Coal Owners Halt Parley Accept Truman Truce Plan
Washington February 2 major coal operators abruptly halted peace talks with John L. Lewis and accepted President Truman’s 70 day strike truce and a White House fact finding board. Operators of Northern and Western mines covering a large portion of soft coal backed the plan while some UMW leaders remained noncommittal. The dispute centers on production levels and union leadership positions, with possible Taft Hartley injunction looming if the plan fails.
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Lloyd to Visit Shriners Today
Lloyd C. Lloyd plans a Shriner visit to Charleston and Ohio during the Shrine Temple events. Officials from Wheeling Cumberland and nearby temples attend the Charleston gathering with a scheduled day program led by high ranking Shrine leaders.
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Dolertate
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Morth
Ohio
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Beni Kedem
Counter-Block Held Possible In Berlin Area
The United States warned of counter measures against Russia over traffic restrictions in Berlin signaling a tougher stance. State Department officials, led by Michael J. McDermott, indicated possible moves including slowing Russian entry by rail road and river transport into western zones. John J. McCloy planned to return to Frankfurt after consultations.
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State Department
United States
Dpartment
Michael J. McDermott
Comrainer
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Frankfurt
New York
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Russia
State Readies for Telephone Strike Across West Virginia
Fen 20 report says the Communications Workers of America plans a strike against Bell System and Western Electric amid union mobilization. Delegates and eligible telephone workers across the state expected to vote and a proposed union dues package of 2.60 monthly was urged to fund the union drive.
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Teginia
Mina Incals
Elma Bearden
CIO Communications Workers of
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Wearini
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CWA
Bell
Western Electric
ALA
House Sends Oleo Bill To Conference Session
Washington Feb 2 The oleomargarine tax repeal bill moved to a conference committee to resolve Senate differences. A Senate vote on related measures and moves by Sen McCarran to send the issue to the judiciary were reported. Townsend urged the Finance Committee to replace Social Security with his old age pension plan and scientists supported shifts in policy.
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Washington
Senate
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D-New
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Pitt
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Tralian Apout Bon
Ade
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Francis &. Townsend
Senate Finance Committee
Groundhog’s weather forecast ridiculed by misses and misreads
The fragment recounts a Groundhog Day tradition in Quarryville Pennsylvania with the Slumbering Groundhog Lodge predicting spring. It notes eight hits five indefinite predictions and several misses, casting doubt on the prophet’s accuracy and the value of such folklore amid heavy rains in West Virginia and statewide floods.
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West Virginia
Chuck
Pennsylvania
Bridges Lawyer Held in Contempt During Perjury Trial
San Francisco dispatch reports Bridges attorney Martelonis held in contempt by the presiding judge during the perjury conspiracy trial of George B. Hal, with defense counsel Vincent Hallinan and others clashing in open court. The incident occurred in the third week of the trial as testimony continued amid heated exchanges and objections.
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McMahon Proposes $50 Billion Peace Crusade
Sen. McMahon of Connecticut urged a $50 billion five year peace crusade supplying economic aid to Russia and others to curb the arms race. He linked the program to international control of atomic energy via the United Nations and warned that hydrogen bombs pose grave, rapid threats to the United States.
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Peace Crusade
Washington
D.-Conn
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Heaven and Earth
Connecticut
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Congressional Atomic Committee
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United States
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Yugoslavia Warns Bulgaria Over Terrorist Actions
Belgrade Feb 2 Yugoslavia warned Bulgaria against sending into Yugoslavia terroristic and spy bands as part of the Cominform plot to overthrow Marshal Tito's government. The Foreign Ministry delivered a strong note threatening consequences and demanding Bulgaria halt hostile acts.
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Yugoslavia
Bulgaria
Marshal Tito
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Cominform
Kilgore Warns Budget Slash Could Hurt Nation
U S Sen Marley Kilgore warned that drastic cuts in the national budget could harm the economy and hinder world peace efforts. Speaking at the Sixth Congressional District dinner of the West Virginia Petroleum Association in Charleston he urged balanced budgeting and noted potential cuts in foreign aid veterans and military needs. Kilgore criticized Truman administration critics labeling it a welfare program, while district officials and industry leaders attended and new officers were elected.
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Marley Kilgore
Congress District
West Virginia Petroleum “Assoc
Daniel Boone Hotel
Kilgore
J. H. van Deventer
The
Elk Refining Co
Charleston
Petroleum Association
Truman Administre
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E Standard Oil Co
Johnson Pledges U S Readiness If Stalin Provokes War
Defense Secretary Louis A. Johnson told University of Virginia alumni that the United States could act within an hour if Stalin starts a fight. He warned against wastage and urged unification, saying the Army Navy and Air Force are ready to act as a team and that peace is sought through deterrence and strong defense.
