Judge Frees Newsmen and Upholds Right to Probe
Five newspapermen in Lake Charles Louisiana were acquitted on all defamation charges for criticizing public officials and exposing gambling activity. Judge Bernard Cocke defended the right to criticize officials as essential to a democratic press and public discourse.
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Lake Charles
Bernard Cocke
Kenneth Dixon
Thomas Shearman
William Hugh Shearman
James Norton
Carter George
Cocke
Louisiana
Akron Wields Ike Card in Lone Ohio Primary Chance
Akron voters will have a unique chance to back Dwight D. Eisenhower as a pledged delegate in Ohio’s 14th district primary. Kenneth B. Eisenhauer ensured Judge Walter Wanamaker’s name on the ballot to reflect Ike support, since Eisenhower had not yet consented to appear on the ballot. Wanamaker’s pledge reflects Akron’s loyalty to the general.
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Akron
Ike
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Summit County
Eisenhower
Kenneth B. Eisenhauer
Walter B. Wanamaker
Wanamaker
GOP
Eisenhauer
Gneral
Gen. Eisenhower
Ohio
Bartender Serves Old Dobbin, Too
In a Brooklyn bar a horse named Bozo wandered in and drank from a bartender’s water pail. Joseph Nardilillo testified he rode Bozo through a park and stopped for a drink, the animal also pulling loose its reins and joining the scene.
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New York
Brooklyn
Bozo
Joseph Nardilillo
LeMaster Pleads Guilty in Non Support Case
Edward R. LeMaster of Columbus changed his plea to guilty on a non support charge and received a suspended sentence from Judge Harley Meyer. He was ordered to pay support, with the sentence suspended on the prosecutor’s witness Blanche LeMaster’s recommendation.
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Edward R. LeMaster
Columbus
Harley Meyer
LeMaster
Blanche LeMaster
Locust Swarm Covers Addis Ababa Outskirts
A dense locust swarm spans two by four miles in the southern outskirts of Addis Ababa Ethiopia April 19 details show trees bent by the insects as they densely cover the area.
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Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Truce Talks Resume as Negotiators Seek Prisoner Exchange
In Munsan on April 19, truce negotiators restarted prisoner exchange discussions after a two week recess. Subcommittees abandoned hopes of breaking the stalemate on Russia as neutral inspector and air field ban issues. U S Sabre jets claimed seven Mig 15s down, one Sabre lost, and 2,348 enemy casualties reported by Eighth Army for April 8-14 amid poor weather on the Korean front.
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Munsan
Korea
Russia
U. S
Louis Levine Dies at 68 in Lancaster
Louis B. Levine 68 president of Logan Foundry died at his home 618 North Broad Street Lancaster after injuries from an auto crash in Columbus November 20 1951. Survived by wife Sarah two daughters Rhea and Mrs. Martin Glancz of Saginaw Mich and son Irving Levine of Evansville Ind. Funeral Sunday 2:30 p.m. Ward Halteman Funeral Home 437 North Broad Street Lancaster burial in Columbus. Friends may call after 4 p.m. today Flowers omitted.
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Louis B. Levine
Logan Foundry Company
North Broad Street
Lancaster
Levine
Columbus
Sarah
Rhea
Martin Glancz
Saginaw
Mich
Irving Levine
Evansville
Ind
Ward Halteman
Week Ahead Packed With Political Events
The coming week features key party process steps across multiple states, with primaries and conventions to decide delegates. Idaho and Arkansas GOP meetings set delegate counts, while Pennsylvania New York and Colorado shape the Republican and Democratic paths toward national conventions.
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Washington
Idaho
Pennsylvania
New York
Louisiana
Illinois
Arkansas
Colorado
Freedom Fair in Mansfield Highlights Life Under Liberty
Mansfield Ohio opens a large Freedom Fair to showcase life under a free enterprise system. Gov. Lausche helps dedicate a Liberty Bell replica as 50 000 visitors are expected over four days. Exhibits include a shrine of 28 freedom documents and displays by banks, a homebuilder, merchants, and the Tele Co highlighting rights to ownership, work, and speech.
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Mansfield
Ohio City
Frank J. Lausche
State Department
Voice of America
Mansfield Chamber of Commerce
Funda
Retail Merchants Association
United States
Russia
Mansfield Tele Co
News Editors Report Gains in Fight Against Barriers
Washington report to 400 editors cites progress from local boards to federal records. Pope warns Congress may ease access but editors should prepare a strong case before lobbying Capitol Hill. Cross notes most court rulings favor information freedom and press relations with the military improve.
