Building funds clash with court ruling on school projects
The Raleigh County Board of Education must redesign how nearly 1 million dollars is spent to ease overcrowding after the State Supreme Court ruled that a December 1947 plan reallocating funds for 26 building projects was illegal. The board faces two options next Tuesday, including scaling projects or pooling funds into a bond issue, with legislation sought to allow larger levies to retire bonded debt.
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Raleigh County Board of Education
State Supreme Court
D. W. Bryson
Frank C. Haymond
Therbcare
James B. Deck
County Boards of Education
Raleigh Countians
Helen and
Amigo
Eliott Negro High School
Edwight
Sprague Negro Consolidated
Sprague
Sophia
Collins High
Coal City
Clear Creek
Elliot
Beckley
Mabscott
Trap Hill
Morton Reaves
Helen
Pettus
Crab Orchard
Eccles
Stratton
Byrd- Pridterman
Clear Fork
Cranberry-Skelton
White
Fireco
Mount View
Princewick
Shady Spring
Stoco
Hollywood
Supreme Court
Elliott High
Sprague Negro
Stratton High
Clear Fork High
Skelton-Cranberry
Eccles, Mabscott
Shady Spring Elementary
Truman Studies Replacements in Official Family
President Truman delays cabinet shakeup while choosing a four year team. He faces key posts including secretary of defense and undersecretary of state, with Secretary Marshall possibly remaining. Truman rejects independent Berlin peace talks while Berlin blockade persists. He returns to Washington after vacation at Key West.
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Associated Press
Key West
Fla
Truman
GOP Opposition Will Depend on Demo Proposals
Senator Milli kin of Colorado said Republicans will wait for President Truman to outline proposals before opposing policy. He heads the Republican Senate conference and noted varied views on how the party should proceed as the new minority. The Democratic platform seeks repeal of Taft-Hartley act, price controls, 7 cent minimum wage, federal education aid, housing, social security and veterans benefits, anti discrimination, Marshall Plan aid, UN support, and Israel arms embargo revision.
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Associated Press
Washington
Millikin
R-Cole
Truman
Congress
GOP
Colorado
United Nations
Israel
Freedom Train To Tour Again
Gettysburg Pennsylvania hosts the second nationwide Freedom Train tour begining Friday on the 65th anniversary of Lincolns Gettysburg address Attorney General Tom Clark will speak The train will recreate the platform scene with Lincolns notes on display The Nov 19 date also marks first day sale of a Gettysburg address anniversary postage stamp with 1 200 000 stamps issued for first day covers already tallying 236 000
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Associated Press
Gettysburg
The
Cost of Living and Food Prices Trend Mixed
Diplomatic officials consider a policy move to bolster Chinese anti Communist forces as Chiang Kai-Shek seeks renewed U S backing. General economic signals appear favorable with consumer prices peaking and farm prices slipping while industrial employment hits a record high. Skilled labor shortages warn of pinch points ahead for many employers.
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Clague
Industrial Council of the Chamber of Commerce
Shipping Strike Settlement Near
Negotiators in the West Coast waterfront dispute near agreement as hiring halls stay under union control. The tentative pact between the Waterfront Employers Association and the Longshoremen's Union envisions mutual adjustments after court or congressional action and moves to resolve wages vacations with pay and grievance procedures. In Halifax, Canadian longshoremen say they will fully honor terms of their agreement with shipping companies and Canadian law.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
CIO
Lander
Waterfront Employers Association
Longshoremen’s Union
New York
Halifax
United States
J. J. Campbell
Halifax Longshoremen's Association
AFL
Canada
Counter Claims in Suit Over Timber Transaction
Raleigh Circuit Judge Ben Ashworth heard opening statements in a suit where Sum mon Coal and Lumber Company seeks 1952.60 from A M Harris. Harris counters claims the firm owes him 3067.48 for work done. The company says Harris was advanced 1952.70 plus timber purchase.
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Raleigh
Ben Ashworth
Summon Coal and Lumber Company
A.M. Harris
Harris
Coal and Lumber Company
De Gaulle warns on united Germany and Russia ties
Paris dispatch quotes General de Gaulle predicting Western powers plan a united Germany that could resist Russia. He condemns returning Ruhr mines and mills to German control as a grave decision, arguing England and America push a Reich that may still ally with Russia. He notes Hitler found it easy to seek accord with Russia, and asks which side the new Reich will follow.
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Associated Press
Paris
Charles de Gaulle
Germany
Russia
Ruhr
de Gaulle
England
America
Reich
Hitler
Europe
Miners Walk Out At Black Eagle Mine
Black Eagle mine production halted as many workers walk out after four men were refused entry for reporting to work. Earl Rore, financial secretary of the local union, says four men quit yesterday over a bad top incident and more joined today. Henry Bartrum, general superintendent, arrives from Twin Branch operation. W. B. Keener, superintendent, reportedly inside the mine with several miners. About 210 employees affected, exact count unclear.
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Register
Black Eagle
Jones and Langlin Steel Corporation
Earl Rore
Tipple
Henry Bartrum
McDowell County
W. B. Keener
Probe of Motor Industry Moves To Tax Reports
Washington committee probes auto sales profits and “tips” given to dealers for fast deliveries. Macy says disclosures show only a fraction of methods used to gain excess profits. DOJ to rule on potential law violations. IRS to check tax handling of side money and bonuses. Hearings may expand nationwide after industry response.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congressional Committee
Justice
Macy
Justice Department
Internal Revenue Bureau
Rep
Lareade
D-La
T Hat
Crews Mop Up 18 Forest Fires in Kanawha District
Crews suppressed the last of 18 fires that raged in the Kanawha District yesterday. Six older fires also were fought yesterday. In Raleigh County four fires were reported, the largest at Glen White burning grass fields and woodland. Fires were reported in Glen Daniel, Cameron, and Crab Orchard. Fayette County had 10 fires, with one in Monroe and three in Kanawha. No new fires in Summers or Mercer.
