Reds Plot Overthrow of Union
West Berlin paper Der Abend reports nearly 200 high Russian officials in Leningrad have plotted since the war to overthrow the Soviet government. It cites unnamed sources close to the Soviet Control Commission in Eastern Germany and notes Moscow reimposed the death penalty for espionage after the plan collapsed.
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Berlin
West Berlin
Leningrad
der Abend
Moscow
Soviets Control Commission
Germany
4-H Demonstration Day Planned for March 25 at Grafton High
The 4 H Leaders association met in the county agent’s office Thursday to plan Demonstration Day set for March 25 at Grafton Senior High School. 4 H boys and girls from across the county will participate. National 4 H Week runs March 4 through 12 with clubs displaying material in local store windows.
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Grafton
Ralph Fike
Lenore Crouser
City Police Wake 5 Arrests
Five arrests appeared on the city police docket this morning. Howard Mayle of Route 1 Thornton was arrested for intoxication and jailed 10 days for failure to pay a $10 fine and costs. Roy Swiger of Route 2 Grafton pleaded guilty to loitering but the case was continued to 3 p.m. Glenn Swiger of Route 2 Grafton pleaded guilty to dis orderly conduct and was fined $15 with 10 days in jail for nonpayment. Charles P. Martin of Grafton forfeited a $6 bond for speeding 50 mph in a 25 mph zone.
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Howard Mayle
Thornton
Roy Swiger
Grafton
Glenn Swiger
Charles P. Martin
Churchill Pleads For Talks On Atomic Control
Churchill presses for high level talks between the west and Russia on atomic bomb control amid Britain's election campaign. Labour Prime Minister Attlee plans to address the proposal in a political broadcast tonight. The 75 year old Tory reiterates the call for east west atom control talks outside the United Nations in a final party broadcast.
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London
Winstonm Churchill
Britain
Russia
Labor
Clement Attlee
United Nations
Truman Expected To Name Board To Avert Strike
Washington reports President Truman will appoint an emergency fact finding board next week to avert a nationwide railroad strike by trainmen and conductors. The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors have threatened a vote for February. The act allows a 30 day report period and a further 30 day cooling off if needed.
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Truman
Washington
White House
Fact-Finders Report On Coal Strike
Federal fact finders and mediators delivered a no progress report to President Truman as a three man inquiry board and Cyrus S. Ching and John R. Steelman entered the White House to discuss the soft coal talks. reporters received no comment. prospects for White House court action to avert a national stoppage rose.
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Washington
Truman
Mr. Trumn
Board of
Cyrus S. Ching
John R. Steelman
White House
State Park Grants Lead 1949 Public Works Funds Allocated
Charleston reports a slate of 1949 public works appropriations totaling 353 240 for projects across state facilities. Notable items include 96 808 for remodeling at Berkeley Springs sanitarium and 97 515 for Salem Industrial Home gym and refrigeration. Additional funds cover Buckhannon armory, repairs at Fairmont and Bluefield, Romney schools for the deaf and blind architectural fees, Laking hospital plumbing and equipment, Concord College road renovations, and conservation improvements at Waotaga Tygart Lake and forests.
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Charleston
Berkeley Springs
Board of Public Works
Board of
Salem
State Armory Board
Buckhannon
Fairmont
Bluefield
Romney
Laking
Concord College
Conservation Commission
Watoga
Tygart
Lake State
Greenbrier
Panther
Huntington Soldier First WV Recipient of POW Check
Sgt. John McAdoff of Lavalette received the first West Virginian prisoner of war claim check. He was awarded $1,220 for 1,220 days spent in Japanese prison camps after his capture at Corregidor in May 1942.
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Huntington
John McAdoff
Lavalette
West
Young Survivor Mourns Brother in Auto Tragedy
Elmer Duncan, 18, of Pricetown, wounded in Grafton City Hospital, mourns his brother Argel Clair Duncan, 22, killed when their Route 50 crash sent the 1941 sedan over a 98 foot embankment near White Front. Surviving companion Ross S. Stout, 20, also injured. the three had been speeding and were en route to Baltimore to enter the Army.
