County Court Sets Budget At 101 533 For Current Year
The Taylor county court approved a budget of 101 533 for the current year, down from 106 799 last year, with final action by August 19 after state approval. Levy totals 84 425 to raise funds, taxes adjust per class, and expenses total 91 643 with 37 165 20 in outstanding obligations.
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Taylor County
H. Koontz
Charleston
State Board of Public Works
Justice Courts
Lee County Court
United States Tells UN General Assembly May Handle Balkan Crisis
Francis W. Carpenter reports that Washington favors the General Assembly taking the Balkans matter if the Security Council cannot act due to Russia’s veto. Herschel V. Johnson prepared a statement outlining US hopes for UN action, concern over Soviet moves, and Albania Yugoslavia Bulgaria defiance, with a firm pledge to exhaust UN charter resources.
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Francis W. Carpenter
Lake Success
United States
United Nations General Assembly
Balkans
Security Council
Russia
Council
Herschel V. Johnson
General Assembly
Albania
Yugoslavia
Bulgaria
United Nations
Rumor Leahy May Mediate Dutch Indonesian War
Batavia Java August 6 Dutch army denied Indonesian charges that it violated a cease fire at Gombong on the Central front amid accusations by Prime Minister Amir Sjarifoeddin. The Indonesian Republic claimed Dutch violations occurred multiple times while the Netherlands army urged restraint. Rumor swirled that Leahy might mediate the conflict.
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Stanley Swinton
Batavia
Java
Amir Sjarifoeddin
Gombong
Morgantown Council Lifts Curfew On Worship Hours
Morgantown authorities lifted a curfew on worship hours at a religious tent revival meeting. The Interdenominational revival had been granted a permit with a 2 to 10 p m worship window, as stated by the Morgantown City Council in the Aug 6 report. The full details appear on page 3.
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Morgantown
County School Levies To Be Lower This Year
A local report notes school district levies will be reduced this year, with details on tax implications and affected programs. The article outlines changes affecting funding and community impact for residents and schools.
Taylor County Schools Budget Rises but Tax Levy Falls
Taylor County Board of Education approved a 572,124 budget for the current year, up 52 percent from last year due to increased state and federal aid. Tax levies decreased on class one by 0.30, class two by 0.30, and class three and four by 0.60, with respective rates 25.94, 51.88, and 1.0276 dollars per 100 valuation.
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Taylor County
Taylor County Board of Education
Three Day Heat Wave Continues in Grafton Area
Grafton endures a three day heat wave with noon temperatures around 63 degrees, nearly matching yesterday’s high. Blueville records 89 degrees at the government weather station, while last night’s low was 60 and rose to 71 by 8 am as forecasts call for fair but warmer conditions tonight and tomorrow.
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Grafton
Mercury
Bleacher Collapse Near Hambletonian Track
A section of bleachers collapsed at Good Time track before the Hambletonian trotting classic. A loudspeaker appealed for doctors and an ambulance to reach the site near the head of the stretch. The report also notes Sydney Harbor extends 13 miles inland with a 188 mile shoreline.
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Goshen, N
Sydney
Australia
Frazer Follows Packard GM In Raising Prices
Detroit reports that Frazer, Packard, and General Motors raised auto prices after Packard disclosed a nearly two million dollar loss for the first half of 1947. The increases range from five to six percent, with Frazer matching Packard and GM pricing actions. Kaiser-Frazer appears in related context on page three.
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Frazer
Packard
Detroit
Packard Motor Co
General Motors Corp
Kaiser-Frazer Corp
Prazer
Britain to cut armed forces and demand labor controls
In Parliament Prime Minister Attlee outlined plans to shrink military forces and impose limited direction of labor as Britain seeks relief from the 3.75 billion dollar loan. He urged longer work hours in essential industries and coal miners to add half an hour, while warning that import reductions would bring hardship. He noted US discussions on sterling convertibility and non-discrimination, and acknowledged the loan’s rapid exhaustion this year.
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London
Attlee
Parliament
Great Britain
U.S
Attee
United States
Britain
House of Commons
Labor
Winston Churhill
Ben
Coun
Truman accepts invitation to visit Brazil this year
President Truman accepted an invitation to Brazil for a three day visit in late August or September. He will fly to Rio de Janeiro and return to the United States aboard the battleship Missouri. Press secretary Ross would not comment on a possible address to the intra American security conference opening August 15.
