Postoffice grounds parking plan debated by Logan council
A proposal to convert the Logan Postoffice acreage into an off street parking area was reviewed by City Council. Leslie Johnson of the Logan Lions Club said preliminary studies look favorable and a city wide agreement with the Post Office Department is pending. The plan envisions no charge for parking with city maintenance and possible future sale to the city, while an inspector would determine local need before leasing.
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Ohio calls special session on unemployment benefit extension
A special session of the Ohio Legislature is expected the week of June 30 to act mainly on extending the maximum period for paying state unemployment benefits. The move aims to address unemployment relief and funding considerations across the state.
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Wealthy Texan's Hidden Cash Found in Houston Mansion
The estate of James M. West, a multimillionaire rancher oilman, reportedly left about 290000 dollars in cash hidden in a cellar. An armored car allegedly made seven trips to the Texas National Bank to haul the money, which was stacked five feet high in a 8 by 10 foot counting area. West died December 18 at age 54. estate value unofficially estimated up to 100 million dollars.
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Houston
Tex
James M. West
Texas National Bank
West
City Council Passes Open Fire Ordinance
Logan City Council approves third reading of an open fire ban requiring burning permits from the fire chief. The measure passed 4-2 with opponents Sam Bright and Frank Eberst. The ordinance allows exemptions for specific containers and grills with mesh limits and sets safety rules and penalties up to 100 dollars or 30 days in jail.
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Logan
Sam Bright
Frank Eberst
Ed Dalton
Jay Cole
Frank Ricketts
Ralph Adcock
J. W. Doering
Mit
House Group Orders Speedup In Missile and Antisub Plans
The House Appropriations Committee ordered a faster pace for missile and antisubmarine programs, recommending 38.31 billion dollars for defense next fiscal year, approving 113.6 million more than the Defense Department asked. It boosts nine new nuclear submarines, preserves National Guard strength, and funds 2.7329 billion for R and D including 510 million for space research, with final approval pending House action.
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Marine Corps
Eisenhower
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Air Force
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Advanced Research Projects Agency
Diplomas First Then Final Exams at North Middletown High
North Middletown High School handed out unsigned diplomas to 22 seniors after extending the term due to bad weather and a flu epidemic. The next day students returned for exams and officials planned to reissue signed diplomas on Friday once seniors pass.
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Paris
North Middletown High School
North Middletown
Presbyterian Unity Proclaimed in Rainy Pittsburgh Merger
In steady rain two Presbyterian groups joined hands to form the United Presbyterian Church of the USA, uniting the United Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Church in the USA. The merger creates a nine thousand four hundred sixty two church strong church body with millions in membership. The ceremony featured shared communion and hopes for broader unity with the Southern church.
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Ohio
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Unknowns Of Latest Wars Now Lie In Capitol Rotunda
Washington ceremony brings World War II and Korean Unknowns to the Capitol rotunda for public viewing and state honors. Vice President Nixon and Speaker Rayburn attend as wreaths are laid and a 21 gun salute marks arrivals. The Unknowns will lie in state until Friday before burial at Arlington and the two caskets travel to permanent tombs alongside the World War I Unknown Soldier.
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Public hearing on Ohio aged home rules set in Columbus
A public hearing is scheduled at 9 a m Thursday by the Department of Public Welfare to discuss proposed revisions for operating homes for the aged in Ohio. Welfare director Mrs R L Ireland says changes follow study and recommendations by citizens and officials. Key points include 60 square feet per patient in existing homes and 70 square feet in new facilities, plus new staffing, facilities, medical service and food standards.
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Department of Public Welfare
Ohio
R. L. Ireland
U S Steel Recall Plan Rehires 400 at Lorain Division
Within ten days 400 workers will be recalled to the National Tube Division of U S Steel Corp in Lorain. That leaves 3 500 men still laid off, the company said.
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4 Cent Letter Postage Set For Aug 1
Washington reports a 4 cent letter stamp effective August 1, rising from 3 cents. Air mail posts go to 7 cents, post cards to 3 cents, with higher rates for newspapers magazines and ad matter to follow January 1. The bill also includes pay raises for about 520,000 postal workers and signals Civil Service raises for up to one million workers.
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Eisenhower
Air Mail
Ike Sees Slump Ebbing but Delays Broad Tax Cuts
President Eisenhower said the recession has largely spent its force and the economy weathered the downturn. He rejected broad tax cuts now, citing deficit concerns, and urged caution on wage and price controls while backing small business relief and pay rises for federal workers and postal staff.
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Eisenhower
Truck Plunges Into Creek North Of Logan Injuring Youth
A Logan County youth, John W. Poling, 16, was treated for minor cuts after his pickup plunged into a creek and struck a concrete bridge abutment on Rt 664 just north of the city at 7 35 a.m. He was released from Hocking Valley Hospital. The crash followed a skidding loss of control on wet pavement. A second two car crash on Rt 33 near Nelsonville involved John R. Carter, 41, and Mack H. Wicks, 19, with Wicks cited for following too closely and ordered to appear at a mayoral hearing.
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Logan
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John W. Poling
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State Highway Patrol
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John R. Carter
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Mack H. Wicks
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Green Lawn Cemetery
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Robert Auflick
Vanguard Rocket Fires OK but Fails To Orbit
The 20-inch Vanguard satellite launched from Cape Canaveral rose 2,000 miles before plunging back, ending its attempt five hours after lift off. Dr. John P. Hagen reported the craft did not achieve the required horizontal velocity to orbit, marking a fourth failure in five Vanguard tests.
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John P. Hagen
Project Vanguard
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Earth
Youngstown Judge Loses Lawyer Rights
Ohio Supreme Court suspended Municipal Judge Frank R. Franko of Youngstown from practicing law for misconduct. The ruling does not remove him from the bench as judges must be attorneys. Mahoning County Bar Assn trustees met to discuss possible removal action.
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Supreme Court
Frank R. Franko
Youngstown
Franko
Mahoning County
Observers Say General To Be Next Premier
Paris reports Gen Charles de Gaulle speeding to meet President Rene Coty amid a political crisis after Premier Pflimlin resigns. Demonstrations rise in Algiers as Coty holds talks with Mollet Pinay Teitgen to form a new government. De Gaulle faces Assembly opposition and may be appointed by evening.
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Pflimlin
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