Three ships crash. death toll may reach seventeen
In Buffalo Harbor a fiery collision between the Great Lakes freighter Penobscot, an oil barge, and a tug left fourteen crewmen missing and feared dead. Captain Louis Guyette and helmsman Ray Richardson perished in the freighter’s pilot house. Coast Guard and investigators began inquiry into the cause.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Coast Guard
Buffalo Harbor
Great Lakes
Penobscot
Morenia
Dauntless
Louis Guyette
Ray Richardson
Port Huron
Mich
Edward Myers
Ins
Roy
Guyette
Richardson
Uscg Merchant Marine Inspection Division
Cleveland
Nicholson Transit Co
Detroit
Banker McKinney Set To Lead Democrats Fund Drive
Indianapolis AP report says Frank E McKinney Irish banker who helped Indiana Democrats out of debt in 1948 is poised to become the Democrats national chairman a fundraising post. He agreed two days before and will split time between Washington and Indianapolis while resigning from U S Pipeline Co duties.
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Indianapolis
Frank E. McKinney
William M. Boyle, Jr
McKinney
Truman
Democratic National Committee
Washington
Fidelity Trust Co
U.S. Pipeline Co
Boyle
Senate
Reconstruction Finance Corp
Marine Hero Criticizes Vague U S Policies at Ohio Event
Brig. Gen. James P. Devereaux, ret, addressed the Ohio district Kiwanis convention, praising Gen. Douglas MacArthur for speaking out on foreign policy. He recalled Wake Island and warned that vague policy could draw America into another war, noting Russia’s alleged aggressions.
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Columbus
Wake Island
America
James P. S&s Devereaux
Ohio
Devereaux
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Far East
Russia
Court Martial Nearing Close at Rossford Depot
The Rossford ordnance depot court martial of its former commander neared closure as a Washington subcommittee reported new evidence of irregularities at the arms center. Col Shirley W McTiwain’s defense said it would take another day to wind up the case accusing him of accepting large car discounts for personal use and soliciting favors from firms linked to depot business. The trial began a week ago.
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Toledo
Martal
Rossford Ordnance Depot
Washington
Arms Center
Shirley W. McTlwain
Fire destroys Boys Village office and records in Smithville
A fire at Boys Village, Inc. wiped out the office building and records at the Smithville site early today. Two cottages housing 28 boys and the 120 acre farm buildings were spared and no injuries were reported. Fire Chief Dean Clark cited a short circuit in attic as cause and estimated damage at $40,000.
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Woodster
Boys Village, Inc
Smithville
Dean Clark
Youths Ordered to Replace Damaged Mail Boxes
In Licking County, eleven boys aged around twelve to fourteen must replace rural mailboxes they damaged earlier this month at their own expense. Federal Judge Mell G. Underwood ordered replacement as part of the penalty, with final sentencing set for December 2. Damages are estimated at 500 to 1000 dollars.
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Columbus
Licking County
Mell G. Underwood
Death ruled in accidental hanging of 12 year old Emery
Coroner C W Roller concluded Raymond F Emery died by accidental hanging in his backyard, found from an apple tree with clothes lines around the throat. An extensive investigation followed the discovery. NPA head in Youngstown Manly Fleischman planned to address northern Ohio industrial executives on scrap shortages.
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Ashtabula
C. W. Roller
Raymond F. Emery
NPA
Orto Youngstown
Manly Fleischman
National Production Authority
Northern Ohio
Doctor Links Blood Stains To Phillips Slaying Case
In Columbus Ralph J. Bartlett argued blood on George Phillips clothing ties him to the murder of Ruth Alter. Pathologist Dr Anson L. Brown testified the blood found in Phillips car matched Alter’s blood type A. Defense sought 30 days to review the state's exhibits as the trial entered its second week.
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Ralph J. Bartlett
George Phillips
Ruth Rilter
Bartlett
Anson L. Brown
Phillips
Columbus J
Body Found in Railroad Car In Taft Tennessee
The body of Wiley A. Smith, 33, of Taft Tennessee was found yesterday in a railroad car loaded with cinders. Coroner Dr. John P. Marsh said Smith's skull had been fractured and a verdict was withheld pending post mortem exams. Smith was a World War II veteran who recently quit his job with a Baltimore and Ohio section crew.
