Battle for Senate Control Shapes Campaign Outlook
Campaigns wage battle for Senate control as candidates crisscross states ahead of election day. The current Senate stands 51 Republicans and 45 Democrats. A Democratic gain of four would retake control, after a 72 seat turnover by Republicans in 1946. An official within both parties predicts GOP safety in most races, with possible Democrat pickups in Tennessee, New Mexico, West Virginia, Oklahoma, Minnesota, and Wyoming. Montana’s fate could decide control if Senator Murray of Montana falters.
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Senate
GOP
Oklahoma
Minnesota
Wyoming
Tennessee
New Mexico
West Virginia
Murray
Montana
Rotary International
Ill
George A Wilson
Democrat
Dewey
James E. Murray
Wilson
Will F. Nicholson
Estesity
Kefauver
Johnson
Idaho
Sleary C. Dworshak
Clinton P. Anderson
Bert H. Miller
Pat
Tick J. Hurley
Maine
Senate races show tight losses and stronger funds
In West Virginia, Republican backers claim Chap man Revercomb stands safe against Matthew Neely, while Democrats warn Neely would win by 40,000 to 50,000 if voted tomorrow. Republicans note money advantages though. In Oklahoma, a party debate cites shifting chances as Dewey looms, with both sides noting uncertainty.
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Senate
West Virginia
Chapman Revercomb
Matthew M. Neély
Neely
Klahoma
Dewey
Political prognostications from a fractured state race dialogue
The passage records a discordant, fragmentary exchange among lawmakers and analysts across states like Indiana Ohio Minnesota Kentucky Illinois Wyoming Montana and Montana discussing Senate races governors and party prospects. Notable names include John Brooks Lester Hunt Dwight Green Hubert Humphrey and Joseph Ball with estimates ranging from close to favorable partisan bias.
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Indiana
Ohio
Lennor
Robert S. Kerr
Dem
Hlinois
Paw H. Douglas
Ross Rizley
Repub
Minnesota
Kcan
E. H. Moore
Kentucky
Tokay
John Favor
C. Wayland
Brooks
Lester C. Hunt
Dwight Democratic
Sena HH
Green
E. V. Robertson
Montana
Tom
J. Davis
Senate contests loom large in 1938 national picture
In a sprawling Washington dispatch press writer D Barold Oliver notes Senate races draw more attention than presidential clash and Dewey Truman duel. He cites 12 pivotal contests across border states North and West shaping control of the next Senate.
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Barold Oliver
Raleigh @ Register
Beckley
W. VA
Indians Win World Series Thriller 4-3 Over Braves
Cleveland defeats Boston 4-3 in the sixth game to claim its first World Series title since 1920. Key moments include Gordon’s homer in the sixth, strong pitching by Bearden, and Cleveland holding Boston to a trio of late threats. The series featured contrasts in power hitting and defensive plays, with standout performances shaping a dramatic finish before 40,100 fans.
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Jack Hand
Braves Field
Boston
Cleveland Indians
Boston Braves
Indians
Mitchell
McCormick
Daley Line
Voiselle
Boudreau
Gordon
Rickert
Keltner
Braves
Holmes
Lemon
Dark
Torgeson
Tucker
Elliot
Robinson
Stanky
Hegan
Elliott
Filiott
Salketd
Cormick
Innning Braves
Toypeson
Salkeld
Doby
Keliner
Hogan
Filiolt
Tegan
Sun
Cleveland
Enning Braves
Frank McCormick
EMUTH
Warren Spahn
Spahn
Kellner
Gene Bearden
Clint Conatser
Conatser
Forgeson
Mass
Salkert
Tergeson
Ellii Holding
Bob Kennedy
Bearden
Kennedy
Braves Stanky
Connie Ryan
Libby Sisti
Spatin
Ryan
Marshall Returns To Paris After Critical Parley
Washington reports Secretary of State Marshall heads back to Paris after a critical week with President Truman aimed at presenting a united U.S. foreign policy stance. Officials deny any rift between Truman and Marshall and emphasize bipartisan support amid Berlin and UN concerns. Governor Dewey signaled Republican backing, while Truman disclosed considering Vinson to Moscow but was urged against it. An Albany statement claimed the American people are united in foreign policy.
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Associated Press
Washington
Marshall
Paris
Truman
Russia
Moscow
United States
Fred MM. Vinson
Des
Albany
More Demo Gains Shown in State
Five more counties report revised registration figures adding 263 Democrats and 37 Republicans to voter eligibility. Putnam County leads with a 211 Democratic gain for 5,623 total and 105 Republican gain for 4,921. Other counties show mixed changes in totals and party splits.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Putnam County
Gilmer County
Mercer Firm Chartered in Princeton by Andersons
Mercer firm chartered in Princeton with capital of 75000 by John C. Anderson. J W Anderson and Ruby B Anderson, all of Princeton, received the charter to day.
