Ohio lawmakers clash over Dil dar dam funding plan
A heated dispute unfolds in the House Appropriations Committee over the Dil dar dam project in Ohio. Rep Griffiths supports a $3.4 million request for the 12 months starting July 1, arguing the dam or several smaller dams will supply water and aid flood control. Rep McGregor opposes, urging denial until the project’s necessity and costs are clarified. Public hearings set for June 25 as lawmakers weigh canalization and broader water program implications.
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Ashington
Ohio
Wen Jay
House Appropriations Committee
Ste Gregor
Medrich
Big Dar
Griffiths
H-Ohio
Ney
Zanesvile
Dilton Dam
McGregor
House Public Works Committee
End Banking of Sugar Ration Coupons
Washington department announces ending banking of sugar ration coupons. Retailers may not post or accept deposits relating to ration coupons. Banks report overdraft risks and expect adjustments as policy ends sugar coupon banking.
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Ashington
Department O
Amaz
Ne Department
Bulgarian anti red leader jailed amid political turmoil
In Sofia Bulgaria police arrested opposition leader Nicolai Dimitrov and a key Agrarian party secretary amid ongoing anti communist actions. A prorogation had already been declared and officials described the arrest as part of a broader crackdown on opposition activities.
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Sofsa
Bulgaria
G— Opposi
Nicolai Dimitrovie
Red
Tov
Opposi Agrarian Party
City swelters as heat wave follows heavy eastern rains
Temperatures climb to 90 as humidity rises after thunderstorms across eastern Ohio. Two inches of rain fell in the Muskingum Watershed at New Philadelphia with 14 dams activated to control floodwaters. East Liverpool and other areas reported significant rainfall and flooded roads, while Mansfield faced possible water contamination and calls for boil advisories as the Ohio River crest neared.
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Ohio
Muskin
Conservancy District
New Philadelphia
Conservancy
East Liverpool
Bea
Wooster
Mansfield
Fred O ‘Tonney
Truman Speech On Air Tonight
The report notes President Truman plans a major address tonight around 10 o'clock in Kansas City, speaking to veterans of the 35th Division and to Mrs. Martha E. Truman, while a 94-year-old patient improves enough to attend a reception and hear General Eisenhower. The general cautions on resisting foreign meddling and stresses American aid and leadership to prevent social and economic collapse, urging unity with world neighbors.
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Sansas City
Truman
Grandview
Martha E. Truman
35Th
Gi Om Association
Mary Jane Truman
Kansas City
Dwight D. Eisnehower
Russia
Generali Eisnehower
Pewrink
Hoyee
Girl's Death Attributed To Illegal Operation
Columbus police report a girl, Miss Mabel, died after an attempted operation. Dr John B Gravis and others are held for investigation as material witnesses. Captain Time of the homicide detail identified the victim as secretary of schools at O Vernon and Simpson, Greenville.
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Columbus
John B.gravis
Frank
Fairfield Coun
Joseph Time
Orit
Miss Mabel
Tibe
Vernon
Simpson
Greenvill
Woman Boat Pilot Renewing License Headlines Pittsburh Era
A fragmented passage describes a woman boat pilot renewing her license amid inland waterway progress. The text references Heante stars, Pittsburh, and a riverman tutor named Gorgon ei oene. The narrative notes a son Tom continuing the family line and mentions the wheel passengers and a team line from the husband, though details are unclear.
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Heante
Pittsburh
Gorgon Ei Oene
Searietia
Tom
Ohio Wesleyan Proxy Submits Resignation
An Ohio Wesleyan proxy resigns from its duties amid internal tensions. The move comes as the university considers a significant expansion plan funded by a large financial commitment. Details remain limited in the fragmentary report.
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Ohio Wesleyan
Gold Star Mothers Honor Hai Boyle at Atlantic City
At the 10th annual convention of the Gold Star Mothers organization in Atlantic City, Hai Boyle was honored for wartime service. Observers note that though christened Harold, he is known by that nickname and received the traditional recognition during the event.
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Hai Boyle
America
Atlantic City
Harold
Four Midwestern States Hit by Tornadoes and Floods
Thousands faced temporary homelessness as rivers flooded farms and highways across four Midwest states. Tornadoes struck Illinois Colorado Oklahoma Missouri causing heavy property damage. In Ottumwa Iowa two women and three children drowned when a boat disintegrated amid high water. Parts of southeast Nebraska faced flood threats while rail yards and power facilities suffered losses.Des Moines river rose forcing evacuations. Canion Missouri and other towns reported extensive water damage and livestock losses.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Nebraska
Ottumwa
South Ottumwe
Werschel Loveless
Loveless
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Ilinois
Colorado
Oklahoma
Champaign
Julesburg
Colo
Clingis City
University of Illinois
Union Pacific
Ear Chester
Oklo
Excelsior Springs
Des Moines
Ottumwe
Hood
Grant
Chariton
Corn Belt
Farmer Struck by Lightning Bolt Near Adams County Farm
A 50 year old Adams county farmer was struck by a lightning bolt while tending a field yesterday. Neighbors pulled him from beneath a fallen stall as he lay unconscious. the second horse on the farm was uninjured and the man was rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
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Adams County
Scar Fite
Gas Sobbers Strike Sees Conciliators Ready for Settlement
Federal conciliators voiced confidence of settlement before the midnight walkout deadline as gas workers threaten a strike. The talks focused on wages and safety provisions with negotiators optimistic about a near breakthrough and a possible avoided disruption.
