Gunfire Ends Couples Wedding Plans in California
Los Angeles June 15. Prospective bride and groom Clayton Peter Asten 25 and Loma Frances Quiroz 21 were shot dead in a suburban Garden home forcing cancellation of their wedding plans scheduled for tomorrow Sheriff deputies found the bodies both shot through the head in the six room White clapboard house. A 32 caliber revolver was found on the kitchen table and another in the slain groom's bedroom. The elder Asion was being sought for questioning after a broadcast urging his surrender en route to California.
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Los Angeles
Morrow
Clayton Peter Asten
Loma Frances Quiroz
Sheriff's
Asion
Samuel Asion
Fell Gardens
Garner Brown
Brown
Lock
Calif
C. R. Wardw
A. B. Grundman
Alma
Iss Quiroz
Young Aslan
Quiroz
Lor- Chew
WIFE KEPT IN CHAIN BELT BY HUSBAND IN ATLANTIC CITY
Rose L. Truax accused William Truax of locking her in a home made medieval style chastity belt and locking her clothes in a closet. Police captain Edward Webb said the belt was removed by a locksmith after lengthy restraint. Truax faced assault and battery charges as the case unfolded with the pair in the city.
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Atlantic City
N. J
VPA
Edward Webb
Webb
William Truax
Rose L. Truax
Truax
Circus Horse Tail Cutting Leads to 60 Day Jail Term
Napier of Waynes admitted cutting a circus horse tail in Common Pleas Court. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail and the judge released him on bond after appeal. Napier later forfeited the appeal bond amid a February case status.
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Huntington
Napier
Waynes
Mads‘ate
The Grafton Sentinel invites Harry Tucker tonight
The Grafton Sentinel invites Harry J Tucker of 3 East Washington Street to attend tonight's presentation at Strand theatre featuring Spellbound with Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck, and The Man You Dared with Leslie Ss and George MacReady, plus Rawhide at the theatre with Smith and Lou Gehrig.
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The
Grafton Sentinel
Harry J. Tucker
East
Washington Street
Ingrid @man
Gregory Peck
Strand Theatre
Leslie Ss
George MacReady
Smith
Lou Gehrig
C. and O. to power trains with turbine locomotives
President Robert J. Bowman of the Chesapeake and Ohio railway announced to the West Virginia mining institute that two of the finest passenger trains now under construction will be powered by turbine locomotives.
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Huntington
Robert J. Bowman
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
West Virginia Mining Institute
Third Major Vets Post for Grafton Opens Last Night
Frank Gerard was elected commander of Grafton Post No. 5 American Veterans of World War II as Grafton’s third major veterans organization joined the American Legion and VFW. Officers named include Chester Rogers as vice commander Ralph Murray as junior vice commander and others. About 125 veterans will be charter members once the charter closes, with a parchment charter expected from national headquarters soon. Regis Cole spoke on the national program and a state meeting at the Fairmont hotel on June 23 to organize a state department.
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Frank Gerard
Grafton
American Legion
Parkview
Chester Rogers
Ralph Murray
Adjutan Charles Rogers
Paul McVicker
James F. Holt
Richard Bord
Glen Gabbert
John Sheets
Ralph Sapp
Albert Stansbury
Am Vets
Regis Cole
Jack Hardy
Cole
Fairmont
Sugar price rise seems likely in near term
Washington reports OPA plans higher sugar prices as wage-led refinery costs push up retail costs. A fifth of a cent per pound rise is cited for consumers, following a half-cent increase in February. Discussions with importers continue regarding coffee pricing amid price control negotiations.
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Washington
OPA
Peace Springs to be a women’s prison site
West Virginia officials announced the state paid 45000 dollars and took title to Peace Springs resort to convert it into a women’s prison. Plans for remodeling will wait on a full report from architect Alex B. Mahood with board input over the next two weeks. The purchase covers 81.7 acres and several structures. springs themselves are not included.
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Charleston
Peace Springs
Summers County
J. Z. “Terrell
Alex B. Mahood
Bluefield
Terrell
Moundsville State Penitentiary
Moundsville
Marshall Proxy To Head Mississippi University
Dr. John Davis Williams will resign as president of Marshall College to accept the chancellorship of the University of Mississippi. State Board of Education President Raymond Brewster announced plans to consider a successor this month. Williams, appointed in 1942, led enrollment to about 2100 last semester and a faculty rise from 120 to 150. A fall registration over 3000 is anticipated.
