Roth Denies Charges Against DPA
Robert F. Roth of the State Department of Public Assistance expressed astonishment at charges made by Judge Donald F. Black accusing the DPA of feeding crime and immorality. Black claimed ADC funds keep delinquent youths in homes of criminals and urged juvenile authorities access to those homes.
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Robert F. Roth
State Department of Public Assistance
DPA
Wood County
Donald F. Black
Par Ansudiance
Wood
State Relief Agency
ADC
Lawbreak
Peremia
Hoth
Marland Holds Parley With DPA Councilors
In Marland during a council meeting, officials discussed Weed Pleasant and Wirt representatives lacking emails and the DPA's confidentiality safeguards. Judge Black cited a DPA case involving a father who procured lovers for his daughters, while Roth noted limited home condition concerns in Virginia and urged correction of fund misuse through county councils.
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Marland
DPA
Mors
Roth
West Mille
Virginia
Black
Barron Seeks Right Man for State Merchandising Director
State Liquor Chairman W. W. Barron urged selecting a highly qualified merchandising expert for the state merchandising director post. He called for a nonpolitical appointment, running the department on a strict merchandising basis, while noting the outgoing director Sexton D. Wright did a good job in a short tenure.
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W. W. Barron
Sexton D. Wright
Barren
Commission
Peléiy
Wright
Rail crash in Orient leaves 100 300 feared dead
Karachi Pakistan January 21 The Pakistan Mail express train racing at high speed across arid desert was derailed when it struck a freight train of oil tank cars near the city. Survivors estimate 100 to 300 persons killed or injured as an American built diesel locomotive leads the damaged line.
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Karachs
Pakistan
Lahore
Achi
West Virginia Remains Nation's Top Bituminous Coal Producer
West Virginia kept the lead as the United States’ largest bituminous coal producer in 1953 with about 133 million tons. The National Coal Association cites a 6 percent drop from 1952 due to excessive shipments of residual fuel oil from refineries abroad, while Pennsylvania trailed with 9 million tons and the state accounted for nearly 30 percent of U.S. coal output that year.
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Washington
West Virginia
National Coal Assn
State Department of Mines
West Viras Poenpsylvania
Pennsylvania
West Vira
United States
Association
Nautilus Opens Atomic Navy Era With First U S Sub
In Groton on January 21 the submarine Nautilus launched amid cheers as Mrs. Mamie Eisenhower christened the ship. The vessel, powered by atomic energy, can travel 30 000 miles underwater and signals a new era of naval warfare.
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Navy
Thames River
Groton
Conn
Mamie Eisenhower
Bob Considine
INS
Thames
Electric Boat Company
Westinghouse
Atomic Energy Commission
Holaho Desert
Ga. Rickover
USN
Nautilus
Eisenhower
Aleas
Mrs. Eisenhower
West Virginia GOP Feud Intensifies Over Committee Meeting
The West Virginia Republican split widens as Walter Hallanan’s plan to oust State Chairman Spencer Creel faces resistance. Paul Chambers notes a Feb 4 meeting in Charleston may be blocked legally, while Creel calls for a Feb 4 Parkersburg gathering.
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Harry G. Hoffmann
The
Gazette
West Virginia
Eisenhower
National Committee
Walter S. Hallanan
Paul Chambers
Logan
West
Spencer K. Creel
Parkersburg
Hallanan
State Committee
Charleston
Creel
Chambers
Mstter
Repub- Mcan
Repatriation Standoff Over 21 Americans in UN Camp
The United Nations Command negotiates with Chinese and North Korean forces as 21 Americans and 328 other prisoners face possible release to the Reds. If refused, camps may open and prisoners travel to Formosa or be discharged as undesirables with loss of pay and veterans benefits.
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Formosa
U.N
Thimayya
Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission
U.S. Army
Budget Puts Stress On Atomic Arsenal and Air Arm
President Eisenhower submitted a trimmed 1955 budget of 65.57 billion dollars while pushing the nation's atomic program, continental defense, and allied military aid to high levels. Defense spending dominates, with two thirds of the budget still in security. He warned against further general tax cuts but urged tax law revision to ease the burden by about 14 billion, aiming to balance later.
