World social problems tied to scientific method say RCA figure
Morgantown June 2 A leading radio physicist Dr Charles B Jolliffe vice president of RCA research labs urged West Virginia University graduates to apply clinical study and laboratory research to human behavior economics and politics He argued knowledge of likely outcomes could guide policy and reveal consequences The speech stressed teaching the art of thinking alongside reading writing and arithmetic and noted a luncheon for university officials after commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
West Virginia University
Charles B. Jolliffe
Radio Corp. of America
Mannington
Jolliffe
RCA Research Laboratories
Jollitfe
Irvin Stewart
Mrs Elwell Elected President of First Church of Christ Scientist
Mrs Helen Chaffee Elwell of East Hebron New Hampshire was elected president of the First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston. Thousands attended the annual meeting. Gordon V Comer reported churches reopening in Germany and a Christian Science society formed in Tokyo. More than 200000 food packages were sent to needy countries and the Publishing Society reported record circulation.
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Elwell
Christian Scientists
Boston
Helen Chaffee Elwell
East Hebron
N. H
Anna R. Chaffee
Army
First Church of Christ, Scientist
United States
Gordon V. Comer
Christian Science
Germany
Christian Science Society
Tokyo
Christian Science Publishing Society
Fuel Tanks Drop From Speeding Plane Over Pasadena
In Pasadena California a plane dumped two loaded fuel tanks into a busy business district. One tank exploded, showering debris onto a terminal and a bus with passengers nearby. No injuries were reported. The other tank fell near Certs park a quarter mile away and did not explode. The aircraft was described to police and jet type, flying at 500 to 1,000 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Cal
Asbury Transit Co
Certs
Fark
Plea for Bus Fare Rise Studied by Commission
The West Virginia Transportation Co seeking authority to raise bus fares three tenths of a cent per mile. As a subsidiary of Baltimore and Ohio railroad it cites a need to lift charges about 12 percent from 2.2 to 25 cents per mile. It reports a $30,717.66 loss in Q1 1947 due to higher salaries and maintenance and lower passenger revenue. No hearing was held on Pure Water Co of Logan’s bid to buy a water distributor from Island Creek Coal Co serving Verdunville Manos Argonne and Bempsey. The company representatives were absent and the case was not docketed for later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euruinen
West Virginia Transportation Co
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Pure Water Co
Logan
Island Creek Coal Co
Logan County
Verdunville
Manos
Argonne
Bempsey
Obituary notices and funeral details across several families
A wave of obituaries from West Virginia communities memorializes Mrs Mary Esta Brooks and several relatives. Surviving kin include Merruth and Henry Brooks, A L Brooks, and Lewis Brooks killed in action in Germany 1944. Services at Presbyterian and other churches, with burial in local cemeteries, note multiple families from Bartlett, Sunrey, Pisgah, Beard, and South Charleston, and a range of funeral homes handling arrangements.
Newspapers Charge Radios for Service in Miami
In Miami on June 2, the Daily News and the Herald announced a new nominal service charge for listing radio programs in baldface type due to many new stations. The plan, effective immediately, applies to all stations with paid listings appearing in a gate type. WQAM and WIOD will be billed, while FCC licensed 18 stations are active and more applications are pending.
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Miami
Fla
Today
Daily News
the Herald
The
News and Herald
Federal Communications Commmission
WQAM
Herald
WIOD
Ctst
Teamster Strike Shuts Western Pennsylvania Freight
Pittsburgh workers halted freight movements as 2,500 AFL Teamsters walked out for a 35-cent hourly wage increase after last minute talks failed despite Mayor Lawrence’s intervention. Pickets surrounded rail and truck terminals while food and milk drivers stayed on under a separate contract.
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Pittsburgh
INS
Motors
Montgomery Dentist Dr William H Washington Dies
Dr William Henry Washington of Montgomery, about 50, died at his home yesterday morning. He is survived by two sons, a mother, three sisters, one nephew, a niece, and two great nieces. The body remains at Washington Coleman funeral home in Montgomery.
