Itmann Driver Faces Hit Run Drunk Charges in Mercer County
Harley Christian of Itmann a longtime Wyo ming County Board of Education official and dual district tru ant officer faces driving while drunk and hit run charges in Mercer and Wyoming counties. He was arrest ed after running into a group at Mateaka injuring a child and will be arraigned in Wyoming County this afternoon with a separate hearing in Mercer.
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Kayo Kid Quits As Ohio Mayor
Delmar Canaday resigns as mayor of Pomeroy Ohio after being accused of misconduct by four councilmen and suspended by the governor. He cites private business demands and says charges are politically motivated while noting his past as a prizefighter and welterweight claim.
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Endicott Johnson founder George F. Johnson dies at 91
George F. Johnson, co founder of Endicott Johnson Shoe Corporation, died at his home after several weeks illness. Death attributed to a toxic condition. He was 91. Born in Endicott, he built a landmark shoe business with his partner before passing away last night. Local leaders mourn the longtime industrial figure and benefactor.
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Warning Shot Injures Woman Guard At Tomb Site
Army investigators say Pvt William O Connor fired two shots into the air at Arlington in response to a noise near the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. A bullet from his rifle pierced the Coslett apartment wounding Mrs Irene Coslett, with her husband First Lieut Robert Coslett nearby. The injury was treated at Walter Reed Hospital and described as good.
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Bell Dies at Besoco Becomes Raymond Tarron Bell
Funeral arrangements are in progress for Raymond Tarron Bell 32 of Besoco who died at home yesterday at 7:30 p.m. from a heart attack. The Leccony Smokeless coal company employee for 12 years, he was born August 9 1916 and survived by his wife Ruth Wickline of Resaco, four children, his parents P C and [bra Bell, three brothers Ralph Posey of Josephine Harry in the U S Army, and three sisters Mrs Ralph Helmick of Rhouell, Geraldine and Ethel Bell of Josephine.
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Resaco
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Burley Tobacco Crop Tops 1948 Output in Kentucky Sale
The 1948 burley tobacco crop, estimated as the fourth largest ever, goes on sale in Kentucky and seven other states led by West Virginia. Government price supports total 227.6 million dollars, based on 42.40 dollars per hundredweight, with an estimated 525 million pounds of crop and a higher average support than last season by 2.10 dollars.
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Visit Dramatizes Federal Dilemma
Madame Chiang Kai-shek arrives in Washington as the United States weighs underwriting China's war against Communists. Officials say her mission is unofficial and State Department follows a hands off policy, stressing the trip was taken on her request with no planned welcome or formal arrangements. The visit highlights the dilemma facing Secretary of State Marshall and President Truman in the Chinese crisis.
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One Shot Burned In Highway Melee Pittsburgh
A Detroit truck driver, George Heth, 41, was shot in a Pittsburgh melee after two autos nearly collided. Heth tried to aid a beaten man and was wounded. later five occupants of the attacker’s car were arrested on charges under the uniform firearms act and assault and battery.
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Rites Set Tuesday For Cochran Infant From Glen Daniel
Funeral services are planned Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Free Will Baptist Church Fairdale for Donte Ray Cochran infant son of Mr and Mrs Gordon Cochran of Glen Daniel who died at birth Sunday. Rev Stellie Parsons will officiate with burial in Shumate Cemetery. The body was to be taken from Rose Funeral Home to the residence at 5 p.m. today. The Cochran family has no other children.
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Rites Not Set for Otsego Man Walter Byrd
Funeral arrangements are pending at Robertson Foglesong Funeral Home for a middle aged man identified as Walter Byrd who died at his Otsego home Sunday night. An attendant could not confirm the full name of the deceased, death attributed to natural causes. Ed Church recalled employing a Walter Byrd as a lumber hand about a year ago.
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Robertson-Foglesong
Walter Byrd
Upper Otsego
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Blue Jay Woman Struck by Auto
Mrs. Ida Meadows, 63, of Blue Jay, was struck by a car after stepping into its side at Jumping Branch. She walked around a truck and collided with James Hurd, 36, of Mount Hope. She suffered head lacerations and possible internal injuries but was listed in non critical condition. No charges filed.
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Neglect Charged To State Visitors
The Associated Press reports that parents Dewey Davis and his wife were ordered to appear in juvenile court on neglect charges after leaving three young daughters Geraldine 11 Wanda 9 and Lillian 6 to fend for themselves for a week during a hunting trip. The house in a Baltimore suburb burned Saturday. the children were playing outside and unharmed. A writ from Judge John B Gentrum requires their appearance within 48 hours. The pair were at a relative’s place near Clarksburg West Virginia and had not returned home by press time.
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Towson
Dewey Davis
Clarksburg
W. Va
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Wanda
Lillian
John B. Gentrum
Yule Truce Sought In Holy Land War
Vatican reports that Greek and Armenian church leaders in Jerusalem have asked the United Nations commission to secure an absolute cease fire during the Christmas period. The request aims to guarantee full security for the annual Jerusalem to Bethlehem procession and related holiday observances for Jews and Arabs.
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Charleston Taxi Drivers Strike for 15 Cent Rise
Charleston taxi workers from four major companies walked out at 6 am seeking a 15 cent per hour wage increase. Company officials cited post rates by the Public Service Commission as blocking the raise. About 400 drivers participated, immobilizing roughly 20 taxis. only a small Negro company kept some service running. AFL Teamsters Union had no comment.
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