GOP Moves Toward Naming Of Chairman
Washington Republicans weigh a new national chairman as discussions center on potential candidates including H Meade Alcorn Jr and former Sen Harry Darby. A telegram calling for Liberals to back Alcorn prompted denials from Harold Stassen and investigations by Western Union confirms two senders.
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Fatal Crash Leaves Driver Unconscious. One Dies
Chester A. Devore 32 of Gore Route 1 remained unconscious at Lancaster Fairfield Hospital after a car truck crash on Route 33 near Lancaster Wednesday night. Harold D. Bowers 34 of Logan Route 1 died from a skull fracture. another passenger, James 23 of Logan Route 2, was treated for cuts and abrasions. Arthur Lucas 43 of Sugar Grove Route 1, the truck operator, was not found at the scene and later report acknowledged. investigation continuing.
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UN Finds Hungary Facing Famine and Unemployment
A United Nations mission reports Hungary faces severe food shortages and 12 percent unemployment by midyear. It urges aid of 440000 tons of foods, 14500 tons of seed, 10150 tons of fertilizer, with distribution through normal channels at world prices.
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Blue Crutch Sale Postponed by March of Dimes
The downtown Blue Crutch sale for the March of Dimes is postponed from tomorrow to Saturday January 26. Logan High School Y-Teens will conduct the sale the following Saturday under the direction of Miss Alice Frasch and Miss Joan Byers. Cold weather is named as the reason by campaign co chairmen Dr Jack Rauch and Bob Rowland.
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Khrushchev Defends Stalin as a Model Communist Fighter
In a Moscow reception with Chou En-lai, Khrushchev described Stalin as a model Communist for the working class while saying Stalinism should not be used as an insult. He noted ongoing criticism of Stalin but asserted Stalin advanced workers' interests, drawing applause from Soviet leaders and foreign diplomats.
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Company Shuns Arbitration in 189 Day Ohio Strike
In Columbus the Ohio Consoli dated Telephone Co. rejected a union proposal to arbitrate the 189 day southern Ohio strike. Negotiations with the Communications Workers of America stalled with no progress and will resume in Columbus. The union had urged arbitration via a governor appointed judge, a plan the company rejected saying contracting is a company decision. About 600 CWA members began the walkout last July 15 over a one year contract and several disputed clauses.
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Armstrong Farm Bureau Spokesman to Lobby in Washington
Harry Armstrong a noted Hocking County farmer will serve as 10th Congressional District spokesman for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation in Washington on March 11 12 and 13. He and other Ohio Farm Bureau spokesmen will brief congressmen on bills the group backs or opposes. Armstrong was elected to the post at a southern region Ohio Farm Bureau meeting in Chillicothe yesterday. He also serves as president of the Hocking Soil Conservation District board and as secretary of the state federation of soil conservation supervisors.
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Newark Slayer Denied Re Trial
Harold E. Shackleford, 32, convicted for the Sept. 16 slaying of Mary Dunn, 51, Newark, Ohio, was denied an appeal for a new trial by Judge Charles E Hobtsberry. The ruling allows an appeal to the Fifth District Court of Appeals. Shackleford is sentenced to die in the electric chair April 24.
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UN seeks Israel pullout plan with five day deadline
In New York the General Assembly weighs a U N backed resolution calling on Dag Hammarskjold to report completion of Israel's Gaza and Sharm el Sheikh withdrawals within five days. US Britain and Russia support varying terms while Israel demands shipping protections and security assurances.
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Richland Fair Wins Ohio Blue Ribbon Award 1956
The Richland County Fair was named Ohio Blue Ribbon Fair for 1956 by the Ohio Fair Managers Association at its three day convention in Columbus. Myers Y. Cooper trophy was presented. Divisional winners were Huron Ashland and Gallia counties. About 1 200 attendees included 26 Hocking County residents listed among guests at the Deshler Hilton Hotel.
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George Shaw
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Thelma Mowrey
Snowplows Ready for Inaugural Day in DC
Washington district deploys 160 snow plows for potential snow on President Eisenhower's second inauguration day to keep streets clear and safe.
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Ohio Cold Spell Disrupts Routine Across State
An extended cold wave disrupts daily life in Ohio with vehicles refusing to start and bus delays. The forecast calls for continued snow, especially near Lake Erie, with temperatures 15 to 20 degrees below normal for five days.
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Chiefs Face Nelsonville In Crucial League Fray
Logan Chieftains visit Nelsonville Greyhounds in a key SEC race clash. Nelsonville leads at 5-1. Logan tied for second with Wellston Athens and Pomeroy at 4-2. Nelsonville’s height edge and home-court edge loom. Logan aims to close the gap with strong guard play and rebounding.
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Badly Damaged Stolen Meters Found By Boys
Three of eight double headed parking meters stolen in Logan Wednesday night were recovered Thursday evening in Old Town Creek under a bridge on Old Bremen Rd. Found at 5 30 p.m. by Terry Holcomb and Dale Holcomb, the sons of Mr and Mrs Everett Holcomb, the meters were broken in tops and faces to steal change. Some devices still work according to police.
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California bill opens court procedures to news photographers
Sacramento Calif a bill introduced in the California Legislature on Thursday seeks to open all court procedures to news photographers except secrets.
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Bombers complete 24325 mile 45 hour global flight
Three B52 bombers landed at March Air Force Base after a 24,325 mile flight lasting 45 hours 19 minutes at an average 525 mph. The route included California to Saudi Arabia India near the Malay Peninsula Philippines and Guam. Refueling extended time but proved global reach of the bombers using KC97 tankers. future KC135 jets to replace them.
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Jim Wells Urges Quick Buy For Parks
Columbus report shows James D. Wells of Logan urged immediate land purchase to meet Ohio's critical need for more state parks. He spoke at the Ohio natural resources conference about acquiring lands now even without immediate development to avoid higher costs or unavailability later.
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