Fugitive Slayer of Canton Editor McDermott Captured
Patrick Eugene McDermott, once on Ohio Penitentiary life, was arrested in New York by Patrolman Harold Pogeweit and James G. Murphy after posing as an ambulance attendant at Jewish Memorial Hospital. He had killed Canton Daily News editor Ben R. Mellett in 1926 and escaped last November. FBI listed him among the Ten Most Wanted.
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Patrick Eugene McDermott
Canton
Ohio
McDermott
Ben R. Mellett
Canton Daily News
Harold Pogeweit
Jewish Memorial Hospital
New York City
James G. Murphy
Pagewell
MccDermott
Steve Gerish
Ohio Penitentiary
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Newark
Chicago
FBI
Conferees Near A Burning Atomic Reactor
In Geneva the Big Four seek ways to avoid an atomic war while a reactor funded by the United States operates for testing near the summit meetings. A UN official said the shielded device runs on low power in preparation for the atoms for peace conference, marking a stark contrast to the 1945 nuclear milestone.
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Germany
Bits
Anthony Eden
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Konrad Adenauer
Ohio Relief Costs Top $72 Million for 1954
Ohio counties reported relief expenditures totaling $72,695,917 for 1954 as audited by James A. Rhodes. Direct poor relief rose to $25,846,000, with crippled and dependent children and child welfare among the next largest categories. Cuyahoga County led gains, with poor relief rising from $2,781,000 to $7,863,000 and overall relief from $3,459,000 to $15,771,000.
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James A. Rhodes
Milllion
Cuyahoga County
Dollar An Hour Minimum Seen Probable Vote
The House is expected to approve a one dollar per hour minimum wage today after a four hour debate. The administration battles a proposal for 90 cents hourly and pushes to overturn a 25 cent raise from 75 cents. The policy would aid about two million workers. the Senate already approved the one dollar level.
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House
Charles A. Halleck
Indiana
Labor Committees
Senate
Indochina mobs burn two hotels in Saigon
Saigon demonstrations against the Geneva armistice flared into mob violence as crowds set fire to the Majestic and Galien hotels. Police used clubs and tear gas, then fired to quell the unrest. Reports on casualties among the Indian armistice team and Viet Minh colonels remained unconfirmed. Troops and police restored order by noon.
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Robber Shot Dead by Cleveland Policeman
In Cleveland a robber identified as Earl Cummings, 24, was killed by special policeman Ralph Ferguson, 44, after a late night hold up of Howard Babenck of the International News Service. Babenck was forced to drive to a parking lot where two more robbers joined, taking a small amount of cash and golf clubs.
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International News Service
Howard Babenck
Earl Cummings
Ralph Ferguson
Babcock
Ferguson
Lausche Denies Ambition to Run for President
Ohio Governor Frank J. Lausche, a five term Democrat, states he has no ambition to run for president. Despite frequent mentions as a potential compromise candidate if the Democratic National Convention deadlocks, Lausche asserts he is not seeking the presidency.
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Frank J. Lausche
Ohio
United Press
Columbus
Frank J.lausche
Lausche’s Possible Run Seen as Governing Question
The Ohio governor Lausche leaves doors open for a 1952 bid for governor or a U S Senate run against George H Bender of Cleveland. He warns that political bosses may seek to control Ohio’s delegation at the convention while retaining strong support in industrial centers and rural areas.
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U. S
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Hatuie
Eisenhower
Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
Sen
Robert A. Taft
Lausche Seen Strengthening Bid for Ohio Governor Seat
Foreign Ministers Get German Unity Problem. The article notes Ohio Governor Lausche may seek reelection next year. It cites strong Democratic support, GOP inaction on key issues, and rumors of a federal judgeship as factors shaping his political strength. The piece mentions potential presidential chatter and party dynamics in Chicago.
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General Assembly
Midwest
Chicago
Ohio
GOP
Paul Butler
Cleveland
Secretary Stevens Ends Army Duty After Turbulent Tenure
Secretary Robert T. Stevens resigns as Army secretary after a stormy period linked to the Army McCarthy era. Wilber M. Brucker will be sworn in as his successor, with Stevens planning a Montana ranch vacation. A farewell parade at Fort Myer includes a 19 gun salute and a flyover, while the Navy awards Stevens the Distinguished Public Service Award for interservice cooperation.
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Maxwell D. Taylor
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Charles §. Thomas
Livestock Loan Program Extended Two Years
The agriculture Department extends the livestock loan program for two more years after President Eisenhower signs legislation. In the last two years loans totaling over 54 million dollars supported more than 6,000 producers, with the renewal pushing the program to July 24, 1857.
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Agriculture Department
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Power Fails Stall Trains in New York
A severed power line halted Long Island Rail Road traffic in two tunnels under the East River stranding 50 005 passengers for almost three hours. About 20 005 commuters crowded Pennsylvania Station while others sought air conditioned bars and restaurants to escape the heat. Service resumed to normal by 7 30 p m.
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Moroccans Set Fire to Villages in Protests
In Casablanca region unrest spreads as villagers torch shacks during anti French occupation protests. Rioting leaves at least 65 dead with reports up to 200 casualties. evacuees relocate belongings while men ignite homes in Le Douar El Algaar Fedala and Le Douar Brada.
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Morocco
LeDouar el Algaar
Fedala
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Four drivers injured in test run on unfinished Turnpike
Four men from Toledo were hurt when their car struck unpaved pavement on a stretch northwest of Fremont during a test run on the unfinished Ohio Turnpike. The group had been returning from a Toledo golf outing and planned to reach the toll road slated to open October 1.
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Blue Cross enrollments total 2,475 in Lorain County
The recent community enrollment for Blue Cross subscriptions in Lorain County brings 2,475 people into the health plan. Of these, 1,236 signed up via Chronicle Telegram coupons, with about 325 expected to be hospitalized next year for 2,403 days of service costing over 55000 dollars.
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Monetary Problems On List
Columbus insiders report the Legislative Service Commission prioritizing four study fields water supply and conservation local government distribution and eminent domain reforms. Roger Cloud was elected chair with Arthur Blake as vice chair, and the panel pledged to draft recommendations for the 1957 Assembly tackling complex issues and a broad list of topics pending commission decisions.
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Grand Jury May Act on Hat Caper
Harry Lev known as The Hat returns to Chicago as U S prosecutors weigh calling a federal grand jury to probe testimony about Lev and others in military clothing procurement. The 51 year old Polish immigrant says he is no longer a millionaire after his Senate Investigation appearance and denies a dying former employee’s claim about government gains.
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