Coplon Faces Second Espionage Trial In New York
Judith Coplon, already serving a sentence for espionage, awaits a second trial set for July 11 in New York with co defendant Valentine A. Gubitchev. The pair face possible additions up to 35 years, as Coplon maintains innocence despite a verdict and court opinion.
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Washington
Judith Coplon
Russia
Justice Department
New York
Valentine A. Gubitchev
Brooklyn
Dimitrov Dies After Illness in Moscow
London reports Bulgarian premier Georg Dimitrov, a key communist leader and ally of Stalin, died aged 67. Soviet Monitor quoted Moscow radio saying death from diabetes after three months’ treatment at a sanitarium near Moscow.
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London
Georg Mikhailovich Dimitrov
Bulgaria
Moscow Radio
Joseph Stalin
Russia
Dimtrey
Moscow
Lias Case Heads to Trial in Fairmont Tax Evasion
A restless jury in Fairmont on July 2 prepared to hear the $1,000,000 income tax evasion case against William C. Lias, Wheeling night club and race track owner. Attorneys planned two rebuttal witnesses as the court readied charges for 1942 through 1946.
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Fairmont
William C. Lias
America Takes Men's Singles Tennis Crown
Wimbledon concludes with the United States expected to hold four titles and contend for another. Ted Schroeder of California defeated Daroslav Drobny of Czechoslovakia in five sets to win the men’s singles. American players headline women’s singles and doubles finals with a mixed doubles final also on tap. Louis Brough faces Margaret Osbourne duPont in the women’s singles.
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London
America
Ted Schroeder
la Crescenta
Calif
Europe
Daroslav Drobny
Czechoslovakia
United States
Louis Brough
Beverly Hills
Margaret—Osborne duPont
Bellevue
Del
Body Of Slain Taxi Driver Found Near Bluefield
Two men from Myrtle Beach and Gastonia were seized in Oliver’s taxi at a roadblock near here after a service station holdup. The missing driver R D Oliver, 27, Myrtle Beach, was found near Bluefield West Virginia with three bullet wounds to the head. The suspects confessed to abducting and killing him and described the body’s location. They were to be returned to Florence for trial on kidnapping and murder charges.
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Lock Haven
Carolina
R Clouse
R. D. Oliver
Myrtle Beach
S. C
Bluefield
W. V
Oliver
Albert W. Tanty
Shelton Gainey
Myrtle Bench
Lander Ro Ganth
Gastonia
Lanty
Brown En
Barker
Union
New Street Flusher Needs Adjustments
The City of Grafton tested a new street flusher on Beech Street Thayer Avenue Riverside Drive Walnut Street and St Mary's Bridge. City Manager Curtis D. Decker said adjustments are needed before daily service begins, with the unit to be in regular service within a few days.
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Grafton
Beech Street
Thayer Avenue
Rverside Drive
Walnut Street
St Mary's Bridge
Chamber of Commerce
Cty
Curtis D. Decker
Mole Hill Becomes Mountain As Dignitaries Attend
Mole Hill's three remaining industries shut down to mark the town's transformation into Mountain. Officials say 93 residents drew national attention as Gov Okey L. Patteson, Sen Harley Kilgore, Rep Cleveland M. Bailey, and former governor John J. Cornwell joined news crews and visitors. The eight mile road to Pennsboro has been improved.
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Mountain
H. K. Haymond
John J. Cornwell
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Romney
Okey L. Patteson
Harley M. Kilgore
D-Wva
Cleveland M. Bailey
WVA
L. Haymond
Farm Woman's Club
Here
Pennsboro
Galloway Man Freed Ticket By Trooper On Headlight Charge
William Ellis Maxwell of Gallow, 43, was ordered to appear before Magistrate Ona C. Jefferys today on a charge of operating his motor vehicle without a right headlight. He received the ticket from State Trooper E. L. Duckworth on Route 119 Wednesday evening.
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Ona C. Jefferys
William Ellis Maxwell
Gallow
E. L. Duckworth
Army Officer Killed During Guard March in Brooklyn
In Brooklyn a National Guard warrant officer, Alexander J. Taras, 34, died after being struck by two men described as civilian hecklers as 900 guardsmen marched to board a train for summer camp. Taras, an auditor for Manufacturers Trust, was fatally injured when a punch fractured his skull during a dispute at a traffic light. Police reported no arrests and no signs of communist activity.
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New York
National Guard
Alexander J. Taras
615Th Field Artillery
Eighth Avenue
Brooklyn
Pine Camp
Taras
Manufacturers Trust Company
Grafton Sergeant Assigned to Davis Monthan Air Base
Sergeant Ray P. Thomas, 38, son of Mr. George B. Thomas of Grafton, has been assigned from Langley Air Force Base Virginia to Davis Monthan Air Force Base Tucson Arizona. A two year six month veteran, he will serve as a cook in the food service section at Davis Monthan.
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Davis Monthan Air Force
Tucson
Arizona
Ray P. Thomas
George B. Thomas
Maple Avenue
Grafton
Davis Monthan Air Force Base
Langley Air Force Base
Virginia
Thomas
Air Force
Davis Monthan
Local Legionnaires To Attend Wheeling Convention
Six Taylor County Post No 12 American Legion representatives will attend the state convention in Wheeling July 2 to 5. Delegates are Herbert Spencer commander A R Bartlett adjutant Russell Kenney Virgil Poe Dick Kenney and Joe Hulderman.
