Neutrals See Slightly Better Pact Prospects at UN
The Berlin crisis backdrop as neutrals in the Security Council work on a compromise plan. Argentina's Juan Bramuglia defers vote two hours to widen behind the scenes talks. Western sources say support for the plan grew slightly. Russia’s stance unclear as the council weighs options and a vote nears.
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Associated Press
Berlin
U.N. Security Council
Security Council
TL A.m
Est
Jean Bramuglia
Argentina
Bramucla
Powe
Russia
Juan Braviaglia
Philip C. Jessup
U. S
Weslern
Andrei Y Vishnnssy
Kremlin
Council
Juan Bramuglia
Aso
Bids to Military Parley Expected After Election
Washington reports invitations to a North American European military alliance talks will follow the presidential election. Nations likely to attend include the United States Canada Britain France Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg with Italy Iceland Norway Denmark possible later. Formal invitations city and venue undecided as Lovett chaired early talks on U S defense role in Europe. The plan would bind the United States to deeper postwar military involvement in Europe than peacetime but not beyond current occupation duties.
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Associated Press
Washington
North America
Europe
United States
Canada
Britain
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Italy
Iceland
Norway
Denmark
Robert A. Lovett
Senate
Germany
Austria
Weidensall Trial Opens in Raleigh County Court
Beckley resident William Weidensall goes on trial in Raleigh County Criminal Court for breaking and entering the Mabscott Loflin Food Market. Evidence shows he was captured leaving the store while other suspects allegedly linked to a regional safe cracking ring face multiple indictments and flight.
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William Weidensall
Beckley
Raleigh County Criminal Court
Mabscott
Weidensall
Southern
West Virginia
New River
Lillybrook Coal Company
Glenn Orren
Spencer Lyle
Wyoming County
William Underwoot
Mercer County
Elmer Buchanan
North Carolina
James Sparacino
A. K. Chadwell
Loflin
Earl Loflin
Chadwell
Weather Log Fragments From Beckley Area
Fragmentary weather notes show yesterday's high and last night's low, today’s 9 am readings, and precipitation details. Mentions Greenbrier and other rivers with unclear values, plus Glade Creek and nearby locations.
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Liam
Anaes
Glade Creek High
Fire Blamed on Kerosene Sludge in Massillon Home
A kerosene blast girded a two room Massillon dwelling killing seven of a family. Victims identified include Harry DeVall 30 Vivian DeVall 28 and their five children Jimmy 6 Evelyn 5 Howard 3 Bill 2 and Allen Ray 4. Authorities say a kerosene spill sparked the fire destroying the home early yesterday in Navarre section.
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Associated Press
Navarre
Harry DeVall
Vivian
Vevvosvenees
Jimmy
Evelyn
Howard Lea0roy
Bill
Allen Ray
Panamanian police abducted during night of violence
In Panama City, two bystander injuries and four police officers abducted after a bomb attack on Liberal Party headquarters and arson across three city sections. Minister Crespo blamed extremist opposition elements and ordered police to shoot terrorism suspects.
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Associated Press
Panama
Jose Daniel Crespo
Liberal Party
Aut
Domingo Diaz Arosenena
Diaz
Arnulfo Arias Madrid
Arias
Mexico
Bolivar Vallarino
Vallarino
Pablo Thayer
C O Train Faces Dry Run in Kentucky Dry Territory
Assistant attorney general Wil liam Simpson says the Chesapeake and Ohio railway can be prosecuted for selling alcohol on trains in dry Kentucky. J A Runyon reports law prohibits liquor sales in dry areas including on trains. Pike County authorities note growing trouble with drunks after the county voted dry.
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Associated Press
Frankfort
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Kentucky
William ¥. Simpson
J. A. Runyon
Commonwealth
Pikesville
Simpson
Runyon
Pike County
Ashland
Elkhorn City
West Virginia Briefs Reported Crimes And Deaths In Region
Uniontown PA DA will file murder charge against Russell Price 26 for wife’s fatal shooting. Ohio man Nathaniel Strain to die in electric chair for 1946 rape slaying. WV VP M G Powers reelected in petroleum group. Morgantown Poultry Conference to feature scientists and farmers. Charleston man fatally injured by auto. suspect charged with manslaughter and hit and run. Sudbury body of Frank Cline recovered after canoe accident. Huntington theater operator William Hines dies after illness.
