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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1945

Page

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House Favors Heavier Tax Cuts Than Vinson Proposes

The House Ways and Means Committee moved beyond Vinson's plan, endorsing a Carlson compromise that reduces top tax rates and boosts exemptions. The measure would cut rates by four points in each bracket and raise exemptions to 500 for dependents, 3500 for taxpayers, shifting the normal tax and surtax structure. Congress also debated government reorganization and rail rate policies while national security topics and ship measures moved forward.

Congress House Fred M. Vinson Washington Vinson Ways and Eans Vin Ted Carlson R-Kas Senate Géneral Accounting

Hand of Boy Shattered By Home Made Bomb

An 18 year old boy named John I Kok suffered a crushed left hand after a crude homemade bomb exploded in a pipe device. He said he inserted about 200 small projectiles and was screwing a plug in when it blew. Two other workers were injured in the blast.

Elyria John I: Kok Polite Kim

Dog Intervenes in Family Quarrel, Injuring Three

Cincinnati report says a suburban Mt lburn family, a father mother and son, were hospitalized after a violent quarrel in which their dog joined in and bit all three. Patrolman Robert Duningham noted the incident as the dog’s intervention to stop the dispute.

Cincinnati Mtlburn Familly Robert Dunningham

Lindberghs Reported Parents of Daughter

The Daily News said it learned that Mrs Charles A Lindbergh gave birth to a daughter yesterday in Doctors Hospital New York. The hospital did not confirm the report. Lake trade drops as Lake Superior Iron Ore Association reports shipments of ore totaling 61,671,771 tons, down 231,413 tons from the previous period.

Lindberghs New York The Daily News Charles A. Lindbergh Mier Doctors Hospital Cleveland Lake Superior Iron Ore Association

First frost blankets central Ohio farms in 1945 autumn

The first heavy frost of the 1945 autumn whitened barns and fields in scattered Ohio sections early today. Temperatures dropped to 32 at Toledo and in the 30s in several communities, with 34 at Newark and Washington Court House, 36 at Dayton, and 38 at Columbus. Farmers fear further frosts may damage fodder as late corn planting lingers after recent rains. The weather bureau forecast more frost in the northern part of Ohio tonight but promised warmer temperatures tomorrow.

Columbus Ohio Toledo Snenset P Ark Humbus Dayton Norwalk Newark Washington CH Fayette County Weather Bureau

Sugar Ration Period May Be Ended Sooner

Washington officials hope sugar rationing could end by spring after discovery of 1 600 000 tons of sugar in Java recently surrendered by the Japanese The find was disclosed by Secretary of Agriculture Anderson who said Zimmerman commissioner of The Netherlands East Indies brought the word Agents for The Netherlands colonies located the sugar in Javanese ports and believed more reserves lay in the interior and on Formosa and Borneo

Washington Java Anderson E.C. Zimmerman Netherlands East Indies Netherlands Zimmerman East Indies Formosa Borneo

Federal Building Fund Sought From Congress

Congress was asked to provide 3.193 billion dollars for new government buildings in states and territories. The proposal also requests 172.405 million for buildings in Kent and the District of Columbia. Robert F. Wampler, 33, was killed yesterday when his motorcycle collided with a Public Buildings Administration truck and the Post Office Department vehicle.

Washington Congress Kent Robert F. Wampler District of Columbia Public Buildings Administration Post Office Department

Big Three Divide Over Five Power Role in Peace Talks

London reports that Secretary Byrnes and Soviet Foreign Commissar Molotov clashed over a blanket participation understanding for all five powers in European peace settlements. Molotov denied knowledge of such an agreement while Byrnes cited Potsdam as supporting full participation for France and China, which Stalin reportedly did not.

London S. S James F. Byrnes Vyacheslav M. Molotov Molotov Byrnes Truman Attlee France China Marshal Stal Marshal Stalin

Japan Faces Rice Shortages as Occupation Expands

General MacArthur tightens Japanese overseas communications and warns Tokyo to stay out of Korea while Moscow signals four power control for Japan. More than 100 former secret societies are watched as famine and unrest threaten northern Japan. Higashi-Kuni cabinet resignations loom amidFood housing and fuel shortages. U S 77th Division moves into Hakodate with planned advance into Hokkaido.

TOKYO MacArthur Korea Russia United States Japan Moscow Radio Genesence Patrilote Societies Nippon Naruhiko Higashi-Kuni Higashi-Kuni Nalure Mainichi Shigeru Yoshida Shigemitsu Yoshida Diet Tohio Shimada Ashi Yomiuri Hochi Hokkaido Hakodate Tith Otaru Sapporo

Ohio Church Women Conference Ends With Social Issues Talks

The 19th annual Ohio Church Women conference in Columbus wraps up with discussions on forming attitudes for right world relationships and church approaches to social issues. Mrs. Fred Luchs of Athens urges reports on leading local projects while Mrs. Grace Ford of Warren cites the Daily Vacation Bible School expanding to 16 units with about 1,000 enrollments. An address by Mrs. Charles Wade of Cleveland, leader in Negro Methodist Church, addresses housing problems affecting the Negro community.

