Grains Rally After Meat Supply News Hits Markets
Chicago buyers faced a mixed session as news the nations meat supply is scarce sparked a temporary grains dip before prices rose on weather fears hurting the new wheat crop in the southwest. Butter futures slipped while retail prices set to rise in New York, and livestock values moved unevenly in Chicago against a backdrop of broad commodity declines.
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Soviet Charges Attack U S Over Indonesia Split In UN
In a 63 minute UN session Andrei Gromyko accused the United States Britain Belgium and France of backing the Dutch against a new Indonesian republic while shedding crocodile tears. Warren Austin denied comment as Iraq quit the trusteeship council over plans to partition Palestine and Jerusalem becoming an international city. British colonial secretary Creech Jones said partition would require an international military force though he did not reveal Britain’s stance on armed force.
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Britain
Tazewell County Station Chartered
Richmond Virginia February 18 The state corporation commission issued a charter to a Tazewell county radio station WKOY Maximum authorized capital was listed as 50000 and the minimum 21000 Officers include J Lindsey Alley president E Bernard Jarrett secretary treasurer and G Edward Shumate vice president The post office address of the station is in Bluefield but the principal offices will be located in Tazewell county.
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Soft Coal Output At New High In Pennsy
In Pennsylvania's 18th bituminous district coal production last year reached an all-time high. Mine Inspector Richard E. George disclosed a record 3,555,290 tons mined in 1947, covering Altoona area and surrounding towns.
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Richard E. George
Mother Of Quads Says She Wants No More Kiddies
Latrobe Pennsylvania story reports Mrs. Andrew Zavada who gave birth to quadruplets Sunday plans no more children. Her husband, a metal works inspector, says that’s fine. The family jokes about a noble clan as the quads pass the critical 72-hour mark and are said to be doing well.
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Andrew Zavada
Chile claims Antarctic area base and expanded claim
Chilean President Gabriel Gonzalez Videla formalizes a second Antarctic base on Grahamsland or O’Higgins land and asserts a pie shaped sovereignty to the south pole extending to 90 degrees west. Argentina supports hemispheric defense aims while Britain mobilizes ships in disputed waters amid overlapping claims.
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Marshall to Speak at VMI Legion Meet in Richmond
Secretary of State Marshall accepted an invitation to address the joint American Legion Virginia Military Institute club banquet in Richmond. He will arrive Monday from Washington, attend the VMI board of visitors meeting, and deliver an extemporaneous 7 30 p m talk to about a thousand attendees. Marshall is a noted VMI alumnus and will travel with his assistant for the 35 minute flight.
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5200 Wells Drilled Through West Virginia Coal Buttes
Arch J. Alexander reports that 5200 oil and gas wells have been drilled through coal seams in West Virginia since 1929. He notes 13100 new wells in 20 years across 32 of 35 coal counties and in 10 others. Safety laws protect coal and conserve oil and gas resources statewide.
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AT&T names Leroy A Wilson president replacing Gifford
Walter S. Gifford, who led AT&T for 23 years, becomes chairman of the board as Leroy A. Wilson takes the presidency. The move follows a long tradition of elder statesmen stepping to the board.
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Walter S. Gifford
Leroy A. Wilson
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Gifford
De Valera Loses Ireland Premiership After 16 Years
Dublin February 18 AP Eamon De Valera's nationalist rule ends as John A. Costello of Fine Gael becomes premier leading a five party coalition. Costello, 56, a Dublin lawyer, inherits a diverse government while De Valera, 65, concedes defeat after 16 years in power.
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Ben Maguire
United States maps stance on Palestine in UN security council
Secretary of State Marshall said the United States is close to deciding its next move in the UN over Palestine. The position will be outlined to the Security Council next Tuesday as Britain plans a May 15 withdrawal, leaving enforcement to UN or member states. Marshall avoided specifics and cautioned against expecting U.N. to be toppled by a single action.
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Americans Fired On In Holy Land Strife
In Haifa two armored buses carrying United Jewish Appeal delegation members including three women were fired on. All escaped injury. One shot hit the first bus and narrowly missed the Jewish driver while 30 to 40 bullets struck the second bus. A tire was punctured and the vehicle nearly overturned.
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House Probe Set In State House Probe Set In State
Rep Rohrbough announced a House subcommittee will investigate charges that federal funds are used for political campaigning in West Virginia. He cited claims of a slush fund from state employees aiding a Democratic gubernatorial candidate and urged an amendment to bar aid in such cases. Governor Meadows condemned any raised funds and called for immediate cessation.
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Clarence Meadows
Marshall Denies Moscow Peace Feelers Rumors
Secretary of State Marshall dismissed reports of Soviet peace feelers to the United States as baseless. He said there was no foundation for claims the U S sought a separate peace with Germany in 1943 and noted U S aims to advance Austrian independence talks with Russia Britain and France in London. He also said Berlin talks have focused on four power control of Germany and have not produced any peace overture.
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Marshall
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Berlin
Robert Murphy
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Allied Control Council
Dane Sets Sail For U S In Canoe
Danish Oscar Nordstroem, who left Norway for the United States in a 20 foot Eskimo canoe, returned to Oslo after an accident but plans another voyage in a few days. His rudder was destroyed near the Shetland Islands as he rode high seas. He said he was making good progress before the mishap.
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Man Survives 135-Foot Plunge From Brooklyn Bridge
A 36 year old Brooklyn man Elmer Loeb survived a 135 foot plunge from the Manhattan bridge into the East River. He became dizzy while walking the span, leaned on a guard rail, and fell into the water. He was rescued by a tug boat crew and later hospitalized for submersion and shock.
