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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1948
Page
1
A United Airlines four engine plane struck a power line and exploded in flames near Mt. Carmel Pennsylvania killing all 43 aboard. Eyewitness described the scene as a living hell and passengers included noted figures and celebrities of the era.
New York reports United Airlines flight near Mt Carmel toll of 483 dead now ranks fourth among domestic air disasters. Historical tallies include May 20 1947 Eastern Airlines near Port Deposit and Oct 24 1947 United Airlines Bryce Canyon Utah, and June 13 1947 Capital Airlines Blue Ridge Mountains incident.
A rail car of reports details a plane crash near Midvalley Colliery in Jeddo-Highland coal area. The ill fated ship fell after engine fire and struck a high tension transformer, killing numerous people as flames and wreckage lit the air. Coroner John Evans reported 16 bodies recovered two and a half hours after the crash. Witnesses described a scene of devastation and death with bodies strewn across the area.
A horse wounded 13-year-old Francesco Congigliettini in Messina on June 16 after stomping near First of September street. The Republica reported the animal kicked a stray cartridge, injuring the boy in the foot.
Cullman Alabama June 17 An Alabama divorcee Ms Christine Putman Johnston has moved to drop her suit seeking recognition of Gov James E Folsom as her common law husband and the boy's father The motion also asks dismissal of the case for the two year old James Douglas Johnston The hearing was set for July and a guardian for the child may be appointed The woman said she was used as a political tool and they never lived together as man and wife The original suit claimed they lived together in several states and that Johnston was introduced to Folsoms mother as the future first lady of Alabama The child was born in Nashville Tennessee on April 17 1946 during Folsoms gubernatorial campaign
Baltimore announces the appointment of Richard L. Harvey as manager of labor relations for the Baltimore and Ohio. J. Goebel, vice president in charge of personnel, disclosed the decision today.
Washington June 17 Congress faced a legislative log jam risking the draft and major bills. Leaders said quitting for the year on Saturday was doubtful with plans for a recess for the Republican National convention next week. Taft and Martin warned adjournment without a draft bill seems unlikely. The House advanced an amendment delaying first inductions, while Senate favored two years service. The session also passed a navy appropriation and struggled over a foreign aid bill and housing measures, with uncertainty on votes.
Bluefield prepares for a crowded dedication of the 800-car Municipal Parking Building started in 1946 at a cost of 523000. Governor Clarence C. Meadows will attend with 54 West Virginia, Virginia, and Tennessee mayors and Greenville officials. An all afternoon program includes a beauty contest, dances, and a full ceremony with speeches, music, and benediction.
Washington reports a Senate House conference committee will resume talks to reach a compromise on foreign aid funding. The House backed a 15 month spread totaling about 1.433 billion of the 6.5337 billion requested, while the Senate backed a 12 month plan restoring roughly 1.175 billion. Senator Bridges noted discussions on recovery aid for 16 non communist European nations and Orient aid, but no agreement on fundamental issues.
President Truman accused Republican leadership of blocking expansive housing legislation during a speech aboard his private car in Indianapolis. He warned the public that parliamentary devices were emasculating reform and said the House would vote only on watered down bills. He also criticized Congress for veto overruns, labor policy moves, and a possible boom bust under the current program.
In Canton Ohio on June 17 a pet monkey named Skeeter belonging to Curtis McClelland died after being chained to a basement wall. The animal activated a nearby washing machine becoming tangled and strangled as the chain tightened.
Four year old daughter of Mrs. E. C. Tike on St Simons Island dressed a dog in finery using her mother's finery and an heirloom diamond cavalier. The dog wandered off. Today Mrs. Tike and an insurance company offered a $1,000 reward. Value of the law was not announced.
Paris reports a one hour general strike across France called by the communist dominated confederation of labor in sympathy with Clermont Ferrand workers. widespread wage dispute fueled walkouts as 100,000 plus strikers and 200,000 Belgian metal workers pressed demands amid ongoing labor unrest and prior clashes in Clermont Ferrand.
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co and the CIO United Rubber Workers announced an 11 cent hourly wage increase for 28 000 Goodyear workers. The raise is retroactive to last Monday following supplemental plant agreements during contract talks.
A fragment from a Washington column contrasts choosing between the Louis-Walcott boxing match and the Republican presidential nominating session. The prose riffs on indecision, calls for clarity, and mentions figures like Taft, Dewey, and Valley Forge.
Washington reports the House voted amid furious debate to postpone the draft until 1949. Senator Taylor plans a senate filibuster to kill the measure, with Taft warning of a recess for the Republican convention if filibustered. An amendment delaying induction to after January 31, 1949 passed 125 to 90, while registrations would begin only in 1949 if conditions permit.
Philadelphia reporters covered Harold Stassen as he entered to challenge for the Republican nomination. The day featured platform disputes, potential ballots, and competing endorsements from Dewey Taft and Landon, while committee hearings and delegate seating fights unfolded.
The U S army said that five American soldiers and an Italian civilian remained prisoners after being seized Tuesday in an army launch in the Adriatic near Punta Grose Istria just below Trieste. Yugoslav authorities claimed the men had entered Yugoslav waters.
Manhattan physician Dr. Abraham Schonholtz faces misdemeanor charges for selling two illegitimate babies. District Attorney Frank S. Hogan said one child was sold for 1700 dollars. The doctor allegedly paid 320 dollars to two expectant mothers and promised 300 more upon final adoption papers.
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