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Newspaper
Logan Daily News
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1948
Page
1
Ohio campaign tale centers on Ohio Penitentiary killings and safety lapses. Paul F. Ward, Steubenville Democrat, demands immediate probe into three murders in five days. Ward blames Herbert administration and ousted Warden Henderson, while Charles Sherwood denies politics caused removals and supports security concerns.
Demand from Hugh Jenkins for an immediate investigation of conditions at the grey-walled mid town prison. Ward urged public disclosure and firing of those responsible if laxity is found. Henderson claimed health during ouster era. later he called himself one of Ohio’s healthiest men. Nahalka, 27, serving 10 to 25 years for Pike County armed robbery, was killed by cellmate Paul Skarpusis, 25, of Canton, who was jailed for assault with intent to kill and used a makeshift knife.
Harold E. Stassen visits New Jersey to seek backing from the 35 GOP delegates for the national convention. Senator H. Alexander Smith notes talks aim to unify Republican candidates, with Stassen slated to speak at Princeton and broadcast from Smith’s home. Delegates are expected to back Gov. Alfred E. Driscoll in the early ballot.
Atlanta reports that Mississippi Georgia Florida and Alabama observe Memorial Day marking a history of the Civil War. It notes 87 years since the conflict over states rights and the loss of 489 313 lives, with Confederate forces surrendering 17 days after Appomattox.
The CIO United Steelworkers moved ahead in wage negotiations with the steel industry despite U S Steel Corp refusal. Wage talks opened today with A M Byers Steel Fabricating Co in Pittsburgh.
London sources deny published reports that Britain plans to surrender its Palestine mandate on May 5 ten days earlier than scheduled. The denial reframes the government stance amid wider crisis in the region.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower told the Kansas Junior Chamber convention that a stupid act by any dictatorship could push nations into war. He urged public support and Responsibility, saying every citizen’s welfare must come first and reaffirmed his January letter about not seeking the presidency.
In Kansas City on April 26 a fisherman Elvin A Holker rescued an unconscious 18 year old, John C Moses, from 30 feet of water by snagging him with a hook and line on a bamboo pole after the youth fell 20 feet from a rock ledge into Indian Creek while fishing yesterday.
In Lake Success on April 26 United Nations delegates reported that the Kremlin signaled a shift on Palestine and Jerusalem as Russia abandoned a 13 month boycott of the Trusteeship Council. Andrei A. Gromyko conveyed to Trygve Lie that Moscow would rejoin, influencing the General Assembly's political committee deliberations.
A Miami-Chicago Sun Chaser train plunged down a 100 foot embankment near Adamsville Alabama killing the two man engine crew and a woman passenger and wounding 30 others. Three of the injured are serious. The wreck involved the locomotive tender baggage-dormitory car and two pullman cars. Adamsville lies about 15 miles northeast of Birmingham.
Coroner Samuel R. Gerber expected to rule today on the shotgun death of Fred Cancasi 31 found dead yesterday in his room in Cleveland.
Manila reports President Elpidio Quirino assuming office duties after the nation buried its first chief executive Manuel Roxas. Congress resumes after a week of mourning as Quirino seeks national unity and order amid unrest in central Luzon. The Roxas state funeral drew a crowd exceeding one million with several injuries from the crush along the funeral route.
Akron ends a 26 day strike as 75 to 12 vote by the International Association of Machinists grants a wage increase and fringe benefits. Buses to resume service at 4 AM tomorrow with mechanics returning to work.
Reported heavy mortar fire from the no man's land shook Tel Aviv at 11 AM as Irgun Zvai Leumi pressed the attack into Jaffa. British troops and Haganah coordination influenced progress with rumors of Arab defenses, and reports noted displaced coastal traffic toward Gaza.
Mrs Sarah Riggs 86 mother of Lewis A Riggs manager of the Logan Sears store died early today at the home of a daughter Mrs O D Bishop in Danville Iowa after a long illness. Mr and Mrs Riggs left for Danville to attend services.
