Shade River Drowns 12-Year-Old Tommie Weber At River
Lloyd Thomas Weber known as Little Tommie, 12, of Chester, drowned in eight feet of Shade River near a Scout cabin after jumping from a rock. Friends Donald Van Meter and Ronald Reynolds were with him. Reynolds attempted rescue. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Clarence Boyer officiating.
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Pomeroy
Lloyd Thomas
Little Tommie) Weber
Chester
Shade River
Charles Russell
Russell
Tommie
Donald van Meter
Ronald Reynolds
Reynolds
Clarence Boyer
Ward Kimes
Marvin Frazier
Boyer
Middleport
Parker
Neal
Thomas L. Weber
Chester School
Meigs County
Chester Hills
Meigs County Grand Jury
Iris Wilson
Cleo, Smith
Ruth Offutt
Chester Cemetery
Ants and wildlife highlight Mason County area notices
Reports from Mason County sections describe swarms of small black ants causing discomfort and ant repellents selling out. In Athens County, Matt Wright notes 38 wild geese and many ducks feeding on crops near Trimble wildlife area. Cutler residents critique road condition from Big Run bridge to the Washington County line as rough. Middleport Roadside Park activity rises with picnics and gatherings daily and a park register at the drinking fountain Tracks record daily user numbers.
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Mason County
Point Pleasant
Matt Wright
Trimble Wildlife Area
Athens County
Wright
Cutler
Athens
Big Run Bridge
Washington County
Middleport
Aeronautical Association grants life memberships to leaders
Col. Roscoe Turner and Mrs. Ruth S. Dugan were awarded life memberships in the National Aeronautical Association last night signaling recognition of their speeds and stunt piloting contributions.
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AERON
Col
Roscoe Turner
Ruth S. Dugan
National Aeronautical Association
Lad Swipes Bus On Sudden Urge In Cleveland
Nicholas Voss Jr., 19, grabbed a crowded city bus after a sudden urge. He drove for about fifteen minutes, picking up and dropping off passengers before police stopped the rambling ride. He admitted drinking.
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Cleveland
Nicholas Voss, Jr
Voss
Congress battles over Truman housing bill in early action
Republicans pressed a major assault on the Truman housing bill while Democrats forecast victory. Ohio lawmakers approve locally owned public housing with two new measures to empower cities to rebuild slums and exempt housing from taxes. Proposed cost limits target an average unit price around 8465 dollars, with debates over affordability and federal financing that would curb subsidized housing. A House vote killed an amendment barring racial segregation in public housing and a home rule clause requiring referendums.
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Washington
Truman
GOP
Rep
Halleck
R-Ind
Columbus
Ohio
Senate
Rayburn
Boggs
D-La
Townsendite Party Planned At Ninth Convention
Dr. Frances E. Townsend, president and founder of the Townsend Clubs, announced plans to form a new national political party. He said groundwork would be laid at the clubs ninth annual convention in Columbus and urged representatives to bring resolutions for a vote at next years convention. He argues the plan is needed to preserve a capitalistic system.
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Columbus
Townsend Clubs
Frances E. Townsend
Townsend
Four From E. Liverpool On Trial Before Union
Four East Liverpool men face trial before 212 delegates at the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters AFL 55th annual convention in Atlantic City New Jersey. They are accused of violating the union constitution by filing suit in Ohio courts to contest pay increases awarded to top officials.
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Atlantic City
N. J
East
Liverpool
Ohio
National Brotherhood of Operative Potters
AFL
Canton Area Steel Output Hits 111 Year Low
With output at 25 percent capacity, al loy steel production in the Canton Massillon area falls to a 111 year low this week.
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Canton
Canton- Massillon
Fleming Wins Senate Confirmation for Tax Appeals Board
Frank E. Fleming of Marietta was confirmed for another term on the Ohio State Board of Tax Appeals in a Senate vote last night. He serves on the board overseeing tax appeals and related decisions.
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Columbus
Frank E. Fleming
Marietta
Senate
State Board of Tax Appeals
Springfield man declines Sturgis city manager post
Worth N. of Springfield, a former Sturgis Michigan city manager, yesterday refused a similar position locally marking a setback for hiring officials seeking capable administration.
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Springfield
Worth N
Yoder
Sturgis, Mich
Trucks Collide Burn Fatal. Two Die In Early Morning Crash
Two truck drivers were killed when their vehicles collided head-on and gasoline tanks exploded near Bowling Green. Ray Hentges age 35 of Findlay and Noah Moore age 36 of Knightstown Indiana died in the crash. Their companion drivers were severely burned while trying to rescue the victims. Hentges reportedly fell asleep at the wheel.
