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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1949

Page

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U S Steel and CIO Union Resume Talks Amid Tense Steel Crisis

In Pittsburgh area a 1:30 p.m. hotel conference was set to restart negotiations under a third presidential strike truces between U S Steel and United Steelworkers. About 2400 workers at two mills walked out. plants Universal Cyclops in Bridgeville and Superior Steel in Carnegie remain closed. The talks follow Truman board recommendations on a company funded pension and insurance plan, with U S Steel resisting pension only plans. Standard Steel Works of Lewistown Pa. reportedly accepted the peace formula in full.

Piuts Burgh Big Steel CIO United Steelworkers Philip Murray John A. Stephens U. S. Steel Corp Murray Pittsburgh District Universal Cyclops Steel Co Bridgeville Superior Steel Co Carnegie United States Steel Crucible Steel Co Allegheny-Ludlum Steel Corp Sharon Steel Corp Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co Youngstown Ohio Rustless Steel Co Baltimore Republic Steel Co Cleveland U. S. Steel Standard Steel Works Lewistown Steel Standard Steel Baldwin Locomotive Works

Mental Patient Surrenders After Day-Long Hunt

A 54 year old farmer escaped from White Cross Hospital near Columbus and was hunted by a posse. He surrendered to sheriff's deputies last night after wandering, recalling little until dusk. He had leaped in front of vehicles during the escape and bore mud and facial injuries. He is held in county jail awaiting return to the hospital for shock therapy.

Columbus White Cross Hospital Sheriff's

Ohioan Identified in Hotel Electrocution Case

Police identified Robert Taylor Wise, 26, of Youngstown Ohio, as the man who electrocuted himself in a Hotel Plaza room. Wise was found dead after reportedly standing on wet towels and grabbing live wires attached to room sockets.

Jersey City N. J Robert Taylor Wise Youngstown Ohio Wise Hotel Plaza

Slander Suit Threatened Over Noronic Captain Fire Claims

Canada Steamship Lines and its attorney threatened a $250000 libel suit against those who claimed Captain William Taylor was drunk during the Toronto ship fire that killed about 132. Cleveland witness C Ralph Willson testified he believed intoxication. The captain denied drinking and was recovering from burns in a Toronto hospital. Miss Anne Marie Malone testified he acted as a noble man before and after the blaze. Witnesses said there was no fire alarm and crew cooperation was poor.

Cleveland Canada Steamship Lines, Inc Noronic Toronto Frank Wilkinson C. Ralph Willson William Taylor Willson Ohio Cuyahoga County S. R. Gerber Anne’Marie Malone

Inmates Protest Walsh Resignation at Warrensville Workhouse

Inmates at the Warrensville city workhouse staged a brief strike Thursday protesting the resignation of Supt. Raymond F. Walsh. Walsh left after Mayor Burke suspended him amid welfare department findings of alleged favors to inmates, including whisky from racketeer Alex Birns, who is imprisoned for assaulting a patrolman.

Cleveland Warrensville Raymond F. Walsh Walsh Thomas A. Burke Alex Shondor) Birns Birns

Senate delays action on proposed $100 million postal rate rise

Senator Olin Jahieson of South Carolina said the Senate will wait until the next session before taking up the committee approved bill to increase postal rates by 100 million dollars annually.

Washington Olin Jahieson D-Sc Senate

Leopold Parole Chance for 1924 Thrill Slayer

Nathan Leopold, famed Chicago killer of Bobby Franks in 1924, receives a parole eligibility boost as Illinois Gov Stevenson reduces his sentence from 99 to 85 years. He may apply in January 1953 after a four and two thirds year cut. Leopold and Richard Loeb were convicted of the Franks murder.

Springfield Nathan Leopold Chicago Bobby Franks Adla E. Stevenson Tlinois Leopold State Richard Dickie) Loeb Loeb Franks University of Chicago

Long Coal Stoppage Looms As Miners Walk Out

In White Sulphur Springs West Virginia AP report says John L Lewis led miners to a no day work week with a three day week since July and a possible long strike as talks with operators stall until Sept 29. A welfare fund dispute prompted pension suspensions and a 40 to 60 day coal reserve estimate worsens shortages.

