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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1950

Page

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Dewey Urges Eisenhower As 1952 GOP Nominee

New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey urged Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower as the Republican presidential candidate for 1952 on Meet the Press. Dewey said he would back Eisenhower if drafted, while stressing he will not seek the nomination himself. Eisenhower, turning 60, was unavailable amid birthday events.

New York Thomas E. Dewey Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower General Eisenhower Dewey NBC Meet the Press White House Eisenhower Columbia University Leo Egan The New York Times

Allied drive toward Pyongyang grows in pace

Allied forces pushed 12 miles toward Pyongyang from Namchonjon as American and South Korean units converge on the Korean capital. U.S. Marines and tanks lead the assault while reports suggest waning North Korean resistance and possible endgame phases of the war. Truman prepares to address San Francisco after Wake Island talks with MacArthur.

U.S Tokyo Pyongyang Sinmak Namchonjon Suan Jack MacBeth Red Army Honolulu Truman General MacArthur Wake Island San Francisco Far Pacific Island Far East United Nations Supreme Commander Mr. Truman White House Hickam Field Independence Fairmont Manchurian Siberian MacArthur United Nations Samchok Yonan Seoul Hungnam Wonsan Yonghung Manchuria

Wilson Urges Americanism in Ohio Address

Charles E. Wilson of General Motors warned against Communism and statism, praising American free enterprise and personal responsibility. Marion Folsom of Eastman Kodak urged strong military and economic posture during the Korean War while supporting balanced policy and reduced government spending. About 1,500 food chain executives and manufacturers attended.

Cincinnati Charles FE. Wilson General Motors Corp Wilson National Association of Food Chains General Motors Marion B. Folsom Committee For Economic Development Eastman Kodak Co Folsom United Nations

Three Admit Cattle Rustling Ties Across Ohio Counties

Sheriff deputy says three of four men in custody confessed to cattle rustling across six central Ohio counties. Names listed include John Garvey James Garvey Ernest Golbert and John H Queen with ties to Urbana Kankana Gallipolis. Confessors claim livestock sold to Dale Follrod and include 68 cattle from Agricultural Lands Inc with other thefts in Madison Champaign Clark Pickaway Union and Logan counties. Arraignment before Justice Beathard could be affected.

London Robert Allison Ohio Allison John Garvey James Urbana Kananga Ernest Golbert John H. Queen Gallipolis Dale Follrod Pickaway County Agricultural Lands, Inc Madison Champaign Clark Pickaway Union Logan Justice of the Peace Maurice EF. Beathard

Ohio Youth Installed As National President

Robert Wise of Newark Ohio was installed as president of Rural Youth of America during meetings at Jacksons Mill West Virginia. About 25 states were represented at the event, reflecting farm and small town youths in high school and college ages. In Cincinnati Julius Freiberg 77 former U S attorney general aide and chamber leader died yesterday.

Jackson's Mill Rural Youth of America Robert Wise Newark Ohio Cincinnati A. Julius Freiberg U.S. Attorney General Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Cincinnati Bar Association

Pianos Bring Bank Notes and Demand for Used Instruments

Mrs. Paul Keever ran a one time ad offering 12 upright pianos in good condition for sale. The notice promotes the Want Ad column as a source for buying and selling household items including instruments and furniture. Dial 92 or call 10% West State Street.

Paul Keever West State Street Musical Instruments Messenger Want

CIO and U S Steel Meet Over Higher Wages

In Pittsburgh President Philip Murray of the CIO meets with United States Steel to discuss a wage boost for production and maintenance workers. The conference questions how large a raise U S Steel may grant as a leading industry bellwether.

Pittsburgh Cio Philip Murray Mamoth United Steel Corporation U. S. Steel

Jilted Bridegroom Faces Honeymoon Plans Upset

Bob Wallman, 24, Newark draftsman, decorated in St George's Hall as his bride ran off with another man. The wedding and reception were canceled for 200 guests. He sought a new start with his friend Joe Krief, planning a escape to New York and then Florida.

Newark Bob Wallman St. George’s Hall Bob Waltman Joe Krief New York

Ship Sinks Off Lorain Captain Lost at Sea

The John M McKerchey, a 161 foot sandsucker, sank in Lake Erie two and a half miles northwest of Lorain. Nineteen crewmen were saved. Captain Horace Johnson of Monroe Michigan is believed missing. Second Mate Louis Hasler of Marine City helped wake crew and ensure safe escape. Other crew included John Burns Bob Kerber and James Langall of Sandusky. The report notes a separate Tokyo item about Korea naming United Nations Day for October 24.

Lorain John M. McKerchey Lake Erie Here Horace Johnson Monroe Mich Carl Reardon Sherrodsville Ohio Carroll County Johnson Reardon John Burns Bob Kerber James Langall Sandusky

204 Dogs Enter Chase In 31st Annual Trials

About 204 dogs were released at 6 30 am on Coolville Ridge for the Ohio State Fox Hunters Association 31st annual field trials opening with a crowd of 400. The beach show at Athens County fairgrounds Sunday named winners in Derby, All Age, Best Pair, Best Pack, Natural Carriage and Best in Show. Owners and competitors traveled from Florida Virginia North Carolina Kentucky West Virginia Ohio Pennsylvania and Indiana. The trials run through Wednesday with a Tuesday night ball planned at the Athens Armory by the American Legion.

