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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1950

Page

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UN urged seven nation plan to curb small wars

Lake Success AP report says the United States backed a seven nation program of peace aims to prevent small conflicts from escalating. Dulles outlined emergency UNSC sessions, peace observers, and member armies for UN action, with Britain France Canada the Philippines Turkey and Uruguay joining the resolution.

U. S Dean Acheson Assembly Security Council Britain France Canada Philippines Turkey Uruguay Dulles United States Soviet Union General Assembly Usion Peace Observation Commission

Americans Cross 38th as MacArthur Demands Surrender Edict

South Korean Third Division faces strong Red resistance one mile southeast of Wonsan as American troops cross the border and MacArthur issues a final surrender ultimatum to North Korea. UN forces press north with air and naval support while warning of military action if unheeded.

TOKYO Wonsan Red Korea MacArthur Third Division U.S. Fifth Air Force Pyongyang U.S. First Cavalry Division New York MaccArthur Korea Seoul Kim Il Sung United Nations Red Armies Hwachon Kaeson Kangnung Changjon U.S Iskenderon Turkey 38Th Parallel

A Bomb Use Recommended at National Legion Convention

The 32nd annual American Legion convention executive committee urged the use of atomic weapons against Soviet Russia if aggression continues. They called for UN backed retaliation and an active armed force to defend freedom worldwide. Major General Pouchey J. Hard, former 37th Division commander, dies in Cleveland at his home.

Los Angeles The American Legion Russia United Nations Soviet Russia Cleveland Pouchey J. Hard 37Th Cleveland Heights

Timely Ads Promote Quick Sales in Messenger Columns

Payment enclosed for one ad by Elmer Ferrell of Athens. One large cabinet heater barely used offered at half price. Ad runs once to reach a waiting market for buyers in area code 27651 and surrounding. Call 0242 to place.

Elmer Ferrell 2Nd St Athens

Bartender's Murder Trial Is Launched

In Columbus former bartender Homer Jack Dean goes on trial for first degree murder in the 1947 slaying of Elmo C. Rice a Columbus real estate dealer. Prosecutor Ralph J Bartlett seeks witnesses and jurors while the defense plans to call the Neal family in Ohio to testify Dean was at their home the night of the murder. Rice was found shot on a bridge over the Olentangy River after leaving his home with a man seeking to buy a used car.

Columbus Homer Jack Dean Ralph J. Bartlett Dean West Virginia Elmo C. Rice Moundsville

Amboina Hit by Quakes and Giant Wave

Violent earthquakes and a gigantic tidal wave struck Amboina island off Indonesia. Red Cross aid was sought as casualties were feared. The island, center of South Moluccan rebellion, reported heavy damage in coastal districts near Timor with villages Galala and Halong affected.

Jakarta Indonesia Amboina Red Cross Poona India Timor Galala Halong South Moluccan Republic

UN To Hear Truman Talk At U N General Assembly

Washington reports say President Truman plans a major foreign policy speech to the United Nations General Assembly this month. He may deliver one of several talks before the upcoming congressional elections and has abandoned any idea of a wide political whistle stop tour.

Washington Truman New York United Nations General Assembly Pers Sar - Korea

Ohio Knights Templar Parade Opens 108th Conclave in Columbus

The Ohio Knights Templar hold a six division parade in Columbus as part of a three day 108th annual conclave. The 2:30 p.m. parade leads to a dinner and grand ball with officers to be elected tomorrow morning. About 10 000 members are expected to attend.

Columbus Ohio Knights Templar Knights

Train collision derails engines injures four men

A Baltimore and Ohio freight locomotive collided with a New York Central diesel unit near Findlay injuring four men. The impact derailed both engines and six freight cars, prompting emergency response and investigations.

Findlay Baltimore and Ohio New York Central

Unknown Soldier Dead in Korean War May Become Enshrined

Washington reports unidentified American dead in Korea may join the World War I and World War II unknowns in Arlington. Registration teams aim to identify most of 3877 missing in action while some nameless remains likely remain.

Washington Defense Department Korea United States Red Army Arlington Congress Europe Pacific Burma

Blue Rain Drops Pelt Gracedieu Nearby Gas Station

In Ashby de la Zouch area villagers report mysterious blue rain yesterday over Gracedieu. Harold Walker's gas station and home were hit as navy blue blobs covered about 100 square yards. He suggests a whirl wind may have lifted elderberries from distant trees.

Ashby-De-La-Zouch Eng Gracedieu Harold Walker Walker

Ambush Death Suspect Held in Medina Slaying

A 27 year old landowner Max Amerman was arrested in Medina for questioning in the shotgun death of Harold E. Mast a 23 year old Medina County farmer. Sheriff Williams said Amerman owned the land Mast and his wife farmed and no charges have been filed yet. Mrs Mast had earlier described threats by Amerman to force a divorce and marriage. Mast was killed last Wednesday night as he walked from his car toward his home in Montville Township.

