Democrats Eye Sen Lucas as Vice Presidential Pick
Philadelphia reports Senator Scott Lucas of Illinois is seen as the likely Democratic running mate for President Truman in 1948. While Lucas denies candidacy, aides say plans could solidify within 48 hours. The Chicago political boss Arvey lures Illinois toward the Truman ticket.
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Massachusetts
Longstreth Man's License Suspended
State Liquor Board revoked one license, suspended seven and dismissed another. Revoked were W. H. Walsh's wine and beer permits at W. W. Grill Chillicothe for dis orderly operation and unsanitary conditions. Suspensions include C. L. McMannis 30 days Ward Township and Longstreth Nelsonville carryout on premise sale. Case against Walter Sanborn and Basil Whitlatch was dismissed.
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State Liquor Board Today
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Ward
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Union Officials Face Contempt Citations
A House subcommittee plans to cite nine CIO union officials for contempt of Congress after they refused to answer if they are communists. Rep. Charles J. Kersten announced the move following three days of hearings. The officials belong to the CIO Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union.
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Expelled Yugoslavs Die in Train Wreck
Belgrade reports a train wreck in the south killed 20 people including those returning home from Albania. The dispatch notes Albania had recently expelled Yugoslav technical economic and cultural missions and backed the Communist International Information Bureau.
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Yugoslavia
Tanjug
Albania
Communist International Information Bureau
Not a Candidate Douglas Declares
The Philadelphia Inquirer quotes Justice William O. Douglas saying by telephone he is not a candidate now or ever. It reports he was reached from Wallowa Oregon where he vacationed and notes Eisenhower’s final declaration that he would not accept nomination.
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U.N. Last Hope If Reds Ignore Allied Demands
Western powers warned Moscow to lift the Berlin blockade or face United Nations action to secure access. Marshall and allies urged peaceful settlement under UN Charter Article 33 while continuing airlifts for 2.4 million residents in the western sectors.
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Greek Guerrilla Losses Hit 40 Percent in Grammos Drive
The Greek general staff reports communist led guerrillas lost over 40 percent of their personnel from June 21 to July 8 in the Grammos Mountains. An official tally lists 1,512 guerrillas killed wounded or captured compared with 1,110 Greek soldiers killed or wounded.
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Greek General Staff
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Reno Ministers contest to Halt Red Light District Reopening
State District Judge Mervyn Brown ruled the war emergency ending the Reno stockade closure, reversing a prior arrest, and the Reno Ministerial Association plans to go before the city council to seek an ordinance banning vice cases. The stockade housed 20 to 30 women during wartime.
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Mervyn Brown
Chinese Dollar Hits New Low
The Chinese dollar crashed to six million to one on the black market, rice prices surged from twenty million to twenty eight million yuan per 175 pound bag, and the stock exchange closed early as police hunted for black marketeers and hoarders amid rampant price ceilings.
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Hong Kong
China
DAV Delegates Named for State Convention in Cleveland
Hocking County Chapter 68 elected DAV delegates for the state convention to be held August 6 7 and 8 in Cleveland. Delegates from the local chapter include Phillip Devol Kenneth Eaton Jesse Columber Werdell Grubb Carl Mack Vaughn Collins and John Buchanan. The group discussed cooperation with American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts to obtain an artillery piece for Worthington Park to replace a naval rifle scrapped after World War II.
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Maccabee Hall
Cleveland
Phillip Devol
Kenneth Eaton
Jesse Columber
Werdell Grubb
Carl Mack
Vaughn Collins
John Buchanan
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
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U S Defies Russia On Allied Motor Traffic
Berlin July 10 Maj. Gen. George P. Hays United States deputy military governor said Americans have no intention of submitting to new Russian restrictions on Allied motor traffic between Berlin and west Germany. Russians announced no western allied highway traffic to or from Berlin would be permitted without special Soviet permits.
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George P. Hays
United States
West Germany
Ex-Ohioan Named Bishop
Rev. Donald H. Tippett former pastor at Bexley Methodist Church Columbus Ohio was elected a bishop of the Methodist Church in Seattle last night The new bishop has served in Ohio and other states for years and will lead the church in the western area
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Seattle
Donald H. Tippett
Bexley Methodist Church
Columbus
Los Lyears
Jewish Troops Seize Lydda Airport in Gaza–Ig d udd Clash
Cairo reports Israeli forces fatally wounded about 300 Egyptians and captured around 200 in a battle near Isdud, 25 miles south of Tel Aviv. Israel claims Lydda airport taken. Negba shelled. Beit Affah and Kfar Darom contested as both sides report gains and losses amid cease fire talks.
