Chiang's Men Alerted For Possible Twin Thrust
In Formosa, June 26, Chinese Nationalist forces went on full alert fearing a Communist invasion timed after North Korea's attack on South Korea. The Navy issued patrols and coastals operated on continuous emergency status as George Yeh urged UN action and U S support to halt further North Korean advance. Yeh also said Russia should be held responsible for aggression and conveyed views to Tsiang for UN Security Council presentation.
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Taipei
Formosa
South Korea
George Yeh
Associated Press
Yeh
UN Security Council
Russia
United States
T. F. Tsiang
U. N
U. N. Security Council
Lake Success
Soldier Drowns While on Leave In West Virginia River
William Earl Anderson a 19 year old Air Force soldier home on leave drowned while swimming in the Guyandotte River near Shamrock Logan County. He and a companion swam across and back when Anderson fainted unable to be rescued. Police recovered the body after a three hour search at McNeely Mortuary Man Logan County. He had a delay in route while being transferred to Arizona to Washington.
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William Earl Anderson
Air Force
Guyandotte
Shamrock
R. D. Plattsala Anderson
G. W. Anderson
Accoville
Logan County
Anderson
Platt
McNeely Mortuary
Man
Arizona
Washington, D
Jewel thieves swindle Mrs Gould in CannelFrance
In Cannel France on June 25, clever thieves palmed off a fake emerald necklace to American heiress Mrs Frank J Gould and fled with the real one valued at 40 000 000 francs 126 000 police said The hotel system failed as a key mix up allowed access while a cheap copy was substituted The real necklace remains missing and the hotel manager is jailed while a Paris industrialist is sought.
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Cannel
France
Frank J. Gould
Gould
Paris
Potice
Coal Mountain Man Kills A Foot Rattler
Ronnie Dailey killed a four foot diamond back rattlesnake near St. Albans at Coal Mountain after the reptile lunged at him while he walked home. The snake weighed seven pounds and injured his trousers before he struck it dead with a stick.
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Coal Mountain
St. Albans
Aman
Ronnie Dailey
Dailey
Korean Invasion Seen as Possible War IIIE Incident
London reports South Korean Minister Tchi Chang Yun warned that North Korea's invasion could become an international affair risking a third world war. He said frontier incidents show this is not a local civil war and Korea will resist the aggression to the last.
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London
Tchi Chang Yun
Korea
Hearing Arranged On Slaying Charge
Thomas Wesley Crim 28 of Cedar Grove to appear for preliminary hearing before Justice Frank Durrett at Chelyan. Crim held on murder charge at Kanawha County jail in connection with the death of Spur geon Leonard 45 of Chesapeake Saturday night. Leonard died in Charleston hospital from stab wounds after an argument during which he intervened.
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Thomas Wesley Crim
Cedar Grove
Justice of the Peace
Frank Durrett
Chelyan
Grim
Kanawha County
Spurgeon Leonard
Chesapeake
Leonard
Crim
Charleston
Southern Koreans claim holds as invasion stalls near Seoul
South Korea reports defense forces plus US advisers holding the line around Seoul after counterattacks. North Korea allegedly mobilizes 50 000 troops with 90 tanks, while captives in the east and at Haeju confirm Soviet involvement. Coastal areas, including Ongjin and Samchok, face guerrilla activity.
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Chunchon
Seoul
Choi Byung Duk
U. S
North Korea
Uijongbu
Korea
Choi
Sihn Sung Mo
Jand
Coast Guard
Sihin
Haeju
Ongjin
Samchock
South Korea
Weather Forecast Highlights Northwest Cold Air
The Weather Bureau predicts a cool trend with the coldest spells in North Dakota and northern Michigan. Some showers are forecast for sections of the Midwest as the period progresses.
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TAEME
Weather Bureau
Commirce
North Dakota
Michigan
Middle West
County Man Drowned In Ravenswood Stream
William Arthur Gandee 23 of Frame Kanawha County drowned in Sandy Creek Ravenswood when he stepped into deep water and could not swim his body recovered an hour later by Ravenswood police with grappling hooks Surviving include wife one son eight brothers and four sisters Service set for 2 p m Tuesday at Fairview Church near Kenna Burial in Fairview Cemetery under Chambers Mortuary Ravenswood The body to be taken to Mrs Harry Collings Ravenswood home at 2 p m tomorrow
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Ravenswood
William Arthur Gandee
Frame
Kanawha County
Sandy Creek
W. Dye
Gandee
Ohio River
Bare
Betty Gandee
Kenna
Fairview Church
Fairview Cemetery
Chambers Mortuary
Harry Collings
Man Saws Off Limb and Falls While Hunting Honey
Charles W. Hefner of 2474 Pennsylvania Ave was taken to Charleston General Hospital after falling from a tree he was cutting honey from. The fall occurred when the saw split the limb causing Hefner to plunge about 75 feet onto Patrick Tilghman, 22, of 2476 Pennsylvania Ave Tilghman was treated and released.
