Judge orders UMW to turn over records in Ohio trust action
Cambridge Ohio AP judge Howard KE Faught orders the United Mine Workers to produce by March 16 all records of the international executive board and policy committee meetings related to the three day two day and no day work week. The ruling also requires contracts with individual miners and appoints Frank Davello as a neutral to review the materials for the case against Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co and coal operators.
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Cambridge
Common Pleas
Howard KE. Faught
United Mine Workers
International Executive Board
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co
John L. Lewis
UMW
Ohio
Faught
Pittsburgh Consolidation
Lewis
Valentine
Judge Faught
Earl J. Jones
Misco
Muskingum
Perry
Jones
R. C. Owens
Columbus
Peter Phillips
Piney Fork
Jefferson County
Frank Davello
Fact Finding Board to Assess Coal Dispute Positions
President Truman ordered the fact finding board to convene with operators and the union to map each side’s concessions and current stances on all bargaining issues. The board, led by David Cole, promised a rapid report on the dispute as government moves loom over the coal crisis.
Mother surrenders in Columbus murder case
Mrs Barbara Adams 18 of Columbus turned herself in to Houston police amid a murder investigation into Daniel Miller 25, stabbed 24 times outside a cafe. Columbus officers planned extradition as two suspects Eugene Courtney Smith 24 and Howard Campbell 28 remain at large.
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Columbus
Houston
Tex
Barbara Adams
Daniel Miller
Miller
Gallipolis Ferry
Glenn Hoffman
King’s Rose Garden Cafe
Eugene Courtney Smith
Howard
Grumpy) Campbell
Offman
Hoffman
George L. Seber
Houston Police
Stove Blast Kills Mother and Four Children
A mother died trying to keep a fire alive with kerosene as flames trapped her and four of her ten children in a three room house. Becky McCarty, age five, said Mommy poured kerosene in the stove and it blew up. Helen McCarty, 36, perished with Richard 4, Cecil 3, and twins George and Susan 10 months. Neighbors say she heated the home due to lack of coal.
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Noblesville
Ind
Becky McCarty
Carey Davis
Helen McCarty
Richard
Cecil
George
Susan
Anti-Red Lead Is Challenged In Congress
Senators Bricker and Ferguson challenged President Truman on his claim to lead the drive against Communists in government. Bricker accused him of acting only when forced by Congress and Ferguson criticized his assertion that he alone pursued the security problem. The discussion referenced Alger Hiss, former State Department official, who was convicted of lying about meetings with a known Communist courier.
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Washington
Truman
Bricker
Robio
Congress
Ferguson
R-Mich
Communist Activities In the Government. Mr
Alger Hiss
Hiss
State Department
Public Life Distaste Blamed on Parents
Governor Luther W. Youngdahl of Minnesota told Capital University’s 100th anniversary event that America needs young people willing to pursue government careers. He blamed public life distaste on parental views and prejudices. Senator Paul H. Douglas urged personal culture and solitary reflection for harmony and character. Ohio University dean W. S. Gamertsfelder represented OU at the centennial observance.
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Columbus
America
Luther W. Youngdahl
Minnesota
Youngdahl
Capital University
U. S
Paul H. Douglas
Dtil
W. S. Gamertsfelder
Ohio University
College of Arts and Sciences
Good Samaritans Slide on Ice End Up Injured
Patrick J. Moran slipped on ice while visiting a sick friend in Willoughby and sprained his ankle. Clarence F. Shroyer, who went to Moran’s aid, also slipped on the same ice and broke his left leg in two places.
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Willoughby
Patrick J. Moran
Clarence F. Shroyer
Moran
Shroyer
Vinson Proposes Bill to curb Defense Spending Freezes
Rep. Vinson of Georgia and chairman of the House Armed Services Committee announces a bill to require the Defense Secretary to consult with the Senate and House appropriations committees before any Congress-approved funds are withheld by administrative action. The measure follows Johnson’s previous halt of 735 million dollars intended to expand the Air Force from 48 to 58 groups.
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Washington
Vinson
D-Ga
Johnson
Congress
House Armed Services Committee
Senate
House
House Military Appropriations Subcommittee
Ohio Steel Firms Move to Halt River Pollution
Ten Ohio Valley steel companies agreed to act together to reduce Ohio River pollution. They met with the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Committee and plan to form a joint research committee to study the issue. The group will reconvene within 30 days to organize.
