Psychiatrists Say Yes to Insanity in Kertes Trial Testimony
Carrollton April 28 Special Two doctors testified that Andrew Kertes, accused of slaying Hiram Berlin, appeared insane after reading a lengthy 30 minute hypothetical question. Dr. Merle Evans and Dr. Edmund Bushara described Kertes as introverted with shallow mood and impaired judgment while noting intelligence could be high despite insanity. The court adjourned for noon with defense counsel Samuel Krugliak taking over the questioning as the 30 minute hypothetical test continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Andrew Kertes
Hiram
Hy) Berlin
Ilia Uwa
Kertes
Merle Evans
Youngstown Receiving Hospital
Edmund Bushara
Massillon State Hospital
Samuel Krugliak
James Aungst
Aungst
Bushara
Stark Guidance Center
Canton
FBI Agent Reveals Coplon Purse Papers In Espionage Case
FBI agent Robert R. Granville testified that Judith Coplon's purse contained a note about not obtaining a top secret FBI report and references to data slips from FBI files. He described surveillance prior to the March arrests and identified papers on internal security matters and suspected agents, with Coplon once assigned to such reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
FBI
Judith Coplon
Valentine
Gubitchev
Espionage Service
Robert R. Granville
Miss Coplon
United Nations
New York
Albert L. Reeves
Kansas City
Granville
Justice Department
Michael
U. S
Martens
Lore
Poynts
Altschuler
Silvermaster
U.N
Coplon
Weather forecast for Canton and vicinity mild with frost risk
The U S Weather Bureau at Akron Canton Airport expects sunny mild conditions this afternoon cooling tonight with frost likely on low ground and a low around 38. Friday should be fair and warmer with clear skies. In Ohio the outlook calls for typical late spring weather with highs mid 70s in the south and mid 60s in the north, frost tonight except along the lakes, and warmer tomorrow through Saturday. Temperatures elsewhere include Cincinnati 74 47, Cleveland 70 40, Toledo 73 42, Denver 64 42, Detroit 73 37, Pittsburgh 75 43, Los Angeles 74 52, Miami 74 74. Almanac data notes barometer 29.02 at station, wind northeast 15 mph at 11 a.m., humidity 50 percent. Sunrise 5:27 a.m. Sets 7:19 p.m. Moonrise 5:57 a.m. Sets 9:04 p.m. Antares rises at 10 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
U. S. Weather Bureau
Akron- Canton
Ohio
International News Service
C. G. Afidrus
Andrus
Associated Press
Atlanta
Clay Boston
Chicago
Cincinnati
Clady Cleveland
Clear Columbus
Clady Dayton
Denver
Clear Detroit
Clear Deluth
Fort Worth
Los Angeles
Miami
Clady Pittsburgh
Toledo
Tucson A
Toba
Kent State Univ. Canton
Antares
Separate Mine Pact Is Sought
Washington April 28 Southern soft coal operators split from the main group and moved to negotiate a separate contract with John L Lewis if needed The Southern Coal Producers Association voted to stay away from further meetings for now President Joseph E Moody said the group has a negotiating policy for this year He has asked Lewis to begin talks to replace the contract expiring June 30 Lewis has not replied Other operators planned a meeting to consider Lewis new strategy aimed at settlement without a summer strike Ezra Van Horn chaired the session but no conclusions were reached
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southern Soft Coal
John L. Lewis
Southern Coal Producers Association
Southern
Joseph E. Moody
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Moody
Ezra van Horn
Grand Jury to Study Charge in Car Theft Case
Francis Cary alias Dewey Hall, 20, of 1709 4th St NW pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to operating a motor vehicle without owner's consent and was bound to the grand jury by Judge Gordon J. Burris. The case concerns an April 11 auto theft from Charles J. Lynch of 1812 Washington Blvd NW. Cary admitted other auto thefts, per Detective Capt. William D. Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Cary
Dewey Hall
4Th St
Gordon J. Burris
Charles J. Lynch
Washington Blvd
William D. Harrison
Cary
Harrison
Woman fined and jailed for petty larceny at Richards store
