Kilgore Talks with Truman on WV and broader issues
Senator Kilgore met President Truman briefly at the White House and spoke with reporters about discussed topics including legislative matters and West Virginia issues. Berlin rail workers ended a 38 day strike with Soviet directed management resuming control of West Berlin stations but traffic did not resume immediately. Western Railroaders noted minimal work would be required to restore freight yard operations after the stoppage.
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Washington
Kilgore
D-Wva
Truman
White House
West Virginia
Berlin
West Berlin
Western
Legal Woes Galore for Sigmund Engel In Chicago
Sigmund Engel, a 73 year old famed con man known for swindling women worldwide, faced multiple legal actions in Chicago courts. Prosecutors held him on a heavy bond awaiting prison, while he anticipated release. He appeared in felony court on a confidence game charge stemming from an accusation by Mrs. Reseda Corrigan, a 39 year old widow, as a courtroom filled with women watched the suave defendant stay mostly silent.
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Chicago
Sigmund Engel
Romeo
Engel
Reseda Corrigan
Hiss Interrogation Touched on Death by Own Action
In New York the Alger Hiss perjury trial reached day 20 with prosecutor Wilited cross examining Hiss about death by own action in his family. Attorney Murphy pressed questions about Chambers and Spiro Lloyd Paul Stryker objected and the judge sustained.
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New York
U. 8
Alger Hiss
State Department
Hiss
Lloyd Paul
Nittaker Chambers
Chams
Navies
Murbhi
Amily
Stryker
Samuel H. Kaufman
Appoint Instructors at West Virginia University
President Irvin Stewart announced five new instructors for WVU. John L. Hicks Jr joins English. Richard L. Heart from Riverside California becomes Speech instructor. Jane Bauer of Antioch California previously taught at UC. Leanna M. Childse of Haverford Pennsylvania is Home Economics Dietitian. Bessie M. West of Knoxville Tennessee was a UT instructor.
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Morgantown
West Virginia University
Irvin Stewart
John L. Hicks, Jr
Indiana University
Stewart
Richard L. Heart of
Riverside
California
Louisiana State ‘Department of Public Welfare
Jane Bauer
Antioch
Uiversity of California
Inhail Eee
Dstructort
Leanna M. Chidse
Haverford
Pennsylvania
Bryn Mawr College
Bessie M. West
Knoxville, Tenn
University of Tennessee
B&O Rail Line Handles Over 61 Thousand Cars in Weekend
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad moved 61,073 revenue cars in the weekend ending June 25, down 6,209 from last year’s 67,282. The prior week, ending June 18, recorded 46,805 cars.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
B&o
Manos Theatre Grand Opening Draws Thousands in Grafton
Nearly 3,000 people witnessed the Hollywood style premiere of Grafton’s Manos Theatre as rain and crowd lines tested patience. Outdoor parade, mayoral ceremonies, and a 600-seat indoor show marked the opening with speeches by Paul Malone and Judge W Merle Watkins. Mayor Dotson accepted the theatre, calling it a milestone for the county and a boost to local commerce and entertainment.
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Hollywood
Manos Theatre
Grafton Junior High
Grafton Volunteer Pire Department
Russell G. Dott
Dick McCool
Russell Gidott+ son
Paul E. Malone
Taylor County
Mroara of
Trade
W.4merle Watkins
Malone
Board of ‘Trade
Graffton
Cify
Taylor County Board of Trade
Manos
Dotson
Grafton
Senate Votes Today on Taft-Hartley Injunction Issue
A closely divided Senate weighs keeping the Taft-Hartley law injunctions amid a national emergency strike fight. President Trumon’s push departs to strike down the injunction clause while leaders anticipate a tight result. Key votes hinge on three amendments with debate running ahead of the noon EST ballot.