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Douglas
Cornell
Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Capitol Hill
Taber
House, Appropriations
America
Free World
22 Sea Crash Victims Sought in Inchon Harbor
In Inchon on January 22 a collision between two ships left 28 dead and 22 missing from the U S Marines and Navy party aboard an LCM and LST. Six bodies were recovered, 21 Americans and one South Korean rescued from icy waters after the LCM capsized while attempting to dock with the LST carrying Chinese prisoners to Formosa. Pfc John Gates of Pensacola, Florida, said the LST appeared anchored to the LCMs crew.
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Inchon Harbor
Inchon
INS
South Korea
Formoss
Alles
Formosa
Pfc
John Gates
Pensacola
Fla
LCM
LST
U S Probing Climb In Price of Coffee
Washington January 21 Justice Department probes possible anti trust violations amid a sharp rise in coffee prices. Attorney General Herbert Brownell said no formal investigation is underway yet and the department has received a number of complaints about price increases that have lifted coffee above one dollar per pound.
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Washington
INS
Herbert Brownell
Zdr
Justice Department
DAV Chapter Regrets State Commanders Draft Board Comment
Paul D. Schwesig of DAV Chapter No. 28 in South Charleston criticizes State Commander C. G. White for asking DAV members to resign from West Virginia draft boards. Schwesig says DAV members would serve on boards if called, and notes other leaders disagree with White’s stance while questioning charitable fund disclosures.
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Kanawha
The
Disabled American Veterans
DAV
West Virginia
Paul D. Schwesig
South Charleston
C. G. White
French Creek
Upshur County
Charleston
Selective Service Board
Schwesig
Kermit Thompson
Leonard ©. Craige
White
New York
Red Cross
CARE
March of Dimes
da’ Si
Dynamic Planning Seeks Big Cuts in Military Budget
Ex soldier Eisenhower proposes a four billion dollar reduction in defense spending for the coming year aiming to boost air and atomic capabilities with fewer troops. The plan keeps total national security spending near forty four and a half billion, hitting the Army hardest with manpower cuts and no new major procurement funds.
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Elton C. Fay
Washington
Eisenhower
I Congress
Defense Department
National Security
Deense Department
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Korea
Solons Favor Budget Draft In Congress Deliberations
Congress echoed mixed views on Eisenhower's 854 billion dollar budget with praise for a new air power emphasis and criticism over defense cuts and foreign aid. Democrats urged balancing the budget as Republicans and Democrats questioned the debt limit raise and overall spending.
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Washington
Congress
Eisenhower
House
Joseph W. Martin
R-Mass
Rep. Cannon
D-Mo
House Appropriations Committee
Rayburn
Texas
Newlyweds Lose Dream Home to Fire on Newhouse Drive
Keith Ledsome and Janice Johnson lost their home at 261 B Newhouse Dr after a fire destroyed the four room frame house and all furnishings. Firemen estimated damage at 3500 dollars. the couple had just moved in after their January wedding and planned to secure insurance.
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Keith Ledsome
Janice Surface
Newhouse Dr
Janice
Dallas
Keith
Broad St
O. J. Morrison
Eisenhower Urges Tax Revision to Lighten Load
President Eisenhower called for a broad tax revision to reduce federal revenue by about 1.215 billion dollars next fiscal year but opposed across the board cuts now. He proposed expanding incentives for business and individuals, delaying the tax deadline, liberalizing medical deductions, and extending the 52 percent corporate tax for one year while pushing for targeted cuts and reforms.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Ickes Wants to Quit After Roosevelt Spanking
Excerpt from Harold L. Ickes diary recounts his effort to resign after a tense exchange with Franklin D. Roosevelt. He describes attempts to meet the President, pushback from Hopkins and cabinet aides, and pressure over PWA figures and indirect employment.
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Harold L. Ickes
Ickes
FDR
Roosevelt Apankes
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