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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1952

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Taft Eisenhower Lock Horns In Oklahoma Delegation Fight

Oklahoma City February 10 Taft and Eisenhower forces clash tomorrow in a key battle for four of Oklahoma's 16 GOP presidential delegate votes. Taft already holds four delegates, Eisenhower four, MacArthur two, with two uncommitted, as supporters chase a psychological win beyond Oklahoma.

MacArthur Ske Taft Oklahoma City Eisenhower Oklahoma Nasi Alwee Ad Princeram Dian Robert A. Taft Ohio Dwight D. Eisenhower Menhower Douglas MacArthur

Oklahoma Delegates Battle Signals 1952 GOP Split

Four Oklahoma at large delegates at a state convention loom as key players in the 1952 race. Taft and Eisenhower camps clash over which side gains the crucial top spot, while MacArthur support stirs surprise, mirroring New Hampshire intrigue. The outcome could affect future border state alignments and the overall nomination battle. In Chicago a separate FBI extortion case reports a draft-related scheme involving Dr. Charles Iband and a youth, with allegations of falsifying medical records to secure a 4-F classification.

MacArthur New Hampshire Taft Ponca City Eisenhower Oklahoma Dixie Washington Sen Carlson Bkan Chicago Army FBI Charles Iband Dyer Ind Illinois Line Herband South Side Henry Friedman Friedman Dr. Herband Harry T. O’connor O’connor Air Force Eighth Army U. S Palestine O'Connor

King's Death Ignored At Daily Worker Fete

Ten thousand people gathered in a London sports arena to mark the 22nd birthday of the Daily Worker, the Communist paper. Over three hours of speeches, only a vague royal reference emerged, with editor J. R. Campbell noting support for socialism and a republic.

London Daily Worker J. R. Campbell

Servicemen die in Winter maneuvers crash and collisions

Six servicemen killed and thirteen hurt during Army Air Force winter maneuvers at CAMP IRAM New York. A twin engine Air Force plane crashed after takeoff killing three and injuring six. a troop truck and train collision killed two and injured five. one paratrooper died and nine were hospitalized in a jump incident. Authorities launched an investigation while names were withheld.

Camp Iram N. Y Army Air Force New York Wheeler-Sack Airfield New York Central Railroad Army 11Th Airborne Division 514Th Burlington

Four Teens Drown After Speeding Car Plunges Into Water

In Lebanon Oregon, four teenagers died when their speeding car left the road and entered nine feet of water nine miles north of town. Two others were injured, and several youths were identified as Glenn Smith, 17, Marjorie Vouble, 16, Gerald Zerkle, 18, and Bill Wooten, 17. Darlene Van Dehay, 16, Lebanon, was in serious condition, with Carol Ann Whinery, 15, Lebanon, injured. A witness reported the group had bought beer and whisky before visiting a dance in Scio, and the rear door of the car opened, ejecting two passengers during the crash.

Lebanon Ore Here Glenn Smith Marjorie Vouble Gerald Zerkle Bill Wooten Sweet Home Darlene van Dehay Carol Ann Whinery Bill Newell Young Smith Newell Scio van Dehay

Atomic Beam Tested For Weapon Against Cancer

Berkeley scientists test a 190 million volt deuteron beam from a Cyclotron to treat cancer in mice. Dr. Tobias Dr. Anger and Dr. Lawrence report the method can target deep internal organs but faces three drawbacks including hidden cancers, tissue movement, and metastasis.

Berkeley Calif University of California C. A. Tobias Hal O. Anger John H. Lawrence American Journal of Roentgenology

Antibiotic Drug Links Probed After Two Child Deaths

Los Angeles authorities opened an inquiry into two child deaths and illness in a third after doses of antibiotic drugs. A 2 year old boy died in his crib, an 18 month old girl died at a hospital, and a 4 year old also became gravely ill after taking the medicine. Health officials noted mold derivative drug defects can occur but are rare, pending autopsies to confirm the cause.

Los Angeles Lannea Esialaméles Ola Vuy Vcucanc Alvol Edward J. Grisham Ackson Lee Beakley Harold Roy Janz Ronald Carel Ann Whitlock Walter L. Whitlock Hawthorne J. R. Kirkpatrick Food and Drug County Health Department

Millsop attacks Hallanan as he seeks district delegate post

WEIRTON W V Feb 10 Millsop president of Weirton Steel and two term mayor filed for district delegate to the National Convention and urged a new national committeeman. He avoided naming Hallanan but criticized GOP leadership saying the party needs a fresh leader to avoid 20 years of defeats in West Virginia and to promote Republican principles locally. Hallanan of Plymouth Oil was in Chicago on convention duties with no comment. Millsop's certificate arrived by mail at Charleston.

Weirton W. Va Thomas E. Millsop Walter S. Hallanan Millsop Weirton Steel Company Hallanan Plymouth Oil Company Charleston Chicago West Virginia Statehouse W. C. Marland Wyoming County Dallas Tickle Kilgore House of Delegates Clarksburg CIO John B. Easton Parkersbore AFL West Virginia State Federation Lacor E. H. Hedrick Berkley Snnoncine Labor Easton Flannery

French Air Minister Ends US Conference

Pierre Montel French minister for air left by plane for home after talks in Washington with Thomas Finletter on increasing French military plane production. He reported the conference had been very nice and productive.

