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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1951

Page

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Protests Mount Over Truman Move to Vatican Ties

Protestants nationwide decry President Truman’s decision to establish regular diplomatic relations with the Vatican. They argue church state separation is violated by a full ambassador, despite support from Catholics and White House officials who say ties will aid diplomacy and anti communism. The selection of Gen. Mark Clark as ambassador draws both praise and criticism from religious leaders.

Washington Truman Vatican Ethan Manananewan Anvanan Mark Clark U.S Myron C. Taylor Roosevelt Clark White House Francis Cardinal Spellman New York Patrick J. McCormick Catholic University Edward H. Pruden First Baptist Church Mark W. Clark Ft. Monroe Senate

Guerrilla War Hinted As Suez Tension Grows

Cairo reports Egypt mobilizing toward war footing as Britain sends reinforcements to the Suez Canal zone. Egyptian notes accuse Britain of aggression and siege the canal area while Cairo papers mention a general mobilization and a high war council preparing manpower, industry, and communications measures.

Suez Zone Lancashire Fusiliers Ismailia Egypt Suez Canal Canal Britain Suez Cairo Suez Canal Zone Chesshire Regiment Cyprus Canal Zone Ministry of Foreign Affairs Port Said Supreme Court

Adventists Protest Clark Nomination to Vatican Post

The Seventh Day Adventists church at its autumn council in Cleveland unanimously adopted a resolution denouncing General Mark W. Clark as U S ambassador to the Vatican. The group called the nomination a violation of the separation of church and state and urged opposition.

Cleveland Seventh Day Adventists Church Mark W. Clark U. S Vatican Truman

Four Facing Dope Charges in Columbus Sting

Columbus police used borrowed $1,000 to bait a heroin sting that spanned Mansfield and Ashland County, arresting four suspects: "Slick" Howell and George Namola, both 34 from Cleveland, and Mary Finckel, 31, plus Jack J. Conrad, 31, from Columbus. Lt. Arthur Remmert led the vice squad.

Columbus Mansfield Ashland County

Vaughan Assails Critics Over Ethics in Government

Maj. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan, President Truman's military aide, attacked critics in a magazine interview. He said it is easier to die for one’s country than endure character attacks, and that about 99 percent of the Congressional criticism toward Truman is political.

Washington Harry H. Vaughan Truman Ethics In Government Vaughan Congress

Jessup May Get Recess Appointment

President Truman may appoint Ambassador Philip C. Jessup by recess to join the U N delegation for the Paris UN General Assembly session. A Senate subcommittee opposed confirmation 3 to 2, but administration legal authorities see no bar to a recess appointment. Jessup said he would accept if offered.

Washington Truman Philip C. Jessup U. S United Nations Jessup Paris UN General Assembly Senate White House Sparkman Ala Charles Watkins Ferguson Michigan Brewster Maine Meet the Press

Police Hunt Seven Prisoners From Warrensville Teahouse

In Cleveland a manhunt closed in on seven escapees from the Warrensville Teahouse after they fled into nearby woods during a shotgun exchange with guards. Six prisoners broke through bakery tower bars and leaped to adjacent roofs before reaching the grounds. the seventh, held in the infirmary, was believed absent during the commotion.

Cleveland Here Warrensville

Hit Skip Victim Dies After Car Crash in Portsmouth

Olen Turner, 73, of South Webster, died at a Portsmouth hospital from a skull fracture suffered when struck by a hit-skip car last Wednesday night. Harold Slack, 26, surrendered to police and was sentenced to 10 days in jail for failing to stop. Sheriff Burl Justice said Slack would face manslaughter charges.

Portsmouth Olen Turner South Webster Harold Slack Burl Justice Slack

Venezuela quells second revolt near Caracas

The military government says its forces crushed a dawn attack on an Officer's training school near Caracas. One person died two were wounded and 40 were taken prisoner in the failed uprising spanning nine days.

Caracas Venezuela

Dock Strike Showdown Looms Over New York Harbor

Rebel longshoremen mobilized for a waterfront showdown as a wildcat strike aimed to shut all piers in New York and New Jersey by nightfall. The stoppage threatened to halt defense shipments to Korea and other outposts, with police and a federal mediation panel preparing for action. About 100 piers and 60 ships were affected last night, including idle Army docks, while Cunard’s Queen Mary faced unloading delays.

