Taylor County to Hold Polio Vaccine Clinic Next Thursday
On February 16 the health office clinic will immunize babies through age 14 and pregnant mothers from 1 to 5 pm. Public health nurse in charge Mrs Glenice Cather notes many will be served, especially those left in line January 19. Taylor County Medical Society volunteers and Women of the Moose aid in the drive. Families must provide their own transportation and schools will excuse attending children.
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Health Office
Glenice Cather
Taylor County Medical Society
Cather
Women of the Moose
West Fork pollution case eyed by state water agency
Charleston reports the attorney general's office may file for an injunction to compel Clarksburg officials to adopt anti-pollution measures on the West Fork River after the State Water Commission requested action.
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Charleston
State Water Commission
Clarksburg
West Fork
Coal Industry Seeks Policy Changes to Expand Output
Washington based National Coal Association argues current policy and taxation create unfair foreign competition from natural gas and residual fuel. It says rising railroad freight costs hinder expansion and notes new bituminous mines require about 10 dollars per ton to open, equating to 20 million dollars for a 2 million ton annual mine.
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Washington
National Coal Association
Ithe Association
Rain Forecast For Area Tonight
The weatherman sticks to a forecast of rain for tonight and tomorrow. Sun bright in early afternoon with a 11 am reading of 42. The high yesterday reached 40 and the low last night was 23.
Girl 16 Acquitted Of Slaying Her Mate
In Kanawha County Intermediary Court a 16-year-old girl, Hattie Mae Burke, was acquitted of murder for the fatal shooting of her 20-year-old husband Harvey T. Burker. The two-day trial heard she claimed the pistol went off accidentally while she threw it aside after an argument.
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Kanawha County
Battie Etaoin Etaoin Tethth
Hattie Mae Burke
Harvey T. Burker
Inquiry Probes Jamison 9 Mine Blast Causes
Testimony at a formal inquiry into the November 1954 Jamison No 9 coal mine explosion near Farmington includes hints of multiple simultaneous charges, possible ventilation issues, and methane air buildup. Mine foreman John McNeer denies violations. hearings continue with state and federal officials observing.
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Farmington
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U.S. Bureau of Mines
Cecil J. Urbaniak
United Workers District 31
Ahdge McCan
Fan Jf
Jamison & Coke Co
Eisenhower Pushes 65,000 Immigration Quota Increase
President Eisenhower urged Congress to lift annual immigration quotas by about 65,000, proposing a 14 point plan to liberalize the McCarran Walter Act. He urged legislation to bar depraved criminals from appealing after deportation and distributed the increases among countries by historical intake since 1945. He cited 220,000 as the ceiling with 5 154,657 current limit while noting slim chances of approval this year due to opposition from Rep. Francis E. Walter.
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Eisenhower
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U.S
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Greece
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Francis E. Walter D-Pa R
Air Vice Marshall Sharp Dies at 51 in Baltimore
Air Vice Marshall A C H Sharp former British Air Ministry director died Tuesday in Baltimore after a heart attack Saturday. He retired from the Royal Air Force in 1953 and later served as export sales director for Glenn L Martin Co. of Baltimore.
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A. C. H. Sharp
British Air Ministry
Sharp
Royal Air Force
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Two Duel Over Girl Ends in Double Death in Sicily
In Argungento Sicily two young men Salvatore CNizti aged 22 a shepherd and Francesco Alaimo a farmhand quarrel over a pretty maid. They staged a Wild West style duel under the sun and both were killed in the gunfight witnessed by a peasant.
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Sicily
Salvatore Cnizti
Francesco Alaimo
Kilgore Demands Mabama U Probe
Sen Harley Kilgore requests a Justice Department inquiry into student riots at the University of Alabama over the admission of the first Negro student Autherine Lucy. He labels the events deplorable, urges determination of possible federal statute violations, and warns that inaction could erode national respect for law and democracy.
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Justice Department
University of Alabama
Harley M. Kilgore
Kilgore
Senate Judiciary Committee
Atty
Herbert Brownell Jr
Brownell
Autherine J. Lucy
Miss Lucy
West Virginia teachers push Social Security coverage
The state Auditor reported 27 of 55 counties have voted to join Social Security. Referendum dates were set in 22 more counties, bringing total applications to 49. Mason and Jackson recently applied. Mason votes May 8–14 and Jackson May 14–18. Six counties must apply by Monday or risk summer referendums.
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Iaa
West Virginia
Harlan Justice
Mason
Jackson
Justice
Mason County
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Barbour
Pendigton
Wirt
Ritchie
Taylor
Kanawha
Hancock
Mineral
Mingo
Summers
Hardy
Wyoming
Ohio
East and West Coast Share Fair Weather
The East and West Coast enjoyed fair weather today while the southern and central plains, including Wyoming, saw rain and over four inches of new snow in parts. Temperatures fell along the southern and central Atlantic Coast as the storm front cleared.
