Truman And Landon Discuss Unity On Foreign Policy
Kansas City June 29 AP Alf Landon said President Truman aims to unite both parties behind a continuing American foreign policy while addressing farm, flood control and machinery issues. Landon noted the food problem is largely a state of mind among farmers and warned of OPA meddling and a black market in farm machinery. He supported a practical flood program and said Truman understands flood control for national interest. Landon believed close ranks with the president are prudent, though he had not read Mr. Truman's Kansas City remarks.
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Kansas City
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Truman
Ernor
Landon
Missourian.” Landon
London
Eignappers
OPA
Mi. N
Tazewell County Man Drowns In Lake
Robert Brown age 22 drowned Wednesday in a deep pond on a tributary to the Clinch River near Clear Fork road east of Tazewell. A search by a local party recovered his body Thursday morning. Funeral services were held at Pleasant Hill church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his father Jim Brown and several siblings.
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Tazewell
Robert Brown
Clinch River
Clear Fork Road
Brown
Thompson Valley
Association Estimates Soft Coal Production
The National Coal Association estimates weekly bituminous production at 11,740,000 tons for the week ended June 23, near 11,870,90 tons a year earlier. Year to June 23 output is 285,460,000 tons versus 307,761,000 tons in 1944.
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Washington
National Coal Association
Bond Rally At Princeton Airport To Boost War Bonds
The Mercer county war finance committee and Princeton rally plan a Sunday event at the Princeton Municipal airport to sell E bonds. Demonstrational flights will be offered for $100 plus purchases by pilot R. and Sandy Alba. Student pilots will perform aerobatics while instructors explain maneuvers to buyers via loudspeaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer Garson
Princeton
E. E. Bailey
Princeton War Bond Committee
Clyde Stevens
Mercer County War Finance Committee
Mercer County
Stevens
Sandy” Alba
Bluefield Sportsman
Alba
Bluefield
Welch
Bramwell
Tazewell
War Finance Committee
Youth Convicted In Strangulation Slaying
John Woody Henderson an 18 year old former sailor was convicted by a Marshal county circuit court jury of second degree murder in the strangulation death of 17 year old Velma Lutes last February. The verdict carries a sentence of five to 18 years with sentence withheld for a motion to set aside the verdict. arguments scheduled next Thursday.
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Moundsville
W. Va
John “Woody” Henderson
Marshal County
Lloyd Arnold
Defense Council
J. K. Chase
Velma Lutes
Henderson
GOP Senator Seeks Quick Senate Approval of UN Charter
Washington June 29 AP Republicans pressed the Senate to clear existing legislation to allow early and full consideration of the United Nations charter. Senator Vandenberg announced support for the charter, while Senator Taft urged hearings begin soon with other issues set aside, potentially delaying Bretton Woods. Barkley suggested handling reservations in later legislation.
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Washington
Senate
Vandenberg
Michigan
Taft
Ohio
Bretton Woods
House
Barkley
Kentucky
Connally
Tex
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Coal Problems Discussed by Four State Delegations
Washington June 29 four coal producing states delegations urged opposition to further production restrictions warning it would lower living standards. Rep Flannagan Va chosen to head a committee to meet government officials as coal issues such as manpower supplies and OPA pricing were cited.
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Washington
West Virginia
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Rep
Flannagan
Thessmen
Ates
OPA
CPA
Director
Soe
City Plans July Fourth Festivities Honoring WWII Hero Spurrier
Bluefield roars into July Fourth with a parade ceremony and dance to honor all World War II heroes, led by Staff Sgt. Junior J. Spurrier of Bluefield. Plans include floats under construction in Mercer basement, a bandstand at the Municipal stadium, and a 1 pm parade start next Wednesday ending at 2. Lt Col Frank Ao e to represent the Army in the celebration.
