Danes Likely To Join West In Pact Talks
Danish Foreign Minister Gustav Rasmussen testified before parliament that Denmark aims for a common Scandinavian defense system neutral in power politics yet armed by the West. Norway rejects a 10 year Sweden pact but stays neutral and Sweden weighs tying neutrality to Russian bases in Finland. Baltic and Atlantic talks await U.S. role as Bevin defends alliance at Westminster.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Denmark
Nirway
Washington
Henrik de Kauffman
U. S
Dean Acheson
London
Ty Bevin
House of Conmans
Atlantic Alliance
Bevin
Laborite
H. A. Chamberlain
Britain
United States
Tage Erlander
M. Oesten Unden
Norway
Alliance II
North Atlantic
Russia
Finland
Fridof Domme
Bertil Onlin
Liberal
Copenhagen
Gustav Rasmussen
Jessup Appointed As Special Envoy
Washington report says Philip C. Jessup is appointed ambassador at large to represent the United States at major international conferences. He previously served on the United Nations Security Council and teaches international law at Columbia University. The change follows discussions in Washington with Secretary of State and potential shifts in the American UN delegation.
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Washiginon
Truman
Acheron
Philip C. Jessup
United States
Tomgnt
Jessup
United Nations Securty Council
Columbia University
Jeseup
Security Council
Nega Sons
Ave
United Nations
Jenny Rosas
Enier
Warren Austin
Wheeling Lions Demand Hospitals Attention
Wheeling Lions approve a resolution urging West Virginia residents and state government to address deplorable conditions in mental hospitals. The measure cites overcrowding, poor facilities, and sanitation in state institutions, calling for action and forwarding copies to the governor, legislators, and Lions clubs statewide.
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Wheeling
Wheeling Lions Club
West Virginia
Patieson
Lions Clubs
Southern Oan Synod of
Presbyterian
Huntington State Hospital
Charleston Gazette Jane
Lions Club of
Donde
Charles N. Hamel
U S Probes Grain Trading And City Funds Bill Passed
Agriculture Secretary Brannan ordered a probe into wheat corn and soybean trading amid a price tumble and extended cash wheat purchases in Chicago. The House approved a measure to boost municipal liquor revenue sharing to 31 million, with Senate action expected.
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Washington
Feb
INS
Brannan
Chicago
Congress
Sen. George
Senate Finance
George
Commodity Exchange
J. M. Mehl
Chicago Board of Trade
Board of Trade
CEA
Senate Agriculture Committee
Agriculture Department
Bill Would Raise Top Payments for Disability
A legislative bill proposes raising maximum weekly disability payments under the workmen compensation act from 18? to 25 dollars, extends compensation to all occupational diseases including silicosis, and increases benefits for widows and dependents. Attorney fees would be limited by a graded schedule, with no more than 23 percent of an award. New cases only would be affected, and temporary disability could extend to three years with revised medical and funeral expense limits.
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Commission
Appeal Board
Supreme Court
Compens Station
E. B. Penny
Pennybacker
Plan For Low Cost Homes In Kanawha Valley Unveiled
A three hour conference at the Ruffner hotel gathered about 100 builders bankers and officials to discuss plans for low cost housing in Kanawha Valley. The group aims to produce homes costing about 10 000 for families earning 3 000 to 4 000 annually and address rental housing and minority needs with FHA VA and Home Loan Bank support. Speakers included Mayor Carl Andrews FHA officials and local contractors.
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Kanawha Valley
Ruffner Hotel
Construction and Finance Industries
Charleston Chamber of Commerce
Carl Andrews
F. Guy Ash
Federal Housing Administration
Aubrey W. Love
C. Crow Batson
FHA
John C. Care, Jr
Kanawhai County
Phil E. Hyre
L Noyes Smith
Kanawha Banking and Trust Co
Raymond OL Foley
Housing and Home Finance
Franklin
Ash
Charleston Wins Backing for State Medical School Plan
A Charleston location for a four year medical and dental school and a chronic disease hospital was approved by the House health committee along with companion bills. The medical school would operate under West Virginia University while Charleston would host the two structures. Controversy at a public meeting centered on site choice with Morgantown leaders and Morgantown Post editor Brooks Cattle pressing for Morgantown. Huntington and Martinsburg reps also urged other sites. A separate judiciary panel advanced four bills including creation of a medical licensing board with 11 members serving staggered five year terms and biennial physician and surgeon registration. </s>
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House
Senate
Bil
Sen
Eddy
Finance Committee
Veterans Affairs Committee
Senate Veterans Affairs Committee
Charleston
State Medical Assoc
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Brooks Cattle
Morgantown Post
Senate group named to acquire hospital in Martinsburg
A five member Senate committee joined by a House group aims to explore state acquisition of the 3500 bed Veterans Hospital at Martinsburg. Members include Johnston and Sons, John E. Amos, Ward Wyllie, Herbert Boreman, and Theodore Bowers. House Speaker Flannery may name a panel today with Gov Patteson serving in advisory capacity. A joint resolution to pursue the hospital has been approved by both chambers.
