Reds Mass For Powerful New Thrust At Pusan School Budget
Taylor county faces a 1950-51 school budget totaling 570,683 with a 2,181 increase over last year. The largest share, 340,192, covers instruction including principals and teachers, library and supplies. Federal and state aid offset costs, and veteran, repair, and hot Times programs add 74,444, 26,696, and 16,000 respectively. Revenue rise mainly from state aid and higher valuations, yet most support goes to teacher experience and certificates.
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North Koreans Surprised By U S Retreats
Tokyo briefing officer at General MacArthur's headquarters says North Korean forces were surprised by American withdrawals up to 18 miles in three days along Korean battlefronts. He notes enemy intelligence deteriorated and that Communists have lost much of their tank strength due to losses and U S buildup, though he refused to specify current ratios.
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Eight City Drivers Receive Safe Driver Awards
Eight city drivers in Grafton were honored with Safe Driver Awards and certificates of merit by the city’s insurance carrier. Recipients include Lawrence Messenger Delmos Stemple Hugh Woodford and John J. Proctor along with Otto Sturms C. V. Messenger Clyde Henderson and H. A. Locke. Mayor Dorsey Bolyard presented the awards citing accident-free records and contributions to highway safety.
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Lawrence Messenger
Delmos Stemple
Hugh Woodford
Police Department
John J. Proctor
Fire Department
Otto Sturms
C. V. Messenger
Clyde Henderson
H. A. Locke
Street and Water Department
Dorsey Bolyard
More Teachers Placed By Taylor County Board of Education
The Taylor County Board of Education announced further teacher placements this week. Hazel Booth will be principal at Parkview and Muriel Holt at Hepzibah. New teachers include Catherine Leach, Jua pita Harris, Betty Jean Shurtleff, and Cecilia Hood. Remaining fall vacancies were mostly filled, with several assignments noted at the meeting.
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Taylor County
Pleasant Creek
Betty Short
Jeff
Exemptions Announced for Public Information Under Standby Controls
Washington reports that the Houser tentatively exempts all forms of public information from proposed stand by price controls. Exemptions would cover newspapers radio public utilities insurance firms news syndicates theaters motion picture companies TV periodicals and books. The proposal author Frank Buchanan Democrat of Pennsylvania notes the provisions mirror World War II policy.
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Houser
Pennsylvania
Frank Buchanan
Mystery Witness To Testify On Battle In Korea
The Senate Armed Services committee will hear testimony on Korea from a mystery witness whose identity is tightly kept secret. Senator Knowland suspects Brigadier General W. L. Roberts. Chairman Tydings will chair the 10:45 a.m. hearing in the large Senate caucus room with newsreel, radio, and TV reps admitted, though no dramatic military disclosures are expected.
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Senate Armed Services Committee
Korea
William Knowland
W. L. Roberts
Roberts
U. S
Millard Tydings
Tydings
Hug Senate
City County Groups Hit In Spending Attack
Charleston report shows the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce charging government spending at county courthouses and in Washington is rising due to war news. The bulletin targets county court, school boards and municipal meetings set for the 15th to adopt budgets likely higher than 1950 51, warning reform hinges on voters tackling corruption at local levels.
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Korea
Chamber
Washington
Hunt Man Who Fired At City Patrolman In Marsh Escape
Marshall county and state police join Moundsville officers in a manhunt for Eddie Robinson who fired three shots at a city patrolman. Officer Knight returned fire and Robinson escaped into the marsh behind his house.
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Campaign to honor Stonewall Jackson in Hall of Fame
United Daughters of the Confederacy launched a drive to add Thomas J. Jackson to New York University's Hall of Fame. Senator Lister Hill of Alabama backs the effort, citing Jackson's rapid rise, bold maneuvers near Washington, and the destruction of the Union base at Manassas as reasons for an enduring pedestal.