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Charles W. Hefner
Pennsylvania
Charleston General Hospital
Cunningham
Hefner
Patrick Tilghman
Firemen Drag River For City Man's Body
Fire departments from South Charleston and St. Albans pulled Coal River near Alum Creek yesterday seeking the body of Elmon Ball, 28, of 412 Stranghout. Ball, an employee of Kroger Co. in Kansas City, was last seen swimming below Carbide and Carbon's Cliffside Camp around 4:30 p m. Fire crews could not recover the body at night but continued grappling and recovery efforts into the evening.
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St. Albans
Coal River
Alum Creek
Elmon Ball
Stranghout
Charles Jton
Ball
Kroger Co
Kanapa City
Carbide
Carbon
Alum
Plane Missing Over Lake Michigan With 58 Aboard
A DC-4 passenger plane vanished after contacting radio at 12 15 a m bound from New York to Seattle via Minneapolis. The St. Joseph Milwaukee area is near Lake Michigan shores and 75 miles from Chicago. About 100 search planes scoured lake and land as authorities feared worst air line disaster with all 58 people aboard.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
New York
Seattle
Minneapolis
St. Joseph
Milwaukee
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Green Bay
Wis
Wilmette, Ill
Michigan Shore
Atfeas
Benton Harbor
Ludington
Jet Plane Parts America’s Fastest Fighter Claimed High Part Count
A report states America’s fastest jet fighter includes between 500000 and 600000 parts. The claim is highlighted as proof of the aircraft’s advanced engineering and complexity.
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America
Legion Plans Rally Of Drum And Bugle Corps
West Virginia American Legion considers a drum and bugle corps contest as part of its 32nd state convention. Convention Chairman C J Dawson says posts across the state are contacted to gauge interest and a cash prize is planned for winners.
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Legion
Rally of Drum, Bugle Corps
West Virginia
American ‘Legion
of the Legion
C. J (Jack) Dawson
Dawson
State CIO Units Plan to Launch Drive for Votes
Clarksbury June 25 The Political Action Committee of the state CIO urged units across the state to run voter registration drives for the 1950 election. A 125-representative PAC session adopted the resolution backing the Fair Deal and pledging active support for pro liberal candidates while opposing those prioritizing selfish economic interests. The group warned that a 1950 defeat could hinder progress and urged a maximum turnout, calling nonvoting a betrayal of citizenship.
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Clarksburg
Political Action Committee
State Cio
PAC
CIO
America
U N Requests Red Restraint on Korea Invasion
United Nations moves call for North Korea to halt aggression and for strong aid to Korea. The U N Security Council debates means to curb the invasion as the United States pushes for a clear resolution. Ambassador Ernest A Gross introduces the American draft and secures swift backing from several nations before Egypt seeks private talks.
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Russia
U. N
Avery
United States
Republic of Korea
Ernest A. Grossi
Egypt
Truman and advisers discuss future slips at White House
President Truman met with top officials including Acheson and Johnson for a lengthy conference. No announcement was made and State Department said no decisions emerged after a full review. Truman arrived in Washington at 6 20 p m EST and was greeted by Acheson, Johnson, and others. The text notes a separate item about the British museum opening to the public in 1759 after its 1753 founding.
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Acheson
Johnson
White House
State Department
Truman
Washington
Missouri
Acheson, Johnson
National Guard Deployed to Flood Areas Under Martial Watch
Fox announces that National Guard troops are aiding flood relief in six counties. Guardsmen guard flood-washed streets in Weston and Ritchie Doddridge regions under Major Oldaker and Lt Col Smith. Martial law not declared, but aid ongoing with blankets and cots provided. typhus inoculations urged for residents.
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Adj
Charles R. Fox
National Guard
State Adjutant General
Weston
Rupert Oldaker
Ritchie-Doddridge Coun+ ity
Cal. W. J. Smith
Parkersburg
Smithburg
Cairo
West Union
Jana Weston
Ritchie County
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