Mrs Cavene y Dies in Pittsburgh Home
Mrs Mary Ellen McManimon Caventy, a native Grafton woman, died at her home 6116 Howe Street Pittsburgh yesterday at age 84. She was daughter of Peter and Cal McManimon and John Caveney, survived by three daughters Mrs Robert A Coolahan Mrs L Edward Meyer and Mrs John Casehbach, plus grandchildren. The Caveneys, longtime Grafton residents, moved to Pittsburgh years ago. Body to return to Grafton for funeral at 9 o clock with Rev M J Hannon officiating and burial in Mt Calvary Cemetery. Bartlet Funeral Home directing.
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Mary Ellen McManimon
Caventy
Grafton
Howe Street
Urgh
Shigi
Peter
Cal, McManimon
Tiga John Caveney
Robert A. Coolahan
L. Edward Meyer
John Casehbach
Pittsburgh
A. Grands
Predict Raise In Milk Price Again By Order Huntington
A Huntington dairy official reports a government ordered increase in bulk price paid to farmers for Class One milk effective today. The Agriculture Secretary Clinton P. Anderson order raises payments by 65 cents per hundredweight and 44 cents in September. The official estimates a retail price rise of about 1 percent per quart. The exact timing and amount of retail increase were not specified.
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Huntington
Tri-State
Clinton P. Anderson
Mystery Shrinks as Rubowitz Case Sparks Palestinian Violence
A 16 year old Jewish boy Alexander Rubowitz remains missing after a claim of abduction by the Stern gang. British soldiers were killed in Tel Aviv and Haifa amid raids by armed Jews. Maj Roy Farran, once held over Rubowitz, was arrested in Syria after escaping a Palestine barracks. UN inquiry set to visit Galilee today.
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Conwaura
I N
Alexander Rubowitz
Stern Gang
Rubowitz
Palestine
Tel ‘Aviv
Haifa
Hert-gyile
Tel Aviv
Beece BP
Roy A. Farran
Surd Farran
Syria
United Nations Inquiry Commission
Galilee
Exline Abducted and Beaten. Wallet Taken
D W Exline was abducted near a hilltop and driven to a cemetery where he was beaten. Police report his billfold containing between 40 and 60 dollars was taken. Dr Charles Halslip, Exline’s physician, was unavailable for a condition update. Patrolmen Woodford and Dwyer will continue the investigation when Exline’s condition allows.
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D. W. Exline
Charles Halslip
Exling
Woodford
Dwyer
Grand 40 And 8 Official To Make Visit
Grand Chef De Gare RB Cath Groover of Wheeling will visit Grafton Voiture 279 on Wednesday July 2 to install officers of the 40 and 8 organization. Officers include Ed War T McKee as chef de gare W UR Matthew as chef de train Attorney Richard Bord as correspondent Lee E Bennett as commissariat intendant George D Vogel as conduc teur James Machamer Au monier Harry Batson Lampeste Paul Grimes gard des prison nier Dale Zinn Russell Hedrick and cheminot locale I R J Osborne is retiring chef de gare. The installation will be in the new quarters of the organization in the east portion of the American Legion home after renovations with refreshments afterward.
Truman Defends On Price Control Law And Vetoes Rent Measures
President Truman defended the price control law last July and said he had to sign to prevent total collapse, noting that effective control was impossible under the previous act. He argued voluntary rent increases are limited and warned tenants fear harsher terms if control ends, while criticizing the relaxation of construction restrictions. Also reported is the June 30 shooting of Matthew Mickledge, a 52 year old roadhouse owner, by thieves who stole over $8,000 from a safe in Ethel Township.
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Truman
Robert Pittsburh
Matthew Mickledge
Ethel Township
Charles H. Leech
Coal strike near end may drag on beyond July report
About 75 000 Pennsylvania anthracite miners remain out or on hold as talks continue with operators led by Lewis seeking a 35 cent hourly raise and an eight hour day. A private push by Fairless and Humphreys reportedly offered the full wage rise and eight hour day, but Lewis pressed additional demands. The stalemate involves Northern group operators plus West and South firms and could extend strikes if no contract is signed by July 9.
