Air Force Bombs Key City Near Manchuria
Frontline clashes spread across Korea as Red forces drive back ROK Eighth Division near Tokchon and breach lines on the northeastern front. U.S. warplanes bomb Hoeryong, while Marines seize Hagru and units endure extreme cold as patrols probe Yongbyon and Pakchon.
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Excess Profit Tax Bill Not Expected In 81st Congress
Washington officials briefed by President Truman push for prompt approval of a four billion dollar annual excess profits tax on corporations. The House Ways and Means Committee opens drafting hearings, but prospects for action this year look dim as Secretary of the Treasury Snyder testifies first.
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Snyder proposes 75 percent excess profits tax on corporations
Secretary of the Treasury Snyder outlined a 75 percent excess profits tax on corporations to raise an extra 4 billion dollars for defense. He called the plan a modified, softer version of the World War II 85.5 percent tax and expressed confidence it can pass when Congress reconvenes November 27.
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Truman Urges Excess Profits Tax for Defense Funding
President Truman urged Congress to pass an excess profits tax retroactive to July 1, tapping an estimated 4 billion dollars from corporate excess profits. He warned defense spending will exceed revenues and pressed a pay-as-you-go approach, signaling further tax boosts next year. He wrote to House Ways and Means Chairman Coughton, stressing urgency to curb inflation and defend the dollar.
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Hewlett is sane in taxi driver slaying case
Two psychiatrists reported to Common Pleas Judge H. Clay Worth that James H. Hewlett Jr. is sane regarding the slaying of Taxi Driver Julian Buie. Hewlett, a Mt. Hope native and Army Air Force veteran, will stand trial December 6. Buie was killed October 23 and dumped from a cab near Salt Rock after being shot five times.
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Huntington
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H. Clay Worth
James H. Hewlett, Jr
Julian Buie
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Mt. Hope
Edward H. Greene l
Lucian W. Blankenship
Charles Polan
Charles A. Zeller
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Korean Reds threaten Chinese POWs amid war tension
At U S 8th Army headquarters Korea, captured Chinese troops are kept separate for protection from Red North Korean prisoners of war. A spokesman said Korean Reds are furious at Chinese Reds for entering and prolonging the war and threatened to beat them.
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Men at Scene Disagree On UN Korea Future
AP writer HAL BOYLE reports sharp disagreements among American officers near Chongchon River Korea over UN forces future. Views range from a predicted end by December to a prolonged winter conflict if Red China enters. Officers warn diplomacy could shape the war, with concerns over a wider front and Russian security interests.
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Pyongyang
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Winona Bank Robbery Tied to Two Soldiers in Court
A federal grand jury in Charleston heard testimony linking soldiers Donald A. Dean and Okey Neff to the November 1 robbery of the Winona National Bank. Nearly $20,000 was taken in a daylight holdup. the men, on leave from Fort Eustis, were arrested the day after. The case may be indicted under federal law. prosecutors have not decided whether to pursue state or federal charges.
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Charleston
Winona National Bank
U. S
A. Garnet Thompson
Donald A. Dean
Okey Neff
Thompson
Fort Eustis
Radio and Television Strike Authorized By AFL Board
The Television Authority executive board, representing AFL unions in broadcasting, authorized a strike early today in New York. George Heller said the walkout could occur within a day or two unless contract demands are settled.
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New York
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Woman's Body Found In River Near Logan
State police investigated the death of a 55 year old Negro woman tentatively identified as Mrs Jane Davis of Crystal Block. Her body was found floating in the Guyan River nearhere by two youths late yesterday and had been in the river about two days.
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Logan
Associated Press
Jane Davis
Crystal Block
Guyan River
G. T. Davis
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Democritics and Republicans push to remove Acheson
Washington reports a Truman era debate over Secretary of State Dean Acheson. Democratic critics press for his removal citing political liability, while his allies argue his exit would weaken foreign policy. The outcome hinges on Acheson's relations with lawmakers and Congress.
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Washington
Dean Acheson
Truman
Congress
Acheson
Polio cases rise to 347 in West Virginia
West Virginia Health Department reports 347 polio cases for 1950, nine more than last week and the highest total since 1940 despite 1949’s total of 343.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Health Department
Murder Charges In Fayette Death
Fayetteville report says Carl M Stone, 42, is jailed awaiting January grand jury action on murder charges. He allegedly shot Gay S Starcher, 47, at 11 15 p m at their Brackens Creek Lear Lookout home. Deputy W K Kountz said a 12 gauge shotgun was the murder weapon and a .22 rifle was found near the body. The arrest occurred around midnight and the sheriff cited a drunken brawl as the likely cause.
