American B-29 crashes in Scottish mountains killing at least six
Six American airmen are confirmed dead after a B-29 crash in Succoth Glen Scotland suspected fatalities vary by report. Rescue teams found six bodies with some accounts indicating additional injured survivors while weather and mist hinder the search. Authorities at Scampton base and London Ministry of Aviation await confirmation on the aircraft’s identity and crew size.
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British Press Association
Dunoon
Missing West Virginia boy found dead in mountains
Searchers found seven year old Robert Carr dead from exhaustion about two hours before discovery in the Davis area near West Virginia. His nine year old brother Eston remains missing five miles from the Carr home, while 16 year old John Helmick was found alive but critical with double pneumonia and gangrene. Helmick aided by rescuers after being located under a laurel bush.
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Davis
West Virginia
Robert Carr
Eston Carr
John Helmick
Carr
Helmick
Elkins
ECA Cuts Off Wheat and Flour Shipments to China
The Economic Cooperation Administration halted flour and wheat shipments to China. Relief sources say unloading at Tientsin and Peiping ports is physically impossible and southern ports are clogged. The move predates Tientsin’s fall to the Communists and fits a policy against aiding Communist areas. Congress will hear details of Truman’s anti inflation plan this week, including rent controls and standby power to restore price and wage controls. Senator Joseph O Mahoney of Wyoming supports a strong US economy to combat communism and is poised to chair the Joint Congressional Economic Committee, which will examine the plan and propose action. He argues the best way to fight communism is to keep the domestic economy strong and that making price controls available could reduce the need to use them. He envisions business acting to keep prices in line if the authority exists.
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Laundry Theft May Be Solved Within Few Days
No arrests yet in Home Laundry burglary last Friday night. Police said several hot clues found that could lead to apprehension. The theft involved 15 or 16 articles including sports wear for men. Chief Joe Mask called it one of the citys closest investigations. Four people appeared in municipal court on intoxication charges. two other cases were for loitering.
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Rosemont man held on grand larceny charges
Robert Morris of Rosemont was picked up by local officers and held in Taylor county jail pending Marion county officers arrival on grand larceny charges. State Trooper E J Duckworth and Deputy Sheriff Ray Matthews led the arrest.
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Former Airman Monti Pleads Guilty To Treason
A 27 year old former Lt Martin James Monti of Florissant Missouri pleaded guilty in New York to treason charges. He deserted to Italy with the Nazis and allegedly handed over an American combat plane to Germany. He joined the SS and broadcast for the Nazis, then returned to the American line and joined the Fifth Army after Germany surrendered.
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New York
Martin James Monti
Florissant
Missouri
Monti
Italy
Mont
Nazi Party
Fifth Army
AMVETS Favor Bonus To Veterans in West Virginia
State Commander Robert W. Sewsey reports West Virginia AMVETS prefer immediate federal veteran bonuses. Members backed bonds maturing in six years at four percent, proposing three dollars daily for domestic and four dollars for foreign service with a 400 dollar cap.
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Parkersburg
Robert W. Swesey
West Virginia
Musicians Entangled With Police Over Car Mixup
Two Philippi musicians enroute to Grafton for a Moose dance spent Saturday night in Taylor County jail after mistaking a borrowed car for a stolen vehicle. State Trooper Duckworth and Deputy Matthews stopped them on St Mary's Street after recognizing the license and model, prompting apologies and a realization the car belonged to Robert Simpson.
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Charles Reed
Plaza
Reed
Philippi State
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Chese
Believe China's War Climax Now
A Beijing peace delegation heads north to negotiate with the Communists as shells strike the former mayor’s home, killing a daughter and wounding the official. General Fu Tso Yi moves transport to the Red lines, signaling a push for Peiping’s surrender. Tientsin has fallen, leaving Peiping as the largest government-held city in north China.
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Peiping
Red Lines
Fu Tso-Yi
Tientsin
Inauguration Festivities Spark Washington Celebration
Washington prepares for the 41st inaugural, Truman and Barkley to take the oath as crowds stream in for a week of events. A parade of 40 000 participants, 58 nation flags, and numerous receptions and teas mark a festive buildup with a fireworks display and Freedom Train exhibit on view.
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Patteson Defends Road Plan Aimed at Broad Benefit
West Virginia Governor Okey Patteson took oath indoors and outlined a program focusing on health education and a $50 million secondary road amendment. He stressed roads should deliver the greatest benefit to the greatest number and pledged future detailed plans to the legislature.
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Largest Courthouse Guard In History On Hand For Trial
NEW YORK January 17 The conspiracy trial of 12 top Communist leaders starts today in the federal building. More than four hundred police and federal agents are assigned to prevent demonstrations and handle pickets. Sealed medical reports on Communist National Chairman William Foster will decide whether to delay. Foster, 67, faced heart ailment last November and may not be present at first call. Judge Harold Medina to open the reports. defense says Foster may not attend. The trial could last two months.
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United States District
Harold Medina
United States
Mental tests ordered for Russell E Kirby before trial
Russell E Kirby, about 28, a former Grafton man indicted by the Marion county criminal court grand jury on several assault counts, including a felonious charge, will undergo a mental examination prior to trial. Judge Charles E Miller ordered the tests after attorney Hugh R McPhail presented a petition requesting a hearing. Dr J S Offner and a second physician were to conduct the examination. See Russell Page 4.
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Marion County Crimins Court
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Fairmont Criminal Court
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Midnight Tax Deadline Extended for 1948 Returns
Taxpayers face a midnight deadline extended from January 15 to file 1948 estimates or corrected declarations. Farmers with income over six hundred dollars must declare, while others may file final returns now. The official deadline remains March 16 for those who do not act tonight.
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Edward Hussion Dies In Hospital Rites Wednesday
Edward Hussion aged 59 of East Blue Mont street died at Grafton City hospital after being found unconscious near St Augustine school. Police ruled natural causes and believe he fell from an embankment while returning home. He worked for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad as a hustler. Rites scheduled for Wednesday.
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Ho) Hussion
East Bluemont Street
Grafton City Hospital
St. Augustine School
Hussion
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
St. L. Erb
Edward Pare
Miners Return to Work Amid Fire Bossing Dispute
Miners at the Stotesbury and Cranberry Mines resumed early shifts in Beckley today while Eccles number five and six stay idle. A dispute arises over fire bossing inspections and legality of telephoned reports by inspectors. Attorney General opinions split on the proper procedures as United Mine Workers and management weigh in.
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Eccles
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Opton
C. E. Jones
United Mine Workers District 29
Eccles Operations
Sixteen Thousand Troops in Winter Maneuvers
Sixteen thousand American troops are involved in winter maneuvers in western Germany. Officially named Operation Snowdrop, no snow or frost is visible as the brown hills and forests resemble a Midwest autumn rather than a European winter.
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Forth Maneuvers
Midwest
United States
Truman Faces Inaugural Fashion Costs for First Family
Washington reports suggest President Truman will see tax and salary increases felt as the first family plans lavish outfits for the inauguration. Mrs. Truman and Margaret wear costly gowns, veils, and accessories in silk, satin, and lace, with Parisian imports and bronze detail.
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