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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1951

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Jets Clash in Record Air Battle over Northwest Korea

Allied pilots destroyed or damaged 14 communist planes in a historic one day air duel. 256 jets, 77 American and Australian versus 120 MIGs battled over MIG Alley. Afternoon fights near Sinanju left one MIG destroyed and eight damaged while no Allied losses were reported. On the ground, forces pressed the Heartbreak Ridge engagement as US and South Korean troops advanced toward Kim Il Sung Mountain.

Korea U. S. Fifth Air Force Fifth Air Force Heartbreak Ridge Kim Sung” Mountain Hearteak Ridge

PUC Enters Final Stage of Hearings

Ohio Public Utilities Commission moves to deny telephone and telegraph service to known betting establishments as hearings begin on proposed rules. Western Union and Lorain Telephone Co. witnesses discuss race wire revenue and client lists amid crime investigations and Proposals to bar bookies from using communications services.

James Gorrell Western Union The Utility Commission Ohio Frank C. Dunbar Jr Columbus Lorain Telephone Co Commission Halley Paul Denton State Utilities Commission Deaton Crime Committee Kefauver

Fireplace heater sale ad highlights Florence cabinet unit

An advertisement notes the sale of a large Florence hot blast cabinet heater in first day response, described as in A-1 condition with dial 25083. The item’s readiness and prompt buyer interest are emphasized in the classified brief.

Florence

Allies Reject Red Plan To Resume Conference

United Nations command rejected a Communist demand for immediate full delegation resumption of truce talks at Kaesong. Allies insisted liaison officers set conditions to prevent interruptions before any main armistice discussions resume. Reds walked out, signaling no immediate return as three long liaison sessions failed to restart negotiations.

Tokyo United Nations Command Kaesong Korea

Barbara Payton to Wed Franchot Tone Revealed in Flight

Chicago gossip centers on Barbara Payton who told reporters she will marry Franchot Tone. Tone recently recovered after a brawl in Payton's yard with Tom Neal, who attacked him on September 14.

Chicago Barbara Payton Hollywood Franchot Tone Tom Neal Barbara Los Angeles

Disalle to Speak at Columbus Restaurant Expo

Price director Michael V. DiSalle will address the 32nd annual Mid American Restaurant Exposition in Columbus Friday.

Disalle Columbus Michael V. DiSalle

Atomic Weapons Nearer But Infantry Still Counts

Congressional and military leaders said atomic weapons are closer to use, but foot soldiers remain essential. McMahon urged rapid all out production, Lovett stressed progress and cautioned against over‑optimism, Pace noted Army needs for quantities when ready.

Washington U.S Brien McMahon D-Conn Senate House Atomic Energy Committee Meiary Lavell Pace McMahon Federal Bar Association Atomic Energy Commission Lovets Pentagon Lovett Defense Department

King George Improves After Lung Operation

King George's doctors report a quieter night and improving strength following Sunday's operation. They say his general condition is good and that he is near the end of the immediate crisis though a new danger period may begin on Saturday with risks of infection or secondary hemorrhage.

London King George’s

Senate split on delaying higher corporate tax start date

Washington reports a Senate Finance Committee proposal to keep excess profits tax on high earnings, with Taft and Bricker backing a July 1 retroactivity while a January 1 date faced likely defeat. The plan to push back to April 1 failed 62 to 20.

Washington Senate Taft Ohio Finance Committee John W. Bricker Senate Finance Committee

Ten Highway Workers Are Returned to Duty

Columbus State Highway Director T. J. Kauer yesterday restored to duty ten of twelve inspectors and engineers who had been suspended after a 500 foot section of US Route 36 east of Port Washington cracked under the first traffic.

Columbus T. J. Kauer Port Washington Tuscarawas County

Giants Begin Taking World Series Ticket Orders

NEW YORK The New York Giants announced they would start taking World Series reserved seat ticket orders immediately. Tickets will be sold in three game sets and each applicant is limited to two sets.

