Dope Smugglers Dumb Says UN Report
United Nations officials release a March and April roundup summary showing over 200 seizures and arrests worldwide. The report highlights disguises and methods from Burma to the Suez area, noting opium found in camel stomachs and rubber sacks, and branding tricks like Lioness and Extra Fine.
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United Nations
N.Y
Burma
Rangoon
Mandalay
Oriental Quarter
East
Suez Canal
Iron Curtain
Orient
Red China
Coroner Rules Death Natural Inmate Maltreated
Crawford County coroner O R Kackley ruled an aged inmate at the county home died from pneumonia with accidental falls as contributing injuries. Johnston 86 had been mistreated and neglected during his final illness after three falls in 12 days. County prosecutor Scanlon will pursue the investigation and present findings to the grand jury.
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Bucyrus
Crawford County
O. R. Kackley
John W. Johnston
Johnston
Leo J. Scanlon
Scanlon
Legless Veteran’s Wedding Gift From Marines Reaches $500
Sgt. Robert Woosley and Miss Betty Jane Cook married after his injury in Korea. C Company of the First Tank Battalion sent a $500 personal bonus as a wedding gift for a dangerous mission. Woosley, who lost both legs July 11, resumes treatment in Oakland Naval Hospital after a brief honeymoon.
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Louisville
Robert Woosley
First Marine Division
Korea
Betty Jane Cook
Woosley
Oakland
Calif
Naval
Higher Home Building Costs Seen On Horizon
Washington AP reporting Frank W. Cartwright vice president of the National Association of Home Builders warns that next year will bring higher costs for steel coal transportation and labor. He also cites potential shortages of metal building materials impacting the industry.
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Washington
National Association of Home Builders
Frank W. Cartwright
Association
Musician's Dad Edgar Hunt Dies in Columbus
Edgar Casper Hunt aged 75 died at his Columbus home from an apparent heart attack. He was the father of renowned jazz trumpeter Pee Wee Hunt.
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Columbus
Edgar Casper Hunt
Pee Wee” Hunt
Methodist Group Calls for Recognition of China
A committee of the Methodist Federation for Social Action voting 19 to 2 urged the United States to recognize Communist China and 13 to 6 to seat Chinese Communists in the United Nations. The meeting was chaired by Rev. Kenneth M. Smith of Colorado Springs and elected Bishop Francis J. Lucasville as president.
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Evanston, Ill
Methodist Federation For Social Action
American Legion
China
Kenneth M. Smith
Colorado Springs
Colo
United Nations
Federation
Francis J
Eee Lucasville
Muskingum County Leads in Polio Cases in Ohio
The State Health Department reports 27 polio cases in Muskingum County since July 20, the highest concentration in the state. Nationwide 485 polio cases have been reported so far this year, with 87 in July and 375 in August. 23 cases had been recorded by June 30, and year-to-year comparisons are limited due to updated statistics methods since 1950. Notice also of appointment: R Jer ome Lehman named Executor of Eleanor M Lehman estate. creditors must file claims within four months.
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Columbus
State Health Department
Muskingum County
Ohio
Eleanor M. Lehman
R. Jerome Lehman
Middletown
Butler County
Oscar R. Ser
Said
G. W. A. Wilmer
Nannie Little
Wesley Heflin
Oscar R. Leiser
Said County
H. Taylor
Kidnapped Girl Put On Probation in Zanesville Case
15 year old Nancy Kinney of Zanesville, once believed kidnaped, was placed on probation by Probate Judge W O Secrest. She disappeared with Chester Risen, 31, a former convict tied to a Los Angeles parole violation, who remains at large. Kinney was found on a Willard train after denying abduction and facing delinquency charges.
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Zanesville
W. O. Secrest
Nancy Kinney
Chester Risen
Los Angeles
Willard
Risen
State Firemen To Meet At Buckeye Lake This Weekend
The 14th annual convention of the Ohio State Firemen's Association will be held at Buckeye Lake Friday through Sunday. Gov. Frank J. Lausche is scheduled to speak to delegates Saturday.
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Columbus
Ohio State Firemen’s Association
Buckeye Lake
Frank J. Lausche
Wipe out the baby black market chief vows adoption laws
Dr. Martha M. Eliot new head of the Children's Bureau aims to eliminate the baby black market by creating a nationwide adoption law system. Infrared film use note irrelevant to main item. Legal notice follows for divorce in Butler County Ohio.
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Washington
Martha M. Eliot
Children’s Bureau
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