Cincinnati Man Describes Night of Wife Slaying
In Cincinnati a 27 year old woman died from a stab wound she suffered at about 2 AM as her husband James Ferguson 32 confessed I did it I know I did it but I didn t mean to or want to Ferguson told police he paced the floor begged the Lord to care for her after the murder The slaying followed two other Cincinnati killings in 24 hours Police reported Ferguson called Dr Fitzmorris who found the body and Ferguson said he did not recall quarreling or the attack
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Dieting wife cited for husband’s pleasure ends in tragedy
Mrs. Janette Ferguson, 27, told a Cincinnati reporter she was dieting to please her husband. She was stabbed to death in her home. Her husband James Ferguson is held on suspicion of murder and reportedly said I did it but I didn’t want to or mean to.
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Wagon Kills Child In Urbana Tragedy
A tractor pulled wagon fatally struck three year old Donald Salyer near Urbana. The accident occurred as he played nearby, with authorities investigating the circumstances and location.
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Stop My Ad For Sold Suite In Messenger Want Ads
A caller requests removal of an advertisement in The Messenger want ad pages, noting the suite has been sold. The piece promotes low cost selling for items from furniture to cars and other goods.
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N. College
Soviet Death Reports Spur Purge Talk
New York dispatch notes a wave of obituaries for Russian generals and admirals over six months, prompting Western speculation about a new purge. While no official sign of a purge exists, commentators point to Stalin’s age and the rise of Georgi Malenkov as a potential power shift.
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DAR Seeks 225000 Fund for Congress Building
Mrs. Roscoe C. OByrne launches DAR Continental Congress fundraising aiming to raise to 900000 the cash and pledges already given 675000 for a new administration building at DAR National Headquarters. The drive continues through Friday noon with a goal of 100000 by tomorrow.
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Rival claims taxpayers fund Ferguson campaign drive
A political rival, Walter A. Kelley of Cincinnati, accuses State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson and two Ferguson aides of using taxpayer funds for travel and pay while seeking support for Ferguson's bid in the Democratic Senate nomination.
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Repairman Rescued After Water Tower Fall
A 60-year-old repairman, Fred McColley, fell from an 11 story water tower Monday and hung for 10 minutes before rescue. Firefighters lowered him to the ground and he was hospitalized in not serious condition.
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Fire wrecks Dover recreation center threatening city
A large fire destroyed a recreation center on the edge of Dover’s business district. Fire officials estimated damage at 75000 dollars as flames risked spreading toward downtown Dover, the state capital.
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Prosecution Readies Case in Maragon Trial
Prosecutors prepared to show John Maragon lied about government business deals amid a Senate probe. If convicted of all charges he could face up to 40 years. The defense called him a sociable, unthreatening figure who ran errands for acquaintances.
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Unity Lack Harms Civil Aviation Say Solon
Rep. Carl Hinshaw of California warned at a Columbus meeting of airport executives that internal rifts across aviation segments have done almost irreparable damage to civil aviation. He said industry fears and jealousies hinder finding common ground for action.
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Elizabeth Cancelling Public Engagements
Buckingham Palace announces Princess Elizabeth will cancel all future public engagements. The notice suggests she is expecting a second child this summer, a move likened to the 1948 birth pattern. The expected baby would be third in succession to the throne. Princess Elizabeth is heiress presumptive and Charles is next in line.
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Senate Chief Defends Truman Loyalty File Refusal
Senator Connally says it would be silly for Congress to press the issue of President Truman withholding the loyalty files. He confirms the president acted within his rights and that the files’ release would jeopardize FBI sources and loyalty programs. McCarthy may announce news from New York witnesses while Louis Budenz is set to testify open Thursday.
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Arm Aid Chief to Quit and Possible Ambassadorship
James Bruce, head of the billion dollar arms aid program, resigns to return to private life. President Truman may appoint him ambassador to Britain to replace Lewis Douglas, who has health issues and may step down this year. If chosen, Bruce would join his brother David Bruce, already U.S. ambassador to France, as brothers in senior Western Europe posts.
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Ohio Mayors Meet to Discuss Relief Needs
About 75 mayors and municipal officials attended a meeting of the Association of Ohio Municipalities in Cleveland to discuss city relief needs and potential funding solutions for urban services and recovery efforts.
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Outlook Dim For Reduction In Excise Tax
Washington reports a possible $1 billion cut in excises seems unlikely this year. House Ways and Means Chairman Doughton said prospects for a reduced bill are not bright and revenue losses must be offset. President Truman urged cuts only with replacement revenue, keeping hope alive to avoid a veto or to gain support if short by a few million.
