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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1948
Page
1
The itemized plan outlines at Rio Grande farm include tree planting forest products demonstrations pond construction and improvements in wildlife areas. It details diversion ditch waterway construction fence building lime fertilization seed bed preparation and reseeding across fields pastures and borders along with pond and bank protection efforts.
Gov. Earl K. Long called a one day special session for 11 p.m. to decide restoring Truman to Louisiana’s ballot for the 10 electoral votes. Legislators weigh a bill to permit the national Democratic party to qualify Truman as its candidate if no objections arise.
Marion city and county voters rejected a 1.6 million dollar hospital bond in a special election. They approved 4321 to 4829 against, which would have let the federal government provide an additional 800000 dollars in aid.
Paul W. Williams 57 executive vice president of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce was found dead in his bed yesterday officials said. The death prompted investigation by local authorities and tributes began from business leaders in Dayton.
Rain dominates preparations for the Rio Grande College Second Frontier event with mud delays on the North pasture road. Equipment challenges include drainage work, parking ground softness, and a 25 foot bridge span to access a 20 acre lot as officials coordinate traffic and communications.
President Truman urged Western voters in Salt Lake City that a Democratic win in November would bring wealth and security through the largest irrigation and power plan yet, accusing the GOP of strangulation. He spoke to 11,500 at the Mormon Tabernacle and planned stops in Oakland and San Francisco, criticizing Rep. Taber for cutting reclamation funds.
New York The CIO American Union of Telephone Workers is studying a wage offer from American Telephone and Telegraph Company that could raise pay by up to six dollars per week for 25 000 workers. A union spokesman called the offer largely unsatisfactory but said the union will continue examining it. The union accuses the offer of discrimination by community and occupation, noting some communities receive no wage offer at all.
C. W. Wyrick a young private pilot from Wyoming perished when his army surplus plane crashed and burned shortly after takeoff from the Miami University Airport near here.
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey outlined a plan to prevent another world war in Albuquerque during a campaign swing. He pledged a blueprint for stable economic growth at home and a strong consistent foreign policy to deter dictators and support lasting peace. He spoke to a large Denver audience previewing foreign policy ideas ahead of the New Mexico address.
Ohio Republicans release a 15 point record praising Gov. Thomas J. Herbert. They claim $86 million tax cuts, $23 million in welfare projects, $49 million more school funds, highway expansions, a first strip mining law, and enhanced state services. Lausche as Democratic nominee is criticized.
Paris report quotes Gen. A G L McNaughton stating Russia has probably not produced an atom bomb yet and may need about five more years. As Canada’s UN Atomic Energy Commission representative he warned there is no cause for hysteria and urged securing an international atomic control system within five years.
About 350 American airmen who completed 50 or more missions on the Berlin airlift will receive U S Air Force certificates in Wiesbaden Germany Lt Gen Curtis E Lemay presents the certificates to pilots co pilots crew chiefs and flight engineers Three airmen have completed more than 85 missions.
Cincinnati health officials said hospitals may resume tonsillectomies on October 1 as infantile paralysis cases declined. Dr. William Muhlberg reported only two new polio cases in the past decade and noted prior delays were for safeguard reasons.
House investigators prepare three indictments for alleged transfer of military secrets to Russia. Rep McDowell cites possible perjury after conflicting testimony and seeks contempt of Congress against Steve Nelson, a Communist organizer in Pennsylvania, who refused to answer questions.
Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin told Parliament Britain would back Count Folke Bernadotte's Palestine plan. He linked the Jerusalem assassination to efforts to derail the mediator's mission and a peaceful solution.
London reports the United States Britain and France are in absolute agreement on a joint policy if Moscow Berlin talks collapse. Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin says no release yet and that war is not yet committed.
A Muhlenberg circuit court jury convicted 37 year old Raymond Ellison of murder in the death of his 12 year old bride last March and fixed his punishment at death in the electric chair.
Winnipeg court heard Alphonse Letendre 21 stole a 40 gallon barrel of tomato pickles from a warehouse. He returned to exchange them for dill pickles and was nabbed on the second trip. He received a six month jail sentence.
Gov Earl Warren urged a non political basis for solving farm problems addressing a large Republican rally in St Louis. He attacked Truman era scare tactics and called agriculture a vital national issue requiring bipartisan cooperation rather than political partisan wrangling.
Neighbor finds 72 year old Emmett Swihart in his Harpster yard. Acting Coroner John M. Thompson rules accidental death. Swihart’s shotgun reportedly discharged as he prepared to hunt or return from a hunting trip.
Glen Ed wards, 35, of Marion Ohio, was hospitalized in serious condition at St Francis Hospital after a groin stabbing during an argument. Police hold a man for questioning as the investigation continues.
Trusted sources report indirect threats against Dr. Ralph J. Bunche acting UN mediator in Palestine after the assassination of Count Folke Bernadotte. Bunche and aides under heavy guard by Jewish police ordered by Prime Minister Ben Gurion. Irgun Zvai Leumi also disarms and shuts down its operations in Tel Aviv.
Henry A. Wallace said the Progressive Party will not fold in 1948 and hinted he will not seek the 1952 nomination. At a $100 dinner he urged backers to recruit leadership while noting disagreements on party strategy. He planned a national tour starting the next day.
The United States Britain and France press the Soviet Union to agree on Berlin currency in a four power directive as UN autumn session opens. US Secretary Marshall British Bevin and French Schuman plan to present to Molotov after envoy talks in Paris. Western Berlin papers report a secret meeting by Communist leaders for Friday.
Miami reports two deaths as a hurricane with 100 mph winds strikes Florida. The storm blasted the Keys with 160 mph gusts, moved toward Melbourne and the Atlantic, with widespread damage and power lines down. In Miami Beach engineers and residents faced casualties and evacuations as the storm advanced.
Sightseers crowded coastal areas as breakers sprayed up to eighty feet and winds roared with gusts near 125 mph in Everglades City and up to 160 mph in Key West. A Hialeah resident claimed genuine snow on her lawn amid driving rain and palm debris.
Israeli military authorities say Arabs ambushed a United Nations convoy at Jerusalem today, killing four people. One casualty is described as an American engineer who arrived recently as a technical adviser. no UN personnel were hurt.
Fire on the sixth floor of the Hinchcliff Building on Euclid Ave in Cleveland drove more than 150 apartment tenants outside last night. Damage to the eight story structure was estimated at 20 dollars. Cause remains undetermined.
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