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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1951

Page

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Ridgway Says Reds End Talks To Force UN Breakup

General Ridgway briefing staff suggested the Reds may end cease fire talks over frustration and futility. He proposed a new conference site near Songhyon six miles southeast of Kaesong kept troop free and to resume discussion on a buffer zone location.

Reds Ridgway Tokyo Matthew B. Ridgway Public Information United Nations No Man’s Land UN Command Kaesong Ase Songhyon Korean Peninsula

American Message Urges Cancel Expulsion Orders

The United States appeals to Iran to cancel its order expelling British oil experts from Abadan and offers help to seek a settlement in the Anglo-Iranian oil crisis. President Truman conveyed the U.S. stance to Prime Minister Attlee, via London, as Mossadegh mobilizes public support and Tehran tensions rise amid possible Soviet involvement. Britain seeks U.S. aid as Attlee reviews options on safeguarding its oil personnel.

Washington United States Iran Abadan State Department Britain Truman Attlee London Tehran Mohammed Mossadegh Majlis Mossadegh Anglo-Iranian Oil Co Great Downing St Tran

Five Arrive From Korea

The Marine Corps reports five Southeast Ohio men arrived in San Francisco yesterday after duty in the Korean war area. A total of 2200 Marines and Navy hospital corpsmen landed at the West Coast port, about 550 Reservists to be released to inactive duty. Most have been in Korea since August 1950. locals include Jesse Griffith Athens, Paul Fickel Logan, Charles Neal Middleport, Walter Lech Jackson, and John West Wellston.

Ohio San Francisco Marine Corps Navy West Coast Korea Jesse Griffith Garfield Ave Athens Paul

Lawrence County Gets Ruling on Board Jobs

Ohio Attorney General William O'Neill ruled that Louis F. Sheridan cannot serve simultaneously on the Lawrence County health board and the local school board. He said the health board governs school districts and a dual role would place a person in a position of giving or taking orders from himself.

Columbus Atty. Gen. Co William O'Neill Lawrence County Louis F. Sheridan O'Neill

Lane Bryant founder Lane Bryant Malsin dies at 72

Mrs Lane Bryant Malsin 72 founder of a ladies wear business that became a nationwide Lane Bryant chain died last night in New York from a heart ailment.

Layne Bryant Malsin New York Lane Bryant Malsin Lane Bryant

Heartbreak Ridge battles rage as UN air units strike

In eastern Korea, Navy and Air Force fighters pummeled communist artillery and mortar positions with napalm and explosives. Forty-six allied aircraft collaborated in three days of aerial combat, reporting Reds losses of 26 planes and significant damage, while US and French troops near Angon endured heavy Red fire on strategic high ground. Washington also released List No 406 with 43 additional casualties: seven dead, 33 wounded, one missing, two injuries in accidents.

UN Command Korea Heartbreak Ridge Far East U. S Angon Heartbreak Washington Defense Department

GOP Presidential Poll Criticized by Ayres

Rep. William H. Ayres condemns a secret GOP poll of congressmen on the 1952 presidential nomination. Personal confidential letters reportedly asked them to indicate a choice among Dwight D. Eisenhower Robert A Taft and Earl Warren with a space for another option.

Washington William H. Ayres Ohio GOP House Dwight D. Eisenhower Robert A. Taft Earl Warren California

TV Impact Discussed By Newspapermen

In San Francisco 260 American editors examined television’s effect on newspapers. A report to the Associated Press Managing Editors Association led by Lee Hills of the Miami Herald warned against dullness and urged papers to be creative and seize the potential of the new medium.

San Francisco Associated Press Managing Editors Association Lee Hills The Miami Herald

Five Bodies Found In Old Philadelphia Funeral Home

Police uncovered the decomposed remains of five men in the basement workrooms of a shuttered northeast Philadelphia funeral home. The establishment, operated by William H. Beard whose funeral director license was revoked on August 15, was under quarantine as officers sought the owner.

Philadelphia William H. Beard

Polio Cases Rise to 40 Tying 1933 Peak

Polio cases in Youngstown this year total 40, equalling the 1933 record. The figure marks a new high for the city, underscoring public health concerns and urging precautionary measures.

