Sharp Cut In Factories To Be Moved From Germany
United States Britain and France announced a sharp cut in the number of factories to be removed from western Germany.159 plants are to be removed from the reparations list. equipment retained is in 32 steel, 88 metalworking, 32 chemical and seven non ferrous plants. The aim is economic self sufficiency and greater European recovery while granting limited self government.
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Washington
United States
Britain
France
Germany
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Steel Ag
Europe
Kathy to Wear Easter Dress for Her Burial
Kathy Piscus, three, who died after a 90 foot fall into an abandoned well, will be buried in the Easter dress she hoped to wear to church. Donations to a Los Angeles children’s hospital rise in memory of her and the 50 to 60 rescuers honored for their efforts. Dr. Frederick Newhart listed the cause of death as suffocation. an autopsy confirmed the peaceful death.
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Los Angeles
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Kathy
George M. Uhl
Hoffman Sees Possible Cut to Foreign Aid Program
Washington March news conference with Paul G. Hoffman states it is entirely possible to reduce the foreign aid program cost below the 5.58 billion dollars requested by the administration. Savings could come from lower prices on goods shipped with ECA funds, Hoffman says. He notes Congress actions on 15 month recovery bills as an encouraging signal and calls the timing an Easter message to a troubled world.
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Congress
Air Force and Army denounce national defense setup
The Air Force and Army criticized the national defense arrangement as inadequate and costly. Secretary Symington urged a unified civilian defense chief with broader power to reduce triplication and save billions, pointing to benefits of reorganizing training and procurement.
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Divorcee Seeks Father For Eight Children In Salt Lake City
A 30 year old divorcee, Elena LeBaron, seeks a husband to father her eight children, saying she would welcome more. The family ranges from four months to 11 years, with her behind on house payments, relying on relief. She offers her painting and wood burning skills and $2,000 down on a four room home, balance $5,000.
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Salt Lake City
Dvorcee
Elena LeBaron
Former Constable Given 60 Days Fined Pleads Guilty
Former Simpson constable Everett McCoy Erwin pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of brandishing a weapon. He was fined 150 dollars and given a 60 day jail sentence at Taylor County Circuit Court. Counselor Senator Dayton R. Stemple asked to withdraw Erwin's plea of not guilty. The court also deferred sentence for Robert Morris on destruction of property charges. Lloyd Gray did not appear for arraignment and had bond forfeited. Elbert Boyce and Wilbert Hall faced malice assault indictments with motions to quash. Hall and attorney W P Samples await action.
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Gun Wielding Men Loot Bank in Follansbee Bank Robbery
Three gunmen stormed the Bank of Follansbee before noon looting cash drawers and fleeing. Cashier Maurice Dunlop said the loot may total under $5,000 after he resisted opening the vault. A rookie officer, Ross Dye, witnessed the scene. The robbers wore Army jackets, used two pistols and a machine pistol, and offered no masks. Authorities in nearby states have been alerted.
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Ross Dye
Dunlop
Ohio
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
West Virginia Banking Commissioner Calls Bank Condition Review
Banking commissioner John H. Hoffman announced a statewide review of the condition of West Virginia's 105 state banks and trust companies as of the close of business on April 30. The move aims to assess solvency and regulatory readiness across the sector.
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Charleston
John H. Hoffman
West Virginia
Call for bank condition report from national banks
The comptroller of the currency issues a call for a statement of the condition of all national banks at the close of business April 11.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Explosion at Clark Field Wounds Dozens, Kills One
At Clark Field on the Philippine Islands a blast from 100 tons of stored bombs killed one person and injured more than twenty others. The explosion destroyed a cement pipe plant and started a grass fire that threatened the U S 20th Station Hospital before being controlled. A Filipino worker was killed by the blasts.
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Philippine Islands
U. S
Postpone Lias Case Until Friday
Federal Judge Harry E. Watkins postponed today until Friday at 10 a m the income tax evasion case of William G. Lias a wealthy Wheeling race track owner. Lias once was sentenced to five years in prison and fined 10000 for short changing the government by almost 1 000 000 from 1942 to 1946. He was allowed to withdraw the guilty plea after Judge Baker’s action and the fourth circuit sustained it, the government began anew with new indictments. Lias had pleaded innocent to the new charges.
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Harry E. Watkins
William G. Lias
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William EB. Baker
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U. S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Prompt Building Of Roads Promised In Charleston
Road Commissioner Ray Cavendish promised construction of secondary roads under a 50 million dollar bond issue. He aims to raise 5 million from a bond sale soon after July 1, with plans for 21 projects completed and work begun on 29 more, totaling 161 miles. Contractors, state and prison labor will be used to accelerate progress as funds become available, with priority projects expected in several counties after July 1.
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Charleston
Ray Cavendish
Local Man Fined For Fraudulent Receipt Of Money
Grafton resident Burley Smith was fined $20 and costs on each of two counts for fraudulently receiving unemployment compensation while employed elsewhere. Officials say he drew $209 over two years from 1946 to 1948 and signed a repayment plan of $20.90 monthly. Smith was arrested by Constable Paul R. Messenger and must repay the state.
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West Virginia
Grafton
Ona C. Jefferys
Burley Smith
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Smith
Paul R. Messenger
Terrell resigns from West Virginia board amid politics uproar
Joseph Z Terrell 75 resigns from the West Virginia board of control citing “I am no longer wanted” while praising his crusade to remove politics from state institutions He informs Governor Patteson he learned a younger appointee was desired and says he will not serve beyond his capable limit The governor regrets the exit and says a successor will be named soon Terrell has criticized conditions in state mental hospitals blaming both parties for neglect See LEAVES OFFICE page 4. WELLSBURG Republican primary set for June 14 with May 7 filing deadline St Marys Pleasants County reports pumping started on a new 200 barrel a day oil well on the McCullough farm
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Joseph Z. Terrell
Board of Central
Patteson
Terrell
Board of Control
West Virginia
ST. Marys
McCullough
Pleasants County
Moon blackout eclipse shocks New York crowds
The moon vanished for an hour in a black lunar eclipse described as unprecedented in 300 years. Hayden Planetarium notes it appeared fully dark in New York while other regions saw a red-tinted view, as viewers in Times Square and Empire State Building crowds watched the sky event via screens and outdoor viewing.
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New York
Times Square
Empire State Buil
Hayden Planetarium
Planetarium
Cannon Defends Navy Budget in House Clash
In a House debate Rep. Cannon of Missouri defended the Navy portion of the Army Navy Air Force appropriation bill against Rep. Vinson of Georgia who sought a $300 million increase. Cannon urged strengthening ground forces and rapid air power to deter any aggressor, noting bombers could reach Moscow if war arises. See Cannon page 5.
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Washington
Cannon
D-Mo
House
Moscow
United States
Appropriations Committee
Navy
Vinson
D-Ga
Canhon
Armed Services Committee
Grafton Welcomes Newest Citizens
The city registers one new birth this week, a girl weighing five pounds five ounces. She was born at 8 45 pm Sunday to Mr and Mrs Thomas Owens of 219 Grand Street.
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Grand Street
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