Benson: farm prices and costs may fall next year
Secretary of Agriculture Benson told the Southern Governors Conference in Hot Springs Virginia that farm prices and costs may dip in the coming year while overall income may have stopped falling. He urged states to share more farm problem responsibility as governors pressed for funding details.
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Prisoners Reject Communism in Panmunjom Interviews
At Panmunjom 19 of 483 Korean prisoners of war chose to return to North Korea after interviews lasting under six hours. Red officials faced taunts and curses as POWs dominated sessions, yelling to drown out communist interviewers. More interviews were planned for Wednesday with Chinese representatives.
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Red Atrocity Probe Okayed
United States pushed through a 14 nation steering committee to place before the General Assembly its charges of Communist atrocities in Korea. Evidence includes Army photos and documents alleging tens of thousands killed or tortured. The 12 to 2 vote advanced the issue despite Soviet bloc opposition.
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Record tax haul in Ohio parimutuel wagering season
Ohio collected a record 5 184 841 07 in parimutuel wagering taxes during the racing season ending last Saturday, according to the state racing commission and tax division.
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Boston Harbor ship fire kills seven longshoremen
A violent explosion aboard the Norwegian freighter Black Falcon in Boston Harbor left seven dead and 18 injured among longshoremen unloading chemicals in an aft hold near the Leyte. Firefighters report sodium peroxide near boilers leaked and reacted with bauxite, prompting a court of inquiry.
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Convicts Sleep It Off After Pill Bust at Penitentiary
At Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla about 400 inmates slept through a weekend after a warehouse worker exposed a box of 40,000 Nebutal tablets from surplus hospital supplies. Officials recovered most pills after a guard’s shakedown, with many inmates reportedly feeling the drug’s effects as they moved about.
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Warmer Temperatures Seen Through Sunday Weather Briefing
Temperatures Wednesday through Sunday will be well above normal with brief cooler spells on Wednesday and Saturday. Low around 36 and high near 52 to 57 from north to south. Mostly fair skies with a shower risk Friday night or Saturday totaling about a quarter inch.
Dean Proposes All or Nothing Korea Peace Formula
U S envoy Arthur Dean suggested a comprehensive formula for a Korean peace conference. He urged discussion of all points with no final agreement until both sides show consensus. Dean proposed Dec 1 or four weeks after talks end as a conference date and said neutrals could be added after time and place are set. The Communists paused, then noted no progress yet and would respond by Wednesday.
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GOP Moves To Bind Ties With Farmers
The Republican National Committee moves to deepen ties with farmers while the Eisenhower administration pushes a controversial Agriculture Department shakeup. Secretary Benson ordered the changes into effect with Eisenhower's approval despite protests, naming Rod Kreger of Watertown South Dakota as director of farm activities for the GOP committee to boost agricultural outreach.
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Blast Kills Boy in Lima Gas Explosion
Five year old Donald Fett of Lima died after striking a match near a car gasoline tank causing an explosion on Monday. The tragedy highlights dangers of fire with vehicles and fuel.
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Rifle Mishap Fatal in Dayton Cleaning Closet
Dayton woman Agnes Couchot aged 48 was killed Monday when a loaded rifle she knocked over in a closet cleaning mishap discharged. Police reported no others were injured. The tragedy occurred in Dayton, Ohio.
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Bus Strike Kills Columbus Man Joseph Turner
A 54 year old Columbus resident Joseph E Turner was struck by a trolley bus in Columbus on Monday and died of injuries. Authorities identified the victim and said the accident remains under investigation.
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Joseph E. Turner
Queen Elizabeth II Outlines Churchill Era Peace Plan
In a throne speech opening the fall session, Queen Elizabeth II pledges Britain's wartime era aim of world peace. The plan calls for an early Big Four meeting, strengthening NATO, negotiating Austrian independence and German unity with France and the United States, and renewing relations with Persia Iran.
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New Spy Data Report Denied by Greenglass Counsel
John Rogge, attorney for atom spy David Greenglass, denies that Greenglass provided new information to the Senate investigations subcommittee on radar espionage. He says Greenglass cooperated when questioned at Lewisburg prison after subcommittee staff interviews. The probe, focusing on Ft. Monmouth radar espionage, continues behind closed doors as McCarthy takes over leadership.
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Joseph
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Ft. Monmouth
N. J
McCarthy
Motive Sought in Slaying of Ohio Farmer
Orvie Haldeman, 74, was shot six times at his Minerva area farmhouse Saturday night. Sheriff Beamer reported no signs of a struggle or theft and officials say no plausible motive has emerged. Prosecutor Fortune called him a plain old good hearted farmer.
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Richard Beamer
Carroll County
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Ohio inventor Pearl Crabill dies at 73 in Springfield
Pearl P. Crabill, 73, credited with designing the first commercially used automobile bumper, died at his Springfield home. He helped found the Central and Fixture Co. of Springfield.
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Pike Power Rate Plan Is Adopted
The state utilities commission adopted the Ballou recommendations to ensure fair electric billing for Pike County atomic plant workers in trailer parks. It rejected trailer park operators' plan to resell power and approved a system where the power company installs a distribution system for individual trailers and refunds about 10 percent to offset costs. The arrangement covers 30,000 temporary workers, decreasing after construction.
