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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1946
Page
1
The Agriculture Department reports the 1946 wheat crop at about 1.026 billion bushels, well below domestic and foreign demand. Conservation steps including dark bread and tighter flour distribution are planned, with total 1946-47 needs pegged at 1.26 billion bushels.
Two Bluefield bakeries Cole Ken Bee and Feuchten berger announce planned closures on June 15 due to flour scarcity. They warn operations may halt until supplies arrive and note plants in Bluefield Williamson Grundy Pikesville Paintsville and Ashland serve about 500000 people.
The Supreme Court split 4 3 to reject redistricting complaints as political. It also upheld Sherman Act prosecutions against R J Reynolds Liggett and Meyers American Tobacco for monopolization. Justices Jackson and Reed did not participate in a 6 0 tobacco ruling with the chief seat vacant.
The planned 800 car Bluefield parking building in the business district is halted after a CPA denial citing material shortages. City Manager Emory P. Mitchell says the project will be resubmitted to obtain authority while a nearby parking committee plans a revival program.
The U S Supreme Court, in a 4 to 3 ruling, affirms the first degree murder conviction of Julius Fisher, a cathedral janitor, for the killing of Catherine Cooper Reardon, an assistant librarian, at Washington Cathedral on March 1 1944. Fisher faced execution originally set for October 26 but delayed on appeal.
Bangkok reports King Ananda Mahidol, 20, lies in state in the Hall of Kings as Thailand begins a year of mourning after his death from a gunshot. Prince Phumiphon Adoladet, 18, takes the throne as regents inform him. The body rests in a Buddhist rite with a 100 day urn interment before cremation. The gun described as a 45 caliber automatic is noted as the weapon.
The Yugoslav government indicts Gen Draja Mihailovic accusing him of order to liquidate communists in 1943 and of meetings in 1944 with a German commander and an American officer. The trial opened in Belgrade with over 1,000 spectators as prosecutors seek severe punishment.
Federal conciliators introduced a new plan to end the maritime labor dispute as Congress prepares hearings. The labor department proposes overtime pay beyond a set limit instead of shortening the 56 hour week, while unions demand a 44 hour workweek at sea. President Truman weighs the strike threat in relation to the Case bill.
United Mine Workers local 5771 at Stotesbury asks President Truman and Krug to secure energy building foods. The resolution notes scarce lard meat butter bread and fat back bacon as miners endure a ten hour six day work week under the government union wage contract.
Virginia communities hold municipal elections today naming new officers. In Tazewell county four of six towns vote with Richlands Pocahontas and Cedar Bluff offering full slates. Bluefield chooses three councilmen and a treasurer amid light opposition. Giles county towns Pearisburg Narrows Rich Creek and Glen Lyn also elect new officers.
Washington June 10 John W. Snyder won praise from two Republican senators and the unanimous Finance Committee endorsement for secretary of the treasury. The retiring reconversion chief appeared briefly before the panel, after which all members voted to approve him. One unnamed senator suggested praise might reflect left wing Democratic criticisms of Snyder.
Justice Jackson and colleagues clash over the Jewell Ridge coal case ruling on portal to portal pay. He disputes Justice Black’s influence, cites possible disqualification issues, and accuses press attacks linked to Black. The 5 to 4 decision was issued May 7, 1945 with Murphy authoring the majority.
In Dubuque Iowa a Canfield hotel blaze raised the dead to 17 with another unidentified body recovered from a fourth floor room. Unaccounted for list fell to 13 as firefighters continued search efforts and 73 year old Mrs William Canfield died of third degree burns.
Witnesses in Helsinki report a light emitting ghost rocket passing southwest over the city Sunday. The object flew at an altitude of 900 to 1200 feet and left a smoke trail. It is the first such sighting in Finland though several recent reports trace similar paths across southern Sweden and Denmark. The dispatch does not identify origin or operator.
The senate passed a reform package to reorganize Congress with 15 major committees, add professional aides, raise pay to 15000, and require lobbyist registration. It would open hearings, cap private bills, and require annual July adjournment with a 49 to 16 vote.
President Truman plans to send a veto message to Congress on the Case labor disputes bill. White House aides said they had not been told the exact contents, but a veto is anticipated. House leaders would move to sustain or override if a veto is sent, with a two thirds vote required, and the Senate would follow. At the same time officials expect renewed calls for a comprehensive labor dispute investigation and long term legislation.
James Holtzclaw 23 year old World War II veteran was held to the Bland county grand jury after a preliminary hearing in Bland. He faces murder charges in the May 27 shooting of Byron F. Ramsey near Hollybrook. Ramsey died after being shot twice. Wade Faulkner was also targeted but not hit. Holtzclaw posted 5000 bond awaiting the grand jury session when Bland circuit court meets July 13.
Two robbers aboard a downtown terminal suburban bus slugged guard Clinton Claybourn of Bluebird System Inc. and escaped with more than 1000 dollars. A revolver fired wounding his hat and shattering a window as he resisted the holdup. Claybourn said he carried the mail pouch money to the Lyons office.
Washington reports temporary authority given to bureau of mines inspectors to set safety standards in government‑owned soft coal mines. The rules apply until a federal mine safety code is issued within 30 days from May 29 as part of the strike settlement with John L. Lewis's United Mine Workers. An appeals process allows managers to challenge recommendations.
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