Arabs and Jews reject Bernadotte peace plan in Palestine
Cairo reports say Arabs and Jews both rejected the United Nations mediator Count Folke Bernadotte's peace proposals for Palestine. Clashes were reported in Jerusalem as talks stall with the four week truce near expiration. Israeli and Arab officials indicated counter proposals or refusals, while Bernadotte considers extending the cease fire and seeking a settlement.
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Bishop Sees World Facing Hardest Task Since Rome Fall
London July 4 Rev Dr Henry Knox Sherrill presiding bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church said the church faces a world situation not since the disintegration of the Roman Empire. He spoke at St Pauls during the Lambeth conference, warning peace requires justice and a higher moral order amid Europe and the Far East chaos and widespread deprivation.
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Allies Press Against Crack In Iron Curtain
The United States with Britain and France presses a diplomatic offensive over Berlin’s Russian blockade and warns Moscow of grave actions. A Tuesday meeting with ambassadors from six Western nations aims to map possible military support for Western Europe, while Yugoslav Tito’s crisis prompts a cautious policy wait-and-see approach.
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Yugoslavia Invites Reds to Fifth Congress Parley
London July 4 Yugoslavia invited all Communist parties to Belgrade for its July 21 fifth congress, signaling a Balkan bloc plan with Albania and Bulgaria amid tensions with the East and West. Tito remained firm while supporters backed his leadership and Yugoslavia’s stance against Cominform accusations.
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Berlin Airlift Expands as Blockade Persists
Allied planes crowded into Berlin in response to the Russian refusal to lift the ground blockade. With 224 flights in 24 hours and a record 819 tons carried, Western powers push air support while Berlin crawls toward economic paralysis.
Political Riots Sweep Panama
In Panama City July 4 7 a state of national emergency was declared. The government suspended constitutional guarantees and convened an emergency assembly amid violent clashes. three people were killed and over 20 wounded. Fighting involved Arnulfo Arias Madrid supporters and the Authentic Revolutionary party with Libera party members challenging the May election result. An official recount is under way.
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Huntington Tops State In Heat Parade
Huntington records the hottest July day since 1044 as temperatures reach near 98 in the city and high nineties across most of the state. Weather readings list Parkersburg 93 Wheeling 91 Martinsburg 80 Elking 66 and Flat Top 83.
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Bevin Says Russia Cannot Force Allies From Berlin
In Symondham England on July 4 British Secretary Bevin denounced Russia for starving civilians to push Western powers from Berlin. He said the 18 day blockade harms innocents and pledged to discuss Berlin with the Russians if they are willing. He will brief a cabinet meeting on Berlin crisis as Sokolovsky withholds lift timing. Observers anticipate a joint US British French protest to the Kremlin.
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Lightning Strikes Twice Kills Lineman In Pa
Henry L. Mayberry, 48, a Pennsylvania Power Company lineman, was killed when a lightning bolt struck him while repairing storm damage on a utility pole. A fellow worker, descending with Mayberry, was also struck and suffered minor burns.
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Rexroad Backs Traffic Plans Encouraging mayoral study effort
Police Chief Harvey N Rexroad backs an overall traffic survey as the first step in addressing Charleston's congestion. Mayor Andrews seeks council authority to form a 11 to 15 member citizens committee and hire a traffic expert from Yale or Northwestern to develop a lasting plan under public guidance.
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39 Are Hurtled To Fiery Death In Air Tragedy
London dispatch reports the worst British civil aviation disaster as two four engined transports collide in a rainstorm over suburban London. Thirty nine aboard perish including two Americans Frank Wederholt and Gustau Richard Boerger along with RAF crew. The Swedish plane carried twenty five passengers and seven crew. Rescue teams worked amid wreckage as officials confirmed the fatal crash between an RAF York and a Scandinavian Airlines System airliner.
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Anthracite Pact Approved by United Mine Workers
The United Mine Workers' scale committee ratified a new agreement with anthracite operators. It includes a one-dollar daily wage increase for about 80,000 miners and a royalty rise of 1 to 20 cents per ton directed to the health and welfare fund. The pact, effective July 16, extends the current contract. details were not released at announcement.
