Mindszenty Conviction Triggers Global Outcry
Angry protests erupt as Cardinal Mindszenty is convicted. Consulates in New York Cleveland and Washington see resignations. lawmakers in the United States and European parliaments denounce the ruling. Calls for severing diplomatic ties with Hungary surge amid UN intervention talk.
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Associated Press
New York
Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty
Congress
U. S
Hungary
United Nations
Mindszenty
Canberra
Australia
United Nations General Assembly
Herbert V. Evatt
U. N
Great Britain
Netherlands
France
Hungarian People’s Tribunal
Wholesale Prices Dip Below OPA Levels on Several Commodities
New York reports wholesale prices slipping below OPA ceilings on key goods as postwar signals emerge. A table shows prices for wheat, corn, rye, cattle, hogs, butter, eggs, flour, sugar, coffee, cotton, and wool with Jan 1948 and 1949 figures compared to prewar peaks and OPA highs. The last day of ceilings was June 28 1946, with ceilings ending June 30 1946.
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New York
Estes
Associated Press
For a Better West Virginia Long Range Highway Plans
Thomas F. Staffo, Victors Wanacing Editor, outlines tax totals required to fund long range highway plans in West Virginia over the next twelve years. The piece examines funding gaps and proposed tax measures to support infrastructure projects.
West Virginia road plan faces $409 million bill over decade
The State Road Commission estimates needing about 409 million dollars over the next decade to upgrade West Virginia highways to meet postwar traffic. Wartime delays and fuel rationing reduced revenue, while road usage surged, forcing maintenance focus and delaying large construction. Primary and secondary roads, plus bridges, drive the bill with federal aids included. The commission finds revenue prospects for 1949 to 1960 uncertain, prompting questions on funding sources for the vast program.
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State Road Commission
West Virginia
Mit
Ray Cavendish
Say
Road Commission
Tess
Mills Wants Record Of Bruises On City Prisoners
Raleigh County jailers must log each bruise and cut on prisoners brought in by City Police per Sheriff Mills directive. A City prisoner’s lawyer claimed medical aid was denied, prompting scrutiny by Police Judge Lynch who questions his own investigation authority.
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Raleigh County
Okey Mills
Mille Alen
Saas Gus
G. Berk Lynch
Lynch
Oppie Hedrick
Boazy Lilly
Lilly
Tilly
Trusty
Hedick
Hedrick
Weather notes for Beckley and region near Bellepoint
Partly cloudy today with cooler conditions tonight and Thursday. Increasing cloudiness and moderate temperatures Thursday may bring some rain. Observations show yesterday’s highs and last night’s lows and light precipitation in the past 24 hours, with Greenbrier near Bellepoint slightly high and near clear, and Bellepoint near normal and clear.
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MLO
Beckley
Rivars
Air Force Plans Ten More Stratojets
The Air Force announced orders for six enhanced Stratojets, aiming to improve speed and power. Maj. Russell E. Schiech and Maj. Joseph W. Howell flew the new B-47 variant on a rapid delivery flight from Moses Lake to the Bilinear field. The 62-ton bomber, designed for continental reach, represents a bold step in jet-age military aviation and aligns with upcoming air show plans next Tuesday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Air Force
Moses Lake
Amens Field
Los Angeles
New York
William Council
Russell E. Schiech
San Francisco
Joseph W. Howell
Borden
Ind
Air Material Command
Wright
Lions oppose bonus measure before West Virginia Legislature
Berkeley Lions Club members unanimously passed a resolution opposing the veterans bonus bill now before the West Virginia Legislature. Robert Ashworth moved against the measure, arguing it would cost about 90 million dollars that could be better used. The group accepted his motion without discussion as the evening’s program featured a Boy Scout Week presentation.
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Berkley Lions Club
West Virginia
Robert Ashworth
Ashworth
Jail Trusty Takes Long Weekend
Hurley Dunbar, who left Raleigh County jail where he was a trusty last duty, was arrested yesterday and returned to finish his sentence.
