Trophy-Hunting Greyhounds Leave for Columbus State Tourney
Nelsonville Greyhounds march toward the state tournament in Columbus led by Coach Lowell Cole. The team has won Southeastern Ohio League, district and regional titles and is showered with praise from Athens County communities, schools, and supporters. Mayor Paul Galvin proclaims Greyhound Day as Normal activities pause for tournament buzz and ticket plans outline a potential 900 Friday seats.
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Ohio
Nelsonville Greyhounds
Lowell Cole
Columbus
Paul Galvin
Buckeye
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Nelsonville Hounds recall glory days in Powell shop reunion
In Powell Brothers Shop at 10 Public Square a group of former Greyhound basketball players and fans reminisce about 1912 and 1924 squads. Veterans from 25, 30, and 40 years ago share memories of games at Delaware and Columbus, with young Jimmie Powell listening as Mayor Paul Galvin plans a Thursday Columbus opener.
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Cleveland West
Newark
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Reese Trout
Leighton Aumiller
Alex Musser
Arthur Love
Austin Kentner
Jimmie Knight
John Scott Lowden
Mr. Hoodler
County Draft Quotas Listed for April Inductions
State selective service headquarters announces an April draft call for 984 Ohioans, 100 fewer than March. Inductees must be 20 at induction unless volunteers or delinquents. County quotas include Athens 5, Gallia 2, Hocking 8, Jackson 4, Perry 2, Ross 4, Vinton 2, Washington 2.
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Selective Service
20th Annual Catholic Conclave Opens Monday
More than 3000 delegates from Catholic churches in the United States and Canada attend the 20th annual convention of the National Catholic Conference on Family Life opening Monday in Columbus. Theme is The Home, A Church in Miniature.
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United States
Canada
National Catholic Conference On Family Life
Columbus Police Nab 5 in Numbers Raids
Columbus police arrested five men Tuesday on charges of numbers activity and seized several thousand dollars worth of numbers slips in raids on two homes. Lt. Arthur F E Remmert said only one suspect, all residents of Columbus, held federal gambling stamps. One man released on $200 bond.
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Arthur FE. Remmert
Van Fleet Celebrates 60th Birthday Amid Korean Skirmish
In northwest Korea a 15 minute air battle left two Red Mig 15s damaged as 18 Sabre pilots clashed with 36 MiGs high above seven to 20 miles. Rain grounded planes while Gen. James A. Van Fleet marked his 60th birthday with son James Jr., an Air Force lieutenant.
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van Fleet
United Nations
Wisconsin
Navy
Barge salvage halts Gallia Lock operations and more
Salvage crews work around the clock at Gallia Locks to free a sunken barge at pier seven as river levels drop and rollers are raised. Divers inspect cargo while magnets lift tin plate. tanks and barges at Ohio Edison plant drift three miles downstream before being stabilized.
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Weirton
Wheeling Steel Companies
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Weir
Wage Board Races Steel Strike Date
The 18 member Wage Stabilization Board opens a marathon session to frame steel labor dispute recommendations after rejecting a 13.7 cent offer. A walkout by 650,000 steel workers could begin at midnight Sunday, with CIO head Philip Murray awaiting WSB proposals before advising on delaying action. Defense official Fleischmann warned of a national disaster if the strike proceeds.
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Austrian Student Found Safe After Weeklong Cincinnati Mystery
Helmut Graef 23, a University of Cincinnati student missing a week and a half, was found early today in a Miami Beach Florida hotel. Police said he registered as Harry Granger but gave his Cincinnati Bishop Street address. He is the son of a Austrian auto plant general manager and reportedly admired everything.
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University of Cincinnati
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Fla
Helmut Graef
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Cincinnati
Second Murder Trial Delivers Life Term in Ohio
Mason Farmer, 26, of Pike County was convicted again of first degree murder for the slaying of Oliver Stayner of Peebles. The jury did not recommend mercy and the Ohio Supreme Court ordered a retrial, leading to a life imprisonment sentence instead of death.
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Ohio Supreme Court
Workers reject UAW at Armco Drainage Plant
Workers at Armco Drainage and Metal Products Inc vote 75 to 63 against UAW CIO as bargaining agent. The election took place Tuesday in Washington D C and ends the unionization bid for the facility.
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Eisenhower Wins Minnesota Write-In Shock in Primary
Gen Dwight Eisenhower captured 88 722 write in votes in Minnesota's presidential primary while Harold Stassen led with 95 874 votes on the ballot. The result fed talk that Truman may not run again and framed a Taft Eisenhower style duel among Republicans.
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Dwight Eisenhower
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Harold Stassen
Morris Asks Income Data in Probe Across Washington
In Washington AP report, Newbold Morris urges McGrath and 595 DOJ officials to disclose financial data amid corruption probes. The piece also notes Minnesota and New Hampshire primary returns with Taft, MacArthur, Eisenhower, Stassen, Humphrey, and Truman write-ins shaping the race.
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Reds Near Accord on Ten Ports of Entry in Korea Talks
Allied spokesmen said truce negotiators neared agreement on the ten ports of entry for a Korean armistice. UN negotiators proposed a compromise while the communists said they would think it over. Kinney said they were in agreement on the better part of the ports issue after a 53 minute session. A separate group discussed prisoner exchanges with questions still unresolved. Rumors at Panmunjom suggested new steps to break the impasse. Communist reporters speculated on a truce in three to four weeks.
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Cleveland Quaker graduate cleared of draft dodging charge
James Johnson Rel yea 23 of Cleveland was cleared of a draft dodging charge. The draft board chairman testified he believed Rel yea was sincere in his Quaker objections to war.
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Oberlin College
James Johnson Relyea
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Ohio news briefs tourney wire hearing pace state happenings
The State Utilities Commission reviews horse race news access as Western Union faces a show cause order over leasing wires to bookies. A hearing begins today with Western Union pledging compliance and support for safeguarding leased facilities. A separate note mentions legislative limits on store construction and shelf steel needs.
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State Utilities Commission
Western Union Telegraph Co
Western Union
Ohio considers new liquor stores amid steel shortage
Columbus liquor director William C. Bryant said a steel shortage could allow opening ten new state liquor stores previously authorized by the last legislature but delayed by material constraints. The statement frames a potential policy shift as supply chains improve.
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Ohio
William C. Bryant
Bryant
Lions Roar Into State Tourney Sparking Local Milk Schedule Shuffle
Urbana Township residents adjust milking timetables to cheer the Urbana high school basketball Lions as they advance to the state tournament in Co. The team surged through district and regional rounds, drawing strong community support at practices and games.
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Columbus
Jet Plant Opens Center to Public at Lockland
General Electric Co dedicated a new jet center in Lockland today and opened parts of the closely guarded plant to public inspection for the first time. Jet center showcases facilities and operations as officials discuss production scope and future plans.
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General Electric Co
Ridgway Might Succeed as Allied Europe Commander
Washington discussions focus on General Ridgway becoming supreme allied commander in Europe if Eisenhower steps aside. Other candidates named include General Alfred Gruenther as a potential successor, with NATO command changes possible as the Pentagon reconsiders leadership after Eisenhower’s return.
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Pentagon
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Matthew Ridgway
United Nations
Eisenhower
Alfred M. Gruenther
Three Injured At Vanadium Plant Incident
Three men injured at the Vanadium Corporation of America plant under construction near Graham Station. Scaffolding reportedly involved. Injured workers identified at Holzer Hospital include George Roberts from Long Bottom with a minor hand cut, John Udivatch, 35, from Norsbane with a serious back injury, and Vance Russell, 31, from Chillicothe with serious cuts.
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