Eisenhower Meets With Old Friend and Foe on Policy
President elect Eisenhower weighs options in domestic and foreign affairs as he prepares for an early conversation with Truman. A spokesman said there may be no formal statement until changes are clear, while allies and rivals in Congress eye early actions and committee leadership.
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Eisenhow
Washington
Orj
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
New York
Truman
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Harr
Taft ‘Jain
Joseph Martin
Massa
Hechusetts
Tion
United Nations
New House
Sen
Pre-Vote Talk by Truman and Eisenhower
The report imagines a White House meeting between Truman and Eisenhower to heal the campaign rancor. It highlights mutual accusations of lying, McCarthyism, and harsh slander over Korea and policy. The piece sketches tense but hopeful dialogue about focusing on national duties rather than partisan fights.
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Douglas B. Cornelli
Washington
White House
Truman
Eisenhower
Property Damage In Road Prose Heard By Jury
A Cir cuit Court jury considers fair and just compensation for land and residue damage in a state road widening project from Beckley to Shady Spring. Property owned by Mr and Mrs Russell Boggs is involved. Lawyers include Donald Schaffer Norman Knapp and D D Ashworth. Divorces granted include Rosie Murdock vs Tracy Murdock Emma Mira vs Lorenzo Mira Ray Johnson vs Anna Ruth Johnson and Sarah M Keller vs William R Keller.
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Circuit Court
Beckley
Shady Spring
Russell Boggs
Raleigh
State Road Commission Are¢ Donald Schaffer
Charleston
Norman Knapp
Law Takes Over Where Neighborliness Ends
Mack Lily of Mabscott rammed a car through a locked fence gate at Hall Chevrolet in Sophia to take a vehicle he had borrowed. The car was damaged but operable. he later parked it outside the lot and returned it the next day. State Trooper C. McGraw arrested Lily for auto larceny. he remains jailed in Raleigh County awaiting trial.
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Mabscott
Hall Chevrolet Co
Sophia
Lilly
C. McGraw
Raleigh
Reckless Driver Fined In Route 2 Stop
Hay Q. Laws of Prosperity was fined 25 dollars and costs by Magistrate TY. N. Thurman after state police arrested him on Route 2 for reckless driving.
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Hay Q. Laws
TY. N. Thurman
Crab Orchard Man Jailed for Reckless Driving
Crab Orchard resident Roy Johnson of Crab Urenard was remanded to Raleigh county jail by Magistrate T N Thurmen after failing to pay a $25 fine plus costs. Johnson, arrested by state police Monday, faces reckless driving charges.
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Crab Urenard
Raleigh
T. N. Thurmen
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Weather summary for West Virginia regions and cities
Cloudy and mild with showers on Wednesday and westward tonight. Temperatures tonight 46 to 58. West Virginia extended outlook: highs and lows near normals through Sunday with a tendency toward warmth over the weekend. Showers or thunderstorms possible Wednesday and again Saturday or Sunday totaling about half an inch to an inch.
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W. VA
West Virginia
Beckley High
OSK Hill High
Glade Creek
Escees
Betlepoint
Greenbrier
Bluestone Reservoir
Bel
Death Reprieve Refused Second Time By Court
The U S Supreme Court refused a second time to review the Julius and Ethel Rosenberg case and Morton Sobell’s conviction. The court did not grant a stay or adjust death sentences, leaving open the possibility of an execution date set by federal prosecutors in New York. Justice Black dissented in both opinions.
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Ethel Rosenberg
Sing Sing
Talis
New York
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Trict Cour
Morton Sobell
Justice Black
Forum votes to reinstate Huntington lecture series amid protests
Marshall College forum members vote to continue the lecture series with two speakers Margaret Bourke White and Paul Engle while Max Lerner may appear later and an advisory committee will decide. The panel cited concerns over alleged Communist fronts and kept the program after more than an hour of debate.
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Robert Ruark
Legion
Margaret Bourke-White
Paul Engle
The
States University of Iowa
Max Lerner
Brandeis University
Lerner
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Stewart H. Smith
Englesees
Nec
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Life
de- Bourke-White
Forum
Beckley Man Sentenced for DUI and Permit Violation
Ed ward Tate of Beckley was sent to 60 days in jail after defaulting two fines in the Beckley court of Magistrate id W. Thurman. The first count carried a 90 dollar fine and the second a 10 dollar fine.
