Curb Put On Rail Shipments for U.S. Ships
A flag embargo halted all rail freight shipments to American vessels in U.S. ports as CIO seamen sit down tightens its grip on maritime commerce. The American Association of Railroads ordered no consignments to U.S. ships across coasts, affecting 1700 ships per union claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S
America
CIO
American Association of Railroads
U.S
Union
AAR
George Randall
Asociation
Displaced Persons Drain Greek Resources
Athens reports that more than 110 000 persons displaced by guerrilla raids strain Greece resources. Premier Stephanopoulos said farmers flocked to cities including Salonika Kilkis Larissa and Lamia, using American loan funds to cope with the humanitarian burden.
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Athens
Stephan Stephanopoulos
Stephanopoulos
Salonika
Kilkis
Larissa
Lamia
Greece
Sam Curry Trial Moves Rapidly in West Virginia
Marlinton June 17 The state rested its case against Sam Curry a 38 year old mine foreman accused of killing two union miners during a November coal walkout at Eureka Hollow The jury heard 14 witnesses for the prosecution and two for the defense detailing the shooting of Will Hunt and Roosevelt Thomas and Curry s self defense claim The accounts place Curry unloading coal when shots were fired and Roosevelt Thomas killed while running away with no evidence of prior argument presented by witnesses
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlinton
W. Va
Pocahontas
Sam Curry
McDowell County
Curry
Will Hunt
Eckman
McDowell Country
Euka Hollow
James Roosevelt Thomas
Forme United Mine Workers
Hunt
Ward
Lloyd Ko
Roosevelt Thomas
Meadows expands plan for West Virginia special session
Gov Meadows broadened the agenda for a June 23 special legislative session to address allowing cities to levy gross sales taxes and to enable municipal councils to call special elections. He cites a Wheeling tax ruling that invalidates some city taxes and notes needs for cost provisions and home rule amendments. The moves aim to stabilize urban finances and permit a new Charleston charter proposal to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Meadows
R. Carl Andrews
Governor Meadow
Secretary of State
Supreme Court
Wheeling
Krug Seeks One Year Extension of Coal Mine Safety Code
Secretary Krug proposed extending the federal coal mine safety code for one year beyond June 30. He urged Congress to adopt a joint resolution to preserve enforcement power after government possession ends, citing the Centralia Illinois mine tragedy and the Krug-Lewis agreement governing soft coal mines.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Krug
Congress
Vandenberg
Mich
Senate
Coal Mine Administration
United Mine Workers
Centralia
Ill
Financier Tries Custody Suit Using Hotel Recording Evidence
Towson Maryland June 17 Financier Frank M Nicodemus 58 sought custody of two daughters from his ex wife claiming she is morally unfit. He presented recordings of a five hour hotel date with a private detective hired by him in a Baltimore hotel. The detective Hirsch testified Mrs Nicodemus wore only a blouse during part of the encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towson
Frank M. Nicodemus
Nicodemus
Commercial Credit Corporation
Bessie M. Nicodemus
Daughers
Baltimore
Hirsch
R. V. McNemar
Paul V. Smith
McNemar
J. Howard Murray
Seek to Avert Strike in Standard Ultramarine Case
Huntington West Virginia June 17 with a 30 day strike notice expiring tomorrow U S conciliators met today with union management conferees of the Standard Ultramarine company seeking an agreement to avert a walkout by 500 CIO employees demanding an 11 cents an hour wage increase.
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Huntington
W. Va
U.S
Standard Ultramarine
CIO
Mayor Curley Receives Last Rites In Hospital Stay
Cohasset Massachusetts June 17 Mayor James M Curley of Boston received last rites in his hospital bed as authorities prepared to enact a six to 18 month mail fraud sentence. The 72 year old former governor and congressman had lost a second Supreme Court appeal for federal conviction. The Rev Thomas Devlin administered the rites.
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Cohasset
Mass
James M. Curley
Boston
Washington
Massachusetts
Supreme Court
Curley
Thomas Devlin
St. Anthony’s Church
Stuffed Shirtism Blamed In Musical Programs
Dr. Theodore M. Finney of the University of Pittsburgh attacked stuffed shirtism in American musical life at the Ohio Music Teachers Association meeting in Cleveland. He argued opera is outmoded and concerts are old fashioned, criticizing attire and crowding in venues and the pressure of box office success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Theodore M. Finney
University of Pittsburgh
Ohio Music Teachers Association
Mead Tells Of May's Action For Garsson
Former Senator James M. Mead testified in the May Garsson war fraud trial that Andrew J. May and Henry Garsson urged him in 1945 to intercede with the War Department for release of more than $1 million the army held on Garsson war work. A key witness, Joseph F. Freeman, collapsed from a serious heart attack on the stand.
