Round-The-Clock War Looms On Civil Rights
Republicans debate 24 hour sessions to push civil rights bill in the Senate. Southern opposition seeks to delay or block moving to vote, with discussions of jury trials and possible amendments led by Knowland and O Mahoney. The House bill aims to enforce voting rights and school desegregation through federal injunctions and potential contempt penalties.
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Washington
Senate
Russell D
Knowland
California
Burleagues
Ginding
Russell
GOP
Allott
R-Cole
Morton
Ray
Sen. Mundt
RSD
Fing Nivil Wlahto
House
Supreme Court
American Couple Indicted as Red Spies Report France Offers Refuge
In Paris, George Zlatovski and his wife Jane deny harming hosts as U.S. grand jury charges accuse them of spying for the Soviet Union. U.S. authorities say the couple linked to a spy ring led by Jack Soble and seek extradition, while France plays for time.
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France
Paris
George Zlatovski
U. S
Russia
Jane
Foreign Ministry
U. S. Army
Zlatovski
New York
Soviet Union
U.S
Jack Soble
Abost
San Francisco
Office of
Strategic Services
Guneral
Zlatovskis
Soviet Red Party moves to expel three alleged plotters
The government paper notes a full page discussion on disciplinary measures for factionalism and plotters. It cites expulsion from the party as a possible punishment and mentions Molotov, Malenkov, and Kaganovich among those ousted from party leadership in a purge.
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Red Party
Moscow
V. M. Mol
Georgi Malenkov
Lazarj
Kaganovich
Munist
Alii
Investia
Leninand
Communist Party
Malenkov
Molotov
Stalin
Raleigh Miners Return To Work
Raleigh County coal miners returned to work after the annual vacation. Workers from New River Coal, Winding Gulf Operators Association, Slab Fork Coal, and Resaco area restarted as scheduled following a June 28 vacation start. Some planned to return next Monday, but the stockpile depletion motive prompted the return.
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Raleigh
New River Co
Winding Gulf Operators Association
Slab Fork Coal Co
Resaco
Wyoming
Fayetteville Man Named State Motor Carrier Field Man
J. Ray Caldwell of Fayetteville has been named a field man in the motor carrier division by the Public Service Commission. Caldwell, a Republican, ran a Fayetteville feed store and worked as a grain salesman. during World War II he was a partner in a trucking firm. The appointment brings the number of PSC field men to three with five vacancies.
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Charleston
Public Service Commission
J. Ray Caldwell
Fayeteville
Caldwell
Fayettevile
PSC
Graham Crusade Train Set to Run July Nineteen
A special Billy Graham train will depart Charleston at 7 PM July 19 for New York City, via Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. Reservations limited to 300 through C A Keller in Charleston, prepaid by noon July 18. Round trip $25.30 includes train fare, reserved grandstand seats, and all services.
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Charleston
New York City
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Bream ‘Memorial Presbyterian Church
Prince
Raleigh and Fayette Countiaes
C. A. Keller
Kanawha Blvd
New York
Billy Graham
Taham
West Virginia
C. and Q
East Pineville House Destroyed By Fire
A small three room house known as the old Toby Rose home in Pineville was destroyed by fire at 12 45 p m Monday. Owner Paul D Black hair Pineville said the dwelling was valued at 2000 dollars and had no insurance.
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Pineville
RNS
Toby Rose Homse
Movie Prevue Slated at Beckley Theatre
A special preview of The Ten Commandments will be shown at Beckley Theatre tomorrow at 9 30 a m. About 75 ministers and press representatives are invited. The three hour film opens to the public July 24. Weather notes include cooler tonight with varied temperatures and sunny intervals tomorrow.
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Beckley Theatre
Three AWOL Soldiers Jailed in Raleigh County
Three Army personnel are held in Raleigh County Jail awaiting return to authorities. The men were arrested for being absent without leave and placed in the jail Monday. Suspects include Berk Bolen of Lillybrook jailed at 10:15 p.m. and Ray Leonard Terry along with Harvey Free-BL Man of Leslie jailed about 7 p.m.
