Anti-Synch Opposition Loss Seen
Rebel Southern Democrats face defeat as anti-lynching legislation advances in Congress. The bill, backed by Republicans, would make lynching a federal crime with penalties up to ten years and twenty thousand dollars, plus penalties for negligent officers and potential victim dependents payments. Southern critics argue it intrudes on states rights.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
House
Judiciary Committee
Leo Allen
House Rules Committee
Dixie
Violence Flare Near Jerusalem Amid Arab Jewish Clashes
Calm in Prague as Czechoslovakia falls under total Communist control after six day bloodless revolution. Klement Gottwald proclaims purge of rival factions and consolidation of power with a new pro Soviet cabinet. Britain weighs recognizing the new government as student protests rise.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Republic
United States
Russia
Klement Gottwald
Communist Party
Mother Held For Brutally Beating Child
Cleveland authorities questioned a 32 year old mother after the father said she beat and burned their four year old daughter. Doctors reported cuts first degree burns and a swollen mouth. He alleged she threatened him with a knife during the assault.
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Cleveland
Genevieve M. Weiss
Mildred H. Wilcox
Miller Promises Original Tax Plan If Elected Governor
Democratic candidate Ray T. Miller pledges to revive Ohio sales tax distribution as originally set by Governor George White. The prior formula gave schools 60 percent and local subdivisions 40 percent, with the state covering only administrative costs.
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Canton
Ray T. Miller
Ohio
George White
Prisoner Escape From London Farm
London prison officials report the walkaway of Stanley Kafka an Akron burglary parole violator with aliases Stanley Bureak and Stanley Kukawka who was serving a 10 to 25 year sentence and was returned to the London Farm two years ago.
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London
Stanley Kafka
Akron
Kafka
Stanley Bureak
Stanley Kukawka
Union Printers Strike Hits Philadelphia Firms
A 900 member strike of union printers began in Philadelphia against 28 major commercial printing firms. AFL Local 2 president Sinclair Muir said the stoppage, first in 27 years, followed a vote of 1,110 to 58.
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Philadelphia
Sinclair Muir
Afl-International Typographical Union
Waterway Program Up For House Vote Today
A waterways program valued at 539 million dollars was introduced to the House for consideration. Rep. Engel of Michigan, chair of the appropriations subcommittee, predicted passage tomorrow.
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Washington
House
Rep. Engel
R-Mich
Appropriations
Most Fun Since the War as Two Sergeants Fly B-17
MSgt Glen D. Woods and S Sgt Theodore S. Havens Jr piloted a B-17 from Caracas to Balboa earning custody on landing for lacking clearance documents. They claim the flight was easy and call it the most fun since the war. They face charges of misappropriating Army property with up to five years in prison.
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Glen D. Woods
Muncie
Ind
Theodore S. Havens, Jr
Washington, N. J
U. S. Carribbean Air Command
Caracas
Venzuela
Andes
Galapagos
Woods
Europe
Havens
Airforce
New Guinea
Haven
Palestine Debate Delayed as Security Council Spares Breath
Security Council delegates paused 24 hours on the Palestine partition issue and held lobby talks. The break lets leaders regroup for decisive rounds expected to begin tomorrow, with Russia's Andrei Gromyko seen as a pivotal figure. In the interim, attention turned to the Indonesian and Pakistan India cases.
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Lake
Security Council
Russia
Andrei A. Gromyko
Kremlin
Slayer of Policeman Loses Court Appeal
Ohio Supreme Court upholds death sentence for Charles L. Ames for the May 16 shooting of Dayton Officer Herman A. Drexler during a holdup. Courtney was condemned to die by March 26.
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Columbus
Charles L. Ames
Dayton
Ohio Supreme Court
Ames
Herman A. Drexler
Young Defense Seeks Directed Acquittal in Gerbes Slaying
In Marion Ohio Judge Paul D. Smith heard a defense motion for directed acquittal of Ed win D Young in the churchyard murder of Mrs Zora Hess Gerbes. The motion followed a ruling that Young's purported confession was not admissible and the prosecution rested after not admitting the confession as evidence.
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Marion
Edwin D. Young
Zora Hess Gerbes
Paul D. Smith
Young
Snowbound Ground Limits Ohio Water Storage
Ohio’s snow melt did little to water supplies as frozen ground blocked infiltration. Readings from ten wells across the state showed a brief rise with melt but quickly dropped, leaving dry months ahead. Locations include Reese Station near Columbus and Bellefontaine.
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Columbus
Ohio
Paul Kaser
State Water Board
Kaser
Reese Station
Dodsonville
Highland County
Mount Sterling
Burton
Geauga County
Deshler
Henry County
Pickerington
Delaware
Lexington
Richland County
Columbus Grove
Paulding County
Bellefontaine
Farm Tools Inc. Purchased by Schott and Associates
Harold C. Schott announced he and two associates have gained control of Farm Tools Inc owner of plants in Mansfield Ohio and Evansville Indiana.