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Kanawha
Raleigh County
Glen White
Raleigh
Glen Daniel
Cameron
Crab Orchard
Fayette County
Monroe
Summers
Mercer
Runaway Pappy Bill Aims to Enforce Child Support
Rep Elect Andrew Jacobs proposes a federal bill to empower courts to enforce state divorce orders on fathers who move to another state and refuse support. He notes contempt possible in the original court but no interstate enforcement, and says the issue drew heavy mail during his campaign.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Pappy
Andrew Jacobs
D-Ind
Jacobs
Iacobs
China Seeks U S Backing for Nationalist China
The article reports U S policy and morale efforts regarding Nationalist China. It notes Ewan Clague of the Labor Department projects price balance through demand items like rents and steel, while discussing U S aid levels and potential policy declarations. Ambassador Koo cites a need for sympathy and support as Chiang Kai-shek’s government faces Communist advances, with Washington defending its aid total and President Truman’s statements on China policy.
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Associated Press
China
Truman
State Department
Chiang Kai-Shek
Chiang
Ewan Clague
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Robert A. Lovell
Secretary
Marshall
White House
United States
Wellington Koo
Koo
Nanking
Red Casualties Listed as 90,000 By Nationalists
Nanking reports claim 90 000 casualties inflicted on Reds east of Suchow gateway to Nanking as air power blunts attacks and Pai Chung Hsi and Kfuang Po Taos forces push toward Pukow Suchow railroad. government claims buoy capital while skeptics await more information.
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Associated Press
Nanking
Suchow
Tsinan
Chinhsien
Mukden
Kfuang Po-Tao
Seventh Army Group
Executive Yuan
Tsingtao
Western Pacific
Sayre Defends GOP Pinecrest Challenge
Sayre objects to Pinecrest voters in Raleigh County being denied legal vote status. He says objections were not about pauper status and notes the county court ruled all ballots counted if properly registered. Sayre accuses Pinecrest officials of violating statutes and alleges Democratic ads were plastered around the sanitarium.
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Pinecrest Sanitarium
Raleigh County
Floyd M. Sayre
Republican Executive Committee
Sayre
Raleigh
Department of Public Assistance
Pinecrest
Pineerest
Department For Public Assistance
West Virginia
Sagre
Thas
OEPQO Club Organized By Minister
Franklin Indiana report on the OEPQO club an organization to encourage people to quit organizations. It has no officers dues meetings or activities and promotes the motto Be a Quilter. Des Howard Wi Stone pastor at First Presbyterian Church proposed the OEPQO to help members save time for family life and church duties.
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Associated Press
Franklin
Ind
Des Howard Wi
Stone
First Presbyterian Church
U.S. and Britain Say Reds Block Big-4 Peace Plan
Paris reports that the United States and Britain accuse Russia of blocking a Berlin settlement among the four powers. Washington says it will not negotiate under blockade pressure and seeks Security Council action. Britain cites the Russian veto of a neutrals plan as obstructing progress toward a settlement. Secretary Marshall states talks with Russia possible only after the blockade is lifted. Evatt and Lie received replies from delegation chiefs without comment.
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Associated Press
Paris
United States
Britain
United Nations
Berlin
Russia
Sir V. Evatt
Assembly
TrygVe Lie
Security Council
Marshall
Truman
Evatt-Lie
Dr. Evatt
Lie
CIO Executive Board Convenes in Portland
The CIO executive board met in Portland with 51 members optimistic about labor legislation and a decline in Communist influence. Joe Curran of the National Maritime Union taunted the Left as walls tighten. Walter Reuther arrives amid security concerns after a Detroit shooting last April.
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Associated Press
Portland
Obe
CIO l
Congress
CIO
Joe Curran
National Maritime Union
Henry Wallace
Curran
New York City Ciq Council
New York
Annua Cio
Walter Reuther
United Auto Workers
Reuther
Deetroit
Ex Congresswoman Florence Prag Kahn Dies at 80
San Francisco mourns as Flor ence Prag Kahn, widow of Congress member, dies at age 80 after 12 years representing California. Her tenure follows her husband’s service, marking a notable political legacy in the state.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Florence Prag Kahn
Congress
California
Weather Report From Virginia Broad Area
Rainfall and temperatures reported across Greenbrier and New Belkey areas. Yesterday's high noted. today clear in Belkey, with 0.13 inch of precipitation expected over the next 24 hours ending at 11. Tomorrow’s outlook includes possible rain toward Beckley and nearby creeks.
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Mittal Beckley
Wesseeseeeell
Ivers Greenbrier
Belkeyintey and
Clear
Lade Creek
Eyesight Affected Girl Undergoes Brain Tumor Operation
Linda Jackson, six, of Keith in Boore County West Virginia, underwent brain tumor removal at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Doctors called her condition very satisfactory and expect to know in about ten days if eyesight can be restored. Neighbors and friends contributed over 1800 to cover hospital costs after reading about her illness.
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Baltimore
Linda
Jackson
Keith
Boore County
W. Va
Arthur Jackson
Johns Hopkins Hospital
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