Fight Over Public Power Expansion Moves In
Washington and Wallington report a clash in Congress over expanding public power facilities through federal projects. The Interior Department appropriations bill funds the program and faces House floor fights as Republicans attack government power competition with private utilities. Rent control legislation also looms in the Senate-House talks as negotiators aim to extend controls 15 months.
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Larceny Charged In Cabell Theft and Related Matters
Clarence H. Thompson, 41, scheduled for arraignment in Huntington on grand larceny charges for stealing about 15 000 from an elderly person on February 3. Police recovered 2 800 at Kimball rooming house. a 26-year-old woman was held as a material witness. Mrs Wilson and her husband filed suit for 12 000 damages and a foreclosure of the auto seized by state police as part of the case. The loot reportedly included 10 000 in cash and 5 000 in U S savings bonds.
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West Virginia Briefs Highlight UMW Rally and Union Suit
Belmont Mosser of St Marys Pa, president of Kinvent International, blamed apathy for mounting government debt and empty churches. United Mine Workers District 31 plans an April 1 rally in Kingwood with JC Lewis of Des Moines IA as principal speaker. Sherwood M Spencer, AFL Restaurant Workers Union local president, faces a $100000 libel suit from McKee Cafeteria Inc over pamphlets circulated to the public. Firefighters Ray Ensweller Arlys McDowell and Brett Starkey were injured in a residence fire explosion and released after treatment.
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Taft warns gradual price declines may avert crash
Senator Taft argues a gradual easing in prices could spare the nation from an economic crash. He criticizes President Truman's standby price controls and plant-building proposals while noting a fifth straight monthly drop in the cost of living and a further easing in consumer prices as February reports show declines.
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Ike Begins Rest in Sunny Key West Florida
General Dwight D. Eisenhower starts recuperation in Key West Florida after arriving aboard the Independence. He is pale and aided by his doctor Major General Howard Snyder while staying at Boca Chica Naval Air Station. He avoids press questions and plans a weekend conference with the joint chiefs of staff once feeling better.
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Judge Crosses Rail As Theft Witness
Pittsburgh. Judge Francis J. O Connor failed to catch the man he saw taking his automobile March 7 but appeared today to testify against Elmer Edmundson 33 Youngstown Ohio who pleaded guilty to the heir. He was sentenced to two to four years in the Allegheny County workhouse.
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Snow Blanket Returns to Western States
Light snow blanketed the Central Rockies Western Nebraska and Northwestern Kansas as a new winter system moved in. Cheyenne Wyoming reported snowfall of more than two inches signaling a return of wintry weather to regions trying to forget last winter.
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Doan's Pills Promise Kidney and Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Doan's Pills as a trusted diuretic for backache rheumatic pains fatigue and edema. It claims Doan's has helped millions for over 50 years and promises safe relief from kidney related discomfort.
Baltimore and Ohio train robbery suspect arraigned in Fairmont
George L. Ashton, son of two young men charged in the Jesse James style B and O train holdup, was to be arraigned in Federal court in Fairmont today on an armed robbery charge.
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Senate Debates Foreign Aid Bill Faces GOP Calls to Cut
The $5.58 billion European recovery plan remains intact amid GOP pressure to trim the Marshall Plan. Sen Connally defends the bill as Senator Jenner and others push amendments to reduce aid and target Britain, while Senator Kem seeks to block funds to nations acquiring key industries. The debate stretched late into the night with no decision yet on timing for a fourth day of consideration.
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Oak Hill Residents Return From Indiana Visit
Mr and Mrs Johnnfle Ferri and son David Mrs Q IA Thompson and James Thompson returned to Oak Hill after visiting Mr and Mrs Myron Thompson of Charleston Indiana.
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