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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1949
Page
1
Voters nominate ten candidates for the city board at a local election meeting. The event lists nominees and groupings, with several names and roles discussed as residents evaluate potential leadership. The report notes registration and attendance, highlighting community interest in the four year terms.
A local hearing on the Anawalt election is planned for June 22. The notice notes party involvement and that turnout was low with few voters casting ballots.
Dr. Frank F. Oppenheimer testified he was a Communist party member for 3½ years while saying he worked on atomic secrets and quit the party before doing 50. He stated he participated in wartime and peacetime atomic programs 1941 to 1947 at UC Radiation Laboratory and later resigned from the University of Minnesota. Other Capitol Hill probes include Condon hearings and royalty clearances for atomic plants amid mismanagement charges at Hansford, Washington.
Radio commentator Ray Henle claimed Crosby plans residence on a Rockville farm just outside Washington and will quit Hollywood for a gentle man farmer life. Betty Eastman questioned the tip as Crosby recently finished a Pebble Beach home and Crosby himself and his two brothers are away from Hollywood.
A 28 year old Nashville man Allen J Sykes was killed when he touched a electrically wired window at a service station while operating a hydraulic car lift. Investigators say 112 to 115 volts passed through his body. Attendant Jess Gilliland ran to help and was shocked but unharmed. The wired window bore the line Life is sweet 220 volts Come in Its yours to lose.
In Paris on June 14 the big four ministers meet amid strain as Soviet envoy Vishinsky pushes for secret talks and a Berlin rail strike blocks progress. Western proposals seek a four power board with limited veto and guaranteed transit rights into Berlin.
Williamson West Virginia voters elected a Democratic mayor and city council and approved a 300000 dollar bond issue for a field house. Mayor Joe C Hatfield defeated Republican Kelsey Clay to win the mayoralty. he had been appointed earlier this year after O E Hogan resigned. The four Democrats elected to the council were John Layne Norman Roberts Grover C Smith and Joe Marcum.
Testimony described a tall woman in black delivering a $10,000 bundle to Governor Meadows campaign funds via attorney Carl Galbraith. Prosecution ties the money to Meadows' candidacy while Meadows and Galbraith deny direct involvement. The trial also hears about Lias' wealth tied to Wheeling’s rackets and Meadows’ role in promoting his ally.
In Knoxville Tennessee the end of rent controls triggered increases up to 250 percent. Landlords raised rents after an official in Washington announced removal of controls, following city council and governor approvals. Tenants reported increases from 25 to 250 percent, including a seven room apartment jumping from 40 to 105 dollars. Decontrol applies to Knoxville city only. surrounding counties remain under control.
Western Berlin railway workers vote six to one against a compromise strike settlement, keeping the 25 day walkout. Of 14 711 ballots, 12 626 favor continuing the strike, 2 085 vote to end it. Brig Gen Howley says Soviet press attacked strikers, proving Communist word unreliable and that anti Communist strikers are not puppets of Allies. Strikers demand full pay in west marks job security and recognition of the non Communist union.
Long Beach police testified they saw Thomas Supple steal a pound of pork chops worth 74 cents from a parked car. He paid a $25 fine for petty theft as Judge Harry Keeler commented on meat prices.
The Norfolk and Western Railway laid off 177 shop employees at Roanoke effective Monday night as part of a nationwide coal suspension. Total N and W layoffs reach 1,100 across the system, excluding on‑call freight crews. The stoppage reflects reduced freight traffic from miners’ stabilization cuts.
State Police Superintendent Burchett ordered to protect life and property amid a week long coal miner strike. Governor Patteson urged county cooperation while Harrison county reported no pickets as Sheriff Reynolds said strip operators paused during a stabilization period.
In fog shrouding the Santa Monica mountains a navy transport with seven reservists aboard was located. Rescue crews found the wreckage in a canyon near the hills south of Santa Monica. The seven men, all from the Memphis air station, were enroute from Moffett Field on a West Coast training mission when the R4D went down as they attempted to land.
Washington June 14 The housing bill clearing 8 to 4 to proceed to immediate House debate after Democratic leaders threatened to bypass committee with anti bottleneck rules. Sabath announced the bill would be called up next Tuesday with a vote due Friday or Saturday. The measure fulfills one of President Truman's major campaign promises.
The article reports on plans to organize the coal industry with key figures like John L. Lewis and Mary Moses involved. It suggests Southern operators and captive mines may be excluded from proposed contracts as negotiations continue between unions and operators.
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