Senate panel backs 300 million federal education aid bill
A senate labor and public welfare committee endorsed a 300 million dollar federal education aid measure with a companion bill funding 35 million annually for state health services to children in public and private schools. State shares will range 25 to 50 percent, varying by state income, aiming for about 60 million annual total for health programs if minimal contributions are made. The education allotments would be 5 to just over 25 dollars per pupil, prioritizing poorer states, with a mandated minimum three dollars more per pupil than last year.
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Washington
Senate Labor and Public Welfare Committee
Senate
House
Truman
Ohio River Traffic Hit Severely By Miners Holiday
Freight traffic on the Ohio River is seriously reduced as about 467,000 coal miners begin a two week holiday. River cargoes are sparse, with 90 percent of Pittsburgh district freight halted. Railroads report 67,000 idle workers and steel and coal interests protest James Boyd's nomination as U S Bureau of Mines director.
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Pittsburgh
Ohio River
Ohio
United Mine Workers
Mississippi
Lewis
James Boyd
U.S. Bureau of Mines
Washington
Senate
Dr. Boyd
District 31 UMW Chooses Delegates To Annual Coal Conference
District No 31 of the United Mine Workers selected its delegates to the yearly coal wage conference and reviewed resolutions at a district meeting in Fairmont. The proceedings highlighted by the district page 8 coverage.
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UMW
Fairmont
United Mine Workers
Senate adopts filibuster curb. civil rights on hold
The Senate voted 63 to 23 to adopt a compromise rule limiting debate, effectively stalling President Truman's civil rights program. GOP Dixie coalition backed the plan, enabling action on other administration measures like rent controls and the European recovery program amid protests from Truman Democrats.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
Anu Lauofis
Dixie
Jury Gives Man Life Sentence Oklahoma City Case
Roy Frank Godfrey was convicted for shooting and killing county attorney Earl Pruet. The jury rejected the death penalty and insanity defense, sending him back to the penitentiary for life. Godfrey, released from prison last fall, had vowed to retaliate over a 17 year sentence and admitted the killing. He stated he would “exist until I die.”
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Oklahoma City
Roy Frank Godfrey
Tenair
Earl Pruet
Godbey
Pruet
Three Crewmen Escape Plane Crash Unhurt
A fully loaded American airlift C-54 crashed at Tempelhof in Berlin during the heavy snowfall. The pilot, co-pilot, and engineer escaped unharmed after the plane overshot the runway and rolled into a ditch, despite carrying 10 tons of coal and other industrial materials.
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Berlin
Tempelhof
Air Force
Truman Labels Dixiecrat Opponents Not Good Democrats
President Truman defended the Democratic coalition on Dixiecrat attacks at his winter White House briefing. He said Dixiecrats are not good Democrats, but affirmed they are not good opponents to the party as a whole. He warned of a possible three party congress and suggested a public stump tour if needed to push his fair deal program.
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Key West
Fla
Press
Dent Truman
Bob LaFollette
White House
Senate
Democrats
Republicans Armed Services Committee
Begin Remodeling Pentagon Building To House Staffs
Carpenters and painters prepare a 90000 square foot remodel in the Pentagon to house the Joint Chiefs staff. The plan enlarges the group and adds a chairman as military adviser to the President and the secretary of defense pending congressional action. The current chiefs include Bradley Denfeld Vandenberg and Leahy with Eisenhower aiding as umpire.
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Washington
Pentagon
U. S. Joint Chiefs Istaff. Ae
Congress
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Omar Bradley
Army
Louis Denfeld
Navy
Hoyt Vandenberg
Air Force
William D. Leahy
Truman
Dwight D. Eisenower
Columbia University
Joint Chiefs
Secretary of Defense
169 Bills Passed Of 679 Submitted
Charleston reports the 49th legislature passed 169 of 679 bills in the 60 day session. Parliamen- tarian Oschel C. Parsons notes the activity trails the 1947 record but surpasses 1939 and 1939 totals, with 98 house bills and 71 senate proposals enacted.
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Charleston
Oschel C. Parsons
House
Senate
Parsons
Road bids approved for Potomac bridge at Keyser
Public Roads Administration approves two bids for a Potomac river bridge at Keyser. Substructure and approaches awarded to Agnew Construction Company of Ronceverte for 431,458.63 dollars and the superstructure to Virginia Bridge Company of Roanoke, Virginia for 495,734 dollars.
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Kate Charleston
Public Roads Administration
Potomac River
Keyser
Ray Cavedish
Cavendish
Agnew Construction Company
Ronceverte
Virginia Bridge Company
Roanoke Va
Malian Chamber Votes To Adhere To Atlantic Pact
Rome deputies vote 342 to 170 authorizing Italy to negotiate adherence to the North Atlantic defense alliance amid a three day filibuster. Socialist leader Pietro Nenni warns adherence invites invasion as Red-tinged protests flare in several cities. A 24 hour general strike in Terni protests police action, with one killed and 19 injured.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Italy
North Atlantic Defense Alliance
Pietro Nenni
Chamsee
Jeannine Rogers Wins Coveted Honor
Jeannine Rogers, a St. Augustine high school freshman and Maple Avenue resident, has been named Junior Miss of the Month by the Grafton Woman's club. An honor roll student with hobbies in sewing, dancing, and basketball, she aims to become a doctor.
