Budapest executes former Hungary minister Laszlo Rajk
Laszlo Rajk, once Hungary's foreign minister and interior minister, was executed for treason after a five-judge people's court convicted him on September 24. The sentence followed a trial that Rajk reportedly confessed to, with the appeals court upholding the life sentence for Cardinal Mindzenty for treason in February.
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Budapest
Laszlo Rajk
Hungary
Foreign Ministry
Rajk
Peoples
Nation
Malta
Marshall Tito
Yugo- Mie
Imupon Rajk
Dedication Ceremony Planned for Shenandoah River Bridge
Rep Hugo Sims Jr of South Carolina to deliver main address at dedication ceremonies in Harpers Ferry for the Shenandoah River bridge. An unofficial opening occurred Sept 1 due to date confusion, with the Lions Club sponsoring today’s event featuring bands and officials from Maryland West Virginia and Virginia. The makeshift Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bridge has carried autos since the 1936 flood washed out the old highway bridge, now replaced by the new structure.
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Harpers Ferry
Hugo
Sims, Jr
D-Sc
Shenandoah River
Lions Club
Maryland
West Virginia
Two Year Old Dies in Farm House Fire Near Youngstown
A two year old boy, Arty Weingart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Weingart, died from asphyxiation and burns after reentering the home to safety as a fire started by Mrs. Weingart attempting to start a stove exploded the fuel in the house near Youngstown. Coroner David A Belinky judges the cause.
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Youngstown
David A Belinky
Arty Weingart
Eldon Weingart
Rs. Weingart
Aluminum Strike Looms At Alcoa Nine Plants face walkout
Nine Alcoa plants may strike at 12:01 a.m. Monday as talks with CIO United Steel Workers Union on pension and health insurance break down. Alcoa says it offered six cents for pensions and four cents for insurance, matching union demands but tying the plan to future Social Security changes.
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Pittsburgh
Aluminum Company of America
Alcoa
CIO United Steel Workers Union
Conviction of 11 Communist Leaders Spurs Local Crackdown Calls
Beck State Washington reports 11 National Communist leaders in New York were convicted, triggering congressional demand for state and local actions to root Communists out. Rep Velde said HUAC staff is alerted to a possible public dissolution of the Communist Party and future underground operation. Party officials deny the move. Capitol Hill welcomed the verdict, though Rep Marcantonio called it a blow to free political opinion and association.
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Washington
New York
Congress
Rep. Velde
R-Ii
House on-American Activities Committee
Communist Party
Capitol Hill
Newark
Marcantonio
AL P-N Y
Scottish Rite Reunion Set for Charleston in November
The ith annual reunion of Scottish Rite Masonic bodies to be held in Charleston November 7 to 10 is expected to draw 1500 to 2000 members, according to Secretary Frank Kincheloe.
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Charleston
Ith
Frank Kin
Cheloe
Charity Begins At Home Reminder Wire To Lewis By One Union Local
White Sulphur Springs reports silent reaction from rival union leaders as John L Lewis proposes a united labor front with nine AFL miners unions to back a $2.5 million weekly pull for Philip Murray during steel and coal strikes. UMW Local 3648-500 from St Michael, Pennsylvania wires opposition urging priority for miners’ poverty relief and condemning the plan as demoralizing.
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Lewis
White Sulphur Springs
John L. Lewis
United Labor
AFL
William Green
United Mine Workers
Philip Murray
Pittsburgh
Washington
St. Michael
UMW
Johnny
Johnny Miner
Hunters Welcome Wet Season Start
Charleston reports hunters and conservation officers welcomed the wet opening day of the hunting season for squirrels ruffled grouse wild turkeys and black bears The rain will reduce fire risk and damp leaves aid hunting Closing dates are November 19 for squirrels and grouse November 5 for wild turkeys and November 26 for black bears Squirrels and grouse may be hunted statewide with four per day or 20 per season Grouse limit is three per day and 15 per season Turkey bag limit is one per season per hunter
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Charleston
Conservation Commission
University of Maryland to Open European Command College
Seven University of Maryland professors have left for Germany to establish a full time college training program for American military and civilian personnel. The school will offer a bachelor of military science and tactics degree with credits applicable to other colleges. It will operate in cooperation with information and education authorities of the armed services and be known as the University of Maryland European Command College of Special and Continuation Studies.
