Pledge Cooperation To Crisis-Ridden Britain Claims World Crisis Is Production Problem
Perkins addresses THA meeting at White Sulphur Springs saying the global crisis is one of production, not finances. He argues output and costs hinder nations outside the U S and that private U S capital could accelerate growth, shortening decades to reach goals. He outlines Truman’s proposal and the session’s agenda with other ambassadors present.
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THA Association
United States
M. A. H. Ispahani
Pakistan
G. C. 8. Corea
Truman
World News Roundup: Trujan extends report deadline
The Sentinel reports that President Trujan extended the board’s report submission deadline to September 10 due to longer than expected evidence submission. The 60-day truce deadline of September 14 remains unchanged per board members. Chairman Carroll Dougherty provided no update on that extension.
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Man Shot by Deputies in Pikeville Chase
Avery Abshire, 22, of Lick Creek, was fatally shot by two deputy sheriffs near Millers Creek as he opened fire during an arrest on a felony warrant sworn by James Barber of Lick Creek. Barber had accused Abshire and two others of striking wounding and shooting with intent to kill after an altercation in Lick Creek around 1 am yesterday.
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Pikeville
Avery Ab Shire
Lick Creek
Millers Creek
John Stacy
L. C. Robinette
James Barber
Barber
Abshire
Britain’s Cabinet Reviews Dollar Crisis Plan
Britain's Labor cabinet met in urgent session to refine a 15 page economic review. Prime Minister Clement Attlee and advisors studied cures for the dollar crisis to guide the delegation to the Anglo Canadian American dollar conference in Washington.
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London
Britain
Clement Attlee
Treasury
Washington
Sentinel Booth at County Fair Promises Subscriptions
The Sentinel invites fairgoers to visit Tent No 2 for information and fellowship during the last three days of the week. Mrs Naomi Lawson will greet guests and offer subscriptions to winners in each exhibit class. First prize winners receive a one year Sentinel subscription, with extensions for ongoing subscribers. A Jersey bull calf prize and other contest awards are noted amid fair coverage.
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Jery
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Route 1
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Fair Committee
Taylor .Com
Moving Van Burns On Thornton Hill
A three and one half hour blaze destroyed a large moving van filled with household furnishings on U S Route east of Grafton. The van owned by Tanner's Transfer and Storage of Norfolk carried goods for Commander Sam E Lief U S Navy moving to Cincinnati Ohio. Firefighters salvaged two thirds of the merchandise and all but the cab. Driver Randolph Harris of Norfolk assisted by noting the fire before police arrival.
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Grafton
Stom
Thornton Hill
U."s
Tanner’s Transfer and Storage Company
Norfolk
Virginia
Sam E. Lief
U.S. Navy
Cincinnati
Ohio
John Proctor
Randolph Harris
6400 Students to Enroll at West Virginia University
WVU expects about 6400 students this fall according to Registrar J. Everett Long. Freshmen will register September 19, upperclassmen on September 20 and 21, with freshman week activities starting September 15.
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Morgantown
West Viginia University
J. Everett Long
Wee
Prison Labor Topic Dominates Preston Area
In Preston County state prison labor camps prompted heated discussion. Three of six escaped convicts held in the county jail face grand jury action on prison escaping charges and two of the trio are charged with breaking and entering over a service station robbery. The six-escape incident spurred concerns about guard adequacy and convict labor oversight as county officials urged safer operations.
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Kingwood
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Here
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Moundsville
Halbritter
Youth Drowns in Fayetteville River Incident
Nelson Shrewsbury, 15, of Daniels, Raleigh County, was drowned yesterday when the boat he fished from drifted into rapids and overturned after its motor failed. A companion reached shore aided by an inner tube.
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Fayetteville
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Daniels
Raleigh County
Decline in Polio New Cases Across Six States
The nation’s 1949 polio tally neared 19,500 with a slackening rate of new cases. From Aug 18 to 27 about 3,900 cases were reported, a 20 percent drop from the prior nine days, though still above early August levels. Declines appeared in Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Maine and North Dakota, with New York leading totals at 2,429 cases and 141 deaths. The New York health department forecasts a peak in September amid fluctuating activity.