Columbus Ohio Church Women Fred Luchs Athens Ohio Council of Church Women's Organizations Grace Ford Warren Charles Wade Cleveland Methodist Church

Ohio Coal Strike Sparks Steel Mills Closures and Polls

A nationwide telephone workers strike vote is set for Friday affecting 200000 operators as part of a protest over NLRB actions. The coal strike tightens in Ohio and nearby states, with 23850 Ohio miners idle and coal distributions restricted to essential services. Cleveland reports continued dial shortfalls amid wider labor unrest across the region.

Ohio National Federation of Telephone Workers Bell Telephone System J. J. Moran Federation Charles W.whittemore NLRB Western Electric Employes Association of Kearny, Ni J CIO Western Electric National Labor Relations Board Moran AFL Point Breeze Baltimore United Electrical Workers Chicago New York City New York New York Shipping Association Pacific Northwest Longview Wash Pacific” Northwest Solid Fuels Administration John L. Lewis Pennsylvania West Virginia Lewis United Mine Workers’ District 50

Truman to serve as best man at Clark wedding in Winchester

President Truman is expected to travel to Winchester Virginia on Saturday to serve as best man at the wedding of former Senator Bennett C Clark of Missouri and British actress Virginia Heming. Clark's first wife died two years ago. Later the same day Truman will depart for Blytheville Arkansas and Caruthersville Missouri.

Washington Truman Winchester Bennett C. Clark Missouri Virginia Heming Clark Blythesville Ark Caruthersville

Oil Strikers Near Acceptance of Government Wage Plan

CIO Oil Workers prepared to accept a government plan ending refinery strikes with arbitration of wage demands and a temporary 15 percent hike. Nine companies are involved with eight submitting to the plan. Sinclair already accepted while Stanolind remains free from strikes.

Washington CIO Schwellenbach Detroit O. A. Knight Sinclair Oil Company

Glouster and Belpre in List of Post Offices

Washington approval of 193 million dollars for new government buildings includes 151 eligible Ohio post office projects. Commissioner W. Englebert Reynolds notes inclusion in the list does not guarantee immediate construction. Ohio entries show Belpre at 85000 dollars and Glouster at 35000 dollars.

Washington Congress Onlo W. Englebert Reynolds Ohio Belpre Glouster

Navy releases POW prisoners eligibility for discharge

The Navy announced that all naval enlisted men and officers who have been prisoners of war for 60 days or more are eligible for discharge. This applies to those with prior prison experience in naval service. The decision covers all ranks and emphasizes the United States military's recognition of POW service.

Washington The Navy Naval Preserve

Body of Baby Found in Ohio River at Wellsville

The body of 16 month old Edna Irene Long, missing since last Friday, was found floating in the Ohio River in Wellsville. Coroner Ernest Sturgis went to the scene. the death is ruled drowning. The mother Olive May Long, 23, is jailed on a charge of contributing to delinquency of her three year old daughter. A railroad worker David F. Harding, 21, was taken into custody by railroad police after the mother said she was with him the night of the disappearance.

Wellsville Edna Irene Long Ohio River Columbiana County Ernest Sturgis George Hayes Olive May Long Philippines Mrs. Long Mannoning Youngstown Doris Ann David F. Harding Pennsylvania Railroad Mansfield

Bargain Sales of Rum and Brandy Are Urged

Ohio investigates use of price cuts on rum and brandy to reduce surplus. Attorney General must decide if further price reductions below cost are allowed under state liquor law. State Liquor Director says most brands already cut to cost plus the gallon tax. TIFFIN DIFFERENT TIFFIN-W The rest at Ohio may be on Eastern Standard Time but Tiffin’s going to stay on standard time until Sunday.

Columbus Hugh 8. Jenkins Ohio Robert M. Sohingen

Two American Women Rescued From Philippine Island War

Manila reports dramatic evacuations of two American women held by Japanese or hidden by guerrillas on Luzon. Mrs. Kluge, once hunted for months with a 35000 peso price on her head, and Mrs. McQuaid, freed after three years in prisons and a later hospital escape, were soon brought to safety with guerrilla help led by Col Russell R. Volckmann.

Manila Afi Russell R. Volckmann Clinton Iowa Herman Kulge Schenectady Luzon Helen J. McQuaid Los Angeles Kluge Fort Santiago McQuaid Cagayan Valley Aparri Bayombong 14Th Philippine Infantry Regiment

Gasoline Crisis Reported Across Ohio Amid Shortages

Ohio officials warned of a state wide gasoline crisis as a 25 percent curtailment in production continues. Governors Lausche delayed action after a crucial emergency oil committee report while mines and refineries faced shutdowns and labor strikes. Thousands of workers across Cleveland Toledo Dayton and Warren faced idle shifts and halted operations as oil and gas supply shortages persisted.

Columbus Governor's Emergency Oil Committee Lausche

Troop Ships To Arrive On Both Coasts

New York reports 26,000 American troops to arrive today from Europe and the Pacific aboard Ll troop ships. Eight ships reach San Francisco with about 9,000 men and another at Portland with 1,520. Three ships at Newport News Virginia carry more than 11,000 troops, four ships carry 6,600 at Boston, and five ships reach New York with 1,750 troops.

New York East Europe Pacific San Francisco Portland Nport News Bos

Sale of Cigarettes Improves after Tax Receipts Rise

In Columbus the cigarette tax division reports September receipts of 1.00 dollars, a rise from 112 dollars in August, as availability improves and people no longer worry about obtaining cigarettes.

Columbus

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