Floods threat as Fraser, Columbia dikes burst in Pacific Northwest
Open drive to restore aid cuts amid rising flood danger. Canadian Fraser River breaches at Barnston and Hatzie Islands force 360 residents to flee by ship to Port Kells. Reinforcements rush to dikes on the Columbia and Snake rivers as crests mount, with damage estimates reaching tens of millions and multiple dikes collapsed.
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William Phipps
Portland
Ore
Pacific Northwest
Fraser River
Canada
Barnston
Hatzie Islands
British Columbia
Canadian Navy
Chilldren
Port Kells
Lkydikes
Colum‘river
Oregon
Washington
Big River
Pacific
Columbia
Snake River
Bardston
Haigh
Northwest
Fraser
Idaho
Marshall Says Out Will Make More Relief Program Of Aid Plans
A House Republican informally joined Democrats in opposing foreign aid cuts as the House Appropriations Committee recommended a 3 million dollar slash from the aid bill. Secretary of State Marshall warned the cut would turn the European recovery effort into mere relief. Rep. Dirksen pledged amendments to restore funds, while leadership aimed for quick action and Senate transmission. The dispute centers on reducing aid to finance the Marshall Plan for Europe and aid to Greece, Turkey, and China.
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Washington
House
House Appropriations Committee
State Marshall
Rep
Dirksen
R-I
Rayburn
Texas
Marshall
Congress
Europe
Harvard University
Appropriations Committee
Taber
R.N.Y
Truman
Western
Greece
Turkey
China
Sessohn
Senate
Halleck
R.ind
Niy
Paul G. Hoffman
Economic Cooperation’ Administrion
Grisly Find In Jackson County Today
Authorities were trying to identify a man found along the Ohio riverbank about two miles south of here. The torso and head lay about 40 feet from the water in a grisly discovery, with reports suggesting the head may have been severed by dogs.
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Ravens Wood
Ohio River
Cpl
C. C. Stewart
Jackson County
Nenetes
Fifty Die In Turkish Flash Flood At Amasya
Fifty persons were reported drowned in a flash flood that swept across Amasya in north central Turkey after torrential rain. Scores of homes were washed away in the narrow valley setting.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Amasya
Degrees Awarded At Concord College Commencement
Degrees were awarded to 63 students at Concord College in Athens at commencement exercises held yesterday.
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Athens
Concord College
Palestine War Goes On To Ever
In Tel Aviv bay a naval engagement occurred between a Jewish corvette and aircraft and what was believed to be an Egyptian destroyer. Count Bernadotte sought a four week truce, with a cease fire effective Sunday. Heavy fighting persisted in northern Palestine and along the southern coast toward Tel Aviv as Arabs and Jews reported clashes.
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Max Boyd
Tel Aviv
Israel
Amman
Trans-Judan
Count Bernadotte
Cairo
Folke Bernadotte
Palestine
United Nations
Trans-Jordan
U. N
Memorial Day funds sought to stage tribute at state National Cemetery
Action planned to raise the appropriation from 500 to 1000 dollars to defray expenses of organizing and staging the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the state's only National Cemetery. The 40 and 8 society of the American Legion discussed the move at a Wednesday meeting with Harry Batson named as chairman of the committee to urge legislative approval for future years. A three member committee led by Dale Zinn was also formed to plan directional signs to the cemetery, with Charles R. Cather and William Grimes among the members. The next Memorial Day will be the 82nd observance here.
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National Cemetery
Society of the American Legion
Legion
Harry By Batson
Carrigs
Dale Zinn
Charles R. Cather
Legion Post
William Grimes
Steel shipment enables Brinkman building reconstruction
Arrival of 27 percent ton steel this week allows H E Brestel contractors to pour footers for the Brinkman building rehabilitation. W M Murray owner says the project should progress uninterrupted if steel on order arrives as promised. shipment includes bar joists to replace wooden floor joists and fireproof the structure.
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Brinkman
W. M. Murray
H. E. Brestel
Murray
Brink‘Ste Steel
Commission Advertises For Bath House Bids
Charleston June 4 The Conservation Commission has advertised for bids to build a bath house at Tygart Lake State Park near Grafton Parks Chief Watt B Powell said plans aim to finish before June 1 next year The park will then offer facilities for up to 1400 swimmers at one time The lake covering 1500 acres remains open year round for fishing with no current bathing allowed.
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Charleston
The
Conservation Commission
Tygart Lake State Park
Grafton
Watt B. Powell
Parks Division
Powell
Truman Outward Confidence Marks Cross-Country Tour
President Truman begins an 18-state grass roots tour en route to Chicago. In Pittsburgh Union Station he greets crowd, receives an American Day cartoon, and signals a non political but high potential impact trip.
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Earnest B. Vaccaro
Chicago
Truman
Pittsburgh
David Lawrence
John Kane
William Forsythe
Union Station
Ihvadedis
Forsythe
Cy Hunherford
Washington
White House
Dwyer Resigns From City Police Post
The resignation of Charles Dwyer a popular patrolman for the City Police Force was announced by Police Chief Joe Mask. Dwyer a civil service officer quit last night after serving since May 13 1946 and even acted as police chief during Captain Mask s leave. Cecil Shider fills the vacancy and the force now has three civil service men. Tom Hyatt the newest extra patrolman a World War II veteran is expected to qualify at the next civil service exam. New York January 4 PI A threatened strike of 25000 long lines telephone workers in 42 States was averted today when negotiators signed a 21 month contract.