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Pennsylvania
Lewis
Wefare
Benjamin F. Fairies
U. S. Steel Corporation
George M. Humphreys
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company
Northern’ Group
Funeral Tuesday for Mrs Bloom
The funeral for Mrs Lillian C Bloom 49 of 136 West Main Street will be Tuesday at 1 30 PM from the Bartlett funeral home. The Rev Stanley P Hauser of the First Brethren church will preside with burial in Bluemont cemetery. Survivors include children Betty Jean Harrington James Bloom Charlotte Lake Phyllis Shipley John Bloom Eunice Haught two brothers four sisters and four grandchildren.
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Mra
Lillian C. Bloom
West Main Street
Bartlett
Stanley P. Hauser
First Brethren Church
Bluemont
Charles Ball
Howard Cross
Joseph Heinzman
George King
Paul Pen Charles Shaw
Bloom
Leland Wilton
Daisy Vanderyort
Gold“fe Boon
Fairmont
Jgpand
Fishermen tell of Thistle wreck near Clip perton Island
San Pedro fishermen Robert Marchall and Walter Richards described the Thistle disaster as a chabasc o storm, likening it to a cyclone at sea. M. J. Gorby of California Marine Curing and Packing Co. noted the ship’s normal 700 mile range and that she appeared to have blown out of control. The wreck site, Clip perton, is remote with little sustenance, locals said. Mrs Richards, wife of the wrecked engineer, said they are grateful her husband is safe after a nine week shark liver trip and that she doubts others aboard were married.
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Robert Marchall
Walter Richards
San Pedro
Chabasco
M. J. Gorby
California Marine Curing and Packing Co
Terminal Island
Clipperton
Congress races toward adjournment amid stalled appropriation bills
Fiscal experts estimate a plan to trim costs as 11 snagged appropriation bills top Congress's agenda for the final stretch of the session. Republican leaders, in control for the first time in 45 years, express pride in records and confidence in clearing remaining hurdles before planned adjournment on July 26. The six month session has produced far-reaching laws.
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Committee H
Congress
Wreck Near Webster Sunday Involving Two Cars
A collision near Webster at about 11 o clock Sunday night left both vehicles badly damaged. David Lee Keener, 23, of Cassville, drove a 1935 Chrysler sedan toward Philippi while Charles H. Kelly, 30, of Beech Trees, headed to Grafton in a 1933 Dodge sedan. Trooper Sergeant reported heavy damage to both cars.
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Cacti
Linn couple injured in motorcycle crash near Evansville
Mr and Mrs Linn of Route 1 Haymond were admitted to City hospital at 6 30 last evening for injuries from a motorcycle accident near Evansville. Mr Linn suffered a fractured right ankle while Mrs Linn sustained a fractured left shin, hospital reports.
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John Linn
Haymond
Evansville
Linn
Mrrs
Geiano
Mrs Lambert Not Injured In Mishap On Main Street
Police said Mrs Lambert stepped from the north side of Main Street into the path of an approaching motorcycle at 12: a.m. Saturday. The motorcycle was driven by Franklin Dwyer of Lincoln Street. Mrs Guy Lambert of this town received only one scratch on the knee.
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Main Street
Franklin Dwyer
Lincoln Street
Guy’ Lambert
Coal Operator Mrs Walker Dies At 79 In Elkins
Mrs Manbaine Walker 79 one of the first women coal operators in Pennsylvania or West Virginia died at her Elkins home. Born in New Brunswick Canada her family moved to Pennsylvania in 1881 and she married Georg at age 14.
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Elkins
Manbaine Walker
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
New Brunswick
Canada
Starcher Recaptured Near Parkersburg
Hollie Starcher is recaptured near Parkersburg after a week on the run. He will return to the state penitentiary at Moundsville to continue serving a 10 year term for kidnapping a warward policeman.
