Train Service Crippled By Sick Union Walkout
A nationwide rail disruption spreads from Chicago as switchmen strike in sympathy with a sick-out. Freight and passenger services suffer, with New York Central and Pennsylvania lines canceling numerous trains. Authorities warn of potential injunctions and broader shipment delays as a major labor action continues.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Itehmsen
Detroit
New York Central
Seniens
Pennsylvania
East Coast
Florida
Orleans
Ly Washinton
Avery
Nein
Imen
Houlieup
Roy Ypeel
Yae
Department of Justice
Amy
Sid Chin
Hun
Belt Railroad Co
Indiana
Tisrbor Jr
Baltimore
Weather and World News From Paradise and Berlin
A series of brief items report extreme cold in Michigan with Paradise and Hell, a free Soviet era movie in Berlin, a US trade ad inquiry about Postum, UN political committee actions over Red China in Korea, and a sharp debate over a seven-power conference proposal. The dispatch notes scores of abstentions and mixed national positions as the General Assembly nears a vote.
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Mich
Paradise
Berlin
Potsdamer Plaza
Korea
Lake Success
Dan
Tins
United Nations Political Committee
Red
Dvdanesia
Yemen
Udi Agabia
U. S
Asia-Arab Gramps
Sir Beneani Rao
India
Mand
Warren Ann
Elief American
Salomn
Welle
Ineia
Eayopi
Inn
Poland
Britain
Fis
U.S
China
Yugoslavia
Sweden
Bonus Legislation Ruled Fast by Senate
Fragmented OCR reads as a rushed policy note. The senate moves quickly on bonus legislation amid turmoil. Text mentions taxes, dates, and pay adjustments in a tense session with unclear outcomes. Officials named include Don and Roe, with references to a legislative deadline and a prospective bill.
U S Output Hits Post War II Peak
The government reports U S industrial production has reached its highest postwar peak since World War I, an indicator in the fight against inflation. Farm prices rose nearly five percent from mid-December to mid-January, up 27 percent year over year, with the farm price exemption under the 1950 defense production act shielding farmers from the general price freeze. Meanwhile Mobilization Director Wilson plans to curb hidden inflation and avert black markets by preventing the shift to high priced lines, and officials note cutbacks in home appliances and textiles.
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Ashington
Jan. Ay
U. S
Congress
Charles Ff. Wilson
Rest home fire in Hoquiam claims twenty lives
A noon fire at a Hoquiam aged care home killed twenty residents, with nine rescued. One woman, Mrs. Sarah Dean, died later of a heart attack. Fire officials said the blaze started in a drying room near an iron stove and spread rapidly through the rambling frame building.
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Hoquiam
Wash
Gt. C
Hrip
Dng Cyr
Cyr
Most Price Jobs Go to Democrats
Washington report notes that most of the 413 regional price enforcement directors under the Office of Price Stabilization are Democrats or politically unaffiliated. A check shows nine Democrats and one independent Democrat among appointees, with salaries around 10 000 to 10 900 dollars.
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Washington
Dan
Wiech Y. DuSalle
Berg
Natinas
Page & Cot
Low Bid For Dunbar Road Set At 940,887
A bid of 940,887 was recommended for a four lane concrete road to ease congestion on a two mile Dunbar to Charleston stretch. The joint bid from Charleston Construction Co and Howard Frice and Co of Huntington beat other bids from Wol Harner Co Cincinnati and WAL Wilson on Sans Construction Co St. Mn. Prices varied as the state road project loomed as the largest of its kind.
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Dunbar
Charleston
Charleston Construction Co
Howard Frice and Co
Huntington
Cameron
Quner
Wol. Harner Co
Cincinnati
Turn on Your Porch Light For Polio Mothers Urge
Polio fundraiser urged neighbors to light porches to show support. Volunteers described the nation wide appeal as a visible sign of unity, urging residents to contribute to the March fund drive aiding the March of Dimes and local relief efforts.
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Wwe
Iter
County Worker Runs Monopolized Bonding Service
Investigation reveals John B Howell of Venable Avenue, a county weights and measures employee, acts as the sole bondsman permitted in the county jail. Former prisoners accuse him of charging exorbitant bonds, effectively controlling inmate liberty. Sheriff Carson Richards faced a profanity charge in Municipal Court after prisoners attempted to switch bondsmen during a gambling incident in St. Albans.
