Traffic toll rises to fifteen this year in local tally
Grygo, 71, last night, raising the year's traffic toll here to 15, two ahead of last year's count at this time.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1947
Page
1
Ohio Map Agency Proposed to Centralize State Surveys
Experts study a plan to fold Ohio's surveying and mapping into a single bureau of maps and surveys. The proposal aims to centralize data, coordinate statewide mapping, and share information with public and private agencies for national model potential. Ohio State University and the state legislature support permissive action. US Geological Survey reviews the plan.
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Washington
Ohio
American Congress On
Myron T. Jones
Columbus
Oscar J. Marshall
Ohio State University
U.S. Geological Survey
Congress
River Dam Endangers Water Purity In State
State health department provides serum for inoculations and physicians donate services to address risky water contamination threatening public supplies.
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State Health Department
Pre-Natal Cries Reported By Cincinnati Doctors
A day old girl reportedly cried an hour before birth and is doing nicely at Good Samaritan Hospital. Her twin sister was born shortly after, with their mother also reported in good condition by Dr. Joseph Crotty, the obstetrician.
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Cincinnati
Good Samaritan Hospital
Joseph Crotty
Father To Aid Son At Manila Hearing
Fremont Ohio reports Guy Keller, Sandusky County state highways superintendent, will travel to Manila to support his son Pfc. William C. Keller on trial related to the death of a dock policeman. William is among three soldiers under indictment in the case involving Jaime B. Logronio.
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Fremont
Guy Keller
Sandusky County
Manila
Pfc
William C. Keller
10Th General Hospital
Jaime B. Logronio
Fas cism and police state rise critique at V J Day remark
Sam Simmons quotes Truman on V J Day claiming fascism ends but argues a large police state already dominates, citing Teheran Yalta deals and expansion into Balkan Baltic Poland Czechoslovakia Finland Korea Manchuria, challenging the president’s vision and suggesting a misjudgment of global power.
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Truman
Teheran
Yalta
Balkan States
Baltic States
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Finland
Korea
Manchuria
Dinner Party Incident Leaves 11 Officers Hospitalized
Officials reported that during a dinner party 11 officers collapsed shortly after the meal. Seven remained detained for further treatment at the hospital.
Population of Ohio reaches 7 516 855 total
Ohio's population rises to 7 516 855 since the 1940 census, a gain of 609 243, moving the state from fourth to fifth place nationally. New York remains first with 13 693 244, Pennsylvania second with 10 004 220, California third, and Illinois fourth.
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Washington
Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
California
Illinois
Bankrupt head named Sandusky president of referees
Wallace Streeter of Chicago has been elected the new president of the National Association of Referees in Bankruptcy. The change places Streeter at the helm of the national group guiding bankruptcy referees.
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Sandusky
P — Wallace Streeter
Chicago
National Association of Referees In
Storm causes heavy damage across Athens County area
A severe storm and mine blast in southern Athens County caused extensive damage to roads bridges crops and utilities across the region. Officials report multiple injuries and a major power and communications outage with repairs ongoing and floodwaters washing out bridges.
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Athens County
John Dowler
Pleasanton
Robinson Road
Athens
Lodi
Kelly
Long Run
Robinson
Shade Middle Branch
Alexander Township
Morris Ave
Watt St
Columbia Ave
Shafer St
George R. Evans
H. C. Bobo
Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co
Bobo
Nelsonville
Athens Home Telephone Co
Rolland S. Jones
Jones
Smear Campaigns and Politics Stir Senate Dignity Debate
The fragment describes smear tactics in a political context, mentioning figures like Roosevelt and Taft and noting concerns over dignity in the Senate. It references investigations, party leadership, and the impact of verbal ads on public perception.
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Taft Blican
State University Holds 1940 Commencement
Mt. Union College President Charles B. Ketcham will be the chief speaker as graduates prepare for commencement in 1940. About 214 diploma recipients are listed in the program.
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Ent State Univeraduates
Charles B. Ketcham
Mt. Union College
Freight Car Drag Fatal Near Canton
Lawrence L. David, 35, was killed when he lost his grip on a freight car undercarriage and was dragged about a quarter of a mile near Canton.
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Canton
Lawrence L. David
Here
India Splits, Forms Hindu India and Moslem Pakistan
New Delhi becomes the seat of Hindu India with Lord Mountbatten sworn in as governor general. Karachi swears in Mahomed Ali Jinnah as governor general of Pakistan. Reports cite heavy casualties from recent unrest in Lahore with about 153 dead and 136 injured.
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New Delhi
India
World Family of Free Nations
Pakistan
Lord Mountbatten
British India
Karachi
Mahomed Ali Jinnah
Lahore
Mayor Weirich Blasts Stark Official Over Baby Death Case
Massillon mayor S Robert Weirich denounces Stark County Prosecutor D Deane McLaughlin in his first official statement on the hospital killings of two babies. He accuses the prosecutor of turning the tragedy into a political issue to discredit his administration after the six year old boy’s initial story.
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Massillon
S. Robert Weirich
City Hospital
Stark County
D. Deane
McLaughlin
Lightning Strikes Kill 3 Teens in Boat
Three 15 year old girls riding in a small motorboat were killed by lightning in Syracuse New York. Authorities reported the fatalities as the storm passed over the harbor area.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Batty Appeal Delayed by Swirling Bat in Courtroom
An extradition appeal before Common Pleas Judge G. H. Birrell was halted for an hour as a bat swooped through the Warren courtroom. Sheriff Ralph Milliken captured the bat with a broom after the judge’s attempt with a ball of rags failed.
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Warren
Common Pleas
G. H. Birrell
Ralph Milliken
National Guard Officers Conference to Hear Senators
U S Senators Bourke Hickenlooper of Iowa Edward Martin of Pennsylvania will address the National Guard Officers Association general conference in Columbus from September 17 to 20.
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Columbus
U. S
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Iowa
Edward Martin
Pennsylvania
National Guard Officers Association
Genereal
Passionate Collegian Love Letters Read at Yacht Blast Slaying Trial
In Santa Ana California jurors read private letters exchanged by George Bud Gollum and Louise Overell, the lovers in the yacht blast murder case. Prosecutors argue lust and greed motivated the crime. the letters reveal hopes of a life together and possible motives including life insurance. The letters were opened in court as the 12 week prosecution neared its end.
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Santa Ana
Calif
Walter E. Overell
George
Bud) Gollum
Louise Overell
Bud
Louise
Eugene Williams
Gollum
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