Miners Reach Pact With Owners On Wages And Pension
Washington reports a tentative agreement between John L. Lewis and soft coal mine owners ends a nationwide strike threat. The deal boosts base pay to 14.05 daily, adds a 100 million dollar annual welfare pension fund, doubles tonnage loyalty pay, and keeps an eight hour day plus other benefits including pensions and hospital care for long-time workers. The formal board report and details are to follow.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Board of Inquiry
Truman
UMW
Moses
H. C. Prick Coke Company
Pittsburgh
Steel Company
U. S. Steeel Corporation
CIO
Phillip Muray
Lewis
United Mine Workers
15Th
Eye Streets
Truman Signs Draft Measure and Big Money Bill
President Truman signed the peacetime draft bill and two appropriation measures totaling over ten billion dollars for the army, navy, and air force. The draft makes 18 to 25 automatically eligible for registration, with induction limited to 19 to 25 and 21 months of service in the regular forces, plus reserve obligations. Veterans are largely exempt, and deferments cover married men, essential occupations, and students until graduation or age limits. Local draft boards will be organized nationwide, with possible single boards for multi county regions when authorized by state governors.
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Washington
Truman
Army
Navy
Air Force
National Guard
Selective Service
U. S
Pearl Harbor
Berlin Berlin Blockade Sparks Western World Crisis
Russians cut electricity and milk to western Berlin while the American military governor vowed they cannot drive us out of the city. U S soldiers patrolled the sector as Britain and the United States embargoed Ruhr coal and steel deliveries to the Soviet zone, with Gen. Lucius D. Clay suspending shipments to eastern Germany. Berliners packed Hertha stadium shouting defiance as supplies dwindle and exchanges begin for new currency.
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Berlin
U.S
Ruhr
Lucius D. Clay
Germany
Hertha
Franz Newmann
Western Berlin
Weather relief pours in as West Virginia eases from heat
June 24 in Huntington WV and nearby towns saw cooling showers and strong winds. Martinsburg hit 93 while Parkersburg endured 90 as a severe storm killed 20 year old Robert Leisure when a downed high voltage line electrocuted him. Huntington Clarksburg posted 92 and 91 as temps fell. Charleston 90, Elkins 86, Bluefield 85. In Harrison County a windstorm at Benedum Airport lifted a Cub plane owned by Roy Shingleton of Nutter Fort and wrecked it in a hangar.
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Huntington
W. Va
West
Parkersburg
Robert Leisure
Clarksburg
Charleston
Elkins
Bluefield
Benedum Airrort
Bridge- Harrison County
Roy Shingleton
Nutter Fort
Virginia Mines Safer Says State Official
Virginia coal mines produced 20,185,000 tons in 1947 and miners earned $40,114,000 in wages. State labor commissioner John Hopkins Hall Jr reports a 53 percent drop in fatalities from 1946 and a 34 percent decrease in non fatal accidents. Buchanan County was the largest producer with 5,048,000 tons.
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Richmond
Virginia
John Hopkins Hall, Jr
Hall
Buchanan County
Wise County
Tazewell
Season
Russell
Lee
Scott
Reds Plan For German Unity
Warsaw reports an eight nation, led by Russia, called for a provisional all German government to unite Germany under democratic parties and guarantee against aggression. Nations listed include Russia Albania Bulgaria Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia Poland Romania and Hungary. Moscow radio broadcast the conference communique as talks potentially edge toward eastern German state plans.
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Warsaw
Poland
Russia
Moscow
London
Germany
Albania
Bulgaria
Czechoslovakia
Yugoslavia
Romania
Hungary
V. M. Molotov
Landslide Buries New Hampshire Route in Franconia Notch
A massive landslide from Mt. Lafayette buried U S Route 3 in Franconia Notch New Hampshire under about 50 feet of earth and debris. Police said no one was believed buried though the slide continued to send mud rocks and trees onto the roadway. crews worked with heavy shovels and expected several days to clear the road.
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Littleton
N. H
Mt. Lafayette
Franconia Notch
Highway Department
U.S
Judge Dismisses Driver Pistol Charges in Strike Context
Welch West Virginia June 24 Judge M M Day dismissed pistol carrying charges against two Consolidated bus drivers after witnesses St Clair and Murphy failed to appear. The case tied to UCW Local 638 and a June 6 strike, with Consolidated resuming service in McDowell County after a 10 day suspension.
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Welch
W. Va
M. M. Day
Consolidated Bus Company
W. W. St. Clair
Fred Murphy
War
Floyd Hunt
UMW United Construction Workers Local 638
Bus Company
AFL- Algamated Association of Street Railway and Motor Coach Employes Union
UCW
Consolidated
McDowell County
Southern GOPs Praise Dewey Nomination at Convention
Philadelphia delegates hailed Governor Thomas E. Dewey’s nomination and said he could win their states. Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Virginia Republicans expressed backing though early roll calls varied, with Dewey gaining momentum as Taft and Stassen trailed in several ballots. Virginia's delegation chairman Robert H. Woods called Dewey one of the greatest Americans and noted a chance to carry Virginia.