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W.H. Washington
Montgomery
Willam Henry Washington
William B. Washington
W. A. Brown
Mamie W. Taylor
Boston
Mars
Bertha W. Brown
Ada Washington
Cecil Watson
Goldie L. Taylor
Massyland
Washington Coleman Funeral Home
Funeral Rites Today For Lt. W. R. Jemison
Funeral services for Lt. William B. Jemison who died Saturday in a Richmond hospital will be held at 2 p m today at Christ Methodist Church with Dr. Roland Aspinall officiating. The body will be taken from Barlow funeral home to the church one hour before the service. Additional services will be held tomorrow at the home of his mother Mrs W T Keith and stepfather in Trammell where interment will occur. Pallbearers will be former members of his Newry fighter squadron who came from Washington D C. They are Edward Powka James Frith Fred Kidd Con Menard Bud White and Jacob rige. Lt Jemison 26, a former Helens pile who served in the Pacific in World War II and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and other medals was stricken last July with poliomyelitis and spent the last 10 months in an iron lung. He is survived by his wife Mrs Frances Watt Jemison and a daughter Margaret Craig.
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Newry
Wasmeagwon
D.C
Edward Powka
James Frith
Fred Kidd
Con Menard
Bud White
Jacob Rige
Jémison
Hellen Pile
Henar
Shrneken
Frances Watt Jemison
Margaret Craig
Kettering Retired From GM Research Leadership
New York June 2 The board of General Motors Corp retired Charles P. Kettering as vice president in charge of the research laboratories. Charles McCuen, long in charge of the engineering staff, named to succeed him. John Thomas Smith also retires as vice president and general counsel, replaced by Henry M. Hogan. Tammer Crawford promoted to vice president in charge of engineering. Board reelected all officers. both Kettering and McCuen to continue as directors.
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New York
Charles P. Kettering
General Motors Corp
Charles &. McCuen
Kettering
John Thomas Smith
Henrym. Hogan
Tamer M. Crawford
McCuen
Wew
Mine accident claims Glasgow man Nathan Jennings Marin
Nathan Jennings Marin, 40, of Glasgow, was killed instantly in a mine accident at Warner Collieries Mam Macht mine yesterday. Survived by wife Mayme. four children Walter, Charles Richard, Suzanne Rose, Heberta Josephine. mother Pearl Martin. three brothers Jack, Emory, Jesse. four sisters Gladys Selle, Jane Grave, Mary Ann Higginsbother, Violet McGrew, Kathryn Herrison. Body taken to Pertheareal fone at Cedar Grove.
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Nathan J. Martin
Mammoth
Nathan Jennings Marin
Glasgow
Warner Collieries
Martin
World Way
Mayme Martin
Waiter
Charles Richard
Suzanne Rose
Heberta Josephine
Pearl Martin
Jack Martin
South Charleston
Emory Martin
Spring Wil
Jesse Marin
London
Gladys Selle
Cejane Grave
Mary Ann. Higginbother
Dunbar
Violet McGrew
Unbor
Kathryn Herrison
Cedar Grove
Pertheareal Fone
61 Hurt When N Y Bus Undergoes Freak Mishap
New York June 2 17 TM A freak accident on a double deck bus from Manhattan to Jackson Heights injured all aboard though none seriously. Driver Scott Schaller 28 blamed a grease slick near the 58th Street Bridge in Queens and said the motor malfunction caused the vehicle to reverse then circle and strike an elevated pillar and a filling station light pole before crashing into a garage wall.
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N. Y
New York
Manhattan
Jackson Heights
Bred Sthaker
58Th St
Queens
Bilbo to Undergo Jawbone Operation in Poplarville
In Poplarville Mississippi on June 2 Bilbo is listed to travel to New Orleans tomorrow for jawbone surgery. Part of Bilbo’s jaw was removed months ago due to a malignant growth and a reprise of the operation is planned.
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Bilbo
Poplarville
Miss
Sen Trew
New Orleans
Bilbos
Frances Perkins Calls Delinquency a Public Problem
Frances Perkins, former secretary of labor and now U S Civil Service Commissioner, told parents and teachers at a golden jubilee convention that juvenile delinquency is a central issue. She urged society to model order at home and called for broader community rewards for teachers beyond salary.
