If You Can Count to Five You Survived an A Bomb
A wartime survival tip from Col. Harvey C. Slocum suggests counting to five after a bright flash to judge survivability from an A or H bomb. At five seconds, a person a mile from the blast center may avoid lethal radiation and blast effects. anesthesiologists could play lifesaving roles in such catastrophes.
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Harvey C. Slocum
American Society of Anesthesiologists
Slocum
Surgeon General
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Washington, D. C
Japan
Socum
Mine Bureau Revamping Announced
Washington Secretary of the Interior McKay announced a reorganization of health safety and coal mine inspection within the Bureau of Mines. The plan creates divisions of safety health and coal mine inspection with eight districts and twelve sub districts, effective about January 1. William J. Fene will head the new safety division Harry F Seaver is named chief of the coal mine inspection division James Westfield will supervise health operations pending a chief’s appointment.
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Secretary of the Interior
McKay
Bureau of Mines
Bureau
William J. Fene
Division of Safety
Harry F. Seaver
James Westfield
Honest Girl Loses State Spelling Contest
Anne Warren, seventh grader from Monticello Georgia, initially won the state spelling contest at the Southeastern Fair in Atlanta. After papers were returned she admitted two missed words, surrendering the title to Stephen Johnson, a West Point high school student, to remain truthful.
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Anne Warren
Monticello
M. D. Collins
Anne
Stephen Johnson
West Point
Ohio Sheriff Pleads Innocent On Multiple Charges
Jackson County Sheriff David Trago, 50, a father of 12, pleaded innocent to a third moral charge at a preliminary hearing in Jackson. A fourth charge was postponed until 3 p.m. tomorrow as prosecutors pursue four separate counts involving young boys. He had been released from a Columbus hospital after treatment for exhaustion.
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Jackson County
David Trago
Trago
Columbus
Franklin man dies from weekend crash injuries
Troy Riley, 23, of Route 2 Franklin, died yesterday from injuries suffered when his car struck a tree off Route 741 south of here last Saturday.
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Troy Riley
Franklin
Here
Man Sues County Over Missing Teeth After Surgery
Harry J. Lipset filed a $5450 claim against the County Board of Supervisors alleging the loss of his false teeth after a July 27 operation at Los Angeles General Hospital. County counsel says state law provides no basis for such a claim to the county.
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Los Angeles
Harry J. Lipset
Los Angeles General Hospital
County Board of Supervisors
Lipset
Sheppard murder case costs reveal steep trial expenses
The Sheppard murder case has cost over 19000 dollars so far, not counting defense fees for Chief Counsel William J. Corrigan. Dr. Samuel H. Sheppard’s family has paid about 4000 for court reporters and related expenses, while 1000 covers bail bonds. Prosecutor Frank T. Cullitan reports roughly 1500 in office costs, with juror and witness fees and transcripts still to come. The largest cost so far is 13200 paid by Cleveland police to Bay Village for major parts of the investigation leading to the indictment.
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Sheppard
William J. Corrigan
Corrigan
Samuel H. Sheppard
Frank T. Cullitan
Cuyahoga County
Bay Village
Ohio Woman Is Crushed Directing Tow Truck
A 57 year old woman died in Plain City Ohio after stepping into the road to direct a tow truck backing onto the highway. The truck was pulling a car from a ditch owned by Mrs. Gertrude Chapman of London when she stepped behind it to check for clearance.
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Ohio
State Highway Patrol
Gertrude Chapman
London
Rhodes Attacks Lausche On Ohio School Policy
Republican candidate James A. Rhodes accused Gov. Frank J. Lausche of harming Ohio's free education system. He cited a vetoed school appropriation and opposition to a voter approved constitutional amendment removing schools from political influence. Rhodes spoke to Young Republican workers in Columbus.
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James A. Rhodes
Frank J. Lausche
Ohio
Lausche
Rhodes
Ohio Soldier Killed by Shell Explosion
Pfe Cloyd B. Shaeffer 18 of Lira Ohio was killed and four other soldiers slightly injured during a training exercise at Fort Riley Kansas when a defective round of ammunition from a 4.2 mm mortar exploded in the air about fifteen feet after leaving the mortar.
