Allied forces push toward Seoul across Han River
Allied troops race across river barriers to seize Seoul as Red defenses retreat toward the second front. Marines lead a 40000 man push crossing the Han near Yongdongpo while a rumored phantom 18th division supposedly reinforces the capital.
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Proposal To Give Aid To 40 Nations Planned
Washington AP reports a new 10 billion dollar foreign aid program is drafted for President Truman to submit mid October. It would extend Marshall Plan help, fund noncommunist regional aid, provide technical assistance, and offer arms loans for eight years under a new overseas administration.
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Noice Blast Sabotage Reported at Bethany VOA Antenna
Cincinnati report says official Schouse identifies the Sunday blast at Bethany as professional sabotage. Crosley Broadcasting chairman notes a 165 foot shortwave antenna pole toppled with a counterweight hurled 250 feet. FBI probes damage near the Voice of America facility with an estimated $5000 loss and tampering signs near an electric fence.
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German War Declared Over
The United States Britain and France announced an end to their state of war with Germany in a joint communique read in Frankfurt. Any attack on the West German government will be treated as an attack on the three powers, the foreign ministers declared.
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Columbus Manufacturers Hire 1 213 000 in August Gain
Columbus manufacturers employed 1 213 000 workers in mid August, a 3 percent increase.
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Ohio draft delinquents ordered for induction on Sept 29
Columbus report states the Ohio selective service system ordered the induction of 567 suspected draft delinquents for September 29. The action follows standard procedures and lists no additional details on individuals.
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Ohio
Anti-Red Bill Moves Toward White House In Briefcase
Backers push three main measures through Congress to curb communists and fund national defense. They expect President Truman to sign the anti subversive bill but seek votes to override a possible veto. Key items include a $4.508 billion tax boost and a $17 billion emergency defense package with limits on aid to nations shipping goods to the iron curtain.
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Postmaster At Logan Dies at Work
Logan postmaster Frank G. Brown aged 52 died at 2:50 p m Monday while working in the Logan post office. The physician cited a coronary occlusion. Brown had been acting postmaster since November 1939 and postmaster since February 3 1940. He was active in St. John's Church Holy Name Society Knights of Columbus Kiwanis Club and the Logan Elks.
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State Seizes Over 100 Slot Machines in New Boston Raid
Portsmouth report says State Liquor Department supervisor John Kocevar seized more than 100 slot machines from a storage room in New Boston. The raid followed his brief placement in charge of the Portsmouth district. An American Legion clubroom is in the same building. Kocevar plans to have the machines hauled to Columbus by truck and will cite the Legion post for liquor regulation violations.
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Councilman Demands Police Chief Resign
Councilman John Lewis demanded the resignation of Police Chief William Ke Johnson after learning Johnson pleaded guilty to intoxication in Bay City Michigan. Bay City Chief Frank W. Anderson said Johnson was arrested for attaching lewd pictures to a tree near a YWCA building.
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Its Football Time Again Its Football Time Again
Its Football Time Again promotes The Messenger sports pages for full local and national gridiron coverage. It highlights action pictures scores news and up to date football reporting and invites readers to subscribe by phone or mail.
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GE Price Increase Takes Effect Across Appliance Line
New York reports General Electric raised suggested list prices by 6 to 13 percent on five of eight major appliances. Dollar increases span from 10 to 50 dollars with refrigerators up 20 to 40, home freezers 20 to 30, electric ranges 10 to 50, water heaters 10 to 20, and automatic dishwashers 20 to 30.
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Dillon Dam Near Zanesville May Get More Federal Funds
Rep. Secrest of Ohio said the Dillon Dam is under construction and should meet national defense project standards. Army engineers are expected to certify continued work this year. About $8 million has been spent with $2 million more requested in the appropriation bill.
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Squirrel owes life to hunter after snake standoff
In Columbus a hunter killed a three-foot blacksnake that had coiled around a three week old squirrel. The unconscious animal revived after being fed and recuperates in Columbus. It will likely be released on the State House lawn.
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Dewey Jones
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Kefauver Links 1920s Gangs to Modern Illegal Gambling
Senator Kefauver declared a 15 billion dollar illegal gambling network is run by city gangs once terrorizing the 1920s. He cited the Costello mob in New York, Capone in Chicago, and the Purple Gang in Detroit, urging federal action while Attorney General McGrath pledged to avoid intruding on state police.
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Churchill Hits Steel Program in Vote Over Labor Government
Winston Churchill argued against state ownership of Britain's steel industry in a bid to unseat the Labor government via a censure vote and trigger a general election. Observers expect the government to survive despite Churchill's all-out opposition.
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Railroad Pays Minor Claims After Troop Train Wreck
The Pennsylvania Railroad issued cash settlements totaling about 14 000 to 81 soldiers from the 109th Field Artillery Battalion after a troop train wreck near Coshocton Ohio. A PRR team led by R W Krumrine interviewed Wilkes Barre area guardsmen. 33 comrades were killed in the crash during training travel.
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Army Considers Lab In Warren County
The army weighs an $11 million quartermaster research laboratory in Kings Mills Warren County to study clothing and equipment for defense needs. The plan was reported yesterday and involves a regional military research facility.
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Rhee Warns of North Korea Advance to Manchuria Border
President Syngman Rhee declared at a mass meeting that South Korea will push beyond the 38th parallel into North Korea toward the Manchurian border and that United Nations forces will not stop there, despite possible actions by other combatants.
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Gen Marshall to address stooge charge in defense post hearing
General George C. Marshall faces questions from Senate allies and critics about independence as he testifies on his nomination as secretary of defense to succeed Louis Johnson. Senator Saltonstall urges clear proof he will act as commander not a yes man to Acheson.
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Brothers Reunite After Seventy Years Apart
Frank Baker 73 of Frederick Maryland and Harvey Baker 88 of Dayton Ohio met again after 70 years. Harvey left home at age 13 and drifted to Springfield then Dayton. Their reunion came via a cousin who worked in the Waynesboro Post Office yesterday.
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Hutchinson Named Acting President At Case Institute
Dr. Elmer Hutchinson was named acting president of Case Institute of Technology effective October 1, succeeding T. Keith Glenna who joined the Atomic Energy Commission. The board added Sidney B. Congdon of National City Bank and John W. Reavis as new trustees. In Washington, Ohio Republican House members selected Rep. John M. Vorys to attend the state GOP convention.
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Officials Seek Ohio Woman Missing From Marysville Home
Marysville 27 year old Linda Mae Stine, mother of two, has been missing since shortly before midnight September 3. Union County authorities and the State Highway Patrol are leading the search with a description sent nationwide. A roomer reports Stine left with an unidentified man after a doorbell rung. former husbands Doyle Stine and Eugene Woleford have not aided the investigation.
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Working Hours Hit War Level In Factories
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 41.2 hour average work week in mid August for 12.7 million production workers. Weekly pay in manufacturing rose to 60.28 dollars, an all time high, up over two hours since August 1949.
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Columbus Extended Forecast Temperatures Edge Normal
Temperatures in Columbus will average 1 to 3 degrees below normal with highs near 68 and lows around 50. Warmer Thursday and cooler Friday. Precipitation expected from scattered showers Thursday and again Saturday, totaling percent to percent.
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