Kyger Creek workers vote for strike as talks collapse
Kyger Creek power plant workers vote 149 to 35 in favor of a strike after negotiations at the Lafayette Hotel broke down. Harold Straub of UWUA warns of a strike on five minutes notice, with possible immediate action. Federal mediator George Bell recessed the session. Supervisory personnel may operate plants if needed.
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Gallipolis
Cheshire
Lafayette Hotel
Harold Straub
Utility Workers Union of America
OWEC
George Bell
James G. Cox
OVEC
Kgger Creek
Straub
Frigid Weather Explained by Jet Stream Shift
Washington reports a shift in the jet stream causing extreme cold across the eastern two thirds of the United States while the Far West enjoys warmth. The prevailing westerlies have become northerlies, allowing Arctic air to push down through the Plains to Florida and the Gulf, with little hope of warm weather for the next 30 days.
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Weather Bureau
United States
Canada
Atlantic
Plains States
Florida
Gulf
Federal Reserve Lowers Bank Reserve Requirements
In an anti recession move the Federal Reserve Board cut reserve requirements by one half of 1 percent for about 6400 member banks. The change releases roughly 500 million dollars in reserves and is expected to expand lending capacity by about 3 billion dollars as banks convert freed reserves into loans.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
State liquor stores to close Saturday for Washington's Birthday
State Liquor Director Robert B. Krupensky announced Columbus agencies and state liquor outlets will close Saturday in observance of George Washington's birthday.
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Columbus
George Washington
Robert B. Krupensky
Akron man among nine WWII air aces honored at luncheon
James A. Goodson of Akron Ohio is named one of nine WWII air aces honored at a luncheon hosted by Sen Symington a former secretary of the Air Force in Washington.
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James A. Goodson
Akron
Ohio
Sen
Symington
D-Mo
The
Air Force
Churchill Tackle Pneumonia in Riviera Stay
Sir Winston Churchill, 83, ill with pneumonia and pleurisy on the Riviera, reports say he had a fairly comfortable night. His physicians attribute the illness to a chronic bronchial condition and note he had smoked two cigars earlier and was resting after a chill during a yacht visit.
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France
Winston Churchill
Montague Browne
Winston
Lord Moran
Churchill
London
David M. Roberts
Riviera
Aristotle Onassis
Browne
Moran
Roberts
Missile plans exclude Jupiter in Britain as Thor to be used
Washington reports say four intermediate range ballistic missile squadrons to Britain may all be Thor equipped, excluding Jupiter in that area. Pentagon officials hedge on comment as Defense Department revises deployment plans for overseas units later this year. Jupiter may still be deployed in other overseas squadrons.
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Washington
United Kingdom
Air Force
Pentagon
Defense Department
Britain
Boxing Press Agent of Roaring 20s Dies
New York reports the death of Francis Albertanti at age 68 after a long illness. Once a renowned boxing press agent during the Tex Richard Dempsey and Tunney era, he was famed for his dramatic Ballyhoo and became a legendary figure in boxing publicity. He died Wednesday night in the arms of his wife.
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New York
Francis Albertanti
Tex Richard
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Leopold Again Seeks Parole From Stateville Prison
Illinois Parole Board considers 53 year old Nathan Leopold for parole after 33 years in Stateville for the 1924 Bobby Franks kidnapping and murder. Leopold pleads for mercy while supporters including Carl Sandburg cite prison reforms and humane work as he faces his fifth bid for release.
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Ill
Illinois Parole and Pardon Board
Nathan Leopold
Stateville
Bobby Franks
Chicago
Leopold
Richard Loeb
Carl Sandburg
Team of Tragedy Back on Field in English Cup Victory
Manchester United returned to action after the Munich air disaster with a 3-0 English Cup win over Sheffield Wednesday. The club honored seven players killed and others injured in the February tragedy, rallying a city proud of its soccer heritage.