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Cleveland
Harold Cs. Schott
Farm Tools, Inc
Mansfield
Evansville
Ind
Renquest Woman Dies of Crash Injuries
Thelma Renquest aged 36 from Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania died following injuries from a traffic accident suffered Tuesday in Paineville Ohio last night.
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Painesville, O
Thelma Renquest
Wilkinsburg
Taft Campaign Opens Drive With Ohio Kickoff
Taft backers launch a vigorous drive for the presidency starting in Ohio with a rally in Cleveland's Rainbow Room expected to draw 1,600. Taft will be the sole speaker and then make several appearances in the area and statewide through May 4 delegate primary. Harold Stassen seeks delegates in 11 of Ohio's 22 districts while Taft plans tours to several cities.
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Taft
Ohio
Cuyahoga County
Cleveland
George Bender
Carter Hotel
Bender
Middletown
Springfield
Columbus
Cincinnati
Harold EF. Stassen
Stassen
Keeney Named on Ballot in Probate Judge Race
Charles S. Keeney of Hamden will appear on the May primaries ballot for probate judge despite a protest. The Vinton County Board of Elections, after guidance from the state attorney general, ruled Keeney's petition valid though Newdick argued it lacked the office term. Incumbent Judge Motter did not file but said he will run in November as an independent.
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McArthur
Charles S. Keeney
Hamden
Vinton County Board of Elections
James Freeman
Keeney
Frederick L. Newdick
Athens To Net $3,000 Tax
Ohio survey shows 79 cities levying amusement taxes yielding over 2 million dollars annually. State Tax Commissioner C Emory Glander notes most are flat three percent, with some cities using brackets or varied rates. Athens is listed at eight thousand with others including Cincinnati and Columbus contributing substantial amounts.
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Columbus
Ohio
C. Emory Glander
Coshocton
Delaware
Piqua
Glander
Athens
Gallipolis
Logan
Chillicothe
Cincinnati
Marietta
Zanesville
State maps Ohio bonus rules in Monday claim rush
Bonus Director Chester Goble outlines 31 interpretations as Ohio readies for the bonus rush. Applicants must provide birth or death documents, sworn oaths, and careful handling of survivor rights. fraud penalties include imprisonment or fines.
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Columbus
WAC
Ohio
Chester W. Goble
Goble
Grant Gilkey Dies at Home at 44
Grant B. Gilkey 44, assistant circulation manager of The Messenger, died at his home 18 Morris Ave after a period of ill health. He survived by his wife Bertina, two sons Charles and Roger, his mother Myrtle, two sisters Clara White and Nancy Perry, and other relatives. Funeral set for Saturday at Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church with burial in the nearby cemetery. He had farm interests at Fisher Station and previously owned a tire store.
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Pratts Fork
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Athens County
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Clara White
Nancy Perry
Athens
Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church
Evan Edwards
Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home
Iowa Farmers Earn Two Billion in 1947
Iowa farmers earned 2,368,962,000 dollars in 1947, while California marketings reached 2,144,538,000. The West North Central seven-state region led with 8,585,409,000, ahead of the East North Central five-state area at 5,772,659,000.
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Iowa
California
Agriculture Department
East North Central
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Lloyds Ruled Out as Insurance Agent for Youngstown Cabs
Mayor Charles P. Henderson announced that Lloyds of London is not to be the insurance agent for Youngstown taxicabs. The statement set out the official stance amid city policy discussions on cab operations and coverage.
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Lloyds
Youngstown
Lloyds of London
Charles P. Henderson
Denison University enrolls 1,296 students
Denison University reports a total enrollment of 1,296 students for the current term. Granville, Ohio confirms the campus population as part of the university's latest figures.
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Denison
Granville, CO
Denison University
Peck Russell Top Bobby Soxers Favorites
Hollywood voters name Gregory Peck and Rosalind Russell as their favorite screen stars and Jack Benny as their favorite comedian. Peck praised for intelligence loyalty to fans and acting, Russell for dynamic achievements Americanism and career home balance.
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Hollywood
Bobby Soxers
America
Gregory Peck
Rosalind Russell
Jack Benny
Peck
Miss Russell
Truman Rests At Key West During 1948 Campaign Pause
President Truman began a possible final extended vacation before the 1948 campaign at Key West Florida after a Caribbean tour. He remains silent on the trip, while Southern Democratic leaders push back on civil rights proposals as party strategists eye a Democratic nomination and early July convention.
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Key West
Fla
Truman
Naval Submarine Base
Virgin Islands
White House
Congress
Kaiser-Frazer Layoff Idles 3200 Workers
Kaiser-Frazer Corp announces an economy cutback including elimination of the Willow Run night shift and the layoff of 3200 workers. Plant output falls from about 1000 cars daily as stated by a company spokesman.
