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Athens Messenger

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Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1951

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Russia tells Italy to quit NATO before treaty revision

Moscow demands Italy leave the North Atlantic alliance and bar foreign bases before agreeing to revise the Italian treaty. Russia also links UN entry for Italy with visa conditions for Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, and Finland, signaling a broader bloc-realignment stance amid Western plans to ease arms limits.

Moscow Russia Italy United Nations United States Britain France Bulgaria Hungary Romania Finland Andrei Vishinsky Naples U.S Robert B. Carney Mediterranean Leghorn United States Fifth Army Austria

House Action On Tax Boost Set Tuesday

A Senate House conference committee approved a $5.75 billion tax increase, the nation's second largest revenue bill, with income tax rises about 11 to 12 percent effective November 1. The measure raises excise taxes on whisky beer wine cigars cigarettes gasoline autos and corporate taxes by more than $2.3 billion retroactive to April 1. The bill mirrors Senate totals more than House, with key provisions from House included after nine days of talks. The measure heads to the House Tuesday then to the Senate for approval.

Washington Senate House

Ohio Freeze On Gas Units To Continue

Atty. Gen. C William O Neill said the statewide freeze on new natural gas space heating unit installations in Ohio remains in effect. The freeze, ordered by the State Public Utilities Commission last spring, was cited as he appealed to the Federal Power Commission for approval of a 13 mile gas line to serve the Cincinnati area. Central Kentucky Natural Gas Co of Charleston W Va sought a rehearing after the commission denied the proposal on August 27.

Washington Atty William O'Neill Fe Ge Ohio State Public Utilities Commission O'Neill Federal Power Commission Cincinnati Central Kentucky Natural Gas Co Charleston W. Va Central Kentucky Power Commission

Egypt set to declare British troops enemy forces in Suez

Official sources say Egypt will declare British troops in the Suez Canal area enemy forces after parliament cancels treaties with Britain. Legislation voiding the pacts is expected next Monday. Britain says it will not recognize abrogation of the treaties. Informants report blueprints to force British forces from the strategic waterway.

Cairo Egypt Suez Canal Britain Sudan Mustafa el Nahas Pasha Suez Canal Zone House Senate U.S France

Peron Takes Leave of Absence for Campaign

Argentina's Congress granted President Juan D. Peron a six month leave of absence. Peron said he would campaign for reelection as a private citizen to forestall criticism at home and abroad.

Buenos Aires Argentina Juan D. Peron Peron

Price Control Changes Dim

A Truman administration bid to modify the price control law faces slim odds this session. The Senate passed bill altering the Capehart amendment in the Defense Production Act cleared the House Judiciary Committee by 15 to 7 but awaits House Rules action. Democrats questioned whether the rules panel will advance it.

Washington Truman Congress Senate House No Committee House Rules Committee House Rules Committee

Union Votes Taft Backing Taft Backing in 1952

EAST LIVERPOOL Ohio The Labor League for Taft in Ohio says its state committee unanimously backed Senator Taft for the 1952 GOP nomination and election. Willis O Hall of East Liverpool, a Brotherhood of Operative Potters member, notes Taft is a friend of workers and will lead an intense campaign to mobilize labor votes next fall.

East Liverpool Organization of Labor Union Robert A. Taft United States Senate Willis O. Hall Labor League Taft Ohio G.O.P Hall Brotherhood of Operative Potters A.F.L

Top Experts Arrive For Atomic Exercise

LAS VEGAS Nev Pi The big brass is arriving for the Desert Rock atomic exercises set for early next week Two Atomic Energy Commission chieftains Carroll Tyler Santa Fe New Mexico Paw manager and Dr Alvin De Graves test director flew in last night to set up final arrangements for the first atomic testing of troops in the field Military aircraft traffic was reported the heaviest in the history of McCarran field as observers from the Air Force Navy and Marines began arriving to augment the nearly 5000 Army troops already on hand.

