Phone Workers In Nine States Strike Over Contract
Southern Bell operators and other workers in nine states walked out in a union contract dispute. A Birmingham official accused two main cables of being cut and offered a 5000 dollar reward, while the union denied knowledge of the act. Negotiations continued with federal conciliators suggesting no public airing of the issues.
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Atlanta
Southern Bell Telephone
Birmingham
Ala
P. Malone
G. B. Gill
New Orleans
Tuscaloosa
Selles
Bessemer
Southern Bell
CWA
Southern
South
Tragedy in Jenkin Jones as slag slide buries man
A massive coal slag avalanche on Route 8 at Jenkin Jones McDowell County buried 25 year old Princeton worker Gilmore Dale Hanson killed in the collapse. Rescue teams labor to recover his body as nearby homes are evacuated and crews clear debris after a previous week end slide.
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Princeton
Jenkin Jones
F. E. Rambert
Gilmore D. Hanson
Joe Doudash
McDowell County
Lon Savage
Gilmore Dale Hanson
F. EB
Princeton Cleaniny
Rumbell
Bluefield Sanitarium
W. F. Allen Construction Co
The
Pocahontas Fuel Co
Hanson
W. F. Allen
Ellis Law
Leronia
Law
Allen Construction Co
Freda Roe
Bottom Creek
Linda Dale Hanson
Randolph Hanson
Tim
Dora Suttle Manson
Douglas Worrell
Peterstown
Todd McClung
Rupert
Carl Hanson
Ear’ Hanson
Williamshire
Williamsburg Oo
Legislature follows last year spending level in new budget
The 52nd Legislature adjourned after approving a budget keeping state general revenue spending for 1955-56 at roughly current levels. General revenue is set at 91,226,000, with 1953 spending at 90,923,000. Lawmakers predicted Gov. Marland may recall them for a special session over teacher salaries. The plan preserves a small revenue cushion while allowing limited improvements at the Moundsville Penitentiary, and trims several department appropriations.
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Senate
Oy & Nerkitt
House
West Virginia
Moundsville
Department of Public Assistance
Eas
DPA
Board of Public Works Votommendeticms 04
Sey Sans
Marland Oiresert
Cas
Board of Public Works
Department of Agriculture
Bean Urges Extra Session To Vote Sales Tax Increase
Senate President Ralph J. Bean proposes an extraordinary session to approve a 3 percent consumers sales tax to fund a teacher pay raise. He said action should occur before July 1, 1855, after the Legislature adjourned. The Senate earlier defeated RS bill on a 22-10 vote due to a technicality.
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Charleston
Senate
Ralph J. Bean
Moorefield
Bean
House
Mly
Eisenhower, Menzies discuss dual interests at White House
President Eisenhower and Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies held an hour long White House conference to discuss problems of dual interest. Secretary of State Dulles and Sir Percy Spender sat in on the sessions in Washington on March 14.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Aean
Robert Menzies
White House
Dulles
Sir Percy Spender
Esse
Ses
Churchill still seeking big power talks to ease world tension
In the House of Commons Churchill urged a broader meeting including West Germany and France to ease global strain. He recalled attempts to meet Soviet leaders, noted recent Russian changes, and praised growing U S friendship while emphasizing ongoing aims for disarmament talks.
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London
Churchill
House of Commons
West Germany
France
Georgi Malenkov
Russia
Cerea
The
Unrest Grows Over Possible West Virginia Teacher Strike
Charleston reports rising talk of a teacher strike after lawmakers fail to pass aid. Officials say leaders are urging a special session to resolve the dilemma and discourage strike action. Del Schupbach notes sentiment for a strike and mass meeting at Fairmont. Deputies discuss $91 million budget while bills move forward.
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Charleston
Woba H
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D-Wetzel
Fairmont
Mistrial Opinion Frees John Provoo Of Treason Charge
John David Provoo, awaiting a second wartime treason trial, was freed by a federal judge who ruled he could not receive a fair trial due to delayed indictments and trial. Judge Thomson cited Sixth Amendment speedy trial concerns and deliberate delays, ordering Provoo released. government comments were not available.
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John Provoo
Baltimore
John David Provoo
Provoo
Thomson
Thomsen
Philippines
Burton C ‘T
Maryland
Auto Industry At High Speed
DETROIT March 14 The auto industry's assembly lines run toward a two million plus output for the January March quarter with the 1,600,000th passenger car off the lines last week Truck output lags behind last year as factories push longer hours and sales rise Estimates show a 21 800 per month rate down from 18 000 Dealers report profit cuts to maintain high sales while factory shipments draw fewer complaints Oldsmobile and Pontiac approach 120 000 units to date, up from around 75 000 last year in the same period.
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Detroit
Teschee Rede Paper News
Ee Ee
Oldsmobile
Pontiac
Princess Margaret May Be Ready To Marry Townsend This Fall
London reports say Princess Margaret favors marriage to Capt. Peter Townsend this fall. Townsend denies committing to marriage while observers note Caribbean tour and public opinion largely supports a union despite legal and royal complexities.
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London
Margaret
Peter Townsend
Thon
Townsend
Sell Post
Britain
Copenhaver Wins In Charleston GOP Primary
Mayor John T. Copenhaver appeared winner of the Republican mayoralty nomination in Charleston. Unofficial tallies from all 101 precincts show Copenhaver with 5,675 votes to 4 for his former law partner Muni Thomas, setting up the April 18 general election.
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Charleston
John T. Copenhaver
Onenhaver
Muni Thomas
Ipe Gy
North Carolina Toll Turnpike Traffic Survey Planned
Highway Chairman A H Graham announced a survey starting March 31 using 16 traffic stations from Burlington to Asheville to measure origin and destination data. The study aims to estimate how much traffic would use a toll turnpike from the Northage Piedmont to Charleston Virginia.
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Raleigh
N. C
A. H. Graham
Graham
North Carolina
Burlington
Asheville
Charleston
Guessing Game Of Politics Runs Rampant In Charleston
Charleston reports a heated political scene as Governor Marland faces Senate refusals to confirm six top appointees. The day saw reshuffles including Samuel Waller in purchasing and Julius Belle advancing to an administrative post. Rumors said leaders like Griffith Burdett and Barron could be targeted. observers note potential firings if confirmations fail.
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Charleston
Gov. Marland
Senate
Marland
Samuel T. Waller
Fayent
Julius C. 0
Belle
Statenes
Frank B. King
Morgantown
J. R. Aliff
Fayetteville
Charleston Daily Mail
H. Keith Griffith
Joe F. Burdett
Board of Control
W. W. Barron
State Liquor Control Commission
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