Agnes Moorehead Recovers Old Farm Dreams at Rix Mills
Actress Agnes Moorehead and husband Jack Lee visited New Concord to receive an honorary Doctor of Literature from Muskingum College and plan remodeling of her eight room farm house on a 280 acre Rix Mills estate after years away. She attended commencement week events and an on campus program at Brown Chapel.
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Agnes Moorehead
Rix Mills
Temodek
Iss Moorehead
Jack Lee
New Concord
Muskingum College
Brown Chapel
College Conservatory of Music
Moorehead
Life Magazine
Ris Mills
J. Knox Montgomery
the _ UNSERE Hem
Newark Slayer To Pen for Life
A Newark jury found Ralph David Hoffer guilty of second degree murder in the death of 17 year old Thelma Harger Anderson. He was sentenced to ten years hard labor with a lifelong July 27 solitary confinement to reflect on his actions. The judge ordered the confinement to continue each July 27. Hoffer’s mental exam showed mental age of eight months.
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Newark
Ralph David Hoff
Thelma Harger Anderson
Wiliam Donaldson
Clifford L. Belt
Hoffer
Jdngdge Belt
R. E. Bushong
Luma
Itas
Bushong
Robert S. Hoth
Dorothy Ry Vr
Dorothy Ry Vr Paimafic
Cress
Unclear weather notes hint at storms and cooling trend
Fragmentary weather snippet reports showers and storms tonight with a cooler outlook by Sunday afternoon. Earlier data shows temperatures around 73.3 and a 30 p.m. reading. details are incomplete and partially garbled.
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Mal
Two to Attend GAR Encampment
The Columbus report notes two of Ohio's three remaining Grand Army of the Republic members travel to attend the 61st state encampment. National and Ohio Commander John H. Grate of Atwater and John Bennett of Eld have announced their attendance. Bailey of Alliance, turning ninety on June 14, will miss the gathering.
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Columbus
Ohio
Grand Army of the Republic
National
John H. Grate
Atwater
Jeané
John BR. Bennett
Eld
New Red Move Seen in Austria
The Associated Press reports a communist maneuver aims to seize undisputed control of Austria and Hungary, with Western diplomats skeptical of Balkan federal plans under Soviet influence. Rumors link Ferenc Nagy to a push against the republic as Russia resists a peace treaty with the conservative Austrian cabinet. A cabinet spokesman says Russia would not sign such a treaty. In another item, 65 year old Farrell dies in a railroad accident near East Liverpool after being struck by a freight train.
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Associated Press
AuSiria
Jenna
Budapest
Tisk
Husmans
Hungary
Siman Eoctrine
Bri Hisari
Belgrade
Balkan
Aneed
Skridsr
Tists
Ferenc Nagy
Ovesthrow
Quest BR
Cor
Russia
Pair Near N Concord in 930 mph Chase Ends in Wreck
Cambridge police attempted to halt a stolen Chevrolet coupe with Michigan plates near the viaduct in Cambridge. A high speed pursuit on Route 49 reached extreme speeds in rain before the car crashed three miles east of New Concord. Both occupants fled. State and county officers launched manhunt efforts.
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Cambridge
New Concord
Viaduct Bridge
Afta
Zanesville
Michigan
al Qieh
New Contract
Ypairo
Mer County
Labor Measure Advances to Truman After Fast Senate Vote
Congress wraps up action on the labor measure amid a mixed party pull. The House passes the bill by 320 to 78, with Senate Republicans approving and Senator Taft expressing cautious optimism about a possible veto fight.
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Washington
Congress
Ats
House
Taft
Ohio
Senate
Infant twins battered to death in city hospital nursery
Two eight to nine week old infant girls Rosemary Morton and Diane Brand were killed in a suspected assault in City Hospital's nursery. A nurse found the bodies as police and coroner investigated a blunt force injury, with no immediate motive or suspect.
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Masstillon
City Hospital
Rosemary Morton
Weks
Harry E. Morton
Diane J. Brand
Mirs
Leo Brand
Marian Silleck
Stark County
Edward Reno
Stanley W. Switter
Brand
Deane MacLaughlin
Morton
Brands
Edna
Modjest
the Hiller
Garghier
Mother Drowns Self After Threat To Family
A woman killed herself by drowning after telling her husband she planned to kill the children and herself to escape financial difficulties. She entered the water at night beside her parents, with coroner ruling death by drowning and by her own action due to temporary insanity. Her husband James Voorhees worked at Cooper Rubber Co. and was informed of her plan.
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B. F. Voorhees
James
Cooper Rubber Co
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