Political pressure ends liquor sale case in Charleston
In Charleston on May 24 a prosecutor said political pressure led to the dismissal of indictments charging two state liquor control commission employees with selling over a gallon of beverages to an unlicensed man. The prosecutor cited calls from a federal official and a high liquor commission official prompting the nolle prosequi.
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Charleston
State
Liquor Control Commission
Frank L. Taylor
Taylor
Sam D. Lepinsky
Commission
Julius Bolarsky
East Washinton Street
Blackie Belcher
Frank Riggins
Lester Groves
The
Liquor Commission
Groves
Riggins
Nolle
Navy admits new equipment losses in patrol planes
Washington May 24 The theft or loss of about $30,000 worth of clocks pressure cookers and other items from Navy patrol bomber planes led Secretary James V Forrestal to inform senators of administrative disciplinary action against Vice Admiral Robert C Giffin and four other officers in charge of the San Juan Puerto Rico air station between May and October last year Giffin received a severe command The San Juan report was filed as hearings on irregularities in Navy business operations at Pearl Harbor continued
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Washington
Navy
Secretary of Navy
James V. Forrestal
Robert C. Giffin
Naval Air Station
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Giffin
Mead
D-N
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Grafton Sentinel invites Alfred Zumbro to theatre night
The Grafton Sentinel invites Alfred Zumbro of 911 Boyd Street to attend tonight’s cinema double feature at the Strand Theatre. The program lists The Bells of St Mary’s with Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman, plus Throw Saddle on a Star with Ken Curtis and Jeff Donnell and Bur ha Victory at piste Theatre.
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Grafton Sentinel
Alfred Zumbro
Boyd Street
Postal Department Embargo On Nail Mail Transport
Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan announces a sharp embargo coordinated with the Office of Defense Transportation. The policy curtails rail service to move priority items, directs use of remaining carriers, and keeps mail acceptance where transport is available. About 11,200 highway star routes and 66 interurban lines remain in operation to move mail during the railroad strike.
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Post Office Department
Robert E. Hanvegan
Office of Defense Transportation
Postal Service
25 000 Philippine Hill People Starvation Victims
Belgian priests report that twenty five thousand Igorot hill tribesmen have starved to death since the war ended, with 90,000 more in dire need. The famine stems from Japanese looting and widespread destruction of food stores by rats, according to Father Willy Brasseur.
Meadows To Speak At Governors Conference In Oklahoma City
Harletonon May 24 Governor and Mrs Meadows traveled by car to Oklahoma City for the 38th annual governors conference opening Sunday. Governors Meadows Warren Martin Kerr will speak at the state dinner Monday evening with Pennsylvania’s Edward Martin presiding.
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Harleston
Meadows
Oklahoma City
Okla
Earl L. Warren
California
Edward Martin
Pennsylvania
Robert 8. Kerr
Oklahoma
Coal Mines Close Across West Virginia As Rail Strike Bites
Coal mines across West Virginia begin closing as railroad strike halts car shipments. About 104000 workers in 785 operations face production cuts with sidings jammed and 14000 of 24000 miners laid off in the north. Some mines remain active if empty cars arrive, but most pits will shut as hoppers stay loaded.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Kanawha Coal Operators Association
Fairmont
Baltimore and Ohio
B.and C
Von Schirach denounces Hitler at tribunal
Baldur Von Schirach former Nazi youth leader denounces Adolf Hitler before the international military tribunal. He repudiates anti semitic remarks and apologizes to German youth from the witness stand for teaching them to follow the Fuehrer. He blames Hitler for the extermination of Jews and the gas chamber killings at Oswiecim Poland.
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Hitler
Oswiecim
Poland
State meet of mail carriers opens with events and addresses
All set for the annual state convention of the National Association of Letter Carriers. Nearly 200 reservations today, over 100 delegates from nearby cities. Events include a smoker at the Elks club, a ladies auxiliary dinner at the Belvedere club, and speeches by Mrs. James Parkhill and Senator Harley M. Kilgore. Entertainment by Miss Nancy Holloway and the All-State Chorus quartet. Sunday sessions at the court house and a joint banquet at the Belvedere club with D. E. Wyckoff as toastmaster.
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National Association of Letter Carriers
Sherman Reed
Elks Club
Belvedere Club
Lena M
Connie Seymour
Richard Parkhill
Richard Ward
Richard van Parkhill
Judy Miller
Peggy Shingleton
Elks Home
Court House
Ladies ‘Auxiliary
Harley M. Kilgore
D. E. Wyckoff
D. F. Murray
Fear Sailor Murdered Clarksburg
Police Chief Jules A Brasseur said evidence showed R V Evans a 26 year old former sailor whose body was found in Elke Creek was murdered.
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Clarksburg
Jules A. Brasseur
R. V. Evans
Elke Creek
Strike inflamed Senate passes anti funds contribution measures
Senator Byrd says after White House call President Truman may appeal to a joint session for more authority to curb nationwide strikes. If railroad stoppage continues, he urges Truman before Congress tomorrow to seek power or legislation to punish violators in labor disputes. The debate centers on labor regulation and anti strike measures as the nation faces escalating work stoppages.
