Chamber says U S business expands amid market talks
The United States Chamber of Commerce asserts healthy growth despite stock market talk sparked by Senate probes. It cites February building contracts up 29 percent from a year earlier and a strong economicIndicators report. Manufacturing inventories and auto output rise. projections show a continued, gradual pickup into 1955.
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Boy Hit by Train Identified By Medal in Charleston
A South Charleston boy struck by a Chesapeake and Ohio freight train near South Street and First Avenue was identified as Charles Edward Griffith, 11, after hospital staff traced a St Christopher medal he wore. He remained in fair condition with a skull injury and bruises. The train engineer blew his whistle but Griffith did not hear it. An ambulance from Snodgrass Mortuary transported him to Thomas Memorial Hospital.
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Labor Leader Blasts Trickle-Down Policy And Eisenhower Tradeoffs
James B. Carey CIO official denounces trickle-down economics as causing market gains since 1953 and accuses Humphrey and Weeks of benefiting the wealthy while harming the general public. Senator Capehart soberly notes partisanship but questions the rapid changes over two years. Page 8 continues.
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Asian aid plan seeks 2.14 billion to aid non Communist Asia
Washington outlines a request to Congress for 2.1405 billion dollars in foreign aid for 15 Asian nations from Afghanistan to Japan to accelerate development and match rival China. Harold Stassen says the plan could lift regional productive wealth by about 30 percent over eight years and raise annual output to 85 to 90 billion dollars. the package forms part of a 3.53 billion dollar weapons and aid program for 40 countries, awaiting mid April submission. The plan, approved by Eisenhower and his Cabinet, aims to foster regional cooperation and trade and is tied to the broader fiscal year starting July 1.
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Gun Mishap Sends Two Kanawha City Boys to Hospital
Two Kanawha City teens were wounded when a broken pistol discharged during target practice. The 15 year old Howard Welch and 13 year old Carnes admitted handling an old revolver found at a gun club site. They blamed a misfire on an attempted cocking action and authorities chased a false lead about a distant shooter.
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Page & Col
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Admiral Dewey Dorsey Suspected in Forgery Case
A Malden man, Admiral Dewey Dorsey, received a carbide company check for 842.07 that was cashed by an impostor. Trooper J A Woodley arrested him after a post office probe revealed the signature appeared forged though the name matched. The case centers on illegal tender via a stolen check and forged intent.
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Shot injures two youths near Welch home in Lower Donnally Hollow
Both youths were taken to Charleston Memorial Hospital with one in satisfactory condition and the other receiving emergency treatment. Detectives Hammack and Silverman questioned the boys who said the gunfire originated from the woods near the Welch residence, with powder burns later confirming the shot. Howard Welch described the investigation steps.
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Hautem Held In Death Quiz
A first degree murder charge is filed against real estate salesman Frank A. Hautem in the December death of his wife Josephine G. Hautem. Investigators say a skull fracture caused her death, not a motor vehicle hit and run as previously suspected. The couple, former Charleston residents, had traveled to Nogales and returned to Tucson the day of the incident.
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SRC Bill Dies As Ousted Men Get New Jobs
Gov Marland announced vetoes and appointments at a late press conference. Frank B King was denied confirmation as state mines chief and named to the Liquor Control Commission. Luther H Carson moves to merchandising director. The DPA welfare bill was vetoed. Several other staffing moves and no jobs for Aliff were noted. Marland plans a two week fishing trip to Florida.
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Beckley Flying Eagles Lose Bid In Open To Huntington
Huntington High School toppled Beckley 76 68 as the Beckley flying eagles began state class A tournament in Huntington. Leo Byrd scored 48 points to set a tourney scoring record. South Charleston upset Clarksville Washington Irving 80 77 while Keyser defeated Grafton 37 4. Mullens beat Wheeling 89 69.
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Concessions Data Triggers Yalta Disclosure Controversy
The disclosure of ten year Roosevelt Churchill Stalin Yalta confidences sparks global debate. Dulles predicts enduring controversy as Churchill rebukes blame, hints at corrections. Reactions in France China Japan diverge, while Hong Kong dispatches warn of harm to U S prestige.
Britain to Publish Its Own Yalta Conference Account
Prime Minister Churchill said Britain may issue its own version of the Yalta meeting history. He noted Britain disapproved of the US plan to publish a top secret record, but would yield under Washington’s pressure. Churchill, sole surviving Yalta participant, warned early publication could hinder future conference debates.
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Nixon Defends Yalta Record In Chicago Talk
Vice President Nixon said there was no deliberate attempt to sell out to the Communists at Yalta. He noted concessions were needed for Soviet support against Japan and warned the pact hurt the United States and the free world. Sen Dirksen cited State Department censorship of Yalta papers as a possible factor. Nixon also warned that American atomic weapons could be used if war breaks out in the Pacific. He repeated that the Republican party lacks a strong candidate to beat the Democrats and contrasted the party outlook with Eisenhower's remarks.
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