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Washington
James M. Mead
Andrew J. May
Henry Garsson
War Department
Garsson Company
Mead
May
Garsson
New York
House Military Committee
Henry and
Murray Garrson
Joseph F. Freeman
Freeman
Garsson Brothers
Federal Revenue
Garssons
Singing Star Denies Refusal To Bear Children In Annulment Case
Red haired Iva Withers star of Carousel denied her husband Robert G Strom’s claim she refused to bear children. Supreme Court Referee John F Carew recommended an annulment citing a historic precedent. Withers said she needed time for her Theatre Guild contract and accused Bob of jealousy.
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Chicago
Iva Withers
Carousel
Supreme Court
John F. Carew
New York
Robert G. Strom
Carew
Theatre Guild
Bob
Reno
Child Born Without Feet To Walk Soon
Nancy Ann Duman, a three year old from Lincoln Park Pittsburgh, was born without feet and needs braces and artificial limbs. Her parents M J and Mrs M J Duman sold war bonds to fund treatment, and many strangers and groups have offered aid. The family expresses deep gratitude for the help and support received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Nancy Ann Duman
Moppett
M. J. Duman
Lincoln Park
Nancy
Crash Inquiry Board Holds Secret Meet
Washington reports the presidents special board of inquiry held a secret session to seek ways to prevent air crashes. Chairman James M Landis said no statements would be made yet and no witnesses were called. Members included Theodore Wright and Brigadier General M W Arnold with H P Cox and John W Crowley represented NACA.
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Washington
Truman
Special Board of Inquiry
James M. Landis
Civil Aeronautics Board
Jerome Hunsaker
National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
John W. Crowley
Aeronautical Research
NACA
Theopore P. Wright
Civil Aeronautics Administrator
M. W. Arnold
The
Air Transport Association
H. P. Cox
American Airlines
Lions Clubs Elect Reorganize WV Districts At Annual Meet
West Virginia Lions conclude their twenty fifth convention by dividing the state into three districts 29 W 29 V and 29 A electing Dudley L Simms Joseph A Warrenfeltz and Harry E Moats as governors Delegates choose Huntington to host the 1948 convention with total registration 603 Awards honor several members and Roy P Herold endorsed for Lions International board duties include reorganizing votes and candidacies across districts and counties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions International
Dudley L. Simms
Charleston
Joseph A. Warrenfeltz
Charles Town
Harry E. Moats
Harrisville
West Virginia
Warrenfeltz
Moats
John V. Anderson
Parkersburg
Ralph W. Bailey
Mount Hope
Huntington
Otis M. Trevy
McMechen
C. W. Brohard
Princeton
L. H. Wallace
Rainelle
Franklin Pownell
Martinsburg
Noel O. Riley
Shinnston
Floyd Riddle
Vienna
David A. Porter
South Parkersburg
James E. Agnew
Jack Neely
Ansted
Maurice C. Gosnay
Marmet
Oak Hill
Burnsville
Roy P. Herold
Wheeeling
Lions International Board of Directors
San Francisco
Herold
International Board of Governors
We Simms
Nin Coda
Logan
Harry Moats
Walter Durkin
Wellsburg
Joe Warrenfeltz
Prank Rice
Keyser
House Upheld Truman Veto On Tax Cut Bill
The House narrowly upheld President Truman's veto by a hair and blocked a 4 billion dollar income tax slash. The vote 268 to 137 fell short of a two thirds margin, ending any immediate tax reduction plan for 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Truman
Martin
R-Mass
Ana Ne Gediareag
Senate
Carl Andersen
Minnesota
Hull
Wisconsin
American Labor
Rep
Marcantonio
New York
Halleck
Indiana
Knutson
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Posse Captures Burglar Suspects in Harman
In Harman West Virginia a citizen posse armed with shotguns and revolvers rounded up two young North Carolina men after a farmer reported a burglary at his home. Ernest Lee Morrison of Charlotte and Gerald Franklin Burgess of Mrs Holly were brought to Randolph County jail and charged with breaking and entering and robbery.
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Elkins
W. Va
North Carolina
Harman
J. H. Fillinger
Fillinger
Ernest Lee Morrison
Charlotte
N C
Gerald Franklin Burgess
Mr. Holly
N.C
Randolph County
R. C. Culp
J. J. White
Navy Lt Edward Little Acquitted by Court Martial
The navy announced Lt Comdr Edward N Little was acquitted of all charges in a secret four month court martial regarding maltreatment of a subordinate in a Japanese prison camp. The navy cited three main allegations including maltreatment, conduct prejudicial to good order, and conduct unbecoming an officer.
