Ohio Attorney General Urges End to State Liquor Monopoly
Ohio’s attorney general Hugh S Jenkins calls for ending the states liquor merchandising if public confidence in the monopoly cannot be restored. He cites a year long probe into purchases and permits under former governor Lausche and proposes eight reforms including public reports and brand limits.
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Columbus, CO
Ohio
Hugh S. Jenkins
Thomas J. Herbert
Frank J. Lausche
State of
Jenkins
State Liquor Department
Italian Reds Threaten to Seize Government in April Elections
Italy's Communists warned they will take power by force if denied a governing role after the April 18 vote. Luigi Longo urged De Gasperi to yield or face removal as polls forecast 35 to 40 percent for the leftist bloc and a potential coalition against anti Communist parties.
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Rome
Italy
Trieste
Luigi Longo
Alcide de Gasperi
Longo
Bologna
Popular Front of Communists
de Gasperi
New York Promises Pleasant Easter Weather
New York on March 26 forecasts fair conditions for Easter with partly cloudy skies and no rain expected for Easter finery. The top temperature is expected to reach 50 degrees.
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New York
Weather Bureau
Romania vows to thwart foreign meddling in elections
Interior Minister Telhari Georgescu charged that agents of foreign imperialism seek to interfere in Sunday's national elections in Bucharest. The accusation underscores security concerns ahead of the vote.
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Bucharest
Romania
Telhari Georgescu
U.S. Budget Surplus Reaches Over Seven Billion
The government’s budget surplus rose above 7 billion dollars for the first time in history, reaching 7,173,095,565.17. Tax collections boosted the gain by about 4 billion dollars in under two months.
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Washington
Brush Fire Reported Near Logan City Limits
A brush and grass fire on a hill northwest of Logan drew attention last night. The blaze was visible from a distance but stayed under control with no damage reported.
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Logan
Truman presses plan for Palestine truce and trusteeship
President Truman outlined a twofold approach to avert a forceful clash in Palestine as British rule ends May 15. He urged a United Nations trusteeship to govern temporarily and a truce between Arabs and Jews to stop the bloodshed while diplomacy proceeds. Officials warned prospects are uncertain and both sides show reluctance.
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Washington
Truman
Palestine
Holy Land
No-Man’s Land
United Nations
U N Delegates Take Easter Break In New York
United Nations delegates and officials enjoyed an Easter holiday with no major meetings planned until Monday at Lake Success.
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Lake Success
United Nations
Oklahoma Tornado Claims Eleven in Central and Eastern Areas
A tornado roared through central and eastern Oklahoma last night killing eleven people in farm communities near Wetumka Eufaula Lenna Checotah McClanahan Mountain Sallisaw and near the Arkansas line at Sallisaw. Dead include Mrs Woodrow Stringfellow and infant child near Wetumka Donald Shropshire 17 Eufaula Olga Rogers 34 Commodore Rogers 77 McClanahan Mountain and others unnamed. Stringfellow husband injured and hospitalized. daughter survived unhurt.
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Oklahoma
Wetumka
Eufaula
Boynton
Muskogee
Checotah
Sallisaw
Fort Smith
Ark
State Highway Patrol
Lenna
McClanahan Mountain
Woodrow Stringfellow
Bill Petre
Killphen
Donald Shropshire
Olga Rogers
Commodore Rogers
Holdenville
Okla
Stringfellows
Beekeepers Seek State Recognition in Ohio
Ohio Beekeepers Association, with about 30 000 members, asks Ohio State University to add a mandatory introductory bee culture course and to establish an apiary building on the agriculture campus. They urge a full‑time instructor extension specialist and researchers on bee diseases and equipment efficiency.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Beekeepers Association
Ohio State University
College of Agriculture
OSU
Soviet Airs Plan for Four Power Control in Germany
The Soviet military administration announced readiness to support four power control machinery in Germany under certain circumstances. It declined to convene a new council meeting to restart the wheels of cooperation.
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Berlin
Germany
Arab Guns Guard Way of Sorrows in Jerusalem Good Friday
In Jerusalem Arab guns guard the Way of Sorrows as Christian Arab clergy led pilgrims along the stations of Christ’s path to Calvary. Arabs and Jews kept watch through Jaffa Gate with tension high amid daily fighting over partition. A Moslem guard withdrew as Msgr. Jallad entered the Holy Sepulchre for a brief ceremony while Jews mark Purim.
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Jerusalem
Christ
Old City
Calvary
Msgr
Nmansour Jallad
Jaffa
Palestine
Pontius Pilate
Holy Sepulchre
Jallad
Basilica
Southeast Ohio Regional Council approves 4 ply program formation
The Southeastern Ohio Regional Council at Jackson adopts a four point development plan with counties Hocking Jackson Vinton Gallia Lawrence Meigs. Priorities include a Grade 1 highway from Ironton to Mansfield along Route 75, Route 33 development through Hocking Athene s Meigs, lakes and forests expansion for recreation, industry promotion, and solving regional social and educational problems. The group backs the Ohio Valley Second Frontier Day at Rio Grande College on September 23 24 and discusses locating a forestry research station likely at Ohio University and an oil and gas plant from coal and shale. Next meeting April 22 at Pomeroy with Blosser and Miller representing Hocking County.
