Ohio Colleges Split Over Red Books Inquiry
A House un American Activities committee survey of 71 colleges found 12 in Ohio were asked for lists of textbooks and supplemental reading. Only five Ohio schools complied, including University of Cincinnati and Ohio University Athens, while Ohio Northern refused. Several campuses delayed action amid potential legal rulings and concerns over academic freedom. McSweeney, a key committee member, defended the inquiry but drew sharp criticism for the approach.
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Cleveland
Ohio
House un-American Activities Committee
Ohio Northern
University of Cincinnati
Ohio University At Athens
Bowling Green State University
University of Toledo
Oberlin College
House panel furious over un consulted textbook probe
Angry members of the House un American activities committee say they were not consulted about a textbook checkup that includes them in a heated debate. Ohio’s Rep Mc Sweeney cites Wooster College as his alma mater among about 70 colleges targeted for lists of books to uncover possible Communist propaganda.
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McSweeney
Wooster College
Washington
House un-American Activities Committee
Representative McSweeney
Ohio
Wooster
Boards of Education
Homesteaders Stake Claims in Tennessee
Two Memphis men, Co. W. Cheek and B. A. Sennett Jr., have homesteaded 1146 acres within three miles of downtown Memphis. The land forms an island in the Mississippi River and is owned by Tennessee. They received color deeds and could obtain warranty deeds after seven years if all requirements are met, with about 800 acres suitable for cultivation.
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Memphis
Mississippi River
Co. W. Cheek
B. A. Sennett Jr
Tennessee
Three wheel scooters speed San Diego street cleaning
San Diego street cleaners now use three wheel motor scooters to accelerate street cleaning. Litter containers attach to the scooters like side cars, ensuring more frequent service to critical spots.
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San Diego
Cal
Timken celebrates 50th anniversary with steel making growth
Timken Roller Bearing Co marks its 50th year while revealing its steel and alloy products reach 1.63 million square feet of facilities in Canton, Wooster, and Gambrinus. The company operates nine furnaces producing 50 000 ingot tons monthly and supplies steel to bearings, rockbits, and outside customers including Mack Truck Co. The expansion reflects a shift from mostly internal use to broad outside sales.
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Timken Roller Bearing Co
Timken
U. S
Canton
Gambrinus and Wooster
Harrison Ave
Gambrinus
Wooster
Mack Truck Co
Krupp
Mack
Timken Steel
Russia Seeks Return of POWs by Japanese Ships
Tokyo reports Russia ready to resume repatriation of Japanese prisoners of war. General Douglas MacArthur urged speed. A Soviet mission letter asked four Japanese vessels with 2,000 man capacity each to Nakhodka, near Vladivostok, with arrivals slated for June 25, 27, 29, and 30.
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Tokyo
Russia
Douglas McArthur
Nakhodka
Siberian
Vladivostok
Japanese Government Holds Ships in Readiness
The Japanese government has kept ships in readiness for nearly two months, signaling heightened alert and precautionary readiness amid ongoing tensions and regional security concerns.
Veteran actor Eric von Stroheim marks fortieth year as top star
Austrian born Eric von Stroheim, famed for Prussian officer roles, celebrates 40 years in film and for the first time plays a domestic in Sunset Boulevard, highlighting his enduring screen presence and versatility.
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Hollywood
Eric von Stroheim
Two Barker Gang Members Slain In Nebraska Shootout
Lincoln, Neb. June 20 AP Two men identified as Albert Gladson 48 and Alton Crapo 47 members of the Barker gang long sought by police were killed in a gun duel with Nebraska officers after a $75,000 diamond robbery. Both had lengthy criminal records with Crapo serving time at Alcatraz.
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Lincoln, Neb
Barker
Nebraska
Albert C. Gladson
Alton Crapo
Lincoln
Crapo
Alcatraz
Ma” Barker
Freddie Barker
FBI
Florida
Arthur
Lloyd
Leavenworth
Denver
Home
Herman
Missouri
Tulsa
Okla
Edward G. Bremer
St. Paul Brewer
Gladson
Missouri Penitentiary
Kansas
Colorado
Universalists Oppose Ohio Anti-Red Oath Bill in Stance
The Universalist Church of Ohio condemned a state Senate bill requiring non- Communist oaths for teachers. The resolution argued the measure endangers religious freedom and the education system by limiting employment of out-of-staters and foreign exchange professors. Rev. John Flint of Kent was elected president.
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Norwalk, O
Universalist Church of
Ohio
Senate
John Flint
Kent
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Antioch
Edward Hodnett
Homesteaders
Tiffin
Clifford Higgins
Chicago
Harrison Ave SW
DIAL
W. W. Steele, JR
Ady
A. W
San Antonio
Texas
Chrysler
Beastie G
Rg Typsler Flier
Sammy Kaye
WHBC
GEO. P. Maloney Motor Company
12Th Street NE
Canton, Ohio
Wallace Motors, Inc
West Main Street
Louisville, Ohio
The
Ideal Furniture Co
Old Barker
Universalists
Griffin
IGA
Acord
Blum Supply Co
Scarawas
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