Las Vegas Nev Desert Rock Atomic Ae Commission Carrol Tyler Santa Fe N. M Paw Alvin Dc. Graves McCarran Field Air Force Navy Marines

Foreign Aid Bill Passes Without Cuts

The House approved a large foreign aid bill totaling 8.299 billion dollars aimed at strengthening non communist nations military and economic capacity against Soviet aggression. The measure carries over 566 million dollars in European military aid funds from prior years and faces Senate action within a week as Republicans fail six amendments and the final vote was 221 to 99 with 69 Republicans and one independent in support.

Senate House

Billy Rose Locked Out Over Estrangement

New York showman Billy Rose, 50, faced a locked front door at his 33 Beekman Place townhouse amid a rift with wife Eleonor Holm, suggesting possible divorce proceedings. Newsmen watched as Rose failed to gain entry with two keys, then retreated to his Ziegfeld Theater apartment.

New York Billy Rose Eleanor Holm Miss Holm Rose Beekman Place Ziegfeld Theater

Queen Plans Visit The Hague To Bid For U S Canada

The Netherlands government announced that Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard will make an official April 1952 visit to the United States and Canada.

Hague Netherlands Juliana Prince Bernhard United States Canada

Unidentified slaying victim found on Guysville sandbar

The woman found on a Hocking River sandbar near Guysville remains unidentified three days after discovery. Authorities report no progress on identifying the deceased, while autopsy confirms foul play with a fractured skull and deep ear wound. Funeral services set for the unidentified woman with discretionary disinterment possible ifIdentification occurs.

Guysville Hocking Joe B. Maffett First Christian Church Shumaker

Ohio Revenue Reveals Gain in First Quarter

Ohio state revenue showed a positive first quarter with tax collections for the three months ended Sept. 30 totaling $5,883,858 above the prior year. Finance Director Herbert Defenbacher said revenue minus expenses rose by nearly $4,000,000, and the cash balance on Sept. 30 stood at $55,670,928, up $2,200,000 since Aug. 31.

Columbus Ohio Frank J. Lausche Herbert D. Defenbacher Defenbacher

Exclusive Clubs Banned At Delaware High School

Willis High School banned all fraternities and sororities after a statement by School Superintendent D. R. Smith who called them undemocratic and discriminatory. The board of education declined to accept his resignation. Students disbanded clubs after a meeting with Principal Carl Hopkins. Smith had urged the board to prohibit exclusive student groups. Fred Carlisle, student body president, would resign from the PGP Club if needed. Two girls clubs named Arrows and OK Girls were affected.

Delaware Willis High School D. R. Smith Board of Education Smith Carl Hopkins Fred Carlisle PGP Club The Arrows OK Girls Bob Burns

Wage Boost Halts Strike Over Ship Operators Pay

Washington DSB approval of 39 to 50 dollar monthly raises for ship radio operators appears to avert a walkout. CIO American Radio Association spokesman said sailors would likely sign on ships delayed in sailing. The WSB set Sept. 1 effective date, not last June, as the union demanded. Industry dissents plan to issue opinions today.

Washington

Mother in coma six months dies in New Jersey

PERTH AMBOY N J A 37yearold mother who had been in a coma for almost a half year one of the longest periods in medical history died yesterday at Perth Amboy General Hospital Mrs Mary Collins of Carteret NJ lapsed into a 156day coma after a major operation May 8 during which her heart stopped beating

Perth Amboy N. J Perth Amboy General Hospital Mary Collins Carteret

Shaw Pleads Insanity in Slaying Case

John Shaw aged 54 pleaded innocent by reason of insanity to first degree murder for the August 19 killing of his stepdaughter Ruth Cox. He was committed to Lima State Hospital for 30 days of mental observation.

Shaw Chillicothe John Shaw Lima State Hospital Ruth Cox

Picket Ban Issued in Zanesville Area Mines

Muskingum Common Pleas Court issued injunctions banning picketing at one mine and limiting it to two men per entrance at four zone mines in Zanesville. The orders target Bruns Coal Hale Coal Rose Point and Bankes mines. A separate order forbids all picketing at Sunset Enterprises strip mine. Mine employees belong to AFL CIO Local 15.

Zanesville Muskingum Common Pleas Court Clarence J. Crossland Bruns Coal Company Hale Coal Company Rose Point Coal Company Bankes Coal Company Sunset Enterprises AFL International Union of Operating Engineers

Visual Aid Meet Brings Instructors From Seven Counties

A pilot conference for visual education instructors from Fayette Highland Green Clinton Pickaway Madison and Ross counties is set for tomorrow in Washington Court House. Organizers will discuss program needs and instructional requirements for the group.

