McCarthy accuses Truman of endangering security over files
Senator McCarthy blasts President Truman for delaying access to government loyalty files. He argues the delay endangers national security while the Senate debates use of subpoenas to compel disclosure. White House aides consider limited access for certain individuals amid the dispute.
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McCarthy
Truman
Washington
R-Wis
Senate
Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee
State Department
White House
Mr. Truman
United States
Tydings
Inquiry Committee
Suboena
Farm Census Job Starts Forms Mailed Nationwide
The 1950 census work began with postal carriers delivering farm census forms to rural mailboxes. In Alabama Georgia Louisiana Mississippi the two Carolinas and part of Arkansas tenant landlord records are excluded. Enumerators will collect farm data orally in those states while general population questions begin April 1. Farmers elsewhere should return completed forms to enumerators. The census aims for two weeks in cities and three to four weeks in rural areas with a $500 fine for noncompliance.
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Washington
Alabama
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Carolinas
Arkansas
Census Bureau
Expert Cites Farmers Need To Specialize
A Columbus speech prepared for Ohio Farm and Home Week at Ohio State University urged farmers to specialize and organize business affairs. Lester B. Mayer of Valley Agricultural Service argued that diversification raises overhead and specialization is the logical agricultural revolution. In a second talk Dr. O D Diller of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station said managed forests can yield dividends and jobs, noting timber growth ranges and current stands.
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Columbus
Lester B. Mayer
The
Valley Agricultural Service
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Ohio
Ohio State University
O. D. Diller
Department of Forestry
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Liquor Board Defers Elks Lodge Liquor Permit Cancellation
The Portsmouth Elks Lodge No. 154 private club liquor permit cancellation is deferred by the Liquor Control Board. Agents reported resistance during a raid on Ellis Country Club near Portsmouth seeking slot machines. Liquor Director Fleckner urged a hearing before acting on the cancellation request.
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Columbus
Portsmouth Elks Lodge No. 154
Walter W. Mitchell
Board of Liquor Control
Ellis Country Club
Portsmouth
Oscar L. Fleckner
Danny Kaye Offered Strauss Opera Role at Met
New York reports the Metropolitan Opera offered Danny Kaye a non singing comic speaking part in Die Fledermaus next season. Rudolf Bing, Met general manager, would like him to play Frosch the drunk jailer, if Kaye can fit the commitment with his other engagements.
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New York
Danny Kaye
Metropolitan Opera
Kaye
Rudolf Bing
General Manger
The
Met
Frosch
Senator McCarthy says probe will continue in wake of inquiries
Cincinnati radio interviewer Tom McCarthy spoke with Senator McCarthy about Communist suspects in the State Department. The senator rejected calls to halt the probe, vowing to press on and urging ouster of Secretary Acheson and certain aides. He noted both parties support the investigation despite political pressure.
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Cincinnati
Sen. McCarthy
R-Wis
State Department
Tom McCarthy
WKRC
Acheson
UC Professors Vote Against Red Hiring
More than 1000 University of California professors voted against employing any communist on the faculty. They also rejected a special non-communist oath requiring sign by April 30 or quit. Regents chairman suggested the dispute may head toward settlement.
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Berkley
Calif
University of California
Board of
Regents
Expose Subversives Urged by Governor Lausche
Springfield Governor Frank J. Lausche called for exposing subversive organizations and letting their identities be known. He framed the anti gambling drive as a battle against corrupt government more than the act of gambling itself.
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Springfield
Frank J. Lausche
Ohioan Myer Named Indian Commissioner
President Truman announced Dilion S. Myer, a Buckeye Lake native, will serve as Indian commissioner in the federal administration.
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Washington
Truman
Dilion S. Myer
Myer
Buckeye Lake
Ohio
Tire price rise announced by BF Goodrich
The BF Goodrich Co announces a five percent price increase for its first line truck tires effective April 1. The move comes amid ongoing automotive demand and material cost pressures reported by the company.
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Akron
B. F. Goodrich Co
April Designated by Governor Lausche in Columbus
Governor Frank J. Lausche designated April in Columbus for a statewide observance. The move signals a focus on civic events and community programs throughout the month.
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Columbus
Frank J. Lausche
Huge Building Plans Set For Military Outside U S
Washington reports a large military public works push abroad with $239 409 000 of the $665 000 000 request to Congress. Army Navy and Air Force seek bases from Alaska to Bermuda and Libya to Saudi Arabia to deter a surprise attack using atomic weapons.
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U. S
Washington
Continental
United States
Alaska
Army
Navy
Air Force
Truman Names AEC Member to the Atomic Energy Commission
President Truman selects Thomas E. Murray of New York as an Atomic Energy Commission member with tentative Senate approval seen but not yet final. Murray would fill the Lilienthal vacancy and not assume chairmanship, while Sumner Pike remains acting chair until after April 15. The nomination follows Murray’s vacation announcement from Key West Florida. Margaret Truman to open Youngstown Symphony Orchestra season October 15.