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Washington
Truman
Brazil
White House
Rio de Janeiro
United States
Missouri
Charles G. Ross
Rio
Hannig Chosen City Manager of Wheeling
State Senator William A. Hannig was elected Wheeling City Manager by a 6-3 council vote. Hannig, a Republican and former liquor control commissioner, serves in the State Senate and previously led the Ohio county House of Delegates delegation.
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Wheeling
William A. Hannig
Hannig
State Liquor Control Commission
State Senate
House of Delegates
Ohio County
City budget shows 131994 with 12464 increase
City council last night approved a budget of 131,994 an increase of 12,464 from the 1946 47 total of 119,530 Tax levies remain the same but higher property valuations should boost revenue by about 1,000 The budget is forwarded to State Tax Commissioner Kevatz for approval with final council action set for August 19.
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Oral J. Jones
Office of
State Tax
C H. Kevatz
Russia May Not Get Tag End Lot Of Lend Lease
An $25 million tag end lot of lendlease goods destined for Russia could be redirected to Greece and Turkey under the U S aid program to ease Soviet pressures. The remainder may go to surplus markets where Russia could buy at cut prices. Officials privately fear congressional action blocking shipments. State and Treasury Departments report headaches over the issue.
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Edward
Bomar
Washington
Russia
Greece
Turkey
State
Treasury Departments
State Department
Madison Baby Inky Defies Odds After Premature Birth
In Madison West Virginia a one pound eleven ounce infant named Inky, born four months early via caesarean on July 3 to Mrs. Ray Jarrell, has gained five ounces and shows signs of normal development. Dr. David Hill of Madison General Hospital calls survival rare but hopeful for the blue-eyed girl from Uneeda.
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Madison
W.va
David Hill
Madison General Hospital
Ray Jarrell
Jarrell
Uneeda
W. Va
Hughes testifies during afternoon before committee
Howard Hughes arrived in Washington aboard his private plane and stated he is ready to testify under oath about wartime plane contracts. He claims the Senate War Investigating Committee's inquiry was used to pressure him into merging Trans World Airlines with Pan American Airways. The hearing room filled with spectators as Hughes' attorney urged an afternoon session and Hughes prepared to answer questions, offering to cross examine senators if permitted.
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Washington
Howard Hughes
Hughes
Senate War Investigating Committee
Trans World Airlines
Pan American Airways
Ferguson
R-Mich
Slack
T Nat Hughes
Huhes
Washington National Airport
Culver City
Calif
Brewster
Variauts
Senate
Two Planes Built Under Government Orders
John W. Meyer testified he spent 97 821.59 of Howard Hughes's money on promoting two Hughes aircraft built under wartime contracts. He described entertainment for army officers and officials tied to Hughes's flying boat and photo reconnaissance plane projects, noting no other civilian customers. He cited expenses for Col. James G Hall and referenced Roosevelt's role in the contract, while stating his files would reveal other details.
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Washington
John W. Meyer
Howard Hugh 66 Aircraft Company
Hughes
Senate
Meyer
Ferguson R. Mich
Meyers
Tt”Res
James G Hall
Elliott Roosevelt
Aircorps
Roosevelt
Ferguson
Meg
Fergson
Truman vetoes bid to create national science foundation
President Truman vetoed a bill to establish a national science foundation, citing a marked departure from sound principles and warning the complex measure could impede government efforts to promote scientific research. The veto notes had deep regret and reiterates support for a foundation in principle.
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Washington
Truman
Todgy
National Science Foundation
Congress
Heat Wave Death Toll Reaches Nineteen Nationwide
The Associated Press reports the severe heat wave has caused at least 19 deaths across the nation. A cold air tongue from Canada brought relief to the Dakotas and Minnesota with scattered showers, yet Nebraska and Western Town saw only moderate temperature drops.
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Associated Press
Astern States
Canada
Dakotas
Minnesota
Nebraska
Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Wal- Lee
Theatre Tickets Invite Emma Lewis to Cigarette Girl Event
The Grafton Sentinel invites Mrs Emma G Lewis of 639 West Wilford Street to attend Jonishs presentation of Cigarette Girl featuring Leslie Brooks and Jimmy Lloyd at the Strand Theatre and 13 Rue Madeline starring James Cagney and Annabella at the Dixie Theatre.
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THE
Grafton Sentinel
Emma G. Lewis
West
Wilford Street
Jonish
Leslie Brooks
Jimmy Lloyd
Strand Theatre
Madeline
James Cagney
Annabella
Dixie Theatre
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