Fritz Kuhn Escapes From Dachau Camp in Germany
Bavarian denazification ministry reports Fritz Kuhn former leader of the German American Bund in the United States escaped an internment camp at Dachau this morning while being moved from guards. Kuhn, a naturalized U.S. citizen deprived of citizenship in 1943, had been jailed since July for possible Nazi offense and faced trial without yet being tried.
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Munich
Germany
Bavarian Denazification Ministry
Fritz Kuhn
Bund
United States
Dachau
Kuhn
Mrs. Mary Compton passes at City Hospital
Mrs. Mary Cornelia Compton 77 of 219 McGraw avenue died unexpectedly at 1 30 PM at City Hospital after five weeks illness. widow of Harry C. Compton a civic leader in Grafton and Newbury born August 4 1871 in Newburg she studied at Peabody Conservatory and was active in Andrews Methodist Church and a life member of the W C T U friends may call at Bartlett Funeral Home after 3 PM.
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Mary Cornelia Compton
McGraw Avenue
City Hus
Grafton
Newbury
Andrews Methodist Church
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Newburg
S. Brooke Crawford
Betty Ellen Fryar
Wheeling
Baltimore
Polio Campaign Reaches Quarter of Goal in Taylor County
The March of Dimes drive in Taylor County jumps to 313.71 dollars, about one fourth of the 1200 dollar quota, with deadline extended to February 14. Notable contributions include B&O offices 462.62, Wendel Cowl Company, Union Local 2999 44, and Jacobs and Zinn Barber Shop box 53.27. personal gifts 20 previously listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Frank M. Randolph
Wendel Cowl Company
Union
Jacobs and Zinn
Dixie Revolt Shapes Truman VP Talk Amid Slush Fund Charge
Washington February 4 Politicians weigh Dixie Democrats protests over civil rights against President Truman possibly naming a southern running mate. The debate cites past pressure on Roosevelt and notes Rayburn or other southern leaders could appease southern and labor factions while Wallace looms. In Pineville a gubernatorial primary rumor alleges a statewide slush fund funneled from state employees to back another candidate, with Bailey demanding funds returned and Meadows denying knowledge.
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Jack Bell Washington
Truman
Mr. Truman
Roosevelt
Dixie
Henry Wallace
House
Rayburn
Texas
Wallace
Pineville
Bailey
Meadows
Crown Prince
Okey Patteson
James Kay Thomas
Road Commission and Liquor Commission
Frank Blaney Dies Aged 58 In Chillicothe Hospital
Frank Blaney a prominent Grafton native and World War I veteran died Monday evening at the Veterans hospital in Chillicothe Ohio after years as a patient. He was son of the late George and Emma Haddix Blaney pioneer residents of the city. He studied in Grafton schools and earned a law degree from Washington and Lee University. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Blaney
Veterans Hospital
Chillicothe
Ohio
Grafton
George
Emma Haddix Blaney
Andrews Methodist Church
First Baptist Church
Blaney
Mr. Blaney
Duffs Business College
Clarksburg
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Frank Page
Pearson's $100000 Libel Suit Goes Into Second Day
Charles Town February 4. Drew Pearson’s libel suit against the weekly Jefferson Republican enters its second day as both sides win preliminary skirmishes. Editor R J Fankhouser and the Blakeley Corporation publisher secured a point when the judge denied a request for step PEARSON'S page 6
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Charles Town
Drew Pearson
Jefferson Republican
R. J. Fankhouser
Blakeley ‘Corporation
D. H
Ste Pearson
Graf ton City Council Considers Sanitation Department
The Graf ton City Council discussed creating a separate sanitation department to handle garbage, rubble disposal, and sewer maintenance. City Manager Curtis D. Decker said it would operate like the water department with a service charge, potentially about half of the water bill, funding local garbage collection and sewer upkeep.
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Grafton
City Hall
Water Department
Curtis D. Decker
Decker
Buses Take Students Home Early Today
E Guy Kuhn superintendent said rural buses would depart at 1 30 this afternoon due to hazardous county roads. He noted two buses had difficulty this morning but all arrived at their destinations on a delayed schedule.
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E. Guy Kuhn
Taylor County
Delay In Tax Cutting Plan To July 1
Some Senate Republicans weigh delaying the tax cut to July 1 to limit revenue loss. The House backed a cut totaling over 6.5 billion for 1948 earnings, with Democrats pressing for a larger long term revenue impact. GOP aims to shrink the cut or halve rates to appease votes and avoid a veto, raising questions about final Congress action.
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Washington
Senate
House
GOP
Treasury
City Hikes Piecemeal Repairs To Water System
City Council at City Hall decided to fix Grafton’s water issues gradually rather than bond for a full overhaul. City Manager C D Decker said 1948 funds do not cover major repairs, authorized bids for an electric centrifugal pump and related gear at about $6000 with delivery after the fiscal year. Powered by Monongahela Power, the pump could save roughly $10,000 yearly, Decker added.
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City Hall
Grafton
C. D. Decker
Decker
Monongahela Power Company
First Re Burial At National Cemetery Set For Tuesday
The National Cemetery in Fairmont will hold the first re burial service since December for Pvt. Victor V. McDaniel Route 1 Wilsonburg. The ceremony at 2 30 PM will be led by Rev John Foster of Clarksburg with a Fairmont National Guard firing squad Lt Col Schrader and color guards by the Me Vet erans of Foreign Wars post 12 Charles Taylor County.
