Fiery Talks Signal Balkan Clash At United Nations
At Lake Success the UN General Assembly's political committee held a heated debate over the Balkans pitting the United States against the Soviet Union. Poland urged partition of Palestine and immediate Jewish refugee immigration while Greece and its Soviet-backed neighbors faced troop and aid disputes. Bebler clashed with Bech over remarks as Spaak and McNeil tempered the session.
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Lake Success
Poland
United Nations
Palestine
Holy Land
Greece
Balkan
Albania
Bulgaria
Yugoslavia
Balkans
Security Council
Russia
Balkan Commission
Ales Bebler
Joseph Bech
Luxembourg
Zergos
Briton Sees New Aid Need
Sir Stafford Cripps told reporters at his first news conference as minister for economic affairs that Britain must secure new dollar aid for Britain and Europe soon or face deeper cuts. He warned further expenditure cuts could trigger a gradual economic strangulation unless quickly halted.
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London
Stafford Cripps
Britain
Europe
Ohio Supreme Court Denies Death Appeals in Cleveland Slaying
The Ohio Supreme Court rejected appeals by James Griffin Jr and Robert Britton from death sentences for the June 21 1946 slaying of Lee Webb in a Cleveland gambling house. Electrocution is set for Oct 29 at Ohio Penitentiary. A third man Floyd Dace also faces the chair, case in District Court of Appeals.
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Columbus
Ohio Supreme Court
James Griffin, Jr
Robert Britton
Lee Webb
Cleveland
Ohio
Floyd Dace
District Court of Appeals
Balkan Relief Group Charter Is Revoked in Ohio
The State Supreme Court revoked Balkan Relief, Inc. charter for collecting money in Ohio businesses. Atty. Gen. Hugh S. Jenkins said funds allegedly went to promoters, not to Balkan peoples, prompting the action.
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Columbus
State Supreme Court
Balkan Relief, Inc
Ohio
Atty
Hugh S. Jenkins
Balkans
Akron man jumps to death from bridge amid spree of suicides
Milton L. Crawford, 65, leaped from the high level bridge yesterday, the second suicide on the span within three days, police said.
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Akron
Milton L. Crawford
Robot Heads for Ohio Following Return Trip
The U S Army Skymaster Robert E Lee flew back to Wilmington Ohio after a successful Atlantic crossing aided by a robotic pilot. Col M Gillespie led a ten man air force crew with automatic landings planned only as needed. The return voyage completed the first ocean crossing on instruments alone.
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Robot
Ohio
Stephenville
Mid
U. S. Army
Robert E. Lee
Wilmington
Atlantic
Air Force
Newfoundland
United States
mid-Atlantic
England
Gillespie
Lyneham
McCulloch and Quatman Win Primary in Fourth District
In Lima Ohio unofficial results show William C. McCulloch a Piqua Republican and Joseph C. Quatman a Lima Democrat advancing to the November 4 general election for the Fourth District congressional seat. McCulloch defeated G Dewey Fetter 10120 to 4159 while Quatman led three opponents with 2923 votes. District counties gave Roy Harmony 2879 Reuben Dickman 1918 and Paul Christie 861. The seat was vacated by Robert F Jones who resigned Sept 2 to join the FCC.
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Lima
William C. McCulloch
Piqua
Joseph C. Quatman
House of Representatives
McCulloch
G. Dewey Fetter
Allen County
Quatman
Roy E. Harmony
Sidney
Reuben Dickman
New Bremen
Paul C. Christie
Delpos
Robert F. Jones
Federal Communications Commission
Truman
Nelsonville Woman Receives Share of $71 000 Estate
In Frankfort Kentucky the Court of Appeals reversed a lower court ruling on the estate of Louisville restaurateur Chris E Shoemaker and approved figures for six legatees. Mrs Willard Bartoe of Nelsonville Ohio is awarded 3000 dollars, up from 1000 dollars, as a sister beneficiary in the division of the 71000 dollar estate.
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Frankfort
Nelsonville
Willard Bartoe
Associated Press
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Chris E. Shoemaker
Louisville
Bartoe
Blockade of Freight Threat Emerges in New York
A 19 day Railway Express Agency strike has halted express shipments and burdened parcel post, with AFL leaders threatening a general freight blockade. Martin T. Lacey said the IBT executive committee was authorized to act to shut down New York if needed.
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New York
Railway Express Agency
Martin T. Lacey
AFL Central Trades and Labor Council
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
AFL
IBT
260 Jobs Wanted in East Liverpool District
The Ohio State Employment Service announced 260 men are needed to fill steel mill, pottery, and road construction jobs in the district.
