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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1945

Page

11

Hun Leaders Indicted for Mass Atrocities in Berlin Trial

The four power court in Berlin indicts 24 German leaders and six Nazi organizations for starting World War II and committing mass murder, torture, and terror. The 25,000 word accusation details systematic genocide, including about 10 million civilian and prisoner deaths, with 4 million perishing at Auschwitz and 1.5 million at Majdanek.

Berlin Adolf Hitler High Command Auschwitz Concentration Camp Maidanek Germany

Indictment Served in Nuremberg Trials for 24 Germans

The most massive criminal indictment in history was served today on 28 Germans who must face the four power international military tribunal in Nuernberg next month. The 24th defendant, Martin Bomman, is at large and will likely be tried in absentia. The charges include mass murders by gas and shooting, cruel experiments on women, and looting and destruction in occupied cities.

Nuernberg Germany Martin Bormaann

Indictment Outlines Nazi Leaders for World War Crimes

The Allied tribunal at Nuremberg charges 24 senior Nazi figures with crimes against peace war crimes and crimes against humanity including Jewish persecutions. Indictment details alleged torture experiments at Auschwitz Ravensbrück and other camps with gas chambers and crematoria as core evidence.

Normandy Ardennes Germany Nuernberg Robert H. Jackson United States Adolf Hitler Hermann Goering Rudolph Hess Joachim von Ribbentrop Robert Ley Hitler Genergls Wilhelm Keitel Alfred Jodi Karl Doenitz Eric Raeder Gustav Krupp von Bohlen Halbach Hjalmar Schacht Reas OE

Pacific Veterans Lead In Arrivals of Today

New York and Boston port arrivals dominate today with veterans from the Pacific theater. About 25 000 service personnel sail into West Coast ports aboard more than 14 troop ships, while East Coast totals reach roughly 8 100 on four ships.

New York Boston Newport News

Two Senators to Speak at Ohio Republican Women Meeting

In Columbus the Ohio Federation of Republican Women's Organizations opens a two day session with Senators Robert A. Taft of Ohio and John A. Danaher of Connecticut as chief speakers. More than 1,100 delegates are expected. Taft and Danaher will address a banquet with former Gov. John W. Bricker.

Columbus U.S Robert A. Taft Ohio John A. Danaher Connecticut Ohio Federation of Republican Women's Organizations Taft Danaherre l John W. Bricker

Peiping Violence Flares in Little Tokyo Attack

A crowd in Peipings Little Tokyo attacked Japanese civilians with three deaths reported. Earlier a Chinese troopship crash near Nanyuan Airfield killed over 50 Chinese troops and an American crew. Also reported is the assassination of Korea Chamber of Commerce president at Tientsin.

Peiping Tokyo Peipling North China Occupation Zone Nanyuan Korea Chamber of Commerce Tientsin

Ohio Solon Bares Federal Economy in Surplus Sales

Rep. Alvin F. Weichel accuses the government of dumping surplus property at a fraction of cost. He cites Plum Brook dormitories bought for 1217269 and sold for 4500, and suggests early sales biased to favored buyers. He demands lawful sale procedures allowing public examination by veterans and local agencies.

Washington Alvin F. Weichel Sandusky Plum Brook Ordnance Works Finance Corporation Cleveland Ohio Weichel Congress

Hidden Treasure of Japs Is Frozen by Americans

Tokyo report on Potsdam terms and democratic revision argues Yoshida says constitution can be democratic with revision. Allied authorities freeze assets of Japanese nationals abroad and at banks, defining allotments for repatriates and seizing excess holdings. U.S. forces announce troop redeployments and transport delays as weather slows departures from depots.

Tokyo Japan Shigeru Yoshida MacArthur Ando Moku Imperial Bank of Tokyo Imot Meiji Chosen Bank Seoul Korea Imperial Bank of Taikyo Moku Yokohama Eighth Army U. S U.S.S

Army Accused of Stalling in Manila Letters

Daily Pacifican in Manila prints letters from U S troops accusing army authorities of inefficiency in sending veterans home. Soldiers say ships sailing empty to the United States should carry about 75 men each instead of waiting for transports and other fleet units.

Mantila Pacifician Manila Philippines United States

Miners Back to Work as Strike Ends in East

In Pittsburgh area, more than 50 of about 1,000 bituminous mines resumed work after a 27 day strike by mine bosses seeking union recognition. Thousands returned, with expectations that by Monday most of 216,000 strikers will reenter pits. Steel industry remains curtailed until coal supply improves. Clairton coke byproducts plant may boost to 50 percent capacity next week if coal arrives. limited blast furnaces to resume Wednesday.

Pittsburgh UMW John” J. Lewis Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp Clairton AFL New York Harbor Joseph P. Ryan Hollywood Screen Actors Guild AFL Movie Workers Spokane Wash Coeur D' Alene Ida CIO Textile Washington CIO North South Carolina Texas CIO United Steel Crane Company Chicago

Heroism of East Ohio Soldier Is Recognized

Mrs Mary Antolak of near St Clairsville Ohio will receive the Congressional Medal of Honor won by her son Sgt Sylvester Antolak killed near Cisterna Di Littoria May 24 1944 as he helped break the ring of steel around Anzio beachhead The War Department said the Ohio infantryman wiped out an enemy position with a submarine gun and was charging into another when killed He had been wounded three times and was firing from his gun when it fell

Washington Merry Antolak St. Clairsville Sylvester Antolak Cisterna di Littoria Anzio War Department CIO Ohio Union Ward WLE Rae

Cleveland Plane Show Plans National Aircraft Display

The Cleveland Aviation Club announced a national aircraft show to demonstrate American aviation production for war. The event will take place in Cleveland from January 11 to January 23.

