France To Get American Aid In Arms Race
The United States tentatively agrees to provide France with about 370 million dollars in aid to finance rearmament, mostly through procurement contracts and base infrastructure, not direct dollar aid. France must raise roughly 200 billion francs more to cover costs as inflation bites, while NATO endorses a European defense army including German troops.
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France
Associated Press
Lisbon
Portugal
United States
NATO
U. S
Edgar Faure
Meanwarile
Finance
Defense
Europe
Council
State's Redistricting Law Faces Court Test
A Supreme Court challenge looms as Ohio County's ballot commissioners are ordered to provide for nomination of Republicans and four Democrats to the House in the May 13 primary. The move tests a 1951 redistricting act that raised county seats elsewhere but reduced Ohio County from four to three delegates.
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Wheeling
Supreme Court
House of Delegates
J. J. P. O’brien
Ohio County
House
O'Brien
Republican
Charles Li. Thienfeld
Balot Commission
Truce talks narrow ports and men in rotation plan
The two sides rejected package deals and narrowed differences to one port of entry and a 3000 man rotation ceiling from an initial nine ports and 70000 men. The UN again rejected Soviets for control of the neutral inspection commission. Observers note the Koje Island riot could influence prisoner exchange talks as delegates seek leverage. Joy avoided guessing on propaganda use as negotiators progress slowly on prisoner repatriation.
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Corhtiunis
U. N
Russia
Inspection Commission
Red
Kxoje Island
Adm
C. Turner Joy
Korean Marines Sink Invasion Boats in Major Attack
The Korean army reported its Marines sank 13 of 20 invasion boats during a Red battalion assault. Seventy invaders were killed and six captured, including the amphibious attack commander. Nine South Korean Marines were killed and six wounded, the Navy said.
Prison riot in Koje Island stockade leaves 70 dead
Communist led riot at a Korean prison compound on Koje Island lasted three hours. US and Korean authorities reported 70 inmates killed and 165 injured, with 750 US troops and 1,500 interned Koreans involved. One American killed, one wounded, 22 slightly injured. Authorities said attackers used improvised weapons. no POWs joined the riot and most prisoners were local civilians forced into service.
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Associated Press
Pusan
Korea
U. S
Koje Island
South Korea
Eighth Army
Seoul
Kose
Reds
Parallel 38
Birthday Bargains Draw Crowds For One Day Sale
Cold 32 degree nightüt shoppers line up outside stores for a one day sale on birthdays. Savings include $348 TV set for $37, radios 62 cents, typewriters 99 cents, and TVs 99 cents. Leon Offenhauser leads the crowd from Gainesville Va arriving 26 hours early to snag loss leaders while government workers enjoy a holiday. Merchants clear basements to drive Year’s biggest sale.
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Associated Press
Washington
George
Rappahamnock
Leon Offenhauser
Gainesville
Weather forecast for West Virginia extends rain and cold snap
Increasing cloudiness brings rain or snow for the weekend across southern areas with a low tonight in the mid to upper 20s. Cold conditions persist Saturday with a gradual warming by Tuesday or Wednesday. Snow chances return midweek with total precipitation from a quarter to three quarters of an inch. Normal temperatures forecast for Feb 23 to 27, with northern WV around 35 and southern around 38.
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West Virginia
Southportion
Tien
Bluefield Newspaper Official Dies at 67
Barnard Lee Parry, 67, secretary and business manager of the Daily Telegraph Printing Co., died after a two week illness. He entered Bluefield Hospital February 9 following a heart attack. He had been with the firm 34 years. Funeral plans not finalized, services likely Sunday afternoon.
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Associated Press Bluefield
Barnard Lee Parry
Daily Telegraph Printing Company
Bluefield
City and Contractor Disagree Over Street Work Costs
The City of Beckiey and Acme Construction dispute a 4960 bill for street work. They will submit to a three man arbitration committee after a special session where each party will appoint one member and the two appointees name the third.
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Beckiey
Acme Construction
Prince 221 Street
New Cellhouses Less Idleness Recommended for Penitentiary
Charleston reports a 22 page National Wardens Association study urging gutting the States Penitentiary cellhouses and building modern cells with updated sewage and ventilation. The mutiny by 1300 inmates last October spurred calls for new industries improved staffing and civil service merit in promotions.
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Associated Press
Charleston
State Penitentiary
Patteson
National Wardens’ Association
Moundsville
Nny
F. Chapman
Florida State Penitentiary
W. F. Smyth, Jr
Virginia States Penitentiary
Joseph £. Ragen
Ilinois State Penitentiary
North Korea Blames UN Forces for Germ Warfare Allegations
North Korea's foreign minister accused United Nations forces of dropping fleas, lice and other pests carrying typhus and cholera to slaughter North Koreans. The UN command denied germ warfare. Pak Hon Yong urged global punishment of Western leaders, claiming Anglo American forces plan further air drops. May 8, 1953.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
North Korea
United Nations
United Nations Command
Pyongyang
Pak Hon Yong
Earth
Remier
Korea
Pak
North Koreans
Police Arrest Two in City Incident
City Police arrested Chris Gore, 44, of Beckley on speeding and running a red light charges. Relmer Cook, 26, of Daniels, was arrested on drunkenness and property destruction after damaging a booth at Tom's Grill on Prince Street.
