Truman Warns Reds Plot New Koreas Worldwide
President Truman warned that Russia may plot new Koreas in other regions while asserting U S air supremacy in Korea allows bombing nearly anywhere. He said in air combat our planes have knocked the Russians out at an 8 to 1 rate and attacked critics of defense cuts as political hoey. He spoke at Shrine Mosque in Springfield before a Large crowd during the 35th Division reunion parade.
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Springfield
Truman
Russia
United States
Korea
Robert A. Taft
Shrine Mosque
W. E. Hamilton
Ralph Langston
Fearful Germans Flee East for West Amid Red Armament
Berlin reporters describe thousands fleeing from the Soviet zone into American and British zones as East German authorities announce a massive armament program. The plan envisions 25 divisions and 375000 men plus mass Red militia organized in key industries.
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Berlin
INSI
East Germany
Bonn Republic
East Berlin
Communist Free German Youth
FDJ
Page & Cal
Indiana Taft Delegates Instructed To Back Taft Preface
Indiana Republicans awarded 32 delegates to Senator Taft with a lead of about 73 votes over Eisenhower. George N. Craig was nominated for governor. William Jenner renominated. Two delegates refused to follow instructions, one Eisenhower supporter Eugene C. Pulliam and one neutral William Hutcheson, both stating they would vote as they choose.
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Fawanarulid
Aline
Taft
Eisenhower
Eugene C. Pulliam
Indianapolis Star
The
Indianapolis News
William Hutcheson
AFL
Brotherhood of Carpenters
Pulliam
Hutcheson
Logan mayor attacks paroled election felons impact on WV elections
Logan mayor Liiz Mc Guire accuses Governor Pat teson of undermining the drive for free elections by paroling two local men convicted of election fraud. He alleges motives behind the decision and promises to reveal supporting details in the Sunday magazine section.
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Logan
Liiz McGuire
Guv. Patteson
Logan County
West Virginia
McGuire
Maor McGuire
Caltuarler & Tally
SPOS
Aiee
Facdman
Pace Sa
Seetlan TV Community
Sonnd
Eisenhower Signals Readiness for Peace Talks With Stalin
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower told reporters in New York he would go anywhere and do anything to promote peace and security even discuss meeting with Stalin but he doubts such a conference would help. He spoke for about 40 minutes at a hotel, facing a noisy crowd and television cameras as part of a full dress news conference.
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New York
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Stalin
Eisenhower
Abilene
United States
Joseph Stalin
Investigator named to probe Kanawha County voting irregularities
Kanawha County Prosecutor Frank L. Taylor announced a special outside investigator was appointed to probe alleged voting fraud in the May 13 primary. The probe targets irregularities across precincts, including voting by deceased and insane individuals, ballot stuffing, pre marked ballots, and poll drunkenness, as a grand jury review is planned.
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Kanawha County
Frank L. Taylor
Taylor
William J. Thompson
Dallas
A. Tickle
Charleston
U. S. Senate
Gillette Elections Committee
Senate
Tinkle
Dtortey Sain
Kanawha
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Tickle
Boat Races Set for All-West Virginia Championships
The Gazette and Charleston Brat Club sponsor the sixth annual All-West Virginia Championships in Charleston next Sunday. Ten races include inboard and outboard classes attracting top national racers. The event uses two courses east of the South Side bridge, with inboard hydro on a two mile course and a half mile oval as a backup.
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Kanawha
Charleston
Hast
the Gazette
Charleston Brat Club
Inboard Hydro
American Power Boat Assoc
Boat Racing
South Side Bridge
Inboard Hydras
Font
Greenbrier St
Wastern
McFarland Sr
Reward for Info on May 13 Primary Vote Fraud
The Gazette offers 109 dollars for information leading to indictments and conviction of those responsible for vote frauds in the May 13 Primary. Information will be turned over to a special grand jury impaneled by Prosecuting Attorney Frank L. Taylor and Intermediate Judge William J. Thompson.
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the Gazette
Frank L. Taylor
William J.thompson
Steel Outlook Held Brighter
Cautious optimism flowed from day long negotiations between steel industry officials and CIO steel workers led by Philip Murray. Both sides stayed silent as they agreed to return for a fourth bargaining session tomorrow at 10 a.m. EST, signaling possible progress toward ending the six month wire dispute and the nationwide strike. John R. Steelman and Adm. Ben Morrell represented the government and industry, while Murray led the union side.
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Washington
Philip Murray
CIO
White House
John R. Steelman
Turan
Defense Mobilizer
Érdeavor
Adm
Ben Morrell
Ehairman
Jones and Laughin
U. S. Steel
Benjamin Fairless
Union
Rainmakers in New Mexico Spark Michigan Weather Clash
Senator Moody protests Defense Department cloud seeding after Michigan suffers frequent rainy weekends caused by Langmuir led operations in New Mexico. Michigan resorts blame Monday to Wednesday seeding for stray showers drifting eastward, threatening tourism and local economies.
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Washington
New Mexico
Michigan
Sen. Moody
D-Mich
Defense Department
Irving Langmuir
Defense
Department
Langmuir
Stolen DC 4 Lands Shocking Flight and Arrests
In Brownsville Texas on June 7 a four engine DC 4 transport stolen in Oakland California was flown to Brownsville where two New York City men Lloyd A Webb and Leonard C Mills both aged 32 and 39 were arrested on open charges. Webb claimed the two pilots seized the plane over a 150000 debt to him by United States Overseas Airlines as he intended to keep the aircraft until a New York suit against USDA was settled. The Civil Aeronautics Authority confirmed the theft and noted the craft was purchased in 1951 from Cenamex Corp. of New York. The plane was valued at 750000 and was registered to USDA Edward F Norman operations manager. Krausse said he would hold the suspects pending further action.