Medina Ohio Harold E. Mast Medina County Charles Williams Max Amerman Mast Randi Montville Township

Paroled convict held on old crime at Ohio Penitentiary

Lloyd R. Campfield 35, granted parole by the State Pardon and Parole Commission but held under an old Gallia County burglary and larceny sentence. A Lawrence County false pretenses conviction earlier led to a faulty indictment release order, with three years not counted toward the old sentence. Official parole notice expected today.

Columbus Lloyd R. Campfield Ohio Campfield State Pardon and Parole Commission Second District Court of Appeals Lawrence County Gallia County

Britain Seeks Free Dollar Aid Denied by United States

The United States refuses a British request for unrestricted American dollars to speed up rearmament. Aid will be limited to purchases of raw materials and equipment needed to boost military output. British economist Hugh Gaitskell arrived for talks with Secretary Snyder and denied plans to revalue the pound.

Washington United States U.S Hugh Gaitskell Treasury Snyder State Department Gaitskell New York

Wage Talks Begin Across Steel Industry

Preliminary wage negotiations opened today as the CIO United Steelworkers seek a “very healthy and substantial wage increase” for about 1,000,000 workers averaging $1.70 an hour. Talks are in multiple cities with Republic Steel and Jones and Laughlin Steel leading the talking list. U S Steel has not replied. Bethlehem Steel has signaled readiness to begin.

Pittsburgh CIO United Steelworkers Union Republic Steel Cleveland Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation United States Steel Corporation Phillip Murray Bethlehem Steel Company American Steel Industry Murray

Six Point Program Listed For Better Rural Life

Ohio agr iculture committee of the Ohio Program Commission lists six farm sector improvements to raise rural living standards. Key aims include boosts to the Wooster area Agriculture Experiment Station, soil and water conservation, farm marketing, milk regulation, rural health, and telephone service, with funding and legislative action pending.

Columbus Agriculture Committee of the Ohio Program Commission Commission For Agriculture Experiment Station Wooster Ohio Soil Survey

Ship Plans Are Surprise Move by American President Lines

Camden N J President George Killion announced three new ships turned over to the Navy and a plan to add seven more vessels for private use. The plan expanded from the earlier note of replacing the three ships, with the 19 600 ton S S President Adama the second sister ship to be completed as a troop transport at New York Shipbuilding Corp yards.

Camden N. J George Killion American President Lines Navy Killion S. S Adama New York Shipbuilding Corp

Woman Held After Leaving 5 Month Old Boy With Stranger

Dayton police detained Irene Catherine Nelson of Richmond Ind on suspicion of child abandonment after she left her five month old son with a stranger Melvin Tussy and visited several bars before returning nearly 20 hours later. Police say she admitted drinking prior to handing over the child.

Dayton Irene Catherine Nelson Richmond Ind Wes Melvin Tussy

Route 35 Crash Kills Three Near Chillicothe

A truck auto collision on Route 35 six miles east of Chillicothe killed three people including Carter W Herreil Jez of Columbus on Saturday.

Patal

Untimely Rain Dampens Holy Name Parades Across Ohio

Catholic faithful held holy name ceremonies despite rain. Outdoor demonstrations were canceled in Dayton Hamilton Middletown and Springfield while Cincinnati saw about 17000 marchers with 35 bands. Columbus reported a light shower as Bishop Michael J Ready reviewed a 10000-strong procession.

Cincinnati Ohio Dayton Hamilton Middletown Springfield Crosley Field Holy Name Columbus Michael J. Ready Broad Street

Posse Seeks 18 Year Old After Cabin Road Shooting

A posse hunted dense wilderness near Sault Ste. Marie Michigan for an 18 year old high school boy accused by sheriff deputies of shooting two girls Myrna Benson twelve and Pauline Parady fourteen on a lonely road while the pair stayed with Myrna's parents at a cabin on Lake Superior shore Saturday.

Sault Ste. Marie Mich CPA Myrna Benson Pauline Parady Myrna Lake Superior

Seven Workers Hurt In White House Mishap

Seven workmen were injured in a scaffolding accident at the White House during restoration. They were taken to Emergency Hospital with non critical conditions, and details were not immediately available.

White House Washington

Group Says Drivers Should Pay Road Cost

Ohio Highway Study Committee urges users to bear most highway costs. The survey for the Ohio Program Commission finds roads should be economically self supporting while built and operated by the government.

Columbus Ohio Program Commission

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