Truman Says Government Likely To Run A Billion Red This Year
President Truman indicated in a news conference that the government will run about one billion dollars in the red this year. He cited a proposed $600 million Veterans Administration appropriation that would widen the deficit, noting unemployment benefits costs exceed initial budget projections.
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Washington
Truman
Veterans Administration
Congress
Bectrise Oi
House
Senate
Divorces Granted By Taylor County Court
During the April term the Taylor County Circuit Court entered three divorces. Latriva Lee Cross was granted a divorce from Howard Edward Cross and恢复 her maiden name Latriva Lee Freeze. Annabelle Baker Sansbury was awarded divorce and custody of her daughter. Albert Sansbury Jr. was ordered to refrain from interference and to pay $50 monthly until the child turns 21. Virginia Catherine McIntyre was granted divorce and custody of three children.
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Taylor County Circuit Court
W. Merle Bailey
Latriva-Lee’ Cross
Howard Edward Cross
Latriva Lee Freeze
Annabelle Baker Sansbury
Albert Sansbury, Jr
Sansbury
Taylor County Board of Trade to Host Tonight Meeting
George Buzzard of the Upper Monongahela Valley Association will speak at the annual Taylor County Board of Trade membership meeting at the trade board offices tonight at 8 p m. Jack Nuzum urges all members to attend to hear the address and a year end activities report. The newly elected officers and directors will be presented to members.
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George Buzzard
Upper
Monongahela Valley Association
Taylor County Board of Trade
Trade Board
Jack R. Nuzum
Buzzard
Union Good Friday Services At First Baptist Church
Union Good Friday services set for tomorrow at First Baptist Church from noon to three o clock. Ministers from most local churches join in the program with Reverend Harry Eckels releasing the schedule. The service features an organ prelude, call to worship, and sermons on Forgiveness at the Cross Authority at the Cross and Father forgive them.
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Union
First Baptist Church
Harry Eckels
Paul P. Warden
A. F. Shomo
W. T. Gifford
L. G. Robinson
F. Hauser
Offici
Truman seeks continued power to control time payment buying
President Truman urged Congress to extend government authority over time payment buying. A reporter at his news conference raised the issue, noting the need for continued control of consumer credit as the page 4 report continues.
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Washington
Train Collision Kills Clerk as 10 Injured Near New Albany
In a head-on crash near New Albany shortly before midnight, one person died and ten were injured aboard the GM&O freight train "Rebel" en route to New Orleans from St. Louis. Supt. W. R. Moore cited a orders misunderstanding. About 30 to 35 passengers were aboard. none critical. Joel Cannon of Jackson, a mail clerk on the Rebel, was killed.
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Jackson
Miss
Gulf, Mobile
Ohio
New Albany
W. R. Moore
Tennessee Division
Gm&o
Moore
New Orleans
St. Louis
Joel Cannon
Crippled Children Fund Near Easter Milestone
Taylor County Crippled Children’s Society reports $311.14 collected toward the drive. Chairman Francis Wolfe announced three days remain with hopes the total will exceed $400 by Easter as many supporters plan to mail contributions ahead of the deadline.
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Taylor County
Crippled Children’s Society
Francis Wolfe
U S Stands Ready To Consider Soviet Talks On Blockade
The United States said it was ready to receive and discuss with Britain and France any Soviet proposal to lift the Berlin blockade and renew four power talks on Germany. Western powers, in a strong position, would insist negotiations begin on their terms if the Soviet offer appears. The aim: unconditionally lift the blockade before resuming four power discussions.
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Washington
United States
Britain
France
Russia
Berlin
Germany
Acheson
U. S
Bandit Trio Sought After Bank Loot Reach Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania police pursue three armed men suspected in a daylight raid on a West Virginia bank. They lifted 5000 dollars and fled toward Pennsylvania after eluding road blocks. A female accomplice is sought and descriptions link to a separate Ligonier grocery robbery earlier in the week.
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Lisbon
Weyton
W. Va
Hanoverian
Pittsburgh
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Bank of Follawsbee
Panhandle
Ligionier
Ligonier
Capital newspapers back as AFL pressmen settle strike
The nation's capital restored its papers as AFL pressmen and stereotypers ended a strike that began Monday. The Post and Times-Herald rushed to print, with 140 pressmen and 50 stereotypers receiving a $6 weekly pay boost and a 36 1/4 hour work week.
