Labor Chief Seeks Restart of Coal Talks Next Week
Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach voiced optimism after two hours with operators and a 141 minute session with John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers. He said a joint meeting this week would be unproductive while progress on key points remained limited. Special conciliator Paul Fuller and Assistant Secretary John Gibson planned weekend sessions to narrow differences as Ickes attacked the miners welfare fund demand. President Truman indicated no government settlement was imminent.
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Labor
Washington
Schwellenbach
John L. Lewis
Lewis
United Mine Workers
John W. Gibson
Paul W. Fuller
Will
Harold L. Ickes
Welfare Fund
United Mine Workers No. 1
United Mine Workers Committee
Harvey Cartwright
Eugene McAuliffe
T. G. Gerow
Charles O'Neill
George Thursby
Kenneth Spencer
Martin L. Markel
Edward R. Burke
Joseph J. Ardigo
van Horn
Coal Strike Shrinks Rail Crews Across Regions
The nationwide coal strike halted operations and cut railroad staffing. At Huntington, 200 Chesapeake and Ohio shop workers were laid off, with 700 more laid off at Raceland Kentucky. Trains in Coal River and Kanawha fields run with fewer crews. maintenance shifts reduced. Beckley area saw eighteen train crews laid off. Winding Gulf Collieries workers supplement income on a spur line. only two small mines in Preston County and one in Braxton reported active.
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West Virginia
Railroad Retirement Board
Huntington
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Raceland
United Mine
C. and O
Logan Field
Gulf Colleries
UMW Dist
Beckley
Bilffe
Esst Gulf
Fairmont
Preston County
Braxton
Riesse
Civilian Atomic Relief Bill Approved by Senate Panel
The Senate atomic energy committee unanimously approved the McMahon bill creating a civilian controlled government commission with wide powers over atomic energy. The measure envisions a government monopoly on production facilities and strict data secrecy, with civilian leadership and military consultation. The bill, costing about 500 million dollars annually, aims for a first anniversary of Hiroshima to mark enactment.
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Washingiuw
INS
Senate
Atomis Energy Committee
McMehon
Hoesman
McMahon
D.-Conn
Hiroshima
Connecticut
Government relaxes housing rules for non veteran homes
Washington April 11 government relaxes construction controls to permit priority material claims for non veteran housing. Civilian Production Administration and National Housing Agency say active duty personnel may build buy or rent under veterans emergency housing program. Previously only discharged veterans qualified.
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Washington
Civilian Production Administration
National Housing Agency
Armed Forces
Veterans Emergency Housing Program
Trooper Training School Planned for South Charleston
The 1945 legislature approved a $40,000 state police training center to be erected at South Charleston with a two story building providing facilities for new recruits and refresher courses for current officers. The facility will serve municipal and county law enforcement and is positioned near the capital and key departments. Construction bids will be sought within 10 days after authorization.
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South Charleston
W. E. Burchett
Charleston
Burchett
C. W. Ray
Survey Finds West Side Backing City Manager Plan
West Side residents voiced support for a nonpartisan city manager government for Charleston. In a recent poll 19 voters were interviewed with 10 for the plan 5 against and 4 undecided bringing total contacts to 93 of which 68 favor 13 oppose and 22 noncommittal. The charter office reports progress toward a special election on whether a new charter should be framed and submitted to referendum.
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West Side
Charleston
Committee of 100
Charter Office
Kanawha Valley Bldg
He Ty
Jimner
West Side Csscents
D. Freeland
Amherst Dr
Winkler
Russell St
A. Davidson
Woodland Dr
Steel Allocation Considered by CPA
New York April 11 CPA official John D Small said the coal strike will not require broad steel allocation and that occasional emergency action may be needed to use available steel efficiently. He criticized industrialists seeking government pri orities for selfish gains and urged initiative. Construction offices must pause 2 000 000 000 dollars worth of building plans due to shortages, with materials reserved for veterans housing and essential work. Controls will be used sparingly to aid reconversion and prevent economic dislocations.
