Congress Acts On Most Bills But Eyes War
Congress moved forward on key bills as the Senate approved a $2.06 billion rise in crop price supports and the House backed overriding a postal pay increase veto. A $658.8 million economic aid package for South Korea advanced, with voting uncertainty over future tax changes. The farm price support bill awaits final action by President Truman.
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Local Students Collect Honors In Journalism
Morgantown June 26 announced winners in the first annual state high school photography contest tied to the Scholastic Journalism Institute at West Virginia University. Margaret Sahlin Charleston High was named president of the Association of Student Journalists with Louie Garcia Bridgeport High as vice president and Margaret Jessomine Seth as secretary treasurer. Elsie V. Bolin Charleston reelected president of the Scholastic Journalism directors. Winners: Sports and action William Hark Charleston High first, William Gibson Morgantown High second, Donald Hamm Mark Twain High third. People and animals Donald Hamm first, Mary Brown Morgantown High second, William K and William Gibson tied for third. Features and specials William Gibson first, Frank Five Morgantown High second, Joyce Frakes Mark Twain High third. The program aims to reduce price-depressing farm surpluses via market purchases and loans. The House voted to override Me Truman's veto of the postal pay bill 213 to 72. if the Senate follows, the bill becomes law despite the President's disapproval, boosting pay and seniority for war veterans who joined the postal service after military duty or credit for service time.
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William Gibson
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Postal Service
Red Paper Suspended by Tokyo Order
General Maz Arthur ordered the Communist party newspaper Akahata Red Fire suspended for two cents in a June Tokyo action. The report notes official censorship of the party press during heightened political tension in Japan.
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East War Debates Split Congress Over Korea Issue
Senate and House debates flare over Korea as lawmakers clash on military action and U S strategy. Sen Connally hints at broader Western action beyond the United Nations with Republicans urging strong force while calls for calm and prudence echo. House members press for armed defense of South Korea to deter further aggression amid a looming Asia crisis.
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Liberty Bell Tour Survives Weston Flood Scare
The Liberty Bell replica touring Virginia for the Savings Bond Independence drive dodged flood damage as low doors kept it from water in Weston. State officials report the bell moved through Glenville Grantsville and Harrisville but skipped Weir Union, continuing to Fairmont and Morgantown where Thomas Millsop will ring it to open Americanism Week.
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Health teams dispatched to aid flood areas in West Virginia
Two state health department teams were sent to flood stricken areas in West Virginia. One group set up at Harrisville Ritchie County and another to Weston Lewis County. They will survey needs, direct sanitarians, and administer typhoid shots and tetanus vaccines as required.
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Building Permits Include Two New Houses
Building permits issued yesterday include two new houses. W N Frey receive a $5300 for a house at 12 Belmont Rd and W M Firestone a $7000 house at 115 Mayflower Rd. Other permits cover repairs, renovations, and additions at multiple addresses.
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Nell Tlope
Lena Rice
Jacob St
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Coonskin Lake Program Aims for Kanawha County Youth
The Kanawha Fish and Game Association plans two days of signs and a full juvenile fishing program at Coonskin Park twin lakes after the Operation Coonskin project. Irving Cohen reports strong support from merchants and members as the group funds fishing tackle, playground equipment, and boats for boys and girls up to 14.
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City Lawyer Attends Parley on Negroes
Willard L. Brown of Charleston travels to New York for the national legal conference of the NAACP. The meeting, yesterday and today, addresses implications of the Supreme Court on equal schooling and opportunities.
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