Politics as Profession Urged at Democrat Day
Ohio Wesleyan University students were urged to make politics a career by Vincent M. Gaughan executive director of the Young Democratic Clubs of America during Wesleyan's Democratic Day. He warned political life offers no financial reward yet is demanding and aims to make government effective. Also speaking were Eugene H. Hanhart state Democratic chairman and Albert Horstman national committeeman, who led panel discussions.
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Delaware
Ohio Wesleyan University
Vincent M. Gaugham
Young Democratic Clubs of America
Wesleyan
Institute of Practical Politics
Gaughan
Eugene H. Hanhart
Albert Horstman
Democratic Party
Communists seize Wuhing as Red push aims at Hangchow
Communist troops capture Wuhing forty miles north of Hangchow and press toward Hangchow while Shanghai trains halt at Kunshan. Nationalist communique says Red drive may flank southbound columns and seal off Shanghai by land if Hangchow falls.
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Shanghai
Wuhing
Hangchow
Kashing
Shanghai-Hangchow
Soochow
Wahsein
23Rd Army
Blockade Talks Set In New York For Berlin Question
U S and Russian representatives meet at 3 P M in Soviet headquarters to discuss the Berlin blockade. Participants include Philip C Jessup and Jakob A Malik. They had a prior meeting last Wednesday.
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New York
United States
Russia
Berlin
Philip C. Jessup
U. S
Jakob A. Malik
Today's Markets At a Glance
WHEAT mixed May easy others firm Corn mostly lower May weakest OATS lower in active trade SOYBEANS firm fats and oils prices steady HOG steady to 25 cents lower top 18.25 CATTLE steady to strong top 27.50 STOCKS irregular price changes narrow BONDS irregular demand for government issues
Typhoid Carrier Sought After Zanesville Outbreak
Health officials in Zanesville Ohio seek the carrier of a typhoid germ that has struck seven people. Dr Beatrice T Hagen Musk ingum County health commissioner reports six cases in a nearby trailer camp with water and milk tests yielding no clues. One case is a local resident. another is a possible case.
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Zanesville
Beatrice T. Hagen
Muskingum County
Safe cracker boasts record in Columbus burglary spree
Kenneth L. Scott, a 29 year old former Hollywood bit player, confessed to 11 safes burglaries in Columbus, claiming to be the third best safe cracker in the country. He and accomplice Thomas N. Reilly were arrested. Scott had been sought by Los Angeles police for jumping bail and faced charges after a check of Californias reports.
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Columbus
Kenneth L. Scott
Stacy R. Hall
Scott
Hall
Hollywoodite
Thomas N. Reilly
Darby
Los Angeles
Califor
Nia
GOP Senators Press Budget Cut After Upset Victory
Republican senators led by Taft push to cut Truman's spending bill and block tax increases. A 45 to 35 floor vote failed to reach a two thirds threshold, but a large GOP bloc with eight Democrats sent the bill back to the appropriations committee, aiming for a $200 million reduction.
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Washington
Truman
Taft
Ohio
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate
Bridges
Ironton Council Opposes Belt Conveyor Plan
The Ironton city council adopted a resolution opposing the proposed East Liverpool Lorain belt conveyor. The panel also debated abolishing Ironton rent controls but tabled the proposal for further study.
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Ironton, O
Ironton
Royal Academy Dinner Sparks BBC Profanity Outburst
London reporters recount a BBC dinner at the Royal Academy after the war where diners led by Winston Churchill and Archbishop of Canterbury clashed over modern art. Sir Alfred Munnings derided Picasso and Matisse as daubers provoking protests from supporters and a few delighted listeners, with one quoted crude exchange between Churchill and Munnings.
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London
BBC
Royal Academy
Winston Churchill
Canterbury
Viscount Montgomery
Alfred Munnings
Pablo Picasso
Henri Matisse
Sir Alfred
Picasso
Churchill
Alfred
Winston
Can Can Dance in High School Show Sparks Debate
In Cincinnati Walnut Hills High School a recent show included a can can routine with chorus. Principal L P Sewart defended the dance as non sexual ballet in the Ballet Russe style amid complaints labeling it vulgar and low estate.
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Cincinnati
Walnut Hills
L. P. Sewart
Ballet Russe
Truce Arranged in Battle of Barges
Berlin reports a truce in the battle of the barges as two Russian officers who had tried to halt traffic in British canal locks returned and ordered no further trouble. British officers said the dispute would be referred to higher authority for settlement.
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Berlin
German Austrian Teachers to Visit Logan Schools
Four teachers from Germany and Austria undertake a two month study tour of Ohio schools. Martha Steinmetz and Lieselotte Linnhof visit Cincinnati first, while Felicitas Redhahn and Wilfreda Hurbarger began at Steubenville. They will visit 23 Ohio cities including Logan and major universities.
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Ohio
Logan
Associated Press
Cincinnati
Martha Steinmetz
Lieselotte Linnhof
Austria
Steubenville
Felicitas Redhahn
Wilfreda Mhurbarger
Newark
Marion
Columbus
Wooster
Cleveland
Kent State
Bowling Green
Ohio State
Gambling probe sought over Elmwood Place gambling
Governor Lausche may investigate Elmwood Place for alleged non cooperation with state liquor enforcement. Frank Acton cites wide open gambling and failed raids. Mayor Otto Hasler defends record and says cooperation exists.
