Wallaceites to Offer Prosperity Platform at West Virginia Convention
The Progressive party of West Virginia plans a peace security and prosperity platform at its July 11 convention in Charleston. State Director Cli Knowles says proposals include repeal of the war program, equal rights, halting inflation, curbing monopolies, and public ownership of key sectors. Also considered are repeal of the state sales tax and a state minimum wage.
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Progressive Party of
West Virginia
Cli Knowles
Knowles
U. Ne
Henry ‘A.wallace
Putnam County Drilling
Weltee
Campaigns Shuffle Focus on Voter Interest
The passage notes President Truman and challenger Dewey diverging in appeal as Democrats plan candidate appearances while Dewey’s celebrity image fails to attract miners and widening voter enthusiasm remains uncertain.
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Truman
Dewey
Diamond Alkali Co to Test Brine Quality Near Eleanor
Diamond Alkali Co plans to start tests next month on a 1800 acre Putnam county tract near Eleanor to assess brine quality underlying the land. The property, acquired from the federal government 18 months ago from the Red House resettlement project, was announced for a chlorine and caustic soda plant, with actual operations not yet set.
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Diamond Alkail Co
Putnam’ County
Eleanor
Red House
Printers Return to Chicago Job Shops After Pact
Printers in 48 Chicago commercial shops resume work under a new contract with the Franklin Astoc after idle time since March 2. AFL-Typographical Local 16 members voting 1372 to 3% approve the association's proposal, including an 11.49 weekly pay increase.
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Chicago
Franklin Astoc
Afl-Typographical Union
Jobi Ahops
Fairmont Adopts Employee Benefit Fund Ordinance
Fairmont city officials unanimously approve a retirement and benefit fund for most city employees. The plan, effective Sept 28, requires joint funding by the city and employees but excludes police and fire personnel already covered elsewhere. Officials will decide implementation steps before Sept. 28 and consider employee pay raises separately, with no increase approved for July 1.
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Fairmont
Identity of River Victim Sought After Six Months
State police sought to identify a white man about 40 years old found dead in Elk River six miles downstream. He stood five feet ten inches, weighed 170 to 180 pounds, had a missing right index finger at the joint and a missing left canine. Shoes had Panco soles nailed on. He had been dead about six months.
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Elk River
IOOF Plans Convention for West Virginia Grand Lodge Meet
Kanawha Lodge No 25 outlines plans for the 83d Grand Lodge session in Charleston on Oct 8 and 9 with D Bailey heading entertainment efforts.
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IOOF
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Kanawha Lodge No. 25
Grand Lodge of
West Virginia
D. Bailey
Dokies Baby Contest Inaugurated In Charleston
Registration for the gold seal awards for babies opened at the Diamond department in Charleston. Mrs W H Ashley and her daughter Pamela attended with others as the event kicked off with health checks and preparations for July and August coronations.
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Shirag
Knights of Khorassen
Charleston
W. H. Ashley
Pamela
Sue
Mia
L. C. Brooks
C. G. Haynes
Gazette
Poultry Firm Chartered Widehamps Inc In Roanoke Area
A Roanoke Virginia poultry concern Widehamps Inc with capital of 25000 was chartered state yesterday. Incorporators include J E Weldlich of Roanoke W D Tuckwiller of Lewisburg and F P Hurst of Harrisonburg.
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Roanoke
Lewis County
J. E. Weldlich
W. D. Tuckwiller
Lewisburg
F. P. Hurst
Harrisonburg
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