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Senate
Jack Bell
Washington
Byrd
D-Va
White House
Truman
Congress
House
Mr. Truman
First U S Railroad Opens Between Baltimore and Ellicott's Mills
On May 24 1830 the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad opened the nations first general purpose railroad line from Baltimore to Ellicott's Mills Maryland. The initial train was horse drawn for passengers while the line began operation.
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New York
United States
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
Ellicott's Mills
Churchill Debates Egyptian Withdrawal Policy
Winston Churchill told the House of Commons that Britain’s plan to quit Egypt risks undermining American aid in the Palestine question and harms Middle East interests. He warned new bases would invite imperialist complaints and that keeping the Suez Canal open requires permanent British personnel in the Canal Zone.
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London
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Egypt
America
Palestine
Churchill
Middle East
Indian
Pacific
Russia
Mediterranean
Suez Canal
Canal
Chiefs of Staff
Cyrenica
Penn Distillery Fire Destroys Plant Near Somerset
A $30,000 blaze at Frantz Distilleries Inc near Somerset destroyed the drying department after three explosions at 5 a m. Earl Claypool, VP, living across the street, escaped injury as the four story main distillery, a concrete warehouse and the heating unit were spared. The cause of the blasts was not determined.
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Berlin
Frantz Distilleries, Inc
Somerset County
Earl Claypool
Claypool
Marines Offer Voluntary Duty in Transport Crisis
Washington May 24 Marine volunteers from discharged Marines and inactive reservists may serve in the transportation emergency. The Navy cancelled leaves over 15 miles travel and extended those away from duty. Marines will serve mainly as guards while the Army awaits government requests for protection and services.
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Washington
Navy
Army
Marine Corps Headquarters
One Woman Killed In Explosion In Church
In McKeesport Pennsylvania last night a church meeting at Greenock Lutheran church ended with an explosion. Mrs Merle Hardie 35 was killed and two others Mrs John Rogerson 52 and Mrs Albert Rejohn 48 were seriously injured all Greenock residents.
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Mckeesport
Greenock
Greenock Lutheran Church
McKeesport Hospital
Merle Hardie
John Rogerson
Albert Rejohn
Coal Industry Down From Ringside Blow
John L. Lewis delayed a meeting of the 260 man UMWA policy committee to discuss calling off the soft coal strike until clearer guidance on miners status under the Smith Connally act. A government seizure looms as a truce nears expiration. the policy committee had authorized the truce and must approve any new contract or extension. The notice at United Mine Workers HQ cites the act as restricting strikes and warns of penalties, delaying further committee action.
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Harold W. Ward
Washington
John L. Lewis
Smith-Connally Labor Disputes
Lewis
Policy Committee
UMWA
Lendat
Secretary Wallace backs Truman 1948 bid in 1948 run
New York May 24 Secretary of Commerce Wallace stated he will support President Truman if he runs in 1948. The remarks add to ongoing speculation about Truman's political plans and potential campaign.
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New York
Wallace
Truman
Washington
Charles G. Ross
Mrs Roosevelt Cancels Charleston Institute Appearance
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt cancels a scheduled Charleston speaking engagement due to the railroad strike. President John W. Davis of West Virginia State College says she will not attend the 54th commencement program scheduled for tomorrow at 5 p.m.
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Charleston
Eleanor Roosevelt
John W. Davis
West Virginia State College
Roosevelt
Troop train operates through here amid strike action
A troop train passed Grafton around 3 p m today via a special crew of strikers operating under the agreement to run essential services. Brother hood of Locomotive Engineers leader B F Davisson said most trains are idle except troop, hospital and milk trains. He criticized others as scab operated and noted the National Limited would run as needed.
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Grafton
B. F. Davisson
Davisson
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Union
St. Louis
Parkersburg
National Limited
R. A. J. Morrison
Monongah
Frightening germ weapons talked of by Hitler held by America
Washington May 24 The latest secrecy tale claims the United States possesses germ sprays that could wipe out large cities and entire crops. Reporters learned during hearings on the Navy appropriation that several such weapons exist and are guarded behind closed doors.
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Hitler
America
William F. Arbogast
Washington
Congress
Appropriations Committee
Navy
House
Senate
Truman Silent Meeting With Reporters Amid Rail Crisis
President Truman calls a 3 pm White House meeting with top cabinet and labor advisers to review the whole strike situation as a nationwide railway walkout paralyzes the country. Government mediators resume talks with Railway Trainmen and Engineers unions to end the crippling rail shutdown.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Charles G. Ross
John R. Steelman
Steelman
Nation reels from first effects of railroad strike
The nation faced a broad standstill as the greatest railroad strike began. Transportation halted coast to coast, threatening shutdowns and a potential food shortage within a week. The government sought new negotiations to resolve disputes between carriers and mail brotherhoods as tensions lingered without immediate agreement.
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Associated Press
Nation
Gratton Theatre Presents Cantherville Ghost and Timber Queen
Donald L. Weese to attend a double bill at Gratton Theatre Opera House featuring Margaret O'Brien and Robert Young in Cantherville Ghost and Richard Arlen with Mary Beth Hughes in Timber Queen. The event screens tonight at 30 West Knotts Avenue.
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The
Grafton Sentinel
Donald L. Weese
Knotts Avenue
Cantherville
Margaret O’brien
Robert Young
Ring Richard Arlen
Mary Beth Hughes
Gratton Theatre Opera House
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