John L. Lewis and operators duel over pension terms while miners return to work, ending six weeks of stoppages. A trustees meeting weighs new moves after a court challenge by Ezra Van Horn, with a study claiming royalties can fund only $50 monthly pensions.
London observes King George VI and Queen Elizabeth marking their 25th wedding anniversary with empire wide rejoicing. Crowds line streets as the royal couple process from Buckingham Palace to St Paul’s Cathedral for a national Thanksgiving service echoing pre war pageantry.
Lana Turner and Henry J. Topping Jr. prepare a Hollywood wedding at 2 PM PDT in Bel-Air with 75 to 100 guests. The 28 year old actress and 34 year old financier plan a New York London honeymoon starting with Palm Springs as they begin their fourth marriages.
A second measles outbreak in three months is reported in Logan and Hocking counties. A Logan doctor calls it the severest seen in years while city schools report limited spread and grade three at Central School suffers highest absences. Physicians warn of cold like early symptoms and high fever up to 104 to 106 degrees prompting home isolation.
Mrs. Kate Montgomery, 383, widow of James S. Montgomery, died at 10 40 P M Sunday at her home 186 Midland Place Logan native and long time resident once of Parkersburg W Va husband was a former Logan funeral director sister of the late Don Weitzel funeral at 2 P M Wednesday at the residence Rev Henry Carr to officiate burial in Oak Grove Cemetery Heinlein Funeral Service survivors include nephew John Metcalf Wellington Kansas and four nieces Mrs George Strong Columbus Mrs Philip Arndt Malta O Mrs George Baker Whitten Iowa and Miss Anna Metcalf Wellington Kans
Police report a Sunday collision on Main Street near Gallagher Avenue involving a motorcycle driven by 21 year old Jack Marshall of Logan and a parked car owned by John E Holdsworth of Logan Route 2. Marshall was eastbound when he struck the parked auto. no injuries were reported and both vehicles sustained damage.
Tehran reports Premier Ibrahim Hakimi’s government secures parliamentary backing in a confidence vote. The victory affirms Hakimi's leadership and government agenda amid ongoing political dynamics in Iran.
Secretary Forrestal told a Senate appropriations subcommittee that leaving defense planning to the military alone could spur risky expansion. He favors a 66-group air force, saying a 70-group force could not be termed fortifying the moon while acknowledging broader nonmilitary budget factors.
The butter pleo battle moved to the House floor with city Republicans and country Republicans aligned against each other. The dispute echoes in presidential campaigning as Senator Robert A Taft calls for repeal of the tax while Harold E Stassen opposes it.
The Noordam freighter arrives in Rotterdam with first Marshall Plan aid for The Netherlands. Fireworks greet the shipment as authorities confirm the goods were obtained under the aid program.
Five people were fined over the weekend by Mayor Roger W. Friend after pleading guilty to various offenses. Arthur T. Hanning of McCansville C had $100 and costs for driving while intoxicated. Melvin Skiver of Logan also $100 and costs for DWI on East Main Street. Wilmer C. Ladd of Mansfield $5 and costs for passing a school bus unloading on US Route 33. Kenneth Stiverson of Logan $5 and costs for operating a motor vehicle with visa brakes on State Route 75. They were cited by the state highway patrol. Charles E. Sheets of Logan $10 and costs on an assault and battery charge filed by wife Mary.
In Kobe Japan on April 26 U S military police and hundreds of Koreans moved to quell a weekend riot. The unrest involved more than 8000 Koreans in Kobe and nearby areas as U S Eighth Army officials promise stern action against leaders. Lt General Robert L. Berger rushed from Yokohama to oversee the response.
Beckley West Virginia April 26 Three boys watched a companion drown this week in a modern version of Aesops fable The Boy Who Cried Wolf Fire Chief Bernard M Tyree Robert Lee Tyree a nearby resident grew ill while swimming in a fish pond in Dry Hill James Li was among those involved in the incident
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