GOP Back In The Ring Today At Philly
Washington reports that a Civil Aeronautics Board decision on All-American Aviation to discontinue its air mail pickup service may take six months, with hearings in final stages and a likely ruling not before year’s start. Post office critics argue substitute surface service could be adequate. agency cites high cost of pickup.
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Faithful Party Members Rewarded as G O P Rolls Out Ceremony
Philadelphia June 22 Relman Morin reports Republicans honor faithful supporters with brief speeches on a green box at a large hall. Notable arrival includes George Murphy from the California delegation as limelight and protocol continue before the presidential candidate is announced.
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Grafton Sentinel Offers Disney Fun and Fancy Theatre Night
The Grafton Sentinel invites readers to attend tonight’s showing of Walt Disney’s Fun and Fancy at the theatre on Washington Street. The current attraction promises lighthearted entertainment for families and locals seeking evening entertainment.
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Municipalities Seek Revenue Ways In State Session
Charleston June 22 municipal finance committee appointed by Governor Meadows discussed possible options for cities to gain a larger share of state revenues or loosen restrictions. They explored direct revenue sharing and constitutional amendments, with further study assigned to a five member sub committee led by City Mayor Roy Vaaty of Clarksburg and Sen. McBn Mell.
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Supreme Court backs Taft Hartley ruling on union elections
Washington June 22 The Supreme Court unanimously allowed publications financed by unions or corporations to back political campaigns without ruling on constitutionality. Justices noted no need to decide the issue now since CIO News endorsed a candidate without violating the act. The decision leaves guidance for unions before November elections.
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Fugitive Hid In Grave Captured By Clever Police
In Rome on June 22 a fugitive wanted for attempted murder was captured after three weeks hiding in a cemetery grave. Police in mourning dress with flowers surrounded the burial chamber and pulled the man from beneath the ground, where he had been concealing himself among the graves. The suspect, Gisacchino Montesano, allegedly tried to kill his wife and sister in law.
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Republicans Near Finish on Platform at Philadelphia Convention
The Republican National Convention adjourned at 3 pm after a long day of talks on a 2400 word platform. Delegates wrestled with who will lead on the ticket while lines formed in Dewey Taft Stassen debates. Foreign policy and housing stirred the fiercest committee fights.
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Bud Messenger Reburial Sunday at National Cemetery
Olivier Floyd Messenger known as Bud Messenger, World War II Marine hero, died June 30, 1944 from South Pacific wounds. His burial at the state's National Cemetery featured military honors by Taylor County American Legion Post 12, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3081, with West Virginia Military District honor guard and color guards. The flag was presented to his mother Mrs. C. V. Isbeaaep by Staff Sgt. Samuel L. Ogden after Lt. William A. Woods officiated.
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Fugitive From W V Industrial School Held
Huntington June 22 State Police Sgt Berley Langford announced the arrest of two Cabell county juveniles on charges of burglarizing service stations in Kanawha county and stealing an automobile in Mason county One was a fugitive and the other a former inmate of the industrial school for boys at Prugtown
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Court Directs Removal Of Board Of Education
National Guard ranks swell as young men rush to enlist to dodge the draft. National Guard HQ reports a burst of new recruits expected to rise until President Truman signs the draft bill into law. Exemption applies to members of guard or active reserves. Truman has one week to sign. delay speculation noted.
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Supreme Court Orders Roane County Education Board Removals
The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled unanimously to remove five Roane County Board of Education members for official misconduct. Judge Jo N. Kenna said voting to pay for goods added to the board by another member violated law, reversing a circuit court dismissal of a taxpayers petition. The decision targets Opie Hunt Cleo Allen Elmer Walker H D McKown and Ralph Daugherty.
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79 Degrees Recorded Here At High Noon
The second day of summer nears its hottest point as a 19 degree noon reading signals a rise into the high 80s by mid afternoon. The day brings heat with thin clouds and a forecast of scattered showers into Wednesday.
Ordinance 178 Second Reading Scheduled by City Council
City Council set a Friday meeting to give Ordinance 178 its second reading. The measure amends two sections of Ordinance 33, raising pinball machine license fees from 5 to 25 and fortune teller rates from 5 to 100. City Attorney Hugh R. McPhallsee ee for Phe
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Couple Gives Away Seven Children and Begins Life Anew
Miami Florida June 22 radio announcer William W Harvey 36 and his wife Billie sign adoption papers for seven children aged nine months to eight years after traveling from Lake Worth Florida. Doctors say Mrs Harvey has only two to two and a half years to live. The couple hope to start anew and provide what they could not before.
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Van Horn's Plea For Court Order To Block Pension Payments Dismissed
Washington June 22 Justice Goldsborough dismissed Ezra Viers plea to block pension payments for United Mine Workers retirees. He found the plan for monthly pensions to UMW members aged at least 20 years reasonable. The dispute helped trigger a six week spring strike and centers on a $100.4 monthly payment proposal and a $5,000,000 fund.
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War threated by Tagun Israel clash
Tel Aviv June 22 A clash between Irgun and Israel sparked warnings of a blood battle if attacks cease. An Israel Communique said some arms importation was barred under the UN four week armistice. The government censored news for 24 hours, while UN observers were dispatched to the scene as telephones in Tel Aviv stopped functioning and reports of casualties emerged.
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Grafton's Mayor To Go Home From Hospital Soon
Grafton mayor Russell G Dotson is recovering from pneumonia at City Hospital and is expected to be discharged within a day or so. He was admitted Sunday morning after illness worsened to pneumonia. The mayor, also employed as city clerk, hopes to resume duties soon, though recovery progress could not be predicted.
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CIO Maps Counter Proposal To Ford Co
The CIO United Auto Workers mapped a counter proposal to Ford Motor Co s offer of an 11 to 14 cent hourly wage boost. The union said the national offer is not acceptable to the committee.
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Police report two young men, Stutler and Johnada, in Clarksburg for traffic violations and intoxication respectively after being brought from Patmont Jail. Chief Joe Hoe mentions scheduled appearance today at 4 p.m. with brief chase details and local coal industry notes in Harrid county.
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