Mercy Drive Campaign Expands Toward $360000 Goal
Mercy Hospital's building fund drive moves into a crucial week with a goal of 360000 for a new medical center. Chairman John J Tierney reports strong volunteer activity across divisions including memorial gifts led by William A Burke and Forest L Williams and pledges nearing 65000 for the medical division.
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Mercy Hospital
John J. Tierney
Tierney
Memorial and Special
William, A. Burke
Forest L. Williams
Tragic Crossing Death Identified as Suicide in Dayton
Wade Francis Gammon 34 of Fullerton was struck and killed by a New York Central train at a Dayton crossing. Witnesses said he walked onto the track and lay down. the coroner ruled death by suicide. Gammon, born October 5 1916, left a son and several siblings, with services planned at Mt Zion Cemetery.
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Wade Francis Gammon
Fullerton
New York Central
Dayton
Gammon
A. P. McDonald
West Milton
Covington Jt 3
Samuel Gammon
Lottie Gammon van Hoose
Charles
Portsmouth
Allard Gammon
Charleston
Ray
Denver
Funeral Home
M Hart
Funeral
Mt. Zion Cemetery
Jobless ranks drop to record low in May
Unemployment fell to 1 609 000 in May, the smallest since World War II ended in 1945, with 137 000 fewer jobless than April. Employed civilians rose to 61 193 000, the highest in six months, as 795 000 new farming jobs and 353 000 nonfarm hires boosted the labor force. Secretary Sawyer says seasonal shifts explain recent changes amid defense growth and nondefense retrenchment.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Secretary of Commerce
Sawyer
Korea
Cabinet Names Iran Oil Mission Amid Nationalization Talks
London reports the British cabinet plans a semi official mission to Tehran to discuss Iran's move to nationalize the Anglo Iranian Oil Co. The mission may include either Viscount Alanbrooke or Sir Thomas Gardiner and will be joined by oil advisers. Britain seeks to press for a negotiated oil pact. Three shiploads of paratroopers head to Cyprus to bolster Mediterranean garrisons amid Middle East tension.
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London
Teheran
Iran
Anglo-Iranian Oil Co
A.lo.c
Viscount Alanbrooke
Sir Thomas Gardiner
A.I.O
Britain
Mohammed Mossadegh
Francis Shepherd
Mossadegh
A.k.d
16Th Brigade
Cyprus
Mediterranean
Mideast
U.S. Promises UN Consultation On Korea Armistice
Secretary Acheson told the Senate at MacArthur hearings that the United States will consult the United Nations before any armistice in Korea. He defended field command limits while Senator Gillette urged unilateral action. Acheson said the U.N. is essential and discussed veto fears and possible World Court involvement if the Security Council blocks seating of Red China.
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Washington
Acheson
United States
United Nations
Korea
Gillette
Iowa
Senate
MacArthur
Truman
U.S
Gill
Security Council
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
U.N
Red China
U.N. Security Council
Russia
North Korea
Manchuria
Formosa
China
Flanders
Vermont
Agents Face Court Action
Four state liquor agents faced a replevin action and a damage suit filed by Raymond Courtney of Sciotoville. Named in Municipal Court are Michael Corsaro as agent in charge and Agents Stanley Bounds, William Gaylada, and Charles Ward. Courtney seeks 100 dollars damages and return of beer and liquor quantities.
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Raymond Courtney
Galliast
Sciotoville
Michael Corsaro
Stanley Bounds
William Gaylada
Charles Ward
Courtney
Fresh Air Camp Opens 19th Season in Portsmouth
Portsmouth's Fresh Air Camp for undernourished children begins its 19th season on Monday. A pre camp clinic Friday at the City Y M C A will have local physicians and nurses examine the candidates. New director is Mrs Carl Walters of Columbus, replacing retiring director Mrs Emma Lang after 19 summers. The eight week season focuses on the seriously undernourished for the full period.
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Fresh Air
Portsmouth
Scioto County
Y.M.C.A
Emma Lang
School Lobby Drives November Vote On Subsidy Increase
Columbus June 5 AP The school lobby seeks voter approval in November to raise school subsidies after a legislative deadlock left funding unchanged. The 99th General Assembly failed to agree on a total for two years, leaving subsidies at $182 million. The OE A plans an initiated bill to place the issue on the ballot, with petitions and signatures underway. The measure would total about $222 million for the next two years, combining an original proposal with Senate-recommended changes. Some lawyers doubt constitutionality of the combined plan, while supporters insist it complies.
