Rendville bachelor kills sister and holds off police six hours
Charles Sturgell a 51 year old Rendville bachelor shot his sister Mrs Otis Neal 45 at a Main Street tavern then barricaded himself in his home and with a gas filled house fought off a dozen officers for nearly six hours before surrendering around 3 a.m. after tear gas and gunfire. He had been released from Athens State Hospital and may be sent to Lima State Hospital for Criminal Insane. Officers from Athens Lancaster and Columbus aided, including Lancaster police. Mrs Neal and her husband own the tavern. she was Sturgells favorite sister who often lent him money.
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Rendville
Charles Sturgell
Here
Perry County
Clair Butts
Sturgell
Athens State Hospital
Otis Neal
Main St
Sheriff Butts
Howard Davis
State Highway Patrol
Athens
Lancaster
Columbus
Lancaster City
Stangell
Sturgel
Lima State Hospital
Cpl
R. E. Henderson
William Greeniee
Truman seeks 8.5 billion for world aid to contain communism
President Truman urged Congress to approve 8.5 billion dollars in foreign aid for the next fiscal year to reinforce defense and economic strength among about 50 allied nations. He argued the program would build internal pressure within the Soviet Union to curb aggression and promote freedom. Western Europe would receive 6.59 billion, while 1.614 billion would go to the Far East, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.
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Congres
Ussia
Capitol Hill
Free World
Kremlin
Soviet Union
Far East
South
Southeast Asia
Near
Middle East
Latin America
Five Survive Plane Crash Near New Lisbon, Ind
A C 124 Globemaster cargo plane crashed in flames during a test flight near New Lisbon Indiana killing seven of twelve aboard. Five survivors, including four Air Force men and one civilian technician, were hospitalized in New Castle with injuries after the craft struck a tree line and nosed into a plowed field.
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New Lisbon
Ind
Air Force
Henry County Memorial Hospital
New Castle
Ohio State Line
Richmond
Party Faithful To Endorse Truman Plan
Western Democrats in Denver moved to endorse President Truman and Secretary of State Acheson for world peace. A resolutions committee led by Carl V. Rice backed the president and reaffirmed civilian control of the military, signaling opposition to General MacArthur's Korea war proposals. Acheson was absent, with W Averell Harriman standing in and indicating Russia’s dissatisfaction with Korea progress.
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Denver
W. Averell Harriman
Acheson
Weady
Russia
Loan Approved for South Central Rural Electric Coop
Washington reports the Rural Electrification Administration approved a $290,000 loan yesterday to the South Central Rural Electric Cooperative based in Lancaster to boost rural power distribution and service.
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Washington
Rural Electrification Administration
South-Central Rural Electric Cooperative of
Lancaster
Bears in Ohio report spurs talk near Bennett's Corners
In Cleveland area lore a farmer recalls glimpsing a mother bear with two cubs near Bennett's Corners fifteen miles south of Public Square. Locals speculate on whether the bears are wild or escaped pets while experts offer cautious opinions and chatter grows about a legendary papa bear.
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Cleveland
Public Square
Bennett's
Leon Clement
William FE. Scheele
Museum of Natural History
Bennet
Little Mountain
Lake County
Pennsylvania
Zoo
Fletcher A. Reynolds
Robert H. Mattlin
Bennett's Corners
Allies Drive Across 38th Parallel in Korea Advance
Allied forces breached the 38th parallel with a 13 mile thrust through retreating Chinese Red forces. American tank columns recaptured Chunchon and pushed toward the border as Lt General James Van Fleet called the operation a Red killing counter offensive. The Eighth Army widened the front, took the initiative, and pursued Reds along a 125 mile front with gains of four to six miles in many sectors.
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Hangye
Soksa
Changchon
Korangpo
Chongpyong
Seoul
Tokyo
38Th
Chunchon
Chanchon
Eighth Army
James van Fleet
Edward M. Almond
William C. Barnard
Almond
Severy
Choyang River
North Korea
Inje
Choyang
Kapyong
Hwachon
Red Korea
Vijonbu
Chorwon - Kumhwa - Hwachon
van Fleet
Movie Radio Merger Plan Announced
New York reports the planned stock exchange merger of American Broadcasting Company with United Paramount Theaters, creating American Broadcasting Paramount Theaters Inc. The deal would push TV into movie theaters, broaden ABC network resources, but does not guarantee new film supply. Board approvals and FCC consent needed.
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New York
American Broadcasting Company
United Paramount Theaters, Inc
ABC
Abc-Tv
United Paramount
Federal Communications Commission
Radio and Television
American Broadcasting- Paramount Theaters, Inc
U S Korea War Casualty Total Reaches 66816
Washington reports U S casualties in Korea now total 66816 with 10038 killed, 4500 wounded and 11211 missing after families were notified through May 18. Of wounded 1174 died and 101 missing are known dead, leaving 9796 still missing. Senator Bridges says total casualties exceed official counts.
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Washington
U. S
Korea
LGT
Senator Bridges
United States
Reservists Wasted by Navy Critics Tells Congress
Rep. Ayres of Ohio told Congress that three Naval reservists spent eight days making polished deeply engraved napkin rings for officers on the landing ship where they were stationed. He called their treatment a national disgrace, citing it as evidence of wasteful use of active reservists called from civilian life.
