Ohio Reports Heat Wave Death and Coastal Heat Maps
Ohio endures a brutal heat wave with a 96 degree Cincinnati reading linked to a fatal heart condition for 71 year old Richard A. Martin. Drowning tragically claimed seven year old Carl Carnes in the Ohio River as heat drove crowds to beaches and resorts.
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Herbert P. Lyle
Cincinnati
Richard A. Martin
East Liverpool
Carl Carnes
Dayton
Wright Field
Cleveland
Columbus
Port Columbus
Buckeye Lake
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Man Collapses, Dies After Skepticism Sparks Autopsy
In Cleveland Willis R. Coughlin 31 of Alliance collapses and dies after detectives questioned him at the Central YMCA. Autopsy ordered. Coughlin possibly has a fractured skull while Thomas J. Callahan 29 of Ashtabula lies in City Hospital with a gunshot wound in the groin.
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Willis R. Coughlin
Alliance
Central Ymca
Coughlin
Thomas J. Callahan
Ashtabula
City Hospital
Callahan
Charity Hospital
Low Underpass Tragedy Claims Two Carnival Workers
Ten carnival workers atop a truck were injured when the highway underpass was too low. Harold Barber, 35, and his wife 25, of New York City, died. James S. Graham, 25, Columbus, Kas., and Lambert Ellis, 31, Denison, Tex., were critically injured. Six others suffered minor injuries and were released.
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Harold Barter
New York City
James S. Graham
Columbus
Kas
Lambert Ellis
Denison
Tex
Faulty Wiring Delays Takeoff of Bombshell
The solo around the world flight of the Reynolds Bombshell, to be flown by William Odom, was reset for 3 p.m. today after a postponement due to a crossed wire in the insulation system. Milton Reynolds said the flight is definitely on for today and the plane will be in perfect shape for takeoff.
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Chicago
Reynolds
William Odom
Milton Reynolds
Three Auto Collision Fatality In Ohio Ends In Mount Perry Man
Clayton Foster 21 of Mt. Perry died at Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville from injuries in a three car crash on State Route 13 between Somerset and New Lexington. George Snyder 23 of Somerset was in serious condition.
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Clayton Foster
Mt. Perry
Good Samaritan Hospital
Somerset
New Lexington
George Snyder
Clair Butts
Death Toll Reaches Six In Pittsburgh Plant Blast
The Carbon plant of the Pittsburgh Coke & Chemical Co. on Neville Island suffered a fire and explosion. Six people died, a volunteer firefighter and another man were injured, while 13 workers nearby escaped unharmed.
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Pittsburgh Coke & Chemical Co
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Missionary Bertha Adkins Cory Dies at 77 in Indianapolis
Mrs. Bertha Adkins Cory, 77, former Disciples of Christ missionary to China, died Saturday in Indianapolis. She served as a missionary before retiring and had long been active in church work.
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Bertha Adkins Cory
Disciples of Christ
China
Wooster Auto Pioneer John Ginter Dies at 73
John M. Ginter, 73, longtime Wooster and Wayne County auto dealer, died yesterday. He was the first automobile dealer in Wooster and helped establish the local industry. His death marks the end of a notable era in regional car trade and community business leadership.
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John M. Ginter
Wayne County
Westerdaye
UN Cease Fire Declared in Java and Sumatra
The Indonesian Republic and the Dutch announce a cease fire effective immediately in Indonesia. Dutch troops have landed on Madoera as part of moves to consolidate control prior to the truce. The Republic says ceasefire is contingent on both sides withdrawing behind October demarcation lines and UN Security Council involvement.
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Taft Urges GOP to Take Issue With Democrats for 1948
Senator Robert A. Taft says Republicans must take the issue to voters to win the 1948 presidential race. While en route to his summer home, Taft stopped in Rochester to board a steamer to Kingston Ontario and commented that Republicans must highlight Congress achievements and President Truman’s actions.
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Robert A. Taft
Ohio
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Ont
Columbus
Thomas E. Dewey
Taft
Congress
Truman
Prison Farm Walkaway Returns After Eleven Years
London Ohio reports two prison walkaways have been returned to the London Prison Farm. Walter Davise came back from Michigan where he served a two to ten year term after escaping an honor dormitory in 1936 and spending years at the Michigan State Prison in Jackson.
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W. F. Amline
Walter Davise
Jackson
Earth Slide Halted by Slag Near Nurses Home
Engineers say they stopped an earth slide that threatened a nurses home and nearby houses. Tons of slag were poured near the Nurses Training School corner after a waterlogged clay strata moved toward an excavation for a large garage.
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Youngstown
Nurses Training School
Landmark Barn Destroyed by Lightning in Lebanon Ohio
A century old Warren County landmark barn on a Cin cinnati family farm was burned to a charred ruin by a lightning strike. Guido Valerio, who operates the farm for his father Alfred Valerio, estimated damages at $20,000.
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Guido Valerio
Alfred Valerio
Cincinnati
Route 21 Dedicated As Memorial to 83rd Division
State Route 21 between Cleveland and Marietta became the 83rd Division Memorial Highway during dedication ceremonies at Newcomerstown Park yesterday. The event honored soldiers of the 83rd Division with officials present in Ohio.
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Uruguay President Dies After Emergency Operation
Montevideo Uruguay Thomas Bereta 71 president of Uruguay died Saturday after an emergency operation for an internal ailment.
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Montevideo
Thomas Bereta
Ford strike averted possible as UAW offers new proposal
A UAW CIO official said a new proposal would be presented to Ford to avert a 107000 worker strike set for noon Tuesday. Ford officials reported no new counter offers as talks continued at a downtown hotel. Henry Ford II returned early from vacation but warned the dispute centers on a pension plan and Taft Hartley penalties.