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American Legion
Wheeling
Taylor County
Herbert Spencer
A. R. Bartlett
Russell Kenney
Virgil Poe
Dick Kenney
Joe Hulderman
Improper Registration Charges Are Preferred
A charge of driving an automobile with improper registration was placed against Mony H. Ney of Canton Ohio after a stop by State Trooper E L Duckworth on Wednesday evening. Ney was driving a 1936 Chevrolet on Route 119 north of Graton and was issued a ticket to appear before Magistrate Ona C. Jefferys today.
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Mony H. Neyman
Canton
Ohio
E. L Duckworth
State Trooper Aids Driver Examinations in City
State Trooper W. M. Simon from the Clarksburg detachment assisted State Trooper F. L. Duckworth in conducting driver's examinations yesterday. Corp. oral G. F. Randall was absent as he moved his residence from Bridgeport to this city yesterday.
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Clarksburg
FL. Duckworth
Corp
Oral G. F. Randall
Bridgeport
Fate of Hastings teen on trial for church killing
A Roanoke jury will decide if the strangulation of Dana Marie Weaver was murder or manslaughter in a mental fog as Lee Scott faces trial in Christ Episcopal Church. Prosecutor argues premeditation. defense calls it a tragic fight between classmates. Scott testified about the May 8 meeting, saying it was a coincidence for a table tennis engagement. Deliberations may finish by nightfall. jury also determines penalty if guilty.
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John Daffron
Roanoke
Lee Scott
Hastings Court
Dana Marie Weaver
Dirk A. Kuyk
Scott Mig
Scott
Hurch
T. Warren Messick
Virginia
Messick
Christ Episcopal Church
Dana Marie
Freddy Bradley
Bradley
Commonwealth
E. Cuddy
Deficit Three Times Greater Than Truman Predicted
Washington report notes a 1949 fiscal year deficit of 1.811 billion dollars, with actual spending at 40.057 billion and revenue overestimates by 1.334 billion. The treasury data show an 18.5 percent rise in spending and a 94 percent drop in revenue, shifting the outlook from a prior surplus to a large deficit. Prospects for 1950 suggest further deficits, with Byrd and other experts estimating 3 to 5 billion, while Truman’s January forecast of 873 million deficit is considered outdated. Congress debates possible expenditure cuts.
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Truman
Trumane
Treasury
Byrd
D-Wva
Mr.Truman
Congress
Court Order Hinders Coal Truck Use Of Highway
A circuit judge issued a temporary restraining order limiting Gregory and Poole Coal Co. trucks on State Route 93 between U S Route 19 and 50 to protect property along the route from road damage and coal dust. The order requires halting use deemed unnecessarily damaging and dust causing injuries to nearby properties.
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Clarksburg
Homer of Nider
Gregory and Poole Coal Company
U.S
Twelve Contestants Vie For Miss Grafton Sentinel Title
An unnamed local committee selects twelve contestants to represent the Grafton Sentinel at the North South football game in Charleston this August. The winner will be chosen next Tuesday at 9 p.m. by a panel including Paul E. Malone and other local leaders. Contestants include Nancy Rohrbough, Mary Mosear, Janet Thayer, Mary Andrews, Diane Poe, Elaine Welsh, Nancy Smith, Helen Hufford, Barbara Ann Boyers, Mary Veyon, Eloise Richardson, and Betty Ann Casto.
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Grafton Sentinel
Charleston
New Manos
Paul E. Malone
Taylor County Board of Trade
Wayne Mr Sinsel
Grafton Kiwanis Club
Arnold Knotts
Lions Club
John Jenkins
Kasson Man Ordered Into Justice Court
Burl Hardin, 38, of Route 1 Kasson, issued a ticket to appear before Magistrate Ona C Jefferys on July 5 for operating a motor vehicle without a muffler. He was stopped on Knottsville road at 10 20 p m Thursday by State Trooper E L Duckworth.
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Burl Hardin
Route 1
Kasson
Ona C. Jefferys
Hardin
Knottsville Road
E. L. Duckworth
Sentinel takes a holiday flag July 4 no issue
The Grafton Sentinel will observe the national holiday on July 4 and will not publish on Monday. Publication resumes Tuesday with a wish for safety and health.
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Grafton Sentinel
Sentinel
Two Pages Of Comics In The Sentinel Today
The Sentinel runs two pages of comics today on pages 21 and 5 with sports content on the back page.
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the Sentinel Today
Grafton Welcomes Newest Citizens Randall David Woodyard
Mr and Mrs James Woodyard of Lucretia announce the birth of a son at Grafton City hospital weighing six pounds one ounce. Born Wednesday June 22 the baby is named Randall David. Maternal grandparent is Mrs Rosa Reed of Philippi and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Clair T Woodyard of Lucretia. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Walter A Woodyard of Lucretia.
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James Woodyard
Lucretia
Grafton City Hospital
Randall David
Rosa Reed
Philippi
Clair T. Woodyard
Walter A. Woodyard
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