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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1948

Page

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Bricker and Herbert Rally Ohio Gop Unity in Heated Contest

Ohio Republicans blasted Democrats as President Truman prepared a Cleveland speech. Bricker and Herbert urged unity while Lausche assailed state spending for campaign purposes. Nixon spoke at a Springfield rally as De Lacey faced another anti-noise arrest in Columbus.

Ohio Washington White House Truman Cleveland Chicago U.S John W. Bricker Thomas J. Herbert Frank J. Lausche Herbert State House Lausche Ravenna Bricker Springfield Richard M. Nixon Rcalif Nixon Ed D. Schorr Cincinnati Attorney General Department of Agriculture Thomas E. Dewey New York Hugh de Lacey Washington State Henry A. Wallace Progressive Party de Lacey Toledo Columbus Ohio State University North High Street George Watts South End

Cease Fire Earns Acceptance in Southern Palestine

United Nations announced Egypt and Israel accepted a cease fire in the Negev desert to begin at noon GMT. Spokesman Dr. Ralph J. Bunche said both sides accepted, ending a week of desert fighting sparked by Egyptian attacks on a Jewish convoy. Then a separate note follows about Joseph P. Earley returning mistaken mail checks.

Paris United Nations Egypt Israel Palestine Greenwich Ralph J. Bunche Negev Security Council Holy Land

Legion Ends Convention Urges Pensions for Vets

The American Legion wrapped its 30th national convention in Miami with unanimous re-election of Perry Brown of Beaumont Texas as national commander. It approved two pension resolutions for World War I and II veterans and their families. The Illinois department sponsored the pension measures. Mrs Hubert A Goode of Portland Oregon was named national Auxiliary president after Mrs Lee W Hutton stepped aside.

Miami Fla Perry Brown Beaumont Tex American Legion Brown Legion Indianapolis Philadelphia Boston Legionnaires Congress Armed Services Illinois Department Hubert A. Goode Portland Ore

Governor Gets Wallace Case in Illinois Ballot Fight

Governor Dwight H. Green faces a Wallace Progressive party request after the Supreme Court blocked the ballot addition. Henry A. Wallace urged a special session or certification to place the tickets on November ballots, while Green declined to comment and party officials said changes are now physically impossible.

Chicago Supreme Court Henry A. Wallace Progressive Party Dwight H. Green Illinois Wallace Ilinois Green U. S. Supreme Court

Diamonds and Watches Recovered From Dutch Airliner Crash

In Prestwick Scotland customs impounded diamonds worth 40 000 to 60 000 and 16 000 watches found in the wreckage of a Dutch Constellation that crashed near the airport.39 of 40 aboard died and survivor W H Phillipp was critically burned.

Prestwick Scotland W. H. Phillipp

Air National Guard to reach full strength by January first

Adj. Gen. C. W. Goble said the War Department authorized raising the Ohio Air National Guard ceiling to 689 additional enlisted personnel, boosting the unit from 1 377 to full strength by Jan. 1.

Columbus Ohio Air National Guard Adj C. W. Goble War Department

Water Works Shortage Stated At $13 255 In Nelsonville

State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson charged Miss Helen Largent former chief clerk at Nelsonville Water Works with embezzlement of 13255 and faked books to cover the shortage. Findings cover April 14 1946 to March 31 1948 and call for recovery against Largent who is on 5000 bond.

Nelsonville Joseph T. Ferguson Helen Largent Nelsonville Water Works Department Ferguson Miss Largent Oral Daugherty Fidelity and Casualty Co New York

Polish Primate Hlond Dies at 67 in Warsaw

Warsaw AP says Cardinal August Hlond, 67 primate of Poland and longtime critic of the Communist government, died of pneumonia after an appendix operation. His passing reduces the Sacred College of Cardinals to 56 of 70. Hlond, a priest in Milan earlier, was a friend of the future Pope Pius XI and once seen as a potential papal candidate.

