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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1946

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Ministers Postpone European Peace Conference Decision

Paris reports four power foreign ministers delayed a general European peace conference and debated a Trieste compromise. France proposed a ten year autonomous Trieste, with a later reexamination by the Big Four. Molotov signaled tentative acceptance, but U.S. officials called the plan too complex and unsatisfactory. No agreement emerged after four hours of talks.

Paris Tonigh Trieste Georges Bidault Intertetlonsl Fi Big Four Molotov V. M. Tov Bidault Rae

Funds For Army And Navy Slashed In Peace Year

The 79th congress ended its first postwar fiscal year with total appropriations around 58.9 billion dollars and a proposed 24.0 billion for the coming year. Army funding drops to about 7.5 billion, navy to 4.12 billion, while other departments gain as peacetime programs resume. Senate action on a naval aviation bill reached White House approval and an employment service shift back to states was set for December 31. The labor relations rider was rejected.

Washington 79Th Congress House Appropriations Committee Lees Army Navy Senate Naval Department White House House Labor Department-Federal Security Agency United States Employment Service National Labor Relations Board Atesse

Atomic Bomb Set To Drop On Bikini Atoll Today

News reports say the first atomic test will occur at Bikini Atoll with a 4 30 p m Bikini time detonation. Evacuation of 40000 personnel is underway as ships depart the lagoon and instruments prepare to record the event. Aerial fleets position for the blast while drone craft monitor the atmosphere.

Dave Bikini Atomic Test Test Force Bikini Lagoon Bikini Atoll Bullseye Nevada Sameen Bom Daves Woodrow P. Swanscutt Wisconsin Rapids Wis Commission Joint Chiefs of Staff Evaluation Board Mt. McKinley

Suspect Heirens Tied to Degnan Kidnap Case Emphasis

Investigators said fingerprints from 17 year old William Heirens matched a print on the Suzanne Degnan ransom note and linked him to the Degnan case. State's Attorney Tuohy cautioned that evidence stops short of proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt. Heirens, confined in Bridewell hospital, faced questions amid reports of a medical kit and other forensic links.

Federal Bureau of Investigation William J. Tuok Enticat William Heirens Suzanne Degnan Chicago University of Chicago William J. Tuohy Tuohy Husky William Heirins Bridewell Hospital Uohy Heirens South Side Evelyn Peterson Degnant

Draft Extension Bill Signed by President Truman

Washington June 29. A law extends the draft to March 31 1947 and trims army requirements. It bars induction of 18 year olds and exempts fathers, drafts 19 through 44, limits service to 18 months, and allows discharge requests after August 1 1946. By September 30 non volunteer enlisted fathers will be separated and other 18 month veterans discharged by end of the month they complete 18 months.

Washington Truman War Department Congress Army Ber Women’s Army Corps WAC

Upturn in Prices Expected After OPA Action

West Virginia leaders split on economy impact but foresee immediate price rises if rent controls end. Attorney General Partlow endorsed veto of the amended OPA bill though fearing rent hikes. coal prices likely stay regulated. grocers urge calm as shortages and inflation fears mount.

Charleston W. Va OPA West Virginia Ira J. Partlow Truman Partlow Jesse V. Sullivan West Virginia Coal Association Solid Fuels Administration Sullivan Huntington George W. King West Virginia Association of Retail Grocers King Caign Meadows Grover Smith

Rationing Of Sugar Expected To Continue

Sugar rationing likely to persist after OPA expiration at midnight. Officials say an executive order may transfer OPA sugar rationing staff to the Agriculture Department to maintain control through a department authority recaptured if needed.

Department Agriculture Department Secretary of Agriculture Anderson White House OPA Agriculture Department

Value Of Utilities In State Increases In West Virginia

West Virginia public works board raises total utility valuations by about 1.6 million dollars for 1946. Intangible holdings total 658.6 million with real and tangible property at 631.1 million. Major taxpayers C and O, B and O see large reductions, while electric, gas and water firms gain. Appalachian Power among larger concerns cited.

