Floods In West Virginia Leave Dozens Dead
Flash floods across six central West Virginia counties killed at least 21 people and left 33 missing as Be rea and nearby towns faced widespread destruction. The Bailey family suffered multiple deaths and a survivor with injuries, while Berea, Weston, Troy, and Jackson's Mill faced evacuations, damaged properties, and stranded residents.
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West Virginia
West Union
W. Va
Charles Bailey
B. J. Cooper
Smithburg
Three Killed As Freighter Rams Ship Near Harbor Beach
A fog bound collision on Lake Huron between the freighter Raynefjeli and the City of Cleveland III near Harbor Beach left at least three dead. The Benton Harbor party of 70 with 145 crew aboard included former mayor Mervyn Stouch and Police Chief Alvin J. Boyd among the victims. Louis Pettitucci's body was recovered. Fred Shelley remained missing.
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Detroit
Benton Harbor
Mervyn Stouch
Alvin J. Boyd
Great Lakes
Green Says AFL Pledged to Defeat Taft
Columbus report that AFL President William Green declared the federation would work to defeat Republican Senator Robert A. Taft and repeal the Taft Hartley act. He spoke at the Glass Bottle Blowers Association annual meeting, urging union registration and voting to influence the Ohio fall election and noting continued efforts to repeal Taft Hartley. William J. Lewis of Zanesville was re elected to the AFL Ohio executive board.
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Columbus
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
AFL Glass Bottle Blowers Association
Green
Association
William J. Lewis
Zanesville
Erickson Jailed Fined On Gambling Charges
Frank Erickson, a nationwide bookmaking kingpin, was sentenced to two years in prison and fined $30,000 after pleading guilty to a 60 count gambling charge. The 54 year old mogul acknowledged guilt in a New York court.
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New York
Frank Erickson
Olive oil fills lung cavity in Ohio State University case
Columbus report notes commercial olive oil used to fill the cavity left by a removed lung. Ohio State University confirms the procedure and its successful outcome in a medical context.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
Senators Unite Against Korea War Involvement
Washington Republican lawmakers agreed unanimously that the Communist attack on South Korea should not drag the United States into war. Columbus AFL chief William Green said labor would oppose Ohio Governor Lausche as vigorously as it opposes Republican Senator Taft.
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Washington
South Korea
Columbus
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Labor
Ohio
Frank J. Lausche
Robert A. Taft
Accused Slayer Ordered to Lima Hospital for Observation
Findlay authorities sent Alonzo H. Hunter 77 to Lima Hospital for the Criminal Insane for 30 days of observation after binding over to a grand jury on a second degree murder charge in the slaying of housekeeper Emma Herriott Barr 71.
Crooksville Roseville Brush Off Second Flood
Crooksville Roseville area shrugs at a second weekend flash flood with minor damage. Mayor Harold Anderson calls it beneficial, echoing relief efforts after a June disaster that caused about 2 million dollars in damage. National Guard and local officials assess needs as looting fears are addressed.
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Crooksville
Roseville
Harmul
Harold Anderson
Rosevill
Tropic
John Brown
National Guard
McConnelsville
Frank J. Lausche
Father Drowns Celebrating Birth Day in Sand Creek
RAVENSWOOD W Va A 23 year old father of a infant son drowned yesterday in Sand Creek while celebrating his birth day anniversary He William Arthur Gandee frame WV had been visiting his sister in Ravenswood He jumped into water with friends and drowned He could not swim Observers said he seemed to misjudge depth Guy Boggess Gandee s brother in law tried to save him but gave up to save his own life State police ruled accidental death He leaves a wife Sylvia and infant son Carl David Also surviving are his parents Mr and Mrs J A Gandee of Kenna and 11 brothers and sisters Funeral plans pending
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Ravenswood
W. Va
Sand Creek
William Arthur Gandee
Frame
Guy Boggess
Gandee
Sylvia
Carl David
J. A. Gandee
Kenna
Minerva Collins
Negro Leader Attacks Taft Over Insincerity
Boston report quotes Walter White executive secretary of the NAACP accusing Senators Taft and Lucas of gross insincerity in civil rights support. He condemns politicians who pretend respectability while planning to doublecross and campaign on unfulfilled promises against Dixiecrats.
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Boston
Walter White
Taft
Ohio
Lucas
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
New Evidence Claimed Against Pettibone Club
Gambling evidence gathered since January by undercover agents at the Pettibone Club will be presented to the Geauga County Grand Jury. State Liquor Enforcement Chief Anthony Rutkowski said the material is physical evidence collected over months of undercover work.
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Cleveland
Pettibone Club
Geagua County
Anthony
Rutkowski
Thorugh
New Vacation Home and School for the Blind Dedicated
A new vacation home and farm school for the blind was dedicated Sunday at Mason. The school will start its vacation schedule July 1.
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Lebanon
Mason
Tax bill prompt OK as July recess looms
Washington reports House leaders plan a Thursday vote on a bill cutting excise taxes by 1.01 billion dollars and then a 10 day break for members to campaign. The Senate aims to pass a 1.2 billion foreign aid bill during the same week, with Korea tensions possible to alter plans.
