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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1946

Page

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Nation Awaits Truman Meat Policy Decision Amid Political Debate

Washington AP reported that as Truman prepared a 15 minute national broadcast lawmakers and party leaders pressed for a meat policy. GOP leaders demanded time to respond while officials hinted that decontrol of meat might be discussed. Key aides Porter Steelman and Feece weighed in on potential policy shifts.

Washington White House Truman Republican Party Mr. Truman Truman Voight Proram OPA Paul Porter John B. Steelman Porter Steelman GOP Carroll Feece Republican National Committee Rep Jenkins Ohio Republican Congressional Food Study Committee Lioux City Kansas City Tulsa

Joe Stalin Should Pay and Britain Needs a Tough Line

SAM SIMMONS argues Uncle Sam should demand repayment from Joe Stalin and criticize Britain for taking aid it cannot repay. He criticizes Britain’s empire, supports Russia as the stronger payee, and warns that Allied aid drained U.S. resources and resources. He suggests sending a stronger demand to Joe Stalin.

Sam Joe Stalin Joe England Joan British Commonwealth Borneo Africa Britain Russia du Ponts Rockefeller

Runaway Freight Car Hits Springfield Hotel Lobby

A New York Central refrigerated car derailed and smashed into the Frances Hotel lobby in Springfield, tearing away a 20 foot front section and trapping guests. Five others avoided injury, desk clerk Ben King escaped with a twisted leg, while the hotel suffered extensive damage estimated at over $100,000 as workers cleared debris into the afternoon.

Springfield VPI Frances Hotel William Wendt Ben King New York Central King Wendt

Experimental Aluminum Homes For War Veterans

Akron and Alliance firms announce plans to build 26 prefabricated aluminum houses for veterans costing 5000 to 6500 dollars including jet and foundation. Homes feature kitchen two bedrooms living room dinette and bath with asbestos paint for weather resistance. Ohio Veterans Committee meets to discuss housing and policy actions as wartime priorities thin.

AKRON Goodyear Aircraft Corp Taylorcraft Aviation Corp Allance Sage Goodyear Goodyear Columbus Ohio One Veterans’ Committee Ku Klux O. M. Bell Tar- Klan Forcraft Alliance Partico- Firm Jas Civilian Production Administration

Executions Photos Restricted by U S Forces in Europe

Col George Esster public relations officer for US forces in Europe said only an official photographer would be allowed to take pictures of the Naz executions next week for historical and record purposes. Newspapers would be denied prints and the public might not see the photographs.

Mernberg Germany George Esster Forces In Europe Naz

Hull Out of Danger Says Naval Hospital Report

Washington cordell hull former secretary of state remains seriously ill for two weeks now described as out of danger by Bethesda Naval Hospital. The hospital ends its twice daily condition bulletins indicating improved status for the 72 year old retired cabinet officer.

Washington Cordell Hull Bethesda Naval Hospital

Packing Plant Blaze Causes $75,000 in Damages at Superior Cement

PORTSMOUTH. Manager H. K. Moore estimated the fire at Superior Cement Corp. plant in Superior caused 87,000 in damages to machinery and building portions. The blaze gutted the packing plant and burned 300,000 paper and cloth bags.

Portsmouth H. KR. Moore Superior Cement Corp Superior Yeste Day

Fire Destroys Bethel Grain Storage Barn

A fire swept through a Bethel grain storage barn yesterday causing nearly 5000 dollars in damage. Owner Robert B. Hamilton reported three tons of fertilizer and a coal truck were lost along with the structure.

Bethel Robert B. Hamilton

Chair Established in Jewish History Chair at Hebrew Epion College

The Adolph S. Ochs memorial chair in Jewish history was established Saturday at Hebrew Epion College in Cincinnati. The ceremony honored the donor and linked the program to regional Jewish studies, inviting faculty and students to advance research and teaching in this field.

Cincinnati Adolph S. Ochs Hebrew Epion College

Meat and Money Drive Ohio Gubernatorial Battle

Ohio voters weigh money versus meat as Governor Lausche defends campaign funding limits while opposing candidate Herbert calls his plea to lift price controls a New Deal weakness. Debate spans Akron, Columbus and Cleveland with talk of nationwide price policy and a CIO petition drive seeking presidential seizure of meat-packing houses.

Colmbus Ohio Tof Dey Frank J. Lausche Akron Frank Lausche Thomas J. Herbert Lausche Truman New Deal Cleveland Herbert Office of Price Administration OPA Columbus George H. Bender William WN. Boyd United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers of America CIO

Two Firemen Hurt at Blaze in Springfield Business Block

Early today a three story brick building in the business section caught fire causing about 64000 dollars in damages. Diehl Hardware Company City Grill occupied the first floor while D S Smith Cabinet Shop filled the upper floors. An explosion of paint sent debris injuring fireman Fred Getz seriously and another firefighter Hugh Garrity was hurt by falling debris in the blast.

Springfield Diehl Hardware Company City Grill D. S. Smith Cabinet Shop Fred Getz Hugh Garrity

Franklin man dies from workplace accident injuries

Hernan Honver, 64, of Franklin, died yesterday at Christ Hospital from head injuries after an accident at Box Board Paper Co. of Franklin. Coroner Herbert P. Lyle reported the death.

Parma Man Finds Meat Doe Killed by Car in Suburb

Parma meat dealer Eugene H. Walker struck a doe with his car near Brecksville. Police Capt. William L. Lankbeil said many citizens offered to take the deer, but the warden will have it sent to county orphanages for use in meals.

