Hoover Report Urges Senior Civil Service Reforms
The Hoover Commission urges creation of a senior civil service and calls for trimming and reform of federal personnel. It backs higher top-level pay limits and warns against broad new political appointments while evaluating statehood for territories and proposing hearings on government reorganization. The panel criticizes wartime privileges for veterans and suggests reorganizing federal duties and benefits within a nonpolitical framework.
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Desertions Fear Seen Broke On Soviet Plans
Washington officials speculate mass desertions could restrain Soviet planning in war. They recall World War II loyalties, mass desertions to Germans, and later revolts in East Germany. They cite supply, leadership, and rising refusals in Korea as warning signs for Soviet behavior in conflict.
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Ohio legislature readies 200 to 400 bills tonight
Ohio lawmakers plan to introduce 200 to 400 measures as they begin the seventh week of session. Hearings will tackle the rubber railroad belt conveyor public utility proposal and a five million dollar state library and archives project. Senate leaders expect strict bill deadlines after years of courtesy.
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Do It Yourself Brings Trouble In Detroit Hearing
A Detroit hearing will consider bills to allow faster speeds through cities and to require licensing. A man described as driving a bus without a driver was cited after parking in a terminal and later returning to reclaim the vehicle. The incident prompted discussion on driver responsibility and regulatory notices.
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John Galbreath to Wed Mrs Firestone in Miami
John W. Galbreath, prominent Columbus realtor and Pirates president, will marry Mrs. Russell Firestone of Akron in a Thursday Miami church ceremony attended by immediate family. Galbreath travels with his children and spouses, and Mrs. Firestone's son and his wife will also attend.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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Akron Rubber, Company
Miami
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Dan Galbreath
Barn fire kills 25 cattle near Bucyrus
Defective wiring blamed for a barn blaze on Route 300 near Bucyrus. Walter App’s farm lost 29 cattle including 10 registered Holsteins as twelve tons of hay and alfalfa fed the inferno Saturday.
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Steel production outlook remains solid in second half
Obie UP reports Steel magazine states second half steel production will be pretty good even if auto output declines. Current weekly rate at 83 percent capacity, autos once used about 15 percent of steel, but now more. Construction demand rising with steel use in structural plates and materials. Regional rates show varied gains, with overall high operating levels despite some declines in Detroit and St. Louis.
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Week End Accidents Toll Low in Ohio Cold Weekend
Five people were killed in traffic crashes over a cold winter weekend in Ohio with six total deaths in all accidents. Notable incidents include Canton couples James and Mrs Doane in a collision with a PA passenger train, and lingering deaths from train and truck incidents across Canton and Fredericktown.
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Columbus
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Fredericktown
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
25th Body Taken From Hotel Ruins
CHICAGO INDS AN INQUEST OPENED INTO THE Berton Hotel fire on skid row as firemen recovered the 25th victim and searched for more. Six investigations into the wreckage were launched after a Sunday blaze added injuries. The fire killed 61 and left many destitutes homeless. The La Salle hotel holocaust of June 5, 1946, was the city’s worst in memory.
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Chicago
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Mrs Glass to Lead 1955 Red Cross Drive Group
Mrs J E Glass named supplies chair for the 1955 Red Cross Fund Campaign by drive chairman William Olsen. She lives at 129 Columbus St with husband J Edgar Glass, treasurer and sales manager at Elyria Corrugated Box Co. The group includes Mrs Frederick Reiter and others assisting in distributing supplies. Jack McDonough notes the drive as a key contact point for volunteers and the American Red Cross.
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Harold Enyearl
Richard Gollmar
Alex Kesson
Harold Robinson
Jack McDonough
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American Red Cross
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Mars
Ike And GOP Chiefs Discuss Convention Plans
President Eisenhower meets with Republican strategists in Washington to discuss the 1956 convention timing and costs as Chicago and Philadelphia vie to host. Lincoln Day dinners and drafts for 1956 spark party unity talks while right wing elements push for possible third party moves.
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Utah
Bracken Lee
R-Nj
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Connecticut
Bill Would Permit Deduction Of All Medical Costs
Washington UPI report says Rep Oliver P Bolton would introduce a bill to allow income tax deductions for all medical and dental expenses. He says current law taxes efforts to preserve health and the 3 percent threshold is unfair. He argues deductions should mirror property maintenance tax rules. The proposed change seeks to remove the 3 percent floor that now limits medical expense deductions.
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Oliver P. Bolton
Ohio
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Bolton
Sergeant On Trial For Collaborating With Foe In Korea
The Army puts on trial for life Sgt William H Olson a 40 year career soldier charged with aiding the enemy in Korea. He faces eight counts including communications with the enemy with about 80 witnesses called. Another case against a Racine Wis officer is noted and others accused are to be tried.
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William H. Olson
Harry Fleming
Racine
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No Fussing At 100 Marks 100th Birthday Martial Board
Olson, from Youngsville Pa, faced arraignment with no plea. Col Bruce Gilles represents him as the general court martial board opens. John Gruellpay, a senior member, seeks no fuss as he marks the occasion. eight strikes had occurred, with possible further actions.
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Youngsville
Bruce Gilles
Hobart
Ind
Tohn Gruellpay
General Court Martial Board
Stars Nominated For 1955 Movie Academy Awards
NGLLYWOOD AP Four ten movie stars Judy Garland Grace Kelly Marlon Brando and Bing Crosby began an election race today for 1953 Oscar awards The stars were among those nominated on a nationwide telecast Saturday night for the 27th annual Academy Awards Hollywoods greatest honor Some film experts predict Judy would win the final Oscar March 30 for her comeback role in A Star Is Born Others rooted for newcomer Miss Kelly and her dramatic performance as a discouraged wife in The Country Girl Also nominated for best actress were Jane Wyman Audrey Hepburn and Dorothy Danridge Miss Danridge was the first Negro to win a top acting nomination Crosby was a top choice in best actor but Brando fans claimed his On The Waterfront performance should win An array of other nominations followed including Best director Best pictures and Best song with multiple contenders.
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Grace Kelly
Marlon Brando
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Audrey Hepburn
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Dorothy Dantridge
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James Mason
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