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England
Manchester United
Munich
Sheffield Wednesday
United
Truman Plans Tour for Human Fellowship
Former President Harry S. Truman says he plans to embark soon on a speaking tour to promote human fellowship.
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Truman
Philadelphia
Harry S. Truman
Human Fellowship
Burglarized Store Funds Repaid By Seattle Boys Dinner
In Seattle on Wednesday night about 250 residents paid 75 cents or more for a meal organized by nine King Cobras youths. The event funded repayment of 100 dollars to cover goods lost in November during a store raid. The youths, totaling around 30 participants, were sent to Juvenile Court and placed on a 30 day suspended sentence to prove good citizenship.
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Ing School
King Cobras
Treasury
Weather Clears East as Snow Lingers in Northeast
Temperatures moderate from the Rockies to the Atlantic Coast but scattered snow slows cleanup in the storm‑struck Northeast. Rescue operations continue in upstate New York and northern Indiana as Gov Handley declares a state of emergency. Ice blocks the Mississippi above Cairo and river traffic is disrupted while rural families remain isolated.
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Upper
Ohio Valley
New York
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Atlantic
Upper Great Lakes
Upstate
New
York
Indiana
Harold Handley
South Bend
Michigan
Mississippi
Cairo
Ohio River
Weather Backlog Warns of Another Freeze Across Ohio Valley
Cincinnati residents see a moderating stretch while a U. S. Weather Bureau forecast warns of a new cold front from Canada that could plunge temperatures by Sunday or Monday. Chester West Virginia declares emergency as river dam releases lower water levels leaving five days of supply. Army engineers lower dams from Pittsburgh to Cairo to protect infrastructure as ice moves downstream.
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Ohio Valley
Chester
W. Va
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Scott
U. S. Army
Pittsburgh
Cairo
Gallipois
Border Case Headed for UN Security Council
Khartoum said Egypt Sudan dispute over two border areas would go to the United Nations Security Council after Cairo talks failed. Foreign Minister Mohamed Mahgoub reported negotiations with Egyptian President Nasser were fruitless. Sudanese Cabinet decided to appeal to the Council. Egypt claims all territory north of the 22nd Parallel and would yield a small area south of the line.
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Sudan
Egypt
UN Security Council
Cairo
Mohamed Mahgoub
Nasser
Coast Guard Seeks Missing Seaman After Bonitas Sinking
The Coast Guard cutter Chilula extended efforts about 120 miles off the North Carolina coast to find the remaining missing seaman from the sunken Italian freighter Bonitas. Five crewmen were rescued earlier. 21 bodies were recovered. The destroyer escort Lester picked up the last two survivors Wednesday and headed to Norfolk.
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Coast Guard
North Carolina
Atlantic Ocean
Lester
Columbus Cop Shoots Threatening Resident
Clement W. Burnsworth 37 was shot in the left shoulder by Patrolman Charles Beeler after threatening to whip any cop. His brother Wilbur Burnsworth 25 was subdued after lunging at the officer as both men were held in city prison for assault to kill investigation.
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Columbus
Clement W. Burnsworth
Wilbur
Charles Beeler
Education editor attacks adjusted concept shocks readers
The Messenger reports a heated clash over an education policy concept with an educator's attack drawing strong criticism. Chamber discussion follows as readers seek clarity and accountability.
House Committee Reopens Katzentine Testimony on Miami Channel Case
A. Frank Katzentine, Miami Beach radio owner and Channel 10 license loser, is recalled by House investigators amid links raising Vice President Nixon and Sen. Kefauver to alleged political pressure. Letters mention Nixon as the right man to approach and Kefauver noting a merit-based decision while Katzentine sought fair treatment. Kefauver, in Tennessee, said he only urged a fair outcome and opposed airline involvement.
