First Two Shiploads Arrive From Palestine
Nicosia Cyprus August 14 two shiploads of people detained by British custody arrived at Famagusta harbor aboard the Ajax after riots at Haifa and Palestinian seaports. London reports say three killed seven wounded as Zionist spokesmen condemn Britain’s immigration halt.
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Nicosia
Cyprus
Weto
Om Palestine
Fama- Susta Harbor
Ajax
Se Barts
Yexter
Famagusta
London
Holy Land
Haifa
Palestine
Jerusalem
Jewish Agency
Joyful Nations Observe V J Day Anniversary
The first anniversary of victory in World War II was observed with solemn prayers and celebration. President Truman urged continued resolve for justice freedom and peace with the aim of strengthening the United Nations and fostering international amity through open information exchange.
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Associated Press
Japan
Truman
OPA Authorizes Rise In Price Of Coffee
Washington August 14 The OPA authorized immediate retail price increases on coffee ranging from 10 to 13 cents a pound. The rise stems from the cancellation of a 3 cent import subsidy and a 2 cent importer increase from June 28 plus a further 3 cent ceiling rise to spur greater importation.
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OPA
Washington
Local Weather Improves As Temps Rise In August
Graftonians enjoyed relief from chill as sunny August weather returns. Morning readings near 50 degrees, with afternoon highs expected in low 80s. A week of fluctuating temperatures followed a gradual warmer trend, after a dip midweek.
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Mercury
States notes V J Day Charleston celebration features speaker
West Virginia communities marked the first anniversary of Japan victory with parades and ceremonies. In Charles Town Lt. Gen. Ira Baker spoke at a celebration where the American Legion dedicated a new home and a parade was planned.
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Charleston
West Virginia
America
Japan
Charles Town
Ira Baker
Army Air Forces
American Legion
Sima Goes On Trial Today In Another Of Sensational Naval Academy Cases
Defense lawyers delay start of general court martial for Lt. William Rima Sr, suspended naval academy band leader, seeking dismissal of all ten charges on grounds of improper arrest and challenging six of the court’s seven members. The judge did not rule immediately.
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Sima
Naval Academy
Annapolis
William R. Bima
Quiet V J Day parade in Tokyo and Haneda runway
In August 1944 Tokyo shows no forceful display as the Seventh Cavalry of the First Cavalry division under Brig. Gen. William Chase performs a precise drill. Lt. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger dedicates a new 7,000 foot paved runway at Haneda Airport, planned to rival National Airport Washington and serve as main transport terminal for Japan and Korea.
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Tokyo
Japan
Seventh Cavalry Regiment
First Cavalry Division
Manila
William Chase
Robert L. Eichelberger
Haneda
National
Washington, D. C
Korea
Liberals Demand Second Spot On 1948 Ticket
Associated Press reports President Truman faced a liberal push for at least a second place on the 1948 Democratic ticket. Senator Pepper of Florida, calling himself a left winger, signaled backing for Henry A. Wallace or Commerce Secretary Henry L. Dem. Page 6.
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Associated Press
Washington
Truman
Pepper
D-Fla
Commerce
Henry Lee Dem
Remains Critical After Train Struck Robey
C. W. Robey a 54 year old track supervisor for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad remains in critical condition at City hospital with a fractured skull after being struck by a westbound extra train in the main yards east end. He is reported to be slightly improved over yesterday and may be moved to Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore if his condition allows. An investigation by R. A. Morrison, Monongah division superintendent, is underway with Robey and W. D. Teets walking along the tracks when the accident occurred.
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C. W. Robey
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Robey
West Main Street
City Hospital
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
R. A. J. Morrison
W. D. Teets
Forman
Investigation Into Fields Surplus Deals Unfolds
The House Surplus Property Committee opened hearings into dummy corporations used to funnel excess war goods to speculators. Benjamin F. Fields, noted Washington promoter, testified of methods to secure scarce materials when others could not. Chairman Slaughter described the practice as involving dummy corporations.
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Washington
House
Benjamin F. Fields
Slaughter D.mo
Charleston After New 15 Story Federal Building
Rep Hedrick pledges renewed drive for congressional approval of a new 3.5 million dollar federal building for Charleston after meeting with William E Reynolds of the federal works agency. Reynolds inspected the old post office and agreed it was obsolete. The proposed structure may be 15 stories high according to the Berkeley Democrat.
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Charleston
Rep
Hedrick
D.-W.va
William E. Reynolds
Federal Works Agency
Reynolds
Beckley Democrat
Special Congregational Meeting At First Christian Church
A special meeting at the First Christian church is set for August 14 at 8 p m to consider employing a minister. Rev Harry M Wilson of Huntington WV will preach for the service and all members are urged to attend.
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First Christian Church
Harry M. ‘Wilson
Huntington
W. Va
Racing News Head Dies of Wounds in Chicago
James M. Ragen, 65, prominent racing news publisher, died at Michael Reese hospital from shotgun wounds suffered June 24. He had claimed Al Capone controlled Chicago gambling and said he filed affidavits of evidence against the Capone syndicate. Ragen offered a $25,000 reward for the gunmen's arrest and conviction after surviving an April 29 attack.
