Four Million Dollar City Housing Plan Approved
The Charleston Housing Authority won federal go ahead for a four million dollar low cost housing project featuring 500 units reserved for Charleston. Government funding covers initial costs via temporary loans, with financing through future bond sales and government subsidies. Slum clearance of 300 units within five years is required, with city council approval.
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Charleston Housng Authority
S. Clyde Jarrett
Charleston Housing Authority
Public Housing Administration
Washington
Kilzore and Neely
D-Wva
Hedrick
D-Wvar
Jarrett
Goveernment
Jarratt
Nent
Acheson Arrives For Big Three Parley in Paris
U S Secretary of State Acheson arrived in Paris for a Big Three conference with Bevin and Schuman to discuss Western Europe economic integration and how to counter Soviet moves. French officials say no final decisions on German issues until Parliament meets. France may seek British participation in European economic integration but oppose full West German diplomatic representation.
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Paris
IINS
U. S
Acheson
Western Europe
West Crarman
Europe
Bevin
Schuman
France
British Participasu
Germany
West
Willie Willis Clean Clothes Prompt Bright Day
Willie Willis speaks of wearing clean, neat clothes to avoid scolding. The remark hints at daily routines and social expectations for appearance and behavior. No additional names or places are provided.
Kansas Senator Clyde Reed Dies After Stairs Fall
Parsons Kas November 4 Senate veteran Clyde Reed age 78 died after a fall down stairs at his home just after an influenza illness. Cause of death未 determined. Reed a former governor of Kansas and longtime senator elected 1938, chaired the Interstate Commerce Committee and served on Appropriations. He published the Parsons Sun before his political career and began in public life as private secretary to Governor Henry J. Allen. He did not disclose plans for a possible Senate reelection.
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United States Congress
Senate
Reed
Kansas
Sunflower
Campaign County
Parsons Sun
Henry J. Allen
Interstate Commerce Committee
Appropriations Committee
Czech Envoy Is Freed After Spy Ring Charge
Samuel Meryn of the U S Embassy in Prague was released by the Czech government after nearly three weeks in prison on spy ring accusations. He left Czechoslovakia immediately as U S Ambassador Briggs addressed President Gottwald. Meanwhile Prague announced the arrest of 32 Czechoslovaks tied to Western imperialist powers in Germany, with a third MP still at large in the West.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Samuel Meryn
U. 8
Meryn
U. S
Eilis 0. Briggs
Klement Gottwald
Germany
Battle Easy Winner In Virginia Ballot Battle
In Richmond Virginia voters elected Democrat Johnny Battle as governor with about 123000 votes against 45009 for Republican Walter Johnson. Voters rejected Battle backed amendments outlawing the poll tax and shifting voting requirements to the legislature. L Creston Collins won lieutenant governor, J Lindsay Almond reelected attorney general, backing U S Senator Harry Byrd.
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Richmond
Fins
Virginia
Johnny Battle
Battle
Walter Johnson
L. Creston Collins
J. Lindsay Almond
U. S
Harry Berd
Democrats Sweep Races In N Y And Beyond
Reported results show Lehman and O Dwyer victorious in key Truman test ballots. New York City mayoral race concedes to Dwyer while New Jersey reelects Briscoe and Virginia votes for Battle. poll tax referendum fails. Curley ousted in Boston. Kentucky and Philadelphia backdrop highlight party shifts across states.