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Louis A. Johnson
America
Johnson
University of Virginia
United States
University of Virginia Alumni Assoc
National Press Club
Stalin
Sandy Mook
Army
Navy
Air Force
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Pearl Harbor
Truman Keeps Ballot Aims Hidden At News Conference
President Truman offered no new political plans at a Thursday news briefing while sparring with Republicans and discussing election system changes. He said hydrogen bomb decisions would be announced. he maintained Taft Hartley law would be used only in emergencies and denied any pact with labor limiting its use. He also addressed civil rights urging Congress on action.
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Truman
United Nations
United States
Coul
Leve
Sen
Byrd
D-Va
Senate
House
Plane Crash Kills Seven On Royal Dutch Air Lines Flight
News reports from Amsterdam say a Royal Dutch Airlines DC-32 Daktoa carrying mail and cargo crashed in the North Sea near Rotterdam while en route from Amsterdam to London. Danish steamer Rigmor found mail bags and wreckage. seven people including a young steward were killed. The first officer described seeing the plane low with sputtering engines before it burst into flames.
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Netherlands
Royal Dutch Airlines
GALMO
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Gazette Ades Cheaper Than Special Rates
From the viewing position in Charleston papers the Gazette notes the cheapness of its ads and questions special rate terms. It mentions that cancellations on the first day were refunded, and invites direct comparison with other papers’ offers and a refund option.
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Gazette
Charleston
The
One Killed as Crack Liner Rolls in Ditch Near Saukville
A Milwaukee Road streamliner derailed four miles north of Shore after a broken rail. One unidentifed passenger died. At least 14 others were injured, with reports varying up to 30. Several were in grave condition. 12 to 14 were hospitalized at Fort Washington. Driver James Jacoby, 18, Saukville, among the riders.
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Milwaukee Road
Jorhers
Chippewa Hiawatha
Shore
Fort Washington
James Jacoby
PSC Acts Quickly On Cab Rate Drop
The Public Service Commission set February 14 at 10 a.m. for a hearing on Charleston taxicab rate reductions sought by Town Tos and City Cab. Roy Mundy, president of the affiliated firms, advocates a 25 cent base fare for downtown rides and 50 cent trips from the business district to South Hills, with zone changes aimed at easing volume loss. The petition questions existing zone divisions and seeks public input on the proposed rates.
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City Cab Companies
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Morris St
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South Fells
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Murdy
Navy Counters Soviet Menace Threat to Pacific Submarine Force
The Navy aims to keep West Coast strength amid Soviet submarine buildup. General statements place Russia at 270 to 280 submarines, with about a quarter in the Pacific. Plans include reorganizing to add home cruisers, two aircraft carriers, and minor additions. The Pacific Fleet shifts include the escort carrier Sicily moving from the Atlantic to San Diego and other units reassigned to reinforce U S forces on the West Coast.
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Girl Cannot Recall Shooting Father in Court
In Bridgeport on February 2 a 21-year-old woman testified in her defense that she cannot remember shooting her father after learning he was dying of cancer. She clutched a crucifix and spoke in a broken whisper, while defense attorney David Goldstein questioned the recollection. The courtroom stayed tense as the jurors and spectators awaited her precise memory.
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Conn
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Ann Paight
Caryl
Atty
David Goldstein
Barney
Ingrid Bergman Becomes Mother in Triangle Case
Rome report states Ingrid Bergman gave birth to a seven pound boy at a Rome clinic. The mother and baby were described as well. Director Roberto Rossellini, Bergman’s fiancé, visited and ordered doors sealed to keep reporters away.
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River Flood Recedes Slowly After Crest Hits Kanawha
The Kanawha River peaked at 24 29.5 feet and fell over ten days after its second crest. Residents in flooded areas awaited further recession as rain eased. Fire crews ferried people from waterlogged homes while city buses continued service in affected districts. Page Tol. 1.
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Highways Closed By High Waters
Roads north of Tas and the immediate area were blocked by rising water as the State Road Commission reported. U S 60 U S 35 and Route 21 near the Kanawha line were closed, Greyhound buses rerouted, and several routes remained impassable due to flooding in Kanawha Roane and Payette Counties.
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Rising Road Commission
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Prominent Star Hegulus and Rigel Noted in Sky Cast
The note mentions Hegulus and Rigel with sky readings and a forecast for February. It references a Fotacast map on page 15 and records temperatures around 44 to 48 degrees across day parts. Rigel is described as one of the brightest stars seen, about 510 light years away, with Neg ulus cited as a directional cue.
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