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Hurley Dunbar
Raleigh
Senate Delays Medical School Bill in West Virginia
The Senate weighs deferring action on a four year medical and dental school and a hospital project, with sponsor Sen Eddy proposing sending the issue to a joint committee for report in 1931. House and Senate move on unrelated measures including a writ as part of official records and a penitentiary sentence for property destruction.
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Charleston
Senate
Sen
Eddy
Monongalia
House
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Martinsburg
Veterans’ Administration
Secret Vatican Session Planned
Vatican releases a letter from Pope Pius XII denouncing the arrest of Cardinal Mindszenty and says he will address a secret and extraordinary consistory next Monday. Vatican sources say he will issue a strong declaration on the Mindszenty trial.
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Associated Press
Vatican City
Vatican
Pius
Holy Father
Jose Cardinal Mindszenty
Two Cars Wreck on Prince Street and Oakwood Avenue
Two cars were slightly damaged in a morning collision at Prince Street and Oakwood Avenue. Police identify drivers as James Mannier of Hatcher and J W Taylor of Berkeley. No charges were filed.
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Oakwood Avenue
James Mannier
Hatcher
J. W. Taylor
Berkley
New
Five Killed in Western Snowstorm Strains Transport
Storms across Wyoming Utah and Idaho leave at least five dead and 5000 stranded as heavy drifting snow blocks thousands of miles of highways and rail lines. About 4000 travelers on 40 trains are halted while crews battle adverse weather. Air supplies reach Rawlins and Rock Springs as the blizzard stretches across the region.
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Associated Press
Wyoming
Utah-Idaho
Rawlins
Wyo
Plains
Rocky Mountain
Omaha
Denver
Nebraska
Montana
Dakotas
U. S. Weather Bureau
North Central States
Rock Springs
Marines Leave China for U.S. Deployment Totals
Two transports carrying about 1,600 U. S. Marines departed Tsingtao on Tuesday, with some headed to San Diego. This withdrawal reduces Leatherneck presence in Tsingtao to one battalion, while 70 Americans remain. Earlier reinforcements included 3,000 Marines from Guam in November.
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Associated Press
Tsingtao
China
U. S
San Diego
Guam
Bids Sought for Fayetteville Schools by Board Action
Register staff writer reports Fayetteville Falls View and East End Oak Hill Elementary bids will be advertised and opened at 2 30 p m in Fayetteville by the board of education. Bids cover four eight 10 and 12 room units, with total funding guiding selection.
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Register
Fayetteville
Falls View
East End
Oak Hill
Board of Education Officer
Charleston Playwright Dies in New York Hospital
Mrs. Chilton Agar, 51, a Charleston West Virginia native and writer known as Freanor Carroll Chil ton, died in a New York hospital. She was a novelist playwright poet and editor, daughter of the late Senator William E. Chilton Sr. and Mrs. Chilton, Smith College graduate, editor of Freedom House, and author of a play produced in New York and another staged in England.
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Associated Press
New York
Chilton
Agar
Charleston
W. Va
Freanor Carroll Chilton
Sen
William E. Chilton
Smith College
Freedom House Magazine
Engand
Move topeace talks tests on Austria frontier claims
Russia renewed support for Yugoslavia's claims to 80 square miles of southern Austria despite a rift with Yugoslav Premier Tito. The British observed deputies failed to decide on the Russian suggestion and adjourned. An American source said the frontier issue could not be conceded and the United States would back any reparations settlement that could prevent a Communist economic squeeze or takeover of Austria.
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Associated Press
Lon Udun
Russia
Yugoslavia
Austria
Marshal Tito
Europe
Ates
Gurugoslavia
London
Lancaster House
U. S
Samuel Reher
Stalin
Truman
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Levy election sets goal of 486000 for county projects
Raleigh County voters face a February 26 levy vote on a 486000 package headed by 200000 for Raleigh County Memorial Airport at Penman Shady Spring District. County plans also allocate 25000 for Negro recreational facilities 60000 for Little Beaver Park 30000 for court house rest rooms 20000 for record room security 19000 for court house improvements 18000 for Doane Agricultural Program funding and 114078 to liquidate draft debt and support various departments for 1949–1952.
