Potatoes Free of Price Controls Near Term
Washington reports the government ended price controls on white potatoes effective July 1 after Senate action. Officials predict a sharp but brief price rise as 1952 crops hit markets while growers withhold stocks awaiting new prices. The House has not yet acted though OPS argues it retains power to regulate fresh produce.
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Ellis Arnall
Office of Price Stabilization
Arnall
Senate
Congress
House
Ops
Sen. Holland
D-Fia
Arial
U. S. Senate
Department of Agriculture
Taft Apparent South Dakota Winner in Tight Primary
Siou x Falls South Dakota June 5 Senator Robert A Taft appears to have won the state's 34 Republican presidential nominating delegates by about 590 votes over General Dwight D Eisenhower. Unofficial returns from 1849 of 1350 precincts show Taft 64740 Eisenhower 64150. Eisenhower backers refuse to concede pending 10 precincts still uncounted.
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Sioux Falls
Robert A. Taft
South Dakota
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Taft
Eisenhower
Ohio
George Mickelson
West Virginia Coal Production Standing Revealed
Wallace Knight analyzes official state standings in coal output in his Business QED Industry column on page 33. The piece assesses current metrics, compares regional performance, and notes factors shaping the sector’s outlook for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Wallace
Knight
Gallup Pol
Attempts to Steal Vote Infuriate Ex-Miner
An 84-year-old ex-miner in Charleston recounts alleged vote buying and foul play at Precinct 99. He described being approached by a woman with a money slip, and two men helping him vote without proper consent or proper bipartisan assistance. The man, a longtime poll worker, cites election law requiring one Democrat and one Republican assistors for handicapped voters and alleges violations at the polling site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Armentrout
the Gazette
L. A. Pack
Piedmont Road
Wilson fLoltan
Charleston
Statehouse
Vox
Marland
Hedrick
Kump
Shater
Copenhaver
Holt
Maxwell
Muntzing
William 8. Walker
T. Edward
Byron Stephenson
Richard Shelton
John Staples
William Freeman
Burr Pearce
L. BR. Bush
Harris
Guy Erwin
Reward Offer For Vote Fraud Leads In May Primary
The Gazette offers 100 dollars to anyone who provides information leading to indictments and conviction of vote fraud participants in the May 13 primary. Details mention a grand jury, prosecuting Attorney Frank L. Taylor, and Intermediate Judge William J. Thompson. Precinct 99 results show Democratic governor race tallies and lists of election officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Frank L. Taylor
William J. Thompson
Pact Foreseen In Steel Talks
Washington reports guarded optimism on an early steel strike settlement as talks between management and CIO union leaders continue. Sen. McFarland says a Monday settlement may be possible. Detroit Steel Corp reports a new contract with the union. John R. Steelman says bargaining has produced more real progress than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFarland
Byrd
T H. Law
Washington
Sen. McFarland
Arizona
Senate
John R. Steelman
Philip Murray
White House
Detroit Steel
Detroit
Detroit Steel Corp
Sen
D-Va
Truman
Wife shoots husband after quarrel in West Virginia
In Edgarton, Williamson county, Mrs. Arnold Mounts, about 34, shot and killed her 38-year-old husband after he beat her and threatened to kill her. Police say she admitted shooting when he returned home. She was jailed on a murder charge.
W A Alexander Chosen to Lead Presbyterians Assembly
Rev W A Alexander pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Shreveport Louisiana was chosen moderator of the 92d General Assembly by 438 lay and ministerial commissioners in Charleston The opening session of the six day conference will discuss changes in church policy Governors officials and local leaders attended the invitation event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamoa F. Dent
the Gazette
W. A. Alexander
First Presbyterian Church
Shreveport
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
U. S
Charleston
Okey L. Patteson
Joh T. Copenhaver
Frank L. Taylor
Kilgore to Confer on Plant Shutdown
Kilgore says conference arranged with Reconstruction Finance Corp synthetic rubber officials after telegram from Senator Kilgore. Institute plant ordered to ease operation July 1 or as soon as practical with standby status for emergencies. Chamber of Commerce cites possible political discrimination in shutdown.
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Charleston Chamber of Commerce
Sis
Washington
Chamber
Charles KE. Hodges
Harley M. Kilgore
Reconstruction Finance Corp. Synthetic Rubber Division
REC
Sen. Kilgore
Institute Pliant
Senate Delays Action on Economic Controls Amid Byrd Amendment
The Senate postponed further action on the economic controls bill to Monday to blunt a Byrd amendment seeking to urge President Truman to invoke the Taft Hartley Act to stop a nationwide steel strike. The move followed a 42 to 38 vote to delay and came as administration leaders urged caution while union negotiations with steel leaders continue at the White House.
