Freight Rate Hikes Debate Reaches Supreme Court
The Charleston Gazett Union and Leader Post report Supreme Court consideration of Norris LaGuardia Act applicability to labor disputes. Government argues for immediate ruling on injunction limits while coal strike cases loom. Appeals by Lewis and UMW contend government operation timing and contempt actions.
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UMW
National Coal Assoc
New York
Charles G. Rose
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L. Lewis
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Oles Goldsborough
Sullivan Reveals Miner Sentiment and Strike Fallout
Sullivan reports miners sent small donations to UMW offices that were refused and accuses Lewis of forcing the strike without miners’ consent. He notes loyalty to Lewis but criticism of strike tactics, with widespread layoffs looming in Kanawha Valley and Wheeling area. Huntington shop workers face furloughs as coal traffic slows and coal stockpiles shrink, with 1600 cars remaining for priority needs in Fairmont.
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Buzzard
Lewis
Sullivan
Mineta
West Virginia
the Association Pecretary
Kanawha Valley
Associated Prose
Wheeling
Huntington
Chesapeake and Ohioway
Solid Fuels Administration
Fairmont
State Urges Cities to Seek Bigger Subsidies and Taxes
Huntington December 6 Mayor B Boone Dawson of Charles Town urged the legislature to triple cities share of liquor profits and grant municipalities a fair portion of gasoline taxes within limits He said cities must have better finance methods as they expand services and undertake more highways and public works Other speakers at the West Virginia League of Municipalities meeting included Mayors Bruce Fiedler and Snyder and city officials from Morgantown Clarksburg Huntington and Bluefield
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B. Boone Dawson
Charles Jton
West Virginia League of Municipalities
Dawset
West Virginia
Hall
Dawson
Robert Bruce
New Martinsville
Elmer W. Prince
Morgantown
P.O. Fiedler
Hentington
Roy Ash
Clarksourg
W. C. Snyder
Bluefield
Walter A. Buchanan
Nuntington
Trans World Glides From Page One Toward Moon Ship
Africano discusses V 2 rocket progress toward a moon bound craft. He says escape velocity and earth gravity are core obstacles, with tests at White Sands planned this winter using a 2 rocket nose to launch small objects to 75 miles altitude for engineering data.
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Africano
White Sands
Earth
Robert H. Goddard
Clack University
Tight
Hindu Moslem Congress seek court mediation in India crisis
The Hindu Congress party and the Moslem League agreed to submit their differences to two British headed Indian federal courts. Leaders Nehru and Jinnah appeared stern as they left the final conference while Nehru prepared to fly to New Delhi for the opening assembly.
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Federal Court of India
Congress
Pandit Jaweharlal Nehti
Mahamed Ali Jinnah
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Saldev Singh
War Assets Admin Sealed Bids For 1802 Portable Lanterns
Tito Nationalizes WAA to accept bids on 1 802 portable electric lanterns in six lots at Warhington Baltimore and Aberdeen Proving Ground announced by Matt Jack S Pettit Richmond regional director.
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Warhington
Baltimore
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Matt- Jack S. Pettit
Richmond
War Assets Administration
Free spending declines hit luxury goods and hospitality
Industry officials say consumers cut back on high priced spirits and hotel entertainment. Prices for neutral blends stay near 33 to 34 while overall business in restaurants, bars, and hotels has fallen 20 to 50 percent, signaling broader demand for value as shoppers seek clear price justification.
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Society of Restaurateurs
Totel Weekend Busines
U N group backs peaceful use plan in atomic debate
The U N group backed a proposal by Sen. Tom Connally to pursue peaceful uses of atomic energy. Molotov sided with the idea of a simple prohibition on weapons while deferring details to the Security Council. Shawcross warned against compromising on substance, but Spaak urged a quick vote as the sub committee approved expediting the draft convention.
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Soviet Union
Security Council
Hartley Stawcross
Molotov
Shawcross
Council
Britain
Charman Pauil- Henri“Spaak
Belgium
Spaak
Man Shoots Suspect Then Chases in Charleston
Patrolman Bias and Taylor chased Long after he allegedly robbed Elliott firm, shooting him in the groin near the central fire station. Long, about six feet tall and 220 pounds, was captured off Goshorn Street and later arraigned on grand larceny, carrying a firearm without a permit, and unlawful possession of brass knuckles. Merchandise from Elliott’s jewelry store was found in a car Long parked on Quartier Street, with West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland license plates inside. the vehicle was reported stolen.
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George Grant
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Court St
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Central Fire Station
Kanawha Blya
Goshorn St
Charleston General Hospital
Elliott
Taylor
Cavender Long
Atteada
Quartier St
Warren
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Elkview Youth Burned In Gasoline Fire Incident
A Elkview resident, William Smith aged 39, sustained serious burns to the face hands and body when gasoline ignited during an incident at St Francia hospital yesterday. His condition was described as critical by attending staff.
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St. Francia
Wayne County School Land Sale Opinion
Attorney General Okaya Wayne says the Wayne County Board of Education may sell a state road commission right of way through Kenova athletic field. Assistant Attorney General W Bryan Spiljer notes sales need not occur at public auction.