White Sulphur Springs W.va John L. Lewis Lewis United Mine Workers North Ee Pari Sal Miners’ Welfare

Confidence Vote Sought in House of Commons

London Labor government moves to force a confidence vote in the Commons during a three day debate on pound devaluation. A cabinet source says the outcome could force new general elections if the government falls. Labor holds 393 of 640 seats. Conservative 189. others divide the rest.

London ULP House of Commons Labor Party Commons Labor

Deputy Auditor Backs Ferguson for VA Senate

Ohio deputy state auditor Perry Van Schoik ended a capital visit by publicly backing Ohio Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson for the U S Senate. He said he pressed all Democratic congressmen and national leaders to support Ferguson, insisting he is in the race to stay and to win.

Washington Perry van Schoik Ohio Joseph T. Ferguson van Schoik Ferguson

Youngstown Man Killed by Freight Train Near Orient State

Roy Ressler, 23, of Youngstown, a patient at Orient State School, died after being struck by an iron ore freight train at night. Police report an accidental death with no foul play indicated.

Columbus Roy Ressler Youngstown Orient State School Ohio

Oak Hill man injured swerving to avoid train crash

Edward G. DeLaney 26, of Oak Hill, was critically injured when his bread truck swerved to miss a crossing train on Monroe Hollow Road near Oak Hill. He suffered a skull fracture and head injuries, while the truck overturned. The train proceeded without collision as witnesses say he may have been ejected or jumped from the vehicle. DeLaney is a World War I veteran.

Oak Hill Gallipolis Edward G. DeLaney Holzer Hospital Monroe Hollow Road Route 140 State Highway Patrol DeLaney Baltimore and Ohio North Africa

Helen Hayes Daughter Mary MacArthur Dies at 19

Mary MacArthur, daughter of actress Helen Hayes, died at Lenox Hill Hospital from a generalized virus infection. She had been set to appear with her mother in a Broadway play next month. Her father Char les MacArthur and Miss Hayes were at her bedside. The "Act of God Baby" label tied to Hayes in a 1929 controversy remains a notable footnote.

New York Mary MacArthur Helen Hayes Lenox Hill Hospital Charles MacArthur Miss Hayes Miss MacArthur

Man Held to Jury In Automobile Death

Marietta report says John W. Cisler 36 was held to the grand jury after pleading innocent to second degree manslaughter in the auto death of George Woe 41 of South Parkersburg. Charlton's body was found Wednesday on a lawn near a broken fire hydrant. police say the victim was struck by a hit and run driver.

Marietta John W. Cisler George W Oe South Parkersburg Cisler Charlton

Unruh Indicted in 13 Slayings on River Road

Camden N J Howard B Unruh was indicted by the Camden County Grand Jury on 16 counts for a mass shooting on River Road that killed 13 people and wounded three others during a 20 minute rampage on September 6 1950 authorities said Unruh an ex artilleryman faces 13 murder counts and three counts of attempted murder.

Camden N. J Howard B. Unruh River Road Camden County Grand Jury

Cleland Profit From National Air races Reach 1100

Cleveland JCs heard Cook Cleland report a net profit of 1100 from 27,350 in prize money won by his two racing planes at the National Air races this year. Cleland captured the Thompson Trophy on Labor Day and his other plane piloted by Benjamin W. Mc Killen won the Tinnerman Trophy and placed third in the Thompson.

Cleveland Cook Cleland National Airces Cleveland Junior Chamber of Commerce Cleland Benjamin W. McKillen

U S Air Force Plans North Pole Ice Base Next Spring

The United States Air Force announces plans to establish a base on the ice at the North Pole near Oslo, Norway, with construction expected to begin next spring.

North Pole Oslo Norway U. S&s. Air Force North Pole Nn

Jury Deadlock in Second Trial of Man Over Wheelchair Death

In Zanesville a second jury failed to agree after six hours deliberation in the trial of Harry Bay for second degree manslaughter in the traffic death of Daniel Snyder a 70 year old Orville resident in Muskingum County Snyder was killed April 23 while using a wheelchair on a road near his home Prosecutor Clark Barbour said he would consider a third trial.