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Associated Press
Uniontown
Fred L. Brothers
Russell Price
Columbus
Nathaniel Henry Strain
West Virginia State Penitentiary
Strain
Ohio
West Virginia Penitentiary
Charleston
William Edward Cockey
Clairborne
George A. Fuller ‘Construction Company
Dallas Bias
John
Matthew Picklesimer
Icharleston
Electrical Union Bans Communists From Local Office
A United Electrical Workers Local 7 in Mansfield Ohio amended its constitution to bar Communists or anyone from a subversive group from holding office. About 100 members attended, double the usual, while CIO international officers refuse Taft Hartley affidavits. Handbills at the hall drew attention to the nondiscrimination clause in the international constitution.
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Associated Press
Mansfield
United Electrical Workers
Westinghouse Electric Corp
CIO Union
International
Berlin Socialists Defy Russian Threat Over Prosecution
Berlin Socialists issued a defiant reply to a Soviet threat to prosecute six leaders of the anti Communist city government accused of "warmongering." The Social Democratic paper charged the Soviet action aims to terrorize Berlin and endanger peace, while stating the people and leaders seek peace.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Social Democratic
French Troops Guard Half of Key Mines
Paris reports Interior Minister Jules Moch says police occupy about half of key northern French mine fields within seven hours of starting the drive. About 280 square miles were taken and 15 arrests made as areas between the Belgian border and the Lille road were secured. The strike has disrupted coal output and tied up transport, with broad police patrols and armored cars deployed.
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Associated Press
Paris
Jules Moch
Doual ‘Lille
Moen
Valenciennes
Donal
Douai
51 Million Voters May Break Record in 1948 Election
Washington reports best available estimates from 48 states place the 1948 presidential vote at 51,035,256, about 1.2 million higher than the 1910 record and 3.1 million above 1944. The total relies on AP tabulations from state officials and observers, with an eligible voter pool of about 66.8 million.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt-Willkie
Roosevelt-Dewey
Census Bureau
Dewey Considers Cabinet Picks as Election Nears
Albany reports say Gov. Thomas E. Dewey weighs possible cabinet posts if Republicans win. Names in circulation include John Foster Dulles and Roger W. Straus, with Straus eyed for treasury and Bell for Fed chair. Possible changes hinge on Senate control and future farm, interior, and defense roles.
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Lee
Iesy
Albany
N. Y
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
John Foster
Dulles
Roger W. Straus
Straus
Secretary of
Treasury Post
Elliott Bell
New York State
Bell
Federal Reserve Bank System
Senate
Arthn Vandenburg
R-Mich
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Clifford R. Hope
R-Kan
Interior
California
Arizona
Gav
Sam Ford
Montana
Harold’ Fr. Stassen
GOP
Minnesota
Mine Strike Ends in Pennsylvania
Washington and Greene counties saw 3500 soft coal miners return to work after a settlement announced by Jones and Laughlin and the United Mine Workers. The walkout began at Vesta No 4 in Washington County and spread to Vesta No 5 and Shantopin in the same region. John P. Busarello, president of District No 5 UMW, cited objections to AFL construction workers on a new mine opening.
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Associated Press
Washington, Pa
Jones
Laughlin’ Corp
Washington
Greene Counties
United Mine Workers
Vesta No. 4
Washington County
Vesta No. 5
Shantiopin
Arnett Man Held On Theft Charge
Lacy Bragg of Arnett waived preliminary hearing on a grand larceny charge after allegedly striking Charles Hubbard of Glen Daniel and taking 65 dollars. Bond set at 500 dollars per Magistrate J P Meadows. Also Fayetteville case: Hillard Emory Rose fined ten dollars plus costs for charges of specuing after arrest on Route 21.
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Lacy Bragg
Arnett
J. P.meadows
Bragg
Charles Hubbard
Glen Daniel
Posey Clay
Hubbard
Fayette
Register
Oak Bill ~ Hillard Emory’ Rose
Fayetteville
W. H. Level
Everett Smith
Atomic bomb not sole focus in U S war planning
Washington reports that military planners see atomic weapons as powerful but not the exclusive answer. Officials emphasize a balanced arsenal with conventional forces for future conflicts. A civilian officer suggested a 378 bomber force could win in one to three months, but this view is not official policy.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Air Force
Oue
Dewey Favored in Home States
In Albany, New York leaders predict Gov. Thomas E. Dewey will carry New York in the November election by margins from 400,000 to 700,000. Democratic spokesmen argue Truman gains loom, potentially beating Dewey with Wallace in the Race. Neutral observers largely agree Dewey leads, estimating margins from 250,000 to about 1,000,000 with a central view near 600,000.
