Premier Illness Delays Pact Action on Russia Resolution
The illness of Russian Premier Stalin threatens to postpone a key Senate vote on President Eisenhower's foreign policy request. Democrats back the original anti Soviet resolution while Republicans push changes, amid partisan splits and uncertain timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph Stalin
Eisenhower
Congress
Senate Democrats
Russia
H. Alexander Smith
R-N. J
Senate
Stalin
Smith
Dulles
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Yalta
Republican Policy Committee
Senate Democratic Policy Committee
White House
State Department
Sen. George
Georgia
Foreign Relations Committee
Jury Acquits Scientist X In Perjury Case
Dr. Joseph H. Weinberg is acquitted of perjury for denying membership in the Communist party to a congressional committee. The jury deliberated over seven hours. Judge Holtzoff dissented from the verdict as Weinberg, the Scientist in the atomic spying probe, was discharged from bond after his May 25, 1949 indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph H. Weinberg
Communist Party
U. S
Alexander Holtzoff
Weinberg
Congressional
House Un-American Activities Committee
Animal packs head Police to 2 bodies in Dayton basement
Police battled numerous cats and 16 dogs as they entered a grimy Dayton basement where two men lay dead near a coal furnace. Coroner Zipf ruled James Marando, 69, died likely of a heart attack about two days earlier, while Joseph Tinerding, 60, died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Robert Zipf
James Marando
Joseph Tinerding
Holler About Taxes Campaign Launches in Chicago
Quaker Oats Co employees protest tax burden by joining IGHAT movement. They plan to write to senators and congressmen, circulate petitions, and mobilize plant communities to voice opposition. IGHAT means I am gonna holler about taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Quaker Oats Co
Pilot Flees Poland In Soviet Jet Plane
A Polish pilot fled Soviet dominated Poland and landed a Russian MIG15 at Roenne airport Denmark. Authorities believe it is the first Red jet to be flown outside the Iron Curtain undamaged. The pilot sought political asylum and was taken to police headquarters for questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roenne
Bornholm
Denmark
Korea
Disease Hits Vinton County Sheep Flocks
Ohio officials report scrapie in five counties including Vinton, Licking, Ross, Shelby and Summit. Dr. J R Hay notes long incubation of one to three years and possible nine months after symptoms. six month quarantines and culling of diseased stock have been ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Vinton
J. R. Hay
State Division of Animal Husbandry
Licking
Ross
Shelby
Summit
Hay
Vinton County
Dulles Closes Envoy Dispute
Secretary of State Dulles retires diplomat John Carter Vincent on March 31 after clearing him of loyalty doubts but finding his Far East policy handling during and after World War II did not meet the standards for a seasoned foreign service officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dulles
John Carter Vincent
Vincent
Truman
Secretary of State
United States
Far East
Stalin Death or Illness Sparks Policy Speculation in Washington
U S officials expect no rapid shift in Soviet foreign policy under new Kremlin leadership despite Stalin illness. Analysts warn longer term effects depend on successor and selection method, with potential risks to world stability if a more reckless leader rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Kremlin
Stalin
U.S
Far East
Russia
China
Europe
Red High Command
Stalin In Grave Condition As Medical Bulletin Reveals
Soviet premier Joseph Stalin remained in a coma with grave breathing and heart impairment after a brain hemorrhage. Reports noted progressive brain damage and the use of leeches to lower blood pressure while Pravda urged party unity amid uncertainty about leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Joseph Stalin
New York
Stalin
Montreal
Joseph V. Stalin
Communist Party
Pravda
Council of Ministers
Red Square
Alexei
All Russia
Kremlin
Cheyne-Stokes
John Cheyne
Study Urged On TV Plans For Ohio Universities
Gov Frank Lausche said Ohio should take at least a year to decide on a proposed educational television network for state universities. The state must apply by June 3 for seven ultra high frequency channels before they revert to commercial applicants. He urged a careful study of construction and operating costs and potential evils of government control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Frank J. Lausche
Ohio
Ohio Program Commission
Ike Opposes Longer Draft Amid Cold War Watchfulness
President Eisenhower rejected extending the draft beyond 24 months despite Gen. Van Fleet recommendations. He also said he cannot gauge how Stalin's illness may affect the Western fight against Communism, describing U S policy as one of definite watchfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. van Fleet
Eisenhower
Eighth Army
van Fleet
Washington
Stalin
The
United States
Four-time hit run driver on Wilshire Boulevard
Paula Friedman, 26, art student, was struck four times by a car driven by Irwin Diamond 24, a Western Union messenger, after she accepted a lift to work. She remains in critical condition with chest injuries, possible skull fracture, and multiple abrasions. Diamond was jailed on suspicion of assault with intent to murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Wilshire Boulevard
Irwin L. Diamond
Western Union
Paula A. Friedman
Diamond
Abe
Denver
University of Colorado
Van Fleet urges longer draft period amid Korea debate
General Van Fleet, testifying before two House committees, urged extending the draft term by six to twelve months to sustain momentum in Korea. He argued victory could be achieved without widening the war and suggested South Korean troops receive better training than American soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamuse
van Fleet
North Korea
Korea
Eighth Army
House
Senate Armed Services Committee
Sen
Saltonstall
R-Mass
House Armed Services Committee
Bryant Named to Franklin County Common Pleas Bench
Gov. Frank J. Lausche named William Bryant to the Franklin County Common Pleas bench and appointed Anthony A. Rutkowski to succeed Bryant as director of the state liquor department. The liquor enforcement division post remains unfilled. Bryant, a Columbus Democrat, had previously been named to the Common Pleas Court but did not secure party support for a regular term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Frank J. Lausche
