Rebel Southerners Call States Rights Convention
Gov. Fielding Wright of Mississippi called for a Birmingham meeting to nominate a states rights candidate and stay within the Democratic Party. Southern delegates faced defeat at the national convention as Truman civil rights programs gained full endorsement. Gov. Ben Laney of Arkansas withdrew his candidacy, undecided about attending the Birmingham meeting.
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Fielding Wright
Mississippi
Harry S. Truman
Birmingham
Wright
Harry S.S. Truman
Democratic Party
Truman
Ben Laney
Arkansas
Laney
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Senate
Alabama
Ala
Bethel Village 150th Anniversary Celebration Planned
Bethel marks its 150th anniversary with a four day celebration starting July 28. The village founded by Obed Denham who moved to Ohio from Virginia will be celebrated.
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Bethel
Obed Denham
Ohio
Virginia
Services Held Today For John P Shaw 93
Funeral services for John P Shaw 93 year old retired South Bloomingville farmer who died Tuesday night at his home were held at 2 P M in the South Bloomingville Methodist Church. Burial was in the South Bloomingville Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Susan 91 a daughter Tillie Shaw four sons Herbert Ben Mack and John and two brothers Ed and George.
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South Bloomingville
Henry Smith
McArthur
Hocking County
Shaw
Susan
Miss Tillie Shaw
Herbert
Logan
Ben and
Mack
John
George
Saw Blade Smuggler Pleads Innocence in County Jail Case
Virgil Chaney, 29, pleaded in nocent yesterday to smuggling six saw blades into the county jail. He was held for the grand jury in default of a $2,000 bond in Mansfield.
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Mansfield
Virgil Chaney
Cominform Targets Tito as Italy Shakes After Togliatti Attack
Kremlin backed Cominform decries Tito as terror ruler while Italy endures a general strike following Palmiro Togliatti’s assassination attempt. Riots kill at least six as Rome and major cities face disrupted transport and media. Berlin blockade persists despite Western demands.
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Togliatti
Rome
Italy
Akron man testifies slots earn more than beer sales
Frank tavern owner Boltz told the Ohio liquor control board that slot machines generate more revenue than beer sales. He described machines as “everywhere” in Tuscarawas County and named owners and operators in Dennison and Dover. The board then revoked his license.
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Tuscarawas County
Ohio Liquor Control Board
Boltz
Dennison, O
Dover, O
Boa
Simon L. Leis
Ohio Democrats Support Truman at Philadelphia Convention
Delegates from Ohio delivered 50 votes for Harry S. Truman and Alben Barkley, expressing optimism and concern about defeating Dewey and Warren. Governor candidate Frank Lausche loomed as a strong vote getter while U.S. Treasurer W. A. Julian briefly courted the presidential nod before endorsing Truman.
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Philadelphia
Harry S. Truman
Alben W. Barkley
Wen
Ohio
Truman
Barkley
Relief from Heat Follows Rainfall in Local Counties
Relief from the heat followed heavy rainfall as temperatures fell to 60 degrees in Logan and Hocking County overnight. Weather observers warned the respite would be brief as the temperature rose to 84 by noon and climbed further later today.
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Logan
Hocking County
State Highway Garage
Husband Is Boarder in Woman's Home Rule
Common Pleas Judge G H Birrell allows Eugene V Steib of Liberty Township to stay in his wife Anna’s home while her action proceeds but with conditions. The dispute centers on marital residence and cohabitation amid ongoing litigation.
Death Claims Pershing General of the Armies
General John J. Pershing died at 2 50 A M after a long illness at Walter Reed Hospital. President Truman announced the death and his service to the nation as the Supreme Allied commander in World War I. Pershing served as General of the Armies, the highest U S military rank, and shaped U S strategy from 1917 onward. He was born September 13 1860 and led the American expeditionary forces in Europe during World War I.
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Victim Burned in Kerosen e Can Explosion Critical
Janice Williams an 11 year old Haydenville girl remains in critical condition at Hocking Valley Hospital after a kerosene can exploded while she started a fire in a cookstove. She suffered second and third degree burns on her face and body.
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Haydenville
Hocking Valley Hospital
Fall Kills Painter in Defiance Bridge Accident
Defiance Ohio July 15 report painter George Elmer Schroeder aged 49 fell about 30 feet from a bridge and died from injuries sustained in the mishap. Authorities investigated the scene and identified the deceased. Schroeder resided in Defiance and was employed as a painter.
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Defiance
George Elmer Schroeder
Mrs. Rosa Rush Dies in Old Straitsville at 76
Rosa Rush 76 of Old Straitsville Perry County died Tuesday after a period of failing health. Lifelong resident, she lived in Straitsville 48 years. Funeral at 2 PM Friday at Old Straitsville Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Bowen and Rev. Owen Plumley. Burial in New Straitsville Cemetery. Survived by Eli Rush husband two daughters three sons 16 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren two half brothers and one half sister.
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Eli Rush
Old Straitsville
Perry County
Rush
Straitsville
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Charles Bowen
Owen Plumley
New Straitsville
Mills & Brown
Autos Collide on West Hunter Street
A minor collision on West Hunter Street yesterday afternoon caused slight damage to two cars. Police Chief Sol Ellinger said J. L. Danenhower of Columbus and Boney Weed of New Plymouth were involved near Roberts Funeral Home with no injuries reported.
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Boney Weed
New Plymouth
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Truman Calls Congress to Special Session After Nomination
President Truman formally called the GOP controlled Congress into a special session to address anti inflation housing and civil rights measures. The proclamation sets July 26 for reconvening with actions expected within 15 days of the session.
Howard M. Farmer Dies At 50 In Logan Hospital
Howard M. Farmer 50, of Murray City, died at 7 05 A M today at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan after a three day admission. A World War I veteran and longtime Ward Township resident, he is survived by his wife Maude four sisters and four brothers with services pending at New Pittsburgh Church and burial in Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville.
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Murray City
Hocking Valley Hospital
Logan
Ward Township
New Pittsburgh
Greenlawn
Nelsonville
Stout Funeral Service
Maude
William
Branch
Chicago
Howard
Willoughby
Charles Keller
Toledo
Charles Nida
Charles McDowell
Harry Canter
Truman Calls Special Session Sparked by Politics
President Truman urged a special session of Congress on July 26, prompting Republican charges of cheap politics. The GOP split mirrored at the Democratic convention, with lawmakers questioning the move’s wisdom and possible benefits. Senator Vandenberg voiced doubt that any good would come from the session.
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Associated Press
Truman
Congress
House
Senate
Philadelphia
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Hubert L. Lappen Dies at Toledo
Hubert L. Lappen 64, former Logan clothier, died Thursday morning in Toledo after years of poor health. A native of Hocking County, he co owned Strentz & Lappen in Logan for nearly 25 years before starting a clothing business and moving to Toledo 14 years ago. Survived by wife Mae Hillis Lappen. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Logan Clothier
Toledo
Hocking County
Mr. Lappen
Strentz & Lappen
Logan
Mae Hillis Lappen
Roberts Funeral Home
State Condemns Rickety Chesapeake School in Ohio
The 80 year old Chesapeake school in Lawrence County is condemned as a fire trap. State officials consider temporary relief including renting buildings in nearby towns for 150 pupils while Clyde Hissong and William J. Rogers explore funding and locations in Ironton and Huntington W Va. Governor Herbert inspected the site in June and warned the structure could collapse in high wind.
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Chesapeake
Lawrence County
William J. Rogers
Ohio
Clyde Hissong
Rogers
Ironton
Hunting
W. Va
Thomas J. Herbert
Ir Iu
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