Cleveland Eugene H. Walker Parma Brecksvile Walker William L. Lankbeil Brecksville Lankbeil

FDR Foundation Plans Monuments for States

Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial Foundation chairman Glen S. Wilson of Austin Texas said in Denver that a monument would be erected in each state capital and a building in Washington D C in memory of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The movement is under way in Texas, Wilson added.

Denver Wastington D. C Franklin D. Roosevelt

Nazi Physician Among War Criminals Hanged

The British announced that 12 more German war criminals were hanged Friday, bringing the weekly total to 28. Among the executed was Dr Werner Rhode, who killed four British women agents with injections at the Struthof Natzweiler camp.

Hamburg Amon Werner Rhode Struthof Natzweciler

Deer Hit by Autos Sparks Local Meat Supply

In Ashtabula county two deer were struck by autos near the town. Deputies found the carcasses a short distance south and the meat was distributed to Jefferson jail and the county home in Kingsville, providing venison steaks for the institutions.

Ashtabula Jefferson Kingsville Here

Three-Time Wounded Vet Killed in Auto Crash

COLUMBUS Daniel L. Rose 23 at Pearl Harbor D-Day veteran wounded three times in France and Germany died when his car struck a concrete railing. His bride-to-be from Great Britain awaited arrival. YOUNG WOMAN KILLED PORTSMOUTH Evelyn Williams 24 died after a collision with a wrecked car towed at night.

Columbus Daniel L. Rose Pearl Harbor Europe France Germany Great Britain Portsmouth Evelyn Williams

Truce Signed as 14 Month East Indies Hostilities Pause

Batavia reports Netherlands and Indonesian Republic sign a cease fire agreement to stop 14 months of fighting in the East Indies. The cease fire order has not yet been issued, but the pact takes effect as of today between Indonesian and Allied forces.

Batavia Netherlands East Indies

Seven Persons Poisoned After Family Dinner

Seven people were treated at General Hospital yesterday for suspected poisoning after dining together at a family reunion. A portion of the roast beef was sent to hospital chemists for examination. all patients were released within hours. Lem Markland of Barton was re elected president by District Council No. of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers of America CIO in Cleveland.

Cincinnati General Hospital Irvin Martin Life Squad Cleveland-Cp Lem Markland Barton United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America CIO

Molotov Presses Big Four on Treaty Revisions at Paris

Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov told the Paris conference the Big Four must reconsider the entire work and press for changes on undecided points after noting partial success on Italy Romania Bulgaria Hungary and Finland treaties. He urged earlier consensus before presenting drafts and condemned moves by other Big Four members on Trieste and reparations.

PARIS M. Molotov Big Four Molotov Foreign Ministers Council Italy Romania Bulgaria Hungary Finland Danube Soviet Union Norway Ethiopia India Arerthur H. Vandenberg Russia Ernest Bevin Britain U. S France Trieste Vandenberg

Point Pleasant Trio Is Seized in Theft Case

Three suspects Ger ald Edison Juniper Roy Junior Newell and Billy Sunday confessed to breaking into the 22nd Street Bowling Center on Sept 7 and taking money and merchandise Sheriff Ernest Hesson and State Trooper H D Coyner reported. Newell also disclosed a March into the Produce House on Eleventh Street stealing keys and sales slips.

Point Pleasant 22Nd Street Gerald Edison Juniper Twentyfourth St Roy Junior Newell Lincoln Ave Billy Eleventh St

Canton Akron Airport Tactic Value Outlined

At Akron dedication ceremonies Maj. Gen. Curtis LeMay warned that any future war would likely begin with a long range aircraft dropping an atom bomb on American industry. He argued the United States must strike at enemy production and research sites to deter atomic threats.

Akron Akron-Canton Curtis E. le May Army Air Staff le May America United States

Taft Blamed For No Meat At CIO Rally

In Columbus Sen. Claude Pepper charged that the Republican Party and Sen. Robert A Taft bore major responsibility for high living costs. Pepper told a CIO PAC gathering that Taft, more than any man, caused meat shortages and price inflation by wrecking the price control program to favor manufacturers and processors.

Columbus Claude Pepper Fla Republican Party Robert A. Taft Pepper Ohio America Congress

OPA Rules Scrap Output Report Cites Steel Policy

Cleveland report says continuing OPA policy will worsen scrap supplies before improving. Steel magazine notes emphasis on foundry iron for housing raises basic iron output for steelmaking and a growing shortage of metallurgical coke amid tight materials markets.

Cleveland OPA Steel

Three Fort Knox Soldiers Die in Auto Crash

Louisville report says three Fort Knox soldiers died when their car hit a bridge abutment near the city. Coroner Roy L. Carter identified one victim as Sgt. Roger Ly Davis of Canton.

Fort Knox Louisville Roy L. Carter Roger Ly Davis Canton

Ohioan Is Ruled Sane In Shooting of Driver

Cincinnati judge rules Fred Wormack Jr sane and fit for trial on murder charge in the fatal shooting of taxi driver Buddy James White after alienist testimony. The incident occurred June 21, with Wormack pleading insanity at the time.

Cincinnati Fred Wormack, Jr Frederick L. Hoffman Wormack Buddy James White

New Alaskan Town Cooperative Organized by Vets From Ohio

A group of war veterans form the Veterans Alaska Cooperative Co to develop Port Chilkoot Alaska on 400 acres near Skamware. Maj Carl W Heinmiller of Berea Ohio leads the effort with aims for a thriving town in two to three years and a focus on tourism timber furniture making and fishing. The co op buys the former Army post under the Surplus Property Act for 3205 000 and will operate a general store with voting rights for each member.

Cleveland Chilkoot Barracks Carl W. Heinmiller Berea Army Veterans’ Alaska Cooperative Co Interior Department Skamwar Chilkoot Hemmiller Port Chilkoot Fort Seward Heinmiller

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