American Republics Must Fight Abroad, Truman Tells Envoys
President Truman told 21 nation ministers in Washington that American republics must confront Communism in Europe and Asia or risk Soviet aggression in the Western Hemisphere. He urged unity, warned of threats, and outlined policy aims for hemispheric defense and economic guidance.
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Washington
Europe
Asia
Westers
Trursan
Teagie
Neath
South
Chen
Gaoke
Campaign Opens in Charleston Race by Republican John Copenhaver
Republican John Copenhaver opens his campaign for Maver in the April 16 conserpal election with a one seat tarfarm claim as a boost for a Greater Charleston. The article notes proposed programs, street improvements, and neighboring areas to be developed, while outlining party support and contrasting positions.
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John TT Copenhiver
Jesiner
Maver
Charleston
Aina
COE
Fequiite
Feyetiene
Elyic
Bourne Tsyelode
de Casey
Tie Ciky
Ores
Toliv Igs
Ori Dat
West Virginia executes two men in first electric chair use
James A. Hill reports in Moundsville that Harry Atlee Burdette, 27, and Fred Clifford Painter, 32, became the 86th and 87th inmates executed in the state. Burdette died at 9 06 p.m. after the chair was activated at 9:02 p.m. Painter was pronounced dead after a second surge at 9:20 p.m. The executions were conducted by Ohio penitentiary personnel with Dr. Charles A. Zeller confirming death.
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Moundsville
Harry Atlee Burdette
Fred Clifford Painter
James A. Hill
Gazette Moundsvile
Electric Chair
West Virginia
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Charles A. Zeller
Woxston State Hospital
Ohio State Penitentiary
Long Jim
Painter
Br. Zeller
Fr. Woho
Mrs. Ethel Rosenberg Refuses Answer At Spy Trial
In federal court Mrs. Ethel Rosenberg, co defendant in the atom bomb espionage case, refuses to answer whether her husband Julius Rosenberg was a Communist Party member. She testifies that she will plead self-incrimination and will resume questioning.
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New York
Ethel Rosenberg
Atom Bemb
Julius
Comunist Party
Loving R. Kaufman
New York City
Morton Sobeil
Rosenberg Arlier
David Greenglass
Brent Storets
Los Alamos
N. M
Greenss
Rosenberg
Mrs Young Returns To White House In New Post
Reported move places Mrs. Young back in a White House role while her husband’s work with the administration continues. A Florida visit and prior resignation rumor are noted in the wire dispatches.
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Mrs. Young
White House
Easter weekend accidents claim 242 lives in U S
Associated Press reports 242 deaths over the Easter weekend with 171 in traffic crashes from Friday 6 p m to Sunday midnight. Other mishaps added several more fatalities amid a tally comparing to 1950 and state-by-state accident tallies across the nation.
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Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Ken
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Maryland
Minnesota
Ebraska
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Jersey
New Mexico
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North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Tiscansin
Wyoming
U N Columns Link Up as Foe Retreats in Korea
Allied tank infantry columns linked on the western Korean front south of the 38th parallel forcing the 26th Chinese Army to pull back. U.S. Eighth Army and Task Force Meyers converged near Munsan and Uijongbu while Fifth Air Force planes bombed pockets north of Jongbu. Night attacks and air observations reported thousands of Reds' transport vehicles and numerous enemy losses.
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Tmjin
Associated Press
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Wijangbu
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King Marines
Jongbu
Tt Ger
Matthew Ridgway
U. S. Eighth Army
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Meyers
Uijongbu
North Korea
Gazette Wins Public Service Honor for Operation Coonskin
The Gazette earned a national Certificate of Merit for public welfare work in 1980 alongside The Minneapolis Star The New York Mirror and The Sacramento Bee. Presentation planned at the National Newspaper Promotion Managers convention in Washington DC April 30 to May 2, with Operation Coonskin aiding roads and facilities in Coonskin Park through joint efforts with West Virginia contractors and labor groups.
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United States
Coonskin
Minneapolis
Charles T. Stuart
Pu E
The
Washington, D. C
Associated Contractors
West Virgin West Virginia
Charleston
Contrac Assoc
Associated Equipment Deers
Coonskin Park
the Gazette
Stacy Arn
Fat Boy Diet Serial Promises Weight Loss With Laughs
The Gazette begins a special newspaper adaptation of Elmer Wheeler's Fat Boy Book II series. It outlines a plan to lose up to 40 pounds in 80 days with humor and practical steps and offers a free diet chart via stamped self addressed envelope.
