Bluefield Talks Open On New Coal Contract Between Lewis and CPA
In Bluefield on June 20 John Le Lewis and the Souther Coal Producers Assoc agreed to begin contract talks with eight man negotiators tomorrow. President Joseph EB Moody of the CPA pushed to start bargaining while Lewis pressed for rock-bottom figures on the ten neg which the Southern association would represent. The contract ends June 30 and the talks may involve about 79 million tons in projected output. UMW backed the move but the exact start date after June 10 remains unconfirmed. no conferences are set with Northern and Western operators or other steel firms.
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Tickets Precede New Downtown Traffic Plan
Charleston police began the new downtown traffic program by posting courtesy tickets as a 72 hour warning. The notices announce a 1201 am June 6 start with no parking and demand observance. One way street rerouting includes Virginia, Washington, Lac Fayette, Quarrier and Broad, with changes to bus routes and signal timing to come.
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Willie Willis Puestole Shielded by a Harsh Household Rules
A fragmentary note describes Willie Willis Puestole facing parental control and punishment. The text hints at protection or restriction by guardians, mentioning threats of bed and discipline. The phrasing is unclear but centers on family authority and imposed limits.
Truman Unveils U N Plan for Technical Aid to Poor Nations
President Truman presents a bold new program for world recovery. The United Nations plan calls for technical know how from advanced nations to developing economies. Estimates place first year costs at 35.9 million dollars and 50.1 million dollars for the second year, above recipient country contributions. The 28 page report, titled Technical Assistance for Economic Development, was prepared by Lie and eight UN specialized agencies for review by the Economic and Social Council before General Assembly approval, with the United States as the leading force.
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Special Sunday Stories Highlight Ward Engine Building Demolition
Gazette reports two feature stories for Sunday editions. One covers the Ward Engineering building slated for razing, while the other explains a rock dust method to prevent chain explosions in West Virginia mines. Phone 2-6161 to order.
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House Votes To Ease Curb On Refugees
The U S House approved a compromise bill easing refugee limits, allowing 339000 European displaced persons to enter by June 30 1951. The plan, now headed to the Senate, makes key changes in cut off dates eligibility and quotas while requiring sworn non Communist status on arrival.
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Insane Get Driver Permits, Truman Avers
President Truman criticized states with lax driver licensing as he told highway safety delegates that in Missouri and elsewhere the insane could obtain licenses in drugstores for a quarter. He praised efforts that saved lives but urged tighter licensing to curb the ongoing traffic slaughter.
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West Berlin rail strike ends as union rejects compromise
West Berlin railway workers vote 13 477 to 398 against a Soviet backed compromise offer. The strike began May 21 and involved about 12 000 police rolled protesters. Officials say 313 875 total votes counted, with many on the fence voting yes or no.
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Judge Fines Palmer Again in Caplan Espionage Case
Federal Judge Albert L Reeves fined Archibald Palmer $100 for obvious contempt of court during Judith Caplan's espionage trial. Palmer, arguing after objections by Prosecutor John M Kelley Jr, questioned a FBI agent at length. A prior contempt fine had been levied in the same proceeding two weeks earlier. The judge ordered the fines payable after the trial, and Palmer said he would appeal both fines. Caplan's trial began April 25. she is charged with pilfering documents from Justice Decarant files to aid a foreign power.
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Rankin dares Truman to veto veterans pension bill
Washington June 21 Rankin Democrat Miss said the president should veto the new House passed veterans pension bill if the Senate approves. Rankin, sponsor and House veterans committee chair, shouted we will pass it over his veto. The House backed the measure 165 to 27. Senate battle looms. The bill would grant monthly pensions to needy veterans aged five years and older.
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Curbing of Industrial Smog Difficult Than Smoke Control
Dr J G Townsend of the U S Public Health Service told the West Virginia health conference that curbing industrial smog is far more complex than smoke abatement. He cited lack of rigid criteria for harm and noted that emissions include dust fumes vapors and mists from industrial plants. He warned against overemphasis on the limelight while urging thorough attention to atmospheric pollution and its costly studies.
