Butch Hardman Wins Talent Show at Teen Time Finals
Fifteen year old Marlin Butch Hardman representing South Charleston high school won the finals of WCHS Teen Talent Time with an Irish tenor rendition Lit fire Be of Heaven. Cherleston High's Harriet Bess took second singing Song of the Nightingale. The top prize includes a 500 savings bond and an audition by Arthur Godfrey talent scouts.
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Marlin
Butch" Hardman
South Charleston High School
Tos
WCHS
Cherleston High
Harriet Bess
Arthur Godfrey
Henawhe County
Esther Hardman
Charleston
Conrad E. ‘Hardman
Morgantown Dominion News
A. Ly. Hardman
The
Gazette
Beckley Rite Planned For Charles C Long
Charles C Long 73 elder lawyer died Friday morning at his daughter Edna Ingetroms Nitro home. A Beckley service at 2 30 today at daughter May Vass home. Rev Paul Smith officiates. Burial in family cemetery Beckley with Owen and Barth mortuary in charge. Body at residence. Surviving Arthur Beckley Earl and Pete Detroit Michigan 26 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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Charles
Long
Edna Ingetrom
Nitro
May Vass
Beckley
Paul Smith
Qwen
Barth Mortaary
Arthur
Earl and Fete
Detroit, Micb
Voice and Piano Pupils To Present Recital
Voice and piano pupils of Sister Mary Angeline at Sacred Heart grade school and Charleston Catholic high school present a recital tonight at 8:13 in the Charleston Catholic high auditorium. A boys ensemble leads vocal numbers including Philip Bonnett William Farry Patrick Gress and John Smoot with songs Gala Bay Volga Boatman Far Away Places and more. Other performers include Barbara Biggs Carolyn Coffey Aline Coleman Bill Creed Ross Driscoll Carey Jacobs Marc Lucenti Sue Ripley Marie Shira Marie Toussaint Nosantine William and Joan Woodyard.
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Mary Angeline
Ia Muele
Sacred Heart
Charleston Catholic High Ethool
Charleston Catholic High Hoor
Philip Bonnett
William Farry
Patrick Gress
John Smoot
Gala Bay
Colahen
Far Away Flaces
Whitey
Cramer
Barbara Biggs
Carolyn Coffey
Aline Coleman
Billdred Creed
Ross Driscoll
Carey Jacobs
Marc C. Lucenti
Sue Ripley
Marie Shira
Marie Toussaint
Nosantine William
Joan Woodyard
Nicholas Matheny Dies of Leukemia at 16
Nicholas County high school student James Edmond Matheny, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Matheny of Calvin, dies after three months illness. Salutatorian honored, National Honor Society member, Youth Eventide vice president. Service set 2 p.m. at Little Union Baptist Church Calvin. burial at church cemetery with Reckman’s Mortuary Summersville in charge. Surviving parents, two brothers, two sisters, and grandparents noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edmond Matheny
Lee Matheny
Calvin
Nicholas County
Luckema
Nicholas County High School
Little Union Baptist Church
Tomerrow
Litle Union Church
John Kyle
D. Reckman
Summersville
William Lee Matheny, Jr
John Matheny
Funeral Rites Planned For Mining Pioneer Bishop
Walter Ambrose Bishop 73, long time wiring engineer for Perehantas Fuel Co, dies in Bluefield hospital. Funeral here tomorrow. burial to follow. Bishop began in 1901 in West Virginia Farahon area and helped develop oil treatment to reduce dust. He also built an 18 mile drainage tunnel linking Pocahontas Fuel Co mines along the WV Virginia border. He led West Virginia Armature Co of Bluefield and served on the Bank of Pocahontas board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Walter Ambrose Bishop
Bishop
Perehentas Fuel Co
Pasahenias
Farahon Soul
Pocahontas Fuel Co
West Virginia-Virginia
West Virginia Armature Co
West Germany's gradual rise through neighborly steps
The article envisions a step by step return of Germany to the family of nations without a formal peace treaty. A West German state would evolve into a central government, guiding its own affairs while allies supervise. Economic growth would first unite Eastern Germans through trade, then political solutions with neighbors. Occupation troops would withdraw gradually under set conditions.
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Germany
Eobea
Big Four May Adjourn On Germany Talks Hint
Britain and France signaled a possible adjournment of the Big Four talks on Germany as Brussels pact foreign ministers met in Luxembourg for their regular quarterly session. Belgian Prime Minister Spaak urged a weekend meeting amid upcoming elections, with a deferral possible if progress stalls.