Warsaw August Cardinal Hlond Poland Sacred College of Cardinals Milan Italy Pius XI Cardinal Hiond

Korean Revolt Seen Ending

The Korean Republic moves to end a two day rebellion as Gen Douglas MacArthur backs the people. U S Army reports heavily armed Korean troops entered Yosu with little resistance. Sunchon is expected to be retaken. loyal battalions surround rebels there.

Seoul Douglas MacArthur U. S. Army Yosu Sunchon

Reprimand Closes Case Against U S Official

Washington official reprimand ends inquiry into State Department officer Robert C. Alexander who testified that subversive agents enter the U S through the United Nations. Alexander will remain assistant chief of the visa division as department had charged him with misconduct and dereliction of duty after disputed testimony by Secretary Marshall.

Washington State Department Congress United Nations Michael McDermott Robert C. Alexander Department Marshall

Fifteen Remain In Hospital After Train Derailment

In Garden City Kansas 15 of the injured from the California Limited wreck are in St. Catherine's Hospital today. Five are known to have broken bones from yesterday's derailment of the Los Angeles to Chicago Santa Fe train. About half of the 130 passengers suffered minor injuries.

Garden City Kas St. Catherine's Hospital Los Angeles

Death sentence affirmed in child’s knife slaying case

The Ohio Court of Appeals unanimously affirms the death sentence for Harold A. Beach Jr. in the murder of eight year old Sheila Ann Tulley in Cleveland.

CLEVELAND /P Harold A. Beach, Jr Sheila Ann Tulley Court of Appeals

West Virginia Senate Battle Draws Campaign Attention

West Virginia’s Senate race drew renewed focus as Dewey and Truman campaigned near their wrap up. Revercomb defended independence while Scott urged full party support and criticized displaced persons policy. Truman warned Republicans risk a return to prewar reforms and Wallace urged global planning for higher wages.

West Virginia Senate Dewey Truman Thomas E. Dewey Chicago Matthew M. Neely Chapman Bevercomb Revercomb GOP High Command National Party Hugh D. Scott, Jr Hunteington Scott Republican Party Congress Senate Judiciary Alfred E. Smith New York Mr. Truman Henry Wallace Progressive Party Washington Albany American Broadcasting Company Wallace U.N Russia

Baby Swallows Perfume. Hospital Treats 16 Month Old

In Pittsburgh a 16 month old, Harry Kane, son of Democratic Congressional candidate John J. Kane Jr., swallowed perfume worth 18 dollars found in a dresser. He was taken to a hospital for examination with hives possible.

Pittsburgh Harry Kane John J. Kane, Jr

Girl's Slayer Is Sentenced To Life Term

Clark Hill, 19, was found guilty of first degree murder by poison in the death of Jean nette Weimer, a Moga dore car hop. The three judges recommended mercy, yielding a life sentence instead of the electric chair. Prosecutor Batchelder described a date, milk shake, and poison exhaust murder.

Medina Clark Hill Jeannette Weimer Mogadore Ohio Hill William C. Batchelder, Jr Batchelder Medina County

WCTU Head Re-Elected in Ohio Membership Rise

Mary B. Ervin of Columbus was re-elected president of the Ohio Women’s Christian Temperance Union. She reported the state gained 5819 new members in the year while the National WCTU added 52000. Columbiana County led with 206 growth, followed by Licking 172, Clermont 167, Mahoning 165, and Hamilton 136.

Cincinnati Mary B. Ervin Columbus Ohio Women's Christian Temperance Union WCTU Columbiana County Licking County Clermont Mahoning Hamilton

Plane Radio Jamming Reported in Alaska

Alaska air line operator quotes Soviets jamming radio communications in the Aleutian Islands and North Pacific. R C Bob Reeve owner of Reeve Aleutian Airways says pilots of another carrier were steered off course to Japan by false bearings believed to originate in Russia.

