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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1946

Page

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Get Tough With Reds Denounced By Wallace

Secretary of Commerce Henry A. Wallace denounces any tough line toward Russia and calls for an independent U S foreign policy. He spoke at Madison Square Garden urging avoid alliance with Britain in Soviet disputes and to pursue American eyes in world affairs. President Truman backed the speech, while State Department officials reacted with surprise at the policy departure.

New York Henry A. Wallace White House United States Russia Great Britain Soviet Union Near East Wallace Madison Square Garden National Citizens Political Action Committee Independent Citizens Committee of the Arts, Sciences and Professions Washington Truman Byrnes Stuttgart Europe Min Paris State Department

Strike Ends at Ohio Company in Coldwater Plant

Work resumed today at New Idea Inc. farm implement plant in Coldwater after a strike began April 3. About 325 employees were idle during the stoppage as negotiations continued.

Ohio Company Celina New Idea, Inc Coldwater

Woman Takes Own Life Beneath Train Wheels

Elyria report says Mrs. Edward Carr aged 24 placed her neck and arms on a railroad track and died under a freight train before the engineer could stop. Coroner S. C. Ward ruled the death a suicide.

Elyria Edward Carr S. C. Ward

Canton Provision Co Closes Amid Meat Shortages

Canton Provision Co the citys largest meat packing firm closed yesterday due to a meat shortage that cut plant hog receipts. The plant employs about 200 workers. Delegates from over fifty Ohio VFW posts are to attend the Fourth District convention at Sharonville Sunday. Three trusties are reported AWOL at London Prison Farm.

Canton Canton Provision Co VFW Cincinnati Ohio London London Prison Farm

Legal action weighed in mass death of fish

SANDUSKY AP The State Conservation Commission at Put-in-Bay weighs a report urging action against Electric Auto-Lite Co over Little Miami River pollution that killed an estimated 300,000 fish near Kings Mills. Damages may reach $30,000 plus a restraining order.

Sandusky State Conservation Commission Put-in-Bay Electric Auto-Site Co Little Miami River Kings Mullship Thomas Gallagher Gallagher Conservation Division Toledo Electric Auto-Lite Kings Mills Little Miami State Health Department D. H. Kelly Electric Auto-Lite Co

Conservation Member Quits In State Fuss

Columbus reports the bi partisan State Conservation Commission shifted to four Republicans and three Democrats after L. P. Reese of Scio resigned. Reese, appointed last year as a Democrat, cited potential embarrassment for Gov Lausche as State Auditor Ferguson pressed inquiry into his political affiliation. Reese noted he was recommended by the Harrison County Democratic Committee chairman who considered him a Democrat.

Columbus State Conservation Commission L. P. Reese Scio Joseph T. Ferguson Reese Frank J. Lausche Ferguson Harrison County Democratic Committee

Skeleton Believed to Be Ohio Boxer Amid Gruesome Find

In New Kensington Pennsylvania a skeleton found in a shallow grave is being investigated as possibly former Niles boxer James Muche missing since 1937. Police report a skull with three bullet holes and a belt buckle initials M. In Lisbon the Columbiana County Fair 4 H Steer Club auction of 36 short horn steers raised 12261 dollars, more than double last year’s 5869 from 33 steers.

Niles Frank Muche New Kensington James Muche Richard Barnes Lisbon Columbiana County

American Tobacco Co. President Dies at 61

George Washington Hill aged 61, president of the American Tobacco Co., died this morning at his summer camp in Canada. The company announced the death but did not provide the cause or exact camp location.

New York George Washington Hill American Tobacco Co Canada Tobacco Company

Lausche to Speak at Pickaway Exposition Tonight

Gov. Frank J. Lausche is scheduled to speak at the Pickaway County Fair in Circleville tonight. Forty seven prize steers entered by 4-H Club members will be auctioned.

Circleville Frank J. Lausche Pickaway County 4-H Club

Facial Tissue Prices Boosted by OPA

Washington says the Office of Price Administrative lifts ceiling prices on facial tissues effective next Wednesday. The eight percent increase raises box prices by two cents, with current sales at 23 cents.

OPA Washington

Chiropractor George Dunn Dies in Salem

Dr. George Dunn aged 70 longtime Salem chiropractor and owner of Pun Eden Lake died today leaving a gap in the local medical and lakeside community. He practiced here for many years and was known for his patient care and community involvement. His passing is a loss to residents and colleagues alike.