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New York
John D. Small
Nhat
Small
Atlantic Coast
CPA
Truman Sees Level Budget Ahead of 1947 Balance
President Truman said the nation is moving toward a balanced budget for 1947 as higher federal revenue trims the anticipated deficit. He noted receipts for the year at about 42.6 billion, expenditures at 64.7 billion, yielding a deficit near 2.7 billion, well below January estimates. For the second half of 1948 he forecast a roughly 3.6 billion deficit.
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Washington
TNS
Truman
Escaped Slayer McFarland Captured in Knoxville
The FBI reports Earl McFarland, an escaped slayer from the District of Columbia jail, was nabbed in Knoxville Tennessee. He admitted identity and was found armed with no money. The capture followed a nationwide hunt centered in Knoxville and near Magnolia and Gay Streets. McFarland fled with Joseph Medley after a death row escape, with Medley captured in Washington the same day.
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Washington
FBI
Earl McFarland
Vane
Knoxville
Tenn
Edgar Hoover
McFarland
Magnolia
Gay Sts
Hoover
Ciller
Joseph D. Medley
D. C
Fackingnold
Knox
Five More GI Pay Proposals Being Studied
Washington April 11 The Senate military committee approved a one year draft extension and forwarded five pay increase proposals for floor action. Proposals include private pay hikes from 30 to 75 dollars monthly and varied rises for enlisted ranks and officers up to colonel, plus overseas and 2 percent increases. Some would be separate from the draft while others tie into it to spur enlistments.
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Washington
Armed Services
Senate Military Committee
Congress
Senate
House
Thomas
Utah
United States
Gurney
Revercomb
Maybank
S.C
Truman scolds Admirals over defense merger push
President Truman harshly criticized Navy leaders for lobbying against unifying the armed forces into a single Department of Defense. He endorsed unification, warned he would act if admirals persist, and noted civilian and senior Navy officials felt the strain as Congress weighs the merger. Rep Vinson urged full disclosure to committees.
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Truman
Washington
Navy
Department of Defense
Army
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Testas
Rep. Vinson
D.-Ga
House Naval Committee
Congress
Vinson
U.N. Chooses Lake Success Plant for Interim HQ Move
The United Nations voted to relocate its provisional headquarters to the Sperry Gyroscope Plant at Lake Success, 22 miles from New York City, accepting New York City’s offer to develop the Flushing Meadows site for next September. The Security Council will shift operations from Hunter College to Lake Success as arrangements proceed, with plans to house up to 4,000 U.N. staff and invest in the fair site. Officials say a permanent home remains years away, with possible moves to Geneva or San Francisco under consideration.
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U.N
Fair Grounds
New York
United Nations
Lake Success
New York City
William O'Dwyer
Flushing Meadows
Aieoueg
Security Council
Ader
Hunter ‘Calles
Bronx
Trygve Lie
U. N
Hunter College
Lie
World Peace Preserving Organization
Belj
Westchester
Conn
League of Nations
Geneva
San Francisco
Scerry
Leftist Vote Elects Japs Lead in Early Tokyo Returns
In Japan's general election early and incomplete results put Social Democrats ahead of two conservative parties yet conservatives hold a majority of seats. Progressives and Liberals trail as independents and Communists win a few seats with women candidates sweeping at least nine seats. Narahashi, re-elected, says Shidehara government remains until a special session likely May 10.
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Tokyo
Social Democrats
Japan
House of Representative
Diet
Liberal Party
Ichiro Haseyama
Hitler
Progressive
Peoples Party
Liberal
Wataru Narahashi
Shidehara
Narahashi
Baron Shidehara
Kyuichi Tokuda
Marshall to return to China after Washington talks
President Truman said General George C. Marshall’s Washington conferences were very successful and he will return to China at once, likely tomorrow. Marshall, the president’s envoy, indicated details would be released after he reaches China. Jack Beal, Time magazine’s former correspondent, also visited the White House before departing for China to aid Chiang Kai-shek.