William Bryant
Franklin County Common Pleas
Anthony A. Rutkowski
Bryant
State
Lausche
Rutkowski
Columbus Democrat
Common Pleas Court
Franklin County Democratic Committee
325 Pound Divorcee Gets Light Sentence
In Memphis a 325 pound divorcee Rosalie Rice 49 was convicted of assault with intent to commit voluntary manslaughter for beating a 60 year old widow housekeeper. The jury recommended not more than 15 years and a new trial motion is set for March 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Rosalie Rice
Doomed Ohio Woman Hints New Evidence
Mrs. Davie Dean, 54, of Batavia Ohio, sentenced to die June 5 for poisoning her husband, told reporters at the Marysville women’s reformatory that new evidence has turned up. She had been briefly taken to receive a prison number at the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marysville
Davie Dean
Ohio
Batavia
U S Bombers Strike Deep Near Siberia in War Effort
Allied warplanes launched a large strike on North Korea with a 1000 mile round trip fighter-bomber mission within 50 miles of Russia’s Siberian border. F84 Thunderjets hit Chongjin and Sunchon while Navy planes damaged a Chongjin power plant. MIG15 engagements occurred with no confirmed kills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
North Korea
Russia
Siberian
U. S. Fifth Air Force
South Korea
Chongjin
Vladivostok
Sunchon
Pyongyang
Valley Forge
Gasoline price hike forecast for Ohio
A Standard Oil of Ohio official in Cleveland said prices would rise 3 to 10 cents today, with regular gas at 26.1 cents and premium at 28.1 cents. The first increase since August 3, 1940, follows removal of fuel price controls and anticipated moves by other companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Standard Oil of Ohio
Lausche Invited to Submit Tax Report on Parimutuel Wagering
The House Taxation Committee in Columbus invited Governor Frank J. Lausche to personally report on his proposal to raise the state tax on parimutuel race track betting. Committee Chairman George H. Kirkpatrick RKnox signed the invitation asking Lausche to appear and explain his position on the principle of this legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
House Taxation Committee
Frank J. Lausche
George H. Kirkpatrick
R-Knox
Lausche
Indict Dare Killer in Columbus Shooting Case
Franklin County grand jury indicted 27 year old Lenville Ball for second degree murder in the dare shooting that killed Howard Crager Jr. and allegedly mortally wounded Ball’s 19 year old wife. The case centers on a fatal incident following a dare game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, CO
Franklin County
Lenville Ball
Dare
Howard Crager Jr
Ball
Crager
Sia
U S Adopts Cautious Policy Through Transition
Washington reports the United States will stay cautious in shifting military policy during Russia’s transition. Pentagon and State Department weigh information on Stalin, fearing a rapid buildup or abrupt force cuts could spark war or misreadings by allies. Military leaders warn Stalin’s restraint kept Russia from further aggression, urging peaceful Soviet intent be shown by actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
U. S
Russia
Stalin
Congress
Stalin Notes At a Glance
Stalin remains seriously ill with reports of decline and possible death. The AP notes leeches used to ease symptoms as reports vary on his condition. British experts say recovery seems unlikely, with Kremlin infighting and power struggles visible. Washington officials expect no radical shift in Soviet policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stalin
Paris
Kremlin
Washington
State Department
Ohio Senate Opens Bill Bonanza With Subversive Proposals
Columbus notes the Ohio Legislature adds 61 new measures to reach 417 total. One bill would outlaw subversives and their activities, with penalties up to a $20,000 fine and 20 years in prison. Rep. Samuel L. Devine introduces the proposal based on a 15 month probe by the Ohio Un American Activities Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Samuel L. Devine
Franklin
Ohio UN- American Activities Commission
Dixie Hospital Overcrowded Cries For State Custody
Shreveport Louisiana authorities report feeble minded children chained at home and potential sex criminals roaming streets due to lack of state hospital beds. A 4 year old boy is kept harnessed to a bed part time while a 9 month old sister is guarded. Louisiana Colony and Training School at Pineville says it is over capacity with 150 patients and 600 on a waiting list. The coroner notes three mentally deficient adolescents needing hospitalization and the area faces severe bed shortage with no clear legal approval for chaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Chris Barnette
Shreveport Times
Willis Butler
Caddo Parish
Vntmain
Louisiana Colony
Pineville
Louisiana
W. E. Kees Jr
Butler
Ohioan Raps Doctor Draft
Rep Hays of Ohio charges the draft overreaches by taking physicians into service. He cites his Eastern Ohio district with one doctor per 3000 people and a Navy installation with three doctors for 2000 men. He also opposes the draft method for farming communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rep
Hays
D-Ohio
Lewis Hershey
Selective Service
Hershey
Ohio
Navy
Met
Reserve Corps Closes Offices in Zanesville
The U. S. Army Reserve Corps office in Steubenville announced it will close April 1 and transfer personnel and activities to the Zanesville and Canton offices. The office served Jefferson, Harrison, Belmont, Monroe and Columbiana counties. Additional Ohio offices in Marion and Springfield are also slated for closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
U. S. Army Reserve Corps
Zanesville
Canton
Jefferson, Harrison
Belmont
Monroe
Columbiana
Ohio
Marion
Springfield
Also Mentioned on This Page
Michael Smirnovsky
Poland
Molotov Guiding Council
Red Nation
Laurenti Beria
Vyacheslav Molotov
Molotov
Georgi Malenkov
Ike
Gen
Siberia
Pentagon
Associated Press
Dixie Hospital
Doctor Draft
Reserve Corps
News Index
Athens
Gallipolis
Giouster
Asunndnnnand
Logan Ad
Markets
Ed Annenn
aZl McArthur
Nelsonville
Point Pleasant Snidhdoe
Hshesialiiaes
Pomeroy-Middleport
Ee Sports
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!