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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1946

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Council Votes To Investigate Greek Border

The United Nations council approves a probe into alleged Greek border violations, with 8 to 2 in favor. Eleven delegates will compose a commission to study the Greek internal situation and nearby areas in Albania Bulgaria Yugoslavia and Egypt Britain abstains. The energy council discusses veto-free proposals as the full commission prepares a report for tomorrow.

Greece United States Wtven Stumic Energy Commission Poewnie Battle Tomertew Curity Counc Chamber Commission U. S Bernard Baruch Mub Semyon P. Alexandrov Che Dimas Rey

Refugees Amid Truman Order Faces Limited U.S. Entry

Washington dispatch reports President Truman’s December directive to ease refugee entry into the United States, but transportation gaps limit actual arrivals. Within weeks, eight to twelve vessels are expected to bring more refugees, though only 4,787 had entered so far this year.

Washington Truman Sally Truman United States Maritime Commission Beemerhaven Cleveland Marine Michigan University of Michifering Buerger Aineses Owneth N. Campbell Robert L Berry Martin R. Sutler Richard H Jem! Lyons Gordon K. Moe Jack Lapporary Ides Reed M. Nesbit William L C. Corwin Hinshaw Mayo Clinic

Farm bill sparks fight as Churchill attacks government

Britain moves to regulate peacetime farming with subsidies minimum prices and guaranteed markets. Winston Churchill vows to seek overthrow over what he calls tyranny. The bill aims to stabilize agriculture while the White Paper outlines enforcement powers. Also Truman names nine civilians to study universal military training and reserve planning.

Britain London Winston Churchill House of [Commons House of Commons House Morri Washington Truman War Department War Patterson American Legion Joseph E. Davies Moscow Daniel Poling Boston the Christian Herald Edmund A. Walsh Georgetown Universitt Harald W. Dodds Princeton University Samuel I. Rosenman New York Lent Roosevelt Tru. Man Kurl T. Compton Massachusetts Institute of Technology Anna Rosenberg

Coalmen Split, 60 Pet. Ready To Meet Lewis

The soft coal operators form a split national wage committee and most producers ready to negotiate a new contract with John L. Lewis at once. Northern Appalachian Midwest and captive mine groups favor talks while Southern and western producers oppose starting negotiations now. The government runs mines after last spring's strike and seeks a settlement to end direct control.

Washington John L. Lewis Lewis Charles O'Neill T Hey Supreme Court United Wine Workers Appalachian Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Midwest Ilinois U. S. Steel Corp

Cuban Trade Preferences Face Global Bargaining Push

The State Department said it would sacrifice historic Cuban trade preferences in a broad drive to loosen world trade restrictions. The move, linked to plans for a new world trade organization, aims to pressure Britain while preserving mandatory Philippines preferences. Negotiations with 18 countries start next spring alongside a UN and international trade talks.

Washington INS State Department United States U. S Department Philippines Act of Congress

Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge Near Critical After Illness

Georgia’s colorful white supremacy governor chef Eugene Talmadge, 62, lay near critical from a recurring stomach ailment in Atlanta. Despite two blood transfusions and a rally, grave anxiety followed his fresh setback as family members were summoned. If he cannot serve Jan 34 for a fourth term, Gov Ellis Arnall could remain in office for an uncertain period. source says recovery remains possible within 48 hours.

Atlanta Talmadge J Ellis Arnall Georgia

Federal Probe Of Lynchings Is Stalemated

In Athens Georgia a federal grand jury reported after three weeks probing the Walton county lynching of July last. It focused on identifying individuals involved as 21 white and two black jurors weighed possible further information. George Alvin Adcock of Walton county was indicted for perjury.

Athens Walton County U. S T. Hoyt Davis Roger Malcolm George Dorsey Monroe Atlanta Davis Apalachee Bridge Walton Geonee George Alvin Adcock

IPhone Union Asks Pay Hike

The National Federation of Telephone workers announced plans for a wage increase totaling about 247 to 249 million dollars annually, demanding a 12 weekly raise for all workers and a union shop. Talks aim to avoid spring service disruption while noting higher liv­ing costs and wage disparities with other industries.

