Four Die in Kanawha City Pre-Dawn Fire Tragedy
A mother and three children perished when a seven room home burned in Kanawha City before dawn. The father rescued two others as flames overwhelmed the family. identified victims include Mrs Henrietta Brannon Edwards 38 and children Henrietta 13 and Thomas A Edwards Jr 3. Fire officials noted a possible carbon monoxide or smoke inhalation factor.
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Tames
Kanawha
Henrietta Brannon Edwards
Henrietta B. Edwards
Thomas A. Edwards
Rana
Kanawha City
Henrietta
Thomas A, Jr
Macy Waelan Edwards
the Edwards
Kanawha Av
Sponsors Gird For Long War On Health Bill
Washington April public focuses on Truman health plan. Administration bill proposes funding about 120000 Americans with compulsory insurance including medical, hospital, eyeglasses, and hearing aids. Payroll taxes from workers and employers would finance program and grants for medical education and hospital construction. AMA attacks the plan as bureaucratic and expansive, with no action likely this term.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Senate
House
American Medical Assoc
Elmer H. Henderson
AMA
Prold Regiment
France
Wage Parleys Revived Again
Wage talks resumed amid pressure from workers and employers, with discussions centering on a proposed raise and a counterproposal to cut costs.The article notes renewed efforts and mentions expected positions from both sides as negotiations continue.
Willie Willis S Fept Te 2 Bse Woes IT Get
Willie Willis faces limited options as the team struggles with base woes and uncertain strategy. Analysts note resource gaps and need for quick adjustments to avoid further setbacks this season.
United States and Chile Detain Russians in Transfer Case
The United States charged Russia amid a tense dispute over Soviet nationals detained for two years under time limits. Officials cited Chilean influence as a factor in the charges, while Soviet Delegate Semen EK denied the accusations, calling them prompted by Chilean pressure.
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United States
Russia
Ming
Semen EK
Oly
Grand Jury Indicts 28 In Numbers Offenses In Kanawha
The April grand jury charged 28 defendants with unlawful operation of a numbers lottery. Edward Hicks and Bernard Mitchell named as top men. Indictments total 206 counts across felonies and misdemeanors. Judge Ortus W. Hell warned the racket harms politics and profits are vast. Murder indictments include Leonard Cochran and Cedar Grove policemen tied to jail violence.
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Kanawha
Edward Hicks
Bernard Mitchell
Carsorr Richards
Carter
Ortus W. Hell
Leonard Cochran
Cedar Grove
Noah Martin
Arre
Willie Williams
New
Lewis Levels Contract Guns
Negotiations loom as miners and operators plan a Washington meeting called by Ezra Van Horn of Cleveland, former National Bituminous Wage Conference chairman. About 200 mine owners from across the country are expected, with union demands to be announced after acceptance.
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Joan L
Washington
Ezra van Horn
Cleveland
UMW Welfare Fund
UMW
Deferral on Cardinal Case Delays Action in Assembly
The assembly deferred decision on the Cardinal case involving imprisoned Hungarian Cardinal Szenty and Bulgarian pastors. The political committee at La Success was resumed after a row and a cancellation. The article mentions Italian colonies and related political context.
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Szenty
la Success
World Peace Congress Forms Anti U S Group
The World Peace Congress closes with 2 000 delegates voting for a global committee to wage propaganda against the United States. Attacks on the Atlantic Pact Marshall Plan and calls for independence surface amid denunciations of American policy in Greece Indonesia Indochina and Malaya. The permanent committee includes many prominent communists and eight Americans.
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United States
Trenece
Yes
Aganda
Germany
Greece
Indonesia
Indochina
Mal
Permanent Committee
Cormanuni
John Rogge
Ornes
Combe
Washington
J. Leighton Stuart
Nanking
State Department
Sra
Amerng
China
Court Upholds Pension Bargaining Ruling
The Supreme Court held that employers under federal labor laws must bargain about pension plans with workers unions when requested by the unions. The decision, reviewing Inland Steel Co. and the CIO United Steelworkers dispute, effectively upholds the Chicago circuit court ruling.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Ti Res
Circuit Court of Appeals
Chicago
Inland Steel Co
CIO
United Steel Workers
Inland
High Court
No Extra Cost For 144000 Bonus Readers Ad Offer
Advertisement packed notice touts bonus reader reach for Gazette ads aiming at West Virginia papers. Mentions huge circulation audience and cost benefits, with scattered text about equipment, apartments, and household help. Contains unclear lines and multiple random fragments.
