov 1947
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1947
Page
1
June Kip linger, 21, died in a hospital Sunday night from injuries suffered in a head on crash between two cars in Gordon Park.
Premier Robert Schuman forms a coalition government after 36 hours of talks with major parties except the Communist and RPF. France faces a wave of strikes shutting railways harbors and coal mines while subway fare increases prompt mobilization of guardsmen and reservists. Georges Bidault remains foreign minister and heads to London for the four power foreign ministers conference opening tomorrow.
In Mansfield Ohio a major fire destroyed half the city buses and a storage garage. Rapid Transit Co officials said they could largely maintain service with nine buses promised from Newark Sandusky Marion and Findlay. Sixteen of 32 local buses were destroyed along with two Lake Shore Lines buses.
The National Labor Relations Board ordered Lancaster Foundry Co to bargain collectively with the International Moulders and Foundry Workers Union AFL as exclusive representative of the employees. The board also ordered reinstatement for former employee Mort Allen to his prior job.
The Associated Press surveys four major food producers Australia Soviet Russia Canada and Argentina and their exportable surpluses. Argentina ships most wheat abroad while Canada channels most exports to Britain and Australia plans record wheat and flour exports mainly to Britain. Canada limits sales to the United States to prevent domestic price rises.
The heaviest storm of the season from the Great Lakes to northern Midwest brings four inches of snow in Chicago by midmorning. Temperatures near freezing turn snow to slush on warm ground in eastern Iowa northern Illinois and northern Indiana. A colder air mass moves east from the high plains spreading over the Midwest by morning.
Liquor Director Dale Dunifon announced a $580000 rise in state profits for the first ten months of 1947 and said the department was in its best financial condition since August of last year. He noted the inventory peak of $45710145 on July 26 had fallen to $27129575 by October 25.
Two people were killed and a third critically injured when a car hit the side of a freight train at an unprotected crossing on State Route 97 six miles south of Mansfield. Victims were Raymond L. Smith ages 34 and Mrs Maxine J Moyner 27. Lee V Rust was taken to Mansfield General Hospital in critical condition.
John Goebelt, 27, of Lakewood, charged with second degree manslaughter in the traffic death of Arthur L. Truman of Lorain. Truman was struck on Memorial Shoreway Nov. 16 and died Friday night at St. Vincent's Hospital.
Cincinnati reports Crisco vegetable shortening wholesale cost up by two cents a pound due to higher raw material costs. Procter and Gamble noted previous Crisco price rise on September 29.
The Rev. Edward J. Gracey was installed yesterday as pastor of St. Gregorys Catholic Parish in South Euclid.
The AFL International Typographical Union with 1700 members in six Chicago plants votes to strike if wage demands are not met. Aimed at raising day workers from 85.50 to 100 dollars weekly and shifts from 91 to 106, publishers cite no contract policy as the issue. Balloting resumes to authorize action once results are tallied. Newspapers involved include the Chicago Times, Herald American, Daily News, Tribune, Sun, and Journal of Commerce.
Around 500 aides and experts finalize preparations for the Big Four Foreign Ministers Conference in London. Molotov arrived yesterday and Bidault was due tonight as Bev in g and Marshall were expected to meet sources say. Vishinsky, Molotovs aide, was named to join discussions before departing for the United Nations in New York.
The Ohio Film Censor Board lifts a temporary ban on the film The Burning Cross after deleting several nauseating and brutality scenes. State Education Director Clyde Hissong says the film is anti Ku Klux Klan in content.
The 32 year old Dr. Samuel D. Marble was invested as president of Wilmington College amid 1600 attendees in the gymnasium. He comes from West Virginia Wesleyan College and was surrounded by delegates from 143 colleges universities and learned societies.
A 68 second earthquake rattled western Montana shaking Helena Butte Hamilton and eight other towns. No injuries reported. Seismologists from Montana State College and the Montana School of Mines described the event as very moderate with a four second buildup and a 60 second taper.
Murray D. Shaffer state highway director notified the Civil Service Commission that two Hocking County highway department employees were dismissed for political activity. Willard Albaugh an engineer aide and candidate for Democratic central committeeman in May 1946 and Roy J. Notestone an equipment operator described as a member of the county Democratic central committee.
A small plane carrying brothers Daniel Sabo Jr. and Edward Sabo crashed near Harts Corners in Chardon Ohio. Daniel, 26, died at the scene while Edward, 20, suffered a possible pelvis fracture and second degree burns as he attempted a rescue.
Congress readies a $597 million emergency food fuel and fertilizer package for France Italy and Austria this winter. Senate leaders forecast passage by Wednesday night as Bridges pushes a staff wheat and food prospects report to compare with Agriculture Secretary Anderson’s estimates. The debate will include appeals for rapid approval, opposition to credit controls, repayment ideas for Truman’s European recovery funds, and possible export and allocation powers to curb costs and ensure relief.
Washington reports a sweeping Senate Banking Committee inquiry looms as Maj. Gen. Bennett E. Meyers faces possible indictments for war fraud perjury and tax evasion. Meantime Grand Juries review testimony accusing Meyers of holding aircraft stocks and profits from a private subcontracting firm.
Dr. Lloyd I. Ross of San Antonio, sentenced to death for murdering Mrs. Gertrude York, faces a judge's ruling on a motion for a new trial in La Grange. The Harvard-trained surgeon also faced murder charges in the York family killings, with defense arguing insanity and financial ruin from $150,000 entrusted for investment.
Mrs Barbara Ann Stevens 82 longtime Hocking County resident died at home 175 Elm Street. Funeral services set for Wednesday 1 30 p m at the EUB Church, conducted by Rev A N Grueser. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the Elm Street home until services.
Lt. Col. Travis T. Brown of Auburla Ala has been named assistant chief of staff of the supply section of the First Corps in Hyoto Japan He succeeds Lt. Col. Evan M Houseman of Marietta who has returned to the United States for reassignment
Coroner Paul G. Hohly attributed the carbon monoxide poisoning deaths to a faulty oil stove. Victims Naomi Lackey aged 38 Evelyn Smith aged 24 and Fred E. Waller aged 48 were found in a basement apartment.
Edward Rush aged 19 died from burns after gasoline sprayed on the garage floor and exploded. Anthony Sigh aged 34, who aided in cleaning the floor, was also burned in the blast near Cleveland.
John S. Green, 85, longtime dean of Canton’s haberdashers, died Sunday in the city. He led local shops and was a prominent business figure in Canton.
Cincinnati police report a 21 year old youth admitted in a signed statement to shooting and killing a man and woman in a parked car near Beckley West Virginia during a robbery attempt. He said the crime occurred about a month ago and that a $1000 reward was offered.
Maj. Gen. Paul R. Hawley announced he will resign as medical director of the Veterans Administration effective December 31. The move comes one month before the general’s 57th birthday and follows Gen. Omar Bradley’s retirement as Veterans Administrator by one month.
Toledo enters a third day of reduced milk deliveries as 125 AFL inside workers at Ohio Clover Leaf Dairy Co strike for higher pay. A spokesman for the Toledo Milk Distributors' Association said all seven dairies closed as a protective measure during organizationwide contract talks.
Government outlines 1948 farm production plan aiming near record crop acres and higher grain output while cutting meat and poultry. Secretary Anderson notes grain shortages require reducing live stock production except milk, with 9 million extra cultivated acres and 7.5 million more than 1942 46 wartime average.
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