Air National Guards alerted for active federal service
West Virginia’s 167th Fighter Squadron and attached units at Kanawha Airport were formally alerted to enter active federal service October 10. The notice cites Lt. Col. James K. McLaughlin of Charleston as commander and lists Detachment B, 223rd Air Service Group and other units under Capt. Dewitt M. Young and Capt. Patrick A. Haley Jr. The unit’s World War II history includes the 369th Fighter Squadron and campaigns in Normandy Ardennes Central Europe and Rhineland.
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Thomas K. Kinletter
James K. McLaughlin
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West Virginia Civil Defense 70 Percent Complete
West Virginia civil defense plans for spotting enemy aircraft are 70 percent complete, according to Adj Gen. Charles R. Fox. Remaining air observation posts lack spacing and staff due to rugged terrain and limited telephones, with a modified plan to be devised with the Air Force. Ready defense centers are in Parkersburg Wheeling Clarksburg and Martinsburg, and 34 of 55 counties have begun local defense groups. Only Kanawha and Cabell counties still lack full setup. Two trained men will train others statewide, WVU staff will teach nuclear studies, and WV physicians will be briefed on atomic warfare medical aspects.
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Red China Debate Shapes UN Security Council Agenda
At Lake Success the UN Security Council schedules a Monday discussion on inviting a Communist Chinese representative to join debates over Red Chinese accusations against the United States. Russia wins consent 7 to 3 after earlier failure to condemn U.S. air actions in Korea. the U.S. abstains. Yugoslavia also abstains.
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Manchuria
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Yugoslavia
Four Million Suit Filed Against Burt Estate
The estate of the late D. A. Burt faces a $4 million lawsuit in Ohio County Circuit Court. Ruth Co. Rice and R. M. Rice of Cleveland allege Burt obtained funds fraudulently while directing the Jefferson Coal Company, which had offices in Cleveland.
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Ruth Co. Rice
R. M. Rice
Cleveland
Jefferson Coal Company
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New Polio Case Count Reaches 1,627 Nationwide
The Public Health Service reports 1,627 new polio cases last week in the nation, up from the prior week by seven tenths of a percent. It marks the fifteenth consecutive week of increases though the percent rise remains the lowest in that period.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Allotment Measure Signed For Servicemen Families
President signed legislation granting allotments to families of enlisted servicemen. Allowances range from 85 to 165 dollars monthly, with 40 to 80 dollars deducted from the serviceman's paycheck and the government covering the balance.
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Coal Arguments In Circuit Court in Raleigh County
In Raleigh County Circuit Court Judge Ben H. Ashworth heard arguments in the case of Elber Stover and Goldie Stover vs T H Harper and Harper Land Company over a $38,500 suit claiming mining of coal under plaintiffs land. Defendants say they did not mine but leased land. arguments focused on a legal question in damages declarations amended twice. An order signed by Judge Ashworth dismissed Beaver Coal Corporation vs Southeastern Construction Company et al.
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Marine League seeks Johnson ouster amid Korea battles
The Marine Corps League passed a resolution urging President Truman to replace Defense Secretary Johnson with a capable leader. It condemned Johnson’s policies as shortsighted and dictatorial, citing heavy Korean War casualties and deteriorating U.S. position. A separate move to fire Secretary Acheson failed.
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Senator Lucas says President Truman may limit steel used in automobiles due to the Korean crisis but does not foresee a World War II style auto industry shutdown. He notes rapid steel production capacity could support millions of cars alongside tanks and trucks, with cutbacks not likely to be as drastic as feared.
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McDowell Man Indicted for Tax Evasion
A federal grand jury indicted Franklin Callaway of Northfork on charges of tax evasion. Callaway operates a restaurant, hotel and pool room in McDowell County and allegedly shortchanged the government on taxes.
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Kingwood Authorized To Buy Water Works
The Public Service Commission authorized Kingwood, Preston County to purchase properties of the Mountain State Water Company. The town plans to pay 35000 dollars and invest 99900 dollars in system improvements, including a sanitation filtration plant and a 196000 gallon storage reservoir.
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Preston County
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Fire Rips Bluefield Lumber Plant. Loss Near Million
Firefighters battled a fast moving blaze at Seyler Lumber Company in Bluefield Virginia, with damage put near one million dollars. General Manager C L Seyler estimated later that five buildings and equipment were worth about 750000, as inspectors investigate the cause. Night watchman C R Carbaugh said the fire began early morning in a first floor shop and spread rapidly through the three story main building and dry kiln.
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H W. J. Havens
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West Virginia Briefs Reported Fatalities And Sentences
Charleston injury crash claimed J A Dick Thurston 61 after his August accident killed his wife. Point Pleasant Millard Good 34 Kanawha County got 20 years for armed robbery of Mr and Mrs Johnson. Huntington plans a 200000 blood center for Red Cross to serve military and civilian needs. Clarksburg two day WV Motor Truck Association convention opens with state winners advancing to a New York national contest on October 24.
