Coal firms weigh bids from union chief John L. Lewis
Major coal operators in Central Pennsylvania Illinois and Indiana were reported considering bids from John L. Lewis to exempt them from a looming strike. The move aims to keep mines operating while Lewis negotiates pay boosts and welfare provisions for United Mine Workers. Four Pennsylvania mines were picketed and shut down, with about 1 000 workers affected as part of the strike dynamics.
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Washington W
Indiana
Lewis’ Union
Pennsylvania
Central Pennsylvania Coal Operators Association
R. T. Laing
Lewis
Assa-Vania
Ohio
West Virginia
Cfation
Plan Lewis
Northern
Southern
Record Polio Year Sets New Toll and Auto Crashes
A Rush of polio cases pushes the year toward a new high with estimates over 90,000, far above 1949. Two auto crashes this morning injured four and caused extensive damage. Authorities investigate causes as polio clinics report rising pediatric cases and school disruptions.
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Aefon
Death of Harry Radcliffe former Road Commissioner
Harry Radcliffe, longtime West Virginia road official, died after a three day illness at Charleston Memorial Hospital. A registered engineer and former administrative assistant to the Road Commissioner, he served with the Road Commission since 1922 and was elevated to Commissioner this year by Gov. Patteson. He leaves a widow and three children.
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Charleston Memorial Hospital
Radcliffe
Lewis County
Road Commission
tJme
Enpinane
West Virginia
Indiana
West
Virginia Society of Professional
Engineers
American Military Engineers
Weather forecast for Beckley and Oak Hill area
Considerable cloudiness and cooler conditions with showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and over extreme east portion tonight. Saturday partly cloudy and cool with rainfall totals around one half inch. Temperatures average two to four degrees below normal with additional showers Sunday and Wednesday. Normal highs and lows cited for West Virginia. river stages and Bluestone Reservoir noted as normal.
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West Virginia
Beckley
Oak Hill
BeNepoint
Greenbrier
New
Bluestone Reservoir
Escapee Jimmy Vaughn Captured and Jailed in Raleigh County
Escapee Jimmy Vaughn from the West Virginia State Penitentiary was arrested by Constable George Dalton. He had been assigned to the Toad camp at Huttonsville and is held in Raleigh County Jail awaiting arrival of state prison officials.
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Jimmy Vaughn
West Virginia State Penitentiary
George Dalton
Vaughn
Huttonsville
Raleigh
Nixon Hits Eisenhower Campaign Trail With Expense Row
The Associated Press reports Nixon faces a funds controversy over a nonofficial California expense account as Eisenhower’s campaign travels through Nebraska. Nixon defends the fund amid Democratic attacks while Byrnes endorses Eisenhower. Stevenson criticizes GOP as taft and mood shift spark debate.
President disputes claim of Eisenhower quitting in 1945
The president rejected a Times report alleging Eisenhower threatened to quit as Army Chief of Staff in May 1945 amid a strike from May 23 to May 25. He asserted no such order or conversation occurred and called the story politically motivated while noting possible rumors from unnamed associates.
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Truman
New York Times
Eisenhower
Army
the Times
Robi Patterson
Three More Polio Suspects Reported in Raleigh County
Three more polio suspects have brought the year’s total to 119 in Raleigh County. New cases include Lee Strunk aged three of Beckley, Martha Jane Boyd aged nine of White Oak, and Robert Lee Evans Jr aged four of Slab Fork, all admitted to regional hospitals.
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Raleigh County
Lee Strunk
Floyd Strunk
Mankin Ave
Beckley
Martha Jane Boyd
Z. E. Boyd
White Oak
Morris Memorial Hospital
Milton
Robert Lee Evans Jr
Robert Evans
Slab Fork
Marmet Children’s Hospital
Mullens Grocery Co offers reward after warehouse robbery
Mullens Grocery Co posts a $30 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction in the Wednesday night robbery of its warehouses and offices. About 330 cartons of cigarettes worth $600 and candy, chewing gum, plus around $25 cash were taken. Entry was gained by sawing two iron bars from a second story rear window.