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Mercer
Associated Press
Charleston
Anderson and Anderson, Contractors, Inc
Princeton
John C. Anderson
J. W. Anderson
Ruby B. Anderson
West Virginia Weather Tonight and Tuesday Outlook
West Virginia reports mostly cloudy mild conditions with occasional rain today followed by clearing and cooler tonight. Tuesday is expected to be fair and somewhat cooler. Beckley official data show yesterday's high and last night's low, 24 hour precipitation near .09 inch. Greenbrier River at Bellepoint slightly high and muddy, Bellepoint newer data shows normal levels and clearing.
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Beckley
Sserce Res Jla
Rivers Greenbrier
Bellepoint
Impeachment Move Targeted Constable Bragg in Richmond District
Impeachment proceedings are being prepared against Constable Charles Bragg of Richmond District after repeated complaints. Bragg, Republican nominee for justice of the peace, promised to resign by July 1 but did not. The county court ordered action and the prosecuting attorney Ned Ragland said papers are in process with Raleigh County Court approving.
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Charles Bragg
Abraham
Richmond
Bragg
Ned H. Ragland
Raleigh County Court
County ‘Court
Brags
Harry Anderson
Ragland
Hhis
Justice of the Peace
Marcus Eye
New
Leo Bennett
Piute
Republican Executive Committee
Edward Kingsley
Pluto
Mine Chieftain Ignores Presence Of Truman Party
United Mine Workers delegates meet in Cincinnati as John L. Lewis is voted a salary of 13000 a year with proposals to raise to 75000 or 100000. The president’s pay fixed at 25000 and vice president and secretary treasurer salaries updated. Delegates debated dues and a 100000 income for Lewis, while Truman attends a rally. Lewis criticizes President Truman over injunctions on coal strikes.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
United Mine Workers’ Convention Today
John L. Lewis
Thomas Kennedy
John Owens
International Executive Board
Lewis
Constitution Committee
Ito
Truman
Mr. Frinnan
Mr. Truman
Three Dry Towns Vote Wet in Ky
In Kentucky under local option law the wets won in Richmond Shelbyville and Catlettsburg while drys held Mt Sterling Jackson and Central City. A second liquor ballot is expected this winter likely January or February as counties previously voted countywide.
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Associated Press
Frankfort
Kentucky
Richmond
Shelbyville
Catlettsburg
Mt. Sterling
Jackson
Central City
UMW Issues Guide to Immediate Mines Safety Dangers
United Mine Workers safety committee members in Beckley issue a guide naming conditions that constitute immediate dangers under the Federal Mine Safety Code and state laws. The list includes unsafe cap lamp practices, shouting at workers, rushing crews, late shifts, and failures to correct hazards, among others, with councils set to review in Welch and Greenbrier areas. The guide aims to standardize work stoppage criteria and improve mine safety nationwide.
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United Mine Workers Safety
Council No
Welch
Council
UMW Group
Fan Uia
Jones
Community Chest Gets Air Boost Over Beckley Area
A Stearman plane piloted by Carl Williams of Hin ton circled Beckley and Beckley Charleston area towing a banner urging donations to the Community Chest. The display kicked off the second drive week as business and industrial leaders hosted a noon lunch. Over $3,000 had been raised toward a $29,000 goal, with women planned to canvass next week.
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Beckley-Mabscott Community Chest
Stearman
Carl Williams
Hinton
Williams
Beckley
Charleston
Business’ Rand
Temple Street Home Robbed. Items Taken Amid Weekend Breakin
Mrs. Leonora Phillips of 205 Temple Street reported her home entered over the weekend and several articles were removed. A neighbor said an unblocked ladder from a nearby home was used to reach the house. Items taken include a radio, silverware, clothes, and jewelry while Mrs. Phillips was away. City Police had no theft report on record.
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Leonora Phillips
Temple Street
Cuba’s Prio Slashes City Food Prices 30 Percent
Havana announces a 30 percent cut in city food prices by new Cuban president Carlos Prio Socarras. Prio, 45, anti communist and militant, inaugurated yesterday as president, succeeding Dr Ramon Grau San Martin.
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Associated Press
Havana
Cuba
Carlos Prio
Socarras
Prio
Wes
Republic
Ramo Gras San Martin
iLegion Baseball Star Joins Navy
Beckley American Legion first baseman Joseph Andrew Sulyak of Tam s, state champions, has enlisted in the U S Navy for three years. He joins five other enlistees including Jimmy Lees Day and Earl Snider. Training will occur at Great Lakes Illinois.
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Chicago Cubs
U. S. Navy
T. BR. Sherman
Sherman
iReckley
Joseph Andrew Sulyak
Tams
Beckley American Legion
Jimmy Lees Day
Besoco
Earl OrDean Snider
Forfeit Bonds In Raleigh County Criminal Court
Three defendants failed to appear at the Raleigh County Criminal Court marching session and forfeited bonds of 500 dollars each. Eugene Bolosky faced destruction of property charges, Tray Nichols grand larceny, and Jake Stewart bastardy. a capias was issued for Nichols. Walter Medfillan, charged with destruction of property, was fined 25 dollars, given 60 days in jail, and placed on one year probation.