Ann Jackson, 29, of Cleveland, was fined $100 and costs and given a 30 day jail sentence today by Municipal Judge Gordon J. Burris on a petty larceny charge. The theft involved a ladies coat from the Richards store at 207 Market avenue on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Jackson
Cleveland
Gordon J. Burris
Richards
Market Ave
Social Security Expansion Gains House Backing
The House Ways and Means Committee backs a broad social security expansion, possibly raising old age benefits by about 50 percent and extending coverage to up to 20 million more Americans. It likely avoids raising the payroll tax beyond the scheduled January increase, with GOP support anticipated and details on coverage for farm hands and household workers proposed by Rep Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Truman
Congress
G.O.P
Kean
New Jersey
Townsend
Mills
Arkansas
Calder Offers Navy Secretary Post Amid Departures
Calder weighs a potential return to government to fill the Navy secretary role as others including John Franklin decline. The navy post vacancy follows John L. Sullivan’s sharp criticism of Truman’s order to halt the Super aircraft carrier project and his request to leave at the earliest convenient date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Franklin
Steamship Company
Navy
John L. Sullivan
Johnson
Truman
Sullivan
Five Local Men To Attend State R O A Convention
Five Stark County Reserve Officers Association members will attend the state ROA convention in Columbus. Richard C. Williams leads as newly elected president with Don Koontz Karl D. McGuire Walter Lytle and Dr R J Thoman also on the list. Events include a department council conference Friday at 3 p m in the Neil House and multiple sessions Saturday plus a luncheon conference and an all service banquet reception and military ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark County
Reserve Officers Association
R.O.A
Columbus
Richard C. Williams
Don Koontz
Karl D. McGuire
Walter Lytle
R. J. Thoman
Department Council
Neil House
Theft reports from Bowlus garage and Harding sales
Reports to police detail theft at Bowlus garage 925 Cleveland of four dealer license plates. Officials from Harding sales and service 314 3rd St NW report $25 value theft of a portable radio and an iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowlus
925
Cleveland
Harding Sales and Service
3Rd St
Fined in Suspicion Case for Harry Argea Disorderly Conduct
Harry Argea aged 23 of 1459 10th Street NE received a $50 fine and costs after pleading guilty to a suspicion person charge before Municipal Judge Gordon J. Burris. A 30 day jail sentence suspended on Feb 17 for good behavior followed his guilty plea to a disorderly conduct charge, ordered into effect by Judge D L McCarroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Argea
10Th St NE
Gordon J. Burris
Argea
D. L. McCarroll
Brooklyn Hermit Won’t Talk Without Lawyer Aid
Brooklyn’s bearded hermit Paul Makushak, 33, living in a sealed cubbyhole for 10 years, refuses to discuss his draft status with federal agents until he sees a lawyer. U S Attorney Keogh says FBI will not press him pending psychiatrists’ reports. Makushak may return to his cell if found sane. His mother Anna Makushak, 58, is seriously ill. neighborElsie Kowalski describes how she arranged food deliveries via rope through a chimney until the mother’s hospital visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oo York
Brooklyn
U. S
J. Vincent Keogh
FBI
Kings County Hospital
Paul Makushak
Makushak
Miles F. McDonald
Peter
George
Paul
Canada
Elsie Kow
Liquor Bribe Story Backed By Witnesses
In Columbus April 28 AP two witnesses backed hotel operator Gilbert Shively in bribe claims over a liquor license for a night club. Oppenheimer allegedly sought 2300 then 1500 dollars with a mysterious boss referenced. other witnesses tied Ruel and Pack to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
London
Gilbert Shively
A. E. Oppenheimer
State Liquor Department
Shively
Oppenheimer
Howard McCall
Springfield
Hugh H. Ruel
Scioto County
Louise