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Washington
University of Maryland
Germany
Armed Services
University of Maryland-European Command College of
Captured German science aids U S says Kuhn
Atlantic City cites postwar German data unlocking vast information. Col Harry A Kuhn notes government released over 100000 reports on synthetic fuels jet missiles chemical warfare agents and related subjects. Key German advances include Fischer Tropsch oil from coal hydrogen peroxide white carbon black chlorobromomethanes mica substitute and new insecticides.
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Atlantic City
United States
Harry A. Kuhn
U.S.A
Armed Force Chemical Association
American Chemical Society
Fischer-Tropsch
Chinese Communists Enter Canton Refugee Capital
British Hong Kong reports indicate advancing Red troops crossed into Canton with pro Communist Wen Wei Pao declaring the city liberated after an orderly entry. Nationalist forces retreated southeast and toward the border. Chinese coastal and border communications were disrupted.
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Canton
Hong Kong
Britain
Wen Wei Pao
South China
China
Chinese Maritime Customs Office
Unification Of Military Forces Demands Action
Washington lawmakers call for effective military unification amid Navy critique of defense policy. Rep Kilday and Adm Denfeld urge administration to apply the unification law as written. Rep Price, Brooks, Johnson weigh hearings as progress toward coordinating services and balancing defense efforts.
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Washington
House
Armed Services Committee
Navy
Pentagon
Rep
Kilday
D-Tex
Adm
Louis E. Denfeld
Denfeld
Kilray
Rep. Price
D-Ii
Fhe
Brooks
D-La
Johnson
Calif
Blood Tests Show Child Not Son in Five Year Kidnapping Case
At Michigan Children's Institute six year old Tommy O Neill was found not to be Ronald, the kidnapped boy. The Thompsons who hoped to adopt were told after conclusive blood tests by Dr. Charles Cotterman at Michigan. The boy, a state ward, will be boarded out with plans for later adoption as officials keep him unaware of the truth. The Thompsons expressed heartbreak yet vow to continue their search.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Tommy O'Neill
Michigan Children's Institute
Tommy
Arthur’Thompson
Dayton
Ohio
Ronald
Clarence Ramsey
Institute
State of
Michigan
Ramsey
Charles Cotterman
University of Michigan
Ronnie
Arthur ‘Thompson
Tommy O'Neil
Michigan Children’s Institute
Gordon Foote
Hastings
F. Babcock
Thompson
International Soundphoto
Parkersburg
A.keith McChung
Point Pleasant
West Virginia
Harry,j.smith
National
DAR
Washington, D. C
Local Woman Of Week Praises Railroading Husband’s Rise
The feature profiles Mrs. Mary Klauenberg wife of T J Klauenberg superintendent of the Mononga ha division of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad She praises his work ethic saying he gives his all and loves his job In their December home wedding they planned a Bermuda honeymoon and now see him climbing to near the top in his field The couple first met at Baltimore offices where she was a car service clerk and he a stenographer This local page on page four notes her pride in his career path and mentions future promotion prospects
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Bermuda
Grafton
New York
Mary Klauenberg
T. J. Klauenberg
Monongah
Baltimore,and Ohio Railroad
Chicago ties to Alaska greet new transcontinental line
The first direct long distance line between the United States and Alaska was inaugurated. Chicago Mayor Martin H. Kennelly spoke from Juneau with Alaska Governor Ernest Gruening saying, Hello Governor. It’s good to hear your voice, this equipment was built right here in Chicago.
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Chicago
United States
Alaska
Martin H. Kennelly
Ernest Gruening
Juneau
Vitamin B-6 Required With High Protein Diets
New York report from Fordham University researchers Edward C. De Renzo and L. R. Cerecedo presented to the American Chemical Society notes that pyridoxine, found in vegetable fats, whole grains, legumes and yeast, may be essential for those consuming high protein. In rats, low B-6 with high protein caused skin issues and reduced lifespan. researchers caution humans on protein-heavy diets to ensure adequate B-6 intake for health.
