Western nations seek truce plan in Korean War talks
Secretary Acheson told Congress that a cease-fire could lead to a phased withdrawal of all foreign troops from Korea if China pulls back into Manchuria. He warned that any return to aggression after UN forces leave could trigger a general war, outlining a four step path: cease fire, armistice, settlement of Korean questions, and phased withdrawal.
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Acheson
Congress
Red China
Manchuria
Korea
House
United Nations
Judd R-Minn
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Moscow
Alan G. Kirk
Washington
Gromyko
Eddy Gilmore
Asi
State Department
Lincoln White
Kirk
White
Peiping
Jacob Malik
New York
Capitol Hill
Truman
Rep
Judd
Achegon
Rep. Judd
U.S
Pacific
Manchurian
Yalu River
Pacific Ocean
Japan
David Warfield Dies Former Broadway Star
David Warfield 84 died in his Manhattan apartment. A former Broadway legend, he retired in 1924 after starring roles that ranked him among the era’s greats. Belasco helped launch his career after Warfield persisted performing in New York saloons.
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David Warfield
New York
Manhattan
Broadway
David Belasco
Warfield
DelaneySuspended in Tax Office Probe Amid BostonInquiry
Schoeneman quits and Delaney suspension announced as White House says action is pending investigation of conduct in office. A Ways and Means subcommittee signals possible full inquiry into Boston internal revenue office with a Thursday meeting to decide next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Washington
Delaney
White House
House
Ways and Means
Boston Internal Revenue Office
King D-Call
Ccele
Boston
Veteran Druggist and Church Leader Survive in Ashland
The obituary notes veteran druggist and church figure with surviving wife Eleanor Georgi and stepdaughter Aliza Herne, plus siblings Hortense Grace Herne and Mrs James W Crist. Bernard Hanson, WVU student, is mentioned. Body at Barrow Mortuary in Ashland Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parethinia
Kanawha County Pharmaceutical Assocs
Fastresoyterian Church
Eleanor Georgi Aliza Herne
Bernard Hanson
West Virginia University
Hortense
Grace Herne
Charleston
James W. Crist
Ashland
Barrow Mortuary
William Roberts Dies Former State Senator
William S. Roberts Jr., 51, former editor of the Buckhannon Record and ex West Virginia state senator, died in Steubenville hospital. He had lived in Bergholz Ohio, for years and was once connected with the Charleston Office of the Old Home Owners Loan Corp. Survivors include his widow Mary, a son Charles William Roberts of Walmington South Carolina, a brother Charles E. Roberts of Morgantown, and two sisters Mrs B S Reid of Buckhannon and Mrs E M Harris of Gauley Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckhannon
William S$. Roberts, Jr
Buckhannon Record
West Virginia
Steubenville, C
Roberts
Charleston
Old Home Owners Loan Corp
Berghols
Mary Roberts
Charles William Rober
Walmington
Charles E. Roberts
Morgantown
West Virginia University
Clarksburg
B.S. Reid
M. Harris
Gauley Bridge
Witnesses Reluctant To Reveal Sources In Probe
The continued testimony shows witnesses silent about how they obtained their materials. Senator Chartrman O Conor questions a 21 year old white trumpet player from New York now in Washington about fears of exposure. Senator Wiley presses the point on the societal duty to curb peddlers who ruin lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chartrman O’conor
Washington
Wiley
Wild marijuana crop spotted along Potomac River
Federal Narcotics Commissioner Anslinger reported wild marijuana patches near Romney West Virginia along the South Branch of the Potomac River. He alerted state authorities after sighting the field while crossing a highway bridge, noting similar growth years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Washington
Howard J. Anslinger
Potomac River
Romney
West Virginia
Ansons
Weather forecast from the Photolas Bureau
The Weather Photo Bureau reports a weather system moving from Canada into the United States likely bringing heavy rains. Temperatures will drop across the Midwest and Central Plains while a broad area from Texas to Florida and north to the Ohio Valley and Middle Atlantic may see unsettled conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Texas
Florida
Ohio Valley
Middle Atlantic
Middle West
Central Plains
Weather Across Regions Shows Thunderstorms and Warm Humidity
Partly cloudy from Charleston to West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania with scattered thundershowers likely Thursday. Maryland and Virginia trend warmer with highs around 90s, showers possible, and winds light to moderate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