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Chicago
James M. Ragen
al Capone
Michael Reese
Ragen
Wiliam J.tuohy
Capone
Racing Page
Bulgaria Demands Western Thrace as Greek Territory
At the Paris peace conference Bulgaria formally claims western Thrace as Greek territory, aided by the Soviet Ukraine delegate. Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Koulishev admits a wartime alliance with Germany but says Bulgarian troops did not fight the anti-Hitler coalition. The proposal seeks an Aegean outlet and a frontier return to 1913 lines, including Alexandroupolis.
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William B. King
Paris
Bulgaria
Thrace
Ukraine
Germany
Georg Koulishev
Aegean Sea
Greece
Turkey
D. Manuilsky
Aegean
Maniisky
Bucharest
Alexandroupolis
Infantile paralysis on the wane in some states
Health officials said it was too early to tell if the worst flu and paralysis outbreak since 1916 had peaked as infantile paralysis appeared to wane in several states. The Army air forces offered plastic baby lung therapy to communities until iron lungs could be provided for stricken areas.
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Associated Press
Army Air Forces
Huntington Plans Garbage Disposal To Reclaim Land
Huntington city considers burying compressed garbage to reclaim sub marginal land, eliminating incinerator costs. City engineer Frank B Whitney notes the plan, used in other cities and war camps, would bury waste in low areas and cover with dirt.
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Huntington
Frank 8. Whitney
Whitney
State polio cases rise to 26 for year in week
West Virginia total infantile paralysis cases for the year climbed to 26 in the week ended August 10, with three new cases reported in Boone, Payette, and Kanawha counties. The State Health Department noted the figure is far below that of a previous year.
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Charleston
Boone, Payette
Kanawha
State Health Department
Department
Witness accuses decontrol board of preformed bias
Washington reports claim the decontrol board favors reestablishing price controls. Georgia commissioner Thomas Linder rebuked rumors that the board is influenced by former OPA officials and that decisions are already made. Daniela Bell pressed for copies of letters while Mead of Dayton backed Bell’s call for impartial hearings.
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Washington
Decontrol Board
Thomas Linder
Georgia
OPA
Linder
Georgia Farm
Daniela Bell
Bell
George H. Mead
Dayton
Ohio
Watkins Tries New Improvement Approach
In Charleston on August 14 the State Beer Commission implements a friendlier method to raise sanitary and physical standards. Four of its twelve investigators may reveal their identities to establishment owners and discuss frank improvements to be made.
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Charleston
State Beer Commission
West Virginia Apple Yield Projected At 3.9 Million Bushels
CHARLESTON Aug 14 The crop reporting service predicts a West Virginia apple yield of 3.9 million bushels, about 0.5 million more than the July 1 estimate, reflecting improved conditions and production potential across orchards.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Crop Reporting Service
Neely and Love certified as first district nominees
Incumbent Matthew M. Neely of Fairmers and Francis Love of Wheeling were certified as the Democratic and Republican nominees for the first district in the November election. An official report shows Neely defeating Grover McPeek 13 512 to 3 812 for the Democratic nomination, carrying every county.
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Charleston
Matthew M. Neely
Fairmers
Francis Love
Wheeling
Neely
Grover McPeek
Paden City
Bello
Neely and
McPeek
Willhide Buys Old Building To Tear It Down
Victor C. Willhide proprietor of Willhide's Grafton Granite & Marble works at 203 Latrobe Street has bought the neighboring corner on St. Mary's and Latrobe streets. He has contracted Dennis Tucker of Route 4 to tear the building down and plans for the cleared lot remain to be announced.
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Victor C. Willhide
Willhide
Grafton Granite & Marble Works
Latrobe Street
St. Mary's
Latrobe Streets
Dennis Tucker
Route 4
Even University President Will Take In Veteran Student Roomers This Fall
MARTINEBOUR Aug 14 A motorcycle tour by the Eastern Panhandle Association began a two day trip to Keyser Clarksburg Mikins and Romney. The group met local businessmen at Keyser for lunch and planned a dinner in Clarksburg. A planned housing move would see five World War II veterans live in the president’s mansion next term with half of the second floor allocated.
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Aeari Stewart
Ieee Xy
Stewart
Wisconsin Senate race and governor nomination update
The report details Wisconsin voters in a Republican renomination contest with Tom Goodland opposing Joseph McCarthy and Walter Goodland seeking the governor nomination. Hoan failed to win the Democratic nomination while Daniel W. Hoan, former mayor of waukee, was mentioned in connection with the governor race.
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Associated Preach
Robert M. Ete
Wisconsin
U.S. Senate
Anaeee
Joseph "Ai McCarthy
Yrijears
Emor
Walter
Goodland
Lafollette
Daniel W
Waukee
Hoan
Jury convicts UM in snakebite death
Wise Virginia reports a jury convicting a man labeled a cult leader in the death of his wife linked to a snakebite incident. The case centers on charges of murder connected to the September 3, incident cited in court documents.
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