Britain refuses a neutral mayor for Jerusalem
Britain rejects appointing a neutral mayor for Jerusalem and urges the United Nations to select a candidate. Bevin informed Trygve Lie of the decision after Jewish and Arab groups reached no agreement, with the U.N. assembly eyed as the potential vehicle to name a replacement. The British aim to transfer administration of Jerusalem by May 8 under the end of their mandate.
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Larry Hauck
The
United Na
Jerusalem
Porelun
Bevin
U.N
Trygve
Francisco Sayre
United
Gould
Bes
Arab Committee
Tas
Arthur Creech Jones
Itish
Britain
William's Letter sparks Grafton indignation buzz
Residents in Grafton react with widespread public indignation over a May edition column titled William's Letter in the Clarksburg Exponent. The Grafton Sentinel notes noisy street discussions and a flood of citizen complaints, with many claiming to have telephoned in remarks.
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Grafton
Clarksburg
Grafton Sentinel
William
Warm-Up Machinery To Buy 3 000 New Planes
Washington May 7 The air force began ordering 2 727 new warplanes as senators approved an 3 233 200 000 airpower expansion fund and a swift conference action was anticipated to fund a 70 group peacetime armada. President Truman’s signal to start building is awaited as debate centers on defense expansion and military balance. No relief from cloudy cool weather forecast with a noon 59 degree reading and .35 inch precipitation.
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Washington
Air Force
Truman
Senate
White House
Defense Forrestaln
Glass Workers Extend Pact One Year In Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co and Libbey Owens Ford Glass Co with CIO Glass workers union extend their contract from May 1 1948 to May 1 1949 with no wage changes. Wage talks may reopen once during the contract and could start by July 1. The news appears in the Pittsburgh edition and references factory relations and upcoming wage discussions.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co
Libbey-Owens Ford Glass.Co
CIO. Federation of Glass, Ceramic and Silica Workers of America
Abontsee Glass Workers
Jews Claim Territory Seizure in Palestine Amid Mandate Wind-Down
Edward Curtis dispatch reports Jews claiming to seize two Arab villages Sejera and Edha near Nazareth and a hill overlooking Safad as British mandate ends. The Jewish agency militia says its forces control Sejera and Arab Edha, with Sejera west of Tiberias.
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Edward Curtis Haspa
Palestine
Great Britain
Holy Land
United Nations
Jewish Agency
Nazareth
Christ
Sea of Galilee
Safad
Sejera
Tiberias
Haganah
Tux
Mount Tabor
Hagenah
Red Cross Aides To Guide Visitors Through Hospital Open House
Twelve Red Cross nurse aides who volunteered during the war to help Grafton City hospital amid nurse shortages will again serve as guides. They will conduct tours at National Hospital Day Open House this Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and again in the evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Guides for the afternoon include Mrs. C. W. Pitzer, Mrs. Paul P. Warden, Mrs. Shirley Bennett, and Mrs. Charles Ace.
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Red Cross
Grafton City Hospital
and & Pam
C. W. Pitzer
Paul P. Warden
Shirley Bennett
Charles Ace
Railroad strike endangers U S rail system
A near total tieup of the nations 225000 mile rail system looms as three operating unions plan a strike next Tuesday. Carriers prepare embargoes layoff notices and passenger warnings with only troop milk and hospital trains to run. Some lines may use supervisory staff to operate limited service.
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Chicago
Jin
Sorie
Minots Central
Louisville
Nashville
Pans
Taads
Pennsylvania
Lnreest
Fesieht
Baltimore
Oho
M. W. Clement
Roy B. White
Boy shoots couple for car to attend dance
A 14 year old Suntie High School athlete confessed before midnight to killing an 87 year old couple in Bryan Ohio to steal their car for a dance. He led Sheriff Norman A. Barnes to explain how he shot John Gabriel and Pearl, then hid the pistol at home. The youth, Ervin Arthur Ing, is held in Williams County Jail as details unfold.
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Bryan
Suntie
Norman A. Barnes
Ervin
Arthur ‘Ing
Tela
Wiliams County
Barnes
Clarksburg Board Of Trade Returns To East Clarksburg
Clarksburg board of trade votes unanimously to return to standard time schedule for two weeks. Members will revert to standard time Monday with all stores resuming standard hours. Retails and food stores will align with the change after a ten day transition.