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Raleigh County Memorial
Penman
Shady Spring
Harry Anderson
Little Beaver Park
Doane Agricultural Program
Four Children Injured As Truck Hits Bus
Four children were slightly injured at about 8 30 a m when a transport truck sideswiped a school bus on Route 3 between Mount View and Edwight near Tamar Hasting Oak HS Falls The Whitesville State Police identified the injured as Rebecca Dickens 13 of Sundial Sue Hall 7 Rosa Lee Adams 7 and Wayne Surratt 8 all of Naoma The accident occurred as the bus was en route to Dry Creek School The truck driver said air brakes locked and rear portion skidded into the bus Neither vehicle overturned No charges were filed
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Edwight
Tamar Hasting Oak HS. Falls
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Whitesville
State Police
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Sundial
Sue Hall
Rosa Lee Adams
Ad Wayne Surratt
Naoma
Fullmer
Dry Creek
Fulmer
Demo Labor Bill Faces Chamber of Commerce Critique
The United States Chamber of Commerce called the administration labor bill inadequate. Senate Labor Committee plans a showdown on a Republican proposal to extend public hearings two weeks beyond tomorrow's deadline. A two Democrat one Republican subcommittee worked to hear 30 additional witnesses. Senator Morse, proposing the extension, labeled the stalemate complete.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Senate Labor Committee
Morse
R-Ore
Denmark to Seek Alliance Terms in Atlantic Defense Pact
In Washington Denmark plans to pursue terms for joining the Atlantic defense alliance following Norway’s approach. Danish ambassador Henrik de Kauffman will present questions to the State Department after an appointment with Secretary Acheson. This marks Denmark’s first official interest in linking defenses with the pact.
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Associated Press
Washington
Denmark
Norway
Atlantic Defense Alliance
Hen
Ring of car thieves netted 300000 across four states
Five automobiles stolen and altered in a 300000 dollar four state ring were recovered from innocent purchasers in Clarksburg Elkins Dolan Meadowbrook. Magistrate John Mokersky in Detroit heard taped statements from alleged ring members claiming they stole cars out of financial need. Police said the operation spanned Ohio West Virginia Maryland and Michigan over three years, with profits of about 300000 dollars.
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Register Stadt
Clarksburg
Elkins
Dola
Meadowbrook
Heft Ring
John S Mokersky
Detroit
Ohio
West Virginia
Mary Iaud
Michigan
Dewey Lays Out Future Path At Lincoln Day Dinner
Governor Thomas E. Dewey urged a middle course for Republicans in a Lincoln Day speech. He warned against past nostalgia and promised social progress within a private enterprise system. Dewey hinted at stepping back from future campaigns, suggesting colleagues leave the GOP if they oppose liberal and progressive policies.
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Washington
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Truman
Ele
GOP
Dewey
Brewster
Maine
Senate Rules Panel Considers Filibuster Reform
The Senate Rules Committee met to weigh two proposals by Chairman Hayden and Senator Wherry aiming to curb filibusters. One resolution would amend rules to require two thirds voting to limit debate at any time, beyond just when a bill is before the Senate. Formal committee approval would place the measure on the calendar, though a Senate vote to take it up could itself face a filibuster.
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del. Nuzain
D-Taylor
del. Beneke
Rohio
Senate
State Health Department
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Rules Committee
Hayden
D-Ariz
Wherry
Neb
Wants ads prove honesty pays in Beckley loss and find
Mrs. Macie Bayt of Beckley reported a lost purse valued at seven dollars with five watches cash and papers. The next morning Stanford Thompson of Harper Heights returned it, found Saturday night, after Mrs Boyd’s ad requesting its return. Thompson gains forty four dollars for honesty as the ad system works again.
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Beckley
Harper Rexd
Jarien
Dial
Stanford Thomp
Harper Heights
Boyd
Mr. Thompson
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