State Winds Up Primary Drive Today
West Virginia voters face a Democratic gubernatorial showdown as James Kay Thomas and Okey L. Patteson lead the race with former Judge R. D. Bailey also in the mix. The race dominates coverage with campaign notes on strategy, past victories, and expectations for the nomination.
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Harry G. Hoffmann
Gazette
West Virginia
U. S. Senate
James Kay Thomas
Charleston
Okey L. Patteson
Mount Hope
Meadows
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Statehouse
Ohio
Alburt G. Mathews
Grantsville
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Mathews
Texas Democrat Aims to Endorse MacArthur for President
Texas Agriculture Commissioner J XE McDonald said he may seek endorsement from the state rights Democratic conference in Jackson Mississippi to back General Douglas MacArthur as Democratic presidential nominee. He plans to present a MacArthur letter to General Jonathan Wainwright and push for a resolution urging Congress to appoint MacArthur as an adviser on international affairs and military preparedness.
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Democratic
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Jonathan Wainwright
Congress
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Clay teacher dies of crash injuries
Charles E Wilson 28 biology teacher at Clay High School died in a local hospital from injuries suffered in an automobile accident early Friday morning. His car struck a utility pole opposite State Trooper Perrine’s home, leaving a spine injury and internal damage. A joint funeral will be held for him and his brother Samuel T Wilson, killed in Burma, once his body arrives this week in Columbus. The Hardman and Hardman Funeral Home of Clay is in charge. Wilson was a Clay High School graduate class of 1939 and Glenville State College 1943, Navy lieutenant junior grade commissioned 1943.
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Columbus
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Hardman Mortuary
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Columbia University
New York
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Rex Morgan M D Debuts as New Comic Strip
The Gazette announces the daily newspaper will feature a fresh comic titled Rex Morgan, M. D. The Charleston Gazette The State Newspaper expects immediate reader appeal with the launch.
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Jews Break Arab Hold on Road Into Jerusalem Battle
Jewish forces report capturing strategic hills west of Jerusalem as Haganah Palmach units and armor move to break the Arab blockade on the Tel Aviv highway. The Holy City remains quiet under a cease fire as British mediation seeks a durable truce plan with Jewish and Arab leaders.
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Britain
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Baghdad
Leb
Riots Rock Korea On Eve of Voting
Amid wide spread Communist violence South Koreans vote under United Nations watch in Seoul. A bombing near the capital building injures unknown numbers as Leftists sabotage Inchon facilities. Police arrest a Left Wing labor party member claimed to blaze offices. U.S. Army reports 38 killed in pre election rioting.
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Inchon
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Southern Democrats reject national campaign invitation
Tu WASHawa reports Southern Democrats McClellan Ark Russell Ga rejected McGrath invitation to join in Truman campaign. McClellan said he cannot defend the administration amid civil rights policy dissent. Russell will ignore the letter, stating no campaigning for Truman while civil rights measures persist.
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D-Ga
Howard McGrath
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Olin D. Johnston
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Radio Show Sparks Discourse on Women Voices
A radio program features Willie Willis and Hubert Quillen discussing women’s voices. The exchange draws responses about how older women sound and prompts debate on content and reception.
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Ween
White House Talks End With No Rail Accord
Union representatives left the White House after mid night without an agreement to avert a national railroad strike set for Tuesday. Talks continued into the night as Dr. John Steelman and aides pressed for a joint conference, while officials considered seizure of the railroads if needed.
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Steelman
Charles G. Ross
Truman
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Jewish Arab Accord Near in Jerusalem Mayor Selection
A proposed neutral commissioner to act as Jerusalem mayor under British rule is being negotiated with secrecy. Andrew Cordier reports names pass between Arab and Jewish representatives as envoy Submits candidates. Three men identified include A L Miller and A P Clark. the third remains unnamed.
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Italy's Legislature Splits Over President Election
Rome reports a sharp split in the first republican parliament over who should succeed Eurico de Nicola as president. The Christian Democrats favor Alcide de Gasperi and may not back de Nicola, while the Popular Front Liberal and Moderate Socialist groups plan to nominate de Nicola. Fireworks expected in joint session.
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Giuseppe Saragat
Tl Popole
Christian Democratic
Move to Put Draft Decree Up to Truman Gaining Support
Washington May 9 Support grows in the House to assign the draft start to the President. A GOP leader says the House may vote to require a presidential proclamation before draft activation. The House- Senate clash centers on timelines and a possible one year limit. The Senate committee backs a bill with draft provisions and compulsory universal military training for 18-year-olds.
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Reds Wreck British Highway Aid Station
Berlin May 9. The Russians dismantled a British mobile aid station on the autobahn linking Berlin with Western Germany. A similar American station, at Russian request, is also expected to be wrecked. Western powers had rights to winter stations. Britain planned to reestablish next winter if possible. Col. R A Willard says the Americans intend to return next winter regardless of Russian action.
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Col
R. A. Willard
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U. S
Soviet Peace Step Denied By Truman And Stalin Talks Claim
Senator Tydings quotes President Truman denying rumors that Premier Stalin made peace overtures or proposed a Stalin Truman meeting before the Czechoslovak crisis. Truman reportedly said there was no invitation or plan for a U S Russia conference.
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Protection Plan For Allies Due Foreign Policy Legislation
Secretary of State Marshall and Senator Vandenberg weigh two foreign policy bills to back non Communist Europe. One supports United Nations regional defense, the other grants President Truman limited arms aid during recess to Marshall Plan allies.
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Russia
Harriman Leaves for Paris to Talk Marshall Plan
Ambassador W Averell Harriman departed New York by plane for Paris to begin first meetings with the 16 Marshall plan nations. He expressed strong confidence that the European recovery program will succeed and will return to Washington in about ten days to report to Economic Cooperation Administrator Paul G Hoffman.
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New York
W. Averell Harriman
Washington
Paul G. Hoffman
New York Prepares for Possible Railroad Strike
New York and surrounding areas face a potential rail shutdown as millions rely on trains. Daily riders exceed 600000 with 260000 commuting to Manhattan. 139000 travel from distant points. Bus lines mobilize, airlines plan flights, and firms rent hotel space for out of town workers.
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Area Worry Food and Prices
Commuters plan to drive while some stay home to avoid scarce parking in New York City. A blocking cargo pileup looms as ships sail virtually empty and rail freight slows, raising fears of price spikes without food shortages. Officials urge calm to prevent panic buying as factories risk shutdown without raw materials from rail networks.
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New York
Picket Is Slain At Packing House
In East St Louis 34 year old Ed Hucks a CIO United Packing House Workers picket at Armour & Company National City plant was shot dead by three crossing Negro men. Oscar Perry 27 was arrested after pickets identified him as the slayer. The shooting followed an attempt to stop the trespassers who jumped the plant fence. About 1 800 union members are on strike seeking a 29 cent hourly raise.
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Armour & Company
National City
St. Clair ‘County
Ed Hucks
CIO United Packing House Workers’ Union
Oscar Perry
St. Louis
Hucks
Eugene Comfort
Edgar Lehman
Trial looming as Nazi Himmeler dies in disgrace
A cryptic note claims Nazi Heinrich Himmeler is dead while a jury trial is foretold. The writer asserts the Germans, guided by advice, believe vengeance is due, with a provocative line about striking twice.
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