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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1949

Page

14

Inquiry Ordered In Bridges Case

Washington ordered a grand jury probe into tampering with witnesses in the Harry Bridges case. Bridges, head of the International Longshoremen's Association, was indicted for perjury and fraud regarding his 1945 naturalization papers. Two fellow officials were indicted for false statements.

Washington Tor Clark Tautner Harry Bridges Bridges International Longshoreman's Union San Francisco Takeely Henry, Schmidt J. W.’ Robertson

Aviation ties and duties in early defense chiefs clash

Rep Cole questions air power policy as Vinson warns of comprehensive inquiry. Van Zandt backs a full investigation, denying rumors of resignations by Symington or leadership moves by Floyd Odlum amid scandal reports surrounding Consolidated Vultee and defense ties.

Louis Johnson Symington Floyd Odlum He Atlas} Corp Vultee Abcrett Corp Odlum Atlas van Zendt van Zandt Johnson Consolidated Defense The Pennsylvanian Johnsort Democratic Party Battre Field Rep. Cole Old House Naval Affairs Committee Vinson A Vinson

Wage Increases and Union Bargaining Court Ruling

The court says a wage hike given without advance union notice is appropriate for collective bargaining only if the employer’s offer followed an impasse and union talks were not formally terminated. Crompton-Richland’s merit raise case revolves around negotiations and the National Labor Relations Board findings. Also, a fire suit decision on merit increases without AFL meat cutters union consultation is noted along with Eisler passport fraud appeal timing, though Eisler has fled the country.

Euit 4. H. Allison and Co. Chattanooga Meat Packers AFL Meat Cutters Gerhart Eisler Eisler Santry

West Virginia Coal Boom May Fade With July Storm

The Charleston Building Contractors and Building Trades council warned that West Virginia's coal boom masks an impending economic storm. They cited a 70 million ton U.S. stockpile and WV producing 33 percent of national output, far above a normal 28 percent. They warned a mine shutdown or wage-contract terms could prolong stagnation beyond next month’s expiry.

West Virginia

Diamond Methodist Church to Install Officers

The Women's Society of Christian Service of Diamond will install officers at 7 30 p m tomorrow at the Diamond Methodist Church.

Women's Society of Christian Service of Diamond Diamond Methodist Church Selma

Radio Program Highlights From The Gazette Listings

The Gazette prints a concise selection of today’s radio programs from five local stations. Highlights include WKNA Hopkins News at 8:00 and House Party at 3:30 PM, WGEY Don Evans Show at 6:00 AM and Double or Nothing at 2 PM, WCAW Variety Time at 9:45 AM with Musical Horizons at 10:30 AM, WC HIS Community Reporter at 9:45 AM with Dr Crane at 10 AM, WTIF Kate Smith at noon and Gabriel Heetter's Mailbag at 2:45 PM, WMON Mt. State News at 12:15 PM and The Mailbag at 4 PM. The rest of the day’s schedule blends music, talk, and variety shows across the stations, with additional listings and notes on program changes in the region.

the Gazette Wkna — Hopkins WGEY Don Evans WCAW Crane WTIF Kate Smith Gabriel Heetter Mt. State News ABC Montgomery Sakon Superman Miurlia Myst ManjNewn HS Rhythms Seca Setonere Parade Bay Roads Paris Amor Room Gack Atmitong Ray GRY Weaw NEC Tom bin Bob Provence Spls Nuws Emmy’s Byorte Blaendoer Petiond Tlmeship Dave Dennis Rieweltins Ote Glee Club HCA Victor ‘Time jPulten Lewis Sammy Kaye Tack Smith Boke Ranger Gavriel Beatter Guthrie Basdysh Phis Murrowline Silv Baarbatl Broadcastiy Gilderaieeve Cthieinhall euSinis My&l Honee Sonny Hones Davis Twins Hallioan Gardiner Heenoos Betsy Geliirth Roney Larry Fatine Larre Griffitn

Jury selection in Hiss Chambers case observed by officials

Jurors questioned as sediment of the Hiss Chambers probe unfolds with Judge Kaufman reviewing potential conflicts and the panel’s ties to Time Inc. and press figures. Prosecution outlines charges and possible penalties while noting evidence will rely on documents and testimonies.

Ty Kaufman Hiss Linz Pay \Steyker U.5 Time Magazine Staryland Taster Chambers Cameris

Potsdam Rift Looms Over German Policy Clash

Vishinsky charged the West violated Potsdam with plans for a West German government Bonn constitution and Ruhr authority. He argued the Allied control council must veto Soviet rights, warned of prolonged occupation, and claimed Western plans deny a German peace treaty. Western ministers conferred, aiming broad principles and two guiding agencies to rebuild East West trade under formal Russian guarantees for transit routes.

Germany Russia Potsdam Bonn Ruhr Vishinsky Acheson Bevin Schuman French Foreign Ministry Berlin Am All German Economic Council

Bolivia mine massacre seen amid nationalist unrest

Government reports 14 killed and 25 wounded after clashes at the Siglo Viente mine area. Troops under Gen. Ovidio Quiroge reclaimed the scene as dynamite was used and rail and telephone links severed. Two American engineers among the dead, with Bolivian workers as hostages, in a conflict blamed on nationalist factions and the MNR.

