Restrictions On Rail Shipments Go Into Effect
Washington reports stricter coal controls to be issued within days as a national parcel post embargo and rail freight limits take effect. Civilian Production Chief John D. Small warns that cold conditions may hit within a week as curbs restrict parcel post to vital items and rail service to essential goods only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John D. Small
Solid Fuels Administration
Small
District of Columbia
Coal Moves To Markets Through N W Bluefield Yards
Coal from the Norfolk and Western system is moving to markets via Bluefield yards as a strike by John L. Lewis's United Mine Workers continues. Truck mines in the Clinch Valley district near Richlands and Norton operate non union, loading 65 to 70 cars daily, with a peak of 91 cars in a day. Virginia police and local officials monitor activity, and some mines report skeleton operations while others remain halted or uncertain.
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Norfolk and Western Railway
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Bluefield
Glinch Valley
Norfolk and Western
Richlands
Virginia
Tuck
Page Coal and Coke Company
Welch
Pocahontas Field
E. H. Evans
Page
Clinch Valley District
Bluefield American Legion posts vote to consolidate
In special meetings Riley West No. 134 and Bluefield Post No. 9 unanimously approve merging into a single post. Delegations from both posts cite enhanced community service, unified objectives, and agreed policies as key reasons, with ten provisions to govern the new post awaiting state approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
American Legion
Riley-West No. 134
Bluefield Post No. 9
Riley-West Post
FE. A. Cain
W. R. de Vault
C. A. Thornton
Frank Bond
Post No. 9
T. Courtney Tanner
H. Edward Steele
Herman H. Ashworth
Jim Hall
Pew
Army Extends Draft Holiday Through January
Washington reports the army keeps the draft holiday through January with no February quota yet. Officials cite a steep drop in voluntary enlistments and a large payroll, though Congress’ extension beyond March 31 remains uncertain.
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Washington
Army
Congress
War Department
Patterson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Governor Tuck Allocates 750000 For Coal Production
Governor Tuck authorizes an emergency 750000 from the general fund to the state purchasing agent for the emergency fuel commission and state council to boost coal production. The plan includes a revolving fund as coal sales occur and uses market pricing. James A. Anderson and officials outline using highway trucks and equipment to speed coal to loading centers and allow private contractors to shift to mining with land moving gear without penalties during the strike.
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Richmond
Tuck
Emergency Fuel Commission
State Hap Council
The
Defense Council
Division of Purchase and Printing
James A. Anderson
State Highway Commissioner
State Defense Council
Highway Department
Anderson
John Q
State Industrial Commission
State Emergency Fuel Commission
Airplane Industry Furloughs Tied to Coal Strike Embargo
Pittsburgh report notes aircraft makers plan limited layoffs as the coal miners strike pressures freight. Lockheed and Douglas anticipate gradual effects. North American keeps staff. Boeing expects no impact this month. Pratt Whitney engine deliveries showcase air mobility under supply pressures.
Federal Court Room Returns To Normalcy
In Washington on December 5 Judge T Alan Goldsborough presided as calm returned to the federal courtroom. The judge, tired, refused further injunctions for the week after fining John L Lewis yesterday and issuing an injunction against him. Court attendance was just 17 as motions were heard in cases including assault and battery divorce a mental patient seeking asylum release and a liquor license.
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Washington
T. Alan Goldsborough
John L. Lewis
Lewis and UMW inDeep Red With Government by $3 510 010
Washington reports John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers are $3 510 010 in the red with the government. The extra $10 stemmed from a missed filing fee by James A. Glenn and a court clerk's omission. The clerk later said he would bill the union.
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Lewis
Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
James A. Glenn
Gas Explosion Kills Two in Corpus Christi
A major gas company blast in Corpus Christi Texas today killed two people and injured six others. The explosion damaged a quarter mile area, with damage estimated around 250000 dollars and fires controlled after five hours. Victims include Raymond O Redmond 27 owner of a plant and Rev. E E Lewis pastor who helped raise funds for the poor. The blast left homes wrecked and the Red Cross aiding the homeless.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Hydro Gas Fuel Company
Raymond O'’Redmond
E. E. Lewis
First Pentecostal
Red Cross
Gas Flow Starts in Inch Lines to Aid Fuel Shortage
Natural gas began flowing today via the wartime Little Inch and Big Inch pipelines from Louisiana toward Ohio Kentucky Tennessee and West Virginia at 50 million cubic feet daily. The system aims to ease the coal crisis but officials say it will only dent the shortage.
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Washington
Louisiana
Ralph K. Davies
Interior Department
House
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
West Virginia
Natchitoches
Davies
Big Inch
Texas
Seaboard
Max W. Ball
Beaumont
Tex
Longview
Tennessee Gas and Transmission Company
James W. Haley
National Coal Association
Norfolk and Western to Cut Off 12 More Passenger Trains
Norfolk and Western announces 12 additional passenger trains will be discontinued at midnight Sunday, part of 25 percent of passenger mileage slashed amid the coal strike. The line reports 3,000 layoffs and ongoing engine conversions from coal to oil as enforcement of ODT orders continues.
