MacArthur orders renewed offensive on Korean front
General MacArthur, visiting the Central Korean front, ordered Allied forces to resume initiative in the war while signaling no immediate cross into Red Korea. He noted Truman left the decision to cross the border to him, with caution about political reasons. The renewal follows the January 25 limited offensive, as Chinese and Russian reactions influenced action along the Central and Western fronts.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
MacArthur
Red Korea
Truman
Tast
Red China
China
South Korea
Eighth Army
Matthew B. Ridgway
Seoul- Inchon
Russia
Stalin
Korea
Wonju
Ridsway
Hongchon
Chechon
Han River
Seoul
Belfast
Warramunga
Wonsan
Pitter and Jones Affidavits in West Va Mines Probe
Charleston report details a state probe into the Mines Department with affidavits tying two inspectors and wives of three others to coal mining operations. Witnesses discuss Alexander and alleged mine dealings, while lawmakers push to uncover financial interests and potential conflicts. The Legislature also acts on tax and governance bills amid broader political tension.
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Pitter and Jones
West Va
Mines Dept
Charleston
House of Delegates
State Mines Department
Arch J. Alexander
Moor Tata Ros
Ry. Tuasem di Uca, Ltd
County
C. R. Sunt J Jrock
Voat
Poca
Santrock
Hissomy
Alexander
B. H. Pinson
Minden
Pinson
W. M. Derenge
Greenbrier County
George Bryant
Fayette County
C. FE
Fed) Jones
UMW
Beckley
George
J. Titler
Cotl
Wage rise eyed as rail unions near agreement
Washington reports a near settlement in the wage drive of about 1,000,000 railroad workers in non operating units. Terms include a base 12 cent hourly increase plus cost of living adjustments up to 3 cents, with a possible total 17 1/2 cents for some employers. The four main operating unions seek higher gains. talks follow Army seizure last August amid a 1949-50 stalemate. In Lansing a teen father pleaded guilty to arson in the State Office Building fire. In Raleigh County a magistrate appointment for Shady Spring is postponed with four applicants, while court records show community members urging for a preferred candidate. The court also discusses a Negro recreation park and plans for Memorial airport paving with possible construction starting April 1.
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Associated Press
Washington
Railroads
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Lansing
Mich
Richard C. Shar
Shay
Very Department
Raleigh
Shady Spring
J. H. McGhee
Roy Childs
J. E. Mays
Beaver Merchant
H. H. Withrow
Beaver
Harrold Lambert
Ben Pendleton
T. H. Wiis
Mays
Lambert
Joseph Luchini
Beckley
McGhee
Harry L. McCreery
J. P. Meadows
Childs
Jack Nuckols
Harry Anderson
Lut Anderson
Memorial
Robert L. Davis
Weather outlook: occasional rain and milder start
Five day forecast February 21 to 25 shows temperatures two to four degrees above normal in the North and South, turning colder Wednesday night with a high yesterday and low last night around 7 am today. Rain tonight and Wednesday, then again Friday totaling about one half to two inches. Local gauges show Glade Creek and nearby rivers near normal to above normal levels, Bluestone Reservoir above normal and clearing.
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Trent
West Virginia
West Virginia News Briefs Wrapup
Huntington burglars stole 1506 dollars from Mr and Mrs Eugene F Clark during a weekend dinner. Welch man Albert Kennedy 39 was wounded by a knife in an alley and later identified himself but cannot recall the incident. Wayne funeral set for Day Booth 55 longtime Wayne County roads supervisor and former Doddridge County Democratic chairman who died yesterday.
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Huntington
Eugene F. Clark
Albert Kennedy
Welch
St. Mary's Hospital
Kennedy
Wayne
Booth
Wayne County Roads
State Road Commission
Eres County
Three Divorce Orders Signed In Raleigh County Court
Judge Ben H. Ashworth signed three divorce orders in Raleigh County Circuit Court. Two divorces were finalized: Ernest Earl Pauley vs Geneva Pauley and Pauline Dickens vs Sidney Troy Dickens. Peggy Underwood vs Charles Underwood was dismissed. Several lawsuits were dismissed or non suited.
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Ben H. Ashworth
Raleigh County
Ernest Earl Pauley
Geneva Pauley
Pauline Dickens
Sidney Troy Dickens
Peggy Underwood
Charles C. Underwood
R. W Blankenship
J. F. Bonham
French Canaday
Fleet Carrier Corporation
Billings Truck Corporation
A. F. Shumate
AM. W. Powers
Nan Patston
van Lester
Associates Discount Corporate
Escape tunnel endangers Maryland prison building
Maryland State Penitentiary warden warns the aging structure may harbor other tunnels after Joseph Holmes tunneled 70 feet to freedom. The 39 year old escapes in a dig that spanned about two years and crosses 13 states with his bust declared today.
