Permanent Senate inquiry plan eyed by GOP after wins
The Associated Press reports Republicans may seek a permanent Senate committee on un American activities modeled after the House group. Talks and a possible joint committee could occur during the lame duck session starting Nov 27 as Taft and others gauge GOP support and Democratic defections.
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Death of Bradley Man Ruled Suicide Near Park
Glen Elmo Hurda, 36, of Bradley, was found dead in a roadside park between Beckley and Bradley from a self-inflicted gunshot at 2:30 a.m. A lie detector test was given to witness Mattie Keating, powder burns noted on Hurda’s hand, and the coroner ruled death by own action. Hurda’s funeral plans are pending as arrangements proceed between Keyser and Tyree funeral homes. He is survived by his wife and four children, with parents, siblings, and several relatives listed.
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Mattie Keating
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Price Hill
Charleston
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Keyser Funeral Home
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Oak Hill
Versa Painter
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Western Fire Injures Fourteen in San Bernardino District
A wind driven blaze in San Bernardino's foothill north district forced hundreds to flee as firemen battled for hours. Officials varied on homes destroyed but 14 workers were treated for facial cuts and eye injuries from debris and cinders, with none seriously hurt.
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State Has $42 Million Cash in All Funds
Charleston reports October end balances show the general fund at $20,181,359, down from September due to transfers to the general school fund and to the public assistance fund. All funds carried a cash balance of $42,241,031. Liquor stores to close tomorrow for Armistice Day per the Liquor Control Commission.
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Charleston
William H. Ansel
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Liquor Control Commission
Stronger Rent Control Legislation Presented to Congress
A proposed bill to extend rent ceilings automatically from December 31 to March 31 and to empower the housing expediter to reimpose controls in areas with shortages around military installations is slated for submission after Congress reconvenes. About 600 communities representing roughly 3 million rental units and 20 million people have already voted to retain control beyond year end.
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Uranium Found on Webster Farm in West Virginia
Ira K. Carpenter reported a uranium ore deposit on the Armentrout farm near Erbacon along the B and O main line. An AEC survey confirmed the ore four to five feet below the surface and similar in grade to Colorado deposits. Carpenter could receive a ten thousand dollar bonus if the government develops the find.
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Ira K. Carpenter
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Washington
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Official Canvass Narrows Michigan Governor Race Lead
Detroit Michigan the official canvass narrowed Republican Harry F. Kellys edge over Democrat G Mennen Williams to under two thousand after ballot adjustments. Wayne County recounts and back checks surfaced multiple errors shifting margins, with Kelly at 933157 to Williams 931642 and the canvass continuing to refine the result.
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G. Mennen Williams
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Kelly
Associated Press
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ICC Order to Railway Bans Discrimination
The Inter state Commerce Commission ordered the Southern Railway to end racial segregation on dining cars serving routes across state lines. The ruling follows a Supreme Court mandate from June, which found partitioned tables for white and Negro passengers unlawful. The case stems from Elmer W. Henderson of Washington, denied dining car service in 1942.
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Business Fights Tax on Profits
Washington report notes more than 100 business executives form an emergency committee to oppose an excess profits tax as Ways and Means opens hearings. They call for a defense tax rise and negotiation to curb undue profits from defense contracts. Beardsley Ruml and Leon Henderson participate in the effort.
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Woman Recommended As Defense Assistant
Mrs Anna M Rosenberg of New York has been recommended by Secretary of Defense Marshall for the post of assistant secretary of defense. She has yet to be appointed by President Truman and confirmed by the Senate. A Defense Department announcement notes both developments are considered certain.
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Washington
Anna M. Rosenberg
New York
Al Lopez To Manage the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland reports Al Lopez, the Indianapolis Indians manager for the past three years, will helm the Cleveland Indians for the next two seasons. He will receive the highest salary ever paid to a non playing Cleveland pilot.
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Coal Tonnage Estimates For Week Ended Nov 4
Washington reports the National Coal Association estimated bituminous production at 11,375,000 tons for the week ending November 4, reflecting a much higher output than the 2,642,000 tons the prior year during the United Mine Workers strike. This week’s production also mirrors a figure of 11,608,000 tons for the week ending October 28.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Coal Association Today
United Mine Workers
Fourth American Wins Nobel Prize in Literature
American novelist William Faulkner shared the Nobel Prize for 1949 with Bertrand Russell, marking the first time two literature prizes were awarded simultaneously. Russell, 78, was honored as philosopher and mathematician, while Faulkner, 53, from Oxford, Mississippi, joins prior American laureates in literature. The awards total 164,308 krona this year, with celebrations planned on December 10.
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GOP Polls Show Republicans Surpass Democrats In Off Year Vote
Off year totals exceed 40.7 million votes with Republicans leading Democrats by about 52.3 to 46.3 percent. State totals incomplete but indicate GOP advantage across governor and senate contests. Minor party votes totaled 598,118, bringing major party totals to 40,332,025.