National Federation of Telephone Workers Donight Telephone Industrie Tosepa A Beirne Burne Warth

Killed in Truck and School Bus Crash Near White Rock

A lumber truck collided with a school bus near White Rock, 18 miles northwest of Columbia, killing Ernest Sam Rowe 40, injuring Earl Wessinger and James Wessinger, and injuring several children including O Neale 6 Laverne 8 and Leland Eargle 16. Coroner's inquiry cited truck right of way. 8 men on site. Nine other injured students, and related incidents noted with other casualties nearby.

Columbia D. C White Rock Silver 1 Ernest Sam Rowe Earl Wessinger James Wessinger Wessingers O'Neale Laverne Leland Eargle Newberry Fanny Murray O'Dell Mottes W. A. Platt

Seaplane Airway Permit Requested in 1946 Plan

Washington dispatch notes Capt C H Schildhauer, head of Naval Air Transport Service, seeks Civil Aeronautics Board approval for 57000 miles of water based air routes. Proposes water terminals only, bases in New York and Baltimore, with stops in New Orleans and San Francisco. Argues waterborne flight supports national security and global passenger mail and cargo service.

Washington Navy C. H Dutch” Schildhauer Naval Air Transport Service Civil Aeronautics Board New York Baltimore New Orleans San Francisco Schildbauer CARB

Trent Proposes Teacher Raises in West Virginia

Budget director C H Koontz reports a 16 million dollar general fund surplus by June 30. Trent urges using the entire surplus for education including about 50 dollar monthly teacher raises and a building program totaling over 18 million dollars.

W. W. Trent West Virginia Trent Board of Public Works C. H. Koontz

Stores to Stay Open Later for Three Days in Charleston

Charleston retailers will extend hours for Christmas shopping beginning today. Stores stay open until 3 am tonight tomorrow and Monday, per the Charleston Chamber of Commerce. On Christmas Eve Tuesday stores close at 5 pm to permit employees to be with their families.

Charleston Charleston Chamber of Commerce

Sick Father Asks Santa To Remember His Four Boys

A sick father of four asks Santa to remember his boys in a Gazette letter turned to the Christmas Basket fundraiser. Four children added gift wishes while a physician notes the father's rheumatic heart disease. Major Hasry Ward of the Salvation Army will distribute food and oversee the Needy Kiddies Christmas Party at Shrine Mosque next Tuesday after a WCHS Gazette co sponsored event.

the Gazette WCHS Charleston Santa Claus Zack Hasry Ward Salvation Army The Gazette Shrine

Christmas Basket Cast to Be Heard on WCHS Tonight

The Christmas Basket cast will air on Radio Station WCHS Friday night at 11 30. A transcribed broadcast portion serves as dress rehearsal for Saturday's program. The Christmas Basket will be held in WCCHS auditorium Saturday night starting at pm. Public invited to attend.

WCHS WCCHS

Inquiry Accessed For Yale Holidays

Senator Ferguson suggested Bilbo may have violated wartime contracting law by accepting campaign funds from war contractors. The hearing before the war investigating committee recessed after Bilbo defended his actions and claimed ignorance of the cited statute.

Washington Sen Ferguson R-Mich Bilbo Senate Detroit Mississippi Edward P. Terry Iscariot Christ Judas Iscariot Caesar Brutus Benedict Arnold Sen. Mead Katmanis É . Terry Quitman Wise Tail Bilbo John Carr Natchez, Misa Herry J. Anslinger United States Commissioner of Narcotics Dr. Anslinger A. J. Podesta Vicksburg Terry Ferguson Bilbo Podesta Popularville Wall Doxey Cadlac Knost Forresta Jackson

Gassites Campaign Snaps Up Odd Local Quip

A fragmented 1906 OCR fragment hints at a local campaign march in the Or area. Names and places are unclear, but the humor and campaign tone suggest a satirical note about political figures like Harold and Mikother. Further readable detail is too fragmentary to pin down.

Harold Bian Armeld the Ganstte

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