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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1949

Page

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Yugoslavia accuses Tass of spreading false stories

Belgrade charges the Soviet news agency Tass with disseminating made up reports to pressure Marshal Tito. Yugoslav officials cite alleged Russian troop movements and border sabotage as part of a war of nerves while confirming a small refinery fire near Fiume, denied as an arson claim.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Tass Marshal Tito Ministry of Information Acheson Washington Yugo Havin Europe Austria Cuechoslovakia Russia Kremlin Borba Tito Rezime Olt Fiume Ethotazed

Minimum Wage Hike Likely After Senate House Action

The Senate approved a 75 cent minimum wage floor and the House did so earlier, with compromise on coverage to follow. The dispute centers on which workers stay protected, about 1,000,000 potentially left out, while 250,000 mainly in retail may gain exemptions. A Truman administration victory noted as both chambers move toward final wage hour law revisions. Additionally President Truman signed a land transfer moving 380 acres from the Veterans Hospital at Chillicothe, Ohio to the Chillicothe Federal Reformatory for ongoing use.

Washington Senate House Truman Veterans’ Hospital Chillicothe Ohio

Tokyo Typhoon Devastates City Leaving Dozens Dead

Typhoon drenched the Tokyo Bay area causing widespread destruction. Authorities reported 68 dead and 31 drowned in levee floods with 100000 workers mobilized as flood threats lingered. The Tone River and other streams swelled and endangered the Kanto Plain, while 49000 people were sheltered by Red Cross and relief agencies.

Lukxo m—Dean Tokyo Youchana Elentn Amy” Solome Phoom Tokyo Bay Alol Tone Kanto

Cool Weather Grips Midwest Forecasters Say Record Lows Set

A mass of cool air blankets the Midwest driving many areas to near freezing. Chicago tied a September record low at 45 degrees and the Dakotas to Ohio saw 40s with showery skies and thunderstorms. Frigid conditions extended to the Great Lakes and Atlantic regions with cooler weather forecast for the East.

Tempe Midwest Dakotas Ohio Arkansas Tow Chicago Mississippi Valley Great Lakes Tra North Atlantic

Taft to Speak as Ohio CIO Leader Discusses Dividend Formula

The Columbus Dispatch reported Senator Taft of Ohio will be guest speaker at a ceremony in Marietta. A tentative dividend formula for life insurance policies, tied to a $1000 base, was described by William H. Spratley Jr as a proposed outcome of policyholder dividends. The article mentions the National Service and notes a high-profile address planned for 2:30 p.m. with ties to the United Steel Workers and district leaders.

Wasningi Crane National Service Taft Columbus Marietta Mariettala Rob Nighert A. Taft Ohio William H. E. Spratley, Jr New Dew Lin County Cio United Steel Workers America University Fay Romecoming Robert Boake Pam

Truman Sees Slackening War Nerves and Vaughan Aide Stay

The United States moves to a five day work week for nearly a million railroad non operating workers starting today. The shift, based on a presidential board recommendation, preserves pay and aims to keep schedules for trains while operating staff remain on mileage pay. Vaughan will stay on as army aide.

Truman Vaughan Wil M. Lesserson Aaid Weill

Compromise Farm Measure Grains Senate Action Drift

The measure written by Senator Anderson of New Mexico moves to the Senate for action after talks with President Truman. Republican Senator Aiken reports the Agriculture Committee was informed of presidential support, signaling a flexible price support compromise to sustain farm programs next year.

Anderson D-Nm Senate White House Truman Aiken R-Vi Senate Agriculture Committee Armert

TV Set Causes Fire in South Side Tavern

A television and antenna incident last night in Youngstown caused a fire that burned out tubes and damaged a window. Police reported two rolling balls followed the cable into the window before fleeing toward Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and West Virginia. No injuries were stated and the tavern faced temporary closure.

Youngstown South Side Ohio Fiana Michigan West Virginia Ayrolly John Kessel To. Ie

State Seeks Mounds Club Injunction

Columbus records show the state seeking a temporary and permanent injunction against the Mounds Club over alleged building code violations and fire hazards. The action targets club buildings and nearby offices as plans for alterations are reviewed by the division of factory and building inspection. The move follows a budget curtailment and facility closures in several branch offices as permit actions proceed.