Cleveland The Cleveland Aviation Club

War Thief Ends Life During Chase by Patrol

Columbus report says Eugene Pend er, 30, of Steubenville, was pursued by a state patrol car on Route 1 40 near Reynoldsburg when he shot himself with a revolver. The stolen car was taken in the earlier incident.

Columbus Eugene Pender Steubenville Reynoldsburg

Cut in Luxury Levy Opposed By Committee

Washington reports Senate Finance Committee opposition to reducing prewar luxury excise taxes from whiskey fur coats jewelry and cosmetics back to 1941 levels. Analysts estimate half year revenue loss at 535 million dollars as House approved cuts push total to about 4.78 billion. Delays proposed to 1947 or later with rate changes listed for furs jewelry cosmetics luggage liquor beer bulbs long distance calls railroad tickets and more.

Washington Senate Finance Committee House George D-Ga the, Treasury Fred M. Vinson

Argentine Army Backs Peron for President

In Buenos Aires Col. Juan Domingo Peron is allowed to run for president next April 7, a reliable source says. The army backs Peron and Edelmiro Farrell, but reportedly demands the government stay impartial and avoid direct aid to Peron in the elections.

Buenos Aires Juan Domingo Peron Peron Edelmiro Farrell

Famous Flag Will Be Given To West Coast City

Washington reports Maury Maverick, chairman of the Smaller War Plants Corporation, will present the flag that flew over the Capitol when the United Nations Charter was ratified to San Francisco on October 26 during Navy Day observances. White House designation announced.

Washington Maury Maverick San Francisco Capitol Senate Maverick War Plants Corporation White House

Repeal of Labor Disputes Act Under Review as Walkouts Persist

Congress moves toward new anti striked legislation with the House Military Committee set to consider repeal or revision of the Smith Connally War Labor Disputes Act. Proposals include 30 day strike notice, mutual responsibility for contracts, and restricting benefits for striking workers. Labor officials support repeal.

Associated Press Congress House Military Committee Arends House

Michigan Troops Move to End Major Utility Strike

Federal and Michigan officials work to end a 2,000 worker walkout in CIO Michigan Utility Workers Council. Emergency crews remain on duty to keep electric service for about 2 million customers as Gov. Kelly seeks a settlement and calls up state facilities if needed.

Fuel May Net Michigan C. I. O. Utilities Workers Union CIG John W. Gibson Schwellenbach Lansing Harry F. Kelly Consumers Power Company Kelly

Herbert Seeks Ohio Governor Nomination in 1946 Primaries

Former Ohio Attorney General Thomas J. Herbert announces another bid for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in May 1946. The Cleveland native, recovering from leg surgery, trails in last year’s primaries and may revive a feud with Paul M. Herbert. Albert Payne also enters the race, with Maj. Gen. Beightler and State Treasurer Don J. Ebright among possible contenders.

Columbus Thomas J. Herbert Ohio Herbert Cleveland James Garfield Stewart Cincinnati University Hospital Paul M. Herbert Albert Payne Springfield Robert 5. Beightler Don J. Ebright

Other Cities Seek to Stage Air Force Fair Transfer Hints

Dayton AP reports the appearance of Gen. Ira C. Baker and Col Fred Dean at Wright Field revived talk the mammoth Air Force Fair may move. Bids to relocate the display include LaGuardia Field Cleveland and Los Angeles with the deadline Sunday.

Dayton Ira C. Baker Army Air Forces Fred Dean AAF H. H. Arnold Wright Field la’ Guardia Field Cleveland Los Angeles

Union Officials Order Men to Resume Work at Mine No 255

Members of Local Union No. 6481 at Mine No. 255 near SLOUSTER were told to return to work next Monday October 22. John Kingar secretary said he received the return-to-work notice from the international office of the United Mine Workers of America.

Slouster John Kingar International Office of The United Mine Workers of America

Timmy the St Bernard Finds Lost Boy in Woods Near Pittsburgh

A six year old, Danny Butts, was reported lost in woods near Pittsburgh. Timmy, a 161 pound St Bernard belonging to Nancy Gallagher, traced the boy through 500 feet of dense forest guiding rescuers to his location. Timmy’s heroic feat echoes the famed Al

Danny Butts Pittsburgh Pas Timmy St. Bernard Nancy Gallagher

Butter Prices Set to Rise After Subsidy Ends

Butter will cost five to six cents more per pound starting November 8 after the government ends a subsidy to butter processors. Current ration values face cuts October 28 as meat rationing continues. USDA officials note most subsidies will be discontinued by July, with sugar subsidy among the few remaining. overall cost declines and inflation influence forthcoming price ceilings.

OPA Anderson West Tuly

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