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Dulles Rejects Talks with Russia over Germany Future
Secretary of State Dulles ruled out new talks with Russia on West Germany's future and urged a unified Western stance. He joined President Eisenhower at a White House cabinet meeting broadcast to the nation, as he outlined a July or earlier shift toward reviewing Asia threats and Russia's bid for talks.
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Bender Outlines Republican Highway Plan in Ohio Rally
Mount Vernon Ohio Rep George H Bender a Republican candidate for U S Senate spoke to a city rally outlining an enlightened highway program He claimed the GOP will lift the nations transportation system from its current mess noting improvements were needed in much of the federal aid system and praising Eisenhowers 50 billion plan for highway upgrades over ten years.
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Ohio
George H. Bender
WU. S&s. Senate
Bender
Eisenhower
Delaware Senator to Speak at Logan Dinner Rally
Republican state headquarters announces Sen. John Williams of Delaware will address a dinner and rally in Logan. Williams filled in for Arthur Fleming at a Cádiz meeting after Fleming was recalled to Washington for a defense mobilization conference.
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John Williams
R-Del
Logan
Sen. Williams
Arthur Flemming
Cadiz
Flemming
Defense Mobilization
Washington
Meigs Air Force S Sgt Ora White Killed At Base
Meigs Air Force base reports the death of S Sgt Ora W White age 30 of Route 1 Carpenter Meigs County. He was killed when sucked against a jet intake at Scott Field yesterday shattering his skull. He leaves a widow and two children.
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Meigs County
UN Talks on Arms Near End
In New York India urges a halt to weapons production until a global disarmament pact is ready. V K Menon presents a plan for an armament truce while the Disarmament Commission studies options. The group aims for a quick vote on five power talks backed by Russia France Britain the United States and Canada.
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S V. K. Krishna Menon
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France
Britain
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Canada
London
Lausche Defends State Spending at Rally in Lima
Ohio Governor Frank Lausche, seeking a fifth term, charged the state auditor’s office has seen a 40 percent spending rise in under 18 months and accused Auditor James Rhodes of extravagance. He disputed axle mile tax rumors and said truckers’ money funds opposition.
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Frank J. Lausche
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James A. Rhodes
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Bevington Found Dead in Parked Car Near Cincinnati
Police reported the body of 21 year old James T. Bevington of Spender Indiana was found yesterday in a parked car. They believe he may have fallen asleep and forgotten to shut off the ignition.
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James T. Bevington
Spender
Ind
McCarthy accuses Watkins of prejudice in censure case
Senator McCarthy charges Senator Watkins and two other members of the six man censure committee with prejudice toward him in the run up to the Senate debate. He cites a letter alleging deception before the vice president and votes to reprimand McCarthy. The committee had recommended public reprimand on Sept. 27.
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McCarthy
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Sen
Watkins
Rutah
Senate
Eisenhower says unemployment fell to 2.7 million
President Eisenhower reports unemployment down 400000 to 2700000 as he campaigns for GOP control. He also headlines a televised Cabinet meeting on Europe defense and unemployment. aides hope TV events boost support with elections soon.
Kew Workers Pass Pickets On Docks
London docks remain largely closed as a 23 day strike continues with 43,009 workers out. Arthur Deakin of the Transport and General Workers Union urges a return to work as scuffles erupt outside a London dock, while the Stevedores Union backs the walkout and officials accuse Communist elements of instigation.
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Arthur Deakin
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Rochester
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Stevedores
Terrier Helps Boy in Chimney Rescue
In Nashville Tennessee a four year old boy named Tom Gambill was wedged in an outdoor grill chimney. His Irish terrier Mike alerted rescuers by whining and led a caregiver to the scene. Firemen and police arrived and freed the boy after about two hours.
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Tenn
Tom Gambill
Mike
Gambill
Fire Truck Catches Fire in Granite City
A fire truck in Granite City caught fire yesterday when gasoline on board ignited. The blaze was quickly extinguished using water from the truck’s booster tank.
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Plane Search Widened for Missing U S Airmen
In the French Alps, wreckage sighted high in the mountains prompted renewed searches for a missing U S Air Force C47 with 21 airmen. Parachutists surveyed the site near St Martin while Italian American and French crews extended the hunt from Rome to Manston England. A separate report of a second aircraft near Bastia failed to yield wreckage and no sea trace was found.
