Stalin Truman meeting proposal meets Western views
Western nations align with State Department after Acheson rejects Stalin's invite and calls for a two nation conference. Soviet propaganda claims confusion while U S officials expect Truman to back Acheson. Britain and France say any world problem talks should include their governments.
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Washington
Soviet Union
Stalin
Truman
United States
Voice of America
Acheson
Eeee
Aether
Moscow
White House
State Department
Russia
Continue Search For Missing Man In Elkins District
Authorities in the Elkins district press a search for 70-year-old Wheeling man Charles Ours who disappeared while visiting the city. The retired bus company chief dispatcher told his wife he would get out of bed to start a fire, and has not been seen since 5 am yesterday. Searchers drag the Tygart Valley river as relief measures continue.
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Elkins
Wheeling
Charles Ours
Oliver Daniels
Ben
Ours
Tygart Valley
Mr. Ours
CIO Endorsement of Labor Bill
The C I O formally endorsed the administration labor bill. General Counsel Arthur Goldberg prepared a statement for the senate labor committee stating the bill offers a practicable path to speedy Taft-Hartley repeal and re-enactment of Wagner Act provisions. It marks the first official big-labor endorsement of the measure.
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Washington
C.I. O
Senate Labor Committee
Arthur Goldpergh
Taft-Hareley
Big Labor
Goldberg
CIO
Fire at Matewan Causes $50,000 Damage and Injures Man
A blaze at the Lumber Supply and Realty Co on the West Virginia Kentucky border near Matewan destroyed three of four buildings and much lumber, with $50,000 damage. Bystander A F Goff fell from a trestle, suffering a broken nose and leg and severe shock. Goff is principal of the Red Jacket elementary school.
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Matewan
W. Va
West Virginia-Kentucky
Williamson
Lumber Supply and Realty Company
Williamson and Matewan
P.B. Varney
March of Dimes Drive Nears 1949 Goal in Taylor County
Ronald Knotts reports Taylor County March of Dimes drive near the 1949 goal with about $450 remaining and total contributions around $750. The drive ends Friday after a one week extension. Saturday’s Elks benefit dance raised $520, boosting the tally. many donors from local schools clubs and residents are listed.
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Taylor County
County Drive
Ronald Knotts
The
Elks Club
Knotts
Burl Curry
A. B. Weaver
Lula Chenoweth
Virginia Thayer
Central
Wie
Robert Mollohan
John Jenkins, Jr
Betty Austin
Joan Abel
Frank Tracy
American Rebekah Lodge
Emory Covington
M. J. Hannon
St. Augustine
Wilma Hartley
Waitman Tucker
W.R. Wren
Legislature Session Kept Brief To Allow Committee Work
Charleston February 3 The legislature explains brief sessions aim to boost committee work in the second half of the 60 day session. Senate President W B Johnston says brevity frees lawmakers for hearings and meetings, while the House has four bills up for amendments including teacher fitness and probation. The Senate also moves two amendments and sends two minor measures to the House. See LEGISLATURE page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Senate
W. Broughton Johnston
Mercer County
House
Legislature
West needs federal aid for water in growing West
Washington February 3 A government spokesman told the Senate Interior Affairs Committee that the West faces a population rise of 14 million in 25 years and must maximize its limited water resources. Reclamation chief Michael Straus framed basin wide multi purpose projects as the solution and was before the panel to explain the inter connections.
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Washington
Congress
West
Michael Straus
Senate Interior Affairs Committee
Straus
Relatives Protest Probation for Convicted Slaying Suspect
Relatives of Vincent O Lee and West Virginia State Senator protest probation for Sherman McBrayer the Kentuckian convicted of slaying a Moorefield West Virginia construction worker. A hearing before Circuit Judge J R Sowards is set with about 40 supporters including jury members seeking probation amid self defense claim.
