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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1949
Page
1
In a heated session Rep Sabath and Rep Cox clashed over housing bills. The 83-year veterans exchanged blows then reconciled, setting the stage for a major floor fight over controversial housing measures and time allotment for debate.
Appalachian Electric Power Co plans a steam electric generating plant on New River at Lurich Giles county Virginia with an estimated cost of 36 million dollars. Land options cover 190 acres near Rich Creek with construction delayed until cost factors like coal and transport are studied.
Washington reports vital statistics on house leaders Adolph J. Sabath of Chicago a long serving dean with forty two years in the chamber weighs about 1370 pounds and stands five feet seven inches Eugene E Cox of Camilla Georgia a Democrat aged sixty nine weighs about 370 pounds with eight feet eleven inch reach and political veteran Will Rogers Jr of California a Democrat with twenty four years in service is noted as well
In a heated session, Cox accuses Sabath of lying as punches and slaps erupt amid a rowdy debate. House Republicans push against broad relief, while Democrats approve a scaled back rent program. Senate action and Truman support follow, with reporters rushing to cover the clash and personalities.
Thirty individuals are summoned to Roanoke for a trial. Among the group is a classmate named Dana and several young people who were with her Sunday after a social event. The defense may seek further extensions before witnesses are formally called.
In Washington on June 22 the Senate rejected the Douglas Aiken plan to permit government seizure and operation of plants for 90 days during national emergencies by a 55 to 27 vote. The Ives amendment to allow case by case congressional action against strikes affecting health or safety was also defeated 67 to 15. The votes come as amendments to the administration labor bill replacing the Taft Hartley act. Labor leaders including AFL musician president James Petrillo supported parts of the plan.
Rupert West Virginia report says Elveretta Marlene North three, daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell T North, died at home after drinking liquid rat poison found on kitchen shelves while mother cleaned the area. A funeral home attendant identified the child.
An American Airlines Convair on a Fort Worth to New York run crash landed near Memphis with 43 aboard, injuring at least 34 but killing none. Engine failure at takeoff from Municipal Airport led to a fiery skid across a highway and a tree impact. passengers and crew escaped with varying injuries as witnesses described the chaotic scene and emergency response.
In New York on June 22 two Supreme Court justices Felix Frankfurter and Stanley M. Reed and Chief Judge Calvert Magruder of the U S circuit court of appeals testified as character witnesses for Alger Hiss. They said Hiss had an excellent reputation during his government service in Washington.
Alabama acts swiftly on two fronts including a federal inquiry in Washington into white hooded attacks. County Prosecutor Rapreth Perry announced a special grand jury to examine evidence as hooded riders terrorize communities across the state.
A potential breakthrough in the stalled Southern Coal Producers and United Mine Workers negotiations near Bluefield is anticipated within days. Chief negotiators Moody and Owens maintain a no comment stance as talks resume after a three hour session, with Owens visiting John L. Lewis in White Sulphur Springs.
A Tazewell resident died from an electrocution incident as officials investigated the scene. Names and exact circumstances are unclear in the surviving text but local authorities confirmed the fatality and ongoing inquiry.
Special to the Daily Telegraph describes press members arriving after an all night train to cover White Sulphur coal contract negotiations. Reporters from AP, United Press, INS and papers including Bluefield Daily Telegraph, New York Times, Washington Evening Star note the complex hotel layout, distant press room, and calm opening session with officers elected and adjournment before morning talks. John L. Lewis smiles as union and operator reps mingle. private conferences hint at evolving bargaining dynamics.
Fragmentary text shows a figure named Judy voicing claims of being framed. Readers confront confusing lines about a place or event in Waertieeton with unclear connections to a township or organization. Further details are unreadable in the scan.
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