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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1948

Page

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Dewey outlines GOP campaign across West in new era plan

The Associated Press reports Gov. Thomas E. Dewey pitched a "campaign to unite America" from Des Moines before heading to Denver to answer issues from high prices to housing and farm aid. Truman accused GOP leaders of undercover sabotage while touring the West and campaigning for unity.

Thomas E. Dewey America West Truman GOP Des Moines Denver Dewey New York Washington Wall Street Utah Salt Lake City Alben Barkley Delaware New England Earl Warren Oklahoma Warren Henry Wallace

Man Sent to Ohio Pen After Failing to Support Children

Ernest Sandor, 26, was sentenced to one to twenty years in Ohio Penitentiary for failing to support two children of Frank Giampetro, aged two and five, killed by Sandor's car. Probation officers said Sandor had made new payments this year after paying $30 a month last year.

Youngstown Ernest Sandor Ohio Penitentiary Common Pleas Erskine Maiden, Jr Sandor Frank Giampetro

Incorporation Reported for Hocking Sales Co in Columbus

Nelsonville reports the formation of Hocking Sales Co with 400 shares of no par common stock. Incorp ors listed are E. E. Locke Ray Mizer and J. M. Bern hardt with John P. Kelso acting as attorney.

Nelsonville Hocking Sales Co Secretary of State Columbus E. E. Locke Ray Mizer J. M. Bernhardt John P. Kelso

Weekends In Jail for Thorpe Family in Ohio

In Hamilton Ohio Juvenile Judge Oscar R Leiser sentenced Mr and Mrs William Thorpe to 26 weekends in Butler County jail from Saturday 6 p m to Sunday 6 p m for child neglect Their 11 year old daughter was arrested for stealing clothes The judge noted she had been sleeping in a truck for a week and the couple will alternate weekends to care for her as one remains at home

Hamilton William Thorpe Butler County Oscar R. Leiser Thorpes

U S Endorses Bernadotte Plans for Palestine Peace

The United States backs Count Folke Bernadotte's 35 000 word report as a sound basis for resolving the Jewish Arab dispute in Palestine. Secretary Marshall announced U S acceptance in Paris. Bernadotte notes Israel exists in Palestine and the Arab portion should join an Arab state in consultation with inhabitants. The UN assembly met in Paris amid Cold War tensions as Bernadotte and aide Col Serot were laid to rest.

Washington United States Folke Bernadotte Palestine Holy Land Bernadotte United Nations Israel Marshall Paris State Department United Nations Assembly Europe Palais de Chaillot Germany Geneva Orly Andre P. Serot

Western Touch Welcome Set For Warren

Columbus reports a Western style welcome for Gov Earl Warren of California as he arrives for a campaign stop. Mayor James A Rhodes says the parade will feature 50 Western horses with riders in cowboy attire and a covered wagon with banners. County delegates and Warren will speak briefly at the statehouse between 4 15 and 4 30 p m.

Columbus Earl Warren California James A. Rhodes Warren Middle West East Washington Statehouse

Chicago restaurateur Robert J. Eitel dies after month illness

Robert J. Eitel 71 longtime head of the Elitel chain and local restaurateur died yesterday following a month long illness. He had been a Chicago resident and prominent figure in the dining scene for 55 years.

Chicago Robert J. Eitel Elitel

Berlin Crisis Stirs Communist Uproar Over UN Role

German Communist press rejects UN authority to settle Berlin, urging a four power takeover by the United States Britain France and Russia. Neues Deutschland says only the occupying powers can solve the German question and a Potsdam decision should guide policy. Taegliche Rundschau accuses Gen Clay of provoking war and warns Western Germans will be mercenaries in a future conflict.

Berlin United Nations General Assembly Moscow United States Britain France Russia Neues Deutschland Socialist Unit Party U. N Paris Soviet Union Taegliche Rundschau Lucius D. Clay Hitler Clique Taegliche Reundschau Western Germany Bonn

School Busses Get Check Up

State highway patrolmen begin a six week safety program checking 6100 school buses for defects to protect about 300 000 children. Fifty inspectors will verify lights and red flasher signals as required by law.

