Truman Defies Questions On White IMF Subpoena
Former President Harry S. Truman dodged specifics on testifying before the House Committee on Un-American Activities about the White matter. He accepted a subpoena but refused to confirm plans, joking that reporters should keep asking questions and then claim no comment. He noted potential cancellation of Friday engagements and quipped about the “snollygosters” who disrupted his anonymity.
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Eisenhower Says He Would Not Subpoena Truman
President Eisenhower stated he would not personally subpoena former President Truman in the Brownell-White case. He said it is inconceivable that Truman would knowingly harm the United States and expressed his opposition to any subpoena. He cautioned that no action would force his conscience, and noted the political sensitivity surrounding the investigation and related testimony.
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Commuter Train Wreck on Schuylkill Injures 12
A Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad commuter train derailed on a bridge near 30th Street Station. Initial police reports say 12 injured, with hospital totals possibly rising to 20 to 25. Three cars derailed, passengers spilled onto the tracks, and two hospitals received casualties.
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Police to Patrol Dangerous Section on Weekends
Two patrolmen will walk a dangerous beat on Saturdays and Sundays near New Raleigh Road starting this week. Police Chief Evan Hall authorized extra duty after citizens’ complaints of drinking and rowdyism. Mrs Vernway Jones of St Matthew AME Church urged protection, noting Sunday dancing and pinball with whisky in the churchyard.
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Vernway Jones
St. Mat
Beckley
West Virginia Weather Summary
Cloudy conditions with a low of 30 to 35 degrees expected tonight. Thursday brings partial cloudiness and cooler temperatures across the state with the north portion colder than the south. Oak Hill records a high yesterday with a low around 23, while Glade Creek notes similar temperatures and morning readings near 25. Rivers at Bellepoint show low stages as Bluestone Reservoir, New, and Greenbrier report clear conditions.
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Bluestone Reservoir
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The Wilson Story
Secretary of Defense Wilson recounted a joke at the National Press Club about a senator seeking a new car from General Motors. The story ends with a quip about choosing an automatic transmission and a joke about where to put the left foot without a clutch pedal.
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Wilson
General Motors Corp
National Press Club
General Motors
Frank Pace On Welch Program
Former Secretary of the Army Frank E Pace Jr was among speakers at Welch for Armistice Day observances marking the 35th anniversary. Other WV speakers included E Gaujet Bias and Lt Col William L Moreland, with parades, closures, and prayers noted.
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Welch
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Williamson
American Legion
Clarksburg
William L. Moreland
Morgantown
Fairmont
Visibility Hampers Fire Weather Watch in District 4
Poor visibility kept detection slow as District 4 crews monitor 29 fires across eight counties. Beckley reports say fires may start undetected until located, while smoke halts Piedmont Airlines morning landings at Memorial Airport. visibility improves by noon and four flights await arrival.
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Drivers Warned In Prison Area
Warden Orel J. Skeen announced tougher security for convicts on external assignments. Signs will warn motorists in the area to avoid hitchhiking as escape attempts from the prison farm mine rock quarry and road camps remain a concern. Uniform changes will include khaki apparel and sewn numbers replacing the old denim and detachable numbers for easier identification.
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Orel J. Skeen
State Penitentiary
Skeen
Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting Tonight in Richmond
A Richmond business man who beat long alcoholism will address an AA open meeting tonight at 7:30 in the Memorial Building on the second floor. The speaker, anonymous as HWC, will share experiences and successes to help others with alcohol problems.
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Pike Builders Hear Pep Talk
Two Beckley area contractors appeared before the Turnpike Commission in Charleston to explain delays blamed on shipments of steel pilings. The commission criticized equipment shortages and warned other firms to speed work to meet the August toll highway opening. The panel chose Greenbrier County stone for all buildings and steel rail posts for durability, plus awarded a $190,129 contract to Hawk Construction Co. for interchange buildings.
