Coplon Sentenced to 40 Months on Spy Case
Judith Coplon received 40 months to 10 years in prison for spying for Russia. Judge Reeves ordered concurrent sentences on two counts and a $20,000 bond. Coplon may be eligible for parole in 40 months if appeals fail, with later New York trial pending on conspiracy charges.
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Coplon
Washington
Judith Coplon
Russi
Justice Department
Albert L. Reeves
Reeves
Miss Coplon
Mss Coplon
Wens Reformatory
Alderson
V.a
Barnard College
Archibald Palmer
Palmer
New York
Valentine A. Gubitchev
Gubitchev
United Nations
Kelleys
Wheartys
John M. Kelley, Jr
Raymond P. Whearty
Two Indicted for Manslaughter in Ohio Case
Meigs County grand jury returned manslaughter indictments against the driver of a truck in which two hitchhikers were killed and against a man accused of a shooting at Fairplay. Also indicted were individuals for cutting mortgaged property, issuing bad checks, and non-support charges.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Fairplay
Henry Noe
Harold John
Sheriff's Office
William H. Pelfry
Challenge Of Lewis Unlikely
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS West Virginia AP Most coal operators expect no court challenge to John L Lewis three day work week Their leaders call the plan illegal while some favor a partial production cut and warn of a possible industry shutdown Lewis delays a new contract showdown beyond mid summer saying Aug 14 may be the earliest a new pact could start. Bluefield West Virginia notes relief as the Southern Coal Producers Association meets with union negotiators and faces the three day week.
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White Sulphur Springs
W.va
John L. Lewis
George H. Love
Pittsburgh
North
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Northern
Western
Philo Union Keeps Philo Plant Open After Contract Expiry
In Zanesville Ohio CIO Utility Workers of America Local 138 continued to operate the Ohio Power Company plant at Philo after the contract expired at midnight. The union said it would not strike, and Philo’s plant is reported as the largest in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
CIO Utility Workers of America
Ohio Power Company
Philo
Local 138
Ohio
Kent State Canton branch to close in a year
Kent State University said its Canton branch will shut down one year from yesterday. The closure affects campus facilities and programs in Canton.
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Canton
Kent State University
Witness recants kick-back claim in Brown case
Mrs. Paul Fast testified before the city civil service commission recounting a controversial $26 kick-back claim involving former Police Lieutenant Everett J. Brown and leather coats sold to the police department. Her husband testified it was he who gave the money, saying Brown wore a badge and was law.
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Lancaster
D. L. Grove
Paul Fast
City Civil Service Commission
Everett J. Brown
Fast
Service Safety
Brown
Police Department
Grove
Civil Service Commission
New Agency Created to Cut Federal Spending
Washington reports the government created the General Services Administration to handle mass purchasing for most federal bureaus. The action followed the Hoover Commission reform plan and Congress passed the bill, with President Truman signing it into law.
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Washington
Bipartisan Commission
Herbert Hoover
Congress
General Services Administration
Truman
Woman To Be Charged In Playful Drowning Incident
Capt. Hugh Leggett of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said Thelma Allen of Columbus would face a manslaughter charge over the drowning of Thomas Smith, 27, at a swimming party in Big Darby Creek. He described the death as resulting from a playful push.
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Columbus
Hugh Leggett
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Thelma Allen
Thomas Smith
Leggett
Smith
Big Darby Creek
Senile Patient Problem Aired For Judges
Ohio public welfare director urged probate judges to curb admissions of elderly over 70 without definite psychosis to mental hospitals. He said many are admitted for custodial care, risking crowding the institutions. The remarks were made at Athens State Hospital with Dr. Creed introducing him.
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Athens State Hospital
J. H. Lamneck
Ralph A. Stevens
Portsmouth
H. W. Ankrom
Jackson
Calvin L. Baker
J. M. Lamneck
C. H. Creed
Rhea Bangert
Logan
John W. Howell
Gallipolis
Kenneth T. Stevens
Chillicothe
Ohio
Ohio Department of Public Welfare
Athens
Lamneck
House duo with similar looks face name mixups
Ohio Representatives Walter E. Brehm and Edward Breen, a Republican and a Democrat, confuse staffers and callers with similar appearances and names. Both urge using full names to avoid mixups at the Capitol.
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Ohio
Washington
Breen
Brehm
Capitol
Panel May Be Called In Atomic Plant Dispute
Officials of Monsanto Chemical Co and CIO United Chemical Workers say the Atomic Energy Labor Relations Panel could be called to settle a contract dispute at the Miammisburg plant if negotiations through the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service fail.
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Miamisburg
Atomic Energy Labor Relations Panel
Monsanto Chemical Co
CIO
United Chemical Workers
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Local History Notes in Athens County Roots and Roads
A column recalls early settlers in Alexander Township and the Pierce family now tied to the old farm once tarred and feathered for a dispute. It also reflects on county road mileage, highway upkeep, and street name spellings including Stimson Avenue named for Dr Holt Spencer Stimson.