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Washington
Truman
Thomas E. Murray
New York
Atomic Energy Commission
Senate
Murray
David E. Lilienthal
White House
Key West
Fla
Lilienthal
Sumner Pike
Lewis J. Strauss
Mr. Truman
Miss Truman
Youngstown
Margaret Truman
Youngstown Symphony Orchestra
Messenger Starts Square Dance Series
The Messenger begins a 12 lesson series on square dancing written by Margot Mayo. The illustrated tutorials aim to teach old and new dancers the basics and rhythms of a country fiddler. First installment appears on Page 2-B today.
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the Messenger
Margot Mayo
Messenger
Turnpike Law Faces Test
State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson said he will seek a court ruling on the constitutionality of the Turnpike Law. The Ohio Supreme Court allowed use of Highway Department funds for turnpike planning and authorized a $600,000 transfer to the Turnpike Commission for a preliminary survey, but Ferguson will withhold vouchers pending legal guidance.
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Columbus
Joseph T. Ferguson
Ohio Supreme Court
State Highway Department
Ohio Turnpike Commission
Ferguson
Supreme Court
Blind student earns Phi Beta Kappa key at Western Reserve
Sally Anne Green, a 20 year old senior at Flora Stone Mather College of Western Reserve University, who has been blind since early childhood, received a Phi Beta Kappa key in recognition of high attainments and liberal scholarship. Shirley the seeing eye dog was rewarded with a T bone steak for service during the past ten months.
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Cleveland
Sally Anne Green
Shirley
Miss Green
Flora Stone Mather College
Western Reserve University
Court Review Sought On Tax Decision
Lawrence W. Angell filed a review application with the Ohio Supreme Court after a ruling upholding city income taxes under home rule powers. Angell, living outside Toledo but working there, lost his bid to strike down the Toledo tax.
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Columbus
Ohio Supreme Court
Lawrence W. Angell
Toledo
Angell
Milk price cut announced by Columbus distributors
A one cent per quart reduction takes effect Friday lowering the price of standard milk to 17 cents per quart in Columbus. Major local distributors joined in the announcement signaling a quicker move to pass savings to customers.
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Columbus
Drop in Ohio unemployment reported by BUC official
Ohio unemployment claims fell 29 percent last month per BUC Administrator Frank J. Collopy. Fewer applied, officials said, though details were limited.
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Columbus
Ohio
BUC
Frank J. Collopy
Military construction bill faces House action
The House Armed Services Committee plans final approval of a 665 million dollar military public works bill authorizing Army Navy and Air Force construction at home and abroad. The measure does not fund projects but authorizes them for future construction. Senate already approved many items and the overall omnibus bill would provide 300 million for the coming fiscal year if enacted.
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Okinawa
Hawaii
Kwajalein
Johnston Island
Pacific
Bermuda
Atlantic
Labrador
Azores
Libya
Saudi Arabia
Senate
Armed Services
Congress
House Armed Services Committee
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Washington
Military Public Works Authority
Navy
Air Force
Defense Department
Gas Delivery Boost Sought by Panhandle Eastern
Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co seeks to raise daily gas deliveries to Ohio from 50 million to 60 million cubic feet. At a power commission hearing president Edward Buddrus said the firm plans a 25 million cubic foot daily increase to East Ohio Gas Co and hopes to raise it to 60 million. He also proposed doubling the 25 million cubic feet sent to Ohio Fuel Gas Co.
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Washington
Ohio
Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co
Power Commission
Edward Buddrus
Panhandle
East Ohio Gas Co
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Army Reserve Units To Get Pay Restoration
Ohio Army Reserve units will receive partial pay restoration under a new order by Army Secretary Gordon Gray. The plan increases pay drills from six to nine, effective immediately and through June 30, affecting more than 5500 officers and enlisted men in the state.
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Columbus
Ohio
Army
Gordon Gray
Washington
Truman Housing Plan Faces Electoral Test After House Defeat
The House rejected the $2 billion co operative housing program 218 to 155 and approved a $4 billion expansion of the existing system. Senate opposition left co op plans dead, but the issue becomes a political lever for the November elections as President Truman’s aides push housing bills including larger FHA mortgage guarantees and GI loan extensions.
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Congress
Truman
House
Senate
House - Senate
West Coast
McCormack
Massachusetts
American Labor Party
FHA
Federal National Mortgage Association
Rep
Lanham
Relatives Subpoenaed in Armstrong First Degree Murder Trial
Three relatives of James Armstrong are subpoenaed to testify Monday in his first degree murder case in Columbus. Mary Hester Armstrong his mother Juanita Johnson his sister and Leonard Johnson his brother in law are among those ordered to appear. Sixteen state witnesses have already been called. Armstrong has pleaded guilty to the murder of Eleanor Gifford Athens church worker. A three judge tribunal will study the evidence. Arm strong's court appointed attorneys are W Parker Walker and Lawrence Worstell Jr. Grover Rawlins is serving a life term and Harry Dodds was electrocuted for no parts in the January 3 1949 matter.