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Turnpike Commission
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Standard Tunnel
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Pax
Greenbrier County
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Hawk Construction Co
Frogmen and Atomic Subs on Navy Team
The Navy outlines underwater feats by its frogmen including two hours submerged at surface, diving to 50 feet for an hour, and swimming a mile or more. Captain Charles W. Shilling notes these routine skills support future atomic submarines and cite Operation Hideout tests and diving unit experiments as key to advancing submerged operations.
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Four Sisters Die in Dayton House Fire
Four West sisters aged 13, 4, 21-2, and 11-2 died in a blaze that destroyed their three-room Dayton home while parents were away. Coroner Zipf cited asphyxiation and noted the fire's cause had not yet been determined.
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Ohio
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Linda Mae
Sharon Elizabeth
Linda Sue
Earl West
Montgomery County
Robert Zipf
No Peace In Korea Charge Military Now Battling With Press
Tokyo report describes a heated clash between military officials and news reporters over censorship in Korea. The Far East Command denied dual censorship and insisted censorship covers only information affecting military security. Newsmen dispute the claim, citing repeated access restrictions and cases where sources refuse to comment.
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William J Fuller Dies En Route to Work in Heart Attack
William J. Fuller, 56, died of a heart attack while walking to his job at Roy T. Elkins Service Station in Raleigh. He left home at 114 Johnson Street around 6:40 am and collapsed near the Raleigh Laundry building after a routine shortcut. He served in World War I and was active in the First Christian Church and the American Legion. survivors include his wife and daughter Mrs Bruce Snider of Charleston. His body is at Caffee Funeral Home.
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Permanent Auto Plates Set in 55
West Virginia cars may receive permanent aluminum license plates in June 1955. Trucks would still require annual plates. Owners would keep the same plate for several years with a small date tag added yearly. Condry cited potential cost savings in mailing and packaging and noted possible wording changes to spell out West Virginia.
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Joseph P. Condry
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Three Men to Plead Guilty in Buffalo Bank Robbery
In Winfield West Virginia prosecutor W K Knapp said Harold Page 47 Robert Combs 22 and Clair C Starcher 41 will plead guilty when their cases come up December 8 The trio were captured within three hours after the October 1 holdup at the Bank of Buffalo all money recovered and charged with armed robbery of about 9500
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Clair C. Starcher
Lipscomb Wins California 24th District Special Vote
Lipscomb defeats Democrat Arnold in a four way special election to gain California 24th District seat. Complete returns show Lipscomb 42,880 votes, Arnold 34,545, Collier 3,616, Markheim 1,158. GOP expands House lead to 219 seats to 215 with independent holding one.
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Collier
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California
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West Virginia forest fires slow hunt ban extended
Conservation officials report a modest improvement in West Virginia with 21 new fires and 74 blazes under patrol. Fire acreage rose to 3,259 acres in 12 hours as hunting remains barred statewide until the situation stabilizes, with quail rabbit and ring necked pheasant seasons postponed indefinitely.
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Hays Helmick
Helmick
Carl J. Johnson
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Wetzel Grant
Raleigh
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Copney Waives On Charge of Murder in Raleigh County
Roland Copney of Beckley waived to grand jury action at a preliminary hearing in Magistrate T N Yhurman s court for the murder of 19 year old Bernice Waddy of Big Stick. Bond not set by noon as courthouse offices were closed for Armistice Day and officials did not expect action.
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Roland Copney
Beckley
Bernice Waddy
Big Stick
Raleigh
Copney
T. N. Yhurman
Governor appoints Phill McDaniel to State Board of Health
Gov Marland names Phill A. McDaniel of Beckley to the 10 member State Board of Health to serve until the next session of the State Senate. McDaniel must be confirmed. He fills a vacancy created by the death of J Evans of Logan, representing the Sixth District. Evans was on a term expiring June 30, 1960.
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Phill A. McDaniel
Beckley
State Board of Health
State Senate
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J. (. Evans
Logan
Evans
Council Reports 20 Percent Complete Parking Lot
Beckley city council was informed that the W. Prince St municipal parking lot is 20 percent complete. A bill of 24,306.94 was approved for materials supplies labor and services by Special Engineer Dennis Leary.
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Beckley City
Dennis Leary
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