Ohio Braces for Cold Wave and UK Coal Shortage
Ohio Gov. Thomas J. Herbert declares gas emergency and urges conservation as 90,000 idle workers in Northern Ohio plants reflect gas shortages. Across the Atlantic, Britain halts vast industry due to coal shortages with four million idle workers and blackout measures.
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Canada
Thomas J. Herbert
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Pittsburgh
Manufacturers Light & Heat Co
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co
Vandenberg Taft Breach Spotlighted in GOP Race
Washington AP report highlights widening policy gaps between Senators Taft and Vandenberg as Bricker may back Taft in Ohio. Taft resists active nomination while favoring domestic policy, and both leaders diverge on international economic aid.
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Washington
Bricker
Taft
Vandenberg
Ohio
Columbus
Senate
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Republican Policy Committee
Fire destroys church and residence in South Solon
A 66 year old Methodist Church and an adjoining two story frame dwelling in South Solon Southwest Madison County were destroyed by a fire yesterday. Loss was estimated at 18000 dollars. Rev. Charles Taylor said the blaze started from an overheated furnace.
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London
South Solon
Madison County
Charles Taylor
Fraulein Kills Herself In Officer's Quarters
In Tokyo an American officer’s quarters death is reported as Paula Schneider a tall attractive German divorcee shot herself with a colonel’s service revolver. She was to be returned to Germany around February 13.
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Tokyo
Paula Schneider
Germany
Sam Simmons on Liberalism and Socialism in England
Sam Simmons argues that English citizens seek freedom abroad while condemning modern liberalism. He claims the socialist government has depressed Britain's economy and morale, calling socialism unworkable and a sign of mental sloth. He says leveling life requires leveling character and ability, and rejects forced mediocrity.
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England
Bills Expected To Total 500 After Session
In Columbus Ohio the House of Representatives faces over 200 new bills joining 248 already introduced, aiming toward a total near 500. The Senate often bypasses rules, allowing late introductions while the House limits new measures to emergencies and main appropriation bills with permission.
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House of Representatives
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Senate
Rubber Unions Plan Strike Votes After Negotiations
Akron unions in the three major rubber concerns announce membership meetings and strike votes within a week. CIO United Rubber Workers spokesmen say the action follows a breakdown last week in wage talks with the Big Four firms and U S Rubber Co. of Detroit and New York.
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CIO
United Rubber Workers
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
B. F. Goodrich Co
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Akron
U. S. Rubber Co
Detroit
New York
Rabun resigns as pastor over Talmedge racial vote stance
In McRae Georgia Rev Joseph A Rabun former Navy chaplain resigns as pastor of Herman Talmadge home church after defying a Talmadge backed measure to curb Negro voting He said church leaders placed Talmedge against God and offered to resign if majority wished.
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Joseph A. Rabun
Navy
Herman Talmadge
Talmadge
God
Police cite three liquor-licensees after downtown Cleveland checks
Cleveland police conducted a broad inspection of downtown and east side liquor venues and announced that at least three license holders will be cited to the state board of liquor control for illegal Sunday operations.
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Cleveland
East Side
State Board of Liquor Control
Higher Revenue Sought for Mahoning Cities
Mayors and fiscal officers in Mahoning County urge Governor Herbert and the 97th General Assembly to boost city revenue from sales tax collections.
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Youngstown
Mahoning County
Thomas J. Herbert
97Th General Assembly
Applications Approved for Non-Housing Projects in Cleveland District
The Cleveland District of the CPA approved projects totaling 693 351 dollars for non housing construction last week. Former Police Chief Fred Strodbeck, 74, died last night in a downtown hotel lobby in Middletown.
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Cleveland
CPA
Middletown
Fred Strodbeck
Panther Killer Eludes Hunters in Missouri Recon
In Parkville Missouri a panther hunt with more than 400 men failed to locate the elusive animal blamed for livestock killings. Farmers had reported seeing a panther in recent weeks as the search continued.
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Parkville
Missouri
Dahlia Case: Army Probes Dumais Statements at Fort Dix
Army officials at Fort Dix investigate discrepancies in Cpl. Joseph Dumais statements suggesting he may be involved with the Black Dahlia case. Dumais had claimed a date with Elizabeth Short on January 10 and later “blanked out” while drinking, with no formal charges filed. Captain Donahoe declined to comment from Los Angeles Homicide.
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Fort DIX
N. J
Joseph Dumais
Dumais
Los Angeles
Jack Donahoe
Police Homicide Department
Elizabeth Short
First Photo Map Flight by Byrd Reports From Antarctica
Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd conducted the first photographic mapping flight from Little America aboard the Mt Olympus in two Navy R4D transports. The five and a half hour mission photographed the western coast of Alexander Island and the big island, revealing discrepancies with existing maps.
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MT. Olympus
Richard E. Byrd
Little America
Alexander First Island
Big Island
Fate finally catches famed headless rooster
ASHTABULA OHIO The famed headless rooster known as Jim died Saturday days after an intended New Year meal. John Morrison severed only a nerve leaving the bird alive to strut in the pen. Morrison planned to have Jim mounted.
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Ashtabula
Jim
John Morrison
Morrison
Willard Named Madison County Treasurer
Mrs. Sally S. Willard of London appointed Madison County treasurer today. She is the daughter of Mayor Edward P. Spearmaker and Mrs. Spearmaker.
