Governors Back Quick Pact Approval At Atlantic Conference
Governors meeting in Colorado Springs urged swift Senate action to approve the North Atlantic Pact and to implement it with full force. Kansas Governor Frank Carlson was named chairman succeeding Maryland’s J. W. Preston Lane as the 41st annual conference wrapped. They endorsed continued UN support and a financed European Recovery Program while avoiding a direct stance on arms aid.
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Colorado
Eprings
Colv
North Atlantic
Acfon
Kansas
Frank Carlson
Maryland
Preston Lane
United Nations
Senate
New Jersey
Alfred E. Driscoll
Senate debate on Taft-Hartley amendments and injunction plan
Senate members clash over Douglas-Aiken and Ives amendments to the Taft-Hartley bill. Criticism targets injunction provisions and government seizure powers while Morse emergency proposal advances. Leader Ben Lucas calls outcomes a rebuke to midcourse Republicans. votes hint at a tight path to a final decision.
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Albert D. Thomas
Dgilah
de Bt
Ifta
Ben Lucas
McClellan
Sen
D-Ark
Senate
Lucas
Douglas
Morse
R-Ore
Government rests in Liss tax case as bank deposits cited
Treasury agent testimony disputes credit in 1942 indictment period arguing no cash on hand while bank deposits appear in 1941 net worth figures totaling $2,427. The defense blocks a related objection as judge weighs the net worth statements showing wealth at year end 1946 of $964000.52 versus $5549.18 at start of 1982.
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Treasury Department
Price
Wis
Watkins
Lias
Idas
Gilmer Funeral Director Dies at Home in Tanner
Roy B McGee longtime Gilmer County undertaker died at his Tanner home after a two year illness at age 60 He was the first licensed embalmer in Gilmer county and served as a funeral director in Lucerne before moving to Tanner Surviving are his wife Ruth and a daughter
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Gilmer
Tanner
Hroy B! McGee
Gilmer’ County
Gilmer County
Lucerne
Ruege McGes
Mapoiueton
Ciacense
Artin
Chaperton
Fayette County
Ace
Tific
Huddleston
Isa Pruntes Ruddleston
Gnanelton
Maxwell Huddleston
Staltheta
B.C. Hooper Iortuary
Montgomery
Obituary notices and service details from West Virginia region
Obituaries list multiple residents with survivors, service times, and burial plans. Honored names include Powers, Adkins, Sulie van, Tribble, Amnerson, Hufferd, Huddleston, and others. Churches named include Red Warrior Cemetery and Maplewood, with services in East Bank and Richwood areas. military veteran status noted for Calvin Eletsitz and World War II service.
Businessman dies at White Sulphur Springs
William M. O Farrell 77 retired businessman of White Sulphur Springs dies after extended illness. Survived by wife Bertha and four daughters, one son in Japan. Requiem Mass at St Charles Borromeo White Sulphur Springs, burial Mount Loretto. Body at home. Pallbearers named Arbogast Schoensen Hart Stole O Neil Norvell.
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Wiliam MM. O'Farrell
White Sulphur
Wy Ty O'Farrell
Charleston
Bertha O'Farrell
Cour
Helen Swaney
Fittsburgh
Gladys Fawley
Hazel Wail
Betty O'Farrell
White Sulphur Springs
William Joseph O'Parrell
U. S. Anny
Japan
St. Charles Bortamea Catholic
Arbogast
G. A. Schoensen
James XC. Hart
Roy R. Stole
Part O'Neil
Charles Norvell
Ann Cochran Captures Women’s Links Honors Again
Parkersburg July 92 u7 the Cochran of Parkersburg captured the Women’s Invitations Gulf tournament here for the second consecutive year. She toured the Parkersburg County clue course in 77, seven strokes ahead of Nancy McIntosh of Huntington, the state amateur champion, who tied for third with Mrs. L. Thomas of Fairmont and Mrs. J McCuskey of Clarksburg, each 85. Thomas won a driving contest. About 78 women from West Virginia and Ohio cities participated.
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Parkersburg
Cochran
Nancy McIntosh
Huntington
L. Thomas
Fairmont
J. ¥. McCuskey
Clarksburg
Mg. Thomas
West Virginia
Ohio
Boxing Heads To Meet Here
A State Athletic Commission meeting is called for June 27 in Fairmont. J Patrick Beacon was appointed to the commission to replace J J McLinden. The panel will discuss deputy commissioner appointments and the suspension of six boxers from Charleston in April over promoter expense disputes. Noel Humphreys, a Golden Gloves bantamweight champion, is among those suspended.
