Ohio Flood Woes Cloud Oats and Corn Prospects
Ohio farmers faced renewed fears as rains receded but rivers remained high. The Urbana flood death was reported as 1 year old David William Brooks disappeared in Mad River while helping his brother wash a dog. Only about 15 percent of Lucas county’s normal tomato and corn planting was completed and the Ohio River was forecast to rise to 15 feet near Dam.
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Columbus
Ohio River
East
Liverpool
Urbana
David William Brooks
Mad River
Albert
Miami Shores
Dayton
West Carrollton High School
East Liverpool
Warren
Mahoning River
Lucas County
Trial Date Set for Owen Shaw Murder Case in July
Judge George W. McDowell, visiting from Highland County, discussed the murder case of Owen W. Shaw, charged in the March 24 fatal shooting of Simeon Hurler. The trial is expected in July, with McDowell in Wilmington on June 19 and 26, and possibly June 12 if the Cecil Yankey trial concludes.
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George W. McDowell
Highland County Common Pleas Court
Wilmington
Clinton County Common Pleas Court
Frank M. Clevenger
McDowell
Owen W. Shaw
Simeon Hurler
George L. Schilling
Tuly
Highland County
Cecil Yankey
Hillsboro
Grave Diggers Picket Cemetery in Cleveland
Lake View cemetery officials report that striking grave diggers picketed a grave as three non-union workers went to work in the burial grounds. C B Gleason says those workers quit after 12 AFL Arborists and Landscapers Union members paraded around the grave.
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Cleveland
Lake View Cemetery
C. B. Gleason
The
Cemetery Association
AFL Arborists and Landscapers
Beating Costs 9000 Charge Against Sinatra Dropped
Beverly Hills June 4 A charge of assault against Frank Sinatra was dropped after he agreed to pay columnist Lee Mortimer $9000. Both men remained quiet during a court session. Mortimer admitted he received compensation and Sinatra acknowledged not calling him the vile names claimed. The judge dismissed the case and ordered Sinatra to pay about $50 in costs with the $500 bail refunded.
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Justice Court
Frankie
Mortimer
R. B. Fox
Sinatra
Cecil D. Holland
Holland
Backers Confident as Labor Bill Heads to Senate Vote
Supporters of the compromise union restricting bill claim a three to one victory margin in the House and push the measure toward Senate approval. President Truman faces a pivotal choice on veto or signing with White House talks and mounting political pressure from both sides. Senate vote is expected tomorrow as administration advisers weigh risks of a coal strike and electoral implications.
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Senate
White House
Truman
Democratic Party
Capitol
Mr. Truman
Independence Of Indian To Be Complete Independence Of Indian To Be Complete
New Delhi reports Mountbatten says the 1947 plan allows Hindu India and Muslim India to be fully independent both from Britain and from each other or to remain tied to the Commonwealth, with no side forced to stay or leave. He rejects fears Britain aims to split India to keep influence in Muslim areas.
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Lord Mountbatten
India
Britain
Pakistan
Commonwealth
Tudia
Louis Mountbatten
Pandit Nehru
Ali Jinnah
Sardar Singh
Conferees speed vet pay plan to final passage
Columbus June 4 Conferees hurried to ready a 300 million veterans bonus program for final legislative approval possibly before voters in the fall. The main dispute was whether officers above captain should share in payments. The House wanted no rank limit while the Senate favored those below major. Conferees also struck the House extra cigarette tax plan to raise 7.5 million dollars yearly.
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Columbus
Senate House
General Assembly
House
Senate
New Flying Whitehouse Ready for Test Flights
In Santa Monica on June 4 a four engined presidential aircraft named The Independence moves toward testing to replace the Sacred Cow. The luxury craft travels 315 mph with a top 358 mph, delivers July 1 delivery and costs 650000 to 700000 dollars.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Whitehouse
Truman
Roosevelt
Truman Will Not Decide on Tax Bill This Week
President Truman will not act on the 4 billion dollar income tax cut before leaving for Kansas City. Congress completed work on the bill and a veto decision is possible within ten days. A cabinet meeting and news conference are planned as the July 1 tax changes loom for employers.
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Washington
Kansas City
Charles G. Ross
Ross
Canada
Midwest
Sas City
Congress
Congressional
Senate
Sen
Millikin
R-Cole
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
Capitol Hill
Mr. Truman
Burma Real Trouper after Tour of City's Back Yards
Burma the circus elephant returned to performance after a night of nervousness and a backyard spree in South Lansing. Trainer Ray Goode praised her steadiness as she led the parade and delighted the crowd with a faultless show despite earlier escape attempts and tense moments among suburban residents.
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Burma
Lansing
Mich
Mills Brothers Circus
Ray Goode
South
Baby Living on Borrowed Blood in Lehigh Valley
Allentown reports a two year old girl with regenerative anemia who has received 58 blood transfusions. Her parents Harry C Meyer and doctors at Allentown Hospital refuse to give up hope despite the rare disease and lack of a cure.
