State Man Sought Huntington Budget Faces New Strain
Chicago report details a West Virginia auto theft arrest and a counterfeit money case involving Mrs. Jane Smotish, arraigned in Chicago. Her husband Albert Smolish fled during the incident. Federal court in Charleston, W Va, set August 9 for his auto theft charge. Huntington officials request additional fire and police personnel to address a growing budget shortfall estimated up to $200,000. Fire chief seeks 15 more firefighters and police chief 10 more officers amid staffing strains.
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Huntington
Chicago
West Virginia
Jane Smotish
Edwin K. Walker
Wes
Daniel ©. Ward
U.S
Albert Smolish
Ward
Smolish
Charleston
Huallattoni
W. W. Payne
Eire
Floyd L. Creuse
Hercile Gartin
Creuse
Garten
Crouse
Belice
Dr Bourn 36 Dies After Long Illness in Fort Pierce
Dr Harvey Mansom Bourn a frametown Braxton county physician died yesterday morning at his Fort Pierce home after a long illness. A retired fort pierce resident for ten years he was a Cincinnati Electric Medical Institute graduate class of 1891. Surviving his wife Rebecca Boggs Hawn four children including G W LeVan W D Bourn and John Bown and twenty grandchildren. Body to be sent to Tasue for funeral and burial arrangements incomplete.
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Fuemer
Frametown
Braxton County
Fort Pierce
Fiz
Brown
Electric Medical Institute
Cincinnati
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G. W. LeVan
Boonesboro, Id
Bown
Alexandria
W. D. Bourn
Barbours
John Bown
Tague
Braxon
Loan Firm Purchases Seven-Story Bank Building
In Wheeling the Federal Savings and Loan Assoc announced the purchase of the seven-story National Exchange Bank building. President Alex Salvatori said the bank plans an extensive remodeling program estimated at about 385,009 to A100.00 dollars.
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Wheeling
National Exchange Bank
Federal Savings and Loan Assoc
Alex Salvatori
Span Association
Ssivatori
Secret Parley and Coal Stockpile Steadying Plan Strikes
The article notes a 1 day paid vacation for coal diggers and a July 6 contract deadline. Union demands include higher pay for fewer hours and pension fund contributions. A 75 million ton above ground stockpile could cover two months, aiding operators in resisting wage talks. Talks resume with Northern and Western operators at White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
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Levis
Indinsley
Lewis
MW Welfare and Pension Fund
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Wnion
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Stael
Court clears Christofiel testimony in quorum dispute
The Supreme Court debate centers on whether perjury convictions rested on oral testimony given amid a claimed lack of quorum. Justice Jackson dissented, warning against a doctrine that could hinge judgments on statements by interested parties. Christofiel’s case tied to Communist affiliation denials and linked to union leaders. plans for further talks with coal operators affect 78,903 miners in eastern Pennsylvania.
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Vinson
Reed
Burton
Christofiel
Christoflel
Communist Party
Communist Political Association
Ned Sparks
Fred Bleir
Wisconsin
Uniion
Ieager
Lesinald
House
Supreme Court
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Lesinski
Guy
Reuthers
Waller
Victor Reuther
Bluefield
W. Va
UMW
Southern
Union
Pennsylvania
Obituary notices from Birchfield and surrounding areas
A long obituary list reports deaths including Everal WDATNS at a Chariston hospital, with sons Jesse and Harry and other relatives. services led by Rev. Bowers and parishes in Lester, Kanaty City, Wirltrede, Liverpool, Republic, and Dry Branets. Funeral details mention Birchfield, Raleigh County, and related cemeteries and morgues.
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Buret
Bey Bratch Hanawhe Courly
CbArieston
Jesse Sod Harry
Dry
Brenna
Mra
Binh
Kanaty City
Zonr Rlop-sons
Bente Crawford
Wirltrede
Clitferd Grawford
Liverpool
Fugin
Republic
Luthar
Charleston Seawage Plan Aims to Clean River Pollution
Charleston's sewer system in poor condition risks health along the Kanawha and Ohio river basins. The proposed plan would fund a central disposal center, lines, and pumping stations to serve unsewered areas, reducing bacteria to protect water supplies. A three member sanitary board would oversee operations with an annual cost of 740000.
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West Virgin
May Industrial and Auto Output Slips Citing Ford Strike
May indices show commodities and farm products easing after a May rise. Department stores stayed strong while production slowed in mobile plants. Ford strike caused temporary car output curtailment with auto plants resuming near normal by mid June. Postwar demand fell from peak, with capacity use dropping from 89 to 84 percent recently.
