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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1953

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House Panel Closes Ohio Farm Study

The House Agriculture Committee in Columbus winds up a Midwest farm tour and says farmers want to extend present 90 percent parity price supports. Lawmakers, including Reps Lovre Ponge and Albert, say a flexible supports plan is rejected. a Cheyenne opinion tour is slated for November 1.

Columbus House Agriculture Committee Allan Kline American Farm Bureau Federation Lovre South Dakota Ponge Texas Albert Oklahoma Kline Iowa Bankers’ Assn Des Moines South Midwest Minnesota Dakotas Nebraska Iowa Illinois Indiana Ohio State Office Cheyenne Wyo Pacific Congress

Court Rejects Bid To Upset Price Accords

Washington report states the Supreme Court refused to act on the challenge to the federal fair trade law. The New Orleans district court ruling upholding the law stands unless later appeals alter it. The law lets manufacturers and retailers set consumer prices in 45 states with fair trade laws. Schwegmann Brothers Giant Super Market, New Orleans, challenged its constitutionality. the high court rejected the petition.

Washington Supreme Court U.S New Orleans Schwegmann Brothers Giant Sur Market

William Hutcheson Union Leader Dies in Indianapolis

William L. Hutcheson 79 longtime general president of the AFL carpenters union for 36 years died at Methodist Hospital Indianapolis from a heart ailment. He had stepped down from the presidency on January 1 1952 and was succeeded by his son Maurice A. Hutcheson.

Indianapolis William L. Hutcheson AFL Carpenters Union Methodist Hospital Utcheson Maurice A. Hutcheson

Judge Urges Refusal of Parole for Slayer

Common Pleas Judge Clarence J. Crossland recommends that Harold St. John, 25, of Dorchester, Mass., who was sentenced to life for killing Ohio's assistant industrial relations director, never be paroled. He calls St. John incorrigible in a letter to the state pardon and parole commission.

Zanesville Ohio Common Pleas Clarence J. Crossland State Pardon and Parole Commission Harold St. John Dorchester Mass

Security Council Prepares To Act On Trieste Border Dispute

The United Nations Security Council plans action on the Trieste dispute and on a probe into the Arab-Israeli border clash. Yugoslavia and Italy seek hearing rights as Britain and the U.S. push for a peaceable settlement while preparations include a possible briefing by UN truce chief Bennike.

Security Council Trieste United Nations N. Y UN Security Council U.S Council Lebanon Charles Malik United States Britain France Palestine Jordan U. S Vagn Bennike Denmark UN Truce Supervision Organization

LaRosa Quits Godfrey Show

New York Julius LaRosa leaves the Arthur Godfrey radio and TV cast and will step down from the Monday Evening Talent Scouts. Arch ie Bleyer also exits Godfrey’s morning and Wednesday night programs. Godfrey announced LaRosa was leaving to pursue other show business phases and wished him well.

New York Julius LaRosa Arthur Godfrey Archie Bleyer Godfrey LaRosa Ed Sullivan Godspeed

Unseasonably Warm Dry Weather Expected Through Weekend

Weather remains clear and mild with temperatures well above normal from Wednesday to Sunday. Normal highs are 59 to 64 and lows around 41, with a small chance of rain by the weekend totaling about one third inch.

Ohio River

U.S. and Britain Delay Trieste Troop Withdrawals

Washington reports indicate the United States and Britain will slow evacuation of about 7000 troops from Zone A in Trieste while Italy and Yugoslavia clash over control. Secretary of State Dulles plans to brief President Eisenhower on the Trieste situation and other international issues.

Trieste Yugoslavia Italy Koca Popovic Rome International Organization Britain United States Tteir Yugo- A Slavia Tito Adriatic London France United Leo Matessala Zone A Washington Dulles Eisenhower Korea Germany-Austria State Department Arthur Dean Panmunjom Germany Austria Lugano Switzerland Russia Israel Jordan United Nations Jerusalem Eric A. Johnston Mr. Johnston Middle East

Navy Blames Leyte Blast On Accident

Navy officials ruled out personnel failure and sabotage in the Leyte explosion. Vice Admiral John J. Ballentine said the blast, which killed 36 crew, resulted from a material failure and likely accidental ignition of vaporized catapult hydraulic oil aboard the Leyte.