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A. Miz
the Gazette
Carson Richards
John B. Howell
County Weights and Measures Department
Howell
St. Albans
Richards
Walter Adkins
Adkins
Shouldn't Take Dads Vet Home for Funeral Of Two Sons
New York dispatch reports Maine soldier Lynwood P. Jackson 33 East Poland Maine arrived at La Guardia Field to attend the funeral of his two sons killed in a sledding accident near Bad Poland. He urged that fathers need not be drafted and questioned the purpose of fighting in Korea while arranging the boys' burial. He spoke tearfully about troops' morale and the heavy burden on families.
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New York
Korea
Lynwood P. Jackson
East Poland
la Guardia Field
Tynwand
James
Poland
Jackson
Pleven Truman Accord Complete Unity Against Communism
President Truman and French Premier Pleven announced complete accord on strategy against Communism. Pleven pledged Western unity would not be disrupted by any threat. They spoke after a White House meeting and cautioned that Communist pressure would fail to divide allied forces.
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Washington
Truman
Pleven
Chey Re
White House
Yan Oy
Fayette Doctors Endorse School For Charleston
The ninth unit of the 49 medical societies endorses four year medical and dental schools to be located in Charleston. The Fayette County Medical Society resolution states these schools would best serve the area after thorough study. Several counties including Mingo Logan McDowell Mercer Summers Boone and Logan supported the proposal through physicians and local officials.
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West Virginia
Charleston
Fayette County
Armed Services
Promer
Three State Men Killed in Korea Reported by Defense
The Defense Department released Casualty List No. 214 naming three West Virginia soldiers killed in action in Korea and four wounded. Killed are Cpl Lea Alien of Kenova Wayne County Cpl Walter Eugene Maddy of Huntington and Cpl Fred Smith of Williamson. Wounded are Cpl Warren E. Hingman of Valley Bend Randolph County Cpl Robert E. Hudson of Maith Boone County Pvt Fritz Hugh Wesson of Panther McDowell County.
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Washington
Defense Department
West
Huntington
Fred Smith
York
Smith
Williamson
Warren E. Hingman
Grace M. Hinziman
Valley Bend
Randolph County
Ste
Robert E. Hud*sap
Audrey Workman
Maith
Boone County
Ivan E. Smith
Ammie Smith
Grainsville
Winter Freeze Grips Nation Revealing Toll of 52 Dead
The Associated Press reports bone chilling cold from Canada spreads across the nation with no relief in sight. The frost and storms claim at least 42 lives nationwide, with tram train incidents and traffic accidents among the causes. Lone Rock Wisconsin records record cold with 53 degrees below zero and heating failures push shutdowns. Chicago endures a 15 degree low, lanterns stay lit for 35 hours as officials battle the deep freeze.
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Associated Press
Canada
Montana
Farming
Minnesota
Iowa
Michigan
Lone Rock
Wisconsin
Schanis
Chicago
Page & Col
Light Snow Delays State Roads Across Area
The state shivered as light snow fell and roads iced over yesterday. Weather forecasts predict continued wintry conditions with sub freezing temps. State officials urged chains for travel while gas supplies were reported ample by United Fuel, as Kanawna Ripport forecasters noted intermittent snowfalls and colder conditions anticipated tomorrow.
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D Fent State Raid Commission
United Fuel
History Gas Co. Bet
Kanawna Ripport
National Group Plans Master Plan for Coonskin Park
The Gate reports a national group to draw a long range development plan for Coonskin Reservation. G Leslie Lynch of New York and local organizers hosted a touring study session on the 850 acre site. Miss Preece praised the two day park planning effort as the most remarkable she had seen in years. A committee estimated a 30 day term to draft the plan with public input.
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Coonskin
Charles R. Armentrout
Coonsk
G. Leslie Lynch
New York
Hy Association
Preece
Nil Avas
Defense Rests Case In Remington Trial
The defense in the Remington trial rested after a long proceeding that began December 27. William Remington is charged with lying under oath to a Federal grand jury about his political affiliations and past disclosures to government investigators.
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Tn Remington Trial
Sulnnenevear Department of Commerce
William Remington
Heaan
Remington
Myer Sen
Ston
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