Truman Delivers State of the Union Address
President Truman asks Congress for broad New Deal style programs including wage and price controls, repeal of Taft Hartley, universal military training, civil rights laws, farm and housing aid, expanded social security, and pre paid medical insurance. He urges stronger anti inflation measures, a 75 cent minimum wage, and a million new public housing units over seven years. The plan relies on corporate taxes and higher personal rates, with a balanced budget and debt reduction.
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Boy Slayer of 3 Blames Dish Washing for Act
Richard Guy Pruett, 16, signed a statement admitting he shot two women to death and wounded his half brother after claiming they prevented him from listening to murder thrillers on the radio and forced him to do dishes. The shootings occurred yesterday at the ranch of his half-brother George Morris where Mrs Laura Morris and Edith Janlorina were killed.
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Edith Janlorina
Furloughs Keep B&O Railworkers Idle
Baltimore January reports a new furlough for 400 railroad shop workers returning from a two week Christmas layoff. The cut affects 33 locomotive and car shops nationwide except the main shops in Baltimore. Officials cite seasonal freight decline for the Christmas furlough and note about 7,000 clerical workers not yet recalled.
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Theatre Ticket Present This Clipping for Ad Mission
A clipping shows a ticket notice for admission to the Dixie Theatre. It states a present theater event or ticket offer and references the Dixie Theatre as the venue. The note suggests using this clipping to gain entry or verify admission.
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NY Congressman Objects To Guards Around Gov Codes
Rep Celler of New York warns a defense bill tightening secrecy around government codes may face stiff opposition. The measure, sent by Forrestal to Congress, imposes up to 10000 dollar fines and up to 10 years imprisonment for sharing classified code or transmission device details with unauthorized persons. Celler criticizes the vague “classified information” clause and fears innocent journalism could trigger penalties.
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D-Ny
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Forrestal
House Judicary
United States
Brother Of Local Residents Passes
Kenneth B. Morgan of Jane Lew died January 4 at 10 a.m. from a heart attack at his home. Survivors include his widow Mary C. Morgan and sister Mrs. L T. Rogers of Washington Pa, in addition to Mrs. C P Rowland and L Paull Morgan. Funeral services Friday at 11 a.m. Morris Funeral Home Jane Lew with interment Meadow Dale Cemetery.
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Jane Lew
C. P. Rowland
L. Paull Morgan
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Mary C. Morgan
L. T. Rogers
Washington, Pa
Morris Funeral
Meadow Dale
Vacation Policy For City Employes Set By Council
City council last night established a vacation policy for all city employees. One year earns one week, two years one week two days, three years one week three days, four years one week four days, five years two weeks. Seniority governs conflicts. pay remains regular during vacations. The meeting also addressed park management returns to the city and funding, Taylor County Memorial Park, and the renewal of the Ches franchise. The West Virginia Tax Association report on municipal ties was presented.
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Winter Blizzard Strands Thousands Across Plains
The three day blizzard battered the northern plains with the Dakotas and western Nebraska remaining hardest hit. Wyoming Colorado Kansas Utah and Idaho faced massive drifts as cleanup began. Federal officials expect the storm to exit the Dakotas within 24 hours. The Red Cross Midwest reports about 8,000 stranded by snowdrifts and another 2,500 travelers blocked in Utah as businesses and travel suffer nationwide.
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Crazed Father Kills Son In Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh a 23 year old father John Mahoney was charged with murder after stabbing his three month old son and wounding his wife Mildred Mahoney. He reportedly snatched the infant from the crib and struck him against a wall before fighting police at the Beechview home. Mrs Mahoney sustained facial and chest wounds. The suspect slashed his throat and wrists as officers arrived. He is at Mercy Hospital awaiting treatment.
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Muhhoney
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Mercy Hospital
Mrs Cleo Weston Wins Secret Sentence Contest Thrilling Community
Batavia Java January 5 The formal phase of the Dutch military campaign to regain control of Indonesia ended today Lt General Simon Spoor ordered a cease fire on Sumatra at noon Eastern Standard Time He told troops their task would be confined to action against roaming groups or individuals who cause disturbances The same terms ended hostilities on Java at midnight New Year’s Eve The Netherlands informed the United Nations Security Council December 29 it would stop fighting in Java and Sumatra within days Some delegates said the Dutch statement defied the council’s order for an immediate cease fire in Indonesia
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Burnside Names Major Turner as Secretary
Washington dispatch reports Representative Burnside of West Virginia announced the appointment of Major Francis W. Turner as his secretary. Turner, from near Milton, West Virginia, formerly led the West Virginia State Department of Public Welfare and served as a past State Commander of the American Legion. He previously worked five years for the Veterans Administration in Huntington.
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State Education Association Opposes Trent Salary Plan
Charleston January 5 The State Education Association expressed strong opposition to School Superintendent W W Trent proposed teacher salary increases. SEA will seek a flat 225 annual raise for all teachers with no change to experience allowances, arguing the plan shifts costs from increments for experience.
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Grafton widow wins DeSoto contest total prizes 31000
Mrs Cleo M Weston 64, owner of Cafeteria Court in Grafton, wins a DeSoto sponsored contest with a prize package worth 31000 after correctly answering the secret sentence. Crowds celebrate as telegrams pour in while Weston plans to keep her cafe open and enjoy her winnings with Palm Beach as a future option.
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Et ‘Eston
Sentinel
Grafton
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Alphonse
United States
Palm—Beach
Fla
Brewer Motor Sales
Nursing aide Betty Defenbaugh dies after battle with meningitis
Betty Jean Bailey Defenbaugh a Lin Jooter Street extension resident and nurse died at City hospital after a week long struggle with spinal meningitis She was 23 born February 9 1925 in Grafton and was a graduate of Grafton High School and St Marys School of Nursing Funeral services are set at Bartlett Funeral Home with Eastern Star rites and burial in Woodsdale Cemetery She was married to Paul Defenbaugh Jr and leaves a sister and both parents among others)
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Linjooter Street
City Hospital
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Maple Avenue
Taylor County
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W. H. Wittman
Blueville
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Grafton
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Lester Sherman Reed
Dana Leach
Loraine Howard Painter
Joseph Lee
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James Barcus, Jr
James P. Sterling
Charles A. Haislip
O. 8. Campbell
T. W. Heironimus
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