Republicans Weigh Timing on Ferguson Act Repeal
In Ohio the House debated delaying a vote on repealing the Ferguson Act that bans strikes by public workers. Democrats considered returning the measure to labor committee while Republicans pressed for a floor vote. one calendar committee proposal looms. Also on the floor a bill to recognize workers rights to join unions passed statewide, and ditch supervisor pay rose to six dollars daily.
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O’neill
Lancione
Sion
House
Reed Essex
Paulding
Joseph E. Logan
Putnam
Tom V. Moorehead
Muskingum
Fair Employment Practices Commission
Ohio
David Mck. Ferguson
Guernsey
Boards Call Off Draft Physicals
Columbus Feb 8 AP All orders for Ohioans to report for induction or for physical examinations were canceled by State Selective Service Director Chester W Goble. Exceptions were men delinquent in registering. The action followed Washington orders and the armed forces budget. Registrants may still enlist and inductees will get 60 days notice if recalled unless an emergency occurs.
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Columbus
Congress Opposed Plan to Stop Big Strikes By Law
In Washington Congress debates a tough labor bill to curb crippling strikes. President power to ban a strike is discussed, with retroactive arbitration and delays as possible steps, while unions and employers resist far-reaching limits. Taft Hartley cited as failing to solve the crisis.
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James Marlow Ashington
Congress
PTA Speaker Urges Home School And Church Cooperation
The 52nd anniversary of the Parent-Teacher Association was observed at First Christian Church in Canton with Mrs. A G Thomas stressing home school and church cooperation. Fred Paul gave T C Knapp a 265 dollar check for an audiometer to test hearing in county schools. Awards were given to Mrs Wayne Lear and Mrs R J Graber for PTA magazine contest entries. A Kent State Canton choir performed and the day included an invocation. A Parents Education Institute is set for March 10 at the church and board meetings for March 28 and April 7 were announced.
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United States
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A. G. Thomas
Cleveland
Stark County Council
Fred Paul
East Sparta
T. C. Knapp
Wayne Lear
North Canton
R. J. Graber
Richville
P T. A
Kent State Canton University
Park Urban
Ruth Ann Elliott
Paul Fair
Thomas
Parents Education Institute
Board of Managers
Pennsylvania House May Adopt Great Danes
In Harrisburg on February 8 the Pennsylvania House considered designating the Great Dane as the official state dog. Rep William H Milliken Jr of Delaware County introduced the bill noting Pennsylvania lacks a state dog despite having a state seal, coat of arms, flag, flower, tree and bird.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
William H. Milliken Jr
Delaware County
Milliken
Scarlet fever cases reported in Lake County
The Lake County Board of Health reports five scarlet fever cases in Painesville area. Four patients aged 6 to 9 reside in the county's west end, with health officials monitoring the outbreak.
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Painesville, O
Lake County Board of Health
Wanted now Sales Representatives in heating field
Married applicants aged 25 to 35 sought for sales of warm air home heating and winter air conditioning in a ten county territory. Training paid during basics, liberal pay on independence, top supervision, and confidential handling. Provide age marital status education sales background and full address with phone. Send photo if convenient. Address Walter H. Wuerdeman c/o Williamson Heater Company Cincinnati Ohio.
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Walter H. Wuerdeman
The
Williamson Heater,Company
Marburg Avenue
Cincinnati
Ohio
Lausche Seeks Six Month Divorce Waiting Period
Ohio moves to tighten divorce laws as Governor Lausche backs a six month delay between filing and hearing. Senator Mahoney cites Cleveland and Columbus divorce mills. Plan follows a meeting with legislative leaders after complaints and a vow to extend time for mediation and reconciliation.
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Columbus
Ohio
General Assembly
Margaret A. Mahoney
Cuyahoga
Senate
Frank J. Lausche
Cleveland
Lausche
Cuyahoga County
Robbery Suspect Shot Dead by Akron Officer
Police identified 26 year old Frank Backus of South Akron as the man shot by a patrolman while suspected of attempting a robbery. Backus died later at Peoples Hospital as Cruiserman Ben Case said he fired a single shot that struck Backus in the head.
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Akron
Frank Backus
South Akron
Peoples Hospital
Ben Case
Backus
Financier Indicted In $3 Million Fraud By Federal Court
Serge Rubinstein and co defendant Frank E Bliss were indicted by a federal grand jury on two counts alleging illegal profits over 3 million dollars from 1945 and 1946 stock sales of Panhandle Refining and Producing Co. Rubinstein, already serving 2.5 years for wartime draft evasion, could face up to 19 years and fines up to 31 thousand dollars if convicted.
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New York
Serge Rubinstein
Rubinstein
Frank E. Bliss
U. S
Irving H. Saypol
New York Stock Exchange
Panhandle Refining and Producing Co
Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corp
Richest Mine Claim Reported in Jacobina Range
Rio de Janeiro dispatch claims discovery of a new gold mine in the Jacobina mountains about 1,000 miles north of Rio. Preliminary assays reportedly show at least 20 grams of gold per ton, labeling it potentially the richest in the world.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Jacobina
Rio
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