Hillsboro Boy Among Pupils Affected by School Segregation
Ten year old John Russell Curtis and about 20 Negro children in Hillsboro face barred entry to Webster School due to crowding. The case, tied to a 1954 Supreme Court ruling, moved from a Cincinnati district court to the Sixth Circuit, which ordered desegregation by next September. Judge Druffel planned a secret meeting with the Hillsboro School Board to discuss compliance.
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Hillsboro
John Russell Curtis
Webster School
John
United States District Court
Cincinnati
Supreme Court
John H. Druffel
U. S
Druffel
High Court
Hillsboro School Board
Firehouse Battle at Yaw Home Causes Heavy Damage
A fire at 212 E Hunter St in the Yaw residence broke out at 11:20 a.m. today, heavily damaging the home. Fire chief O. J. and eight volunteers responded, with the blaze starting in the kitchen deep well unit. Mrs. Yaw returned home to find the kitchen ablaze. A back porch enclosed by Anolin Paint was blistered. a deep freeze on the porch remained undamaged. No loss estimate given.
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Niehes
On DE
Owen Yaw
E. Hunter St
O. J
Deep Well
Hysell
Foreign aid director approves 50 million for India
Washington reports John B. Hollister approved a $50 million economic aid package for India restoring a cut it previously had considered. In Houston a massive fire scorched Port Houston facilities with a 1080 foot pier and a 12 500 ton drydock causing about $3 million in damage. In Norfolk Basilone escort notes unclear disclosure while Salt Lake City mentions Utah rejecting teaching polygamy practices.
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Washington
John B. Hollister
India
Houston
Port Houston
Ohio Supreme Court to Review Sheppard Murder Conviction
The Ohio Supreme Court granted a review of osteopath Sheppard’s murder conviction for his wife Marilyn. He sits on a life term from Cleveland after a 1954 trial that drew national attention. Lawyers will seek appeal to the U S Supreme Court if the state court upholds the conviction.
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Sheppard
Ohio Supreme Court
Columbus
The
Ohio Sun
H Sheppard
Marilyn
Ohio
Bay of Cleveland
Lake Erie
State Supreme Court
U. S. Supreme Court
Snow melts as warmth arrives in Hocking County
Hocking County records a brief thaw as rain and rising temperatures melt the winter snow. A 37 degree reading at 11:30 a.m. contrasted with yesterday’s 36 degree high, signaling warmer weather to come and the snow’s quick disappearance.
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Hocking County
Unseasonable Cold Snap Grips Florida and Southeast
A sharp cold front lingered across Florida and the Southeast with no relief in sight. Near freezing conditions threatened tender vegetables and south rus crops showed limited damage despite the chill.
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Florida
Southrus
Westinghouse and Union Resume Talks to End Long Strike
Pittsburgh officials met with Westinghouse and the union after a nationwide strike closure of about 40 plants since mid October. An interim arrangement was urged, with continued negotiations and a three man federal mediation board to study the disputed issues.
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Westinghouse
Pittsburgh
Cio-Afl International Union of Electrical Workers
VFW Civic Award Presented At Elks Lodge Meeting
The VFW civic award was given at a city Elks Lodge gathering attended by twelve Elks members and cane officers. The event highlighted the lodge’s support for local youth including a Boy Scout troop.
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VFW
Elks Lodge
The
Elks
No Evidence Reds Found in Government, Johnston Says
Senator Olin D. Johnston states the Eisenhower administration did not provide proof of any Communist on the federal payroll when it took office. The Civil Service subcommittee investigates the employee security program set up by executive order in May. Chairman Philip Young reports about 41 percent of those fired or resigned under the program were hired under the Eisenhower administration.
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Washington
Olin D. Johnston
D-Sc
Eisenhoweration
Senate Civil Service
BP Eisenhower
Philip Young
The
Civil Service Commission
Eisenhower
Johnson
Cincinnati pinball firm fights city seizure of machines
The Ohio Supreme Court agreed to review a Hamilton County Appellate Court ruling for Cincinnati where Westerhaus Inc sought to stop seizure of about 200 machines licensed under a city ordinance. The appellate court reversed a lower court, and city counsel argued the machines were gambling devices due to omitted high scores and free plays.