Coolville Ridge Ohio State Fox Hunters’ Association Athens County Fairgrounds Roger Stone Lexington Gabbie W Ambrose W Clipper Iti Watts Brothers Huntington W. Va Ronnie Acres Roman A Laura Bell R. L. Crown Black Powder King Baldwin Faultles Daisy Wing Clyde Kazee Wise Queen Parsons’ Slim Parsons Susie E. J. Parsons Ripley W. B. Williams Weston Parkersburg Roynie Acres Florida Virginia North Carolina Kentucky West Virginia Ohio Pennsylvania Indiana Athens Armory American Legion

Peace Talks Seen in Vain

Archbishop Robert E. Lucey of San Antonio declares peace talks with Soviet Russia would be useless. He spoke at the National Council of Catholic Women session, noting the Soviet goal is world conquest and saying dialogue cannot resolve that.

Cleveland Robert E. Lucey San Antonio Tex Russia National Council of Catholic Women National Catholic Welfare Conference NCCW

Russia Masses Six Divisions on Turkish Border

Unconfirmed reports from Kars on the Turkish border claim Russia has massed six divisions along the frontier with Turkey and Iran, signaling rising military tension in the area.

Istanbul Turkey Kars Russia Iran

MacArthur Faces Unprecedented Korea Peace Challenges

Washington reports President Truman and Gen. MacArthur discussed the Wake Island talks as moves to end Korea’s war raise complex problems. The UN committee says no North Korean government exists, limiting South Korea’s authority below the 38th parallel until a free election is held.

Washington Korea Truman Douglas MacArthur Wake Island North Korea MacArthur Pacific Hirohito United Nations United Nations Interim Committee On Republic of South Korea 38Th Parallel

East Germany Elects Reds With Normandy Vote

East Germany announced it had been confirmed in power by 12,088,745 votes with 51,187 invalid ballots and opposition votes. Interior Minister Karl Steinhoff hailed high turnout at 98.44 percent of eligible voters 18 and older. Critics charged fraud and noted discrepancies in eligible voter counts since 1949.

Berlin East Germany Karl Steinhoff National Front People's Congress Ministry of Interior People’s Congress

Soviet Seeks Red Cross Action Against Atomic Bomb

Soviet Russia asked the International Red Cross to promote the prohibition of atomic weapons. Russian Delegate Boris Pachkov submitted a resolution at the League of Red Cross Societies meeting urging peaceable aims and disarmament. Delegations from 57 nations agreed to discuss the proposal later in the week.

Monte Carlo Soviet Russia International Red Cross Boris Pachkov League of Red Cross Societies Red Cross Red Cross Societies

Medical Registration Aims Reserve Pool

The Defense Department seeks to build a medical draft pool of about 5000 to 10000 men via the first medical registration. It plans to induct 1522 doctors dentists and veterinarians by January end under the medical draft law allowing men through 50 to be drafted. Current plans target only a few in the lower age groups.

Washington Defense Department Congress

Mass attempt to scale Popocatepetl ends in deaths

A mass ascent toward the 17787 foot Popocatepetl volcano in Mexico City led to three deaths and injuries among hundreds of participants during the week. The event aimed to hold a religious ceremony atop the peak.

Mexico City Popocatepet Volcano

War Briefs From Havre to New Delhi Across Front Lines

A Montana petition alleges a Marine private died after 54 hours of training while entering combat. London reports UN planes claim 1059 tanks knocked out with 540 utterly destroyed. A Defense casualty list shows 442 names including 140 dead and 277 wounded. Nehru opposes U S plans for UN directed armed forces. Chicago researchers discuss bacteriological immunity efforts.

Havre Mont Wesley D'Ewart R-Mont Fairfield Pfc Gene Lease London A_si British Air Ministry United Nations Aidan Crawley Air Washington Defense Department

U S to Offer Aid for French Rearmament Plan

United States prepared to pledge substantial financial help to France to launch a major rearmament program. Secretary of State Acheson expected to promise aid to Jules Moch and Maurice Petsche without a stated amount. France seeks 3.17 billion dollars in 1951 to add three divisions, boost arms production, and supply weapons to 150000 troops in Indochina.

Washington United States France Acheson Jules Moch Mauerice Petsche Europe Indochina

Israel Cabinet faces Crisis in new government bid

Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion attempts to form a new cabinet after three religious bloc members quit the outgoing government over a cabinet change tied to Israel's financial plight. President Chaim Weizmann asks him to present the plan to the Knesset as it reconvenes after a two month recess.

Jerusalem David Ben-Gurion Israel Ben-Gurion Chaim Weitzmann Knesset

Weekend Accidents Kill 15 in Ohio

An Associated Press survey shows at least 15 people died in Ohio over the weekend ending Sunday night. Seven deaths resulted from traffic accidents, with the report covering 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Sunday.

Ohio Columbus Associated Press

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