Amish Youths Refuse Induction Face Sentencing
Two bearded Amish youths Emanuel Jay Miller and Melvin J. Chapp were found guilty after self represented trials for refusing induction on religious grounds. Federal Judge William F. Riley set sentencing for Monday with potential penalties up to five years in prison or a $10 000 fine.
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Melvin J. Chapp
Fairbanks
Thhey
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United States
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Buchanan County
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Lewis’ B. Hershey
National Selective Service
Hershey
New revelations swirl around Melvin Loveless death case
In Charleston a flood of new affidavits emerges as three life-term inmates in the Reed murder case claim Loveless planned the robbery and that authorities wanted to convict him. Gov Marland's review delays Loveless execution while attorneys weigh the implications of the statements.
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Sarah Reed
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Charleston
Charles Ford
Eugene Sherioan
Jones
Reed
Suly
Carl Andrews
Marland
Larry Andrews
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Moundsville
Ufe
Albert
Ky. Puckett
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Andrews
Franklin, Pauley
Sherman
Ford
Marty J. Capehart
Wetch
Capehart
Alfenson
Wele
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Arson and Smokers Drive Major Forest Fire Losses
West Virginia forest fire analysis shows careless smoking accounted for 41 percent of 2 152 outbreaks ending last June 30. Indiscriminate backburning and arson contributed as major factors amid a disastrous fall season with over 600 000 acres burned.
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Elkins Student Dies in Atlanta Boarding House Fire
John W. Caplinger, 20, of Elkins West Virginia, a junior in Georgia Tech School of Architecture, perished in a three story boarding house fire in Atlanta. His father, Randolpha County assessor Wally Biller, 21, of Savannah, aided in saving five other students.
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Randolpha County
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Wally Biller
Savannah
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Parole Interviews May Be Complete By Thanksgiving
A three man State Probation and Parole Board aims to finish the first round of personal interviews at state penal institutions by Thanksgiving. Appointed under a 1953 act, the board must meet twice yearly and interview eligible parolees, a task begun July 20 by Dana C. Eagle J Alexander Creasey and James P Easley. About 2000 inmates, roughly 85 percent of those eligible, were identified as needing interviews, though exact totals were not yet known.
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State Probation and Parole Board
Penal of Correctional Institution
Dana C. Eagle
J. ‘Alexander Creasey
James P. Easley
Parole Board Visits Multiple Prison Sites for Reviews
The article notes a broad parole review plan involving visits to State Penitentiary at Moundsville and other facilities including Huttonsville Hut n Prison and Perce Springs Women's Prison plus road camps and tubercular institutions. Previously interviews with eligible parolees were limited and handled by district probation and parole officers.
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Moundsville
Huttonsville
Women's
Perce Springs
Probation and Parole’ Department
Document Reveals Eisenhower Soviet Spy Label and Morgenthau Plan Link
A New York Post report quotes a White House transcript stating President Eisenhower was labeled a Soviet spy by sources and discusses a March 1947 World Magazine article by M Fred Smith. The piece ties Dexter White to Morgenthau’s plan to convert Germany into a farming nation, with Eisenhower reportedly involved in discussions at his mess. The Times article notes Brownell’s department found facts to be made public and mentions the alleged collaboration of White with wartime German policy discussions.
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Dexter White
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England
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White
The
United Nattions’ World
Ihich
M.fred Smith
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Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Frederik: Smith
Morgenthau
Smith
Germany
Dwight P. Eisenhower
Teal
Morgen.hau
Warry de White
Dunbar and South Charleston Prepare Dedication of New Kanawha Bridge
The Kanawha River bridge between Dunbar and South Charleston will officially open and be dedicated next Saturday. The spans will bear the name of Dunbar mayor D. L. Salisbury, who first envisioned its construction about 12 years ago. Walter S. Hallanan of Charleston will deliver the dedicatory address.
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Dunbar
Wa Yau
Kanawha River
South Charleston
Atlaim
D.L. Sailsbury
Walter S. Hallanan
Charleston
Plymouth
Post cites Eisenhower repudiation claim unresolved
The text notes the Post found no record showing Eisenhower repudiating Smith's story after its 1947 publication, suggesting ongoing questions about the claim.
Tanker Named For Huntington Is Deep Secret
Huntington West Virginia officials and chamber leaders reacted after notices about the Esso Huntington supertanker launching failed to reach the city. The 628 foot, 26 700 deadweight ton vessel was christened in Newport News Virginia amid secrecy, sparking frustration from Don Baker and Roy McDaniel who pushed the Huntington naming project for two years. The incident occurred Friday the 13th.
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W. Va
Esso Huntington
Atlantic
Aig
Newport News
Fiso Standard Co
Charleston
Don Baker
Muntington Chamber of Commerce
Han. Baker
Roy McDaniel
Esso Standard Oil Co
West Virginia
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