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George Cox
Planned Transfer of 28 B and C Clerks Sparks Union Plea
Linn Norman vice general chairman of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks asks Grafton civic bodies to intervene against a B&O order consolidating Monongah division offices with the Baltimore Wheeling Cumberland and Baltimore divisions The 28 clerks many with 30 years service face transfer to Baltimore with about 84 000 in annual payroll impact Local unions plan to cooperate and press for rescission
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Monongah Division
Baltimore
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Linn Norman
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Wheeling
Cumberland
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Airliner Makes Safe Emergency Landing In Ohio
Northwest Airlines DC-4 with 46 passengers and three crew landed safely at Youngstown airport after rough weather near Allentown. Two passengers injured slightly, one teacher from Providence was shocked but stable. Two boys treated for minor injuries released. pilot Ackerson described the storm as among the roughest he has flown.
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Richard Roy
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Benjamin Roth
Detroit
Alan Ackerson
Hazelet
N. J
Ackerson
Airlines
Son of Local Attorney Injured in Rope Swing Accident
Nine year old Jack Burdett, son of Attorney John Burdett and wife, fell from a rope swung by local children in a wooded area near his Baker street home. He suffered two broken arms and was treated at Grafton City Hospital, improving after a Friday admission and Saturday discharge.
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John Burdett
Baker Street
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Grafton City Hospital
Grafton Burglary Hits Sayre Meat Market Weekend
Police report burglars broke into Sayre Meat Market over the weekend, taking about $30 in tax money from a file drawer beside the cash register. Officers describe entry through a rear east window with a heavy wooden panel pried free. cigars and other loot also noted.
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Joe Mask
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Henderson
Native Morgantown Woman Remains In Critical Condition
Mrs Pearl Boteler formerly of Morgantown West Virginia remains in critical condition in Baltimore after a bullet wound she sustained while intervening in a domestic dispute Friday Robert B Netherland 41 unemployed seaman shot and killed his wife then shot himself Netherland and wife were from Rochester Pennsylvania and had separated Mrs Netherlands came to stay with Boteler a former classmate
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Pearl Boteler
Morgantown
W. Va
Robert B. Netherland
Charities Share In Funds From Wheeling Downs
Wheeling Downs to distribute 2500 to West Virginia and Pennsylvania institutions this week. Al Deickman, general manager, says 1000 goes to Wheeling Milk Fund Wednesday, 750 to Milk Fund Handicap, plus 500 each to Morgantown City Baseball Park, Canonsburg Rotary and Kiwanis clubs underprivileged children fund and Uniontown Exchange Club foster children program.
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Truman pledges aid to Britain as part of free nations push
President Truman pledged full American cooperation to crisis ridden Britain as part of a global effort by free nations to secure lasting prosperity and peace. He warned the world economy is seriously out of balance and offered mutual concession and cooperation to Britain’s coming delegation on their financial crisis while noting Britain’s Socialist government and differing political labels abroad.
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Truman
Britain
Russia
Washington
Hurricane fades as it leaves Carolinas and Virginia
The Carolina Virginia hurricane weakened and moved northeast back toward the Atlantic after days of heavy wind and rain. In North Carolina and Southern Virginia it caused power failures, flooded low lands, and high gusts were reported from Lumberton and Florence to Greensboro, with Charleston noting a ninety mile per hour gust but limited damage.
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Dunbar Motorist Fatally Injured in Crash on Tyler Mountain
Burtee Older, 58, of Dunbar died after the truck he rode in plunged into a ravine and overturned while being taken to a hospital. The fatal accident occurred yesterday on Tyler Mountain road as Hurricane coverage notes.
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Charleston
Burtee Older
Dunbar
Tyler Mountain Road
American Legion Opens 31st Annual Convention Fight Reds
The four day event in Philadelphia gathers 6500 delegates from 3000000 Legionnaires to debate some 1000 resolutions with communism in China as the top issue. President Truman attends and receives a medal from Defense Secretary Johnson. The conference features tense debates and potential floor fights over U S China policy as the Legion progresses.
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Mundt Aims to Question Vaughan Over Authority
Senator Mundt says he will question Maj. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan about having a blank check of authority at the White House. Mundt contends President Truman may not have known of Vaughan’s activities explored in the five percenter inquiry. Vaughan is set to testify on the events, including a 1945 military plane trip to Europe linked to John Maragon and the Albert Verley Co. perfume firm.
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R-Sd
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White House
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Chicago
Mr. Truman
Europe
John Maragon
Maragon
Senate
Albert Verley Co
FFA Livestock Sale Date Is Announced
Morgantown WV announces the 19th state 4 H and Future Farmers of America Livestock Round Up at Jackson’s in September. Events include 4 H sheep shearing, sheep show and showmanship, feeder calf and calf shows, baby beef show and showmanship, lamb sale, get of sire, and state feeder calf sale with open classes and championships.
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Farmers of America
Jackson’s
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Benjamin F. Creech
West Vir-ginia University
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