Zanesville Harry Bay Orville Muskingum County Daniel Snyder Snyder Clark Barbour

Fate of Air Race Up for Decision

The fate of the Thompson Trophy race was debated by the National Aeronautic Association contest board. They considered whether to discontinue the Labor Day free-for-all or relocate the event from Cleveland to safer sites to prevent public accidents.

Washington National Aeronautic Association Cleveland

Solons Back Move To Cut Pay Boosts

About 30 Senators lined up behind a move to slice the pay increases proposed for cabinet members and civilian workers earning $5,000 a year or more from the government. The group also backed a companion measure to raise military pay by about $348 million annually.

Washington

Senate Approves Overseas Arms Aid Measure

The Senate voted 55 to 24 to approve a $1.314 billion arms aid bill, defeating a $200 million cut attempt and backing rearmament of friendly nations. Senators Connally and Vandenberg led the drive, with Taft opposing, while the House yet to reconcile its $869.5 million figure.

Washington Senate Connally Dtex Vandenberg Rmich Congress House George D-Ga Western Europe Greece Turkey Iran Korea Philippines China Area Ohio Robert A. Taft John W. Bricker

Right Wing Split Talk at UEW Convention

Anti administration faction led by James P. Carey urged secession from the UEW if expelled from the CIO. They sought to stay in CIO should UEW lose its franchise at the CIO convention in Cleveland on October 31.

Cleveland CIO United Electrical Workers James P. Carey

Slots Owner To Appear Before Jury

WARREN A claim that John Farah of the Jungle Inn threatened Anthony J Rutkowski state liquor enforcement chief will come before the county grand jury next Thursday Rutkowski who makes the claim has been summoned to testify He said after liquor agents raided the inn last month Farah shouted to a guard to kill him The grand jury will hear from Oscar L Fleckner director of the state liquor department Charles Marts chief of the department Cleveland enforcement district and six liquor agents Farah one of the inn operators was among 20 men arrested during the raid All pleaded guilty to gambling offenses and paid fines totaling 4100 Farahs fine was 1000 About 35000 worth of gambling equipment was seized including 100 slot machines MARYSVILLE Sheriff Walter T Galloway and deputies seized four slot machines containing 277 in a raid Wednesday night at the Park Hotel health resort at Magnetic Springs No charges were filed The raid was the first since Mondays orders from the prosecuting attorney s office to rid the county of gambling devices

Warren John Farah Jungle Anthony J. Rutkowski Atate Rutkowski Farah Oscar L. Fleckner State Liquor Department Charles Marts Cleveland Marysville Walter T. Galloway Park Hotel Magnetic Springs

Extended Forecast for Columbus City

The forecast notes temperatures averaging 3 to 5 degrees above normal with a normal high of 67 and low of 48. Cool through Sunday with a gradual rise afterward then cooler by midweek. Mostly dry with a few showers around Wednesday amounting to less than 4 inches.

Columbus

Truman says Russia may have an A-bomb

President Truman announced U S evidence of a Russian atomic explosion and urged truly effective international control of atomic energy. He noted Britain also reports an explosion and said the United Nations effort to curb atom bombs has faltered amid Russia’s stance.

Washington United States Russia Truman United Nations White House London Congress Pentagon Military Services Johnson Capitol McMahon D-Conn Joint Congressional Committee On Atomic Energy Senate Air Policy Commission David Bradley

Morgan Director Dies After Heart Attack

Sam Wood, 66, a renowned director, died Thursday from a heart attack. His passing follows three major industry losses in a week, with Frank Morgan and Richard Dix as the other notable figures. Wood recently directed The Stratton Story and died in a hospital after an early morning incident.

Hollywood Sam Wood Frank Morgan Richard Dix Wood Morgan Stratton

Marshall To Become Red Cross President

General George C. Marshall will become president and board chairman of the American Red Cross succeeding Basil O'Connor on October 1. The position carries no salary. Marshall has been retired since year’s start after kidney surgery and will be 69 this year.

Washington George C. Marshall American Red Cross Truman Marshall Basil O'Connor Red Cross

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