Ohio Legislature Eyes June 18 Windup and Major Vetoes
Ohio lawmakers push to adjourn by June 18 after a 44 bill session. Measures include boosting state retirement benefits, a bond requirement for vandalism by parents, penalties for utility disruption, and various driver and municipal rule changes. Senate and House debated amendments on taxation, charters, and education property transfers.
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Ohio
Senate
C. Stanley Mechem
House
Roger Cloud
William O'Neill
O'Neill
Portsmouth
Joseph W. Bartunek
Cuyahoga
Cabinet Beats Drums for Budget Push
President Eisenhower orders Cabinet and top officials to actively defend the administrations 71.8 billion dollar budget. White House aides vow more campaigning as Republicans rally behind the plan and target Democrats who control Congress. Summerfield warns mail service cuts of 140 million may come July 1 without more funds. Weeks brands budget butchers as danger to economy and peace. Ohio senators report rising pro budget mail from constituents.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Administration
Summerfield
Congress
Secretary of Commerce
Ohio
GOP Pulls Triple Play In Senate
Senate Republicans push a threefold move to back Eisenhower, slash spending, and pressure Democrats on a housing bill. Bricker proposes cutting the $2.85 billion program to $1.15 billion, Knowland argues for larger economy, while some Democrats seek compromises to avoid deep votes. Byrd critiques enlarged spending as nullifying prior economies amid House-rail concerns. Sparkman defends the program as paying its way over 20 years.
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Senate
Preside
Eisenhower
Banking Committee
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Bricker
Ohio
Ed Gop
White House
Knowland
California
GOP
Byrd
D-Va
Congress
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Dala
BG Expells Two Students at Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University expelled Russell Knoefel 21 of Cleveland and Charles Huston 19 of Monroe Mich for alleged efforts to break into a house trailer owned by Richard Crom. Everett Miller 20 of Clyde Ohio was shot in the leg by Crom and had a leg amputated while in fair condition at Wood County Hospital. The incident was not connected to the prior student demonstration.
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Bowling Green State University
Russell Knoefel
Cleveland
Charles Huston
Monroe
Mich
Richard Crom
Everett Miller
Clyde
Ohio
Crom
Wood County Hospital
Aged Patient Assault Charge Filed in Cincinnati
Cincinnati city detectives charged Harold Emmett Dunn a 35 year old Longview Hospital attendant with assaulting an elderly patient who was critically injured.
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Cincinnati
Harold Emmett Dunn
Longview Hospital
Ex-Convict Admits Murder in Huntington
A 40 year old parolee confessed to killing Mrs. Ruby H. Miller 58 in her Southside Huntington home. Bruner said he entered by a cut screen, overpowered her with a weapon, and left with a bloodstained hammer nearby. He was jailed on murder charges after the body’s discovery.
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Huntington
W. Va
Ruby H. Miller
Herman Frazier
Elmer David Bruner
Frazier
Bruner
Miller
J. E. Miller
Flooding Subsides as Eight Inches Rain Rains Texas Area
Cloudbursts dropped up to 8 inches of rain across parts of Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas causing river and street flooding. Thousands remained homeless as evacuation orders continued with Civil Defense estimating about 1000 people displaced and flood crests forecast to rise in places like Little Rock and Fort Smith.
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Texas
Southwest
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Trinity River
Fort Worth
Fort Smith
Little Rock
Civil Defense
North
Moffett, Okla
South Texas
San
Photographer Sought In Death Of Woman
In Los Angeles a gruff photographer who wanted a ceramic cat picture is being sought for questioning in the fatal beating of Thelma Macomber 42 wife of a wealthy contractor. Macomber was found beside her burning bed at a Studio City home.
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Los Angeles
Thelma Macomber
Dayton Mother Charged With Assault Over Burns
Dayton police will file felonious assault charges against 26 year old Mildred Hammett after she admitted to injuring her two year old twins as punishment. Hammett reportedly gave birth to her sixth child three days earlier.
