Meadows Seeks Keeping Taxes At Old Levels In WV
Governor Clarence Meadows told the West Virginia Legislature that postwar stability requires keeping taxes at old levels and balanced budgets. He urged no increases in state aid to cities, phased educational costs, a study of two years, a separate department for veterans affairs, tighter beer regulation, and preserving unemployment compensation for West Virginians without federalization. He highlighted road work, aviation laws, conservation five-year plan, farm electrification, vocational rehabilitation, civil rights protection, and promotion of industry and tourism while avoiding budget excess.
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Marry G. Hoffmann
Clarence
W. Meadows
Meadows
West Virginia
Conservations Commission
Civil Service
Manila Liberated as MacArthur Reports Thriving Advance
In Manila the Fourteenth Army announcement details three Yank divisions driving Japanese from the city. A total of about 405 prisoners of war and civilians freed, with Bilibid penitentiary and Santo Tomas camps relieved. Siege ends with Japanese retreat toward Manila Bay.
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Manila
Ger
Douglas MacArthur
Bilibid
Santo Tomas
Riiles
Bluvid
Santa Tamas
Estane
Manila Bay
Bataan Peninsula
Aft
MacArthur
California Legislature Hails Chief's Objectives
Gov Clarence W Meadows laid out a program praised by Democratic leaders in the legislature as sound and constructive. Senate President Vickers called it popular and practical while Senate Majority Leader Johnston noted it shows an understanding of West Virginia issues. Republican leaders Morrison and Kanawha backers praised the approach but urged study of increases in workmen compensation and related acts. Calls to turn to Page 2.
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Clarence W. Meadows
Senate
Vickers
Johnston Sq.rtercerd
Virginia
Morrison
Te Rouse
Davis
D-Kanawha
Colder Weather Returns to West Virginia After Thaws
Frigid conditions return to West Virginia after a thaw and freezing spell disrupted travel across northern and mountainous counties. Ice remained in places while southern areas thawed and some roads were still hazardous. Coal deliveries paused schools reopening except Kanawha County where South Charleston High remained closed briefly due to furnace coal shortages.
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Nisi
Tanhiandie
Charters
Alaris
Bishneys
Wat
Weal Vireginda
Howes Gard
Sehools
Kanawha
South Charleston
Robert J. Bryan
Heineipal
Virgil L. Flinn
Schon
Thinedalph, Tucker and
Poecahantas
State Bar Bill Passes House in West Virginia
The House of Delegates passed a bill creating a West Virginia state bar to enforce a code of ethics for lawyers. It would regulate the practice of law and aim to protect the public, with opposition arguing it could shield lawyers from accountability. The measure moved to the Senate after a lopsided 65 to 17 vote.
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West Virginia
House of Delegates
Senate
Neely
House
Huss-Ohlot
Davis B.kanawhod
Many Accidents Blamed on Storm
Weekend crashes claim two lives as icy conditions trigger numerous injuries. Patty Lou Colling 6 dies after being struck in Richwood. Winston Conner 41 killed in Mercerenna wreck. Ice storm sweeps Ranawhia county causing falls and injuries to residents including Grant Copenhaver Elkview Republican leader. Others hurt include G K Edwards 53 and Mrs Frank Chambers. Page 3.
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Patty Lou Colling
Sted
Wille Winston Conner
Wad
Mercerenna
Ranawhia County
Grant Copenhaver
Elkview
Fcnster
Ieader
Elk District
Hee
Bn Charkenyyn
Vicky
G. K. Edwards
Charleston Indurlea
Frank
Chambers
Ture
Half Starved Prisoners Freed at Santo Tomas Camp
U S army forces under Brig Gen William C Chive liberated about 3700 emaciated inmates from Santo Tomas Prison Camp in Manila. American, British and Australian internees were packed into evacuations as cavalry and trucks delivered food, cigarettes and candy. Japanese guards retreated, and a hostage exchange timeline allowed release of additional internees.
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Santo Tomas
Manila
Philippines
Mantin
Ater
Santo Tomas Theraily
Wiliam C. Chive
Providence
FR. 1
1St Cavalry Brigade
Japatesco
Prisorere
Allied advances smash through Siegfried Line and push toward Aachen
Supreme Headquarters reports Lt Gen Omar Bradley commanding the 1st and 3rd U.S. Armies as they breach the Westwall and seize two river domes while French colonial troops close escape routes for German forces in southern Africa. The 3rd Army drives seven miles into Germany, forcing quick surrenders and crippling German communications at Brandschrinn.
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Dions
Paris
Siegfried Line
Prum
Western
Germany
Fst
Meee River Dome
Supreme Headquarters
Omar N. Bradley
Normandy
U.S. Ath Army
Field Marshal
Montgomery
Ardennes
Thoough
Bradley
Lowes
Jost
Vinas Agai
Saaef
Perlent
Kakan
Jeci
Aachen
U.S
Afsice
Wemal
Uaioe
3D Army
Tyr Westwall
Col Roosevelts Promotion Held Up In Senate Battle
Washington March 1 The senate postponed for a week the promotion of Col Elliott Roosevelt son of the president to brigadier general while confirming three lieutenant generals to major general. A list of 78 colonels awaiting act was held as lawmakers debated further investigations and reflected party tensions. General Albert C Wedemeyer and General Anthony C Medulitfe were promoted to major general and lieutenant general respectively.
