Big Four May Convene in Vienna on Austrian Treaty
Moscow reports a Big Four meeting may be held in Vienna in May to sign an Austrian state treaty ending occupation. The United States Britain France and Austria seek a swift signing after ten years delay with rank of signers deemed immaterial. Molotov outlined talks with Raab and notes urged end of occupation by December 31.
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Moscow
Vienna
Austria
United States
Britain
France
Norberg Bischoff
Washington
State Department
Russia
V. M. Molotov
Julius Raab
Raab
Greyhound Bus Strike Extends Across 10 States
Charleston reports the Atlantic Greyhound system remains idle as 725 drivers strike, halting routes in Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Kentucky Tennessee Virginia North and South Carolina Georgia Florida and the District of Columbia. No talks are scheduled as federal mediators hold separate meetings with company and union.
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Charleston
Atlantic Greyhound
Joseph Wright
Wright
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
District of Columbia
States Propose Quick End to Long Strike in Rail and Telecom
Representatives from twelve states led by Kentucky Governor Lawrence Wetherby urged immediate work return for striking Louisville Nashville rail workers and CIO Communications Workers of America. They proposed arbitration for rail disputes and a Saturday Atlanta meeting with Southern Bell officials. Attendees included governors White, Griffin, Folsom, Kenon, and Clement with other state delegates.
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Nashville
Tenn
Louisville
CIO Communications Workers of America
Southern Bell Telephone Co
Atlanta
Kentucky
Lawrence Wetherby
Wetherby
Hugh White
Mississippi
Marvin Griffin
Georgia
Jim Folsom
Alabama
Robert Kenon
Louisiana
Frank Clement
Tennessee
Ilinois
Missouri
Indiana
Florida
North Carolina
South Carolina
Premier Chou En-lai warns of rising war danger at Asian African talks
Red China premier Chou En-lai told the Asian African conference in Bandung that war threats are increasing in both East and West. He accused the United States of heightening tensions around Taiwan and subverting Peiping, while urging peaceful coexistence and sovereignty. Kotelawala urged East West peace talks and called a leaders meeting for tomorrow.
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China
Chou En-lai
Bandung
Indonesia
Red China
United States
Taiwan
Pormosa
Peiping
Chou
United States of America
Formosa
United Nations
Ceylon
John Ko
Kotelawala
Earthquake Strikes Vos Port City Killing One
An earthquake hit Vos a Greek port city of about 51 000 people. The Interior Ministry said one person was killed and 35 injured. Police reported extensive damage to homes and buildings and a widespread power outage with thousands in darkness until services were partly restored hours later.
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Athens
Greece
Vos
Interior Ministry
Johnson City Couple Faces Murder Claims in Bizarre Tale
In Orlando Florida on April 19 1940s era reports describe Orville L Warren and Gladys Warren admitting to killings at their Johnson City home and alleging sex party crimes. Sheriffs say the couple tied Josie Fair a missing barmaid to the claims and Warren described hiding her body under a floor at Interstate Foundry.
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Tahwaaer Stes
Juililywall
Warren
Starr
Interstate Foundry and Machine Co
Johnson City
Josie Fair
Warrens
Orange County
L. J. Swann
Starr and Swann
Jonesboro
Tenn
Washington County
John Deakins
Florida
Deakins
Fair Woman
Orlando
90 Year Old Birthday Patient Visits Hospital for First Time
Parsons Kansas April 19For the first time in his life 90 year old J S Foster is in a hospital today on his birthday He fell from a ladder while preparing to redecorate his home near Parsons fracturing a leg and several ribs The incident marks his first hospital stay at age 90
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Parsons
Kan
JS. Foster
GOP Strategy On Trade Bill Foiled
In a Senate Finance Committee vote a plan to narrow President Eisenhower's three year extension of reciprocal trade powers was defeated 8-7 aided by a long distance call. The panel approved the three year extension and a 15 percent tariff cut range on a voice vote. Chairman Byrd noted the action could still be changed before final committee work. The House already backed the administration program 295 to 110 on February 18.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Senate Finance Committee
Sen. Millikin
Rolo
GOP
Sen. Long
D-La
New Orleans
Byrd
D-Va
Comare
House
Adlai Stevenson Visits Italy En Route to Africa
Adlai Stevenson arrived in Rome on April 19 for a brief stopover to meet Premier Mario Scelba. The 1952 Democratic presidential nominee continues by air to South Africa on a business trip.
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Rome
Adlai Stevenson
Mario Scelba
South Africa
Defense Rest as Scales Trial Pauses for Defense
In Greensboro on April 19, the U S government rested its case against Junius Scales after calling three witnesses. Defense attorney David Rein sought a one day delay to prepare witnesses, stating he was not ready. The judge granted 15 minutes.