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Charleston
Beacam
Noel Humphreys
C.G. Wack Dawson
Vcommission
Babe Didrikson Bowls Into Quarterfinals At Western Open
In Oklahoma City, Babe Didrikson Zaharias advanced to the Western Women's Open quarterfinals with a 2 and 1 win over Grace Lenceyk. Patty Berg, Betty Jameson, and Louise Suggs also moved into the eight, while Polly Riley and Carol Diringer won in tight finishes.
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Oklahoma City
Tomor
Babe Didrikson
Zaharias
Rauna
Grace Lenceyk
Newington
Conn
Patty Berg
Claire Doran
Cleveland
Betty Jameson
San Antonio
Louise Suges
Lithia Springs
Miss Jameson
Pat de
Miss Suggs
Betty Mes
Kinnan
Mt Pleasant
Tex
Babe
Polly Riley
Fort Worth
Dorothy Kirby
Atlanta
Carol Diringer
Titian
Ohio
Marcgaret Guathier
Memphis
Marjorie Lindsay
Jean Hopkins
Bettye Mims White
Dallas
Beverly Hanson
Fargo N. D
Teub
Typhoon in Japan Leaves Hundreds Dead and Missing
A powerful typhoon in southern Japan killed about 137 and left 1,086 missing, with damage reaching several thousand homes. Kyushu and nearby islands bore the worst impact as coastlines faced heavy drainage and fishing fleets suffered losses. officials warned the death toll could rise.
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TGR YO
Japan
Honshu
Sea
Gen. MacArthur
Pocahontas Pioneer Coal Operator Dies at Home
William Williams, 79, a veteran Pocahontas coal operator and Cardiff native, died at his home after months of illness. A key organizer in Southern West Virginia coal firms from 1901 to 1921, he remained active with Jean Pocahontas Coal Co and served on Bluefield’s board 1925 to 2 survivors include his son a sister and two brothers.
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Pocahontas
Porshontas Feld
Williams
Cardiff
Wales
West Virginia
Voa
Ena
Jean Parahontas Coal Co
War
Newhall
McDowell County
Bluefield
Hoffman Rite To Be Held June 30 For Soldier
Funeral rites set for Pic Hoffman son of late Wir and William Fullman of Quies.1 to be at 2am June 20 in the livational cemetery at Danville Virginia. He served with Co C ... Infant y when he was killed in action. Surviving are several brothers and sisters and Hubert Hoffman of 899 Kanawha Turnpike in South Charleston.
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Elefritz
Winston Wit
Craigsvita Pemblery
Mortuaey
Gummersville
Calvin
Richwood Sewell Fowl Co
Richwood
U. S. Infantry
Ely
Hilda’ Bletritz
Shirley Ann
Nancy Jane
Robert
Victor
William Hufferd
Annie Eletsinz
Ardeach
Tau Lah
Maplewood
Verte County
der Hnstind Miton Ny Baers
Not Fox
Ray Jones
Shirley Hadrick
Weplewoods
Song
Floyd
Wesley
Timer
Sai Hinkle
Sues
Spot Ralele
Andr Russell
LM. Deer
Wallace
East Ruinette
Nowart Towtody
Voor
Mt. Brorning
Veslardéy Miogning
Gedwighter
Bert Courtney
Virginie
Fayetteville
Ait, Sterling
Toiley
Doggett Chapel
Dempsey
Carter
Payette
Vencaise Tay Wand
Yaimant
the Brothers
Dallas
Beaitwith
Robert 3
Gas Hill Leats
Columbus Co
Paulena Okay
Charleston
Half-Sfather
A. E Amick
Ox Pavetteville
Pic
Harrison Leads Canadian Open After Record Round
Harrison, a 29 year old from Little Rock, shot a 66 at St George's to lead the Canadian Open after the first round. Close behind are Kim Ferrier and Jerry Barber at 67, with Bill Kerr and Jim Turnesa at 70. Harrison matched the competitive Canadian record of 67 and surged late with a 43 back nine, including a 45 foot chip and a 20 foot birdie putt.
