Promise Restoration Of Civil Liberties In Bolivia Revolt
Washington reports outline a proposed price control repeal with a three member board to rule on de control and re control decisions. The plan could extend price ceilings for meats dairy grains and related products and may affect poultry eggs tobacco and petroleum products. OPA chief Porter said an analysis of economic consequences is being prepared for President Truman.
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Ition
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OPA
Paul Porter
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Porter
West Virginia rehab helps 773 disabled find jobs in year
F. Ray Power told Parkersburg Rotary club the state division of vocational rehabilitation placed 773 disabled men and women into work from 7,699 registered during the year ending June 30. He noted total yearly earnings of $1,314,000 and an average $1,700.16 per person, with program costs of $344,793.92. He emphasized the non recurring $450 rehab cost per person and said 4,388 received service while 4,484 remain on rolls. He projected over 1,300 local disabled adults could be prepared for jobs through the new Parkersburg office.
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West Virginia Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
F. Ray Power
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The Virginian at Strand Theater Tonight
The Grafton Sentinel invites Mrs Zella Herbp to attend tonight's presentation of The Virginian at the Strand Theater starring Joel McCrea Brian Donlevy Sonny Tufts and Barbara Britton. Also appears Miss Susie Slagle's Veronica Lake Sonny and Joan Caulfield at the screening.
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Grafton Sentinel
Zella Herb
Beech Street
Joel McCrea
Brian Donlevy
Sonny Tufts
Barbara Britton
Strand ‘Theater
Susie Slagie
Veronica Lake
Sonny and
Joan Caulfield
Miriam Isner
Kay
Paul Kelley
Grafton Theatre
Silence at Goats Show Honors Bikini Bombed Goats
In North Hollywood California on July 22 the San Fernando Valley Goat Society held its tenth annual show with a one minute silence requested by President Frank Ecker for the Bikini atomic bombed goats. Four hundred goat owners observed the moment though the entries bleated on despite 98 degree heat.
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San Fernando Valley
Pinpointed Pearl Harbor probe tees up anew
Washington July 22 A Senate War Investigating Committee plan to reopen inquiry into pre war delays at fortifying Pacific bases centers on Col. Theodore Wyman Jr the Army district engineer in Hawaii when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and later on the Canal oil project in Canada. The panel seeks testimony related to alleged relations with a midwestern munitions combine as part of the broader Pearl Harbor blame inquiry. See NOW page 3.
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Rep
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Wyman
Canal
Canada
Senate Committee
President Truman
Chinese Communists claim victory near Nanking
Chinese Communists said they captured 12 000 troops threatening the government on the coastal plain 60 miles east of Nanking. Spokesman Wang Ping Nan claimed 6 000 troops surrendered after orders to attack Communist lines near Taihing. A government spokesman dismissed the claim as propaganda and said Gen. Wang Tieh Han’s command remained intact.
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Wang Ping-Nan
Taihing
Wang
Wang Tieh-Han
Yangtze River
Jukao
Shankhai
Bomb Blast Destroys British Offices in Jerusalem
An explosion wrecked the King David hotel secretariat and army HQ in Jerusalem at 12 30 p m killing eight and wounding about forty. Five attackers fired at a British officer and fled. strong police guards blocked access as ambulances rushed the injured and a fire broke out.
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King David Hotel
John Bhaw
West Virginia murder suicide shocks Glen Easton
Glen Easton residents awoke to a double tragedy as William F. Hunt a retired locomotive engineer and his estranged wife Florence Hunt were found dead in her home. Sheriff Porter Richards said two young girls found Mrs. Hunt first and fled to raise the alarm before another shot fatally wounded Hunt, who was hidden inside the house.
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William F. Hunt
Baltimore and Ohio
Florence Hunt
Porter Richards
Richars
Retired B&O official John B. Kimmel dies at 86
John B. Kimmel, a longtime Baltimore and Ohio railroad master mechanic, died at his home in Grafton at 3 45 yesterday after an extended illness. He served 52 years six months with the B and O, retiring in 1927. A prominent Mason and Eastern Star member, he was born November 6 1860 in Evansville Preston County. He leaves a wife. See John page 6.
