Death Reunites Royalty Duke Desires Reconciliation
The Duke of Windsor amid Queen Mother Elizabeth at King George VI’s funeral. he kissed her hands after the service signaling reconciliation after abdication for Wallis Simpson. Buckingham Palace episode preceded a tea reunion with his sister in law, easing royal tensions. The scene at Paddington and Windsor highlighted the emotional moment of a dramatic royal farewell.
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Mossadegh Aide Fatemi Shot by Fanatic in Tehran
Tehran Feb 15 Fatemi Premier Mohammed Mossadegh's nationalist aide was seriously wounded by a bullet from a fanatic Moslem youth at a cemetery. He was rushed to a Tehran hospital where doctors warned survival was uncertain. The assailant, tied to the Fedayan Islam group, reportedly targeted Fatemi after a Nazi inscription demanded freedom for Nawab Safavi.
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Nawab Safavi
King's Body Laid in Vault At Windsor Castle Chapel
King George VI is laid to rest at St. George's Chapel Windsor as Queen Elizabeth II sprinkles earth on the coffin. Princess Margaret and the Queen Mother appear restrained, while the archbishop of Canterbury delivers the committal. A vast funeral crowd witnessed the procession from Westminster Hall to Paddington and Windsor, with dignitaries present.
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GE Workers Granted Two-Cent Pay Raise
Washington February 15 The Wage Stabilization Board approved a 1.08 percent living cost pay boost for 200000 General Electric Company workers. The action covers retroactive payments to September 15 1951 and will total about three million dollars, roughly 15 dollars per worker. The board held off on a 244 percent increase labor unions had negotiated.
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Authorities Seek Death Car Driver
A statewide alarm was issued to capture an unidentified driver whose car allegedly struck and killed 17 year old Jacqueline Morris Sears of Marmet. Her mangled body was found near Marmet between Marmet and Hernshaw around 2 a.m. by five residents who had tried to pull her from the highway. The victim's husband Charles Sears is in the armed forces.
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Man cited on dope count after marijuana found
Nitro officials described how a Cleveland man jailed on a narcotics charge after his can of tobacco turned out to be marijuana. Stefanik, 85, was held on $10,000 bond awaiting grand jury action. Louie Athens, 27, was arrested at his home on intoxication charges.
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Tide Turns in To ledo Baseball Franchise Move
The Toledo to Charleston transfer of the American Association franchise remained unsettled with no definite decision. Barry Wallace reported progress and encouraged outlook as association leaders gathered with Danny Mendenez to assess Charleston facilities and potential terms. They planned a thorough visit to Charleston before any public move.
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McKinney Bank Linked to Firm In Tax Scandal
President McKinney of the Democratic National Committee says his bank once held a 120000 mortgage on Indianapolis Brewing, which settled federal tax claims for 4500 and later received a 35000 refund. He denies Fidelity Trust Co financed the brewery purchase and says the mortgage was held by the bank’s successor before the new owners liquidated it.
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Chicago
Alvin Bardin
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Property Owners Protest Paving on Broad Street
Thirteen local property owners attended a protest meeting over Broad Street paving plans. All but one opposed the nine inch reinforced concrete option for 3 1 8 blocks between Virginia Street and the New York Central tracks, arguing $253 per front foot is too costly. Only Capitol City Supply Co. favored paying for its 93 foot frontage. The issue mirrors citywide paving procedures, page 2 column 4.
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Wayne Woman Treats Tooth Problems After Dentist Visit
Mrs. Paul Napier of Wayne, a 25 year old homemaker, describes a painful dental episode after two extractions. She continued pulling teeth herself and spent $8 on the extractions and self treatment, with subsequent gum and tooth aches. The item notes she used a sterilized razor blade to remove bone fragments and sought relief after the dentist’s work.
Reds Submit New Proposal Governing Post Truce Agenda
In Munsan Korea on February 16 Communist truce negotiators urged that the governments decide the post armistice agenda. North Korea’s Gen Nam presented a brief proposal for a political meeting within three months to discuss withdrawal of foreign troops and a peaceful settlement of the Korean question. The delegation added “etc” to signal further topics. Vice Admiral Turner Joy said the term could mean many things pending study.
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Chinese Peoples Volunteers
Defense to Place Contracts Abroad Overseas Defense Production program announced
The Defense Department unveiled a 620 million dollar plan titled Overseas Defense Production to place Western European military contracts. Run by Army Navy and Air Force, it seeks to fill production gaps and sustain NATO forces with ammunition spare parts aircraft components and small naval vessels.
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Army cuts 24 month hitch for 325000 men to release early
The Army announced enlistees from National Guard or Organized Reserve Corps may be freed from one to four months early from a 24 month active duty term. About 325,000 men could be released, roughly a quarter each month starting next month. Guard anti aircraft battalions stay intact as units. Considerations include wartime service length, Korea combat duty, dependents, unit readiness, and replacement availability.
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McGrath backs immunity plan in government cleanup
Attorney General McGrath said federal prosecutors should grant immunity to some lesser offenders to convict greater ones as part of Truman’s call for Newbold Morris to have subpoena power to uncover government wrongdoing. He characterized the immunity rites as necessary.
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New York Republican
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Steel Strike Charge Sparks CIO Refusal to Yield
New York February 15 The CIO United Steelworkers accuse the steel industry of trying to provoke a nationwide strike backed by warn of wage and price demands In response U S Steel executive John Stephens labels the charges as unfounded and exaggerated The case centers on proposed wage increases and broader bargaining demands amid the wage stabilization hearings before a government panel with the industry arguing any concession would fuel inflation.
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Philip Murray
Murray
Havel
United States
John Steyshens
U. S. Steel Corp
Joh the Industep
Transit fare hike approved by Public Service Commission
The Public Service Commission ordered higher interurban bus fares for Charleston Transit Co effective Sunday, raising long routes about five cents with smaller increases for shorter runs. The commission rejected a school ticket rate boost to five and six cents. Commutation books of 10 will be sold at $3.95, aiming to avoid a 15 percent federal tax. The change is part of an earlier income grant, with executive VP BR Randolph estimating about $75,000 gross annual, $35,000 after taxes.
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Charleston
Violence Flares Anew in Tunisia
In Tunis in front of the French resident general’s palace police and Tunisian nationalists clashed. Grenades wounded two police and others were hurt as police used gunfire to restore order. About fifty people were arrested as a ring of steel surrounded the palace while Gen. Jean de Haute última tentative.
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Jean de Hautetlecaue
Paris
Daily 30-Second Prayer for Peace
A brief prayer asking for world peace and personal confession. It pleads for forgiveness of sins, repentance for enemies, and guidance of national rulers by the Spirit so all may live quietly and peaceably.
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