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Toronto
E. J
Dutch) Harrison
Little Rock
Aris
St. George's Golf Club
Harrison
Kim Ferrier
Chicago
Jerry Barber
Los Angeles
Cal
Bill Kerr
Montreal
Jim Turnesa
Elmsford
N. C
Gs—Ve Ghezzi
Deal
N. J
Herman Keiser
Dapper Dick Métz
Virginia Beach
Gordon Bryson
Harrison Eave
1491 Divorce To 44 Marriages The Happy Figures
Dr Teland Foster Wood reports postwar marriage trends in the United States showing 1491 divorces linked to 44 marriages during a period, citing commission findings from the Federal Council of Churches and the Home. The figures reflect shifting family patterns after the war.
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Teland Foster Wood
Commission On Marriage
Federal Council of Churches
Ole Verte
U. S
Spark-Plug Kell Fractures Foot and Faces Three-Week Oath
Detroit Tigers third baseman Genege Kell suffers a fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his right foot after tripping while attempting a bunt against the Boston Red Sox. He will be out about three weeks, ending his hot bat which has helped the Tigers in the pennant race with a .253 average.
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Boston
Genege Hel
Detroit Tigers
Detroit
Bostoc Hen Sox
Bell
Tigers
Top Tennis Stars Fall in NCAA Event quarterfinal push
UCLA's Gene Garrett defeated North Carolina's Vic Selxas 6 3 6 3 to reach the NCAA tennis quarterfinals. Cornell's Dick Savitt and UNC's Clark Taylor exited due to sunstroke and illness while seedings shift for the next round as seven seeds advance.
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Tex
Gene Garrett
UCLA
Vic Selxas
North Carolina
Garrett
Bésid
Dick Savitt
Cornell
Clark Taylor
Reds Sign Two Young Players for Lockport
The Cincinnati Reds announced signing two young players for its Tulsa team. Wyla H Padgett a shortstop and Hubert Morris a right handed pitcher from Birmingham Alabama are set to join. Gabe Paul Reds secretary said the team will option Sid Morris and 14 year old Fad geil to Lowkwort in the Pony League. Padgett stands six feet two inches and weighs 170 pounds. Morris is listed at one foot three inches and 185 pounds.
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Reds
Lockport Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Tulsa
Wyla H. Padgett
Dayto. O
Hubert Morris
Birmingham
Ale
Gabe Paul
Tuts
Sid Morris
Fadgeil
Lowkwort
Padeelt
Morris
Paul
Bus Driver Struck By Coal Piece During Trip
James Virgil Young, driver for the Tyler Moratsin Bus Co, was hurt last night when struck by a piece of coal hurled through a rear bus window. He was relieved by V. Garo while the bus continued under police investigation.
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James Virgil Young
Tyler Moratsin Bus Co
Young
V. Garo
Elk Chapter Members Discuss FFA Exhibits
Elk Chapter of the Future Farmers of America held a business session yesterday. Members planned exhibit displays and noted a picnic feast after a day of softball and swim activities.
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Elk Chapter
Future Farmers of America
Judge Orders Checkup of Red Party Leader
New York December 22 a federal judge ordered an appointed physician to examine William Z Foster national chairman of the Communist party to determine fitness for trial in the Communist conspiracy case. Judge Medina presiding at the trial of 11 top ranks accused urged that depositions proceed if Foster is found able to testify.
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New York
Willam Zz. Fostar
Ational
Communist Party
Harald R. Medina
Igror
Ziling Foster
Medina
Mason Bigeroy
Abe Sinte Bureasociation
Foster
Johnson Seeks Purge of Military Influence in Budget Debates
Johnson backs continuing efforts to remove military influence from defense spending as Senate subcommittee members study the $159 billion defense budget. He supports the President's budget while Thoms suggests trimming about one billion dollars by adopting the 41-group Air Force bill, replacing the 0-group plan. A contractor case, tied to Paul Grindie of Framington Mass, links to payments for help in obtaining government contracts.
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Ube
Senate
Symington
Johnson
Caim
Thoms
D-Okla
Air Force Hill
Sen. Tydings
D-ld
Paul Grindie
Framington
Mass
Prosecution Excerpts On Communist Speech At Trial
U S Attorney McGehey offers to place excerpts of a speech into evidence detailing accusations against Communists. Green cites education in 1945 promoting nationalization as a progressive step under a democratic anti fascist government. The exchange references alleged force and violence and settling ideological conflicts.