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Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Railway
ODT
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Cincinnati
Bluefield
Williamson
Norfok
Petersburg
Hagerstown
North Fork
Crumpler
Pulaski
Galax
Jaeger
Cedar Bluff
Bluestone
Welch
Jenkin Jones
Miners in Kanawha Valley Face Layoffs and Embargo
Two major Kanawha Valley producers announced initial layoffs amid dwindling coal reserves and a freight embargo from a bituminous stoppage. Dupont laid off about 200 of 4,000 at Belle plant. Electro Metallurgical cut about 50 from 2,500. American Viscose warned it may curtail or close Nitro plant if supplies remain unavailable. Rail restrictions hit passenger service and train operations, with the C&O removing schedules in WV, KY, OH to save fuel. UMW President Davis denounces federal court fines as a strike against miners. Miners in McDowell County begin cashing government bonds for immediate cash.
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Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Lockheed
Douglas
North American
Consolidated Vultee
San Diego
Ryan Aeronautical Co
Boeing
Seattle
Pratt Whitney
Hartford
Conn
Chaveston
W. Va
Kanawha Valley
I. E. Dupont de Nemours
Belle
Electro-Metallurgical Company
American Viscose Corporation
Nitro
Pont
Electro-Metallurgical
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
West Virginia
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Kentucky
Ohio
Guyan Valley
C. and
Logan
Cleveland
George A. Moore
Michigan
John L. Lewis
Union
UMW
C. Fremont Davis
Washington
Davis
Miners Visit Strip Mines Halting Operations Around Pittsburgh
Striking AFL United Mine Workers members roamed Pittsburgh district strip mines halting loads at several sites. Some workers urged to quit while others continued work. a Navy mines administrator cited multiple mines still operating. State police reported scattered nails and nonviolent incidents as coal loading paused at Rio?. no widespread violence.
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Pittsburgh
Sunnyhill
Janet
Alco
August Schelegal
Pittsburgh Consolidated Coal Co
Russell No. 2
AFL United Mine Workers
Afl-Construct
Girl Is Freed Of Murder Charge In Drowning Case
Frances Katherine Wanl street, seventeen, faced a first degree murder charge over the drowning of eight year old Ross Key Jr. in the Blue river last Nov. 4. A preliminary hearing led Justice of the Peace Samuel C. Hayden to dismiss the charge and discharge the defendant. The defense argued the statement was involuntary and given without counsel. Prosecutors planned to consult before deciding on any new charges.
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Kansas City
Frances Katherine Wanlstreet
Ross Key, Jr
Justice of the Peace
Samuel C. Hayden
Bobby-Soxer
Blue River
Alfred H. Osborne
Hayden
Michael J. O'Hern
Wallstreet
GOP Committee Plans 1948 Convention Site Amid Shortage
Rep. Martin of Massachusetts warned a depressed mood could invite Communist influence as the Republican National Committee outlined four goals to guide government efficiency, labor industrial sanity, lower taxes, and strong business. A seven member subcommittee was formed to survey Pacific coast convention sites due to hotel shortages.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Rep
Martin
Massachusetts
New House
California
Montana
Pacific Coast
Statler Hotel
Santa Claus Haled Into Police Court
Santa Claus in Newark, Herman Quaas 60, Republican leader, faced a health exam summons after a chimney drop box incident. Quaas argued constitutional rights as Judge Pellichia heard the case while the health department inspector defended access to health certificates for Santas to protect children.
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Newark
N. J
Santa Claus
Santa
Herman Quaas
Harold Simandi
P. James Pellichia
United States
Christopher Ent
Health Department
Santa Quass
CIO Joins Lewis In Court Battle Over Coal Strike
Washington reports John L. Lewis seeks a peace feeler while CIO joins his appeal against contempt convictions. President Truman plans a major Sunday night address to miners urging return to work. William Green of the AFL urges government-brokered talks as labor factions press for a settlement amid a broad coal crisis.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
CIO
Truman
William Green
AFL
Lewis’ United Mine Workers
White House
Ralph E. Gates
Indiana
Interior Department
Green
Lewis
Governent
Resignation of civilian production administrator John D. Small
John D. Small resigns as civilian production administrator stating the industrial transition from war to peace is largely behind us. The 53-year-old Chicago CPA told President Truman that peacetime production has reached high levels and that solving labor management issues remains essential for continuing progress.
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Washington
John D. Small
Chicago
Naval
Truman
Evela
Small
OPA
Ite
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Wheeler
Bluefield Yards
Clinch Valley
Buchanan County
Mercer County
A. T. Allen
W. R.ass
Pinnacle
American Coal Company
Legion
Republi Aviation Corp
Cane
N. Y
Albert Marcher
Eclipse Pioneer Division
Federal
Norfolk & Western
McDowell County
GOP Committee
Senate
Executive Department
Henry Kaiser
Supreme Court of Appeals
Philip Murray
Murray
CPA
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