Jones Becomes Head Of West Virginia Legion
Ed mund Lee Jones of Wheeling elected department commander of the West Virginia American Legion at the annual convention. G C Sexton withdrew, Jones elected by acclamation. Clarksburg chosen for 1947 convention. Delegates adopted a resolution condemning the Ku Klux Klan and urging outlawing. New adjutant appointment plan adopted. Banquet highlight by Vice Admiral Daniel E Barbey praising American military strength.
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Wheeling
Edmund Lee Jones
West Virginia American Legion
G. C. Sexton
Welch
Jones
Clarksburg
Ku Klux Klan
Department
Byrnes
America
Daniel E. Barbey
Atlantic Fleet
Barbey
U. S
Over 300 Violent Deaths In Holiday
The nation logged more than 300 violent deaths during the Labor Day weekend with 306 total and 217 traffic fatalities. California led states with 29 violent deaths and 25 traffic deaths, while North Dakota reported no violent deaths. The three day period saw 37 drownings and 52 deaths from miscellaneous causes, exceeding earlier council estimates.
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Associated Press
National Safety Council
North Dakota
California
New York State
Two Sisters From Boston at Strand and Our Hearts Were Growing at Dixie
The Grafton Sentinel invites readers to attend tonight's shows. Kathryn Grayson and Allyson are featured in Two Sisters From Boston at the Strand Theatre, while Gail Russell and Diana Lynn star in Our Hearts Were Growing at the Dixie Theatre.
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Grafton Sentinel
Robison
West St. Charles Street
Boston
Kathryn Grayson
Allyson
Strand Theatre
Gail Russell
Diana Lynn
Dixie Theatre
Free Eats for Ex-GIs at Savor Bar on Broadway
New York dispatch reports ex GIs and veterans received free beefsteak fries and beer at the Savor bar on upper Broadway after a window notice invited all veterans to lunch. About 600 pounds of steak 35 kegs of beer 300 cases of bottles and vast amounts of sides were offered as crowds of veterans entered the bar. Proprietor John Herouvim a WWI Greek army veteran said he refused payment stating he had enough money.
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New York
Upper Broadway
John Herouvim
West Virginia appoints Dr Dyer health commissioner
Dr N H Dyer of Bartley is named state health commissioner by Governor Meadows to replace Dr J E Offmer of Fairmont who resigned, the AP reports.
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West Virginia
N. H. Dyer
Bartley
Meadows
J. E. Offmer
Fairmont
Schools Open in Taylor County for 1946 47 Term
Tomorrow marks the end of summer vacation as Taylor County schools open at 9 a m for the 1946 47 term. Elementary and high schools begin with a partial morning session, then book distribution in the afternoon and a full day Thursday. Teachers met at the senior high to prepare, and bus schedules remain similar with three new buses bringing the fleet to eleven. State Trooper W D Sergent checked the buses and found them in A 1 condition. St Augustine students registered Friday and will start full days tomorrow.
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Taylor County
W. D. Sergent
St. Augustine
Taylor County Farm Land Values Increase
The U S Census Bureau reported Taylor County West Virginia farm acreage rose from 81 263 to 83 324 acres in five years ending 1945 while harvested land fell from 16 489 to 15 548 acres. Land and buildings value climbed from 3 126 529 to 3 743 155 dollars in the period.
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Washington
Taylor County
W. Va
U. S. Census Bureau
Miss America Pageant Opens in Atlantic City
The 25th Miss America pageant starts in Atlantic City with 48 contestants from 37 states and 11 cities. The event includes a five mile boardwalk parade and ends Saturday with the crowning of Miss America 1946. The winner receives a $5,000 scholarship, and $20,000 in scholarships are shared among runners-up and a notable non-finalist contestant.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Five Mile Long
Bess Myerson
New York
Labor Day speakers urge gains must be kept in West Virginia
Charleston dispatch reports Labor Day speakers urge workers to hold their gains as industry stirs after the long weekend. Senator Harley Kilpor e told rallies in Morgantown and Smithers that organized labor must stay vigilant to retain benefits won last year. Assistant Secretary Philip Hannah said labor does not seek special breaks and remains a major economic force behind the nation’s industrial machines.
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Charleston
West Virginia
U. S
Harley M. Kilpore
Beckley Democrat
Morgantown
Smithers
Fayette County
Philip Hannah
Hannah
Seven Pay With Lives For State's Holiday Weekend
Traffic accidents claimed seven lives across West Virginia during the Labor Day weekend. Victims included Arlene Rose Vogel, 17, of South Charleston, struck at a filling station driveway near Charleston. Mike Kowiski, 33, a coal miner, fatally hit on a Wheeling street. Elmer Harris, 23, of Inez Kentucky, who drove into a train crossing near Williamson. A tire blowout near Moundsville killed two occupants and injured four others, with other fatalities reported near Holidays Cove and on a Kanawha County highway.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Arlene Rose Vogel
South Charleston
Woodyard Branch
Mike Kowiski
Wheeling
Elmer Harris
Inez
Willamson
Moundsville
Holidays Cove
Kanawha
U S Yugoslavia Case Heads Toward End
Washington reports indicate the United States Yugoslavia dispute over the forced crashes of two American planes may close amicably. Officials expect a new Tito note containing an official apology and assurances the incidents will not recur. The crashes occurred August 9 and 19 after being fired upon by Yugoslav fighters. See U. S. page 6.
