Meadows Speaker At GMA Ceremony
COLLEGE PARK Georgia June 2 Governor Meadows of West Virginia delivered the commencement address at the Georgia Military School from which he graduated in 1921 He warned that democracy’s danger lies in its own citizens and urged independence of thought as a test of maturity Also listed were humor timing wisdom living beyond oneself and honesty as key traits for graduates
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Georgia Military School
Democrats Seek County Clerk Politic Battle Across Kanawha
In Kanawha and beyond, candidates contest clerk treasurer and mayoral posts. Republican challengers face Democratic incumbents in several cities including Clendenin and East Bank. Grafton has eight aspirants for five council seats as Weirton holds its first mayoral vote since incorporation. Localities like Montrose and War see small-town turnout as voters choose new governments ahead of July 1.
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Bury
Hubert H. Scott
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al Marmet
Ben ¥. Morris
Dema Ic
Repubican
Clyde G. Buckland
E. C. Canterbury
J. P. Eplin
Kanawha
Cedar Grove
Clendenin
East Bank
Grafton
Charles C. King
Weirton
Thomas E. Millsop
Big Weirton Steel Co
Steve Barron
Holidays Cove
Marland Heights
Weirton Heights
Greater Weirton
University City of
Morgantown
Moundsville
McDowell County
Peoples
Montrose
Randalpiy
SS Lten
Air travel deemed eight times riskier by Harriman
Secretary Harriman told a Senate appropriations subcommittee air travel is eight times as hazardous as rail or bus travel amid a 33 percent House budget cut for the Commerce Department. He warned accidents will rise with more traffic and faster planes unless safety facilities are installed, citing 1,101 railroad deaths and 13,896 injuries plus 878 truck and bus fatalities and 4,600 injuries. Wolverton said the committee recognizes air safety importance, noting over 100 witnesses have testified since January.
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United Nations report urges urgent atomic program
A cross sector commission led by Joseph E. Davies and others warns that quiet security is impossible against aggressors. The group calls for rapid, intensive development of atomic capability as a necessary, unanimously agreed policy spanning religion, industry, diplomacy, science, and politics.
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Joseph E. Davies
Harold W. Dodds
Truman K. Gibson
Je. Daniel A. Poting
Anna M. Rosenberg
Samuel I. Rosenman
Edmand A. Walsh
Charles E. Wilson
Karl K. Compton
Tax Reform Bill Sparks Debate in House Vote
Debates pit Dingell and Eberharter against the measure as Knutson defends a compromise tax bill. The plan would cut withholding July 1 and apply graduated reductions from 20 percent for low incomes to 10.5 percent for incomes above 302000, with exemptions boosted for seniors and adjusted tax ceilings.
Round World Flight Pioneered by American Clipper America
The inaugural round the world clipper America, a Constellation-class airliner, will fly 21 426 miles with an American crew and American-built plane. It aims to showcase U S commercial aviation leadership with stops for on the scene reports. Regular mail service from San Francisco and New York starts the week after June 17, with seven day round trips expected at about $2700 including continental legs.
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Labor Bill Promotes Collective Bargaining Growth
The bill recognizes shared responsibility of both parties to carry out collective bargaining agreements. It states that under the measure the great trade union movement will enjoy healthy growth and stronger bargaining.
Holiday Weekend Rates and Power Storage Breakthrough
The record notes varied holiday weekend figures by state for miscellaneous causes, then shifts to a plug for Eveready’s 45 volt battery. It claims engineers say the new battery is the most efficient storage power device yet devised, crediting its development to Eveready.
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New York
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Oklahoma
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Pennsylvania
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Tennes
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Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Indian politics debate on India united or Pakistan split
The article outlines a clash between the Congress party pushing for a united India and the Moslem League seeking division with Bengal and the Punjab in Pakistan. It notes British support leaning toward an undivided India but presenting division as a compromise option.
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India
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Surplus Reported In Labor Supply
Washington June 27 Unemployment rises in 22 of 80 labor markets per the U S Employment Service report. Areas with large surpluses include Portland Missouri Fall River Scranton Johnstown Wheeling Huntington Charleston Savannah Mobile Tampa Terre Haute Wichita Phoenix Tacoma Portland Vancouver Sacramento Stockton San Jose San Bernardino Los Angeles San Diego. Robert C Goodwin says half of areas showed declines in opportunities due to price and demand. About 2 500 000 unemployed in April, seasonal upturns in construction and sage vulture sent unemployment up over March. Most declines in New England New York Pennsylvania plus Washington BC C Indianapolis Flint Atlanta Birmingham Charlotte San Antonio.
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Ind
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Wash
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Stockton
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Los Angeles
San Diego
Cal
Robert C. Goodwin
Goodwin
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
Flint
Mich
Atlanta
Birmingham
Charlotte
N. C
San Antonia
Tex
Martial law, parades, and raids hit Shanghai and Beijing
City authorities and Woosung garrison paraded against communists while martial law persisted. Shanghai students held quiet memorials after raids. professors resumed classes as 32 students were promised bail. Deportations loomed for detainees. Peiping barricades blocked campuses and Hu Shih opposed suppression. Canton and Nanking reported control, while heavy fighting raged in Manchuria with 5000 rebels captured near Mukden and Changtu areas.