Tracy Pack
Portsmouth
Deshler- Wallick Hotel
Pack
Ruel
District Traffic Arrests After High Speed Car Chain
Police report 18 motorists charged with driving violations in the district after a high speed chase and a 50 foot fence damage at Walter Lenartowicz home. Among those cited were Henry Leach Robert Stempleski Max White and others with speeds up to 70 mph on Navarre road and Cleveland avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lenartowicz
Lippert Rd
Henry P. Leach
9Th St
Robert Stempleski
Max C. White
Rowland Ave
Stempleski
Navarre Rd
Leach
White
Carl J. Schrader
Cherry Ave
Willard E. Davidson
Ardmore Ave
7Th St
Gibbs Ave
James D. Dugan
13Th St
Lloyd P. Doerschuk
44Th St
Leslie L. Corder
Navarre
Francis W. McLaurin
Market Ave S
Ernest T. McLaurin
Daniel Zavarell
Shorth Ave
Cleveland Ave
Henry B. Morris
Theda B. Kauffman
Harry E. McNichol
RD 2
Louisville
2Nd St
High Ave
Jesse R. Kern
Cleveland
East Canton
Carl McGrew
Jayst
Uhrichsville
Weldon F. Williams
Marionave
Ohio House Debates Oleo Coloring Price Bill
Ohio lawmakers heard figures on oleo pricing and coloring costs including a 16 to 28 cent per pound production claim by 28 factories. Representatives Hook Kirkpatrick Manahan Wetzel Kepner Shaw and Elliott debated coloring oleo and farmer protections amid petitions from 46000 farmers and ads showing colored oleo selling at white prices in some cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ohio
George M. Hook Jr
Brown
Hook
Renner
George H. Kirkpatrick
Knox
L. Manahan
Defiance
Trucks Halted In Ohio Protest For Fair Weight Law
B. B. Nicholson of the United Truck Owners of America says 3,000 to 4,000 trucks halted statewide to press for a fair weight law. They oppose 18,000 pound axle limits and spacing rules, arguing current rules harm small owners. The group, with 7,500 Ohio members, seeks rule changes and criticizes highway patrol tape measurements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Nicholson
U.T.O.A
Nicholson
United Truck Owners of America, Inc
Ohio
Area Trucker Protest Ties Up Statewide Rtes in Ohio
North eastern Ohio towns including Canton saw a short lived trucker holiday to protest state weight laws. About 100 Canton trucks halted or parked in yards, with some tractor-trailers stopped near Wooster Sandyville and east of Columbiana. Deputies escorted emergency loads past blockades near Dover as protests caused few disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Canton
Canton Motor Carrier Concern
Wooster
Sandyville
Columbiana
Sheriff's Office
Strasburg
Unity
Pennsylvania State Line
Sheriff's Deputies
Dover
Steubenville
Realtors Secretary Named Canton Executive Secretary
Mrs. Gladys Shaffer, formerly on the staff of the Miami Beach Board of Realtors, is the new executive secretary of the Canton Real Estate Board. She succeeds Roy Moharry who resigned, bringing years in public relations and promotional work, including heading Danforth Studios with Akron headquarters and 13 state branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Miami Beach
Fla
India to stay in British commonwealth as republic forms
London April 28 AP India decides to remain in a revamped commonwealth of eight free nations led by Britain’s King George VI. After becoming an independent republic next August India will stay a full member, accepting the king as symbol and head but with an elected president instead of a governor-general. Other members Britain Canada Australia New Zealand South Africa Pakistan and Ceylon remain, now defined as independent members not dominions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
India
Britain
George VI
Commonwealth
Free Association
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Pakistan
Ceylon
Commonwealth of Nations
Newspapers Not Halted by Printer Strikes
New York April 28 AP The American Newspaper Publishers Association says presses kept rolling despite ITU strikes. March 31 saw 32 strikes against 51 papers, yet daily editions remained in circulation totaling nearly 5 million. Labor earnings reached a peak as unions seek higher wages and pensions amid cost declines.