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Cincinnati
Elwood Place
Frank J. Lausche
State
Frank M. Acton
Otto S. Hasler
Hasler
Acton
Elmwood Place
Hamilton County
Senate approves bill for 35 million in school health aid
The Senate swiftly passed a bill to provide states with 35 million dollars annually in federal funds for school health programs. The voice vote came after under an hour of debate with no opposition, introduced by both Democratic and Republican members of the Senate labor and education committee.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Labor and Education Committee
Ford Rouge plant halts production amid union speed-up probe
Detroit April 29 Production at Ford's Rouge plant stopped at noon as union investigators clash with UAW CIO 1 committeemen. About 1500 workers were idled during the study of speed up charges by the United Auto Workers.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Rouge
United Auto Workers (Cio
Ford
Uaw-Cio 1
House rejects Taft-Hartley repeal and Wagner Act return
The House voted 275 to 37 against repealing Taft-Hartley and restoring the Wagner Act. Rep. Marcantonio proposed the move, while a Wood substitute and administration bill faced separate votes as four days of labor-law debate continued.
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Washington
House
Marcantonio
Al-Ny
Wood
D-Ga
Rep
Lesinski
D-Mich
Former Logan Man Plans Big Columbus Apartment
Harold F. Zieg, ex Logan plant superintendent for Sun Glow Industries and now a Columbus real estate dealer, announced a $1,300,000 six story building at Town Street and Washington Avenue. The modern brick and marble structure will house 132 apartments with two high speed elevators and entrances on both streets. Each unit will rent for 100 dollars a month including heat with GE kitchens Parkay floors tile baths and large picture windows.
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Logan
Town Street
Washington Avenue
Columbus
Harold F. Zieg
Sun Glow Industries, Inc
Zieg
General Electric
Jumping Frog Tall Tale Tops Mark Twain's Best
In Angels Camp California Dr D L Abasio claims to revive a frozen frog from a Yosemite glacier for a May 13 14 15 contest as photographers witness the frog thawing from a 1200 year sleep, a tongue in cheek stunt echoing Twain's famous tale.
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Mark Twain
Angels Camp
Calif
Calaveras County
Twain
D. L. Abasio
Yosemite
Lausche Denies Mercy In Berry Electrocution
Governor Frank Lausche refused clemency for Andrew Berry 44 of Toledo who is set for execution at Ohio Penitentiary by electric chair tonight. Berry had two stays before and had not asked for a review. Warden Alvis said the plan remains unchanged and Berry ordered his last meal.
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Columbus
Frank J. Lausche
Andrew Berry
Lausche
Berry
John W. Peck
Ralph W. Alvis
Alvis
West School presents operetta Sunny with near five hundred in attendance
Nearly 500 persons attended the West School operetta Sunny in the school auditorium. A second performance is set for 7 30 P M with a different cast. About 210 pupils participated. Miss Ben Ross directed the cast. faculty handled choruses. Minnie Louise Bowen supervised music. James Horwell led the bands. Logan High students assisted with makeup.
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Sunny
West School
Ben Ross
Minnie Louise Bowen
James Horwell
Logan High School
Bartelle Hamilton
Stormy Lippy Denies Charges Of Beating Fan
Brooklyn manager Leo Durocher, suspended indefinitely by Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler, faces a May 3 appearance in Cincinnati for a dispute after a Brooklyn New York game. The case follows prior suspensions and past incidents involving Durocher with multiple clubs.
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Stormy Lippy
Cincinnati
Leo Durocher
New York Giants
A. B. Chandler
Brooklyn
New York
Durocher
Chandler
Washington
Mallory
Ebbets
Fred Fitzsimmons
Boston Braves
Fitzsimmons
Leo
Filipino Constabulary Battles Huk Assassins in Sierra Madre
In Manila on April 29 soldiers and constabulary clashed with Hukbalahap forces in the Sierra Madre Mountains. Gen Alberto Ramos said fighting began last night as Huk leaders Col Alejandro Viernes and others reportedly ambushed the party carrying Mrs Aurora Quezon, widow of the Philippines first president, and 11 others.
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Manila
Madame Manuel Quezon
Philippine Islands
Aurora
Red Cross
Aurora Quezon
Alberto Ramos
Philippine Constabulary
Sierra Madre
Angel Magallanes
Nueva Ecija
The
Philippines
Alejandro Viernes
Quezon
Ex Councilwoman Frechtling Dies In Hamilton
Eleanor W. Frechtling 60, Hamilton's first councilwoman, died last night. She served from 1943 to 1947 in the city government.
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Hamilton
Eleanor W. Frechtling
Meal of Choice Traps Bubbles the Bashful Hippo
Bubbles the 1800 pound two year old hippo at Brookfield Zoo was lure tracked into a shipping crate with a food feast after a week of failed attempts. The crate will transport her to Columbus Zoo where officials expect to move her today.
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Hippo
Chicago
Bubbles
Brookfield Zoo
Columbus, O
Columbus Zoo
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