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Allentown
Mary Ann Meyer
Harry C. Meyer
Braden Resigns as Assistant Secretary of State
President Truman announced Spruille Braden’s resignation from the post. Braden, a former Argentina ambassador, had been at the center of U S Argentine relations tensions. A conference with Argentine Ambassador Oscar Ivanissevich reportedly resolved most differences.
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Washington
Truman
Spruille Braden
Braden
Argentina
Long
Oscar Ivanissevich
Mine Contract Negotiations Break Down
Washington June 4 P Negotiations between John L Lewis United Mine Workers and southern coal operators collapsed as UMW refused to attend talks after operators publicized wage offers. Proposals included 8.5 cents daily pay rise in exchange for ending portal to portal travel pay and adjustments to eight or nine hour day wages. Lewis sought 13.05 for an eight hour underground day with travel time. Operators also urged ending the nickel a ton welfare fund now near 25 million dollars and proposed reducing it to a dime per ton.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Southern Coal
UMW
Lewis
North
Southern
Northern and
Western
Hague Resigns Jersey City Mayor Post
Jersey City mayor Frank Hague announces sudden retirement to take effect June 16 the 80th anniversary of his election. He will be succeeded by nephew City Commissioner Frank Hague Eggers and remain a vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
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N. J
Frank Hague
America
Frank Hague Eggers
Democratic National Committee
Paul Dennis Wins Ohio Star Farmer Award for Youth
At the Ohio FFA 19th annual convention in Columbus 17 year old Paul R Dennis of near Kansas Ohio was named the Ohio Star Farmer He has earned over 3000 from FFA projects during high school and farms 230 acres with his father He raises 80 pure bred Hereford hogs and 150 turkeys and owns much of his farming gear He played basketball for Rising Sun High School and led the FFA chapter nomination as president.
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Future Farmers of America Today
Paul R. Dennis
Kansas
Sandusky County
John Dennis
Paul
Dennis
Rising Sun
Businessmen See Tumbling Prices and Economic Debates
The survey by the Senate House Economic Committee finds 583 respondents predict lower prices this year with wages rising. Sen. O Mahoney notes broad opposition to voluntary price controls. In Columbus a policeman’s revenge tale unfolds as Game Warden Irvin Patrick settles a long standing ticket dispute with Edgar N Butler and Taft argues for immediate tax cuts amid debt relief signals.
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Taft
R-O
Senate House Economic Committee
O'Mahoney
D-Wy
Columbus
Edgar N. Butler
Irvin Patrick
Buckeye Lake
Butler
Patrick
Vatrick
Dunn and Bradstreet
Worker Plunges To Fiery Death At Slag Pile Collapse
In Johnstown Pennsylvania on June 4 a 27 year old Bethlehem Steel employee fell through a four foot hole in a 100 foot high slag crust. W H Slick, slag train engineer, saw the man vanish after a sudden collapse that tore the crust where a railroad track rested. The victim was identified as John Smatlak Jr of Johnstown.
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Johnstown
Bethlehem Steel Co
W. H. Slick
John Smatlak, Jr
Slick
Smatlak
Mutland Vermont hit by severe flood damage and outages
The flash flood from torrential rain left Rutland and surrounding towns without water or power, with extensive property loss including dozens of houses and multiple bridges. Gov. Ernest W. Gibson ordered emergency supplies and National Guard aid as communication failed and key routes collapsed. The Rutland Herald suspension and stalled rail service highlighted the disaster.
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Mutland
Vermont
Richard la Victoire
Ernest W. Gibson
Buti
Chittenden
Rutland
Pittsford
Raitland Herald
Landmark
Emperor freighter sinks after striking rock in Lake Superior
Twelve crew members were reported drowned and three missing after the heavy ore laden freighter Emperor struck a rock in fog off Isle Royale and sank in Lake Superior. Twenty one survivors were taken to Ft Williams Ontario. The 7000 ton ship, operated by Canada Steamship Lines, had sailed from Port Arthur for Ashtabula, Ohio.
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Windsor
Ont
Lake Superior
Lonely Isle Royale
Ft. Williams
Lake Suuperior
Minnesota
Canada Steamship Lines
Ind
Severe penalties for those who sell liquor to minors
Cincinnati report notes the Ohio Board of Liquor Control urged strict action against sellers. Frank Krebs acting chairman warned violators face revocation of permits and enforcement would be 100 percent supported. Lt Moon instructed agents to monitor taverns for 3.2 beer sales to under 18 and stronger drinks to under 21 as summer vacation nears.
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Frank M. Krebs
State Liquor Board
Walter W. Mitchell
Mitchell
Buckeye
Floyd Moon
Liquor Department
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