Taft condemns Truman attack on Congress in Philadelphia
Senator Robert A Taft in Philadelphia urges voters to elect a president who will cooperate with a Republican program. He says Truman’s criticism of Congress harms representative government and accuses him of aiding Communists and fascists. Taft argues Congress is the bulwark of liberty and condemns Truman for misunderstanding American principles.
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Taylor County Court Fixes Bond In Murder Case
Yesterday the Taylor County Circuit court set bond at 1,000 for Charles Brennan Gaines a 1 year old Flemington father and unemployed miner awaiting September grand jury on charges of premeditated murder in the death of James Richard Brunson at a strip operation near Flemington last Friday. Brennan had not posted bond by 1 p m today and remained in Taylor county jail. Gaines was fixed at 6,000 by Judge Merle Watkins after counsel for the defense requested bond.
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Richard Brunson
Totay
Merle Watkins
Westinghouse Proposes 6 Percent Raise and Holiday
Westinghouse Electric Corp offers three unions a six percent wage increase plus an extra paid holiday for hourly workers, equating to an 8.4 cent hourly rise. The move follows resumed talks with CIO United Electrical Workers in Pittsburgh, affecting about 80,000 employees across nearly twenty states.
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Kaiser- Frazer Corp
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Armed peace begins in Palestine for four weeks
Cairo June 11 Armed peace for at least four weeks began in Palestine today under UN mediation. Indications showed the truce largely observed though Arab Legion accused Jews of killing an Arab soldier in Jerusalem. Jewish Tel Aviv on alert after the deadline. Both sides rushed last minute moves to improve positions as peace talks planned on Rhodoes under UN sponsorship. Egyptian siege, Latrun clash, and village captures reported amid scattered combat along the Jerusalem to Tel Aviv corridor.
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Boys State Governor Backs Universal Military Training
At Jacksons Mill on June 11 the Mountaineer Boys State legislature passed unanimously a resolution endorsing universal military training. Governor David Hermansdorfer urged adoption as the four week program in model government continues with debate and support from the youth lawmakers.
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Wreck of Diplomat near Laurel Halts Rail Line
Railroad inspectors probed a derailment on the Baltimore and Ohio Diplomat near Laurel Maryland killing one and injuring at least 46. Crews had been repairing rails before the crash which halted eastbound traffic for over seven hours as investigators questioned witnesses along the main line near the Laurel race track.
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State Officially Takes Over Bridge Street Bridge
Final confirmation of the State Road Commission taking over the Bridge Street Bridge was received by the City of Grafton. The move designates state responsibility for maintenance and traffic control, with earlier informal agreements making this official after years of discussion. The five city street sections and the bridge will be part of the State Secondary Municipal system, saving the city substantial future repair costs. The designated streets include parts of Main, Monroe, Bridge, Barrett, High, and Yates avenues, and the bridge’s further work awaits state action.
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Flemington High Teacher Maxine Wyckoff Resigns
Maxine Wyckoff, long time Flemington High School teacher and past president of the Taylor County Teachers Association, had her resignation accepted by the Taylor County Board of Education at the final meeting of the fiscal year. The board also reviewed financials and the auditor’s report from the State Tax Commissioner’s office in Charleston, approving bills totaling 6770.63 dollars. Assistant Superintendent R Virgil Rothorough stated the next board meeting was set for July 5 to hire personnel for the upcoming school year.
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Flemington High School
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Taylor County Board of Education
Charleston
R. Virgil Rothorough
Taylor County Schools
Wilson Goes To Jail For Beating Wife In South Graf ton
Wilson of South Graf ton was placed under a peace bond of 100 dollars and in default sent to Taylor County Jail for a year after being found guilty of striking beating and threatening to kill his wife Leora. Deputy Sheriff W H Canfield arrested him at 9 30 last night on a warrant secured by his wife from Mag Job W Sndery.