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Britain
France
Paris
Germany
Cral
Brussels
Luxembourg
Paul-Henri Spaak
Belgium
Arc Welding Onlooker Burned in Both Eyes
Severe lash burns to both eyes from watching an arc welding operation last night sent Harald Garrett, 04, of 324 Laidley Street to St. Francis hospital. Donald A. McCauley, 21, of 5150th Street received emergency treatment for a laceration on his right hand during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harald Garrett
Laidley St
St. Francis Hospital
Donald
A. McCauley
50Th St
President Truman calls for new domestic and world policy
In a post Little Rock address Truman urged Congress to pass four point legislation to develop resources and distribute business opportunities, warn against economic fear and Communist predictions, and push for a plan to build up underdeveloped regions. He stressed a free labor movement and boosting purchasing power to endure life’s hardships. He also criticized cuts in ECA funding as a false move, returning to Washington at 7:40 p.m. EST.
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ECA
Tr Man
Congress
Truman
Washington
Little Rock
Nationalist Cabinet Declares Resolve to Fight Communists
The Kuomintang Central Political Council approves a new cabinet led by Premier Yen Hei-shan. Yen vows to continue the struggle against the Communists and refuses to move to Chungking. Cabinet includes Yen as defense minister and Li Han-bun as interior minister among others. Outgoing premier Yu Ying-shin urged to take defense portfolio as Yangtze tensions and Shanghai stand still with Communist forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuansmues Ree
Chen Li-fu
Coang Chun
Wu Te Chen
Huse Shao-ku
Wen Hungiso
Wang Sze-tseng
Yu Yingishin
Defense
Yangtze River
Shanghai
Faith in a troubled youth and a town’s reflection
Jerry, a once troubled youth in Pruntytown, challenges local helpers when a parole fails. Sgt. Riddle recalls Jerry’s progress, a near gang bust, and a store incident where a lie almost ends his chance. He returns home seeking forgiveness, prompting a stark critique of a society’s treatment of youth.
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Sgt. Riddle
Jerry
Tuer
Summers St
Br. MacCorlie Avane
Erry
Lhan Jerry
Garry
Deery
Riddle
Jerry Jett
Pruntytown
Riley
Storm interrupts telephone service from Charleston to Montgomery
An electrical storm at 7:30 disrupted telephone service across several Montgomery circuits including Charleston Montgomery East Bank Gauley Bridge and Montgomery Blen word with 200 to 300 phones out for hours Emergency service was set up via Oak Hill and Sutton while crews worked to restore lines The central fault was located about a thousand feet from the Montgomery central office Police reported minor storm related car accidents with no serious injuries.
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Charleston
Montgomery
Petgren
Montgomey-Blenword
Montgomery-Sumnersville
Montgomery-Dexas
Montgomery-Fayetteville
Orxk
Obituary notices and service details from Cedar Grove
The batch lists multiple obituaries with surviving relatives, service times, and burial locations. Names include Lionel Agesny, Charlene Brown, Jane Humesty, Grieg Tope man, Kate Donating, Llewellen Sale, Helen Schwartz, Mary Louella Sten, and Arthur Whittington, with churches, cemeteries, and funeral homes such as Cedar Grove Church of God, Woodland Cemetery, and Walley Quary. Services set for today or tomorrow in various towns and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirus
Lionel ‘Agesny
Anne Hmynt
Cedi Chavel
Cesar Grove
Kivght
Cedar Grove
Clon Ferris Airman Service on Tuesday
Services for 1st Lt Ralph L. Coleman son of Mr and Mrs C Boyd Coleman of Glen Ferris Fayette county will be held Tuesday at Glen Ferris Methodist church at 2 pm. The late officer served with the 345th Fighter Group 346th Fighter Squadron Bth Air Force in France and received the Air Medal Purple Heart and other honors. He is survived by his parents three brothers and a half brother with details noted in the obituary.
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Ralph L. Coleman
C. Boyd Coleman
Glen Ferris
Fayette County
Bth Air Force
France
Glen Ferns Methodist
Fey. S. Paris Bell
A. Bayeshaw
Coleman
Atr
Tauslees
Pin Renne
David Ly
Glen Frerrit
Halfguarder
Cart Co
Chesapeake
Montgomery
ECA Aid Approved to Aid Europe Technical Surveys
The ECA funds engineering firms to survey methods for new plants or expansions in 19 Marshal Plan countries. Britain leads with nine projects, Greece and Norway seven each, Denmark Halland France Italy Ireland among others. In the first year $1,907,640 was spent. since April 3, $520,044 more funds were added. Two ECA program projects will run in Africa at Britain’s request, involving heart surveys and sending agronomists to study conditions.
