15 Apr 1949
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1949
Page
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Jesus bears the cross through narrow streets in a brutal public punishment. The procession, a slave’s burden, tests his strength as onlookers, including his mother, watch in sorrow while Simon of Cyrene aids him and the crowd shifts from taunt to sympathy. Page 16.
A new bill would retain top Taft Hartley provisions while proposing repeal and re enactment of pre law rules. Republican author asserts the measure would restore Taft Hartley status for one month and affect related labor standards and sections.
President Truman supports Secretary of State Acheson in seeking Soviet willingness to settle the Berlin blockade crisis. The president hinted at an early shakeup of European diplomatic posts and discussed possible funding for Atlantic security. The White House remains undecided on sending a message to Congress about security aid.
In Frankfurt April 14 prospects for a West German accord with the Western powers grew brighter after a three hour session among German leaders and Allied governors. No settlement on powers of the new government emerged but progress was suggested and a further meeting is set for April 25. The Parlia ment council delegation remains deadlocked.
Seattle dispatch reports Pacific Northwest quake casualties eight dead and over 80 injured. Damage estimates fell from initial guesses up to 100 million to about 2 to 10 million by Governor Lanzke, with Longview Kelso and Tacoma figures cited. A tremor in eastern Washington followed the main quake. seismologists deem another major event unlikely.
AFL building trades in Charleston refuse to sign new pacts. Watt Powell Park remains unfinished with three key tasks held back. Contractors say bricklayers painters and electricians have completed work and only crew additions remain to finish before the April 2 opening.
Local churches announce Holy Week observances with services today. Dr L B Moseley will deliver the final sermon at St Mark's Methodist on "The Choice of Life" while Dr Newsome at First Baptist gives the Sunrise service. The Charleston Ministerial Association sponsors the citywide events and prayers.
The House approved a broad funding bill financing 58 independent agencies for the coming year starting July 1, with a voice vote and Easter recess looming. The measure includes selective service provisions and budgetary adjustments amid cuts and bureaucratic changes.
Reidel and Barris of Fullerton set an endurance record of 726 hours by circling their plane after reaching 5 44 p m. They needed one more hour to surpass the prior mark held by West Carroll and Clyde Schleiper of Long Beach. The duo waved to their wives and planned to fly over Coachella valley to dodge coastal fog as crowds cheered from the airport.
Congress sent to the president a 5 20,000,000 authorization to aid Western Europe with funding through June 30, 1950. The plan retains the full requested total with only minor changes in legislation. The vote in both houses was decisive, and a conference committee will finalize details before the appropriation bill.
Ninteen Nazis received prison terms ranging from four to 35 years in Berlin and Nuremberg like proceedings. The highest sentence, seven years, went to Ernst von Weizsäcker for planning aggressive war against Czechoslovakia and aiding the Nazi murder campaign. Defendants include officers tied to Hitler’s regime and concentration camp atrocities.
Senator Sparkman urged rapid housing expansion noting 17 to 18 million homes must be built by 1960 to end shortages. He described bipartisan efforts and GOP counterproposals, including 310 thousand housing units over two years and a six year program with loans aimed at farm housing and urban needs.
McNeil challenges Gromyko over the North Pacific pact amid UN debate. He accuses the Soviet veto of blocking cooperation and asserts the treaty is defensive. McNeil defends Western powers and urges a direct complaint against aggression.
In Weirton two police officers Allen Ressell and Patrolman James Herman were kidnapped by three men who handcuffed them to trees before dragging them into a car. The fugitives fled with approximately 5000 dollars after the incident near Hanover before noon yesterday.
Secretary of State Acheson told Pan-American Day listeners that there can be no compromise between freedom and totalitarianism. He argued the West must stay united, speak with equal strength, and rely on informed public to meet the perilous challenges ahead. Page 10.
Washington reports urging the United States to strengthen Mediterranean and Turkish defenses and to increase military aid to Greece amid unrest in the region. The item notes resumed tensions and potential regional impact, with continued calls for closer alliance support.
Producers test screening of Bomba the Jungle Boy uses two monkeys to gauge audience response. One monkey praised the film with four bananas while others heckled and critiqued the hero portrayal as untrue.
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