Ridgway Charges May Be Probed
Sen Kefauver called for a thorough review of the defense establishment after Gen Ridgway alleged civilian officials pressured military decisions for politics. Ridgway urged action in a Saturday Evening Post piece. Secretary Wilson declined comment.
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Washington
Sen
Kefauver
D-Tenn
Matthew B. Ridgway
Ridgway
Saturday Evening Post
Army Chief of Staff
Defense
Sen. Mundt
R-Sd
Defense Department
Army
Chieftains Set To Battle Gallia Star Milhoan Tonight
LHS faces Gallia and center John Milhoan in a tough SEC showdown. Milhoan averages 34.7 points and poured in 44 in Gallia’s loss to Columbus Central. Chiefs aim to limit him after holding Milhoan to 2 in their prior meeting as they chase their third SEC win.
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LHS Chieftains
Gallia
Milhoan
Blue Devils
Columbus Central
Gallipolis
Chieftains
Logan
Chiefs
Sease
Bankers Wife Dies After Marion Holdup
Alma Hurr age 66 wife of Ralph C. Hurr assistant cashier at National City Bank Marion died from coronary occlusion after being hostage in a bank holdup. Her mother Mrs. Carolyn Sulser 88 also held for hours while robbers fled with cash and night depository. Suspects Willard Lee Ciola 20 Duane Charles Lee 26 and Donald Francis were captured.
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Alma Hurr
National City Bank
Sion Jane Bees
Etyher
James A. McGrew
Hurr
Ralph C. Hurr
Carolyn Sulser
Venberr
Willard Lee Ciola
Duane Charles Lee
Donald Francis
Cate Ce
Lappen enters race for Hocking County prosecutor
Logan attorney Hubert D. Lappen announces he will seek the Democratic nomination in the May primary for Hocking County prosecuting attorney. A native of Logan, he studied at Ohio University and Ohio State, began law practice in 1934, and earlier served as prosecutor from 1936 to 1940 and Logan city solicitor from 1949 to 1951.
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Hubert D. Lappen
Logan
Hocking County
Mr. Lappen
Laurelville
Ohio University
Ohio State University
Adelphi
F. N. R. Redfern
Logan City
Lappen
Two Hocking Men Seek County Sheriff Nomination
John Hunter of Logan and Lewis Reynolds filed for county sheriff in the May Democratic primary, challenging Ralph Blum. Hunter, a Hocking County native, has juvenile institution ties, while Reynolds formerly served in law enforcement including as police chief. Incumbent A. J. Waldron leads the Republican primary slate.
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Hocking
John Hunter
Logan Rt. 4
Lewis Reynolds
E. Main S&t
Ralph Blum
Hunter
Hocking County
Reynolds
A. J. Waldron
Trial Continues in Earl Sullivan Murder Case
Newark prosecutors pressed the case as the first degree murder trial entered a second day with a state ballistics expert testifying he doubts the victim killed herself.
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Newark
Earl Sullivan
Eisenhower Urges Standby Curbs on Consumer Credit
President Eisenhower proposed restoring standby controls on consumer credit in his annual economic report while noting the economy is expanding at a slower pace. He urged no tax cuts yet, pushed a farm relief bill, housing and infrastructure acts, and possible reauthorization of the Fed's power to regulate down payments and terms on big purchases. The plan also calls for wage, pension, highway, and credit union reforms.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Federal Reserve Board
New Straitsville May Get New Industry
Seabees and IGY scientists work on building the American Deep Freeze air base at the South Pole. About 130 volunteers came for the project with roughly 90 staying through winter in harsh, windswept conditions. Morale stays high as tents and early rations give way to permanent huts and radio contact.
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South Pole
Yankee Base
Antarctica
International Geophysical Year
America
Falcon Scott
Wardroom
Scott Hut
Scott
Seabee
Farm prices show slight improvement from decade low
The Agriculture Department reported that prices of most farm products have edged up from December lows amid a five year decline, with January gains seen after seasonal peak marketing. Hog prices rose about 5 percent in Chicago in early January and cattle about 1 percent, while total cash from marketing in 1955 fell 3 percent to about $29.2 billion.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Chicago
Council to Hear 2nd Reading Of Pinball Ordinances
City Council will hear the second reading of a proposed ordinance prohibiting pinball machines in Logan and a companion measure to repeal current city licenses for pinball operations. No action was taken after the first reading two weeks ago by council members.
