Price Controls Weakened as Labor Threatens Strikes
Price Chief DiSalle said the weakened controls bill can be operated under but labor leaders warned of nationwide protests. Johnston warned the Senate and House versions could raise living costs, potentially adding about 360 dollars per year for the average American family. Unions labeled the bill unsatisfactory and threatened action if stricter controls are not adopted.
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Mystery death of Everett Nutter investigated in Summers Street alley
Everett Nutter 31 of Elkview was found with a fractured skull behind the Colonial poolroom on Summers Street at about 5:30 am. A prosecutor’s investigator cited a coroner report of death by skull fracture, but police later ruled the cause unknown as the case moved through limited inquiry.
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Bluestone Reservoir touted as West Virginia’s best fishing site
Inside the Sunday Gazette a two week study by conservation experts declares Bluestone Reservoir the finest and most productive fishing spot in West Virginia. The edition also offers a West Virginia circle tour guide and features on local politics, daily government insights, and a salute to a small residential town, Ronceverte, with articles scattered across pages 6, 27, 33 and beyond.
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Housing Probe Clears Local Two Mile Creek Project
Federal housing officials issued a clean bill of health for Charleston’s 4 million dollar low rent housing project in the Kanawha Two Mile area. Mayor Copenhaver admitted he acted hastily in opposing the site then acknowledged the plan remains the logical choice under law.
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Protests Rise Over Chesapeake and Potomac Phone Rate Hike
More than 740 Kanawha Valley residents protested the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co rate hike before the West Virginia Public Service Commission. The request would lift annual revenue by about 5.6 million dollars. the fifth increase since World War II, following wage gains for 3,700 employees.
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St Louis Flood Crest Tops 40 Feet Along Mississippi
The Mississippi River crest in St. Louis reached 40.2 feet, the worst flood here in 107 years. Water damaged waterfront areas as levees failed. Missouri River also surged toward Kansas City. Army engineers estimate damages could reach ten million dollars as the flood crested.
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Plane search resumed for two missing flyers in desert
Pasadena July 21 The six day air hunt for Mary Jane Walker 22 of Malverne Long Island and Klaus W Martens 28 of South Pasadena continued with county sheriff aero squadron Civil Air Patrol and the U S Air Force directing 635 sorties. Walker a nurse at Huntington Memorial Hospital and Martens a local auto firm executive disappeared after departing east Los Angeles airport for Blythe California last Sunday.
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Mexico
Accident Report Forms Distributed Across West Virginia Agencies
West Virginia enforces its safety responsibility law with motor vehicle accident report forms now delivered to all 55 county sheriffs and state police detachments. Delays in first orders postponed start of the program, but forms are now in use. distributed to insurance firms, justices of the peace, and municipal police. Simon M. Bailey notes forms must be completed for any accident causing personal injury or property damage.
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Justices of the Peace
Simon M. Bailey
Motor Vehicles Department
China sacks recess in Kaesong talks at Peiping's call
At U N headquarters in Korea on July 22 Chinese Reds halted armistice negotiations after the allies refused to discuss troop withdrawals. Vice Admiral Joy and other Allied leaders noted a finality in the stance while Reds sought Peiping guidance. talks may resume Wednesday with Taesong delegates returning if Peiping presses.
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Abdullah Enemies Questioned Fight Seen for Throne
In Cairo authorities rounded up more than 160 suspected oppositionists in old Jerusalem for questioning in King Abdullah's assassination. A bitter succession fight looms between Abdullah's two eldest sons, Tallal and Naif, over who should throne the Hashemite kingdom. Tallal, vacationing in Switzerland, is said to be furious over a regency granted to his brother Nair and may return to Amman for a surprise visit.
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Prince) Nair
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Fees Set for Overloads Rolling on State Roads
The State Road Commission announced new overload fees on state roads effective until July 1. Truckers must pay a monthly tons per mile fee to fund road stabilization and repair of damage from heavy loads. Registered West Virginia carriers are exempt from fees if operating under specific permits, with a bookkeeping system tracking payments.
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All-West Virginia Soap Box Derby Finalist Winners
Ernest L. Holmboe won the 14th annual All-West Virginia Soap Box Derby race yesterday. Kent Myers was beaten in the finals by Terry Turner. Holmboe is brother of 1947 All-American champion Kenny Holmboe and finished as runner-up in the 1950 state event.
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the Gazette
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Kenny Holmboe
Derby Pictures Highlight Holmboe Victory in Thrilling Derby
Ernie Holmboe of South Charleston won the Class A title in a dramatic finish against Richard Burnette after a dead-heat race. He then edged Kent Myers to claim the final Class B trophy, continuing a day of sprinting excitement in the Derby.
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Naval Chief Seeks Continued Middle East Arms Aid
Admiral Forrest Sherman urged continued and expanded U S military aid to the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean. Speaking to the House Foreign Affairs Committee through Vice Admiral Donald Duncan, Sherman cited an uneasy peace and refugee influx and called for continued equipment, training, and technical advice to stabilize the region.
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Palestine
Harriman Nearer Goal In Iranian Oil Impasse
Averell Harriman, envoy for President Truman, moved closer to reviving talks between Iran and Britain on oil nationalization. Iranian official Allahayah Saleh said progress was made after a meeting, with discussions on a joint Anglo Iranian oil company and profit shares. Mossadegh’s government conveyed updates to the premier, while Harriman prepared for further meetings. a page reference notes continuation.
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Isfahan
Drip Drip Drip By Ed Peters Thirsty Goes On Water Wagon
Thirsty Peters decides to quit drinking, starting a new life as he climbs onto the water wagon at about 10 Friday night. He contemplates his downtrodden condition and vows to endure the change, holding on and refusing to look around as he begins this sober experiment.
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the Gazette
Lil Abner
Disappearance of DC-4 Airlift Craft Aboard Pacific Route
A four engined DC-4 with 38 aboard vanished in foul weather off Alaska while en route from Vancouver to Tokyo. The crew and most passengers were Canadian and American military personnel. Coast Guard cutters and search planes scoured the Gulf of Alaska as ground fog shrouded the area from Juneau to Anchorage.
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Committee OKays Huge Military Building Program
The House Armed Services Committee approved a 5.77 billion military construction program the largest since World War II. Air Force gets 3.48 billion with 1.07 billion for secret purposes. Army totals 1.468 billion with 302 million secret facilities. Navy and Marines receive 786 million with 113.5 million secret.
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United States
Two Rainbows Around Sun Crown State Sky
Weather observers describe as solar halos seen yesterday afternoon over a wide state area. Two halo rings formed around the sun at 46 and 22 degree angles, a rare 46-degree halo alongside a common 22-degree halo. Their simultaneous appearance was unusual and traces lingered for about 30 minutes.
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Today’s 30 Second Prayer for Peace
A brief religious prayer invokes God’s peace amid tribulations. The text includes transcribed excerpts seeming to reference trust in Thee and a plea for calm in a troubled world, attributed to Rev. Dean EB Young.
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