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Washington
Navy
Comar
Edward N. Little
Little
Truman Urges Universal Training At Princeton Bicentennial
President Truman, speaking at Princeton University during its bicentennial, urged universal youth training as a military necessity for national welfare and world peace. He warned small nations may fear American resolve without a trained reserve and stressed training aims to prevent war, not win it. He noted the audience of 6,500 and received an honorary doctor of law degree alongside Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Adm. Chester W. Nimitz, and 33 others.
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Princeton
N. J
Princeton University
Truman
United States
Nassau Hall
Dwight D. Elisenhower
Army
Fleet
Chester W. Nimitz
Naval Operations
Truman Deliberates Over Labor Bill Veto Decision
President Truman, after receiving an honorary degree at Princeton, said he has not yet decided whether to veto the Labor bill. He noted uncertainty about a veto and expressed gratitude that the House upheld the veto of the tax bill, while indicating no final stance on the Labor measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
Truman
Princeton University
House
Motorcades converge on Washington against Taft-Hartley bill
AFL and CIO motorcades totaling about 3000 to 4000 unionists gathered in Washington to press opposition to the Taft-Hartley labor bill. They planned a mass meeting at Turner's arena and visits to Congress, with a Wednesday night address at the New Sylvan theater. Delegations from Los Angeles New York and Philadelphia joined a Frederick Md rendezvous en route. A White House delegation of 642 religious leaders urged a veto, arguing the bill harms freedom and shifts power to employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
AFL
CIO
Turner
Congress
New Sylvan Theater
Monument Grounds
Los Angeles
AFL Central Labor Council
New York
Philadelphia
Frederick
White House
John Duffy
New York City
Ira Sud
Arlington, Va
Charles Owen Rice
Pittsburgh
Sheldon Rahn
National
Reece Sees 1948 Repudiation of New Deal Spending
Spokane and political notes report B. Carroll Reece stating that the death of the tax reduction bill signals a stronger repudiation of the New Deal spending philosophy in 1948. He cites Truman veto and pledges future GOP stance against a fifth term for the New Deal.
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Spokane
Wash
B. Carroll Reeece
House
Truman
Reece
Van Leaves Road On East River Mountain
A Mayflower long distance van driven by J. O. Mock of Rushville Ind failed brakes and plunged off a highway embankment at Horseshoe Bend at the foot of East River Mountain last night around nine. Mock, unhurt, was en route from Raleigh North Carolina to Rochester Minnesota with a furniture load. Investigating officers were State Trooper E O Burner and Deputies Bob Bird and Lante Cook.
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Mayflower
Horseshoe Bend
East River Mountain
J. O. Mock
Rushville
Ind
Rochester
Minnesota
Raleigh
N. C
Mack
Winston-Salem
O. K
E. O. Burner
Bob Bird Andeante Cook
Britain and France Begin Parley on Rebuilding Europe
Britain and France opened a two day working session at the British embassy to coordinate postwar reconstruction aid under Secretary Marshall. Bevin and Ramadier led delegations with experts to map Europe’s needs in food transport steel and agriculture. President Auriol praised the initiative as a bold wise step toward peace.
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Paris
Britain
France
Marshall
Bevin
London
Ramadier
Bidault
United States
Europe
Vincent Auriol
Movement For European Economic Co
Movement For European Economic Co-Ordination
Foreign Press Association
McClaugherty Named Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Governor Meadows announced Don McClaugherty as commissioner of motor vehicles for 1947 to 1951. The new department separates vehicle registration and licensing from the road commission with a $5 000 annual salary. McClaugherty has led vehicle registration duties since 1941 and has a long record in public service. He is a Princeton, West Virginia resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Meadows
Don McClaugherty
State Road Commission
Road Commission
McClaugherty
Princeton
Mercer County
Beaver High School
Bluefield
Mercer Sheriff's Office
State Tax Department
House Debates Supply Measure Amid GOP Savings Claims
Democrats challenge Republican claims of 1.41 billion in savings in the 1948 supply bill as the House opens debate on funds for 33 miscellaneous agencies. Rep. Hendrick says actual reductions total about 330.5 million, with the rest due to admin revisions and higher revenues. Debate may proceed with no amendments as the bill heads to the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Independent Offices
House
Rep
Hendrick
D-Fla
Hendricks
Appropriations Committee
Nepeeee
Senate
Earma
Veterans’ Administration
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Cobh
Southampton
Cherbourg
Atlonal Maritime Union
Joseph Curran
NMU
George C
W. R. Godber
Interstate Commerce Commission
Meadows Broadens
Singing Star
Lions
Lions Clubs
Ramsey School
Harry R. May
Beckley
International Counsellor
Ben Moore
International
the Lions
Resolutions Committee
C. G. Paregoy
Dan Sweeney
D. W. Waring
C. E. Jones
Bluefield Club
Edward Little
Van
M’claugherty
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