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Washington
Senate
Aeo
Trumon
Ben
Flo
Ho¢y
DNO
Bricket
Ohio
Schiack
Cio
Blueville Man Fined For Drunken Driving
Arthur Rosier of Blueville was fined 50 dollars or 26 days in jail after a police court finding of guilt for drunk driving. He is confined at Taylor county jail while attempting payment. license suspended six months. Rosier was arrested by State Trooper G F Randall for operating a 1936 Chevrolet coupe at Blueville.
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Arthur Rosier
Blueville
Ona C. Jefferys
Rosier
Taylor County
G. F. Randall
Funeral Thursday At Simpson Church
Funeral service for Dellett Newton a Webster resident 73 who died yesterday afternoon will be held Thursday at 2 30 p m at Simpson Baptist Church officiating ministers are Reverend Frank V Brandon Reverend F Carl Davis and Reverend Robert McKinney Interment will be in Simpson cemetery under Bartlett Funeral Home direction Friends may call Bartlett Funeral Home after 7 p m today until tomorrow noon at which time he will be taken to the home of his daughter Mrs Mildred Cleavenger of Webster
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Dellett Newton
Webster
Simpson Baptist Church
Frank V. Brandon
F. Carl Davis
Robert McKinney
Simpson Cemetery
Bartlett Puneral
Mildred Cleavenger
Settlement of Bendix strike ends at South Bend plant
Secretary Symington announced a settlement of the Bendix Aviation strike that closed the South Bend Indiana plant for 70 days. Terms were kept secret pending study and a worker vote. Symington summoned union and management spokesmen for conferences due to the impact on air engine production. President Walter Reuther stressed the Air Force need. Bendix president M E Ferguson expressed happiness at the development.
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Washington
Air Symington
Bendix Aviation Corp
South Bend
Ind
United Auto Workers Ials
Symington
Walter Reuther
UAW
Air Force
M. E. Ferguson
Bendix
Rains Bring Relief To Dry-Stricken Taylor County Areas
Gratton and Taylor counties saw 1.02 inches of rain since Sunday and 69 inches in two showers, easing heat and wilting crops. Farmers call it life saving as more scattered showers are forecast for today and tomorrow amid continued warm humid conditions.
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Taylor County
Gratton
May incomes dip for B and O and Western Maryland railways
Baltimore and Ohio and Western Maryland railways report lower May net income compared with May 1948. First five months of 1949 show overall gains: B and O up by 1,110,196 to 5,989,179, while Western Maryland rises 383,247 to 2,487,290 but May figures fall from the prior year.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
Maryland
Baby Sitter Accused Of Scalding Baby
HAMMOND Minnesota reports a 14 year old babysitter accused of placing a hot bath water temperature causing the death of 18 month old Carol Gora. The child’s brother Robert remains in critical condition at St. Margaret’s hospital. Authorities have not named the babysitter or decided on juvenile charges. Deputy Coroner B W Chidlaw says the baby told him the water felt hot and she removed the children from the bath.
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Chidiaw
West Virginia Considered for Fuel Research Station
Interior Department promises careful consideration of West Virginia for a fuel research station location. Acting Secretary Oscar L. Chapman responds to Rep. Hedrick that the state should receive careful consideration. Hedrick urged support for a bill to place the plant in his district or within the state.
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Washington
Interior Department
West Virginia
Oscar L. Chapman
Rep. Hedrick
D-Wva
Hedrick
Chapman
United States
Sterlor Department
Walter H Evans Dies At Grafton City Hospital
Walter H Evans aged 70 of 530 Beech street died at Grafton city hospital last evening at 7 30. He was a retired carman for Baltimore and Ohio railroad and had been ill some time. Born February 2 1879 in Eling sbeth West Virginia he was the son of Thomas Evans and Angeline Day Evans. His wife Estella Steele Evans died in 1928. Surviving children include Clarence Evans Mildred Courtney Eva Evans Jane Markley all of Grafton and Arrahwanna Barcus of El Cerrito California. Four brothers and one sister survive Elmer Evans Edward Evans Norman Evans Wesley Evans and Mrs Estella Bain all of Elizabeth. Seven grandchildren also survive. He was a member of the Trail BE bare and had about 46 years in service. Funeral homes info unclear.
