Capitol money debate mirrors hat store to Moscow trip
The AP notes Congress weighs fiscal plans for 1947 48 with Truman and Democrats calling for about 37.5 billion while Republicans say too high. Leo Allen criticizes spending as Rayburn notes figures and amendments loom as Marshall heads to Moscow amid warnings.
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Associated Press
Washington
Capitol
Congress
Sam
Truman
House
Leo Allen
R-Ill
Allen
Howard Smith
D- Va
Sam Rayburn
D-Tex
Marshall
Moscow
Gene
Cox
George
Rayburn
Ross -Rizley
Republice
Rizley
Matoaka Minister To Preach Sermon At Rhodell Church
John Foley, pastor of the Matoaka Christian Church, will deliver the sermon Sunday at 7 30 p m at Rhodell Methodist Church. Foley helped erect Matoaka Christian Church and has held the pastorate for several years.
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Matoaka
Rhodell
Kev
John’ Foley
Rho‘dell
Foley
Sons of American Revolution to Organize in Beckley
A Beckley meeting will form a local Sons of the American Revolution chapter. Descendants of Revolutionary War soldiers may join. W M Reeser announced the plan and said the group will convene its national meeting May 14 15 in Huntington.
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Sons of American Revolution
Beckley
Sons of the
W. H. Daniel
Huntington
W. M. Reeser
Reeser
Washington
Beckley Chamber Seeks Statewide Property Reassessment Plan
The Beckley Chamber of Commerce board votes for a statewide property reassessment and revaluation study. Governor Meadows and lawmakers had asked the chamber for revenue ideas. Harry Moore is elected director and Jack Short becomes treasurer to replace departing B M Weaver. The board approves a billboard sponsorship plan by T G Craver with 10 to 15 boards planned. C D Crawford reports 249 1947 dues paid with 40 plus new members and approves a 7140 budget for operating expenses.
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Strayer
Gov
Beckley Chamber of Commerce
Meadows
Chamber
Tallon
Harry Moore
B. M. Weaver
Jack ‘Short
Weaver
T. G. Craver
Beckley
Craver
C.D. Crawford
Veteran Singer Morton Downey Still Leads Field
Morton Downey remains a leading figure in 1947 show business and tops rivals Frank Sinatra Bing Crosby and Kate Smith in earnings. His touring, savvy pacing, and minimal reliance on song-pluggers keep him in demand with a wide fan base and sizable yearly income. Downey’s charity and frugal sides show in stories about turning down tips and generous performances for communities and friends. Lorelle Downey, his 12-year-old daughter, embodies his quiet family life away from public attention.
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Jean Meegan
New York
Morton Downey
Jack—Littles
Jack Smiths
Harry Richmans
Frank Sinatra
Waldorf- Astoria
Bing Crosby
Kate Smith
Downey
Sinatra
Palm Beach
Morton
Ment
London
Buffalo
Buffalo Club
Champaigne
America
Lorelle
Connecticut
Jonben Man To Be Buried Sunday
Final rites for George Noah Griffith 46 will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Jonben Church with Rev. Esel Garrilson officiating. Burial in Coal City Cemetery. Body from Rose Funeral Home will be moved to the residence Friday afternoon.
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George Noah Griffith
Jonben
Ese] Garrilson
Coal City
Rose Funeral
Gaines Re elected to Chesapeake and Potomac Board
Fayetteville resident L Ebersole Gaines was re elected to the board of directors of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of West Virginia at a Charleston meeting. H Randolph Maddox of Washington DC was retained as president. The report notes a displayed U S Army manual on ju jitsu and a manual on scientific boxing.
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Register
Fayetteville
L. Ebersole Gaines
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
West Virginia
Charleston
H. Randolph Maddox
Washington, D. C
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