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Lehman
O’dwyer
Boston
Curley
Curley Is Ousted In Boston Nonpartisan Race
Boston voters toppled Mayor James M Curley leading City Clerk John B Hynes by about 13 000 with 340 of 362 precincts in and results show Hynes 130 72 Curley 117 304 McDonough and Oakes trailed O'Dwyer Wins Big In New York City Mayor Race. Lehman Defeats Dulles In Senate Contest In New York State and Democrats Sweep Upstate Cities Mrs Edna F Kelly Wins Brooklyn Congress Seat in a Democratic Surge
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Boston
James Michael Curley
John B. Hynes
Curley
George F. Oakes
Patrick J. McDonough
James M. Curtey
Walter O'Brien
Govenor
Patrick J. Sonny McDonough
Henry A. Wallace
Labor
Maurice J. Tobin
Hynes
AtTerord
New York
William O'Dwyer
O'Dwyer
Newbold Mortis
Vito Marcantonio
New York City
Marcantonio
American Labor Party
Morris
a'Dwyer
Herbert H. Lehman
John Foster Dulles
Thomas E. Dewey
Dulles
Upstate
Syracuse
Thomas J. Corcoran
Binghamton
Geneva
Port Jervis
Harlem
Communist Party
U. S
Senate
Lehman
Ives
Lavor
Sareas
Dulles @1
Dee. J
Pat
Witzpatrick
New York State
Truman
Brooklyn
Congress
Lewis Mulls U S Invitation To Joint Talks
Chicago scene as John L. Lewis ponders a government invitation to a Washington mediation conference with Cyrus S. Ching. Lewis has not commented amid a push for a joint settlement of the soft coal strike while separate talks were tried with Winds or Indiana operators.
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Chicago
John L. Lewis
Indiana
Illinesis
Lewis
Washington
Ching
United Mine Workers
Driscoll Extends Lead In New Jersey Governor Race
In Newark reports Driscoll holds an early advantage in his bid for a second term as governor.Unofficial returns from 1,410 of 3,718 districts show Driscoll 383,525 and Wene 318,192 with Dem strongholds shifting. Local papers forecast Driscoll victory by margins between 100,000 and 159,000 votes.
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Newark
N. 3
Alfred E. Driscoll
New Jersey
Driscoll
Elmer H. Wene
Wene
Bludson County
Homme
Law
Hague
Newark Evening News
Newark Star- Ledger
Star-Ledger
Reds See Less Chance Of War Than Year Ago
Moscow reports from observers on the 32nd anniversary of the October revolution say the USSR is satisfied with its frontiers and leaders appear optimistic. Malenkov foresees no war but warns war would end capitalism if it occurred. Attacks focus on the United States as the imperialist power, with praise for neighboring socialist regimes in Eastern Europe.
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Eddy Gilmore
Moscow
Ussr
United States
Georgi Malenkov
Malenkov
Russia
CAA Takes Over Control Of Civil And Military Flying
The Civil Aeronautics Authority announced that starting Nov. 8 it will assume control of all flying under all weather conditions on the federal airways system to boost safety. The move follows meetings with the Air Force and Navy and notes a near midair collision south of National airport involving an Eastern Airlines transport carrying 49 passengers. Details will be issued by administrator D. W. Rentzel within 24 hours.
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Washington
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Federal Airways System
Laken
CAA
United States
National
U. S. Air Force
U. S.S Navy
Air Perce
Federal Airways
Civil Aeronautics
D. W. Rentzel
Sherman Chews Out Crommelin Defies Policy Fight
Captain John G. Crommelin was reprimanded for his role in the unification row and declared he would continue to oppose defense policies he called unconstitutional. Reassigned by Admiral Sherman, Crommelin released a letter defending his actions and criticizing civilian control. He argued expanding general staff power undermines constitutional civilian oversight.
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Washuvglum
Dov
S—Cins
John G. Crommelin
Crommelin
Adm
Forrest P. Sherman
Naval Operations
Sherman
Louis E. Denfeld
CNO
Defense
Navy
Matthews
Denfeld
Gerald Bogan
Arthur W. Radford
United States Navy
Quirino Leads Philippine Vote in Tumultuous Election
In Manila, President Elpidio Quirino built a 35 000 vote lead while Jose P. Laurel contested the result amid reports of election irregularities. Unofficial tallies show Quirino with 178 860 votes, Laurel 92 073, and Jose Avelino 34 380 amid deadly clashes and violence across Mindanao.
