Speculation Swirls Over Malenkov Fate In Moscow
Rumors of Georgi Malenkov's execution or disappearance spread from London after he missed a farewell for a Swedish power delegation and skipped a Supreme Soviet session. Officials offered no explanation while Western diplomats cautioned assessing the unconfirmed reports amid Kremlin power struggles.
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Georgi Malenkov
Moscow
Malenkov
Alexi Pavlenko
Sta
Supreme Soviet
Russian Soviet Federated Socialist Republic
Major A-Device Tested Early Today In Nevada Desert
Las Vegas reported the second major atomic blast of the spring series with a 30 kiloton yield, masked by overcast skies but producing shock waves felt in Cedar City Utah. About 600 Camp Desert Rock soldiers observed from 3500 yards away. 112 aircraft joined the test program amid 67 major experiments and military exposure.
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Nev
Cedar City
Utah
Camp Desert Rock
Yucca Flat
Red China Not Ready for War
President Eisenhower doubts Red China is prepared for any major conflict in the Formosa Strait in the weeks ahead. He rejects claims of an early attack on Quemoy and Matsu and notes China lacks air bases and supplies for an amphibious assault. A White House source cites uncertainty over a Big Four meeting and warns against alarmist talks that could strain U.S. policy.
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Eisenhower
Formosa Strait
Quemoy
Matsu
United States
U.S
Formosa
Far East
Red China
Bodies of Six Victims Found
Ocean City Maryland police and Coast Guard recovered six bodies from two Baltimore families after a weekend on a wind swept island in Sinepuxent Bay. The victims include Mitchell Clegg 45 his wife Dorothy 43 and children Judson 10 and Dorothy 6. Also killed were William B Pollard in charge of buildings and industry for Baltimore Civil Defense and his wife Roberta. They were swept from a 15 foot motor boat in 50 mph winds and were not missed until Monday. A search found five bodies early Tuesday morning and Pollard was located by a Coast Guard helicopter.
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Baltimore Metal
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William B. Pollard
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Pollard
United States files World Court claim over jet downing
The Hague claim seeks damages from Czechoslovakia for shooting down a U S jet two years ago. In Washington Dulles says a top level conference with Russia is likely months away.
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Russia
Six Plead Guilty to Felonies in Raleigh County Court
Five defendants entered guilty pleas today to felony indictments in Raleigh County Criminal Court. One defendant, William C. Legg of Charleston, suddenly changed his plea to guilty while a jury waited, receiving a one-to-ten year sentence at Moundsville with jail time credited for pretrial confinement. Other pleas include Burley Egnor and Leroy Lester each getting one-to-ten years for grand larceny, and Everett Matthews for burglary. Jonben store break-in defendant Kenneth Webb to be sentenced April 14. Thirty five jurors answered roll call and were excused until Wednesday.
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Charleston
J. L. Springer
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Beckley
Legg
State
Moundsville
Harry L. McCreery
Torney
Joseph Luchini
Raleigh
Norris Dolf Collins
Skelton
Ernest Conner
Oak Hill
Burley
Gilbert Egnor
East Beckley
Kenneth Webb
Teel General
Jonben
Guizado Convicted in Slaying of Remon in Panama
Panama City report says impeached President Jose Ramon Guizado was found guilty as an accessory in the assassination of former President Jose Antonio Remon. He received six years eight months in prison, lost his presidency rank, and was barred from office after a secret 144 hour session. Deputy vote was 45 to 8 with two thirds required for conviction and sentence.
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Jose Antonio Remon
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Palace of Justice
Tennessee
Vanderbilt University
Ricardo Arias Espinosa
Remon
Ruben Miro
Churchill Sees Brighter Outlook for Big Four Parley
In the House of Commons Prime Minister Churchill said the chance of a Big Four summit seems brighter but heads of government have not agreed to a top level conference without an agenda. He noted he favors a summit approach though retirement rumors and Eden succession talk swirl around Downing Street. The 80-year-old leader warned the future remains unclear as global talks appear to tilt toward a more friendly international climate.
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Churchill
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Britain
Anthony Eden
Observation Towers May Open If Weather Allows
District 4 will begin operating observation towers Wednesday or Thursday if dry weather holds. Authorities have not chosen which towers start first. A wet spell could delay staffing. Since March 1 Raleigh County saw only one forest fire, and recent wet conditions reduced fires and the need for posts.
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Conservation Commission
Raleigh County
Experimental atomic plant to light city on truck
A small mobile atomic power plant capable of lighting an entire city is under construction. E. E. Thum of Cleveland, an Atomic Energy Commission adviser, reported the project to the Western Metal Congress.
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Los Angeles
E. E. Thum
Cleveland
Atomic Energy Commission
Western Metal Congress
Nine-year-old in polio vaccine test misses bus
In Wayne West Virginia nine year old Arvilee Perry, part of second grade inoculation group in the Salk polio vaccine test, missed the clinic bus last spring and fell ill with polio. The hospital said yesterday he is out of isolation and making satisfactory progress.