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Daily Quota Reduced In Work Hall
In Jackson Ohio 165 Crown Pipe and Foundry Co workers idle over a daily quota dispute. Albert McIntyre says 26 pipe molders seek a 60 to 50 reduction and denies a strike, saying workers may return anytime.
Corn futures hit alltime high at $2.22 a bushel
In Chicago the September corn contract rose to $2.22 a bushel, an alltime high for any corn future in the 99year history of the Chicago Board of Trade. It gained eight cents from last Saturday's close, surpassing the previous record of $2.21 set by the July contract last month.
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Reward Offered for Slayer of Physician in Portsmouth
Detectives pursue a revenge angle while searching files of Dr. George Obrist, ambushed physician. A $500 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the slayer, with Hempstead Academy of Medicine and Scioto County medical association contributing the funds. Police chief says the killing appears well planned and likely revenge minded.
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George Obrist
Hugh Rudity
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Scioto County Medical Association
Ray Brown
Mass of Dead Fish Moves Along Florida Coast
A vast mass of dead fish about 60 miles long and 25 miles wide moved slowly northward along Florida's Gulf Coast. The dead fish, linked with amber waters, was centered off Clearwater and advancing roughly five miles per day as health officials urged vacationers to reconsider trips to area beaches.
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Gulf Coast
Freight Train Kills Man in East Liverpool
Walter J. Wise, 49, died after being struck by a freight train while walking on the tracks in East Liverpool. Coroner Ernest Sturgis reported the incident occurred yesterday.
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Liverpool
Walter J. Wise
Ernest Sturgis
Hughes Entertainment Debated At War Panel Hearings
Senate War Investigating Committee probes Hughes records showing about 169000 dollars of entertainment costs for Elliott Roosevelt. Meyer testifies about parties and Hyde Park trips while Ferguson casts doubt on similar accounting by other aircraft firms. Elliott Roosevelt awaits testimony on the photo reconnaissance plane contract reversal.
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Death of Augustus Guthrie Noted Coal Operator
Augustus Smith Guthrie 81 a renowned West Virginia coal op erator with banking and real estate ties in Charleston died at home from a heart ailment. A Fayette County pioneer he organized Hemlock Coal and Coke in 1901 and led as president 1918 to 1934. Born 1866 in Addison Ohio he moved to Beury Fayette County in 1887 as secretary to Col. Joseph L. Beury.
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Augustus Smith Guthrie
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Joseph L. Beury
Apple Crop Cut Half Says Orchard Manager
Paineville Ohio records orchard manager Lester Dean, head of the state's largest apple orchards, predicting 1947 apple crop would be no more than half normal due to heavy rains during pollination and scab disease lowering quality.
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Lester Dean
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Clevelander Nancy Nesbitt Named Miss Ohio in Atlantic City
Nancy Nesbitt 22 year old Miss Cleveland was chosen Miss Ohio from 20 contestants amid about 2000 spectators at the pageant held in Atlantic City.
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Nancy Nesbitt
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Cleveland
False Teeth Are Out Nature Supplies New
COLUMBUS soft foods are the order of Roy Rodgers a 39 year old shop foreman here Seven years ago he had all of his teeth pulled and got artificial ones Now he has thrown away the false ones because mother nature is replenishing him with a new set.
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Roy Rodgers
Solomon Rothschild Dies at 86 Sun-Life Insurance Leader
Baltimore obituary notes Solomon Rothschild aged 86, longtime chairman of the Sun-Life Insurance Co of America, has died. He led the board and guided the company through decades of growth and stability.
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Solomon Rothschild
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RFC B and O Loan Suppression Move Charged
Washington reports a week long row over an $80 million RFC B&O loan deal. Senator Tobey demands publication of a supposedly suppressed committee report. RFC officials defend delaying the report to allow court reviewed facts.
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Rfc-B&o
Tobey
R-Nh
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RFC
John D. Goodloe
Clements and Dummit Lead Kentucky Primary Race
In Louisville Kentucky Earle Clements Democrat and Eldon Dummit Republican led five figure margins in their gubernatorial nomination races as returns neared halfway point. Clements, a congressman from the second district, and Dummit, the state attorney general, had led from the start of tabulation.
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Earle C. Clements
Morganfield
Eldon S. Dummit
Lexington
Kentucky
Clements
Dummit
Famed Hanging Bridge Swept by Flames in Canon City
The Hanging Bridge, built in 1890 and admired as an engineering marvel, was destroyed by fire last night. The 200-foot span connected Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway's main Rocky Mountain route in Canon City, Colorado.
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Colo
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway
Rockies
Boys' Club Burns Four Youths Die In Blaze
A backyard clubhouse explosion and fire in Danville Illinois claimed four youths. Paul Phelps 17 Tilton died today as the fourth victim. Earlier victims were Howard Phelps 16 Harry Culp 18 and John L Hinner 11.
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Iil
Burns
Paul Phelps
Tilton
Paul
Howard
Harry Culp
John L. Hinner
Hissong to Speak Cedarville Summer Commencement
Dr. Clyda S. Hissong Ohio director of education will speak at Cedarville College summer commencement exercises on August 15.
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Cedarville
Clyda S. Hissong
Ohio
Cedarville Colege
Truman Inflation Policy Allegedly Aimed to Prolong Prosperity
SAM SIMMONS reports that President Truman warned inflation has risen beyond retreat and accuses the administration of deliberately inflating to create a perceived prosperity. He cites sharp price increases in autos real estate sheets and steaks and notes E bonds bought in 1940 would now buy far less in goods.
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