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Washington
Truman
George C. Marshall
China
Marshall
UNRRA
Jack Beal
President Truman labels Poland's UN charge political
In Washington on April 11 1940 Truman said Poland's charge against Franco Spain in the United Nations Security Council was political. He avoided specifics on implications while diplomatic officials noted Poland likely backed by Russia sought Security Council action to remove Franco.
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Washington
Truman
Poland
Franco
Spain
United Nations Security Council
United States
Britain
France
Francisco Franco
Russia
United Nations
New York
Security Council
Iran says Azerbaijan denies separatism amid talks with central government
Tehran reports say Azerbaijan’s autonomous government denies aims to separate from Iran as negotiations to settle Azerbaijan and Kurdistan troubles proceed. Jafar Pishevari thanks Red Army for helping overthrow a tyrannical regime, pledges no separatist goals, while reports hint at emissaries meeting near Karaj with central authorities.
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Tehran
Azerbaijan
Kurdistan
Iran
Jafar Pishevari
Tabriz
Red Army
Eran
Pishevari
Bri
Karaj
Poland charges Spain hides Nazis in Franco regime
United Nations Security Council leans toward full airing of Poland's accusation that Franco Spain harbors German scientists and develops atomic age weapons. Russia to press on seamaatt case. Poland must prove its case. Exile diplomat Fernando de Los Rios seeks to speak. US and Britain favor full hearing but await facts.
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New York
United Nations
Security Council
Poland
Spain
Iran
Thas
Franco
Council
Francisco Franco
Boland
United States
Great Britain
Russia
France
Mexico
Bri- Sin Sey
Franco Declared Menace to France
Persuando de Los Rios, emissary of the Spanish republican government in exile at Paris, charged that Franco Spain is an aggressor threatening France. He cited a document said to come from within Spain and shown to the French government, claiming 450000 Franco troops on the border. He arrived in New York to press the case at the United Nations, meeting Henri Bonnet and the Mexican delegate and planning further talks with other delegates.
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New York
Persuando de Eos Rios
Paris
Camerom
Spain
France
de Loz Rios
United Nations Security Council
de Los Rice
Franco Spain
Buttonhotel
Tuesaday
United Nations
Henri Bonnet
President to Dedicate Roosevelt Shrine Today
President Truman will dedicate as a national shrine the Roosevelt estate in Hyde Park including the birthplace mansion and burial garden. The dedicatory address will be broadcast on NBC CBS and radio. foreign coverage includes the BBC and Latin America broadcasts. An estimated 700 guests are expected for the ceremony marking the first anniversary of Mr Roosevelt’s death.
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Hyde Park
President Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt
J. A. Krug
Truman
NBC
CBS
British Broadcasting Co
England
Europe
State Department
Latin America
Dutchess County
Mir. Roosevelt
Trutman
White House
Stewart Field
United States Military Academy
West Point
Washington
Deuce Raffles GOP Divide Blows Through Congress
In a tense Capitol session Deverse factions clash as over 300 partisan motions spark a partisan stalemate. President blue stands amid partisan rift as two major blocks argue policy and leadership. Stan Arveld reports from The Gazeta.
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Ickes
India
North
Africa
House Agriculture Committee
Agriculture Department
Flannagan
D.-Va
House, Agriculture Committee
Hope R.kas
Sen. Magnuson
D-Wash
Senate Agriculture Committee
Hay
Latre
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Ghomerton
Cascades Pass
Seattle
Ernest Anderson
Snoqualmie Pass
Cascade Mountains
Here
Anderson
Snoqualmie Falls Hospital
Pass
Willie Willis
U. N. Council
Chungking
Ran
Fernando de Los Rios
de Los Rios
Roosevelt
Deuce
Nigpon
Stan Arveld
Deprrisht
Gazeta
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