Postmaster General Seeks Across the Board Mail Rate Hikes
Summerfield urged Congress to raise letter postage from 3 to 4 cents and air mail from 6 to 7 cents to cover rising costs and boost service. He proposed a 5 percent pay rise for 500000 postal workers and revised salary scales to end perceived pay injustices. Total annual revenue would rise by over 332 million dollars with higher second and third class rates, while savings from efficiency were noted.
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Washington
Summerfield
Congress
Post Office Department
Eisenhower
Ohio lawmakers propose Rush Code for emergency phone use
Ohio House and Senate receive bills to guarantee a line for emergency medical, fire, or police use during crises and to fine those who block or concoct phony emergencies. Other proposals include pay raises for state leaders and a new five member Fair Employment Practices Commission.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio House
Senate
General Assembly
Frank J. Lausche
House
Roger Cloud
Lausche
C. Stanley Mechem
Fair Employment Practices Commission
Corrigan Seeks Ohio Supreme Court Bail Review
William J. Corrigan says he will appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court to gain bail for his client, Dr. Samuel H. Sheppard. A lower appellate court denied bail, ruling the second degree murder conviction and life sentence render him ineligible for release.
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Cleveland
William J. Corrigan
Ohio Supreme Court
Samuel H. Sheppard
Government Lifts Ban on Rebellion News in Costa Rica
SAN JOSE Costa Rica government lifts ban on the Panama Star and Herald imposed four days ago to prevent uncensored news of the Rican rebellion from circulating. The move ends censorship on the rebel coverage and restores newspaper distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Costa Rica
Panama Star and Herald
R’s
White House photographers urge Rayburn to reopen hearings rule
The White House News Photographers Association asks House Speaker Rayburn to reconsider his ruling that House committees may not allow photography during hearings. The group argues for press access and visual coverage of proceedings.
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HOUSE
Washington
The
White House News Photographers Association
Rayburn
D-Tex
Plot Crushed In Paraguay
The Paraguayan government announced it had uncovered and suppressed a plot against Gen. Alfredo Stroessner. Stroessner seized the presidency after a revolution against Dr. Federico Chaves last April and took office on August 15. Paraguay has endured more than 100 revolutions with few presidents serving full terms.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
Alfredo Stroessner
Stroessner
Federico Chaves
Visiting China Trip Escalates Courage of Youth and Brother
A 16 year old girl Irene Kiba and her 41 year old brother John plan an expense paid trip to Red China to visit captive Airman Steve Kiba amid questions from officials about the youths safety. Irene says she is not afraid and believes the trip will be permitted.
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Arron
Red China
Steve Kiba
Irene Kiba
John
China
State Department
Father Dies Rescuing Infant in Farmhouse Fire
Youngstown, Ohio area reports a father Sparks 33 died and his seven month old son Timmy perished in a farm home fire near Kinsman. Firemen said the father attempted to save the infant when the second floor collapsed. Mrs Sparks led three other children to safety.
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Youngstown
Woodrow Sparks
Timmy
Kinsman
Here
Canada Plans Spring Start for Atomic Plant Design
Ottawa reports Canada intends to begin designing an experimental atomic power plant this spring. The project will be a joint effort by government and private industry with operation possibly beginning in early 1958. Site selection has not yet been made.
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Ottawa
Canada
Car Crash Kills Reedsville Man Glenn Boring 63
POMEROY Ohio Glenn Boring 63 of Reedsville died Monday when a car went out of control striking a concrete abutment on Route 248 near Long Bottom. Gerald Shinkle 26 and Ella Shinkle 19 were injured and Shinkle held in Meigs County jail on open charges. Funeral services set at Reedsville Arch of Christ with burial in Reedsville Cemetery.