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Millard Leon Good
Coopers Creek
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Two Dems Propose Expanded Marine Force and Joint Chiefs Role
Former Marines Rep Matsfield and Sen Douglas urge Congress to raise Marine strength to 300000, authorize four divisions and four air wings, create an assistant secretary of the navy for the Marines, and place the Marine commandant on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. They mobilize reserves toward 200000 currently. critics cite Truman calling Marines a police force. Marine veterans demand accountability as MeAcheson and Johnson face criticism after a public clash.
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
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Fortune Teller Sentenced After Crystal Ball Reading
Detroit Recorder's Judge Joseph A. Gillis sentences Hazel Spurlock to 100 days in jail or a $90 fine after her crystal ball reading on the bench. Spurlock had charged $5 for fortunes with optional extras. the judge claimed the sentence was written and attached to the ball.
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Hazel Spurlock
Recorder
Joseph A. Gillis
Deluge of Area Voided As Storm Turns West
A six inch rainfall threatening Southern West Virginia and parts of Virginia and North Carolina failed to materialize yesterday as the tropical storm veered westward from Georgia and began breaking up.
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Huntington
West Virginia
Virginia
North Carolina
U. S. Weather Bureau
Georgia
Siis Benly
Rats Invade Fairmont as Trash Strike Bites City
Thousands of hungry rats moved from the dumped garbage into Fairmont as city workers strike for higher pay. Police and a local exterminator spread poisoned waste to halt the invasion while officials seek a settlement.
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Associated Press
Hugh Grasscock, Jr
James Hanway
John R. Austin
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Albert F. Robinson
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City Police Nab 35 for Loitering
Washington reported National Association estimates show coal production, while city police arrested 35 loiterers after midnight in a poolroom behind the Day Work Week and Night Garage. The piece lists several named individuals from Beckley, Bluefield, Keystone, Welch, and surrounding areas connected to the incident and notes 1950 production nearly catches up to 1949 after strikes and shorter weeks.
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Washington
Korean Front Sees Gains as Red Offensive Stalls
Allied troops gained slight advantages at both ends of the rain drenched Korean front Friday as North Korean forces, estimated near 50,000 men, paused a Taegu drive said to be petering out from supply and manpower limits. Waterlogged terrain and heavy air weather constrained both sides in a widening skirmish pattern.
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Federal payroll padding charged in House probe
Radio commentator Fulton Lewis Jr reports the General Accounting Office is probing a Democratic controlled House payroll padding claim. An affidavit from Rep Poulson Calif says 19 people were paid on the June payroll of the folding room but did no work. Named is William Arbogas Sr, AP staffer.
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Fulton Lewis, Jr
General Accounting Office
House of Representatives
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House
William Arbogas
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Bluefield Resident Killed in Route 460 Wreck
A truck sideswiped another vehicle near Bluefield West Virginia and plunged 140 feet. The driver, Gerpe McKinley Car roll of near Bluefield, was killed. he was thrown clear and died at the scene near the Virginian railway tracks parallel to Route 460. State Trooper A B Heident said witnesses found him dead.
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Rich Creek
Gerpe McKinley Carroll
Bluefeld
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Carroll
Heck
Million Dollar Fire Destroys Masonic Temple in Atlanta
A million dollar blaze gutted the six story Masonic Temple on Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta. The landmark building stood for nearly fifty years before the fire yesterday damaged the structure and prompted extensive emergency response.
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Masonic Temple
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Israel seeks US aid as economic crisis deepens
Israel’s government pleads for American help as the economy falters and currency woes mount. Foreign Minister Sharett warns the ground is burning under our feet as 50 US business leaders and Jewish leaders attend a critical conference. Benjamin Browdy pledges up to 109 million dollars in a three year loan if sought. Premier Ben-Gurion notes mass migration since 1948 and warns of further outflow amid austerity measures.
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Moshe Sharett
Benjamin G.browdy
Brooklyn
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Zionist Organization of America
David Ben-Gurion
Israel
France Deporting Foreign Communists in Mass Deportations
Paris Interior Minister Henri Queuille announced a crackdown sending 268 alien Communists out of France in a dawn raid. Spaniards formed over half the arrests, many fleeing Franco's regime. others came from Italy Russia and various Soviet satellites. Queue ordered all Spanish Communist Party activities banned. The action targets spies and saboteurs though French Communist leaders and some 750,000 cardholders remain unaffected.
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Associated Press
Paris
Henri Queuitte
France
Truman and labor chiefs hold private huddle tonight
Labor union leaders gather with President Truman at a downtown hotel for a round table dinner meeting described by Presidential Secretary Charles G. Ross as a private huddle with about 50 leaders from the AFL Labor's League for Political Education and CIO Political Action Committee.
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Washington
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League For Political Education
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