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Parkersburg
Hollie Starcher
Moundsville
Drowning of Raleigh Manager in New River Incident
John Rogers, 47, a department store manager from Stratesbury Raleigh County, drowned when a fishing boat he was checking lines on toppled in the New River near Sandstone falls, Hinton. Fellow boaters reported him missing after the accident on June 30.
Steel layoffs spark idle time across major industries
Gloom spreads as 16 000 workers flee idle, with 10 000 in Pittsburgh region layoffs at Carnegie-Illinois Steel and 4 000 at Youngstown Sheet. Railroads furlough 1 000 in Roanoke and Albania. Reports claim U S Steel and Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal may meet United Mine Workers. proposed wage plan would raise nets to 13 05 for an eight hour day and 11 35 for nine hours.
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U. S
Dation
Sionth
Oy Carniesie- Tlinois Steel Corp
Pittsburgh-Youngstown
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co
Republic Steel Sharon Steel
Wheeling Steel
Roanoke
Albania
United Mine Workers
U. S, Steelcorp
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company
UMW
Nets
Government argues May's guilt despite restitution claims
Government attorney contends May admitted returning funds to the Garsson but restitution does not absolve guilt. He asserts May and the Garsson brothers caused a $30,000 loss in the Kentucky Cumber and Lumber sale to dodge legal scrutiny, aided by phony inventories and invoices. Redden outlined the third installment of the prosecution's case as defense rests and closing arguments loom for a verdict.
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May
Garsson
Kentucky
Redden
Con May
Garsson Brothers
Cumber‘and Lumber Company
Cumber‘tend
Garssons
Aes
Ate
Esa
Morgantown Man Released On Bond After Collision
George R Strimbeck was released from Taylor county jail on 26 bond after an alleged hit and run on Addison street. Police say he struck Jesse Franklin Watkins on Lincoln street and left the scene, both cars damaged. Strimbeck drove a 1940 Chevrolet while Watkins rode his brother's Chevrolet sedan, with Patrolman Messenger investigating.
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George R. “Strimbeck
Morgantown
Taylor County
C. O. King
Strimbeck
Addison Street
Lincoln Street
Jesse Franklin ‘Watkins
Route 3
Strims
Heck
Watkins
Brother
Messenger
City Police Report Busy Saturday Night in Town
Police report a busy weekend with multiple incidents at the depot square. Officers Woodford Messenger and Dwyer led a patrol sweep, arresting several intoxicated individuals and handling disturbances. A wreck and numerous calls to quit arose as authorities maintained order.
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Nister
Woodford
Messenger
Dwyer
Keener Lodged In Jail After Saturday Fight
E. Keener of 442 West Main street was jailed in Taylor County at 11:20 p.m. Saturday on an intoxication charge. He was set to appear before Mayor C. O King at 10:00 a.m. today. Keener was arrested by Patrolman Messenger who responded to a disturbance at 442 West Main street between him and Mrs. Lou Gillispie.
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Fail E. Keener
West Main Street
Taylor County
C. O 'King
Keener
Messenger
Lou Gillispie
National Guard Tanks to Buckhannon and Elkins
Adjutant General Charles R. Fox announced the Cannon Company of Buckhannon in the 180th regiment received the first tank for National Guard training. Eight others will join Buckhannon, and nine more will be assigned to a unit activated in Elkins.
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Charleston
180Th Regiment of
Buckhannon
State
National Guard
Charles R. Fox
Elkins
Fox
Coroner Probes Death of Carmel Dangerfield
Charleston coroner Max J. Goldman opened an investigation into the death of Carmel Dangerfield, a 41-year-old former carnival employee, following initial inquiries amid conflicting reports.
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Charleston
Max J. Goldman
Carmel Dangerfield
Grove Carni val Victim Believed Electrocuted
A West Virginia report from Kanawha County notes a man died apparently from an electric shock while loading a car at a carnival. Investigators from the State Police said the incident occurred on an uncertain date in June in Charleston and the exact cause remains under inquiry.
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Grove
Kanawha County
Charleston
West Virginia
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