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Services Set for Supreme Court Judge Matthias
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Broad Street Presbyterian Church in Columbus for Edward Shiloh Matthias 80 longtime Ohio Supreme Court jurist. Matthias died yesterday in a fall from a third floor window at his Columbus home. He served 39 years on the Supreme Court bench after earlier stints as common pleas judge in Van Wert County 1904 1914. Fellow justices called him jovial and a steady anchor to the court. He leaves a widow May F Crouch three daughters and a son.
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Metal Mining Crisis Cited in Western Governors Meeting
Western governors from 11 states warn Congress must act to secure metal mining during war emergencies. Gov Dan Thornton of Colorado and Gov Howard Pyle of Arizona urge swift congressional action as mine shutdowns labor issues unemployment and foreign imports top the agenda at the final day of the conference.
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Jurors View Scene Of Alleged Slaying
Lancaster Ohio jurors view the farm scene where a 5 year old boy was allegedly slain. The second degree murder trial of Elizabeth Rhodeback 27 opens the second day as a jury of six men and six women inspects the Aug 7 site, 19 miles north of Lancaster.
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Arson Suspect Indicted on 27 Counts in Columbus
Lawrence J. Pepper of Columbus a 21 year old railroad brakeman confessed to setting fire to 27 railroad cars and was indicted by the grand jury on 27 counts of arson.
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Lawrence J. Pepper
Plan to Store Atomic Bombs in Spain Stirs Debate
Sen. Theodore Green criticizes the Air Force plan to store atomic bombs in Spain calling it premature. Sen. Hugh Flanders warns the policy could compromise foreign relations with Franco. Talbott says storage depends on Spanish accord while noting joint bases for U S and Spanish aircraft are being studied in Spain with General Nathan Twining.
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Reese offered Dodger Reins
Louy s Reese admitted he had been felt out on the job of managing the Brooklyn Dodgers He said he would discuss the indirect offer with his wife before a final decision He did not want to jeopardize his standing with the Dodgers or disrupt his family life He confirmed a report of a conference with Buzz Bavasi vice president and mentioned Dressen left for Oakland
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General Marshall Taken To Capital Hospital
Gen. George C. Marshall, 72, was reported in good condition at Walter Reed Army Medical Center after influenza attack inflaming an already diseased right lung. He was flown from Pinehurst North Carolina and is described as improved today.
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Clues To 1954 Elections Stir New Jersey Virginia Races
Political observers see the 1954 contests in New Jersey Virginia and New York as potential precursors to future congressional shifts. Sen Dirksen notes a Democratic win in New Jersey could trigger a party chain reaction affecting Eisenhower’s influence. Troast vies against Meyner for New Jersey governor while Dalton seeks Virginia’s governorship and Stanley competes in New York City’s mayoral race.
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Big Ohio Vote Seen In Off Year Elections
Columbus reports a large turnout expected as Ohioans vote on mayoral races bond issues levies and nine constitutional amendments. Polls opened at 6 30 am and close at 6 30 pm with hot topics including education appointments highway funding and inclusion in the state militia.
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Board of Education
Army Finance System Under Investigation
Sen. Flan ders questions the Army practice of a military comptroller as chief financial officer. He says the system seems un-businesslike and will have Secretary Stevens recalled for more questioning. Stevens defends the setup while two Hoover Commission experts urge civilian comptrollers for all armed services.
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Soviet Claim of Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs
Moscow radio claimed Soviet scientists created several types of atomic and hydrogen bombs. The broadcast summarized Academician S. I. Voitskevich's talk on Soviet chemical science and joint work by physicists chemists and petrologists. It said chemists are developing peaceful uses of atomic energy.
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Southern Ohio Site Urged For First Atomic Reactor
Rep Polk urges the government to build its first atomic reactor in Pike County Ohio near the plant under construction. He argues Ohio labor is stronger than at Oak Ridge or Paducah and cites two high voltage lines from Madison Indiana. He notes regional economic distress and Portsmouth interest in Scioto County with workers finding homes for Pike County project.
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Experts Study Murder Clues In Lacrosse Disappearance
In Lacrosse Wisconsin police await lab reports on two leads in the Evelyn Hartley case. Investigators analyzed flesh and bone found near a Minneapolis auto and bloodstains. A mass of tissue was found near Highway 33 east of Lacrosse, wrapped in dated sheets. A physician said the tissue could not be identified due to decay.
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Aged Crusader Killed In Bicycle Accident In Mansfield
Alvah Barker, longtime Mansfield resident and diehard cyclist who moved from Indianapolis 16 years ago, died yesterday after his bicycle collided with a moving car. He had ridden daily to seek nature and prayers for mankind, remaining a fixture in the community.
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Ohio
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Indianapolis
Bey Hon
Soil Conservation Office Closures Spark Criticism
Sen. Anne Anderson of New Mexico condemns the plan to close regional soil conservation offices. The former agriculture secretary argues the move will cripple the program and diminish its effectiveness, warning the closures may backfire.
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