NEW York Korea New York City AFL International Longshoremen's Association ILA Atevedores Staten Island Brooklyn Jersey City N. J New York-New Jersey Cunard Hudson River New Jersey Hoboken

O'Neill Probes 75 Industrial Sewage Cases in Ohio

Ohio Attorney General C William O Neill announced a probe into 75 industrial pollution cases after a drive that urged 30 cities to stop dumping raw sewage. The investigation targets streams in eastern Ohio and includes the Troy Sunshade Co and the Silica rendering plant in Lucas County.

Columbus Ohio State Department of Natural Resources C. William O'Neill O'Neill Harveysburg Fertilizer Co Warren County Troy Sunshade Co Troy Miami River Silica Lucas County E. Rauh and Sons Co Indianapolis Ten Mile Creek Ottawa River Big Walnut Creek Scioto River Riley Creek Allen County

Lupino Weds Actor Howard Duff in Nevad a Honeymoon Start

Film actress Ida Lupino and actor Howard Duff married a honeymoon begins in Glenbrook Nevada. The couple ties the knot as Lupino transitions from acting to production work and Duff supports the new phase in their life together.

Glenbrook Ida Lupino Howard Duff

Alter Murder Trial Opens

The trial of George Phillips, charged with second degree murder in the fatal beating of Mrs. Ruth Alter, opened in criminal court in Columbus. Mrs. Alter, 32, was slain April 25 shortly after returning from the hospital with her newborn. Jury selection will take several days. Phillips, 23, an insurance salesman, lost most of his right arm in a childhood accident. Defense attorney Paul M. Herbert, former lieutenant governor of Ohio, will argue Phillips was not near the Alter home and not physically capable of the crime.

Columbus George Phillips Ruth Alter Phillips Alter

Lethargia Rafters End 99 Day River Trip in New Orleans

Four rafters two men and two women completed an 1800 mile journey after 99 days traveling down the Allegheny Ohio and Mississippi rivers from New Kensington Pennsylvania arriving at Canal Street New Orleans. The group including Mary Ellin McCrady Geraldine Garcia Don Brown and Milton Bordep were greeted by mothers and dozens of onlookers. The women expressed relief and pride while the men’s arrival drew attention from local officials and press. The quartet planned a few days of sightseeing before returning home.

New Orleans Allegheny Ohio Mississippi New Kensington Mary Ellin McCrady Ann Arbor Mich Geraldine Garcia Boston Canal Street Don Brown iDetroit Milton Bordep New Bedford Mass James Domingos Mary Ellin Department of Agriculture Washington James Harney Geraldine Honey Domingos

Sixth Atomic Explosion Set Off at Nevada Site

The Atomic Energy Commission announced it set off a nuclear explosion at Yucca flat Nevada at 6 a.m. PST. It was not visible or felt in Las Vegas, 75 miles away, marking the sixth Nevada blast with observers noting no flash due to bright dawn.

Las Vegas Nev The Atomic Energy Commission Yucca Flat Nevada AEC Cactus Springs

Floor Sinks At Wedding In Camden Home

In Camden New Jersey a wedding at the bride Rose Mae Jones and groom William E Carpenter continued after the floor caved in during the reception. The collapse trapped about 50 guests briefly injuring a few, with fire crews and the Electrical Bureau responding to the so called explosion.

Camden N. J William E. Carpenter Rose Mae Jones Camden Electrical Bureau

Labor Secretary Tobin forecasts huge boost in defense jobs

Secretary of Labor Tobin estimates defense employment will rise by 4.5 million in the coming year and that 2 million more defense workers will be required by year end 1951. The figures appear in a manpower report issued yesterday.

Washington Tobin

Boudreau Named To Bosox Helm

Boston names Lou Boudreau manager of the Red Sox at age 34 signing a two year contract. He succeeds Steve ONeill who moves to the farm system though he had played for Boudreau with the Indians in 1948 world title run.