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Columbus
Cincinnati
Ohio Supreme Court
Hamilton County
Common Pleas
Westerhaus, Inc
Missionaries Feared Seized in Ecuador Jungle Rescue Hopes
Five U S Protestant missionaries missing in a remote northeastern Ecuador jungle after their Piper Cub flight. Air and Army search planes comb the Amazon while reports of a body near the wreckage surface, with conflicting accounts of injuries. Names include McCully Fleming Elliot Youderian and Keenan aided the search for the group.
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Quito
Ecuador
Amazon Jungle
U.S
Air Force
Canal Zone
Were Valley
Edward McCully
Milwaukee
Peter Fleming
Seattle
Wash
James Elliot
Portland
Ore
Roger Youderian
Billings
Mont
John Keenan
Keenan
Mission Party
U. S
Vandals fire shots at car on Rt 75 scene
Sheriff Waldron reports another case of jealous target practice with a car damaged on Rt 75 just north of Rt 312. The owner found two to three bullet holes and two tires shot out when he returned for repairs. Deputies Breeze and Rheinscheid investigated. case to continue. A similar incident occurred December 4 in Perry Two.
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A. J. Waldron
Com
Rt. 75
Rt. 312
Joe Breeze
Kenneth Rheinscheid
Waldron
Perry Two
Ohio unemployment claims rise in early January
New claims for unemployment compensation for the week ended Jan 7 totaled 14 012, up from 11 147 the prior week. Continuing claims for the week ended Jan 7 totaled 45 346, compared with 40 433 previously.
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Columbus i
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
City approves 30 hour modern fire fighting course
Logan and mayor Francis Myers win approval for a 30 hour OSU led training for city firefighters at a cost of 150 dollars. Trustees discuss Falls Two contract to extend fire protection and delay on new truck usage until trained personnel are ready. An OSU instructor will visit Thursday to finalize plans.
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Francis Myers
Wayne Timberlake
Falls Two
Amos Potts
Richard Gerken
Logan
Myers
Ohio State University
OSU
Dowell Released On Bond Faces Jan 23 Hearing
David A. Dowell of 61 N Market St faces a January 23 hearing in Vinton County Common Pleas Court on a highway patrol filed information. He is charged with driving while intoxicated and discharging a firearm across a state highway after a New Year’s Eve arrest. A patrolman seized a loaded shotgun from his lap and a loaded automatic rifle from the vehicle following the Tavern shooting on Route 75 south of McArthur.
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David A. Dowell
N. Market St
Vinton County
McArthur
Man Accused In Slaying Of Second Wife
Casper Wyoming 48 year old James Alexander was charged with first degree murder of his second wife Barbara after remains were found in a concrete tomb in the basement of the couple’s home. Rose Alexander 42, his first wife and former rival, testified at a coroner’s inquest that Barbara died in July 1953 when she tripped and bricks toppled into an excavation. Rose had been jailed December 7 on a charge connected to the case. Alexander was arrested minutes after posting bond for Rose. He and Barbara had lived with Rose briefly. Alexander said he knew nothing of Barbara’s death until the remains were found and believed she had left him.
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Casper
Wyo
James Alexander
Barbara
Alexander High
Rose Alexander
Rose
Alexander
Ohio Solon's Water Plan Draws Federal Skepticism
An Eisenhower administration official questioned a Ohio congressman's bill to boost federal payments for farm water conservation. The plan would fund up to 75 percent of costs for impoundment structures and up to 20 dollars per acre annually for land use and management. Officials warned of a potential overreach amid surface water demands and ongoing Ohio watershed projects.
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Washington
Eiisenhower
Ohio
Legisla- Brown
Rocky Fork
Clear Creek
Highland County
Logan Council weighs pinball ban and license repeal
The Logan city council opened the first reading of an ordinance to prohibit exhibition and maintenance of pinball machines and a companion measure to repeal $40 yearly licenses. Some members favored immediate action, others urged study. The mayor and operators' attorney noted delays. Other business included forming an advisory planning committee and a 5 2 vote against a 10 percent water rate increase tied to Carborundum Co. extension.
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Logan
Sam Bright
Frank Eberst
Wayne Todd
Herbert Nunnally
Eberst
Council
Lawrence Ellinger
Phil A. Henderson
George Thomas
J. F. Deitrich
Walter Sanborn
Nelsonville
Women's Christian Teman Union
Wom
Myers
Restad
Joseph Phillips
Carborundum Co
Amos Potts
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Hillsboro High School
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Basilone
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Herbert
Paul L. Kirk
California
Kirk
Associated Press
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Gerken
Dowell
Solon
Peterson
Payay
Brown
William Morgan
Bright
Potts
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