Medical Dean Backs Charleston For West Virginia School
Dr. H G Weiskotten of Syracuse University urged Charleston as the site for West Virginia four year medical school saying it fits the needs of the state for medical, dental and nursing education. He spoke after meeting Gov Patteson and noted the governor’s thorough review. The delegation had surveyed Charleston, Huntington and Morgantown, with Charleston favored for population and wealth, while the final decision rested with the governor who is to announce soon. The interim legislative committee had previously studied the issue and recommended location considerations.
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Syracuse University
Charleston
West Virginia
Weiskotten
Syracuse
College of Medicine
Weisbotten
Wilburt Clavison
Duke University
Huntington
Morgantown
Davison
Patteson
Advisers Demand Higher Taxes and Stricter Controls
In Washington on June 23 President Truman urged Congress to enact stronger anti inflation measures with heavier taxes and tighter credit curbs. The Mobilization Advisory Board urged a rigorous two year program including price wage controls and a pay as you go plan to curb inflation and support defense mobilization. The report warned premature relaxation could invite disaster and keep the United States in a Russian trap.
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INS
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House
Rayburn
Wilson
Sunday Specials Trail Club Headed to Paradise Retreat
Sunday Specials promotes the Ka nawha Trail Club outing to Paradise in Putnam County a cool mountain retreat. The feature hints at a read in With the Women on page A3 and notes a staff change as Skip Johnson goes to military duty with Woody Seaman taking over Woods and Waters. The issue also teases historic turnpikes in West Virginia and assorted sections including society sports and classifieds.
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C. C
Skip) Johnson
Skip
Uncle Sam
Woods and Waters
Woody Seaman
Division of Fish Management
Concrearian Commission
Iran May Seek Soviet Help On Oil Tech Experts
Tehran reports quote Alayiar Saleh, head of the parliamentary Mixed Commission for nationalizing the Anglo Iranian Oil Co, warning Iran may turn to Soviet technicians to operate the oil industry if British staff quit. He urged British technicians to stay with Iran’s National Petroleum Co and keep their pay and privileges.
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Tehran
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Liner Pan Am plane found. all 40 dead in Liberia
A search plane located the Pan American Airways Constellation wreckage in the Liberian jungle near Sanochie, 45 miles north of Monrovia. Forty occupants perished, including 15 Americans and one Canadian. There were no survivors. an investigation into the crash is underway.
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French West Africa
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Monrovia
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Draft to Call Young Married Men and 4-Fs
Washington reports a Selective Service spokesman said local boards may start drafting married men and reclassified 4-Fs aged 19 to 25 by late August if July and August quotas stay near 15 000 and 22 000. He noted under 19 induction will wait until available pool is exhausted and regulations should reach boards by mid July.
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Selective Service
Army
National Selective Service
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Americans Rowdy at Tolstoy Shrine Visit
The Tite Gazette accused a U S Embassy party of loud, provocative conduct June 10 at Leo Tolstoy's grave near Moscow. It said they pushed Soviet visitors and spoke poorly of the exhibits. A U S Embassy spokesman cited language barriers and misunderstandings as the likely cause.
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Tite Gazette
U. S
Leo Tolstoy
Allies Reds Clash In Bayonet Battle In Korea
In Central Korea on Saturday Chinese Reds clashed with tank supported Allied troops in bloody bayonet fighting. One hill changed hands five times as massed forces gathered for possible further actions.
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Tokyo
Korea
Segregation Law Upheld by Court in Clarendon Suit
South Carolina segregation law was upheld by a three-judge panel in a Clarendon County case challenging racial barriers. An injunction was granted to equalize facilities for Negro and white pupils, while Judge Waites Waring dissented on both points. The appeal likely moves to higher courts.
