Russia rejects Canadian plan on atomic control principles
Soviet Russia rejected a Canadian compromise to vote only on principles of the U S plan at the United Nations atomic energy commission and pushed for a delay in any decision. Andrew A Gromyko urged a six to seven day delay while Baruch welcomed the Canadian approach and British and Australian delegates backed it.
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Sir Alexander Cadogan
Paul Hasluck
General Assembly
Pbritish
Alexander Sy
Snow turns to rain as city faces slick streets
Early today heavy snow blanketed the city then turned to rain by noon creating slushy sidewalks and icy streets. Four accidents occurred as roads were slick until about 11:80 am. State officials reported Taylor county roads clear at noon and advised against chains while salt and calcium chloride were used. Several streets near landmarks were especially slick.
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State Road Commission
Taylor County
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Market Street
Grafton-Morgantoch
Rendezvous With Annie at Strand Theatre
The Grafton Sentinel invites Robert Nestor Lucretia to attend tonight's presentation of Rendezvous With Annie starring Eddie Albert and Faye Marlowe at the Strand Theatre. Also advertised are a Dixie Theatre double feature with Eric Portman and other attractions.
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Grafton Sentinel
Robert Nestor - Lucretia
Eddie Albert
Faye Marlowe
Strand ‘Theatre
Bunset Area
Greatey
Eric Portman
Dixie Theatre
Veterans legislation before Charleston committee today
The 16 member special legislative committee on veterans affairs prepares to hear today proposals from ex service organizations across the state. Invitations to the conference and final group meeting before the legislature convenes in January were extended to American Veterans of World War II Veterans Administration Disabled American Veterans Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Education and the American Red Cross. State Adjutant C A Bud Tesch of the American Legion is among the at large members.
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Disabled American Veterans
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Department of Education
American Red Cross
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Bud) Tesch
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Paris to stand trial today in surprise move
New York December 20 Assistant District Attorney George P Monaghan moved to bring Alvin J Paris indicted on charges of attempting to bribe two New York Giants players to trial today in general sessions court. Paris, 28, pleaded innocent as defense sought adjournment amid ongoing review of the indictments by the New York county grand jury.
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Alvin J Paris
New York Football Giants
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Merle Hapes
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Chicago Bears
Charlie Pusari
Chuck Taylor
Madison Square Garden
Four Vehicle Wrecks On Grafton Streets In Morning
Four vehicles were wrecked on streets in and near Grafton before noon with no personal injuries. Cars damaged include a late Pontiac sedan driven by Robert Flanagan of Huntington and a late Oldsmobile coupe. One car slid over an embankment near 470 Lincoln Street and another struck a curb near the B and O reservoir. Willis J. Arthur of St Louis, a marine en route to Washington, escaped injury. An army recruiting car was also involved. fire crews responded to the incidents. Page reference to continued report on page seven.
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Robert Flanagan
Huntington
Ward Hill
Willis J. Arthur
St Louis
Washington, D.C
Army
Shaw And Winsor Back In Hollywood Apart
Artie Shaw and Kathleen Winsor return to Hollywood living apart as they pursue movie plans. Their Mexican divorce from Bob Herwig was not yet final in California, with a year of formalization ahead. Lawyer S. S. Hahn argued no need to live apart unless California recognizes the divorce.
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Hollywood
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Kathleen Winsor
Amber
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Herwig
Ava Gardner
California
Artie
S. S. Hahn
Rabies Trapping Ramps Up In Lewis County
The Conservation Commission resumes a fox rabies trapping program in Lewis County to curb the outbreak. Reports of rabies recurrence in Upshur County are under investigation by Conservation Director Jack Shipman.
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Charleston
Conservation Commission
Lewis County
Upshur County
Jack Shipman
West Virginia Snow Covers State Before Christmas
A pre Christmas snowfall of over four inches at high elevations blankets most of West Virginia with steady snow in central eastern and southern counties. Martinsburg reports the storm moving east toward Washington as flurries fall in Charleston and sleet in Huntington. The Ohio valley outlook calls for clouds with sleet and rain turning to warmer rain tomorrow.
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Highway District
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Revolt Breaks Out In Hanoi Indo-China
An Associated Press dispatch from Hanoi reports Viet Namese forces opened heavy fire across the city Thursday night, about five minutes after Hanoi lost electricity. Correspondent Michel Moutschen noted Viet Namese used field guns mortars and machine guns and said French counter action was expected with more details delayed.
