Caribbean quake rattles Caribbean area with tremors
A radio report from Ciudad Trujillo described a fresh earthquake tremor at 9 20 a m EDT after yesterday’s deadly Caribbean quake. Reports said five tremors hit Trujillo, one lasting 48 seconds, with unconfirmed tidal wave risk. Seismographs were knocked out in St Louis.
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United States and China back British compromise plan in Paris
In Paris on August 5 the United States and China endorsed a British compromise to resolve deadlock over voting procedure at the Paris peace conference. The plan allows two thirds or simple majority recommendations to foreign ministers of Britain France Russia and the United States. Byrnes supported the practical option after a lengthy debate, noting a two thirds recommendation would carry more weight. U S and page six.
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Vote Over Shat At Last Mite In Charleston Aug 8
West Virginia voters head to the polls in an off year, with polls opening at 6:30 in Taylor precincts. Last minute appeals mark campaign ends as citizens decide nominees for the U S Senate and other races.
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Man Charged With Murder Of Wife In Virginia
Luray Virginia August 5 193? Commonwealth's Attorney TI R Dovel says a warrant is issued charging Raymond Booth Beltsville Maryland carpenter with the murder of his wife Mrs Frances Booth. She died after leaping from a car during a ride near Naked Creek and was taken to Harrisonburg hospital. Booth allegedly left the state by bus around noon yesterday.
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Truman Relaxes On Sidelines Of Political Climax
President Truman watched from the sidelines as Kansas City Democratic candidates pressed the final blow in a heated campaign. He endorsed Enos Axtell to unseat Rogers C. Slaughter, yet has stayed aloof amid spending disputes and denials. Voters in the 5th district decide tomorrow as Truman returns to vote in the 4th district with Mrs. Truman and Margaret.
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Primary elections spark six states as Truman backs Axtell
Voters in six states vote in primaries while President Truman weighs high stakes in Missouri race. Slaughter fights Axell and Walsh with rail unions backing Walsh. In Kentucky John Young Brown and John Sherman Cooper win nominations for the Senate race. Meade wins GOP nomination in Virginia.
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Tennessee County Moves to Reestablish Civil Government
McMinn county acts to reestablish constitutional government replacing a citizens committee that took power after a bloody election night clash last Friday. The quarterly court may meet to appoint a successor to Sheriff Pat Mansfield and other vacated offices as the committee resignations were announced to page 6.
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War investigators draft report on hearings date
Senate War investigators press ahead with a finishing touch on a report originally meant as a final document. Chairman Mead says a comprehensive resume of the committee’s work will come soon while renewed interest grows in when Rep. May may be questioned. A Taylor proposal urges the Bureau of the Budget to press the Justice Department for recovery of overcharges, with Attorney General Clark ready to act once the bureau signals.
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Marines Remain at China Posts After Ambush
In North China American Marines hold their positions at full strength. Admiral Charles M. Cooke Jr. stated at a news conference that if attacked they will fire back. He named the four Marines killed in the July 2 convoy ambush near Peiping. Ta Kung Pao reports local rumors Truman told Marshall to plan withdrawal to avoid further incidents.
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Second Drop In Jobless Payouts In WV Report
Charleston August 5 An official said a second drop in unemployment payments occurred in West Virginia with total July benefits at 1 037 024 versus 1 051 450 in June. The July payout remains higher than July 1945 wartime levels and the readjustment allowance shows 1 416 813 6. The period total reaches 28 208 039.
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Still Hopeful Of Balanced Budget During Fiscal Year
City and state officials project a balanced budget for the current fiscal year amid ongoing financial pressures and potential shortfalls. Budget directors emphasize careful spending and revenue monitoring to avert deficits, while lawmakers debate balancing measures and contingency reserves.
Truman forecasts balanced budget with slower tax cuts
President Truman aims to balance the federal budget for the current year despite higher outgo and income projections. He opposes further tax cuts until inflation eases, urging no tax reductions before inflationary pressures subside. The budget forecasts outgo at 41.5 billion and income at 39.6 billion, with a revised deficit near 1.9 billion.
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No Clarksburg Paper Yet Today
Clarksburg on August 5 reports no local afternoon Telegram due to a typographical strike. the Sunday Exponent Telegram subscribers received the comic supplement yesterday. The Exponent, published by the Clarksburg Publishing Co., is the morning paper.
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Annamites Ambush Frenghe Convoy Near Bac Ninh
French convoy near Bac Ninh, 19 miles northeast of Hanoi, suffered heavy losses in a nine hour clash. French accounts report 12 soldiers killed and 41 wounded. several trucks captured including one carrying pay and payroll funds worth about $140,000 for Langson garrison.
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Supreme Court declines Rami Gage appeal in real estate case
The Taylor County Circuit Court decision stands, Brooks P. Martin to regain Standard Garage property after a 7000 payment to B. Hamric. Judge Warder’s order upheld. The Zinn case saw the appellate court reject an injunction appeal, restraining the plaintiff from molesting the defendant.
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Youth FFA Star Douglass Wins 125 Dollar Award
Jackson's Mill reports Pleasant, a youth leader in American star and a $125 cash prize at the FFA 19th annual convention. Douglass, first vice president of the state FRA association, has served as secretary and president of his local FFA chapter and the Spencer Federation of Clubs. He recently led the local 4 H Club.
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Churches Need Political Plan In Cambridge Debate
Cambridge, Aug 5. Dr. Frederick Rokdd of Philadelphia argues churches must develop new techniques to influence politics. He calls for a coordinated plan endorsed by leaders from 16 nations to engage world leaders on how churches can sell or promote policy in the political arena.
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