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Ironton
Oak Hill
Jackson
McArthur
Logan
Mansfield
Bremen
Newark
Hocking
Athens
Meigs
Clarence Blosser
State Highway Department
Southeastern
Ohio
Rio Grande College
Soil Conservation, Agricultural Extension
Central Ohio
Ohio University
Athens County
Pomeroy
Hocking County
Mr. Blosser
William S. Miller
Presidential Board Studies Coal Case
A presidential board begins study of the strike backed pension fight between John L. Lewis and soft coal operators. The walkout threatens industry during World affairs, with hearings to speed and court action if needed. Truman seeks a report by April 5 and aims to finish findings by mid next week.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Truman
Snowslide Strands 100 at Alpine Rose Lodge Resort
In Salt Lake City on March 26 a snowslide trapped more than 100 skiers and employees of Alpine Rose Lodge in Brighton Utah. The slide from Argenta Mountain eight miles west buried the highway under over 30 feet of snow mud boulders and debris.
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Salt Lake City
Alpine Rose Lodge
Brighton
Little Cottonwood Canyon
Argenta Mountain
GE Stands on Piece Work Wage Policy
General Electric told CIO Electrical Workers in New York that establishing a guaranteed minimum wage for piece workers would be difficult, a company spokesman says. The remark signals ongoing tensions over wage practices amid labor discussions on March 26.
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New York
General Electric Company
CIO Electrical
Senate Air Power Advocates Push for Expanded Forces
Senate air power advocates led by Senator Lodge demand a larger postwar air force than the 70 combat groups proposed and question the plan to draft 200000 men for two years. They note 79 groups were originally planned and warn of higher costs if 15 more groups are added. Navy Secretary Sullivan cites foreign submarines sighted near U S shores and cautions against premature judgments on their impact.
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Washington
Senate Air Power
High Command
Truman
Senator Lodge
R-Mass
Butlodge
Senate Armed Services Committee
Lodge
Sullivan
Russia
Iron Curtain
Nelsonville Crash Injures Six on Mason City Hill
Six persons were slightly injured in a four car wreck on the Mason City hill near the Nelsonville city limits. Delbert Mc Cray 18 and Raymond McCray 16 were taken to Hocking Valley Hospital and released. The crash occurred at State Route 216 and Chestnut Street, involving Delbert McCray and George Sanders of Nelsonville. Art Smith of Chauncey and Jack Bateman sustained damage to their cars. Sanders family treated and released. Junior Powell of Nelsonville, a passenger, also suffered minor injuries.
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Mason City
Nelsonville
Delbert McCray
Raymond McCray
Hocking Valley Hospital
Chestnut Street
George Sanders
Art Smith
Chauncey
Jack Bateman
Sanders
Junior Powell
McCray
Oklahoma Legislator Faces Murder Charge
A veteran Oklahoma legislator faces a possible murder charge after Jake Miller a 37 year old Blanchard used car dealer was shot dead in the office of Rep Purman Wilson a 47 year old attorney and McClain County figure. Miller's wife Ruth their four year old daughter Linda Margaret and Mrs Miller's parents witnessed the shooting and Mrs Miller called the act cold blooded murder. Wilson was handling Miller's divorce case.
Nicaraguan Troops Start Pullout From Costa Rica
In San Jose on March 26 Nicaraguan troops reported to be aiding Costa Rican forces against a stubborn rebellion are said to be pulling out to return home today.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Truman imposes strict export controls on aircraft parts
President Truman announced a proclamation effective April 15 that tightens exports of airplanes and parts. Aircraft, small arms, machine guns and related war equipment are now restricted to licensed shipments. The action, under a 1939 law, follows congressional concerns over engines sold as surplus reaching adversaries. The Capitol faces ongoing inquiries into war materiel moving behind the iron curtain.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Russia
National Munitions Control Board
Capitol
House
Rizley
R-Okla
U.S
Poland
Truman Assured California Support At Delegates Meet
In Sacramento California 62 delegates to the Democratic national convention were pledged to President Truman after a four hour secret meeting summoned by state chairman James Roosevelt. Rumblings of a possible delegate split were reported but the delegation remained firmly behind Truman.
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Sacramento
Calif
Truman
California
James Roosevelt
Grand Jury Indicts Slayer of Schoolboy
New York reports a first degree murder indictment against Marko L. Markovich 65 for the street shooting of Catholic schoolboy Thomas Brady 16 last week. Police say he stated he wanted to kill Catholics and wounded six others during the attack on a group of Catholic students.
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New York
Marko L. Markovich
Markovich
Thomas Brady
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