Ohio Senate Opens Week With Censorship and Bingo Hearings
The Ohio Senate launches its 16th week with hearings on abolishing the 40 year old movie censorship law and legalizing bingo under a constitutional change proposed to place the issue on the November ballot. Other bills seek judges pension, highway reforms, and tax boosts while the House studies a vehicle license hike to raise highway funds.
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Columbus
Senate
Ohio
House
Charles A. Mosher
R-Lorain
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate House
Robert R. Shaw
R-Franklin
Shaw
Turnpike Commission
Highway Department
Department of Highway Safety
BUC
Department of Mental Hygiene
Third Wreck Hits Railroad Near Williamstown
For the third time in less than two months a Baltimore and Ohio freight train derailed Sunday night along a five mile track near Williamstown West Virginia. Conductor J. W. Shriver of Parkersburg WV led the train consisting of 11 cars en route from Parkersburg to Clarksburg. The cars left the track two miles east of Williamstown due to a broken rail. No injuries or damage estimate were reported.
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Marietta
Baltimore and Ohio
Williamstown
W. Va
J. W. Shriver
Parkersburg
Clarksburg
Benny Goodman Is Moved to New York Hospital
Benny Goodman, famed 1930s bandleader, faces transfer by ambulance to a New York hospital after collapsing twice in 18 hours. Brother-in-law John Hammond said the event did not appear to be a heart attack and cited exhaustion as the likely cause.
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Benny Goodman
New York Hospital
Boston
New York
John Hammond
Winter Weather Causes Weekend Deaths in Ohio
Winter-like conditions across Ohio over the weekend contributed to 15 accidents, with eleven people killed in traffic crashes. A separate plane crash in Summit County during a snow storm claimed the lives of three men.
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Columbus
Ohio
Summit County
New List Identifies 150 Korean War Casualties
The Defense Department released a new casualty list naming 150 Korean War personnel: 25 killed, 114 wounded, 5 missing, 5 captured, and 1 injured. The report lists each case and the circumstances as confirmed by officials.
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Washington
Defense Department
Humphrey says U.S. not headed for low mood on Korea truce
Secretary of the Treasury George M. Humphrey told more than 1000 editors at the AP luncheon in New York the United States faces no fear of peace. He urged tax cuts as soon as government spending is under control and linked taxes to preventing depression if military spending is curbed with peace.
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New York
Treasury
George M. Humphrey
United States
Korea
Eisenhower
Humphrey
Associated Press
Worldwide News Gathering Cooperative
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Taft to fight for housing funds against cutback
Sen. Taft of Ohio vows to restore public housing money if the House follows committee upholding a ban on further loans and aid. He endorses funds for 35,000 low rent units in the new budget year, opposing the House action aimed at saving 795 million dollars.
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Washington
Sen
Taft
Ohio
House
Senate
Jeader
Truman
House Appropriations Committee
Public Housing Administration
Bohlen Presents Credentials At Kremlin in Moscow
U S Ambassador Charles E Bohlen presented his credentials to Marshal Voroshilov at the Kremlin and said the United States hopes differences with the Soviet Union may be settled amicably. He replaces George Kennan as the top American envoy in Moscow.
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Moscow
U. S
Charles E. Bohlen
Kremlin
Soviet Union
U.S
Bohlen
George Kenman
Klementy Voroshilov
Supreme Soviet
States Ban Prejudice Survey Counts 356 Laws
New York tops with 34 laws against racial and religious prejudice in a nationwide Ameri can Jewish Congress survey showing 356 statutes across 48 states and U S territories.
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New York
American Jewish Congress
U U. S. Territories
New York State
Voice of America program judged ineffective by Senate panel
A Senate foreign relations subcommittee says Voice of America short wave broadcasts to the free world appear ineffective based on reports from 55 U.S. foreign correspondents in 41 countries. The panel favors expanding two successful programs, the exchange of persons and information libraries abroad, and plans more hearings with former Sen. Benton.
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Washington
Voice of America
Free World
Senate Foreign Relations
Subcommittee
Sen. Hickenlooper
Lowa
U.S
Hickenlooper
William Benton
D-Conn
Benton
State Department
Robert L. Johnson
Cecil B. DeMille
Department of State
Hickenlooper Repor
Winter frost causes Hamilton and Campbell fruit crop losses
Winter weather in April caused about 500000 dollars in fruit crop damage in Hamilton County with most fruits frozen out except apples. Campbell County Kentucky reports 190000 dollars in fruit losses and 200000 dollars in strawberry crop at risk if cold persists.
