Four Million German Nationalists Consider Red Alliances
Frankfurt report warns that about 4 million West German nationalists with Nazi leanings may drift toward Soviet favor as they despise the new republic. They lack a unified leadership but share aims to disparage democracy and press for a strong state. about 500,000 belong to some 20 parties. Allied officials warn of potential bloc formation ahead of state elections.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Hitler
Red Russia
West Germany
West German
Soviet Union
Russia
East Germany
West
Europe
China
Sweetheart Wounds Girl and Shoots Self in Arlington
In Arlington a man and a woman were wounded in a car shooting. Charles Elmer Cartwright, 45, of 600 North Piedmont Street, is in critical condition after firing at his companion Mrs. Clara Biggs Burkley, 37, of 1035 North Stewart Street. Frank Biggs, her brother, quoted her saying Cartwright fired then moved to prevent his own life. The couple had dated for about two years.
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Arlington
Charles Elmer Cartwright
North Piedmont Street
Clara Biggs Burkley
North Stewart Street
Frank Biggs
Cartwright
West Virginia And Pennsy Diggers Defy Return To Work
Pittsburgh reports reveal a nationwide no contract no work walkout by 372000 United Mine Workers continues. Pennsylvanian locals led by Robena at Masontown vote to stay out, despite a new cease strike command by John L. Lewis. Miners cite fatigue of a three day week and demand for a contract as Ohio and Illinois observers weigh the dispute.
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Pittsburgh
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
John L. Lewis
Keystone
Lewis
UMW
Robena
Masontown
Keech
Miners Welfare Fund
Ohio
John L Lewis
Washington
John D Battle
National Coal Association
Fosdick Is Wrong Beans Are Wonderful
Five dollar bills surface in odd places. Mrs. Ann Lancaster of Roanoke found a rolled five dollar bill inside a can of string beans bought from a Luray, Virginia, grocery. She discovered the note while cooking, noting the bill was genuine.
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Roanoke
Ann Lancaster
No Sign Of Work In Virginia Mines
Southwest Virginia coal miners gave no sign they would heed John L. Lewis back-to-work order. UMW officials urged 15 000 strikers to return at 7 am, but officials voiced little confidence the order would be followed. Pocahontas local 6050 leader J E Mitchell said workers were angry without a contract. Some operators forecast the strike continuing.
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Robena
Truman
Virginia
Associated Press
Southwest Virginia
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
J. E. Mitchell
UMW
Pocahontas
Mitchell
Battle
John
Legion Convention Set For Charleston
The 1950 West Virginia American Legion state convention will be held in Charleston from August 25 to 27. It is announced from Charleston, W Va.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia Department of the American Legion
Alternate Day Passenger Train Service Shuts Sunday Run
The Clinch Teerwet route suspends Sunday service after a minister’s court dispute over train whistles during sermons. The Interstate Commerce Commission order to cut passenger traffic and freight moves accelerates a shift toward highway and air travel, though locals hold sentimental ties to the railroad as daily routines hinge on its schedule.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
B. D. Humphrey
Ger
Tazewell
Humphreys
West Virginia Miners Hold Fast as Strike Enters Third Week
In West Virginia about 120000 striking soft coal miners enter a third idle week. In Kaymoor Fayette County 400 workers under New River and Pocahontas Consolidation Coal face resumed talks. UMW officials urge return to work but many miners and wives push to hold out for a contract. Government lawyers prep for further court proceedings as a 10 day restraining order against the strike nears expiry.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Kaymoor
Fayette County
New River and Pocahontas Consolidation Coal Company
UMW
Jim Hill
John L. Lewis
Big Rivesville
Rivesville
Monongahela
Lewis
Richmond B. Keech
Keech
Reech
David S. Cole
Truman
Ing
Coal Stocks Drop Below Ten Days Supply Amid Strike
Washington reports indicate a coal strike continues with 372,000 UMW workers idle. Justice Department weighs contempt action against John L. Lewis as government seeks to convert Keech 10 day order to 80 day injunction. Talks resume. miners seek wage boosts, job protections, and shorter hours amid calls for seizure powers.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers Union
Justice Department
Arrest Blonde in Hotel Slaying of Gallo in Manhattan
In midtown Manhattan a 37 year old woman, Barbara Barazani, was arrested on a murder charge for the death of Anthony Gallo, a Jersey City liquor worker. Gallo was found in a Grand Union hotel room with a towel tied around his neck after a dispute over divorce.
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New York
Anthony Gallo
Gallo
Grand Union Hotel
Midtown Manhattan
Barbara
Barbara Barazani
West 23Rd. Street
Manhattan
Josephine
North Fifth Street
Jersey City
Albert Barazani
Mrs. Barazani
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