Southerners to Look Elsewhere in Democratic Split
Washington June 7 Despite anti Truman sentiment Southerners have given up hope of keeping Truman on the Democratic ticket They may back a post convention candidate Pale gee and Russell Richard ee are named as potential leaders to form a Southern Democratic party If a single candidate can win all anti Trumana electoral votes they could force the presidency into the House Delegates in a late stage Truman tours the West seeking support as delegates prepare to vote Colorado Kentucky Connecticut and DC head to the polls Nebraska Iowa and other states announce their delegate actions amid convention intrigue
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Jack Bell
Washington
Nebraska
Truman
Pale Gee
Russell
Richard Ee
Agneras
New
Southern Democratic Party
Mr. Truman
Alabama
Texas
Trumai
Mney -Weik
Philadelphia
Dixié
House of Representatives
Sf Ce Arts
Ufl
Phil M. Donnerly
Oklahoma
Socrats
Omaha
Inspectors to Inspect Bridge After Closure in Graf
State Road Commission inspectors plan a full study of the Bridge Street bridge in Graf, whose closure prompted talk of $100,000 in repairs to handle expected traffic after lake development. Governor Clarefice W Meadows, the Memorial Day speaker, pledged state action.
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State Road Commission
Division of
Bridge Street
Graf
M. Oneale
Ira
Clarefice W. Meadows
Czech leader Benes resigns as Gottwald governs
The text notes President Benes resigning during rising Communist power. Gottwald’s office announces the move after a special cabinet meeting. Antonin Zapotocky could be the next premier if Gottwald shifts to the presidency, while Masaryk’s son is mentioned in a distant note.
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Gottwald
Antonin Zapotocky
Benes
Jong Zane
Edwards recounts knife attack after ride home in Fairmont
Fairmont police say Lum Edwards told of an incident in Bellview where two men approached IMS workers and abused him. One grabbed him by the neck and Edwards indicated he knew the assailants but would not name them. The motive remains undisclosed as prosecutors await details. Police learned of the fray at about 1 am Sunday when hospital staff notified them. Edwards drove himself to Fairmont General Hospital with knife wounds.
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Lum Edwards
Fairmont City
Edwards
Bellview
Ims
Ed Edwards
Pend- Ange County
Sffray
Douglass
Fairmont
Fairmont General
Varies: Wind Damage Delays in Taylor County
A strong burst of wind yesterday caused damage across Taylor County with trees bent to the ground and branches torn from homes. One residence on Maple Avenue lost part of its roof and a nearby tree was uprooted. Temperatures dropped to 80 degrees then rose to 67 by noon today, with rain forecast for tonight and tomorrow.
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Taylor County
C. Jefferys
Maple Avenue
Senate refuses amendment riders tied to civil rights program
Senate declines defeat for Langer and six planned riders on Tru man civil rights package. The amendments would cover anti-lynch and anti-poll tax provisions. Langer states opposition to the draft bill in its present form but hints others may speak.
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Senate
Truman
Langer
Six arrests on drunkenness charges in Fairmont docket
Fairmont police chief Joe Mask reports six arrests for drunkenness over the weekend, part of the city’s latest docket. Hayhurst, 53, of Rivesville, is noted in the incident list dated June 7.
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Fairmont
Hayhurst
Rivesville
Joe Mask
Witnesses Testify At Coroner Hearing In Brunson Slaying
The coroner's jury heard details of Gaines arrest and the scene at the Bower mine near Flemington where rival claimed. Dr Paul Warden linked the fatal head wound to Brunson's death and noted other bullet holes in the neck and shoulder. Eyewitnesses Thomas Wesmorland Clarksville, Tipton Stanley Bridgeport, and Everett Castel Hazelton described Gaines's approach and the confrontation.
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Paul P. Warden
Brunson
Pelt
Thomas Wesmorland
Philippi Pike
Clarksburg
Tipton Stanley
Route 3
Bridgeport
Everett Castel
Hazelton
W. Va
Bower
Flemington
W. H. Canfield
D. A. Zimmerman
Parke Selvey
H. D. Poling
T. M. Kinsey
Leo Lambert
Clarence D. Hinkle
Norma Lee
Flemington High School
Jordan
Taylor County
Simpson
Sumter
8. C
Bartlett
Grafton
Decatur
Illinois
Moser Child Stays in City Hospital After Accident
The year-old daughter of Mrs Margar e Tet Moser of 309 Barrett Street remains hospitalized after being struck by Kenneth Ashby, 21, of Route 1, who said the child ran into the street. Doctors report two skull fractures and a leg injury. Police deem the crash unavoidable and continue investigation.
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Margare Tet Moser
Barrett Street
City Hospital
B.D. Stout
Joe
Kenneth Ashby
Route 1
Bel
Legion Resolutions Slide From Elkins Session
Dr. B. I. Golden led a business session as ninth district commander. Resolutions were adopted urging a state tax by referendum, pension at 65 per month after 55, and a Department of Veterans Affairs clean up at Huntington to speed claims. Lennie Nottingham elected district vice commander. Delegates to the Miami national convention named Dr. Golden John Shaffer C. Shaffer and Charles Cather with local post backing.
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B. I. Golden
of . Elkins
Department
Hiuntington
Veterans Administration
Huntington
Lennie D. Nottingham
Durbin
Miami
Dr. Golden
John Shaffer
Elkins
C. G. Shaffer
Parsons
Charles Cather
Stand Construction at National Cemetery Demolished
The speaker's stand at the National Cemetery is being demolished as part of a government plan to create at least 400 additional gate sites at the cemetery.
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Page One
National Cemetery
Case Delay Involves Alleged Wife From Illinois
The record notes the defendant could recall only the name Vivian. The case was continued until this fall on the state's motion to allow time to bring his alleged wife from Illinois here.
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Vivian
Tlinois
Meeting Of Legion Post On Wednesday Evening
The Taylor County Post No 12 American Legion will hold its regular monthly meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Legion home. A report on the Ninth district convention at Parsons will be featured. The article also notes political campaigning and mentions gubernatorial candidates from several towns, along with a discussion of coal use in steelmaking.
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Taylor County Post No. 12
American Legion
Legion
Parson Sunday
Card of Thanks for Elza Jones Family
Pain due to unceased heart may be felt in parts of the body distant from the heart. Our humble thanks extend to friends neighbors at the Baptist Church of Gassaway Rev Pearl D Nettles and Bartlett Funeral Home for kindness condolence sympathy and gifts for our dear son and brother John Anderson Jones. May God bless you all. Mr and Mrs Elza Jones and Family
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Gassaway
Pearl D. Nettles
Bartlett Funeral Home
John
Anderson Jones
Elza Jones
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