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Ohio Steel Companies
Cincinnati
Ohio Valley Steel Companies
Ohio River
Steel Company
Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Committee
Missing Doctor Said To Be Ill
Newark physician Dr. Robert M. Wingard, 34, has been missing since February 20 after hitching toward Columbus. B&O Railroad chief examiner Dr. D. T. Williams says a serious illness is suspected and hopes for his recovery. His car was found abandoned near Delaware after a truck ride and a gas shortage.
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Newark
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Robert M. Wingard
Columbus
Wingard
Delaware
D. T. Williams
Delaware County
Traffic deaths top 2,430 in January 1950
The National Safety Council reports 2430 people killed in traffic accidents during January 1950. Officials warn motorists to observe speed limits and road safety rules as the year begins.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Beer Cars Ruled by Heat on Pennsylvania Railroad
In Columbus a nine degree day could not chill beer loaded on a Pennsylvania Railroad car. Car heaters ignited cardboard cases of 100 and the train was shuttled to a siding while firefighters fought the blaze. All beer was ruined and none left for the road.
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Columbus
Pennsylvania Railroad
Doctor to testify in mercy slaying trial defense
Dr. Hermann N. Sander will testify in his own defense in a mercy slaying case claiming Mrs. Abbie C. Borreto was dead when air was injected into her veins. Defense lawyer Ralph Langdell indicated Sander will present his wife as a witness and noted he was sure of the victim's death before the injection at Hillsboro County Hospital.
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Manchester
N. H
Hermann N. Sander
Abbie C. Borreto
Ralph Langdell
Langdell
Sander
Borreto
Hillsboro County Hospital
Baltimore doctor offers air injections for mercy killing case
Dr. Harry M. Robinson a Maryland university dermatologist and Johns Hopkins instructor proposes injecting 40 cubic centimeters of air into his veins in support of the defense in the New Hampshire mercy killing trial. He claims he has previously injected air into patients’ veins without harming them.
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Baltimore
Harry M. Robinson
University of Maryland
Johns Hopkins Medical School
New Hampshire
Mother Returns Home After Week-Long Absence
Mrs. Helen B. Overlander 30 of Rensselaer returned home Friday after a week missing and believed she vanished due to a mistaken cancer fear. She arrived by train from Stillwater Oklahoma where she had visited her brother Wieser G Bates. Her husband Sherell Overlander 33 a truck driver was not at home and she said she hoped he would take her back.
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Rensselaer
N. Y
Helen B. Overlander
Stillwater
Okla
Wieser G. Bates
Sherell Overlander
Violence Flares in East Ohio Coal Fields Amid Strike
Fresh violence in the East Ohio coal fields prompted state patrols and sheriffs to investigate an explosion on a Jefferson County strip mine leased by Homer McClain and a volley at the Wells drift mine operator Amos Wells home. No injuries reported. The strike idled thousands, with gas cuts, plant layoffs, and cold weather. UC reports a potential open week due to fuel supply. Seven Conneaut and one Ashland schools to close to conserve coal. Gov Lausche to supply 100 tons to Clinton County institutions from Wilmington Air Force base reserve.
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Columbus
Ohio
Jefferson County
Steubenville
Bergholz
McClain
Amstutz
Amos Wells
Wells Drift
Reber Mine
Wells Mine
East Ohio Gas Co
Cleveland
Canton
University of Cincinnati
Conneaut
Ashtabula
Bellaire
Frank J. Lausche
Clinton County
Air Force Base
Wilmington
Defense
Johnson
Arctic Cold Grips East as Snow Buries Geauga County
Arctic air pushed south from Minnesota to the Atlantic coast with subzero readings in New England and heavy snow in Western Maryland. Five crew members were rescued after a tugboat sank in Chesapeake Bay while six Geauga County schools closed due to icy roads and deep drifts.