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Tee Dean
Moorefield
J. R. Sowards
McBrayer
Sowards
Liles
West
Virginia
R. J. Bean
Moorefeld and
Beckley
Cardinal Mindszenty Partly Guilty in Hungary Trial
In Budapest Feb 3 the Roman Catholic Primate of Hungary Cardinal Mindszenty admitted partial guilt to most government charges including treason spying and black market dealings He denied leading a movement to destroy the democratic system and suggested delaying his trial which the court refused The trial marked the first civil court proceeding against a Roman Catholic cardinal in Hungary government pressuring church state accord dealings
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Budapest
Hungary
Josef Cardinal Mindszenty
People's Court
Mindzsenty
Mindszenty
Peoples Court
West Virginia Chamber backs revenue estimates for state
Charleston Feb 3 The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce backed administration revenue estimates for the state's operations the next two years while urging a 20 percent cap on capital expenditures to cushion against potential revenue shortfalls. State officials predicted lower commodity prices but higher purchases boosting taxes, and unemployment figures rose from about 16 thousand to 28 thousand though officials expected the uptick not to last.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Chamber
Harry Stansbury
C. H. Koontz
Denzil Gainer
Mountain State
Cabell S. Davis
Kiwanians Hear Talk By A G Yates On Thrift
Arthur G. Yates cashier of the First National Bank spoke on thrift at the Kiwanis club dinner at the Hotel Grafton Tuesday evening. Dr J F McMullin, a local physician, attended as a guest.
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Arthur G. Yates
First National Bank
Kiwanis Club
Grafton
J. F. McMullin
West Virginia seeks more funds for humane institutions
Charleston February 3 The Board of Public Works request for increased operating funds for West Virginia’s humane institutions passed the first test in the Legislature as the House Finance committee tentatively approved new budgets. They would add nearly two million dollars over two years for mental and tuberculosis hospitals, but still face committee and floor approval in both houses. The session also saw 38 new bills touching health system reform ballot changes strip mining leases campaign titles jury service taxes and professional licensing along with a Veterans Affairs panel meeting on bonus legislation.
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Charleston
Board of Public Works
West Virginia
Humane
House Finance Committee
House
Senate Finance Committee
State Medical Association
House Veterans Affairs Group
15 Navy Ships To Be Laid Up Front-Line Vessels
Washington February 3 1950 United States Navy says 72 warships must be taken from active service to fit President Truman's budget. Fifteen of the ships slated for layup are front line fighting vessels including three Essex class carriers nine light cruisers and three anti aircraft cruisers. Navy Secretary John S Sullivan notes a 30 000 man cut in strength to meet the budget. Senate Armed Services Committee heard top secret military briefings at the Pentagon amid concerns over atomic data disclosures.
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Washington
United States Navy
Truman
Navy
John S. Sullivan
Sullivan
Senate Armed Services Committee
Russia
Pentagon
Congress
Aoint
Congressional Committee
Brien McMahon
Connecticut
United States
McMahon
Atomic Energy Commission
Cassel Concert Delights Grafton Audience At High School
Walter Cassel brilliant baritone earns rave reviews at Graf ton Senior High auditorium in the Taylor County Community Concert Association kick off. The program drew praise for voice quality range and stage presence with plans announced for February membership drives to secure artists for future seasons.
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Walter Cassel
Grafton Senior High School
Taylor County Community Concert Association
Grafton
Mr. Bean
Sistersville
Merritt Feather
Association
Sunny weather defies Groundhog forecast in local area
A springlike day brought a noon high of 48 degrees after a 10 degree low. Yesterday's high was 35, casting doubt on Groundhog's six weeks of winter. Snow or sleet may arrive tonight with a change to rain and milder weather expected Friday in the area.
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Mr. Groundhog
West Virginia Game Kill Averaged $540 Per License in 1948
Conservation officer Joseph Powell told a gathering of La Societe Des Quarante Hommes Et Hult Chevaux at the American Legion home on Latrobe Street that the 1948 hunting and fishing season yielded less wildlife than prior years due to forest fires and stream pollution. He urged sportsmen to combat pollution by manufacturers and mines, and to improve camping cooperation to prevent forest fires. Powell noted more fishing licenses were sold in West Virginia in 1948 than in all of Canada, and three Post 86 members from Kingwood attended Voiture 279’s Terra Alta Kingwood Graf ton meeting.
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Llicenge
Joseph Powell
West Virginia
La Societe Des Quarante#ommes Et Hult Chevaux
American Legion
Latrobe Street
Powell
Dominion of
Canada
W.R. Matthews
Terra Alta
Kingwood
Grafton
Charles R. Skarks
J. H. Wolfe
J. T. Wright
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Move
Tygarts Valley
Labor Bill
Pennsylvania
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Carbondale
International Soundphoto
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Fontaine
William Dozier
Hollywood
Cal
International
West Area
McBrsger
Business Group
A. G. Yates
Okeh
Cassel
Community Concert Association
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