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Warmer clearing and little temperature change tonight, then partly cloudy and warmer Thursday. Vol. 97, No. 224. Cents a Copy 30 Cents a Week.
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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 2019
Page
5
Warmer clearing and little temperature change tonight, then partly cloudy and warmer Thursday. Vol. 97, No. 224. Cents a Copy 30 Cents a Week.
President Kennedy said the Defense Department urged greater conventional weaponry while no decision was made on expanding nuclear capabilities. He plans about two weeks to decide, and outlined plans to restore confidence in the dollar plus a pilot phase for a Peace Corps. Adenauer to visit Washington April 12. He also urged restoring Eisenhower to five star general rank and prepared executive orders to fortify employment and civil rights initiatives.
In Leopoldville Congo the Red Cross launches its annual drive to aid UN personnel and conflict victims. Dag Hammarskjold warned Congo leaders to unite or risk international action while pledges from Kasavubu, Tshombe, and Kalon support a cooperative relief effort. The Massillon drive aims for $30,000 with regional leaders urging 15 percent more to meet the goal.
Sheriff W J Hine warns of a black day for Stark County due to delays in building a county jail. He sent a letter to County Commissioners urging temporary boarding facilities for maximum security prisoners and immediate start on a sheriff s headquarters near the population center.
State Auditor James R. Ene released a report on the Massillon state hospital covering April 6, 1934 to Dec. 18, 1959. It blasts administration for mishandling patient funds, improper narcotics distribution, and forged office accounts tied to patients who died or left the institution. It lists Kesler Barkey and Nist as board members connected to the criticisms.
The report outlines a proposed jail site with an estimated cost of 759 820 dollars. Supervising figures include Dr. Arthur G. Fieures Dr. HK Moir and Dr. Max Holmes. Findings by examiners discuss hospital drug handling blocks and a plan to build the jail in a four block area near Markel and Walnut avenues. The release date was tentatively set for Thursday with state auditors noting tax computations and property arrangements.
In a packed New York courtroom Fred J. Thompson, 59, accused of the sex slaying of 4 year old Edith Riccorious, was held without bail. He appeared with no lawyer, offered no plea, and a hearing was adjourned to Friday as spectators watched.
Ohio Senate debates emergency unemployment extender amid GOP amendments. Democrats and AFL officials oppose provisions tightening benefits and pushing a three week extension. Gov DiSalle cites 11.5 percent jobless rate. Picketing resumes in front of Sanitary Laundry after a union vote pact led to court action.
Two navy icebreakers the Glacier and the Staten Island with 344 men aboard are locked in a large arctic ice pack off Washington. They have been trapped for a week. A wind shift could free them. the Navy reports no immediate danger.
The Evening Independent reports a new telephone number TE 3-2631 for reach. Morzan’s quotes to Howell indicate potential legal action after a vote agreement. Picketing at a laundry began February 1 over a failing contract, with union activity and future legal steps discussed.
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