County Engineer Allocates 158603 For 1952 Road Plans
Hocking County commissioners approve the 1952 engineering department budget of 158603 to cover worst case road repairs near Lake Logan. Albert W. Seabright says funds allow for urgent alterations if flooding requires it and that surplus may be returned if conditions are milder. The plan authorized force account work without bids where appropriate.
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Kefauver's Nod Sought by Ohio Democrats
In Columbus on January 12, three Ohio Democrats led by Rep Wayne L Hays Columbus attorney general Herbert S Duffy and Timothy S Hogan Jr form a coordinated committee to back Sen Estes Kefauver if he signs a written pledge to appear on May Democratic primary ballot.
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Estes Kefauver
May
Ohio
Foster Kefauver
Hio
Wayne L. Hays
Flushing
Herbert S. Duffy
Timothy S. Hogan Jr
Cincinnati
Lausche to Seek Fourth Ohio Governorship
Gov. Frank J. Lausche announced he will seek a fourth term as Ohio governor. The 30 word statement said he will run in the May Democratic primary, clearing the way for potential U S Senate candidate Michael J. DiSalle of Toledo.
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Columbus
Frank J. Lausche
Ohio
Michael J. DiSalle
Toledo
U.S. Senate
Can. DiSalle
Senate
Woman Believed Dead Reunites with Family After Months
Cincinnati report says Mrs. Fannie Reed, once buried as deceased in Williamsburg Kentucky, returned home from Nebraska after letters led to the mistaken identification. The body found near Augusta, Kentucky, was later identified as Juanita Bailey of Akron. Reed, her husband William C. Reed, and their three children met her at the station.
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Cincinnati
Fannie Reed
Williamsburg
Augusta
Akron
John Gallagher Seeks State Treasurer Nomination
John J. Gallagher, 46, of Cleveland, a former two term state representative, announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for state treasurer in the May primary. Gallagher runs a restaurant and works as a manufacturer's representative for a Cleveland company.
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Columbus
John J. Gallagher
Cleveland
Gallagher
Ohio farm output tops billion in 1950
Ohio farm produce for 1950 topped 1 billion dollars with total sales of 903,412,000 and government payments of 7,435,600. including on farm usage and a 20 percent allowance, the grand total exceeds 1 billion. Dairying led income in 54 counties, hogs strong across many counties, poultry ranking third at 11.63 percent. Henry County’s poultry value was nearly 15 million, while Darke Wayne and Wood led county sales. Per acre farm sales averaged 41.42 dollars statewide.
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Ohio Development and Publicity Commission
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Ohio
Henry County
Darke
Wayne
Wood Counties
Cuyahoga County
Artillery Gun Readied For Battlefield
Washington reports on a proposed atomic artillery gun that could fire atomic shells with a conventional propelling charge. The model shown to the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy aims for mobility, possibly weighing around 60 tons if bore doubles, with a 14 mile range for safe air bursts and non nuclear gun location shielding.
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Washington
Jan
Joint Congressional Committee On Atomic Energy
McMahon
D-Conn
Twenty Japanese War Criminals Paroled from Sugamo Prison
Tokyo reports twenty more Japanese war criminals will be paroled January twenty second from Sugamo Prison under U S command supervision. The parole raises total releases to five hundred seventy five. Most inmates were convicted for wartime crimes tied to prison camps and occupation duties in conquered territories.
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Japan
Athens Bulldogs Hold Off Logan Chiefs On Home Court
Athens bully Ralph Nuzum scored 23 points to propel the Bulldogs to a 56-45 win over the Logan Chiefs in Athens. Logan showed solid balance with Davie Hinerman, Eddie Joe Grandy, and John Cannon each reaching 11 and 12 points, but could not overcome Athens early 10-0 surge and late baskets.
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Jim Green
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Bob Cullison
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Harry Lackey
Indignant Parents Fight Fine as Judge Takes In Five Children
Justice of the Peace Yates Hamm receives five children aged 3 to 11 after fining Amos and Mrs. Barton ten dollars each for sending their 15 year old daughter Theola home from school for wearing pin curls. Mrs. Barton objects to the ruling calling it dictatorship and pledging to raise the children herself while the Bartons refuse to pay the fines. The case moves to juvenile court with the Bartons maintaining their stance.
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Justice of the Peace
Yates Hamm
Amos Barton
Theola
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Hamm
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Navy
Logan Postoffice Records Record Postmark Volume in 1951
Logan postoffice reports 1951 letter cancellations at 2 003 153 a new annual record surpassing prior years. Receipts rose about eight percent year over year while Christmas mail declined from earlier years though fourth quarter cancellations rose about three percent from 1950. Acting postmaster Charles C. Achauer credited public cooperation and staff efficiency.
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Logan
Charles C. Achauer
Achauer
Russia Sees U S British Antagonisms in Churchill Talks
Moscow notes Churchill's Washington discussions with interest and hints of tensions between Britain and the United States. The Soviet press suggests Churchill could try a mission to ease strains but expects limited impact from closer Anglo American ties.
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Russia
Churchill
Washington
Soviet Union
Britain
United States
Intelligensia
Dope Smoking Boys Belong To Three Gangs
New York police disclose three youth dope gangs in the Bronx after an 8-year-old boy smoking marijuana led to arrests. The groups are the Midgets 8 to 11 Juniors 12 to 15 and Seniors 16 to 18 with a 16-year-old supplier naming Hector Lopez 19 held on $5,000 bail.
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New York
Bellevue Hospital
Bronx
Hector Lopez
February Draft Quotas Slashed
Washington reports the Army and Marines will call 52,500 draftees in February and 28,600 in March, a 2,500 cut for February and a below-average figure for March. Defense Department cites more volunteering and Marine Corps recruiting changes. Navy relies solely on recruiting.
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Army
Marines
Defense Department
Marine Corps
Navy
McMahon Files Petition for State Senate Nomination
Maurice A. McMahon of Kenton has filed petitions with the Seneca County election board to seek the Democratic nomination for state senator.
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Tiffin
Maurice A. McMahon
Kenton
Seneca County Election Board
United Nations approves plan to meet aggression worldwide
The UN passes a Chisholm plan with 51 to 5 votes amid Soviet bloc opposition, enabling call on regional forces like NATO to meet aggression. Argentina India and Indonesia abstain. A second vote backs a Security Council high level meeting to reduce international tension, 57 to 0 with 2 abstentions.
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United Nations
UN General Assembly
Security Council
Soviet Union
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Andrei Vishinsky
Southeast Asia
Assembly
Russia
State Post Eyed CANTON CANTON
Stark County Auditor Joseph Yoder announces candidacy for state auditor on the local ticket. He declares he will seek the office in the coming election and emphasizes local government experience and fiscal responsibility.
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Stark County
Joseph Yoder
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