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Manila
Elpidio Quirino
United States
Jis Barkers
Vielory
Jose B. Laurel
U. S
Philippines
Laurel
Nationalista Party
Lanao
Mindanao
Quirino
Alurel
Jose Avelino
Virginia Rejects Poll Tax Repealer
The Associated Press reports Virginia voters rejected a measure to abolish the $1.50 poll tax and grant the legislature power to set other voting rules, including a literacy test. Early returns from 109,471 against repeal and 26,619 for show the strong statewide opposition.
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Associated Press
Virginia
General Assembly
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Arkansas
Alabama
Mississippi
South Carolina
Tennessee
Truman
House
Senate
State Assembly
Elders choose new cast for Oberammergau Passion Play
In Oberammergau Germany village elders rejected 58 year old Alois Lang as Christ in the 1950 Passion Play and selected 97 year old Anton Preisinger as Christ. Annhamie Mayr 20, blonde daughter of a builder was chosen to play the virgin Mary.
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Oberammenway
Germany
Alois Lang
Christ
Anton Preisinger
Annhamie Mayr
Lang
Ex Nazi Plays Lead in Olde Village Pageant
An elderly wood carver and hotel proprietor named Lang was chosen to read the prologue of a village pageant though he had previously joined the Nazi party to avoid persecution. He stated he befriended Jews and was persecuted for a minor coffee sale violation. He attributed his party membership to fear and financial ruin.
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Preisinger
Lang
Unclear fragment from Southern West Virginia industry report
Fragment discusses the 20th in a series on industry in southern West Virginia. Describes Cabin Creek powerhouse with thick overhead stacks and heavy gray smoke billowing between mountain borders near Kanawha.
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West Virginia
Truman Hails New York Victory Signal for 1950 Sweep
President Truman praised a Democratic win in New York as a sign of a broader victory in the 1950 elections. He told a Woman's National Democratic Club dinner he is exceedingly happy and believes Congress will heed the times when it reconvenes in January. The New York result, he said, will have a decided effect on the 1950 election.
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Truman
Washington
New York
National Democratic Club
Congress
Republicans Concede To Philadelphia Foes
In Philadelphia on November 8, Democratic candidates won four city offices, with party chairman William Meade conceding as returns came in. The race for treasurer showed Richardson Dilworth leading over Walter E. Seiler. Meade acknowledged defeat after partial results from 395 of 1376 precincts favored the Democratic slate.
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Philadelphia
GOP
William Meade
Richardson Dilworth
Dilworth
Walter E. Seiler
Meade
Associated Pressi
Air We Breathe Nuisance From Cabin Creek Power Plant
Appalachian Electric Power Co operates Cabin Creek plant with ten boilers burning coal to supply about two billion kilowatt hours annually. The facility combines modern pulverized coal units with older stokers, reflecting growth in public electric consumption.
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Cabin Creek
Appalachian Electric Power Co
AEPCO
Appalachian
California Democrat Leads for House Seat
Democrat John F. Shelley led in the California fifth district special election from San Francisco as ten precincts reported Shelley 561, Lloyd J. Gosgrove 368, and Charles R. Garry 64 votes.
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San Francisco
INS
John F. Shelley
California
Shelley
Lloyd J. Gosgrove
Charles R. Garry
Night sky events and warm forecast across regions
A brief skywatch notes moon phases and planet risings with evening visibility of Venus Jupiter and Mars in the southwest and east respectively. Temperatures rise across Bam and nearby towns with midweek warmth continuing through Western Pennsylvania and Virginia with mild nights and clear to partly cloudy skies.
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Sirius
Venus
Jupiter
Mars
Saturn
West Virginia
Colonal
Temniessen
Fediwediy Sunmy
Omd
Cote
Warn
Pennsylvania
Whari
End Virginia
Felranc & Htt
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