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London
Sally S. Willard
Edward P. Spearmaker
Madison County
Caution Urged in Cutting National Defense Funds
In Washington House figures urge caution on any large defense cuts until General Eisenhower Testimony is heard. Senator Taft warns against midyear tax changes and affirms a possible 20 percent net tax cut. Labor hearings pause as press union argues the Philadelphia Record suspension was for financial reasons, not a guild strike.
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House Armed Services Committee
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House Budget Committee
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Joint Congressional Group
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Ike
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Taft
Ohio
GOP
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Camden
N.J
Post and Courier
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American Newspaper Guild
J. David Stern
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Livestock Fire Burns Barn Near Mt Vernon Farm
A barn at the Robert Frazier farm north of Mt Vernon burned, killing 25 dairy cattle and 45 sheep. Fire chief Ralph White estimated property loss at 15000 dollars. One hundred head of livestock died in the blaze.
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Robert Frazier
Fredericktown
Ralph White
Sandles Job at State Fair Abolished in Reorganization
Columbus state officials said the post of junior state fair manager held by Bryan P. Sandles was abolished as of January 31 after he refused to resign. Ed win J Bath becomes state fair manager and secretary to the State Board of Agriculture, with youth activities to be expanded under the revised setup. Farnsworth noted there was nothing personal and the move served the junior fair’s best interests.
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Bryan P. Sandles
Edwin J. Bath
Frank Farnsworth
Farnworth
Bath
State Board of Agriculture
Farnsworth
Sandles
Chinese Dollar Slumps to New Low in Shanghai Market
The Chinese dollar tumbled to a record low in Shanghai as buyers quoted 14,500 dollars per 1 and found no sellers at the official rate of 3,350 per 1. The sudden drop sparked near panic in local money marts and crippled business activity for the day.
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Shanghai
Shanghai Money Marts
U. S
Final Tidal Wave Toll in Japan Reaches 1354
The home ministry's final count shows 1,354 dead from the December 21 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, with 28,310 homes destroyed and 230,268 homeless.
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Japan
Tokyo
Home Ministry
Paper maker Albert O Rolfe dies at 79
Services will be conducted tomorrow for Albert O Rolfe 79 a pioneer papermaker who died Saturday in Hamilton. He was known for his long career in the local paper industry and his contributions to the community.
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Hamilton
Albert O. Rolfe
Pioneer Papermaker
Milan Observes Edison Centenary With Heirlooms and Hymns
Milan Ohio marks the 100th birthday of Thomas A Edison with a three day observance. Residents display heirlooms and period costumes, view the birth cottage and cherry tree, and honor the inventor in church services. The Edison Memorial Methodist Church Choir performs his favorite hymns and songs.
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Milan
Thomas Alva Edison
Erie Couty Federation of Woman's Clubs
John S. Sloan
Edison Memorial Methodist Church
Jocelyn
Slavs Sign Pact After Boundary Protest
Italy signs a peace treaty signaling reduced power and colonies loss after Mussolini era crimes. Yugoslavia signs after protesting boundaries. Trieste remains a free city. Other Axis nations follow as the US helps ratify, with police guarding embassies and reparations set at 360 million dollars.
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Austria
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Stanoje Simic
Marshal Tito
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Greece
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Five Escape In Philadelphia Prison Break
Three convicts escaped Holmesburg State Prison in a pre-dawn mass break over a 20 foot wall using stolen ladder and a wooden gun. Guards were overpowered and two long-term robbers remained at large, while three others were recaptured.
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Philadelphia
Holmesburg State Prison
Eastern State Penitentiary
William Skelton
Fire Claims Three Children in Elyria Home Blaze
Elyria Ohio reports three Read children Clarabelle 15 June 9 and Laverne 7 died as flames overtook a two story home. Adrian Read 38 an Elyria Foundry employee saved the other three children by dropping them to his wife Ruth below before smoke and fire trapped the rooms. Read suffered minor burns.
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Adrian L. Read
Here
Read
Elyria Foundry Co
Ruth
Clarabelle
Laverne
Mother shoots two year old in Trumbull County tragedy
Sheriff Ralph Millikin reports Margaret Heston 35 confessed to shooting her two year old Theresa and wounding her older daughter Margaret Mary 3 then turning a .22 rifle on herself. Margaret Mary was in fair condition and Margaret Heston was hospitalized in critical condition. Authorities seek motive but cannot yet question her.
Die in Berlin Hall Fire at Karlslust Dance Hall
Rescue teams in freezing conditions recovered 81 bodies from Karlslust dance hall ruins after a Saturday costume ball fire. About 39 injured remained in hospitals. Capt. Frank Walton said the toll would not rise much. British rosters show seven soldiers missing. officials cited overheated stoves and a short circuit as causes.
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Berlin
Karlslust
Frank Walton
Harold Lloyd Chosen Shrine Imperial Potentate
Harold Lloyd named imperial potentate of the Shrine for 1950 at a Miami Imperial Divan meeting. The announcement confirms the three year countdown to his term as head of the organization, with expectations of a full time commitment.
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Harold Lloyd
Shrine
Miami
Fla
Lloyd
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