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East Liverpool
Ohio State Employment Service
Canadians urged to ignore U S subpoenas in print race
U S congressman Clarence J. Brown urged Canadian newsprint producers and American publishers to disregard Justice Department subpoenas over records, saying the move is ill advised. Ontario Premier George A. Drew warned Brown not to be surprised by the implication, while Brown noted protests against U S courts over Canadian records in anti trust cases.
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Toronto
United States
U. S. Justice Department
Clarence J. Brown
Ohio
Special House
Justice Department
George A. Drew
Ontario
Brown
Department
U.S
Canada
Modernized Parity Plan Draws Early Capitol Hill Fire
Washington AP reports the administration’s proposed farm parity update faces swift opposition from Rep. Pace and Rep. Hill. The plan would raise parity for beef and lower it for cotton and grains, plus add quotas, loans, an ever normal granary, and a broader marketing program. It aims for organized abundance amid a long range farm policy debate.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Rep
Pace
D-Ga
Agriculture Committee
Congress
Williams. Hill
R-Col
House
Senate Agriculture Committees
Chinese Reds Blast Railroad Through Manchuria
Communists drive a 140 mile stretch of the Mukden to Changchun rail line in Manchuria with raids from Tiehling to near Changchun. Government forces acknowledge 25 miles destroyed but say counter-moves have halted the advance.
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Nanking
Manchuria
Mukden
Changchun
Tiehling
Teng Wen-Yi
32 Year Old Man Indicted for Murder in Prospect Case
Marion Ohio reports Ray Shappard, 32, indicted on first degree murder in the hammer slaying of 16 year old Roxie Ann Green of Prospect. He led authorities to her body found in bushes near her home after she disappeared September 19 following a football game.
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Marion
Ray Shappard
Roxie Ann Green
Prospect
Handyman
Share Trading Halted For Nelsonville Concern
James F. Merkle state securities division chief announced an order suspending trading of 2 000 shares of Class A no par common stock of the Hocking Coal Products Co of Nelsonville. The action cites insolvency and failure to keep proper books with no further Athens or Nelsonville details.
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Columbus
James F. Merkle
State Securities Division
Hocking Coal Products Co
Nelsonville
Merkle
Athens
Union Sees Sit Down Strike At Seiberling Rubber
Union officials reported a sit-down strike spreading to 300 workers at Seiberling Rubber Co in Barberton. CIO Local 18 president W S Hackenberg said about 90 bandroom employees joined the dispute and warned further stoppages could shut the plant.
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Barberton
Seiberling Rubber Co
W. S. Hackenberg
CIO
United Rubber Workers
NLRB Questioned Over Affidavit Exemptions
Congress questions the NLRB decision to exempt AFL and CIO leaders from filing non Communist pledges under the Taft Hartley Act. Senate panel hears from Ball and Ives while Ellender calls for leaders to file pledges, Denham supports board ruling and future adherence.
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Washington
AFL
CIO
Ball
R-Mini
National Labor Relations Board
Robert N. Denham
Senate House Committee
Ives
R-Ny
NLRB
Congress
Ellender
D-La
Denham
Enforcement Acting Chief Resigns Post
Columbus reports Lt. Floyd C. Moon resigns as acting chief enforcement officer of the State Liquor Control Department effective Oct 15. Donald T. Geyer, inspector in charge of Akron district, is named to succeed him. Moon returns to the State Highway Patrol after a leave of absence. Geyer, 44, has served in the liquor department since 1939 and was previously Sandusky district inspector.
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Columbus
Floyd C. Moon
State Liquor Control Department
Donald T. Geyer
Akron
Moon
State Highway Patrol
Geyer
Liquor Department
Sandusky
Norwich
Muskingum County
Muskingum College
Dale Andison
Jenkins Returns Home From Europe Tour
Rep. Jenkins of Ohio plans to arrive in New York from Italy and Trieste as he chairs a House subcommittee reviewing overseas economic conditions. Before resuming duties in Washington he will visit Portland Maine where his wife has been during his absence.
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Washington
Rep. Jenkins
Ohio
New York
Trieste
Italy
House
Jenkins
Portland
Maine
Two Escape From Jail In Steubenville Today
Steubenville report says burglars drew Tinder and Harold Shawver escaped from Jefferson County Jail around 1 30 a m. Sheriff Robert Bates provided few details on the incident.
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Steubenville
Andrew Tinder
Harold Shawver
Jefferson County
Robert D. Bates
Catholic Association To Hear Slavic Priest Fr iday
The Rev. Stephen Lackovic of Youngstown will be the featured speaker when the Catholic Press Association opens a two day meeting in Columbus. Delegates from eleven midwestern states attend the event. Father Lackovic formerly served as secretary to imprisoned Yugoslav prelate Archbishop Aloysius Stepinac.