Youngstown

New Sabre Jet Tokyo Power Up for Australian Production

An Australian Sabre Jet with more power than the U S model will soon go into production.

Tokyo U. S

Expense Tax Senate OK Is Predicted

Washington AP reports Senator William Del predict Senate approval of taxing expense allowances for the president, vice president, and Congress members. Bricker saved Williams amendment to remove tax exemption, 45 to 84, Taft not recorded. Debate on a tax bill nears eight day as administrators seek a $10 billion boost with limited success.

Washington William Del Senate Congress John W. Bricker Ohio Robert A. Taft Administration Truman

Dope Peddlers Are Arrested in Northeastern Ohio Drive

Dozens of narcotics suspects were rounded up in a coordinated crackdown in northeastern Ohio. Raymond J. Ripberger said 23 arrests occurred in Cleveland, seven in Akron, and four in Youngstown. Police and federal agents jailed three men, with 30 to 50 more expected to be rounded up.

Cleveland Ohio Raymond J. Ripberger Akron Youngstown

New Flame Exhaust Gadget Disturbs Macon Traffic

In Macon Georgia drivers are fitting flame throwing exhaust pipes to cars. Police report no city ordinance to curb the trend. Officers say some enthusiasts modify exhausts by inserting spark plugs to ignite gas and emit eight foot flames, alarming residents.

Macon Ben T. Watkins

Transit Fare Indicated for Columbus Transit Co

The Columbus transit council may set a 10 cent bus fare at today’s meeting. Council members agreed informally to the fare yesterday to avert a threatened strike by CIO transit workers next Sunday. The ordinance would take effect October 27.

Columbus Columbus Transit Co CIO Transit

Non-Union Men Beaten in Ohio Mine Incidents

Two non union miners were beaten and mine property damaged by a caravan of some 400 unionized miners near Zanesville Ohio. Hale Coal Co at Cannonsville and Bankes Coal Co south of Roseville reported beatings and windows broken with gasoline dumped from trucks. UMW official Koveleski confirmed picket lines but claimed no firsthand violence. Pacifico of UMW District 6 said organizing drives are underway in Ohio non union mines.

Zanesville Eugene Hale Hale Coal Co Cannelsville Sam Yates Rex Bankes Bankes Coal Co Roseville Edwin Spring Walter Koveleski Chauncey United Mineworkers Burns Coal Co Stovertown Koveleski Bellaire Adolph Pacifico UMW District 6 Ohio Hale Bankes Coal Company

Top Editors Predict Truman Taft Nominations and Eisenhower Rise

In San Francisco editors forecast Truman and Taft as presidential nominees with Truman likely to win re election. They also say Eisenhower could defeat either candidate if he joins the race on the GOP or Democratic ticket.

San Francisco America Truman Taft Associated Press Managing Editors Association Eisenhower

Doctors Say King Improves

London reports the king’s doctors announce stronger condition and better appetite after a serious lung operation. The eighth bulletin since Sunday notes a better night and continued progress. Duke of Windsor visits the palace but does not see his ailing brother. Queen Elizabeth alone sees the king. Princess Elizabeth postpones her Canadian tour to remain at his side.

London King George's Duke of Windsor Queen Elizabeth Paris Elizabeth

Presidency of NL Accepted by Giles

Cincinnati baseball man Warren C Giles accepted the presidency of the National League succeeding Ford Frick who had been elected baseball commissioner. Giles, president and general manager of the Cincinnati Reds, said he would assume his duties October 16 if approved by the circuit members.

Cincinnati Warren C. Giles Ford Frick New York Giles Cincinnati Reds

Storms Lash At Midwest Killings And Floods

Tornadoes and high winds swept the Midwest with eight deaths and multiple injuries. Central Wisconsin and Biteley Michigan reported fatalities, two men drowned in Green Bay, and a squall overturned a motorboat near Sister Bay. Storm warnings spread across the Great Lakes as temperatures plummeted into the 20s in Montana.