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Chris Gore
Beckley
Relmer Cook
Daniels
Cook
Tom's Grill
Prince Street
Russian Bishop Requests Paris Visa for Western Europe
Berlin reports that Archbishop Boris, senior Russian prelate for East Germany, asked the French authorities for a visa to Paris to establish a Western Europe Orthodox see. Alexei recently named Boris to lead the church’s Western European outreach. Paris decision expected.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Moscow
Western
Europe
Boris
East Germany
French High Commission
Paris
Alexei
West
Iporis
Martin Niemoeller
Whitesville Bank Sued for $200,000
CHARLESTON The Whitesville State Bank and two officials are named defendants in a $200,000 libel and slander suit filed in Federal District Court. D Franklin Hostetler of Bradenton Fla former vice president and cashier of Boone County Bank brought the action. Defendants include Theodore R Sylvester and Pe Seth board member and bank attorney. Hostetler, a 44 year old salesman, says he was damaged by claims about the banks blanket bond and alleged funds misapplication of the Raleigh- Boone Hospital Assoc. account. No criminal charges have been lodged.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Whitesville State Bank
D. Franklin Hostetler
Bradenton
Fla
Boone County Bank
Theodore R. Sylvester
Pe Seth
Hostetler
Raleigh- Boone Hospital Assoc
U.S
A. Garnett. Thompson
Boone
Clarence E. Hall
Tech Dormitory Plans Approved For West Virginia Tech
The State Board of Education tentatively approved a three and a half story men’s dormitory for West Virginia Tech at Montgomery, with a 150-person capacity. Architects Martens and Sanito drafted preliminary sketches, with Tech President M. J. Horsch present. The board reaffirmed that neither the college nor the state bears responsibility for free tuition promised to athletes and other students.
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Associated Press
Charleston
West Virginia Tech
Montgomery
State Board of Education
Martens and
Sanito
Nantes
Tech
M. J. Horsch
Centrol
West Virginia
Steel Postpones Strike Second Time
Pittsburgh reports the United Steelworkers union postponing a major national steel strike for an additional period to allow the Wage Stabilization Board to craft a settlement. Leader Philip Murray and union executives cited the need for a fully retroactive contract and stressed patience as talks continue with steel companies. The WSB panel has heard both sides and is expected to report within a week or ten days.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Milsion
CIO United Steelwork Jets
Wage Stabilization Board
Phili iMurray
CIO
USW
Tal
WSB
U S Mexico military talks postponed after Mexican rejection
Mexico turned down U S offers of military aid and both governments halted discussions on the issue. The five session mission returned to Washington after a month, seeking a strong anti Red declaration in exchange for coastal defense aid. Officials signaled talks may resume after July elections.
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U. S
Foreign Office
Mine Accidents Fatal To Two Area Men
Two area men died from injuries after mine accidents. Hubert Withrow, 30, of Mahan, perished in a Charleston hospital following a fall at Christian Collieries Mine. Losie Browning, 31, of Ma usiy was injured in the same incident.
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Hubert Withrow
Mahan
Charleston
Losie Browning
Wlso
Mausiy
Coal Tonnage Estimates For Week End Feb 18
The National Coal Association estimates bituminous production for the week ending February 18 at about 10.5 million tons, down from 10.695 million tons a year earlier. For January 1 to February 16, total output reached 73.197 million tons versus 72.975 million tons in the prior year.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Coal Association Today
Sophia seeks new route linking Isp Hill to Metalton
Sophia Mayor Flgie Ballard and State Senator Robert Byrd traveled to Charleston to push the state to survey and cost the proposed bypass from Sophia to Glen White. District Engineer Carl Long will be notified, with Barry Radcliffe stating the need for repairs on Winding Gulf-Farles Hill road as crews can reach them.
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Isp Hill
Stab Fork
Metalton
Sophia
Flgie Ballard
Ballard
Charleston
Robert Byrd
Sophia Merchant
Carl Long
Princeton
Long
Barry Radcliffe
State Road Commission
Sophians
Glen White
Metalion
Inege
Beckley
Mullens
Sophia-Glen White
Road Commission
Bisrd
Aidcliffe
Ray Cavendish
Gulf-Farles Hill
Beckley City Projects 339 Car Parking Lot Estimated
Beckley City Council reviews a $553,697.50 estimate for a 339 car municipal parking lot on Prince Street. Dennis Leary presented figures from a $500,000 bond base, detailing land, right of way, construction, and incidental costs with an estimated net income of $37,120.50 for full operation.
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Charles L. Hurst
Beckley
Prince Street
George B. Chambers
First Avenue
Neville Street
Veterans Hospital
Dennis Leary
Heber Street
Leary
Ashworth
Campbell
Curvaceous Tattoo Ends Boxer’s Huntington Fight
In Huntington at the Golden Gloves an artist-boxer with a 15 inch tattoo faced medical doubt. The examiner noted the tattoo while the boxer boasted of its making and asked to fight anyway as spectators watched from the balcony.
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Associated Press
Huntington
Belcony
Lewis Says Mine Union Will Force Tight Safety Law
Washington hearing ends as United Mine Workers press for a federal mine safety law that would shut down unsafe coal pits. Rep. Hey leads the subcommittee while John L. Lewis warns Congress to act or face nonviolent action. Lewis cites past disasters, including Orient No. 2 and West Frankfort, to criticize operators and demand stronger federal safety codes.
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Lewis
Associated Press
Washington
United Mines Workers
Kel- Hey
D-Pa
UMW
John L. Lewis
Congress
Iafe
Federal Bureau of Mines
Bureau
West Frankfort
Tfl
Orient No. 2
Defrauder Given Nine-Year Term
Dennis Layfield, a teller at a Parkersburg bank, was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for defrauding the Wood County Bank of 364,410. He received five concurrent five-year terms and six concurrent four-year terms for conspiring with the late Rollie Stump, a Parkersburg auto dealer, who died earlier in hospital.
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Associated Press
Dennis Layfield
Parkersburg
Harry EB. Watkins
Layfield
Wood County
Rollie Stump
Stump
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