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Grafton Woman’s Club
Jeannine Rogers
St. Augustine High School
Robert D. Rogers
Maple Avenue
Rogers
Jeannine
Rent Decontrol Bill Sparks Senate Debate
A Senate bill would allow rent increases up to 10 percent and extend federal controls 12 to 15 months, unless states remove or assume the program. Approved by the Banking Committee, debate was set for Monday as the current law expires March 31. Senator McGrath calls it a decontrol measure. Senator Britten critiques its approach.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Banking Committee
House
McGrath
Rhode Island
Britkei
Ohio
Conductors Strike Postponement Possible Over Mediation
Chicago reports a nationwide strike by 2500 Pullman car conductors may be postponed if government mediators intervene. A G Wise announced an overwhelming vote for walkout to back awards by the National Railroad Adjustment Board on pay and conditions.
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Chicago
A. G. Wise
National Railroad Adjustment Board
Carroll R. Harding
New Cold Wave Garbs Taylor County Red Cross House To House Solicitation
A winter cold snap pauses the Taylor County Red Cross fund drive but Grafton Women’s Club house to house solicitors, led by Mrs. Burl Mason, plan to resume once weather allows. The list names ward captains and numerous workers across five wards, led by Grace Bartlett, Ailie Chamberlin, Ju Man Barton, George Welsh, and William Bott Sr, with many assistants and participants.
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Taylor County
Red Cross
Taylor County Red Cross Fund
Grafton Woman’s Club
Burl Mason
First Ward
Grace Marie Bartlett
G. H. Bartlett
Goldie Menear
C. E. Paugh
B. D. Reed
W. A. Collins
Dulcie Rogers
Harland Strauser
Nathan Coulson
Archie Bartlett
Warner Phillips
L.T. Goff
Joan Goff
Virginia Paugh
George F. Todd
E. S. Duckworth
Prudy Gurd Deakins
Robert Heflin
Lynn Faulkner
Bud Harmon
Fred Painter
Homett Wilson
Wayne Sinsel
Mary Forcello
Phil Gerkin
J. Paul Murphy
James Rinker
Third Ward
Ju- Man Barton
Herman Freedman
J. H. Lindsay
Misa Marjorie Moran
Mary Ann Miller
Kenneth Daugherty
C. K. Bradford
Virgin Knight
George Welsh
Ray Grinnan
Lloyd Mumaw
Charles- Shroyer
Fifth Ward
William Bott, Sr
Robert Gerkin
Nell Fahey
W. T. Lockard
Leo Mur ‘Phy
Clyde Turner
G.’ A. Shingleton
W.c. Lawson
J. E. Rupert
Arthur Yates
Gertrude Shaw
Isabelle
North Atlantic Treaty Seen Tying U S Allies in Defense Pact
The revelation outlines a defensive alliance pledging automatic response to any armed attack against member nations. It creates a council and defense committee to coordinate defenses across North America and Western Europe, with seven other signatories and a target April 4 date.
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Wang Sytem Cue Wal Uu Mauee Wee
America
United States
Russia
North America
Europe
North Atlantic
North Atlantic Treaty Highlights Announced Today
Washington reports outline of a proposed North Atlantic treaty to defend freedom and democracy. United States Britain Canada France and other nations are named as founders with Oslo London and other capitals listed as later joiners. Article states an armed attack against one is an attack against all and UN Security Council oversight is required. First steps call for member nations to build up to defend collective security.
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Washington
United States
Eemerace
Britain
Canada
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Norway
Italy
Portugal
Denmark
Iceland
Europe
North América
United Nations
U. N. Security Council
Security Council
18 Story Rooming House Destroyed in Parkerburg Fire
An 18 story frame rooming house was destroyed by fire last night in Parkerburg leaving 18 homeless. Most tenants lost clothing and possessions but all roomers were accounted for and no fatalities were confirmed. Fireman James Devol was hospitalized after smoke inhalation. Building owned by J A Flynn and Amos Matheney. Origin undetermined with a roomer recalling a child alerting to a burning newspaper in a hall closet.
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Parkersbburg
James Devol
J. A. Flynn
Amos Matheney
Accused Wife Slayer Still Awaits Decision
Judge Homer Strosnider indicated yesterday he would decide later on a second attempt by Ted Parrett to obtain release from Weston State Hospital. The judge instructed counsel to submit briefs after a hearing. Barrett, once found innocent by reason of insanity, seeks liberty claiming he is now sane.
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Weston
Homer Strosnider
Ted Parrett
Weston State Hospital
Barrett
Wayne
Huntington
County Fair To Be Larger And Better
Taylor County Fair Association plans expand and improve exhibits and entertainment for a three day fair on September 1 to 3 at Grafton Senior High School field house and adjacent athletic field. Lloyd Sayre is chairman. Friday to be livestock day. Brady Curry named live stock chair with O Cooper H K Debendarfer Bill Curry Nell Austin W A Woodyard and Truman McVicker as members. C W T Lockard and Eldora My Bolyard named publicity committee. Lockard to publish the fair catalog again.
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Taylor County
Grafton
Lloyd _ Sayre
Truman McVicker
Fair- Association
Brady Curry
O. Cooper
H. K. Debendarfer
Bill Curry
Nell Austin
W. A. Woodyard
Mr. McVicker
C. W. T. Lockard
Eldora My Bolyard
Lockard
Grafton Welcomes Newest Citizen and Stork Visit
New resident Qld Dec Stork, passing through Grafton, stopped at City Hospital to visit old friends. He welcomed a newborn son for Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Floyd of West Main Street, weighing seven pounds, eleven ounces, born at 4 30 p.m.
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Qld
Dec Stork
Grafton
City Hospital
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John Klatt
Neukoln
Young Klatt
U.S
Mon C. Wallgren
National Security Resources Board
Pentagon Building
U. S
Taylor County Fair Association
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