Mayor Takes His Job Back At Pomeroy
POMEROY Ohio May or Pomeroy A Canady declared himself the proper mayor after saying his resignation was invalid while under suspension by the governor. He entered city hall and told Police Chief Wolfe he would sit in the mayoral chair as Governor Lausche prepares to take office. Canady, a former prizefighter known as have Kid Canady, argued the suspension on Dec 22 voided his resignation for eight misconduct charges including handling fines and attempting to buy a water cooler for the unemployment compensation office.
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Associated Press
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West Virginia
Thomas J. Herbert
State Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
Berserk Father Shot by Police in Kentucky
Lawrence Kaiser, father of five, was wounded by Dayton police after his wife Margaret reported he had a gun and threatened her and the babies. Officers ordered him to back away as shots were fired. Kaiser surrendered after being shot in the leg and back. He faces charges of pointing a deadly weapon resisting arrest and intoxication.
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Sipe
John Moran
Snow Dips Across Midwest As Temperatures Plunge
Snow fell with light accumulation as temperatures dropped to near zero in several states. The bitter cold spread from Minnesota and Wisconsin to Michigan and Nebraska with readings 10 to 29 below in places. Forecasters predicted relief as temperatures edge toward freezing later today.
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New Auditor Named In Guernsey Co
Secretary of State Edward J. Hummel commissioned Willam E. Montgomery of Cambridge as Guernsey County auditor in Columbus.
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Edward J. Hummel
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Guez County
Chiang’s War Outlook Still Unclear as China Seeks Mindset
Foreign press coverage notes Shen Chang-chuan’s briefing saying Chinese leaders came for consultations with Chiang Kai-shek rather than a formal conference. He deflected peace rumors and confirmed Chiang’s vow to continue fighting until a new direction is given, with no change in policy announced yet.
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Pope Acts in Arrest of Hungarian Prelate
A Vatican source reports excommunication for two Catholics linked to the arrest of Cardinal Mindszenty, Hungary’s imprisoned primate. The Communist government accuses him of treason and black market dealings, while ten other church figures are also named in the crisis.
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Cops Fired Shot Near Trailer During Chase
Chief H. Courtney said patrolmen admitted firing one shot near a trailer on Maysville pike while pursuing a Crooksville car. James McCord and William Criswell arrested two Crooksville men after the chase. the bullet struck a trailer where Mr and Mrs Ralph White slept.
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Man in Flower Shop Commits Suicide After Crisis
In New York a 48 year old man, Echeandia, shot himself in a flower shop after displaying a personal crisis. He fired two shots, struck walls and a dog, and left notes and fake cards implying relatives sent them. He had paid with a worthless $140 check for a $500 funeral flower order. Police investigated the incident.
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Theater Type Seats Installed in Church
Workmen began installing 160 theater type seats with rounded backs and air cushions at South Park Methodist Church, a large city congregation. The Rev. James Thomas said the change should bring in more members, noting a parishioner had complained about hard benches.
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Parties and Dances Mark New Year's Eve Observance
Zanesville and rural Muskingum County plan numerous New Year’s Eve events. Churches, granges, theaters feature late shows and entertainment with cover charges. Stores banks and offices close on Saturday while some staff return for year end inventories. Police urge safe holiday traffic.
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Thousands Attend Zanesville Children’s Holiday Party
More than 2,000 youngsters gathered in Zanesville for the mayor’s annual Christmas party. The event featured two entertainment fronts and a large turkey dinner as part of the holiday program.
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Zanesville
More Defense Power Asked in Ohio Meeting
In Columbus Ohio officials push for greater defense funding amid rising costs and national security concerns. The report notes Secretary of War and local leaders discussing richer allocations to bolster non Communist rearmament and state funding, with references to public programs and local events on Main Street.
Cities Plead For Money Amid Local Gov ernment Struggle
Akron mayor Charles Slusser leading the Ohio Municipalities Association reported that state funds for local governments total 327.5 million annually, with 312 million from sales tax and 15 million from a bank tax. Cities seek 30 percent of net sales tax revenues while keeping other distributions.
