Old Steam Engines Retire as C & O Switches to Diesels
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway plans a diesel takeover in the Hocking Valley from Athens to Wellston with changes at Logan Old Town yards. Construction includes a concrete pit and oil storage as crews convert freight operations and yards over three to four weeks.
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Hocking Valley
Logan
Chesapeake and Ohiailway
James McNamee
Old Town
McNamee
Athens
Nelsonvile
Pomeroy
Wellston
Hazard Pay For Servicemen Faces Uncertain Fate In Congress
In Washington on April 1 a proposal to add 45 dollars monthly combat pay for Korea era servicemen moves through Congress as a rider to a broader cost of living boost. Senate action approved a modest three percent base pay rise, while House plans favored a larger ten percent rise.
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Washington
Korea
Congress
Senate
House
Uniformed Services
New Atom Test Series Starts Near Las Vegas
A new series of atomic tests began near Las Vegas with a daylight air burst observed Tuesday. The blast occurred at noon Eastern Standard Time, producing a reddish orange flame on the horizon without an immediate shock wave or sound.
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Las Vegas
McGrath Morris Squabble Deepens in Justice Dept Turmoil
Washington April 1 Corruption hunter Newbold Morris faced a fresh rebuff from Attorney General McGrath amid talk a resignation may be forced. The deadline nears for the DOJ to reveal top officials names and home addresses on income reporting forms. McGrath admitted he has not completed his own questionnaire and may not distribute forms to staff.
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Washington
Newbold Morris
McGrath
Justice Department
Morris
House Judiciary Subcommittee
White House
Rep
Chelf
Dky
Justice
Trial of Reds Nearing Jury Decision in Baltimore
The trial of six defendants accused of conspiring to violently overthrow the government was to go to the jury after final instructions by Federal Judge W. Calvin Chesnut. Five defendants admit Communism, including Philip Frankfeld and Reginia Frankfeld, George A Meyers, Leroy Wood, and Dorothy Rose Blumberg. Maurice Braverman acted as attorney for the group but claimed he was not a party member.
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Baltimore
W. Calvin Chesnut
Philip Frankfeld
Maryland District of Columbia
Communist Party
Regina
George A. Meyers
Leroy Wood
Washington
Dorothy Rose Blumberg
Maurice Braverman
Kefauver Lausche Ticket Suggested by Ohio Leader
Rep. Hays of Ohio promotes Estes Kefauver for president with Gov. Frank Lausche as running mate. Lausche says he has no national office goals but might accept a party call. The plan faces slate battles in the May 6 primary and contrasts with Bulkley delegates backed by the regular Democratic machine.
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Washington
Kefauver-Lausche
Rep
Hays
Ohio
Tennessee
Sen. Estes Kefauver
Gov
Frank J. Lausche
Lausche
Kefauver
Truman
U. S
Robert J. Bulkley
Cleveland
Bulkley
Kirwin
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Willie Sutton Found Guilty In Bank Holdup
Willie The Actor Sutton and partner Thomas Kling were convicted by a Queens County jury of robbing the Manufacturers Trust Co branch in Queens on March 9 1950. Each faces up to 30 years, with potential stiff penalties given prior records.
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New York
Willie
Sutton
Thomas
Kling
Queens
Peter T. Farrell
Manhattan
Sunnyside
Akron Bus Strike Halts City Transit Action
Akron's public transportation ground to a halt as 450 bus drivers and 100 mechanics walked off Tuesday, disrupting services across the city.
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Akron
April Fool's Day Tricks Sweep Offices and Homes
Practical jokers spread mischief on April Fools Day with cotton filled candy false alarms leaky pens rattling letters and water squirting flowers. Many observers note the day gives jokers a chance to vent urges while others seek to catch the culprit behind the prank spree.
Stalin Says War Not Near. Germany Unification Favored
James L. Wick, head of Niles Daily Times, said two Russians delivered Stalin’s message to editors in New York. Stalin indicated a third world war is not closer and a meeting of great power heads might help, while favoring unification of Germany. He noted peaceful coexistence of capitalism and communism is possible with mutual cooperation and noninterference.
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New York
Stalin
Germany
James L. Wick
Niles (Ohio
Daily Times
Wick
Europe
Rome
S. K. Tsarapkin
United Nations
A. K. Startsev
Tsarapkin
Russia
City Solicitor Resigns In Massillon
Massillon city announces Robert K. Willison resigns due to poor health. George A. Howells Jr. will assume the $2,400 a year post, following his father who served as municipal judge here a decade ago.
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Massillon
Robert K. Willison
George A. Howells Jr
Truce Talks Eye Russia Neutrality in Korean Armistice
MUNSAN April 1 Staff officers handed the Russian issue to top Korean truce negotiators for a decision on naming Russia a neutral nation to police a Korea truce The meeting May also address airfield repairs and prisoner exchanges while U S Sabre pilots down 10 Mig 15s and possibly three more Migs in eight battles with 319 Migs involved total in the day.
