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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1946
Page
3
Washington reports Premier Stalin refused two invitations from President Truman to visit in Washington. Truman noted Stalin’s doctors barred long journeys and said he may travel abroad again to meet Stalin and Prime Minister Attlee.
The Siamese charge d'affaires in Washington submitted a nine page memorandum to the United Nations alleging deterioration in Siam France relations since the Pacific War end. It follows a Siamese council president petition asking UN sympathy and assistance against unspecified aggression by French forces. No specific UN action was requested to resolve the border dispute between Siam and Indo China.
Carroll Reece said the Republican party appears strong nationally at a press event in Johnson City Tennessee. Nine men have qualified for the Republican nomination to fill a seat vacated next year in the district where comments were limited and the congressman present honored an event.
Washington reports the Agriculture Department forecasts the 1947 meat supply will fall by about a billion pounds from this year due to feed grain shortages and higher livestock feed ceilings. Americans would buy 15 to 20 percent more meat than available. Butter and meat markets face black market activity while a new dairy program aims to boost butter production.
The Star-Bulletin reports thousands of tons of fodstuffs sent to Honolulu from wartime materials are spoiling in the sun. Army quartermaster officers reportedly have no orders to ship out or dispose locally as other cargoes move. Foods include 3,700 cases of corned beef and over 4,000 cases of beef roast pork, with large quantities of roasted peanuts also listed.
West Virginians will be limited to about 500000 dollars per week on all building projects excluding veterans housing. State Director Alex Cooper of the civilian production administration said a CPA order this week reduced penalty authorized construction to one third of that allowed during a two week period ended May 23. Cooper noted 63 projects totaling 2280484 were approved while 71 locations costing 3216917 were denied. Projects costing 2414480 were approved May 16 with 1490890 to be spent by coal mining companies.
The Bluefield Chamber of Commerce annual dinner featured FBI Special Agent F. A. Pletcher warning that juvenile delinquency reflects failures by parents and institutions. He cited a parachute anecdote to illustrate guidance from family, school, and church, with Albert S. Kemper Jr. as toastmaster and ten honorees recognized.
Government troops push toward Harbin along the Sungari river securing weapons and vehicles. General Tu Li Ming says forces reach six miles south of Taolaichao on the Changchun Harbin line after advancing from Changchun. Large military equipment abandons by retreating Communists amid no fresh combat reports.
The Senate approved a severely modified version of Truman's emergency labor bill by 61 to 20. It returns to the House for action on Senate amendments, including removal of authority to draft workers who strike after government seizure. The chamber kept a provision allowing injunctions and retained presidential power to negotiate union contracts in seized industries.
Thomas G. Burch was sworn in as U S senator for Virginia filling the vacancy caused by the death of Carter Glass. He took the oath after the Senate convened and cast his first vote on Taft’s amendment limiting Truman emergency labor laws to key industries. both Virginia senators opposed the measure, which failed 35 to 45.
The Associated Press reports snow in Minnesota and upper Michigan with near freezing temps in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin. A cold air mass moved south into the Great Lakes as floods caused millions in damage along the Susquehanna valley with many taking refuge in cemeteries before waters receded.
In West Virginia on May 31 thousands of miners returned to work after a new government contract with the United Mine Workers. Most Morgantown area mines resumed with near full crews while Fairmont and Winding Gulf operations remained idle or at partial turnout. President Blizzard of UMW District 17 hailed the health and welfare fund as the greatest achievement.
On May 31 the three man UMW sub committee and anthracite operators failed to agree after a three hour session on wages health and welfare and related subjects. The miners walkout began and the strike enters its fourth week with no conclusions reached.
The city will formalize organized recreation as a municipal function tonight at the recreation center opening its first anniversary with Mayor A and newly appointed director Lotito. The program, now a full time city operation, will include supervision by Miss Virginia Stowers and extend across multiple playgrounds and athletic programs this summer.
In Richmond on May 31 a lively Democratic nomination battle for the late Senator Carter Glass's unexpired term shapes up. A. Willis Robertson and Howard Smith of the eighth district push hard. Colgate W. Darden Jr. appears unlikely to run. Former Governor Darden has signaled non participation, while Ashton Dovell says his decision depends. Three leaders rule out bids: Horace Edwards, Clifton Woodrum, and John Wicker Jr. The voting hinges on party support and possible appointment terms.
The Wage Stabilization Board approved the soft coal wage agreement between the government and John L. Lewis with specific understandings to avoid misinterpretation. President Truman endorsed the deal, detailing payment, holiday, and operation terms and noting health and welfare funding as consistent with existing policy.
The regional OPA in Ohio Michigan Indiana Kentucky West Virginia warned that a proposed one cent per quart milk rise and eleven cent per pound butter hike are not yet in effect. Prices will remain at current ceilings until official notice from Washington.
Washington May 31 Interior Secretary King predicted early restoration of soft coal mines under contracts and a 25-cent per ton rise in coal prices to the public. Krug, head of the seized mines administration, expected operators to reach agreements soon with the United Mine Workers while noting plans to survey hospital and housing facilities in coal regions. He cited Admiral Joel T. Boone to direct the survey and stressed improving miner conditions to aid industry prosperity.
A committee for maritime unity representing seven unions accused President Truman of pressuring shipowners by promising to break any maritime strike. They warned the strike would resume June 15 if no settlement is reached and urged a union member referendum to decide next steps.
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