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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1950

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Move Toward Tibet and Korea Draw Notices of War Fears

Tokyo broadcast claims Chinese Reds move to free 3,000,000 Tibetans amid imperialist oppression. Asian capitals report possible Sino-Tibet action. India notes troop movements but no invasion confirmation. In Korea, a U S F 51 fighter was damaged by anti aircraft fire from the Chinese side and forced to a sea disposal.

Tokyo Radio Peiping Tibet Red Radio Himalaya Asia China Korea New Delhi Indian Foreign Ministry China-Tibet Washington Hong Kong Red Army Chungking United Nations

UN enters sixth year as peace debate rages at Lake Success

The United Nations marks six years with delegates from 60 nations in fierce talks over the peace program. Debates focus on a veto free assembly’s military power and whether a Russian peace plan aids the goal of disarmament as President Truman urges foolproof disarmament and linkage of atomic talks with pre atomic weapons limits.

Lake Mmico Lad Yee Dean Acheson U.S Truman Russia Andrei Y. Vishinsky Jacob A. Malik

Former Woman of Employe Sues Rep W E Brehm

Mrs Clara Soliday 75 Logan widow sues Rep Walter F E Brehm for 7340 dollars plus 10000 punitive damages in Fairfield County Common Pleas Court. Brehm denied wrongdoing calling the suit absurd and said she worked for him three years. She accuses him of wrongfully taking salary funds.

Employe Sues Rep W. E. Brehm Lancaster Walter FE. Brehm Ohio Clara Soliday Logan Hubert D. Lappen Hocking County Fairfield County Mell G. Underwood, Jr New Lexington Roll Brehm Brehm Millersport

Al Jolson Comes Home Final Respects Paid

Hollywood mourns as Al Jolson returns home to Encino for funeral services at Temple Israel on Hollywood Boulevard. The late star’s wife Mrs Jolson refused to meet the cortege. pallbearers include Harry Brand and Harry Cohn. Flowers redirected to charity. Jolson remembered for energy and boxing enthusiasm.

Hollywood Jolson Encino San Francisco Erle Galbreath Temple Israel Hollywood Boulevard Max Nussbaum Saul Silverman Forest Lawn Memorial Park Glendale Harry Brand Harry Cohn Louis Epstein Harry Akst Martin Fried Nathan Kramer al Goetz John Sneckenberger New York American Heart Association Sonny Boy,” Asa Jr Jolsons Ruby Keeler Albert Miss Keeler John Lowe Harry Los Angeles Olympic Auditorium

Reserve Plan To Take Month

Washington reported that reservists may be called to active duty with 30 days notice under the new order from General Marshall. Defense officials said the full benefits of the call up will take a month or more to implement as the services adjust their machinery.

Washington Defense Marshall Defense Marshall Army Navy Airforce

Dean Reports U S Gaining in Atomic Bombs

Chairman Gordon Dean of the Atomic Energy Commission said at a news conference that the United States is much better off than a year ago and stronger than Russia. He indicated a hydrogen bomb site would be chosen soon.

Gordon Dean Atomic Energy Commission Russia Dean

Defense Dept Reports 100 Casualties in Korean Area

The Defense Department announced 100 casualties in the Korean area, including 25 deaths, detailing the toll in the ongoing conflict and underlining the human cost of hostilities.

Washington Defense Department

Campfield Reunites With Family After Controversial Prison Release

Lloyd R. Campfield, freed by the Second District Court of Appeals, returns to his Gallipolis kin after six years in prison. He attributes a later period of incarceration to developing the cycloseptron, an AC current efficiency device now patented as the cycle septtron. A Miami headquarters company tests samples, while legal questions about the prior $122 contract and a separate $19 check dispute are noted.

Gallipolis Lloyd R. Campfield Second District Court of Appeals Ohio Penitentiary Campfield Miami Fla Ohio Vinton Nipolis Lawrence County Gallia Court of Appeals

U S Justice Dept Moves to Register Communist Party

The Justice Department plans to seek registration of the Communist Party as a foreign dominated group. A detailed petition for the Subversive Activities Control Board will be prepared within two weeks. Officials expect a long process with hearings and possible court appeals spanning years.

Washington The Justice Department Communist Party New York

Fire Destroys Five-Floor Cincinnati Loft Building

A five-floor loft building housing the Midwest Salvage Company burned and collapsed in a sensational 150000 dollar fire in Cincinnati. Six firemen were burned slightly. Cause was not determined immediately.

Cincinnati Midwest Salvage Company

Six Japanese Study Election Visitors Observe U. S. Campaign

Six Japanese election officials visit Cleveland during the Ferguson Taft senate race to study U S election processes. Sponsored by the Institute of International Education the three week visit aims to examine corrupt practice controls and methods to ensure the popular will is expressed.

Cleveland Ohio Joseph T. Ferguson Robert A. Taft The Institute of International Education New York

Newsprint Prices Jump Ten Percent Across Industry

The Messenger learns from a paper supply source of an immediate ten dollar per ton newsprint rise, or ten percent, with mills nationwide expected to follow before the new year. The Inland Daily Press Association in Chicago condemned the rise as unfair but notes paper makers cannot meet demand amid rising costs.

