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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1950

Page

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Wieland Heads Portsmouth General Hospital Board reappointed

Richard Wieland was reelected chairman as the Portsmouth General Hospital advisory board expanded to twelve members. The board, meeting at city hall, outlined studies on hospital needs and rehabilitation priorities with city manager Edward Beall seeking policy advice and community input.

Richard Wieland Portsmouth General Hospital Advisory Board Howard Fy Dale Edward T. Beall Beall Mme, Beall Searl Portsmouth Ci.c AFL Gmne Iself Actu Wieland

Portsmouth sports and ads page fragment

Fragmentary Times page notes Portsmouth area sports and Want Ads. Missing details hinder full summary.

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European nations push for European Payments Union

Paris report says 17 OECD EC nations urged experts to finalize currency interchanges and a European Payments Union to settle trade debts and remove two way dealing limits with US backing. Washington budget update shows May deficit of 26 billion, totaling 3.23 trillion for 11 months.

Paris European Marshall Plan European Payments Union Council of the Organization For European Economic Cooperation United States Council

Wapakoneta Pastor Named to Trinity Parish

Rev Wilbur A Vorhis of Wapakoneta Methodist Church is chosen to lead Trinity Methodist Church succeeding Rev Dr William L Steffens who becomes Springfield district superintendent. Formal assignment at Ohio conference June 7 to 12 Lakeside. Vorhis to begin duties June 14 after farewell sermon by Steffens. Vorhis, son of Rev and Mrs George W Vorbis, has 4 children, married, educated at Wittenberg College and Boston University School of Theology.

Wilbur’ A. Vorhis Wapakoneta’ ‘Methodist Church Trinity Methodist Church William L. Steffens Columbus Hazen G. Werner Steffens Springfield Ohio Lakeside Vorhis Wapakoneta City Auglaize County Trinity Church Arthur H. Cruickshank Second Presbyterian Church George W. Vorbis West Ohio Wittenberg College Boston University School of Theology Kings Creek Covington Greenville Ada Bowling Green Walnut Street Church Chillicothe Price Trinity

City and County Tackle Final Legislation

City and county officials teamed with the State Highway Department to speed the start of the West Side highway project worth 2 million dollars. They plan to finalize a bridge maintenance agreement over the Scioto River and seek quick action on city property access during construction.

State Highway Department West Side Shoto River Bridge O. Carson Barlow Edward T. Beal highway _department Scioto River West Siders Ohio River Portsmouth J. Kauer Columbus Sciota County Ohio Kauer Highway Department Reven Rock’ Airport

Truman Awards Medal to Vice President Barkley at White House

President Truman presented a gold medal to Vice President Aiben Barkley for distinguished public service at a White House ceremony. Attendees included Supreme Court members, cabinet officials, and many senators.

Truman Aiben Barkley Washington Congress White House Supreme Court Cabinet Senate

Mauna Loa eruption leaves homes destroyed and missing persons

Honolulu dispatch reports Mauna Loa lava flows destroying about 15 homes and a Catholic church while at least two people are missing. Some 60 families are evacuated from seacoast villages Alaee and Pahoehoe as communications collapse and lava reaches the ocean near Honaunau.

Honolulu Aps Mauna Loa Kora Hawaii Hawaii Island Henry Kunitomo L. P. Lincoln Kunimoto Readamr Kona Padio

House Faces Tax Cut Stand in Defiant Vote

Washington June 2 AP House tax writers meet to decide whether to stand firm against a presidential veto of a massive excise tax reduction far beyond Truman’s proposed limits. The Ways and Means committee weighs drastic cuts in furs jewelry luggage and travel items while seeking offsetting tax increases.

Washington House Ways and Mears Truman Trumen Congress

Soviet seeks UN probe into Marshall Plan effects

In Geneva on June 2 the Soviet Union formally proposed a United Nations inquiry into the Marshall Plan. Soviet delegate Arutiunian urged the UNECE to have Gunnar Myrdal of Sweden report on the negative effects of massive U S exports on Western Europe’s economic situation.