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Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Carl R. Bibbee
Campbell County
S. A. Porter
Aged Couple Beaten and Robbed of 12000 Dollars
An aged couple and their son were beaten and robbed of more than 12000 dollars Sunday by two men who fled in the son's car. The victims were Howard Laws, 79, his wife Margaret 77, and their son Claude 38, who lives three miles east of Hamilton.
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Hamilton
Howard Laws
Margaret
Claude
Here
Japanese Liberals Win Narrow Victory in House Election
In Japan the Liberal Party won 199 of 466 seats, 42 percent, but failed to secure a majority. Yoshida’s bloc lost five seats while rivals gained strength. communists won one seat, and turnout reached just over 35 million voters.
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Tokyo
Shigeru Yoshida
Liberal Party
House of Representatives
Japan
Yoshida
Prisoners Exchange Brings Mixed Emotions At Panmunjom
About 190 Allied and 1900 Reds are reported in an exchange at Panmunjom. Disabled Allied prisoners walk or ride in, while Reds supply 5800 sick and wounded for the swap. Prizes include 30 Americans, 12 Britons, 50 South Koreans, plus others.
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Panmunjom
Korea
Freedom Road
Canada
South Africa
Greece
Philippines
Reds Tried To Convert Prisoners In Korea
American and UN troops freed from communist stockades described varying treatment after the armistice talks began. Lt. Roy M. Jones recalled pre-truce indoctrination as very poor, improving with negotiations, while Pvt. Raymond H. Medina and Cpl. James Lee Pinkston spoke of relief at returning home and exposure to alleged propaganda by the Reds.
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Washington
Rome
Kenyon Wagner
Detroit
Mich
Wagner
North Korea
Panmunjom
Munsans “Freedom Village
Secu
Freedom Village
Korea
United Nations
Roy M. Jones
Minneapolis
Minn
Raymond H. Medina
Bronx
N. Y
Cpl
James Lee Pinkston
Salisbury
N. C
Pinkston
Jones
1St Cavairy Division
Little Progress Noted In Freeing Bill Oatis
The Associated Press board reported no substantial progress toward freeing William N. Oatis from a Czechoslovak jail where he serves a 10 year sentence for espionage. The AP noted also that photographer Frank Noel remains a prisoner of war in Korea.
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New York
Associated Press
William N. Oatis
Oatis
Prague
Frank Noel
Korea
Unidentified Planes Attack S. S. Positions
Seoul reports two unidentified propeller planes attacked Allied positions on the Korean West Central Front Sunday. Eight bombs were dropped and strafing occurred with no casualties. Spokesman said no indication whether planes were Allied or Communist.
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Seoul
Korean West Central
Eighth Army
How to Be 100 New York Four
Charles Eisenberg a retired clothes presser celebrated his 100th birthday yesterday and offered a longevity formula emphasizing hard work no smoking and never go beyond the first drink.
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New York
Charles Eisenberg
Five Area Soldiers Due in States Today
Five southeastern Ohio soldiers were to land in San Francisco today aboard the Navy transport Gen. W. H. Arthur. Listed by the AP are Cpl. John M ay Shawnee Sgt. Earl W. Hess of Pomeroy Pic Wesley M. Hughes of Nelsonville Cpl. Robert L. Foughty of Athens Route 3 and Cpl. Joe Schuler of Cheshire.
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San Francisco
Navy Transsport
The
Associated Press
John M. Aay
Shawnee
Earl W. Hess
Main St
Pomeroy
Pic Wesley M. Hughes
Nelsonville
Robert L. Foughty
Athens
Joe Schuler
Cheshire
Athens Pilot Aids POW Evacuations in Korea
Ted T. Kasier, a Athens High School graduate and Ohio University alumnus, serves as a helicopter pilot in Korea aiding evacuation of six ex and wounded Allied prisoners during POW exchanges. He arrived in Korea last November and is the son of C. W. Kaster and the late Mrs. Kaster of Baker Settlement. His wife Wilma Ramstettom, from Albany, is with her parents in Florida.
