Grafton City Honored Council Members and Local News
Citizens recall two years of administration under the City form of government as the council votes to publicly commend William A. Murray and H. Dent Wiles for diligent service. Lana Turner retraces honeymoon as she plans a return to work with MGM. Miners and operators discuss contract timing under Taft-Hartley while wage talks proceed in West Virginia and Abed.
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Grafton
William A. Murrey
H. Dent Wile
City of
William A. Murray
H. Dent Wiles
Will
A. Murray
H Dent
Lana
Hollywood
Lana Turner
Henry
Bob) Topping
California
New York
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West Virginia
Southern Coal Wa
John Oweng
Waiting for the South Operators Amid Mine Tensions
The text notes persistent waiting as operators faced potential isolation if mines were struck. It highlights unease among Southern operators and the risk of disruption should labor actions occur. The surrounding context implies broader mining industry tensions and strategic delays.
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Ben
Lias details cash hoard and 1942 assets in trial
Lias indicated that he might owe nothing definite and that between 600000 and 700000 dollars in 1942 was kept in safe deposit boxes and safes. The government previously highlighted that he spent more from 1942 to 1946 than his reported income. The defense argued much of this came from bootlegging and gambling before 1942. Lias said large cash reserves were kept on hand due to the nature of his business.
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Lias
Judge delays Coplon sentence amid bail dispute
In Alder son West Virginia Judge Reeves rejected a $100000 bail demand for Miss Coplon but doubled her bail. Prosecutor Kel ley argued for high bail while long speeches by Miss Coplon and attorney Arch ibald Palmer stretched courtroom time. The piece also notes world population estimates from 1900 and 1940.
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Page One Women's Reformatory
Alderson
W. Va
Justice Department
Miss Coplon
Reeves
John M. Kelley, Jr
Barnard College
Archibald Palmer
Acheson urges China contact with Communist regime experts
An unnamed press conference reveals Secretary Acheson favors establishing contacts and observer presence in China if the Communists govern, noting talks with Britain France and other Western nations active in the Far East. The discussion follows ongoing multi nation exchanges on the Chinese situation.
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Acheson
China
Europe
Britain
France
Far East
BURNED Continued from house explosion details emerge
Police quoted Cummeham saying he and two companions were fishing from a barge near the boat house when the explosion occurred. He stated she jumped from the barge and swam to shore. Four witnesses cruising along the river told police.
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Cummeham
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