New Evidence For Sheppard Boosts Bid For New Trial
Cleveland dispatch reports newly discovered evidence in the Samuel Sheppard case aims to win a new trial for the osteopath convicted of second degree murder in his wife Marilyn Kolling. Judge Blythin heard motions to set aside conviction and release on bail as Corrigan seeks relief by Jan 8.
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Samuel Sheppard
Tibet
Marilyn
Senate
Jim
Sorat
Barkley
Wciensc
Lurist
William J. Cory Rigan
Common Pleas
Edward Biythin
Corrigan
Sheppard
Biythin
Corrig
Lewie HN. Feuchter
Sphen
A. Sheppard
Lovella Willams
Forman
James C. Bird
Bird
Abel
Edgar Francis
Dwight P. Grishe
Judge World
Robert Crosby
Nebraska
Carl T
Curtis
Jefferson School of Social Science urged to register as Communist front
The Subversive Activities Control Board chair recommended that the Jefferson School of Social Science in New York be required to register as a Communist front. Thomas J. Herbert, after hearings and 245 exhibits, said the school is directed and aided by the Communist Party and serves its objectives.
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Washington
Subversive Activities Control Board
Jefferson School of Social Science
New York
Thomas J. Herbert
Schoo, d
Herbert
Atty
Herbert Brownell de
Unions Plan Education Program On Guaranteed Wage
Elyria UAW locals with 530 officers and committee members met to outline a 1955 contract strategy centered on a guaranteed annual wage. A city-wide meeting is planned with a top UAW officer, possibly Walter Reuther, as speaker. A mock bargaining session and a local bargaining team were organized for spring outreach.
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Elyria
U.A.A
Walter Reuther
U.A.W. With
Elyria Man Bitten By Dog On Huron Street
Elyria resident Pete Musick was bitten in the leg by a dog on Huron Street and taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital where he was treated and released. The dog, owned by James Owens, will be kept at Lorain County dog pound for 10 days for examination.
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Pete Musick
Broad St
Earl Sloan
Sloan
Musick
Elyria Memorial Hospital
James Owens
Waverly St
Lorain County
Slown
Weeks Optimistic On Moderate 1955 Economic Pickup
Washington reports Secretary Weeks forecasting a moderate but steady 1955 economic pickup driven by government leadership, business activity, and improved living standards. Economists anticipate 2 to 5 percent growth, higher consumer spending, and a rebound in auto and steel output as 1954 ends with an auto production boom boosting employment and industrial output.
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Felix
Cotten Imy
Washington
IMS
Lincian Weeks
Weeks
Eisenship
Oberlin Board Delays Bond Plan Decisions on School Funds
Oberlin board members made no definite pension last night on spending the remaining 575,000 bond issue for a new 14 room school wing or modernization of the high school. President Gleason noted a strong chance funds will be used to finish the wing while bids for the high school project were too high and time ran short. a final decision is expected within a week or two.
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Oberlin
Oberlin Board of Education
R. W. Gleason
Ryle
Iin
Gleason
Scientists Urged Against A Bomb on Japan by Chicago Physicists
A group of 70 atomic scientists led by Robert J. Moon petitioned President Truman in 1945 to demonstrate the A bomb’s power on a remote Pacific island rather than drop bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Moon says the plan aimed to force surrender without destroying cities and that Truman may not have received the petition before orders were given.
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Tru
Japan
Robert J. Moon
270
Pacific
Throshima
Nagasaki
Moon
Truman
University of Chicago
Los Alamos
N. ML
White House
First Case Lost as Miami Law Student Fined for Improper Dress
University of Miami law student Helene G. Hillabrandt aged 24 was fined 25 dollars after appearing before a city judge on a charge of appearing without sufficient covering. The student, who works as a strip tease dancer to fund her studies, lost her first case on Thursday.
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Miami
University of Miami
Helene G. Hillabrandt
Wdge
Hillabrandt
$2 Bills Flow Through Fremont After Whirlpool Bonus
Fremont sees a spike in two dollar bills after Whirlpool Corp Clyde pays a year end bonus of 140000 to 1525 employees. General Manager Robert L. Evans confirms the bonus and widespread circulation of the currency across the Fremont area.
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Fremont, O
Fremont
Whirlpool Corp
Clyde
Robert L. Evans
Elyria clash over Turnpike No 2 may delay state study
Ohio legislators left the Columbus board of control meeting questioning the north south Turnpike route through Elyria. Rep. J Frans McClure warned he may oppose the 715.00 final study funding without assurances that Elyria’s rights and plans won’t be disrupted. He criticized the Turnpike Commission’s route dogma and called for proper handling of the 705 500 survey request and prior 195.00 spending with little result.
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Ohio Turnpike Commission
State Board of Control
Columbus
J. Frans McClure
House
Elyvia
McClure
Turnip Commission
McChure
Springfield
Urbana
Bellefontaine
Cincinnati - Conneaut
Cuyahoga County
Cleveland
Enty
Lausche
Linzell
Motorist and Passenger Hurt in Rt 10 Collision
An auto truck crash on Rt 10 near mile marker 1 left driver Albert Gollanek with scalp and nose injuries and a left-hand fracture, and passenger Robert Cason with facial cuts. Truck driver Westie Kinder of Newburyport was treated after the semi rolled over. cause is under investigation as the car reportedly crossed the centerline.