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Pierce
David
Alexander Township
Athens County
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Shade
Fahye
Jesse Pierce
Athens
Alexander
Lodi
Pierces
Pearis
Stimson
Stimpson
Stimp
Townsend Club Convention Hears Pepper as New Party Planned
About 4000 delegates gathered for the Townsend Clubs ninth annual convention in Columbus to hear Senator Claude Pepper and for Dr Francis Townsend to outline turning the clubs into a national political party to be activated at next year’s gathering.
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Columbus
Townsend Clubs
Claude Pepper
D-Fla
Francis FE. Townsend
Old Age Pension Movement
Milk Price Fixing Dismissal Denied in Cincinnati Case
U S District Judge Robert R Nevin denied a defense motion to dismiss the indictment returned Sept 24 1948 charging conspiracy to fix milk prices in the Cincinnati area. Eleven Cincinnati dairies a milk bottle service and a milk exchange must stand trial on the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
U. S
Robert R. Nevin
Arab poet Khalil Moutran dies in Cairo at 80
Arab poet Khalil Moutran, long regarded as the leading contemporary Arab literary figure, died last night in Cairo at age 80. The renowned writer and critic published numerous volumes and shaped modern Arab poetry.
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Cairo
Khalil Moutran
Taft-Hartley Repeal Fails In Congress After Senate Vote
The Senate adopt s a Taft Hartley substitute by Senator Taft that preserves the current labor law, ending repeal hopes. President Truman awaits guidance as House leaders consider next steps. The outcome keeps Taft Hartley on the books into the upcoming elections.
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Washington
House
Truman
Senate
Taft
Ohio
Extended Forecast for Columbus Notes Heat With Scattered Showers
Columbus forecast shows average temperatures 6-9 degrees above normal with normal highs 79 and lows 58. Expect hot conditions with minor fluctuations and widely scattered showers or thundershowers Sunday and midweek yielding about 1-10 inch of precipitation.
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Columbus
Stock Market Stages Recovery After Half-Year Plunge
The 1949 market began with a sharp drop and broad economic strain, amid falling prices and rising unemployment. By mid June the AP index hit its lowest since 1945, with a tentative rebound about a third of losses. confidence remains weak and outlook doubtful.
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Wall Street
Associated Press
Finally Selected To Hear Gilford Case After 230 Are Called
Defense counsel for Harry Z. Dodda Jr. urged the jury that his client has the mind of a 12 year old and is a misfit. Prosecutor Martin outlined indictments for murder during a robbery of Eleanor Gifford, with plans to rob in Columbus and Athens. The panel grew to 230 prospective jurors, then 12 jurors and alternates were taken to the Gifford home site for viewing, before returning to court for selection.
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Gilford
Harry Z. Dodda, Jr
Common Pleas Court
Francia D. White
New Straiteville
Eleanor
Jodda
Dodds
Clas
T. Vincent
Ohto
Harry Dodds
Eleanor Gifford
White
Martin
Miss Gifford
Grover Rawlins
Columbus
Rawelina
James Stewart
Gifford
Columbe
Athens
Court and
Union
George Bateman
Episcopal
Court House
Pence
Clarence Swartz
Lott~ridge
Edward L. Pugh
Alban James Crossen
T. N. Hoover
John McElroy
Money Tied to By Delay State
The state begins its new fiscal year with funds blocked awaiting legislative assent. July salaries and bills await approval next week, delaying paychecks for old age pensioners state workers and lawmakers. Thirty four legislators drew advances totaling over $11000 on July pay before adjournment.
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Columbus
Ohio
Liquor Department
Bureau of Unemployment
Senate
Joseph W. Bartunek
House
Ween Chillicothe and
Milford
Duncan McArthur
Flood Control Bill Completes House Committee Action
The House Public Works Committee completed a flood control and navigation bill authorizing future Ohio River Basin projects. It sets $75 million for Ohio plans, down from $365 million, with total national authorizations near $1.2 billion. funding would require separate legislation.
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Washington
Ohio
House Public Works Committee
Ohio River
Unemployment Reaches Seven Year High in 1949 Census
The June data show a surge of school age youths seeking jobs pushing unemployment to a seven year high. Census Bureau reports two of every three new job seekers found work, with total unemployed at 59.619 million, close to the sixty million jobs goal for 1949.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Girl 11 Takes Own Life At Pickaway County Farm
Coroner Lloyd Jones reports 11 year old Alton Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Joan Orville Miller died by hanging in a barn on her father's farm. The coroner called the act the result of a frustrated nervous personality. She was the second of eight children.
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Circleville
Lloyd Jones
Alton Miller
Joan Orville Miller
Jones
Bureau of Mines Reports Salt Production by State
The Bureau of Mines reported last year Ohio produced 2 752 969 tons of salt. Together with 12 other states and Puerto Rico total production reached 16 403 292 tons valued at 54 331 782 dollars.
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Washington
Ohio
Bureau of Mines
Puerto Rico
Boy Dies After Bus Strikes Seven Year Old in Cleveland
A seven year old boy, Vincent Larrusa, was fatally injured in Cleveland yesterday when a bus struck him while he and other children were playing. The incident details indicate the child was with a play group near the street when the accident occurred.
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Cleveland
Vincent Larussa
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