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Truman's Independence Day Swing Through West Virginia
President Truman traveled aboard his private railroad car to Missouri and West Virginia on July 4 to honor Simon Bolivar with a statue ceremony in Bolivar. He mingled with crowds at Keyser and Parkersburg, answering questions about votes and politics with a calm, friendly demeanor.
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94 Degree Heat Drives City to Beach Holiday Rush
Charleston residents fled the 94 degree heat for beaches and shade during Independence Day weekend as state police noted heavy morning traffic on U S Route 60. Two highway fatalities were reported, a Summers County man died after a horse rider was struck, and Barbara Montgomery of Wheeling died in a crash on U S Route 40. Thermometers peaked near 97 in downtown, while Elk River gauging station showed 94, with a final warm day expected. A massive fireworks display, an address by Admiral Bull Halsey Jr., an air show, and a boat parade were planned on the Kanawha river banks.
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Violent Deaths Totals Rise During July Fourth Weekend
The Associated Press reports 227 violent deaths so far in the Independence Day period, with 147 traffic fatalities, 55 drownings, one fireworks death, and 22 others. The National Safety Council foresees total traffic deaths reaching 235, as states show varied tallies by category.
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Taft Steps Down as GOP Spotlight Shifts to Dewey
Long a leading GOP spokesman Sen. Taft of Ohio steps back from the public spotlight as Thomas E. Dewey becomes the party’s main figure. Taft confirms Dewey is the man to speak for the party while he returns to Cincinnati and plans a Canada vacation.
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Two Die in Plane Crash at Legion Air Show Site
FRANKLIN July 4 Trag edy marred an American Legion air show today. Two persons lost their lives in that crash of a small private plane. They were Robert Arthur of Elke ins the pilot, and Melvin Moyers 26 of Franklin, a passenger. The plane crashed from about 200 feet as it was coming in to land. The causes of the crash were not known. Moyere was dead when taken from the wreckage, Arthur died a few minutes afterward. The plane was not scheduled to participate in the air show.
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Finland election shock as Popular Democrats lose seats
In Helsinke July 4, the Communist dominated Popular Democrats face a potential drop from 38 to around 28 seats as vote tabulation continues. The Agrarians and Social Democrats lead, with Parliament reconvening July 12 for a likely Agrarian-led formation. President Paasiio may invite the Agrarians and Popular Democrats to participate, or keep the Communists inside the government.
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Democrat Chief Deserts Truman Defects In 1948 Drive
Democratic National Committee vice chairman Frank Hague split from President Truman and joined Eisenhower supporters in New Jersey and beyond, boosting pledged convention votes for the Gen until the Philadelphia convention. Truman, en route to Bolivar Missouri to dedicate a statue, could not immediately respond as talk shifted toward a draft boom and a possible late run.
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Ike silent on draft boom before Tuesday
A Columbia University spokesman said Eisenhower will likely not comment on the draft boom before Tuesday. He played golf yesterday and is spending a weekend away from the office, returning to address Columbia summer students Tuesday afternoon with no advance word on his remarks.
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Democratic bosses fly to New England as Truman’s renomination faces tests
High Democratic officials gathered in New England as a top aide claimed President Truman is confident opposition to his renomination will falter at the Democratic National Convention. The aide suggested some Eisenhower backers push the general as a cover to urge Associate Justice William Douglas for the ticket. Hague’s maneuvering followed a hastily called New Jersey party caucus with key leaders among the attendees.
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Veterans lead as Eisenhower credits ex-GIs with rise
U S General Dwight D Eisenhower told a radio audience that war veterans are taking over the leadership of the nation and that their postwar education, disciplined training, leadership, and skill development mark them for greater influence than any other group. He spoke on a Veterans Administration program and noted the eagerness of millions of veterans to pursue further education after service.
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Truman Ike showdown signals winner in race
In terse notice from Tea Gazetes, Democrata reject a Truman choice and cue a contest between Truman and Ike. The piece hints at Ike gaining momentum as the clear favorite, framing the political battle as a shift in public sentiment. Stan Arnold notes copyright 2840.
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