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Pomeroy
Glenn Boring
Reedsville
Long Bottom
Gerald Shinkle
Meigs County
Charles Russell
Russell
Shinkle
Ella
Andrews Hill
Meigs General Hospital
Lawrence
Ring
Meigs Counties
Henry Ewing
Boring
S@AS
Margaret Smalley
Betty Spencer
Vanuita
Januita
Columbus
Richard
Floyd
Donald
Marie
James
France
Reedsville Arch of Christ
Mason County
Reedsville Cemetery
Sheriff Trago Acquitted On One Indictment
Jackson County Sheriff David L. Trago was acquitted on the first charge of immoral activity with teenage boys. A seven by five juror panel deliberated about five hours. Prosecutor Mary Nicholson Snyder did not specify plans for the remaining sixteen counts. The sheriff had remained on duty during the trial and was released on a $5000 bond.
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Jackson
Jackson County
David L. Trago
Eae Iff
Common Pleas Court
Mary Nicholson Snyder
Perry Pinney of Zaleski Dies at 59
Perry Pinney aged 59, longtime Zaleski resident, collapsed and died of a heart attack yesterday at his home. Friends may visit Wright Sel funeral home in McArthur. Services set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at Zaleski Methodist Church. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery, Zaleski.
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Perry Pinney
Zaleski
Wrightsel
McArthur
Zaleski Methodist Church
Thursiday
Oak Grove Cemetery
Industry Trend Shift Seen in Russia
MOSCOW Deputy Premier A L Mikoyan gave up his post as trade minister last night. Foreign observers see the move as evidence of a Soviet shift away from consumer goods toward renewed emphasis on heavy industry.
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Moscow
A. L. Mikoyan
Soviet Union
Mt Suribachi Hero Ira Hayes Dies in Arizona
Ira Hayes, one of the Marines who raised the flag atop Mt Suribachi during World War II, was found dead on the San Indian Reservation in Sacaton Arizona. Official verdict cites exposure to freezing weather and heavy alcohol use. Hayes faced hardships after the war, including homelessness and rehabilitation attempts. He left a lasting legacy in his community and among the other flag raisers after the war.
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Sacaton
Ariz
Ira Hayes
San Jima
San Indian
Hayes
Mt. Suribachi
Pacific
Arizona
Hollywood
Alcoholics Anonymous
John H. Bradley
Iris
Rene Gagnon
Manchester
N. H
Washington
Los Angeles Celebrates MacArthur Birthday in Grand Welcome
Los Angeles plans a historic birthday gathering for Gen. Douglas MacArthur as dignitaries and up to a million residents expected to greet the 75 year old commander on his arrival home from New York. It marks his first visit in 18 years and will unfold across the city in a major public affair.
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Los Angeles
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
New York
Pastor Calls Off-Key Singing Dishonest at Ohio Convention
Pastor W. Frederick Miller of First Presbyterian Church Youngstown told Ohio pastors convention that off-key hymn singing is dishonest if the choir lacks spiritual preparation. He characterized such singing as dishonest during the discussion of sacred music in Columbus.
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Ohio
W. Frederick Miller
First Presbyterian Church
Youngstown
Judge Adds 3 Years To Escapee's Term
Harold Lee Revels, who escaped from the Chillicothe federal reformatory on November 2, receives three more years added to his sentence. He was serving time for theft of government property at the time of the escape, according to U.S. District Judge Mell G. Ul.
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Columbus
Harold Lee Revels
Federal Reformatory
Chillicothe
U.S
Mell G. 0008
Revels
Monroe and DiMaggio Visit Brother in Boston
Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio spent the night in Boston quietly and dined with Joe’s brother Dom and his wife Emily. The couple did not disclose plans for a reconciliation, leaving the outcome uncertain.
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Monroe, DiMaggio
Brother
Boston
Marilyn Monroe
Joe DiMaggio
New York
Game Wardens Meet Keeps Poachers in the Dark
ALBUQUERQUE game wardens from across the state gathered yesterday in a closed session to keep their presence secret. Officials said poachers would have exploited any knowledge wardens were absent, the meeting remaining undisclosed as participants departed.
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Albuquerque
Game Department
Ready To Fight Even With Favor
The United States faces greater risk of war with China than since the Korean War. President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles argue tough policy brings long term peace in the Far East. The approach accepts conflict to deter Red aggression and prepare for possible peace talks with Formosa in focus.