Geneva Switzerland Soviet Union United Nations Amesasp Arutiunian United Nations Economy Commission For Europe Commission Gunnar Myrdal Sweden United States Western Europe

Acheson urges $1.22 billion arms aid for West

Secretary Acheson told Senate committees that the United States may need to raise yearly arms aid to the Western world to counter Communist aggression. He cited progress and warned against slackening efforts, backing a $1.2225 billion package for FY beginning July 1, with $1 per 000,000 for NATO defenses and overall funding aligned with President Truman’s request for Western Europe and allies.

Washington Acheson United States Senate Foreign Relations and Congress Alexander Smith New Jersey Europe Russia North Atlantic Achesores Testi Jimony Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committee Truman Trumans Compost Greece Turkey Iran South Korea Philippines China

Independence Bell Replica To Visit Portsmouth June 14

The Liberty Bell replica tour arrives in Portsmouth June 14 to promote the Independence Savings Bonds drive. The 4 bronze bell from Ironton will be displayed on Gallia Esplanade from 3 30 to 6 PM and again at Municipal Stadium Flag Day events that night. Ed ward L Glockner chairs plans for the portable exhibit as the Junior Chamber of Commerce promotes bond sales.

Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce Edward L. Glockner Ironton Gan Philadelphia Secretary of the Treasury John ‘W. Snyder Independence Hall

Stevens Denies First Degree Murder Charge in Lucasville case

Earl G. Stevens, 31, of Lucasville pleads not guilty to first degree murder and is bound over to the grand jury. He waived preliminary exam and was jailed without bond. A confession via state patrol linked him to beating John Henry Walker, 45, of Frazersburg, with a claw hammer at Walker’s River Road home, after which Stevens drove away in the victim’s car. Patrols traced the car’s ownership, leading to the confession. Stevens was found driving under the influence shortly after the attack and was en route to Portsmouth when apprehended. Walker left Friday with his mother-in-law Lara Ashcraft’s car and $2000 belonging to her. Stevens then admitted the fight with Walker.

Earl G. Stevens Lucasville Stevens Kenneth Cranston Russell Burns Kenz John Henry Walker Frazersburg River Rd Walker Portsmouth

Rawls Begins Life Penalty in Ohio Case

Daniel Rawls, 40, colored, began serving two life sentences at the Ohio Penitentiary after pleading guilty to breaking and entering with intent to rob and rape. Sentenced by Adams County Judge E. S. Young, he left for Columbus 12:51 p.m. Thursday in deputy custody. The life term is mandatory for this charge. no mental examination was required.

West Union Daniel Rawls Ohio Penitentary Adams County E. S. Young Common Pleas Court George McCoy Columbus Young Rawls Alice Tully Pljce Teal Eee

Senate Group Extends Rent Controls Six Months

The Senate banking committee advanced a six month extension of federal rent controls set to expire June 20, with cities allowed to keep controls for half a year if their governments vote to do so. The plan mirrors the House bill and diverges by decontrolling a few hotels under federal ceilings. Senators Maybank Sparkman Frear and Taylor supported the report, while Robertson Toby Capehart Flanders Bricker opposed. Debate noted concerns about constitutionality of city extensions and the limited one year extension asked by President Truman had only three votes.

Washington Senate Banking Committee House Senate Congress Douglas Tlinois Chicago Maybank South Carolina Senator Long Louisiana Bee Long Fulbright Arkansas Sparkman Alabama Frear Delaware Taylor Idaho Tees Co New York Robertson Virginia Toby New Hampshire Capehart Indiana Flanders Vermont Bricker Ohio Sparkman and Frear Mir Meybank Truman Douglas, Taylor and Ives Lehman

Italy's New Army In Presidential Review

In Rome a new Italian army paraded in a presidential review marking the republic's fourth anniversary. The display featured public presentation of American military aid including artillery as troops marched along Rome's historic avenue, showcasing a modernizing force.

Rome Italy

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