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Committee Weighs Anti Monopoly Bills in Congress
Rep Cel ler of New York, chairing a House judiciary subcommittee, signals studying bills to outlaw firms whose size or power could substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly. He says the core question is measuring competition within industries.
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Humphrey Denies Charge Over Brannan Speech Hire
Senator Humphrey of Minnesota rejected claims that a Minnesota farm audience was hired to hear Secretary Brannan speak. He stated there was no basis for the accusations and defended the event as legitimate political appearance.
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Jubilee season opens with record crowds in eight cities
More than a quarter million fans expected as Major Leagues begin their jubilee season marking 75 years of the National League and 50 years for the American League. Forecasts predict spring temperatures, dry fields, and no postponements except Chicago. Openers feature Yankees and Red Sox at Boston and Dodgers at Philadelphia, with Harry S. Truman pitching for Washington in the Senators Athletica game.
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Man Plants Plane Bomb in Love Scandal Case
Los Angeles police tied the motive to love for a red haired United Airlines stewardess as John Henry Grant placed a gasoline bomb on a DC-3 before takeoff. The bag exploded but only minor flames occurred. Grant lost nerve and was arrested. The plan aimed to collect insurance on his wife and two children amid debts and a New York paternity suit. Grant's background includes work with Douglas Aircraft and American Airlines.
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Party Leaders Watch New Jersey Elections
Newark N J party leaders monitor the 1950 congressional race in New Jersey. Five intra party Republican contests and three for Democrats draw attention as pre primary campaigning centers on local issues with possible impact on the November general election.
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Mattress Manufacturer Active in Politics Dies at 72
C. Fred Edwards, 72, a Huntington mattress maker and longtime Republican political figure, died Monday at his home Journeys End in Chesapeake Ohio. He served in advisory roles and ran for the U.S. Senate from West Virginia in 1922.
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Brickyard Father Announces 36th Child in Amiens
Amiens France Paul Demaie a 70 year old bricklayer announced the birth of his 36th child last night His first wife died in 1927 after giving birth to 24 children He married again in 1935
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Wherry Disputes McGrath On Crime Syndicate Claim
Senator Wherry challenges Attorney General McGrath's assertion that no nationwide crime syndicate exists. He cites information suggesting a broad crime investigation is needed, while McGrath and DOJ officials note no known syndicate and a general decline in federal crimes.
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Man Robbed Fourth Time in Year in Cleveland
Jewelry salesman Clarence A. Tran, 38, said two masked gunmen robbed him behind a Broadway jewelry store of unset diamonds and other jewelry. He refused an official report. police noted he was robbed previously last December at his home driveway and earlier in Detroit. He also reported his car was stolen two weeks ago and found with the trunk forced open.
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New Adviser To Keep Republicans Informed On Policy
Senate Republicans received assurances from John Sherman Cooper, new adviser to Secretary of State Acheson, that they will be kept fully informed on foreign policy. Cooper indicated direct lines can be set to update Republicans about upcoming international conferences starting in Paris on May 8.
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Nationalists claim 2000 Reds killed in Hainan Island clash
Chinese Nationalists said their planes killed more than 2000 Red invaders of Hainan Island on invasion craft and beaches. Nationalist defenders of the island continued the battle against more than 7000 Red invaders who have established two beachheads on the south China theater.
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Columbus Forecast Sees Cooler Trend With Rain
Extended forecast for Columbus shows temperatures about 5 degrees below normal with an average precipitation near half an inch. Normal highs 54 and lows 35. Expect noticeably cooler midweek, a rising trend Friday and Saturday, then cooler again Sunday. Showers are possible tonight and Wednesday.
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Indemnity Demanded Over Baltic Sea Downing
The United States charged Russia with shooting down a missing Navy four engine Privateer over open Baltic waters. Washington demanded punishment and indemnity for ten lost crew members while rejecting Soviet claims the American plane violated territory. A State Department briefing criticized Russia for lacking concern for the crew and praised Scandinavian rescue efforts.
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Death Blow Tried In Civil Rights Fight
In Washington the administration balanced a delicate line to strike a death blow to the States Rights Party in Alabama without alienating civil rights allies outside the South. Senator Sparkman of Alabama warned that if Alabama voters return to the National Democratic fold Democrats inside could block civil rights legislation in this Congress.
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Destruction Ordered for Jungle Inn Gambling Equipment
Judge William M. McLain in Common Pleas Court ordered about $35,000 worth of seized Jungle Inn gambling equipment smashed. The raid, conducted in August, closed the inn and included 100 slot machines. Destruction to begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday.
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