Olive Branch Extended To Dixiecrats
Senator Lucas invites Southern Democrats to rejoin the Democratic fold and back Truman’s domestic and foreign programs. He says any return would be temporary as Dixie lawmakers may walk out if civil rights bills or other proposals fail to satisfy them. Leaders like Maybank Sparkman Connally and Gray pledge support for rent control European relief and reciprocal trade bills.
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Lucas
D-Ill
Truman
Dixie
Senate
Illinois
Maybank
Sparkman
Connally
Former Warden of Penitentiary Dies
James C. Woodard 77 a longtime Ohio Penitentiary official died of a heart ailment. He began as a guard in 1906, rose to head storekeeper in 1909 and deputy warden in 1913, then became warden in 1935 under Gov. Martin L. Davey succeeding Preston E. Thomas.
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Columbus
James C. Woodard
Ohio
Kent
Woodard
Martin L. Davey
Preston E. Thomas
Red Zone Germans Adopt Constitution
The Peoples Council in Eastern Germany adopted a constitution for 20 million Germans under Soviet rule. The 400 member body rubber-stamped a basic law with communist principles for the Russian zone and Berlin sector. The unanimous vote acted as a reply to Bonn’s Western German government and completed the partition of Germany.
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Berlin
Peoples Council
Germany
Bonn
Chilly Reception Awaits Arrival of Spring Sunday
Winter covered the eastern and middle Atlantic states with snow as spring nears. Areas from the Rockies to the Atlantic Coast and parts of the South expect little warming by 5 39 P M Sunday. Snow totals reached up to six inches from New York to southern Maine with four inches in New York and Boston.
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Rockies
Atlantic Coast
Weather Bureau
New York
Maine
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
West Virginia
Ohio
Hartford
Conn
Boston
Gulf
Gulf States
Plains
Great Lakes Region
Ohio River Valley
Great Lakes
Pacific Northwest
Mercury
Yuma
Ariz
Fuss Between Autoists Causes Trail of Wreckage
Springfield Ohio reports Maurice E. Brewer 26 argued with his girlfriend on Merritt Road at 3 30 A M. Brewer lost control of the car striking eight guard rail posts and buck Creek bridge causing a 50 foot span to drop into the creek. Both occupants escaped injury but Brewer was charged with reckless driving.
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Springfield
Maurice E. Brewer
Merritt Road
Brewer
Buck Creek
Alethea A. Humphrey
McBride Resigns Mt. Carmel Post for Notre Dame Coach
McBride 26 year old Mt. Carmel High School football coach resigns after two seasons to take a tackle coaching position at the University of Notre Dame. A Notre Dame graduate and 1947 All Star, he is from Logan Ohio and father of two. His parents reside in Lancaster Ohio.
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Notre Dame Chicago
Robert McBride
Mt. Carmel High School
University of Notre Dame
McBride
Notre Dame
South Bend
Ind
Logan
Logan High School
Michael McBride
Lancaster, O
Stiff Sentences Promised for Vice Law Violators
Alliance Ohio March 19. Municipal Judge Harry S. Wykoff vowed jail sentences for convicted violators of gambling prostitution and liquor laws following Mayor Robert D. Althouse clampdown after a vice expose. He urged police to arrest all violators and enforce the city’s edict.
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Alliance
Harry S. Wykoff
Robert D. Althouse
Wykoff
New Lexington Eyes Class B Regional Final at Athens
New Lexington and Woodsfield of Monroe County advance to the Class B regional final in Athens after New Lexington edged New Boston 45 to 41. The winner moves to the state tournament in Columbus next week. Lancaster in Class A faces Hamilton Public in Cincinnati after routing Dayton Dunbar.
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Athens
Woodsfield
Monroe County
Perry County
New Boston
Columbus
Southeastern Ohio
Lancaster
Hamilton Public
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Middletown
Walloping
Worthington
Redskins
Xavier Field
Death Ruled Accident in Andover Rest Home Fire
An accidental death verdict was returned for Mrs. Carrie Benedict, 78, who died in a fire that destroyed a rest home in Andover on Wednesday.
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Andover
Carrie Benedict
Accused Bandit Blames Railroad for Holdup
George L. Duke Ashton and Luman Skip Ramsdell admit robbing the Baltimore and Ohio streamliner near Martinsburg West Virginia. Ashton, 20, sues the railroad for 50000 claiming an employee over drinks provoked him. Ramsdell, 22, is hospitalized after being shot. Both face federal racketeering charges and await trial in Fairmont West Virginia.