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Washington
State Department Today
William L. Clayton
Yugoslavia
Clayton
White House
Truman
Byrnes
Dean Acheson
Lincoln White
Belgrade
Marshal Tito
United States
Russia
State Department
Marshal ‘Tito
Tite
U. S. Ambassa
U. S
Nelson warns of military power grab in 1944 book
Donald M. Nelson asserts the army seized civilian economy control in 1944 and will become a dominant government branch in peacetime. He calls for vigilance against military influence in war and peace, noting production crisis claims as misleading and urging resistence to army overreach.
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Sterlin F. Green
Washington
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Nelson
Truck Strike Grips New York City
A strike by about 25 000 truck drivers halted deliveries in New York City. Local 807 of the AFL Teamsters led by Joseph McCarthy called the action a lockout. The dispute left up to 100 000 idle including union members, warehouse workers, garage staff, and maintenance personnel.
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New York
New York City
Arthur G. McKeever
Motor Carrier Association of New York
AFL International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Joseph McCarthy
New Jersey
State Fire Deaths Total Eight In August
State Fire Marshal Robert H. Kidd reported eight fire and explosion deaths in August, one more than the prior month and August 1945. The year to date reached 92, up from 83 at the same point in 1945.
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Charleston
Robert H. Kidd
Fresh Hindu Moslem Riots Flare in Bombay
In Bombay a government communique reports 81 killed and 300 injured since Sunday amid Hindu Muslim rioting. The city remains tense with troops and police on duty after predawn clashes. Police opened fire three times in the morning, with about 10 killed and 50 wounded.
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Bombay
Four Grafton Men Held in County Jail on B and O Box Car Breaks
Four men aged 25 to 40 from Grafton are jailed in Taylor county on suspicion of breaking into B and O box cars. Robert Gordon and James Siddall were found near a box car Sunday night, with L M Bartlett charged with larceny and Stelman White charged with breaking and entering. Authorities conducted searches of their residences with sheriff's deputies. some loot reportedly recovered.
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Grafton
Taylor County
Robert Junior Gordon
James D. Siddall
Pearl Street
L. M. Bartlett
Yates Avenue
Stelman Bruce White
West Main Street
Siddall
Gordon
Sheriff's
Gunplay Ends Another English Wartime Romance
In Las Vegas a wartime romance from England ended in a fatal gunfire incident. Bridget Waters, 26, and her estranged husband Prank Waters, 38, were involved along with their 16 month old son Prank Jr. The husband was killed by a single .22 caliber shot. authorities pursue further details on the case.
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Las Vegas
England
West
Bridget Waters
Prank Waters
Prank Jr
Waters
State To Ask Bids On New Road Bonds Issue
Charleston September 3 bids on a new issue of two million dollars in road bonds from the fifty million revolving fund will be received by the governor's office until 1 p.m. Wednesday September 11. The prospectus notes estimated general receipts of the state road fund for the current fiscal year at sixteen and a half million with the license-permit tax yielding six and a half million and the four cent gasoline tax ten million.
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Charleston
Veterans of Foreign Wars push trial for Yugoslav shooters
Boston September action by VFW resolutions committee seeks international tribunal trial for those who shot down American airmen. James M. Hayes Jr former Marine from Winston Salem leads with near unanimous support. Committee also condemns Ku Klux Klan and US military court martial system. Military leaders urge strong national defense as road to peace.
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Boston
PIA
Resolutions Committee
Veterans of Foreign Wars
James M. Hayes, Jr
Winston Salem
M. C
Hayes
Labor Day Weather in Grafton Warms Slightly
The Grafton forecast notes a sunny Labor Day with temperatures rising to 86 degrees by 4:30 PM and dropping to 76 by 6 PM. Overnight readings ranged from a low of 44 in the morning to 61 later, with today hitting 72 at 1:30 PM. Engineers report the reservoir at 1069.67 feet and falling. Tonight should be clear and cooler.
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Grafton
Washington Puts Down U S Note on Russia Sweden Trade
Moscow reports Russia rebuffed America's concern over bilateral Soviet Swedish trade talks in a note in which the official news agency says the United States was told rejection is final. Sweden also reportedly rejects the U S note. Moscow aims to resume negotiations on a five year deal.
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Washington
Rembert James
Moscow
Russia
United States
Sweden
U. S
Italy Eligible Forces Capped by Big Four at Peace Conference
At the Paris peace conference the military commission approved limits for Italy’s armed forces: 250000 army, 22600 navy, 25000 air force with no aircraft carriers and a land air force restricted to 200 fighter and reconnaissance planes plus 160 transport/training planes. Carabinieri set at 65000 after an amendment withdrawal. Naval articles cap battleships and destroyers and transfer surplus units like Cesare Italia and Vittorio Veneto to the US, Russia and Britain.
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Robert Gewitt
Paris
Italy
Carabinieri
Yugoslavia
Foreign Council
Vitorio Veneto
United States
Russia
Brit
New York political conventions shape GOP Mead race
At state nominating gatherings Republicans and Democrats solidified tickets with Gov. Thomas B. Dewey expected to face Senator James M. Mead in the gubernatorial race. Assembly leader Irving M. Ives led the Republican senatorial field with former Gov. Herbert H. Lehman anticipated for the Democratic nomination.
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Associated Press
New York
South Carolina
Nevada
Empire State
Thomas B. Dewey
James M. Mead
Assembly
Irving M. Ives
Herbert H. Lehman
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