Plane missing with 30 aboard rattles Washington crisis
A missing plane with 30 people aboard triggers a federal inquiry as Maj. Gen. Bennett E. Meyers faces multiple legal entanglements. A jury convicted a business associate of pressuring a witness in wartime affairs while Meyers contends remaining charges across Balti more and Dayton.
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Washington
Bennett E. Meyrs
Busin
Eral
Meyers
Air Forces
Injcome
Baltimore
Dayton
Ander
Myers
National Legion Commander to Speak at Local Banquet
Myron R. Rennick national commander and state judge advocate will visit Fayetteville from etuville to speak at Taylor County Post No. American Legion birthday banquet honoring the Legion’s twenty ninth anniversary. About 150 members expected at 6 30 pm Monday at the Legion home with Char Cather as toast master. A program of grouping and entertainment is planned with details to come.
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Myron R. Rennick
Wvocate
American Legion
Etuville
Taylor County
Legion
Renick
Rennick
Fayettvillery
Elk- Kingwood
Thomas
Beling
Legion Pace
Headley Takes Second In Legion Oratorical Contest
D Gene Headley age 17 son of Jessie Headley 124 West Joyd Street placed second in the Ican Legion sponsored oratorical contest at Elkins last night. He earns a scholarship to Davis and Elkins College. The memorized speech titled The Rights We Defend and the extemporaneous piece Fourth Article of the Constitution of the United States. A Elkins girl won first and a Parsons boy took third. Miss Jeannie Jo Lockard daughter of C W Lockard of this town also earned a Davis scholarship. Washington Monument 187,710.
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Dgene Headley
S. Jessie Headley
West Joyd Street
Ican Legion
Elkins
Davis and Elkins College
Grafton
Taylor County No. 12
United States
Parsons
Jeannie Jo Lockard
C. W. Lockard
Cra
Davis
Lewis Threat of Coal Strike Looms As UMW Leader Warns
John L. Lewis hinted at a soft coal strike against the government and mine owners after accusing employers of violating the 1947 wage agreement and its welfare fund provisions. He challenged the public to press operators to resolve fund use, while noting the pact could be ended with 30 days notice.
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Harold W. Ward
Washington
Mar
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
George F. Campbell
Illinois Coal Operators Association
Chicago
Couple Held for Grand Jury Action in Robbery Case
Ruth Wilma West, 22, of Clarksburg and Warren Lymer, 21, of Weston, were arraigned before Police Court Judge Richard Borg for Thursday night armed robbery at Kory Nook restaurant. Bind over for grand jury with $2,000 bonds each. both in Taylor County jail pending posting. West allegedly forced two waitresses into the basement at gunpoint while Lymer reportedly took over $50 from the cash register. An armed robbery charge was placed. See COUPLE page 5.
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Richard Borg
Clarksburg
Grand Jury
Taylor County
Ruth Wilma
Chestnut Street
Warren Lymer
Wigh Street
Weston
Lymer
Herget Resigns to Lead Durham Station
Joe Herget announces resignation as manager of WHHT in Charleston after one year. The Grafton native will take a new assignment in Durham North Carolina. Previously program director of the West Virginia network at WCHS Charleston and worked for Clary Parkersburg Huntingdon Welch stations.
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Charleston
Joseph J. Herget
West Virginia
WHHT
Hergert
Herget
Grafton
WCHS
Iso
Clary
Parkersburg
Hunting
Welch
State reaction to Lewis move trims four locals call to action
Charleston March 13 delegates of coal miners from four or five locals gathered at United Mine Workers District 17 headquarters to demand pension plan action or quit. President William Blizzard said operators must live up to their contract as John L. Lewis failed to secure terms for a pension financed by a new welfare fund. District 29 head George Titler and Logan Coal Operators Association chief Arthur Downing offered cautious comments as operators awaited Monday’s developments.
