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Newspaper
Logan Daily News
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1949
Page
1
About 2 500 to 3 000 miners in the Hocking area coal fields resume work today after a week long United Mine Workers walkout. The national union plans another 10 day paid vacation this Saturday, offsetting wages lost last week. Contracts run out June 30 and a new strike could follow if talks fail.
Veterans Administrator Carl R. Gray Jr authorized a 2.8 billion dollar dividend for National Service Life Insurance policies. Checks are expected to begin in January 1950, with most payments finished in the first half of that year. The move aims to boost purchasing power amid slowing business activity.
Washington reports two national surveys project rising unemployment with five to eight million jobless. The Public Affairs Institute calls for tax cuts and public works to spur recovery, while the AFL foresees a improving but cautious outlook and urges wage growth tied to productivity. Senator O Mahoney cautions confusion and Congress will study the situation.
Columbus Ohio June 20 announced plans for a new branch on Olentangy River Road enabling customers to conduct routine banking without leaving their autos. President J H McCoy cites rising traffic and parking problems at existing offices as the motivator.
Glenn A. Martin 36, who escaped June 2 from London Prison Farm, was captured in Mount Vernon while making a telephone call to Newark. He had been sentenced from Licking County and was returned to the prison farm.
In Prague on June 20 communist security police tightened guards around Archbishop Josef Beran’s palace as hecklers disrupted Easter Sunday services at St Vitus Cathedral. Demonstrators near the altar jeered as the Archbishop began condemning government moves against the church, forcing him to stop his sermon and return to his palace. Cathedral officials called the incident political, with possible reassessment of sacred space.
Funeral services for Mrs Mat tie Morris wife of William Morris were held at 3 P M Sunday at the home of Mrs Lillian Winters Poplar Street State College Mississippi Dr R B Wilson officiated Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery by the Woodard Funeral Service Pall bearers were Harry Brown Joe Brown William Mock and Howard Kirk
A wall of water from the Yesil River wrecked Tokat a city of 150000 in north central Anatolia as heavy rain swelled the valley. Press dispatches reported today from Istanbul Turkey.
Justice of the Peace Hollie B. Jones 26 of Lancaster and Joseph L. Blquier 25 of Baltimore Ohio were killed when their private plane crashed near Lancaster. Witnesses said the craft plunged tail first into the ground and did not burn as rescuers freed the bodies after over 90 minutes. Jones served as a justice of the peace since July 24 1946 and months earlier he presided over a police corruption case involving Lancaster Police Chief Hutsler and Lt Brown.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Harriet Adeline Disbennett 75 wife of Jerry Disbennett Logan Route 2 at Evangelical United Brethren Church Columbus. Rev. Grueser officiated with music by Mrs. Grueser Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Cannon. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery. Survivors include husband two daughters two sons a stepson a brother 19 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
An American spokesman announced an immediate resumption of meetings by the Big Four in Paris after Andrei Vishinsky demanded withdrawal of the afternoon's agreement. The council had adjourned May 23 with accord in principle on Austria and a stop gap for Germany. Russia asked to reconvene the ministers citing new information from Moscow.
Coroner H C Schick ruled the death of 35 year old Air Force Captain William York a death by own action. York of Huntington West Virginia was an officer stationed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton. He shot himself in the head with a .22 caliber revolver.
Ohio lawmakers face a parliamentary clash over a two month appropriation bill as Senate leader Miss Mahoney and House Speaker Cantwell seek a July 15 adjournment. Jackson pushes a partial budget while the Senate blocks unanimous consent for introductions. If the two month measure passes, conflict could delay the biennial 646 million appropriation.
Indications of a heat record prevailed today in Logan and Hocking Counties after a sweltering weekend. The temperature reached 92 degrees by 12 30 PM with a potential 95 degree mark before evening. A Saturday low of 60 contrasted with Sundays 61.
Gordon Gray, 40, a former infantry private from Winston-Salem North Carolina, was sworn in today as Secretary of the Army. Defense Secretary Johnson administered the oath noting Gray’s seven years of service and ascent to the top defense post.
The Beechmont Country Club clubhouse in Cleveland was destroyed by fire last night. Officials estimate damage between 75000 and 100000 dollars.
Flooded Potomac and Shenandoah rivers receded and washed ashore nine bodies after weekend drownings. Dozens more were missing as flash floods swamped towns like Petersburg West Virginia, injuring hundreds of structures and prompting a health inoculation effort for flood water. Weather officials noted light showers across the region with limited relief to river levels and continued warm humid conditions elsewhere.
Cleveland police report Germain G. Grisez 19 of Euclid hitchhiked with two men who allegedly stole his suit and wallet containing six dollars. Grisez was left in the street in his underwear after the incident early yesterday.
Tests of Scioto River water near Chillicothe were conducted to discover the cause of 400 dead fish over the weekend. Samples from Saturday and yesterday were analyzed by the Ohio state division of conservation. Officials narrowed the affected area to a one mile stretch upstream from Route 23 bridge. Preliminary readings showed normal alkaline conditions though high water and swift current hindered the probe.
Attorney William F. Voegele, 72, who served as Mansfield mayor from 1906 to 1908, died yesterday. His tenure followed by a career in law and public service in Mansfield, Ohio.
Delegates to Buckeye Boys State begin campaigning for 868 Ohio high school boys as they meet at Ohio Wesleyan University for a 10 day government workshop and swear in tonight. At Capital University 422 girls start party caucuses for Girls State with elections set and government to operate by tomorrow. Both programs are sponsored by the American Legion.
Harry W. Arnold announces contracts for Lake Shore Coach Co to swap operating rights with Valley Greyhound Lines. The deal covers buses equipment and real estate with transfer date pending Ohio utilities commission approval. No cash involved.
Utica infant Shirley Ann Roffey, only month old, was rushed 50 miles in 40 minutes from Mt. Vernon to Children's Hospital by state patrolman A. M. Monas after doctors suspected pneumonia. She was placed in an oxygen tent and her condition described as breathing easier, though about the same.
Wheat firm as crop damage reports persist. Corn firm aided by wheat gains. Oats steady amid trade tension. Hogs rise 25 to 50 cents topping 21.50. Cattle steady with 28.00 high. Stocks higher as rails and airlines demand strength. Bonds steady with a rally in Tiiri Avenue issues.
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