Salem George Dunn Pun Eden Lake

Million Seek Bushy Tails Opens Saturday in Ohio

Ohio squirrel hunters, including thousands of veterans, will flood woods Saturday as the season runs through Sept 28. About 550,000 licenses were sent to agencies with farmers often hunting on own land. Bag limit is four per day for fox and gray squirrels. no limit on red and pine squirrels. This year no split season for north and south Ohio.

Columbus Ohio

UN veto sparks call for Trieste council reform

Australian delegate Col. W. R. Hodgson condemned the United Nations Security Council veto as arbitrary and dictatorial, saying it harms the council’s reputation and could threaten world peace over Trieste. He urged Trieste governance by a council of the US, UK, Soviet Union, France, and three other nations.

Paris United Nations Social Security Council Trieste Security Council Council Col. W. R. Hodgson Foreign Ministers Council Hodgson United States Great Britain Soviet Russia France

Power Strike Threat Fades in Pittsburgh Area

The potential second paralyzing power strike in the Pittsburgh area faded as Duquesne Light Co and its independent union agreed to arbitration over wage and other differences. The move came minutes before a common pleas court hearing on whether a temporary injunction, issued last Tuesday ahead of the strike deadline, should be made permanent.

Pittsburgh Duquesne Light Co Common Pleas Court

Lausche Seeks Report on Veterans Division

Columbus report notes Governor Lausche requesting a written appraisal from leaders of the American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars American Veterans of World War II Disabled American Veterans and the American Veterans Committee on creating a veterans division within the adjutant general department. Falling incident claims life of Ben F Bolin 68 of Darby Ohio at a new building site.

Columbus Frank J. Lausche Adjutant General's Department American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars American Veterans of World War II Disabled American Veterans The American Veterans Committee Ben F. Bolin Darby, O

Merchant Shipping Idle After Pay Hike OK for AFL CIO Walkout

United States and Britain confront a maritime wage dispute as CIO seafarers strike after the AFL wage settlement. Government moves to extend raises to CIO crews, while AFL sailors on the East and West Coasts seek additional $5 to $10 monthly boosts. The Steelman plan reallocates funding from private owners and the treasury to finance higher wages without raising shipping rates in private tonnage.

Washington CIO AFL J. Godfrey Butler Maritime’ Commission Commission Butler Maritime Commission Forso Mally Ste 60 AFT John R. Steelman Joe Curran Steelman Wage Stabilization Board WSE Maritime Commission WSB CIO Union Pacific Coast WSR J

GOP Expected To Seek Help Of Vandenberg

Washington dispatch reports Republicans plan to enlist Senator Vandenberg of Michigan after the Paris Peace Conference. Brewster of Maine says Vandenberg will return to address foreign affairs. Taft criticizes the administration's foreign policy, praising Vandenberg's stance against appeasing Russia.

Gop Vandenberg Washington Vanderberg Michigan Brewster Maine Connally Texas Ias Byrnes Paris Taft Ohio Russia

Soap Shortage Deepens Amid Meat Crisis in Cincinnati

A Proctor & Gamble official, refusing to be named, warns a soap shortage worsens as the meat crisis continues. Fat, the key soap ingredient, drops when livestock slaughter is limited, forcing producers to await government action to restore supply.

Cincinnati Proctor & Gamble Co

Tropical Storm Moves North Toward Bahamas. Strengthens

The first major tropical storm of the year intensified to hurricane force and moved northeast through the Atlantic. It lashed the Bahamas with 65 to 85 mph winds, while Hopetown endured 85 mph gusts. The system, small but intense, was forecast to grow in size and strength and pull away from Florida.

Miami FSA Atlantic Florida Federal Storm Warning Service Hopetown Bahamas

Military Government Probe Indicated in Senate Inquiry

A Senate War Investigating committee may conduct a broad probe into the U.S. military government in Germany. A private disclosure notes testimony from a recent closed session on irregularities among occupation groups, especially fraternization between allies and German residents.

Washington Germany Senate War Investigating Committee

Scioto Site Conversion Delayed to Spring

Columbus reports the 1,272 acre Scioto Ordnance Works site at Marion will not be converted into a boys industrial school adjunct before next spring. Welfare Director Framer Keams said the state filed a formal application to the Federal Land Bank to purchase the property.

