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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1946

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US Russia clash over postwar Romania reparations noted

The report says the United States and Russia pledged limited compensation for private losses in Romania, undermining the original reparations framework. Britain held to 100 percent plans, France signaled possible changes, and Bevin returned to Paris seeking a fresh council session as Byrnes pressures the conference to finish by Oct. 5. Harriman’s appointment as commerce secretary boosts Byrnes at talks.

United Nations France United States Italian Economic Commission Thorp Britain Bevin Paris Ernest Bevin London Palestine Georges Bidault V. M. Molotov Council of Foreign Ministers H Lin Foreign Office Council Molotov Moscow Italian Political and Territorial Commission Italy Ivance Bonomi Italian Assembly Foreign Relations Commission Africa U. S James F. Byrnes W. Averell Harriman Henry A .Wallace Byrness

18 CRASH SURVIVORS ARE IN HOSPITAL DEAD BURIED AT SITE

Sabena Airlines general manager Gilbert Perier said 26 victims would be buried at the crash site near Gander Newfoundland to avoid endangering rescue teams. Eighteen survivors remain in a Gander hospital after a Belgian transatlantic airliner crash. An army rescue party described grim conditions and a night rain as they pulled survivors from the wreck, including Jean Roochi who helped save 16 people.

Newfoundland Gander Arrow NFLD Gilbert Perier Sabena Airlines Perter Cpl Harry A. Houghton Windber, Pa Ber Alfred A. Pogacsnik Cleveland Houghton Jean ‘Roochi

Harriman Choice Edges Foreign Policy Unification Toward Firm Red Dealing

Washington AP reports W Averell Harriman advancing Truman's cabinet toward firmer Soviet policy, edging out Henry Wallace. Harriman, 53, shifts right from Roosevelt era left of center, praised by lawmakers, seen as pro business, popular in Moscow and London, with strong ties from lending to Russia to four years as ambassador.

Harriman Firm Red Washington W. Averell Harriman Truman Henry Wallace Russia Britain Wallace Ao SS Barriman Moscow Wall Street E. H. Harriman Union Pacific al Smith Roosevelt New York Eddy Gilmore Associated Press Stalin Marriman

Roosevelt Elementary School Holiday Due to Low Water Pressure

Four hundred pupils at Roosevelt Elementary School in Willowick Village received an unexpected holiday as the low water pressure in the area posed a fire hazard, according to Mayor Dudley J. Brown.

Willoughby Roosevelt Willowick Village Dudley J. Brown

Merchandising Talent and Self Discovery in Business Life

SAM SIMMONS argues that young couples should locate homes near work but emphasizes merchandising as a path to success. He notes that while industry thrift and intelligence help, a rare gift for merchandising — a god given talent — often decides who thrives. He urges individuals to seek their true strengths rather than be steered by parents or teachers.

Experts Slated To Investigate Blonde Slaying

Bryan County commissioners considered hiring criminologists to speed the hunt for the killer of 11 year old Emily Abernathy. The probe remains centered at the town library where the librarian was found dead. A bloody fingerprint was sent to the FBI, along with a bloody footprint and a sighting description: a man about 5 foot 9, 30, wearing a blue striped shirt.

Bryan Williams County Emily Abernathy Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington

OPA Sets New Candy Ceiling Price

The OPA announced a new retail ceiling price for candy bars from five to ten cents. The rule allows manufacturers to price based on the total cost of ingredients and packaging plus a margin for profit. The agency also cited concurrent ceilings for Western softwood shingles and innerspring mattresses.

OPA Washington

Youth’s Body Recovered From River by Firemen

PAINESVILLE, Ohio. Firemen recovered the body of Harry Flanagan seven year old son of Mr and Mrs William Flanagan from the Grand River yesterday. His brother Jerry drowned in the YMCA pool here two years ago.

Painesville Harry Flanagan William Flanagan Grand River Jerry

Firestone Ford Heirs Announce Engagement in Akron

The engagement of Martha Parke Firestone to William C. Ford was announced in Akron today. No wedding date was set.

Firestone-Ford Heirs Akron Martha Parke Firestone William C. Ford

Eight Tobacco Firms Fined Total $45,000

Fines totaling 345.0% were assessed in Federal District Court here Saturday against eight tobacco firms, while fines of $12,000 were suspended against 18 others charged with anti trust law violations. Auto kills father in Columbus. Clair E. Trexier, 31, Navy dischargee and father of six, from Altoona, Pa, struck by automobile north of here yesterday. Inventor 18 dead Galion Roy C. Arter, 56, inventor of an atomic bomb detonating mechanism, died today.

Lexington Federal District Court Columbus Clair E.trexier Here Altoona Roy C. Arter

British Half Refugee Swim To Palestine

Nearly a hundred Jewish refugees on the illegal immigrant ship Palmakh swam ashore at Haifa but were rounded up within two hours by British forces. Earlier, 800 to 900 Jews aboard the 200 ton schooner faced a sea battle with the Royal Navy, one man killed, as authorities planned to transfer detainees to HM-S Empire Haywood for deportation to Cyprus. Refugees urged a delegation to discuss transshipment. most resisted and about 190 attempted to reach Palestine.

Jerusalem Haifa Palestine Royal Navy Army Hm.s. Empire Haywood Lnoon Cyprus

Darius Green Improves After Garage Roof Swoop Attempt

Willoughby boy Roger Greenaway ten years old prepared to leave Lake County Hospital for home after a failed loft jump from his father's garage with improvised bat wings. He suffered a compound fracture of the right leg in a ten foot fall while imitating an air shore parachutist.