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Robert Cason
Oberlin
Gollanek
Columbus
Cincinna Truch
Westie Kinder
Newbury
Goliinek
E! ! Memorial Hospital
Nytays
Ane
Cason
James Howard
John Stefan
Ohio turnpike study funds likely next week
Ohio officials showed progress toward a final study on the proposed north south turnpike. State Highway Director C Linzell sought 795 500 for final surveying and route changes, with a one week delay to await legislative session approval.
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State Controlling Board
C. Linzell
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Fostoria
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Delaware
Bowling
Findlay
Keaton
Toledo
Cincinnati
Lorain Drivers Cited After Multiple Collisions
Two Lorain area drivers face charges after yesterday’s crashes. Yokart Carr 56 of 835 13th St blamed for failure to yield the right of way after a Vine Ave and 28th St collision. Jack N. Johinson 21 of 919 Clark St Elyria cited for similar fault. A separate Ashland Ave and West 7st crash involved Donald Brice Taylor 25 of 2158 Lorain De and Dan Georgevich 61 of 16% West 22nd St with $200 damage. Georgevich to appear Monday for failure to yield. Joseph Watson 33 of Cleveland pled guilty in municipal court to overweight truck. fined $25 plus costs. Other citations: Robert John Popa 3 Meister Rd speeding. Joe Henry Ferguson 29 Cleveland no valid registration. Ernest Harold McKee 17 2254 Reid Ave crashing a red light.
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Yokart Carr
13Th St
Jack N. Johinson
Clark St
Elyria
Vine Ave
28Th St
Carr
Ashland Ave
West
Donald Brice Taylor
Dan Georgevich
22Nd St
Taylor
Georgevich
Joseph Watson
Cleveland
State Highway Patrol
Robert John Popa
iMeister Rd
Joe Henry Ferguson
Ernest Harold McKee
Reid Ave
Nearly 1 Arrest Daily Average of Sheffield Cops
Sheffield Police Chief Pred Winter reported 326 arrests in the past year. Most were motor vehicle offenses, including 66 for safety stop violations and 46 for reckless driving, with smaller counts for bus warnings, licensing, and other infractions.
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Sheffield
Sheffield Village
State Patrol Nab Cleveland Truck Driver for Overload
Carl Robert Lee, 38 Coveland, a gravel hauler from a Sandusky quarry to Cleveland Trinidad Pawny Co., faced multiple Municipal Court charges after officers found his truck 10 640 pounds overweight on Route 6 west of Lorain. He allegedly refused a weight test, dumped load, and failed to signal. license plate and vendor certification issues also cited.
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Lorain
Carl Robert Les
Coveland
Sandusky
Cleveland Trinidad Pawny Co
State Mudway
J. E. Fadiman
Lee
Rt. 6
Mie
Uuck Step
Fadiman
Offie
Eisenhower to seek federal minimum wage hike in State of the Union
President Eisenhower plans to urge Congress on January 6 to raise the national minimum wage from a current level to around 45 cents per hour with broader increases contemplated. White House aides described a substantial percentage increase and noted possible levels near 45 to 18 cents per hour as a comparison.
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Augusta
Eisenhower
James C. Hagerty
Hagerty
White House
West Germany
Caribbean
Council of Economic Advisers
Labor Department
Commerce Department
Wayne Morse
M Nixon
Amherst GOP Caucus Plans for State Primary in January
Amherst GOP prepares for the next state primary with a caucus set for January 11 at 7 30 PM in the town hall. Dr R Goldthorpe and Ray W em lead the district committee as Republicans seek villagers to run for mayor clerk treasurer six council seats and three public affairs board members petitions due to county elections by early February.
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Amafrst
Republican Committee
Connentham Moors
R. Goldthorpe
Ray W. ‘Em
Wall
Jake
Board of Public Affairs
March of Dimes Goal Set in Amherst
Amherst announces a $2,500 March of Dimes campaign with the Junior Chamber of Commerce chairing the total effort led by Robert Walker who is a polio victim. Mrs. Ray B. heads the Mothers March. volunteers contact Walker or Battenhouse by Monday to arrange cannery numbers for each section.
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Amherst
Robert Walker
Ray B
Woren
Walker
Ipoho Vacene
Cerain
Walle
Richard Ehrman
Joe Usar
Tobacco Men Disagree Doctor Says Each Pack Shortens Life
Berkeley physicist Dr. Hardin B. Jones says smoking a pack daily shortens life by nine years, citing a mortality study of American men. Tobacco researchers counter that evidence is not scientifically conclusive and note rising life expectancy. Jones adds dental and chest X rays may also reduce lifespan.
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New York
Tobacco Industry Research Committee
Timothy Hartnett
Thhe
Harl‘nett
Federal Health Service
Hartnett
The
Science Association
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