New York Pierre Montel Air Washington Montel Thomas Finletter

Jacqueline Cochrane Flies Photos To Paris Rally Pictures

Jacqueline Cochrane, American speed flier, arrived in Paris by commercial plane with photographs of a large Eisenhower for President rally held Friday night in New York. She left for the country to visit friends, and General Eisenhower is not expected to view the photos soon.

Paris Jacqueline Cochrane New York Gen. Eisenhower

Diapers To Protect Gas Against Germs And Poisonous Gas

The Army unveiled a new air tight uniform against poison gas and germ warfare. Made of non inflammable butyl rubber, it fits over clothing with a detachable hood and gloves. A cooling outer suit soaked in water provides comfort for hours while maintaining protection.

Washington

Manpower Needs Set 3 1-2 Millions

Secretary of Labor Tobin said 3.2 million new jobs will be needed in the next two years to meet defense and civilian manpower demands. He urged expanding the labor force by 1.2 to 1.7 million by late 1952, noting 1951 gains and higher civilian production expectations. Many workers may come from housewives and retirees.

Washington Tobin

West Germany Seeks Lighter Defense Burden

Paris reports Bonn officials urge a smaller Western defense cost to cope with about nine million East European refugees in West Germany. NATO experts Monnet Plowden and Draper will submit their opinion within a week.

Paris West Germany Bonn NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization France Jean Monnet Britain Sir Eric Plowden William H. Draper Jr U. S Germany

Legion Told Rankin Blocks VA Reforms

Washington Feb 10 The Citizens Committee for the Hoover Report accuses Rep Rankin of setting up an Iron Curtain against VA reorganization efforts. Johnson says the claim is ridiculous but provides no further comment. The Legion opposes Hoover recommendations aiming to overhaul the Veterans Administration, especially GI benefits and VA medical programs.

Washington Robert L. Johnson Citizens Committee For the Hoover Report Rep Rankin D-Miss Veterans Administration Johnson Donald R. Wilson American Legion House Veterans Committee Wilson Legion Herbert Hoover Lee Price, Jr Tulsa Okla Junior Chamber of Commerce of United States Price Hoover House Hoover Commission The Junior Chamber of Commerce

Hartley Seeks Ban on Utility Strikes in TV Act Debate

Former Representative Fred A. Hartley of New Jersey urged amending the Taft Hartley Act to forbid strikes against any public utility during a CBS radio discussion. Representative Eugene J. McCarthy of Minnesota opposed a blanket ban, calling for broader changes to grant unions more freedom and to specify targets for strike action.

Washington Fred A. Hartley New Jersey Eugene J. McCarthy Dminn CBS People’s Platform Hartley McCarthy Tennessee Valley Authority National Labor Relations Board

Edmiston Enters Four Way Democratic Senate Race

Former Congressman Andrew Edmiston turns up as the surprise fourth man in the Democratic field for Harley Kilgore's Senate seat. UMW officials hint Edmiston, a liberal with a labor record, may win labor support. The development tightens a crowded race as filing closes and other candidates surface in both parties.

Edmiston Harry W. Ball Charleston W. Va Andrew Edmiston Harley M. Kilgore U. S. Senate Weston United Mine Workers Senator Kilgore Beckley Democrat Senate UMW John L. Lewis Washington John T. Jones Labor- Nonpartisan League Jones Congress Rawson Jefferson County Rush D. Holt Holt John T. Copenhaver J. W. Maxwell Beckley Melvin C. Muntzing Clarksburg Kilgore

Sawyer Predicts Good Business for 1952

Secretary of Commerce Sawyer said business in 1952 and the next two or three years should be good. Even an end to Korean hostilities would only bring a small letdown. He noted defense production cuts consumer goods, but foresees ample automobiles appliances if people buy. Prices and wages are higher, government controls work, saving and reduced buying aid price control, with a view to potential control reductions in 1953.

Washington Sawyer Gannett News Service

Panama steamer Marjory asks for help after grounding

The Panama steamer Marjory, owned by Compania Punta Alta in Panama, ran aground six miles south of the Hook of Holland and radioed an urgent plea for assistance. The incident was reported by The Dirkz Wagers Shipping Agency in Rotterdam on Monday.

Rotterdam Netherlands Dirkz Wagers Shipping Agency Panama Marjory Hook of Holland Compania Punta

Mystery Explosion For Floyd County Grave Still Unexplained

Roanoke Va Feb 10 194? Floyd County grave of George Via near Topeca Brethren Church Cemetery blew up wrecking earth around but leaving casket and burial vault intact. Relatives and caretaker described dirt displaced from lower half and a two foot deep hole. Group decided not to exhume. theory ranges from vault collapse to an explosion.

Roanoke Floyd County George C. Foley Roanoke County Topeca Brethren Church Jebovuary George Via Via Foley Campbell

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