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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1947

Page

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Governor Herbert Arrives for Cutler Hall Rededication

Ohio Governor Thomas J. Herbert and 108 top high school history students arrive in Athens for Cutler Hall rededication ceremonies. The event marks the 131 year old building rebuilt at over 160000 dollars with a 19 gun salute and flag rites, followed by a parade, football clash, and musical pageant honoring Ohio University's history.

Ohio Thomas J. Herbert Athens Cutler Hall Northwest Territory Herbert John C. Baker North Hill Columbus 174Th Field Artillery Battalion Ohio National Guard William A. Speidel Ohio University Rotc Ohio University Robert E. Leake St. Albans Church Bexley Rededication Vincent Jukes Memorial Auditorium Fred Waring WLW National Broadcasting Co Ohio Story Bell Telephone Columbia WBNS Ohio Stadium University of Cincinnati Butler Western Reserve C. C. Robinson C. N. Mackinnon

Truman Uses High Living Costs to Target 1948 Campaign

President Truman framed the postwar cost of living as a campaign issue while labeling rationing and government price controls as police-state measures. Senator Pepper supported democratic rationing as true democracy, while Republicans Ives and Taft warned voters about low availability under controls and anticipated cost of living as a political lever.

Washington Truman Pepper D.-Fla Congress Mr. Truman Chester Bowles Leon Henderson Ives R.-N.y Taft Ohio

Cool Weather Forecast Extends Across Midwest Ten Degrees Cooler by Weekend

October heat wave eased as cooling air from Canada moves into the Midwest. Temperatures rose into the 80s in Kansas City Des Moines Traverse City Cincinnati Columbus and Buffalo with near normal readings on the Pacific Coast. Rain fell in Washington Oregon and scattered locations in Tennessee Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Cool air expected to reach the Dakotas and spread to Minnesota Iowa Michigan Wisconsin and Illinois by tonight and tomorrow.

Rockies Atlantic Coast Midwest Mercury Kansas City Des Moines Traverse City Mich Cincinnati Columbus Buffalo N. Y Pacific Coast Washington Oregon Tennessee Kentucky Indiana Canada Dakotas Minnesota Iowa Michigan Wisconsin Illinois

Former dean Dudley McGovney dies at 70

Dudley O. McGovney, 70, retired UC Berkeley professor of constructional law and former dean of Tu Lane, Iowa, law schools, died Thursday in Berkeley California. He chaired law faculties in three universities and was known for legal scholarship and leadership.

Berkeley Calif Dudley O. McGovney University of California Tulane University University of Iowa

Charity Bingo Ruled Illegal in West Virginia

West Virginia Attorney General Ira J. Partlow ruled bingo illegal and said religious charitable and benevolent groups may be prosecuted for running them. He called bingo a lottery and stated operators can be successfully charged, noting it is not a game of skill.

Charleston W. Va Ira J. Partlow West Virginia Partlow

Power pools emerge to meet rising electrical demand nationwide

An Associated Press survey finds demand outpacing additions to capacity across regions. Experts propose short term demand staggering and long term builds while power pooling and cross country interconnections expand. Scientists study a 500000 volt electrical superhighway concept and even wartime tech for small plants as the goal remains adding facilities.

Associated Press Interior Krug Alcoa Monsanto Kaiser Edison Electric Institute New York San Francisco Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Chicago Louisville Midwest Brilliant Ohio

Fate of Holy Lands Partition Plan Uncertain

At Lake Success the UN faces a division among 57 nations over the Palestine partition proposal. 14 support, 12 oppose, 31 undecided likely to be revealed in a showdown vote. Britain declines to favor or oppose, signaling a transition from the mandate while final independence is pursued. Final committee hearings on the Jewish Agency for Palestine and the Arab Higher Committee unfold today and tomorrow ahead of Monday proposals.

United Nations Palestine Holy Lands United States Russia Britain Arthur Creech-Jones Assembly Palestine Committee Holy Land Jewish Agency For Palestine Arab Higher Committee For Palestine

Governor Names Seven To Ohio Fair Site Board

Gov. Thomas J. Herbert appointed four Republicans and three Democrats to a legislative commission to locate and purchase a new site for the state fair. The seven members, alongside Director of Agriculture Frank N. Farnsworth and Walter J. Buss of Wooster, will have 500000 dollars to acquire land replacing the 128 acre Columbus fairgrounds. Republican members include former Gov. Myers Y. Cooper and John F. Cunningham. Democrats include Joseph W. Fichter and Paul Teegarden. Farnsworth plans an organizational meeting within a week.

