AFL Warned of Nationalization Perils
State Labor Commissioner Charles J. F. Sattler warned at the 47th annual West Virginia AFL convention that nationalization of industry hurts economies. He cited England with railroad losses and poor service under government ownership, urged a cooperative legislature, and noted pending safety and wage bill efforts. Delegates heard AFL leaders push for a pro labor Congress and Taft-Hartley repeal.
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Parkersburg
Charles J. F. Sattler
Weal
Virginia
AFL Federation of Labor
Sattler
England
U.S
International Labor Office
Geneva
Switzerland
Britain
AFL
United States
Australia
Canada
Belgiums
Hellsad
New Zealand
Salter
Harry O'Riley
Washington
D. C
O'Riley
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Hubert Humphrey
D-Minn
Ser
Harley M.kigore
D-Wva
Accountant Testifies Of Big Deposits by Influence Peddler
John Maragon refused to answer incriminating questions at the Senate five percenter inquiry. He acknowledged knowing Harry Vaughan but denied any implicated activities. An account of deposits totaling 119608.61 over five years contrasted with reported income around 30000. Maragon invoked his constitutional right not to answer and followed his counsel's advice.
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Associated Press
Wallington
John Maragon
Senate
Mundt
R-Sd
Harry Vaughan
Maj
Vaughan
Truman
Maragon
Hoey
D-Nc
Committee
Government & Excite
Sorial Beben
Myron G. Ehrlich
Ehrlich
Ifis
War Two Veteran Poised to Lead Nation’s American Legion
Delegates to the 11st national American Legion convention in Philadelphia streamed in as candidates emerged for the top post. Front runners include World War Two veteran George N. Craig of Brazil Indiana Earl Cocke of Dawson Georgia and James F Green of Omaha Nebraska with the race seen as possibly ending a long line of World War One leaders. The convention will feature a public parade of about 18 000 marchers on Tuesday.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
George N. Craig
Brazil
Ind
Earl Cocke
Dawson
James F. Green
Omaha
Neb
Legion
Craig
Cocke
Green
Swedish Student Tours Raleigh County Farm Methods
Norvin Ottasson a 32 year old from Varberg Sweden visits Raleigh County farms with Ben Rhodies Register Farm Editor. The 4 H exchange student arrived July 1 and has spent his time in West Virginia studying local farming. He says Americans get much more with less work and plans to stay until next May.
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Sweden
Ralei
Norvin Ottasson
Varberg
Raleigh County
Register Farm
Ben
Ottasson
West
Virginia
United States
Most Streams Clear For Weekend Fishing
The Conservation Commission said most state streams should be clear for weekend fishing. Muddy water reports came from Hampshire Roane Calhoun Mason Harrison Gilmer and McDowell counties.
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Associated Press
Charleston
The
Conservation Commission
Hampshire
Roane
Calhoun
Mason, Harrison, Gilmer
McDowell Counties
Kin of First Oil Well Digger Brings One In
Mrs E Ross Carver, 64, of Nashua New Hampshire, travels to Titusville Pennsylvania for the 80th birthday tribute to Colonel Edwin Drake’s historic well. While watching a dynamite blasting test on a neighbor’s property, she volunteers to push a squib and ignites the charge, triggering the well’s start. Oilmen estimate output around ten barrels daily in the region.
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Associated
Prem
Titusville
E. ‘Ross Carver
Leame
Nashwa
N.hh
Fitnsville
Edwin Ta. Drake
Carver
Helen Gordot Wilson
Obert Fitch
Fitch
Living Cost Index Dips as Food and Apparel Grow Cheaper
Washington reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the living cost index falling six tenths of a percent from mid June to mid July, with the mid July level at 168.5 percent of the 1935 39 average. Foods, apparel, and house furnishings contributed to the decline, while rents and services rose slightly.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics S
Bureau
Seven Men Sub Lost in Arctic Naval Disaster
Washington reports seven dead after the snorkel submarine Cochino was lost during a training cruise in Arctic waters. An explosion in the battery room and fire destroyed the submarine. A number of crew were rescued. Six of the missing were Navy personnel and one civilian technician. The Tusk, a sister submarine, moved to assist Cochino but could not save the sub.
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Associated Press
Washington
Arctic
Navy
Tne
U. S. S. Tuck
Driver Misses His Wife After 30 Mile Drive
Cleveland couple Mary and Mike Grega were separated after Mary vanished from the back seat during a Florida vacation. Mike reported the gap at Hawk's Nest on Gauley Mountain and drove away, unaware she remained behind. Mary was later found at a tourist camp after wandering along the route to Charleston.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Mike
Mary Grega
Cleveland
Florida
Mary
Hawk's Nest Ever
Gauley Mountain
Gera
Three Federal Prisoners Held in Raleigh County Jail
Three federal prisoners were arrested and confined in Raleigh County jail yesterday by federal officers. The listed inmates include Otis Hairston, 43, held on forgery charges. Lester Beckley, held on state theft and parole violation issues. and John Franklin Arnold, of Beckley, charged with parole violation.
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Beckley
Lester
U. S
Raleigh
Ak Hairston
Otis Maya Ane
John Franstin Arnold
Navy Plans Own Probe As B-36 Hearing Ends
Congressional investigators pursue further suspects after hearings on the B-36 bomber program. Cedric Worth retracts an earlier accusation, admits lack of knowledge of corruption, and requests forgiveness as Navy orders its own inquiry begun next Monday into possible preparations of a discredited document.