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Five Away Baby Found in Cleveland Bar Case
Four year old Paul Blair was found safe at the county Children’s Receiving Home as William Fletcher 27 brought the boy to police after reading of the search. Fletcher met the boy’s mother Virginia Blair 21 in a bar and said she gave him up to a “big and fat” man to take a Kentucky motorcycle trip. Virginia Blair was jailed for further investigation. Fletcher was released.
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William Fletcher
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Virginia Blair
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Blair
Officers Installed Cleveland Grand Chapter of Ohio Eastern Star
Mrs. Sadie J. Oliver of Oberlin will be installed as worthy grand matron and August J. Seiss of Toledo as worthy grand patron at the 58th convention of the Grand Chapter of Ohio Order of Eastern Star. The meeting is expected to draw 1100 attendees and ends Thursday.
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Sadie J. Oliver
Oberlin
August J. Seiss
Toledo
Grand Chapter
Ohio
Order of Eastern Star
Eisenhower Seizes Campaign Moment Aides Claim Nonpartisan Tone
President Eisenhower and his official family pressed a fast windup week for the congressional campaign. He touted lower unemployment and hinted at a final talking tour. Secretaries Dulles and Mitchell announced TV briefings and warned of Democratic attacks linking to McCarthyism. Nixon warned that a Democratic win would boost leftist elements.
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Washington
Nixon
Pocatello
Idaho
Burke Blames Group For Incident At Cleveland Luncheon
Sen Thomas A Burke alleges a business luncheon was canceled due to moneyed special interests. He claims a Cleveland businessman tied to big interests pressured organizers prompting the pullback. Burke spoke to a Democratic city council dinner and City Hall guests.
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Thomas A. Burke
State Grange To Elect Officers at Convention
Ohio State Grange, the nation’s largest, opened a three day convention in Columbus. The gathering heard Master a Frede ck report a delegation of about one hundred nine. Frederick praised Ohio’s road system and said the state fair is in good hands while criticizing what he called political perfume in 194 fair comments.
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Ohio State Grange
Hepa
Fredeck
Frederick
Ohio
Boy Who Defends Dog to Get New Hearing
In Monroe Louisiana an 11 year old boy named Joe Cooper who freed his dog at gunpoint after the principal locked the animal in a closet will receive a new court hearing. Murphy Blackwell his attorney said Dist Judge Howell Heard tentatively set the hearing for Friday. Joey has been in Louisiana Training Institute for three weeks amid protests over his commitment.
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Monroe
Joe Cooper
Murphy Blackwell
Dist
Howell Heard
Joey
Louisiana Training Institute
Jewelry Thief Moved By Tender Sentiment
London report states Maurice F. Lubbock discovered his home robbed and 1000 pounds worth of jewelry missing. A thief allegedly returned the watch after being moved by a tender inscription reading Maurice on his alst.
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London
Maurice F. Lubbock
Lubbock
Maurice
Color Photographs Slated as Exhibits in Sheppard Murder Trial
The prosecution said color photographs from the county morgue may be shown as exhibits in the Sheppard murder case. They, made under Dr Samuel Berber at the Cuyahoga County morgue, depict 27 crushing blows and include a beaten head and a head of an artist.
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Tagsaghe
Cinsania
T Mu Tims
Sheppard
Joan J. Mahon
Samuel BR. Gerber
Cuyahoga County
Mra Sheppard
Mahon
German Leader Heads to Washington for U S visit
German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer left Bonn for an eight day trip to the United States to meet President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles. He aims to present Paris accords to parliament and seeks guarantees for German reunification and a Western defense role. He departed from Bonn on a U S Air Force plane with James B. Conant and 14 aides, stopping in Iceland before Washington.
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United States
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Washington
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Five Day AP Forecast Sees Cooler Winds Then Warm Weekend
The five day forecast shows temperatures near normal with a cooling trend late Wednesday and lingering below normal Thursday and Friday. Normal highs range from 57 to 62 with lows around 38. Expect showers and thunderstorms Wednesday and possibly Saturday, totaling about a quarter to one half inch.
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