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Gazette
West Virginia
STARO
Court Rejects Dismissal Plea In Coplon Case
Federal judge rejects Judith Coplon’s attorney protest seeking dismissal after hours of argument. Palmner argues nine of 17 grand jurors were government employees, but Judge Reeves rules a 1935 act of Congress permits the process, keeping the case moving.
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Judith Coplon
Washington
Toda. Coplon
Medina Adjourns To Stop Argument In Federal Court
A New York federal judge abruptly adjourned a Communist act trial to halt a heated exchange with defense counsel. The judge told attorneys they could be disorderly but would not be goaded into further action as the hearing ended with a tense exchange.
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New York
A York
Sa Medina
Dennis
Russians to Raise Berlin Blockade Date if Four Meet
Soviet News Agency said Malik offered to lift the Berlin blockade before a Big Four meeting if the Western powers set a date. The proposal, if true, marks a major concession amid talks on Germany. Previous talks failed to ease transport restrictions and concerns grew over a separate West German state.
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Berlin
Tass
Malik
Jessup Lomndon
Russia
Oer
J. A. Malik
U.S
Philip Jessup
Frankfurt
Germany
Support Given Laws To Expel Subversives
Washington April 24 Senate hearings on sweeping legislation to expel subversive aliens from the United States faced charges Moscow directed agents are stirring revolutionary discontent. The Subversive activities committee heard about purported Soviet influence and sabotage plots tied to American Slav Congress.
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Washington
U. S
Congress
Sen
Britain to reinforce ships to safeguard Hong Kong fleet
Prime Minister Attlee and government officials prepared to reinforce warships to protect Britain's communications from Hong Kong to the Yangtze. There is no plan to send ground troops to Hong Kong, to avoid provoking Chinese concerns and altering the situation.
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Londos
Wenodz
Ag Prime
Attlee
Yangtze
Britain
Hong Kong
Ralph
Defense to Come First Under Arms Proposals
Washington reports outline how American arms should lead Western Europe defense actions. The plan prioritizes American weapons, spare parts, and raw materials to boost allied defenses and sustain a unified Western European front under the Atlantic pact.
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Washington
Europe
Eurag
Atl
Parti
Thor
United States
Merher
Amerand
Chinese Reds Demand Apology From British
A chaotic report claims Communist forces shelled four British ships on the Yangtze River, with 42 seamen killed. British vessels were damaged as Arillery strikes prompted questions over responsibility and a call for apologies from Chinese Reds.
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Rancisco
Cammeroasdeas
Yangtze River
Arillery
Jas
Ier
Reds Peace Key Vandenberg Say
In New York on April 25 wartime leaders including Vandenberg discuss world peace and the method by which a lasting settlement could be achieved. The report notes key statements and signals from officials as they map a path toward global accord.
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New York
P—Sen
Ndenberg
It Says Here in Birmingham by Bob Hope segments
Bob Hope recalls a Birmingham stop in a smoky era show with Billy Farrell and a mobile troupe. He jokes about air pollution, a Brown Derby hunt, and a blast furnace visit. The tour began in Columbus Mississippi with Matson or Meridian transit, then moved on to Birmingham.
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Shanghai
Oscar Badgers
Uvit
U. S
China
Western Pacific
Fa P.ie
Eldorado
Rox
Counsul
Joan Cabin
Bob Hope
Pittsburgh
Birmingham
Ala
Municipal Auditorium
Billy Farrell
John L Lewis
Gransite
Columbus Miss
Meridian
Columbus
Hy Averback
Ameria
Iaprrigat
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Willie Willis
Chile
Lewis
Ehate
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Medina
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Mat
Yangize
Tesis
Ney
Peiping
Rela Sons
Securiy Council
Philip C. Jessup
Blair F Gunther
Reds
Vandenberg
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