Taft Prepares For All-Out Fight With Stassen In Ohio
Senator Taft plans an aggressive drive to slow Harold Stassen in Ohio May 4 as Stassen seeks 23 of Ohio's 53 delegates. Nebraska results show Stassen leading with 13 votes on the first ballot, while Dewey and Taft trail. Taft backers say a strong Ohio showing could offset Nebraska losses and keep pressure on Stassen. MacArthur backers vow he will not quit, while Stassen supporters tout continued momentum.
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Stassen Fears Equal Contest Says Mrs Taft
Mrs. Robert A Taft wife of the Republican presidential hopeful says Harold Stassen fears an equal contest by opposing Taft in only 11 of Ohio's 22 congressional districts She notes his praise for the Taft Hartley act but accuses him of seeking delegates only in industrial areas Ohio League of Young Republican clubs plans a three day session starting tomorrow with about 500 delegates expected Taft will speak Saturday Ralph Becker of New York and Charles H Jones of Cincinnati are featured organizers
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New York
Charles H. Jones
Cincinnati
Ohio Group
Lausche urges long-range plan to raise Ohio living standards
Former Governor Frank J. Lausche, seeking the Democratic nomination for governor, said Ohio should begin immediate long-range programs to improve living standards. He outlined aims in mental hygiene welfare provisions employment compensation highways safety resource conservation and education, with plans to detail proposals in coming weeks.
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Classified sale and rental listings on downtown page
Fryers roasts and fresh eggs for sale under Classification 31. Second floor downtown office room for rent under Classification 39.
Stassen Opens Ohio Invasion At Hiram College
Harold E Stassen arrives in Ohio to campaign for the Republican presidential primary. He addresses Hiram College mock GOP convention then heads to Youngstown for more speeches. Taft backers include Paul Walter while Earl Hart touts delegate gains in Nebraska and Ohio.
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Miller Backs Tax Revision Proposal in Columbus
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Ray T. Miller unveiled a tax plan at a party rally proposing 40 percent of sales tax receipts to local governments and 60 percent to schools and welfare. He claimed the shift would put 50 million dollars annually to localities and revert distribution to the original basis. Miller also urged a three percent sales tax only on purchases of 30 cents or more, contrasting with Ohio’s current one cent tax on 10 to 30 cent purchases.
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Plane Crash Kills 30 of 31 Aboard In Eire
Shannon Airport Ireland reports a Constellation on a Calcutta to New York instrument approach crashed 2,400 feet from the runway. Empress of the Skies carried 31 people. only Marc Worst survived. He was ejected from the baggage area. Americans and Sir Homi Mehta among the dead. The crash occurred as the crew attempted landing in fog and fire followed the impact.
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Contempt Trial Arguments Heard For John L Lewis
Washington judge T Alan Goldsborough heard final arguments in the John L Lewis contempt case and postponed a ruling until Monday The government contends Lewis and the United Mine Workers defied a court order by continuing a coal mine work stoppage for seven days after it was issued Lewis counsel countered that the government has failed to prove its case Assistant Attorney General H Graham Morison urged a guilty finding calling the silence a court order violation while Lewis team claimed no strike occurred and the court adjourned with the issue left to the judge's decision.
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Truman Says He Will Stay In White House Four More Years
President Truman told reporters he confidently expects to spend four more years in the White House. He discussed the south portico balcony project, noted it followed Thomas Jefferson's design, and said he would use the porch in the next four years if time allows. He also described talks with Ed Flynn and Paul Fitzpatrick as amicable.
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Man Found Slain On Creek Bank
The badly beaten body was found at 9 a m on Four Mile Creek bank a mile and a half south of Seven Mile. Coroner Dr Garrett J Boone ruled murder noting head injuries likely from a hatchet. A possible bullet impact awaits full investigation. Residents reported a hatless man on West Elkton Rd stopping 300 yards away. No suspects yet. Sheriff Charles J Walke's office leads the probe. Initial bartender ID proved incorrect.
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Russian Troops Set Up Roadblock Near Vienna
Russian troops set up a roadblock isolating the American air base at Tallin, 14 miles west of Vienna. They demanded grey identification cards. Some U.S. airforce personnel were allowed to pass after arguments, others refused clearance. The block was manned by one officer, four enlisted men, and a civilian interpreter. Pan-American Airways Vienna manager Harold Voeth said American MPs at Tull en were not letting his employer return to Vienna.
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Miners Await Lewis Verdict Stalls Split Return to Work
In western Pennsylvania and beyond a mixed return to coal pits followed a 29 day strike ended with pensions for 20 years service and age 62. About a quarter million miners remained at home awaiting the court decision on John L. Lewis as several captives resumed work only partially.
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Weather Brightens Ohio River Flood Outlook in Midwest
Cincinnati reports hopes rise as the Ohio River overtopped risks but forecasts call for limited rain. Rivermen anticipate typical spring damage with two deaths in West Virginia and Kentucky, while Red Cross aids nearly 3,800 flood victims across Ohio Indiana and Kentucky. Portsmouth girds floodwall work as Cincinnati forecasts crest around 64 feet with 62 feet at Portsmout h.
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House approves expansion of Air Force to 70 groups
The House voted 115 to 0 to add 822 million dollars to a 2.376 billion bill to fund expanding the Air Force from 55 to 70 groups. The entire amount is contract authority with cash to follow unless Congress cancels it. Pittsburgh coach hire shocks NFL.
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Palestine Truce Plan Heads to Security Council Vote
A detailed Palestine truce plan goes before the Security Council with prospects of early passage. Delegates worked out terms in a three hour session and reported virtual agreement amid uncertainty over Arab and Jewish acceptance. Council set for 2:30 p m EST with hopes for a vote by tonight before the General Assembly reconvenes to reconsider Palestine.
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Moscow NBC correspondent denounced as spy by Soviet letter
Izvestia published a letter accusing Robert Magidoff of gathering espionage information for the United States. He says Soviet press officials informed him his work and residence are impossible, prompting plans to depart in a few days. The missive alleges Magidoff used McGraw-Hill stationery to receive assignments and obtain sensitive data on underground buildings.
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Cecilia Nelson
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Armco to drop old name for Armco Steel Corporation
Armco is set to legally become Armco Steel Corporation, replacing American Rolling Mill Company. The stockholders meeting is under way and final results will come later today. The name change, effective Saturday, will not affect policies but ends a 47 year usage of the former title.
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High Mark Set in Bond Drive in Erie County
Erie County surpassed its million dollar Savings bond quota by 25 percent in a model drive. President Truman praised the effort calling every dollar invested a dollar working to win the peace. Governor Herbert lauded Erie County for over one million dollars in sales and praised community initiative.
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Fire Chief's First Fire In Own House
Conway Arkansas AP report notes Shannon Whitten, Conway’s first fire chief, faced his inaugural alarm at his own apartment, causing about $300 in damage. Firefighters contained the blaze and no injuries were reported.
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Philippine shootings claim 15 lives daily
Manila AP reports at least fifteen people are killed each day in Philippine shooting affrays. Interior Secretary Jose C. Zulueta cites widespread firearms, lax law enforcement, and the Central Luzon agrarian revolt as factors.
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