Bridges Jailed as Security Risk by Federal Judge
Harry Bridges head of the CLO Longshore Union and Australian born was ordered jailed after a federal judge found him a security risk. Bridges had been free on 25000 bail since a 1945 perjury conviction and faced a weekend jail stay while the government argued his activities since Korea began endanger US security.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Harry
Marshall John Roseen
Bridges
CLO Longshore Union
United States
George B. Harris
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Harris
Korea
Nancy
Harry Bridges
Communist Party
America
United States of America
Marry Bridges
Vincent Hal- Huan
George B. Morris
U. S
International
Military Spending May Bring Major Deficit Yearly
The Associated Press reports Senator Byrd predicts military needs will lift annual federal spending to 60 to 70 billion dollars, with taxes falling short by more than 10 billion. He notes Truman’s requests raise defense costs amid the Korean War, while non defense cuts fail to offset the rise.
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Associated Press
Washington
Byrd
D-Va
Senate
Truman
House
Senate House Conference Committee
Congress
Bridges
Senatorial Debate on Tax Increases and Revenue Projections
A senate finance committee discussion centers on tax hikes totaling up to ten billion dollars annually. The framework includes a five billion dollar baseline rise and a potential five billion dollar excess profits tax, with uncertainty over final revenue.
Two Men Die After Using Live Telephone at Mine Office
Two men, W. M. Harmon and L. C. Bartrum, were electrocuted at the Edwight No. 7 mine office near Hazy when a 2,300-volt line fell across a telephone. Harmon, 60, assistant mine foreman, died first. Bartrum, 35, died instantly attempting to call a doctor. Bodies taken to Valley Funeral Home, Whitesville. Harmon survived by wife Maude, daughter Howard Tee Clark, sons Earl and Tasker G., stepson Albert McComas, sister-in-laws, and six grandchildren. Bartrum survived by wife and six children. Harmon had 10 years with Raleigh-Wyoming. Bartrum had about two years at Edwight.
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W. M. Harmon
L. C. Bartrum
Rock Creek
Elmer Elkins
Harmon
Elkins
Bartrum
L. E. Brent
Raleigh-Wyoming Mining Company
Edwignt Negro
Valley Funeral Home
Whitesville
Maude Harmon
Howard Tee Clark
Bishop, Va
Earl
Glen Baniel
Tasker G
Sanford, Fla
Albert McComas
Sullivan
KR. E. Harmon
Johnson City
Tenn
J. F. Jones
John Weaver
Roanoke
Molly Bowling
Lashmeet
Raleign-Wyoming Company
Edawight
Rivers at Bellepoint See Normal Stage and Clear
Weather notes report rivers at Bellepoint with normal stage and clear water. Greenbrier shows about one seat above normal and muddy conditions. Bluestone Reservoir remains normal and clear.
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Bellepoint
Greenbrier
Bluestone Reservoir
Molotov Seeks China Aid In Formosa Invasion Plot
Reports from Tokyo claim Soviet Vice Premier Molotov held talks with Mao Zedong and Japanese Communist leaders about an imminent Formosa invasion, Chinese war involvement, and a plan for Japanese sabotage of U S military sites. The tale mentions a Far Eastern Cominform guiding the effort, details unconfirmed.
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Tokyo
V. M. Molotov
Formosa
Molotov
Mao Tzi-tung
Ryuichi Tokuda
Tarty
Japan
Man
Denmark Boosts Military Budget
Denmark announced a two year plan to spend 400 million kroner on rearmament and civil defense. Defense outlays reach 29.1 percent of the national budget and 3.6 percent of national income. The memorandum to the United States notes Denmark will discuss plans to produce arms for itself and other NATO members and values U.S. military aid in meeting alliance defense tasks.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Denmark
Kingdom of Denmark
North Atlantic Alliance
U.S
United States
Washington
U.S. m
Pennsboro Girl 16 Dies After Car Plunges Off Road
Parkersburg report states Carolle McWhorter of Pennsboro, 16, died and Margie Johnson, 17, of Parkersburg sustained injuries when the car she rode in went over an embankment on Route 47. Johnson remained in shock with a knee laceration. McWhorter was daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe McWhorter formerly of Pennsboro.
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Associated Press
Parkersburg
Carolleinhorter
Pennsboro
Margie Johnson
Miss McWhorter
Joe Mc‘Whorter
Court of Last Resort probes death penalty case
West Virginia group Court of Last Resort announces it is examining the Bailey case. Erle Stanley Gardner says polygraph tests cast doubt on Bailey’s guilt in the Rosina Fazio murder. Governor Patteson silent on a possible stay as the investigation begins.