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Brownsville
Tex
Oakland
Calif
New York City
Gus ©. Krausse
Lloyd A. Webb
Leonard C. Mills
Civil Aeronautics Authority
United States Overseas Airlines
CAA
Edward F. Norman
Cenamex Corp
New York
Krausse
Levy Squabble Over City Vote Officials Firing Sparks Controversy
A Charleston city election on extending a $250000 three year levy is set Tuesday. Dispute centers on who may serve on the election boards in the Second Ward as Republican estee Hatfield clashes with City Clerk Joe Hudson over ward appoints. Mayor Copenhaver says he seeks a fair and impartial election and claims no involvement in ward official selections.
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Charleston
Ewell W. Hatfield
Cty
Hatfield
Levy Aml
Copener
U N Delegates Take Holiday As War Talks Pause
Allied armistice delegates paused propaganda and began a three day recess at Panmunjom. Maj Gen William Harrison declared the deadlocked 70 000 prisoner exchange issue futile while Reds pressed for a top level session. Liaison officers would handle matters.
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Harrison
Mumnsan
Korea
Reds
William EK
United Nations Command
Panmunjom
Nam UW
Red
T Ie
Rose Island
Probe Continues In Air Collision Near Nitro
Officials pressed a probe into a mid air crash that killed five people near Nitro on Friday as two planes collided at about 300 feet while approaching Clark Field below St Albans. The pilots were Glenn T. Clark of Winfield flying a two place Piper Cub and William B. Murphy, 34, of 1008 Washington St.
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Nitro
Kanawha Valley
Clark Field
St. Albans
Glenn T. Clark
Winfield
William BR. Murphy
Washington St
Set Up for Fraud Coloring Charleston Election
The Gazette reports a local election on a 50 percent excess levy for three years to fund $250000 yearly, amid alleged primary irregularities. It warns officials against hush hush campaigning, notes city tax strains, and pledges a $100 reward for evidence leading to indictments while promising to expose fraud.
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Charleston
Gazette
Kanawha County
Presbyterians Clash Over Church Property Ownership
The 92d General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U S adjourned without a decision on who owns church property after a heated two hour session led by James F. Dent. The debate focused on Westminster Church Atlanta and whether property rights rest with the congregation or the presbytery. The assembly voted to return to Montreal North Carolina for next year’s gathering.
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James F. Dent
the Gazette
Sesson
92D
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
U. S
Montreal
N. C
Standing Committee
Westminster Church
Atlanta
WU. S
Santa Claus Sleigh Found On City Hall Ridgepole
At daybreak today a two-seat sleigh weighing 300 pounds was found atop City Hall ridgepole about 50 feet above ground. Firemen removed the sleigh noting no signs of tackle or ladder and doubting it could have entered through the skylight. No one could explain how it arrived.
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City Hall
Government to Ease Home Buying Credit Controls
Washington June 7 Informed sources say a broad relaxation of home buying credit controls will be announced Monday by the Government. The Federal Reserve Board and the Housing and Home Finance Agency reportedly agreed late Friday to ease restrictions with details kept secret to allow VA and FHA to distribute copies to local offices. Down payment requirements for homes over 12000 may be eased substantially, while adjustments in lower price brackets are expected. Industry circles foresee a possible cut of the cash down payment from 50 percent to about 33 percent on homes costing over 25000.
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Washington
INSI
Federal Reserve Board
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Veterans Administration
Federal Housing Administration
Industry Cuutles
Fight for Life Described By Mother 35
Mrs. Bertie Asbury of Fair-Mile Hollow reports a death threat against her after describing alleged voting frauds at precinct 223 on election day. She names John McCormick family and Emeral Johnson as drinking at the polls and says warnings were issued to retract her affidavit.
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James A. Hill
Steif
the Gazette
Hernshaw
The
Gazette
Bertie Asbury
Fair-Mile Hollow
Biso
Hussie Price
Recount to Open Tomorrow in Kanawha County Race
Kanawha County Court will start a nationwide style recount tomorrow at 9 a.m. amid a flood of recount requests from May 13 primary results. The effort may last months as candidates threaten further action. Notable targets include US Senate and state offices with close margins and FBI inquiries.
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Kanawha
Dallas Arthur Tickle
Cheriesston
FBI
Gillette
U. S. Senate
Nicholas M. Homes
Morgantown
William B. Rhodes
Spencer
Homes
Edward W. Hiserman
J. Blackburn Watts
State Wants Bishop for West Virginia Delegation
Delegates from West Virginia totaling 30 will attend the Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. They seek to establish an episcopal area with the bishop’s residence in Charleston, creating two new bishops if approved. West Virginia would join the Pittsburgh Area and Charleston would host part of the delegation with ministers John W Hollister Joseph Clare Hoffman Alfred E Bennett Leonard Riggleman William E Craig R B McClung T E Campbell and others leading the Jay group. They will base at the Hotel Harrisburger and the full list appears on page 2.
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West Virginia
The
Methodist Church
Harrisburg
Charleston
Pittsburgh
Charles’ Wesley Flint
Washington
Trict
John W. Hole Lister
Joseph Clare Hoffman
Christ Church
Alfred E. Bennett
St. Mark's
Leonard Riggleman
Morris Harvey College
William E. Craig
Central
McClung
Humphrey's Memorial
Jay
T. E. Campbell
Marmet
Amatron
Harrisburger
William J Scar
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Crimies
Page & Cab
W. Reich
GOP
Indiana
Page & Coil
Ease
Stirs Levy
U.N
Santa Claus
Methodists
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