Would Be Damaging Witness for Truman
New York Herald Tribune reports FBI Director Hoover refuses to own responsibility for Truman's decision to keep Harry Dexter White after an unfavorable FBI report. Hoover positions himself as observer while Clark and Vinson supported White's IMF post.
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New York
New York Herald Tribune
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Truman
Harry Dexter White
Washington Dispatch
Homer Abigart
Hoover
Tom C. Clark
Supreme Court
Fred M. Vinson
White
International Monetary Fund
Vinson
Clark
Herbert Brownell Jr
New York Times
Washington
James Reston
Brownell
Raleigh County Healthiest 4-H Club Winners Honored
Joel Massey Sophia and Francis Bonds MacArthur along with Isabella Griffith Shady Spring named healthiest 4-H members in Raleigh County at the annual Health and Nutrition Banquet in Sophia. Twenty five other clubs received trophies. 1,400 youths across 52 clubs competed under 4-H supervision.
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Raleigh County
Joel Massey
Sophia
Sophia High School
Francis Bonds
MacArthur
Candlelighters
Isabella Griffith
Ghent
Shady Tigers
Shady Spring
The
Register
First Methodist
George Warren Hodel
Beckley Newspapers Corp
Daniels Hustlers
Basil Anderson
Hodel
Clarence Wooten
Fog Grips Britain Delaying Air and Sea Traffic
A major fog blanketed Britain and western Europe disrupting air and sea travel. London and Northolt airports closed delaying flights to the United States and other regions while shipping and rail schedules stalled. Paris, Antwerp, and Melsbroek airport were affected as the grey haze extended to Denmark and southern Norway.
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London
Britain
Europe
Northolt
United States
Canada
Continent
Africa
Orient
France
Paris
Eiffel Tower
Orly
le Bourget
Antwerp
Father and Son Die in Quarrel Over Curfew Shooting
In Chicago a 74 year old man, Steven Kosik, was fatally shot by his son Louis Kosik, 28, who then killed himself seven hours later. Police call the deaths murder and death by own action. The dispute arose from the father's 9 p.m. curfew for his son, a novelty company inspector.
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Chicago
Louis Kosik
Steven
Rabies Quarantine Ordered for Marsh Fork District
A county level rabies quarantine is in effect for the Marsh Fork district of Raleigh County. Dogs must stay on premises during the 120 day quarantine, leashes not allowed off property. Announcement by State commissioner J. B. McLaughlin followed recommendations from Sheriff John C. Ward Prosecuting Attorney A. J. Sparacino and Raleigh County Court president H. G. Farmer.
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Marsh Fork
Raleigh
J. B. McLaughlin
McLaughlin
John C. Ward
A. J. Sparacino
H. G. Farmer
Weather Forecast West Virginia and Nearby Regions
Clear tonight with lows 35 to 40 west and 30 to 35 east. Wednesday mostly sunny and warm in the afternoon. Five day outlook shows temperatures four to six degrees above normal, cooler by Thursday and again later in the week. Precipitation expected Wednesday night and Saturday, totaling about a quarter to a half inch.
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W. Va
West Virginia
Beckley Considers New Charter At Special Meeting
A Beckley special City Council session is set for 3 p.m. Wednesday to decide if a revised charter can be enacted this year. Officials debate a clause allowing firing after multiple offenses, potential conflicts with civil service law, and a proposed form of city manager council government. If objections arise, public decision may push into next year. several changes include recorder appointment by mayor and a permissive ward system with seven to nine council members.
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Beckley
E. S. Pugh
Charter Study Committee
George B. Chambers
Chambers
Elmer L. Davis
Four Fires Reported In Fourth District
The Beckley office of District 4 of the State Conservation Commission reports four new forest fires at noon. Blaze locations include Winona Hollow Mercer County Peach Tree Creek Raleigh County Walnut Knob Fayette County and Alpeca Wyoming County. The Roaring Creek Greenbrier County fire, which has caused trouble, is now under control.