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Washington
Stassen Sees Taft Victory Reflecting Labor Split
Allentown report notes Harold Stassen arguing Taft's Ohio win shows labor leaders should quit politics and let labor vote freely. He links Taft's win to rejection of President Truman's social program and urges humility in GOP policy after nationwide results. He cites Asia policy shifts and calls for MacArthur broader military freedom.
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Harold Stassen
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
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U S and France Deadlocked Over Ruhr Valley
FRANKFORT Germany Western Allies led by the United States and France remain deadlocked after six weeks of talks on how to relax controls on West German steel production in the Ruhr valley for defense. Officials said the issue may return to the three governments.
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Murder Charge In Guard Death Near Blair House
A federal grand jury indicted Oscar Collazo, 37, for murder over the Nov 1 attack on Blair House seeking to assassinate President Truman. Guard Leslie Cotell was killed as Griselio Torresola and Collazo tried to break in. Torresola died in the exchange. Conviction could bring the death penalty in DC.
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Truman
Leslie Coftell
White House
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Griselio Torresola
Blair House
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District of Columbia
Drinkers Pay Freight On Liquor Research
Washington uses liquor license fees to fund medical and biological research at the University of Washington and the State College of Washington. About 600,000 dollars this year flow to science, with 60 percent to UW. Fees range from 1,000 to 300 dollars after admin costs. Nearly 150 projects are funded, including studies on liquor effects and drunkenness immunity.
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Associated Press
Seattle
University of Washington
State College of Washington
Washington
Husband Seeks Pledges Ends in Divorce Suit
In Seattle King County Superior Court Mrs. Dorothy C. Horowitz filed for divorce from husband Harry Horowitz a real estate broker and former naval lieutenant after he presented “pledges” for her signature. She attached a sample directive demanding submission and promises to avoid embarrassment, speak less loudly and keep calls brief among other conditions. She added final note cannot agree to the promises.
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Hospital orderly testifies cremated infant by mistake
Nat Harris, 62, a former hospital orderly, said in Circuit Court that he cremated the body of an infant girl because he mistook it for another baby whose parents had authorized cremation. Benjamin W. Roberts seeks $50,000 for mental anguish after his daughter died at birth last December 24. Other testimony said Harris was illiterate and could not read hospital body labels.
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Wyoming Enrollment Gains Sharply Nationwide Statewide Rise
West Virginia reported 5,501 more high school students at term start, offsetting a 1,406 decline in graded schools for a net gain of 4,095. Total enrollment reached 434,089 with 141,787 high school and 292,302 elementary students. County increases included Kanawha, Wyoming, Mingo, Logan, and Cabell.
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Mother Says Child Aided by Prayers
AZUSA Calif Little Linda Wright is perking up with the aid of nationwide prayers her mother believes Linda a leukemia patient age three was given only a week to live last Oct 25 The mother appealed to the press for prayers and received telegrams letters and calls promising prayers from various denominations
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Ten Men Sentenced In Raleigh County Court
Ten men were sentenced in Raleigh County Criminal Court by Judge W A Riffe. Franklin Dickens and James Dickens each drew one to 10 years for breaking and entering with sentences concurrent. Herbert Green and Wilburn Reed received one to 10 years for breaking and entering. Several others faced jail terms for petty larceny, assault and battery, forgery, and auto theft. Some probation motions were taken under advisement.
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Grandview Men Held In Boiler Dynamiting Case
James Scott Billie Scott and John Morton all of Grandview were jailed in Raleigh County on larceny charges. James Scott faced an added charge of transporting stolen property. Authorities say the trio placed dynamite beside a boiler at the former Ampollini and Son Coal Company in Grandview and hauled boiler parts to Beckley to sell as scrap iron.
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Government drops plan to curb industry by voluntary controls
Secretary of Commerce Sawyer said the full impact of rearmament will hit industry next spring or summer and that the government has dropped the idea of controlling production by voluntary means.
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Washington
Sawyer
Methyl Chloride Claim Faces Magistrate Deliberation
Passaic New Jersey a refriger ator repairman told a judge yesterday he was not drunk but exposed to methyl chloride fumes while working in a tavern that caused his condition. Joseph Gardella testified he had prior methyl chloride intoxication and a doctor warned sniffing the chemical could mimic liquor. Magistrate Morris Pashman said he would decide later.
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Ousted Official Wins Office in Election
BERKELEY SPRINGS P C Yost ousted from Morgan County commissioners won the office back in Tuesday's election defeating Democrat Archie L Largent 1947 to 1007. Yost, a farmer, canner and livestock dealer, previously faced charges of appropriating county property.
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U S Examiner Scantland In Raleigh And Fayetteville
U S Examiner FE J Scantland a naturalization examiner was in Raleigh County Clerk Office yesterday and this morning on routine business. He left today for Fayetteville and will spend this afternoon and tomorrow morning in the Fayette County Circuit Clerk Office.
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