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Newspaper

Logan Daily News

Location

Logan, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1956

Page

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Logan's New Fire Truck Arrives For Logan City

Logan voters funded a Seagrave fire engine at 19985 dollars via a 20000 bond. The truck, delivered by Seagrave engineer Louis Kramnic, features a 215 horse power twin cylinder motor, 200 feet hose on reels, dual ignition and a 75 to 300 psi governor enabling 750 gallons per minute. Extra equipment includes fog and straight nozzles, CO2 extinguishers, oxygen tanks, ropes, axes, and gas mask hookups.

Logan Seagrave Specifica Louis Kramnic Seagrave Corp Burlin Taylor

Court Limiting Commie Probes

The U S Court of Appeals split 2 to 1 to rule that congressional committees cannot compel witnesses to name former Communists. The majority said inquiries lack power, sending a path toward Supreme Court review. John T. Watkins of Rock Island was convicted last May of contempt, fined 500 dollars and given a suspended one year sentence.

Congressional John T. Watkins Rock Inl United Automobile Workers Watkins U. S

Court Justices Question Legislative Purpose Of Exposure

Chief Judge Henry W. Edgerton and Judge David L. Bazelon questioned if exposing individuals to public contempt and hostility is a legitimate legislative aim. They argued Congress lacks prosecutorial power, noting limitations on government action against former Communists and referencing judicial opinions.

Henry W. Edgerton David L. Bazelon Congress

Armstrong Elected Treasurer of State Soil District Federation

Harry Armstrong, chairman of the board of supervisors of the Hocking Soil Conservation District, was elected treasurer of the Ohio Federation of Soil Conservation Districts at the 13th annual meeting in Columbus. Armstrong, a Starr Two farmer and county commissioner, led the state federation’s proceedings as chairman.

Harry Armstrong Hocking

Fire kills 14 in Nara apartment blaze

A deadly fire in Nara, Japan, destroyed an apartment building leaving fourteen dead and several injured. Authorities are investigating the fire’s cause as residents recount the blaze.

Nara Japan

Benson Seeks Free TV Time Over Farm Documentary

Benson protests CBS broadcast saying it distorted farm life and asks to present all facts. He says the program risks creating the impression that small farmers are leaving farming, while Murrow highlights surplus meat and farm struggles. Benson demands time to rebut and argues politicians influence skewed the narrative.

CBS Benson Murrow

LHS Chiefs and Wellston face off tonight in league clash

Logan Chieftains seek rebound after a 59-55 loss to Galli in the first meeting with Wellston. Wellston sits in second with Athens at 5-3 as Charley Ramsey and Gary Fridenmaker pace the Rockets in a season shaping race.

Logan Chieftains Galli Wellston Athens Charley Ramsey Gary

Japanese Paper Chides Dulles In Clown Suit Cartoon

A Tokyo newspaper mocks John Foster Dulles with a political cartoon showing him in a clown suit on a frayed rope above a jungle labeled war. The illustration portrays him balancing risks with a bomb and a peace symbol, criticizing U.S. policy.

Mothers March in Logan Nets Contributions

Contributions to the Mothers March were announced by chairman Mrs Abe Shatz. She noted rural workers faced bad roads hindering contact with residents and said the effort outside Logan would continue for several days. Those wishing to contribute may call Mothers March headquarters at 54069.

Abe Shatz

Bridge location for Ohio Wheeling Island span reported

Ohio State Highway Director S C Linzell said officials agreed on a bridge site from Ohio to Wheeling Island in the Ohio River. Other items note a Democratic highway financing proposal, a United Nations arms shipment survey, Grace Kelly as princess via marriage, Ohio pastors condemning unions, Bombay police seizing control, and a price rise for hogs in Cleveland.

Columbus Ohio West Virginia Wheeling Island W. Va Ohio River S. C. Linzell Washington

Finnish Premier Kekonen Resigns After Coalition Crisis

Helsinki reports Urho Kekonen's coalition cabinet resigns following the Socialists withdrawal of seven ministers in protest over a milk price increase by the Union of Agrarian Producers.

Helsinki Urho Kekonen Union of Agrarian Producers

Naval enlistee Larry Brown joins Buckeye Company in Ohio ceremony

Larry Brown and 74 other Buckeye Company recruits were sworn into the U S Navy Thursday at 6 30 p m at WLWC TV studio Columbus in a ceremony tied to the Sally Flowers Show Rear Admiral Von Heimburg administered the oath with Lt Gov John Brown addressing the group.

