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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1949

Page

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Feud Over Board Powers Under Taft-Hartley Act

Weetameton June 19 The board faces a dispute over its authority to refuse unfair practice cases under Taft Hartley Denham argues the board lacks authority while Congress set power to decide prosecutions The May 16 board action involved two cases against an employer and a union with San Pedro Tucson and other sites cited as affected commerce.

Weetameton Tie Denham San Pedro Tucson Ariz Ale Congress Ibed

Fragmentary OCR item presents unclear political notes

An unclear OCR segment references political figures and regions in a fragmented form. The readable elements include mentions of a governor and party lines, with likely references to outside groups and dates, though the text remains largely indecipherable.

Spencer Court Demand Silence During Session

Boone County court in Spencer West Virginia requires silence during sessions. The report notes disturbances and questions the ability of officials to perform duties given ongoing interruptions.

Spencer W. Va Boone County Court Cewern

VFW Delegates Attend Memorial Rites in Jackson

About 1,009 out of town delegates attended the Tennessee veterans of foreign wars convention in Jackson. Memorial services honored the dead of all wars with 24 services across the day. Senator Peter Kelner spoke at the principal banquet address.

J Jevrkson Tenn State Veterans of Area Jackson- 24 Dar Peter Kelourer D-Tenn

Moorefield Sits Waiting as Flood Strikes West Virginia

A 2 000 strong mountain town endures a night of fear as a flash flood sweeps crops, livestock, and homes. Police warn the river may crest higher, residents seek shelter, volunteers man hoses, and many evacuees crowd courthouse cots while singing in the heat.

Moorefield W. Va Fire Department West Virginia University Ralph J. Bean

Sailors Killed In Plane Crash To Be Buried

Military services for seven air reservists will be held at 2 p m tomorrow at the National cemetery. All will be buried in one grave at the request of parents. Five men from Memphis were in the Naval Air Station unit, one from Little Rock and one from New Orleans.

Memphis National Cemetery California Naval Air Station Little Rock New Orleans

Government selling surplus buildings and utilities at bargain prices

Washington reports the federal works agency offers 68 schools 15 hospitals 15 sewer systems nine water works a garbage disposal plant and five fire protection units for sale to local districts and governments. total value listed at 20093033 with installment payment options and priority to local buyers.

Washington Federal Works Jess Larson Federal Works Agency Maryland — Schools Baltimore County Sellers Point Bethesda Virginia — Hospital Arlington Hospital Association Norfolk County Craddock Elzabeth City Arlineon County Hampton Arlington County Elizabeth City Pire Station

AFL Sees Unemployment Up to 5 Million by July

The AFL in Labor's Monthly Survey forecasts unemployment may rise to five million by July but argues the economy remains healthy and a serious recession unlikely. It urges wage growth tied to productivity and cooperation among unions management and government to cut costs and boost production.

Washington American Federation of Labor Labor AFL APL

Berlin Question Looms Behind Live and Let Live Plan

Paris June 19 AP authoritative sources said Western ministers reached an east west live and let live agreement on Berlin to avert war. The plan aims to restore peace by providing West access to Berlin and resuming trade with Germany. A secret session was planned for today to outline procedures and possible steps toward a broader settlement.

Paris Bie Pour Foreten Berlin Farein United States Presee Britain annouMeind Berim Elesed Biz Germany Westerm Baath Ancre Vietinaky Bach Viehneky Acheson Vishinsky Teri Sone Newemen

Highway Accidents Claim 3 In One Day

Three people died in Davidson County highway crashes raising the 1949 toll in the city county area to 31. Charles A. Morton, 45, of Antioch, died when his car overturned into a drainage ditch in pre dawn fog. Henry Veals, 25, and his wife Harriet Veals, 23, were killed in a separate crash.

Nashville Tenn Daviison Charles A. Morton Antioch Henry Veals Harriet

Flood Toll Grows in Petersburg and Moorefield West Virginia

Flood waters subside as search continues for the missing and dead in Petersburg and Moorefield. Two bodies recovered include Cpl. Hurst and his son Ronald Robert. Meek trapped in the Hurst home. Three others feared dead remain unrecovered, including Leota Redmond, Nata Walker, and Winston Beckwith. Mrs Margaret Gaither reported dead as authorities urged caution with continuing flood risks.

Cpl. Hurst West Virgin Ronald Robert Paul Meek Loran County Hurst Meek Leota Redmond Nata Walker Winston V. Beckwith John Gaither Petersure Margaret

Weetington Dene Update With Local Notes

Reading through the fragmentary text, the report mentions the town of Weetington Dene and refers to upcoming events and civic details. The readable parts indicate a local focus on community matters, with names and figures obscured by OCR noise.

Labor Bill May Be Tested Today

Labor leaders and politicians debate a major labor bill as Senate votes loom. Figures including Taft and Mine Douglas weigh the chances and warnings of projected support or opposition amid mounting pressure from Democratic and labor groups.

Warren Says Federal Health Plan May Be Only Answer

California Governor Earl Warren says national health insurance may be the only solution if states fail to create their own programs. He favors a plan but leaves open whether a Truman proposal or Taft style grant-in-aid would prevail. Warren addresses the governors conference as Dewey and Warren meet for the first time since November.

Warren Colorado Springs Colo National Health Insurance Earl Warren California Thomas E. Dewey New York Dewey Truman Robert A. Taft William Preston Lane, Jr Maryland U. S Lane United Nations

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