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Philadelphia
Thomas E. Dewey
George Hopkins
Dallas
Texas
Dewey
Arkansas
Wallace Townsend
Taft
Minnesota
Harold E. Stassen
Missisippi
Robert H. Woods
Pearsburg
Virginia
Stassen
United States
California
West Virginia Delegates Unanimously Back Dewey for Governor
West Virginia voters backed Governor Dewey on a unanimous roll call as the state delegation finally weighed in after two rounds of ballots. Earlier, 13 votes favored Dewey and 3 for Stassen, with a three-way count later adjusted before the session recessed.
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West Virginia
Dewey
Philadelphia
Stassen
Walter S. Hallanan
More Jewish Strife Feared in Tel Aviv Front
Explosions south of Tel Aviv followed reports Israel troops attacked Irgun Zvai Leumi strongholds near Abu Kebir. Irgun declares it will exist only as an unarmed political party while muttering withdrawal from the army. Government wins confidence vote 24 to 7 amid cabinet resignations.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Irgun
Zvai Leumi
Abu Kebir
Ramle
Council of 37
Irgun Zval Leumt
Menachim Beigin
David Ben-Gurion
Ben-Gurion
Death in Nashville Auto Bus Collision
A 56 year old man, Benjamin Charles Burgess of Davidson county, died in an automobile bus collision in Nashville. Police cannot determine if death was caused by the crash or a heart attack. Homicide Officer Robert Kimbro noted no serious injuries, while a witness said Burgess slumped over the steering wheel before the collision.
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Nashville
Tenn
Robert Kimbro
Benjamin Charles Burgess
Davidson County
Collison
Kimbro
Burgess
MacArthur Praises Dewey Nomination in Philadelphia
General MacArthur lauded Thomas E. Dewey as a splendid choice for the Republican nomination. He said the action upheld the traditions of the republic and would inspire confidence in Americans and freedom-loving peoples worldwide.
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Tokyo
General MacArthur
Thomas E. Dewey
Philadelphia
MacArthur
Republic
Stassen's Dewey Nomination Bid Stirs Republican Convention
In New York and Philadelphia amid rain and a Dewey surge Harold E. Stassen moved to second Dewey’s nomination for president. The crowd roared as Stassen declared support, then Dewey arrived and shared brief remarks amid hectic convention night details.
GOP Leaders Eye Vice-Presidency
Republican leaders in Philadelphia weigh possible running mates for Governor Thomas E. Dewey as Dewey foes and allies discuss candidates. Names mentioned include Charles A Halleck John Bricker Harold Stassen Earl Warren Dwight Green Wherry and more, with the vice presidential nomination left for Friday.
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House
Charles A. Halleck
Indiana
Dewey
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Senate
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Earl Warren
California
Warren
Dwight Green
Ilinois
Taft
Senator Wherry
Nebraska
Civil Service Pay Boost Near Washington
Congress approved a general wage increase for civil service workers in the coming pay period after July 1. Annual salaries rise by 330 dollars, while hourly and daily workers gain 20 cents an hour. upper bracket officials and those outside federal ratings are excluded. The move lifts the 10,000 dollar ceiling for officials previously ineligible for increases. Federal pay periods vary from the 1st to the 10th.
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Washington
Congress
Dewey Accepts Republican Nomination In Philadelphia
Governor Thomas E. Dewey accepted the Republican presidential nomination at Convention Hall Philadelphia pledging a United America and a world order based on justice and peace. He spoke of teamwork in government starting January 20 and thanked cheering delegates. Dewey arrived amid a massive escort, with Mrs. Dewey by his side, as police warded off throngs.
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Dewey
Joe
Joe Martin
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
Mrs. Dewey
Thomas E. Dewey
America
United States
New York
New York State
Convention Hall
Dewey Secures GOP Nomination On Third Ballot In Philadelphia
Victor Pledges To Work For Liberty and Peace. In Philadelphia at the Republican National Convention, Thomas E. Dewey accepts the nomination on the third ballot by a wide margin, signaling GOP unity against Democrats. Stassen Stassen Taft Bricker and Halleck were among potential contenders as party factions settled behind the New York governor. The convention adjourned with plans to reconvene at 9:30 a.m. EST to select the running mate.
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Tom Dewey
New York
Harry S. Trueman
Chicago
Dewey
Phe Cor
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Harold E. Stasesen
Minnesota
Earl Wareren
California
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Stassen
Pein
John W. Bricker
Bricker
Taft
House
Charles A. Halleck
Indiana
Dwicht H. Green
Illinois
Wareren
Kenneth Wherry
Nebraska
Convention Hall
Philadelphia
Ssae Stassen
Eece Senteen Ee
Sece Warren
Green
Aeece Driscoll Rae
Eros Jos. Martin
Eere
Eece
Anne Ween MacArthur
Dirksen
Ane Ll
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Harry M. Moses
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E. Dewey
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New Hampshire
Arthur Edson
Joe Louis
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Victor
Big Name Coalition
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