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Minnesota
Atlantic Seaboard
Georgia
Midwest
Mississippi River
Pacific Coast
New England
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Chesapeake Bay
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Chardon—Cp
Geauga County
VA to Fire 7800 Workers Over Budget Shortfall
The Veterans Administration will dismiss about 7800 employees nationwide due to funding shortages. Roughly 3000 layoffs will hit hospitals and homes, and 4000 will affect other VA activities. Field managers will be informed Monday of their required cuts, though the new Veterans Hospital program and staffing plans are reportedly unaffected.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Fireman Mistakes Doll for Infant in Fatal Fire
In Oklahoma City a life size crying doll was carried from a flaming upstairs bedroom by a firefighter who believed it was a two year old girl. Carolyn Thompson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles W Thompson, died from suffocation after being removed on the third attempt.
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Oklahoma City
Carolyn Thompson
Charles W. Thompson
Attack at Strachey Faces Beaverbrook Press Push
London papers owned by Lord Beaverbrook demand the ouster of left winger John Strachey from his war minister post amid denial he is a communist. The Daily Express and Evening Standard point to old pro communist remarks that once troubled Strachey with U.S. authorities. The beat comes as the labor government is weakened after last week’s elections. Beaverbrook, ally of Winston Churchill, presses the attack.
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London
Lord Beaverbrook
John Strachey
Evening Standard
Daily Express
Starchey
U. S
America
Beaverbrook
Winston Churchill
Chamber Urges Universal Federal Old Age Benefits
The United States Chamber of Commerce asked Congress to extend federal old age benefits to all Americans. A spokesman told the Senate Finance Committee that the House plan is insufficient, uses an unsound formula, federalizes cases better left to local agencies, and raises taxable wages from 3000 to 3600.
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Washington
United States Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
House
International folk music festival at Wilmington College
High school and college musicians from 10 states will provide weekend programs for the third annual festival hosted by Wilmington College. The event showcases a diverse lineup across genres and venues on campus.
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Wilmington
Wilmington College
Baptism in Creek Set For Convicted Murderer
In Charleston West Virginia a condemned killer, Harry A Burdette 26, will be baptized in a creek Sunday handcuffed to a minister with heavy guards. Burdette and another man were convicted of killing bottling salesman Edward C O Brien last summer. Burdette faces a death sentence in the electric chair on April 14 though an appeal has been filed.
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Charleston
W. Va
Here
Harry A. Burdette
Edward C. O Brien
Burdette
Extended Columbus Forecast Shows Warmer Return Then Cooler
Temperatures expected to average 8 12 degrees above normal with a high near 41 and a low around 25. A warming trend continues Sunday and Monday followed by a drop Tuesday and Wednesday with occasional snow from Sunday into Monday and beyond.
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Columbus
Senate Labor Committee Defers Mine Seizure Legislation
The Senate Labor Committee deferred action until tomorrow on a bill to pave the way for government seizure of the strike bound coal mines.
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Washington
Senate Labor Committee
Navy Aids Coal Short Institutions Across Seven States
The Charleston Naval base in the Sixth District provides 17 000 tons of coal to public institutions in seven states as coal shortages deepen. Maine seeks coal from Presque Isle for schools. unemployment climbs with 225 000 workers in allied industries idled beside 372 000 United Mine Workers on strike.
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Pittsburgh
Navy
Charleston
S.C
Naval District
South Carolina
Georgia
North Carolina
Florida
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Maine
Frederick G. Payyne
Air Force
Presque Isle
Sone
Allied Industries
United Mine Workers
America
Ohio
Tractor-Trailer Plunges Into Muskingum River Near Jack's Bridge
A big tractor-trailer plunged into the Muskingum River from Jack's Bridge near Coshocton early today. The cab remained unfound at 8 a.m. and rescuers fear the driver may have been in the cab. Ice covered river hindered salvage efforts as authorities sought a larger wrecker after about three this morning.
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Coshocton
Muskingum
Jack’s Bridge
Here
Joe Swalley
Swalley
Zanesville
Coplon Case Ends Defense Case in Espionage Trial
Judith Coplon rests without witnesses for Coplon and only brief testimony for Valentin Gubitchev as the espionage trial heads to the jury. Prosecution rested earlier. both sides will summarize. Judge Ryan will oversee the deliberations in the case charging Gubitchev, a 33 year old Russian engineer, with conspiring to obtain U.S. secrets.
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New York
Judith Coplon
Valentin Gubitchev
Miss Coplon
Gubitchev
Sylvester Ryan
Ae Ois
U. S
Russia
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Board of Education
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Jean Marie Eckley
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