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National Cemetery
A. C. Gordon
Victor V. McDaniel
Wilsonbure
Lon McDaniel
Wilsonbig
John Foster
Glarksburg
National Guard
Fairmont
Col Schrader
W. Va
Charles‘Taylor County
Mea Vetereans
Defense clashed over Pearson libel suit in West Virginia
Charles Town report recalls columnist Drew Pearson facing a $10000 libel case against publishers Jefferson Republican and R J Funkhouser as defense argues Pearson became a public figure and thus subject to criticism. Testimony from Senator Everett Dirksen was halted after qualifying as a Communist authority.
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Charles Town
Everett Dirksen
Ill
Drew Pearson
Lumnist
West Virginia
Pearson
Jefferson Republican
R. J. Funkhouser
Charleston
W. Va
Clarence W. Martin, Sr
Decatur H. Rodgers
J. L. Ng Lee
Funkhouser
Heavy Snowstorm Strikes Northern West Virginia
Heavy snow blanketed Preston County and surrounding areas in mid February, reaching up to 12 inches and forcing school closings and noon dismissals. Morgantown saw over six inches by midday as snow turned to sleet and rain, while Clarksburg reported rain after seven inches. Harrison County rural students were kept at school to avoid marooning on rural routes.
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West Virginia
Preston
Morgantown
Clarksburg
Arthur W. G. Upton
Harrison County
U. Ca
Europe shows progress toward recovery urged by experts
Economic experts say Europe is making strides in industrial and economic recovery yet still needs help. UN Economic Commission for Europe delegates remain optimistic about self help plans across political differences, but duration of postwar ravages remains uncertain.
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Michael. Goldsmith
Geneva
Europe
United Nations Economic Commission For Europe
Commission
Vote To Seek Congress Pledge On Budget Slice
Washington Feb 4 UPI A Senate House subcommittee voted to seek congressional pledge to cut 2.5 billion from President Truman's 39.7 billion budget for the new fiscal year. Chairman Bridges said Truman plans to ask for about 1 billion for foreign aid including China plus 6.8 billion for European recovery for the first 15 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Senate House
Congressional
Truman
Bridges
R.N.H
George Ga
Congress
China
Trade group urges rat extermination on R Day in county
The Board of Trade endorses a city and county wide rat kill campaign led by Polson bait and Red Squill on February 13. R. D. Erdie of Ace Exterminators outlined a city wide effort starting with the crematory and extending to large buildings, warning of disease from dead rats. Mrs. Erdie stressed dangers of handling carcasses and sanitation concerns.
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Taylor County Board of Trade
Trade Promotion Committee
Trade Board
R. D.'Erdie
Erdie
Clarksburg
Sanitasee Board OF Wage
Snowstorms Paralyze City and County Traffic
Eight inches of snow from midnight to morning paralyzed traffic across the city and county. Heavy wet snow iced roads and stalled cars and buses until state crews with plows and cinders cleared routes. Countywide snowfall averaged a foot to 18 inches with forecast more snow and colder weather. milder tonight but precipitation expected again. Fairmont voters rejected the proposal to replace the city manager council form of government by a margin of 2,763 to 1,784.
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Fairmont
Pairmont
City Ahelve
Honor System I Imposed Today But Portends New Law
The British labor government asks wage earners landlords and employers to accept voluntary restraints on wages and profits to fight inflation and aid reconstruction. Prime Minister Attlee’s cabinet outlined a wage and profit freeze except in exceptional cases while retaining wartime power to fix prices. The policy relies on unions and employers and warns that a persistent rise in living standards could derail economic recovery.
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Alex Singleton
London
Laebor
Attlee
United Kingdom
House of Commons
B:bone
Bri
Shriver's Garage Burglarized in Sixth City Theft
Police report a burglary at Lloyd Shriver's garage at Route 50 and Main street last night, the sixth in a week. No loss was reported as the burglars fled, a mechanic found a window disturbed and two tires moved from the showroom to the workshop around 7:30 p.m.
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Lloyd Shriver
Route 50
Main Street
Shriver
Bee Shirver
Sheriff’s Quandary Over Body Person in Pinecrest
Beckley February 4 Raleigh County Sheriff Lewis reports inability to arrange disposal of a young woman’s body who died January 31 at Pinecrest Sanitarium. The victim, Josephine Harmon 19 of Charleston, was jailed January 23 for larceny after inability to pay a $6 fine and costs, then transferred to the sanitarium on January 28.
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Beckley
Raleigh
Lewis Din
Pinecrest
City Rage
Josephine Harmon
Charleston
Lewis
Nésith
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M. Compton Pages
City Hospital
Harry C. Compton
Satur
R. D. Bailey
Iowio Hospital
Council
Sanitation
Benefit Bridge
Florida
Newark
N. J
Martin
Road Commission
Bessie Shaffer
West Main Street
Baiara Britton
Randolph Scott
Bette Davis
Humphrey Bogart
Strand Theatre
Board OF Trade
Shriver's
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