Willoughby Roger Greenaway Lake County Hospital Willoughby Township Roger

Man Struck By Motorcycle In Hartford

Chalmers Jennings Eakins 24 of Letart was hospitalized at Holzer after a motorcycle struck him in Hartford. He has skull and right wrist fractures and cuts. Operator Howard Turnbull 24 of Hartford was deemed blameless by state Trooper H D Coyner who investigated and took Eakins to the hospital.

Foint Pleasant Chalmers Jennings Eakins Letart Holzer Hospital Hartford Howard Turnbull H. D. Coyner Mr. Eakins

Allied Troop Positions Demanded by Russians

In the United Nations Security Council, Russia pressed for information on Allied troop dispositions in non-enemy states, drawing U.S. and British opposition. Herschel W. Johnson and Sir Alexander Cadogan prepared to challenge the Soviet demand as outside council jurisdiction. Johnson planned to ask Gromyko for Russia’s motive and the charter article backing the move.

N. Y Russia U. S United Nations Security Council Herschel V W. Johnson Alexander Cadogan U. N Council Unies Johnson Andrei A. Gromyko

Nomads Attack Iranian Ports

Tehran dispatch reports rebellious nomad tribesmen have captured several Persian Gulf villages and launched repeated attacks on Bushire, one of Iran's largest coast ports. Daylam and Reegue are named towns under siege. Bushire exports cotton, carpets, silk, tobacco, and hides in world commerce.

Tehran Persian Gulf Bushire Keyhan Reegue Daylam Bushiré

Electric Union In Pittsburgh Readies Strike

Pittsburgh officials planned for a power shutdown as 3,200 Duquesne Light Co. employees prepared a third national strike starting at 8 30 p m EST. Mayor Lawrence convened Allegheny and Beaver County leaders and editors to coordinate health and safety measures during the disruption.

Pittsburgh VPI David L. Lawrence Allegheny and Beaver County Duquesne Claiton McKeesport Independent Union of Duquesne Light Co

Missing Yank B-29 Pilots Believed Held Near Tibet

Ambassador Leighton Stuart said there is reason to believe some long missing American B 29 fliers may still be living as slaves in the Lolo Land region near Shangri La. Reports from West China University and others describe captives tending herds and performing menial tasks under Lolo tribesmen in a rugged area southeast of Chengtu near Burma and Tibet.

Nanking Leighton Stuart Shangri-La Stuart West China David Graham West China University Chengtu Szechwan Burma Assam Tibet China Lolo

Four Persons Detained In Party Stabbing Case

Police hold three men and a woman for questioning after the fatal stabbing of Mrs. Jo Anne Arwood. A nude body was found at her home as officers arrived to investigate a quarrel during a drinking party. Omar W Clark of Clinton County named No 2 at the Veterans Administration. Ohio Junior Chamber of Commerce adopts a five point world peace creed.

Clinton County Washington Omar W Clark Midland City Veterans’ Administration Omar N. Bradley Clark Columbus Ohio Junior Chamber of Commerce Brotherhood of Man

Murder Charged Butler Man in Shooting Fray

Willard McPherson, 47, charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Cecil Phenis, 21, of Eaton. Police say McPherson fired several revolver shots after a scuffle at his business on State Route 4 near here. Phenis died of abdominal wounds.

Hamilton Willard McPherson Butler County Cecil Phenis Eaton Charles B. Wallis Phenis McPherso Here

Mansfield Man Receives Legion of Merit Award

WASILINGTON- The Legion of Merit has been awarded Herbert E. Shoemaker of Mansfield, O., for meeting promptly personal requirements of overseas theaters and service commands with well trained ordnance officers, the War Department announced today.

Wasilington Legion of Meri Herbert E. Shoemaker Mansfield War Department

Young Republican Clubs Pick Regional Directors

The executive committee of the Ohio League of Young Republican Clubs has named regional directors to lead campaign activities. John Skala of Canton, Jack Manley of Columbus, Charles Jones of Cincinnati, and Ed P. Trapinski of Toledo will oversee efforts in their regions.

Cleveland Ohio League of Young Republican Clubs John Skala Canton Jack Manley Columbus Charles Jones Cincinnati Ed P. Trapinski Toledo

Two Die As Auto Collisions Fatal In Ohio Area

W Foster, 58, of East Palestine and James Kelley, 49, of Canton died in a local hospital last night from injuries after automobile collisions.

Former Senator Poindexter Dies in Greenlee Home

Former United States Senator Miles Poindexter, age 78, from Washington State, was found dead at his Greenlee Virginia home on Saturday, authorities said.

Greenlee Miles Poindexter United States Washington State

Steers To Be Sold At Fairgrounds In 4-H Sale

Twenty nine top quality 4 H club steers will be offered Thursday in the club s annual sale at the Butler County Fairgrounds. The 750 to 1100 pound steers represent 1946 projects of the 4 H youths with OPA approval noted by Norman C Arnold associate agricultural agent.

Hamilton Ann Nual Butler County Fairgrounds Norman C. Arnold OPA

Ohio Communists Name Bricker as Top Foe in U.S. Senate Race

Ohio Communists labeled former Gov John Bricker their No 1 foe for U S Senate last week, saying he fights Communism. Arnold Johnson Ohio party leader said Bricker is pro-Fascist and serving Wall Street. The piece notes Huffman and labor issues, with potential third candidate William Farkas and Albaugh as labor pick for governor.

A.m Am. Daugherty Columbus John W. Bricker U. S Ofid Arnold Johnson Cleveland Ohio Bricker iWe Johnson Wall Street James W. Huffman Huffman William Farkas Akron Social Labor Party Frank J. Lausche Thomas J. Herbert Arla A. Albaugh Massillon Communist Party Earl Brewster Ony

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