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New York
Edward C. de Renzo
L. R. Cerecedo
Fordham University
American Chemical Society
Taylor County court term ends with multiple divorces granted
The Taylor County Circuit Court closed its September term with several orders and divorces. Geraldine Smanthy Stockett was granted a divorce from E. Donald Stockett with child custody and $40 monthly alimony. Other separations include Charles F. Hildreth from Margaret E. Hildreth with custody of two children, Ada Mae Jennings from Alton B. Jennings with custody of a son, and Lila Ruth Daniels from Draper Ronald Daniels, restoring her maiden name Lila Ruth Brown.
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Taylor County
Geraldine Smanthy Stockett
E. Donald Stockett
Charles F.hildreth
Margaret E. Hildreth
Ada Mae Jennings
Alton B. Jennings
Lila Ruth Daniels
Draper Ronald Daniels
Lila Ruth Brown
Eleven Communist leaders jailed as party fights for future
In New York eleven top Communist leaders were convicted of plotting violent revolution. The verdict challenges the Communist party in America, with defense lawyers planning appeals. The Daily Worker says the party remains constitutional, while critics call it illegal. Reactions span across Washington and New York officials.
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New York
Communist Party
America
Freeze's Hearing Continued Until Monday Morning
Thomas E Freeze had his municipal police court hearing on a breaking and entering charge for Al's Snack Bar continued until Monday. He cited a need to secure counsel and was returned to jail after police chased him onto the roof where loot including $10, gum and a pen knife was found. About 10 to 15 juveniles were reprimanded for unlawful Halloween pranks and warned of juvenile authorities if detained again.
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Thomas E. Freeze
Freeze
Joe Mask
Governor Skips Cake Eating Challenge at Buckwheat Festival
Governor Okey Patteson visited Kingwood for the Preston County Buckwheat Festival and declined to chase the cake eating record, saying he would eat his share but not attempt to break it. Queen Ceres VIII was crowned at 2:45 p.m. in autumn ceremonies, marking the governor’s first visit to the eight year old festival.
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Okey
Patteson
Preston County
Kingwood
Preston
Charleston
Ceres VIII
Man On The Job Claude Ebert Celebrates 21 Years
Grafton's Claude Ebert marks 21 years at J C Penny store in Grafton with expansion signals and 20 full time staff. He served 26 months in the armed forces as a captain and remains active in civic groups including Andrews Methodist church American Legion Forty and Eight Society Masonic Order Elks Moose and Kiwanis. See CLAUDE Page 4
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Grace Whitescarver
J. C. Penny
J.C. Penny Company
Penny Company
Parkersburg
Grafton
Claude 8. Ebert
J.C. Penny
Ebert
Armed Services
Columbus
Ohio
Rosalie Ebert
Claude Ebert
Andrews Methodist Church
American Legion
Forty and Eight Society
Masonic Order
Elks, Moose and Kiwanis
The
M.C. A
Nuzum Injured In Auto Accident On Grafton Morgantown Road
Jack R. Nuzum of West Main street was hospitalized with chest injuries and facial lacerations after his 1949 Pontiac convertible collided with a West Virginia Transportation Co bus on the Grafton Morgantown road in dense fog. He was en route to law school at West Virginia University.
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Grafton- Morgantown
Jack R. Nuzum
West Main Street
Nuzum
West Virginia ‘Transportation Company
Grafton Hospital
West, Virginia ‘University
Soldier Breaks Leg In Accident Near Lincoln Street
Taylor county reports the first hunting season accident with a severed leg. Sergeant Harry King, 32, of Route 2 St. George, injured when his 1941 Hudson failed to negotiate a curve on 70 Lincoln Street and crashed into a porch and a tree. He is hospitalized at Grafton City hospital. Officers Messenger and Stemple investigated.
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Taylor County
Lincoln Street
Harry King
St. George
Grafton City Hospital
King
Morgantown
Elkins
Poling
Messenger
Stemple
Point Pleasant
New D. of A. Regent
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