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Ohio Association of Municipalities
Schoor
Charles Slusser
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High-Flying Hen Causes Chaos at Liberty Theater
A bantam hen flew into Liberty theater during a Mayors Christmas Party event drawing thousands of young visitors. Theater staff, assisted by would be rescuers, corralled the bird after it perched on the marquee, delaying preparations and prompting containment efforts.
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Spanish Duchess Jailed for Treason
In Madrid the Duchess of Valencia was convicted of high treason and sentenced to prison for her outspoken monarchist stance. A ally, Jose Pards Balmonte, received ten months.
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Stop Russia Plans Mapped
The government moves to finalize a major extension of the stop Russia policy with a multi billion dollar plan for military aid to Western Europe. Truman orders coordination of foreign military assistance with economic aid tied to the Marshall plan. Greece and Turkey receive about 359 million next year. China aid costs 125 million this year. weapons and tanks to Western European allies are planned. Secretary Forrestal pushes the European rearmament, warning of hard choices but affirming commitment to restore Europe’s confidence and hope.
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Rowboat capsizes on Maumee River with mother and son missing
In Waterville Ohio a rowboat on the Maumee River capsized killing or sinking a mother Lauretta and her 11 year old son Walter. Several other family members were reportedly in the craft but reached shore and were treated for exposure. Captain Artman said three others in the boat were rescued.
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Weather notes hint at snow in northeast region
A fragmentary weather notice mentions cloudiness and plunging temperatures in the northeast with a chance of snow. It references a Friday fair in the west and a yesterday high, but the exact details are unclear due to garbled text.
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Roosevelt defends wife after accidental wrist cut
Roosevelt held a news conference in Dutchess County denying family discord and accusing sheriff of false claims regarding wife's self inflicted wound. He said Faye Emerson's injury was minor and accidental during a Christmas gathering at Hyde Park, with hospital treatment in Poughkeepsie.
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Dutchess County
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Hyde Park
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Poughkeepsie Hospital
18 000 Get Traffic Tickets But Payoff Here Is Slow
Police records show more than 18 000 tickets issued for various violations in Zanesville with many for metered parking. March saw 252 cars ticketed while July had 999. October yielded the highest payoff of $462 from a focused collection drive.
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Zanesville
Killer’s Appeal Denied Must Die Monday
Gov. Thomas J. Herbert refused clemency for Robert M. Daniels 24 who is slated to die January 3 for a triple slaying. The pardon commission backed the sentence after a hearing in which Daniels’ parents argued mental illness impaired planning for the murders. Daniels, a Mansfield reformatory alumnus, and John C. West of Parkersburg were convicted of killing John Niebel farm superintendent 34 and his wife 23 and daughter 23 last July 21. West was later shot by police near Van Wert.
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Thomas J. Herbert
Robert M. Daniels
State Pardon and Parole Commission
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Mansfield Reformatory
John Miebel
Reformatory
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W. Ve
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van Wert
Coast Guard Scans Cuban Coast For Missing DC-3 Survivors
Coast Guard aircraft sweep hundreds of miles of Cuban coastline after an unconfirmed report survivors were sighted on a beach. The DC-3 airliner has been missing two days after a 4 33 am radio message 50 miles south of Miami with about an hour of fuel remaining.
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New York
Chambers Tells Complete Story of Espionage Links
Baltimore GI Whittaker Chambers testified at his Merrland farm, meeting with Reps Mundt and Mixon and under oath provided new names and detailed information on espionage activities in government a decade ago. Mundt said the fresh leads could keep the committee at work for six months to a year as Chamber’s tale was read aloud.
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Baltimore Sun
William Brighton, Jr
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House In American Activities Committee
Bert P. Stripling
Westminster
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Oil Boom Ignites Newhall California Area
Newhall California sees an oil boom after a well drilled in a residential district flows 1300 to 3000 barrels daily of 42.6 gravity oil. The site, tied to California’s early gold oil history, marks a landmark discovery near the town.
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