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Korean Situation Grave With Problems Mounting
Analyzed in bleak terms, the Korean war’s outcome could reshape Asia. A UN victory might spur Chinese resistance to Maoist forces, while a defeat would embolden Soviet aims across the Far East. Russia observes the stakes of victory or loss closely.
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Dems Push Tax Boost This Week In Congress
Democratic leaders plan to move a tax boosting bill in Congress likely around five billion dollars as President Truman requests. The measure may omit an excess profits tax now but Senate Democrats expect a later levy with steep rates on abnormal business profits as the Senate Finance Committee acts swiftly.
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Senate
Scott Lucas
Senate Finance Committee
Engineer Dies At Throttle In Korea Page Brief
Norfolk and Western freight train 86 from Williamson to Bluefield halted near Bluestone Mercer county after veteran engineer E C Carey suffered a heart attack and died in the locomotive cab. Carey served 45 years with the railroad.
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Reinforcements For U. S. Push Into Front Line
North Korean forces mass near Chinju as U S and allied reinforcements push into Korea front lines. American units report holding around Chinju while Marine and Second Division troops arrive. B 29 bombers strike Hungnam target including a chemical plant, dropping about four hundred tons of bombs despite limited visibility.
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Republicans Sustain Wins Ahead of West Virginia Primary
West Virginia Republican incumbents appear set for re nomination as final canvass and missing returns delay final certification. Morris leads treasurer race with 49 019 to Reen 48 098 while incumbents seeking renomination falter in the Senate and House contests. A Republican executive meeting in Charleston August 13 will set strategy led by Senator Owen Brewster.
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Louis Reen
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B. L. Matthews
Montgomery
Republican Executive Committee
Railroad seeks permit to build Preston County branch
The West Virginia Northern railroad asks the Interstate Commerce Commission for approval to build a six mile branch from Howesville to near Brown's Mills Preston County to serve a new coal mining development.
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House Moves To Grant Truman Broad Economic Powers
Washington lawmakers push to arm President Truman with authority to control prices wages rationing allocations and priorities. Two bills diverge on credit and commodity trading while talks of excess profits tax and rent control loom. House votes expected by tomorrow after outlining the plan.
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House
Truman
John Kunkel
Pennsylvania
Brent Spence
House Banking Committee
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Senate to Probe Washington Wiretapping Reports
A five member Senate District of Columbia sub committee will study wiretapping reports in Washington and possible use of recording devices on phone lines. Senator Matthew Neely chairs the panel while Senator Claude Pepper leads the inquiry into police and government office practices. Domestic officials deny wrongdoing.
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Senate
District of Columbia
West Virginia
Matthew Neely
Neely
The
Times-Herald
Scott Lucas
Lucas
Robert Barrett
Justice Department
Barrett
U.S
George Morris Fay
Claude Pepper
Florida
Pauley backs war to enforce Korea peace with Russia
Former ambassador Edwin W. Pauley told the Senate armed services committee he would have supported war to compel Russia to honor its Korea accords. He compared his stance to 1946 and said he would have declared war if Russia blocked UN access to North Korea.
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Iruman
Edrwin W. Pauley
United States
Russia
Korea
Pauley
sen\te armed services committee
Death at Barbourville State Hospital Probed by Jury
A Huntington special grand jury will probe the death of Pauline Cook, a 35 year old hospital patient, amid dismissals of 14 hospital employees by the state board of control. The panel will also handle seven gambling and hauling arrests in Huntington yards, including former city councilman William Howard, now on Gabell' county Democratic committee, amid local factional strife.
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Barbouraville State Hospital
Pauline Cook
State Board of Control
William Howard
Gabell' County Democratic Committee
West Virginia Farmers Face Blight Risk From Rain
Plant pathologist C. F Bishop at West Virginia University warns ongoing rain may trigger late blight epidemics for farmers. Blight found on potatoes across much of the western state and tomatoes in some areas. He urges continued use of dusting powders and sprays despite wet conditions.
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