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Court of Last Resort
Associated Press
Charleston
Robert Ballard Bailey
Erle Stanley Gardner
Fazio
J. Bailey
Rosina Fazio
Patteson
Orel J. Skeen
State Penitentiary
Moundsville
Skeen
Sheen
Bailey
Alex Gregory
Detroit
Gardner
Gregory
Henry Steeger
New York
Popular Publications
Tom Smith
Walla Walla
Wash
West Virginia Air Guards Begin 35 Day Training Mission
Seventy five strong Air Guardsmen from West Virginia along with 67th Fighter Squadron crewmen flew F 51 fighters and transport to Lockbourne AFB Ohio for annual 35 day training. They join 15th Fighter Wing units from Kentucky and Ohio for missions. Governor Pallesan of West Virginia Governor Tausche of Ohio and Governor Earle Clements of Kentucky attend Government’s Day on August 16.
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Sarleston
West Virginia
Air National Guardsmen
Lockbourne Air Force Base
Columbus
Filols
James K. McLaughlin
Charleston
Ohio
15Th Fighter Wing
Kentucky
Governor Pallesan
Frank Tausche
Earle Clements
Cab Drivers End Beckley Strike Sign New 13 Month Pact
Four Beckley taxi firms Yellow Mi-Was Radio and Rob sign a 13 month contract ending a nine hour Local 119 strike over a wage dispute. The new deal maintains current commission and includes minor changes to accident damage provisions. UCW representative called the settlement satisfactory to all parties.
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Beckley
Local 119
United Const Eat
Walker
Oid
Yellow
Mi-Was
Radio
Rob
Wren Alees
O'Clorx
Raymond Farrow
Radio Cab Company
Inerita
Hinedid
UCW
Virginia polio cases reach 277 in 1950 tally
Virginia reports 277 polio cases for 1950 after three new infections were added by the State Health Department. None of the new cases were in Wyth County, where the nationwide worst epidemic has claimed 14 lives, and the count exceeds the 67 tallied by the same date last year.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia
State Health Department
Wyth County
Official Draft Deferment Policies Outline Rules
Officials outline who can be drafted and who may obtain deferments under 19 to 25 age rules. Local boards decide if a job is vital to national interests, with lists from Commerce and Labor used only as guides. Students and reservists face timing issues and GI Bill debates loom as Congress weighs education benefits.
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Associated Press
Washington
Selective Service
Rcent
Commerce and Labor Departments
Armed Services
Reserves
National Guard
SUL Selective Service
Army
Congress
NKorean Patrols Cross Naktong Front Across 40 Mile Line
North Korean forces mass along the Naktong River front from Taegu to the coast near Pusan in a bid to break UN lines. Heavy patrol activity reported southwest of Taegu as divisions prepare twin attacks aimed at Taegu and Pusan amid air and artillery pressure.
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Korea
Pusan
U.S
Taegu
South Korea
Masan
Mokpu
Central Press
Associated Press
Tokyo
MacArthur
Sangju
REDS
U. S
Leif Erickson
Eighth U.S. Army
Chinju
United Nations
Reu
Myopehon
West Virginia Units Mobilized For Federal Service
The 20th Engineer Marine Reserve Company at South Charleston was ordered mobilized effective August 7. The 1092nd Engineer Battalion of the West Virginia National Guard based in Parkersburg was ordered into federal service effective August 19. The 194th Army Postal Unit and the 300th Military Censorship Detachment of Huntington were alerted for active duty beginning September 3.
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South Charleston
West Virginia
194Th Army
300Th
Huntington
Army Reserve
A. R. Reeves
West Virginia Military District
20Th Engineer Marine Reserve
1092Nd Engineer Battalion
West Virginia National Guard
Parkersburg
Ex Governor Mahan to Address West Virginia Bar Meet
White Sulphur Springs Virginia ex governor Colgate W Darden Jr of the University of Virginia will speak August 9 at the West Virginia Bar Association banquet the final event of the 64th annual meeting He will discuss The Significance of Korea Earlier August 17 opening day features executive rounds past president dinner President Charles E Mahan of Payetteville will speak on Equality Under the Law the following afternoon
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Associated Press
Colgate W. Darden, Jr
University of Virginia
West Virginia Bar Association
Darden
Virginia
Korea
Association
Charles E. Mahan
Payetteville
Price controls urged for meat and lumber
Sen Sparkman urged Truman to quickly impose price and rationing controls on meat and lumber if Congress grants authority. Lawmakers work on widening powers as House votes resume and Senate panel reviews a draft bill giving Truman discretion to invoke wage price controls.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sparkman
D-Ala
Truman
Congress
Sparkman J
White House
House
Senate Banking Committee
Senate
Afr
Miss Margaret Errington Dies After Illness at 56
Scarbro obituary for Margaret Errington born November 4 1883 England who died Saturday night at home after an illness starting January 1. She worked 37 years at the Scarbro post office and is survived by her father John Errington brothers Jack and William and sister Mrs Carl Campbell. Funeral at Scarbro Methodist Church Monday at 2 p.m.
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Scarbro
Margaret Errington
England
Scarbro Methodist Church
John Errington
Jack
William
Carl Campbell
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