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Raleigh County Criminal Court
Eugene Bolosky
Tray Nichols
Jake Stewart
Nichols
Walter Medfillan
Golden Pettry
Clyde Bradford
James Dickens
Cecil Hughes
Raymond Holley
Harry McCreery
Cigarette Tax Fight at West Virginia Parley
Charleston witnesses the West Virginia Association of Tobacco Distributors condemning further tobacco tax extensions. They cite a $50 million state surplus and over $2 million collected in cigarette taxes last year to argue the 1947 penny-a-pack tax is unjustified.
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Associated Press
Charleston
West
Three Prisoners Escape From Labor Detail at State Hospital
Three state penitentiary inmates assigned to a labor detail at the State Hospital near Barboursville escaped yesterday and are at large. Police identified the fugitives as Hingan Stone, 22, Roane County. Lester Scruggs, 19, Kanawha County. and Richard Wratchford, 17, Grant County, with Acting Sgt. John Ferguson confirming the names.
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Huntington
States Penitentiary
State Hospital
Barboursville
John Ferguson
Hingan Stone
Roane County
Lester Scruggs
Kanawha
Richard Wratchford
Grant County
Mingo Taxpayers Seek Removal of Board Members
Williamson attorneys for seven Mingo County taxpayers filed a petition to remove all members of the board of education charging official misconduct. The petition cites purchases of seeds for acheme made from three board members Preece Pitcock and Feake, with Adair and Perry approving. Judge Ferguson set a hearing for November 6.
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Associated Press
Williamson
Mingo County
Board of Education
J. E. Wilkinson
Roane County
State Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Roane
Acheo
George Preece
J. B. Pitcork
C. H. Feake
William Adair
Charles Perry
Charles W. Ferguson
Autos and Fall Injures Three in Beckley Area
Three Beckley area people were hurt in auto accidents yesterday and another admitted to hospital after a fall. Gene Wills, 12, of Daniels, was not injured when struck by a car driven by Dean Richmond of Crow near Beaver Saturday night. Jack Paine of Beckley went to Raleigh General Hospital after falling at Fagles Lodge. a possible skull fracture was reported. Ronald McGinnis, four, of Eccles, treated for head lacerations and discharged. Thomas J. Shrewsbury, 21, of Ghent, bruises and body abrasions from a wreck. Harry William Saul, 25, of Meade, injured near Charleston with left-leg injury and later moved to Beckley hospital.
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Beckley Area
Gene Wills
Daniels
Dean Richmond
Crow
Beaver
Richmond
Jack Paine
Beckley
Raleigh General Hospital
Beckley Hospital
Harry William Saul
Meade
Charleston
Charleston General Hospital
Ile
Man and girl found with throats cut in field
Jacksonville report says an 18 year old, Lorenzo Darby Jr., and a 2 year old girl, Winell Etheridge, were found dead in a field with their throats cut. A bloodstained pen knife lay nearby and a larger knife was in the youth’s pocket. The girl had dated the youth for about a year despite her parents’ disapproval. The father said she was missing last night after being sent to a neighborhood store at 7 pm. A justice of the peace noted murder or possible self harm and is investigating the murder angle.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fla
Winell Etheridge
Lorenzo
Darby, Jr
Darby
A. W. Etheridge
Justice of the Peace Cienevieve Modtock
Mrs FDR 64th Birthday Worketh On The Day
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt marks her 64th birthday by working half a day. She visits Paris to brush up on freedom of information and meets Trygve Lie at the Palais de Chaillot before guiding her grandson Curtis Boettiger to meet the U N secretary general. She plans a session with Ben Cohen and continues with her committee work.
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Paris
Franklin D.roosevelt
Roosevelt
Palais de Chaillot
United Nations Assembly
Trygve Lie
U. N
Lie
Curtis
Buzzie) Boettiger
Ben Cohen
Benjamin Cohen
United States
Seven West Virginians die weekend in various incidents
Seven West Virginians died or were killed in weekend incidents. Deaths included a police shooting in Charleston, a heart attack in Cleveland bound travel, a jeep rollover near Frame, a fatal accident on Route 28 in Pocahontas County, and a truck crash in Buckhannon. Also listed were a horse accident victim in Dry Fork and burns from a house explosion in Hugheston. A four year old in Barboursville survived after a rear door fall.
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Tre
Associated Press
Charleston
West
le Vars Haves
ee _ Glennis
Hubert Darrell Walker
Tupner
Creex
Harvey N. Hexmnad
Walker
Jamies H. Berk
Beck
Ogden M. Rousey
Huntington
Cleveland
Estel Hansford Thomas
iFrame
Frame
Clarence Cameron McLaughlin
Pocahontas
Rousey
Thomas
John A. Kesling
Buckhannon
Audra-Belington
Donald Davis
Albert Daugherty
Ward
Montgomery
Hugheston
Cee
Barboursville
Patty Dilley
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