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Columbus
99Th General Assembly
Senate
House
99Th
Ohio Education Association
O.E.A
Walton B. Bliss
Bliss
Soviet Kills Hope for Big Four Washington Parley
Washington officials said Russia’s condition for a Big Four foreign ministers meeting in Washington effectively ends prospects for a July session with Aches. The United States, Britain and France had invited the four ministers to discuss NATO and bases, but Moscow demanded a frank agenda. Diplomats noted talks would continue in Paris and capitals despite the setback.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Russia
de Oott
Aches
Paris
United States
Britain
France
Spain Urges US Alliance to Resist Communism
Spanish Ambassador Jose F. de Sequerica told the Detroit Club Spain is prepared to resist the Communist aggressor and cooperate with Atlantic pact forces, seeking military aid and economic support from the United States without asking for American soldiers. He criticized Western Europe for relying on U.S. troops and rejected treaties with unfriendly governments while pledging firm cooperation with anti Communist efforts.
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de Sequerica
Spain
Europe
Iron Curtain
United States
Dwight D. Eisenhower
No Signs Of Truce New York Price War Spreads To Other Cities
The nationwide price battle expands as New York City stores slash watches at Macy’s and Gimbel’s while Bloomingdale’s cuts phonograph records. The war spreads to Baltimore Newark Omaha and San Francisco with replacements rushing in as counters are seized.
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New York
New York City
Baltimore
Newark
N. J
Omaha
Neb
San Francisco
Gimbel’s
Herald Square
Macy’s
Bloomingdale’s
Brooklyn
Abraham & Straus
Italian WWII admiral Alberto da Zara dies at 62
Adm. Alberto da Zara 62 former commander of Italian naval forces in the Pantelleria battle of 1942 died last night in Foggia Italy.
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Foggia
Italy
Alberto da Zara
Pantelleria
The Times Page 23 Round About Portsmouth Social and Sports
Inside The Times Page outlines Round About Portsmouth social and sports items. Page references include Radio on 17 16 and Markets on 17 Want Ads on 20-22.
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Portsmouth
Green Avers Wages Must Go With Prices
Labor Leader William Green told Congress that wage controls require price controls and urged a strong rent law and subsidies as last resort. He pushed against wage increases raising living costs and favored community pricing for processed foods. Mobilization Director Wilson eyed merging the two big arms production agencies.
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Washington
William Green
Congress
American Federation of Labor
House Banking Committee
Michael V. DiSalle
OPA
Mr. DiSalle
United Labor Policy Committee
C.lo
AF L
DiSalle
House
Senate Banking Committees
Truman
Charles E. Wilson
National Production Authority
Defense Production Administration
Allied Push Presses Through Korea Near Chorwon
Allied forces pressed toward Chorwon in Korea as 6,000 Chinese troops blocked routes from the east. UN infantry fought through mud to shrink the Yonchon to Chorwon corridor while air and armor supported advances amid heavy fighting near Hwachon, Yanggu, Inje, and Kumhwa.
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United Nations
Triangle
U.N. West
Central Front
Communist Assembly
Chorwon
Kumhwa
Pyongyang
Yonchon-Chonwon
U.N
Yonchon
Hwachon
Yanggu
Inje
Sth
East Central
Korea
China
Red Radio
Ten Scioto County men inducted into Army
Ten Scioto County men were inducted today at the Army and Air Force induction and recruiting station in Ashland. The Scioto County Selective Board sent them by bus to Ft Meade Maryland for reception and processing before training. Additional local inductees will join next week to meet the June quota.
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Scioto County
Army
Army and Air Force
Ashland
South Webster
Glenn Lawrence
Sciotoville
Paul D. Christian
Barden
Donald Keen
West
James G. Fairchild
Jerry L. Wolford
Findlay St
Robert Davis
Peebles Rt
Renford W. Skeens
Wheelersburg
William B. Leach
Sterling Av
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Wade F. Gammon
Mae Ey
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