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Steel Workers Seek Substantial Wage Increase
Pittsburgh Feb 18 leaders of the OSO United Steelworkers and the rank and file voted unanimously for a substantial wage increase to be sought in April during negotiations covering about 650 000 workers. The 175 member wage policy committee approved the plan after an all day session. Contracts with firms employing about 225 000 union members are not involved. Philip Murray president of CIO and Steelworkers said no wage figure would be named before talks begin. About 610 bargaining sessions are expected before early May.
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Exeter Shaft Mine Idle Second Day After Walkout
Exeter shaft mine of the Kingston Poca hontas Coal company Hemphill was idle for a second day after a walkout over an alleged unsafe shot firing method. United Mine Workers field director William Lester said men refused to work due to a foreman using a solid shot without an undercut, with inspectors to report before a return to work. Superintendent Walter Jones declined to comment.
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Exeter
Kingston Pocahontas Coal Company
Hemphill
William Lester
United Mine Workers
Walter Jones
Railroad Men Jailed Over Train Wreck
Line France Feb 18 two railroad men jailed on involuntary manslaughter charges after a wreck that killed 22 and injured about 40. Station master Albert Dufour and station assistant Arthur Jonas of Thumeries near Lille were held. Dufour said an argument with an employee prompted him to dispatch the passenger train early, causing collision with an arriving freight. A mass funeral is planned for the victims tomorrow.
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Albert Dufour
Arthur Jonas
Thumeries
Lille
Dufour
Gas Shortage Not In Sight
Washington reports an optimistic view of gasoline supply for motorists in eastern states. Albert L. Nickerson of Socony Vacuum told the interstate commerce committee that a shortage is unlikely, though some allocation to distributors may occur. He cited rising demand from heating burners and machinery and predicted Middle East oil expansion could ease Western Hemisphere shortages by 1952.
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Albert L. Nickerson
Socony- Vacuum Oil Company
House Interstate Commerce Committee
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W. W. Vanderveer
Cleveland
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Allied Oil Company
M. J. Rathbone
Esso Standard Oil Company
Russia seals western frontier pacts with Hungary and others
Moscow reports Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov announcing that Russia now has treaties of friendship and mutual assistance with all western frontier states. The Hungarian pact completes a chain of pacts from the Black Sea to the Baltic, aligning with UN aims and Stalin's policy. Hungarian Premier Dinnyes says the Soviet tie offers Hungary independence and security, while observers note it may bar Hungary from the Marshall Plan and a western European union.
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Lajos Dinnyes
Hankey urges UN halt on atom bomb control
Lord Hankey told the House of Lords that the United Nations should suspend indefinitely its search for atom bomb control. He favored leaving the bomb for the present with the Americans, saying it would be safer under current conditions than with the United Nations. He urged Britain and the Commonwealth to continue own atomic energy research.
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Lord Hankey
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Wooden leg attack leads to 23 stitches in Arlington
Washington reports Stellie Boston 48 of Arlington Virginia is charged with felonious assault after striking Olin Singleton over the head with a wooden leg. The injury required 23 stitches, a detail highlighted beyond the initial charge.
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Stellie Boston
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Olin C. Singleton
Senate Edges Toward Budget Cap Fight in 1951
Washington reports the Senate voted to try a $37.2 billion cap for the next fiscal year, a target that binds neither Congress nor the president. Senator George proposed financing foreign aid with 20 to 25 billion in bonds, 20 to 25 year maturities, tax exempt with modest interest, while Taft cautioned such bonds need consideration.
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Will Call Clark To Testify In Capone Gang Paroles
Chicago, Feb. 18. Rep. Hoffman announced he will call Attorney General Tom Clark as a witness before his sub committee probing paroles of four former Capone gangsters. The panel and Rep. Busbey criticised the FBI for blocking the full report. Doherty testified the gangsters would not have been paroled had the department withdrawn a second indictment.
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Hope Is Abandoned For Missing Seamen
In Hyeres France on February 18 the search for eight sailors from a U S aircraft carrier ended with hope abandoned after two days. An officer six seamen and one marine were lost when their launch swamped 2500 yards offshore while returning from shore leave. French aid assisted in boat plane and inland searches but no bodies were recovered.
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Naples
State Phone Workers To Vote For Agent
Charleston West Virginia February 18 West Virginia Telephone workers will vote March 25 and 26 to select a bargaining agent The National Labor Relations Board announced three alternatives CIO Telephone Workers organizing committee Independent Communications Workers of America or neither union The CIO group formed recently at a Charleston meeting The Independent union has bargained for the workers and led last summers strike against the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone company in the state
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National Labor Relations Board
CIO Telephone Workers Organizing Committee
Independent Communication Workers of America
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Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Economic Aid Sought to Stabilize China Amid Civil War
President Truman urged Congress to approve 570 million dollars in loans and grants to China to avert economic collapse, with 510 million for imports and reconstruction and 60 million for selective projects. Senator Bridges argued more aid and military supplies for Chiang Kai-Shek are needed, while Truman warned of China's fragile economy without U.S. help.
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McGrath Appeals Dems to Drop Wallace Drive
Democratic National Chairman J Howard McGrath urged supporters to abandon Henry A Wallace third party efforts after Bronx cheers and a Wallace victory in New York. He blamed Wallace followers including communists and reactionaries for the party split while urging intensified Truman vote turnout.
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Henry A. Wallace
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Strom Thurmond
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Motorcycle Cops Guard Cab Drivers
Pittsburgh, Feb. 18. Motor cycle police trailed 35 Yellow Cab Co. cabs amid a four day strike by their drivers. Unescorted drivers faced threats. officials held Sheriff Monaghan responsible for protecting property. Police escorted some cabs and guarded trouble sites after a 27 year old striker, Louis Di Lembo, was shot yesterday. Over 1,000 Yellow Cab drivers began the strike Sunday demanding a pay raise.
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