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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1949

Page

2

Bill Proposes Preprimary Conventions in Ohio Senate

In Columbus on March 23 AP reports Senator Edwin F. Sawicki introduced a bill to require preprimary state nominating conventions with district county and city conventions optional. He argued the law would be cheaper than a constitutional amendment. The same day the House advanced measures to increase jail matron pay and allow multiple probate judges, while Speaker Cantwell warned fines for missing sessions. A highway bill to ban television receivers in front seats moved forward. Backers of a bill to permit colored oleo production spoke on potential Ohio legality.

Columbus Ohio Senate Edwin F. Sawicki Cuyahoga Sawicki House John F. Cantwell Mahoning Senate Highway Committee Ohio

Legislature Tests Proposals in House Labor Committee

Proposals up for hearings include authorizing construction of a Lake Erie to Ohio River conveyor belt line, creating a civil defense section in the adjutant general’s office, investigating Ohio telephone service, and establishing a state park in Lorain County.

House Labor Committee Adjutant General’s Office Ohio Telephone Service Lorain County

West Virginia To Get B. and O. Train Robber

District Judge Keech orders George L. Ashton moved to West Virginia to stand trial for the March 9 Baltimore and Ohio passenger train holdup. Indicted under a federal anti racketeering statute carrying up to 20 years. Ashton and Ly man Ramsdell of Youngstown Ohio were captured after the Detroit bound train robbery near Martinsburg with Ramsdell wounded. Both confess to the crime.

Washington Richmond B. Keech George L. Ashton West Virginia Baltimore & Ohio Ashton Lyman Ramsdell Youngstown Detroit Martinsburg W. Va Ramsdell

Edith Rogers Denies Charge In Navy Man’s Bride Suit

Mrs. Eilene Latta Lawrence, 23, files suit against Capt. Harold Latta Lawrence, 47, claiming she and Edwards Rogers in the background affected their marriage. She seeks separate maintenance and property accounting. a later divorce may include $300 monthly alimony.

Washington Lourse Rogers Massachusetts Eilene Diana Latta-Lawrence Harold Alexander Latta- Lawrence Congress Navy

Body found in river sparks hunt for missing sister

Milwaukee detectives seek Kathleen Birmingham 18 who eloped with Milton Babich 19 after Patricia Birmingham 16 was shot and weighted with concrete and dumped in the Milwaukee River. A warrant for Babich for contributing to the delinquency of a minor was issued.

Milwaukee Kathleen Birmingham Patricia Milton Babich Kathleen Wisconsin Adolph Kraemer Albert T. Birmingham Babich

Officer Interviews for Air Force Cadet Candidates Friday

First Lt. Francis R. Gerald will visit the Canton recruiting station at 220 Tuscarawas St. to interview aviation cadet program candidates. Requirements include age 20 to 26 14, two years of college or equivalent, good health and character, with married men eligible. Cadets receive training valued at about 35000, pay 75 dollars monthly, free meals and quarters, and upon graduation earn pilot wings and commissions.

Francis R. Gerald Aviation Cadet Program Ohio Canton Army and Air Force Tuscarawas St Air Force Reserve Air Force

Public Stock Session on Ohio Utility Shares

Merrill Lynch representatives will attend a Cleveland meeting Thursday to review Ohio Public Service Co. common stock offered for sale. One million shares are expected to be sold in early April. The stock, now owned by Cities Service Co., must be sold under the Public Utility Holding Company Act.

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Beane Cleveland Ohio Public Service Co Cities Service Co Public Utility Holding Company Act

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