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Genunar
Race 4
Europe
Iive
Britain
Greece
Norway
Denmark
Halland
France
Italy
Ireland
Africa
Lee
Miner Hospitalized After Back Injury In Mine Accident
A one year old Harewood miner was admitted to Laird Memorial hospital Montgomery last night for sack injuries. Reports indicate the accident occurred at the mine, with hospital admission following the incident.
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Liner
Harewood
Laird Memorial Hospital
Montgomery
Ex-Prime Minister Kagayama seeks forgiveness for Japan’s crimes
Delegates at a world assembly of the Morel Rearirement movement hear former Japanese premier Tetsu Kagayama plead for forgiveness for past atrocities. He condemns militarism and calls for a democracy rooted in peace, inviting East Asian nations to join in a new, nonmaterialist order. Delegates from Indonesia, China, Australia, and New Zealand attend the meeting.
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CADX
Switzerland
Tetsu Kagayama
World Assembly
Frank D. Buchman
Kagayama
Aeepan
Indonesia
China
Australia
New Zealand
Murtinys
Wage Conflicts Shape Charleston Building Trades Strike
Unclear negotiations between contractors and unions over wage raises in Charleston affect a broad construction sector. Contracts faced arbitration, with a hinge on eight cent and two cent adjustments, amid disputed cost pressures and supplier-led project slowdowns that idled workers across trades.
Mrs. Teofitia Jamrozy Dies in Kanawha City Hospital
Teofitia Jamrozy 06 of 311 Noyes Ave Kanawha City wife of Anthony Jamrozy Libsey Owens Ford Glass Co production foreman died at 1 p m in a local hospital. She came to Charleston from Toledo Ohio in 1920 and was daughter of the late Michal and Mrs Jesinowski of Poland. Survived by husband Stanley four daughters Dolores Ann and others, a brother Frank Fesinowski in Toledo and a sister Mrs Victoria Rakicki of Jelene. Rosary at Simpson Mortuary with Ahac Society of St Agnes church led by Rev Laurence Gallegher. Funeral at St Agnes Tuesday 9 a m, burial Mt Olivet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teofitia Jamrozy
Noyes
Kanawha City
Anthony Jamrozy
Libsey-Owens-Ford, Glass Co
Jamrozy
Charleston
Thledo
Michael Jesinowski
Poland
United States
St. Agnes
Victoria Rakicki
Jelene
Agnea Catholic
Fr. Galigher
Berial
Mt. Olivet
Cemete
Condon Defends FBI Claims About Nuclear Secrets
Dr Condon derides FBI reports as nonsense melodrama and asserts his wires are tapped. He says no secrets about him exist and mocks the idea of a Soviet conspiracy tied to atomic energy. An Atomic Energy Commission statement backs Condon’s credibility and confirms his continued clearance.
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Kointe Energy Commission
Secueity
FBI
Ceylon
Tiy Lantl
Condon
Vite
United Nations
Secrevareat
Committee For International Educational Reconstruction
Hig
Kent
U. S
Miss Copton
New
York
Valentin Gobitebey
Conden Wee
House un-American Activities
Atomice Energy Commission
Tne Aec
Dr. Candon
Tree Atomic
Isotope Probe Hearing Focus Turns To Isotope Shipments
Senator McMahon stated Hickenlooper would testify Monday if able, else he will call witnesses in the isotope matter. The inquiry probes how the Atomic Energy Commission military liaison committee handled radioisotope shipments and security case hearings.
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Hickenlooper
Connecticut
McMashon
Norway
Strauss
Tomimittee
Tack
Atty. Gen
Clark
FBI
Hoover
Cities Seek Major Levy Change in State Tax Plan
Cities push for a 10 percent levy shift from vrage 17 sales to S percent with a suggested boost dropped. Revision would let all cities set extra rates for special services, currently allowed only in chartered areas. Voters would consider a constitutional amendment to permit legislative allocation of state funds to subdivisions, excluding general tax revenue. The proposal notes sharing of water profits with cities.