Charleston W. Va West Virginia Board of Public Works George P. Alderson Cat and Ohio Railway Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Express B. and O Appalachian Electric Power Company

Puzzled Officials Go Into Huddle

Washington reports OPA powers were snatched away quickly as top officials debated the impact on emergency programs. They forecast wage control failure and limited salvage for price controls through new laws. Inflation fears grew as Truman warned of broader price increases without a bill and outlined expected rises in materials, steel, autos, and appliances.

Washington OPA Indus Truman Office of Economic Stabilization Chamber of U.S.C Commerce Reed

Bowles to urge Truman on labor management talks

Chester Bowles announced he will urge President Truman to assume control of labor management negotiations after resigning from government service effective July 10. He noted the talks aim for a wage restraint pact for one year from July 15 and emphasized potential rent adjustments if OPA ends. Bowles spoke at a news conference before the Senate acted on the OPA bill Truman vetoed.

Washington Chester Bowles Truman Bowles Senate Labor and Management Bureau of Fowor Congress OPA

OPA Employees Expected At Work Monday

Washington reports that the Office of Price Administration plans for all 34 000 employees to be at work Monday morning as broader OPA amendments spark questions in Congress Senator Taft criticizes vetoed provisions while President Truman notes no funds will be available after midnight to cover expenses or salaries

Washington OPA Taft R-Chio Truman

Landlords Urged To Limit Rent Increases

Baltimore June 29 The national Apartment Owners association issued an appeal to landlords nationwide to cap rent increases within 15 percent of prewar levels. President George M Jsen telegrams members in 50 principal cities asking them to hold increases to the 18 pre war years. Englar said the association represented about 50 000 houses during the war.

Baltimore National Apartment Owners Association Gyang Pronema George M. J. Sen Englar

Widespread British Raids Hit Jewish Agency in Palestine

British troops and police raided dawn operations across Palestine to curb disorder, arresting leaders of the Jewish Agency and dozens of Jews in Tel Aviv and other towns. Casualties included at least one soldier and one Jew. agency offices and banks were damaged as safes were blown open and documents seized.

Jerusalem Palestine Jewish Agency Foreign Office London U. S W. Averell Harriman Harriman Tel Aviv

Charles R Fox Named Adjutant General

Charles R. Fox, a 33 year old Charleston officer, is named the state's adjutant general by Governor Meadows. He will head the West Virginia national guard and has a year 5 thousand dollar salary with a term to March 4, 1949. Fox succeeds Carleton C. Pierce, who remains selective service director. Fox enlisted as a private and rose to lieutenant colonel since entering the guard before finishing high school.

Charleston W. Va National Guard Meadows Charles R. Fox Carleton C. Pierce Neely Lee Fox West Virginia National Guard War Department Army

Truman Asks Clark To Probe Shortages

President Truman said he asked Attorney General Clark to probe factors behind present shortages to see if anyone is criminally responsible and to assign blame. He made the remark in a radio address explaining his veto of the OPA extension bill. He warned that withholding goods would intensify under the veto, and argued sellers prefer higher prices soon.

Washington Truman Clark

Congress To Act On New Measure

President Truman urged Americans to uphold price and rent controls amid a looming congressional decision. He warned that ending controls now would spark inflation and asked business leaders and workers to adhere to regulations until a workable bill is passed. Congress sought a temporary extension but delayed action after vetoes and debate.

Congress OPA Man House Ate Truman

Government Wage Controls Largely Lifted by Board Head

Washington reports that without price controls the wage stabilization board led by W. Willard Wirtz found that wage checks fail. He noted that OPA standards still guide raises and that most increases have followed an 8 to 18 percent pattern, with disputes often settled after stabilization review.

Washington W. Willard Wirtz National Wage Stabilization Board OPA G¢Ment Stabiliza’ Board Wirtz Wits

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