John Dewey Dies at 92. Eminent Educator Shaped Progressive Schooling
John Dewey, famed father of progressive education, died at 92 after a pneumonia attack. He championed learning by doing and humane schooling, influencing U.S. systems from Chicago to Columbia. His life spanned birth in Burlington, Vermont, and a career centered on making education relevant to modern life.
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Roberta Lowitz Grant
Steel Ruling Could Return Case to Judge for Trial
The Supreme Court heard arguments on May 12 and 13 over whether seizure of steel plants is lawful. Government and steel company lawyers warned the court may rule against seizure, prompting further actions by the President and Congress to avert a shutdown.
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Germans barred from entering East Zone by Russian security block
More than two million West Berliners were forbidden to enter the Soviet zone except in transit. The Communists sealed a security belt around the city and planned a no mans land along the border while the lifeline routes to West Germany stayed open. Western patrols remained barred for a seventh day. No details on pass re requirements were announced by midnight.
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Postal Paychecks Delayed by Congressional Dispute
About 400000 postal employees face delayed pay as Congress debates emergency funding. Stopgap measures pass both houses but lack a compromise. The hold results from a Senate amendment banning special appropriations for private property operations and a House appropriations bill stalled in conference.
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Noble Carney 38 Killed In Highway Mishap Near Danville
Cunningham mortuary attendants reported the death of Noble Carney 38 who was struck by a car while crossing a highway two miles north of Danville. He formerly worked for Hatfield Campbell Creek Coal Co and served in Europe and Korea. Surviving brothers and sisters are listed. the body to arrive Tuesday morning.
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Jessie
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Soviet East German travel squeeze and ambassador shift
Russian driven travel restrictions tighten in Berlin as East German police enforce limits around the city. G M Pushkin is replaced by J L Nitscyev as East German ambassador, with observers noting power struggles and possible promotion rather than policy change.
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Moscow
Special Grand Jury Consideration Of Election Fraud Claims
Judge Taylor says he may request three special grand juries after reading Charleston Gazette reports alleging election fraud in the May 13 primary. He notes he warned of full duty if fraud occurred and urges undivided grand jury attention with access to all evidence. canvass results await tabulation Wednesday as recounts begin June 9 and may last a month.
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Eisenhower Arrives Home to Warm Washington Welcome
Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower lands at National Airport to a crowd of 600 as Mamie Eisenhower greets the cameras and dignitaries like Adm. Dennison Gen. Bradley and Secretary Lovett. The couple visits the White House for talks with President Truman before heading to the Statler Hotel for campaign reentry events.
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Delegates Crunch In Party Races Across States
The report details taft Eisenhower and Harriman delegate tallies from the New Mexico GOP Virginia and Georgia contests. It notes Taft leads in Virginia and Georgia factions, and North Carolina Democrats nominate former Senator William Umstead for governor after a Saturday primary.
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Pope Prayers for Peace Highlight Capitol Hill Rally
Thousands hear prayers for peace as Pope’s message is read amid Capitol Hill activity. The scene includes Cardinal Ischini as papal legate and a mix of political figures, with Eisenhower supporters hoping for continued visibility and a looming congressional close.
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Weather snapshot across regions Monday forecast
The report outlines Monday weather across multiple areas. Charleston near 84 overcast to mild, Virginia around 72 to 70s with fair skies, Tennessee near 78, Western Pennsylvania fair with moderate temperatures. Winds and humidity readings noted with daytime measures.
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Taft Urges Stronger Air Power in Radio Address
In a radio speech Taft pressed for tougher foreign policy and stronger air power, criticizing Truman and Acheson while aligning with Dulles on deterrence and Western Europe defense. He argued bipartisan policy is flawed and warned of Korea and high spending.
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Sacrifice Is Inevitable Warns WVU Seniors
West Virginia University seniors heard a baccalaureate sermon from Rt. Rev. Wilburn Campbell of Charleston urging that sacrifice is inevitable in life. He stressed that the nature of sacrifice determines whether we create life or destroy it and framed sacrifice as a guiding force for graduates.