New York New York Giants

Farmer Pleads Innocent in Shotgun Slaying

Urbana Ohio reports James Griffin a 58 year old Champaign County farm worker pleaded innocent to a first degree murder charge in the shotgun slaying of 65 year old Skiles Dunlap on Sept. 17. Judge Marion B. Owen presided.

Urbana James Griffin Champaign County Skiles Dunlap Common Pleas Marion B. Owen Pot Set & Wial

Truman extends security rules on military information

President Truman issued a broad order extending strict handling of military data to all civilian and military agencies. The plan requires classification of sensitive material as top secret secret confidential or restricted but imposes no penalties and does not limit what newspapers or radio may publish.

Washington Truman United States

Charles Taft Delays Governor Candidacy Decision

Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati said he will not decide on seeking the Republican nomination for governor until after November municipal elections. He said Toledo reports of an October 16 announcement were erroneous.

Columbus Charles P. Taft Cincinnati Taft Toledo

Silvester Returns After Week Missing in Austria

Joseph Silvester, a 64 year old Cleveland real estate man, turned up in Salzburg after a week in Vienna. The Army quoted him saying he had no trouble and had spent the week in Vienna before returning to the American Occupation Zone.

Vienna United States Armies Joseph Silvester Cleveland Ohio Austria Salzburg Silvester

OPS Agents Charge 96 Meat Violations Across 27 Cities

OPS enforcement roared through meat packing and distribution with 96 price control violations in 27 cities. St Paul led with 30 alleged offenses as inspectors checked over 200 plants for over ceiling prices false weights and incomplete records.

Washington Office of Price Stabilization Atlantic Coast Los Angeles St. Paul Minn OPS Michael V. di Salle San Diego Calif DiSalle American Meat Institute Ohio Michigan-Kentucky

Slayer Shares Wife's Estate in Ohio Court Ruling

Oscar A. Tipton, convict in the 1949 murder of his wife Helen Tipton in Columbus, wins a surviving spouse exemption of 20 percent of her estate. The ruling awards about 1700 to Tipton while the remaining 80 percent goes to two daughters.

Columbus Oscar A. Tipton Second District Court of Appeals C. P. McClelland Helen Tipton Oscar Ohio Tipton McClelland Clipton Mildred P. Kreese Otilda Detley

Los Angeles Examiner Raises Newsstand Price to Ten Cents

The Los Angeles Examiner says its price at the new stand will rise from seven to ten cents, effective Oct 1, due to higher costs for newsprint wages and materials. Home delivery moves from $2 to $2.25 monthly.

Los Angeles Los Angeles Examiner The Examiner

Powers seek to lift Italy armament limits and gain UN seat

The United States Britain and France say they will remove permanent restrictions on Italy and pursue Italy's full UN membership. They note Italy's wartime cooperation and democratic restoration, but highlight Russia's veto as blocking full international inclusion. President Truman vows to explore ways to restore Italy’s rights under a revised peace treaty during a Arlington dedication ceremony with Premier Alcide De Gasperi.

Washington United States Britain France Italy United Nations Russia Alcide de Gasperi Free World Family of Nations Truman Arlington Memorial Bridge Rock Creek Parkway Lincoln Memorial Alcide de Gaspert

Attlee Seeks Truman Aid Over Iran Oil Clash

Britain asks President Truman for help in the Iran oil dispute as Tehran orders about 300 British oil staff to quit Abadan Refinery by October 3. Prime Minister Attlee and cabinet officials discuss strong protest and Iran’s nationalization pressure on Anglo-Iranian Oil Co. control.