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South Carolina
Clarendon County
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George Bell Timmerman
Tudge J. Waites Waring
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Charlotte
N.C
Timmerman
Columbia
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State Woman Identifies Baby Abandoned in Ohio
Mrs. FP W McCray of Parkersburg identified a nine month old girl left with her Monday as her granddaughter Kathy Lynn Chichester. The baby's mother Delores Chichester, 17, is ill and unaccounted. Father Pvt William P Chichester, 19, is stationed in Erding Germany. Probate Judge J T Thomas ordered custody to the McCrays and notified West Virginia welfare officers.
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FP. W. McCray
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Belpre
McCray
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Erding
Germany
J. T. Thomas
Washington County
O. Hes
Wood County
West Virginia Department of Public Assistance
Pope Sees Dim Peace Returns Amid Diplomatic Greet
At the Vatican Pope Pius XI told Britain’s new ambassador that true peace seems to recede and cannot be won by forcing the weak to submit. He stressed truthfulness courtesy justice and fair wealth distribution as essential for a world at peace.
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United States Largest Liner Christened at Newport News
The SS United States, a 5,000 ton luxury liner built for transatlantic service, was christened by Mrs. Tom Connally amid heat and spectacle. Officials warned it could be converted to a troop transport if war required, with work to finish by next summer.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
America
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Dewey To Tour Pacific Lands In War Zone
Governor Thomas E. Dewey announced a month long non political tour of the Far East to observe five war torn nations. His route includes Tokyo Korea the Philippines Hong Kong Singapore Indonesia Formosa Australia New Zealand and he hopes to confer with General Douglas MacArthur before leaving New York. Dewey aims to assess the Chinese Nationalist cause and influence GOP internationalist wing views.
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Fugitive murderer Holden captured after INS alert
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover announced the arrest near Beaver Stone following an International News Service photograph alert. Thomas James Holden, sought for a Chicago ribble slaying, was identified by a vigilant tipster and apprehended tonight as part of a nationwide wanted-criminal series.
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FRE
Thomas James Holden
Beaverston
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Halden
Chicago
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Lewis Blasts UAW Leaders at Nation’s Labor Rally
John L Lewis returned to the labor scene to rally insurgents within CIO United Auto Workers. He condemned UAW leadership as elitist and urged unity to strengthen organized labor. The 71-year-old spoke at a picnic atmosphere event with cheering supporters and free treats for children.
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Tery
Walter Reuther
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West Virginia to Enforce Weight Limits on Trucks
West Virginia plans new motor vehicle code taking effect July 1 to curb overweight trucks though initial enforcement will be limited. A five person weighing crew will operate at strategic points using platform scales costing about 25 000 dollars each, with portable scales around 40 dollars. Exemptions include tank trucks registered before July 1, while overall gross loads cap at 66800 pounds with a five percent tolerance.
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West Virgina
West Virginia
State Road Commission
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Commrion
Paleodistrictae Shintiston
South Charleston
Blisias
Beckley
West Virginiie
Gine
Injured Husband Rescues Wife From Fiery Crash at Red House
An injured husband pulled his burned wife from a flaming auto at Red House after a crash into a gas pump. Bertha Cain, 54, of Nitro, suffered second degree burns. Lawrence Cain, 56, was treated for burns. The crash occurred about 7:30 p.m. near Clendenin.
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Clendenin
Thomas Memorial Hospital
Bertha Cain
Lawrence W. Cain
Gatens Mortuary
Poca
Cain
Frank
Car Dives. Burns, Man Is Injured
Jesse Dunlap Jysh of Cane Fork Road escaped serious harm when his car plunged over 100 feet on South Mark Hill after a ball game at Watt Powell Park. The vehicle rolled, caught fire, and the driver, who suffered back injuries, was taken to a local hospital. David Ferrell, 14, witnessed the crash.
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Jesse Dunlap
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Dunlap
Prayer for Peace Amid Global Distress
A 30 second prayer pleads with the heavenly Father for peace in a troubled world. The fragment mentions Christ and guidance and notes a pastor Ward Conaniunity Ciwrets as a local figure in the prayer.
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Pastor Ward Conaniunity
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