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Clay VY. Miller
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Nickell Kramer
Lewisburg
K. E. Neal
Clarksburg
Robert E. Schenck
Wheeling
Dave W. Jacobs
Local Obituaries and Memorial Services Across Counties
Mrs. Cain of Walnut Valley Acres dies at 73. funeral tomorrow at Newton Baptist Church with burial in Tawney Cemetery. Ervin Andrew Sumphan funeral services at Faith and Frame Mortuary will be followed by a graveside in Jane, Grete Cemetery. Doobra Frances Humphreys infant dies in Charleston Memorial Hospital. burial at Montgomery Memories Park. Mrs. Ethel Lake Kirby dies at 47 in Fallswig Wy. service at Montgomery Methodist Church with burial in Hightewn Memorial Park. James P. Owens of Does Creek dies after long illness. survivors listed. Commencement at university set for tomorrow with remarks by Dr. Alan Gregg. WVU Alumni Association elects officers.
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Columbus
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Murdock Dies in Raleigh General Hospital
Charles Henry Murdock, 69, of Cameron, dies after a long illness in Raleigh General Hospital Beckley. Survived by wife Liza Hawley Murdock, six sons, one daughter, five brothers, two sisters, 34 grandchildren, four great grandchildren. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Coal Marsh Baptist Church Glen Daniel. Burial Coal Marsh Cemetery.
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John
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Coal Marsh
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Armstrong
Misa Catherine
Montgomery
Whitesville
Laird
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James Ross
Samuel Lee Dozier
Thomas Dozier
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Lovie
Washington and Coleman Mortuary
Tear Down Continued Confinement on Prison Island
Report notes 17 compounds housing about 80000 Red prisoners on a fortified island. Newsmen barred after dark. Twenty three Communist flags flew over Compound 56, a new record by long-time observers. Some compounds had no flags yet prisoners disobeyed orders to send a work detail. Island remained generally quiet as Army engineers expect to finish converting two smaller compounds by Friday for tighter control.
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Mrs. Julia Proctor Dies at Home of Son
Mrs. Julia A Osborne Proctor 22 of Blakeley died yesterday at her son Hen Osborne's home after about two months illness. She was Crosby native and Baptist. Survived by four other sons Thomas J and Roy Osborne of Charleston Henry Osborne of Baltimore Md Lawrence L Moore of Logan a daughter Mrs Clara Ramsey Alum Creek a brother A Pritt Blakeley 18 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Body at Cook mortuary Cedar Grove.
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Charleston
Henry Osborne
Baltimore
Lawrence L. Moore
Logan
Clara Ramsey
Alum Creek
A. Pritt
Cook Mortuary
Cedar Grove
Joan White Wins Logan Beauty Title
Joan Kirchman White, 21, crowned Miss Swim suit in Logan Theater contest. Mrs. Lilly Reed, 27, won Miss Legs. Runners up Leona Reffeitt 23 Anna bert Fietcher Gilbert Mingo County Wanda Hale 18 Langdon Chapmansville. Mayor James Harless helped judge. sponsors gave corsages and a sponsor dinner.
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Logan
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Logan Theater
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Leona Reffeitt
Annabert Fietcher
Gilbert
Mingo County
Wanda Hale
She Langdon
Chapmansville
Pat Carper
Charlotte Mullins
James Harless
Odetta Vickers
Robert O'Dell
D. &. Pryor
Five Farm Aid Pacts Signed by U S India
In New Delhi India and the United States signed five assistance pacts totaling 50 million dollars for farm aid. The agreements cover fertilizer supply locust control iron and steel for farm implements community development in 300 villages and rural worker training to run these projects.
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Communist Diet Deputy Breaks With Party Ties
Inosuke Na kanishi a Communist member of the Diet in Tokyo breaks with his party saying he is fed up with party dictatorship though he does not resign. Diet officials urge resignation citing failure to serve voters and responsibility. Na kanishi rejects being a deviationist and favors free debate within party lines.
