Pension bill passes House for $72 monthly for veterans
The House approved a World War I and II veterans pension bill 365 to 27, sending it to the Senate. It would set $72 monthly pensions with changes to unemployability rules, raise income limits for single veterans to $1,200, and keep $2,500 limit for dependents. Debate centered on unemployability, with critics calling the provision unfair and discriminatory.
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Veterans’ Affairs Committee
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Japan
Court Opens Bids On Airport Jobs
Kanawha county court yesterday opened bids for phases of Kanawha airport improvements and deferred awarding contracts pending a detailed study. Low bids came from Anderson Inc and West Virginia Black Rock Co for grading paving draining seeding and marking at 546499.6 cents. Hinkle Construction Co of Paris Kentucky bid 67150.40 for erosion control, and Marbold Electrical Co of Yonkers New York bid 63643 for lighting and electrical work. A prior all work bid of 584550 by Anderson West Virginia Black Rock and BH Holderman was rejected as too high.
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Kanawha Airport
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West Virginia Black Rock Co
Hinkle Construction Co
Paris
Mar- Bold Electrical Co
Yonkers
BH. A. Holderman, Inc
Columbus
Anderson Company
Lilienthal Aide Admits Hiring Security Risks
Washington June 1 A top aide to David E Lilienthal admitted he cleared two Atomic Energy Commission workers labeled security risks and one was given access to atomic secrets The testimony came as Congress probed purported mismanagement at the AEC including lax security at Argonne lab where an ounce of uranium disappeared The witness cited overruled security decisions and asked for security files on more than a dozen employees with demands for FBI correspondence and key treaties.
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Edward al Condon
National Bureau of Standards
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Argonne
Iowa
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Hickerwoper
Litfenthal
Pal
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Atomic Energt Commission
Chambers Hiss Trial Faces Rival Witness Stand Clash
In New York today Whittaker Chambers testified as the government’s star witness in Alger Hiss’s perjury case. He described prewar Soviet espionage ties and potential State Department secrets, while Hiss denied knowledge of Chambers or passing any secrets. Prague dispatch notes church-state friction as Czechoslovakia moves to control clergy appointments amid excommunication threats and press restrictions.
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Whittaker Chambers
Alger Hiss
State Department
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Hiss
House On American Activities
U S And Britain Seek Russia's Help On Balkans Pact Violations
The United States and Britain asked Russia to join actions aimed at halting alleged peace treaty violations by Hungary Romania and Bulgaria. The State Department released notes from the three Balkan governments denying rights violations and accusing the U S of interference. If Russia sides with the Balkans, the dispute could reach the United Nations.
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Ihok Te
Alny
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Tol Iday
Weaties
Bluefield Parley To Resume Today
Bluefield, June 14. Southern Coal Producers Assoc leaders plan to renew contract talks with United Mine Workers chief John L. Lewis and UMW Secretary John Owens arriving tonight or tomorrow. The current agreement expires June 30 and the 14 member SCPA panel met today to map strategy after Lewis stalled last week.
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John L. Lewis
Southern Coal Producers Assoc
SCPA
Joseph E. Moody
United Mine Workers
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UMW
John Owens
Moody
Enoiygh Southern
Chivalry Lesson From Willie Willis
Willie Willis reflects on learning chivalry and advises that when a girl tries to boss everything a gentleman should let her take the lead, staying polite and accommodating.
Deportation Ordered For Wife Of Eisler
New York report states Brunhilde Eisler wife of bail jumping Communist Gerhardt Eisler was ordered deported to Poland after overstaying a visitor period. The Immigration Service in New York pressed for deportation while Eisler offered voluntary departure following her husband’s escape.
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Brunhilde Eisler
Gerhardt Eisler
Poland
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Eisler
Immigration Service
Eisler vows suit against U S as agent claims
Eisler says he never led the American Communist Party and plans a $22,500 suit against the United States or work for a democratic Germany. He seeks bondsman repayment and criticizes the un-American Activities Committee. He says he was halted en route to Mexico in 1942, fled to Czechoslovakia, and was released by U S authorities as deportation talks continue. He alleges his wife is being held as a hostage and notes a Leipzig University posting.
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Prague
Gerhart Eisler
Communist Party
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Leipzig University
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Eisler
UN- American Activities Committee
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Ellis Issaig
Court voids cities share of state liquor profits
West Virginia cities cried for relief after the Supreme Court ruled the states practice of sharing liquor profits unconstitutional. Mayors warned of dire finances with losses up to 110,000 annually, urging a special legislative session to save municipal services. Moundsville reported police and fire cuts, with more reductions feared without new emergency provisions.