Drowned 14-year-old Javgk Mooney recovered in Kanawha River
The body of 14 year old Javgk Mooney of Cedar Grove was recovered around 8:30 p m after an all day search by Cedar Grove volunteers and two Charleston divers Doc Folden and Johnny Williams. The youth drowned while swimming near Kelley Creek Collieries loading dock. He had been missing since Tuesday afternoon and the body was found about 25 feet deep near where he disappeared. He is survived by parents Arnold and Mrs Mooney two brothers Arnold Jr and Charles a sister Wilma and grandparents Will Dunn and Clarence Mooney. The body is at Cook Mortuary Cedar Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Javgk Mooney
Cedar Grove
Kanawha River
Kelley Creek
Arnold Mooney
Arnold, Jr
Charles
Wilma
jnWill Dunn
Ward
Clarence Mooney
Coal Fork
Boby
Cook Mortuary
Malden Man Dies On 62d Birthday
Charles Frederick Spriegel of Malden died in a Charleston hospital on his 62nd birthday after 37 years with Rivers ton Coal Co. He was born June 27, 1889, never married, survived by a sister Helen Spriegel. A member and secretary of Salina Lodge No. 27 AP&AM for 22 years and a Malden Methodist Church member. Body at Barlow Mortuary then residence at 6:30 p.m. today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Frederick Spriegel
Malden
Riverston Coal Co
Crown Hill
Charleston
Nest L. Michie
Spriegel
Thomas J. Ane
Helen Mead Spriegel
Helen Spriegel
Salina
Allied War Leaders Defend Pacific Readiness Against Reds
General officers state naval forces in the Pacific are adequate for likely scenarios and foresee possible needs if submarines or blockades expand. Ground chiefs, including Maj. Gen. Clark L. Rubner and Lt. Gen. James A. Van Fleet, express confidence that Allied ground units can halt any new Chinese or Communist offensives seen in a summer drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Sherman
U. N
Korea
Clark L. Rubner
James A. van Freet
Eighth Army
Obituaries for Canterbury and Hall in Ohio area notices
Charles William Canterbury age 70 will lie in state at Wiley Yon Mortuary Chapel with Reverend Albert R Young officiating. Burial will be in Cracelynd Memorial Park. Abel Sinnett Service set for Abel Sinnett at Randolph Street Baptist Church with Rev Wilbur Rouke officiating. Burial follows at East Grove Mausoleum at Murganjaws. Mr Hall 91, a retired farmer and minister, died Tuesday at his daughter's home on 30914 Ohio Ave.
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Canterbury
Charles William enSer
Wileyon Mortuary Chapel
Rey
Albert R. Young
Cracelynd Memorial Park
Middleport, O
Abel Sinnett
Randolph Street Baptist Church
Wilbur
Rouke
East Gal Grove
Murganjaws
Hall
H. Clara Hess
Ohio
Montague
Ivan Brown
Bartlett Mortuary Chapel
Burnet Memorial Park
Mr. Montague
Bloomingrose
Mrs Cramer 34 Dead After Long Illness in City
Mrs Anne Allen Cramer 34 died Saturday morning at her home following a long illness. Widow of Frank M. Cramer once with New York Central Railway dispatch, she was born May 12 1867 in Toledo Ohio and came to Charleston in 1810. She leaves a daughter Mrs Charles W Chesley and a second daughter, among other relatives. Burial and pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Allen Cramer
G. Harding Moore
27Th St
Frank M. Cramer
New York Central Railway Co
Lor
Craner
Toledo
DeClan Alen
Jo Anne Brown
Paul Hy Bevercomb
Lawrence Reddington
G. J. Floyd
Clarence Simms
O. L. Spinks
C. E. Siblings
Bailey Dies at Dunbar After Long Dunbar Residency
Luther Edw Bailey 58 of 203 21st St Dunbar died yesterday morning at home after 83 years in the Dunbar area. Survived by wife Stella, daughters Mrs Robert Barrett and Miss Eleanr Bailey, sons Earl and Gilbert, four sisters, and a number of relatives. The body is at Bartlett and Welch Mortuary in Dunbar.
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L. E. Bailey
Dunbar
Luther
Bailey
21St St
Horrocks
Emma—Service
Kanawha
Arench
Free
Breed
Gunie Lee
Mountain Mission
Charleston
Stella Bailey
Robert Barrett
Eleanr Bailey
Earl
Gilbert L
Worthy Dunlap
Ida Duncan
Dunpar
Opal Hager
Spring. Hill
Theodore Racer
Swatt Depot
Bartlett and Welch Mortuary
Obituary notices for May May and Frank Burton Nickell
Obituaries notice multiple deaths in West Virginia. May Eugar Raymond May of Charleston died at home after months of illness with service at Kincaid Mortuary Chapel Huntington and burial in Woodmere Cemetery. Also listed are Ivan Montague of Bloomingrose and Frank Burton Nickell of Links Grove with services at Bartlett and Fort Spring Baptist Church respectively and burial details in local cemeteries. Surviving relatives include family members in Charleston Huntington Greenbrier and nearby towns.