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Senate
Broughton Johnston
House
Veterans Hospital
Martinsburg
Johnston and Sons
John E. Amos
Kanawha
Ward Wyllie
Wyoming
Herbert 5. Boreman
Wood
Theodore M. Bowers
R-Wetzell
W. E. Flannery
Patteson
Pope Summons Cardinals to Extraordinary Consistory
The Vatican announced Pope Pius XI will condemn the Hungarian Communist government over the Mindszenty case in a secret consistory next Monday. Cardinals in Rome and those traveling soon are called, with United States participation likely limited to a few. Francis Cardinal Spellman and Dennis Cardinal Dougherty are among the named U.S. prelates.
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Vatican City
Fen
Vatican
Pius XI
Josef Cardinal Mindszenty
Sacred College of Cardinals
Pius
Mindszenty
Rome
United States
Francis Cardinal Spellman
New York
Dennis Cardinal Dougherty
Ppila
Vatican to convene first extraordinary consistory in 75 years
Vatican dispatch reports the Pope will hold an extraordinary consistory on Monday to protest Cardinal Ledóchowski’s imprisonment and German restrictions on religious teaching. The move echoes a 1874-76 protest by Pope Pius IX against Chancellor Bismarck, marking a historic action unseen for three quarters of a century.
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Vatican City
Leo Xie
Bismarck
Mirceslaus Ledochowski
Ledochowski
Gnesen
Posen
Papal Addresses Public After Secret Consistories
The Vatican released a letter from the Pontiff to the bench of Hungarian bishops protesting Cardinal Mindszenty’s arrest as a grave offense to the church. The Pope urged Hungarian Catholics to show courage and Christian strength while praising Mindszenty as fearless and strong.
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Delphia
Samuel Cardinal Stritch
Chicago
Edward Cardinal Mooney
Detroit
Vatican
Ithe
Mindszenty
Sacred Consistorial Congregation
Hungary
Josef Mindazenty
Strigonia
Life Term Meted In Murder Case
William Boyd Cavender a 44 year old Charleston blacksmith and auto mechanic was sentenced to life imprisonment after a Kanawha County jury found him guilty of first degree murder in the death of Herman Asbury a two mile plastering contractor. The jury recommended life rather than hanging. Judge Cyrus W Hall deferred ruling on arrest of judgment and bond pending appeal. Cavender claimed self defense saying Asbury struck him with a wrench. The shooting occurred after a struggle. Cavender showed no outward emotion during sentencing.
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William Boyd Cavender
Charleston
Intermediate
Herman
Asbury
Kanawha
Cavender
J. Blackburn Watts
Felix Caudy
Cyrus W. Hall
Watts
World Sickened by Mindszenty Verdict Acheson Avers
Secretary of State Dean Acheson condemned Hungary's Mindszenty conviction as wanton Communist religious persecution. He suggested United Nations action, noted Soviet control in Hungary, and cited obligations under the Treaty of Peace to pursue violations. Cardinal Spellman urged Americans to root out Communist cells.
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Mindzenty
Washington
Dean Acheson
Hungary
Cardinal Mindzenty
Free World
United States
United Nations
Britain
France
Vatican City
Pius XI
Sacred College of Cardinals
New York
Francis Cardinal
Spellman
Mindszenty
Capitol Hill
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Acheson
Jacheson
Moscow
Cardinal Lindszenty
Truman Taft-Hartley hearings extended long
Senate labor committee extended hearings on the Truman administration labor policy bill through Feb 13 delaying potential Senate debate. Democrats pushing speed while Republicans pressed witnesses, with about 30 more witnesses added to the list. Acheson announced the U S will press ahead with the North Atlantic defense alliance despite Russian opposition and sought to clarify the plan’s main points to ensure mutual understanding among member nations.
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Washington
Truman
Senate Labor Committee
Aroun
Senate
Yj Glem Elbert Thomas
Utah
Sen
Ellender
D.-La
Winter storms strand thousands as East warms
Raging ground blizzards piled up new drifts on western plains causing rail and road blockages. About 6,000 travelers were stranded while 43 trains halted, with 26 stalled at Union Pacific stations in Wyoming. Meanwhile South Dakota roads closed by 48 mile per hour winds and Nebraska faced a new cold snap as New York and other eastern cities set records for warmth.
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Associated Press
Wyoming
Sinclair
Red Cross
Union Parific
South Dakota
Philip
Rapid City
Mercury
Nebraska
New York
Baltimore
Mobile
Alea
Brownsville
Tex
California
Westhen Bureau
Prestate
Beert Douglas
Wyo
Thompson
Green Pneumonia
Green River
Ogden
Utah
Jet Bomber Sets 511 MPH Flight Record for Size
The eight-jet Air Force Flying Wing bomber completed a 2.258 mile nonstop flight from Muroc to Andrews Air Force Base in 4 hours 25 minutes at an average 511 mph. The B49 Flying Wing, built by Northrop, aimed to showcase for a congressional inspection, though production was scaled back due to defense budget limits.
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Air Force
Caliornia
Andrews Air Force Base
Muroc Air Force Base
Cal
Andrews
Moses Lake
Wash
Northrop Aircraft Co
Hawthorne
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