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Paralysis Creeps Prompt State and City Emergency Actions
Michigan Governor Harry Kelly declared a state of emergency enabling cost shifts between communities and ordered a 10 pm curfew on toxicant sales. In South Bend Indiana Mayor F Kenneth Dempsey imposed strict coal and public gathering restrictions, citing eight days of coal left. Boston area gas cuts threaten thousands others idle next week, Provo Utah and Colorado towns face limited gas for cooking, while Baltimore truckers face embargo delays. SE Louis sees unemployment drop as mild weather aids natural gas use.
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Michigan
Harry Kelly
South Bend
Ind
F. Kenneth Dempsey
Dempsey
Greater Boston
Provo
Springville
Spanish Fork
Colo
Baltimore
SE Louis
Tragedy Tied to Possible Poisoning at Obie University
War veteran Peters, a top student at Obie University since February, says his wife Leah Peters may have died from poisoning. Police have found no substantiating evidence yet. Leah returned from a visit and Peters recounted her collapse and call for a doctor as night fell. The couple, residents of Morgantown West Virginia, were married June 12 1942 in Newark.
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Peters
Obie University
Leah
Tay
Clarence Hill
Morgantown
W. Va
Newark
Union to Charge Koppers Stores With Coercion
Beckley December reports a United Construction Workers union official saying the Koppers Stores division of Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates will be charged with intimidation and coercion of FEELS store employees. The UCW says 39 of 42 eligible workers voted to discontinue affiliation last night. three abstained. A contract with Death Orchard Improvement Co remains effective until May 1, 1947, and covers store workers.
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Beckley
Dec
Koppers Stores
Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates
Feeles
Luke Brett
United Construction Workers Union
National Labor Relations Board
Pittsburgh
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United Mine Workers District 50
Brett
Death Orchard Improvement Co
Breth
Ministers Land Police In Curbing Drinking
The Charleston Iupisterial Assoc voiced sincere ratification yesterday for efforts during the 1946 football season to discourage drinking of alcoholic beverages, stating the organization declared support in a formal statement.
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Charleston Iupisterial Assoc
Bey
Arscoe
Yaidler
Obituary notices from Pax cemetery list several locals
An assortment of obituaries and funeral notices from Pax cemetery area. Names include J Burgess Bloom im tose John Comfort Mrs Anna Merdowa Mie Biden Cree Junction and Mrs Of Ss Oak Hill. Reports mention services at various churches and burial in local cemeteries with survivors listed. The text also references a infant Stephen Bard and multiple families from East Liverpool, Madison and Hurricane. The piece reflects routine notices, with typos and fragmented lines typical of a pasted obituary page.
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Pax Cemetery
Ureiying
J. Burgess
Bloomim
John
Comfort
Shrer
Anna Merdowa
Biden bin Cree Junction
Oak Hill
JF Grahichidren
Hunter
Stassen to address open forum January ninth
Harold Stassen former Minnesota governor and possible Republican presidential candidate will speak at the Charleston Open Forum January 9 at the Municipal auditorium per Friday’s notice. He was elected governor at 35, led four terms, and was keynote at the 1940 GOP national convention. Tickets for non-members go on sale at Galperin's.
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Harold ©. Stassen
Milne
Charleston
Municipal Auditorium
Assen
National Junior Chamber of Commerce
Galperin's
Market mixed as stocks rise and grains hit high
In New York trading, selected stocks advanced amid hopes for a coal truce, with utilities and several majors leading gains while American Telephone and Dow Chemical fell. Bond prices firm and grain markets remained strong as wheat hit a new year's high, with government buying underpinning demand on the Board of Trade.
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New York
Pius
Island Creek Coal
Acme Steel
Reynolds
Tost
Continental
I Allied Stores
Santa Fe
Southern Railway
North American
Gimbel
duPont
J. C. Penney
Youngstown Sheet
Steel
Chrysler
General Motors
Sears Roebuck
Montgomery War Douglas Aircraft
Electric Power & 1 Light
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Columbia Gas
Standard Gas
Westinghouse
General Electric
Central
Southern Pacific
Baltimore & Ohio
American Telephone
Western Union
Union Pacific
Chesapeake & Ohio
Standard
NJC
Woolworth
Kennecott
Eastman Kodak
Dow Chemical
American Can
Babcock & Wilcox
Hammermill Paper
Standard Power
American Metal
Middle West
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San Francisco
U.S
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Board of Trade
Masael
Bedares
Market Report Shows Wholesale Dairy Prices Steady
The report lists wholesale prices for dairy products with creameries and cartons priced higher than standard grades. It notes a scarcity of supplies and a firmness in bulk carton prices, while specific premiums and quotes indicate a market with limited movement and steady demand.
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New York
Beany
Oe Pound
Governor Declares Golden Rule Week in West Virginia
Governor Meadows proclaims December 8 to 14 as International Golden Rule Week urging West Virginians to observe with plain living high thinking and sacrifice sharing with others. Golden Rule Sunday tomorrow honors peoples of all nations as a means to improve world relations and lasting peace.
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