Allies In Death Fight for Pohang Fair Spotlight
Allies in death fight with Reds for Pohang fair today promises to be a thrilling county event. Pony and horse pulling contests at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. feature teams from Mannington and nearby areas with cash prizes for winners. High dive stunts by Captain Earl McDonald aim to wow crowds tonight and through the week.
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Koreans, U.S. Forces Face Intense Pohang Battle
Allied troops clash with North Korean forces around Pohang as 20,000 enemy troops are reported to be advancing for the port. U.S. First Cavalry Division and South Korean units push to seize Napier Hill near Taegu Waegwan as a broader front firs t tests endurance. President Truman set to address the nation in a fireside chat on the Korean war situation.
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No Let-Up In Congress Feud On War Situation
Senator Taft demands the Truman administration clarify plans and policy to meet the threat of a third World War. He suggests arming West Germany and Italy to defend Western Europe. Acheson faces questions on foreign policy before a closed Senate Appropriations Committee session. Taft plans industrial plant visits in Warren and nearby Ohio towns amid protests and boos from steelworkers.
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Ohio Man Leaps From Wheeling Hotel Roof
A 56-year-old Ohio man, Louis W. Schwartz of Springfield, climbed a Wheeling hotel chimney and jumped six stories to his death. Police say he left two notes, one asking forgiveness for troubling others and another directing the manager of the McClure Hotel to contact attorney Elmer L. Suen about payment on a hotel bill.
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West Virginia Man Named Chief in West Berlin Division
Owen Curran of Davis County West Virginia has been appointed chief of the American Military Division for West Berlin under the Allied High Commission. He will supervise Berlin rearmament controls and has served with U S forces since 1945 mainly as an industry adviser in Berlin.
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Balloon leaflets from U S officials spark Soviet ire
American officials in Frankfurt send leaflets into Communist areas about the European Recovery Plan. Reported replies from residents in Communist countries show readers are taking the messages, while Moscow press claims poison bacteria are on the balloons.
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Permits Nearly Exhausted For Antlerless Deer
Charleston conservation commission says the 14000 antlerless deer permits for the open season are nearly exhausted. The dates include Oct 6 to 28 and Nov 2 to 4 this year.
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Truman given hand on price controls and wartime measures
Washington reports a joint congressional committee reached a compromise granting President Truman broad discretion to apply price controls and wage limits, with mandatory wage curbs if any material faces a ceiling. Congress aims to send the bill by Friday and Truman plans a fireside chat on wartime sacrifices for the home front amid Korea war. The panel also advanced bills on excess profits tax, medical specialists’ draft, and monthly family aid, with quick passage anticipated.
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Resolutions Seek Acheson and Johnson Dismissal at VFW Meet
At the Chicago Veterans of Foreign Wars convention two key resolutions await votes. One urges President Truman to fire Secretary of State Dean Acheson and the other calls for Defense Secretary Louis Johnson to be ousted. Congress members express weariness and hope for a fall homecoming, joked by Georgia Representative Sydney Camp about missing simple pleasures.
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United States Launches Toy Balloon Propaganda Effort
The United States used about 100,000 hot air balloons as a propaganda tool tied to the Marshall Plan. Balloons carried friendly messages and greeting cards, hoping for a future flow of merchandise and goods across Europe. ECA officials noted many balloons drifted east toward Soviet allied countries, spreading a nontechnical political message.
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Honeymoon Feud in Crete Sparks Civil War Fears
On Crete a suspected kidnapping romance between a swashbuckling groom and his 19 year old bride fuels a long standing feud between rival families. Hercules PetracogeroGl of Detroit, the bride’s brother, paid 65 for a long distance call to Crete and refutes the union, warning he does not want civil war and calling the groom a bum.
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Youth Dies After Fall From Bridge At Lens Creek
A nine year old, Richard Canterbury Marmet, fell eight feet from a bridge while fishing near Charleston. He was reported dead at the scene with the body recovered about half an hour later. The incident occurred in the Lens Creek area and is the second death from a fall reported in Charleston recently.
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Petit Jurors Listed for September Term of Circuit Court
The Circuit Clerk announces the petit jurors for the September term to serve on criminal and civil trials. Court opens Monday September 11 with grand jury at 9 AM, while jurors report September 8. Names include Booth Creek Delleth L Smallwood and many others from Rt districts.
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Thornton
Ralph H Shafferson
Walter F. Ayersman
William L. Shafter
Amos J, Jenkins Thornton
City Dispute May End In Water Cutoff
Parkerburg city officials and municipal water workers clash over pay and hours. A 10 30 p m meeting is set as a state labor commissioner eyes the dispute. The city rejects wage demands, offering seven cent hikes from 95 cents, while the union seeks 1 22 and a 40 hour week with three paid holidays. Mayor Underwood calls a strike against government actions rebellion and vows no compromise.
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We Just Have To Make It Work Curry
The Sentinel asked city manager Harry Curry if he made a firm promise the incinerator could work. He said no definite promise exists but taxpayers have thousands tied up and officials will try to make it do the work if possible. Further details appear on page 5.
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County fair opens with color and crowd appeal
Balloons lights and ribbons set a festive scene as visitors arrived for opening day of the county fair. Exhibitors showcase costly wares, prize poultry and cattle, and rides entertain while food booths serve festive and hearty fare. First poultry awards go to White Rocks White Leghorns and New Hampshire Reds with locals named. Cattle and horses will be judged today as the fair continues with displays from regional businesses and clubs.
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West Virginia Farm Bureau taps mobilization theme
Jacksons Mill delegates heard Roger Fleming say American farmers are prepared to shoulder responsibilities in the current international situation. He noted the United States has reserve supplies of key farm commodities for mobilization efforts. In Princeton three South Charleston men face grand jury action on murder charges in the deputy sheriff’s death. The men are Charles H. Wright 20, Charles A. Clements 29, and Robert Clements 29. they watched a preliminary hearing yesterday.
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