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Bowling Green
Ray Hentges
Findlay
Noah Moore
Knightstown
Ind
Understanding Needed Seltzer Tells Newsmen
Columbus report says Louis B. Seltzer urged unity in journalism at a convention of the American Newspaper Guild. The Cleveland Press editor called for warmth and understanding between management and employees, noting the industry is a house divided today.
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Columbus
Louis B. Seltzer
Guild
Cleveland Press
15 Seek Each Opening In Medical Colleges
Columbus report shows 88 510 applicants for 5 864 openings in U S medical schools. Ohio State University officials cite a ratio of 15 applicants per freshman seat after a nationwide survey.
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Columbus
William S. Guthrie
Ohio State University
College of Arts and Sciences
Rain and Windstorm Damage Hit Wheeling Carnival
A rain and windstorm struck Wheeling last night causing an estimated 50000 dollars in damage. David Embry of the Embry Brothers Carnival said an entranceway to the show lot valued at 25000 dollars was blown down. About 15000 dollars in damage was reported at Martins Ferry Ohio.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Ohio
David Embry
Embry Brothers Carnival
Martins Ferry
OSU Official Named Elyria Schools Superintendent
L. N. Nichols, 42, longtime chairman of the Bureau of Appointments at Ohio State University, was named superintendent of Elyria schools. Nichols will lead the district and oversee administrative operations.
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Osu
Elyria
L. N. Nichols
Bureau of Appointments
Ohio State University
Ohio House weighs bill to raise state workers pay
The Ohio House considers a bill to grant a $5,000,000 annual pay raise for about 35,000 state employees, funds not in the two year budget. Finance Director Defenbacher questions funding sources while the salary study commission backs the increases. The body also debated pre auditing poor relief spending and discussed highway patrol retirement changes. A 150 year statehood celebration plan awaits governor approval alongside a new municipal court consolidation measure and the Zanesville soil erosion farm sale in Muskingum County.
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Columbus
Ohio House
H. D. Defenbacher
House
Senate
Defenbacher
Public Administration Service of
Chicago
Ohio
Frank J. Lausche
Salary Study Commission
Lausche
Highway Patrol
Clingan Jackson
D-Mahoning
Margaret A. Mahoney
Cuyahoga
House Judiciary Committee
Lancaster
Zanesville
Hopewell Township
Muskingum County
Man Faces Charge For Murder in 1921
Columbus police filed first degree murder charges against 55 year old Guy Harris for the Dec. 16 1921 killing of 27 year old Milt Bloodsaw during an argument. Bloodsaw was shot in the chest and abdomen with a .22 caliber pistol.
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Columbus
Guy Harris
Milt Bloodsaw
Bloodsaw
Embarrassing to Negro Says Officer Capital Trip Denied
Joan Rankin a 16 year old Buckeye Girls State governor was denied an invitation to Washington as Ohio s representative to the American Legion auxiliary Girls Nation. The Ohio Democratic League urged the Legion to allow Rankin to go to Washington to combat color barriers. Rankin will be a guest of honor at the auxiliary s Columbus convention next August.
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Columbus
Joan Rankin
Buckeye Girls’ State
Cincinnati
American Legion Auxiliary
Washington
Ohio
Auxiiary
Board of Girls’ State
Leslie Merritt
BGS
Ohe State Democratic League
American Legion
Joan
Legion Auillary
League
America
Aled
Truman
Auxiliary
Miks Rankin
Wagner Acts Ailing Author Quits Senate
New York reports the 72 year old Robert F Wagner resigns from the U S Senate after nearly 23 years. He cites ill health and age but hails the ongoing fight for human rights. Gov Dewey will appoint an interim successor until the November election. Wagner authored the Wagner Act and supported the Social Security Act and New Deal programs.
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New York
Robert F. Wagner
Franklin Roosevelt
U. S
Senate
Wagner
Thomas E. Dewey
Organized Labor
National Recovery Administration
NRA
Works Progress Administration
WPA
Public Works Administration
PWA
Coplon Case Goes to Jury Denying Mistrial
The Judith Coplon espionage case went to a federal court jury at 9 55 a m to decide the fate of the former Justice Department worker after Judge Albert L Reeves stressed intent as a key issue. Defense counsel urged a mistrial alleging passion and prejudice in the prosecutor's closing. The motion was denied.