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Mullens
Mullens Grocery Co
Byrnes to Vote for Eisenhower in 1952 Presidential Race
South Carolina Governor James F. Byrnes announced at a news conference he would vote for General Dwight D. Eisenhower, ending decades of Democratic affiliation. He cited Eisenhower as best qualified to clean up Washington and avoid another world war, saying loyalty to country outweighed party loyalty. Democratic leaders accused Byrnes of deserting South Carolina Democrats.
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California
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Nebraska
GOP
Richard Nixon
Washington
Truman
Dwight Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
New England
Eisenhower
Nixon
James F. Byrnes
South Carolina
Supreme Court
Democratic Party
Californa
Columbia, & C.ia
Jarmnes F. Byrnes
EL “Jsenhower
Gen
Byrnes
Paddling Suit Verdict Won By Teacher
A Raleigh County Circuit Court jury ruled for Cecil Shrewsberry in a $1,000 damage suit filed by Mabel Brewer, alleging she was paddled at Stoco Junior High School on April 23. Brewer, 15, claimed the incident occurred during Shrewsberry’s duties as her ninth grade teacher.
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Raleigh Countys
Cecil Shrewsberry
Odd
Ma‘hel Brewer
Winding Gulf
J. W. Maxwell
Miss Brewer
Shrewsberry
Stoco Junior High
Living Costs Hit Peak in Mid August
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports living costs rose to 191.1 percent of the 1935-39 average in mid August marking a new peak for the third straight month. Prices for food and most major items edged higher while apparel dipped slightly and home furnishings held steady.
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Washington UI
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bankers to Aid In Solving Problems of Turnpike
West Virginia Turnpike Commission seeks guidance from Guaranty Trust Co of New York on issuing bonds for extra lanes and funding beyond the Princeton link. Chairman Morton says action aligns with state law but aims to comply with Gov. Patteson’s directive while avoiding court delays. Next week a bankers group will review financing and cost projections as the panel weighs halting expenses pending decisions.
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Charleston
Wests Virginia Turnpike Commission
Patteson
Commission
Guaranty Trust Co
New York
Here
Princeton
Morton
Hugh F. Hutchinson
Navy Robot Planes May Change War Tactics
Navy representatives describe pilotless planes converted from old Grumman Hellcats as range about 900 miles and capable of bombing North Korea. The project, costing roughly 300 dollars per aircraft, envisions view guided missiles and a 2000 pound bomb. officials caution against overstatement while noting World War II precedents.
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Ruth Cowan
Washington
Navy
Korea
North
John H. Sidas
Air Force
Pemberton Man Listed For Saturday Hearing
Harry Wyrick of Pemberton is slated for arraignment before Magistrate Charles T. Whit ed Saturday on a felonious assault charge. The warrant cites a stabbing of Dennis Canady of Sophia after an altercation. Wyrick was arrested by State Police and the warrant was filed by Lacey Cole of Sophia.
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Harry Wyrick
Pemberton
Charles T.weeted
Wyrick
Dennis Canady
Sophia Area
Cannady
Lacey Cole
Joseph Short dies as White House secretary at 48
Joseph H. Short, White House press secretary since 1950, died suddenly at his Alexandria Virginia home. The 48 year old native of Vicksburg Mississippi collapsed at home. cause not given. President Truman mourned him as family.
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Washington
White House
Joseph H. Short
Alexandria
Short
Foe Short
Truman
Ten Prisoners Sent To West Virginia Penitentiary
Ten prisoners from Raleigh County jail were sent to the West Virginia Penitentiary after sentencing in the last term of court. They were transported to Meamdsville in the “Long-Chain Charley” and guarded by a state officer. Names listed include Glen Harrington Wennie Williams Colin Childress Herbert Williams Robert Stephens Wilbur Baker Ray Peters William Winston Lionell Lilly and Luther Lambert Jr.
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Raleigh County
West Virginia Penitentiary
Meamdsville
Charley
State Institution
Glen Harrington
Wennie Willams
Colin Childress
Herbert Williams
Robert Stephens
Wilbur Baker
Ray Peters
William Winston
Lionell Lilly
Luther Lambert, Jr
Raleigh
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