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Navy
House
Defense
Johnson
Air Symington
Floyd Odlum
Intercontinental
Cedric Worth
Joseph B. Kennan
Worth
Dan Kimball
Keenan
Odlum
Consolidated-Vultee Aircraft Company
Rep
Bates
R-Mass
Beckleyan Killed In Night Plunge Over Piney Gorge
William Harvey Keys Jr about 27 fell to his death at Piney Gorge late last night. His body was recovered today by Berkley Fire Department rescue workers after accomplice Hershel Meadows alerted authorities. Keys served in World War II and was a prisoner of war for 10 months. he was a member of the American Legion. Funeral plans were pending.
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William Harvey + Keys, Jr
Piney Gorge
Berkley
Keys
Orlie Keys
Seventh Avenue
Hershel Meadows
East Beckley
American Legion
Veather
William Harvey ‘Keys
Clifton Forge
Gray Howland
Keyser Funeral Home
Becket Returns Solo at First Christian Beckley Concert
Beckley notes warn of a Beckett solo at Sunday morning services. Cincinnati baritone and organist Rev. Wilson announces Beckett will perform at First Christian Church with Delores Lawson also singing. Beckett previously dedicated the new organ in Beckley on March 20 and will stay with Rev. Wilson for a week.
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Willis Beckett
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
First Christian Church
R. W. Wilson
Beckley
Wilson
Beckett
Dan Hedroc
Welch
Cincinnati, Conservatory of Music
Cincinnati
Westwood Presbyterian Church
Evanston Christian Church
Delores Lawson
West Virginia University School ‘of Music
Production of Coal Reduced Last Week
Washington report shows the National Coal Association estimating bituminous production for the week ended August 20 at 7,510,000 tons. Beckley native Ward M. Dawson, Nuday, was chosen state councilor for the Junior Order of United American Mechanics in Huntington, succeeding J. H. Rimmer of St. Albans.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Coal Association Today
Beckley
Ward M. Dawson
Nuday
Order of United Aancrcan Mechanics
Huntington
J. H.rimmer
St. Albans
House Members Start Vacation
Washington House members head home for a 25 day recess without Senate approval. They will not return until September 2 except for a few who stay for formal no business sessions twice weekly, a move forced by Senate refusal to grant outright adjournment.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Funny Side Of the News Knox County Bull Incident
A stray black bull labeled Oak Ridge rode a bus in Knoxville and damaged the vehicle before fleeing. The event stirred up crowds during a two day safety conference in Charleston where Dr Munson filled in for the county transportation supervisor.
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Associated Press
Knoxville
Tenn
Nus
Oak Ridge
Dim
Iit
Neight Munson
Kathoud
Munson
Raleigh
Schoo Transportation
Charleston
J. W. Evans
State Education Department
West Virginia Safety and Health Council
Polio Epidemic Seen as Worst in U S History
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis projects 1949 to be the worst polio year in U.S. history with 17,206 cases to date and 3,422 new cases in the past week. Dr. Hart E. Van Riper notes the peak may occur between mid August and mid September, with no early relief in sight.
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Prnes
New York
U.S
National Foundation
Hart E. van Riper
Foundation
van Riper
Vair
Five by Five plansing man to fast for 168 days on steel pole
Percy Cepien, a 357 pound auto racer known as Mr five by five, plans to climb a 30 foot steel pole and fast for 168 days to prove fasting cures all. He will drink two gallons of water daily and stay atop a six by six foot platform built for comfort. Cepien, 53, says his weight will be resolved by the extreme fast for audience interest. Snow on Pike's Peak prompts motorists to use chains as Colorado Springs reports snowfall conditions.
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Associated Presa
Birmingham
Ala
Percy Ceplen
Pike's Peak
Associated Press
Colorado Springs
Cole
Time and Taps For Last GAR Commander Charley Chappel
Charley Chappel, 102, a longtime Grand Army of the Republic figure from Long Beach, plans to attend the organization’s final national encampment in Indianapolis. Once a veteran of the 10th New York Infantry at Appomattox, he remains active, flies to the meeting, and serves as senior vice commander while neighbors recall his Memorial Day parades and 100th birthday celebration.
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Associated Pres
Long Beach
Calif
Charley Chapper
Boys In Blue
Grand Army of the Republic
Charley
GAR
Indianapolis
Charney
Charles J. Chapspel
10Th New York Infantry
Appomattox
Lee
Naval Hospital
Une
Naval
Chappel
Stanley Avenue
Elmer Wohlgeuth
Ida Baker
Chapyel
Southern California
Stanton Post
Doug Starey
Bill Magee
Flaming Oil in Streets After Rail Wreck Hits Negro Section
In Northeast, Massachusetts, a southbound Pennsylvania freight wreck near Northeast station sent twenty cars off the tracks at 4:30 am. Three oil tankers burst into flames, oil flowed down the main street into a creek, but no one was hurt and all twelve houses were saved. Nine fire companies fought the blaze for hours before containment. Railroad officials investigated the wreck location and possible causes.
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Associated Press
Northeast
Pennsylvania Railroad
Negro Section
Iearby
Kilgore Defends Five Percenters Amid Senate Inquiry
Senator Kilgore of West Virginia said some regard the Senate investigation into General Harry Vaughan as overreaching and biased toward persecution. He noted many West Virginians feel the inquiry has fallen flat, citing deep freezers, perfume, contracts and big corporations seeking government business as context. Kilgore, not a member of the probe, offered no firm opinion.
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Associated Press
Wasitington
Kilgrore
D- Wva
Senate
Ias
Harry Vaughan
Kilgore
Weal
Virginia
Washington
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