Columbus

Death from Southwest Sixteen Birthday Party Tragedy

In Toledo Charles Sutton 43 killed his wife Dorothy 39 with a revolver after she refused him access to Joanne Sutton 16th birthday party. He then killed himself. Dorothy was shot in the cheek and shoulder. Coroner ruled death by own action and attempted murder. Detectives say Sutton had separated from Dorothy.

Toledo Joanne Sutton Charles Sutton Dorothy Ralph R. Murphy Murphy

Turks May Soon Get Modern American Ships

Diplomatic officials say the Turkish fleet may receive several modern American destroyers under the Greek Turkish military aid program. The transfer is in the final stage with prior shipments including four submarines eight minesweepers and other support vessels last spring.

Washington U. S. Navy

Palestine Government Demands Irgun Disarmament Ultimatum

Jerusalem reports the Palestine Government orders Irgun to surrender all arms and enlist members within 24 hours. An Irgun spokesman ties the move to Count Folke Bernadotte’s assassination and notes prior negotiations.

Jerusalem Irgun Zvai Leumi Irgun Folke Bernadotte U.N Palestine

U S Move Averts Rail Strike As Talks Begin

The National Mediation Board opens Chicago meetings to settle a looming rail strike involving one million workers. Brotherhoods seek 25 cent hourly raise, 40 hour weeks, and overtime rules, while freight embargoes ease and West Coast Longshoremen move salmon for eastward shipping.

National Mediation Board Carriers’ Committee Chicago CIO West Coast Washington, D. C Max W. Ball Interior Department Gas and Oil Section

Eleven Killed In Collision In Indiana Fields

Eleven onion field workers and a freight truck driver were killed and six injured when an open truck carrying workers collided with a semi trailer in heavy rain. The group included two brothers and a father with his two sons, all employed by L. Donchin Growers near North Judson. The crash occurred on U S Highway 35 thirteen miles south of La Porte, scattering bodies along the roadway.

Laporte Ind L. Donchin Growers North Judson U. S Indiana

Few Take Home Making Says PTA Official

Cleveland Ohio convention hears 33 percent of national school girls marry but only 12 percent take home making courses. Mrs John E Hayes of Twin Falls Idaho says lack of incentive, not lack of offerings, explains low enrollment.

Cleveland National Parent-Teachers Association PTA John E. Hayes Twin Falls Idaho

Strategic Air Command Handed to LeMay in Major Command Change

Washington dispatch reports Gen Curtis LeMay takes over Strategic Air Command from Gen George Kenney. LeMay, 41, previously commander in Europe, assumes SAS duties while Kenney moves to Maxwell Field Alabama to lead the Air University.

Strategic Air Command LeMay Washington Air Force George C. Kenney Curtis E LeMay Europe Kenney Maxwell Field Montgomery Ala Air University

Britain suspends dockyard work to refit 100 warships

Britain halted commercial activity in royal dockyards to refit about 100 warships for service, signaling a major mobilization effort during a period of heightened defense needs.

London Britain Royal Dockyards

Realtors Warn Rent Controls Spur Housing Shortage

Ohio real estate leaders told the 39th annual Ohio Association convention that the housing shortage would persist as long as federal rent controls stay in place. Calvin K. Snyder of the NAARB Washington committee warned about the National Public Housing Conference mobilizing support for its lobbying funds. A Washington consultant urged adding a half percent to mortgage rates to attract investors and boost home building.

Columbus Ohio Calvin K. Snyder Realtors Washington National Association of Real Estate Boards Ohio Association of Real Estate Boards National NPHC Frederick M. Babcock

Progressive Party Seeks Wallace Ohio Ballot Placement

The Progressive Party urged Governor Herbert to convene a special session to list Henry A Wallace as the presidential candidate on the November ballot. The request followed a Supreme Court ruling allowing the 25 elector candidates under Independent Candidates. Ballot forms are already printed and certified.

