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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1949
Page
1
The Senate approved a measure by an 80 to 68 vote. The action forms part of administration plans to replace the existing policy and amend the relevant act. Details remain unclear due to damaged text.
Roanoke Virginia June 28 The defense acknowledged that 16 year old Lee Scott slugged and choked Dana Marie Weaver in a church kitchen but argued it was at most man slaughter not murder Defense counsel read Scott’s words from an apparent truth serum account describing the incident they say occurred on May 8 at Christ Episcopal church during a table tennis meet before witnesses.
The trial of James Beck and Raymond Permandes for the murder of Dana Marie Scott continues as witnesses link Mrs Pay to the looting of an elderly widow’s savings. A jury is seated and opening statements describe a fatal confrontation at a Valley Stream home with motive hinted as related to the victim’s sexuality.
The secretary speaks forcefully denying plans to abolish the marine corps or naval eviction and rejecting critics who claim he seeks broader authority. He defended his stance on the B-26 bomber and the proposed policy, insisting he has not wanted drastic changes.
A tragic accident occurs as Giotto Baby is struck by a train. Eyewitnesses report bystanders shouting and a chaotic scene near the tracks. Authorities investigate the incident and await a formal report.
A public pool clash left two people injured as Black and white patrons crowded the facility. Police say a white man named Lewis and another individual suffered brain injuries amid the chaotic scene with numerous races present.
The House defeated an amendment to bar segregation in publicly owned housing projects by a 168 to 130 vote. The measure would allow white and Negro tenants to share housing, with a final vote postponed to tomorrow.
Charley Lacy of the Bluefield fire department was seriously injured shortly before 1 AM when struck by a 1935 coupe driven by Thomas L. Sarver of Albemarle Street. Lacy suffered a broken leg and possible internal injuries. police Sgt. Charley Fox investigated and no charges were filed.
Russia seized a truck convoy approaching Berlin from western Germany, citing papers questions as U S and British officials protested. The incident followed a 38 day rail strike ending without trains moving and paused four power talks for a live and let live policy in the partitioned Reich.
The Southern Coal Producers association and the United Mine Workers assign blame for stalled talks after five weeks, with a Bluefield conference restarting May 25 and a likely next session planned near Charleston. Officials cite disagreements over welfare fund costs and retroactive terms, while observers say a consensus remains distant as negotiators return to their home bases.
In Lake Wales Florida six newborns fell ill with a blue skin condition after using diapers marked with aniline ink. Edward Lamb Jr was the latest victim as four previous babies died. State authorities opened an investigation noting similar ink used on surgical towels earlier without harm. Two pediatricians from Lakeland and Orlando blamed the diapers for the infant deaths.
The Virginian railway shops at Princeton will close at end of work Thursday for the mine shutdown period. Back shops and car yards will halt operations. many workers will take annual vacations. A bulletin from Virginian officials informs staff of the development.
Reporters after five weeks of southern coal contract tales found a sex angle in the conference yesterday. John L. Lewis offered northern and western "overaiers" a three day week as an alternative to a strike but did not offer the plan to the south. President Joseph B. Moody of the Southern Gas Association was asked why the northern offer did not affect the southern conference. Moody responded with a quip about a hippopotamus not mattering to another hippo.
Communist officials and the press accuse Vatican diplomatic staff of steering subversive activities against the state in Prague. Police crackdown targets priests who read the archbishop's pastoral letter as government pushes Catholic Action listings offering 318 priest vacancies and 20 higher posts.
A three-year-old boy, Gary Alan Quiey, died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver while crossing a Charleston street. He was transported by ambulance to a hospital but did not survive. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ronald Oxley.
Chicago police probe whether Sigmund Engel received preferred treatment while under arrest. The 73 year old swindler faced a confidence game charge after two women named him as their husband or suitor in recent years.
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