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Indian Socialists Held in Bombay Demonstration Attempt
Police arrested 11 Socialists in Bombay for attempting a civil disobedience demonstration to press the government to restore food subsidies to industrial towns.
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Holiday Deaths Exceed 400 During Memorial Day Weekend
During the long Memorial Day holiday weekend, 419 violent accidental deaths were recorded by Sunday night. Traffic fatalities numbered 303, with 62 drownings and 54 other accident deaths, as attractive weather spurred travel across the nation. States varied, with Ohio reporting 34 auto deaths and California 25, while several states reported no highway fatalities.
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Three Ore Miners Die in Boiling Gas
In Mineral Hills suburb near Iron River Michigan three iron miners died in a tunnel 915 feet underground as a sulfurous gas and dust cloud enveloped them. The victims Lionel J. Sloat Henry J. Turcotte and Fred Rossanza were found by a rescue crew in a sitting posture with faces covered. The accident happened during a routine operation to collapse an abandoned stope at the Davidson iron ore mine.
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Five Story Wing Planned at Bluefield Hospital
Bluefield Sanatorium announces a new five story wing at an estimated cost of $500000. Dr Wade H St Clair says the expansion will add 100 beds to the current 185 bed capacity and include pathology lab blood bank autopsy room obstetric and pediatric sections. A similar wing was added to the main building two years ago.
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Mrs Caroline Arter Dies at 59 in Virginia Ave Home
Mrs Caroline Clarkton Arter of 4410 Virginia Ave SE died yesterday at her home after a lung illness. She was 58, wife of John C Arter owner of Arter Paint and Glass Co. Born in Pincastle Virginia she was daughter of James W Clarkson and Eile Noyes Clarkson. She belonged to Village Chapel Presbyterian Church and Silver Cross Circle. Body at Barlow Bonsall mortuary, to be taken to home.
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Barlow-Bonsall Mortuary
Miss Marie Bell Dies at 45 in South Charleston
Marie Bell 45 a former grade school teacher died at home after a short illness at 430 1 2 Witth Av South Charleston She studied at Kentucky Wesleyan College Morehead College and Morris Harvey College taught 14 years at Vandalia Grade School Survived by mother May Ida Bell St Augustine Florida sisters Mrs C C Brown Miss Dorothy Bell Huntington city and Mrs Carl Seaman St Augustine a brother and other relatives The body lies at Degnan Kitlinger mortuary South Charleston.
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Dxtedit, Mich
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Charleston
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Youth Stabs Dad In Argument On Crescent Road
A 17 year old son stabbed his father in the chest during a Crescent Road argument. The father was treated at Charleston General Hospital and later moved to Veterans Hospital Huntington. The youth is held in the city jail awaiting transfer to juvenile authorities.
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33 Crown as Bus Runs Into Canal
A chartered Belgian bus carrying 48 passengers fell from a bridge into a canal near Gravelines in Northern France. Thirteen or more bodies were recovered after the vehicle sank in 12 feet of water while 15 people were rescued. The bus had been returning to Ghent from a day trip at Calais when it left the bridge. Further attempts to raise the bus were set for morning.
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Sirens Call Voters To Polls In Ecuador Election
Quito June 1 five sirens called Ecuadorians to the polls to choose president vice president and congress for four years. Voting included Galo Plaza Lasso’s Liberal back Chiriboge Villagomez and a four way contest with Larrea Jijon Alarcon Falconi Velasco Ibarra independent liberal candidate backers and military groups. Results likely in a month.
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Joseph Toth Dies at 70 in Glen Jean Store
Joseph Toth prominent Fayette County merchant died at his store in Glen Jean on Saturday evening after a heart attack. He was 70, a longtime operator of the Toth grocery, Catholic, born in Hungary. Surviving are his wife Katharine, five sons William Frank Joseph Jo Steve and John in the Army, and two daughters Helen Zuntiar and Erma Clark. The body is at Thomas funeral home.
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