The Messenger Inland Daily Press Association Chicago

Death of Dr Sigmund Walbott Chemist Leader Dies at 85

Cincinnati note reports the death of Dr Sigmund Walbott aged 85 a renowned American chemist and prominent figure in the field. The obituary highlights his leadership and contributions to chemistry and science in the United States.

Cincinnati Sigmund Walbott

Blue Potatoes Highlight GOP Campaign Against Surplus

New Jersey Republicans distribute blue dyed potatoes to illustrate what they call the Truman administration’s 500 million dollar program of potato crop destruction. The effort aims to persuade voters that the Democratic administration wastes public funds.

Trenton N. J New Jersey GOP National Democratic Administration

Taft Expense Challenged By Ferguson

Cleveland report: Joseph T. Ferguson challenges United States Attorney General to probe Taft campaign expenditures. Ferguson claims Taft has spent between two and three million, cites other figures, and says he will provide a full record to the AG. Taft declines comment on Ferguson’s $4 million spending claim.

Cleveland Joseph T. Ferguson Robert A. Taft United States Department of Justice Taft Akron Ohio Ferguson Artery General United States

Dean J C Nichols to resign from Fenn College after 30 years

Cleveland report states Dr J C Nichols will quit next week as dean of Fenn College where he has served for three decades. President Edward Hodnett announced the resignation today.

Cleveland J. C. Nichols Fenn College Edward Hodnett Fenn

Allied Columns Advance Toward Manchuria in Korean War Push

Five allied columns press toward the border with Manchuria as North Korean forces retreat. The South Korean Sixth Division moves from Huichon, with British Commonwealth troops advancing on both flanks. Reports state no major resistance, air attacks strike vehicles near Kanggye, and guerrilla activity continues in several areas.

Seoul Red China Kee Wee Seeewe Kear Huichon British Commonwealth 27Th Brigade United Nations Far East Mupyong Kanggye Manchurian Korean Peninsula Red Taegu Taejon Wonsan MacArthur

Two Ohio Men Among POWs Found Alive

In Pyongyang a group of five American POWs from a 375 man column reached safety after five days in the North Korean capital. Holcomb of Hamilton, age 19, and Lieut. James B. Smith of Columbus survived a trek likened to the Bataan death march, with others shot or left to die if unable to continue. They planned to return to Japan by air.

Pyongyang Korea Pfe Edward G. Holcomb Hamilton North Korea Bataan Holcomb James B. Smith Columbus South Korea Japan

NPA Plans Crackdown On Amusement Construction

Washington officials said the National Production Authority will issue a sweeping order this week curtailing construction of amusement venues including race tracks dance halls and alley would-be haunts amid industry protests.

Washington National Production Authority

Turnpike Suit Eyed Closely in Ohio

The Ohio Turnpike Commission questions whether pending Ohio Supreme Court cases will test the constitutionality of the turnpike law. Two consulting engineering firms seek $55,000 from State Auditor Ferguson for surveys done for the project, but payment awaits the law’s validity.

Columbus Ohio Turnpike Commission Ohio Supreme Court Herbert S. Duffy Joseph T. Ferguson

Highway Post Office Service Begins in Dee

Columbus announces the start of a new Highway Post Office route to southern Ohio. The service links Columbus with Gallipolis commencing December 1 and reaches Portsmouth the following day, marking Ohio’s first such highway mail service. First trip postmarks and cachets will be issued and collectors have sent envelopes for cancellation.

Highway Dee Columbus Ohio Allen M. Rowe Gallipolis Portsmouth Post Office Department Rowe

Pontecorvo Seeks Over $500000 From U S Government

British physicist Bruno Pontecorvo claims he should be paid by the United States for development of the atomic bomb and fissionable materials. He asserts his patent was taken over by the government and seeks $10,000,000 in the Court of Claims and $900,000 from the Atomic Energy Commission.

Washington Britain Bruno Pontecorvo U. S Pontecorvo U.S. Court of Claims Atomic Energy Commission

Labor Market Tightens In Ohio Says Unemployment Official

Ohio's labor market grows tighter as momentum from wartime demand continues to drive hiring, says Frank J. Collopy, administrator of the Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation.

Columbus Ohio Korea Frank J. Collopy Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation

Nations Hail Faster Combined Atlantic Defense Force

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization military committee opened as 12 nations eye a larger unified land sea and air force. Gen Omar Bradley urged immediate action and one small member pushed for a stronger force amid Korea conflict and Cold War tensions. The move gained broad approval for speeding up rearmament.

Washington North Atlantic The North Atlantic Treaty Organization Omar Bradley Committee For Action Russia Korea

New Laboratory Sites Proposed Near Cleveland

A Defense Department official names Avon Lake and Mentor-on-the-Lake as top options for a proposed 11 million dollar Quartermaster Corps research laboratory near Cleveland. A special committee has been assessing locations since early September.

Washington Cleveland Defense Department Quartermaster Corps Avon Lake Mentor-on-The-Lake

Brannan Weighs Pork Price Supports for 1951 Meat

Secretary of Agriculture Brannan faces decisions in the coming weeks on re establishing price supports to spur hog production and raise next year pork supplies. The move aims to influence how much meat Americans eat and what prices they pay in 1951.

Washington Brannan Administration

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