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Huntington
John Davis Williams
Marshall College
University of Mississippi
Raymond Brewster
State Board of Education
Brewster
Williams
State Board
Marshall
James E. Allen
University of Kentucky
Senate Votes Increases In Assistance Programs
The senate approved a five dollar monthly boost to federal contributions for state old age and blind assistance and a three dollar rise for dependent children. It also approved a two thousand five hundred dollar annual senate expense allowance, joining House members with similar funds. In Charles Town, circuit Judge D H Rodgers ruled for Jack M Trapnell over Robert D Early by a one eighty five to one eighty three vote for town council, with ballot dispute referred to the judge as referee.
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Washington
Senate
House
Charles Town
D. H. Rodgers
Jack M. Trapnell
Robert D. Early
UMW Renews Drive To Unionize Foremen In PA WV
The AFL United Mine Workers renews its drive to unionize mine supervisory staff in Pennsylvania and West Virginia as operators prepare defenses. Army plans broad removals and terminations for non volunteer enlisted personnel with 21 months service, with overseas fathers and men also affected.
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UMW
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Washington
Army
Pittsburgh
Afl-United Mine Workers
Bowles predicts flood of goods by Christmas US buoyed by stabilization director
Stabilization Director Bowles told ABC radio that a flood of consumer goods could reach shelves by Christmas if the economy avoids price-driven paralysis. He urged decisive action on price control bills before a conference committee and said he would seek a veto if needed. Bowles warned of inflation risks and said production should rise steadily, with shortages fading like last year's cigarette scarcity.
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Washington
Cheste Bowles
OPA
House-Senate
Truman
Bowles
Two Killed And 3 Hurt As B. & O. Train Hits Car
A collision near Hyndman Pennsylvania involving a Baltimore and Ohio train killed 19 year old Evelyn Logsdon and her infant Clyde Logsdon and injured three others Paul Mackenzie Homer Trautman and Mrs Logsdon. All victims were residents of Hyndman.
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Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio
Hyndman
Evelyn Logsdon
Clyde Logsdon
Melvin Logsdon
Paul Mackenzie
Homer Trautman
Logsdon
Butter price rise approved for West Virginia
The Price Administration district office announced an 11 cent per pound butter price increase, effective in West Virginia at 12:01 a.m. Monday.
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Charleston
West Virginia
District Office of Price Administration
Seamen Win Big Wage Increase In Threatened Long Maritime Strike
Seamen secure a substantial wage increase despite looming long maritime strike threats. In other news, Graf ton’s Flag Day parade drew hundreds for the Elk’s station square service with Philippi High and Grafton bands marching amid veteran groups and Scouts. Attorney O E Wyckoff spoke on flag history.
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Station Square
O. E. Wyckoff
Last Minute Telegrams Put Maritime Union Men Back To Work
Washington June 15 The shadow of a crippling maritime strike lifted as a last minute settlement ended a prolonged labor dispute. Seven unions hailed a sweeping victory while crews quit ships and picket lines formed. The pact averts a third major emergency amid coal and rail crises, with ratification undecided in several ports.
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Washington
America
Harry Bridges
Joe Curran
Two Bluefield Bakeries Close Doors Today
Two major Bluefield bakeries delivered their last loaves of bread today and ceased operations due to flour shortages. Cole Baking said plants in Bluefield and Welch were closed until further notice. Feuchtenberger Baking furloughed workers at the Bluefield plant with no immediate recall.
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Bluefield
Paul Cole
Cole Baking Company
Welch
L. D. Feuchtenberger
Feuchtenberger Baking Company
Lovins Warns of War if Peace Is Not Pursued
Huntington June 15 President W T Lovins of the state supreme court warned there may be war in the next generation unless Europeans and Americans align on peace. Speaking as Elks observe Flag Day he cited China and Pacific island oppressed peoples needing aid as an aim of the flag.
