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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1950
Page
10
Senator Bricker of Ohio voiced two views on Chinese Communists. They will stay out of the Korean War to avoid North Korean devastation, but if they intervene, the United States lacks manpower and resources to wage an Oriental war.
Cleveland police report that since January about 200000 dollars worth of truck cargoes have been stolen. FBI chief Ray J Abbaticchio notes crooks specialize in taking loaded truck trailers left unguarded in parking lots.
The Department of Justice proposes legalizing wiretapping to aid federal crime detection. The measure would modify bans on evidence from wiretaps and allow use in court while current law punishes the act if the tapper shares what he overheard.
Commander Charles C. Ralls of the Veterans of Foreign Wars accused the Agriculture Department of fostering a scheme to replace the American flag with the United Nations flag. The department called the accusation grossly false and said the UN flag would be displayed alongside the American flag as at General MacArthur's headquarters.
A broken rail on a main line near Watford caused a royal train carrying King George VI to be diverted. The king arrived in London 16 minutes late after the diversion.
Classified ads must be placed by 6 00 p m the day before for the Sunday edition. The Messenger accepts one correction per insertion. Read your ad the first night it prints and call 0242 immediately if errors occur. Do not send original references. send copies. Ads accepted up to noon Saturday.
Leo Mace left for U S Army induction. Jean Arnold staying with Bette Al baugh and attending school in New Marshfield. Mrs. Mattie Stillwell died in Barberton Ohio, former Mineral resident family. D T McAfee visiting Mansfield Ohio relatives. Mission Church installed a new stove and holds weekly services by Rev Otto Miller Chillicothe. Frank McDaniel auto accident with no injuries. Stephenson family, Donna Jenkins and Ronnie visited Rev Miller in Chillicothe. Lowry family from Columbus visited G K Lowry. Stephenson family weekend in Charleston W Va. Army reserves and former Mineral residents called for service. Mrs Esther Johnson improving after a stroke. J P Emish home visited by Maude Mathews Mina Fry Ardilia Shuster Athens.
Mrs. Carl Johnson formerly Helen Milford died in an East Liverpool hospital. Funeral services were held in Ravenswood. Eris Price of Point Pleasant visited his mother Mrs. Annie Price and accompanied her home. WSCS members prepared apple butter for sale. Arlos Guinn and daughter visited Mrs. Guinn’s parents, en route from Florida to Parkersburg. J Lawrence Blosser and daughters of Rittman and Pikla and daughter of Barberton visited Mr and Mrs Charles Hilton. William Wagner of Pomeroy visited James Slaughter. Mrs. Clara Sarson also mentioned in the notes.
Four children suffocated in their beds in a two story Vermont house after a fire broke out on the first floor. Their uncle, a baby sitter, was burned while trying to rescue them.
Getulio Vargas holds a commanding lead in Brazil's presidential race with nearly 1,000,000 votes over Lt. Gen. Eduardo Gomes, more than two to one, as early returns come in from Rio de Janeiro.
Admiral William Bull Halsey was hospitalized in good condition after a severe nosebleed during a public appearance in Asbury Park New Jersey. He was reported resting in a military hospital early today.
Cincinnati market notes show hogs at 180-250 with good and choice 180-250 and double deck 28.85. barrows up 25. sows steady to weak. Cattle and calves mixed with grain cattle steady, grassers steady to weak. vealers 33-36. Sheep limited, lambs 27-28. Butter and poultry prices listed. potatoes 1.75-3.50. Local notes include various weights and quality categories with slow clearance.
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