Audit Set For Dover City Finances
Ohio State Auditor James A. Rhodes announced an audit of Dover's finances will begin in the next few days. The review follows a recommendation from state examiner John Cianflona to the Cities Division chief, amid a 1955 $1.5 million Dover light plant policy bid by Eugene Hanhart.
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Walter G. Weinsz
Dover Insurance
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Ohio Supreme Court limits highway funds to highway use
The Ohio Supreme Court rules highway improvement money must be used for highway purposes, forcing the Underground Parking Commission to seek $64,000 for preliminary studies of a $4.5 million parking lot under the statehouse yard. Other items note poultry inspections study, a proposed state school board reform, and highway purchasing reviews amid multiple regional items.
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Ohio Supreme Court
Statehouse
Escaped murderer held in Barberton jail
John Platzky an escapee from Ohio Penitentiary who used the alias John Hoover and married in Angola Indiana in the past week is now in Barberton city jail after a three and a half year escape. Janet Marie Dorcey drowns in a lard pail at a Sandusky trailer home. A Ghana flag is presented to Heidelberg College freshman John Addo at a surprise convocation in Tiffin.
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Janet Marie Dorcey
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Heidelberg College
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Woman charged in Canton crash linked to mother’s death
Canton police say Elinor A. Summers, 37, of Massillon, drove in a Wednesday collision that killed her mother and faces second degree manslaughter charges. In Cincinnati, Mack Beatty, 72, Hamilton County’s 19th traffic fatality, died from injuries after a Feb. 8 incident where he was struck while pushing a wheelbarrow.
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Middletown
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Canton
Elinor A. Summers
Massillon
Cincinnati
Mack Beatty
Hamilton County
Budget chief admits $370000 miscalculation in city books
Cleveland finance director Edward G. Knuth told council members that a $370,000 bookkeeping error skewed last year’s city finances. He said Municipal Stadium and Public Hall lost $185,000 instead of earning that amount, as he searched for funds to cover raises.
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Eisenhower Middle East Resolution Heads for Final Approval
The House moves to pass Eisenhower's Middle East resolution with a one hour debate limit and a hoped for large majority. The Senate already approved an amended version 72-19 and the White House accepts the changes. House leaders bypassed conference to speed final passage, saying Senate edits are unnecessary and a timing device.
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Bribery Charge Probed in Senate Inquiry Hearings
Senate investigators prepared to hear public testimony about an alleged bribe to an Oregon official amid broader racketeering probes into gambling and Teamsters activity in Portland. Robert F. Kennedy described new leads involving protection payments and a $500 alleged bribe connected to an after hours venue.
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Method Found for Relieving Cancer Pain
Texas doctors announce a spinal alcohol injection method to ease terminal cancer pain without narcotics or brain surgery. Dr. Richard C. Hay and Dr. William Derrick report relief lasting three to six months after a single treatment in 81 cases at the 11th annual Symposium on Fundamental Cancer Research hosted by M. D. Anderson Hospital and the University of Texas.
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University of Texas
Repayment of Loans May Be Postponed
Washington Congress is asked to approve postponing up to seven loan payments Britain owes the United States. The request ties to 1945 lend lease debt and a postwar loan scheduled for 50 annual installments starting December 31, 1951.
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Eisenhower
Ike Notes Spending and Living Cost
President Eisenhower said he is trying to slow government spending to curb rising living costs. He reported a cold in the head, hearing difficulty, and a cotton plug in his left ear. He ordered a study to see if the $71.8 billion budget for the next fiscal year can be trimmed, noting no current program should be abandoned yet.
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Eisenhower
AGE holds coal land options near Hanging Rock, Kentucky
Gallipolis Ohio AGE announces options on 15000 acres across three Kentucky counties for coal exploration. It recently won a 58 million dollar contract to expand the Philip Sporn Plant at Graham Station in Mason County. The optioned land lies near Ohio Power Co. holdings at Hanging Rock. AGE clarifies no coal mining plans unless economically viable.
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American Gas and Electric Corp
Kentucky
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Mason County
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Hanging Rock
Corn Belt Subsidy Fight Splits House Vote
Debate over new corn and feed grain subsidies splits farm state lawmakers in the House as final votes approach. Disagreement centers on soil bank expansion costs and farm spending, with Democrats and Republicans offering rival plans and threats of a veto.
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De Valera Wins Irish Elections Victory reshapes Irish leadership
In Dublin Eamon de Valera's Fianna Fail wins control of the Irish Parliament with 71 seats and a potential majority. Fine Gael trails, Sinn Fein gains four seats, and 100000 unemployed reflect economic strain as Dail set to meet March 20 to elect a new Prime Minister.