Boston Leyte John J. Ballentine Atlantic Fleet Air Arm Norfolk Thomas A. Ahroon

Heady’s Wish Die With Carl in Gas Chamber

In Kansas City a confession ties Bonnie Brown Heady to the kidnapping of 6 year old Bobby Greenlease. Carl Austin Hall admitted killing Bobby and burying the body in Heady’s yard. Heady said she wished to die in the gas chamber with Hall and hoped to be buried near Clearmont Missouri where she was born.

Kansas City Carl Bonnie Brown Heady Bobby Greenlease Carl Austin Hall Bobby Clearmont

Mystery Woman Arrested In $100000 Theft Puzzle

In Wheeling West Virginia the so called mystery woman Mary Balderson, arrested on armed robbery charges, seeks a writ of habeas corpus claiming immunity from a $100000 Warwood theft. Prosecutor Gompers denies the allegation as unfounded amid two other suspects halting extradition.

Wheeling W. Va Ohio County Sammons Thomas P. O’brien Mary Balderson Phillip C. Anderson Warwood O Brien Joseph A. Gompers Said Gompers Dallas Tex Jimmy Fugitt Harry Ward

Ohio Dems Optimistic About House Gains

Washington reports Ohio Democrats anticipate adding two to three seats in the next House. Kenneth Harding of the Democratic Congressional Committee says optimism is high though he won’t name specific Republican districts targeted. He notes Taft’s absence may depress GOP turnout, with some Old Guard Republicans losing enthusiasm.

Washington Ohio Kenneth Harding Rep Kirwan Democratic Congressional Committee House Harding Sen. Taft Taft

Cartridge Explosion Fatal to Army Worker

An Aberdeen Proving Ground incident left Harry M. Jorgenson killed and Noble H. Carter seriously injured when a 120mm cartridge exploded during powder removal in an ammunition assembly and disassembly room. Jorgenson, 29, of Bel Air died. Carter, 44, of Elkton sustained serious injuries.

Aberdeen Aberdeen Proving Ground Army Harry M. Jorgenson Bel Air Noble H. Carter Elkton

Small Boy's Dilemma at State Fair

Bobby Hager, 4, wandered from his mother at the Texas State Fair and described his trouble to the reunification scene. He recalled seeing many dresses but noted the heads were not right, illustrating his confusion in the crowd.

Dallas Tex Bobby Hager

Reds Quit Talks With Balky PWs

A fragmented report notes Reds halted talks with balky private witnesses as the Mexican government plane crash near Monterrey en route to the Rio Grande dam ceremony leaves 14 to 20 presumed aboard. Rescue teams seek wreckage after the DC3 crash that marred the Eisenhower Cortines event.

Monterrey Mexico Devil's Back Canyon Rio Grande Dwight D. Eisenhower Adolfo Ruiz Cortines Col Radames Gaxiola Ruiz Cortines Fine Arts Institute Eisenhower-Ruiz Cortines

Ike Pledges Friendship at Falcon Dam Dedication

Eisenhower and Ruiz Cortines dedicated Falcon Dam as a symbol of unity between the United States and Mexico. The ceremony featured a stainless steel monument at the border and a crowd of about 3,000. Cortines spoke of human prosperity while Eisenhower praised bilateral respect and shared goals.

Falcon Dam Tex United States Mexico Eisenhower Adolfo Ruiz Cortines Rio Grande Nuevo Guerrero Ruiz Cortines Texas

State Honors Famous Sons In Cleveland

Ohio’s sesquicentennial celebration peaks with a Cleveland parade and luncheon honoring famous natives. Celebrities like Bob Hope Earl Wilson and Branch Rickey expected on the motorcade route with two passengers per car. Louis Bromfield and Gov Lausche to speak about Ohio contributions.

Cleveland Ohio Pittsburgh Pirates Louis Bromfield Frank J. Lausche

Ohio Civil Defense alert set for December 6

Ohio civil defense headquarters announced an alert for December 6 aimed at stopping all traffic in the state. CD spokesman Thane M. Darey did not release details but said radio and sirens would sound.

Columbus State Civil Defense Headquarters Ohio Thane M. Darey

Boy Dies in Lancaster House Fire

Four year old Joseph Rooker, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Rooker, died in a fire at the family home in Lancaster on Monday.

Lancaster Joseph Rooker Richard Rooker

Escapee Captured in Columbus Home

A 16 year old boy who escaped from the Bureau of Juvenile Research after attacking an attendant was captured at his Columbus home last week. The arrest ends a brief manhunt and brings the case to a close with the youth back in custody.