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Wiley A. Smith
Taft
Tenn
Rai
John P. Marsh
Smith
Baltimore and Ohio
Egypts Liberation Units and British Traffic Cut
British forces halted traffic for five hours on the Cairo to Ismailia highway amid reports Egypt is forming underground Liberation Battalions. Cairo claimed the ban ran dawn to noon while British commanders urged firm, minimal hostility as Arab states discuss a Middle East defense pact and Iran seeks a stopgap oil settlement.
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Suez
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Gang Seeag el Din
Mohammed Mossadegh
Iran
Nasrollah Enltezama
United Nations General Assembly
New York
Postal Hike Signed Increases to Boost Postal Revenues
President Truman signed a bill boosting postal charges by 177 million dollars annually. The penny post card ends as the two cent rate starts February 1 next year. Newspaper and magazine mailing costs rise 10 percent in April with further 16 percent hikes in 1953 and 1954 totaling 30 percent. Third class mail bulk rate rises from one cent to one and a half, effective July 1 1952. Special services including insured, special delivery, registered, and COD will also rise. The special delivery stamp becomes 20 cents from 15.
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Washington
Truman
Airliner lands safely after jammed gear crisis
An airliner with 40 aboard circled Moisant International Airport for two hours while Flight Engineer Ed Acree of Memphis manually lowered a jammed left wheel. Ground crews guided him from a hatch to release a hydraulic lock, bringing the plane to a safe touchdown. Passengers praised the crew amid emotional scenes in the terminal.
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Chicago
Moisant International
Ed Acree
Memphis
Tenn
Acree
Pierce
Ben Sugarman
San Francisco
Sugarman
Cities Appeal ICAB's Ruling On Air Routes
Ohio cities challenge CAB Examiner Radcliffe's recommendation denying local air service. Lake Central seeks extending east of Indianapolis serving Dayton Springfield Columbus Marion Mansfield Zanesville New Philadelphia Dover Akron Canton Youngstown Sandusky East Liverpool. Radcliffe says insufficient traffic and mail subsidies for economic operation.
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Civil Aeronautics Board
Ohio
Zanesville
R . Vernon Radcliffe
Lake Central Airlines
Radcliffe
Youngstown Airways, Inc
Youngstown
Columbus
Lake Central
Indianapolis
Dayton
Springfeld
Marion
Mansfield
New Philadelphia-Dover
Akron-Canton
Sandusky
East Liverpool
Former Meigs Pastor Kerr Dies at 82 in Shadyside
The Rev. Thomas H. Kerr, 82, former Meigs County pastor, died Monday night at his Shadyside home. He began his ministry in 1900 at Downing ton Meigs County and later served as Mansfield Reformatory chaplain and as pastor in churches of the Northeastern Ohio Conference. His last pastorate was Lincoln Avenue Methodist in Shadyside before retiring in 1942. Funeral services are at his Shady Side residence at 8 p.m. Thursday. burial will be in West Rushville Cemetery Friday morning.
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Meigs County
Shadyside
J. D.cooper
Avon Place
Mr. Kerr
Dovmnington
Mansfield Reformatory
Northeastern Ohio
Lincoln Ave
Kerr
West Rushville
Colorado Man Named County Agents Head
MEMPHIS TENN U A veteran Colorado farm leader Sherman Hoar of Sterling was elected president as the National Association of County Agents closed the first day of its 36th annual convention. Edwin Bay of Springfield IL stepped down after serving as head. More than 900 delegates from 45 states attend lectures and regional conferences.
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Tenn
U.A
National Association of
Sherman Hoar
Sterling
Colo
Hoar
Edwin Bay
Sprinefield
Eire Destroys Grain Stores Near Croton
Fire from a drying room gutted the Grubb elevator near Croton in Licking County early today. Grubb estimates losses at 100000 to 150000 with insurance covering about 50000. Fire departments from Croton Johnstown Granville Pataskala and Alexander saved five adjacent buildings Grubb’s house and three corn cribs. Several thousand bushels of grain were inside the elevator.