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Washington
United States
China
Eisenhower
State Dulles
Far East
Congress
Formosa
Peiping
Inter American Commission to Seek New Talks on Costa Rica
In San Jose Costa Rica the Inter American Commission announced plans to fly to Washington for fresh talks with the OAS council on the grave Costa Rican Nicaraguan situation. Chairman Lais Quintanilla of Mexico said a new Costa Rica request and urgent related issues would be presented, but he gave no clues about the request.
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San Jose
Costa
Gore i
inter-American Commission
Washington
Organization of American States Council
Lais Quintanilla
Mexico
Morrow
Costa Rica
Quintanilla
Six-Year-Old Dies Trying to Save Dog
PORT HURON Mich A six year old boy named Mark Leslie died after attempting to rescue his dog Betsy from Lake Huron shore Betsy slipped into the water about 200 feet offshore and Mark followed. He drowned while others including two playmates and a coast guard rescuer tried to save them.
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Port Huron
Mich
Mark Leslie
Mark
Betsy
Lake Huron
Coast Goat
Bricker Backs Canada Fishing Pact Focused on Research
Senator Ben Bricker of Ohio says he will back a United States Canada treaty to rid the Great Lakes of sea lampreys if the pact is limited to research and control efforts. He argues the measure would not affect U S fisheries.
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Washington
Ben. Bricker
Ohio
Great Lakes
Bricker
U. S
Revised Bible Needed, Ohio Pastors Told
The Ohio pastors' convention opens its second day in Columbus at First Congregational Church with a communion service. Nearly 200 ministers attend the four day meeting as a educator outlines the standard.
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Columbus
Ohio Pastors’ Convention
First Congregational Church
Formosa Defense Plan Backed by Leading Republicans
Senate Republican Leader Knowland and House GOP Chief Martin predicted swift overwhelming approval of President Eisenhower's Formosa defense resolution. They said House votes would show readiness to fight to defend Formosa and the Pescadores Islands, with broad backing and few dissenters expected.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Formosa
White House
Senate
Knowland
California
House
GOP
Martin
Massachusetts
Congress
Pencadores Islands
Formana
America
Formoss
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Dulles
Adm
Arthur W. Radford
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Radford
Morse
Ind
French Flooded Rivers Return To Normal Levels
French rivers Seine Marne Loire Rhone Saone and Garonne fell to normal levels after a two week rampage uprooting thousands. Paris reported a 44 inch overnight drop as clear weather forecast to continue. rivers still subsiding.
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Paris
France
Seine
Marne
Loire
Rhone
Saone
Garonne
UN Censures Egypt for Armed Attack on Israeli Post
The United Nations Armistice Commission censured Egypt for an armed attack on an Israeli post dated January 21. Israel charged the assault was staged by 12 men, causing one Israeli death and two injuries.
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Jerusalem
Ierael
Mnited
Armistice Commission
Funeral Plane Crash Kills Funeral Party in Brazil
A chartered plane carrying a funeral party crashed into a mountain near Belo Horizonte Brazil. Three mourners the pilot and the co pilot died with no survivors reported.
Five Day Forecast Shows Below Normal Temperatures
The forecast indicates temperatures averaging four degrees below normal with south normal lows 19 to 23. It calls for colder tonight and below normal through Sunday with no major change. Frequent snow flurries expected in the Lake Erie region and central and southern areas on Wednesday and again on Thursday.
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Erie
Tito Critics Placed on Probation in Yugoslavia Trial
In a secret trial, Milovan Dimi\u0161 and Vojislav Dedijer were convicted of plotting against Tito’s regime. Both received suspended sentences and probationary terms of three and two years respectively, avoiding immediate imprisonment.
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Balarade
Yugosavy -1
Communit
Yugoslavia
Milovan Sysiles
Vledimir Dedijer
Tito
Red
Tite
Dimitas
Wan
Dedijer
Photo Contest Winners Named
Columbus Ottie Power Co sponsorship featured the Ohio Press Photography Association second annual contest and exhibition. Judges included Jarmines Pollard of Ohio State University journalism, Darrell McDoyle of WENS TV, and Emory Kar torie. Joe Pastorek of the Columbus Dispatch won best of show for a boxing photo titled On The Button.