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Sen
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Dtenn
Miami
Katzentine
Miami Beach
Downey Rice
Daniel P. Sullivan
Kallentine
Rice
Bob King
King
California
Madisonville
Tenn
Frank
Reds Pressure Summit Meet
The Soviet Union and Red China are applying pressure on Western powers to hold a summit on Communist terms. China announces troop withdrawal from Korea this year while the Soviet commander in East Germany says Soviet forces will be reduced by 41 000 men. Officials see this as a tactic to force concessions through staged tension relief and Bulganin letters to Eisenhower.
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Washington
Soviet Union
Red China
U.S
China
North Korea
East Germany
United States
Austria
Bulganin
Eisenhower
Washington Split Over Economies
Washington Democrats and Republicans show opposing directions on when a business upturn will begin. Democrats hear private estimates of lower unemployment than official figures, citing Leon Keyserling. White House aide Dr. Gabriel Hauge says Eisenhower’s March upturn statement was misread and not a sudden turnaround.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Leon Keyserling
Truman
Gabriel Hauge
White House
State Broadcasting Association
Hauge
Best Cherry Pie Contest Bakes for Eisenhower
The 26th National Cherry Pie Baking Contest heats up as 195000 contestants competed for the national title. Forty eight state champions and entrants from Hawaii Canada and Alaska prepared varied cherry desserts in a male versus female field led by 19 year old Harold Schweiger of Montana aiming to become champion.
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America
Eisenhower
Hawaii
Canada
Alaska
Harold Schweiger
Montana
Libel suit against The Messenger and attorney filed
A $75,000 libel suit in Athens County Common Pleas names The Messenger Publishing Co. and Meigs County prosecutor James O'Brien as defendants. The National Food Service seeks $50,000 for reputational damage and $25,000 for punitive damages over Dec. 2 and Dec. 10 Messenger articles alleging indictable offenses and customer cheating. The case cites extensive circulation in Athens Meigs and Gallia Counties. Judge Carlos Reicker upheld a motion to quash the indictment for insufficient charges.
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James O’brien
Pomeroy
Meigs County
National Food Service
Front St
Marietta
the Messenger
Messenger
Athens
Meigs
Gallia
Grand Jury
O’brien
Carlos Reicker
McConnelsville
John C. Bacon
Reicher
Taft Relative Found After Two Weeks Missing
William Howard Taft, 18, Georgetown University student and distant relative of President Taft, was located after two weeks away from his Washington rooming house. Mrs. Taft reported a caller in New Orleans identified her son from a photo and a New York paper story. The elder Taft reunited with his son in New Orleans. they planned to return to Pleasantville, Florida trip noted, with Taft saying he feared returning home after flunking out.
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New York
William Howard Taft
Georgetown University
Washington
Taft
Howard Taft
Redding
New Orleans
Daytona Beach
Fla
Georgetown
Copter Lift Resumed In Indiana
Army helicopters resumed rescue missions in northern Indiana to reach about 60 marooned residents. Pilots faced harsh winds and cold while airlifting critically ill victims, including 18 month old Annette Carson, to hospital and earning praise from grateful families. Lt. Paul Whitman of Scranton aided the Carson infant and was credited with likely saving her life.
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Army
Indiana
Michigan City
Valparaiso
Annette Carson
Paul Whitman
Scranton
Whitman
Carson House
Westville
la Porte County
Verne Bruse
Amnesia case ends as man sent home to Canada
Robert Waldron, 21, admitted he faked amnesia to avoid attention after being found in a suburban doctor’s office. Toronto police were alerted when a tailor’s label in his jacket pointed to his home city. He said an argument with his father prompted the departure and that he feigned amnesia to evade police scrutiny.
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Columbus
Robert Waldron
Toronto
Canada
Waldron
Weather Outlook West Virginia Night to Friday
Tonight clear and moderately cold with a low around 15. Friday will be cloudy and warmer with a high near 4. West Virginia nights stay fair and cold with a low between 10 and 18 and Friday turns fair and slightly warmer.
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