DuPont to Lead New Advanced Design Atomic Plants
The Atomic Energy Commission chose DuPont to design construct and operate new advanced design facilities for materials usable in weapons or peaceful power. The move raises questions about simultaneous plutonium and tritium production and the plant’s size site and costs.
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Police Break Up Red Peace Rally in Union Square
In New York City Police battled about 2,000 pro Communist demonstrators as a ban on a peace rally was defied. About 10,000 people were involved in the brawl with 1,250 officers restoring order after a two hour melee.
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T Jronra
Court to Review Detectives Cases in Charleston Recalls
A Charleston judge ordered a writ of certiorari to review the Police Civil Service Commission decision reinstating two former detectives Sam Bodoff and J. Rothante after discharge by Mayor Andrews and Police Chief Ray. The review also stayed the commission’s order until a date set by the judge. A patrolman was injured during a counter demonstration near University Place and 14th Street as police contained the crowd.
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J. Rothante
Nathan Kane
Craw
University Place
14Th St
Morris Leads Reed in Fight for GOP Treasurer Nomination
Morris of Charleston forged back into the lead last night in a see-saw battle with Louis Reed of Elizabeth for the Republican nomination for State Treasurer. With only 46 of the state's precincts uncounted, Morris was 49,922 votes in front of Reed as the incomplete count favored Morris. Reed polled 48,081 in the unfinished tally and missing precincts are scattered across Barbour, Braxton, Fayette, Kanawha, Marion, Monongalia, Nicholas, Potomac, Raleigh, Randolph and Wayne. The winner will face Democrat William H. Ansel Jr. in November.
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Fayette
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Randolphiwo
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Wirtone
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Springfield
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Hiram Phillips
Mingo County
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Discharged Officials Charged With Gratuity Claim
Bodoff and Taylor were discharged from the police department on July 3 amid charges of wrongfully accepting a $25 gratuity. Further details appear on page 8.
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Police Department
Thompson Leads by About 1800 in Kanawha County Judge Race
Virtually complete Kanawha County results show William J. Thompson of St. Albans winning the Democratic nomination for judge of the Intermediate Court by roughly 1800 votes. Thompson, a Charleston attorney, overtook Sam L. Mac Corkie late to finish with 9,965 votes amid a close contest.
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Kanawha County Court
William J. Thompson
St. Albans
Thompson
Charleston
Sam L. MacCorkie
MacCorkie
Kana County Primary Returns Near Complete Tabulations
Kana County primary results are nearly complete with tabulations from Tuesday, as announced by the County Court last night. The Gazette carries the update on page 8 detailing races and tentative totals for local offices.
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Kanawha
Kanawha County Primaries Highlight Governor Race
The governor won 1 566 votes in Kanawha County where the primary drew the most attention Tuesday. A potential recount looms to decide the eighth Democratic nominee for the House of Delegates as incumbent Pat Beard faces a close contest.
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Kanawha
House of Delegates
Pat Beard
Stonewall Jackson Band to March in Pigskin Pageant
Stonewall Jackson High School band will participate in the Pigskin Pageant parade before the North-South game, marking the third consecutive year of the school's color representation. Director Edgar Loar notes the group will assemble after summer vacation and practice will be announced soon.
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Clarksburg
Sue Jeffries
James D. Jeffries
Washington Irving High School
Sue
National Honor Society
Science Club
Stonewall Jackson
Edgar Loar
Loar
Itil
Austin Rejects Any Bargain to End Korean War
LAKE SUCCESS Aug 27 American Chief Delegate War ren R Austin rejected any deals to settle the Korean war in the UN Security Council He insisted the issue is aggression by North Korea and refused to link it to China’s possible UN seat He was joined by six other delegates in urging the council to focus solely on North Korea’s aggression and to keep the Chinese question to the General Assembly.
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Britain
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France
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Norway
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Ecuador
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Alvarez
Cuba
Quevedo
General Assembly
China
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Koréa
Acheson accuses Soviets of UN stalling over Korea
Secretary of State Acheson charged the Soviet Union with stalling at the United Nations while Korea remains unsettled. He cited Malik's push on China's UN membership and US portrayal as aggressor. Acheson said the US may arm Nationalists on Formosa, aligning with Truman's June pledge on Formosa security.
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United Nations
Korea
U. N
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Malik
China
United States
Formosa
Truman
Six Killed as Rail Car Is Unhitched on Grade
Six people died and eleven were injured in a railway accident on a steep grade between Machu Picchu ruins and Cusco in Peru. The locomotive could not haul the train, so two cars were uncoupled. brakemen failed to set brakes and the cars rolled backward, derailed at a curve, and plunged into the Urubamba River.
