Lehar Dies at 78 in Bad Ischl Vienna Composer Passes
Franz Lehar 78 world renowned for The Merry Widow died at his Bad Ischl home after six weeks of illness from cancer. Gastric ulcers double pneumonia and heart ailment contributed. Funeral set for next Saturday. Estate value over 1 million with home left to Bad Ischl town as a shrine and 10 percent of income to maintain it.
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Veenna
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Democrats Hold Registration Lead in State Final Figures
Final registration totals show Democrats 848,772 down 5,724, Republicans 446,613 down 4,032, Others 8,543 in Charleston as of advance of the general election. Secretary of State D. Pitt O'Brien confirms overall decline from primary totals 1,113,379 to 1,103,928.
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Charleston
D. Pitt O'Brien
Supreme Court Upholds Berlin Obscene Novel Ban
The Supreme Court, in a 4 4 vote, upheld New York state court bans on publication and distribution of Memoirs of Hecate County. Berlin officials and socialists denounced the move as Soviet intimidation aimed at Berlin political leaders and peace efforts.
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Dewey Weighs Cabinet Picks As Election Near
Albany reports say Governor Dewey weighs cabinet posts if he wins the presidency with Straus Dulles and others in the inner circle. Possible choices include Straus for treasury and Bell or Nelson for Federal Reserve leadership. Senate control and Stassen return discussions influence state and defense roles.
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Mine Strike Ends in Pennsylvania Pits
A 3500 soft coal miners strike at Jones & Laughlin pits in Washington and Greene Counties ended. The company and United Mine Workers announced a settlement and said the miners would return to work. The walkout began at Vesta No 4 in Washington County and spread to Vesta No 5 and Shannopin in Greene County over objections to AFL construction workers on a new opening.
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Bids to Military Parley Move Post Elections
Washington reports invitations to a projected North American European military alliance conference to draft a pact. US Canada Britain France Italy Iceland Norway Denmark likely participants. location and issuing body remain undecided. The plan anticipates deeper peacetime military involvement by the United States beyond current occupation duties.
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Halloween Party Planned for Cubs
West Virginia briefs report a murder charge filed in Morgantown against Russell Price 26 for the fatal shooting of his wife who died en route to a hospital. Also noted, Ohio inmate Strate to face electric chair in 1940 rape case, and other regional dispatches from Charleston Morgantown Sudbury Tulsa.
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Koreans Mop Up Last of Rebels
The Korean army stated it has reduced the uprising to mopping up isolated rebel bands. Troops push toward Yosu, a rebel port, after recapturing Sunchon, 20 miles north. Navy claims two rebel boats seized in Yosu harbor. seven rebel trucks captured near Hedong. Posong rail town also recaptured southwest of Sunchon.
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Jobless Benefits Have Slight Rise
The Oak Hill unemployment office reports a modest uptick in jobless benefits and new claims. September activity shows 1 570 personal visits, 143 referrals with 91 placements, including 10 female and 45 veteran hires.
Rites Held for Mrs Rosa O Dell
Funeral services were held at the Erbacon Methodist Church for Mrs Rosa Blankenship O Dell 69 of Nitro who died in a Charleston hospital Burial followed in the family cemetery She is survived by six daughters Iva Rock Maxine Cunningham Ulah Walker all of Nitro Gladys McChung Fenwick Mel Clara Posey and Helen Lynch of Erbacon three sons Roy O Nell Nitro Charles J O Dell St Albans and Harry O Dell of Craigsville
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Senator Scott Addresses Oceana Woman's Club
State Senator Eugene Scott spoke to the Oceana Woman's Club on the growth of women’s roles in the last century. The event featured Alan High School Band performances under Earl Smith, a business session led by president Mrs. Glenn Cobb, and refreshments hosted by local members.
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Burgess Replaces Vacationing Oak Hill Police
Orville Burgess fills in on the Oak Hill police force while regular patrolmen take leave. Patrolman L. K. Toney resumes duties after a hunting trip in Pocahontas County.
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Glass Blowing Art To Be Explained At Oak Hill Club
Mil ton will host a Junior Woman's Club meeting tonight at 7:30 at the Hotel Hill. A Blinko Glass Company representative will explain glass blowing and its detailed artistry. Miss Mary Greenawalt, club president, announced.
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Pastor Seeks Dormitories for Homeless and Aged
The Rev Monte Carr urged Oak Hill Lions Club to back three dormitories for homeless youths and elderly. His mission on Jones farm has aided over 100 families since January 1948 with clothing meals and occasional housing. Each week the group distributes medicine valued at 25 to 30 dollars to the sick.
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West Virginians Plan Five Convocations for Bishop Strider’s Jubilee
The 25th anniversary of Bishop R. E. L. Strider of Wheeling will be celebrated by West Virginians with five convocations. Charleston hosts a service at 8 p.m. November 1, with events also planned in Wheeling Clarksburg Bluefield and Charles Town.
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Arnett Man Held on Theft Charge
Lacy Bragg of Arnett waived preliminary hearing on a grand larceny charge. Bragg allegedly struck Charles Hubbard of Glen Daniel in the head and stole $65. Bond set at $300 by Magistrate J. P. Meadows.
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James Bowden Dies at 28 in Rises Crossing
Funeral arrangements are incomplete for James Bowden 28 of Rises Crossing who died at 2 p m Sunday from a heart attack. He was taken to Hinton Hospital Saturday and is the son of Carl Bowden of Meadow Bridge.
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Girl Uninjured After Being Struck by Automobile
Norma Goddbey, 12, escaped injury when struck by a car on Friday near Oak Hill. Patrolman G. O. K Martin reported she darted from behind a parked vehicle into the car driven by Opal Walden of Kincaid around 4 p.m. Details say the impact was minor and no serious harm occurred.
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Union Bans Communists From Office In Ohio Plant
A United Electrical Workers local with 6000 members halted communists from holding office by amending its constitution at Westinghouse Electric Corp. in Mansfield Ohio. The measure followed non communists affidavits required by Taft Hartley as international officers refused to sign. Handbills opposing the amendment circulated outside the union hall.
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Five Selectees to Take Exams in October 29
A total of 15 draft registrants will be notified to appear for examinations on October 29 at 7 30 a m according to Mrs Ruth Richmond chief clerk of the Wyoming County Selective Service board Notices are being emailed today to Kenneth Theo Thompson Kop perston Mack J Howerton Tra lee Dennis L German Jr Alpe ca Cecil W Hedricks Baileys ville Frank L Choate Glen Ropers Marvin J Mays Coal Mountain Corbit Coleman Oceana Eugene B Francis Glen Fork Carl F Lester Bud Frank Osborne Kop perston Jessie Kanada Simon William Meccer Jr Mullens John D White Oceana Seth Bailey Oceana and Robert Bailey Jesse Eleven registrants reported for examinations on Thursday including James R Hash Joe L Titha Lacy M Donahue Grover C Thomas Virgil C Combs Raymond Keneda Flex Harman Eugene Walker Coy Bailey Ira W nyder and James A Harold.
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Alpeca
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Parking Meter Stolen From Oak Hill Street
Oak Hill residents reported a parking meter theft on Main Street near the Merchant and Miner’s Bank. Police acting chief J. M. Spade said the meter and stand were taken sometime Saturday night in the weekend incident.
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