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Raleigh County
Berk Bolen
Lillybrook
Ray Leonard Terry
Harvey
Leslie
Qij
Beckley Skywatch Brightens With Moon and Planets View
The Sun setting 8 40 p m and rising 6 11 a m on Wednesday. The Moon rides low and sets 5 05 a m. Full Moon July 7. Visible planets include Venus setting 9 50 p m, near Mars and brighter, Saturn due south at 10 42 p m, and Jupiter low in the west. 04 p m.
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Beckley
Venus
Mars
Saturn
Jupiter
Facilities For Women Jurors Slated To Be Added By Court
Work starts Monday on phase one of a court facility project to provide separate quarters, lavatories, baths, and showers for women jurors in the Raleigh County Criminal Court and to integrate male jurors into the same jury room. Judge Norman Knapp said no felony trial schedules are affected and overnight quarters may be used at the judge's discretion. The project follows a state constitutional amendment allowing women jurors in capital cases.
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O'Mahoney
Russell
Sen
Douglas
D-Ill
Eisenhower
Priy
Thej Circuit
Raleigh
Norman
J. Lilly
Knapp
Criminal Court
Federal Court
West Virginia
Harry L. McCreery
Southern District Federal Court
Lilly
Skelton's ailing son heads to Pompeii tour
Hollywood comedian Red Skelton takes his nine year old son Richard on a European journey for medical checkups en route to Copenhagen and Zurich. Skelton says the trip aims to prevent fatigue and keep the boy from tiring during travel.
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Skelton
Pompeii
Hollywood
Richard
Rad
Havian Airlines
Copenhagen
Bo Roos
Zurich
Lightning Upsets Electric Service in Area
A morning storm disrupted electrical service with minor damage near Crab Orchard. An Appalachian Electric Power Co spokesman said a line was cut around 9 a.m. but no customers were left without power. Lights flickered in homes and businesses as the day progressed. A Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co spokesman reported no damage to lines or service interruptions.
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Appalachian Electric Power Co
Crab Orchard
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Beckley Council Agenda Highlights Pending Actions
Beckley city council meets with multiple items on the docket. The Planning and Zoning Commission proposal is to be presented along with a petition by H. T. Gibson requesting waivers of side yard requirements for 9 Maryland Ave. Captain M. E. Ty ree is set to discuss the Drunk-O-Meter purchase while Captain R. I. Boyce of the Salvation Army Citadel gives the invocation.
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Beckley City
Planning and Zoning Commission
H. T. Gibson
Maryland Ave
W.W. Whitaker
M. E. Tyree
R. i. Boyce
Salvation Army Citadel
Archie Moore to defend title versus Tony Anthony in LA
Julius Helfand announced on Wednesday that light heavyweight champion Archie Moore will defend his title against Tony Anthony of New York on September 1 at Gilmore Stadium in Los Angeles.
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New York
Archie Moore
Tony Anthony
Los Angeles
Gilmore Stad Sum
Julius Helfand
Parents Face Inquiry Into Juvenile Case in Raleigh County
Judge Harry L McCreery ordered an investigation by the Department of Child Welfare into the family of 11 year old Lester sey who was jailed Monday night for allegedly taking $14. The boy has a history of running away and sleeping in cars and woods since age six or seven. If the parents are found to permit roaming, a warrant for contributing to delinquency of a minor may be sought.
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Raleigh County
Harry L. McCreery
Lester Sey
McCreery
Department of Child Welfare
Beckley
MccCreery
Beckley Farmer's Market Sells Local Produce
Beckley Farmer's Market offers beans cab bage and potatoes grown locally. Top Crop half runner beans sold wholesale with a one bushel minimum. New cabbage packed in 28 to 35 pound bags. Potatoes in 1 pound bags. Eggs will be available and the weekly auction Thursday at 1:3 pan.