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Washington
American Society of Newspaper Editors
James S. Pope
Louisville Courier - Journal
ASNE
Committee On Information
National Capital
Harold L. Cross
Freedom of Information
Cross
Pope
Society
Congress
Executive Branch
Sen
Jenner
R-Ind
Sen. Case
R-Sc
Capitol Hill
Rites Held Today For Monroe Child
Funeral services for Harold Monroe five year old son of Mr and Mrs Homer Monroe Logan Route 4 were held at 1 30 p m today at the Apostolic Gospel Tabernacle Third Street with Rev Stanley Hanby officiating Music was furnished by Ruth Hanby Mrs Robert Wells Theodore Yates and Orval Yates Pallbearers were Pearley Hurst John Hurst Charles Hurst Larry Dale Yates Frederick Yates and Herbert Ludiow Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery by Roberts Funeral Service.
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Harold Monroe
Homer Monroe
Logan
Apostolic Gospel Tabernacle
Third Street
Stanley Hanby
Ruth Hanby
Robert Wells
Theodore Yates
Orval Yates
Pearley Hurst
John Hurst
Charles Hurst
Larry Dale Yates
Frederick Yates
Herbert Ludiow
Oak Grove Cemetery
Roberts
Murphy Approved as First Postwar Ambassador to Japan
The Senate approved without debate the appointment of veteran diplomat Robert D. Murphy as the United States first postwar ambassador to Japan.
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Washington
Senate
Robert D. Murphy
United States
Japan
U S May Grant Pay Increase Sparks GOP Opposition
Washington April 19 The government threatens to raise steel workers pay after an ultimatum to private owners to strike a deal with CIO chief Philip Murray by Monday or Tuesday. Sawyers move draws GOP protests and a Senate vote threat as unions push for higher wages amid stalled negotiations.
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Washington
Charles Sawyer
CIO
Philip Murray
Sawyer
Pike County May Be Site Of Atom Plant
Rumors place the Atomic Energy Commission weighing a billion dollar plant in Pike County Ohio. Lt. Gov. George Nye says he has urged the Portsmouth area and that AEC studies cover land between Portsmouth and Waverly, likely north of Lucasville and toward Minford on 5000 to 6000 acres. Possible northern site near Omega in Ross County is floated. A farmer near Piketon reportedly approached.
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Chillicothe
Pike County
Atomic Energy Commission
George Nye
Waverly
AEC
Portsmouth
Nye
Lucas
Enlistments Extended for Nine Months in U S Armed Forces
Defense Department extended most enlistments due to expire this July for nine more months. Selective Service registrants who enlisted for 24 months are excluded. Applies to all services including reserves and National Guard whether on active duty or not.
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Washington
U. S
Defense Department
Reserves
National Guard
Spring Weather Signals Heavy Traffic Sunday
Warm weather is expected to bring heavy traffic to Hocking County Sunday. Crowds have gathered at Hocking State Parks and Lake Hope on recent weekends despite chilly temperatures. Forecasters predict cloudy but warm conditions, with temperatures around 76 degrees at 11 a.m. today.
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Hocking County
Hocking State Parks
Lake Hope
Ohio
Truman On Cruise Down Potomac Aboard Williamsburg
President Truman cruised the Potomac on the yacht Williamsburg on Saturday and plans to return to Washington late Sunday.
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Washington
Truman
Potomac River
Williamsburg
Taft Eisenhower clash over Pennsylvania poll value
Taft and Eisenhower supporters view Pennsylvania's Republican primary differently as delegates and 70 votes at stake per party are decided by nonbinding preferential ballots. Taft seeks a slate aligned with his candidacy while Eisenhower backers push influence ahead of July nominating conventions.
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Washington
Taft
Eisenhower
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Allen Ellender
Louisiana
James Eastland
Mississippi
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Dikes Smashed As Pressure Rises In Great Missouri Flood
Omaha faces a new flood threat as the Missouri River breaches dikes and sewer lines, flooding farms and businesses across Nebraska Iowa Missouri and Kansas. Army engineers and volunteers rush to seal the leaks while towns like Hamburg and St Joseph evacuate as waters rise several feet above streets in the sprawling flood of overflow.
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Council Bluffs
International Soundphoto
Omaha
Missouri
Omaha Council Bluffs
Twin Cities
U. S. Army
Army
University of Nebraska
Lincoln
Hamburg
Plum Creek
St. Joseph
Fire causes gas leak at Mrs. Myers home
No injuries reported after a fire at 421 East Second Street. Assistant fire Chief O. J. Hysell said a screw fell from a pilot light mechanism on a gas range, causing a gas leak and ignition when Mrs. Myers tried to use the stove. Firefighters shut off the gas upon arrival.
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Ed Myers
East Second Street
O. J. Hysell
Truman Signs Aid for Veterans Housing Loans
President Truman signed a law providing an additional 125 million dollars to veterans for housing loans when private financing is unavailable. The measure aims to expand loan access and support homeownership for returning servicemen.
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Washington
Truman
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