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OSU Teacher Found Dead in Columbus Home
Dr. Charles Frederick Harrold, 50, a Ohio State University teacher and author, was found dead at his residence in Columbus early today. Police said he likely died from an overdose of sleeping tablets after emergency responders were called at 3 46 A M.
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Charles Frederick Harrold
Ohio State University
Chinese General Executed for Avoiding Battles
The Defense Ministry announced in Nanking the execution of Gen. Chow Ching-siang, age 44, for avoiding battles while commanding the 32nd Division on the Shantung peninsula front.
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Funeral for Carole Landis Held in Glendale Church
Funeral services for screen star Carole Landis were held today in a Glendale church perched above Los Angeles. The ceremony featured a recessional as mourners gathered in a setting described as beautiful and serene.
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Calif
Carole Landis
Los Angeles
Ex-Straitsville Man Slain In Columbus Tavern Shootout
Earl C. Ambrose formerly of New Straitsville was killed when three armed men robbed Joe's Grill and Gardens in Columbus, taking about 8 000 in cash and checks. A female customer Ruth McBurney was shot and seriously wounded. Ambrose reportedly grabbed a revolver and was slain. Survivors include five brothers.
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Lester
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Five Yugoslavs Doomed and Priest Imprisoned in Belgrade
Belgrade authorities announced five men were sentenced to death by firing squad in Ljubljana for crimes against the state. The group allegedly worked for a foreign intelligence service and included wartime fascist and German army veterans. Father Ivan Paul of St. Peter's Church received 16 years. others got nine months to life.
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St. Peter’s Church
Logan Eagles to Attend District Meetings Sunday
Members of Logan Aerie 2168 Fraternal Order of Eagles will attend District 26 in Lancaster Sunday with Paul Win grove as head of the delegation. District 26 includes Murray City New Lexington Crooksville Somerset Millersport Logan and Lancaster. Carl E Blosser Logan aerie secretary will address District 13 in Circleville and greater Columbus aeries.
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Paul Wingrove
Murray City
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Crooksville
Somerset
Millersport
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Circleville
Carl E. Blosser
Greater Columbus
Negro Actor James Baskett Dies at 44
Hollywood mourns James Baskett 44 a leading black actor and Oscar winner for Uncle Remus in Song of the South who died yesterday in Hollywood.
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Hollywood
James Baskett
Uncle Remus
Churchill Urges Allies to Stand Fast in Berlin Stand
Winston Churchill warned Western allies that yielding to Soviet pressure over Berlin could spark a third world war. Speaking at a Conservative rally in Woodford he called the current pause for a Soviet response an anxious hour and urged firmness to seize the chance to avoid wider conflict.
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Winston Churchill
Russia
Berlin
Circleville Justice Sentenced to Prison
Harold Eveland aged 55 former justice of peace for Circleville Township was sentenced to one to ten years in the Ohio Penitentiary after pleading guilty to an embezzlement charge. He faced an $8 588 misappropriation count in the indictment returned last month by a special grand jury and resigned a week before the indictment.
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Circleville, O
Harold Eveland
Circleville Township
Ohio
Prospect of Record Crops Cheer Housewives and Diplomats
The Agriculture Department forecast the largest general farm crops in history. A record corn crop of 3,328,862,000 bushels would beat 1946 by nearly 41,000,000, with wheat at 1,241,751,000 bushels just short of last year’s record. Prospects looked strong for most other crops as well.
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Agriculture Department
Roosevelt Collapse Splits California Delegation Over Ike
Democratic convention coverage centers on vice presidential talk as Truman solidifies nomination path. James Roosevelt faces rebuke from California delegates for opposing Truman. Calls arise to withdraw Roosevelt as national committeeman designate amid backfires and shifting support for Eisenhower.
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Mr. Truman
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Oregon
John P. McEnery
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McEnery
National Troops Claim Honan Victory
Pro-government reports say national troops won the battle of the Honan Plains with Red forces scattered. Government losses around Kaifeng total about 25,000 dead wounded and captured, much lower than earlier figures. 40,000 Red casualties cited, with 100 warplanes aiding bombing and strafing raids.
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Honan Plains
Kaifeng
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