Washington Court House Fayette Highland Green Clinton Pickaway Madison Ross Counties

Latest enemy complaint threatens resumed truce talks

Reds summon Allied liaison officers to Kaesong to probe a neutrality violation claim linked to a United Nations attack on the Kaesong neutral zone. The dispute complicates plans to restart armistice negotiations at Panmunjom as UN and Communist sides debate security areas around Munsan and Kaesong.

Munsan Korea Reds Kaesong Panmunjom United Nations Air Force Don C. Darrow Army Norman B. Edwards U. S Red

UN Clears Hill Ends Long Battle on Heartbreak Ridge

U S eighth Army forces with French troops cleared the last peak of Heartbreak Ridge in a protracted hill fight. Allied air power claimed a downed enemy jet while UN and US units held their ground against Chinese assaults nearby. The crest finally fell after 31 days of brutal combat.

U. S. 8Th Army Korea Heartbreak Ridge Fifth Air Force United Nations U. S. First Cavalry Division Yonchon Panmunjom

Negro Labor Chief Denies Red Charges

William R Hood of Detroit, acting president of a proposed national Negro labor union, says the founding convention will go ahead in Cincinnati on October 27 despite opposition. Hood tells the Cincinnati Enquirer plans and predicts about 4000 attendees for the two day event at the former Hamilton County Communist Party headquarters. He also leads the Detroit Negro Labor Council and serves as secretary of Ford Local 100 of the CNO United Auto Workers.

Cincinnati National Labor Union For William R. Hood Detroit AFL and CIO Cincinnati Enquirer Hood Hamilton County Communist Party Detroit Negro Labor Council Ford Local 100 Cno-United Auto Workers

Embezzlement Suspect Arrested in California

Dayton O suspects embezzlement at Wright Patterson Field Credit Union. Mrs Bernice Emerick, secretary when shortages began, arrested in California on embezzlement charges. She is jailed in Hamilton County Cincinnati as a federal prisoner.

Dayton Wright-Patterson Field Credit Union Bernice Emerick California Hamilton County Cincinnati

Eisenhower seen as GOP presidential front runner

Two Republican senators Ives of New York and Morse of Oregon expressed confidence that General Dwight D. Eisenhower will seek and win the Republican nomination for president. Senator Duff of Rhode Island predicted a definite statement from Eisenhower by early January after a meeting about the plan. Duff, a Dewey ally, called Eisenhower the figure who could unite the nation and said he will meet the general to obtain a clear expression of intent.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Duff RPD Eisenhower Ives New York Morse Oregon Truman Thomas E. Dewey Dewey Wer Ing MBC Milwaukee Journal Douglas MacArthur Wisconsin Taft Ohio MacArthur New York City

UAW Leaders to Meet on WSB Back-to-Work Request

CIO United Auto Workers locals from 10 Borg-Warner plants across five states will convene in Washington Sunday to discuss a back-to-work plea by the Wage Stabilization Board. International VP Richard Gosser arranged the meeting. 7500 workers are not expected to resume until Monday. The WSB, at President Truman’s request, urged an immediate return and to present a demand for company-wide bargaining next Tuesday.

Cleveland CIO United Auto Workers Borg-Warner Washington Wage Stabilization Board Pappin UAW International Richard Gosser WSB Truman Mr. Truman

Rejected Lover Burns In Trap Set For Girl

Cincinnati police report Foster Holley, 34, ignited gasoline in his former girlfriend’s apartment, trapping himself as Carrie Dunn escaped unharmed. The blaze caused about $4000 damage to the building after an earlier quarrel.

Cincinnati Ralph Bronstrep Foster Holley Carrie Dunn Bronstrop

Frozen Foods Prices Seen Rising a Penny Per Package

Washington says new ceiling prices announced yesterday could push frozen fruits and vegetables up by about one cent per package at retail. An industry official, however, warned packers may avoid increases since frozen products already sell near the public's limit.

Washington

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