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Logan
Duff Predicts Ike Will Announce Soon For Second Term
Sen. Duff of Pennsylvania said President Eisenhower will reveal plans for a second term well before the Illinois primary on April 10. Duff noted Eisenhower signaled his intent at Salute to Eisenhower dinners, while GOP backers reported about 5 million dollars raised. Knowland kept his name in Illinois and Alaska primaries, saying Eisenhower would win if he runs, and MacArthur and Jenifer may seek withdrawal.
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Sen
Duff
Eisenhower
Illinois
Knowland
R-Calif
Ilinois
Adlai E. Stevenson
GOP
Leonard W. Hall
Clifford Folger
Alaska
Coca
Bet Ouse
Douglas MacArthur
Sen. Jenper
R-Ind
Use Helicopter To Move House Hiotech Debate
A report outlines a proposal to lift a house using a helicopter raising questions about safety legality and feasibility. Analysts cite structural challenges weather risks and regulatory hurdles as major obstacles to a helicopter relocation project.
Tennessee Chief Shuns Segregation
Governor Frank Clement refused to convene a special legislative session to block school integration amid a massive rally. A 15 member committee sought action as hundreds of segregationists gathered in Nashville, with leaders from Chattanooga and Memphis present. The governor stated he cannot please them today and did not support their plan.
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Nashville
Tenn
Frank Clement
Capitol
Chattanooga
Memphis
Clement
Midwest Republicans push emergency farm relief plan
About 25 Midwest Republican congressmen urged a moratorium on principal farm loan payments and a boosted government pork buying program. Rep. Hoeven of Iowa endorsed long term farm policy but pushed immediate aid, including moratoriums and expanding pork purchases to support schools. The group frames action as necessary economic realism rather than revolt.
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Washington
Rep. Hoeven
Iowa
Eisenhower
Heeven
Benson
Bensom
Chilly Ohio Weather Forecast Stays Cold for Five Days
The Associated Press reports continued cold in Ohio with five day forecasts showing temperatures 3 to 5 degrees below normal. Regions from Clyde to Cleveland face slippery roads and light snow, with more precipitation midweek and near Lake Erie. Across the nation, wet and cloudy conditions bring snow and ice in several southern states amid record cold readings.
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Associated Press
Ohio
Weatherman
Clyde
Mount Gilead
Millersburg
Canton
Cleveland
State Highway Department
Upper Sandusky
Lisbon
Lake Erie
Tennessee
Virginia
North Carolina
Perry County Site Considered for New Plant
Statehouse sources say Perry County is under consideration for a large aluminum plant with about 2000 employees and 4000 construction workers. The Monroe County site in Ohio was previously announced, with Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp financing a 90 million project and Prudential backing a 60 million loan for power and extrusion facilities nearby.
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Perry County
Frank J. Lausche
Samaion
New
Straitsville
Olin Mathieson
Monroe County
Ohio
New York
Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp
Thomas S Nichols
Prudential Insurance Co
Clarington
Omal
Ohio River
Proctor
Moundsville
W. Va
Prudential
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co
Pennsylvania Railroad
U.S
No- Chemical Corp
Gas Furnace Explosion Burns Couple in Columbus Home
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Clark suffered burns after a gas explosion tore through their Columbus residence at 728 8. 5 Me. Windows blew out and walls buckled. Mrs. Clark, formerly Dorothy Ralston, received second degree burns to face neck and hands and was treated at St. Anthony Hospital.
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Maurice Clark
Columbus
Clark
Dorothy Ralston
St. Anthony Hospital
Experimental Laboratory of
North American Aviation
Foxy Rowe Indicted Over Sworn Testimony Influence
Jackson Democratic chairman Harold Rowe was indicted on two counts for attempting to influence sworn testimony. He described the indictment as a travesty and said it aimed to get Elvin McGown to alter statements given to Gallia County Prosecutor Warren Sheets in the trial of a former Jackson County official.
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Harold Rowe
Rowe
Elvin McGown
Gallia County
Warren Sheets
Jackson Coun
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Bevo) Milhoan
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