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Newspaper
Logan Daily News
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1951
Page
1
Shoppers swarm Macy s and Gimbel s in New York in a citywide price war. Women wield dollars and snap up former price controlled items as stores slash markdowns. Merchants brace for continued discounts across major retailers.
Abitibi Power and Paper To Ltd announces a $10 per ton rise in newsprint. New York price reaches $116 per ton while Canadian price climbs to $112.
Abitibi mill’s announcement triggers an immediate rise in newsprint prices for the Daily News as the paper sources all its paper from Abitibi. The move tightens costs for publishers relying on the supplier, potentially lifting production expenses for readers.
Dublin June 1. Prime Minister Cos tello's coalition holds a slim lead over Fianna Fail led by de Valera in the contest for Ireland's parliament. Incomplete returns show de Valera's faction with a big win, but Cos tello's inter-party alliance holds a nine-seat edge with 14 contests still undecided.
George Phillips a 23 year old insurance salesman was held to the grand jury in Columbus Ohio yesterday over the April 25 death of Mrs Ruth Alter. He faces a charge of first degree murder as investigators describe the beating death as the slayings motive is under probe.
The Toledo Blade acted as proxy for a birth celebration when Joe Finch, a Toledo soldier in Korea, asked the editor to buy a gift for his wife Evelyn upon their newborn son’s arrival. Michael Bradshaw organized gifts, a $50 saving bond, free diaper service, and presents from Blade staff and “Blade uncles” at Parkview Hospital for Paul Michael Finch.
The Senate approved a compromise bill expanding the draft and paving the way for universal military training. It lowers the draft age to 18 and adds three months to service. The measure moves to the House, then to President Truman if approved. Senator Case pressed for printed copies before voting.
Secretary of State Acheson testified in the Senate MacArthur inquiry as debate over making public a 1949 State Department document on Formosa stalled further questioning. Senators pressed about the document’s strategic value and potential Communist implications while the department kept it confidential.
A 10 year old writer asks President Truman for farming guidance detailing interest in dairy and poultry, land costs, herd values, and farming education. The White House forwarded the letter to the Agriculture Department for reply, while the boy hints at political pressure involving Governor Dewey.
In Columbus, the Republican controlled House and Senate race to approve more cash benefits. Democrats call it pay raise day as Senate boosts unemployment and county officials. House approves 20 percent pension raises, raises jobless benefits to 28 dollars for 26 weeks, with a 33 dollar weekly cap for two children. Leaders warn Friday may extend into 48 hours or more.
The district Office of Price Stabilization says several central and southeastern Ohio restaurant operators face injunctions that would close their eateries. OPS requires registration forms detailing pricing procedures and sets an April 30 deadline for compliance. Columbus district enforcement director Joseph B. DeVennish warns that unfiled operators will be closed.
Chinese Communists strengthen ridge defenses in Red Korea as Allied patrols push near Hwachon and Yonchon. U N forces report gains near Hanchon while Reds dig in to resist advances toward Chorwon Kumhwa Pyonggang. Russian-type jets downed. Bon Homme Richard carrier aids air strikes. Peiping says Reds need more supplies and modern weapons.
Hollywood reports Tyrone Power suspended by Twentieth Century Fox for refusing the lead in Lydia Bailey based on a Kenneth Roberts novel. He will go off pay for eight weeks.
Eugene S. Howard former moderator of the Presbyterian Church Ohio synod died last night in Cincinnati at age 62.
United Nations Secretary General Trygve Lie urged Communists to agree to a cease-fire near the 38th parallel and warned that if fighting continues U.N. members may deploy more forces. He said the world should fight with all safely available strength until negotiations proceed and peace is restored in Korea. He noted U.N. forces have repelled aggression and advanced beyond the parallel.
The Diamond Power Specialty Corp of Lancaster Ohio announces two annual $1000 scholarships for Fairfield County students entering the University of Cincinnati College of Engineering. Dean C Albert Joerger says the program aims to develop a steady local supply of trained personnel. UC will select winners after tests and interviews at Lancaster.
The Defense Department reported total enemy casualties in Korea through May 30 at 1,133,410, an increase of 108,006 since May 23. The estimate reflects ongoing wartime losses and updates from U S sources.
Noon reading reached 87 degrees while temperatures rise toward the 90s by midafternoon. No showers today but a wet weekend ahead with showers forecast Saturday Sunday and Tuesday or Wednesday. Warm Saturday with 64 to 90 degree swing. cooler Sunday and Monday then warmer again Tuesday. Yesterday's high was 88 at 3 PM and the low last night was 57.
In Athens Ohio on June 1 a 26 year old daughter Estella Powell of Carbondale and the widower Elmer Kesterson 46 are held for questioning by Sheriff George Bateman in the death of Ora Kesterson 45. Autopsy finds cause of death shock and exposure in a field near Connett.
President Truman personally intervened in Iran's oil dispute by sending a note to Premier Mossadegh urging negotiations with Britain under the nationalization framework. Grady delivered the letter as Tehran reports say Mossadegh may address parliament on the issue, with Iran preparing to run the nationalized oil industry amid talks.
In Atlanta a 19 year old sailor Tom Amburn of Sioux Falls and his 18 year old fiancé Betty Thompson planned a wedding limited by her illness. Betty has incurable cancer and only a few months to live. Amburn was on 30 day leave from Norfolk Naval Air Station. Betty learned amputation could not stop the disease which has spread to her lungs. They hoped to discuss marriage plans before setting a date.
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