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Charleston
Mar
William Blizzard
United Mine Workers District 17
John L. Lewis
Blizzard
George Titler
United Mine Workers District 29
Beckley
Lewis
Titler
Arthur Downing
Logan Coal Operators’ Association
Lewis H
J. J. Ardigo
Williamson Operators Association
Mr. Lewis
Downing
Anderson Declares Run for Hatch Seat in NM Senate
Washington March 13 Secretary of Agriculture Anderson announced his bid for the Democratic nomination for U S Senator from New Mexico He will stay in the Truman cabinet until Congress adjourns likely in July Hatch said he would not seek reelection to accept a federal district court appointment in New Mexico Anderson did not speculate on his successor as agriculture secretary
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Washington
Anderson
U. S
New Mexico
Truman
Hatch
Federal District Court
Fire Destroys Logan Furniture Store in Downtown
A four story Lewis furniture building in Logan burned this morning with unofficial losses around 250000 dollars. A wall collapse sent bricks onto a neighboring two story building, crushing roofs and causing extensive damage with no injuries reported. In Charleston, Clay W. Messinger became the conservation commission's chief enforcement officer, announced by acting director R B Harris, effective last Monday.
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Logan
Lewis Furniture
Charleston
Clay W. Messinger
Star City
Monongalia County
The
Conservation, Commission
R. 8. Harris
Messinger
Stinkin Ink Stirs West Virginia Ramp Folly in NJ Press
In Fanwood New Jersey on March 18 the Richwood News Leader plans a March 17 edition printed with ramp ink to celebrate the garlic spring ramp odor. Chemist Clayton Myers, former Nicholas County West Virginia resident, notes ramp tastes good yet stinks after eating. Editor J F Comstock originated the idea to publish an unpleasant odor as a distinctive feature. Myers calls it the first attempt to reproduce an unpleasant scent for publication.
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Fanwood
N. J
Clayton Myers
Richwood
Myers
Nicholas County
W. Va
J. F. Comstock
News Leader
Chile demands U N probe of Russian grab in Czechoslovakia
Chile formally asks the United Nations to investigate the coup in Czechoslovakia and accuses the USSR of Nazi-like methods. The security council adds the case to its provisional calendar for next Wednesday, signaling a potential East West showdown. The United States signals cautious support in line with Truman and Marshall statements.
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Larry Hauck Lake
Chile
United Nations
Czechoslovakia
Russia
Europe
Security Council
Ussr
United States
Truman
George C. Marshall
Marshall Field To Sell PM Or Close The Paper Down
Marshall Field announced he would either sell the PM, his New York newspaper, or shut it down due to heavy deficits since its launch eight years ago. The paper was sold to Clinton D. McKinnon of San Diego, contingent on a labor agreement with the CIO American Newspaper Guild. without an agreement, publication would end March 26. Field also runs the Chicago Sun Times.
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New York
Marshall Field
Clinton D. McKinnon
San Diengo
Calif
McKinnon
CIO American Newspaper Guild
Field
Chicago Sun‘Times
Thomas J. Murphy
New York City
The
Guild
Byrd Seeems Hopeful On Tax Cut Veto Override
Senator Byrd expressed doubt about overriding a presidential veto on any cut larger than the Senate figure. He suggested Democrats might join Republicans to reach a two thirds majority to override, as the House supports a larger cut and the Senate plans debate on a 4.79 billion dollar measure. He noted the Virginian hopes the House will adopt the Senate figure amid differences between chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin L. Arrowsmith
Washington
Byrd
D-Va
Congress
Senate
Virginian
Senate Finance Committee
House
Finance Committee
Truman
Gottwald Berates West In Expected Fashion Over Body
Prague reports Jan Masaryk received last rites of state as President Eduard Benes wept at his bier in the national museum. Klement Gottwald delivered the main funeral oration berating western critics and implying foreign minister's death, as Benes sobbed and a children’s choir sang the Masaryk favorite “Plough Your Land, My Son.” Benes’ first public appearance since Feb. 21 crisis. Masaryk’s body found at Czernin Palace.
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Prague
Jan Masaryk
Eduard Benes
National Museum
Klement Gottwald
Masaryk
Czechoslovakia
Thomas G. Masaryk
Benes
Jan
Czernin Palace
Foreign Ministry
Fire Hits Donora Pennsylvanias Business District
A four story building in Donora’s heart of the business district was destroyed by a spectacular fire early today. Damage estimated at 150000 dollars left 60 homeless. Six businesses in the McKean Avenue structure were swept by flames. One fireman was hospitalized and 20 others treated for minor injuries as crews from four companies fought the blaze for four hours.