Larry Brown Wallace Brown N. Culver St US. Navy Buckeye Company WLWC Columbus Sally Flowers von Heimburg Fourth Naval District Gov John Brown

Bulganin proposes friendship treaty with United States

Soviet Premier Bulganin reportedly asks President Eisenhower for a treaty of friendship to promote world peace and settle disputes within the UN Charter framework. U.S. officials view it as propaganda and doubt real policy change while weighing how to respond without signaling disengagement.

Bulganin United States Washington Eisenhower Russia Soviet Union Moscow Ment Dulles

Writ Action Fails To Move Hocking County Board

Commissioners took no action on a writ of mandamus Tuesday at the courthouse, deferring to Freda County official. Probate Judge Rhea Bangert Brown sought $2,925 extra for the county juvenile court, while the board had approved only $4,675 for administrative expenses. Judge Meyer ordered an additional appropriation or appearance on Feb 17. The board approved several bills totaling for highways, offices, and relief payroll and grants as money allowed.

Freda County Rhea Bangert Brown Brown Meyer General Relief Administration

County Sees Lowest Temperature Of Winter At Two Below

Hocking County recorded a season low of two degrees below zero last night. Morning sun warmed readings to 33 degrees at noon as road conditions improved and most schools reopened. One crash near Logan caused two cars to be damaged with no injuries. a separate incident involved a trailer truck collision with minor injuries to the driver.

Hocking County Union Furnace Hesboro Laurelville South Bloomingville Logan Daniel McCarthy Lancaster Pork Francis Myers Ohio Railw Cee John F. Yates West the Way Peiver Travot Bluefield Lata van Syne

Five Day Forecast With Below Normal Temperatures

The outlook calls for temperatures 3 to 6 degrees below normal with highs around 35 to 40 and lows near 20 to 24. Warmer conditions are possible Saturday and Sunday before a return to cold by Monday through Wednesday. Light precipitation expected as snow or rain on Sunday with a chance of snow Tuesday.

Nationalists Duel with Communists Around Formosa Islands

Nationalist officials reported artillery duels with Communist batteries on Amoy and Tateng Island near Formosa. Quemoy Island answered with counter fire as Tateng burned. A third duel occurred at Kaoteng in the Matsu group. Unidentified planes caused an air raid alarm on Matsu though no damage or naval loss was reported.

Taipei Formosa Nationalist Amoy Tateng Island Quemoy Island Formosa Strait Tateng Kaoteng Matsu Tiny Matsu Island Wuchiu Island Matsus

Five Sabrejets Lost In Japan Crashes

Tokyo reports five US Sabrejet aircraft crashes in Japan and Okinawa with all crew unhurt. One craft ran out of fuel in Par four area. recovery and investigation underway. economic loss estimated at about $2 in jobs.

Japan Tokyo U. S Fatty Okinawa

George says no war with Soviet Union in near term

Sen. George of Georgia, chairing the Foreign Relations Committee, says Russia shows no plan for a foreseen war yet. He notes Soviet aims remain world conquest, but tactics shift to economic fronts via loans to neutrals to influence countries and expand trade. The administration seeks long term foreign aid powers amid opposition.

Washington Sen. George D-Ga Russia Ussr George Senate Foreign Relations Committee Eisenhower Congress Sen. Hennings D-Mo Senate

Record rainfall swamps Los Angeles area amid mass evacuations

A historic southern California storm dumped 7.61 inches in Los Angeles County, forcing about 1,500 residents from homes, closing schools, and straining flood channels. Debris basins withstood runoff while Long Beach cooled its alert after strengthening a flood channel.

Los Angeles California Los Angeles County Flood Control District Long Beach Here Sam Vickers Wheaton Sanitarium Tujunga Seacoast Venice

Young Ohio State Graduate Climbs Fast In Government

Senator Bricker sought a young lawyer for a Senate post and asked Park for a recommendation. He chose Robert W. Minor of Columbus, then top graduate and at 36 the youngest member of the Interstate Commerce Commission, the body overseeing railroads and trucks.

Ohio State Washington John W. Bricker Senate Ohio Republican Joseph A.oe Ohio State Uiversity Bricker Park Robert W. Minor Columbus Interstate Commerce Commission

Real Estate Tax Showing Increase in Columbus Area

State Auditor James A. Rhodes reported yesterday that Ohio collected more than 396 million dollars in real estate and public property taxes last year across 88 counties. The figure shows a 34 million dollar rise over 1954.

Columbus Ohio James A. Rhodes

Canton grand jury to probe gambling votes in Macelien

Stark County grand jury plans an investigation Monday into alleged gambling vote irregularities in Macelien. The probe aims to uncover improper influence and ensure election integrity.

Canton Stark County Grand Jury Macelien

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