Columbus Thomas J. Herbert Frank N. Farnsworth Walter J. Buss Wooster State Board of Agriculture Myers Y. Cooper Cincinnati John F. Cunningham Ohio State University College of Agriculture Walter Sellars Fayette County H. B. Vanderpool Marietta Joseph W. Fichter Ohio State Grange Russell S. Hall Fremont Paul Teegarden Ashville Farnsworth

Nation Wide Rationing Draws Mixed Early Response

Meatless Tuesdays and eggless poultryless Thursdays are adopted by part of the nation under the emergency food conservation program. The program, active two weeks, is said to be gaining momentum in restaurants, but surveys in several cities show little drop in meat egg and poultry sales in about half the places since President Truman urged observance.

Associated Press National Restaurant Association Truman United States William Green Phillip Mureray Taft

Little Hocking Man's Indictment Sought in Deputy Sheriff Slaying

Prosecutor E E Erb asked the Washington County Grand Jury to indict Clyde Ottmar Gilliland of Little Hocking for murder in the shotgun slaying of Deputy Sheriff Charles Ross. Ross died from a shotgun wound suffered October 5 when he went to the Gilliland home to investigate a disturbance report.

Marietta E. E. Erb Washington County Grand Jury Clyde Ottmar Gilliland Little Hocking Charles Ross Erb Ross Gilliland

Ashtabula Plant Ends Eight-Week Strike

The Lake City Malleable Inc. resumes operations after an eight-week strike over contract clause interpretation. Donald Freeborn, 27, CIO United Steel Workers president, pleaded innocent yesterday to assault and property damage charges linked to violence at the plant gates on Oct. 8.

Ashtabula Lake City

Traffic Injuries Claim Two Lives in Akron

Two people died in Akron last night from traffic accident injuries. Bernard M. Castner, 18, died when his motorcycle swerved to pass a tractor-trailer and slid beneath it. George A. Douglas, 22, of Everett, died after his car collided with another vehicle.

Akron Bernard M. Castner George A. Douglas Everett

Brewers Use Substitutes To Save Grain For Europe

U S brewers plan to save over 650000 bushels of grain monthly for export to Europe by using substitutes for corn wheat and other grains and by cutting corn use for three months. Savings depend on finding starch substitutes like potatoes and cassava with a two month distillers holiday also aiding the effort.

Washington Europe Citizens Food Committee United States Brewers Foundation Charles Luckman Luckman

Texas Killing Case Hears School Girl

Ann York the sole survivor testified in the Lloyd I. Ross murder trial as the state neared its close. Dittert announced two to three more witnesses as the jury heard details of the May 25 ambush that killed Willard York and four relatives while leaving Ann injured.

LA Grange Tex Sstate Lloyd I. Ross J. Lee Dittert J. R. Fuchs Ann York Comal County W. A Doc) Scholl New Braunfels Willard York Gertrude York John Mary York Ann

Eisenhower Denies Involvement With Draft Movement

In Manchester New Hampshire General Dwight D Eisenhower rejected any ties to politics saying he has no personal acquaintance with draft Eisenhower sponsors. He told reporters that no name on the sponsoring committee rings a bell.

Manchester N. H Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Army

First Degree Murder Charged in Barbert on Slayings

In Barberton a charge of first degree murder was filed yesterday against Steve Nagy 58 for the shotgun slayings Tuesday night of John Anderson 68 and housekeeper Rebecca Brooks 55. Deputy Sheriff Paul Elio quoted Nagy saying the shootings ended a neighborhood quarrel over two dogs.

Barberton Steve Nagy Summit County Sherriff Akron John Anderson Rebecca Brooks Nagy Robert L. Smith Secret Service John Botts Paul Eliot NEA Paul Elio

Farmer Gets Probation For Wounding Wife

Joseph Rybak a Mason Township farmer was sentenced to five years of probation for wounding his wife June 20 with a shotgun. He pleaded guilty before Common Pleas Judge Lynn B. Griffith in Warren Ohio to a charge of shooting with intent to kill maim or wound.