Columbus Progressive Party Henry A. Wallace Ohio Thomas J. Herbert Wallace Herbert State Supreme Court Secretary of State

Crane crushes electrician at Portsmouth Steel plant

A crane accident at the Portsmouth Steel Corp plant yesterday killed electrician Richard Barber, 26. Investigators expect to determine cause as OSHA and local authorities assess safety procedures and scene details.

Portsmouth Richard Barber Portsmouth Steel Corp

All-Jet Bomber Blast Kills Two Test Pilots in California

A North American B-45 all jet bomber exploded during a flight near Alpaugh California killing two civilian test pilots. George W. Krebs 30 of Los Angeles and Nicholas G. Pickard 31 of Manhattan Beach died with the aircraft break up over farmland. The jet bomber was on a test mission from Muroc Air Base.

Tulare Calif California al- Paugh Here Muroc North American Aviation, Inc Air Force George W. Krebs Los Angeles W. J. Krebs Kansas City Kansas City, Mo Alice

Five Killed In Gunfight In Kansas City

Five men died and two were wounded in a gunfight stemming from a routine police call in a Negro apartment district. Two patrolmen Charles Neaves and Sandy Washington were fatally shot inside the building, while Charles Perrine was slain outside. William Bell and Edwin Burton Warren were the other dead, Warren dying later in a hospital as about 50 officers rounded the scene 15 blocks from downtown.

Kansas City Charles Neaves Sandy Washington Charles Perrine William Bell Edwin Burton Warren Warren

Record Speed Pilot Dies of Crash Injuries

VAN NUYS Calif Air Force Captain James P Fitz-Gerald 28 a pioneer who flew faster than sound 760 miles an hour died from injuries from a TF-80 crash September 9 near Van Nuys Airport on a Muroc California flight Gen Hoyt S Vandenberg said last June Fitz-Gerald and four others had penetrated the sonic barrier during XS-1 tests

van Nuys Calif Air Force James P. Fitz-Gerald Muroc Hoyt S. Vandenberg Fitz-Gerald

Key West hit by 110 mph hurricane winds and heavy rain

A tropical hurricane brushed near Key West driving 75 mph hurricane winds along the Florida Keys and 60 mph winds in Miami. Shelters crowded as Red Cross reported no casualties. The slow moving storm lingered over South Florida, with widespread rain, wind damage, and powerfully gusting tropical force winds.

Key Florida Peninsula Bakers Miami Beach Miami Fla Key West Florida Keys Red Cross Truman White House South Florida Cuba Grady Norton Ed Lowe Tavernier Norton Keys Weather Bureau Biscayne Boulevard

Returned War Dead Pass 30000 Mark

SAN FRANCISCO The funeral ship Sgt Morris Crain arrives tomorrow with 3500 World War II dead from Manila Saipan and Honolulu. The total number of repatriated dead will pass the 30000 mark with Crain s arrival.

San Francisco Morris Crain Manila Saipan Honolulu Crain

Extended Forecast for Columbus Weather Outlook

Temperatures near normal with max 67 to 71 and min 48 to 51. Cool start Wednesday warms Thursday and Friday, then cooling again over the weekend. Precipitation around half an inch with no significant rain until weekend showers.

Columbus

Rain Delays Gallia Soil Conservation Demonstration

Rain slows Gallia county soil conservation show preparations at Gallipolis Rio Grande College with equipment arriving, students clearing pastures, and foresters readying lumber demos. Ben Evans predicts 50 000 turnout as organizers race to assemble lines, tanks, tiles, and trenches for the two day event.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College J. D. Fitzgerald Gallia County Ohio Division of Forestry Ohio Division of Conservation Co. J Chuck” Martin Dave Herrman Mercerville Ben Evans Mr. Fitzgerald

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George Marshall UN General Assembly W. Averell Harriman Great Britain THE Associated Press Man U.S Aage Lundstroem Chain Restaurateur Louise Bransten Communist Party House UN Foreign Ministers’ Council Potsdam Rail Brotherhoods Brotherhoods New York City Association of American Railroads AFL Teamsters Nicholas G. Pickard Manhattan Beach Brooklyn, N. Y Kathleen State Highway Department Soil Conservation Service
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