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Walter H. Evans
Beech Street
Grafton City Hospital
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Mr. Evans
Elingsbeth
West, Virginia
Thomas Evans
Angeline Day Evans
Estella Steele Evans
Clarence Evans
Mildred Courtney
Eva Evans
Jane Markley
Grafton
Arrahwanna Barcus
el Cérrito
California
Elmer Evans
Edward Evans
Norman Evans
Wesley Evans
Elizabeth
Estella Bain
Evans
Liberal Party Victory Heralds New Canadian Era
Canada’s Liberal government under Prime Minister Louis St Laurent secures a sweeping win in the national election, capturing 193 of 262 House seats and a mandate to 1954. The Progressive Conservatives gain 42 seats as Liberals dominate across provinces, marking the most decisive Canadian victory in history.
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Toronto
Liberal Party
Louis St. Laurent
Liberals
Canada
Democrats
House of Commons
Alberta
Progressive Conservatives
Ben
W. L. McKenzie King
King
St. Laurent
Todd
Charleston Reviews $10.5 Million Sewage Plan
Charleston city council tasked with a $10,500,000 sewage treatment project. A special committee will be named by Mayor Carl Andrews to study the plan after a special meeting. The project would use revenue bonds repaid by water bills. Engineers say prompt action is needed as sewage affects nearby cities like Huntington and Cincinnati.
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Charleston
Carl Andrews
Council
Starve Water Commission
State
Health
Kenneth 8
Huntington
Cincinnati
Kanawha
Elk
Coal Operators Ready to Reject Lewis Week-Long Offer
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS coal operators reported ready to reject John L. Lewis’s plan to forego a strike for a shorter work week. A private Pittsburgh vote signaled likely agreement due to anti trust risks, while some saw potential if legal exposure and output control were avoided. Publicly, talks continued with formal answers due at the 3 pm bargaining session as two conferences proceed at the resort hotel led by George H. Roe and Harry M. Moses.
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John L. Lewis
Pittsburgh
Lewis
Central Pennsylvania Coal Association
Ca City
Lekder
Biles
Wis
Southern ‘Producers’ Group
Group
George H. Rove
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company
Harry M. Moses
Steel
iLins Defense Shows Figures To Prove Gross Income Lower
In Fairmont the defense at William G. Lins income tax evasion trial presented figures to argue that his five year gross income was 531 410.11 rather than the government claimed 1 462 455.61. The case centers on alleged defrauding of nearly 1 million dollars from 1942 to 1946 and whether spending exceeded reported income, with defense claiming pre 1942 wealth from bootlegging and related activities.
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Fairmont
William G. Lins
Jane Greer Named Sweater Girl of 1949 in Photo Finish
Hollywood reports Jane Greer won the title Sweater Girl of 1949 in a close photo finish by the Motion Picture Photographers Association. Lana Turner placed second after a careful review cited Greer’s greater chest appeal, per association president Bob Landry.
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Hollywood
Jane Greer
Bob Landry
Motion Picture Photographers’ Association
Lana Turner
Landry
Jan
Death of Dellett Newton Former Taylor County Official
Dellett Newton 73 of Taylor county died yesterday at Grafton City hospital after a period of illness. A one time superintendent of Taylor county schools and a long time teacher, he served two terms as deputy sheriff and deputy coroner. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias. The obituary notes his long service in local education and law enforcement.
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Lett Newton
Taylor County
Grafton City Hospital
Newton
Taylor
Knights Fea
Delegates Attend Convention In Texas
Miss Margaret Byers Miss Lo jota Griffith and Mrs H K De bendarfer of this city left last week to attend the annual convention of Quota International in Houston Texas They represent the local club and will participate in the events and meetings of the convention and return with reports on the happenings and outcomes of the gathering.
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Margaret Byers
Lojota Griffith
H. KK. Debendarfer
Quota International
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