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Acheson Seeks Compromise On Berlin Deadlock
U S secretary of state Acheson proposes a five point plan for free elections in divided Berlin and a provisional government under Four Power control. Russia demands veto power, while the plan aims to reduce occupation costs and establish a reconstituted four power command.
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Communist Testimony Sparks Heated Exchange in Trial
In New York on June 7, a Communist leader objected to being treated as a stool pigeon during government cross examination of defendants. John W. Gates, first defendant, initially refused to name party positions but later testified about several defendants. The exchange prompted a recess as defense counsel protested and Judge Medina excused the jury.
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Senators Stamp Okay On Appropriation Bill
The Senate passed the second deficiency appropriation bill totaling 862 million dollars with 110 million for the Atomic Energy Commission. It returns to the House which will send it to a conference committee to reconcile House and Senate versions. The total appropriation is 199 million, driven by a 136 million veterans pensions item.
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Drastic Dollar Sales Drop Not Expected Survey Shows
New York June 2 A D Whiteside president of Dun and Bradstreet said a survey of 1 778 manufacturers wholesalers and retailers shows dollar sales volume in the latter half of 1949 projected to fall about 5 percent from the second half of 1948 A broad optimism is urged despite pessimistic forecasts by some business leaders. net profits after taxes expected to slip 3 6 percent while expenditures for new plant and equipment wage rates and employment hold near prior levels Prices paid for materials expected to drop about 5 8 percent and selling prices about 4 percent. The survey cited 54 000 firms in Dun and Bradstreets database.
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Chambers Points to Hiss in Spy Case Transcript
Former Communist courier Whittaker Chambers testified that Alger Hiss acted as a conduit for State Department secrets to a prewar Soviet spy ring. He described meetings in a New York restaurant and claimed Hiss and his wife Pris cilla were long-time subversives who refused to break with the Communist Party.
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Underwood Hits Liquor Decision
Delegate Cecil Underwood Republican minority leader addressed the Kanawha County courthouse arguing the states liquor profits to municipalities may raise constitutional questions as the budget remains tight. Folin Fields Charleston attorney likened legislative funding moves to political maneuvers used during the citys tree garbage issue.
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Truman Shelves Tour of Nation On Legislation
President Truman said he may not need to tour the nation to sell his legislative program after all. He suggested plans for a cross country trip are shelved for now and might not be needed this year, though in February he left open the possibility of a future tour to explain government progress.
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Gazette to Back Bicycle Derby Championship
The Charleston Gazette will sponsor a championship bicycle derby with the winner advancing to the All American Newspaper Boy Derby in Columbus next Aug. 28. First prize is a 2500 scholarship, second 2000, third 1500. Local champion earns all expense trip to Columbus plus a Schwinn Deluxe bicycle and other awards.
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Senate Weighs GAO Funding to Seek Savings in Spending
Washington June 2 Senate debates a plan to grant the General Accounting Office a full million dollars to audit federal expenditures. Sen Taft proposes this to force Congress and the President to cut expenses while Sen O Mahoney pushes for GAO watchdog powers and staff to hunt waste. O Mahoney opposes across the board cuts and notes agencies will trim sails once investigations begin. Bridges condemns salary cut proposals as ridiculous while Tydings urges congressional spending cuts alongside agency trims. Page 9 continuation referenced.
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Americans Draft Reich Works Plan
In BANKFURT Germany an American official disclosed a proposal for public works to employ Western Germany’s jobless. About 1.2 million Americans in the US, and similar unemployment in British and French sectors, would be aided by ERP financed projects.
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Charleston Skies and Weather Forecast Friday
The July 3 forecast notes sunrise and sunset times, Moonset, first quarter, and visible planets including Venus Saturn Jupiter. Regional outlooks show increasing cloudiness and warm conditions with possible night showers in West Virginia and Tennessee. little temperature change expected across regions.
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