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Grafton City Hospital
Elmer Duncan
Pricetown
Mannington
Route 50
Warder Road
G. F. Randall
Duncan
Ross S. Stout
Stout
Gratton City Hospital
Baltimore
Met Trains Slammed Together In Nassau Tragedy
In Rockville Centre New York two crowded Long Island Railroad trains collided on a siding after a red light was ignored, ripping both cars in half. At least 30 were killed and more than 100 hurt as passengers were crushed. Motorman Jacob Kiefer 53 Baldwin was arrested for second degree manslaughter after officials said he ran the signal. He was injured and guarded at his home awaiting arraignment.
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Rockville
Centre
N. Y
Jacob Kiefer
Church
Baldwin
Frank Gulotta
Kiefer
Nassau * S County
New York
U S businessman pleads guilty to spying count
In Budapest American Robert A. Vogeler pled guilty to spy charges confessing he acted as an American agent to help atom physicists escape Hungary. The 38 year old ITT executive testified he had been an American agent since 1942 and asked for a mild sentence.
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Budapest
Hungary
Robert A. Vogeler
Hungarian Peoples Court
U. S. Amy Intelligence Service
Vogeler
Central Europe
International Telephone and Telegraph Company
Youth Dies As Prank Backfires
CLARKSBURG West Milford area youth William Richards fifteen died in a hospital from two pistol wounds after a prank backfired. Fred Howell seventeen is jailed on open charges while Coroner Kenna Jackson orders an inquest. Richards returned to his chair, fired a small rifle at Howell after water was poured on him. Howell then picked up a German make pistol and fired, according to State Trooper M F Jordan.
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Clarksburg
William Richards
Near West Milford
M. F. Jordan
Fred Howell
Haarhison County
Kenna Jackson
Jordan
Richards
Howell
Richaards
World Day Of Prayer Observed By Grafton Churches
All Grafton churches join in observing World Day Of Prayer at First Baptist Church on Friday February 24 with about 100 people expected. Andrews Methodist and Salvation Army provide the morning program. Noon served by Baptist ladies features a review of Mary by Mrs. Melvin Mackey. Afternoon program at 2 includes local church participants. solo by Mrs. Dorsey Trimble. A young people service is planned for February 23 at 7 30 p m.
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Grafton
First Baptist Church
Andrews Methodist Church
Salvation Army
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Mary
Melvin Mackey
Dorsey Trimble
Jesus
A. A. Miller
Local Pharmacist In Serious Condition Following Fall
Local pharmacist Harry McMullin of 301 Beech Street, Malone's Drug Store, is in serious condition at St Marys Hospital. He sustained a fractured pelvis a broken arm and other injuries from a fall down a flight of steps at his home earlier this week.
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Harry MccMullin
Beech Street
Malone's Drug Store
St. Mary's Hospital
McMullin
Mangled Bodies Recovered After Train Collision In Suburb
In Rockville Centre a peaceful suburb, thirty people rode to their deaths when two commuter trains collided. Rescue lights revealed mangled bodies and torn cars, while survivors endured pain and shock. witnesses recounted gruesome details of the crash site and its aftermath.
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Rockville Centre
Lanny
Dems Clash With Truman Over Tax Spending
Washington reports show Democrats split with President Truman over balancing the budget and federal outlays. Senator George of Georgia argues balance is possible and necessary, countering Truman's claim that current spending cannot be trimmed enough to balance the year’s proposed $42.439 billion outlays. The debate centers on revenue versus expenses and how to achieve a balanced federal budget.
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Washington
Truman
Mace
George
Senate
Finance Cosmic
Congress
Grafton Welcomes Newest Citizen Stafford Boy
Mr and Mrs Stanley Stafford Route 1 Grafton announce the birth of a son at City hospital weighing seven pounds nine and one half ounces at 9 30 a m on February 16 Local birth announcement notes may reflect proud family status without sensational detail.
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Stanley Stafford
Route 1
Grafton
City Hospital
Housewives Urged To Hasten Voting On Favorite Shopping Nights
Mrs Housewife is invited to name the best shopping night in Grafton stores as merchants promote a queen for a day vote. The Taylor County Board of Trade and local merchants seek Mrs Housewife’s preference for a weekday shopping night, with coupons for mailing in votes and contact numbers for the Board of Trade and Grafton Sentinel.
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Grafton
Mittee
Taylor County Board of Trade
Housewife
Board of Trade
Grafton Sentinel
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