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May
Eugar Raymond
Jack)—al
Charleston
O Truesing Company
Faye Bolling
Huntington
Kincaid Mortuary Chapel
Woodmere
Griffithsville
James Edward May
Katherine Angell May
Ramon Scragg
Royce Craig May
John May
Mrs Eliza Harless Dies at Bald Knob
Mrs Elza Ann Harless 86 died Tuesday at home of daughter Mrs Robert Price Bald Knob. Service 2 pm Thursday Greenwood Community Church Rev B B Lay officiating burial Bald Knob Cemetery with Hunter and Hunter Mortuary Madison in charge. Survived by multiple sons and daughters, several step-sons and sisters. Body at Price residence. additional notices list other services and deaths in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bald Knob
Elza Ann Harless
Robert Price
Greenwood Community Church
B. B. Lay
Bald ‘Knob
Hunter and iHunter Mortuary
Madison
Ewell
Bim
Roy
Barrett
Ezra White
Wharton
Vem Green
Ramage
Cleve Harlest
Charleston
Rollins
John Harness
Montecal
Nam County
Roy Sutghin
Jorg Waege
A. J. Overstreet
Charles M. Rollins
Arnold i Hoiné
Kenneth
Lizzie
Ted House
Caville
Serres
Packaville
BB Pe Ltd
Grande
Resigiew Baptist Church
Thomas King
Gatens Mortuary
Poca
Roane Rite Slated For Mrs. Mary Boggs
Special service for Mrs. Mary Ann Rosas 74 of Reedy Roane County will be at 240 p.m. Thursday at Fairview M E Church with Rev Gi Sacaraborough officiating Burial in Fairview Cemetery under Hardman and Conrad Mortuary Spencer She died of a heart attack at her home Tuesday Born in Wetzel County she was a member of Gilban Baptist Church widow of J W Boggs She is survived by three sons Bruce O Cincinnati O H Paul Charleston and Bliss A Reedy a sister Mrs Cora Ashley Reedy a brother Claude Roberts Reedy half brothers Oscar Cain Spencer and Joe Cain Dienna and six grandchildren The body is at the residence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedy
Mary Ann Rosas
Roane County
Fairview M
Gi Sacaraborough
Fairview Cemetery
Hardman and Conrad
Spencer
J. W
Bill) Boggs
Bruce O
Cincinnati
O. H. Paul
Charleston
Bliss A
Cora Ashley
Claude Roberts
Oscar Cain
Joe Cain
Dienna
Vsidence
Surplus Iranian Oil Seen Causing World Shortages
The report notes a surge of Iranian oil into world markets and warns of potential shortages if flows are constrained. It cites British and American officials discussing risks to fuel supply, with impacts on Iran Britain and the United States during a tense global energy crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attlee
Churchill
T 9
Anglo-Iranian Oil Co
Washington
United States
U.S
Iran
Henry F. Grady
Acheson
Ivan
Grady
Paper Company
Iranian National Petroleum
Agha Jari
Abaden
Persian Gulf
Bandar Mashur
Virginia Spurlock 77 of St Albans Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Victoria Virginia Spurlock 77, of St. Albans RFD 1, died yesterday after a long illness. Born in Horse Pasture, Va, she moved to Griffithsville at 16. She was a Church of Christ member and is survived by her husband A. D. Spurlock, four sons, four daughters, and many grandchildren. Funeral at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at Church of Christ with ministers Ralph Hanlin and A. N. Gillispie. burial in Cunningham Memorial Park. Body to be moved to the home of Xenia Childers at 133 Washington St. today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Virginia Spurlock
St. Albans
Rfd
Horse Pasture
Ballard Ratcliff
Griffithsville
Lincoln County
Church of Christ
Ralph Hanlin
A. N. Gillispie
Cunningham Memorial Park
A. D. Spurlock
Ralph
Lubert God Ross
Tom
Albany
Virgie Smith
Pt. Pleasant
Vada Pauley
Alum Creek
Xenis Childers
Freda Roberts
Vernon Ratcliff
Ninite
Eime Morrete
Christiansburg
Venetia Purdue
Shawaii
Ruth Freeman
Hans Stington
al Jen Caldorph Mortuary
Xenia Childers
Washington St
Cducch
Senators Warn Against Misreading Global Review
Senators from two committees meeting without dissent adopted a statement clarifying it is not a report on the investigation. A further meeting will decide whether to issue a formal report, with expectations of a split outcome. The warning urged the Communist World not to misinterpret free world disagreements as weakness and warned of a war they could not win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Besa
Iran oil dispute sparks morale concerns amid possible truces
Secretary Acheson warned that an extended oil crisis in Iran could erode worker morale and loyalty, hindering cooperation. He suggested interim pacts if a long term deal cannot be reached, while urging Iranians to engage openly with British settlement offers to resolve tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
