Plan To Kill Inflation Is Prepared
Washington reports a tentative master plan to curb inflation with interlocking price controls across industry farm and labor. President Truman to lead labor mobilization while Eric Johnston outlines steps to cap profits set June 30 wage escalators and freeze farm parity, aiming to stabilize prices and halt inflationary pressures.
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Washington
Truman
United Labor Policy Com
Johnston
Charles E. Wilson
Labor Stabilization Board
Senate House
Wilson
Congress
House Group Trims Voice of America Funding
A House appropriations subcommittee cut more than 90 percent from President Truman’s request of 97.5 million dollars to expand the Voice of America. The panel approved 9.53 million to complete Voice facilities already authorized, a move not unanimous and subject to full committee vote. The 50 member appropriations committee is to meet Friday to decide.
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Washington
House
Truman
Voice of America
Voice
State Department
America
Appropriations
Congress
Appropriations Committee
Miller Resigns as Editor in Charge at Times-Herald
Ruth McCormick Miller known as Bazy Miller resigns from the Washington Times-Herald stating a wrangle with Col. Robert R. McCormick, the paper's president and her uncle, has grown and she cannot accept the lack of mutual respect for her views.
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Washington
Ruth McCormick
Bazy) Miller
Washington Times-Herald
Robert R. McCormick
Miller
Colonel McCormick
Ohio lawmakers spark debate on state gambling laws
In Columbus the House backed a measure allowing governors to pursue removal actions against sheriffs prosecutors and mayors who fail to enforce gambling laws. Governor Lausche said the move could aid his re election bid. Rep Lynch proposed a constitutional amendment to legalize bingo for charity. Sen Cramer discussed plans for special prosecutors and blue stamping grand juries to oversee gambling crimes statewide.
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Columbus
Ohio
House
Frank J. Lausche
Gambelling
John J. Lynch
D-Mahoning
Virgil E. Cramer
Toledo
Senate
Kline Roberts
R Franklin
Rep. Lynch
Lynch
Lausche
Cramer
Ten Mile Tax for Truckers Attacked in Ohio
A former tax commissioner former highway director and a university professor blasted Gov Lausche proposed ten mile tax on truckers. They argued inequity impracticality and that heavier loads do not unduly harm roads. A second hearing for opponents is set for next Tuesday.
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Columbus
Ohio
Commerce and Transportation Committee
Ohio House of Representatives
Frank J. Lauache
Emory Glander
Perry Ford
Lausche
John 8. Worley
University of Michigan
Democrats Hold Chicago City Hall in Kennelly Victory
Chicago voters reelected Mayor Martin H. Kennelly to a second four year term, defeating Republican Robert L. Hunter by 152,545 votes as 1,265,074 ballots were counted. Kennelly led from the start and finished without trailing. The election drew about 60 percent of registered voters.
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Chicago
Martin H. Kennelly
Kennelly
Robert L. Hunter
Crime Probe Cripples Ohio Bookies
Nationwide crime sweep cripples race horse bookie operations across Ohio. Wires to Cleveland Columbus Springfield Dayton interrupted. East Liverpool and Steubenville rooms closed. Grand juries in Columbiana and Jefferson counties convene while Toledo wire service stays active. Officials weigh closing Empire News Service in Columbus. A major gambling house reportedly closed after Kefauver hearings.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cleveland
Springfield
Dayton
Liverpool
Steubenville
Columbiana
Jefferson County
Toledo
Empire News Service
Central
New York
Kefauver
Mingo Junction Group Wins Bridge Contract
Hatcher Brothers of Mingo Junction Ohio received the contract for removing the concrete flooring of the Parkersburg Belpre bridge across the Ohio River. The bid of 27100 dollars was the lowest cited by the road commission. The bridge was recently closed to vehicular traffic and the concrete flooring will be replaced with a steel mesh to lighten loads on the piers.
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Charleston
W. Va
Hatcher Brothers, Inc
Mingo Junction
Jefferson County
Ohio
Parkersburg-Belore
Ohio River
Road Commission
Navy Paper Reports Death of Soviet Admiral
Moscow reports the death of Rear Admiral M. F. a manov described as an outstanding commander of the Soviet Navy in Red Fleet coverage. The obituary notes his leadership and status within the Soviet military hierarchy.
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Moscow
Red Fleet
M. F.amanov
Pennsylvania Solves Ohio's Road Problem
The Pennsylvania Turnpike plan to connect Route 351 with a township road near Petersburg will divert traffic into Ohio via Route 99 for cars while heavy trucks shift to U.S. Route 224 from New Castle. Ohio officials welcomed the move as a solution before trucks reach Ohio.
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Columbus
Ohio
Pennsylvania
T. J. Kauer
Ohio Turnipire Commission
Kauer
Petersburg
New Castle
James W. Shacknessy
Turnpike Commission
Food Prices Unchanged For Second Period
Washington report shows average retail food prices in eight cities remained flat from Feb 26 to March 15. The Bureau of Labor Statistics cites declines in fresh fruits and vegetables offsetting small increases in other foods, marking the second consecutive two week period without a rise.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau
Allies Drive Four Miles Into North Korea Front
Allied task forces advanced four miles north of the Red Korean border amid heavy Communist resistance near Topyong and two miles into Red Korea in the Yongpyong area. Air battles over the Yalu and Manchurian fronts continued as U N and U.S. forces reported thousands of enemy casualties while crossings into Red Korea pushed and withdrew under fire.