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Former ski resort worker admits killing infant with urge
Harris Brinan, 21, a former ski resort bus boy, confessed to kicking a six week old baby to death on a church lawn in Sacramento. He was charged with murder after Kathleen Thompson was found fatally beaten during a going away party for her parents. A psychiatrist was to assess Brinan’s sanity.
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Drunken octogenarian jailed for wagon driving incident
An 86 year old man Frank Smitty spent Tuesday night in jail on a charge of driving while intoxicated driving a wagon. His horse refused to move at the Center street crossing of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad causing a halted freight train and traffic buildup. Police Chief John Bohl calmed the stubborn horse and revived the scene turning a risky moment into a local anecdote.
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Street to be renamed for Supreme Court Justice Reed
Maysville Kentucky officials rename Court Street between West Second and West Third to Stanley F. Reed Court honoring Stanley F. Reed who retired last week as associate justice of the United States Supreme Court. The city commission approved the decree on Wednesday.
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West Second
West Third
Stanley F. Reed
United States Supreme Court
UN Troops Enter Gaza as Israelis Withdraw Quietly
UN Emergency Force moved into Gaza as Israeli troops pulled out after 125 days of occupation. Advance elements of 2600 troops from Denmark Norway Sweden India and Colombia deployed amid rain. Curfew kept Arabs indoors but small groups shouted pro Arab unity slogans in Gaza City.
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Explosion Rips Navy Tanker After Delaware River Collision
In the Delaware River near New Castle a midship explosion tore the USNS Mission San Francisco after a collision with the freighter Elna II. At least 10 Mission San Francisco crew including the captain are missing and feared dead. 26 survivors were rescued, and nine others were pulled from the water. Rescuers battled a snow storm and renewed fire as the tanker sank in shallow water near Pea Patch Jetty. One survivor recalled the bridge blown apart and flames sweeping the ship.
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Corn Growers Refuse Federal Cash Benefits
Ohio corn growers turn down soil bank subsidies in a revolt against federal crop controls. J. E. Bradfute of the Ohio Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee notes only 215000 acres are expected to enroll for withdrawal from production by the corn agreement deadline.
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Ohio
J. E. Bradfute
Ohio Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Dulles Heads to Canberra for SEATO Meeting
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles and eight aides departed Travis Air Force Base California bound for Honolulu en route to Canberra Australia for a Southeast Asia Treaty Organization SEATO meeting.
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Australia
Farm Deadline Set to Sign Soil Bank Retirement Pact
Washington report notes Friday is the deadline for farmers to sign agreements to retire spring wheat, corn and rice land under the Soil Bank program.
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Agriculture Department
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Horse Is Winner in Ashley Collision
An oil truck struck a horse near Ashley on 0.8 460. The horse won no prize and the truck appears to have sustained most damage in the incident.
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Ohio universities urge no change in admission law
The Inter-University Council in Columbus recommends continuing current admission rules for Ohio high school graduates. The report from a six member Ad Hoc Committee led by Miami University's Dr. Clarence W. Kreger notes rising enrollments and predicts further growth while stressing rising student quality at Ohio State, Ohio University, Central State, Wilberforce, Kent State, Miami, and Bowling Green.
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Budget Cuts Held Possible
DETROIT Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey says he is confident substantial cuts can be made in Eisenhower's 72 billion dollar budget without impairing security or public services. He told a Republican fundraiser that cuts must come from changes in Congress programs and appropriations. He urged Congress to cooperate while noting savings come from waste and duplication being ferreted out.
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City approves cherry pie fruit minimum
Traverse City officials draft a law setting a 16 ounce drained cherry requirement for a seven inch cherry pie in restaurants and hotels. The measure aims to ensure fruit content in regional desserts.
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Fastest Man on Earth Delayed by Flight in Cincinnati
Lt. Col. John P. Stapp known as the fastest man on earth due to rocket sled testing arrived over an hour late in Cincinnati for a banquet where he was to be the principal speaker.
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The Lost Weekend Want Ads in The Peoples Marketplace
Weekend classified notice urges readers to place ads via Dial 31242. It highlights home hunting, housekeepers, car purchases, and sales in the Messen Ger Want Ad Columns as a way to resolve weekend loss with results.
Senator Humphrey Blames Profits for Rising Prices
Senator Hubert Humphrey accuses large corporations of enormous profits driving price increases. He urges White House action and blames the administration for silent inaction while wage demands push up costs. He cites growing evidence that labor and corporate actions raise living expenses.
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Humphrey
D-Minn
White House
Ohio Senate weighing pay for village officials in three states
The Ohio Senate planned a vote on a bill letting councilmen in over 750 villages set pay for all officials, including themselves, with $3 to $24 per meeting based on village budgets. A separate measure to repeal a provision about acting chief justice duties also faced a vote.
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