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Charles Dwyer
Joe Mask
Dwyer
Captain Mask
Cecil Shider
Mask
Hugh
Woodford
Lawrence ‘Messenger
Tom Hyatt
New York
Jame 4 PI
Lone
Taylor County Resurfacing Project Launched by State Road Commission
The State Road Commission started a $50,000 resurfacing program on three Taylor County secondary roads and one primary road. Harley Haller, county supervisor, announced the plan and noted work began on Oak Grove road, with several days needed to complete that stretch. Subsequent resurfacing will cover Knottsville road and Country Club road, followed by Route 77 from Flemington to the Marion county line, which is being rebuilt after severe winter damage and heavy truck use. A scarifier is used to prepare the surface for new stone coat and finish.
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Taylor County
State Road Commission
Harley Haller
Oak Grove
Haller
Knottsville
Walter Rogers
Country Club Road
Wickwire
Marion County
Flemington
Harrison County
Mr. Haller
Paraguay names 104 week provisional president
In Asuncion on June 4 Chief Justice Juan Manuel Frutos began a 104 week term as Paraguay's provisional president replacing deposed strongman Higinio Morinigo who fled after a bloodless army coup. Frutos will serve until August 15 when Suan Natalitio Gonzalez is to be inaugurated, amid heightened police and troop patrols in the capital.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
Juan Manuel Frutos
Higinio Morinigo
Morinigo
Prutos
Suan Natalitio Gonzalez
Gonzalez
Morinigg
Colorado Party
Jong
NEW Paraquayan
Probable Draft Call Left to Truman, Senate Leader Says
Washington June 4 A Senate Republican leader said there is a good chance any manpower bill passed by Congress would leave the actual draft call to President Truman. Senator Wherry acting majority leader noted support for an amendment similar to Capehart's and said it could gain strength in the Senate while House members back the idea. Senator Lodge also cited some support for recruiting up to 50 000 young Europeans for overseas service with the American army.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Truman
Wherry
R-Neb
Later Capehart
R-Ind
House
Lodge
R-Mass
Tygart Lake Development to decide boat races Tuesday
The Tygart Lake Development corporation will decide at its Tuesday 8 p.m. meeting at the Legion home whether to hold motor boat races on July 4. Directors have urged a large turnout as past races on July 4 and Memorial Day proved successful according to officials.
Extended West Virginia Weather Forecast June 5-9
Cooler over the weekend becoming warmer early next week with temperatures about three degrees above normal. Showers are possible this weekend. Precipitation expected around three tenths of an inch.
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Virginia
Will Bury Father With His Returned Soldier
West on June 4 Ralph Burkhammer 61 of Bendale died after brief illness He had arranged for the return of his son Willard 25 killed November 9 1942 in North Africa A joint funeral for father and son will be held Sunday after the son arrives from Philadelphia distribution center the day before
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Weston
Ralph Burkhammer
Bendale
Burkhammer
Pittsburgh and
West Virginia Gas Company
Spt
Willard Burkhammer
North Africa
Philadelphia
Giant forest fire roars across northern Ontario
In Ontario, two wildfires merged in Mississapi and Chapleau areas, creating a vast front that threatens Bark Lake timberlands. Flames sweep 150000 acres north of Blind River as hundreds battle the blaze. officials warn only heavy rain can halt it amid strong winds and looming thundershowers.
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Toronto
Ont
Mississapi
Chapleau
Ontario
Bark Lake
Blind River
Algoma District
Sault Ste. Marie
Sudbury
Lakes Terre
Union talks urged in NLRB case involving Lewis and Moody
Washington June 4 A NLRB judge ordered boroughs and union leader Lewis to enter contract talks with the Southern Association led by Joseph Moody. The judge noted Lewis avoided bargaining with the Southern group, hinting Mine Workers may seek to weaken that single unit. A mid afternoon news conference was planned by the Southern Association chief.
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Washington
John Li
Lewis
Tyree Wis End
United
Denhams General Counse
National Labor Relations Board
Association
Joseph E. Moody
Southern Association
Tted
Southern “Association
Nobe Hidee
Goldsborough
UMW
Hee Lewis
Goldborough
Body of Pvt McDaniel Arrives for Military Funeral
Pvt McDaniel, 23, killed in action in France February 16 1945, will receive full military honors at Mary's chapel cemetery in Barbour County. His body arrives for final resting service conducted by VFW Post 3860, with burial at Marys chapel. He enlisted from Tenleytown DC and was a resident of the county at enlistment.
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Dhaller
Daniel
France
Mary's ‘Oepel
Barbour
Mery's
Philipp
Vi. McDaniel
Ten
D. C
Stewart H. McDantely
West
Main
First Ballot At Republican Convention Topic Of Debate
Washington June 4 Backers of Taft Dewey and other GOP candidates argued over the first ballot at the Republican national convention. Taft supporters claimed a 25 vote edge over Dewey on the key test and said they could reach 306. The dispute centered on state by state tallies and possible alliances.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Robert A. Taft
Thomas EB. Dewey
Taft
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