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B. & O. Veterans Association
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A. Masons
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Naomi
Order of Eastern Star
Mr. Kimmel
Evansville
Preston County
S. P
Henrietta Carrington Kimmel
John Page
War Profits Investigators Seek More Funds To Carry On Munitions Hearings
Washington July 22 The Mead committee faces higher costs as it probes a midwestern munitions combine and awaits word from two House members. Senate war investigating group seeks extra funds for salaries, ongoing inquiries into Col Theodore Wyman Jr and Hines recommended by the Pearl Harbor committee, plus pay boosts affecting the budget.
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Andrew J. May
D.ky
House Military Committee
Theodore Wyman, Jr
Hines
Pearl Harbor
Wyman
Army
Hawaii
Atomic test prep heats Bikini underwater launch delayed by weather
Preparations for the underwater test of the atomic bomb aboard the USS Mount McKinley proceed in Bikini lagoon with six submarines set for submergence at 60 feet. Vice Admiral Blandy noted a possible one week delay due to rough weather, while meteorologists expect a high pressure area to bring clear conditions for Bikini time. The operation involves Skate and Parche on the surface and several hull types submerged to near center detonation.
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MT. Mckinney
Bikini
Soviet Hungary policy faces stern peace-session debate
Diplomats weigh Hungary tensions as Byrnes prepares Paris talks for a new peace conference. Officials say Hungary may see a protest over political freedoms while treaties for Hungary and other Balkans shape postwar power. Officials note Soviet influence grows as Western powers seek balance at Paris.
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Russia
Uttle
Romania
Health workers convene today at Morgantown hospital
Doctors nurses and other health workers gathered at Monongalia County General Hospital Morgantown on July 22 for a four day poliomyelitis treatment institute. Dr J C Pickett Morgantown orthopedist announced lectures by out of state authorities including Dr Jesse Wright director of the program.
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Monongalia County General Hospital
J. C. Pickett
Jesse Wright
Two Million Baptists in Russia
Dr Louis D Newton president of the Southern Baptist Convention reported in Moscow that Baptist church leaders in the Soviet Union count between 1 600 000 and 2 000 000 believers. Newton part of a seven member delegation invited by the Soviet government and Red Cross Red Crescent societies.
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Louis D. Newton
Atlanta
Southern Baptist Convention
Soviet Union
Newton
Russia
Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Rural savers outpace city in large saver class
Among those living in rural areas 37 percent were classified as large savers while only 13 percent in metropolitan areas received that label. This contrast highlights differing saving patterns between rural and urban populations.
Moscow accuses America in China war drive
Moscow radio accuses the United States of fomenting civil war in China to secure economic and political dominance in the Far East. It cites a New Times review saying Washington seeks economic primacy in China and backs Chiang Kai-Shek against the Communists, contrasting with wartime U.S. policy under Roosevelt.
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Moscow Radio
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Far East
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New Times
United States
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Chiang Kai-Shek
Moscow
Suspect Producer in Wedding Death
BANDINGO Calif July 22 George White 52 Hollywood and New York theatrical producer of Scandals girl shows was freed on bail after arrest on suspicion of negligent homicide and failing to stop after a traffic collision that killed a newly wed couple. White denied the charges saying he first learned of the motorcycle at Tijuana. SUSPECT page 4
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Hake
Search Continues for Plane Victims Off Panama Coast
Panama July 22 continue search for 15 crew members missing after collision near Pacific coast. Air and surface craft comb waters as planes sought three pursuit craft lost in a storm. Army headquarters says bomber units crashed while investigating suspected life rafts.
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Panama
Pacific
Army
Bolivia in turmoil after four day revolution ends with president killed
In La Paz revolutionary forces seized power over four days. President Gualberto Villarroel was assassinated yesterday as mobs attacked the regime. Casualties were reported among both revolutionaries and loyalists amid chaotic street fighting, while leaders sought to restore order and quash counter moves.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
Gualberte Villarroel
Villarroel
Pease Bboe
Evaia
Congress Stays In Session With Key Bills Pending
Senate Democratic leader Barkley said after a talk with President Truman that adjournment is unlikely before mid next week. He noted the OPA revival bill is under analysis for approval or veto while Congress also must act on terminal leave pay, railroad retirement, and an aviation treaty. The long range housing measure remains pending in the House.
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McKellar
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