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Detroit
Kaiser- Frazer Corp
Willow Run
Hole Found in Wall Foils Jail Break Attempt
Warren County sheriff said a 10 inch hole in the outside wall blocked an escape attempt at the jail last night. Three prisoners were involved, echoing a similar failed effort eight years ago at the same spot.
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Lebanon
Gerald W. Couden
Warren County
Ohio Story wins award for outstanding service
Ohio Bell Telephone Co received an Ohio Farmers Insurance Co award for outstanding service to Ohio citizens for presenting the radio program The Ohio Story.
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Ohio Story
Cleveland
Ohio Bell Telephone Co
Ohio Farmers Insurance Co
Citizens of
Ohio
Passenger locomotive strike injures Middletown woman
Mrs. Sadie Florence, 64, was critically injured yesterday when a passenger locomotive struck her automobile in Middletown Ohio.
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Middletown, O
Sadie Florence
School Levy Approved in Painesville Vote
A three mill school operational levy won approval by local voters 469 to 91. The two year measure is expected to raise about 70,000 dollars for district operations.
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Painesville
Three Dead in B-29 Crash Near Meridian Texas
A B-29 bound for the west coast crashed near Meridian, Texas, after takeoff from Fort Worth. Three bodies were found near the wreckage, with eight crew members parachuting to safety. The fate of the 12th crewman remained unknown as survivors reported the pilot's statement about instrument flight in heavy rain and fog.
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Meridian
Tex
Here
Orus Solberg
West Coast
Fort Worth
Texas
Alan D. Clark
Labor Leader Faces Red Charge From Rival AFL Union
Herbert K. Sorrell, Hollywood union leader, rejected rival claims of a Communist tinge and pledged to expose the accusations. Matthew M. Levy, counsel for IATSE, said Sorrell has followed the Communist party line since 1937. The IATSE bar is not on strike as Sorrell leads the rival AFL Conference of Studio Unions, which split over disputed work rights.
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Washington
Herbert K. Sorrell
Hollywood
Matthew M. Levy
AFL International Alliance of Theatrical Stage
House Labor
Sorrell
Communist Party
IATSE
AFL Conference of
Hospital in Chardon faces closure due to funds
Geauga County Health Commissioner Walter C. Corey said Chardon’s only hospital will close July 1 without financial support. Voters have twice rejected bond issues to fund a new county hospital, and Corey Hospital has continued on dwindling funds.
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Chardon
Geauga County
Walter C. Corey
Corey Hospital
Jurors To Inspect Site of Tuley Slaying
Jurors will view the neighborhood where eight year old Sheila Ann Tuley was stabbed to death as the first degree murder trial of Harold A. Beach, 23, proceeds. Judge Samuel H. Silbert said two alternates would be chosen before trial.
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Cleveland
Sheila Ann Tuley
Samuel H. Silbert
Harold A. Beach
Akron Woodcarver August Maibrunne Dead at 65
Funeral services are set for August Maibrunne a 65 year old woodcarver whose works were regularly displayed at the Akron Art Institute and the M O Neil Company services will be held here tomorrow in Akron Ohio.
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AKRON
Maibrunne
Woodecarver
Akron Art Institute
M. O'Neil Co
Yemen War Threat Seen After Coup Report
Cairo cables report civil war threats in Yemen after the ruler Yehia is said killed in a Feb coup. Seif El Islam Ahmed, Yehia son, says wives and sons are besieged and the new regime claims Yehia died naturally. An Arab League source notes disturbances prevail in southwestern Arabia.
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Cairo
Egypt
Yemen
Yehia
Seif el Islam Ahmed
Ahmed
Abdullah bin Ahmed el Wazir al Imam
Arab League
Abdel Moneim Mustafa
California Faces First Peace Time Power Brownout
Northern California began its first peace time electric power brownout today due to a record drought hitting hydroelectric output. Relief was uncertain as forecasts offered little encouragement, with soaking rains and heavy snows promised by the weather bureau as the only hopeful remedy.
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San Francisco
California
Weather Bureau
Fuel Gas Meets Needs All Curtailments Lifted
Columbus Ohio Fuel Gas Co reports full gas supply to customers and has lifted remaining industrial curtailments yesterday. The move ends shortages and restores normal service across the area. Local industries resume operations as supply stabilizes.
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Columbus
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Jiggs Lookalike Dies in Traffic Accident in Columbus
Columbus police report a man who resembled the comic strip character Jiggs died in a traffic collision. Identified later as William Perry, 44, he previously worked as a newsboy and played various district roles. He left carnations at a restaurant and vanished just before the fatal crash.
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Columbus
Jiggs
William Perry
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