Boston Red Sox Lou Boudreau Boudreau Sox Cleveland Steve O'Neill O'Neill Indians

Two Day Fight for MIG-15 Seeks Hidden Secrets

Defense officials disclosed that Communist soldiers and airmen fought two days to deter Allied forces from capturing a downed MIG-15. A naval sea air task force retrieved the jet from shallow waters near Hamheung, exposing U S and allied efforts to gain Russian aircraft secrets.

Washington United States Defense Department Far East Hameon North Korea

Liaison Teams Complete Plans for Resume of Armistice Talks

Plans for fresh armistice talks amid Korea truce efforts were finalized as UN command ratified an eight point security pact. If communists approve, sessions may begin tomorrow at 11 a m in a Panmunjom tent. Delegates will tackle a demilitarized zone and attack free areas surrounding Kaesong Panmunjom and Munsan.

Munsan Korea United Nations Command William P. Nuckols UN Command Red Panmunjom Kaesong Adm C. Turner Joy Nam Il Joy Panmunjo Reds

Reds retreat on central Korean front as UN advances

Chinese troops faded under fog on the central Korean front abandoning two hill masses to advancing UN infantry. Reds fought briefly on one ridge then withdrew. UN gains were rapid in mud as engineers struggled to keep up. Chinese casualties in ten days of the offensive were estimated above 15,000. Air battles over northwest Korea saw six jet engagements with American pilots likely destroying two MIG-15s and damaging another. all Fifth Air Force planes returned safely.

U. S. Sth United Nations Korea U.S Fifth Air Force

Federal Pay Hikes To Cost $700 Million

The pay raises for 1,650,000 federal civil service and postal workers return to July 1 for postal staff and July 8 for others and take effect after President Truman signs the bills this week. The rise, estimated at 700 million dollars per year, interacts with a new tax law set to take effect Nov 1. If paid before Nov 1, it faces old income tax rates. if after, higher levies reduce the take. Recipients may receive some refunds next year.

Washington Truman White House

Ohio Traffic Kills Fourteen Weekend Toll

The Associated Press reports fourteen people died in Ohio over the weekend, thirteen in traffic crashes and one in an industrial accident in Cincinnati. Victims include Lorain fireman Robert Jurina and Rudy Bohn, Marion trucker C. B. Chandler, and others from Columbus Cincinnati Zanesville and Athens County.

Associated Press Ohio Cincinnati Athens County Elyria Robert FE. Jurina Lorain City Rudy Carl Bohn Lorain Marion C. B. Chandler Columbus Wilma Zink Nelson Campbell Zanesville Harvey Bleckert Bedford Zanesville Speedway

Bulldozer Blade Kills Nine in Arizona Truck Crash

A 3,600 pound bulldozer blade slashed across a flatbed truck carrying 19 Papago Indians, killing nine and injuring four. The edge struck on a bridge 16 miles south of CASE GRANDE ARIZ on Saturday night.

Case Grande Ariz Here

Labor Defeat Forecast As Campaign Nears End

London reports in the final campaign phase predict a Conservative victory led by Winston Churchill. Voters go to the polls Thursday at 7 am. Forecasts from political soundings across the UK expect a Tory majority from 43 to 100 seats, with the Daily Herald as the lone dissenting Labor voice.

London Winston Churchill United Kingdom Labor Party House of Commons Daily Herald Morgan Phillips Secre Tary Herald Phillips Britain Bournemouth the Herald Gallup

Price Boss Urges Broad Cuts in Price Ceilings Reform

Washington price chief Michaell. DiSalle orders aides to cut ceilings wherever possible as the administration drafts new rules. He says no price increases unless fully justified and aims to complete up to 500 ceiling regulations by next March, covering most industries.

Washington Price Michaell. DiSalle

Youth and sister held for seven auto thefts

Crawfordsville Ind police said 21 year old Elmira New York youth Raymond Greene and his sister Ruth Lucille Greene admitted stealing seven cars in a 600 mile cross country trip. Police identified them as the suspects in Wiltoona Millvale Pa Marysville Sidney Dawn and Union City Indiana cases. They are held on a vehicle taking charge for federal authorities.

Crawfordsville Ind Elmira N. Y Robert Suber Raymond Ruth Lucille Greene Wiltoona Millvale Marysville Sidney Dawn, O Union City

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