West Virginia races heat Raleigh precincts tomorrow
Democratic and Republican contenders vie in UMM backed campaigns for U S Senate State Senate and County Court seats. Kilgore and Sweeney contend in the U S race while Hall still seeks reelection in the Ninth District. Voting hours extend early with polls opening 6:34 a m and closing 1:30 p m Eastern Standard Time.
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Nolde Urges Churches to Sell Principles to Politicians
Dr. Frederick Nolde of Philadelphia urged 15 nations of churchmen at a World Council of Churches conference to adopt new techniques to persuade leaders on Christian principles in international politics. He said effective political work requires actions beyond pious phrases and highlighted the need to engage world leaders.
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Light Primary Vote Expected Tomorrow in West Virginia
West Virginia faces a light off year primary with 1,068,248 eligible voters across 618,268 Democrats and 440,917 Republicans. Voters decide U.S. Senate, six House seats, 16 State Senate seats, 94 House of Delegates, and various county offices as campaigns wind down amid faded turnout expectations.
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12 year old Lilly girl dies after brief illness
Polly Jo Lilly the 12 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence J Lilly of Mabscott died at 1 10 am in a local hospital after a short illness Her funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 pm at Oak Grove Cemetery with Rev m3 Jennings officiating Burial will follow Survived by parents sisters Betty Lou Anna Lee Thelma Mae Violet Nellie Patsy Jo Ethel and brother Bobby Gene Grandparents Mr and Mrs Harrison Gunnee and Mr and Mrs L L Lilly Mabscott
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Bobby Gene
Harrison Gunnee
L. L. Lilly
Mabscott
Palestine Issue Push to U.N. Assembly Consideration
London reports say Prime Minister Attlee will ask the British cabinet to decide if the Palestine issue should be submitted to the United Nations Assembly. Moscow meanwhile rejects the semi partition plan, urging UN involvement, as Jerusale m tensions rise after the King David Hotel bombing. The Irgun and Hagana groups threaten further strikes and call for denials of forgeries about the attack.
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Street Scene on Prince Street Describes Disrepair and Reunion
Two women watch from split-bottom chairs as about a dozen children play among wrecked cars on Prince Street Jet. A bystander quips that action is needed after a bear has killed calves, while a slightly drunk man on a horse sways during Rev. Philip Graham’s sermon at the McKinney reunion.
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May Confined to Bed by Doctor in May Kentucky
Rep. Andrew J. May of Kentucky is confined to bed by physician Dr. John Archer after a general collapse. The House military committee chairman is unable to engage in any activity for at least a couple of weeks.
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Peiping Clash Prompts Board Study And New Inquiries
Executive headquarters announces a special fact finding team to investigate the July 29 clash 35 miles southeast of Peiping where four U.S. Marines were killed. The team will travel to the scene immediately with Communist and Chinese officials backing the probe. A Yenan radio broadcast criticized delays by the Kuomintang and U.S. representatives in Peiping. Senator Taylor urges the inquiry into railroad overcharges on the national treasury and asks the Bureau of the Budget to push Department of Justice recovery steps.
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Caribbean port rocked by high waves after Caribbean quake
Strong earthquakes centered in the Atlantic sent high waves flooding coastal points in Ciudad Trujillo and affected Matanzas Nagua and Puerto Plata. Tremors disrupted radio links and hampered port information as a 45 second tremor was reported. No damage details were confirmed.
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Budget Truman Seeks Balance Amid Higher Outlays
President Truman remains hopeful he can balance the federal budget for the current year despite a jump in unexpected outlays. He opposes further tax cuts until inflation subsides and notes Congress actions on price controls. He projects the deficit for the year ending June 30, 1947 dropping from 4.5 billion to 1.9 billion.
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Two Bomb Attacks Hit Beirut Legation and British Consulate
Beir ut Lebanon two bombs exploded almost simultaneously at the American Legation and the British consulate amid protests over the Palestine partition plan. Considerable damage occurred with no casualties. a wall was damaged at the British site and one person was arrested for questioning.
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Officers Raid Huntington Cotillion Club Party
Huntington deputies raided a private Cotillion Club party at a park Saturday night and seized several bottles of liquor. No arrests were made and officials disputed whether the liquor was returned. Sheriff Crown said law enforcement would act in public places regardless of party status. The Cotillion Club consists of socially prominent Huntington women.
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Raleigh Hardware Robbery Marks Third Becketly Breakin Weekend
Raleigh Hardware in Mabscott reports a break in and safe theft with money and bonds missing. Police say entry was gained through a front window and the safe in the bookkeeping office was opened. The incident follows two other local robberies over the weekend including Temple Beth El and Beckley Armory break ins.
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Voters Across Six States/Primaries Set Tomorrow
The Associated Press notes voters in six states go to the polls tomorrow with key contests in Missouri and Kentucky. Democratic Rep. Slaughter faces renomination amid GOP criticism. Harry Byrd seeks a third term in Virginia. Kentucky fields John Young Brown vs John Sherman Cooper for Senate. Hancock, Hinkle and Woodring headline other races as labor and prohibition issues surface in several states.
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Small Countries Would Get Say in Writing Treaties
Paragraph outlines a dispute at the Paris peace conference over voting rules. United States and China back a British plan to allow recommendations by simple majority, while Byrnes supports two thirds for council decisions.
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Weather Brief for Beckley and Nearby Areas
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers tonight and Tuesday. Temperature largely steady with highs around 72 to 82 degrees and lows near 59. Precipitation in the next 36 hours minimal. Greenbrier and New Rivers near normal at Belle Point and remain clear.
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