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Central Plains
Wyoming
Atlantic
Hunger Rioting Flare In Italy As Storms Rage
Hunger riots erupt in seven southern Italian towns as blizzards and cold threaten thousands with starvation. Forty five dead nationwide since Feb 1 as snow blocks roads rail and telephones. hundreds of villages cut off with eight day snowfalls. Volunteers rescue motorists deliver food to farms and hospitals. lava movement feared from Etna adds to villagers’ plight.
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Italy
Ttaly
Apennines
Dri
Jervey
San Marco
Mi Etna
Sicily
Soviet Activity Probe Broadens Investigation in U S
The Senate Internal Security subcommittee opened a broad inquiry into Soviet activity in the United States. Chairman James Eastland said findings could prompt changes in the 1950 Communist Control Act and aimed to determine how Soviet power operates through the Communist Party and whether other groups have been divided to aid Russia.
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Senate Internal Security Subcommittee
United States
Subcommittee
James O. Eastland
D-Miss
Communist Party
Russia
Alabama Sticks To Negro Edict
TUSCALOOSA Alabama authorities refused to budget funds to allow Auth erine Lucy the first Negro student to return to classes, citing her exclusion to prevent violence. Arthur Shores Miss Lucy s attorney warned that she must be allowed back or he will seek contempt of court charges against the board of trustees for authorizing the exclusion.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
University of Alabama
Autherine Lucy
Arthur Shores
Lucy
Gardner Quits Missile Helm Over Guided Missiles Fuss
Washington sources report Trevor Gardner, Air Force research chief and assistant secretary, resigned last Friday amid a bitter dispute over guided missile development. The resignation letter, described as pretty rough, asserts the Defense Department has dragged its feet on missile programs and prompted friction with Air Force Secretary Donald A. Quarles.
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Washington
Trevor Gardner
Air Force
Gardner
Donald A. Quarles
Defense Department
Two Factors for Action on Gas Bill Report
President Eisenhower has not decided whether to sign the contested natural gas bill. He weighs state rights against consumer protection, favoring adequate relief for homeowners dependent on gas, while backing investigations into oil and gas campaign contributions.
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Hirenhower
Senate
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Francis Case
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Case
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Wal lace F. George Sees Gas Bill Probe Next Week
Senator Wallace F George said a special committee may report next week on whether improper influence was sought to sway a Senate vote on the gas bill involving Senator Francis Cass. He expects two days of hearings Friday and Saturday, with seven witnesses summoned and possible further testimony if needed. He likened the inquiry to rabbit hunting.
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Wallace F. George
Senate
Francis Cass
Georgia Democrat
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Formosan Appointed Graduate Assistant at WVU
Chun Pin Hu of Formosa is named graduate assistant at West Virginia University Agricultural Experiment Station. Hu, studying agricultural chemistry, is a Taiwan National University graduate.
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Chun Pin Hu
Formosa
West Virginaa University Agricultural Experiment Station
Chun
Taiwan National University
Policeman Has Easy Job Here
Wellsboro officer Wayne Snederker faced a simple night when four Wheeling burglars parked in front of his home while robbing a market. He alerted, waited, and caught three suspects as they fled. a fourth escaped on foot with $140. The three are named James Johnson 19 Quenda Marrone 24 and Ben Dawson 24. The escapee’s name was not released.
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Wellsboro
Wayne Snederker
Snederker
James Johnson
Quenda Marrone
Ben Dawson
Balloon Control Will Be Tried
Washington sources say the United States may aim to keep high altitude weather balloons from drifting over Russian territory. Officials plan to continue floating the balloons while replying politely to Russia’s protest over incursions into Soviet airspace. Talks in the Westinghouse Electric Corp. strike move from rehearsal to serious bargaining to end the 115 day, 44,000 worker walkout.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Pittsburgh
Eisenhower Warns to Prevent Mid East Hostilities
President Eisenhower said he would use all constitutional powers to prevent hostilities in the Middle East. He noted a faint hope that dialogue with Soviet Premier Bulganin could yield peace, while not ruling out asking Congress for standby force authority if needed. Admin aides indicated US, UK, and France may push UN steps and sanctions to deter large scale fighting in the Arab-Israeli crisis.
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Eisenhower
Middle East
Nikolai Bulganin
Bulganin
Toca
Britiels
Siri
East
United Nations
Bigenhower Ther
President May Set Course Soon For 1956 Bid
President Eisenhower indicated he expected to announce a decision on a possible second term by month’s end. He discussed Earl Warren as a potential Republican candidate, saying Warren could be a viable option and would face no opposition from him. He also said he would not ask another Republican to run if he chose not to run, to avoid implying another could win.
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Eisenhower
Earl Warren
Warren
Moslems Scorn Mollet Parley in Algeria Crisis
In Algiers prominent Moslem leader Ben Salem of the Committee of 61 says moderate Algerian nationalists have lost faith in France and that Premier Mollet must negotiate with rebel leaders. He notes rioting forced Mollet to drop Gen Georges Catroux and warns moderates will seek independence from France. Mollet remains opposed to Algerian independence under a new deal.
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France
Guy Mollet
Ben Salem
Committee of 61
Mollét
Georges Catroux
Mollet
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