Local Garment Company and Union Reach Agreement
Paul Trilli owner manager of the Bluefield Garment company and Irwin Jaffe of the ILGWU district said a labor dispute at the local plant is settled. The plant will reopen under a new contract with a five cent hourly wage increase. Ninety percent of employees are signed up with the union to be chartered and payroll deductions fund health welfare and a paid one week vacation. Ten minute rest breaks morning and afternoon are included and further work conditions will be finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Trilli
Bluefield Garment Company
Irwin Jaffe
Maryland, Virginia
West Virginia
International Ladies Garment Workers’ Union
Trilli
Comunwaysa
Jaffe
American Federation of the Features of the
Isa Health and Welfare Fund
Kentucky Coal Mine Closed Over Safety Search Conflict
Officials say a Kentucky coal mine shut after a mine search for combustibles. Miners and company cite safety rules and a lack of cooperation as tensions rise. The Hardy mine employs about 200 workers with strict prohibitions on open flames and matches inside lamp shanties. In West Virginia, a Williamson firm allows open lights while miners resist over cooperation and safety policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy
Eastern Coal Corp
Ora Pao
Williamson
W. Va
Charles Kiser
United Mine Workers
U. S. Unveils Continued Plan for Global Disarmament
The article outlines U S positions on enforcing the disarmament treaty with Britain and China. It calls for actions to enforce the program by land, sea and air and preserves a 25 year control system from the treaty’s effective date after ratification by all signatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Britain
China
Conferees Discuss Price Ceiling Amendment Revisions
The conference committee weighed an amendment on price ceilings affecting postwar goods including automobiles. Stabilization Director Chester Bowles attacked it as dangerous and delaying decisive action. Senate leader Barkley urged possible agreement on an acceptable bill, but no decision was made before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CPA
Chester Bowles
Senate
Barkley
Isere
Deaths of Mrs Jennie Helton and Hamilton L Nelson
Obituaries note Mrs. Jennie Helton 75 died yesterday at Bluefield Sanitarium. Funeral Sunday at Hawkins chapel with burial at Monte Vista cemetery. Also memorial for Hamilton L Nelson 29 who died Wednesday. services Sunday at Pocahontas Baptist church, military honors by American Legion. Nelson served in World War II and is survived by his mother and four sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins Chapel
Jennie Helton
Bluefield Sanitarium
Eugene May
V. Cook
Aoeed
Monte Vista Cemetery
Noah Edward Helton
Helton
Montgomery
Iville
A. B. Chapman
Releigh Terrace
Baptist Church
Pocahontas
Hamilton L. Nelson
Mr. Crosier
Woodlawn Cemetery
American Legion of
Conaud
Bny
Charles N
Aret
Crownsville
Dwiggins
Kelly Davis
Clara Nelson
Transport Exceeds Payload Record in Globe Master Flight
A Douglas C-74 Globemaster exceeded the world payload mark by lifting 40,000 pounds to altitude en route from Dayton to Schenectady. Pilot Williams and co pilot Monroe reported reaching about 27,000 feet and maintaining speed over 580 miles in 1 hour 49 minutes. The aircraft, weighing 145,000 pounds at takeoff, is powered by four 28 cylinder engines around 3,000 horsepower each. The flight capped a two day air show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
N. Y
Dayton
Ohio
Jack W
Pappy) Williams
Wright Field
Williams
R. E. Monroe
Coal price hikes approved by OPA district wide
The Office of Price Administration approved district coal price increases effective immediately dating to May 13 for sales under later increases. Western Pennsylvania operators expressed a wait and see attitude, saying it could take two months to gauge effects on costs and potential union contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Office of Price Administration
Western Pennsylvania
Apl-United
Make It a Million Savings for Army Education
A veteran benefits offer promises to cover up to 48 months of education at business trade schools or colleges after a three year Regular Army enlistment. The program targets service members seeking to finance their post service studies and advance careers.