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Dayton
Ohio
Mildred Hammett
China Radio declares China cannot tolerate US in Formosa
Peiping radio announced that the people of China could not tolerate U S aggressors on Formosa and urged the Nationalists to drive the Americans out, signaling heightened cross strait tensions and call to action.
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Peiping
People of
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U.S
Formosa
Tractor Fatality Near Athens Claims Ravenswood Youth
A 20 year old Ravenswood youth Holly Shamblin Jr. was killed when a tractor overturned on a farm south of Athens. Coroner Dr John H Elias said the victim died from a crushed abdomen and chest. He planned to report for work at Kaiser Aluminum Plant in Ravenswood next week. The man was working on R L Shockeys Lodi Township farm when the tractor pulled a trailer and jackknifed. Ambulance crews moved the body to Athens for examination. Funeral services were to be held in Ravenswood.
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Athens
John H. Elias
Athens County
Holly Shamblin, Jr
Kaiser Aluminum
Shamblin
Lodi
R. L. Shockey
Elias
Wall Threatens to Collapse at Columbus Office Block
Construction crews moved to repair a large section of the west wall of a downtown Columbus office building at Broad and High after it showed signs of imminent collapse. The structure was evacuated as the 15th and 16th floor area posed a danger to passersby and nearby properties.
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Columbus
Ohio
2000 Algerians Seek Asylum in Tunisia
Tunis authorities report 2000 Algerians crossed into Tunisia overnight seeking asylum from France. A government spokesman said several tens of thousands more are moving toward Tunisia as France suspends economic aid over support for the Algerian rebel cause.
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Tunisia
France
Five Bodies Found Drift Boat Off Yokohama
Five Japanese corpses, four men and a woman, were found aboard a life boat drifting off Yokohama. The vessel likely belonged to a small cargo ship that vanished on May 20 with seven aboard.
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Yokohama
Japan
Influenza Death Toll Rises in Philippines
Manila reports influenza fatalities total 185 with most victims being children or elderly. Public health officials urge vigilance as cases continue to rise across the country.
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Manila
Philippines
Picket Clash Toll at Two in Alabama Construction Site
Gunthersville Alabama reports a shooting at a plant under construction killing two men and wounding six others. Gulf States Construction sues United Mine Workers District 60 alleging conspiracy to stop work by violence and mass picketing. Two victims identified 22 year olds John Ward and William Harrison. Five held in Marshall County Jail as inquiry continues.
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Ala
United Mine Workers, District 60
Gulf States Construction Co. Inc
Atlanta
UMW
Gulf States
John Leroy Ward
Parsons
Kan
William Clinton Harrison
Marshall County
Crash Injures Pomeroy Man
A Pomeroy man Norman Smith was critically injured when his 1946 car struck a utility pole on Route 124 near Bailey's Lake about 11 15 p m Monday. He suffered a broken right arm chest injuries and fractured ribs and went into shock at Meigs General Hospital where he was listed in critical condition. The Racine Emergency Squad found him 200 feet from the wreck. Chief Deputy Sheriff Howard Frank investigated.
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Bailey’s Lake
Racine
Norman Smith
Condor St
Meigs General Hospital
Smith
Howard Frank
Martin Bullpup air to surface missile announced
The Martin Co announced the development of the Bullpup an air to surface missile for light attack planes designed to hit tanks and truck convoys. It is about 11 feet long and weighs 600 pounds and was developed by Martin in cooperation with the Navy.
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Baltimore
Martin Co
Martin
Navy
Farm Bureau Reports Support for Farm Program Overhaul
The American Farm Bureau Federation told members there is a strong sentiment in Congress to overhaul federal farm programs. The group noted discussion centers on major reforms and a possible revision of farm policy.
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Congress
Washington
American Farm Bureau Federation
Nevada tests launch largest atomic series on desert site
A 10 kiloton device exploded at Yucca Flat 70 miles northwest of Las Vegas as Nevada test series opened. 31 aircraft photographed the mushroom cloud while observers from NATO nations watched from nearby hills. The blast produced limited fallout and will inform radiation measurements and fallout data over the coming weeks.