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Baltimore
Maryland State Penitentiary
Joseph Holmes
Edwin T. Swenson
Holmes
Arc of Spark Blamed For West Virginia Mine Blast
The Bureau of Mines attributes the fatal West Virginia mine explosion to an arc from an electric cable. Investigators note rescue workers later admitted removing hid cigarettes and matches found on victims.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bureau of Mines
West Virginia
Pacific Defense Pact Considered By United States
Washington reports say the United States weighs a three nation Pacific defense pact with Australia and New Zealand modeled on the North Atlantic alliance. Officials note talks may include a three member framework with potential for added allies later and include discussions of a Japanese peace treaty and regional security guarantees.
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United Press
Washington
United States
Ausa
New Zealand
John Foster Dulles
Acheson
Dulles
Japan
Australia
Pacific
Philippines
Zealand
Corey G. Holland
Holland
Beckley Offices Close Thursday for Washington Birthday
Beckley government offices will close Thursday in observance of Washington's Birthday with several exceptions. The Beckley Post Office will stay open Wednesday afternoon, per Postmaster John T. Hollandsworth, and will resume regular closings next week. State liquor stores, county offices, clerk assessor, sheriff, prosecuting attorney, Draft Board, and Army and Air Force Recruiting will also close. Circuit Clerk's office undecided.
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Beckley
Washington
John T. Hollandsworth
Emunity
Army
Air Force
Beclleyan Treated For Stab Wounds At Raleigh General
E Beckleyan is being treated for stab wounds at Raleigh General Hospital. Ray Kincannon and Rast Beckley, a Black man, were involved. Kincannon was admitted at 1 14 a m. Police have made no arrest in connection with the wounding.
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Ray Kincannon
West Virginia mine walkout widens amid fire boss dispute
North and southern West Virginia miners idled as the walkout spread to Webster and Nicholas counties. An estimated 18,000 to 79,000 workers were idle, with some mines reporting a 10 percent shutdown. The protest targets a proposed law to legitimize safety inspectors who double as fire bosses and follows court rulings limiting such dual roles.
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Associated Press
Airmont
West Virginia
United Mine Workers District 31
Webster
Nicholas
Beckley
State Supreme Court
Senate
House
Solons Seek to Limit Vet Funds to Six Banks
Charleston report notes an administration measure to empower the state treasurer to place veterans bonus bond proceeds in no more than six state banks. House Speaker Flannary and Senate President Johnston lead the sponsorship. Also, Senate leaders introduced a bill to allow the Conservation Commission to grant land to the Federal Government for a Harpers Ferry national monument.
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Associated Press
Charleston
HOUSE
Flannary
D- Logan
Senate
Johnston
Mercer
Bean
D-Hardy
Martin
Berkeley
The
Conservation Commission
Harpers Ferry National Monument
Parker R-Woods
Layne
D-Cabel
League of Municipalities
Knight
D-Kanawha
Love
Meritystem Council
Government charges firm officials over inferior Army meat
The government accuses a New Jersey meat packing firm and its vice president along with two soldiers of conspiring to deliver substandard meats to the Army. The same report notes the Court of Appeals denial to halt seven Nazi war criminals’ scheduled executions and a Senate Banking subcommittee ordering public airing of charges of political influence on Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans, a move criticized by President Truman as asinine.
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Associated Press
Washington
Government Today
New Jersey
U. S. Court of Appeals
Senate Banking
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Truman
84 Manslaughter Charges Against Railroad Returned
New Brunswick New Jersey The Brant Pennsylvania Railroad faces 84 manslaughter indictments two weeks after the Woodbridge crash that killed 84. Indictments name the dead commuters. prison terms are not possible as no individuals are named. March 2 set for pleas. grand jury weighs blame and possible franchise action.
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Associated Press
New Brunswick
N. J
Brant Pennsylvania Railroad
Woodbridge
Middlesi County
Read
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Middlesex County
Charles M. Morris
Nash
Tenn
New Jersey Public Utility Commission
Taterstate Commerce Commix York
Benjamin van
Ford Estate for Sale Near Detroit at Over Two Million
The mammoth Henry Ford estate Fairlane in Dearborn, spanning 7,369 acres, features two Georgian homes, orchards, formal and kitchen gardens, barns, greenhouses, a small lake, and a peat immersion, with assessed taxes exceeding $2,000,000. Vacant since Clara Bryant Ford, widow of the late Henry Ford, died last September, caretakers remain on site.
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Ford
Associated Press
Detroit
Henry Ford
Dearborn
Fairlane
Clara Bryant Ford
Tate Motor
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