Barbara Manning Resting Before Florida First Lady Role
Florida’s future first lady Barbara Manning, 24, is taking a break from publicity to rest ahead of her June 26 wedding to Governor Fuller Warren. Hollywood publicists report heavy press engagements and photo sessions, while Warren compliments her cooking and hints she may supervise the executive mansion kitchen.
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Los Angeles
Barbara Manning
Florida
Hollywood
Fuller Warren
Tallahassee
Barbara
Oppenheimer Won’t Talk on Reds Refusal
Atomic scientist Frank Oppenheimer and his wife face possible contempt cites from the House Un American Activities Committee for refusing to identify former associates as Reds. Chairman Wood said they could be cited, but the committee planned no immediate action.
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Washington
Frank Oppenheimer
House
Wood
D-Ga
House UN -American Activities Committee
Oppenheimer
Grandmother Drowns Trying to Save Grandson in Pa River
Coroner Vernon Walsh reported a 56 year old Newfoundland grandmother Mrs. Ethel Baisley drowned yesterday while trying to rescue her six year old grandson Coroner Walsh ruled accidental drowning. The tragedy occurred when the boy reportedly stepped into a deep Pocono River pool and the grandmother entered the water to help. The victims include Lawrence Hadden, son of Mrs. Erma Hadden of Honesdale. No witnesses, no further details available.
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Newfoundland
Vernon Walsh
Wayne
Ethel Baisley
Lawrence Hadden
Erma Hadden
Honesdale
Walsh
Paupack
Violence Flare At Mine Field Near Fairmont Beatings Reported
A clash near Fairmont in northern West Virginia involved roving pickets beating 29 non union miners as they prepared to work. B Ford of Watson and R A Hoken of Fairmont said two men faced a group armed with fists and steel, with Paul Ford knocked unconscious and hospitalized. State police and Governor Paterson ordered protection, while authorities await further reports on the incident.
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Airmont
West Virginia
B. Ford
Watson
Marion County
Tasson
Pant
R.A. Hoken
Fairmont
Ford
United Mine War
Cecil B. Highland
Clarksburg
Hoken
Paul Ford
Paul
Crops Threatened by Heat Wave and Drought Across Regions
A mid June heat wave and drought threaten crops across the Northeast and Pacific Northwest, raising forest fire fears in several states. Heat in New England has caused 15 deaths in three days, while North Texas floods killed 11. Moisture improves Midwest crops, but no relief appears for the New England heat belt as foresters monitor dry forests.
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New England
Texas
Pacific Northwest
Washington
Idaho
Cascade Mountains
Oregon
Labor Debate Nears Voting Stage On Labor Bill
The Ben fate neared the voting stage in its labor debate after five days of speeches. Democratic leader Lucas of Illinois said an amendment to require unions to bargain in good faith would be taken up first. It is one of four bipartisan amendments to the administration's labor bill to repeal the Taft-Hartley act and replace it with an enlarged Wagner Act. Approval of the four amendments was expected with little opposition.
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Washington
Lucas
Illinois
Hoppman Urges Citizens to Live Up to Flag Ideals
In Baltimore at the Baltimore and Ohio station square an Elks lodge Flag Day ceremony featured Earl 3 Hoppman of Baltimore. The Grand Master of Maryland’s Odd Fellows challenged Communists to live under the Red flag and urged the several hundred present to uphold United States ideals after a 6 45 am parade.
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Grafton
United States
Earl 3. Hoppman
Baltimore
Maryland
Baltimore and Ohio
Hoppman
Station
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
U. S
Man Pleads Not Guilty in Child Rape Case
Lonnie Hinerman, 26, a Roberts Ridge farmer, pleaded not guilty in circuit court to statutory rape of a seven year old girl. Judge Lloyd Arnold denied a motion to delay until October. Hinerman was arrested May 2 after neighbors said he lured the girl with candy into a field near her home. The victim was taken to Glendale Memorial Hospital where an operation was performed. Indicted by the Grand Jury yesterday.
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Moundsville
Lonnie Hinermah
Roberts Ridge
Lloyd Arnold
Hinerman
Roy M. Joliffe
Glendale Memorial Hospital
Glendale
Defense Provides Records In Case Against Bill Lias
In Fairmont the defense supplied records to support Harold E. Young's testimony in the $1 million income tax case against William G. Lias. The witness described Lias’s interests in partnerships such as the Acorn club, Point Pleasant Amusement Company, Market Street Club, and Pirate Cafe, with end-of-year holdings from 1941 to 1946 ranging from about $3,682 to $95,360, aiming to show Lias was credibly connected to these ventures. The case hinges on whether these records establish Lias’s wealth and tax liabilities.
