Dem Leader Says Ihe Gave Friend Contract
Democratic national chairman Stephen A. Mitchell accuses President Eisenhower of ordering a contract for electrical power to a syndicate tied to one of the President’s closest friends. Mitchell cites a Paducah plant deal and alleges lack of competitive bidding amid competing offers, as Hall demands investigation.
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Southern Co
Dixon-Yates
Five Day Forecast The AP
Temperatures will average near normal with normal highs around 81 to 85 and lows near 60 to 62. Cool midweek, then rising to normal by Thursday and staying near or slightly above into Friday and the weekend. Showers expected late Thursday or Friday totaling about a half to three quarters of an inch.
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Senate OKs Compromise Atom Bill Near Approval
The Senate approved a compromise on the atomic energy law after a swift conference, 59 to 17, moving toward final House action. The measure extends government control of most atomic patents for five years and allows private development after that period while facilitating limited information exchange with allies.
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French May Kill Army Plan Faces French Defense Shifts
State Department officials fear new French proposals under Premier Mendes France could unravel the six nation European Defense Community plan. Western allies including West Germany Italy Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg may reject drastic changes. Foreign ministers meet in Brussels to discuss the issue as France and Italy have not yet ratified the treaty. Ambassador Bonnet briefed Acting Secretary Bedell Smith on the French plan.
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Walter Bedell Smith
Ohio seeks ICC probe of Riss and Co. trucking firm
Ohio plans to ask the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate the general operations of Riss and Co., a Kansas City trucking firm. Ohio have filed its own case seeking bans on Riss truckers for willful traffic and truck regulation violations. ICC records show 94 traffic arrests by Riss drivers in nine months and 376 arrests for truck regulation violations in six months. Riss trucks operate on Highway 50 through Vinton and Athens counties.
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Public Utilities Commission
Vinton
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Daughters of America Names New Ohio State Councillor
Mrs. D. G. McCune of Tallmadge Ohio is appointed state councillor of the Ohio Organization of the Daughters of America succeeding Mrs. Arthur J. Melbert of Shaker Heights. The convention of the group is being held in Cleveland.
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D. G. McCune
Tallmadge
Ohio
Ohio Organization of the Daughters of America
Arthur J. Melbert
Shaker Heights
Grand Jury Questions Liquor Agent in Bribery Probe
Former Canton Portsmouth liquor enforcement chief John Kocevar testified before a grand jury in Columbus regarding alleged shakedowns in the state liquor department. He also faced Civil Service Commission proceedings over his bid for reinstatement after being dropped for nonappearance. Kocevar claimed he asked for sick leave and left expecting approval. officials say no permission was granted and could not contact him.
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Civil Service Commission
Charles Schnurr
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Executive Imprisoned For Fake Court Document
A 25 year old finance executive in Los Angeles was sentenced to 45 days in jail for simulating a court document to extract money. The judge rejected defense claims that another lawyer told Maxwell it was permissible to prepare fake court summons to induce a woman to settle a washing machine purchase contract.
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Seymour Pee
Finance Company
Day
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Hocking Man Confesses Canfield Shotgun Killing
Rob ert Lee Downs, 22, held in Hocking County jail, confessed to killing Perry Township farmer David Canfield with a shotgun during an ambush on May 22. He also admitted arson at James F. Richer’s cabin and said Canfield carried $7,000 to $8,000. Authorities planned arraignment for first degree murder as the case unfolded through police questioning and a coordinated arson investigation.
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James F. Richer
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Columbus
Fred Murray
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A. J. Waldron
Lancaster
Canfield
State Highway Patrol
Waldron
Fairfield County
Merlin FE. Mitton
Mitton
Edward Hughes
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Dudley Crider
Hughes
Metzler
Eicher
Police Told To Finish Inquiry In Sheppard Case
Cleveland safety director orders police to press the Sheppard murder inquiry to the finish amid tensions over Dr Samuel H Sheppard s bail and potential withdrawal by investigators. Grand jury hearings proceed as prosecutors challenge bail and concealment concerns.
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John N. McCormick
Sheppard
McCormick
Samuel H. Sheppard
English Permitted In Catholic Rites In Milwaukee
Archbishop Meyer announced the Holy See allows English to be used in select sacraments and about 25 other ceremonies, replacing Latin in these rites in the United States. In Columbus six new polio cases raised Franklin County’s 1954 total to 55, with prior years showing lower counts.
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Albert G. Meyer
National Catholic Liturgical Conference
Holy See
Meyer
Columbus
Franklin County
Suspicious Man Sought in Mary Freiss Slaying Case
Deputies planned to search a mile square wooded area by air for a man linked to the murder of 17 year old Mary Jolene Freiss. A $1000 reward was offered as residents armed with rifles and bats joined the hunt amid warnings to avoid harm.