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Associated Press
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Two Miami bound airliners collide near Aberdeen
Credit for saving 85 passengers and crew rests on split second actions by two pilots. A DC-4 Eastern Airlines plane carrying 56 passengers pulled up to clear a two-engine Universal Airlines -47 approaching from the left. No injuries were reported. The near miss occurred after dark in clear weather, with both planes damaged.
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Mia
State Police Raid Fairmont Liquor Establishments
State police led by Sgt. W C Davis raided ten Fairmont sites including the Fairmont Hotel bar and lounge the El Dorado club the Mayflower Dorsey Abbotts place the Mountain City hotel the Union Workmen s club and Petty s place. fines totaling 1700 were collected with more arraignments planned as authorities cited illegal possession sales and tip board operation.
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Petty's
Sharp split shows hold suspected in Upland coal case
A sharp division among soft coal operators over negotiating a new contract with John L. Lewis dampens hopes for quick peace between industry and miners. Some producers ready to deal at any time, while southern producers hold back until courts rule on Lewis legal troubles. Western mines largely side with the south. The high court will hear See SHARP page 2.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Supreme Court
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Benwood Adopts Franchise Tax on Public Utilities
Wheeling dateline reports Benwood City council passed an ordinance imposing a franchise tax on utilities operating within the community. The revenue measure charges for street and alley use and for maintaining pipelines wires and other facilities.
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Wheeling
Benwood
Senator Kimble Ill In Keyser Hospital Today
Maryland State Senator Robert B. Kimble Republican of Allegany county fell ill with a heart attack while working as Baltimore and railroad safety director at Keyser West Virginia He was admitted to a Cumberland Maryland hospital and is resting comfortably He has represented Allegany county in the Maryland senate since 1935
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Kimble
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Maryland
Senate
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Bilbo probe stays open amid narcotics hearing clash
Washington December hearings paused for the Christmas recess as Senator Theodore Bilbo denies knowledge of a $1,500 payment tied to narcotics permits. He offers to open private files to investigators. Chairman Mead says the hearings recessed, with Senator Ferguson signaling more testimony. The next session possible on December 30.
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Bilbo
Theodore
D.miss
Senate War Investigating Committee
Natchez
Mead
D.-N.y
Ferguson
R.-Mich
Thurmond Presses Southern Producers in Wage Talks
Charleston report quotes Walter Thurmond secretary of the Southern Coal Producers Association stating there is no change in readiness to negotiate mine operation rules. He references John L. Lewis urging negotiations only within Supreme Court findings and argues operators should not seek opening talks now.
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Charleston
Walter Thurmond
Southern Coal Producers Association
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Supreme Court of the United States
Thurmond
Frantic Effort for Hin by Lawyer Goes to Supreme Court
Joseph D. Medley, 45, awaiting execution by electric chair, had his last appeal denied by the U S Supreme Court after a delayed process. The court rejected a bid to stay the death sentence despite prior appeals and a lunacy hearing request. The action followed delays while related cases spurred confusion, with a final denial issued in a late morning session.
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Supreme Court
Joseph D. Medley
Medley
High Tribunal
United States Court of Appeals
Mediley
Laughlin
Chambers
OAS Atomic Power May Be Available
Boston December reports New England experts foresee commercial atomic energy within five years if government approves. They warn no plant exists yet but say technical feasibility is clear and generation could cost comparable to or less than current methods. The panel includes Karl Compton and Bradley Dewey of MIT and the American Chemical Society.
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Boston
New England
New England Council
Karl T. Compton
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bradley Dewey
American Chemical Society
Quick Showdown Over Foreign Cooperation In Congress
Editor Alex H Singleton explains looming clashes over international relief and immigration policy as the new Congress faces foreign cooperation matters. The report draws on Singleton’s recent coverage of foreign ministers and the United Nations general assembly in New York.
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Alex H. Singleton
Associated Press
United Nations General Assembly
New York
London
Washington
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Grafton Sentinel Invites Thornton to Attend West of Pecos
The Grafton Sentinel extends a formal invitation to HA.POE Thornton to attend the presentation of West of the Pecos, starring an unnamed cast member, amid local entertainment notices and event listings.
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