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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1949
Page
1
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A 33 year old man, Carl Davis, killed his brother George with a shotgun at their home in North Tazewell, then wounded his sister in law Mikey Davis and killed his wife Beth George Davis as officers arrived. Dr Jack Witt pronounced both George and Beth Davis dead. The couple’s two children were reported safe.
Foes of the Taft Hartley act concede in Washington that repeal efforts may fail as Senate debates move toward a conclusion. The Senate leaders push the Taft program with substitutes: a national emergency 60 day injunction plan and a broader package preserving key Taft Hartley provisions while expanding oaths to employers.
The House approved a trimmed Truman housing bill 228 to 185 after a tense vote. Key provisions include slum clearance funding, public housing units, farm housing loans, and a mortgage insurance expansion, with party lines reflecting support from Democrats and Republicans alike.
A cowboy musician charged with murder is linked to the case after a confrontation with Honey Ward Powell who traveled from Atlanta to Hawaii in 1941.
Baltimore residents watched Gene Muscolino of Philadelphia describe and perform a raw seafood eating stunt at his fish stall in a Maryland town. He beheaded a croaker, ate the meat, claws, and shell scraps, praising raw, unscalded seafood and noting he prefers it to other meats.
In Charleston on June 29 a glass jar exploded during berry canning, mortally wounding Miss Sophia D. Haid of Quick Kanawha County. She died of blood loss after arterial injury to her wrist while en route to a hospital.
Nevada Missouri June 29 4 When the wolf howled at the door of beauty shop operator Lucille Her ring s farm home she shot him The county clerk paid her $2 50 bounty today for the animal s ears
Crowds gathered in Washington as jurors weighed the espionage case of Juditth Coplon. The defendant told newsreel cameras she remained a loyal American. At 4 p.m. EST the jury signaled possible progress toward an early verdict.
In Jane Lew West Virginia June 29 roving mine pickets attempting to hinder non union coal operations in Lewis county were threatened with prosecution. Sheriff J Cecil Owens dispersed the crowd at a tipple and warned crowds that blocking traffic or interfering with trucks would lead to penitentiary time. The Bittner Fuel company continues four stripping operations and two tipples employing about 200 men and will resume work tomorrow. Owens vowed to return with deputies and troopers. A jury in a separate case was left deliberating after a federal arraignment packed courtroom and dinner for jurors.
Economists note a classic free lunch has returned to Baltimore in a downtown drugstore. Grah am crackers occupy a big bowl offering customers free crackers since 1912. Patrons can munch as many as their conscience allows and some say it gives a sense of normalcy and stability.
A federal court jury deliberating Judith Coplon's fate failed to reach a verdict. Earlier, the jurors requested further instruction from Judge Albert L. Reeves before recess on the case.
Spectators mostly middle aged and women fill the town hotel awaiting Miss Coplon verdict after a tense trial. She smiles as newsreels protest innocence while relatives gather. court aides warn a nine pm deadline may require jurors to be guarded overnight.
Frost swept through the Klamath basin striking June 29, harming potato crops and heading grain. Forecasters warned further cold may chill Oregon fields as farmers assess damage from last night’s freeze.
Three non-union coal mines near Madisonville Kentucky were closed after mass visits by United Mine Workers members. Sheriff Ras P. Gilliland said he asked owners to suspend operations. no disturbances were reported. Mines affected are East Diamond North Diamond and a Homestead Coal mine.
In White Sulphur Springs West Virginia June 210s miners and union leaders faced a struggle over consolidation under Love of Pittsburgh Cone. Negotiators offered a near term contract while representatives debated work conditions and pay. The two sides prepared for a crucial conference as talks continued with hopes for a settlement.
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