Attlee Truman Britain Iran Tehran Abandan Foreign Office Francis Shepherd Mohammed Mossadegh Oid Anglo-Iranian Oil Co Abadan

AFL Leaves Way Cleared For CIO Unity

The AFL opened its 71st year backing labor unification with CIO leaders to meet on terms favorable to the AFL. Delegates at the 70th convention reelected President William Green for a 28th term, with 13 vice presidents and Secretary-Treasurer George Meany also returned. New York was named 1952 convention city as the 8,000,000 member federation pressed for organic unity with other unions.

San Francisco American Federation of Labor AFL William Green George Meany New York CIO

Covington Man Killed While Attempting Escape

Earl Lambert of Covington Kentucky was shot and killed by Patrolman Howard Smith as he tried to flee a police cruiser after arrest in an $980 theft case. Lambert had been taken into custody for questioning regarding a $75 watch and a $5 bill taken from Esther Childs.

Cincinnati Earl Lambert Covington Howard Smith Smith Esther Childs

Mother Found Guilty Of Paddling Principal

In Cleveland a jury convicts Bernice Smey of assault and battery for paddling James B. Fenwick 55 principal of A. B. Hart Junior High in his office. The incident followed an argument over disciplinary paddling of her son Danny 14.

Cleveland Bernice Smey James B. Fenwick A. B. Hart Danny

Estate Left by Johnston to Two Daughters

Cleveland report states that Alvaniey Johnston who died September 17 leaves a $70,000 estate to be split equally between his two daughters. Anna M. Saddington of Shaker Heights and J. Kendall of Palo Alto are named as beneficiaries of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers member.

Cleveland Alvaniey Johnston The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Johnston Anna M. Saddington Shaker Heights J. Kendall Palo Alto

GOP Women To Hear 7 Ohio Congressmen

In Columbus on October 8 Republican Women’s Organizations will host a fall conference with seven Ohio lawmakers among speakers. Senators Robert Taft and John Bricker will address the event alongside Representatives Thomas Jenkins John Vorys William McCulloch Frank Bow and Jackson Betts. Senator Edward Martin of Pennsylvania will also speak.

Columbus Ohio Republican Women’s Organizations Robert A. Taft John W. Bricker Thomas A. Jenkins John M. Vorys William McCulloch Frank Bow Jackson Betts Edward Martin

Draft Call Issued for November Inductions in Ohio Counties

State Selective Service headquarters in Columbus issued an induction call for 2523 men for November. The October call was 3436. Inductees must be born before August 1, 1932 unless volunteering. County allocations include Athens 17, Gallia 10, Hocking 7, Jackson 12, Lawrence 23, Meigs 8, Morgan 5, Perry 10, Vinton 7, and Washington 13.

Columbus Selective Service Athens Gallia Hocking Jackson Lawrence Meigs Morgan Perry Vinton Washington

Ohio U. gridder inducted into army

Dover two Tuscarawas County athletes are to be inducted today. Don Miller of Uhrichsville, an Ohio University football player, and Clarence Yackey Jr. of Strasburg, a Bowling Green State University basketball player, receive Army inductees honors.

Dover Tuscarawas County Army Don Miller Uhrichsville Ohio University Clarence Yackey, Jr Strasburg Bowling Green State

Vienna to Rome Express Crash Kills Two Near Graz

The Austrian Press Agency reports two people were killed and at least ten injured when the Vienna to Rome Express collided with a freight train near Graz shortly before midnight.

Rome Vienna

Ada Heidt Wins Divorce From Horace Heidt

Ada Heidt, wife of Bend leader Horace Heidt, is granted a divorce and half the community property estimated at 600000 dollars.

Heidi Santa Moni Horace Heidt Adaline

Higher Milk Prices Seen With Damaged Pastures

Washington reports rising milk costs due to drought damaged pastures and higher feed grain prices. The Agriculture Department studies producer price increases in about 40 urban markets under federal orders to stabilize prices and supplies. Retail milk averages 22.3 cents per quart, about 2.2 cents higher than last year. Producer prices up about 1.5 cents year over year.

Washington Agriculture Department South Central North Central States

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