Columbus Bureau of Juvenile Research

Auto Kills Girl in Findlay

Five year old Carol Cochran of Findlay died after being struck by a car there on Monday. The incident occurred in Findlay, Ohio, as authorities investigated the crash and notified the girl's family.

Auto Kills Findlay Ohio Carol Cochran

spectator dies after sidelines injury at Cincinnati game

Mrs Eva Meyer aged 60 died from a brain hemorrhage after being knocked down by football players while watching a game from the sidelines in Cincinnati. The incident occurred Sunday with her death announced Monday.

Cincinnati Eva Meyer

Blaze Eats 35 Acres on Adams County Farms

A Monday fire swept across about 35 acres on two Adams County farms one mile northwest of West Union destroying a barn and endangering five houses. Fire officials cited burning rubbish as the likely cause.

Union Ohio Adams County Here

Government Eyes Higher Minimum Wage Ask

The Eisenhower administration reportedly considers asking Congress to raise the federal minimum wage from 75 cents to $1 per hour. Former Labor Secretary Durkin planned to seek White House clearance for the move before resigning, and successor James P. Mitchell appears poised to push for a higher rate with White House approval likely.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Martin P. Durkin White House Durkin James P. Mitchell Leber Mitchell

Ike summons mayors to defense briefing

President Eisenhower has called the nation's mayors and city managers to a White House conference on civil defense December 14 and 15. The aim is to provide leaders of large cities with all available information on the national defense situation.

Mission Tex Eisenhower White House

ROK Pilot Defects to North Korea Flying Mustang

A South Korean Air Force pilot reportedly flew an F51 mustang to North Korea yesterday and deserted to the Communists. No official confirmation was available from South Korean or U.S. commands. Details remain unavailable as inquiries are redirected to Seoul.

Seoul Korea North Korea U. S Sth Air Force South Korean Defense Ministry U. S. Far East Air Force Headquarters Tokyo

Communist Repatriation Talks End as NNRC Walkout Occurs

At Panmunjom the NNRC members from Poland and Czechoslovakia quit the session after rejecting Red requests to compel POWs to return home. Chinese and Korean POWs refused to listen to communist pleas, halting interviews and delaying repatriation efforts.

Panmunjom India Switzerland Sweden Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission NNRC Kig Red

Spy ring head says Beria escaped Russia threatens papers release

Baltimore report states Col. Alius L. Amoss, head of the International Services Information, claims Lavrenti Beria fled Russia after Stalin’s purge and armed five subordinates with atomic energy plans. Beria allegedly threatens to release crucial papers if pursued, while a plan to stage a trial stooge is mentioned.

Baltimore Lavrenti Beria Russia West Alius L. Amoss Beria Amoss Stalin Anyaecese Nounced ISI

FBI Quizzes Hall's Captor

FBI investigators questioned a police officer for ten hours as they probe possible falsifications in the Greenlease kidnapping case. Officials focus on how two suitcases containing about half the ransom money were handled after the arrest of Carl Austin Hall.

ST. Louis FBI Greenlease Carl Austin Hall Bobby Greenlease Jeremiah O'Connell

Stennis Urges U S France Clash Over European Army

Sen. Stennis says the United States must end open ended manpower and funding abroad. He calls for a showdown with France on creating a European army and suggests including German soldiers if France objects. He notes Secretary Wilson’s hint of cutting U S troop levels in Europe and urges decisive action.

Washington Sen Stennis D-Miss America France Senate Armed Services Committee Wilson United States Europe Ture Africa Italy

Ohio rides auto insurance hike through with 95 percent boost

Ohio Division of Insurance approved a statewide 95 percent rise in private automobile collision rates with a 50 dollar deductible, plus a 3.1 percent cut in comprehensive rates. Liability rates likely rise. overall association member premiums up 2.35 percent to 1,067,773 dollars.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Division of Insurance Walter A. Robinson National Automobile Underwriters Assn Robinson

Communist Policemen Slain in East German Ambush

Four Communist police officers were shot to death by anti Red bands in Cottbus East Germany. Three were killed in an ambush in the Brandenburg town southeast of Berlin. One officer died earlier by the same murderers, according to a Communist paper.

Berlin Cottbus Brandenburg

Plane Crashes Kill 2 Central Ohioans

Two central Ohioans and Navy airmen died in separate crashes. Paul Richard Carroll, 20, son of a Franklin County family, was killed near Santa Pe in a rented plane crash on Sunday. Gerald L. of Sunbury Route 2, a native of Cleveville, died aboard a Navy plane shot down at sea off Iceland.

Columbus

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