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Beckley
District 4
State Conservation Commission
Winona Hollow
Mercer County
Peach Tree Creek
Raleigh
Walnut Knob
Fayette County
Alpeca
Wyoming County
Roaring Creek
Greenbrier
Death Demanded In Kidnap Slaying
Kansas City prosecutors pressed for the death penalty in the Bobby Greenlease kidnapping murder case. The confession of Bonnie Heady was read to the jury, detailing how Carl Hall killed 6 year old Bobby after the abduction. Robert Greenlease testified, identifying the boy’s belongings. Bundled evidence and testimony aimed to secure the supreme penalty for Hall and Heady.
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Kansas City
Bobby Greenlease
Bonnie Heady
Carl Austin Hall
Bobby
Robert C. Greenlease
U.S
Edward Scheufler
Scheufler
Hall
Heady
Missouri
Wild Feud Sheriff Sentenced To Home Confinement
In Lander County Nevada a feud between Sheriff John L. Hammond and Justice E. Charles Le Maire led to Hammond receiving 50 days for contempt. He will serve at Constable George Bonner’s home in Austin after the jail is deemed empty, with the plan sparked by a dispute over where prisoners should be held. The controversy involves local towns Battle Mountain and Austin, their county seat status, and recent drunken driving sentencing cases.
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Battle Mountain
Nev
Lander
John L. Hammond
George Bonner
Austin
Hammond
Justice of the Peace
E. Charles le Maire
Nevada
le Maire
Harmmond
Francis Escobar
Escobar
Bonner
West Virginia Church Council Opens in Beckley
The two day annual meeting of the West Virginia Council of Churches opened at Beckley Presbyterian Church. The state president Rev James W Witherspoon led programs while Asa B Harris managed the Department of Christian Education from 10 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. A discussion on ministry to public institutions followed led by Rev A H Wilson. Speakers included Rev John B Ketcham Rev Ivan M Gould and Rev Owen N Reneau. Beckley ministers made up half the morning audience. Glen W Stewart a former Beckleyan now in Bluefield joined.
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West Virginia
Department of Christian Education
Asa B. Harris
West Virginia Baptist Convention
A. H. Wilson
First Christian Church
Beckley
John B. Ketcham
Chicago
National Council
Ivan M. Gould
State Council
Owen N. Reneau
Too Risque For Royalty Too Risque For Royalty
Los Angeles civic banquet for the King and Queen of Greece sparked complaints from Mayor Norris Poulson, city officials, and society leaders over Eartha Kitt’s songs and Dick Powell’s patter. Critics called it offensive and inappropriate for royalty while Kitt defended her performance and Powell shrugged it off as sophisticated. Frankie Laine and Danny Thomas also performed at the event.
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Los Angeles
Greece
Norris Poulson
Dick Powell
Hollywood Coordinating Committee
Coordinating Committee
Frankie Laine
Danny Thomas
Miss Kitt
Powell
County Court to Study Shelter Plan for Raleigh County
The agenda lists an “effective and workable organization for the operation of the Raleigh County Animal Shelter” as a topic for the Saturday County Court meeting. Court President H. G. Farmer declined to comment, pending talks with fellow justices Andy J. Lilly and E. Van Dorsey.
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Raleigh County
H. G. Farmer
Andy J. Lilly
E. van Dorsey
Sentenced for Pistol Waives On Shooting
A shooting on Smoot Ave. left Minnie McCray with a gunshot wound to the left temple and Walter Johnson jailed. Johnson was fined 50 dollars and costs, sentenced to six months, and waived to the Raleigh County Grand Jury on feloniously wounding McCray. Bond set at 2000 dollars. McCray reported in satisfactory condition.
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Minnie McCray
Smoot Ave
Raleigh General Hospital
Walter Johnson
Raleigh County
Johnson
McCray
Catholics to Discuss Scouting Extension in Archway Area
Catholic leaders meet Scout officials Friday to consider extending Scouting to parishes served by the Appalachian Council. Gus F Walker, council Scout executive, says a noon luncheon will be at Beckley Hotel hosted by Rev Father John Halpin of St Francis de Sales. Attending will Rev Robert Hickey of Wheeling Y O, Howard Kneppers of Cincinnati, James B Deck, and Joe L Smith Jr.
