Syrian Army seizes control of government in Syria coup
The Syrian Army ousted Premier Khaled El-Azam and ministers in a bloodless coup to stall peace talks with Israel. Gen Husni Al-Zaim leads a nationalist junta that vows harsh action against armed dissidents while seeking a new government with Arab causes in mind. Gen Riley arrived to discuss armistice efforts with Damascus authorities.
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U.N
Husni Al-Zaim
Syrian Radio
Cairo
Al-Zaim
Palestine
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William Riley
United Nations Palestine
Ralph Bunche
Damascus
Belt line belt line sparks rail showdown in Ohio opposition
A dozen Ohio railroads formed a special committee to oppose the $210 million belt line belt conveyor project led by H B Stewart Jr of Akron Canton & Youngstown Railroad. Opponents say the line would divert only 2.5 percent of railroad revenue and burden consumers with higher rates, while supporters claim job gains and cheaper coal and ore delivery.
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Railroad Brotherhoods
H. B. Stewart Jr
Congress Lake
Akron, Canton
Ohio Bar Association
David
Canton Weather Forecast Warns of Temperatures and Rain
Partly cloudy and cooler this afternoon with light rain tonight and a low around 40. Thursday brings showers and possible storms in the afternoon and evening, with moderating temps by Friday. Forecaster Milton Davis notes a cool NW mass will lower northern temps from the 60s to near 60, while southern areas may reach the low 70s. occasional lake breezes keep Ohio values varied and some lingering April snow has occurred, though comfort steadies into Thursday and Friday. Readings show barometer 28.73 station and 30.05 sea level, humidity 53 percent. Almanac data lists sunrise 6:13, sunset 6:48, moonrise 7:04, moonset 9:03, with celestial positions noted.
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Temperance
U. S. Weather Bureau
Mercury
Downstate
Milton Davis
Davis
Cleveland
Kent State University Canton
Riverlake Belt Conveyor to Replace Railroad Jobs Says Stewart
Stewart Jr. told a Chamber of Commerce luncheon that the Riverlake belt conveyor from Lake Erie to the Ohio River would use as many workers as it may displace on railroads. He cited that the loss in revenue to five Ohio coal and ore carriers would be about 2.53 percent based on 1948 figures. The railroads claim the project would eliminate 70 trains daily. Stewart said the figure reflects a maximum of 1948 operating employees while the carrier plans to hire at least that many on main line terminals and Ohio River facilities.
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Ohio River
H. B. Stewart Jr
Chamber of Commerce
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Thursday expected to be worst day for license plate lines
Mr Sherrard warns that hundreds will queue for papers required for new license plates making Thursday the peak line day. Court officials advise staying away from the title department until Friday or Saturday when the rush eases. A one day car downtime may occur but it could save over an hour in line.
Weber to Attend National Conference on Higher Education
Alliance March 30 Ron ald G Weber business manager and secretary of the Mt Union College board of trustees will attend the 4th annual National Conference on Higher Education April 4 to 7 in Chicago. He will study Organization Administration and Control.
Five Senators Propose Voluntary Health Insurance Plan
Five senators introduced a voluntary health insurance bill aimed at universal hospital and medical care. The plan, backed by Hill OConner Withers Aiken Morse, uses state and local controls, funds care through non profit prepaid plans, and includes payroll deduction and unemployment subsidy provisions. It covers mental and TB services and seeks to recruit in rural areas while surveying existing enrollment.
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Truman
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O’conor
Maryland
Withers
Kentucky
Aiken
Vermont
Morse
Oregon
Falcons Used To Clear Air Falcons In RAF Move
London dispatch reports the RAF has deployed falcons as a combat group to deter birds near airfields. Birds caused 13 British and 17 overseas aircraft accidents in 1947, risking cockpit windshields propellers and wings. The program aims to cut $80,000 yearly in losses with birds.