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Athens High School
Ted T. Kasier
Korea
Kasier
Ohio University
Kaster
C. W. Kaster
Baker Settlement
Butler Brothers
Athene
Wilkesville
Wilma Ramstettom
Albany
Florida
Ralph Burdette
Storms batter South killing 10 across three states
Tornadoes and hurricane like winds raked Alabama Arkansas and Georgia over the weekend. Ten killed and many injured as 625 homes were demolished and 2500 damaged. Alabama governor estimates losses around four to five million dollars with Arkansas and Georgia also hit.
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Atlanta
Alabama
Columbus
Jackson
Monte
Arkansas
Georgia
Gordon Persons
Beauty Finalist's Death to be ruled on soon
Nancy Ann Novotny, 19, found dead in her YWCA room Saturday night as a district beauty contest finalist faces a pending coroner ruling. A maid discovered the body amid Ohio sesquicentennial pageant activity.
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Tamas
Nancy Ann Novotny
YWCA
Miss Novothy
Board labels U. S. Commies as Russian puppets
A government board ruled the U S Communist Party is a subsidiary and puppet of the Soviet Union and ordered disclosure of membership lists and a financial accounting. The unanimous finding says the party is directed by Moscow and operates to advance a Russian led world movement. The order follows lengthy proceedings and faces court review.
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Washington
U. & Communist Party
Sooviet Union
Subversive Activities Control Board
Moscow
J. Howard MceGrath
Supreme Court
Iasta
Communist Party
Vito Marcantonio
John J. Abt
Joseph Forer
Cain
Exchanged Prisoner To Return to Wellston
An American prisoner held in Korea since December 1951 is set to return to Wellston. He was captured near the front with an infantry unit and reportedly blinded at one point but later regained his sight. His family, including parents Buell and Mrs Robinson, and siblings John and William, wait for his homecoming as news confirms his release. The elder Robinson works as a pollerman at Graham Station.
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Pantiunjom Tioaiay
Dec Center
Korea
H. A. Wileow
Asheland
Robinson
Graham Station
V Vt
Prisoner exchange quiets fighting on Korean front
Fighting subsided as prisoners were exchanged near Panmunjom. U N forces and Reds conducted limited patrols with three probing attacks noted. An intense air effort by 225 plus jet and propeller aircraft struck Western Front lines from dawn to dusk. A brief air alert occurred near Inchon but no bombs fell. A Red shore battery shell struck the U S destroyer causing superficial damage.
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Pan- Mhunroom
Eighth Army
U.N
Fifth Air Force
Igeest
Gln
Sepul
Coasi T
Inchana
Navy
Wonsan
U. S
Three Killed When Plane Crashes Into Woods
A plane returning to Hopkins Airport from Youngstown crash landed in woods killing pilot Vik Miik 33 international news photographer Falezhae 22 and Gordon W Treat 29. The wreck occurred near Onto Crank while en route to Hopkins.
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Mivik
Falezhae
Ata Gordon W. Treat
Hopkins
Pei
Youngstown
Chief Deputy Registrar Dies at Columbus
Wm Wallace Me¢ a. of Columbus, registrar, dies at Columbus. obituary notes his long service as chief deputy registrar and his role in local elections.
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Columbus
Wm Wallace Me¢a
Oebs
Pickets Patrol Ford In Strike Over Pay
Pickets patrol Ford plants in a strike over pay with workers on the shop gates at Saint Louis. authorities monitor at least one line over wages dispute as union and management seek settlement.
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Ford
Ohio Teachers Face Shortage and Salary Proposals
Two educators proposed salary increases and new recruitment methods to attract men and women into teaching. Ohio officials warn of a shortage of 415 elementary teachers by September and urge consolidation and retention programs. The Ohio General State Teachers Association backs public education reforms for funded personnel and adequate resources.
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Kiarad J. Bowers
Ohio
Ierin Staats
CG Srenta
Ee Ae
Taft and Taft Scores Joust Amid Augusta Event
President and Ohio senator Taft attended an Augusta gathering where scores and political push were discussed. Report notes secrecy and mixed reactions among attendees as tensions surface in the参 context.
Thousand Men Battle New Mexico Blaze Firefighters Fight Blaze in New Mexico
A large firefighting operation unfolds in New Mexico as hundreds of men tackle a spreading blaze near Lincoln National Forest. Officials say containment is underway as crews push to prevent further spread and secure surrounding areas.
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New Mexico
Lincoln National Bureau
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