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Lima
Peru
Machupicchu
Cuzco
Urubamba
Dr Pepper Bottle Co Floats in North-South Pigskin Pageant
The North-South Football Game Inc announces the float entry of Dr Pepper Bottling Co in the third annual Pigskin Pageant to be held August 17 on the eve of the 17th annual North-South Football Game. Both events are sponsored locally by The Gazette.
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the Gazette
Teading West Virginis Daily
Yeading Mountain
Ithe
Dr.Pepper
Amvets
Dr. Pepper
Two Army Divisions Destined For Immediate Duty In Korea
U S officials indicate at least two more regular Army divisions will head to Korea to bolster Gen Wallon Walker forces. Reinforcements may enable a UN counteroffensive by September with six divisions committed. 82d Airborne and Third Infantry Division poised for embarkation from Fort Bragg and Fort Benning. National Guard units to reach 18 000 men per division or be filled by draftees.
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Washington
Wallon Walker
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Pusan
Senate Finance Panel Votes TV Tax and Freezer Levy
The Senate Finance Committee voted to impose a 10 percent tax on television sets and home freezers. The move aims to raise revenue, reflecting budget considerations of the era and signaling potential shifts in consumer costs upon passage.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Truman
Secretary For the Treasury
Billy Ripadoatera
Senate Approves Automatic Wage Price Controls Trigger
The Senate Banking Committee backed a plan to impose wage price controls automatically when the cost of living rises past a set trigger, likely five to six percent above the June 1 level. The move reverses giving Truman authority to decide when to act and targets consumer prices, with House debates delaying related measures.
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Senate Banking Committee
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Sen
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D.-Ark
Capehart
Ohio
House
Spencer D-Ky3
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County Courts Hit By State C of C War Budget Warning
West Virginia county courts and local boards meet August 15 to adopt budgets for 1950 51 with projected rises over 1949 50. The State Chamber of Commerce warns federal wartime spending and Korea policy threaten taxpayers as budgets grow.
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West Virginia
Washington
State Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Profits Advance At Record Rate
New York reports corporate profits rising to a record pace with the second quarter up 42 percent from a year ago. An Associated Press compilation covers 450 firms across all industries showing 1950 second quarter profits at 1.625 billion dollars versus 1.133 billion in 1949. First half 1950 totals reach 2.865 billion, up 24 percent from 1949.
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New York
Associated Press
Fire forces bandits to abandon $100000 gold bricks
In Timmins Ontario two hooded robbers fled after their getaway car caught fire. They had tied mine watchman Bill Edwards and violated the Coniaurum Mines Ltd office before cracking the vault. The burning car was found about 25 miles away. cause of the blaze remains undetermined.
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Ont
Coniaurum Mines Ltd
Bill Edwards
Imaain
Edwards
Secretary Acheson opposes Spain loan proposal
Secretary of State Acheson publicly rejected a Senate plan to provide Spain a 100 million dollar loan, saying the Export-Import Bank could fund it if justified. He noted past economic barriers Spain must remove and argued the bank should assess risk, while the House must approve any amendment.
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Acheson
Senate
Spain
House
Senate approves anti communism bills to curb fifth column
A Senate Judiciary Committee approved three measures aimed at cracking down on suspected foreign agents and pro vocateurs. The package would strip legal immunity from diplomats acting as foreign agents and impose deportation and surveillance rules. Senate floor action forthcoming as part of a broader drive led by Chairman McCarran.
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Senate
United States
Judiciary Committee
Congress
House
Judiciary
McCarran
D.-Nev
U.S
Heavily Armed Marines Disembark at Korean Port
Marines begin ashore at Ko rea port as transports follow, bringing Pershing tanks 90 mm guns and super bazookas to the front. Veterans speak of resolve while bands and cheering crowds welcome Leathernecks after 20 days at sea. Please turn to Page 8 Col 2.
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Leathernecks
Bon Whitehead
Tom Lambert
Robel
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Korean
Korea
Jland
Invaders Hit 150 Mile Front as Reds Press in Korea
United States and South Korean forces fight to hold a 150 mile front along the Naktong River as North Korean divisions push back allied lines. U S Marine units and the Eighth Army withdraw from the western mountain front while planning new defenses and counter moves toward Taegu and Pusan.
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Tokyo
Naksong River
U. S. Marine
U. S. Eighth Army
Korea
Naktong
U. S
Pusan
Taegu
Walton H. Walser
U.S
Hamenang
Hadong Jand Chinju
Kumchon
Kumcchon
Taejon
First Cavalry
Koreans Hold On North Front in Korea War
Tokyo dispatch reports South Korean divisions holding a 71 mile northern front against multiple North Korean divisions. MacArthur lists the Sixth Eighth Third and Capital divisions with about 40 000 to 50 000 troops defending against North Korea’s 60 000 plus forces as North Korean mobilization raises total strength to around 200 000.
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Korea
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