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Britain
Prehistoric Pebble Discovered in France by Harvard S archaeologist
A potato sized engraved pebble found at La Colombiere rock shelter in eastern France is hailed by Dr Hallam Movius Jr of Harvard as among the finest prehistoric carvings. The artifact, dating 20 000 to 25 000 years old, shows animal likenesses and likely held religious meaning.
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France
Harvard
Hallam L. Movius Jr
Peabody Museum
la Colombiere
Smoke House Burns at Bordner Market in Massillon
A smoke house and a rear storage building at Bordner Super Market, 1107 S Ernest Massillon, were damaged by fire at 11 10 a m Tuesday. Grease drippings from sausage being smoked are believed to have started the blaze, with merchandise also damaged.
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S. Ernest
Columbia Theater Fire Loss Rises to 150000
Officials of Marsh Theaters Inc report the Columbus Theater in Alliance suffered 150000 in damage after a Tuesday morning blaze. Insurance covers the loss. A three week study of rebuilding costs will decide whether to rebuild or tear down. Insulation saved the roof. All Columbia Theater staff to be reassigned to Marsh’s three Alliance houses, manager Joseph Gordon said.
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Marsh Theaters, Inc
Cleveland
Columbia
Alliance
Columbia Theater
Marsh Company
Joseph Gordon
Pickets Hurl Eggs and Tomatoes at Bevin in New York
In New York on March 30, protesters attacked a car carrying British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin with eggs and tomatoes as he and other Western European foreign ministers arrived aboard the Queen Mary. Bevin was bound for Washington to sign the North Atlantic Pact. three pickets were arrested amid the scuffle. Also aboard were Gromyko, Spaak, Stikker, and Bech.
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Andrei A. Gromyko
Ernest Bevin
Pennsylvania Station
Washington
Britain
Israel
Gromyko
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Bevin
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D. A. Stikker
Luxemburg
Joseph Bech
Agencies Share Of Fund Totaling 396 330 Set
Trustees of the Canton Welfare Federation distributed 436 052 at a YMCA meeting. Of this, 396 330 went to 22 social and welfare agencies. Remaining funds covered USC expenses campaign costs and uncollected pledges protection. The 1948 Community Fund drive raised the money. The distribution exceeded last year by 7 232 but fell 44 984 short of the 481 036 agencies requested for 1949 operations. The budget committee proposed and the board approved printing for public distribution and presented general recommendations on agency spending, governance, and coordination with public services. E. Robert Schellhase chaired the budget committee.
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Federation
Paul B. Belden
Welfare Federation
Welfare Board
Budget Committee
E. Robert Schellhase
Alliance Firm Cited On Liquor Charge
The NewWay Restaurant in Alliance faces a hearing before the Ohio State Liquor Board in Columbus on April 12 after allegedly selling intoxicating liquor to a 17 year old on February 28. George Mitcheson, a 56 year old bartender, was arrested and charged with the sale. He has pleaded not guilty. The jury panel for his trial is being selected for a Tuesday date.
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Reno Restaurant, Inc
NewWay
Ohio State Liquor Board
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State Liquor Board
George Mitcheson
AD 4
Alliance
Mitcheson
Reading Room Moves at First Church of Christ Scientist
The First Church of Christ Scientist at 1014 Cleveland Ave NW relocates its reading room to 416 Tuscarawas St W. It will open weekdays 9 am to 5 pm starting Thursday, with the Kresge Arcade location closing after Wednesday. Bible writings and Christian Science literature will be available for reading borrowing or purchase.
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
Cleveland Ave
Tuscarawas St
Kresge Arcade
Mary Baker Eddy
Major Provisions of the Rent Control Bill
The bill sets a path for removing rent controls by states or localities with gubernatorial approval. It requires the rent administrator to fix rents for fair net operating income, restores OPA eviction powers, and allows treble damages for overcharges. It permits decontrol of areas, with potential recontrol after March 31, and limits further 15 percent voluntary increases while preserving veterans rental priority.
