Western Allies unveil drastic currency reform in occupied zones
Western Allies announce a currency reform to restrict money in circulation and enable German ERP participation. A new Deutch mark is issued, old marks must be registered, a one week debt moratorium is set, 45 million Germans may exchange 40 old marks for 40 new marks, and savings and balances face further reductions. Firms can borrow up to 80 marks per employee. additional new marks become available over two months. See WESTERN page 3.
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Berlin
Germany
Plane crash in Pennsylvania kills 43 including Earl Carroll
A United Airlines DC-6 crashed near Mt. Carmel Pennsylvania while attempting an emergency landing. Forty three people died including producer Earl Carroll actress Beryl Wallace and Jack Oakie's wife. Miners aided search as the wreckage spread across a coal hillside. The cause remained undetermined.
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United Airlines
New York City
Earl Carroll
Jack Cakie
Beryl Walace
Rroll
Henry J. Jackson
Collier's Magazine
San Diego
Calif
New York
Pennsylvania
George Warner, Jr
Westmont
Ill
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Harry Stibitz
Port Deposit
Bryce Canyon
Tilak
Virginia
Blue Ridge Mountains
GOP Meetings Planned Tonight in Taylor County
Important sessions of the Taylor County Republican Executive Committee and the United Republican Club of Taylor County convene at 7 30 p.m. in the Taylor County Courthouse. The Executive Committee agenda includes board of directors election and by laws and constitution. the club will discuss its organization following the May 11 officer elections.
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Republican Executive Committee
United Republican Club of
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Fussion
Miss Pearl Felton
Tenner
United Republican Club
Richard Lee G. Q. P. Jage
House Approves Refugee Influx Bill for 205000 Next Two Years
Washington June 18 The House approved a compromise bill to admit about 205 000 displaced Europeans into the United States over the next two years. The measure passed by voice vote after a bid to send it back to committee failed 266 to 133. A Senate House conference panel drafted the bill after both chambers approved different displaced person plans. Rep Fellows R ME said arrivals likely start next fall due to transportation readiness.
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Washington
House
United States
Senate
Senate-House
Fellows
R-Me
U S Doubling Fighter Plane Strength in Europe
The United States will increase its fighter force in Europe by moving a jet unit from Panama. The 36th fighter wing at Albrook Field in the Canal Zone will depart around August 15 and double the current P 47 force based in Germany to about 150 planes, introducing an organized fleet of modern jet interceptors for the first time.
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Panama
Germany
Ue 36Th
Albrook Field
Canal Zone
U. S
Truman Criticizes GOP For Revised Housing Measure
President Truman denounced the Republican leadership for backing a real estate lobby housing bill and delaying postmaster confirmations. He urged the Senate to soften its stance and push the Taft-Ellender-Wagner plan, while aboard the Truman Train en route to Washington. He warned of vetoing more bills to aid the November campaign and highlighted postmasters awaiting Senate action at Altoona and Harrisburg.
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Ernest B. Vaccaro
Truman
Washington
Congress
Esstate
Senate
Altoona
House
Taft - Ellender - Wagner
Harrisburg
Rules Committee
Contractor Shot After Poker Game in Charleston
In Charleston on June 18 contractor Robert T. Pugh, 32, of a local contracting and excavating firm, was shot during a poker game on Upton Creek west of the city. He identified the shooter as an unknown man, was rushed to Herbert J Thomas Hospital, and was reported in very favorable condition after surgery with an excellent chance to recover.
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Charleston
W. S Webb
Webb
Robert T. Pugh
Pugh
Upton Creek
South Charleston
Herbert J Thomas
Air Force orders 28 giant troop cargo transports
The Air Force ordered 28 C-1245 sky freighters to accompany long range bombers. Each can carry 222 troops or a 25 ton payload 2,400 miles without refueling, and the plane weighs 175,000 pounds with full load. It features a nose ramp for heavy equipment and can convert to a hospital craft for 123 stretchers and 45 walking wounded.
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Washington
Air Force
Dewey gains 25 delegates since yesterday in race
Herbert Brownell, Dewey's Philadelphia manager, said New Yorker has added 25 delegates since yesterday boosting hopes for an early on first-ballot win. He declined to name states or vote totals. Taft and Stassen aides held informal talks on a possible GOP deal to back Chilean’s bid for top spot.