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W.va
Arvilee Perry
State Highway Needs Set at 1.7 Billion
The Bureau of Public Roads reports West Virginia requires 1.4 billion dollars for highway construction with a national program estimated at 101 billion dollars. WV needs include 668 million on primary roads and 485 million on secondary highways. other states vary from 220 million in Nevada to eight billion in California, with twenty states needing more than WV.
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Bureau of Public Roads
West Virginia
Bureau
Congress
Nevada
California
Cherry Blossom Festival Opens Amid Bare Trees
Washington's annual Cherry Blossom Festival opened under sunny skies with only about 60 percent of the usual blossoms visible due to recent cold and winds. Officials said remaining buds are in good condition and should bloom by the weekend if warmer weather holds.
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Washington
Tidal Basin
Damage Trial Continues in Circuit Court Suit
Trial continues in circuit court over a $35,000 suit by Orville Meadows of Ward Ridge against Coal City couple Dewey Waddell and Moody L. Waddell. The case stems from a station wagon truck wreck on Sullivan Road several months ago with final arguments expected this afternoon.
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Sullivan Road
Dewey Waddell
Moody L. Waddell
Pressure Mounts On Nine Convicts In Lincoln Siege
In Lincoln Nebraska pressure mounted on nine insurgent penitentiary convicts who have held two guards hostage inside the maximum security building since Sunday. Gov. Victor E. Anderson said the men likely have no food cached and that the guards remain safe as negotiations continue.
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Nebraska Penitentiary
Victor E. Anderson
Reckless Driving Charge Leads to Jail in Raleigh County
Harry Curtis King of Roanoke Virginia was jailed in Raleigh County at 9 15 a m today on a charge of reckless driving. State Police arrested him.
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Roanoke
Raleigh
Israel Expects U N Condemnation Over Gaza Clash
Israeli diplomats acknowledged a U N Security Council condemnation likely for the February clash that left 38 Egyptians and eight Israelis dead. The draft resolution, proposed by the United States Britain and France, was set for an afternoon council meeting with strong support anticipated.
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Princewick Woman, 75, Suffers Severe Burns
Mrs. Ruth Melvina Shaw of Princewick, aged 75, was admitted to Beckley Hospital around 9 am for treatment of severe burns covering more than 75 percent of her body after her clothes ignited near a fireplace. Hospital attendants reported her condition as poor and said she was in surgery most of the morning.
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Ruth Melvina Shaw
Princewick
Beckley Hospital
Dulles Urges Senate Action on German Armament Treaties
Secretary of State Dulles urged prompt Senate approval of German rearma ment treaties to restore West German sovereignty and create unity in Europe. He told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee the pacts lay the basis for a new Europe and suggested armaments control patterns from the Paris pacts could guide wider European regulation if the Soviets wish. The committee is expected to approve quickly, with an extra session possible to finish ratification.
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D-Ala
Eisenhower
Russia
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D-Ga
Germany
White House
Knowland
California
Final Ai Tests Set for Sealed Section
Farmington West Virginia reports final atmosphere tests in a sealed section of Mine No. 9 to search for three bodies believed trapped after November explosions. Rescue crews, mostly from Jamison and WV subsidiaries of Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co, work two crews per shift with power restored to the main haulage road.
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Jamison Coal and Coke Co
Jamison
West Virginia
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co
Ernest Snuffer Taken by Death
Beckley native Ernest E. Snuffer Route 1 Beckley died at his residence after a long illness. Born September 7, 1900, he was a son of Sparrell and Susan Davis Snuffer. Survived by five sisters and a brother, his body to be taken to his residence today. funeral at Crab Orchard Church of the Brethren Wednesday at 2 pm, burial in Mount Tabor Cemetery.
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Beckley
Sparrell
Susan Davis Snuffer
Raleigh County
W. T. Riffe
Harper Road
Nellie Campbell
Lessie Phipps
Lilly Sr
Lettie Evans
Mary Scott
Middletown
Ohio
R. H. Snuffer
Coal City
Caffee Funeral Home
Crab Orchard
Neely Attacks Eisenhower as Allott Praises Church Attendance
In Washington Senator Allott rebutted Senator Neely while Neely spoke at the CIO UAW convention criticizing the President for golf and church attendance. Hagerty said White House stance remains unchanged. Weather and regional notes follow including Beckley and Oak Hill forecasts and river conditions.
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Sen
Allott
R-Cole
Eisenhower
Neely
Dwva
CIO
United Auto Workers
Cleveland
Neely Attacks Eisenhower. GOP Leader Responds
J Allen Overton former executive secretary Parkersburg WV and now special assistant to the chairman of Citizens for Eisenhower denounces Neely as unfit for the U S Senate after Neely accused Eisenhower of lacking church membership. Overton condemns Neely calling him a charlatan and emphasizes faith as core to the republic.
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State Republican Committee
Neely
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Eisenhower
United States
J. Allen Overton
National
Citizens For Eisenhower Organization
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