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James Armstrong
Columbus
Mary Hester Armstrong
Juanita Johnson
Leonard Johnson
Armstrong
Eleanor Gifford
Athens
W. Parker Alker
Lawrence Worstell, Jr
Grover Rawlins
Ohio Penitentiary
Harry Dodds
Auto Dispute Talks Resume Between Chrysler and UAW
Detroit mediators pressed Chrysler Corp and the CIO United Auto Workers to end a 58 day pension strike. Both sides rejected prior proposals but discussions continued after a four and a half hour session led by Federal Mediator E M Sconyers and Noel Fox.
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Detroit
Chrysler Corp
CIO
United Auto Workers
Chrysler
E. M. Sconyers
Noel Fox
State Labor Mediation Board
Sconyers
New City Employees To Take Loyalty Oath
Cincinnati city council approved an ordinance by 6 to 3 requiring all future city employees to swear to uphold the constitution. The rule also allows dismissal for membership in the Communist party or any group seeking to overthrow the government by force.
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Cincinnati
Communist Party
Lausche Accused of Police Tactics in Gubernatorial Clash
Ohio Democrat challenger Clarence H. Knisley of Columbus charges Governor Frank Lausche used strike breaking and police state tactics. He cites a Portsmouth incident where Lausche operatives allegedly invaded a fraternal group without legal authority.
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Columbus
Frank J. Lausche
Clarence H. Knisley
Lausche
Portsmouth
Defense meeting planned in The Netherlands with NATO leaders
Gen. Omar Bradley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, left for The Netherlands to discuss regional defense plans with military leaders of the 12 Atlantic Treaty powers.
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Washington
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Netherlands
Minerva Vet Cited For Attending Cat Miracle Calico
Dr. William Orr of Minerva received an American Feline Society citation for distinguished service to cats. The award credited his prompt care in saving Miracle a calico cat that survived 36 hours in a fiery brick kiln, highlighting his skillful medical attention.
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Minerva
America
American Feline Society, Inc
New York
William Orr
Ferguson Predicts He Will Defeat Taft in Ohio
Cleveland based Senatorial hopeful Joseph T. Ferguson claims he will defeat Senator Robert A. Taft by more than a quarter of a million votes in November. He says he will face Taft after easily beating six Democratic rivals and accuses Taft of opposing organized labor and favoring big business in a Wednesday night speech.
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Cleveland
Joseph T. Ferguson
Robert A. Taft
Rohio
Ohio
Taft
David Davies Official Dies in Zanesville
Frank W. Regan 58 general manager of the David Davies packing plant died in a hospital of heart disease. He was also vice-president of David Davies Inc Columbus. Survivors include his widow Rena and a daughter Mrs. Robert Taylor of Morgantown West Virginia.
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Zanesville
Frank W. Regan
David Davies Packing Plant
David Davies, Inc
Columbus
Rena
Robert Taylor
Morgantown
W. Va
Favor Red Recognition
The National Religion and Labor Foundation went on record as favoring recognition by the United States of a Communist government in China.
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Favor Red
Cincinnati
National Religion and Labor Foundation
Favorit
Lment
China
Poston Plant Generator Back in Use
A generator at the Poston plant of Columbus & Southern Electric Co failed yesterday in the main 50 000 kilowatt unit and went back on line at 8 20 A M today. The outage reduced power in Columbus forcing about 1000 industrial workers to be sent home. The unit is one of four supplying a power pool for the city and overloads on the others triggered periodic circuit cuts in various areas. Hospitals and vital facilities were spared though some industries were told to curtail use. The trouble was confined to the Columbus area.
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Poston
Columbus & Southern Electric Ca
Columbus
Columebus
Sea lions clog plant pool in Redondo Beach incident
In Redondo Beach California three sea lions trapped in an underground intake pool at the Edison Company steam plant drew neighbors’ complaints over noise. Marine expert Darcy McBride captured two sleeping on a work raft, while a third remains trapped by a pipe strainer as teams try to remove it.
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Redondo Beach
Calif
Southern California Edison Co
Darcy McBride
McBride
Mee Bride
Youths Drive Along Car Tracks on Bridge
Cleveland police arrest one youth for drunken driving after a car rode 600 feet on street car tracks on the lower deck of a high level bridge over the Cuyahoga River. The vehicle struck a pole and halted street cars for 20 minutes. the passenger was released. If the car had slipped from the ties, it could have fallen 120 feet into the river.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Cuyahoga River
Woman Unconscious Three Weeks After Gas Inhalation
Cincinnati report shows Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis, 52, still unconscious in General Hospital after more than three weeks exposed to gas in her apartment. Her son Oscar Lewis Jr. died from inhaling fumes. officials cite a clogged flue as the likely cause.
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Cincinnati
Elizabeth Lewis
General Hospital
Oscar Lewis, Jr
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