Reds Turn Propaganda Attacks From Britain to U S
The Charleston Gazette reports that Soviet propaganda has shifted its focus from Britain to the United States. Officials say Moscow now targets Washington with calls that the United States aims to impose an American peace, while other dispatches stress American plans to train and mobilize forces abroad.
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Veterans Buy Up Most Government Surplus Planes
Washington reports veterans are buying a large share of surplus aircraft after a new priority for veterans in the surplus property act. In two sales, 131 planes were sold to veterans. a Norfolk, Virginia sale of 358 Stinson AT-19s drew nearly 1,200 veterans who bought everything, including 53 crated fuselages without wings.
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Burns Fourth of July Dangers and First Aid Tips
The article discusses burns and scalds among children, tracing causes from dry heat electricity and chemicals to improper firecracker handling. It emphasizes not treating serious burns at home, seeks medical care, and outlines first second and third degree classifications with do and dont guidance.
12 000 Swarm Huntington Park To See Grandma And Shorty
Huntington June 24 crowds swarmed Huntington to see Grandma Mattie Sprouse a 70 year old bride and her 16 year old husband Delbert Shorty Sprouse after their 60 mile drive from Louisa Kentucky The event drew more than 12000 spectators with the pair performing across four appearances and drawing cheers of Helio Grandma and Hi Grandma as promoters shift plans for a longer showing. Delbert wore a worn green sweater while Mattie wore black sateen and a white lace collar amid a bustling backwoods welcome with local officials clearing paths through the crowd.
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Free Loaves At Bakery Strike Triggers Citywide Aid
Amid a 23 day bakery strike delegates from 52 cities convene while Raymond Baker a roofing firm owner distributes 1000 free loaves to hungry households. Police restrain crowds as drivers seek higher pay and working conditions causing an eight day stoppage. Bread remains scarce with many shops empty as relief efforts unfold.
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Folger and Durham Win North Carolina Runoff Votes
In North Carolina runoff primaries, John H. Folger defeated Chatham in the fifth district with 24 549 to 21 832, while E Earl Rives lost to Carl Durham in the sixth district 16 386 to 14 588. Both winners secured party nominations seen as endorsements, with post election statements confirming plans to run again in 1948.
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West Virginia lawmakers vote on Interior bill aid
Senate roll calls show WV members recording positions on a Hayden amendment for 4.752 million to build power lines from California’s Central Valley project, and on a 7.5 million cut for Southwestern Power Administration. Kilgore and Revercomb split on amendments. on passage, 44 to 19 with Kilgore and Revercomb abstaining. House did not report any roll calls on major legislation. State Medical Society to meet three days in Charleston with WV State College hosting clinical programs led by Dr E Perry Crumps, Dr Phil Tip Brooks, and Dr L S Terry.
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Three West Virginians Escape From Boyd County Jail
Four prisoners escaped Boyd county jail in Catlettsburg Kentucky on June 22 and remain at large across Kentucky West Virginia and Ohio. Jailer Ted Gearhart reports no trace of the fugitives Charles E. Davis Logan WV William Davis unknown address Noble Boggess Sissonville WV and James M. Bowling Charleston WV. Davis Burgess and Bowling held on grand larceny charges and William Davis on breaking and entering.
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Memorial for Techmen of World War I Planned at Tech
In Blacksburg on June 23 18 D P Morton of Huntington W Va announced a memorial for the 7000 Virginia Tech men who served in World War I will sit at the northeast corner of the drill field with a new campus entrance and landscaping. Virginia Tech alumni board directors E Cracello Beckley W Va and I B Shuttz Fayetteville W Va are among sponsors. Costa Rica seeks to relieve a beans shortage.
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Prisoner at Bataan Hoax Found No Fool for Racine Cop
Police officer Wally Nelson stopped a motorist for speeding and was shown a false tale claiming prisoner status at Bataan. The driver later parked with a companion. when questioned about a missing rear plate he joked it should be there. Nelson issued a speeding summons.
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Sheep Bring 58 Per Head at Show in West Virginia
Purebred sheep fanciers paid 2583.59 dollars for 44 head shown at the second annual West Virginia Regional Purebred Stud Ram and Ewe Show over the weekend. Average price per head was 54.78 dollars. Champions included Southdown Ram and Ewe by H. Hutt, Southdown Ewe by Benny Huff, Shropshire Ram and Ewe by Henry L. Ash, Dorset Ram and Ewe by W. L. Walker and Sons, Cheviot Ewe by Nichols brothers, and Hampshire Ram and Ewe by Mrs. H. Huff.
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Greenview Man Dies in Wreck
Carlos Lee Baisden 3b of Greenview died instantly Saturday night when the automobile he rode in crashed into a pole on a Madison street and rolled 75 feet. Tommy Vande Linde of Madison suffered facial injuries and was taken to Madison hospital in fair condition. Both were thrown from the car. Baisden’s service is Tuesday at 1 pm at the home with burial at McComas Cemetery Manila. Surviving are his wife Sylvie, two children Billie Anni and Denver Lee, his mother Mrs Laura Baisden of Ramage, three sisters and four brothers. J Brazil will soon start electrifying its railroads.
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Pullman Service To Texas Planned
The Chesapeake and Ohio announces a through Pullman service from Washington to San Antonio with New York Central and Missouri Pacific connections. Westbound trains depart Washington at 6 01 p m EST via C and O George Washington and reach San Antonio at 5 35 p m CT two days later. Eastbound service runs from San Antonio at 9 a m CT to Washington at 8 30 a m EST two days later.
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State College Summer Theater Opens Friday
State College prepares to stage Shakespeare's Macbeth as the centerpiece of the West summer theater lineup. The production, directed by a noted local troupe, arrives amid festive weeklong events and community previews.
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Virginia State College Summer Theater This Season
Virginia State College presents a summer theater program this season with Friday's 6:30 p m show featuring Henry Joyner and Daisy Wivlan of the Ben Great Players as featured performers.
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