GOP reports huge savings to taxpayers
Washington dispatch reports Republicans claim nearly 6.35 billion dollars in two years by cutting administration spending. TaBer of New York issues the figure. Democrats question the totals calling it political spin. A def icit forecast and a new anti inflation bill are also noted with Fed plans to reinstate controls.
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MacArthur Says Korea Barrier Will Fall
In Seoul on August 15 General MacArthur declared the barrier between the Republic of Korea and Soviet-held north Korea must be torn down. He said unity of the Korean people is possible as a free nation. Syngman Rhee blamed the USSR for excluding northern Koreans from the republic’s establishment. The crowd reflected mixed joy and sorrow on Korea’s three year liberation anniversary.
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Pretty Betty Cole and Rosemary Foster Lead North South Beauty Run
Pretty Betty Cole and Rosemary Foster are named Miss North and Miss South in the 15th annual North South football festivities to be held in Charleston. Twenty queens arrive Thursday, with a Pigskin Pageant parade and a reception before Friday's game. winners crowned at mid-game. Betty Cole, a former Charlestonian, has prom queen and majorette honors, while Rosemary Foster has been a majorette and Miss Pony Express.
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Fairmont
GOP Platform Aims to Restore Free Enterprise in West Virginia
West Virginia GOP leaders gathered in Charleston to unveil an 18 point platform urging a return to free enterprise in state and national government. Keynote speaker Hammock highlighted party aims while Sen. Revercomb and others urged renewed GOP vigor. Police found no tragedy after a drowning scare as Georgianne Atkinson wandered near the Kanawha River and was later held by police.
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Charleston
Harry P. Cain
Austin V. Wood
Walter S. Hallanan
Herbert S. Boreman
U. 5
Chapman Revercomb
Turley Among Favorites in Akron Soap Box Derby
Gary Dwain Turley 14, All West Virginia titleholder, is seen as a top contender in the 21st annual Akron Derby at Derby Downs. His sleek car drew crowds and earned approval from the inspection committee headed by Ed Stallsmith, with Bolstered confidence from sponsors Chevrolet and newspapers.
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O Mahoney Criticizes GOP Parallels 1929 at West Virginia Convention
Senator Joseph C. O Mahoney warned at the Clarksburg Democratic state convention that GOP policies could bring a new low mood like 1929. The 1,200 delegates adopted the platform, elected eight electoral candidates, and backed labor planks including stronger Labor Department and expanded benefits.
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Pineville
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Logan
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Eastern Cities Hit Hard by Rising Living Costs
A 16 city AP survey shows big Eastern cities face steep rises in living costs with meat bills up about 25 percent from last year and 170 to 200 percent above 1939, milk up around 17 percent, eggs near 72 cents per dozen, and butter up 162 percent since 1938. Housing costs rise modestly, clothing up sharply, with notable variations across regions. Ground Hound Steak now averages 91 cents a pound as part of the Food item list.
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Fans Surround Ruth as He Battles Critical Illness
New York on August 14 reports Babe Ruth remained on the critical list at Memorial Hospital Center for Cancer and Allied Diseases. Pulmonary complications from a cold subsided slightly but his overall condition stayed grave. 60,000 fans at Yankee Stadium joined in prayer while similar observances were planned nationwide.
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State Department Denies Russian Custody Demand for Teacher
Russian envoy demanded custody of Mrs. Oksana Kosenkina as the United States rejected the request. The Russian embassy and Soviet diplomat Alexander Panyushkin pressed for control while the teacher lies recovering from injuries after leaping from the Soviet consulate. The House Un American Activities Committee subpoenaed the 52 year old teacher, placing her under committee protection during testimony.
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Police hold miner in death of wife near Naoma
State Trooper C. N. Otta said French Clay a 37 year old Birchton miner confessed to fatally shooting his estranged wife at Naoma Raleigh county yesterday afternoon The victim Mrs Clay was shot six times with a .32 caliber pistol Her body was moved to Valley mortuary at Whiteaville Clay was charged with murder The couple had seven children and separation had lasted about a year Clay said he attacked after seeing his wife with another man and ran away from Birchton where he lived None of the children were harmed Posey Clay constable of Marsh Fork district helped arrest him and he was to be arraigned early this week before Magistrate Omer Acord at Pettus
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House may use lie detectors in Hiss Chambers probe
The House un American activities committee may use lie detectors to test witnesses in the Alger Hiss Whittaker Chambers case. The panel ordered staff to focus on their testimony while seeking a servant who served in the Hiss home. Chambers, a former Communist courier, accuses Hiss of infiltrating high government roles during the war and urged him to quit the party. Hiss denies the allegations under oath and says he has never met Chambers. The report notes committee members are gravely concerned and directs continued coverage.
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North-South Pigskin Pageant to Kick Off With Float Parade
Fourteen floats and scores of majorettes, bands and color guard units will lead off the North-South Pigskin Pageant on Kanawha Boulevard at 8 p m Thursday. Entries include major sponsors such as The Diamond Esso Standard Oil Coca Cola U S Army Red Cross and 4 H Clubs. The Goddess of Peace Float will feature an American wreath and olive branch. The pageant promotes the statewide North-South game with a Cavalcade and 50 football heroes facing a capacity crowd Friday night.
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Reds Butter Up Russian Version of Kosenkina Affair
Soviet press and radio charged that New York police falsified statements about Oksana Kosenkina, claiming she fell from a consulate window rather than was held against her will. Tass pushed the accidental fall theory while Soviet commentators accused police of forcibly admitting hospital care, signaling Kremlin sensitivity after the teachers refused to return to Russia.
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West Police Chief Faces Soviet Jail
Berlin dispatch reports Soviet efforts to arrest Johannes Stumm the police chief of the Western sector amid East West tensions. Western anti Communist trade unions split from PDGB and formed UGO with mayor Louise Schroeder likely to recognize it. a theft charge looms against Stumm and an arrest warrant could be issued.
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Ambassador rejects Soviet guard demand in Kosenkina case
In a State Department session, Undersecretary Lovett refused the Soviet request to force refugee teacher Mrs. Oksana Kosenkina to receive a 24 hour guard and to be moved from her New York hospital under police protection. He said the U S cannot compel her to meet anyone or to submit to control against her will. The talks followed a string of Soviet American tensions. The meeting occurred after Mrs. Kosenkina was served with a subpoena from the House Committee on Un-American Activities.
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United States
Russalan
Oksana Stepanovvna Kosenkina
New York
State Department
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Alexander S. Panyushkin
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Panyushkin
Mundt Sees Salt Mines In Consul's Horoscope
Representative Mundt warned that if Consul Lomakin is lucky he could face punishment in the salt mines of Siberia. The incident involves Russian teacher Oksana Rosenkina, held prisoner at the New York consulate, and sparked Kremlin-speaking accusations of immunity violations and witness testimony concerns in the wartime spy probe.
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Siberia
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New York
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Vandenberg Plans Foreign Stand for Dewey Campaign
Sen. Vandenberg plans a nationwide broadcast to outline the GOP view on foreign policy as part of supporting Gov. Thomas E. Dewey’s campaign. He says Republicans have right to discuss historical aspects of foreign policy while avoiding portrayals of mixed signals.
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R - Mich
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Dewey
John Foster Dulles
Michigan
Bitter Truth in Politics as Dewey Previews Four Term Talks
Stan Arnold quotes Tom Dewey saying he will discuss the past four terms with candor. The remark contrasts with a notion of rewards in politics, noting that the idea of a sweet sixteen is not reflected in the current scene.
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