Truman Urges Democrats to Save Congress Campaign
In Indianapolis on September 17 President Truman urged Democrats to seize control by rallying nationwide support. He argued a Democratic victory would restore confidence, expand the economy, and safeguard workers rights amid a tense campaign. Mitchell and Kirwan predicted a strong Democratic sweep, while Butler echoed the 60-seat minimum gain estimate.
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Maine
Vermont
Mitchell
House
Senate
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Michael J. Kirwan
Ohio
Two Seized In Fairmont Bank Losses
FBI agents arrested two West Virginia businessmen in a Fairmont bank shortage case totaling 20 259. John Manchin of Farmington and Lee S. Ford of Grafton are charged with misapplication of funds, along with John W Meredith rearrested for false entries and misappropriation.
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Pittsburgh
FBI
West Virginia
Fairmont
John Manchin
Farmington
W. V
Lee S. Ford
Hamms and Brick Co
Grafton
W. Va
Fred Hallford
John W. Meredith
Stand on Racing Court Opposes Betting at County Fair Track
County Court President Bruce E. Bartlett and Commissioner Hubert Kelly deny backing pari mutuel betting for a race track at the 4 H Fair. They support racing to enhance the fair but insist there would be no betting and criticize Sheriff Al J Carey's view as a personal opinion. Officials say the track would serve showing horses and harness races, requiring a half mile oval renovation for safety.
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Bruce E. Bartlett
Hubert Kelly
Bartlett
Kelly
S. Grover Smith
Ava Vandelinde
St. Albans
Dunbar
D. L. Salisbury
C. F. Stewart
Page & Col
Kindly Banker Gets Sympathy But Little Aid
Bernard Barrett a 31 year old cashier in Whitesville Kentucky faced misapplication charges after $417 000 in bad checks piled up at his bank Depositors and local leaders offered sympathy but no immediate help Barrett said he held checks for different people and believed the amounts would be honored Bank president Wilburn Simpson praised Barrett as highly trusted yet noted investigators nearly missed the shortage and three years of bank inspections failed to reveal it.
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Whitesville
Bernard Barrett
Barrett
Kentucky
Wilburn Simpson
Simpson
Snade
Source Hall Tells Voters Consider Source
Republican National Chairman Leonard W. Hall urged voters to consider the source before following former President Truman's advice that President Eisenhower needs a Democratic Congress. Hall called it an old axiom that unsolicited advice should be weighed by the recipient.
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Harry S. Truman
Kansas City
Stephen A. Mitchell
Eisenhower
Washington
INS
Leonard W. Hall
Harrys. Truman
Ball
Dulles and Eden Agree on Fast Track for West Germany in NATO
United States and Britain agreed on swift action to include West Germany in the NATO alliance with full equality. France signaled support in principle. A 3 1 2 hour Foreign Office session led to a plan for a high level meeting among NATO members to study Germany's entry and sovereignty restoration. Additional talks may follow.
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United States
Britain
West Germany
Atlantic Alliance
France
John Foster
Dulles
Anthony Eden
Foreign Office
Washington
NATO
Paris
Canada
Italy
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Eden
Germany
Prison Break Ends With Guard's Death At Nevada State Prison
Three inmates seized a milk truck and rammed the gate at Nevada State Prison as guards fired, killing guard George Miller. Convicts Don Gulovsen, William Burman surrendered nearby. Gene Liebig was later captured after a dogged search. A $325 puzzle prize was announced for tomorrow's cross word.
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Nev
Nolding
Nevada State Prison
Gene T. Liebig
Cambridge
Minn
George Miller
Miller
Harry Fletcher
Fletcher
Burman
Gulovsen
Liebig
A. E. Bernard
Bernard
Cavendish to resign as West Virginia Turnpike chief engineer
Ray Cavendish announced his resignation as chief engineer of the West Virginia Turnpike Commission to pursue a private field. The move will take effect after the northern section between Princeton and Charleston opens, with the southern stretch already opened on Sept. 2. Cavendish, Fayette County native, served 30 years with the Road Commission and was SR Commissioner from 1947 to 1952.
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West Virginia Turnpike Commission
Cavendish
Commission
Mgr. Okey L. Patteson
Patteson
Princeton
Charleston
Beckley
Patterrson
West
Turnpike
Road Commission
State health board approves sterilization of 13 patients
The West Virginia State Board of Health approved sterilization operations for 13 female mental patients in state hospitals. The plan aims to prevent pregnancy and marks one of the first such approvals since 1983, with Dr. C A MacGregor noting the patients are reasonably expected to produce offspring.
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Associated Press
State Board of Health
West Virginia
I State Health Board
C. A. MacGregor
Wheel
Ing
Health Board
Allergie to Mate Divorce Wins for Wife in Seattle Case
Mrs Zelma H Ashley obtained a divorce alleging her husband Lonnie caused her to suffer a full body rash. She claimed the illness followed relations with him and that the rash cleared after their separation as the board of Weston State Hospital heard testimony from five witnesses. The judge noted the potential for future offspring quality and discussed custody and return to their homes.
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Seattle
Zelma H. Ashley
Malcolm . Douglas
Lonnie
Weston State Hos
Piccioni Quits Post In Italian Cabinet
Rome reports foreign minister Attilio Piccioni resigned to defend his son Piero amid Italy Wilma Montesi scandal links. Government sources say the move may be announced officially tomorrow as Piccioni sent the letter to Premier Mario Scelba for action.
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Rome
Attilio Piccioni
Piero
Italy
Wilma Montesi
Piccioni
Mario Scelba
Definition of a toxic animal cure dilemma
An animal is described as needing to be killed before it can be cured, highlighting a grim medical debate. The text discusses the paradoxical approach where euthanizing an animal precedes any potential cure, raising ethical questions about treatment priorities.
Daring Halltown Robbery Nets 17000 At Paper Co
Three men posing as job seekers robbed Halltown Paper Board Co of 17000 in cash payroll after entering the front office with revolvers. They fled in a blue Chevrolet sedan with Maryland plates heading toward Charles Town as Jefferson County roadblocks sprang up.
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Halltown
Halltown Paper, Board Co
Paul Cain
Maryland
A. J. Wade
Charles Town
Here
U. S
Cain
W. S. Venable
Elizabeth Wy- 30Ng
Bid on Bridge Up to Council
A Chicago firm Bates Rodgers Construction Co submitted a low bid of 23737650 dollars for Elk River bridge substructure work linking Randolph and Brown Streets. City Council to consider approval Monday night as part of Charleston voters approved 3.5 million dollar civic improvements. Officials opened bids for a new North Charleston fire station and paving on a West Side street.
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Paint Creek
Randolph-Brown Sts
H. L. Campbell
Bates- Rodgers Construction Co
Elk River
Randolph and
Brown Sts
Charleston
Summers St. Ite
Stonewall Jackson High School
North
Bar urged to back pay rise for WV legislators
Parsons of Charleston urged West Virginia State Bar members to support a proposed constitutional amendment to raise lawmaker salaries from 500 to 1500 dollars a year and establish a biennial budget session. The Bar had endorsed the measure previously, noting 35 years without a raise.
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Parsons
Elkins
West Virginia State Bar
West Virginia
Bar
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