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Fairmont
William G. Lias
Lias
Harold E. Young
Internal Revenue
Wheeling
Young
Acorn Club
Bridgeport
Point Pleasant Amusement Company
Market Street
Zeller’s
Pirate Cafe
Senate Banking Group Probes Plan For Industry Chief Negotiator
The Senate Banking Committee voted unanimously to study a proposal to appoint a coordinator or chief negotiator for Northern coal producers. Senator Maybank said the inquiry would start Monday, run by a small business subcommittee. Operators fear a Czar could create monopolistic control and fix prices, while some executives favor Harry M. Moses of H B Frick Coke Company for the job.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Maybank
D-Sc
Robertson
George Love
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers Union
Love
Harry M. Moses
H. B. Frick Coke Company
Pitts Singh
Lewis
United Hine
Foreign Ministers Call Off Meeting In Paris
A scheduled session of the Big Four foreign ministers was halted at the last moment after Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky asked for more time. American sources say Vishinsky was not prepared for the meeting with Western counterparts. He was expected to deliver the Kremlin’s reply to Western transport trade proposals on Germany as talks were nearing agreement.
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Paris
Andrei Y. Visshinsky
Visshinnsky
S. Vishinsky
Kremlin
Germany
Russia
West
Manos Theatre Set Grand Opening June 27
Manos Theatre announces a grand opening for June 27 at 8 15 p m with city and county officials civic leaders and film industry representatives as guests The Grafton Junior High band will participate while interior decor by Haury Decorating of Monessen is nearing completion Features include silk tapestry walls four inch insulating layer for acoustics asphalt tile flooring and soon installed cushioned chairs sound equipment marquee plate glass fronts and a natural wood lobby The Manos Theatre chain operating 21 theatres in West Virginia and Pennsylvania will hire local staff with an out of state manager arriving next week.
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Erana
New Manos Theatre
R. L
McCool
Haury Decorating Company
Monassen
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
Manos Theatre
West Virginia
Local PSC Hearing On Water Rates Ordered Continued
The Public Service Commission hearing on Gratton city water rates and additional chargeable items was continued yesterday for an indeterminate period. John B. Smith led the session and granted more time for cross examination of City Manager Curtis D. Decker upon Attorney O. B. Wyckoff's motion. The PSC pledged to audit the city water books, and the city requested a books system approved by the PSC and State Tax Commissioner. It was disclosed that Gratton capitalizes its water system at $700,000. City Attorney Hugh R. McPhail concluded his direct examination of Decker before adjournment.
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Grat‘ton
John B. Smith
O. EB. Wyckoff
Curtis D. Decker
PSC
Decker
Hugh R. McPhail
Election Today At Girls' State Governor Inauguration
Nearly 300 girls at Rhododendron Girls State chose a governor and officers. Patricia Callison and Nancy Village ran for governor. winner to be inaugurated tonight with Faye Wallace as counselor. Assistant Adjutant General William Miller to represent Governor Patteson at ceremonies. A reception follows an address by Oleta Schrottky.
Attorney General Responds To Hoover Resignation Story
Washington officials disputed a report that J Edgar Hoover resigned as FBI chief amid a fight over using secret FBI reports in Judith Coplon espionage trial. Attorney General Clark called the claim unfounded and questioned the Times Herald’s sensational framing. White House press secretary Ross said the White House had not entered the controversy.
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Washington
Charles G. Ross
White House
J. Edgar Hoover
Ross
Clark
Sustains Cut Head In Fall Over Wall
Carl Moran, 45, of West Wilford Street, fell over a wall on Lafayette Street yesterday at 1 30 p m sustaining a head laceration. He was picked up by city police on drunkenness charges and jailed. Before Municipal Police Court Judge Guy Allender he paid a 15 dollar fine plus costs. default sent to jail 30 days or until paid. Officers Moran and Woodford.
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Carl Moran
West Wilford Street
Lafayette Street
Moran
Taylor County
R. D. Stout
Guy Allender
Moran and
Woodford
Corn Crops Damaged By Dry Weather Report
CHARLESTON F last week's dry weather damaged corn but aided the harvest. Some corn hay had to be replanted while other crops mostly benefited. Wheat remains good, oats need rain but ripening, barley ready for harvest. Rain averaged 0.02 inch statewide, 1.03 inches below normal. average temperature 67 degrees, one degree below normal with frost in higher areas causing some crop damage.
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Charleston
Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
Former NL umpire Moran dies in Kentucky
Charles B. Moran 70, longtime National League umpire and Centre College football coach at Danville, Ky, died at his home in Horse Cave yesterday from a neat ailment. Moran gained national fame in baseball and as a coach during his career.
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Horse Cave
Charles B. Moran
Moran
Centre College
Danville
Southern Coal Operators Press UMW Contract Demands
Southern soft coal producers outlined arguments for a contract to sustain Southern industry, citing market conditions, stockpiles, and competition from gas. They seek changes to the current contract including no mandatory idle days, longer productive hours, memorial shutdowns, and dropping the $100 monthly miner pension while funding injury benefits and the union welfare program.
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Bluefield
Southern Soft
United Mine Workers
Joseph E. Moody
Southern Coal Producers Association
John L. Lewis
Union
Measles Epidemic Raging In Grafton
County Health Doctor BR D. Stout reported last night about 100 measles cases in Grafton with no deaths so far. He noted a local child suffered both measles and whooping cough and was critically ill. The epidemic’s extent remains uncertain due to incomplete figures.
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BR. D. Stout
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