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Byrd
Washington
Senate
Sen
D+Va
Truman
McFarland Log
Arizona
McFarland
White House
Humphrey
D-Minn
Eisenhower frames peace and security as campaign core
In Abilene Kansas Eisenhower outlines views on world peace civil rights labor and health care during a 43 minute press conference. He says states should handle fair employment practices and opposes socialized medicine while defending labor gains and individual medical care access.
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Abilene
Kan
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Democraats
Eisenhower
Cow Town
Taft Promises Tough Campaign in West Virginia
In Buckhannon Senator Taft crowed the need for a hard-hitting campaign to secure a Republican victory in November. He crowned Wiss Sara Baughman of Philippi queen at West Virginia Wesleyan College and spoke before 250 Republicans at a juke joint in a Buckhannon church basement. He then traveled to Weston, Clarksburg, and Washington, D C, avoiding questions on Dwight D. Eisenhower's Abilene speech.
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Herbert C. Little Buckhannon
Robert A. Taft
West Virginia
Sa Hing
First
Buckhannon
Weston
Clarksburg
Washington
Taft
Abilene
Kan
Dwight Dol
Truman Says Power Decision Up to People
President Truman says the decision on Eisenhower's remark about Democrats being in power too long lies with the people. He defends neutrality among presidential candidates and will attend Chicago convention after a nominee is chosen. He declines accepting a clothing czar role and avoids commenting on steel strike or Taft Hartley moment. He will not reveal constitutional implications yet and plans a Rhode Island weekend visit June 14 15.
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Washington
Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Chicago
White House
England
Congress
House Passes GI School Bill For Korean War Vets
The House approved a GI School Bill of Rights for veterans discharged since the Korea start. The measure passed 361 to 1 and moves to the Senate. It provides education benefits for all armed forces personnel in or after 1950 with direct tuition and books payments to veterans. Monthly grants reach up to 110 dollars without dependents and 150 with dependents, with part time study and on the job training options. Maximum 36 months benefits, based on days of service since June 27, 1950. The bill also extends home land and business loan guarantees.
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Washington
Korea
House
Senate
Rep
Springer
R-D
Dunbar Bridge Faces Possible School Board Injunction
Kanawha County Board of Education moves to block Dunbar's $4 million bridge project citing encroachment on school property. City attorney contact and potential injunction planned as a last resort if no agreement is reached. Maple Street area frontages and cloverleaf approaches drawn threaten site for a planned $650,000 junior high, with Mayor Salisbury surprised.
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Don Seagle
the Gazette
Kanawha County Board of Education
Dunvax
W. M. Woodroe
South Charleston
Spring Hill
Plang
Ll. K. Wavenstein
D. L. Salisbury
Dunbar
Salisbury
el Lowenstein
Philip Simms
Superin
Tendent
Simms
Maple St
Kentucky
Qhiol
Charleston
Kanawha River
Fire Destroys Two Rand Homes in Rand Area
Belle Volunteer Fire Department fought a late night blaze in Rand destroying two houses. A Campbells Creek restaurant owned by Mrs Roy Fisher burned earlier. she escaped injury. One house owned by Mrs Effie Green burned, another connected structure gutted. a third small dwelling survived. Firefighters saved a two unit residence nearby as families held by the flames.
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Effie
Ma) Green
Virginia Props
Rand
Gazette
Tom Beavyer
Belle Volunteer Fire Department
Campbells Creek
Roy Fisher
Elks Club
Charleston
Green
Virginia Propst
Froost
Hamilton Jarrett
T. R. Mollohan
G. C. Hamvic
Georgetown
Mud Hens Franchise May Move to Charleston in June
The Toledo Mud Hens AA club may shift to Charleston for the next home stand starting June 27. Negotiations with Charleston officials and Toledo owner Danny Menendez reached a near-agreement, but league director approval is required and attendance must improve. A special meeting of the association could be held soon, possibly in Charleston.
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Cincinnati
Trans Oat
A. L. Hardmen
the Gazette
American Association
Toledo Mud Hens
Charleston
Harry A. Wallace
Deal H. Tompkins
Charleston Chamber of Commerce
Danny Menendez
Toledo
American Aggie
Bruce Dudley
al Bannister
Columbus Club
Netherland Plaza Hotel
Ley
Direc~tors
Wallace
Menendex
Mc Wens
Walt Powel Park
Menendez
Joe Knack
The
Toledo Blade
Carleston
Mud Hens
Milwaukee Brewers
Association Board of Directors
Knack
Soviet Union Demands 14 Million Toll for Berlin Lines
Berlin reports say Russia demands 14 million dollars for use of official telephone lines in Berlin since World War I. The Soviet Control Commission warned the U S high commissioner that lines will be severed unless payment is made. Western powers rely on radio links for emergency communications amid this escalation.
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Russia
Berlin
United States
East Germany
Soviet Control Commission
U. S. High Commissioner's Office
Postal Ministry
Democratic Republic
West Berlin
West Germany
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