West Virginia Rail Proposal Details and Armed Forces Day
A digest of reports includes a proposed Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plan to restore passenger service on West Virginia routes, Armed Forces Day observances across major cities, student strikes in Peru over strenuous pre-med exams, and various international and local items from Chou Enlai to a fatal car accident in Chester Pennsylvania and a polio case in Arkansas. The batch highlights cross-border news on transport, military service, labor, politics, and regional incidents spanning Charleston to Lima and Buenos Aires.
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Drive a Way Used Car Sale Promises Low Payments
Local auto dealers advertise a selection of used cars with drastic price cuts and low down payments. Featured listings include a 1980 Buick Riviera Coupe a 1950 Buick Belvedere Coupe and a 1946 Chrysler four door sedan with the note first reasonable offer takes this one. Details and more cars are in the Classified Advertising section on page five.
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Buick
Rev Reneau To Deliver Sunday Talk In Grafton
Grafon area Ministerial Association asks all congregations to attend the baccalaureate service Sunday at p.m. in Grafton High School Gym. Rev Oren Reneau, chaplain at West Virginia Industrial School Pruntytown, will deliver the sermon for the 1955 graduation class. Elizabeth Linn to play processional and audience to sing hymn. Rev Marvin Freed to offer invocation and scripture reading. A Cappella Choir under Naomi Lawson to present two members. Doxology and benediction by Rev Freed.
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Grafon Area Ministerial Association
Grafton High Haol
Oren Reneau
West Virginia Industrial School For Boys
Pruntytown
Elizabeth Linn
Marvin Freed
West Main Street Methodist Church
Naomi Lawson
Freed
First Presbyterian Church
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Banquet Honors Seniors In Band
Grafton Band Boosters Club sponsors a seniors banquet at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Community Rest. The graduating seniors, their parents and guests will attend. Principal and Director Robert Wiant and Mrs Florence Wilkenson will speak.
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Grafton
Band Boosters Club
Robert Wiant
Florence Wilkenson
West Virginia Tourism Brochure Distributed to Taylor County Board
About 200 copies of a West Virginia Conservation Commission brochure promoting state tourist spots were received by the Taylor County Board of Trade. The pamphlet, featuring scenic photos and a map, highlights state parks such as Tygart Lake State Park and lists recreations facilities. The brochures were prepared for tourism trade and will be distributed to motels and service stations to boost local promotion.
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West Virginia Conservation Commission
Taylor County Board of Trade
West Virginia
Tygart Lake State Park
Trade Board
Heavy Rainstorm Drenches the Tri County Region
A storm dumped nearly 0.87 inches of rain in the Tri County area last night as an electrical storm lingered. Today, widely scattered showers or thunderstorms are possible this afternoon with a high near 75 after a 70 degree noon reading. Saturday looks warm with clouds and possible showers later.
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Tri-County
Materia
West Virginia Eyes Civil Defense For Atomic Attack
West Virginia officials warn residents could have about one hour to prepare for a potential atomic strike from an enemy bomber. Col. Edgar Sites urges immediate public readiness, noting new radar centers will extend warning time. He compares bombs to bullets and stresses decisive civilian action to minimize casualties in cities like Charleston Huntington or Wheeling.
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West Virginia
North Pole
Edgar M. Sites
Dep Iuty
Civil Defense
Huntington
Wheeling
Parkers
Clarksburg
Martinsburg
West Vaginia
Repeats On No Permit Driving Smith Crash Inquiry
Robert N. Scott of Orchard Street and Clyde A. Scott were arrested in Taylor County on charges of driving without a state operator's license and allowing an unauthorized person to drive. Both jailed awaiting hearing after a 12:45 a.m. rearrest. Coroner’s jury to reconvene Monday at Graham Funeral home for inquest into the death of Sylvanus C. Smith in a head on auto coal truck collision near Flemington two weeks ago.
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Clyde A. Scott
Robert
Taylor County
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Dorsty Hickman
Lawrence Mes
Senger
Wade Sayers
Eve
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Howard Hawkins
Lee
Sinsel
Graham
Sylvanus C. Smith
Smith
Flemington
Swearing Expert Superior Seeks Ninth Seal in Nebraska
Harry C. Hanna known as the swearing test man in the area. He has served as a notary public for 48 years and has applied for his ninth seal, reflecting a long career in public service.
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Harry C. Hanna
Hanna
BRO Proposes To Restore Bus Service In Area
The B and O plans to resume bus operations next Monday under Maryland and West Virginia Co. supervision, with routes contracted to other lines. George B Doering says most runs from West Virginia Transportation would transfer to City Lines of West Virginia or Reynolds Transportation. Clarksburg Grafton and Fairmont routes outlined.
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Wes Virginia
Transportation
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McKeesport
Atlantic Greyhound Corp
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Fairmont
Clarksburg
New Martinsville
City Lines of
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Wheeling
Reynolds Transportation Co
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West Berlin tolls issue blocked by Soviet spokesman
The Soviet envoy rejected Western proposals to refer Berlin truck toll disputes to German experts. The U S Britain and France said the talks should proceed between East and West German authorities and not under four power control. They planned to refer the matter to their governments. In a separate note from Frankfurt the U S Army invited Germans to test American weapons on Armed Forces Day.
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United States
Britain
France
G. M. Pushkin
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Frankfurt
Germany
U.S
Presidents veto sparks Senate showdown amid pay raise debate
Washington strategists push for a veto override as Democrats and Republicans brace for a close vote. The president’s veto on postal pay rises prompts party lines to harden, with leaders citing a possible 8.8 percent increase while warning the outcome hinges on Senate support and public sentiment.
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Washington
Senate
Eisenhower
Fugitive Napier Recaptured After Escape From Jail
Huntington police say Norman Napier, 42, of East Lynn, escaped Cadell County jail last Sunday by scaling a fence and was recaptured Thursday night at Adams Avenue and Fifteenth Street. He had been serving a one year term for attempted felony.
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Freedom
Huntington
Norman Napier
East Lynn
Cadell County
Azel T. Bryant
Napier
Adams Ave
Fifteenth St
Waler
Auto price cuts, rent declines ease cost of living
Washington reports a slight drop in the Consumer Price Index for mid April, the first decline since 1942 for rents and auto prices down about 4 percent as dealers cut prices due to high inventories. Clothing, coal, and household goods also eased while food rose mainly on fruits and vegetables.
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Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
BIS
Arginess Joy Wickens
Safety slogan may fit lone Morgantown coal case
A fragment from Morgantown A C K reports a coal mine incident with a safety slogan read Dont give keys. The text mentions a lone safety slogan among scattered items, suggesting a cautionary message amid a possible emergency or inspection context.
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Morgantown
A. C
Seven Pound Carp Spotted Near Oklahoma A and M Campus
A large seven pound carp was found on the campus area amid heavy rains. The fish appeared washed ashore near Old Stillwater as floodwater swelled around the Oklahoma A&M campus.
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Old
Oklahoma A&m
Avene
Wilford Street Temporarily Closed for Resurfacing Work
City Street Department officials announced a short closure of a Wilford Street section west of Market due to improvement work. A brick resurfacing project should improve conditions for access to Wilford Market Street, with the closure kept brief to avoid damaging the new work.
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Wilford Street
City Street Department
Wilford Market Steet
New polio case prompts broader election concerns
A fragmented clipping notes a new polio case in Washington prompting discussion of impending general parliamentary election. The article hints at strict security measures and political tension surrounding candidates and party lines.
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