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Toledo
Mary Jolene Freiss
William Hirsch
Price Dip For Coffee Looms
Prices for coffee may fall as Brazil eases export rules. Joseph Martinson and Co. cuts wholesale by 10 cents to 1.20 per pound, Aborn's Coffee Corp. lowers wholesale by 10 cents, with retail impact expected within a week. Other roasters cautious after a 2 cent fall on the NY Coffee and Sugar Exchange for Santos Coffee. Brazil's export price floor and dollar shortage push roasters toward other origins, lowering U.S. consumption of coffee.
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Joseph Martinson and Co
Boston
Abcorn
Coffee Corp
Aborn
New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange
Santos Coffee
U. S
Blind man misuses cane falls in open manhole
Dallas report says O. O. Mc Crackin a blind concession stand operator in the Federal Building stepped into an open manhole yesterday. He received two broken ribs a knee bruise and elbow cuts. He quipped I just misused my cane.
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O. McCrackin
Federal Building
McCrackin
Mansfield Tire and Rubber reports half year sales and profit
Mansfield Tire and Rubber Co reports net sales of 24 984 955 for the first six months of 1954 and president James H Hoffa reports net profits of 287 thousand dollars.
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Mansfield Tire and Rubber Co
James H. Hoffa
Store Takes Over Kroger Promotion
Milwaukee reports Kroger mailed 25 cent coupons for merchandise at Bayshore. Nearby Krambo Food adopted 30 cent redemption banner, signaling strong customer response. Kroger will continue coupons. Krambo will redeem them at a Mickel more.
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Krambo Food Store
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Mickel
Ex-Con McKinney Waives Preliminary Hearing in KY Case
Leonard McKinney a 30 year old ex convict waived an examining trial on five charges including kidnapping after a Hamilton Ohio couple identified him as forcing them from a car at gunpoint and Jenny Hammons was shot in the arm. He will be held without bond in Madison County jail until the October grand jury meets.
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Edsel Martin
Martin
Ralph Hammons
Hammons
Ohio Senators Vote For Atomic Revision
The Cleveland convention of the National Shorthand Reporters Association held its 53rd annual gathering with 250 delegates meeting to elect officers and discuss shorthand speed tests conducted by top reporters yesterday.
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National
Couple jailed on drunkenness charges in Oklahoma City
A 45 year old man and a 46 year old woman were jailed on drunkenness charges in Oklahoma City. Officers said the woman rode on the hood of her escort's car while they traveled through the city.
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Oklahoma City
Iher
Hungarian Bishop Calls Churches Free From State Control
Bishop John Peter of the Reform Church of Hungary told the World Council of Churches assembly in Evanston that churches must remain independent from any government. He warned against bowing to social systems and urged courage to maintain church freedom on the road of history. The assembly includes 20 delegates from Communist lands among 1500 churchmen from 48 nations.
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John Peter
World Christian
Global Assembly
World Council of Churches
Peter
Reformed Church of Hungary
State Department
Princeton
N. J
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Secret Police
Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
Alternate Farm Bill O K Nears Conclusive Approval
Final compromise on the omnibus farm bill moves toward swift congressional approval despite vocal opposition. Dairy supports are set at 75 percent parity after Benson cut 90 percent, with provisions to drain surplus and supply milk to school children and to the armed forces and Veterans Administration.
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Young
Andresen
Minn
Hope
t-Kan
House Agriculture Committee
House
Aiken
Senate Agriculture Committee
Senate
Senate House
Benson
Armed Forces and Veterans Administration
House Passes Anti Red Bill in Senate Hurdle
The House approved a broad anti communist bill by 305 to 2 and sent it to the Senate. Senator Butler proposed six amendments targeting communist dominated unions to curb NLRB powers, drawing questions from Senators Humphrey Kefauver and Lehman about their impact.
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House
Communist Party
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Eisenhower
Butler
National Labor Relations Board
Trains to Be Ticketed for Illegal Parking in Lincoln Center
Lincoln city officials direct police chief to ticket Illinois Terminal Railroad crews for parking trains on Main Street while members rest in a nearby restaurant. Alderman Don Shay cites unattended trains and coffee breaks as the issue as trains pass through the city center.
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Lincoln City Counci
Illinois Terminal Railroad
Don Shay
Expecting To Get Quick Results From Messenger Classified Ad
Baby bed with inner spring mattress in very good condition. Call 28242. The note mentions a baby and sewing prayer, with several unverifiable lines.
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