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OPA
Congress
Woods
New York
Chicago
De Gaulle Urges U S to Arm France Immediately
Paris dispatch reports Gen Charles de Gaulle pressed the United States to arm France at once as Western Europe’s main defender under the North Atlantic Pact. He warned Britain should not be named the frontline power and urged definite US commitments and a cargo timetable for arms to France. He also mused on a possible federation of Europe with Russia despite unclear means. Norway votes to join pact. signing in Washington set for April 4.
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Grizzly bears crowned as strongest ferocious American animal
A claim portrays grizzly bears as stronger and more ferocious than any other American animal, highlighting their reputation in natural lore and popular lore about wildlife strength.
Lamneck outlines mental hygiene building needs and aging plants
Lamneck notes that adding more words to plans is impractical due to severe overcrowding in current institutions. He emphasizes receiving hospitals to prevent mentally ill individuals from becoming permanent custodial cases. A survey shows many main units predate the century, with Ohio State Penitentiary’s original building over 100 years old. Requests and minimums include Massillon State Hospital 2,669,590 and 2,038,600. Apple Creek State School 11,611,900 and 4,125,250. Cambridge State Hospital 1,384,275 and 327,775.
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Ohio State Penitentiary
Massillon State Hospital
Apple Creek State School
Cambridge State Hospital
Poisoned motorist named fugitive in Boston area
Cambridge dispatch reports State Police identified the dying motorist who swallowed poison after being stopped near Cambridge as Merrick Lemert Hipson, 37, a fugitive wanted by Massachusetts authorities since August 1947 for larceny. FBI fingerprint work confirmed the identity. his hometown was not learned. He died en route to a hospital.
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W. B. Vance
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Douglas Fairbanks Jr to be knighted by King of England
In Hollywood on March 30 AP reports Douglas Fairbanks Jr. has been named an honorary knight commander of the British Empire for his work in Anglo American relations and his chairmanship of CARE.
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Doug Fairbanks
England
Douglas Fairbanks Jr
C.A.R.E
Minerva Group Plans Rebuild of Razed First Christian Church
Minerva Ohio March 30 special The church board of the First Christian Church of Minerva will meet tonight to discuss rebuilding after a Monday night fire destroyed the 10 room parsonage and church. Firemen watched smoldering ruins all Tuesday to prevent rekindling and to monitor a large chimney feared to collapse. The parsonage was saved and sits five feet from the church. The fire origin is undetermined. one firefighter was injured.
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Minerva
First Christian Church of Minerva
Alliance Names 3 Top Spellers for Friday Test
The sectional finals in The Repository spelling bee will be Friday at 7 30 p m at Alliance High School with two contestants from each Alliance elementary and junior high. Mt Union College professor Paul D Newland to pronounce scores while judges Miss Phila Humphreys and Miss Helen Weaver of Mt Union join. Local prizes funded by Alliance Review and WFAH. Finalists advance to Canton county finals April 22. First prize is a three way portable radio. runner up a flash camera and zipper notebook.
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Alliance
Paul D. Newland
Mt. Union College
Phila Humphreys
Helen Weaver
Mt. Union
Alliance Review
WFAH
Repository
Canton
County wide Cancer Control drive plans announced
Cancer 4 H and extension service leaders outline a county fundraising drive with a $35,000 goal. Canton's share is 15000 with alliances in Alliance and Massillon at 7500 each and rural areas 3000. Coin canisters to be placed countywide by Scouts and beverage companies. Half will stay local to finance education centers, dressings, loans, transport, hospital equipment and tumor clinics. Reverend Parkinson, longtime First Presbyterian pastor, leads local cancer efforts. Drive aims to boost ongoing chapter services and earn state commendation for best Ohio program.
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Pepsi-Cola
Coca-Cola
Canton
Alliance
Massillon
Staley
Stark
Ohio
Congress
Burglar With Iron Pipe Fails To Obtain Loot
Howard Brick of 1229 St Elmo NE reported a robbery attempt at 12 30 a m. A man entered with an iron pipe and demanded money but fled after being told none was available. No loot was taken.
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St. Elmo
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