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Fateth
Green
Tie
U.S
John BX
McGehey
Ord
Communist Party
Camt
Perso
Ratification Hopes Loom On Atlantic Pact Amid Arms Debate
Acheson testimony signals possible ratification of the Atlantic pact this session as Congress weighs a near 1.5 billion arms program for Europe and other regions. Budget pressures push for summer adjournment while Connally urges swift action. Defense counsel Palmer plans to press cross examination on related topics in the case.
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Acheson
House Foreign Affairs Committee
House Panel Backs Delay on Poll Tax Amendment
A House Rules conflict and Senate hurdle stall anti poll tax legislation as voting hinges on a new rule granting the Administration Committee chair power to force a House vote after 21 days. Backers claim under 100 votes against in the House, but passage faces Senate resistance and past filibusters in Alabama Mississippi New Hampshire and Virginia. Senate witnesses pressed civil rights measures amid warnings on enforcement and staffing.
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Senate
Rules Committee
Ote
Norton
D-Nwj
Alabama
Arkansas
Mississipi
New Hampshire
South Carol
Jima
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Truman
Justice’ Department
FBT
Herbert M. Levy
American Civil Liberties Union
Congress
Will Maslow
American Jewish Congress
Mel 1
Maslow
Charleston Faces Polluted River Challenge and Bond Plan
City officials study a pollution problem in the Kanawha River caused by industry and insufficient treatment. Watson notes progress but urges more cleanup under the Ohio River basin compact. If approved, funding would come from a bond issue and a water rate based on meters.
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Sein
West Virginia
Belle
Dunbar
Watson
Charleston
Kanawha Valley
Qatbide and
Carbon Chemical
Sorp
Institute
American Viscose Co
Andrews
Ohio Basin
Plane crash on highway injures witnesses and crew
A small plane skidded off a highway and into a pig pen after takeoff, its wing torn and engine failing. Bystanders including Mrs. Lucille Cook reported the aircraft veered toward them as witnesses described passengers climbing out bloodied. The crew listed Captain Eg Hatch First Officer Norman E Lundeet and Stewardess Yvonne Haniuvan.
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Lucille Cook
Eg Hatch
Norman E. Lundeet
Yvonne Haniuvan
Rosenbaum
Logan Sheriff Named Association Officer
DETROIT June W The Naw donal Sheriff's Assoc adopted a resolution opposing the andlacks bill in the U S Senate. The eighth annual conference closed with A Fosters election as president. Other officers elected include Walter Mon aphan first vice president and Grover Combs third vice president.
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Naw ‘Donal
Asoc
U.S. Senate
Association
A. 5
Bud) Foster
Atlanta
Walter Monaphan
Pittsburgh
Grover Combs
Logan
W.it
Southern miners face looming contract clash and possible strikes
Pittsburgh coal executive Love predicts mines may run under current contract until Aug 14 while June 30 expirations threaten a July stoppage at Southern Coal Producers Assoc pits and U S Steel mines. Talks with UMW, Murray, and White Sulphur negotiators complicate the bargaining outlook as Bluefield leaders push new proposals.
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Lewis
Southern
Southern Coal Producers Assoc
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UMW
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U.S. Steel Corp
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Bit Northern
Koppers Co
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Philip Murray
Clq
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Pittsburga
AE Bluefield
Moody
John Owens
Owens
Ride
Harvay Cartwrigal
Indiana
Leerator
Eight Convicts Escape From State Penitentiary
Warden Orel Sheen reports eight inmates attempted a break from the state penitentiary at Moundsville on Jude 3. Officials list the escapees with ages and counties, including Herbert Hurley 20 Logan for breaking and entering and Vernah Young 30 Mingo for grand larceny.
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Orel
Sheen
Moundsvite
Jude
Liberty
Skeen
Herbert Hurley
Logan County
Vernah Young
Mingo County
Lo Yéare
Kanawhs County
Charles E. Jones
le Yeses
McDowell County
Electronic Brain Price Drop Seen By Parker
Parker notes ongoing funding of 50 000 and predicts that medium firms and government offices will adopt the high voltage computer. He forecasts prices will fall and within two to three years a machine could be bought off the shelf for 25000.
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Raleigh Cotnty
Harry Anderson
Uffgialy
Aronday
Raleigh Counnty Memoris
Parker
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