Columbus Scioto Ordnance Works Marion Framer Keams Federal Land Bank Reams

Ohio cities seek better understanding in five towns

Fremont Findlay Bowling Green Tiffin and Fostoria chambers of commerce plan a cooperative program to improve mutual understanding among Northern Ohio cities. The first meeting occurred this week in Findlay.

Ohio Fremont Ates Chambers of Commerce Findlay Bowling Green Tiffin Fostoria A Ae

Pancoast's Condition Reported as Critical

Columbus University Hospital reported Adjutant General Donald F. Pancoast in critical condition due to complications from hay fever and asthma. The report notes the seriousness of his respiratory issues and ongoing treatment.

Pancoast Columbus

P47 Fighter Crashes, Burns Woodsfield Field

A P-47 fighter plane from Lockbourne Army Air Base Columbus crashed and burned in a field near Woodsfield yesterday. The pilot parachuted to safety.

Woodsfield Lockbourne Army Air Base Columbus Thea Isafety

Ohioan Faces Murder Charge In Axe Slaying

Paul S. Sanderson 43 of Newark faces a murder charge in the axe killing of Joseph Couch 63 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds horse barn. A preliminary hearing in Indianapolis was set for today. Sanderson, a stableman from Broadway Union County, admitted striking Couch after a quarrel over a heated water can.

Indianapolis Paul S. Sanderson Joseph Couch Newark Sanderson Broadway Union County Earl Smith Couch Saunders Mills Stables Toledo O. Sanderson Smith

Detective Dies In Gun Battle

Tulsa police report a gun battle after they attempted to question two youths. One detective was killed and another wounded, along with one of the youths. Capt. J. B. Bills said a captured youth, James Neely, 17, of Dayton, signed a statement admitting he fired the shot that killed Detective S. R. Carmack.

Tulsa Okla J. B. Bills James Neely Dayton S. R. Carmack

Logan physician Dr J S Cherrington in serious condition

Dr. J. S. Cherrington a longtime Logan resident and prominent local physician remains in serious condition after major surgery at Hocking Valley Hospital this morning. He was injured in a fall during a business trip in Gallia County Thursday afternoon.

Logan J. S. Cherrington Hocking Valley Hospital Cherrington Gallia County

Stassen Plans Pennsylvanian Swing for GOP Campaign

Harold F Stassen former governor of Minnesota announced plans to visit Pennsylvania next month to support the Republican campaign for the November general election. He said dates and venues will be arranged by the Republican State Committee.

Pittsburgh Harold F Stassen Minnesota Pennsylvania Republican State Committee

Dr Arthur E Hertzler, 76, Dies, Noted Author and Surgeon

HALSTEAD Kans minus two. Dr Arthur E Hertzler aged 76, nationally known author and surgeon, died yesterday. He wrote Horse and Buggy Doctor.

Halstead. Kas Arthur E. Hertzler

Weather update reports cloudy skies and cool Friday

Moderate temperatures held as the day’s high reached 30 degrees per weather observer Mrs C N France. Friday’s cloudy sky brought a reported 69 degree record in the afternoon under overcast conditions.

C. N. France

Brewster Says Mead Runs One Man Show

Sen Brewster criticizes Senate War Investigating Committee as a one man show he alleges Chairman Mead is conducting. He also says he will push for a committee investigator to be sent promptly to the American occupation zone of Germany.

Brewster Mead Washington Senate War Investigating Committee D-Ny

West Virginia GOP touts tax cuts and retrenchment in HaHanan letter

Sam Simmons presents Walter S. HaHanan's claim that the party offers a fine ticket and a solid platform including tax reduction and public expenditure restraint. The letter criticizes CIO-PAC dominance and questions voter trust in platform pledges and New Deal endorsement amid discussions on war, honesty, and governance.

Walter S. HaHanan GOP West Virginia Cio-Pac

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Capital Reunion Bernard Lawntgomery Imperial Staff British Army Washington National Airport U.S Dwight D. Eisenhower Omar N. Bradley Veterans’ Administration NEA Canton Packing Firm Gov Lausche Pickaway Exposition Veterans’ Division Abbey Lodge St. Johns Wood Duchess of Bedford House East End George VI Westminster Council Westminster Ministry of Housing Police Harry Pollitt Communist Party Holborn Ivanhoe Works Ministry Yank INEA Army Picisral Protestant Episcopal Church Randolph Dyer St. Louis House of Deputies Philadelphia Scioto Keystone Stassen Arthur Hertzler Sam Simmons
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