23 Feb 1950
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1950
Page
1
Jurors in a murder trial visit a county hospital to view the death room as part of the proceedings. The fragmentary text references a defendant named Ge Geerwey and mentions the 13 map jury, with uncertain relation to the trial.
The United States population climbs to 150 million six thousand four hundred, with the gain reflecting postwar growth. Analysts note the bulk of expansion occurs in major urban areas as demographics shift nationwide.
President Truman denounces communism as a modern tyranny and an armed threat. He says the United States must be ready to use force if needed to defend democracy. He spoke at the unveiling of a 17 foot Washington statue in Alexandria and urged peaceful paths via the United Nations for atomic control.
In Hinton West Virginia on February 22 Silas Stanley’s saw mill flywheel ripped off his clothes. He was pulled into sawdust but escaped serious injury. The wheel spun at about 2500 rpm and snagged his pants shirt sweatshirt and underwear before releasing him.
British voters go to the polls for a general election ending Attlee's Labour government era. The 34 million eligible voters cast ballots from dawn to evening across England Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland to decide the 625 seat House of Commons with Labour Conservatives and Liberals in close contention.
Washington February 22 ECA chief Paul G Hoffman clashed with Senator Lodge over the effect on American workers if gates open for 1 billion dollars a year of European goods. Hoffman called the dire picture exaggerated but urged unemployment insurance and job training for Americans who might suffer.
Welch West Virginia February 22 Special Floyd Stone 66 a retired coal miner was killed when he fell from a Norfolk and Western bridge while avoiding a speeder on a double tracked span. Kyle Everett Walters 34 of near Roderfield died Tuesday night from head injuries when a tree he was cutting collapsed. Walters burial set at Roderfield Community church Saeger Memorial cemetery. Walters born June 22 1915 Premier son of Kyle Walters and Clara Whit eworth Walters survives. He worked for Olga Coal company. He is survived by his widow three daughters four sons four brothers and four sisters. Funeral by O J Douglas Mortuary Welch.
The nation’s fourth largest steel producer began shutting two large plants as the coal strike tightens its grip on industry. The coal pile’s bottom is in sight and brownouts darken major streets to curb electric use.
In Greenbrier and Nicholas counties 34 coal pickets face charges of conspiracy with 14 held on $1000 bonds and 20 others rounded up in Richwood. Affected areas include Summersville and Phillipsburg, while labor tensions rise amid coal shortages and looming steel cutbacks nationwide.
Washington reports a stalled peace talk as two days remain before Truman powers may seize mines to pressure unions. The labor committee plans to empower action, while 10,000 Progressive Mine Workers strike after failed talks. Coal output drops to 25 percent as layoffs rise and state authorities deploy troops and tear gas in Pennsylvania. New York faces shortages as Gov. Dewey secures legislative backing for new measures.
An oil fire heavily damaged Princeton University’s 18,000,000-volt cyclotron used in nuclear research. Firefighters contained the blaze after hours of effort. magnets may be salvageable, while the 35-ton machine was largely destroyed.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee to investigate Republican charges that Communist spies operate from within the State Department. Senator McCarthy alleged 81 card carrying Communists and named a big S two men and a woman. Secretary Acheson denies the charges and loyalty program integrity. Investigators will subpoena loyalty records of all State Department employees accused.
In Muncie Indiana coal dealers and Mayor Lester Holloway agreed to route household orders through city hall. Police prowling cars will accompany coal trucks to inspect bins in the 50 000 population city and restrict supply to those with at least two days of fuel to a half ton maximum.
Sleet and snow slowed traffic from New England to Missouri as the Weather Bureau warned of dangerous roads. Snow totals ranged from five to seven inches in southern New York and northern Pennsylvania, three to five in northern Ohio, and three or more in northern Illinois. Rain fell south of the snow area with no new flood threats in the Ohio Valley. Rivers had receded from prior crests, but high water blocked some southern Illinois highways. Colder air moved into the Mississippi Valley and southern regions while the west stayed generally clear and near normal temps.
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