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Washington
House
Senate
Senate Near Vote On Price Supports
Senator Ellender claimed enough votes to pass a $2 billion increase in government farm price support funds as the Senate prepared to vote on the farm bill. Opponents urged defeating an amendment aimed at halting or reducing farm imports from Canada Mexico and other nations.
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Washington
Ellender
D-La
Senate
Canada
Mexico
Conservative MP urges Britain to seek atom bomb use
London reports a Conservative member of Parliament urged Britain to pursue the use of the atom bomb against Communist controlled Northern Korea. The call reflects wartime rhetoric amid tensions with North Korea and aligned forces.
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London
Britain
Korea
U S Urges More Aid as Korea War Expands
The South Korean National Assembly appealed to President Truman and Congress for increased aid as North Korean invasion escalated. Washington officials voiced renewed hope U S military and diplomatic support could localize the fighting and prevent a wider war. President Truman and aides met at Blair House to discuss options including munitions shipments and UN Security Council actions.
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National Assembly
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U.S. Congress
South Korea
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Defense Johnson
Blair House
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Acheson
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Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate
Taft Offers View on U S Help for Formosa and Korea
Senator Taft says the United States could help defend Formosa because it lies within U S supply lines but questions the likelihood of success in Korea. He warns of danger from a Soviet move if Western Europe falls to communism. He cautions about broader strategic risk from Russia.
Church Group Urges All-Out Aid to South Korea
In New York the International Council of Christian Churches calls for full U S aid to South Korea including arms planes and men in a telegram to President Truman. The council president Rev Dr Carl McIntyre declares responsibility rests with the U S before the world. In Washington Secretary Johnson hopes Koreans can defend themselves if Russia stays restrained.
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New York
South Korea
International Council of Christian Churches
Truman
Council
Carl MclIntyre
U. S
Korea
Washington
Defense Johnson
Russia
Lake Search Under Way For Missing NW Airlines
Search efforts began in Lake Michigan near St Joseph as wreckage clues emerge after a Northwest Airlines airship with 58 aboard is feared lost. A blue blanket fragment marked NW and body remnants fuel speculation of a fatal disaster possibly due to lightning.
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Lake Michigan
Robert Lind
Vern F. Wolfe
Bonnie Ann Feldmann
NW Airlines
ST. Joseph
Mich
Northwest Airlines
Paul Benscoter
NYA
Coast Guard
Nathanial S. Fulford
Ninth Coast Guard District
New York
Minneapolis
Strike shuts four major Western railways in nationwide walkout
Four major railroads the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Denver and Rio Grande Western Chicago and Great Western Western Pacific halt traffic as 4000 AFL switchmen strike for a 40 hour week and 31 cent pay rise, rejecting a presidential board offer. At least 35,000 other workers are laid off as trains stay idle.
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Chicago
AFL
Western
Switchmen's Union of North America
Draft Bill Accord Seen in Senate House Talks
Washington a swift compromise was expected today on a draft bill giving President Truman power to order men into uniform when Congress is out of town. The Senate backed a three year extension while the House kept trigger control with Congress for inductions 19 through 25.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Senate
Senate House
South Korea
House
Republicans Urge Study on Surplus Farm Commodities
Thirty seven Republican Representatives urged the Tariff Commission to study how imports affect ten farm products now in surplus supply. The list includes cheese dried milk powder corn barley oats dried beans pork and pork products dried and shell eggs and grapes. Rep. Thomas A. Jenkins signed the letter to Secretary Brannan.
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Washington
Tariff Commission
Thomas A. Jenkins
Ironton
Secretary of Agriculture
Brannan
U.S. Rushes Preparations For Arms Aid to Korea
U S forces accelerate shipments of arms and materiel to South Korea including 10 F-51 Mustang planes. MacArthur headquarters says transfer approved in Washington. South Korea reports 60 trained pilots ready in Seoul. Evacuations for about 700 Americans and safe convoy passage planned with naval and air escort.
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U.S
Korea
Tokyo
United States
South Korea
MacArthur
Washeton
Japan
Seoul
U. S
Incheon
Southern Resistance Collapsing in Korea Crisis
Washington pledged U S support to end aggression in Korea as North Korean forces pushed toward Seoul. Uijongbu fell by evening. 20 000 southern troops faced collapse while reinforcements debated. Seoul endured downtown strafing and a brutal northern advance amid mounting casualties.
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Seoul
Uijongbu
Syngman Rhee
Sihn Sung Mo
Sihin
South Korean Republic
U. S
U. S.S
Japan
John Muccio
Weekend Accidents Kill At Least 16 Persons
An Associated Press survey shows at least sixteen people killed in Ohio over the weekend in auto accidents drownings and other violent mishaps. Traffic fatalities led the toll with multiple deaths and several other incidents reported.
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Columbus
Ohio
Associated Press
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