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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1950

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UN seeks East West Korea peace vote as Soviet plan faces opposition

UN delegates in a 60 nation committee move toward a showdown vote on rival Korea peace plans. Vishinsky urges Russia plan while Britain and seven others push the American backed proposal. Yugoslavia and India favor sub committee talks but most expect a late day decision. The eight nation plan gains broad support to make Korea a pilot UN project.

Andrei Y. Vishinsky Kenneth Younger Britain Yugoslavia India China Dr. T. F. ‘Tsiang Korea Russia Soviet Union

Spearhead Missions Push 60 Miles Past 38th Parallel

Reports from Korea say South Korean troops pushed beyond 38 latitude into North Korea with American aid after Inchon and Pyongyang area activity. The fifth air force tracked a 150-vehicle column near Pakchon while UN forces prepared for future moves and mass graves were found at Chonju.

Tokyo North Korea Red Army Far East U.S. Third Infantry

Domestic Issues Replace War in Political Fights

In a shift, congressional campaigns focus on domestic problems as Korean war gains fade. Senator Taft attacks the Brannan farm plan as costly to farmers and consumers, arguing taxes and bureaucratic costs apply. Brannan defends potential savings versus current price supports.

Washington Tate Ohio Taft Department of Agriculture Brannan Senate House United Nations

Taft and Ferguson Campaign Across Ohio amid Denfeld Support

In Cleveland and nearby cities senator candidates Taft and Ferguson spoke to voters. Taft urged a Republican Congress to defend liberties while Ferguson criticized Taft on farming and rural issues. Admiral Denfeld backed Taft at Warren, citing integrity and foresight and recounting his own firing.

Cleveland Ohio Robert A. Taft Warren Youngstown Joseph T. Ferguson Taft Louis W Denfeld Giddings Trumbull County Joshua Giddings United States Congress Washington Navy

Capone Gang Sought as Senate Crime Hearings Begin

Federal and state officers press to round up Capone era remnants for questioning in two investigator slayings ahead of U S Senate crime committee hearings in Chicago. Former mob members held overnight. Tony Accardo and the Fischetti brothers are among those sought with Mexico aid requested.

Chicago Old Capone U. S. Senate Crime Committee Scarface al Mexico Crime Committee Estel Kefauver D-Tenn Washington State Department Johns Boyle Mexico City Tony Accardo Rocco Charles Fischetti Capone

Result Club Wants Sale for Two Garage Doors

A Messenger Want Ad reports a quick sale for two garage doors, each 7 foot 6 inches high and 4 foot 6 inches wide, offered at $15.00. Contact Fenzel at 19 Park Place, dial 25024. The ad notes the efficacy of Messenger Want Ads in connecting buyers and sellers.

W. H. Fenzel Park Place Dial

Minister urges church led schooling at Bellarmine inaugural

Very Rev. James F. Maguire president of Xavier University Cincinnati said 88 percent of American children attend schools with no mention of religious principles. He called for education that is integrally Christian during remarks at Bellarmine College inaugural ceremonies in Louisville.

Louisville America James F. Maguire Xavier University Cincinnati Bellarmine College United States Father Maguire

Sheep rustlers alarm central Ohio shepherds form defense group

In Marysville Union County, over 75 sheep men joined Sheriff Walter T. Galloway and the County Sheep Improvement Committee to form a protective association after reports of nine thefts since July. Losses average about $1000 per incident, prompting quick action by the local farming community.

Marysville Union County Walter T. Galloway Ohio

Hurricane Turns Northward as Seventh named storm forms

A small but severe hurricane, described as the season’s seventh named storm, spins northward from Bermuda toward the Carolina coast. Winds reach up to 100 miles per hour as it speeds across the open Atlantic near Miami Florida.

Miami Fla Bermuda Carolina Coast Atlantic

Doctors Use 1 000 000 In Campaign Against Health Plan

The American Medical Association launches a 1 million dollar sum ad campaign against the Truman health plan with expected 20 million from allied groups. Mrs India Edwards accuses the effort of aiming to beat Democrats at the polls, while Dr Austin Smith calls her claim a vicious lie. Edwards counters that the AMA should address physician shortages.

Washington American Medical Association AMA Truman India Edwards Democratic National Committee

Unique Fageol super freighters enter motor truck line

The Twin Coach Co. announced a new Fageol super freighter line using a bus style pan cake design with the engine under the floor. Self propelled trailers replace the tractor unit, yielding greater payload and same load capacity as tractor trailers while weighing 5000 to 8000 pounds less and being 8 to 10 feet shorter.

KENT Twin Coach Co Fageol L. J. Fageol

Dies in Dentist Chair in Lorain Incident

Mrs. Martha Or osz age 42 died yesterday in a dentist chair after fourteen teeth were extracted in Lorain. Police and medical examiners investigated the death as a medical incident related to the dental procedure.

Martha Orosz

Zaleski High School Burns Damages Estimated at 25 000 to 40 000

Fire swept through Zaleski High School gymnasium and auditorium early today. Estimated damage ranges from 25 000 to 40 000 with extensive interior and stage equipment loss. No injuries reported and the school will remain closed this week for cleanup and repainting.