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Tokyo
Topyong
Red Korea
Yongpyong
Manchurian
Korea
Yalu River
Yonchon
Seoul
W U. S. Eighth Army
Fifth Air Force
Imjin
Munsan
Government targets Carter's Little Liver Pills
The Federal Trade Commission ordered Carter's Products to drop claims that the pills cure a sluggish liver. The company objects and will test the FTC order in court. An FTC member labeled the product an irritative laxative, and emphasized the need to remove misleading advertising.
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Carter's Products, Inc
New York
Federal Trade Commission
Carter
John Carson
House Leader Tries Amputation of UMT From Draft Bill
House Democratic leader vows to remove universal military training from the draft bill. Rep. Barden plans an amendment to drop UMT, while supporting Republicans anticipate House approval for the overall measure. Vinson’s bill would require 18 26 month service with standard induction.
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Washington
House
Rep
Barden
North Carolina
House Labor and Education Committee
Vinson (Ga
House Armed Services Committee
UMT
Vinson
Solons Advise Truman Consult Them in Future
Washington AP report on Senate debate over a resolution endorsing four U.S. divisions for Eisenhower's NATO army. The body insisted on a no-more-than-four-divisions clause without new congressional approval, while Truman asserted authority to deploy troops. Taft and Russell warned of perceptions abroad and constitutional lines, with final action postponed to today.
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Washington
Senate
Europe
U.S
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Truman
Congress
Russell
D-Ga
Connally
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
McClellan
D-Ark
Taft
Ohio
Senate Republican Policy Committee
Atick
Korea
Mundt
RSD
Jeaders
House
Tobey Urges Re Opening Public Crime Hearings
Senator Tobey urges prompt reopening of the Senate crime investigating committee hearings to question Capone syndicate leaders the Fischetti brothers and Ta pome mob figure Murray Humphreys. He argues witnesses should face questioning and favors extending the probe until next January while the committee plans its final report by month end.
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Washington
Tobey
Senate Crime Investigating Committee
Charles
Rocco Fischetti
Fischetti Brothers
Capone
Chicago
Senate
Joseph C. Duke
Tapone
Murray L
the Camel) Humphreys
Duke
Unt
Eea
Kefauver
Wiley
R-Wis
Sharps Explain Position On Burr Oak Interests
Nelsonville residents Edward B. Sharp and siblings defend their 3675 acre holdings in Morgan and Pe Counties against Burr Oak Dam plans. They seek one condemnation action covering all mineral rights and fee interests to avoid multiple suits and taxpayer costs, arguing the lake will split lands and ruin mining value.
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Sharps
Burr Oak
Nelsonville
Edward B. Sharp
Ohio
Sharp
Morgan
William Sharp
Battle Creek
Mich
Rebecca Sharp Kelley
Charles C. Sharp
State Department of Conservation
Shar
Inspectors Condemn Lancaster City Jail
Mayor Harold Brandon padlocked the city jail on orders from the State Bureau of Public Buildings Inspection. The basement facility was deemed unsanitary with inadequate heating and ventilation. Repair would exceed $1,000, and the city lacks funds, so Fairfield County will house any prisoners if needed.
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State Bureau of Public Buildings Inspecton
City Hall
Brandon
Fairfield County
West Virginian Shows Pluck Youth Travels 15 Miles on Broken Leg
Jimmy Sloan a 13 year old in Huntington, West Virginia, hobbled on crutches made from bean poles and a broom to reach a doctor after suffering a leg fracture in a horse mishap. He traveled fifteen miles to Wayne County seeking care, his tale aided by Mrs Charlies W Ferguson, wife of the circuit judge, who arranged admission to an orthopedic hospital. The fracture requires surgery to correct bone knitting and the boy, who cannot read or write, hides his tobacco habit as he recovers.
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Huntington, W. Va
Jimmy Sloan
Jimmy
Wayne
Joe
Relaba
Charlies W. Ferguson
Ferguson
Legion Leader jailed for housing slot machines raid
Mack Lilly district American Legion commander pleaded guilty to keep a place where slots were exhibited after state liquor agents found 16 slot machines at Ironton Legion Post during a March 16 raid. Judge Collier sentenced Lilly to 20 days in jail and fined him.
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Tronton
American Legion
Mack Lilly
Lilly
Common Pleas
Collier
Ironton Legion
Doris Day Marries Agent Marty Melcher on Birthday
In a surprise ceremony Doris Day wed her longtime agent Marty Melcher yesterday, tying the knot on her 27th birthday in a hush hush fashion that surprised friends and fans.
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Burbank
Want
Doris Day
Marty Melcher
Yeeterday
Gallipolis Banker Frank Ghrist Dies at 51
Gallipolis banker Frank C Dutch Ghrist aged 51 died at 6 20 am at Holzer Hospital after a long illness. He was director and cashier of the Gallipolis Savings and Loan and Commercial Bank, with which he had been associated for three years. A Mason and Shrine member, World War I Navy veteran, former professional basketball player, and local community figure, he lived at 143 Second Ave.
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Gallipolis
Frank C
Ghrist
Holzer Hospital
Aladdin Temple Shrine
Columbus
American Legion
Atlantic
Christ
Ex-Celle Corp to Build $1.01 Million Factory in Lima
Lima based Ex-Celle Corp announced a new factory investment of 1,006,900 dollars to produce jet engine parts, signaling expansion in the region and employment prospects for the local industry.
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LIMA
Celle- Corp
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