Famise Corset Studio Moves to Bluefield Building
Ladies are urged to get fitted by a trained Famise Corsetiere at the 702 Coal and Coke Building in Bluefield West Virginia. The article notes a price increase of about 40 percent per ton in coal operations and quotes Byron Canon, secretary of the Western Pennsylvania coal operators association, on operators reviewing new prices as vacations approach and normal operation may take a month to resume. Meanwhile in Johnstown a details follow.
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OPA
Pensylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
North Carolina
Coal and Coke Building
Bluefield
W. Va
Ito
Goowe
Byron Canon
Western Pennsylvania Coal Operators Association
Johnstown
Local Man Struck By Axe In Bluefield Fight
William Thomas Edwards of Bluefield suffered head injuries after being struck with an axe at an apartment over a furniture repair shop on South Bland Street. Five colored men were jailed pending further investigation and Edwards’ condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thomas Edwards
Bluefield
Providence Hospital
Edwards
South Bland Street
Bluefield Sanitarium
Miners Threaten Work Stoppage Over Food Supplies
Pittsburgh district coal miners threaten a stay at home protest unless bread flour and fresh meat are provided. J P Busarello of district 5 APL United Mine Workers says the move is serious but not a union matter. Commander George E Slocum says letters from groups of miners report hunger and demand for chest in mining towns with weekly fresh meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Navy
Area Coal Mines Administration
J. P. Busarello
District 5
Apl-United Mine Workers of America
Busarello
Washington
George E. Slocum
Slocum
Asu
Trace Sought Of Aged Colored Man Holt Missing
Bluefield police seek information on James Holt an elderly colored man last seen at Bennett's Drug store in Bramwell He is about five feet ten inches tall 165 pounds wearing overalls a brown shirt tan shoes and a dark gray hat A reward and contact numbers 253 or 267 Bramwell are listed for tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Bramwell
Holt
Trieste Question Marks Four Power Ministers Talks
Paris reports say the four power foreign ministers resumed debate on Trieste but adjourned after two hours. Molotov and Pavlov attended a dinner with Byrnes, seen as possible quiet step toward a peace treaty agreement. Delegations viewed the dinner as more than routine courtesy. The ministers reaffirmed positions from the April May sessions.
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Paris
Trieste
V. M. Molotov
Andrei
Vladimir Pavlov
Howe
Gapsctanais
Byrnes
Seadne Ta
Alumni Association Elects Officers in Blacksburg
W C Billy Bowles of Washington D C was unanimously elected president of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Alumni Association at the annual meeting in Blacksburg Bowles a 1923 Gobbler track star succeeds Cyrus Hawkins also of Washington Other officers elected include H B Hawkins 10 of Richmond first vice president H W Howard 35 New York second vice president Hawkins Pi Pyne 38 Bec w Co Bonsack 40 wife hale J B Shuttz 19 Fayetteville W Va
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksburg
W.C
Billy) Bowles
Washington
D. C
Virginia Polytechnic Institute Alumni Associatio
Cyrus Hawkins
Bowles
H. B. Hawkins
Richmond
H. W. Howard
New York
Hawkins
Pyne
Bec W. Co
Bonsack
Hale J. B. ‘Shuttz
Fayetteville
W. Va
Underwriters Seat Officers at Bluefield Gathering
Jee Baldwin was installed as president of the Bluefield Life Underwriters at a dinner meeting held at the West Virginian hotel. Other officers installed include Sam C. Bush as vice president Bernard Wilkinson secretary and W D Jones treasurer. Harry E. West conducted the installation with C D Rhodes presiding. A number of members and wives are expected to attend the convention and T F Middlebrook is named to the board of directors. Memorial and fund council appointments include W P Swartz W G Wrysor W H Burrus and Hawkins. D P Morton announced the site for the 17000 techmen memorial to be at the northeast corner of the drillfield oval a spiritual rather than utilitarian venture, approved in cooperation with the college building committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jee Baldwin
Bluefield Life Underwriters
West Virginian
Sam C. Bush
Bernard Wilkinson
W. D. Jones
Harry E. West
T. F
Middlebrook
W. P. Swartz
Roanoke
W. G. Wrysor
Richmond
W. H. Burrus
Lynnchburg
Hawkins
D. P. Morton
Huntington
W. Va
Iddings Heads Road Committee in Pageton District
T Iddings of Pageton was named chairman of a district road committee to study secondary road improvements. Members include E W Alley Jenkin Jones and others. The South Fork road near the Country club was named the top project, with a county wide meeting planned in coming days. Community fundraising for food lags behind expectations as housewives push to feed families.