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Appalachian Council
Gus F. Walker
Beckley Hotel
John Halpin
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Robert Hickey
Wheeling
Catholic Youth Organization
Howard Kneppers
Cincinnati
James B. Deck
Joe L. Smith Jr
Drought Areas Declared Disaster Zone in West Virginia
Washington reports a major disaster designation for a large drought affected portion of West Virginia. Counties eligible for emergency relief will be named after consultations with state officials and inspections. A 43 county list was prepared previously, including Barbour, Berkeley, Braxton, Brooke, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Fayette, Gilmer and others across the state.
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Washington
West Virginia
Eisenhower
White House
Department of Agriculture
William C. Marland
Sen. Kilgore
D-Wva
Morgantown
W. Va
National Drought Committee
Secretary of Agriculture
Barbour
Berkeley
Braxton
Brooke
Cabell
Calhoun
Clay
Doddridge
Fayette
Gilmer
Grant
Greenbrier
Hampshire
Hardy
Harrison
Jackson
Lewis
Lincoln
Marion
Marshall
Mercer
Mineral
Monongalia
Monroe
Morgan
Nicholas
Ohio
Pendleton
Pocahontas
Preston
Putnam
Raleigh
Randolph
Ritchie
Roane
Summers
Tucker
Tyler
Upshur
Wayne
Webster
Wetzel
Wood
Scouter Roundtables Tonight and Thursday in Beckley
Two Scouter roundtables are scheduled in Beckley this week. At 7:30 p.m. today the Piney River District meets at Methodist Temple with district commissioner G. Berk Lynch presiding. On Thursday at the same time Winding Gulf District gathers at Ebenezer Baptist Church East Beckley with Rev. Corey O Mitchell presiding.
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Beckley
Methodist
Piney River
G. Berk Lynch
Gulf District
Ebenezer Baptist Church
East Beckley
Corey O. Mitchell
Short Circuit Sparks Smoke At Recruiting Station
Smoke from the men's rest room at the Armed Forces Recruiting Station drew Beckley Fire Department to the scene at 11 20 a m. Fire Chief Bernard Martin said a wiring short caused the smoke with no damage. Electricians arrived soon after.
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Armed Forces
Beckley Fire Department
Bernard Martin
Truman Says Brownell Lied Over White Case Charges
In a heated exchange, former President Truman accuses Atty. Gen. Brownell of lying to the American people about Harry Dexter White. Brownell plans a comprehensive Senate testimony backing espionage concerns while Truman cites his own final responsibility in White’s IMF appointment in 1946.
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Washington
Brownell
Truman
Harry Dexter White
Nation
White
U. S
International Monetary Fund
FBI
Fred M. Vinson
Secretary of the Treasury
Tom Clark
Supreme Court
J. Edgar Hoover
Sen. Dirksen
R-I
Hoover
Senate Internal Security Subcommittee
White House
Adlai E. Stevenson
Yale Seal Sales Net $131.75 on First Day
The Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association reports 131.75 dollars earned on the first day of the Christmas Seal Campaign, bringing the total to 1,092.15 dollars. Executive director Mrs. A J Ginkel said the early returns, combined with Seal Bond orders, are encouraging and exceed 1952 opening day totals.
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Yale
Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association
A. J. Ginkel
Faust And Culture Return To The Met
The Metropolitan Opera marked its 70th anniversary with a rebuilt auditorium and a larger audience. The revival of Faust showcased musical and production success, boosted box office with seats up to 30 dollars, and reflected a cultural revival aimed at curbing past exhibitionist incidents.
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New York
Metropolitan Opera
Faust
Met
Metropolitan
Sissonville protests Sistersville in Class B playoffs
Sissonville High School would contest Sistersville’s playoff berth with WVHSAA based on two quality point rulings. Coach Joe Sawyers outlined objections arguing Williamstown schedules and a Jane Lew forfeit were improperly counted. If upheld, Sissonville would rank above Sistersville in final ratings ahead of the Rom ney vs Sistersville semifinal at Fairmont.
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Sissonville
Sistersville
West Virginia
Joe Sawyers
Jonathan Lowe
Milton
Board of Appeals
West Virginia Athletic High School Ass
Romney
Fairmont
Sawyers
Paden City
Tyler
Williamstown
Wvhsaa
Jane Lew
Pine Grove
Sissonsville
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