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Columbus
Ohio Press Photographery Association
Ottie Power Co
Jarmines Pollard
School of Journalism
Ohio State Unieee
Darrell McDoyle
Wenstv
Emory Kartorie
Joe Pastorek
Columbus Dispatch
Democratic Committee Reports $11,000 Deficit After Election
The Democratic State Executive Committee reported a deficit of 11000 after the November 2 election. They listed contributions of 5580, expenditures of 47669, and 14574 in unpaid advertising bills in the secretary of state reports. A campaign statement for former U S Senator Thomas A Burke was expected this week.
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Columbus
Democratic State Executive Committee
U. S
Thomas A. Burke
Marietta Man Draws Thirty Month Federal Term
Robert P. Truelson of Marietta was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison by U S District Judge Mell Underwood after pleading guilty to embezzling 400 dollars from the Tiel National Bank of Marietta on December 20.
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Columbus
Robert PR. Truelson
Marietta
U. S
Mell G. Underwood
Truelson
Tiel National Bank of
Mariette
Nassau Jail to Install Electric Razors After Suicide Attempt
Nassau County Sheriff H Alfred Vollmer announced plans to install electric razors in the Nassau County Jail following a prisoner's attempted suicide with a razor blade.
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Mineola
N.Y
H. Alfred Vollmer
Nassau County
Refugees Evacuated From Tachen Islands Reach Keelung
An old landing ship carried the first 193 refugees to Keelung in northern Formosa, including widows and orphans of Nationalist guerrillas and wounded soldiers. The evacuees, many from the Tachen Islands, mark a possible prelude to a broader withdrawal. The ship passed near U S backed signals with Essex class carriers, as the fleet awaits orders for the Tachens withdrawal.
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Formosa
Keelung
Tachen Islands
Dingy Sam
Yikiana Island
Lyne
Vrilla
Aleo
Tachen
Hanyang
Layang
Hilary F. Jones
Henson
Yikiangshen
Pension Plan Returns in Ohio Legislature
A revived three way pension proposal seeks a state system for judges. It would guarantee a minimum pension as a percentage of salary after 12 years’ service, with a top limit after 14 years. All judges of record courts would be members unless they opt out in writing. Justices of the peace are excluded and each judge would contribute six percent.
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Ohio
Supreme
Appeals
Goehaa
Comreon Pleas
Municipal
Freedom Crusaders to Hear Lausche in Columbus Luncheon
Delegates from 45 counties will hear Gov Frank J Lausche speak at a Columbus luncheon tomorrow at noon. The Crusade for Freedom seeks funds to support Radio Free Europe as it broadcasts to nations behind the Iron Curtain including Poland Czechoslovakia Hungary Romania and Bulgaria.
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Columbus. LP
State Legislators Push Ohio River Projects
A group of four Ohio congressmen urged start of work on Markland Dam Indiana with a three million dollar commitment. Representatives Hemphill Polk Sehnerer and others met with Rep. Spence to discuss Ohio River development plans.
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Ohio
Washington
Indiana
Ohio River
Markland
Ind
Hemo Ny Polk
Sehnerer
I Wikeoe
Spence
D-Ky
Madame Indisposed Forces Change In Conference Speaking
The American Legion Auxiliary reports Madame Chiang Kai-shek cannot address their annual conference this week due to being unable to leave Formosa.
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Washington
The
American Legion Aw
Mme. Kai-shek
Formosa
Yorktown Carrier Flight Opens With Panther Takeoff
On the Yorktown, Lt Charlies A. Luff, Korean War veteran, launches Panther jet No. 407 from the carrier deck as part of U S 7th Fleet patrols near Formosa. Aviation Cadet Vincent Candela and deck crew assist, while 12 more Panthers prepare for catapult launches.
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Yorktown
U.S. 7Th American
U. S. 7Th Fleet
Formosa
Navy
Charlies A. Luff
Luff
Aviation
Vincent Candela
Troit
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