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Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
George L. “Duke” Ashton
Luman
Skip” Ramsdell
Ashton
White House
Ramsdell
West Virginia
Fairmont
W. Va
Martinsburg
Ruth Ungar
John M. Webster
B and O
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Nation's Coal Pile Dwindles
Pittsburgh March 19 The nations coal stockpile stood at just over 60 million tons as miners east of the Mississippi halted work under UMW leader John L. Lewis. About 70 million tons rested above ground last week with little impact on the economy. Some shortages appear in eastern Pennsylvania and Sharon Steel Corp furloughed 200 to 300 workers due to coke shortages.
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Pittsburgh
Mississippi
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Sharon Steel Corp
Farrell
Pennsylvania
UMW
Schuylkill County
Edward Frazier Dies At New Straitsville
Edward Frazier, 75, a retired coal miner, died Friday afternoon at his nephew Nathan Frazier's home in New Straitsville where he had lived. He was never married and is survived by a sister, Mrs. Mary Love of Glouster, plus several nieces and nephews. Funeral services set for 2 P M Monday at Nathan Frazier's home with Rev. Owen Plumley officiating. Burial in New Straitsville Cemetery by Mills and Brown funeral service.
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Edward Frazier
New Straitsville
Nathan Frazier
Ax Slayer Pleads Guilty in Indiana Slaying
Paul Sanderson 43 of Broadway, C, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 1946 ax slaying of fellow worker Joseph Couch at the Indiana state fairgrounds. He received a two to 21 year sentence, claiming self defense.
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Noblesville
Ind
Paul Sanderson
Broadway
Indiana State Fairgrounds
Sanderson
Joseph Couch
Indianapolis
Man Accused of Matricide To Defend Self on Stand
Alfred Spooky Ferrell, 43, on trial for first degree murder in the January 28 robbery slaying of his mother Nellie Ferrell, 71, was to testify in his own defense. The defense opened late yesterday after denying a directed verdict, calling witnesses who testified Ferrell bought a shirt with a 20 dollar bill and was in Coshocton before and after the death. Authorities say the motive was robbery. Ferrell was arrested in a Denison hotel after the body was found.
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Alfred
Spooky) Ferrell
Common Pleas
Clarence Crossland
Nellie Ferrell
Ferrell
Ralph W. Karr
Coshocton
Karr
John Price
Co. Shoct
Cleveland
Dennison
Treaty Terms Draw Praise And Criticism
The Senate signals cautious approval of a North Atlantic security pact framed by Acheson to curb a Soviet threat. Supporters expect a last hope for world peace while critics warn of entangling commitments, with Norway joining talks and Italy voting to sign after a long session.
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Senate
Acheson
Europe
United States
Canada
Britain
France
Netherlands
Belgium
Luxembourg
Norway
Denmark
Italy
Portugal
William Rosser Dies Friday Afternoon
William Rosser 79 died at 2 50 PM Friday at his home 1162 Church Street after three weeks of illness. Native of Nelsonville he lived in Logan for years. Survived by wife Mary, son George, daughters Ida Rosser William Showalter Logan and Wilma Karshner Galena. Services Monday 9 AM at St. John’s Catholic Church Rev Fr Charles P Foy officiating with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery Leonard Funeral Service in charge. Rosary Sunday 7 30 PM at the funeral home.
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William
Biddie) Rosser
Church Street
Nelsonville
Rosser
Logan
Mary Rosser
George Rosser
William Showalter
Wilma Karshner
Galena
Ida Rosser
Columbus
St. John’s Catholic Church
Charles P. Foy
Oak Grove Cemetery
Leonard Funeral Service
Freight Cars Jump Track Near Columbus
Thirty-one cars of a 75 car Pennsylvania Railroad freight train derailed near Hillard about ten miles west of Columbus. Damage was estimated at 500000 dollars and much merchandise was strewn along 300 yards of track including meats gasoline flour and wine. No injuries were reported. The cause was not determined.
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Columbus
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hilliard
J. W. Green
Gunman Convicted In Jewelry Store Holdup Case
A Columbus jury took 13 minutes to convict Charles W. Marcum 24 of Cincinnati as one of three gunmen in an October jewelry store holdup. He received 10 to 25 years in the Ohio Penitentiary. Earlier sentences for the同- involved Thomas Dickerson 25 of Baltimore and John C. Reed 24 of Niles Ohio.
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Columbus
Charles W. Marcum
Marcum
Cincinnati
Ohio Penitentiary
Joseph H. Clifford
Thomas Dickerson
Baltimore
John C. Reed
Niles. O
Rankin Pension Bill Fees Sidetrack Plan Emerges in House
Congress considers the Rankin pension bill as Rep. Huber unveils amendments to limit benefits to World War I veterans, require financial need, demand honorable discharge, and extend benefits to disabled veterans. VA data suggest vast costs and delayed eligibility for most postwar veterans.
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Rankin
Washington
Rep
D-Miss
Huber
Ohio
House
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