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Washington
AFL
Post and Times-Herald
Two Robbers to Be Sentenced in Federal Court
FAIRMONT ( ) Two Baltimore and Ohio train robbers, Lyman C Ramsdell 23 and George L Ashton 20 both of Youngstown Ohio, pleaded guilty to charges for stopping the Ambassador passenger train near Martinsburg on March 9 and taking about 1000 dollars. Sentencing for both was postponed to be set together by Judge Harry E Banties.
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Fairmont
Baltimore and Ohio
Lyman C. Ramsdell
Harry E. Banties
Ramsdell
George L. Ashton
Youngtown
Washington
Detroit
Martinsburg
Bitter Debate On Atlantic Pact Shapes Up At UN
In New York the North Atlantic Pact debate heated up at the United Nations after Russia blasted the pact. Delegates moved from planned committee sessions to plenary talks at Flushing Meadow, with Evatt convening meetings at 11 am and 3 pm. Warren Austin pressed for floor time after Russia’s deputy foreign minister finished a lengthy attack on the Washington treaty. The U.S. had already spoken on the veto issue, Evatt ruled, delaying further remarks until others spoke.
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New York
United Nations Assembly
Russia
Lake Success
United States
Assembly
Herbert V. Evatt
Australia
Flushing Meadow Park
B&O Won't Reroute Cincinnatian Streamliner
Baltimore and Ohio railroad said it could not adopt a plan to reroute the Cincinnatian streamliner through Cumberland Maryland. The change would erase much of the 30 to 45 minute time advantage over other trains between Cincinnati and the East, keeping the current Patterson Creek cutoff route and its faster schedule.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Cumberland
B&o
Washington
Cincinnati
Pattersons Creek
Potomac River
Cincinnatian
Washington quake toll and damage tallies glide higher
Washington state reels from a Pacific Northwest earthquake as eight deaths are reported and damage could reach ten million dollars. Governor Langlie cites tentative figures from Red Cross and state agencies. Partial reports indicate collapsed facades, cracked glass, and infrastructure damage across cities from Vancouver to Oregon.
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Seattle
Pacific Northwest
Arthur B. Langlie
Washington
Red Cross
State Patrol
Vancouver
Victoria
B.C
Oregon
Salem
Child Kisses Tears Seen In Statue Eyes
In Syracuse an 11 year old girl, Shirley Anne Martin, kissed a plaster head of Saint Ann saved from a trash can. Witnesses including Rev. Francis J. Furfaro reported tears appearing in the statue eyes after the kiss, while others kissed the severed head with no reaction. Priests from Our Lady of Pompeii described the event as extraordinary and wonderful.
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Siracuse
N. Y
Father Furfaro
Martin
Walter A. Foery
Syracuse
Shirley Anne
Poor Man's Philosopher Warns Mankind Of Machine Age
HAL Boyle warns in a syndicated column that machines and thinking gadgets are advancing beyond mere labor. He cites how robots and automatic factories may replace unskilled workers and even push humans toward obsolescence while questioning whether such progress serves a sane, safe world. Dr Norbert Wiener warns of dangers, echoing that rapid automation could reshape society.
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Norbert Wiener
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Weiner
Mannington Firm Seeks Court Reorganization Plan
FAIRMONT Mannington Pottery, a leading vitreous china and sanitary ware maker, asks federal court for approval of a reorganization plan. Judge Harry Watkins set a hearing to appoint three trustees to operate the business during restructuring. President Donald P. Lallamont says the company is insolvent but has funds to meet obligations and maintain working capital. costly new process installation drained capital amid a softening market. Assets and liabilities listed at 1,107,307.
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Fairmont
Mannington Pottery Company
Donald P.lallamont
Bias Sentenced in State Liquor Store Burglary Case
Bias Switver A. Bias aged 48 a Huntington man was sentenced to 15 years in prison on an accessory charge in the attempted burglary of a state liquor store last February. He faced a prior 1938 Ohio Penitentiary conviction and additional five years as a second offender. Shirley W Campbell 37 pleaded guilty to breaking in a rape charge and was shot by police during a thwarted escape.
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Switver A. Bias
Huntington Canan
Inn
Bias
Ohio Penitentiary
Common Pleas
H. Clay Worth
Bhirley W. Campbell
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James Herman
Allen Russell
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