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Associated Press
Albany
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Truman
Dewey
Empire State
Henry A. Wallace
Progressive Party
Wallace-Taylor
New York State
American Labor Party
Roosevelt
FDR
James M. Mead
Eli Reid 99 Dies at Sophia Home
Eli Reid aged 99 passed away at his son J A Reids home in Sophia at 5 this morning after three days illness. He worked in Affinity mines and later farmed. Survived by brother Thomas Reid of Richwood and Mrs Sara Shrewsbury of Sweet Springs, plus many great grandchildren. Funeral at 2 30 tomorrow at Hat Coal Cemetery following services at the sons home this afternoon. Reverend D W French to officiate.
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Eli Reid
J. A. Reid
Sophia
Affinity
Thamis Reid
Richwood
Sara Shrewsbury
Sweet Springs
William
Solphia
D. W. French
T Hat Coal
Koreans Mop Up Last of Rebels
Seoul reports the Korean army has reduced the uprising to mopping up scattered insurgent bands. Troops advance toward Yosu, with Sunchon recaptured and rebel craft seized in Yosu harbor. Seven rebel trucks captured west of Hedong. Posong rail line recaptured southwest of Sunchon.
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Associated Press
Seoul
Korean Republic
Yost
Sunchon
Yosu
Korean Navy
Hedong
Kwangyang
Posong
Sun~ Chon
Mission Seeks Support for Shoes and Clothing Aid
The Open Door Apostolic Mission of Charleston appeals for donations to fund its program supplying shoes and clothing to underprivileged children across the state. Local teachers organize the effort with weekly Saturday calls for contributions.
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Mission
Wiitesville
Apostolic Mission, Inc
Charleston
Teachers of Communities
Rodeo Riot In Pissevva Lands 27 Arrested After Balkan Brawl
A Swiss rodeo and riot at the Pa Laís des Expositions in Pisseneva left police bruised and 27 of 40 performers jailed after a brawl over a supposed 10 second ride on a bronco named Income Tax. The melee featured clubs and threatened pistol duels as the crowd and cast clashed, with the final show cancelled.
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Associated Press
Piseneva
Switzerland
Savage West
Hardy Genevan
Rode¢ Company
Texas
la Suisse
Atta
Boreman to Speak at Tuesday GOP Rally in Memorial Building
H S Boreman of Parkersburg Republican gubernatorial candidate will headline a county wide rally at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the Memorial Building. He will be the sole speaker for the hour long event with L W Beane and other GOP candidates introduced. Other rallies are set for Richmond District High School Mark Twain High Stoco High and other sites through October 28 with B L Salisbury J S Bulls slated as speakers.
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H. S. Boreman
Parkersburg
Memorial Building
Boreman
L. W. Beane
Oceana
Canddate
Senate
Richmond District
Mark Twain High School
Stoco
B. L. Salisbury
Dunbar
House of Representatives
J. S. Bulls
Beckley
Dorothy
Clear Fork
Ameagle Negro
Plane crash at Chanute Airbase kills three and injures nineteen
A C-47 carrying 232 aboard struck two barracks in fog at Chanute Airbase Illinois last night. The pilot, copilot, and crew chief died in the cockpit. nineteen were hospitalised, likely saved by the wooden structures.
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Associated Press
Chanute
F. R. Up
Former Beckleyan Julie Myers Dies by Suicide
Julie Gladys Dickenson Myers 32, a former Beckley resident and Beckley Newspapers employee, died at her Allegheny Virginia home from a self inflicted wound. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Allegheny Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Snead officiating. Burial at Caffee Cemetery Mt Tabor after body returns to Glen White for burial arrangements. Survivors include husband C Eccles Myers, parents Mr and Mrs C A Dickenson and sister Mrs Fred Schultz of Beckley.
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Julie
Gladys
Dickenson Myers
Allegheny
Michael Hanna
Covington
Allegheny Methodist Church
Charles Snead
C. A. Dickenson
Glen White
Mt. ‘Tabor
Beckley
Myers
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
C. Eccles Myers
Fred Schultz
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