Zaleski Zaleski High School Kenneth Leach Leach Zaleski Fire Department

Officials Fear Guerrilla War in Korea

Washington officials fear the communist army in Korea could fragment into guerrilla groups capable of fighting for months or years. While direct Chinese or Soviet intervention is deemed unlikely, speculation grows that Reds may be urged to turn Korea into a prolonged conflict. South Korean forces with U N backing build power, possibly reducing need for large US troop presence. The North Korean command’s rejection of General MacArthur’s surrender request undermines hopes of a single disarmament.

Washington Korea North Korea Greece Indo- China United Nations U.S Douglas MacArthur

Meat Prices To Be Lower Through Fall

The Agriculture Department said meat prices likely fall below price ceilings this fall and winter as meat animal prices drift outside price controls. Demand and home freezers may dampen fluctuations. farm meat sales rise through fall to boost pork beef and lamb in shops.

Washington Agriculture Department

Yugoslavia Seeks U S Aid for Food Crisis

The United States is asked to help Yugoslavia with a threatened famine after a disastrous drought. Ambassador Vladimir Popovic, returning from Helsinki, met State Department officials twice recently, and Ambassador George Allen was said to be holding talks in Belgrade.

Washington United States Yugoslavia Vladimir Popovic Helserads State Department U. S George Allen Belgrade

War Briefs From Around The World

Reports from Bangkok Tokyo Washington Taipei and Spokane summarize postwar military and policy developments. Thailand backs UN ordered troop action in North Korea while President Truman prepares a draft registration date for doctors and dentists. Japanese ships will again carry passengers for the first time since World War II. Vinson urges screening of reserves and readiness for active service. A Far East survey on Formosa returns to Tokyo assessing Nationalist needs amid potential Communist attack. B 29 crews from Spokane may return home by Christmas with MacArthur requesting continued service until November.

Tokyo Col H. T. Miller General MacArthur Taipei Formosa MacArthur Far East Command Chiang Kai-Shek U. S. Seventh Fleet Spokane Wash Korea Spokane Air Force Base Clifford Rees

Labor Force In U S Must Be Expanded

Columbus AP summary quoting Robert C. Goodwin of the Bureau of Employment Security on expanding the U S labor supply for total war mobilization. He urges training in skilled labor, deferment policy, defense contract allocation to surplus areas, and policies to attract more workers, warning of strain as WWII-style mobilization nears.

Columbus United States Robert C. Goodwin Bureau of Employment Security U. S. Department of Labor Alaska Hawaii Maurice Tobin Goodwin

Judge Faught Takes Bench on Ohio Supreme Court

Chief Justice Weygandt swore in Howard E. Faught of Cambridge as the 117th judge of Ohio's 147 year old Supreme Court. Faught, a former Guernsey County common pleas judge, was appointed by Gov. Lausche to fill the vacancy from Judge Turner’s death and will serve until a successor is elected on November 7. He plans to run as a write-in candidate.

Columbus Carl S. Weygandt Howard E. Faught Cambridge Ohio Supreme Court Faught Common Pleas Guernsey County Frank J. Lausche Edward C. Turner Democrat

Marines Call 13 Squadrons

Marines said they will call up 13 additional reserve fighter squadrons to duty before January 1 as part of expanding toward a planned 18 squadrons. Maj. Gen. Merwin H. Silverthorn told the House Armed Services Committee the corps plans to exceed the June 1951 target strength of 166,155 men. He noted details could not be discussed in open session and that the Marines do not plan to use the draft, relying on voluntary enlistments and reserve calls.

Washington Merwin H. Silverthorn House Armed Services Committee Silverthorn Air Force

Jacksonville Bans Communist Ban Ruled Unconstitutional

A Jacksonville ordinance banning communists was declared unconstitutional yesterday. The ruling preserves civil liberties and blocks local government from prohibiting political beliefs.

Jacksonville Fla

Government Mails New Pension Checks

The government began issuing larger pension checks to 3,000,000 Social Security beneficiaries under a liberalizing act. The first checks dated Oct 3 were sent from treasury regional offices in six cities, totaling about 112 million dollars, up from 62 million last month. The typical beneficiary is over 65 and the average check rises to 46 dollars from 26.

Washington Act of Congress Treasury

Morrison Urges Go Slow Policy at Labour Conference

Deputy Prime Minister Herbert Morrison urged Britain's Labour Party to pursue a go slow approach to nationalization while expanding state ownership. He named sugar and cement industries and life insurers for potential socialization but refused to set a timetable. He emphasized not committing to a rapid nationalization plan.

Bargate Enz Herbert Morrison Britain Labor Party Morrison

Greece and Turkey plan mutual defense pact report

Reports from Athens indicate Greece and Turkey are planning a mutual defense pact. Prime Minister Sophocles Venizelos is noted in the coverage.

Greece Turkey Athens Sophocles Venizelos Turekey

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