Associated Press Midwest Canada Wisconsin Biteley Mich Green Bay Sister Bay Wis Dakotas Minnesota Great Lakes Lake Superior Lake Erie Oklahoma Montana Continental Divide

Poretto Convicted in Senate Contempt Case

Joseph Poretto, a racing wire service figure, found guilty on 12 counts of contempt of the United States Senate. U.S. District Judge J. Skelly Wright sentenced him to six months in prison and a $500 fine in New Orleans.

New Orleans United States Senate Joseph Poretto Poretto U. S J. Skelly Wright

Chester C. Cook Dies After Long Illness

Chester C. Cook aged 69 chairman of Sunday Creek Coal Co died after several months illness. He served as director of Columbus Baseball Club Buckeye Coal and Railway Co and trustee of Children’s Hospital and Mount Carmel Hospital in Columbus.

Columbus Chester C. Cook Sunday Creek Coal Co Columbus Baseball Club Buckeye Coal and Railway Co Children’s Hospital Mount Carmel Hospital

Married Men Now Eligible For Drafting

President Truman signed draft rule changes allowing childless married men to be drafted under the selective service. The measures broaden inclusion of aliens, lower volunteer age, and set tests for student deferment. Officials estimate about 200,000 to 500,000 men may become eligible, with drafts spreading across age groups and lower standards from 1945 levels. Tests for college deferments will be held December 13 and April 24 at over 1000 centers nationwide.

Congress Selective Service Louis Renfrew United States U.S Renfrew

Solon Hints Boyle Dealt For Profit

Senate hearing transcripts show Solon McClellan alleging political influence in a $150000 deal for lawyer Max Siskind to take over Boyle's law practice. Boyle denies any improper conduct and defends the arrangement as proper. The inquiry also probes Boyle's role in RFC loan discussions for American Lithofold amid gifts to government employees and commissions to listed salesmen.

Washington McClellan D-Ark William M. Boyle, Jr Boyle Senate Max Siskind Siskind RFC American Lithofold Corp R. J. Brauner St. Louis Harley Hise House Democratic National Committee Senate Investigations Subcommittee American Lithofold

Two More Newspapers Raise Price to a Dime

Los Angeles Times and Los Angeles Examiner announce daily stands will rise from seven cents to ten cents effective October 1. The San Diego Morning Union also says its single copy price increases from seven to ten cents starting October 1.

LOS Angeles Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Examiner San Diego Morning Union

Aluminum producers may seek Ohio Valley sites for plants

The article reports Kaiser and Alcoa eyeing the eight county Ohio Valley region for aluminum plants as federal funds shift sites from the Pacific Northwest. Kaiser sought funds for a Mt Alto Willow Grove site near Philip Sporn plant but moved to Gulf Coast plans after funding fell through. Other near-term options include McConnelsville Marietta area and Zanesville Cambridge, with defense mobilizer Wilson and Rep Secrest backing these moves.

Ohio River Valley Defense Charles E. Wilson Wilson Pacific Northwest Henry J. Kaiser Kaiser Mt. Alto Willow Grove Philip Sporn Jackson County Mason County T. J. Ready Jr Warren T. King Point Pleasant Gulf Coast Mason-Jackson County Aluminum Company For America Kaiser Group Alcoa Mason Wayne Counties Vanadium Steel Celanese Corporation Point Pleasant-Pomeroy- Ravenswood McConnelsville- Marietta Zanesville-Cambridge Defense Mobilizer Rep Secrest D-Ohio

Bookies Face Early Action On Wire Use

The State Public Utilities Commission is set to issue an order that may end large scale bookmaking in Ohio. Hearings on proposals to cut off telephone and telegraph service to bookies ended with a consensus to halt wire service to horse rooms, though methods differ. Ohio Bell general counsel Ashley Van Duzer supported aims but urged a modified approach, favoring an alternative order that would bar installation or service of machines known to be used illegally.

Columbus State Public Utilities Commission Ohio Ashley van Duzer Cleveland Ohio Bell Commission

Strike halts building of new type jet engine plant

Wood-Ridge New Jersey reports a strike by about 10,000 Wright Aero nautical workers. The stoppage slows nearly a billion dollars in defense work, including a new type jet engine project under way at the plant.

Wood-Ridge Wright Aeronautical

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