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Changtu
Central
Lilienthal Warns International Atomic Control Is Vital
US Atomic Energy Commission chief David Lilienthal urged that control of atomic energy must be international to end national rivalries and ensure world peace. He warned security relies on cooperation and predicted U S electricity from atomic energy may take six to ten years, with possible acceleration during urgent needs.
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American Commission
United States Atomic Energy Commission
United States
Ientral
Lilienthal
Russia Declares JuctiHword From Page 77
The report notes a hostile phrase about the United States and mentions photographs of major U S bomb targets. It cites American businessmen purchasing advertising in the book she referenced.
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United States
Titus Named Head Of Osteopaths Of State
Dr Theron A Titus of Marlinsburg was named to succeed Dr H A Cuddes s of Rogan as president of the West Virginia Osteopathic society at its national meeting in Bluefield opening here June 2 The association will meet in Wheeling there after Few eggs to the pound noted in copy and not part of the event.
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vPi
Theron A. Titus
Marlinsburg
H. A. Cuddess
Rogan
West Virgina
Pope Warns Against Hatred and Violence in International Relations
The Pope calls victorious nations to reject hate and violence that fueled past systems, questioning how any nation can claim safety while harming others. He argues security rests on internal order and stable, peaceful relations with neighbors.
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Curley Loses Appeal In Reluctant Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court upheld a four to twelve month sentence and a $1000 fine for Donald Wakefield Smith, tied to Engineers' Inc. of Washington. Co defendant Curley denied connections, naming James Fuller as the alleged spearhead while claiming knowledge of misrepresentations. In a separate case, Mrs. Vashti McCallum, 83, challenged sectarian religious instruction in public schools as unconstitutional, arguing it merges church and state. Illinois argued the program is voluntary and joint with the Champaign Council of Religious Education, funded by the council.
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National Labor Relations Board
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Champaign
University of Ilinois
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Champaign Council of Religious Education
Devastating Tornado Claims Dozens Across Pine Bluff Area
A powerful tornado carved a 20 mile path through plantation country near Pine Bluff, killing at least a dozen and injuring many. Two children perished near a demolished home. 20 white and 15 Negro deaths reported. William Galloway, a 35 year old utility linesman, died during rescue efforts as a copper line struck him. The storm followed a similar Oklahoma twister that leveled Leedey. Red Cross allocated 20600 for relief. temporary shelters and tents to be set up near wrecked homes as relief crews assess damage and provide aid.
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William Galloway
Pine Bluff Utility Company
Oklahoma
Leedey
Coreer E. BD
DuPreg
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Richard McGill
Jefferson ‘Pine Bluff
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National Red Cross
McGill
Red Cross
Hungarian Crisis Deepens as New Communist Premier Takes Reins
Informant indicates Bela Varga fled and faces arrest plans tied to a plot against the government. Lajos Dinnyss, newly installed premier, promises reconstruction and a three year plan echoing Russia, while Parliament remains fragmented with Nagy era parties holding little influence. Dinnyes plans a June 30 session under a Communist dominated regime as war minister Wolder is named premier in the reshuffle.
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Fran
Varga
Lajos Dinnyss
Russia
Sroati Hote
Eta
Nagy
Dinnyes
le. Wolder
Junder Nagy
Garsson Books in Disputed Ownership Case Review
Trial probes ownership of Cumberland Lumber via Henry Garsson records. FBI experts to recheck books after Paisley revealed long search for two black books. Margiotti says May had no stake. Garsson testifies his firm held war contracts before meeting May in 1932. May’s links to Cumberland alleged as pay-off claims are scrutinized.
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House Military Committee
Henry Garsson
Cumberland
William A. Paisley
Justice Department
FBI
Paisley
Garssons
May
Garsson
Fa Baskcs
Arind
Chicago
New York
Charles J. Margiatti
Margiotti
Dastice Department
Cumberland Lumber
Kentucky
License Sales Rise For Hunting Fishing In West Virginia
West Virginia license sales for hunting and fishing show strong gains over last year. Through yesterday the current fiscal year totals reached 583338, up from 314991 a year ago, a rise of 43346. In the first five months of 1947 county clerks reported 23859250 in licenses, about 1050 548 more than the same period last year. Collections alone amounted to 10682650 versus 10008450 two years earlier. Arthur said monthly reports from county clerks lag behind actual sales by one month.
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West Virginia
Paul E. Art
the Conservation Commission
Arthur
May Fatalities Report Reveals West Virginia Miner Toll
Workmen's Compensation Director E. B. Pennybacker announced yesterday that 24 coal miners died in May, the worst toll this year. The May deaths followed 92 miners and 45 workers killed earlier, with last year showing 13 of 19 April fatalities.
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Tovry
West Virginias
E. B. Pennydecker
Pennybacker
Coal fields tally 4760 May non fatal accidents
Actuary 0 FL Frame reports 4760 non fatal accidents in May with Pennybacker noting 4300 total mishaps last month, surpassing March's 4624. Fatalities include twenty five widows and 39 children under 16. Building materials, mines, and construction also show multiple incidents. Mississippi eyes tourist trade through battlefields coast hunting and fishing, and food attractions.
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Pennybacker
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