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Clarksburg
Tilty
Mother’s Day cover cached by Taylor County trade group
Taylor County Board of Trade and Mr. Shanholt offer to cache mail with a Mother's Day seal postmarked May 9 at the local post office. Citizens must submit stamper and addressed envelope by the deadline. The cache honors Anna Jarvis and the 40th anniversary of the occasion, with mail already flowing from collectors worldwide.
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Taylor County Board of ‘Trade
Shanholt
Maple Avenue
Taylor County
Board of Trace
Slanholtz
Board of Trade
Shanholtz
Pvat
Andrews Church
Anna Jarvis
Mother's
Anna Relves Jarvis
Anna Relves Jarvis, Honored Mother, Vominemotalnis
Caens
James T. Murphy
C. V. Miller
Election Supplies To Be Distributed Tomorrow
Detroit reports planned distribution of May 11 primary election supplies to ballot commissioners tomorrow as clerks urge readiness. Voters must vote in person if out of state. Absent voter deadlines passed. summary of state races for both major parties provided ahead of the primary with four days remaining.
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St Clair
Abwandiane
Noynced
Cleti
Merle Bailey
Balley
Herbert
Local hospital included in new U M V H council
Grafton City Hospital was among eleven facilities taking part in forming the Upper Monongahela Valley Hospital council at a Fairmont meeting of hospital superintendents and representatives. J T Lindberg of Fairmont General Hospital was named president. others elected include Dr J F Hibskell and Miss Elinor Waring. The council will meet in Fairmont on the third Wednesday each month to address management problems and exchange ideas.
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Grafton City Hospital
Upper
Monongahela Valley Hospital
J. F. Hbiskell
Helakell Memorial Hospital
Morgantown
Elinor Waring
Union Protestant Hospital
Clarksoe
Anes
Hospital Board to Meet Tonight at City Hospital
Oakland Calif May 7 The City Hospital board will hold its first meeting with new administrator James McKelvey Jr tonight at 7 30 o'clock. Mayor Russell G Dotson says the main agenda item is the approval of recently completed by laws plus various committees to be named.
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City Hospital “Board
James’ McKelvey, Jr
City Hospital
Russell G. Dotson
President Truman Will Not Speak Under Political Auspices
The Hiduse stated the President will not appear under political auspices on his nationwide railroad trip. The note references a Democratic complaint from Los Angeles about Truman bypassing a party event there and accepting a speech on June 14 before the Greater Los Angeles Press Club.
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Ww. Fon
Hiduse
Chicago
Democratic
Los Angeles
Truman
Meadows Nods Support For Thomas In WV Campaign
Governor Meadows addressed regional radio stations to back James Kay Thomas as the Democratic nominee, defending his support of Patseson of Mount Hope and asserting Thomas is the party choice across Kanawha and other counties. He denounced what he called an unfair and misleading campaign by Thomas supporters.
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Meadows
West Virginis
James Kay Thomas
Rand
Okay L. Patsteson
Mount Hope
Eena
Kanawha
Overmor
Kanawha County
Nno
Viendo
Thomas
Charleston
Hampers State Band Festival Today
Clouds and rain loose a dreary backdrop for the 12th annual West Bee High School Band Festival in Huntington. About 3,500 musicians perform on the second day as Charleston and Welch high bands join others in the two remaining sessions amid showers.
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Huntington
Charleston High School
Welch Hig
Street Lights Back On After Repair Work
A brief power outage left street lights dark last night and crews repaired machinery. One light was out briefly before repairs restored lighting shortly after.
No Report Up Noon On Steelman Talks With Unions
Washington May 7 The White House aimed to avert a railroad strike with talks led by John R Steelman meeting with union heads from three brotherhoods. President Truman considered seizure authority if needed as cabinet discussed steps to prevent a walkout and legal options.
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Steelman
Washington
Truman
Keene
John R. Steelman
Brothers Hoods
Caia, Atetorney
Clark
Solicitor General’s Office
Uis
United Ne
Jones Sentenced in Local Court Amid Confusing Report
Sam P. Jones of Flemington received a sentence from Taylor Chratt Court after a grand bead a case described as a ciplen. The report is garbled but indicates a formal court action and a monetary or term-related punishment issued in Monndsville.
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Sam P.’ Jones
Flemington
Heshemaey
Monndsville
Taylor + Chratt Court
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Rains
Charles
Dixie Theatre
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Detroit
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Chrysler Department
Michigan
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