House
U. S
Obituary Notice From Local Church Leader
The text notes a deceased church member with wife Mee Rua gbowh Kramnee Modre and son Thom av S. of Charlestont, plus a half sister Mrs. Joh Sherritt of Fort Col fine, and four grandchildren. Body at Sinpson Mortuary. Service tomorrow at 130 a.m. in Sinpson Mortuary Chapel with Rev. W. EB Crane officiating. burial at Sunset Memorial Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pare
Hark
Third Victim Of Car Truck Accident Die
A third person died from injuries after a collision between a car and a prison truck on U S 219 near Elkins. Mrs. John Wood of Mingo Randolph County, 65, died in Elkins Hospital. The crash killed her husband John Wood and daughter-in-law Mrs. Donald Wood. The truck was driven by Paul B. Collins an inmate at Huttonsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
John Wood
Mingo
Randolph County
Donald Wood
Paul B. Collins
Huttonsville
U. S
Severe West Virginia Storm Hits Clarksburg Area
Weather damaged homes in Clarksburg and Webster County while wind gusts up to 72 mph hit Charleston and Kana wha Airport. A 66 100 volt transformer outage cut power to Cheat Lake and a hotel window in Clarksburg shattered injuring two. Clarksburg Telegram delayed by the outage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pare Ub
Whetsell
Clarksburg
Glade
Webster County
W. W. Roland
Cambridge, G
Ben Trub
Dy Wawr Ward
Charleston
Kanawha
Woaster Springs
Monongahela Power Co
Cheat Lake
Uniontown
Frank Carpenter
Webster Springs
Parkersburg
Spencer
West Virginia
Doddridge County
Douglas Loses Fight to Scrap Slap at DiSalle
The Senate weighs the stopgap OPS extension to July as House action looms. Butter amendment seeks livestock quotas, sparking debate on black markets and small packers. McFarland says no short term extension. House must pass a complete bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
DiSalle
Senate
Sen
Butter R-Nebr
OPS
McFarland (Dariz
McFarland
Lyndon Johnson
Tex
Connally
Hayden fAriz
O'Mahoney
Living Cost Reaches New Record Across Cities
The index climbs to a new high driven by higher prices for eggs fruits vegetables beverages and other foods. Apparel and home goods also rise while meat poultry and fish stay steady. Prices increased in 43 of 56 cities surveyed by the bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shzbuv
Tornadoes, Flooding Hit Kansas Towns Amid Storm Outbreak
Severe weather sweeping Kansas left damaged homes killing Mr and Mrs Hladek and injuring others as tornadoes and three inches of rain pounded towns. Rescue crews from Hill City Ellis and Hays aided Wakeeney while a Hays National Guard unit patrolled the stricken area and Wakeeney Hospital treated patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon River
Minneapolis
Kan
Wes
Hladek
Rohrbacker
Hill City
Ellis
Hays
Wakeeney
National Guard
Wakeeney Hospital
Kansas
Salina
Tescoil
Levenworth
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William Roberts
Luciano
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Baltimore
Mah
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Italy
International Messenger
Joe Piri
Convieliah
Kansas City
Staggers
Serce
Actio
Credit Restrain Committee
Credit Restraint Committee
Ve Acme
Telephoto
Prlyiew
Fas
Sa Revab
Hee usBargee
Srerer Aly Rights
Reserel
Westner
Dos Angeles
Tawisville
Memphia
Miami
St. Paul
New Orleans
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Pittsiursh
Ricamond Sone A
Washington Ao
Mrs. Cramer
City
Anne Cramer
Nickell
Frank Burton
Links Grove
Monrow County
Dolah Wiseman Nickell
Marshall Dowdy
Sinks Grove
James’ Steen
Alderson
Laverne Parker
Waterloo
W. J. Nickell
Silks Grace
Doss Nickell
Beckley
Sisty Pitchard
Eliza Harless
Betty
Goo
R. M. Harris
Cecil Tucker
Burint
Bel i
Holley Grove Cemetery
Hooper Mortuary
Montgomery
Howe
Teddy
Siverast
Cora
East Halnelle Bayllot Church
M. WH
Brown
Surial
Clintonville
Tully
Bash Ruinelle
Sonelie Belacey
Liverpool
Mari
Meine McCoy
RPD 4
Boenrer
Virginia McCoy
Coalwilie
Triumph Hodisk Church
Servier
Triumph Cure
Mary Boggs
Dynes
Pietro Veroni
Petolean
Oprates
Venice
Brix
Prine
Churghill
Virginia Spurlock
Thomas W. Moore
T. W. Moore
Isai W. Stutler, Jr
Office of
Maybank
Anthaw
Anderson
D-Nm
Secretary of Agriculture
Wherry
R-Neb
Butler
Moody 'D-Mich
Rayburn
D-Ill
Twister
T.N. Moore
Spencer Moore Co
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