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Grafton
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Coal operators fear lockout in talks with UMW
A southern coal operator suspects some operators are angling for a lockout in contract talks with John L. Lewis to push coal prices higher. Citing the stalled pension fund talks, the comments deny a contemplated strike but warn the industry may seek a price raise to $1 per ton. Harold W. Ward reports from Washington.
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Hartley
R-Nj
House Labor Committee
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National Guard Planes to Spot Forest Fires in West Virginia
Charleston June 11. Plans to use National Guard aircraft for spotting and observing forest fires in West Virginia were announced. The 167th Fighter Squadron training to control woodland blazes, aiming for a cooperative plan before the fall fire season. The squadron has about 40 planes including fighters, attack bombers, transports. Previously the Conservation Commission used only its own plane, with no air facilities for fire control.
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Wilson B. Sayers
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Extended West Virginia Weather Forecast June 12 to 16
West Virginia weather will stay 2 to 4 degrees above normal through June 16. Cooler weekend followed by rising temperatures. Scattered showers Wednesday with total rainfall under a quarter inch.
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House Republicans Push Peacetime Draft Next Week
Washington June 11 House Republicans pressed for enactment of a peacetime draft law next week after a 78 to 10 Senate vote on the selective service revival. Speaker Martin said the House bill could reach the floor Tuesday or Wednesday with one day of debate, while Rules Chairman Lee Allen planned a Monday committee vote to advance or defeat the measure ahead of adjournment.
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Thirteen Year Old Boy Faces Lifetime In Prisons
Napa California June 11 Thirteen year old Richard Pson found guilty of first degree murder admitted drowning Verna Sue Askins to keep her quiet about sexual abuse He will be committed to the youth authority until age 21 then transferred to San Quentin He is not subject to the death penalty due to age.
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Paul Poling Held For Investigation
A Grafton man, Paul Poling of Barrett street, is held in the Taylor County Jail on entering the residence of Adolph Nestor at 756 Pearl street about 11 oclock last night. Poling is in custody on theft charges and was picked up by local authorities in connection with the case. He is awaiting appearance for the September term of Taylor County Circuit Court.
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City Council to convene tonight at City Hall
Tonight at 8 p m City Hall the City Council will meet to study ways to raise city revenue. Officials expect discussion of a gross sales tax and a tax on licenses, with consideration of other revenue options.
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Yeager Honored by Congress for XS-1 Flight Feat
West Virginian aviator Captain Charles E. Yeager of Myra received swift praise on the congressional floors after Air Secretary Symington named him the XS-1 rocket plane pilot who had flown faster than sound. Senator Revercomb lauded Yeager for a storied wartime record and fearless service while Representative Ellis prepared remarks for a House appearance.
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Revercomb
R.-W.va
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Columbia River breaches dike near Portland amid flood
Flooding along the Columbia River breaks through a dike on Portland’s outskirts racing toward lowlands and threatening Reynolds aluminum plant workers evacuations. Army engineers move troops and dike workers to shore up defenses as the Fraser and Columbia rivers reach new highs and boost evacuated totals well past 60,000 residents.
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Danish Vessel Sinks Off Aalborg in Deadly Disaster
About 180 people drowned when the 1,668 ton steamer Kjoebenhava Sa owned by United Steamship Co. sank off Kattebat en route from Copenhagen to Aalborg. Divers worked quickly but survivors remained unconfirmed. Nine bodies were recovered by patrolling craft. Company official fears many passengers and crew are drowned.
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Prominent Attorney Seeks State Aid for Day Observance
Richard B Bott, a noted American attorney, plans action at Huntington from August 13 to 16 to urge West Virginia lawmakers to raise the appropriation for the annual Day observance at the state cemetery. The goal is to obtain $400 to $1,000 for assistance and expenses.
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Dr Bayer Dies After State Meeting Referendum Debate
Fragmented text indicates Dr Bayer dies after a recent meeting. Mentions West Virginia referendum on a state bonus and a large turnout expected today. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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