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Beckley
O. C. Hutchinson
Governor accuses board members of political harassment
Charleston reports Governor Underwood accusing Democratic members of the Board of Public Works of political harassment after they rescinded authority giving the budget director salary adjustment powers. Underwood defends budget chief George Viewer Jr. and vows to consult rather than rescind. The seven-member board includes the governor and six elected officials. Republicans present are Underwood and State School Superintendent Rohrbaugh.
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Charleston
Underwood
Board of Public Works
Budge
George B. Viewer Jr
Vieweg
R. Virgil Rohrbough
New Parole Bid Set For Nathan Leopold
Nathan Leopold prepares for his fourth parole bid from Stateville Prison Joliet where he is serving an eight year sentence for the Bobby Franks murder. The case of Leopold and Richard Loeb is recalled as his record is reviewed. A former Chicago classmate offers him a leadership role in a foreign department as part of ongoing job prospects.
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Springfield TV
Mays
Nathan Leopold
Chicago
Leopold
Stateville
Joliet
Poan
Bobby Franks
Richard Loeb
Parolle
Adlai Stevenson
Elmer Geriz
University of Chicago
Foreign Department
Geriz
Leopard
Cautious jury selection in Clinton trials tests integration era
In Knoxville federal court a packed gallery watched a tense jury selection for the Clinton trials. Prosecutors and defense teams debated potential prejudice as candidates were questioned on mixing races amid a high profile case linked to desegregation efforts in Clinton Tennessee. Prospective jurors faced questions about bias and fairness as defense teams conferred and narrowed the pool.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Clinton
Tennessee
John Kasper
Georgia
Alabama
Louisiana
Maryland
Robert L. Taylor
Robert L. Dobbs
Memphis
Regu
Nine Troopers Assigned to West Virginia Detachments
Nine state troopers were assigned to duties within Company D of the West Virginia Department of Public Safety. Capt. C. L. Walker said eight completed training at the State Police Academy in Dunbar, with one transferred from the Turnpike Detachment. New troopers and their posts include L. A. Herrald East Bank Beckley Detachment, K. N. White Buckhannon Beckley Detachment, R. E. Langley Wayne Welch, J. A. Harsh Lasler Welch, B. R. Barrows Parkersburg Summers County Neal Swiss Logan, R. K. Yates Capon Bridge Oak Hill, 8. E. Kirtley Berwind to Lewsburg Detachment, and C. W. Tighe Graf ton to Welch Detachment.
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West Virginia Department of Public Safety
C. L. Walker
Compan
State Police Academy
Dunoar
West Virginia Turnpike
L. A. Herrald
East Bank
K. N. White
Buckhannon
Beckley
R. E. Langley
Wayne
Court Studies Girard's Rights At Equalization Board
Raleigh County Court sits as equalization and review board to hear tax complaints. The session opened at 10 a.m and was to resume at 1 30 p.m after lunch with members handling appeals and filings.
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Raleigh
Diverse Local Recreation and Court News burst
The page lists sports and park venues such as Pinecrest Samarium and Elk Stadium with details of leagues, plus Woodrow Wilson High School Stadium and Little Beaver Park. It also notes entertainment like Drive-Ins and theatres Beacon Beckley with titles and state park features. The main court story covers GI William S. Girard challenging a Japan trial, with arguments over constituting criminal process and morale of soldiers.
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Babe Ruth
Harry Lewin
Elk Stadium
Warren Williams
Woodrow Wilson High School
Park Ave
Little Beaver Park
Daniels
Grandview
New River Gorge
Dantal
Sprague
Neville St
Stamford
MacArthur
Beckley
Corral
Lyric
Lewis Opposes New Laws Regulating Welfare Funds
UMW President John L. Lewis told Congress there is no need for federal welfare fund regulation but urged stronger prosecution of those guilty of wrongdoing. He warned that federal union regimentation could create a police state and stressed existing laws suffice if properly enforced.
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Washington
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Congress
Lewis
House Labor Committee
UMW
House
Senate Labor
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