Ovidio Quiroge Orurd Hilttens Siglo Vienne Orura WT. H. O'Connor Fasedena Call Albert Krefting Seattle Wash Siglo Viente Revolutionary Movement MNR No: Revolutionary Party Etting Primaro Sale Cate

Virgininy The Younger Brothers at Midtown Theaters

Midtown listings show a dense spread of film titles and casts including Brute Bennett Janis Paige Wayne Morris and Robert Button in Virgininy The Younger Brothers and The Amazing Mr X with Turben Eley Lyne Bart. Neighborhood and Community Theaters present Blood and the Moon June Bride That Miele With You and Suns Of Adventure along with Castle teen romps and lesser features.

Virgininy Younger Brothers Techmen Brute Bennett Janis Paige Wayne Morris Rob wEhoeinroot Corol Wide Patricia Saight Taplick Geble Vivian Leth Ciaraee Prentor Posen Silea User Wiliam Jane Wryaiin David Miven Chescatte Law Tom Calyway Steve Brodie Graenhrice Mr X Wah Turben Eley Lyne Bart Meare Texas Atd Roady Mack Brown Ren Lytle Intrigues Ith Geom Hall Dung Havce Aid —Michinar Hie Don Hall Victorio Robert Aicham Burhan Bel Geddes Bed “Ar Feabody Willan Powell Aio Biyely Robert Momit Roinery Helty Delis Ole Wrenger Art Sisanna Foster Pranchot Tone Basel Haydon Prom Castle Fyrone Power The Laure Bebe Burt Lancaster Burne Crone Nevada Tim Helt Neo Leetie Eles Joe Asner Preston Foster Barbare Minna Shan Brown Comumance Deeliien Kita von Jalmson Clare Gahs Smithers Ith Law Kelly Richard Dasetart Scott Heady Ward John Ogrfield Bestrice Penteon Dana Andree Veils

Farm price support plan and cotton quotas debated

The draft price support proposal outlines a production payment plan for livestock poultry dairy fruits and vegetables with market prices allowed to float and government support when prices fall below a fair return. It would retain some quota provisions but nixes the minimum national acreage allotment for cotton citing overproduction and calls for a smaller cotton allotment to improve controls.

Gootberg Congress Sehp Voor Bartley

Three-Week Hearing Seen On Atomic Energy Case

Hickenlooper, McMehon and others forecast hearings lasting five to eight days or longer. The former Senate committee chair indicated he would expose what he calls bad practices and delayed decisions affecting the atomic energy program.

Hickenlooper McMehon Hickeniooper Ith Congress Tenorter

UMW Chief Criticizes Mine Safety Enforcement

In a harsh address, UMW chief accuses the government of failing to enforce safety rules in mining. He cites a year old law and federal inspectors report showing thousands of hazards with limited action taken. He questions why miners protest and notes fatalities and industry risks.

Cain Lewis Trey Park Ciep Ewlors

Theft Charge After Gas Station Incident

A man was charged with stealing $30 as he pumped gas into Pinns' car. Pinns chased him and drove off while Rhodes alerted police. City detectives later found the sales executive at a Charleston hotel hours after state police issued a lookout.

Duonunsea Pinns Rhodes Polles Rhodes Tola Police Charleston

Labor Runway to August Vote on Key Bills

Lawmakers face a potential August adjournment as leaders push major measures. McCormack notes tax bill uncertainty but expects House action on labor, housing, minimum wage, and anti lynching and anti poll tax laws. Senate opposition may thwart civil rights efforts. Lucas cautions on timetable, signaling possible extension to complete priority proposals.

House McCormack Pel Congress Truman Dixie Senate Lucas CIO Philip Murray Lutes

Papers seized from Miss Coplon enter evidence at trial

The government wins the right to present papers seized from Miss Coplon without a warrant. The documents include a top secret FBI report draft and notes on Soviet espionage, plus a typewritten slip about a woman named Erlend. FBI and legal figures discuss the implications for privacy and national security amid broader debates on compulsory health insurance.

Miss Caplue Miss Caplon FBI United States T. Scott Miller, Jr Mss Coplon Valentine A. Gubitehey New York Albert L. Reeves Archibald Falmer

Witness Asserts Deficiencies in Government Health Plan

The witness says prams Faery 21 wrecking government solvency and notes deficiencies in the national present health program but argues they are not so extensive. Proponents of compulsory plan claim only drastic payment changes could fix it, calling such statements demagoguery in the health care debate.

Justice Department Lda Amtorg Louth Prams Faery 21

National Toll 413 and state toll figures with Amtorg note

Gene notes show national toll 413 and state figures for many states such as Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Georgia Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Wisconsin Wyoming. Amtorg is identified as the official Russian wa d ing agency with headquarters in New York.

Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Plavida Georgia Idsha Illinois Indiana Towa Kansas Kentucky Lewisians Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Amtorg Russia Wading Agency

Prague Honors guest flees amid labelless baggage escape

Stateless German national Eisler departed on a plane without his name on tickets or baggage tags. British Home Office exit permit cited. He skipped a joint Civil Liberties and German Democracy meeting in London and was escorted by plainclothes security at the airport.

British Home Office National Council For Civil Liberties British Council For German Democracy Lenden Eisler

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