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Fayette County
Gay S. Starcher
Brackens Creek
Lear Lookout
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Baltimore Psychopath Cleared Insane In Historic Ruling
A Baltimore Criminal Court jury declared 20 year old Dolfi Salinger innocent by reason of insanity, marking the first time a psychopath was found not guilty on that ground in Maryland. He will be sent to a state mental institution after trial on armed robbery charges. Psychiatrists testified he is dangerous, uncontrollable, and likely to murder without restraint, while four defense experts argued emotion can prevent real knowledge of right and wrong.
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Hawaii
Jacob Shacter
Augusta
Pyongyang
Chongchon
WU Amadee
Maryland
Baltimore
Dolfi Salinger
Salliger
Final Divorce Decrees Signed in Raleigh County
Judge Ben H. Ashworth signed eleven final divorce decrees in Raleigh County Circuit Court. Cora McKinney vs Abner B McKinney was dismissed. custody and support orders were issued in multiple cases including Ellen Beale and Frederick Beale, Mildred Stone and Alpha Stone, Willie Mae Griffin vs Charles Griffin, Frances Hughes vs Roy Hughes, and Hallie Mae West vs Charles West. Several fathers were ordered to pay monthly support and attorney fees, with custody awarded to mothers in most cases and household items allocated in others.
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Raleigh County
Ben H. Ashworth
Cora McKinney
Abner B. McKinney
Juanita Lill Martin
Robert Lavern Martin
Martin
Gary Calvin Martin
O. L. Hedrick
Ellen Franklin Beale
Frederick Andrew Beale
Ellen Franklin Gilbert
Gloria Sue
Bertha Marie
Alpha Stone, Jr
Mildred Evelyn Stone
Alpha Stone
Rushin
Margaret Operchuck
Daniel Operchuck
East C Street
Operchuck
Hallie Mae West
Charles Willis West
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Lois Lee West
Carl Edward West
Bertha Lillard
Theodore Lillard
Agreement Reached In Newspaper Strike By The As
Pittsburgh six week strike ends but news boys will not hawk papers for days. Mailers and delivery drivers gain 10 cent hourly bump upon return and 31 cents after nine months. Contributory life insurance of 6000 dollars granted. Mailers earned 78 dollars 13 cents for a 37 hour week. drivers 81 dollars for 40 hours.
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T2d Press
Pittsburgh
Andrew Bailey Seriously Ill at Beckley Hospital
Andrew Bailey of Harper Road is seriously ill in Beckley Hospital after a collapse at home earlier today. Mrs. Bailey said the attending physician described his condition as very grave.
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Explosions Rock Oil Refinery Near Port Arthur Texas
A sequence of seven blasts at a Gulf Oil refinery near Port Arthur Texas injured three people, with one in critical condition. Fires were controlled by early morning, and the refinery’s catalytic cracking unit was shut down with possible reactivation planned for later. Fire crews from several cities aided, delays caused by fog.
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Gulf Coast
Gulf Oil Corporation
Houston
Texas Coast Line
Texas City
Gull
Beaumont
Orange
Port Neches
Venezuela Mourns Assassin is Killed By Prison Guard
Caracas to-day plans a state funeral for slain acting President Carlos Delgado Chalbaud, leader of the military junta, as his assassins lie dead. The guard shot Rafael Simon Urbina after a struggle during attempted jail transfer. Curfew remains and civil liberties are suspended amid ongoing emergency.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Carlos Delgado Chalbaud
Col. Delgado
Rafael Simon Urbina
Ex-Prisoner Wounded Six From Area On Casualty List
Oak Hill Pfc Robert Paul Ross 19 son of Mrs Mamie Ross listed wounded in Korean War after earlier missing in July and later found with five other prisoners near Pyongyang. He and fellow captives were injured and nearly starved while hiding after escaping a train incident. Other area soldiers reported wounded or injured include Cpl Herbert A Kessler Pfc James Edward Arbaugh Cpl Manuel Dominici Pfc Edward Roscoe Lee Howington and Pvt Donald H James.
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Oak Hill
Pfe
Robert Paul Ross
Mamie Ross
Pyongyang
Associated Press
Pfc. Ross
Department of Defense
Herbert A. Kessler
Ira J. Kessler
Quinwood
James Edward Arbaugh
Glessie V. Arbaugh
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Manuel Dominici
Mary Carson
Bluefield
Edward Roscoe Lee Howington
Charles L. Howington
Tams
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Bessie James
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