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New York
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Special Committee On Labor
International Typographical Union
A.F.L
Lt.u
George N. Dale
A.N.P.A
Il.t.u
I.T.U
I. T.A
Chicago
Miami
Fla
Springfield
Mass
Allentown
Trenton
N. J
Huntington
Charleston
W. Va
Colorado Springs
Suspect Becomes Third Charged in Liquor Violations
Gust A. Chenos, 60, of 118 Shorthave NW, was fined 50 dollars and costs by Municipal Judge Gordon J. Burris for a Sunday sale charge after two other liquor law counts were dismissed. He was accused of keeping a place selling intoxicating beverages and illegal sales, but inspectors found a liquor permit for the store at 332 Cherry Ave SE, leading to dismissal of the two counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gust A. Chenos
Shorthave NW
Gordon J. Burris
Chenos
Cherry Ave SE
W. M. Huebner
Court Refuses Excuse Of Self Exoneration
Donald L. Bigler, 22, of RD 5 Millersburg, faced Municipal Court for failing to appear at arraignment after being arrested April 16 for speeding on Navarre road. He claimed he did not think he was traveling that fast, pleaded guilty, and was fined 25 dollars plus costs with a 15 day license suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald L. Bigler
Millersburg
Bigler
Navarre Rd
Gordon J. Burris
Nurse Education Plan Aimed by Akron Board Group
A work committee of the Ohio State Board of Nurse Examiners urged forming a national group on a regional basis to provide guidance and stimulate experimentation and development in nursing education. The proposal targets cooperative efforts among nursing schools and state boards to advance curriculum and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8. Nurse Board
Akron
State Board of Nurse Examiners
Editor Named Columbus Makio Yearbook Editor at OSU
J. Covill of Pemberville Ohio was named editor of the 1950 Makio Ohio State University's yearbook. Joseph E. Conrad of Middletown has been appointed business manager of the yearbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Bery
J. Covill
Pemberville
Ohio State University
Joseph E. Conrad
Middletown
Music Group Workers Report Progress in Canton Drive
Volunteer workers report strong early participation for the Canton Civic Music Association membership drive at Hahn & Co. headquarters. William G. Meyer says average over five members per worker. next report Friday 2 to 6 PM, final Saturday. Guest admissions allow tonight's Lincoln High Farbman Sinfonietta concert. memberships at door available. Distribution lists name campaign chair R. E. Heckaman and division chairs, with 32 captains and 150 volunteers assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Civic Music Association
Hahn & Co
William G. Meyer
Lincoln High School
Farbman Sinfonietta
Meyer
R. E. Heckaman
Jean McCuskey
Thorald March
H. E. Hennon
Georgia Shrigley
Margaret Papas
Ladyne Koffe
John Shesnak
Rotarian Talk By Near East Authority Simon Davidan
Simon M. Davidan world traveler and Near East authority will speak at the Canton Rotary Club noon meeting in Hotel One Friday. He will discuss "What Is Russia Trying To Do?" fresh from travels in Europe Palestine and the Near East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon M. Davidan
Near East
Canton
Stamp club display showcases New Zealand collection
Paul Humes of the Cleveland Y.M.C.A. presented a full New Zealand stamp collection to the McKinley Stamp Club at the Y.M.C.A. Nelson LaGanke, Cleveland stamp auctioneer, demonstrated proper stamp mounting to prevent damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Paul Humes
Cleveland Y.M.C.A
McKinley Stamp Club
Y.M.C.A
Nelson LaGanke
Cleveland
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Hazlett Ave
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Ivydale Ave
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33Rd St
Donald Norman
Zanesville
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Auburn
Leo T. Wiley
Tanner Ave
Velmas L. Rabe
Alliance Rd
Jack O. Angelo Jr
Rowland
William Edge Jr
Oleo
Clarence L. Wetzel
Garland E. Elliott
Gallia
Lee D. Kepner
Trumbull
Robert R. Shaw
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Realtors Secretary
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Lems
Music Group
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Stamp Club
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