Seattle The Post-Intelligencer Alaska Soviet Russia Aleutian Islands North Pacific R. C Bob) Reeve Reeve Aleutian Airways Japan Russia

Weather Outlook for Columbus Temperatures and Rain

Forecasts indicate temperatures averaging 2-4 degrees above normal with highs near 55 and nights around 38. Expect light rain about 0.4 inch Saturday and Monday and little change in overall temperatures with mild days and cool nights.

Columbus

Neutrals urge Reds to lift Berlin blockade now

On the UN Security Council six neutral powers urge Russia to lift the Berlin blockade immediately. They propose a compromise with the Big Four and call for adoption of the Soviet mark as Berlin’s currency before Nov 20, while arranging foreign minister talks to resolve German questions. General Lucius D. Clay later says Russia aimed to sow fear in Western Europe as Communist strength wanes.

PARIS United Nations Security Council Russia Berlin United States Britain France Argentina Belgium Canada China Colombia Syria Germany U. S Andrei Y. Vishinsky New York Lucius D. Clay Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation, Inc

Credit Checks Not Effective Says Fed Bulletin

The Federal Reserve Board reported that a 15 month credit restriction has failed to curb inflationary forces. It notes borrowing financed spending remains strong and credit is readily available. The bulletin also flags authorities’ concern over insurers selling government bonds.

Washington Federal Reserve Board

Nazis Hanged Despite Plea at Landsberg Prison

Ten German war criminals were hanged at Landsberg Prison despite pleas from Catholic and Protestant church leaders to halt executions. Among the executed were Alex Piorkowski, 44, Dachau camp commander, and Hans Trummiler, 48, who presided over executions of parachuted airmen. All were condemned by American courts for shooting or torturing U.S. fliers and inmates.

Munich Germany Landsberg Alex Piorkowski Dachau Hans Trummiler Hitler

Publisher Says U. S. Is Last Free Country

Eugene C. Pulliam, publisher of the Indianapolis News and Star, told the Ohio Chamber of Commerce that the United States remains the last free country after visiting 37 nations in the past year. He warned of a worldwide shift toward regimented society and totalitarian government.

Cincinnati Eugene C. Pulliam Indianapolis News The Indianapolis Star United States Ohio Chamber of Commerce Pulliam

Referendum Sought on Portsmouth City Income Tax

The Portsmouth CIO council filed petitions seeking a referendum on a one half of one percent city income tax set to take effect January 1. If 1300 valid signatures are gathered, the proposal will go to a public vote and would raise about $200,000 annually, as established by city ordinance.

Portsmouth Portsmouth Cio Council

Dayton man elected Grand Master of Ohio Masons

L Todd MacKinney of Dayton was chosen Grand Master at the closing session of the 139th annual communication of the Grand Lodges of Ohio Free and Accepted Masons in Columbus yesterday.

Columbus L. Todd Mac-Kinney Dayton Grand Lodges of Ohio Free and Accepted Masons

Columbus Seeks Return of Four Robbery Suspects

Detective Chief Glenn C. Hoffman said four men held in Cincinnati have been linked to Monday's $6000 holdup of the Tschappat Jewelry Store in Columbus. Cincinnati authorities will release the men to Columbus police.

Columbus Glenn C. Hoffman Cincinnati Hoffman

Distribution Announced From Gasoline Tax Funds

State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson announced a distribution of 1 414 800 from gasoline tax funds to counties and townships. Each county receives 800 and each township 400.

Columbus Joseph T. Ferguson

Communists Executed in Athens Convictions Reported

Police announced that seven Communists convicted of crimes against the nation have been executed in Athens.

Athens

Elderly Couple Sought In Boy's Imprisonment

Toronto police seek an elderly couple accused by a malnourished 14 year old boy of imprisoning him in a closet for a year. The boy Gordon Kelly weighed 65 pounds and said he was fed only bread and water twice daily. He escaped yesterday after being allowed to go on the back porch.

Toronto Gordon Kelly Mount Dennis

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