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Washington
Senate
Elliott Rooevelt
Sen
Bushfield US
Tie Beth Grain
Eliot
Mire
Atau Fe
Mah
Albert C. Wedemeyer
Staty Generalisshino Chianz-Kal-shek
Hee Meutenant Genet
Nis Briz
Anthony C
De Gaulle Demands French Voice in Peace and Rhine Withdrawal
Paris February 4 Gen Charles de Gaulle declared France will not accept inter Allied dictates and outlined three demands. He urged occupation of the Rhine region, separation of river barriers from Germany, and restoration of sovereign decision for Europe, insisting France will pursue these goals in its own way.
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de Gaulle
Paris
Charles
France
Pascred
Elfer
Senate Delays on Manpower Bill Hearings Initiated
Washington scene shows the Senate delaying action on the manpower bill with planned limited hearings. The administration’s drive to enact a manpower control measure faces resistance as officials prepare to testify and a committee ponders witnesses. Senator Vandenberg urges policy steps in a separate address amid Axis-threat concerns and calls for a treaty approach to deter future aggression.
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Washington
Senate
Stimaon
Hubert Patterson
Navy
Mercycombe
W. Vad
Robertson Wye
Tutt
Ohjol
Howe
House Unit Approves Veterans Aid Fund Increase
The Appropriations committee recommended a 1 percent rise in the Veterans Administration budget to finance a broader set of agencies for the fiscal year beginning July 1. It cites increased costs from World War II duties and new veterans laws, with maritime construction demand unchanged and the overall bill edging toward reduced funds in this main appropriation for the 70th Congress.
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Bil
Meitaire
70Th Congress
Sota
Yommlenton
Comilesion
Ohio Curtails Activities to Save Dwindling Fuel
Ohio reduced operations as cities like Columbus Cleveland and Akron observed a holiday on February 5 under a five day work week proclamation by Governor Lausche. Government offices closed and most business activity halted except for essential services and war-related efforts amid fuel shortages.
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Ohio
Columbus
Lausche
Columbia
Cleveland
Daston
Janeche
Germans Report Major Soviet Push Across Oder Front
German radio and Moscow claims describe a 72 mile Oder front with Zellin to the east bank captured and bridgeheads established on the western bank near Kustrin. Reports from Berlin and Moscow note Soviet troops advancing toward Radnitz and Frankfurt while weather and near rail hubs shape the battle along the Oder.
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Ealmy Jn .Maxsive
Don
Oder
Zellin
Berlin
Moscow
Ernst von Manner
Kommente
Sars
Northweat
Kustrin
Kienitz
Kustein
Ber
Grégory K Zhikiov
Arnys Us
Batewalde
Maxcow
Zhutov
Zettin
Radnitz
Frankfurt
Ies
Antong
Goritz
Baatt
Runtrin
Peankfurt
Bern
Veralles
Belpsig
Rampitz
Ini
Samland
Prumia
Budapest
Baznan
Poland
An. Latmae
Berlins
Samatl
Grovnd
Oderers
Perathes
Neeth
Wapaptee
Teest
Schaumberg
Lazthree
Paget
Poland Takes Reich Ground in East Prussia and Silesia
Warsaw claims new Poland will include land along the German border in East Prussia and Silesia with Polish administration to be installed regardless of international conferences. Beirut indicated Lithuania and Poland will determine the frontier in East Prussia, with Konisberg likely to Lithuanian Soviet republic. A future settlement of Teschen under the Munich 1938 accord would be settled in friendly negotiations.
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East Prussia
Silesia
Warsaw
Bolesaw Blerut
Polish National Council
Poland
Enat
Prussia
Potlah
Beirut
Oppeint
Ohers
Baat
East Prusia
East Prus Gia
Konissberg
Teschen
Czechoslovakia
Pos
Big Three meet as border plans loom in annexation talks
London reports Allied officials foresee major postwar changes. The conference with Roosevelt Churchill and Stalin is expected to address border annexations, industrial supervision, and Germany division by occupation zones. Berlin broadcasts claim meeting location unresolved and Tokyo fears Tassia entry into war. Page 3.
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London
Borderisc Aerone
Germany
Ag Righ
Roosevelt
Churchill
Stalin
Black Sea
Berlin
Tokyo
Tassia
Japan
Brijten
Tara
Mead Fears Speculators Will Get War Surpluses
Washington Feb 5 Senator Mead chairman of the wartime surplus inquiry urged a government clearing house to stop surpluses from reaching speculators. He criticized auctions by Defense Plant Corp and proposed a uniform system where agencies share surpluses daily, with priority distribution to other agencies states cities hospitals and educational institutions before private sales. He endorsed warehousing for unused firms at cost and direct public sale with auction or negotiation later. The inquiry into Goldberg's Surplus Liquidators Inc. would resume tomorrow.
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Sen
Vandenberg
Detroit
Vian
Hlenberg
R.-Mich
Alles
United States
America
Vandenbers
Nate
Washington
Sen. Mead
Meat
Zenate Wat
Anus
Jacob Goldberg
Defense Plant Corp
DPC
Goldbers
Russian influence blocks press in Balkan sphere reports
The article notes Soviet Russia dominates Balkan news access with Allied commissions and Greek zones seen as exceptions. Acting Secretary Joseph Grew comments on Rome disclosures and U S appeals for broad access for American correspondents as negotiations continue.
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Washington
Russia
Rome
Allied
Balkan
Joseph Grew
United States
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