Atomic energy plan debate opens at UN commission
Lake Success NY December 17 The United Nations atomic energy commission convened at 11 am EST to consider whether to adopt the Baruch plan for U S lead on atomic control while Gromyko elevates Soviet resistance. Baruch urges a rapid vote before new Security Council reporting deadline. The assembly debate reflects competing visions on global enforcement, veto, and national sovereignty. Meanwhile West Virginia bills push health and mental hygiene reforms, including tuberculosis control and hospital licensing, with funding, personnel protections, and court-ordered confinement provisions. A separate report from Proctor notes a broken B&O rail caused two passenger cars to derail but with no injuries.
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Larry Hauck Lake
United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
Bernard M. Baruch
United States
Gromyko
Security Council
Wherry Demands Direct Food Aid to Europe
Senator Kenneth S. Wherry of Nebraska told reporters in New York that the United States should provide relief to European nations only on a direct delivery basis as UNRRA returns from Europe aboard the Queen Elizabeth. He criticized UNRRA's management of food distribution there.
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Europe
Kenneth S. Wherry
Nebraska
New York
United States
UNRRA
International
Divorce Petition Amid Court Ruling on Divorce Hearing
The fragment describes a divorce filing dated February 11, 146, amid a court ruling that questions the parties' powers to set a hearing for a pending suit. Testimony was heard seven days later, with the fiancée reportedly affected by the legal proceedings.
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Divares
Gun battle ends arrest after chase through Nashville
McClanahan wounded. Haynes fled three blocks to a case where officers engaged him in a gun battle. After surrender he was taken to Davidson County Hall to avoid mob violence gathered during June. Five people were involved and a policeman died in the outbreak yesterday.
Unclear text on steel plant plans and legacy
Fragmentary report notes a steel plant project with 90 to 100 workers and an expenditure around 240000, mentioning a 4 unit complex and storage area. Also cites a legacy from Benjamin Franklin to Boston amounting to 431756.1 by 1899.
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Benjamin Franklin
Boston
Jail outlay eyed as study cites needs at state jails
A report on West Virginia jails, released a day early, notes money strains and suggests repurposing inmates for cleanup to improve conditions. The study by the U S Bureau of Prisons was requested by the Legislature's special committee on education for a hearing tomorrow.
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Uiseam
West Virginia
U. S. Bureu
Parsons
Tte Legislatue
Ejay
Ohio Grand Jury Indicts Peters In 2nd Degree Only
Athens Ohio December 17 a special grand jury indicted Jewril Peters twenty five on second degree murder in the suffocation death of his wife Leah Mae in their trailer home near the Ohio University campus on December 2 Peters a war veteran student at the university will be arraigned tomorrow He had initially faced first degree murder charges after prosecutors said he smothered his wife with bed clothing during a quarrel Gray quoted Peters as saying he might have taken poison and that the situation was an awful mess.
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Athens
Jewril Peters
Leah Mae
Ohio University
Gray
Peters
Death by own action verdict in Worthington man
Marion County Coroner D E Kidd ruled death by own action for 29 year old Thomas E Emigh of Worthington whose body was found with a bullet wound on a Worthington Park beach table. The report also notes a study stating mice starting at six months bear about nine offspring per year three to twelve times annually.
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Fairmont
Marion County
D. FE. Kidd
Thomas E. Emigh
Worthington
Worthington Park Beach
Deputy Sheriff Prospects for Charleston Police Official
A June 15 1945 Charleston Gazette item notes a member of the Charleston police force may become a deputy sheriff. The brief item identifies the officer and references the potential judicial or sheriff’s office action in Charleston.
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Charleston
Charleston Gazettes
Judge Watkins replaces Warder as county judge
Judge Watkins succeeds Francis L. Warder after defeating him by about 500 votes in the November general election across two counties. Warder was serving the unexpired term of the late Judge Her.
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Judge Watkins
Francis L. Warder
Warder
Her
Dent era dies. Bilbo hearing to feature Terry remarks
Bert Dent died in April 1943 leaving a vacancy once occupied as prosecuting attorney. A Senate investigating subcommittee plans to hear Bilbo’s rebuttal after Edward P. Terry, Bilbo’s former secretary, testifies. Terry, in a Quitman hospital with heart ailment, awaits transport while Bilbo prepares a written statement of his side after a recent operation.
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Bert Dent
Dent
Ferguson
R-Mich
Sil
Bilbo
Edward P. Terry
Terry
Miss
Lockett suspended by Penn State for bad effort
The Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission suspended heavyweight Robert Lockett, 28, of Baltimore, Md., for 60 days and fined 50 for not giving his best in a Dec 7 bout in Allentown. Commission Chairman Leon Rains said the agent testified Lockett jumped after being counted out at 1:20 of the first round in a six round scheduled bout.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission
Robert
King Kong
Lockett
Baltimore
Allentown
Commission
Leon Rains
Doc Bea
Vandenberg Faces Calls to Step Aside from UN Duties
Fragmentary text suggests Vandenberg may seek relief from future United Nations duties after legislative changes. Associates note Naruenters expect pressure to relinquish ongoing international responsibilities amid new obligations.
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Naruenters
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