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Vrage
Unis
Robert Carpenter Dies at 71 DuPont Official
Robert B M Carpenter sr retired vice president of DuPont Co died in Memorial Hospital Wilmington Del at 71 He had long served as a top executive of the company and was admitted to hospital Wednesday The cause of death was not announced immediately He belonged to a group led by his brother in law Pierre du Pont that formed the Chris Uana Securities Co which bought J Celeman du Pont interests in 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
du Pont Co
Legislation Session Mired in Doubts and Tax Tensions
The Associated Press reports lawmakers show lukewarm support for a special session as cities press for funds. Senate President Johnston of Princeton notes a philosophy of local government, while Auditor Sims blocks profit sharing with municipalities, upheld by the Supreme Court, cutting $2.805 million annually from city treasuries effective July.
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Associated Press
House
Atl
Senate
W. Broughton ‘Johnston
Princeton
Bluefield
Sims
Edgar B. Sims
Lqner
Supreme Court
Heart Attack Fatal To Ex Mason Official
Former Mason county surveyor Oley Ti. Little, 72, of Leon RFC, died of a heart attack yesterday at his home. Survived by wife, two sons Kenneth and Kermit, two daughters Lillian Miller and Laura Sayre, three sisters Hello division Red Mouserirs Iva Jmeden, Dunbar end dirs, Pearl Greelee, and three grandchildren. Body at Raynes mortuary in Buffalo.
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Oley Ti. Little
Leon Rfc
Mason County
Segious Little
Kenneth
Columbus
Kermit
Lillian Miller
Laura Sayre
Leon
Cody
Raynes Mortuary
Buffalo
Rites Planned for Mrs Mettle Groves Newton
Funeral services are scheduled for Mrs Mettle Groves Newton formerly of Charleston who died in Annapolis Maryland on Friday A funeral at Simpson Mortuary Chapel will be at 1:00 PM tomorrow with Rev Alfred E Bennett pastor of St Mark's Methodist Church officiating Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Newton widow of Paul J Newton resided in Charleston from 1919 until her death in 1827 The body will arrive at Simpson Mortuary at 9:00 AM tomorrow TOW
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TUGN
Mary Louilla
Mary’ Louella Sten
Ambrisk
Mason County
Brighton Methodist Church
Antirostanth
Earl Perdup
May Sayre
Chacrleston
Zya Hush
Pa. Pleasant
Iss Ethel Stern
Tirse Sons
Heyl
Ps. Monsant
Satin
George
Vewler
Mettle Groves Newton
Charleston
Annapelis
Bipartisan Push Debates Tougher Enforcement on Strikes
A mixed group proposed giving the President power to seize struck plants in national emergencies while retaining the Taft Hartley Act’s core provisions including the emergency injunction. Morse balked at the plan and withdrew support. Ives urged separate handling of each mine dispute as Tobin Lewis ordered a weeklong coast Mines shutdown, strengthening the injunction faction.
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Aucratic
Semstore
Morse
Ives
Congress
Thackles
Tobin Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lawmaker Debate Over Economic Cuts Hurts Marshall Plan
Senate figures from McCarran Ferguson Cordon Vandenberg and Saltonstall criticized or supported proposed reductions in Marshall plan spending and ECA funding. They warned against false economy while urging careful scrutiny by the appropriations committee and noting potential impact on postwar recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen. McCarran
D.-Nev
Appropriations Committee
Ser. Ferguson
R-Mich
Sen. Cordon
R-Ore
Sen. Vanden- Iners
Sen
Saletonstal
R.-Mass
Vandenberg
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
House
Kent Death and Espionage Claims Linked to Condon Wife
Emily Condon wife of Dr Edward A Condon director of the National Bureau of Standards is tied to an FBI espionage report about a Bulgarian named Sotirov Kent who died by throat wound after a canoe trip near a boathouse was found with a knife nearby. Kent a Rochester native and Harvard graduate worked in Washington D C for a government export division and had recent foreign embassy contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coplon
Emily Condon
Edward A. Condon
National Bureau of Standards
FBI
Condon
George Dimitrov Sotirov
PBI
Dr. Condon
Kent
Europe
Sotirov
FSI
Schrav
United Nations
New York
de. Condon
Kents
Outrg
Rochester
N.Y
Harvar
New York City
Washington
Man in Rest Home Recovers Some Vital Signs After Incident
A man identified as Staneck was revived after life signs returned briefly as he was placed in an oxygen tent. He remained conscious until yesterday morning and could recognize his wife. Dr Castagna reported no lasting disability yet, with continued close observation.
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Staneck
de. Castagna
Fle
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