Chardon Joseph Rybak Mason Township Common Pleas Lynn B. Griffith Warren Ohio

Judge weighs vet club grant constitutional challenge

Columbus Common Pleas Judge John R. King heard final arguments in Brunner Dickman’s suit contesting the constitutionality of legislative appropriations totaling $322,635 to veterans organizations. The case centers on the rights of the veteran club to receive funding.

Columbus

Autos Strike Kill Man

Michael Malinas aged 53 died in hospital from injuries after being struck by two automobiles on Sunday in Cleveland. He succumbed last night, authorities said.

Cleveland Michael Malinas

Taft Stassen Duel Democrats At Republican Women’s Meet

Former Ohio Senator Robert Taft and Minnesota Governor Harold Stassen critiqued Democratic policy at the Ohio Federation of Republican Women’s annual dinner in Columbus. Taft warned of uncertain foreign policy and left wing domestic moves while signaling a possible 1952 candidacy, and Stassen promoted a hopeful GOP future contrasting Democratic gloom. The event drew more than a thousand party leaders and officials.

Columbus Minnesota Harold E. Stassen Ohio Robert A. Taft Stassen Taft Congress Truman Republican Party Party of Hope Democratic Party Party of Ohio Federation of Republican Women's Organizations CIO Hazel B. Finsterwald King of the Woods Harold Stassen GOP Ohio Federation of Republican Women Neil House Bob Taft

CCC May Aid Europe Relief By Price Cut

The Commodity Credit Corporation could sell American grain at cut‑rate prices for export to Europe to stretch its dollar supplies. A congressional reimbursement pact would be needed before the regular session in January. Secretary Anderson said officials are examining CCC funds as a relief option.

Washington Anderson CCC

CIO Elects Murray Chief For 8th Year

Philip Murray was re elected president of the CIO by acclamation at the Boston convention. He was hailed as our great leader for eight years and the final day featured a demonstra tion with cheering and a band. Jacob S Potofsky praised him as the greatest labor leader in the world during a nominating speech. The celebration lasted 17 minutes ending as The Star Spangled Banner began.

Boston Philip Murray CIO Murray Jacob S. Potofsky Amalgamated Clothing Workers

Hospital Seeks Donors With Rare Blood Type

Memorial Hospital in Fremont seeks donors with rare A negative blood to supply transfusions for Helen Marin is critically ill with virus pneumonia. Physicians say donors are needed immediately.

Hospital Fremont, O Memorial Hospital Helen Marinis

Portsmouth Pastor Steps Toward Norwood Call

The Rev. Laurence L. Hucksoll longtime pastor of First Presbyterian Church Portsmouth receives a pastoral call from Norwood inviting him to serve there after almost nine years in Portsmouth.

Cincinnati Laurence L. Hucksoll First Presbyterian Church Portsmouth Norwood

French Spur Talks To End Marine Strike

Paris government delegates and union leaders said they were near an agreement to end a maritime strike that has shut French ports since yesterday morning. About 40 000 maritime workers walked off the job demanding 15 percent pay increases. A government committee met to address a parallel 30 000 transport worker stoppage affecting Paris buses and subways. Workmen hurried to repair nine of the subway system's 12 generators believed sabotaged overnight. Representatives from two small independent unions, invited to the meeting, had voted to return to work.

Paris Nviteate

Composer Dies in New York Vaude Scene

The New York based composer author and vaude artist known for songs such as Deaf Old Pal of Mine died Thursday in the city.

New York Gitzie

Stassen Captivates Ohio GOP Women at Taft Dinner

Harold Stassen drew a 1100-plus crowd at the Ohio Federation of Republican Women fall conference dinner in Columbus. He and Senator Robert Taft shared top billing as they discussed the Taft Hartley labor law, with Stassen charming attendees and Taft earning praise for intelligence and dependability. Mrs Stassen appeared modest beside Ohio public figures and wives in attendance.

Taft Stassen GOP Bob Taft Mrs. Stassen Governor Herberty the sTafts Mrs. Bricker Katherine Ken Mra Stassen Brunet Serio America

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