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Supreme Court
Supreme Cour
Robert L. Staith
Buniington
Huntington
Lee Roy E. Yoho
Moundsville
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Truman Urges Urgent Foreign Arms Aid Program
President Truman calls the 1.45 billion dollar arms program for Western Europe an urgent proposal for action by Congress. State Department Untersecretary Webb said the plan, linked to North Atlantic security, awaits final drafting and Senate debate on the Atlantic treaty. Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Connally said the treaty debate may resume soon, with approval needed before ratification.
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Evan L Harris Dies in Hospital at 6
Evan L Harris age 6 of 174 Knoll Wood Dr died yesterday in a local hospital. He and his father were associated in FE L Harris and Son general contractors. He supervised the Union building on Kanawha Blvd and built the Kearse theater and State theater in 1939. He was a member of multiple Masonic bodies and the West Virginia Associated General Contractors. Surviving are his wife Annie Harris, son E L Harris Jr, two daughters, mother, two sisters and three brothers.
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Caarieston
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John W. Morris
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Heri Kedem Temple
BPOE
West Virginia
Associated General Contractors of America, Inc
Annie Harris
City trims plans after liquor revenue cutback
Charleston officials moved to curb an expensive improvement program after the State Supreme Court halted state liquor profits allocations. The city will balance the year near 90 000, but faces a 25 900 hit this year and nearly 100 000 next year, delaying fire, police, and street improvements.
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State Supreme Court
Harry S. Trotter
Trotter
Solons Denied Look at Files
Washington June 1 The Senate committee discussed tightening immigration laws amid subversive ties as Gen Tom Clark and Secretary of State Jim Vaur forney were subpoenaed to produce files on foreign officials including ambassadors and a former UN official The chairman declined to disclose confidential sources saying the government must reveal basic facts Page 22 Col 5
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Tom Clark
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
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Jim E. Feurnoy
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Sam
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Costs Demanded On Housing Bill
President Truman's housing bill was blocked by House Rules Committee awaiting Budget Bureau cost figures. Critics estimate over 16 billion dollars in federal outlays over 40 years for slum clearance public housing subsidies and low rent homes. A new showdown is set for Friday after cost data arrives. House Banking Committee member Spence filed a motion to force a vote.
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Truman
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Rules Committee
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Budget Bureau
Irman Spence
Dky
House Banking Committee
Supreme Court halts municipal grants amid constitutional ruling
The Supreme Court ruled 4-1 that a 1947 act providing yearly grants to 212 municipalities was unconstitutional, nullifying the 1949 plan to raise the funds. Governor Waits awaits the Legislature's interim group report as talks of a possible special session continue. Judge Fox warned against constitutional overreach while urging a durable funding reform. The ruling ends a practice in place since 1942 and follows State Auditor Sims's challenge.
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Fatteson
Legislative Committee On Government and Finance
Fred L. Fox
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Edgar B. Sims
Coplon Papers Held in Espionage Trial
Washington dispatch reports that slips of paper found in Judith Coplon's purse were described briefly in her espionage trial but withheld as evidence for national security. The 12 slips formed part of a larger FBI data slips excerpts cited in the case against Coplon and her alleged Soviet contact.
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Chit
John M. Kelley
United States
Acheson Says U S Will Stay in Berlin
Paris dispatch reports the United States told Russia during a deadlocked foreign ministers session that the Western Allies will remain in Berlin by right and by force, following army victories, while insisting on majority rule over four power decisions to end the city’s division. Vishinsky pressed veto rights, while Acheson argued unanimity lets three powers dictate to the fourth and urged a practical approach to Berlin while continuing the wartime coalition.
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United States
Russia
Berlin
Vishinsky
U.S
Acheson
Germany
Strikes Spread as Bolivian Troops Restore Order
June 19 in La Paz an estimated 4000 factory workers walked out in sympathy with Bolivia's tin miners amid four days of rioting. Army restored order in Andean mining regions while more than 40 killed in clashes. Reservists called as mobilization orders issued. deportations of union and political leaders ongoing. Two American hosages slain and mistreatment reported. turn to Page 12.
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Ohile
Gates Denies Coup Plans in Communist Trial
John Gates, editor of the Daily Worker, testified that American Communists pursued peaceful methods to socialism and warned force would arise only if Wall Street and monopolies used force to topple an established socialist government. He and 10 co-defendants face conspiracy charges for advocating violent overthrow. The witness described policy shifts since fascism’s rise in the 1930s and the push for a farmer labor party to counter fascism.
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United States
John Gates
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Daily Worker
Communist Party
Moon Saturn Regulus sky notes with weather forecast
Charleston area sky watchers report a moon near Saturn and Regulus with light travel times to earth noted. Temperatures show warmth ahead while West Virginia and Kentucky forecasts call for increasing clouds and scattered thundershowers on Thursday.
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