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Munsan
Russia
Korea
C. Turner Joy
U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Robert P. Briscoe
Joy
Far East
George W. Hickman
U. S. Sabre
Private Kills Army Soldier in Texas Shooting Case
Private Michael Kunak admits the motive was to exit the Army after firing at 2nd Lt Howard Williamson during a bivouac meal in the 82nd Airborne Division. District Attorney James Evetts notes Kunak described the act and prior discharge attempts, while witnesses place him at the officers mess tent.
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Lampasas
Tex
James K. Evetts
Belton
Michael F. Kunak
Baltimore
Howard Williamson
Washington, N. C
Williamson
82Nd Airborne Division Signal Company
Evetts
Kunak
Truman Receives No Royalties From Mr President Book
The White House said on Tuesday that President Truman was not receiving any royalties from the book Mr. President written from his letters by author William Hillman.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Mr. President
William Hillman
Rotation Slowdown Sets Home Leave Rules for Regulars and Draftees
Rotation limits tighten for U S Army troops in Korea and nearby areas as the new system awards points for months served. Front line infantry receive four points monthly while rear areas earn two. The middle zone gains unique status and Ryukyus and Philippines troops get one and a half points per month. Cpl Freddie Leon Clark, Indianapolis, is cited as the 200000th American to return home under the plan, praised by Gen James A Van Fleet.
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Seoul
Pusan
Korea
Cpl
Freddie Leon Clark
Indianapolis
James A. van Fleet
Clark
van Fleet
U. S. Eighth Army
U. S
Ryukyus
Philippines
Tonio
Eddie Turner Dies at Grove City Pa Four Year Old
Eddie Turner four year old son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Turner of Grove City Pa died unexpectedly Monday afternoon after illness with influenza He is survived by his sister Debbie brother Tommy and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Edward Turner Funeral services will be held at 10 am Thursday in Grove City where burial will be made
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Eddie Turner
Clifford Turner
Catherine Stoughton
Grove City
Logan
Debbie
Tommy
Edward Turner
Charles Wallett Dies At Baltimore
Charles E. Wallett, 86, longtime Hocking County resident, died of a heart attack at 1 p.m. Monday at his daughter Grace Kessler’s Baltimore home. He was a retired farmer and is survived by his wife Mary and several children, sisters, and a brother. Heinlein Funeral Home will hold services at 2 p.m. Thursday with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
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Charles E. Wallett
Hocking County
Grace Kessler
Baltimore
Wallett
Mary Wallett
West Hunter Street
Clara Cook
Nellie Moore
Blanche Davis
Columbus
Ruth Martin
Cleveland
Harley Wallett
William
Newark
Lester
Fulton, Pa
Lillian Johnson
Logan
Lina Smith
Pearl Wallett
Glouster
April Fumes Bring Rainy Mild Weather In Hocking County
Springlike conditions with light showers mark the first day of April in Hocking County. Temperatures reached 58 at 11:30 a.m. with a low of 54 overnight and a 69 high by 2:30 p.m. Forecasters expect a climb to the low seventies this afternoon, followed by cooler weather tomorrow.
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Hocking County
Ohio Five Day Forecast Shows Cooler Start to Week
Temperatures Wednesday through Sunday will average near normal with a dip Wednesday and Thursday and a warming trend Friday through Saturday. Cooler conditions return Sunday. Normal highs range from 56 north to 64 south with lows from 36 to 40. Showers on Friday total about half an inch.
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Ohio
Mrs. Etta M. Roegge Dies At Noon Today
Mrs. Etta M. Roegge widow of William Roegge died at noon at 211 Gallagher Avenue. She had been ill for months. Funeral arrangements are handled by Heinlein Funeral Service.
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Etta M. Roegge
William Roegge
Richard D. Nixon
Gallagher Avenue
Heinlein
Handwriting on the wall for party delegates in Wisconsin and Nebraska
In Wisconsin and Nebraska voters marked ballots as experts predicted. Taft faced a key test amid a three way Republican contest with Warren and Stassen while Kefauver challenged for Democratic delegates. The result could reshape the path to the July convention and the November election.
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Nebraska
Midwest
Wisconsin
Truman
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Earl Warren
California
Minnesota
Harold E. Stassen
Douglas MacArthur
Taft
Warren
Stassen
New Hampshire
Eisenhower
Jeep Order Reaches 149 Million for Military Jeeps
Willys-Overland Motors Inc has received an order valued at 149 million dollars for military jeeps with options for an additional 29 million. The item appears in a Toledo dispatch dated April 1.
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Toledo
Willys- Overland Motors, Inc
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Charles Wallett
John Q. Vater
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