Sub sinking report reaches Congress amid Defense push
The House GOP Policy Committee agreed to cut about 996 million from a 29 billion omnibus bill, exempting Army Navy and Air Force. Rep Taber of New York led amendments to restrict federal hiring and reduce operating funds, while defense spending was expected to rise by 350 million. A Navy spokesman said no foreign submarine was confirmed despite a congressman's claim.
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Oldest Confederate Vet Dies at Age 108
John Thomas Graves known as Uncle Johnny Graves, the nation’s oldest Confederate veteran, died at 108 in Higginsville Missouri. Born January 1842, he served two years before illness ended his military career. He enjoyed smoking, chewing, and sitting in a rocker at the State Confederate Veterans Home while sharing memories with visitors. He also commented on the atom bomb as “the devil’s instrument.”
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Embargoes Set As Rail Strike Looms Amid Levy Support
Early noon results show 968 for and 24 against a three year school levy in 30 of Raleigh County precincts with Beckley leading 516 to 16 in 13 precincts and outside Beckley 452 for 8 against. Railroads begin embargoes as strike deadline nears with Southern and Santa Fe curtailing passenger and freight service and mediation talks failing to break deadlock.
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Desertions Hit Soviet Controlled East Berlin Police
Seven deserters fled to West Berlin in the past week reporting high desertion rates among the Soviet controlled East Berlin police. A roving squad led by Soviet secret police has been assigned to patrol East Berlin borders nightly to stem the leaks. Deserters say they fear being pushed into infantry duty and do not understand why the force must be used this way. They were promised political asylum in West Germany by American officials.
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Slash in Cigar Taxes Voted by House Group
Washington The House Ways and Means Committee reversed itself and voted to cut cigar excises by 15 million dollars a year. The cut would reduce the 45 million dollar annual tax on cigar smokers by one third. The committee had previously refused to cut the cigar tax.
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Truman Turfs Western Development in Casper Address
President Truman broadened his Western tour with a Casper, Wyoming speech on water and land development amid GOP clashes over agriculture. He defended the Brannan plan as a path to world peace and farmer income, while critics called the trip a political stunt costing taxpayers. The House debated the trip as supporters and opponents sparred over subsidies and political motives.
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Weather in Virginia and West Virginia forecast notes
Weather outlook for Virginia and nearby with high 70s and lows in middle 50s. Wednesday overcast and warm with scattered thunderstorms. Extended May 9 13 shows showers, half to one inch total, temps near normal to slightly above, cooler Thursday, warmer Friday. River readings at Greenbrier show about a foot above normal and clearing.
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Senators Oppose Postal Cutbacks
Washington The Senate Post Office Committee approved a resolution directing Postmaster General Donaldson to restore economy cuts in the postal service. The vote was 9 to 0. Donaldson had cut residential mail to one delivery daily and reduced business deliveries, shortened window hours, and dropped some night mail handling amid funding shortages, provoking protests from postal employee groups.
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Donaldson
German Gas Officer Sentenced to Death
In West Berlin a former SS officer Erich Bauer aged 50 was sentenced to death for gassing more than a million Jews at a Nazi camp near Lublin in 1942 43. Convicted after witnesses testified he personally pushed victims into gas chambers and identified by a Sobibor survivor.
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Four Air Force Corp s believed drowned after skiff capsizes
At Bolling Air Base crews searched the Potomac River for four Air Force corporals believed drowned when their home made skiff capsized. The frail craft, built in a Bolling Field hobby shop, was found capsized near a pier. Corp. James L. Triplett, 22, of Elkins West Virginia, is among the missing.
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New Storms Threaten Water-Soaked Areas
Fresh floodwaters from the Red River of the North today made thousands homeless and isolated many communities in North Dakota and Minnesota. Winnipeg faced evacuations as a new storm threatened more damage. Over 12,000 people already displaced in Winnipeg and Southern Manitoba. National guardsmen were deployed at Grand Forks as the river crested. More than 500 families were evacuated in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. Cool weather lingered across the flood zone with thunderstorms from Minnesota to Kansas and tornadoes touching parts of Nebraska and Iowa.
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Hart Jr Loses Suit Over Estate
In Los Angeles a superior court jury upheld silent film star William S. Hart Jr's father's will, leaving most of the $1,170,000 estate to Los Angeles County for a park. Hart Jr, disinherited, received a $100,000 trust set up before his birth. The trial began Jan 3, 194?... The son said he may appeal. he remarked he is seeking a job after the loss.
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Government purge lists 200 sex offenders in federal jobs
The Washington Post reports about 200 sex offenders in government jobs had their names turned to their agencies for action after FBI supplied the list to the Civil Service Commission. Agencies were to remove or suspend employees as part of a purge from government rolls.