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P.E Grubb Flevaltor
Croton
Licking County
Grubb
Bob Galbraith
John Lowe
Johnstown
Granville
Pataskala
Alexander
Allies Repel Reinforced Enemy Near Key Bastion
Allied infantry on Heartbreak Ridge and in eastern Korea repelled multiple Chinese attacks amid predawn darkness and daylight advances. UN forces pushed 1000 yards in daylight near Heartbreak Ridge while probing strikes occurred elsewhere along the front. Fifth Air Force logged 916 sorties from Korea with additional strikes from Japan and Okinawa on new airfields in northwest Korea.
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Morea
Korea
Heartbreak Ridge
United Nations
Yonchon
Hineco
Anu
Kumsong
Heartbreak
Eighth Army
Kumisong
Wangeu
Hangong
Fifth Air Forces
Japan
Okinawa
Bright Glow Marks Third Atomic Blast
Las Vegas witnesses the third detonation of the AEC test series at 7:01 am PST. A bright white flash followed by a mushroom cloud appeared northwest, with a purple onset and no audible shock within the time needed for sound to travel from Yucca Flat.
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Nev
Atomic Energy Commission
Here
Yucca Flat
Sailor Blamed In Bus Crash In San Francisco Tragedy
Police lab tests showed Navy Boatswain Mate Orville C Russell Jr in a highly alcoholic state when his car smashed a ramp wall, hurling a concrete block into a Greyhound bus and causing a deadly crash near dawn. Seven killed, 22 injured.
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Greyhound
Wayne Pet Ehier
Oakland Police Department
Navy
Orville C Russell, Jr
San Francisco Bay
Bail Boost for Three Fugitives Tied to Reds
A federal judge in New York ordered an additional 15000 dollars bail for three convicted communists now fugitives who skipped July hearings. The case ties to a larger conspiracy with international links noted by authorities including the International Red Association. A fourth fugitive, Gus Mingle, was captured later and sent to Leavenworth.
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New York
Jeaders
Ohio Fall
General Mexico
Leavenworth
Battered Actor Tone Jailed After Sunset Strip Clash
Franchot Tone faced jail after a citizen arrest by columnist Florabel Muir. She alleged he spat at her and kicked her shins at Ciros on Sunset Strip, while Tone claimed provocation. The case follows a history of public feuds and media attention surrounding Tone and his wife Barbara Payton.
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Hollywood
Franchot Fone
Florabel Muir
Ciro’s
Miss Muir
Barbara
Payton
Florabel
Reds’ Team Holds Firm On Buffer In Korea Talks
In Panmunjom during a six session recess Maj. Gen. Henry I. Jodes said the Reds made no offer toward a cease fire while UN negotiators seek a reasonable settlement. Eng. Gen. William P. Nuckols reported the communists pressed for a land-for-frontline positions swap with no progress. A further meeting was set for Wednesday at Panmunjom as shells burst nearby.
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United Nations
Panmunjom
C. Turner Joy
L. C. Craigie
Henry Hodes
Arleigh Burke
North Korea
Munsan
Korea
Tofay
Henry I. Jodes
Panmunjam
William P. Nuckols
West Korea
Ongjin
Democrats predict Truman Barkley ticket for 1952
Senator Anderson of New Mexico bets on a Truman Barkley presidential bid with Taft as GOP nominee. He claims Democrats will keep the Senate and predicts strong odds in 1952 as national committee meets to ratify Frank McKinney as party chair. Brewster partly concurs on Taft.
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Washington
Anderson
D-N. M
Taft
Ohio
National Committee
Brewster
Physics Society Meets Under Speech Screening Rule
The American Physical Society plans its March convention in Columbus but may avoid Ohio State University campus due to the university speak screening. Two OSU physics professors estimate hundreds of speakers would require approval by University President Howard L. Bevis, with Bevis stating no exceptions to the rule.
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Columbus
American Physical Society
Ohio State University
Ohio State
Ef Vance
Howard L. Bevis
Harald Nielsen
Bevis
Ito
Churchill adds four ministers and two juniors to cabinet
London reports say Prime Minister Winston Churchill named four more cabinet members to steer Britain through economic and international crises. He also appointed two junior ministers as newspapers debate his first domestic policy moves amid finance and food worries.
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Winston Churchill
Britain
Churchill
London
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