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Chicago
Jhine
Frances) Berkins
Secretary of
Labor
Auight
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Ralph Ashton Moore Dies of Heart Attack
Ralph Ashton Moore, 65, jeweler and wind owner of Moore Jewelry, 198 Summers St., died Monday at his Spring Hill home of a heart attack. He is survived by his wife Marecelle, daughter Joan Ashton Moore, four stepdaughters Patricia Beane, and his father Rev. Frank Moore. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM tomorrow at Cryenaie Barth Mortuary with Rev. Oral Lowe officiating. burial in Cunningham Memorial Park.
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Ralph Ashton Moore
Moore Jewelry
Summers St
Spring Hill
Wiiving
Marecelle Moore
Joan Ashton Moore
Patricia iBeane
Frank Moore
B. M
Chest Pain and ItsMany Causes in Medical Review
Dr Sheadore K Van Bolten explains chest pain can stem from many nonheart sources. He outlines rib, muscle, spine, nerve, and pleural issues, notes how left chest pain may mimic heart trouble, and covers diagnosis tools, exercise and age factors, and cautions against self diagnosis.
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Sheadore K. van Bolten
Truman to Address Canadian Parliament During Ottawa Visit
President Truman will address the Canadian Parliament during a three day Ottawa visit. He and Mrs. Truman with daughter Margaret arrive by train Tuesday and attend a state dinner hosted by the governor general Viscount Alexander. Prime Minister Mackenzie King announced the program with dinners planned and Ambassador Ray Atherton hosting on Thursday.
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Ottawa
Ont
Truman
W. L. Mackenzie King
House of Commons
Margaret
Glyan
Goveror
Viscount Alexander
King
Ray Atherton
U. S
Trumans
West Virginia corporate withdrawals and gun license notice
Multiple West Virginia entities including Fife Line Construction Corporation Marsson-Hilldon Stores Corporation and American Iron & Steel Co announce intended withdrawals from West Virginia. The notice also records a gun license petition by Leonard Ruby and attorney Cherei Williams for the Ann Lewis Shop in Charleston. A trustee sale unfolds in Kanawha County with detailed property descriptions and a June 10, 1947 auction at the courthouse. A lost items and reward section lists a Bragie dog, a missing apply, and a Diamond ring reward offer from Kanawha County.
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Fife Line Construction Corporation
West Virginia
Virginia
He Miller
Wilest
Marsson-Hilldun Stores Corp
Weensta
West Virginea
Nereis
Yoland D. Markson
Irth American Iron & Steel Co., Inc
Dune
Ng Sten Chereatier
Tewie Rubin
Ann Lewis
Capital Street
Charleston
Chateau
Bradford Street
Gircuit
Kansing County
Lewis Rubin
Cherie Wiliams
Anne A. Atking
Sadie Alking
Ta Chines M. Love, Jr Frumtee
Irs
Kanawha County
West
Bern
W. A
Beun
Pen
Fxast
Manely
Marinet
Goudon
Rankerna County
West Warelnige
Ano A. Phillips
Addie
Judy
Pecard
Glark
Kanswhea County
Pase
Tracy
Jong Ising
Mein Street
Anna M. Phillips
W. A. Phillis
Hep Hudland
Helen
Ilteen
Anna M. Paulos
Margaret W. Wright
W. A. Phillips
AL Atkins
Ae Phillis
CASS
Mand
DAY OF Sale
Charles M, Love
Magazine claims U S imports uranium for atomic weapons
Moscow June 1 New Times asserts the United States imports uranium to feed Belgian Congo based monopolists. It says the ore supplies explosive material for atomic warheads used in foreign political blackmail and imperial aggression.
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U.S
Moscow
New Times
United States
House Tax Bill Vote in Washington Amid Party Lines
Lawmakers confront a heated vote on a sweeping income tax reduction bill as Republicans and Democrats clash. The tally features numerous congressmen from diverse states, with names and districts listed as the roll is read. The outcome could shift fiscal policy and party positions in a year of political tension.