Clumbus Witk Taye Feopenin Founda Singapore United Ack Waldman Hake County Economic Commission Asia Far East Srat Fice Reather Columbus Ohio Asmaba Cleveland Waldman Robert Skipton Woldman

Qualifying For Big Air Ro End Qualifying For Big Air Ro End

Two pilots race to qualify for national air races as rain disrupts practice in Scotland. Ailing flyer Larry Lauder nears death while a medical bulletin updates a midget class entrant. about 40 entries faced delays and no improvement.

Eleveland Sstrathaven Scotland Larry Lauder Sit

Firefighters save cat and kittens from warehouse blaze

A warehouse fire at Container Pro Inc in Cleveland last night prompted firemen to rescue a cat and kittens trapped inside. They were carried out in a box and are believed uninjured after the incident.

Cleveland

Veterans Conduct Silent Farewell Ceremony

Six elderly veterans gathered for a formal sendoff last night marking their return voyage. The somber event honored service with a quiet tribute to those who served, as leaders spoke of lasting bonds and remembrance.

Pact nations favor small steering committee for defense

Washington reports that the 12 Atlantic Pact nations likely will entrust defense planning to a small steering committee with equal ranks and unanimous decisions. The plan aims to avoid a single supreme commander and keep U S Congress from committing to all decisions, as foreign ministers prepare to set final steps.

Washington Congress House Maor United States Coun Coomman

ABC Begins Action Against Prize Ban

ABC has started court action to overturn a federal ban on radio giveaway shows. The suit targets the Federal Communications Commission order, set to take effect October 1, amid ongoing battles over prize programs.

ABC New York Amercan Broadcasting Company Oan

Centreville Brothers Drown as Skiff Upsets in River

Two Centreville boys Joseph Bonar 14 and Tommy Donar 7 drowned when a motor skiff capsized on the Ohio River near Shadyside. The victims were sons of Mr and Mrs Harry Donar. Earl Mitchell of Shadyside State Highway Patrolman was in charge.

Centreville Shadyside Centreille Ohio River Joseph Bonar Tommy Harry Donar Earl Mitchell Shadytide Ald Ately

Legion convention vote narrows for national commandership

At Philadelphia the American Legion opens its 31st convention with 3344 delegates ready to hear committee reports and resolutions on national security as candidates remain neck and neck in the race for national commandership.

T Legion Philadelphia Legion

Polio New Cases Reach B76 Total With Regional Spread

Twelve new polio cases push the total to B76. Reports list Trumbull County three cases, two each in Darke and Cuyahoga, and one each in Auglaize Clark Franklin Licking and Tuscarawas. The tally shows a widening geographic pattern and raises public health concerns.

Trumbull County Darke Cuyahoga Auglaize, Clark, Franklin, Lick,Ting Tuscarawas

Probate Action Delayed In Sen Jones Will

An application to probate the will of the late Senator Thomas W. Jones was postponed to September 13 by Judge Harmon O'Brien. Court deputies cited difficulty serving six of the 77 percent notices to next of kin as the reason for the postponement. The original hearing date was set for August.

Sen. Jones Pomeroy Thomas W. Jones Harmon O'Brien

Former Braves Utility Infielder Becomes GOP Executive Director

A former Boston Braves utility man from the early thirties has assumed the role of executive director of the Republican National Committee. He replaces Robert B. Heroldown who yesterday gave up his post as administrative assistant to company negotiators in Dayton as talks resume on a labor dispute.

Washlnnlun Joston Braves Natonal Committee Alte Attar Robert B Littown N. 3

Roosevelt Ties the Knot in Quiet New York Ceremony

In a simple ceremony in New York Rep. Franklin D Roosevelt wed his 28 year old bride. The couple were joined by relatives and friends as Roosevelt’s brother Elliott served as best man with the bride’s mother in attendance.

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Fremont Planning Committee Sets Master Plan

Fremont planning committee meets to outline a master plan affecting local development and traffic, aiming to guide growth in the near term. Nelsonville, Lanning Committee, and nearby locations are noted as part of the discussion.

Fremont Nelsonville Rattle

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