Churchill warns France on Western security scheme over German rearmament
Paris dispatch notes Prime Minister Churchill tells Pierre Mendes France that no Big Four meeting will occur until ratification of West German rearmament is achieved. He states an empty chair approach against France if treaties delay persists, while backing U S British security guarantees to Benelux and allied states.
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Paris
Churchill
France
Pierre Mendes-France
Mendes-France
Mendes- France
London
United States
Council of the Republic
National Assembly
Great Britain
German Republic
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Eight Nation Pact Aims at Unified Command
The Soviet Foreign Ministry said Russia and seven allies have agreed to form a unified military command after Paris accord ratification, pooling forces under a joint unit. The eight nations also backed a treaty of friendship and mutual aid, with Red China observing.
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London
Russia
Paris
West Germany
Foreign Ministry
Tass
Soviet Union
Poland
Czechoslovakia
East German
Hungary
Romania
Bulgaria
Albania
Red China
Fairless Foresees Greatest Prosperity for U S Steel
Senate Banking Committee hearings reveal Ben Fairless predicting one of the nation's greatest prosperity periods. The exchange with Senator Capehart over John Kenneth Galbraith’s recalled testimony highlighted tensions with Fulbright moderating. Capehart argues Galbraith’s anti Eisenhower stance warrants recall.
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Washington
Benjamin Fairless
U. S. Steel Corp
Fairless
Senate Banking Committee
Fulbright
D-Ark
Sen
Capehart
R-Ind
John Kenneth Galbraith
Harvard University
Galbraith
Adlai E. Stevenson
Fairness
Polio Vaccine Setup Ready for Statewide Use
State Health Director N H Dyer announced arrangements for statewide distribution of Salk polio vaccine this spring pending approval. Plans hinge on a study group's report from Ann Arbor expected about April 1, evaluating nationwide field trials from last year.
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Associated Press
N. H. Dyer
Ann Arbor
Mich
Improvements Suggested For West Virginia Coroner System
Staff writer James Haught argues for reforms in West Virginia coroner offices. He outlines five major defects in the system and proposes targeted laws and measures to improve qualifications and accountability without high costs. Police and court officials in Charleston generally agree the fix starts with better training and oversight.
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West Virginia
Charleston
Inez ‘Robb
Rain, Mad Hampered Air Rescue in Plane Crash
An American Airlines Convair crashed near Springfield Airport late last night in heavy rain and mud. Of 21 twelve people died, including the co pilot and stewardess, while 23 were injured. Floyd Fitz of Martinsburg West Virginia is among the injured. Rescue was slowed by the mud as survivors were taken to hospitals.
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American Airlines
Springfield
Dixie Boyer
St. Louis
Missouri City
Rita Mary Maday
Chicago
Floyd Fitz
Martinsburg
W. Va
Walter White Dies, NAACP Chief Passes at 61
Walter White, 61, secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, died in Manhattan of acute coronary thrombosis. He had just returned from a monthlong rest in Haiti and Puerto Rico and spent two hours at his office earlier today.
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New York
Walter White
The
National Assn. For the Advancement of Colored People
Urbim
Haiti
Puerto Rico
Manhattan
Mayor Wins Power Fight In City Hall Clash
City Hall battle over appointing polling officials ends with council vote 16 to 3 keeping the power with the council to name a fifth precinct official. The fight centered on Mayor Copenhaver's plan to have his city clerk J A Hudson prepare names for council approval.
State coroner shortage trims medical oversight
The article notes concerns over coroner requirements with only nine coroners in the state being physicians and 24 counties lacking coroners entirely. It highlights a shortage of trained officials and signals ongoing coverage on page seven.
Peace talks blocked by Germany Austria hurdles
Senators push for a Big Three meeting while the U S sticks to conditions. White House and State Department emphasize ratification of the Paris pacts and Soviet good faith on Germany and Austria before any fruitful conference. The call follows Senator George’s proposal for a high level meeting this year.
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Howard Handleman
Washington
INS
U. S
NATO
West Germany
Germany
White House
State Department
Walter F. George
D-Ga
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
James C. Hagerty
Eisenhower
Austria
Henry Suydam
Moscow
Britain
France
Suydam
United States
George
Democrats
Senate
Russia
Department
Chiefs of State
Soviet Union
Bulganin Fires Alexandrov as Soviet Shakeup Deepens
MOSCOW March 21 Premier Nikolai Bulganin dismissed Georgi F Alexandrov as Minister of Culture amid a Kremlin reshuffle. Alexandrov, a Malenkov ally, was fired for failing to ensure leadership of his ministry. Nikolai A Mikhailov named successor, marking the twelfth major government change in a month.
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Georgi F. Alexandrov
Nikolai Bulganin
Alexandrov
Georgi Malenkow
Moscow
Kremlin
Georgi Malenkov
Bulganin
Nikolai A. Mikhailov
Poland
Nikita Khruschev
Soviet Communist Party
Love Retained As Democratic City Chairman In Charleston
Charles M Love Jr former State Senator and Charleston attorney was unanimously retained as Democratic city chairman by the newly elected party executive committee. The group laid plans for tomorrow night’s city wide nominating convention to select the ticket for the April 18 general election. The 18 members also named Love temporary chairman of the convention and Charles J Peters temporary secretary. Five council at large nominees will be chosen and Love may appoint sergeants at arms and other officers. Richard A Kennedy was elected secretary of the committee.
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Charles M. Love Jr
Charleston
Love
Charles J. Peters
treasUurer
Richard A. Kennedy
Tenth Ward
J. J
FFA Produce sets record prices at Charleston sale
The 12th annual Future Farmers of America event yielded historic prices for eggs bacon and ham. Robert Johnson Morgantown sold grand champion eggs for 251 a dozen while Bob Phillips Drive-In bought top bacon at 64 a pound. Kenneth Harper Riverton won a 516.37 ham. David Crook Martinsburg achieved grand and reserve bacon wins. Auction saw 110 hams 150 dozen eggs and 13 1 2 pound reserve ham sold to local buyers.
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James Produce Co
Charles
Robert Johnson
Morgantown
Bob Phillip
David Crook
Martinsburg
H. E. Edwards
Fords
FFA
Charleston Press Club
Kenneth Harper
Riverton
Pendleton County
Harper
Empire
King’s Restaurants
Bruce Siders
Elkview
King’s
Glenn Bennett
Circleville
FFA Goongaters
Edwards
A&p
Charleston
Charles Rymer
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National Planning Assn
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Copenhaver
Poppy Canmending
May
White
Joe Thomas
House Beautiful Magazin
Zinn
Copenhavers
Page
J. A. Hudson
12Th Ward
Willard Brown
Joseph Thomas
Thomas
Sen. George
City Scene
Dickinson and
Washington Sts
Picadorht
Special Supreme Court
Lavrenti Beria
G. M. Popov
Mikhailov
Komsomol
Bacon
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