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Columbus
Stephen Lackovic
Youngstown
Catholic Press Association
Father Lackovic
Aloysius Stepinac
Bank calls issued for Oct 6 1947 condition reports
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for a statement of the condition of all national banks at the close of business Oct. 6 1947. The state banking division issued a call for statements from all state banks at the close of business Oct. 6 1947.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Columbus
Three Trains Involved in Springfield Freight Accident
Three New York Central freight trains were involved in a minor wreck on the North Side of Springfield. An empty coal car and a refrigerator car derailed, a caboose demolished, and tracks ripped up. Westbound freight paused on a spur. eastbound was struck from behind by another freight. Trains rerouted around the city temporarily.
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Springfield
New York Central Railroad
Slayer and Companion Face Murder Charges
A 35 year old paroled slayer Clifford Gayles and his 17 year old companion Ada Davidson faced murder charges for the fatal beating of 33 year old Edna Adkins of Franklin. They were returned to Hamilton from New Orleans by FBI agents with Sheriff Charles B. Walke confirming the two in custody.
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Hamilton
Edna Adkins
Franklin
Butler County
Charles B. Walke
Clifford Gayles
Ada Davidson
Xenia
New Orleans
FBI
British Labor Government Overhauled in Major Reshuffle
London reports a drastic Labor Government overhaul with five Cabinet ministers ousted and leftwing Emanuel Shinwell demoted. Press reaction split along party lines while the Daily Herald praised reforms and the Daily Graphic urged a coalition to tackle economic disaster.
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London
Emanuel Shinwell
Daily Herald
Daily
Graphic
Attlee
Freight Rate Hike Granted by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a 10 percent emergency freight rate rise totaling about 700 million dollars annually for U.S. railroads, with a possible permanent 27 percent increase under review. The ICC also allowed Southern railroads to raise sleeping car and parlor car fares and granted permission to advance basic coach fares on 26 Southern lines.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
South
Two Gunmen Seized Charged With Killing Intent
Canton detectives captured two 32 year old gunmen after a night shootout. Tony F. Maxin of Canton a parole violator and Alfred A. Conti of Cleveland an escapee were bound over to Stark County grand jury on charges of shooting with intent to kill carrying concealed weapons and car theft.
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Canton
Stark County Grand Jury
James B. Quilligan
Tony F. Maxin
Alfred A. Conti
Cleveland
London
General Presbyter Named for Cleveland Presbytery
The Rev. George O. Reemsnyder has been named general presbyter of the Cleveland Presbytery, reflecting a leadership appointment within the regional church governance. The selection signals shifts in oversight of congregations and mission work across the Cleveland area.
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Cleveland
George O. Reemsnyder
Cleveland Presbytery
Church Fire Blamed on Disabled Girl in Chillicothe
State Fire Marshal and officials conclude a 13 year old girl with developmental disabilities sparked a June blaze that destroyed St. Peters Church and its priceless furnishings. The girl admitted lighting candles but denied starting the fire, while experts recommend placement in a state school or private institution.
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Columbus
St. Peter’s
Chillicothe
Ray C. Gill
Gill
State Bureau of Juvenile Research
Maurice Neuberger
Food Plea Compliance Is Foreseen
The Citizens Food Committee asks distillers to shut down for 60 days to save 10,000,000 bushels of grain as part of Truman’s voluntary save campaign. Industry leaders hint at a reluctant approval, with meetings set among Luckman, Engelhard, and top liquor officials to discuss the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Citizens Food Committee
Truman
Europe
Charles Luckman
Joseph A. Engelhard
Distilled Spirits Institute
Luckman
Anderson
Toledo
Columbus
Columbus Retail Grocers Association
Miss Truman Opens Singing Tour in Pittsburgh
Margaret Truman, daughter of the president, will perform at Syria Mosane in Pittsburgh on Oct. 17 to launch a 30 city recital tour. Her May 20 Pittsburgh appearance was canceled due to her mother’s illness and she later sang with the Hollywood Bowl Symphony Aug. 23.
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Pittsburgh
Margaret Truman
Syria Mosane
Miss Truman
Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra
Granary of Philippines Flooded After Typhoon
Water rushing down from mountains in the wake of a typhoon flooded the Central Luzon Plain and the Cagayan Valley granary of the Philippines. Unconfirmed reports said as much as 50 percent of the rice crop in affected provinces may have been ruined.
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Manila
Luzon
Cagayan Valley
Philippines
Xenia imposes 10 p.m. curfew to curb vandalism
In Xenia a 10 p.m. curfew was ordered by Police Chief Stanley Mickell to stop vandalism that damaged school and factory windows. The measure targets evening hours to reduce further destruction and restore order.
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Xenia
Stanley Mickell
Wes tern College for Women to Dedicate Science Building
Dedication set for October 13 in Oxford for the new 400000 dollar science building at Western College for Women. The ceremony will mark the completion of the facility for scientific instruction and research.
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Oxford
Western College For Women
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