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Huntington
W. T. Lovins
State Supreme Court
Europe
United States
Judge Lovins
The
Elks' Lodge
China
Great Pacific Islands
Six Die in Farm Home Fire Near Centropolis Kansas
Six members of the Flory family perished in a morning blaze at a rural Centropolis farm home. Winifred J. Flory, 36, Ruth E. Garber Flory, 32, and their children Ruby 9 Marie 7 Leroy 4 and Margaret 1 year died in the fire located about 15 miles northwest of Ottawa.
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Ottawa
Kas
Centropolis
Here
Winifred J. Flory
Ruth E. Garber Flory
Frouk
Ruby
Marie
Leroy
Margaret
Driver Killed On U S 119 In Monongalia County
The death of Raymond Darnell, a driver on U S Route 119 in Monongalia county, was reported to state police. Mary Elizabeth Roberts, 24, a passenger, was fatally injured on U S 62 in Logan county. The fatalities bring the first half of June toll to seven.
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Charleston
Raymond Darnell
Monongalia
Outo‘mobile Accident Prevention Bureau
Mary Elizabeth Roberts
U.S. 62
Logan County
Shipping at Snail's Page as Seaman Vote on Pact
The nations maritime industry slowed as thousands of union workers stayed away from ships in key ports awaiting ratification of a pact reached by NMU leaders in Washington. Coastwise ports reported variable turnout with Seattle, San Pedro, and Portland enacting work stoppages while Philadelphia NMU seamen ratified the Washington agreement and operations returned to normal.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pacific Coast
CIO
New York City
AFL
National Maritime Union
CIU
Seattle
San Pedro
Portland
Ore
San Francisco
NMU
Philadelphia
New Orleans
More Harrison County Attacks By Rabid Foxes
Clarksburg June 15 health conservation and government officials planned actions to curb rabid foxes in Harrison county as new reports of attacks surfaced. Destry Heldrith of Lumberport said a fox tried to bite his family but he killed it. Wayne Pelley of Shinhston reported a fox tried to bite him, then he killed the animal after beating it off and getting a shotgun.
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Miami
Fla
T. Ray Mills
Harry T. Mikell
Coral Gables
Mikell
Ovid Mikell
Ruby
Mikel
Clarksburg
Harrison County
Destry Heldrith
Lumberport
Andy Casto
Wayne Pelley
Shinhston
Demand Peace Treaties Before U S Gives Atomic Secrets
Senator Millikin urged a speedy agreement on World War II peace treaties before the United States shares atomic know-how with the United Nations. He linked future UN atomic commission work in New York to the reconvened Big Four talks in Paris and said atomic decisions there may influence peace. Millikin and allies want thorough testing of Baruch’s world control plan before surrendering atomic developments to international hands.
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Truman
James F. Byrnes
Paris
Benjamin Cohen
State Department
Arthur Vandenberg
Tom Connally
Texas
Byrnes
Washington
Millikin
R-Colo
United States
United Nations Atomic Commission
New York
McMahon
Senate
Bernard M. Baruch
U. N
World reaction to Baruch plan to curb atomic monopoly
United States proposed a world atomic development authority with veto powers abolished for the Big Five. Early reactions in Britain and among U S senators and scientists were favorable, while delegates to the UN commission paused to study the plan before commenting on its substance.
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New York
United States
United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
U. S
Bernard M. Baruch
U. S. Senate
Atomic Scientist
Atomic Commission
Baruch
Commission
International Atomic Development Authority
Atomic Development Authority
ADA
Senate
United Nations
Security Council
Court Won’t Let Americans Testify In Mihailovic Trial
Belgrade June 15 court hearing on General Draja Mihailovic treason and collaboration charges refused defense request to call United States aviators as witnesses. Mihailovic opposed the move saying he never collaborated with the enemy and defined collaboration as agreement with them. He cited wartime remarks about Italians and “war intrigue” to explain actions amid three forces in battle.
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Belgrade
Draja Mihailovic
United States
Mihailovic
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Chester Bowles
Tate
Pence Springs
Mississippi
Trapnell
NLRB
Barbers’ Union Local
Maritime Union
Lovins
U.S. 119
Monongalia County
Snail's Page
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Earuch
Lewis E. Peters
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