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Edward Tate
Beckley
W. Thurman
Williamson Mayor Vote Goes to Supreme Court
Henry T. Hammon appealed to the Supreme Court to overturn a Mingo County elicuit court ruling and restore a finding by Williamson city council that he was elected mayor. Maynard contested the election after a later canvass showed Maynard winner. the circuit court reversed the council and favored Maynard.
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Henry T. Hammon
Williamson
Supreme Court
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Elicuit Court
Hammond
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Maynard
Board of
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Circuit Court
Race Track Opposition From Patteson and Marland
Charleston debate reveals Gov. Patteson and Gov. Marland publicly oppose a new race track between Huntington and Charleston. Presbytery clerk Dr. Morton quotes them, while promoter Tweel defends tracks as legitimate business. Meeting at High Lawn Church discusses county prosecutors views and gambling concerns.
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Marland
Huntington
J. Buair Morton
Morton
Kanawha
West Virginia
Rosemary F. Hotopp
Cabell
Putnam
Nicholas J. Tweel
High Lawn Presbyterian Church
Tweel
Construction and Oper
Hurricane
Putnam County
Frank Taylor
Kanawha County
Stock Market Gains Narrowly on Railroads and Utilities
New York trading sees railroads and utilities as the focal points in a narrowly higher session. Investors weigh mixed economic data as major indexes edge up amid cautious sentiment.
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New York
Boxcar Crashes Claim 91. Air Force Warned Transports Unfit
In Billings and nearby fields a fourth Flying Boxcar crash raises the death toll to 91. Air Force officials warned transports were not suitable for Arctic operations and investigations point to mechanical failures. Eight others died earlier in incidents, including pilots Maj. William H. Jay and a co-pilot, as crews report difficulties in Arctic weather and emergency landings.
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Go Ahead Signal For Turnpike Construction On Beckley Section
The Beckley portion of the turnpike from Princeton to Charleston moves to full operation after a federal court order. Atty. Gen. John G. Fox said the state will not appeal, directing the Turnpike Commission to resume work and begin land purchases and bidding for a bridge and tunnel.
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City to Ask Supreme Court to Lift Prince St Beer License
Beckley officials plan to appeal to the Supreme Court to revoke the beer license for Tom's Grill on Prince Street citing a 300 foot distance rule from a church and ongoing law enforcement concerns. Police Chief Evan Hall says the tavern has been a trouble spot with frequent arrests and promises strict oversight if the license remains.
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Wilson
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Prasentior
Challenged Raleigh County Votes Await Canvass Conclusion
The Board of Canvassers finished checking Raleigh County's 108 precincts at 1 a.m. Today challenged ballots will be canvassed Friday with about 200 challenged ballots already identified. Routine verification of poll books against mastersheets continues over the next days.Rush D. H. has gained 11 votes according to a Republican state executive committee attorney.
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D. H
Republican ‘State Executive Committee
Eight Cars Pile Up In Fog Near Capital
Eight cars were involved in five separate crashes in dense fog near Charleston West Virginia along a major route. State police said a bus stopped causing a chain reaction as cars collided behind it. Several drivers slowed or stopped after seeing wrecks in the fog. None of the occupants were seriously injured.
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South Charleston
W. Va
K. S. Tre. Fa
Fayette Youth Shot by .22 Rifle in Oak Hill
Genny Via, 11, is in very critical condition at Oak Hill Hospital after a .22 rifle wound to the forehead. Neighbors say he and his brother were hunting possums, borrowed shells, and mishandled a loaded gun at Clarence Miller’s home. State police planned to investigate this afternoon.
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Oak Hit
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Clyde Via
Clarence Miller
Forest Fires Reported Across Sixth District
The Sixth District saw three fires yesterday per a Conservation Commission spokesman. A Horse Creek Fay ete County fire at 9 p.m. was controlled by 11 p.m. Wyoming County reported two blazes on Measte Creek near Mrren and Briar Creek with Measte Creek under control by 1:30 p.m. Forester Carl Lucas noted over 300 fires in the district from Oct 17 to Nov 1.
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Mrren
Briar Creek
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