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Greensboro
N. C
Junius Scales
Scales
David Rein
Vv. Boyan
Rein
U. S
Edwin M. Stanley
Charles B. Childs
Stanley
Carolinas
Childs
University of North Carolina
Communist Party
PBI
Durham
Bill Evans
Evans
Nehru to Visit Czechs and Other Nations
New Delhi reports Prime Minister Nehru will tour Czechoslovakia Poland Austria and Yugoslavia on the way home from his Soviet visit in June. The trip follows his current meetings in Russia and will involve discussions with officials and leaders in the four countries.
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New Delhi
Nehru
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Austria
Yugoslavia
Yalta Leak Linked to Dulles Aide McCardle
Senator Humphrey quoted Secretary of State Dulles saying the Yalta agreements were advantageous to the United States. Dulles testified that his aide Carl W. McCardle leaked advance papers to the New York Times, with Reston handling the copy. Dulles did not admit responsibility.
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Dulles
Washington
Sen
Humphrey
D-Minn
United States
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
New York Times
Carl W. McCardle
McCardle
Republican Party
the Times
Sen. Morse
Dore
James Reston
The
Times
Reston
George W Layman Dies Former Virginia Dry Forces Leader
NEW CASTLE Virginia April 19 George W Layman ex Virginia dry forces leader and author of the prohibition law bearing his name died at his home aged 86 He served in the State Senate 1920 to 1934 chaired schools and colleges committee and sat on roads and internal navigation committees He was a lawyer farmer businessman and member of the Methodist Church Lions Knights of Pythias and a Mason.
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New Castle
George W. Layman
Virginia
Layman
State Senate
Roanoke County
Auburn Academy
Richmond College
Commonwealth
Craig County
State Commission of Fisheries
Craig
Methodist Church
the Lions and Knights of Pythias
Bluefield Votes Against Daylight Saving Time Adoption
City of Bluefield rejects Daylight Saving Time after a heated public hearing. The unanimous decision follows 1437 votes in favor and 409 opposed in write-ins and petitions, with business leaders and local officials voicing impacts on sales and revenue.
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Lon Savage
Bluefield
DST
Clyde J. Stephens
Kresge
Charleston
Beckley
Martinsburg
Miami
Fla
P. C. Wingo
Norfolk and Western Railway
N&w
King Hussein Marries Dina Abdul Hamid in Simple Jordan Rites
In Amman, 19 year old King Hussein wed Princess Dina Abdul Hamid in a Moslem ceremony at Zahran Palace. The bride waited in another room while the contract was signed by Hussein and her father Prince Abdel Hamid. Crowds cheered as the couple later met at Raghdan Palace for the reception.
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Anman
Jordan
Hussein
Zahran
Zein
Dina Abdul Hamid
Hussen
Abdel Hamid
Faisal
Iraq
Zahran Palace
Raghadan Palace
HST Claims Precedent In Legislative Probe
Former President Truman says he made history by being questioned by a legislative committee. He spoke with his wife en route to Independence Missouri and appeared before a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee considering possible UN charter revisions. He said the trip allowed him to give a constructive statement and enjoyed the chance to do a little exploding.
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ST. Louis
Truman
Independence
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations
U.N
Sen. George
Georgia
Sen
George
West Virginia Warm Up With Rain Over Next Five Days
The Weather Bureau forecast warm weather with rain across West Virginia for five days. Temperatures will run four to eight degrees above normal, followed by a cooling trend Thursday and Friday and a return to warmth Saturday and Sunday. Normal highs for the period are 54 in the north and 56 in the south.
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Huntington
West Virginia
Weather Bureau
Tri State Turnpike Officials to Meet in Roanoke
Chairmen from Virginia West Virginia and North Carolina will convene in Roanoke to review joint traffic and revenue studies for a possible tri state turnpike extension. The meeting includes A Garnett Thompson Orion A Boren and S D May with engineers to discuss routes and funding.
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Roanoke
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
Princeton - Charleston
Hayes, Seay, Mattern & Mattern
Old Dominion Turnpike Authority
A. Garnett Thompson
Charleston
Orion A. Boren
Greensboro
Old Dominion
S. D. May
McCarthy Reveals 1056 Refund Amid Prober Claims
Senator McCarthy disclosed a 1056.75 tax refund from 1946 to 1952 asserting two Senate investigations were dishonest. He claimed the refunds disprove claims of misused contributions and defended printing a check image for press distribution. He called for apologies from the Elections subcommittee and the Watkins committee for their earlier insinuations.
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McCarthy
Senate
Sen
Watkins
Utah
Guy Gillette
D-Iown
Hennings
Watkins Committee
Elections Subcommittee
Watkins Group
West Virginia Gov Faces Special Session Push
Gov Marland to meet with a legislative delegation to discuss timing and agenda for a possible special session. The WV Education Association says it has petitions from more than 60 delegates and at least 20 senators to force a call. A three fifths vote in both houses is required, a milestone not yet achieved in state history.
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Marland
West Virginia Education Assn
WVBA
House
West Virginia
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