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Berserk Sailor Kills One and Takes Four Hostages
An enlisted sailor opened fire on the Uvalde at Treasure Island, killing Ensign Arthur Lusk Morris and wounding Ensign Harrison R. D. Lee and Jake Verdek. Four sailors remained hostage on the flying bridge as Cmdr. Herman J. Schnurr sought surrender. Marines cordoned the area while the Navy investigated the motive.
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Uvalde
Treasure Island
Navy
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Arthur Lusk Morris
Harrison R. D. Lee
Jake H. Verdek
Herman J. Schnurr
San Francisco Bay
Logan Armory Bill Moves Through Ohio Legislature
Logan faces a likely National Guard armory build within two years as the A B bill includes 400000 for seven armories statewide with 60000 for Logan and 50000 for construction plus 10000 for landscaping. Federal funds of 150000 boost Logan to 200000 total. The unit now operates from a Route 75 garage and would share a site at the fairgrounds with other planned facilities.
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Hocking County
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Perry County
Man Hurt in Mine Accident at Williams Coal
Vester Walker was taken to Holzer Hospital Tuesday morning after a coal mine accident at the Williams Coal Company in West Columbia. He suffered a crushed chest and leg. Details of the incident were not learned.
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Point Pleasant
Vester Walker
Holzer Hospital
Williams Coal Company
West Columbia
Adenauer Ends US Talks With White House Meeting
In Washington Chancellor Konrad Adenauer plans a final White House meeting with President Eisenhower to close a busy round of foreign policy talks. A joint communique on German American unity against Russia on disarmament and related issues was anticipated.
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Konrad Adenauer
Eisenhower
White House
Russia
Sherwood Named to Ohio Correction Advisory Council
Charles L. Sherwood of Columbus, former state welfare director, is appointed to the advisory council of the Ohio Division of Correction in Columbus. His selection adds a push for policy guidance from a veteran public official.
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Columbus
Ohio
Charles L. Sherwood
State Welfare
Ohio Division of Correction
World Plow Contest Set At Peebles
The 1957 World's Conservation Exposition and Plowing Contests will run Sept 17–20 at Peebles Adams County. Promoters expect 300 000 visitors with a six county Central Ohio delegation. Fifteen nations enter the plowing contests. U S entrants include Lawrence Goettemoeller and Don Daniels. An Ohio farm girl will be crowned Queen of the Furrow.
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Columbus
Ohio
Peebles
Adams County
Robert Hedland
Cleveland
Hedland
United States
Lawrence Goettemoeller
Mercer County
Don Daniels
Mulberry
Ill
Actress Francesca de Scaffa aided Confidential magazine case
Los Angeles prosecutors told the county grand jury that actress Francesca de Scaffa used a hidden wristwatch recording device to gather information and tips on film people for Confidential magazine.
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Los Angeles
Francesca de Scaffa
Confidential
Grand Jury
K OF C Deputy Elected Cleveland Leader
Police Chief Anthony A. Bosch of Toledo was elected state deputy by the Ohio Knights of Columbus at their council meeting in Cleveland on Monday.
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Cleveland
Anthony A. Bosch
Toledo
Ohio Knights of Columbus
Alaska Statehood Bill Advances in House Panel
The House Insular Affairs Committee approved the Alaska statehood bill by a 24-6 vote, sending the measure forward in the legislative process.
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Washington
House Insular Affairs Committee
Alaska
Mason Boy Wins Trip In Messenger Contest
Alvin Tripp of Mason West Virginia wins the Messenger annual Economy Reading Plan Contest with 177 points earning a seven day all expense paid trip to Skyline Ranch for Boys Estes Park Colorado. Ed Harmon of Point Pleasant places second with 131 points and earns a Cedar Point trip plus merchandise and cash. Tripp will be escorted from Athens by his parents and travels by car to Chicago joining the Lancaster champion en route.
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Pleasant
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