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Newspaper
Logan Daily News
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1956
Page
1
Minnesota voters head to the presidential primary as Estes Kefauver predicts a win in at least eight to ten of the state's 30 congressional districts. Governor Freeman signals Stevenson could still secure the nomination despite Minnesota results.
Jordan's King Hussein plans an international tour to Cairo Damascus and Riyadh but denies linking the move to forming an Arab bloc. He stated no intent to place Jordan in any coalition.
Freezing temperatures and an inch of new snow Sunday evening worsened road conditions across Hocking County while state crews salted main routes and spread chemicals all night and into Monday. Flood risk grows with thaw. Hocking River high, Falls Mill breakwater washed out, Lake Logan spillway near capacity as spillway tests continue. Police report two-car crashes on E Front Street and Rt 33 with charges and court dates set as winter weather persists.
A Nelsonville woman Carrie Tevis 55 died after slashing her throat with a 14 inch butcher knife and entering Dorr Run. Coroner Dr Elias of Glouster cites the knife wound as the primary cause and drowning as secondary. The suicide occurred Sunday morning after a nervous breakdown. police searched the area and recovered the body about 100 yards downstream from the house.
Across the Iron Curtain the drive to undermine Stalin’s deified image gains momentum. Moscow remains calm though censorship tightens, while Western diplomats note cautious reactions and officials push for a broader anti-Stalin reeducation, including within the Red Army.
Washington two union groups expected to approve any Westinghouse settlement met amid reports of a tentative compromise. The walkout now in its 155th day involves about 55 000 employees including 45 000 IU Electrical Workers. Talks focused on a five year contract with raises and pension improvements while 36 discharged workers faced possible indefinite suspension.
Hocking Valley Hospital may receive a total Ford Foundation grant of 200 million dollars as part of a 200 million aid program to volunteers. In a Dec. 15 letter officials were told the grant is tentatively announced with half paid in April and the other half around March 15, 1957. Lavon Goodlive said plans exist to create a community fund for hospital improvements such as a new roof and elevator.
The Shark, Cleveland’s season’s first commercial fishing boat, tied up after collecting pickerel and other fish. Island Fish Co. partner Fred Wittal called the haul pretty fair for this time of the year.
Sen Mundt says backers seek one more push for higher government farm price supports via a national security reserve gadget. Humphrey faces opposition as action resumes on the catch all farm bill delayed since Feb 22. Stevenson accuses Republicans of duplicity on farm policy.
Veteran comedian Fred Allen died of a heart ailment while strolling a Manhattan street. Funeral services will be held in New York with a solemn requiem mass at St Maley's Catholic Church. Born John Florence Sullivan in Cambridge Massachusetts on May 31 1894 he adopted the stage name on his agent's suggestion.
In Turrell Arkansas a 39-car freight derailment sent cars down an embankment and sparked fires. At least 18 boxcars were destroyed or near total loss, 13 more damaged, with no injuries reported. Frisco Railway workers called the damage tremendous.
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control canceled the D-5 night club permit for the Cameo Bar & Grill on Saturday and granted a new D-5 permit for Mr. Trowbridge’s tavern at 255 West Main Street. The move followed a resident complaint alleging illegal nightclub operation in the annexed Falls Two area.
Mark Wylie of Gibisonville reports to Daytona Beach Florida for spring training with Cleveland Indians farm clubs. He will manage Vidalia Georgia State League entry this season. Details are on page 6.
In Ironton two men, James E. Large 32 and Hoover Large 25, were shot to death during a fight in a Waterloo area three-room dwelling. David Daniels 43 is held for questioning after admitting he fired in self defense as the others attacked him and a cousin Elbert Daniels 45 was also jailed on a related charge.
Baltimore researchers say they freed chemically stored sunlight in the atmosphere. The ARDC detonated nitric oxide at altitude to test light release as oxygen atoms joined to form ozone like light, with a rocket test 60 miles up producing a visible glow.
President Eisenhower asked Congress to approve 4.8599 billion dollars in foreign aid including 1.64 billion for military assistance in the Middle East and Asia. He warned of ongoing Soviet expansion and urged flexible terms to extend commitments up to ten years.
Lincoln Nebraska The $2500 given by oil company attorney John H Neff to the Nebraska party last fall is being returned today. The GOP Finance and Date FEC voted unanimously to return the contribution to Neff a central figure in the Senate investigation of lobbying over a natural gas bill vetoed by President Eisenhower.
British MPs narrowly escaped Communist led rioters in Singapore who hurled stones bricks and hot missiles during clashes. Local police dispersed the mob as scuffles broke out near government buildings, with several protesters reported injured and authorities reviewing the disturbances.
Secretary of State Dulles returns to the United States from a 10 nation Asian trip. He signals support for a more flexible foreign economic policy to counter the Communist drive.
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