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Jack Bell
Philadelphia
Herbert Brownell
Thomas E. Dewey
New Yorker
Brownell
Dewey
Prownett
Robert A. Taft
Harold E. Stassen
Taft
Stassen
Minnesota
J H Peters Named City Police Officer in New Hire
James Harper Peters, a World War II veteran and member of the Grafton Volunteer Fire department, is hired as an extra patrolman on the City Police force. He replaces Cecil Snider who resigned several days ago to take employment in Clarksburg.
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James Harper Peters
Grafton
Couple 15 Held For Grand Jury In Juvenile Case
Lucky Walker later identified as Albert Earnest Walker, 22, of Keyser, and Mrs. Oale Lewis Case, 18, of Cumberland, are held on $500 bond each for the September term of Taylor County Circuit Court after a preliminary hearing. Case age pending. if she is under 18 she may be turned to juvenile authorities. The pair were arrested in Parkersburg Monday night in connection with Rhoda Evelyn Austin's May 28 disappearance from her family home in this city.
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Albert Earnest Walker
Keyser
Rhoda Evelyn Austin
Oale Lewis Case
Cumberland
Taylor County
Mag. C. P. Lucas
W. C. Austin
Walnut Street
Rhoda Evelyn
McPhail Walker
Case
Wood County
H. Parks
Parkersburg
Austin
Walker
City Council to discuss budget at tonight session
City officials convene at City Hall this evening to review the upcoming fiscal year budget and other timely topics. City Manager Curtis D. Decker says Attorney Hugh R. McPhail is expected to have an ordinance ready revising nuisance and privilege taxes.
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Curtis D. Decker
Hugh R. McPhail
Taylor County Court Board of Equalization adjourns Saturday
The Taylor County Court acting as a board of equalization and review will close sessions at Saturday noon. Arthur Poe, president, announced that anyone wishing to appear before the board must do so by the Saturday noon deadline.
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Taylor County
Arthur Poe
Poe
Greece Situation Remains Critical Says Truman
President Truman told Congress that Greece remains critical as aid efforts continue to rebuild its economy and strengthen the army. He noted Turkish forces trained by the U S stabilize the region and cited progress in Greek morale and defense battalions, while inflation and refugees hinder recovery.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Greece
Turkey
Marine Holder of Congressional Medal Returned
Herbert J. Thomas, Marine Congressional Medal of Honor winner who sacrificed his life on Bougainville, is returned to South Charleston. His body arrives to be escorted to his father’s home, with funeral services set for Saturday at First Presbyterian church and burial at Sunset Memorial Park. Military rites will be conducted by Army Navy and Marine Corps personnel. He died November 8 during a patrol against Japanese positions on Bougainville in the Solomon Islands.
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Herbert J. Thomas
Bougainville
Herbert Thomas
South Charleston
First Presbyterian
Sunset Memorial Park
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Navy
Marine Corps
Thomas
Mer
Boughainville
Solomon Islands
Marine
Fight Re Burials At National Cemetery Announced
A. C. Gordon announces re burial services at the local National Cemetery for Shin nston hero Pvt. James G. Marsh and three WWII re interments on Monday and four more on Wednesday. Veterans groups provide honors as Marines are interred in West Virginia and nearby towns in a sequence of scheduled ceremonies.
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Shinnston
National Cemetery
A. C. Gordon
James G. Marsh
West Virginia
Veterans Organizations of
Congressional fight over military draft bill stalls in Senate
The House approved a delayed action draft bill 283 to 130 but the Senate blocked it with a flat objection. Senate Armed Services leaders sought a conference to push for an immediate two year draft while the House wants one year with future presidential induction. Senator Glen Taylor objected to any draft, delaying final action as other senators promise to reconvene in summer to resolve the dispute amid sector warnings from Secretary Marshall.
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House
Senate
Services Committee
Glen Taylor
D.-Ida
Gurney
Senate Armed Services Committee
Taylor
Glen
Dis
Idaho
Henry A. Wallace
Taft
Ohio
Congress
Marshall
Bud Messenger Comes Home to Town
Pro. Olivier Floyd Bud Messenger of Grafton Marshe Hero whip returns home today after service. He died on June 30, 1944, receiving honors and messages while in Mint.
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Olivier Floyd
Bud
Grafton Marshe
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