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Bluefield
Junior J. Spurrier
Spurrier
Mercer A
Municipal Stadium
West Virginian
Old Sol Stirs 90 Degree Heat in Bluefield
Bluefield residents faced a heat spike as the official thermometer hit 90 degrees at 3:15 PM, lingering for 45 minutes before cooling to 80 by 8 PM. The toasty day strained newsroom air conditioning and echoed past heat records in the region.
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Bluefield
Dewane
George
South Bluefield
Deaneen
Keeney
Heat Wave Keeps West Virginia Temperatures High
Charleston records 98 degrees as heat waves persist across the state with little relief in sight. Fairmont hits 90 and Huntington tops 95 while gardens show signs of drought with beets beans cucumbers and corn first to suffer. World War II veteran now at White Sulphur Springs POW camp leads West Virginia war camp operations and recalls WWI service.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Mercury
Fairmont
Huntington
F. Waldo Craig
State Agriculture Department
Craig
White Sulphur Springs
Brier
France
Officers Reserve Corps
Pearl Harbor
Fort Hayes
Columbus
Ohio
Fifth Service Command
Camp Campbell
West Vir
Community plans July 4 tribute to war hero Spurrier
The town intends a substantial present for Junior Spurrier, its No 1 war hero, on July 4. The exact amount will be set by contributions from individuals and groups. Send checks to F M Archer P O Box 409 to participate.
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Junior Spurrier
F. M. Archer
P. O
Rescued trio from Shangri La glider ordeal in New Guinea
W A C corporal W J Hastings Oswego New York Lt John B McCollum Missouri Sgt Kenneth W Decker Kelso Washington and two Filipino helpers were plucked from a motorless glider in the Hidden valley of Shangri La after a May 13 crash. Paratroopers built a landing strip and flights were run to recover them as crowds cheered. The group was rescued 150 miles southwest of Hollandia and returned to base with the others of the expedition. Hastings praised the return while McCollum urged ambulances away.
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Hollandia
New Guinea
WAC
Shangri-La
W. J. Hastings
Oswego
N. Y
John B. McCollum
Kenneth W. Decker
Kelso
Was
Oranje
Eipment
McCollom
Balikpapan Burned as Allied Bomb Raids Hit Borneo Plants
The Balikpapan oil complex on Borneo’s southeast coast was engulfed by flames after air raids by American far eastern air force bombers. Gen. MacArthur said 130 plus Liberator and Mitchell aircraft attacked with heavy fire, following prior strikes that had already damaged barracks, warehouses and an airfield. Allied naval forces were reported patrolling Makassar straits amid rumors of further bombardments.
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Manila
Balikpapan
Borneo
Far Eastern Air Force
Douglas MacArthur
George C. Kenney
13Th
Royal Australian Air Force
Kindari
Makassar
Celebes
Makassar Straits
Queen Elizabeth Returns PT World’s Largest Liner Home
New York harbor welcomed the Queen Elizabeth as it returned with 14 860 aboard. Crowds of soldiers sailors wives and mothers cheered the liner as it docked amid thunderous whistles and swing music. Notables aboard included Princess Juliana and Senators Richard Russell Burnet Maybank along with Lieutenant Philippe Henri de Gaulle son of Gen Charles de Gaulle.
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New York
New York Harbor
M. 0
Juliana
The
Netherlands
Richard Russell
Burnet R. Maybank
Charlies de Gaulle
Philippe Henri de Gaulle
Pacific
Virginia GOP Drafts Platform at Roanoke Meeting
The Virginia Republican Committee finalized a draft of its gubernatorial platform in Roanoke and studied revisions before submitting to the state convention. Over 100 leaders attended, with changes reported to welfare, health, taxation, elections, and judiciary.
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Roanoke
Republican Agram Committee
Montain Lake
Supreme Court of Appeals
State Corporation Commission
Circuit Court and Corporation Court
Commonwealth
State Industrial Commission
Youth Charged With Theft Of Government Horse
Baltimore June 29 A 17 year old youth was brought before U S Commissioner James K Cullen after an FBI warrant accused him of stealing a government owned horse described as a one day mare bearing government tag 1067. The incident reportedly occurred yesterday.