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Donora
Washington County
McKean Ave
Min Hurts
Office Furniture Sale for World War II Veterans in Charleston
World War II veterans in Charleston will see an office furniture sale on March 13 with a variety of office equipment and tools. State director Alex H Cooper of the War Assets Administration said the regular set aside sale continues through next week along with additional items such as small tools medical and dental equipment and ship fittings.
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Charleston
Alex H. Cooper
War Assets Administration
Cooper
Furnure
Warmer Weather Expected Across Nation After Cold Snap
Fair skies and rising temperatures were forecast as Pacific air moves into the central United States, lifting daytime readings to seasonal or higher levels nationwide. Cold pockets persisted in parts of the East and Midwest, with subzero readings in several midwestern towns and freezing temperatures near Texas and along the Gulf coast.
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Chicago
Pacific
Texas
Gulf Coast
Louisiana
Mississippi
Midwest
Atlantic, A
Omaha
Dulreed
Byrnes Urges U.S. Action If Reds Threaten Greece
James F. Byrnes, former secretary of state, told Charleston’s Citadel that the United States must act, not merely protest, if Russia threatens Greece, Turkey, Italy, or France. He urged a sharp warning to Moscow and a prompt revival of the wartime draft, speaking as a private citizen.
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Charleston
Mar
James F. Byrnes
United States
Russia
Greece
Turkey
Italy
France
Moscow
Byrnes
Citadel Military College
Truman
Secretary of State
Marshall
Senate races final action on foreign aid bill
The Senate moved toward final action on the European Recovery Program after defeating a major effort to cut first year funds. By a 56 to 31 vote, Taft's proposal to shave 1.3 billion dollars was rejected, clearing the way for swift approval. Senators Connally and supporters predicted a larger final margin. Senate page 8.
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Washington
Senate
Taft
Republican Policy Committee
Marshal i Sr
Congress
Connally
One Killed In Auto Bus Crash At Elkins
Elkins March 13 A bus automobile collision killed the driver of the car and injured 10 passengers on the bus near Crystal Springs The dead man is Paul Eugene Conte 23 of Belington killed instantly A companion Charles Webster 23 also of Belington suffered serious head injuries The Reynolds Bus Line vehicle struck the front of the bus with force driving it against a bridge railing B D Stainaker of Fairmont was X rayed as the most seriously injured passenger
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Elkins
Crystal Springs
Here
J. H. Fillinger
Paul Eugene Conte
Belington
Charles Webster
G. W. Busch
Conte
Reynolds Bus Line
B. D. Stalnaker
Fairmont
Chartered plane vanished with 24 sailors aboard near Alaska
A Northwest Airlines DC-4 charter from Shanghai to St Paul with 30 aboard disappeared over Alaska after taking off from Anchorage. A search crew aimed at Mt Sanford 200 miles east of Anchorage after fire reports from Gulkana range station. Coast Guard and Air Forces units were alerted as Edmonton radio contact was lost with the overdue craft.
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Anchorage
Alaska
St. Paul
Northwest Airlines
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Mt. Sanford
Seattle
CAA
Edmonton
Alberta
Gulkana Range
Gulkana
Shanghai Ogy
North
Abe
Coast Guard
Air Forces
Edmonton Field
Northwest
New York
Shanghai
Locke Sought In Alleged Stabbing Near East Grafton School
City police hunt for Charles Locke of East Main street after Ernest R. Poling alleges Locke attacked him last night at about 8 30 near the East Grafton school house. Poling says he suffered finger lacerations and a chest cut though not seriously injured.
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Charles Locke
Grafton
East Main Street
Ernest R. Poling
Poling
Locke
East Grafton
John ‘Locke
Grand
Locke, Pate
Administration Tries To Avert Civil Rights Revolt Before Convention
Washington March 13 administration officials seek to stave off a civil rights showdown until the Democratic convention in July. A party official said the resolution committee will try to fold Tru mans proposals into a compromise plank for the 1946 platform. Southern Governors’ committee indicates likely condemnation.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Resolution Committee
Truman
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Washington Monument
Joe Herget
Durham, N. C
Logan Furniture
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Dick Button
Englewood
George
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St Moritz
Gottwald
West
Penna
Reds
Marshall Plan
China
Grafton Sentinel
Rowland
Missouri
Wayne Morris
Strand ‘Theatre
Rose of
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