Cold Wave Grips Midwest Driving Temperatures Down
A new cold wave swept from the northern Rockies into the Midwest, driving temperatures sharply lower. Montana saw drops near 60 degrees as the storm moved east toward the Great Lakes, with Chicago forecast to plunge from a 60 degree high to 10 to 15 this evening. Elsewhere mild except northern Lakes to New England, where readings stayed near seasonal normals.
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Dogs May Face New Trial In Sheep Killing Case
The Lake County trustees sought a court order to destroy three Boxer dogs owned by Ashland County farmer Todd Chessrown after a sheep killing last July. Prosecutor C. W. announced he would seek a new trial. Judge Savard cleared the dogs, with testimony noting Boxers are a friendly breed despite their mouths. Ohio State University College of Agriculture cited findings about wool and livestock interactions.
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Ashland County
Louis Bromfield
Richland County
Savard
Ohio State Univerity
College of Agriculture
Congressmen To Get Busy Passing Bills
Washington reports House leaders Halleck and Martin conferred on the budget cut matter and planned action for next Wednesday. The Senate faced no opposition vote as it debated a rent control extension and an authorization to continue the President's wartime power while Robison, a Kentucky Republican, had died on Tuesday. The Senate’s rent control bill was set for final vote tomorrow.
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Risliam Beckett
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Rosendahl
U S Freighter Overdue Draws Public Attention
A long overdue U S freighter becomes the focus of concern as officials from the British government push for confirmation of its status and location amid ongoing wartime routes and supply chains.
Nation's Health Impaired by Closed Union Claim
Bishop Oxnam criticizes a closed medical union as impairing national health. He cites doctors’ losses from sickness and accidents, urging the church and government to act. Dr Karl Meister of Chicago challenges veteran hospital spending and advocates cost‑effective care within public health programs.
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Gang Stealing Autos Caught by Police Report
Seven arrested. Ward Fumich 21 and John Guthrie 18 both of Eas Cleveland turned over to FBI. They were arraigned on Dyer Act charges for driving a stolen car from Euclid December 17 to Nashville Tennessee. Bond set at 15000. Two others turned over to Cleveland police to face car theft charges. Chief Weaver said the remaining three aged 18 26 and 33 would be charged in East Cleveland with receiving stolen property and petit larceny. Weaver said the gang was
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Prison Escape Attempt Foiled at Stonewall Prison
Fairburn Ga AP Nine inmates tried to blast out of Stonewall prison using dynamite dust and smuggled shoes. Warden Tyree reported the final attempt occurred at 6 50 am with one prisoner wounded by gunfire. The men jostled windows and hurled door fragments across the yard during the escape bid.
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Heat On Off Court as Judge Demands Heat
Judge Ralph H knee one man protests probate and juvenile court by closing office door with a sign reading Closed until the County Commissioners furnish heat. He adjourned court and said he will await action at the Warren County Court house.
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Democrats Fear Wallace Third Party Drive Signals Distress
The Democratic National Committee issued a clear distress signal amid Henry Wallace's third party bid. Aides warned Wallace could derail the 1948 liberal agenda, as New York congressman Leo Isakson upset Democrat Kar with Wallace backing. Wallace campaigns in the South while pursuing 464000 California primary signatures, risking party unity and statewide margins from Roosevelt's 1944 victory. A Southern rift over Truman's leadership flared in Washington as factions clash.
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Ball of fire offers mystery across six states
A bright ball of fire was sighted in Kansas City Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Nebraska and Colorado as a possible disintegrating meteor. Oscar Monnig of the National Meteorological Society thought it likely a meteor break up while officials at Denver insisted no meteor shower or known sky phenomenon explains it. Nebraska’s Oliver Collins suggested it could be a meteor. After the flash Civil Aeronautic and State Highway Patrol officials investigated.
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Intruders Set Store On Fire At Columbus Market
Five fires were started in Eldon market in Columbus after an attempted safe cracking. Police say the safe was not opened and the intruders, angered by their failure, set blazes and broke the glass front door with a rock. Estimated damage rounds to $10,000.
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Nazi general receives life imprisonment in war crimes trial
Field Marshal Wilhelm List and six other Nazi generals were convicted of war crimes by an American court in Nuremberg. Sentences ranged from seven years to life with two acquittals. The court held some 63,000 killings tied to the group as murders while omitting others as unproven. Felmy received 15 years, Kuntze life, Redlich 20, Speidel 20, Lanz 12, Dehner 7. Foertech and Von Geitner were acquitted. Maximilian Von Weichs was indicted but not convicted.
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G R Workers Get Pay Hike
Employes on an hourly basis will receive an increase of six cents per hour and office workers and salaried personnel will get five percent. The boosts affect about 85 cents production and salaried employees in this city, making G R workers the highest paid in the industry, Gardner said.
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Mayors Seek Action on Housing Measure at Conference
At the U S conference of mayors a resolution urged housing measure action and urged distributing state collected revenues on a more suitable basis. The 250 mayors called for federal legislation to confirm Civil Aeronautics Administration control over funding a traffic centre at civil airports. They urged continued congressional planning for a public works program and possible action to protect cities title rights and seek federal tax exemptions for city projects. They called for investigation of fuel oil back markets and disclosure of federal admission taxes to tap revenue sources.
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Truman China aid plan faces quick political clash
Senator Bridges NH says China aid arrives too late and calls for military supplies to Chiang Kai Shek. Congress debates Europe recovery and China funding as Truman proposes 510 million in loans for commodities and a 60 million for select reconstruction projects.
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Carnegie Steel Price Advance Raises Semi Finished Goods Cost
The Carnegie Illinois Steel Corporation boosted prices on semi finished steel products including forge slag and billets from 55 to 54 per ton and rolling grades from 45 to 45 per ton. Market notes show commodity prices fluctuating in a nervous, narrow range amid broader trading uncertainty.
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Hogs injured as truck overturns near Decatur Ga
In Decatur Georgia an overturned hog truck left several hogs injured and drew a crowd. Ambulances arrived but drivers reported they could only transport people, not animals, as they assessed the scene. The incident paused pork market chatter amid the confusion.
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Renewed Charge Of Vote Fraud In Missouri Primary
Washington reports a renewed Senate probe into voting irregularities tied to a 1946 Missouri fifth district primary. A federal judge nominee, and Senator Kem, allege the Justice Department whitewashed the case after a grand jury indicted 66 persons who were freed when ballots held for evidence were stolen.
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Hamilton recall efforts move to oust city manager
Four of seven Hamilton council members voted to suspend Frank R. Buechner at a city council meeting. Petitions were to be prepared for recall, with a hearing set for March 17. The anti administration bloc, led by Frank Rosendahl, pushed the action amid tense remarks and silence from others.
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Frank R. Buechner
Butler County
Buechner
Versy
Frank Rosendahl
CIO Steelworkers To Seek Pay Hike
The Steelworkers union plans negotiations with steel fabricators for a substantial wage increase and a social insurance program. President Murray indicated no figures would be released before talks, which are expected to begin around April 5, with the union not involved with the main steel industry group.
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Philip Murray
Highest Paid Rail Workers Seek Wage Boosts
A New York Central official testified before a Presidential fact finding board that engineers, firemen, and switchmen, about 125,000 workers, seek substantial raises. The unions want up to 30 percent increases and 25 rule changes. The three unions named are the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, and the Switchmen's Union of North America.
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