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Washington
Rep
Ayres
Ohio
Congressional Record
Reciprocal Trade Agreement Extended Two Years
The Senate approved a bill extending the reciprocal trade agreements program for at least two more years by a 72 to 2 vote, keeping the program on the statute books until June 12, 1953. The House had already approved a three-year extension, and the difference will be resolved in a conference.
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Washington
Senate
Gas Company Promotes Two Top Officials
The Ohio Fuel Gas Company promoted two top officers and named a new vice president and general manager. Earl C. Overbeck, former president, was named chairman of the board, succeeding Chauncey I. Weaver who retired. William N. Grinstead became president, Allan W. Lundstrom was elected vice president and general manager.
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Columbus
The
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Earl C. Overbeck
Overbeck
Chauncey I. Weaver
William N. Grinstead
Allan W. Lundstrom
Grinstead
Soviet Attack On Germany Seen by Reds
U S High Commissioner McCloy reports Western German communists hint a Soviet strike could occur this year or next. Reds urge sabotage, road blocks, partisan warfare, and target spotting while pushing themes of peace, unity, and an end to occupation. He notes propaganda aims to undercut West German will and deter defense cooperation.
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Frankfurt
Germany
U.S
John J. McCloy
McCloy
State Department
Communist Party
Soviet Union
Community of Free Nations
Iranians Will Run Oil Fields Without Help
Iran plans to nationalize oil resources and operate fields independently if foreign experts refuse to work under Mossadegh’s setup. Hussein Beibi, government rep on the Nationalization Board, said Iran will exploit and operate installations and close down the rest, signaling a firm stance despite Western opposition.
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Tehran
Iran
United States
Britain
Hussein Bi
Senate
Majlis
Mohammed Mossadegh
Bassibi
Keihan
Anglo-Iranian Oil Company
Woman Prays. Is Murdered in Culvert Case in Huntington
Cecil Vernatter, 26, is charged with the murder of Goldie Gibson Richie, 45, in Huntington. A warrant filed by Magistrate H M Adkins notes Vernatter killed Richie after she told him his girlfriend was untrue, giving her 15 minutes to pray before strangling her with a strip torn from her slip.
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Huntington
W. Va
Cecil Vernatter
Goldie Gibson Richie
H M. Adkins
Hermar, Frazier
Vernatter
Toss of Coin Elects Youngstown Councilman
A recount in Struthers shows John F. Lilak and Walter Zabuski tied in the Democratic primary for councilman at large. A coin toss settled the nomination, granting Lilak the seat.
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Youngstown
John —F. Lilak
Struthers
Lilak
Walter Zabuski
Presbyterians Hear Appeal For Morality
Des Moines Iowa and Cincinnati Ohio reports note leaders urging moral reform. Dr Hugh Ivan Evans retiring moderator appealed to 2440000 Presbyterians to record for restoration of character in civic life at the 163rd general assembly. Rev John E Simpson urged pastors and laymen to look to Calvary for Christian giving. W Kyle George of Youngstown Ohio was elected moderator.
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Cincinnati
Hugh Ivan Evans
Presbyterian Church
United States of America
Evans
Des Moines
Iowa
Price Spurt Slows After Korea War Onset
Washington reports the ten month living cost spike is easing with mid-April index showing only a slight rise from March and possibly flat under one alternate formula. Ewan Clague, labor statistics commissioner, says there is no sign of a basic shift and prices are generally quiet.
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Washington
Korea
Ewan Clague
Commissioner of Labor Statistics
Clague
Navy Boat Capsizes in Newport Harbor Tragedy
A 50-foot Navy motor launch carrying about 150 men capsized in Newport Harbor during a heavy rain storm between 6 and 7 am. One man is confirmed dead and 24 hospital patients are listed, with 15 known stretcher cases. The vessel was returning a liberty party to destroyers.
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Newport, R
Newport Harbor
Navy
First Naval District
Boston
Bradley says NATO lacks capability to stop Russian aggression
General Omar Bradley told senators that NATO nations do not currently have the means to halt a Russian aggression. He cautioned about overpromising defense while supporting collective security, noting the need to build up allied forces even as commitments outpace military capabilities. Bradley also commented on Iran and the potential for Russia to act there before elsewhere.
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Washington
Omar Bradley
Russia
Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Iran
Senate
Douglas MacArthur
North Atlantic
Sen
Wiley
Wis
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Yugoslavia
Britons Debate Iran Danger Amid Global Tensions
Bradley notes multiple hotspots in six months including Yugoslavia, with Iran in the limelight over Britain’s dispute with Iran’s government. He says Britons view Iran as the most dangerous point, while questioning Russian timing. The MacArthur dismissal hearings proceed before Senate committees.
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Great Britain
Bradley
Yugoslavia
Iran
MacArthur
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations
Increased Income Taxes Approved by Group Vote
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a $7.2 billion tax increase plan in a closed session. It includes a 12 percent hike in individual income taxes and a $736 million annual rise in the corporate excess profits tax. Republicans denounced the moves as railroaded by Democrats. The plan keeps a 1 percent cap on total taxes of income. The higher corporate tax would expand the base for affected companies.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Legislat
Simpson
R-Pa
Reed
New York
Ablican
Assembly Adjournment Race Falters in Ohio Session
Ohio legislators face a delayed adjournment as they debate state spending for two years. The House and Senate pass and amend bills on municipal courts, vehicle inspections, financial responsibility after accidents, and Turnpike Commission oversight. House approves 15 new municipal courts and requires new districts to have high schools.
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Columbus
Ohio
General Assembly
House
Senate
Frank J. Lausche
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