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T. Iddings
Pageton
Adkin
E. W. Alley
Jenkin Jones
Lews Cartwright
Leckie
Anawalt
Floyd Sharley
Wilcoe
Charlie Harman
Bayou
South Fork
Country Club
Cc. C. Hurley
Lans
Cers
One Loaf Bread Scarcity Draws Crowds at Storefront
A crowd of women shoppers gathered before a store yesterday amid flour shortages. Many grabbed two loaves but clerks limited each customer to one loaf, a measure aimed at preserving supply.
Local Men To Attend Dental Exam Meetings
Dr. L. L. Belcher of Welch departs to join the state board of dental examiners in Wheeling and Pittsburgh. Examinations will be held at West Liberty State College and Pittsburgh College of Dentistry for dentists seeking to practice in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Belcher
Welch
Wheeling
Pittsburgh
Te State Board of Dental Examiners
West Liberty State Colege
Pittsburgh College of Deniistry
West Virginia
Food Drive Falls Short of Expected Support
Welch's community food collection drive ends with minimal contributions after a week of effort. Organizers express disappointment while urging residents to donate remaining time to aid local families in need.
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Welch
Senate and House Pass Major Military Supply Bills
Washington reports both chambers cleared large funding bills totaling over 13 billion dollars for multiple federal agencies in the coming fiscal year. The Senate approved navy post office treasury state commerce and justice measures while the House passed a major peace time army appropriation, sending the measures back to the other chamber for amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Navy
Post Office
Treasury
State, Commerce and Justice Departments
Appropriations Committee
Soviet Opposition amid UN Aid Debate Faces Setbacks
The article notes defeat on key issues including enabling a world federation of trade unions to voice in coin discussions and restricting UN aid to war devastated zones, where only member areas are affected. It reflects ongoing tensions within the Soviet opposition on international labor and aid policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cems Rors Oy
Whichussia
World Federation Trade Unions
United Nations
Note Found in Car After Hit and Run Incident
A note discovered in a car belonging to Guardian Angel Belleville Dr. Oscar Steh k referenced a license number and stated that the person who hit the car was responsible. The circumstances suggest a hit and run while the owner was away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Oscar Stehk
Nine Naturalized Mail Case Heard in Southern District Court
Nine naturalized individuals face a mail order charge in the southern district. The case, heard yesterday before Judge Ben Moore, saw five family members plead guilty while others were listed as naturalized defendants with varied origins and name changes. The court adjourned after jury drawing for Beckley term and released some defendants on their own recognizance.
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Southern District West
Jobo
Ee County
Nancy Mitchell
Zack Mitchell
Effie Wimmer
Virginia Mitchell
Sears Roebuck
Ben Moore
Beckley
Earl Cavender
Tra Mottesheard
Fragmented OCR headline yields unclear local item
A highly garbled OCR snippet mentions names and places but lacks coherent details or a clear event. The readable bits suggest a minor local item with potential references to a person and place, but no resolvable facts for a full card.
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Local Garment Company
Union Reach Agreement
Kentucky Coal
Lewis Tierney
U. S
Rah As
U. E Army Ad Profession Pa
Peery
Welch, W. Va
James Holt
Bram
Rebiem
Wee
Paper Supply 60
Bluefield, W. ‘Va
Alumni Association
C. D. Rhodes
Lee Baldwin
Welch News
Iddings Heads Road Committee
Guardian Angel
Hard
U.S
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Sunset News Telegraph Commercial Printing CO
WHIS
U. S. Treasury
The
Treasury Department and Advertising Council
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