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The
Gazette
Elmer Wheeler
Wheeler
Elmer
Corrupt New York police graft under federal glare
New York and Washington reports detail a federal probe into police graft and political sex appeal as grand juries indict James Moran and Lew Weber over perjury tied to the Kefauver Crime Committee. O'Dwyer denounces Crane while Moran bound at $25,000 and Weber at $20,000 as trials set for mid-April and mid-April respectively.
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INS
James J. Moran
William D Dwyer
Brooklyn
Lews Weber
Kefauver
U.S
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O'Dwyer
John P. Crane
Lisd
O Dwyer
Crane O'Dwyer
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Crane
Iigus
Brooklyn Grand Jury
O' Dwyer
Senate Committee
Abe
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Weber
Weaver
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National Crime Commission
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Asso
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A. Atty
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Frank Costello
McGrath
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National Conference of Crime
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FEC
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Hoover
Halley
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Hanver
Una
Ganar
McGrathy
William Qlawyer
John Crane
T Dwrer
Cayamis
A. BR. Mackey
Departastien
Frank Cariratta
Unions Call Move Against La Prensa in Argentina
A congressional committee probing La Prensa said pro-government unions urge expropriation and possible owners’ charges. The Senate-House panel, formed March 16, reviews the paper once critical of Peron, closed since January by union boycotts. The CGT linked to Peron-backed labor groups favored expropriation and control.
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Argentina
Congressional Committee
la Prensa
Isueh
Senate House Committee
Juan D. Peron
General Condoration of Labor
COT
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la Pre
Sovernment Lodaxy
CGT
Argentine DC-3 Crash Fatal to 11 Persons
A DC-3 crash in Argentina killed 11 people with one woman passenger saved. All aboard were Argentine citizens.
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Pa Yiger
Court to Lean Loyalty Laws Court to Lean Loyalty Laws
The Supreme Court agreed to weigh state loyalty oath laws for candidates amid a Maryland case challenging a sign oath for Baltimore City Council. The filing notes the oath as an obstacle to the Progressive ticket and quotes Maryland courts requiring the oath for ballot access.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Maryland
Sima Greneée
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High Court
Willie McGee
McGee
Fielding Wright
Reich War Bride Branded Risk Denied U.S. Ingress
Mrs. Elen Knauff, a German-born war bride, was ruled inadmissible to enter the United States by a special board. The panel deemed her a security risk and concluded her presence would be prejudicial to U.S. interests amid espionage and public disorder concerns. She plans to appeal to the immigration committee or appeal board.
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Washington
Elen Knauff
United States
Alty
McGrath
Knauff
Justice Department
Frankfurt
Germany
Serum From Horses Held Promising Cancer Check
In Chicago on March 26 a report from two top cancer specialists announced a new horse serum showing promise in cancer management. The experimental serum, termed ported by Dr ient, has not completed full evaluation but early results indicate lesions shrank and many cancer cells were destroyed.
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Chanais
Re Oui
R Dirovic
Wuraravia
Kenili
Subuy
Kris Phat
Tractor Inventor Sues Ford for 341 Million
In New York March 26 the Ferguson patent case proceeds in federal court seeking 397.6 million against Ford Motor Co and executives. Harry Ferguson, Irish born inventor, claims Ford linked tractors to farm machinery, alleging antitrust and patent infringements. The trial, without a jury, features John Sennett outlining Ferguson’s long work on the system.
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New York
Ford Motor Co
Gregory F. Neonan
Harry Ferguson
Berry Ferguson, Inc
Detroit
Ford Company
Fergnson
Henry Ford
John Sennett
Department of Justice
Ferguson
England
Sannett
Tie
Sonnett
Henrgusen
Haneshake
Vinson Backs Draft Bill Despite GOP Push
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Vinson arrives in Washington to urge approval of Universal Military Training amid Republican attempts to detach UMIT from the measure. He rejects claims the Army’s draft reduction weakens administration support as Senate moves forward.
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INA
Vinson
Hose Awned
Easler
GOP
Universal Military
House
Senate
House Committee
Race Wire Curb Opposed by FCC
FCC faces opposition from lawmakers over proposed race wire curb rules raising concerns of an “impossible burden” on federal communications oversight. Senate and House committees weigh potential data handling, safety, and privacy impacts amid interagency tension and unclear state law alignment.
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Washington
Gral
Cigy
Senate Crigating Committee
Transforyn
Paema
Prayer for Peace Recited at Local Service
Fragmented text from a local prayer segment references a 30 second peace prayer and a religious gathering. Mentions include a community scene with faith leaders and a presbyterian church context. The readable bits suggest themes of unity and prayer.
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