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Washington
Judith Coplon
Justice Department
Albert L. Reeves
Archibald Palmer
Palmer
John M. Kelley, Jr
Reeves
Auto Lamp Pioneer Edward Corcoran Dies at 78
Cincinnati report states Edward Corcoran 78 longtime auto lamp pioneer and early Ford associate died yesterday. Corcoran helped found Morrison and Corcoran Lamp Co makers of carriage lamps with notable industry ties to Henry Ford.
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Cincinnati
Edward Cocoran
Corcoran
Henry Ford
Morrison & Corcoran Lamp Co
Three Children Drown In Ohio Water Mishaps
Three youngsters died in Ohio water accidents. Linda Fockler 11 of East Canton drowned in Lake O Springs near Canton. Irvin Sternagle 8 of Youngstown drowned in a pond on the Wesley Williams farm near North Jackson. Logan Glenn 9 of Hamilton drowned in the Great Miami River after stepping from a 15 foot ledge while swimming.
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Ohio
Canton
Linda Fockler
East Canton
Lake-O-Springs
Here
Youngstown
Irvin Sternagle
Wesley Williams
North Jackson
Hamilton
Logan Glenn
Miami River
Ohio Edison to Build New Plant on Niles Tract
Ohio Edison Co. purchased an 82 acre tract in Niles for a new electric power generating plant site. The deal marks a major expansion for the utility in the Youngstown area.
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Youngstown
The
Ohio Edison Co
Niles
Third Man in Murder Seized in Cincinnati
A man identified as James Stewart, 38, was taken into custody in Cincinnati on murder charges in the Eleanor Gifford case. He denied involvement as Grover Rawlins, 32, pleaded guilty to robbery slaying and received life. Harry Dodds Jr., 20, faces trial in Athens. Identification to be by Harry Dodds, T Vincent Martin, and George Bateman. An age discrepancy prompted questions as Stewart is listed at 38 while earlier testimony cited 22 to 25.
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Cincinnati
James Stewart
Mias
Eleanor Gifford
Athena
Cusiouy
Pat Hayes
Episcopal Church
Grover Rawlins
Harry Dodds, Jr
Athens
Stewart
Rawling
Dodds
Columbus
George Galbreath
Bernard Creutzinger
Max Lambert
Joseph Seryak
T. Vincent Martin
Martin
State Highway Patrol
Harry Dodds
George Bateman
Bolin
Shafer
Billa Walden
Coolville
Florence Atkinson
Addie Balderson
Wade Hanning
Blanche Cline
Albany
Charles
Moore
Jury Panel Exhausted In Dodds Murder Case
A new venue must be drawn before Harry Z. Dodds Jr. can be tried for first degree murder after the jury pool of 150 Prospective jurors was exhausted with one seat unfilled. Judge Roy D Williams aimed to select two alternates and resume today as witnesses prepared to testify.
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Harry Z. Dodds, Jr
Common Pleas
Roy D. Williams
Williams
Grover E. Rawling
John H. Elian
Glouster
Dana Robinson
Florence Burkhart
Vivian Burkhart
Marian Hillyer
Alice Thompson
Sugar Creek
Sydney J. Browne
Athens
John V. Webb
New Marshfield
Ruth Wilsey
Frank Joyce
Ray Wingett
Guysville
H. R. Vandyke
Broadwell
Hazel Westfall
Stewart
Orgentine Pincelli
Albany
Ed Linsecott
Amesville
W. H. Battrell
Frank Caldwell
Cookville
Kenneth Davis
Torch
Marcea Barnhart
Helen Ogg
Merrill Chase
Pearl Russell
C. H. Copeland
Lillian Henderson
Coolville
Carl Shafer
Chauncey
John W. Bolin
Strike Law Decision Stuns CLO and Senate
Washington AP CIO officials stunned by the Senate approval of anti strike injunctions resign themselves to keeping the Taft Hartley Act for two more years. Taft's plan to settle national emergency strikes drew broad support, with 32 Republicans and 17 Democrats backing it, while 35 Democrats opposed.
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Washington
CIO
Senate
Truman
Robert A. Taft
South
Taft
Republi
Capehart
Ind
Ives
Langer
Morse
Ore
Thye
Minn
Ohio Republican
Arthur Goldberg
Counc Sel
AFL
Lucas
Ilinois
Douglas
D-Ii
Red Shanghai Bombed By Nationalist Planes
Shanghai report says Nationalist planes bombed the city at noon with heavy casualties feared in the Chapei district. Liberator type aircraft targeted the north railroad station and rail freight yards on Markham Road, two planes involved.
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Shanghai
Chapei
Markham Road
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