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Beckley City Paints Intersections in Weeklong Run
The city of Beckley begins a weeklong repainting of traffic lanes and pedestrian crossings at street intersections. The Johnstown South Kanawha crossway was painted this morning by the street department, per Chief of Police Anthony Scalise.
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Walkie no talkie th as searches UN Asia Far East meeting
The Soviet delegate walked out of a United Nations committee in Bangkok after the committee refused to consider a Soviet resolution to unseat the Nationalist China delegate and seat the Communist China representative. It was the first meeting of the industry and trade session of the UN regional economic conference for Asia and the Far East, the 24th and last major UN body from which the Soviets have walked out over the Sino Soviet seating question.
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Supreme Court Upholds Taft-Hartley Anti Communism Oath
The Supreme Court, in a five to one decision, rules the non communism oath within the Taft-Hartley labor act constitutional. Chief Justice Vinson says Congress did not restrain the Communist Party or beliefs, affecting only a small group and allowing ongoing political activity. Justice Black dissents, warning the ruling could permit targeting other political affiliations.
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Jacob E. Ellis Dies in Charleston At 55
Jacob E. Ellis 55 formerly of Beckley died at 3 30 am today in a Charleston hospital from a heart condition. A World War I veteran and former Leslie’s Diner partner, he later ran the Franklin Cafe in Charleston and worked in the state purchasing department. Survivors include his wife Alma and son J E Jr, funeral services set for Thursday afternoon in Charleston.
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State Men Face Robbery Charge
Two Morgantown men James Collins and Daniel Speroff go on trial in Pittsburgh on robbery and kidnapping charges linked to a December 1948 Turtle Creek home invasion. Malcolm Epstein, Pittsburgh, already sentenced to 40 to 80 years, is named in the case. John J. Breamer testified the trio gained entry, used revolvers, forced him on a five mile ride, and threatened to kidnap his daughter for more money. Epstein’s prior lengthy sentence is noted.
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West Virginia
Malcolm Epstein
James Collins
Daniel Speroff
Morgantown
Epstein
Turtle Creek
John J. Breamer
Hollywood mufflers roar back as commercial craze spreads
The twenties revival of loud mufflers, dubbed Hollywood mufflers, moves from West Coast origins to the East. Priced around four dollars, these devices amplify engine roar while claiming to remove high pitched noise. Maryland officials note legal limits on muffler cutouts, as dealers defend the product.
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House Labor Committee Delays Lewis Subpoena Over Signals
The House Labor Committee clashed over summoning John L. Lewis to Capitol Hill to answer accusations he sent secret signals to United Mine Workers during last winter’s coal strike. Subpoenas were postponed to Thursday as Chairman Lesinski dissolved Jacobs subcommittee and a vote was set to decide on its continuation.
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AFL Says Labor Unity OK is On Permanent Basis
Philadelphia AFL declares yes to CIO unity only if based on permanent and organic integration. President William Green says no to tentative unification and directs a prepared committee to pursue lasting unity with the CIO for joint economic legislative and political action.
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Arson Angle Probed in Tree Farm Fire Near Cranberry
District Forest Protector F. O. Frazier suspects arson in eight acre burn at New River Tree Farm near Cranberry. Fire from oily red pines started about 1 50 p m yesterday and was controlled by 5 p m with only the premium trees damaged. Frazier notes a 1946 fire hit coal company evergreens. other fires in Wyoming and Mercer counties were brought under control, while a crude oil tank fire near David in McDowell caused no major damage.
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Hospital Releases Insane Murderer
A Huntington man, Ted S Barrett, once operator of a meat market, is released from Weston State Hospital after habeas corpus proceedings. The 58 year old was found insane at the time of his wife’s killing on November 26, 1946, and at trial. Judge Homer Strosnider approved the order based on a statement of no psychosis.
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Huntington
Weston State Hospital
Charles Zeller
Ted S Barrett
Lewis Circuit Court
Homer Strosnider
Zeller
Strosnider
Firemen Save Hospital As Home Annex Burns
Parsons volunteer fire department contained a blaze that nearly reached a private hospital housing 20 patients. The annex connected to a doctor’s home was destroyed, with damage to Guy H. Michael’s home estimated at $7,000. Fire Chief Earl Corcoran credited rapid, coordinated action for preventing hospital evacuation.
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Parsons
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Guy H. Michael
UN May Sue US In Damage Action In San Francisco
In San Francisco Federal Judge Louis E Goodman upheld the United Nations right to sue the United States and the American Pacific Steamship Co in a libel action over damages and shortages of a powdered milk shipment to Italy and Greece. The UN and six shippers sought damages, arguing the UN has legal standing to pursue the court action.
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China Reds to Release 2 American Prisoners
Peiping radio announced the release of two U S airmen E C Bender and W C Smith after 18 months in prison. They were forced down Oct 19 1948 from Tsingtao and have been held incomunicado. The Communist regime offered no details and rejected outside efforts for their release.
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William C. Smith
Long Beach
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