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Baltimore
U. S
James K. Cullen
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
House Approves Succession Bill Shifting Line to Speaker
The U.S. House approved a presidential succession bill placing the Speaker of the House next in line after the president and vice president. The measure, urged by President Truman, would remove the secretary of state from the immediate line and would require a future Senate approval.
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Washington
Sam Rayburn
House
Truman
Senate
Germany
Rules Committee
White House
Safety Measures At Area Mines Suggested
Six West Virginia coal mines visited by inspectors received safety recommendations. Edmer Coal No 2 at Northfork employs 26 men producing 115 tons daily. Vera Pocahontas No 2 at Landgraff uses 97 workers producing 97 tons daily. Vera Pocahontas No 4 at Landgraff employs 35 men producing about 200 tons daily. Recommendations include better air coursing, timbering and ventilation, posting diagrams, curbing hazards, and annual gas tests.
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Washington
West Virginia
Ttee
Edmer Coal Company
Northfork
McDowell County
Vera Pocahontas Coal Company
Landgraff
A. R. Evans
Edmer
J. L. Gilley
Vera Pocahontas No
Devers Placed Over Stilwell On Okinawa
General Jacob L. Devers will command the army ground forces, replacing General Joseph W. Stilwell who moves to head the 10th Army on Okinawa after Lt. Gen. Simon Bolivar Buckner was killed in action.
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Washington
Jacob L. Devers
Army
Joseph W. Stilwell
War Department
Stilwell
10Th Army
Okinawa
Simon Bolivar Buckner
Smith Held for Hearing in Selective Service Conspiracy Case
Thomas A. Smith, 25, of Macon Georgia, one of four swing band members arrested on conspiracy to violate the Selective Service Act, was ordered removed to Baltimore for a hearing in Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh
Thomas A. Smith
Macon
Baltimore
Resistance on Isle Lacks Fierce Opposition
American patrols occupied Kume Island with no reported enemy resistance, Admiral Nimitz announcing an extension of invasion plans westward. Tokyo radio claimed heavy fighting earlier, but fleet communique noted no enemy troops encountered. The article links continued B 29 air raids on Japan and strategic moves toward Manchuria while Japan warned of Allied paratroop and naval buildup in the Aleutians.
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Guam
Home Island
Chester W. Nimitz
Tokyo Radio
Kume
Foremosa
Kyushu
Kome
Kerama Islands
Okinawa
Russell County Man Held In Slaying Near Abingdon
Leo Miller of Swords Creek in Russell County is charged with murder in the May 25 shooting death of Mrs. Opie Johnson at a Holston mountain filling station cabin. He was bound over to the Washington County circuit court grand jury after a preliminary hearing and held without bond. testimony described circumstantial evidence and a pistol on the scene.
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Abingdon
Leo Miller
Swords Creek
Russell County
Opie Johnson
Holston Mountain
Washington County Circuit Court
E. H. Moore
Miller
Alice McCracken
O . Johnson
Oe Anesset
A. W. Dye
Swords
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Bosco
California
Knoxville
Tenn
Patricia Kinder
Patricia
Los Angeles
Oxville
GOP
By Jack Bell
United States
San Francisco
Ard R. Stettinius, Jr
Kent Truman
Security Council
Russia
Japan
Warianas
Rot Aad
Saipan
Marcus
Caroune
Little Kome Island
Col. Hunter
Prostenens
Frank Aoe
Hunter
Valley of Shangri-La
Kume Isle
Jap Oil Center
Virginia Gop
Gen. Devers
Isle
By Robbin Coons
Associated Press
Nippon
Sasebo
Kudamatsu
Tokoyama
Honshu
Manchuria
Radio Tokyo
America
Parachu
Aleusian
Superfort
Tokyo
21St Bomber Command
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