Train Robbery on Ambassador Stuns Martinsburg Crowd
Two young gunmen confessed to the Martinsburg West Virginia express train robbery on the Ambassador, wounding one robber and triggering multi-state manhunt. The incident halted the B and O minivan as officers traced getaway cars and questioned passengers while travel chaos spread through Maryland Virginia and West Virginia.
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Washington (P
Martinsburg
W. Va
White House
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Taman Ramsdell
Ohio
George Llewellyn Ashton
Youngstown
Baltimore and Ohio
Martinghare
Jesse James
West Virginia
Panhandle
Maryland
Virginia
R. B. Purdue
Baltimore
Missouri Gang
C. C. Moore
Norton W. Peskin
Cumberland
Stewart
Moore
Robert L. Mirt
New Castle
R. B. Perdue
Clover Rail Tavern
Perdue
Charles H. O’ Roke
Winchester
Billy Lopp
Martinburg
Washington
Emory Bug Lines
Martinsburgh
Leesburg
Kearreysville
Here
Lopp
Warren
Hillsboro
Poice
Earl Burke, Jr
Philip Resmick
Warm Springs Crossing
R. L. Hosmer
Relay
Walter Epps
Mark Kroll
Morton W. Peskin
Mort
Mother Hears Shots Killing Daughter 3000 Miles Away
New York police reported Emory Holt shot his wife Norma and David Whittaker before killing himself in a London Terrace apartment after a telephoned murder threat heard by Norma Holt’s mother in Hollywood. The panic call led to the discovery as neighbors described Holt’s threats and the final gunfire.
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New York
Emory Holt
Hollywood
Norma
David Whittaker
Elsie Thomas
Whittaker
London
Terace
Carleton Way
Holt
What Is Russia Planning War This Session?
Soviet Russia’s fifth convention of the second Supreme Soviet opens in Moscow to hear talks on the national budget for 1949 and possible military spending. Observers note a large defense share last year and seek clues to Kremlin plans amid cabinet shifts and devaluations.
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Russia
Supreme Soviet
Second
Thomas P. Whitney
Moscow
Kremlin
Council of the Union
Council of Nationalities
West
United States
Britain
Carvinng
United States Congress
House of Commons
W. Virginia Car Dealers Say Prices Dropping
West Virginia dealers report a seller's market turning to buyer's as used car prices slip since January. Dealers note 60 days of price declines and waning demand with some models down 20 to 40 percent from last year. A typical shopper can buy a car once priced at 2000 for under 1500 dollars.
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Virginia
Hunington
Veterans Bonus Squelched In Kentucky Senate Fight
In Frankfort Kentucky Democrats blocked a veterans bonus proposal amid partisan sparring. Republicans called it a hot potato as senate Democrats quickly rejected the bill though some urged letting voters decide the issue. Page 6 references VETERAN'S.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
General Assembly
Senate
C A Bailey Sr Dies in Michigan At 53
Chauncy Austin Bailey Sr. 53, longtime Thornton resident, died yesterday at his River Rouge Michigan home. Born August 13 1895 to John and Sallie Bailey, he leaves wife Eura, daughter Mrs Baxter Wilt of Fairmont, and son Chauncy Jr of McKeesport. He served in American Legion VFW and the Purple Heart. Remains to arrive at 5 08 am tomorrow with calling after 10 am at Sallie Bailey’s Thornton home.
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Chauncy Austin Bailey
Thornton
River Rouge
Michigan
Mr. Bailey
John Bailey
Sallie Shroyer Bailey
Eura Bailey
Baxter Wilt
Fairmont
Chauncy Austin Bailey, Jr
McKeeesport
Pnnsylvania
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Order of the Purple Heart
Sallie Bailey
Supreme Court Banquet Tonight
The Cabell county Bar Association hosts a Huntington dinner honoring the five member West Virginia supreme court Judges Fred L. Fox Frank C. Haymond William T. Lovins Joe N. Kenna and James B. Riley. Guests include Federal Judge Harry E. Watkins Circuit Judge John W. Hereford and others. the annual event resumes after wartime suspension.
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Huntington
Supreme Court
Moran Arrested for Assault After Struggle at Home
Donald Moran, 26, of Grafton, was arrested by Patrolmen Snider and Messenger at 10 p.m. Wednesday at 19 West Wilford Street. Moran allegedly threatened to inflict more violence while intoxicated and severely resisted arrest, injuring Patrolman Messenger. He is held on an open charge pending a doctor’s report and previous assault on Patrolman Woodford while out on bond.
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Donald Moran
Grafton, Fue
Snider
Messenger
Burlin
W. Wilford St
Moran
Fles
Grafton City Hospital
Woodford
Peck sets winter season record at Greenbrier Hotel
Jack Peck of Logan and his bride Sara Jean Pierre of Logan honeymooned at the Greenbrier Hotel White Sulphur Springs. Peck carded a score to set a new winter season record on No 3 course yesterday. The previous 67 was held by Colin McCarthy of Buffalo in 1933.
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Jack. Peck
Greenbrier
Peck
Sara Jean. Pierre
Logan
Colin McCarthy
Buffalo
Budget Bills Advance As Governor Extends Session
Charleston budget bills move from committee toward floor action in both houses. Board of Public Works will meet with finance chairs to study budget change requests. Del. Cline and Sen. Hardesty expect reports today to allow amendments tomorrow. Governor Patteson extends session to March 17 to avoid delay. Only the budget bill may be acted in the extended session. Veterans bonus remains unsettled as conference committees vie for a path forward.
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Eastland
D-Miss
Lucas
Senate
Hark~ Jey
Barkley
Knowlang
Calif
Imay
Reed
Kansas
Charleston
Board of Public Works
House Finance Committees
del. Cline
D-Mingo
Sen. Hardesty
Marion
House
Senate Finance
Patteson
Pomnaitiea
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Purcell
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Detroit
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Japan
America
George Ashton
Ohio Reformatory
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Truman
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Ind
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Council
Swartz
Benjamin Saks
International
W. Virginia
Demmies
C. A. Bailey, Sr
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