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Wweny
Lal A Iilen
Cou
Alien
Abderaon
Adicken
Mili
Andrews
Arcads
Arnold
Auchineloxs
Buata
Aples
Mass
Bertl
Bendernett
Mich
Bennett
Bishop
Biscknes
Beste
Del
Boliorm
Tractl
Guleamblol
Beem
Baek
Butte Burke
Buller
Byrneh
Wise
Gnagiols
Catkon
Care
N. d
Chadwick
Kunkel Landis
Lauran
Dhe Comple
Lefere
Lemke
Liwis
Lodgehove
McConnell
McCowen
McDonaugh
McDowell
McGregor
McMnton
McMilley
Markinnay
Maloney
Martin
Town
Hews
Monde
Mertes
Moyer
Michener
Miller
Mundt
Murray
Wizon
Nodaz
Moruind
O'Hara
O'Konski
Owens
PI Moe
Cal
Philips
Tenn
Hoorer
Plumley
Potts
Poulson
Ramey
Reed
WML
No Vy Reeves
Rich
Ethfiin
Bisley
Robertson
Rovian
Race Wen
Rogers of
Mars
Robrboughs
Rens
Tinsell
Sadlax
Grorge
Sarbacher
Schwate
SchWahe
Okin
Sco'black
Hugh Geolt
Shafer
Abert
Stanwon
Smith
Maing
Ohio
Smith Af
Almond
Ann
Berle
Boskword
Blatalkoom
Bose Et la
Bryson
Buchanan
Buckley
Ableston
Byne
Canvon
Curenl
Colle
Ginez
Colmer
Combs
Cooley
Cooper
Cravinis
Croster
Lushan
Thantason
Trimble
Walter
Fwhrening
Whitten
Wrome
Bairietead
Warley
Bhaniormen
Wy Hall
Americantaber Arwinet
Marcenthulp
Conservation Camp Opens With Over 150 Enrolled
More than 150 high school students gathered at Camp Caesar in Webster County to study forestry, game management, trapping and soil practices during a week long conservation camp. Sponsored by West Virginia University agricultural extension, the Conservation Commission, and other federal and state bodies, the program features 75 specialists and covers soil water conservation fish and wildlife management trapping forestry forest protection and outdoor skills.
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Webster Springs
Camp Caesar
Webster County
West Virginia University Agricultural Extension Division
The
Conservation Commission
Division
Inf Vrrational Agriculture
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
West Virginia Garden Laws
Southern West Virginia
Forest Fire Prospective Association
Federal Cartridge Corp
France
Mrs. Sarah Legg Dies with 218 Descendants
Clay county woman Mrs. Sarah Legg died at her Lizemore area home at about age 84 after a short illness. She leaves three daughters and six sons, 77 grandchildren, 120 great grandchildren, and 12 great great grandchildren. Survivors include sons B S Legg and others of Oak Hill and Elk Hart. three daughters Edna Rogers Anna Pierson and Emmer Morton of Lizemore. Services will be at Sycamore Baptist church near Lizemore on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. J. W. Newell to officiate. Burial in Legg cemetery near Linsmore. The body at Hardman and Bardman funeral homes.
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Ripley
Chara Alice
Lookout
Payette County
Menaiiy Bluff
Greecbrier County
Pipley
Thomas Martin
Arthur Martin
Thins
Ohio
Emma Deskihs
Winfield
Bona Kuhn
Stallings
Mig
Jiminy Nicely
Steubenville
Nickell Funeral Home
Tax
Clay County
Tizemore
Satan Legg
Oak Hill
Quinwood
L. K
B. B. Legg
Literapres
Edna Rogers
Os Hill
Anna Pierson
Elkhart
Emmer Morton
Lizamore
Hardman
Bardman
Clay
Sycamore Baptist Church
Lizemore
J. W. Newell
Legg Cemetery
Linsmore
Wanted experienced con loncern at county con mines
Wanted experienced con loncern at county coal corporation Boone No 1 mine. Ben seeks placement or assistance in securing a role within the mining operation and related supervision.
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Loncern
Ben
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