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Prom Vance
Ford
Liberals Secure Major Victory In Canadian Election
The Liberal party led by Premier Maurice Duplessis won a decisive victory in the Canadian election. Prime Minister St Laurent and cabinet members including C.D. Howe were re-elected in their constituencies as the party maintains control of the House of Commons. St Laurent, 67, succeeded Mackenzie King after Health concerns prompted King to retire last August.
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Drew
Ontario
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al Viet Wit
House of Comnons
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C.D. Howe
Trade and Commerce
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Mackenzie Xing
Taft Aims to Junk Framework Amid Senate Vote Turmoil
Fragmentary wartime era report notes Taft opposing a government program change and weighing support for Lucas amendments. Key figures include O Conor Beaglis and Swiss returnee signals. The piece hints at a party rift and possible collapse of Senate support for Tet proposal, with injunction-related tension and potential party strategy shifts.
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Lucas
Senate
t'Conor
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Carhet
Switzerland
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O'Conor
Tstt
Big 4 to Seek Crnlis and From Page 1
Western sources say four top-level governors may plunge into the trade disruption boom in Western Germany and the Soviet zone to review transitions. The plan follows the Paris foreign ministers failure to agree on major policies for Germany. The Soviet delegation may include V. Sereonov, their top political adviser with ambassador rank, signaling broader policy talks.
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Ger
George P. Hays
United States
Kenneth GC. MacLean
Britain
Roger Noltet
Frenus
Giaut
Mikhail L Drivin
Russia
Germany
Soviet
Ketls
Armisssedor
Paris
V. S. Sereonov
Gersmany
Traman Aides AMES Pram race funding plan details
The plan proposes federal help covering about one third of costs with the remainder split by local communities. An federal loan of 906 and grants totaling 500,000,000 are referenced for farm housing, aiming to aid farmers lacking credit. Estimates for total costs range from 6 billion to 20 billion.
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Ames Pram
Self defense claim framed for Adkins killing at party home
Defense attorney argues Priddy fired to protect his home during a drunken party at Priddy residence after Adkins reentered the home forcefully. Douglas questions habeas corpus scope while MacArthur stands as a referenced figure in broader wartime legal actions.
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Gmunees
Priddy
Adkins
Taylor
United States
Ae Supreme Allied Ramimander
Japan
Douglas MacArtair
Hrgh
Jane Rutherford Dies Widow Of Coal Official
Jane Ridenour Rutherford 78, widow of John Lee Rutherford former vice president of Colcord Coal Co. of Manteoul, died at home after birth details and family notes. Survived by two daughters Carl Oakes of Charteston and Mattie Rutherford at home. Body to be taken to residence at 6 p.m. today by Budlett mortuary of Charleston.
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Washington St
John Lee Rutherford
Colcord Coal Co
Manteoul
Lete
John Ridenour
Andersonville
Tenn
First Baptist Church
Beech Grove
Order of Eastern Stay
Lake City
Carl Oakes
Douglas aims to test courts over war crime rulings
Douglas indicates he will issue an opinion later on whether American courts can review decisions of international tribunals. Rutledge reserved his decision, not yet announced. Justice Jackson, who helped prosecute German war criminals, did not participate. Douglas argues the constitution follows the flag and asserts U.S. processes apply to American prisoners held by allied powers.
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Paget
Douglas
Justce
Rutledge
Jackson
Supreme Court
Pact with Argentina spooks U S business interests
British and Peron officials reportedly agreed a pact affecting Argentina’s economy. American businessmen fear loss of a key South American market. U S officials say the accord violates competitive trade norms and could jeopardize Argentina’s economic machinery.
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Pax
Argentine
National Economic Council
Ameria
United States
Pac
Aenerican
Hiss Credibility Under Fire in Chambers Exchange
Testimony depicts Hiss denying any prior knowledge of assurances to Chambers about Ford allocations. He describes attempts to meet with FBI officials and express willingness for a Cull Investigation. Prosecutors press on inconsistencies, while Hiss labels the FBI’s questioning as sensationalized and notes no certificate from the PRL.
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Eugene Cox
State Department
Thas
FBE
Edger Hoover
FBI
Ladd
PRL
Hiss
FBL
Woman sues over missing funds in Engel case
Mrs. Reseda Corrigan, a 29 year old Chicago widow and mother of three, testified that Engel misused 8700 of her money and repaid only 5000. The court kept bail at 5000 while Engel, 73, claimed he feels 20. The scene drew sharp comments from spectators and prosecutors about blame and manipulation.
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Chicago
Engelstock
Hertigan
Sged
iState
John S. Boyle
Corrigan
Engel
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