Adults win prize at Easter egg hunt raises concerns
The Retail Merchants Annual Egg Hunt in Armco Park drew a large crowd and a surprised adult winner. Corbett Netherly collected a $5 prize for a genuine special golden egg, while other top eggs were found by Tom Rowland, Nancy Sue Simpson, and a preschool area winner. Officials plan rules to limit ages and park access next year as crowd estimates near 20,000.
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Earl R. Simpson
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Nehru Confirms India Orders Britain Arms Pack
New Delhi prime minister Nehru acknowledged India has ordered military supplies from Britain, mentioning tanks and aircraft. He denied reports of rejecting a Soviet price offer, noting inquiries with Russia did not involve arms. British sources cited jet bombers and Centurion tanks part of the deal.
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You Chan Yang to Speak at Ohio Legion Convention
Dr You Chan Yang the Korean ambassador to the United States will be the principal speaker at the 38th annual Ohio American Legion convention in Cleveland in July 2022.
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You Chan Yang
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Wisconsin Primary Vote Seen For Farm Vote Trend
The Associated Press reports Wisconsin's primary could reveal a farming driven voting trend though the day’s presidential preference battle centers on Eisenhower versus Kefauver. Wisconsin voters may split across parties. Kefauver has no Wisconsin opposition for 28 delegates, Eisenhower needs a token entry for 30 GOP votes. Democrats expect more farm voters to switch to Democratic ballots in protest of farm policy. Kefauver travels to Florida for a prep push against Stevenson, who campaigns in Illinois and Jacksonville after a Springfield speech, then rests with friends in Kingsland, Georgia.
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Riots Near Milk Strike Tie Detroit Crisis to Farms
In Michigan a two week milk strike pits farmers against farmers with turmoil at depots. Sheriff Gregory warns of a showdown as Easter kept many at home and milk shipments rise. Detroit creameries forecast partial service with many shelves bare amid ongoing protests and price battles.
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New York bound airliner crash lands in Puget Sound
Coast Guard reports 37 aboard. 34 rescued minutes after takeoff from Seattle Tacoma airport. The Northwest Orient luxury liner sank in Puget Sound between Seattle and Tacoma. Three remain missing while survivors were ferried by two Air Force amphibian planes to other rescue craft due to heavy loads.
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Final Toll 22 In Crash Of Airliner At Pittsburgh
An ill fated TWA airliner crashed seconds after takeoff from Greater Pittsburgh Airport killing 22 with 14 survivors. The aircraft struck a hillside near the airport and exploded, as rescue workers pulled bodies from the wreckage and identified victims including stewardess Mary Jane Fanning. Pilot Captain Raymond F. McQuade and copilot Harlan Jefferson were among the survivors or injured. investigation began with Civil Aeronautics Board officials planning a coordinated inquiry next morning.
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Whitehall
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Camp Hill
Girl Run Over by Pickup Truck in Bourbon Mo
Three year old Beverly Reeves was killed when a pickup driven by her mother, Mrs. Alva Reeves, backed from the curb at the grandparents’ yard. Beverly stepped behind the vehicle and was struck as the driver felt a bump and paused.
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Egg Hunters Find Body Of Woman In Easter Search
Four boys on an Easter egg hunt led police to the body of Grace Wright, 61, of Wilmington. She had been reported missing on March 8 and officers said she apparently died of natural causes sometime earlier.
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Ohioans Among Plane Victims
In the Pittsburgh area crash of a TWA airliner near Greater Pittsburgh Airport last night, Harry Kidd 29 of Middleport Ohio was tentatively identified as dead. William Trout 59 of Dayton Ohio was injured and detained at a hospital.
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See The Light? Worcester Woman Quiets Misread Signals
Worcester Massachusetts police stopped a young woman driver for turning right after signals indicated a left turn. The woman said she thought the lights told drivers behind her which way to turn.
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Riots in Cyprus as Greek flags spark attacks on British
In Paphos Greek flag processions turn violent with bombs and stones injuring a teacher and several British personnel. Limassol also sees bombings. a curfew is imposed after a Briton dies. Easter unrest marks the anniversary of the EOKA revolt as Nicosia remains quiet under curfew. Overall casualties rise to 69 dead and 424 wounded.
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Stevenson Plans Rest During Campaign Swing
Chicago. Adlai Stevenson will take a brief rest this week from his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination to travel with his son John Fell, 19, to visit friends in southern Georgia. Stevenson, the 1952 nominee, speaks in Springfield today and schedules campaign appearances in Florida later this week. He is unopposed in the April 10 Illinois primary but faces Sen. Estes Kefauver in California and Florida primaries.
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GOP Dissenting Voice Challenges Do-Nothing Label
A GOP effort to label Congress as do-nothing met resistance from a Republican dissenter. The National Republican Congressional Committee cited “semiparalysis” and “Democratic jitters” amid debate over farm policy and governance. Sen. Barrett defended some Democrats, urging focus on economic alignment and less politics. White House aide Sherman Adams noted presidential disappointment with Congress. Senate milestones cited show a contrast between bills passed and major legislation, with the natural gas veto and a disputed farm bill highlighted.
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Weather outlook brings warmth with scattered storms
Southerly winds push Miami Valley toward warmer weather while a forecaster warns of scattered showers and thunderstorms through Tuesday. Today will be partly cloudy and windy with a high near 80 and low around 60. Tuesday stays cloudy and mild until a morning cold front cools air, with a daytime high near 65. Middletown’s unofficial high yesterday reached 73 at 4:55 pm, and the low this morning was 58 at 6:30 am, with .09 inches of rainfall recorded this morning.
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Easter Peace Threatened by Violence in Holy Land
Easter observances worldwide were shadowed by renewed fighting around Jerusalem. Protests and shootings marred services as Israeli and Jordanian tensions rose near the border. Pope Pius XII urged peace, warning of atomic risks, while Cyprus faced renewed clashes as Greek union drives persisted. President Eisenhower attended Easter services in Washington as parades began in New York.
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Reverent Silence Interrupted by Child at Easter Sermon
In Oklahoma City Rev. G Raymond Campbell was mid sermon when a rear pew boy answered Who is Jesus with God. The moment drew a pause from the pulpit as the congregation shared a brief awe filled silence during the Westminister Presbyterian Church service.
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