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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1946
Page
1
In Naples Royalists clashed with police as crowds praised King Umberto amid riots. A soldier was killed, about 10 injured, and stores closed as tanks and troops pacified the streets. Rome police dispersed monarchist protests, while officials claimed overall calm aside from Naples and Rome.
Washington reports Bowles outlined plans to ration flour to bakers and bread to grocers to ease bread shortages, with meat rationing as a distant possibility depending on corn crops. OPA raised milk prices by one cent per quart amid earlier dairy price boosts, as Bowles warned against consumer rationing if avoidable.
In New York on June 7, major powers on the United Nations Economic and Social Council clashed over a French proposal to give the World Federation of Trade Unions a bigger voice. The U.S. and Britain opposed, while Russia, Czechoslovakia, the Ukraine, Belgium, and Peru supported. After three hours, the issue was sent to the committee on arrangements for consultation with non governmental organizations to draft revised recommendations. French Delegate Menri Hauck and Soviet Delegate Nikolai J. Feenay backed enlargement, echoed by Sidney Hillman of the ILO, who said the committee’s current plan was unsatisfactory and urged a WFTU representative be allowed to sit in meetings and express the union’s views. The committee’s recommendations would be reconsidered in light of today’s debate.
In a light column, Willis jokes about people not reading for lack of time and skill. A grocer complains he never reads a book, and Mr. Sanio quips that he does not read because he does not know how. The playful remarks capture everyday misunderstandings.
Honeymooning WAC captain Kathryn Nash and her 38 year old husband Colonel J W Durant were arrested in Chicago and held for court martial on charges of theft of the Hesse Darmstadt crown jewels from Kronberg castle Germany. Durant, a former Interior Department lawyer, and Nash confessed according to the War Department. The jewels included diamonds emeralds bracelets and a pearl necklace presented to Germany by Queen Victoria. The couple faced possible prosecution in Germany and across Europe as the investigation continued.
Charleston police oppose Army green uniforms, pushing for a salary boost. Patrolman J. M. Kessinger, president of the Fraternal Order of Police, says officers will ask the city council for a pay hike and protest dress changes. Police Chief Harold B. Cornwell cites easier material, but Kessinger insists on keeping the blues and a decent wage to live on.
Washington June Navy personnel bureau announced that Rear Admiral Chater Ti Rosendall famed dirigible expert has been placed before the retirement board. The brief notice offered no further detail beyond the recommendation for exam by the naval board, with Rosendall's home listed as Texas.
In Nanking and Manchuria a 15 day armistice pauses Civil War hosts as Chiang Kai-shek directs national forces to halt and Communists to stop fighting. Key Chinese leaders including Chou En-lai and Lu Ting-yi travel to Yeni for negotiations with Gen. Marshall while sporadic skirmishes flare along the front.
Senators led by Reminna Byrd and others attacked CIO positions on Murray's labor bill. They argued the plan would restrain union strikes and rights, urging a presidential veto by midnight Wednesday. The dispute reflects broader Washington division as mediation, boards, and anti racketeering measures loom.
Mrs. Baum widow of Dr. Henry E. Baum of Charleston contributes $500 to a memorial fund for the hospital. Other donors include B. Ruby Motor Co $1,000 Kelly's Mens Shop $300 Women of the Mosque $800 Shawnee Garden club $10 Amick Refrigerating Service Co $300 and five employees $325. The fund supports buying equipment for the hospital’s delivery room.
Eighteen year old Deibert Sprouse obtained a marriage license to wed Matlie Lyons Large, a 19 year old widow and grandmother of 42, after two prior trips to the county clerk. He sought funds from her and others to cover the license fee, amid a series of parental consent hurdles and fundraising efforts.
The minister will officiate tomorrow at Mrs Large’s home for the wedding of a widow aged 79 and a Sprouse relative. The couple expect to start housekeeping at Mrs Large’s adjoining home near the Sprouse residence. A license was issued today by Lawrence County Clerk.
A heated session halted action on a terminal pay bill as Rep. Brooks urged a roll call vote. The measure would pay billions and shield affected workers. Speaker Rayburn warned against stalling. Voting was postponed to next Tuesday with the bill nearly certain to pass.
Union accepts a hard coal contract ending a strike by anthracite miners. The agreement sets an 18 percent hourly wage boost and creates a health and welfare fund to be run by three administrators, with operators estimating annual costs between 50 and 60 million. Miners to return to work Monday.
June Moslem League approved British proposals for a union of India. Quick talks suggested an interim government could form by June. The Congress quorom planned to meet Sunday to decide, Gandhi supported the plan, and leaders Gandhi and Azad were called to New Delhi at the viceroy’s urging amid cabinet discussions.
Romania told the United States it is eager to hold national elections and published a draft law for voting. The State Department noted official assurances of democracy appear unsatisfactory, and protests a distorted view of conditions while saying no reply is imminent.
Washington June 7 Wallace denounced third party reactionaries aligned with labor groups amid pressure over emergency strike control. He warned the Democratic party would face a rightward push and hinted at possible alignment with Truman if Republicans nominate a “reactionary” candidate in 1948. Ongoing debates include labor policies, rail strikes, and party strategy as Wallace weighs his stance in New York and national circles.
Washington reports government effort to avert a nationwide shutdown as West Coast employers and CIO unions narrow issues but no settlement yet. Longshoremen led by Harry Bridges push for wage gains and retroactive costs, while conciliators seek a pattern agreement between East Coast and Atlantic Gulf outfits as talks continue through the night.
President Truman nominates John W. Gibson of Michigan David A Morse of New Jersey and Philip Hannah of Ohio as assistant secretaries of labor Gibson a former CIO director in Michigan has served as first assistant since Tracys resignation Morse is National Labor Relations Board general counsel a former Newark attorney and wartime Army lieutenant colonel Hannah AFL representative and secretary treasurer of the Ohio State Federation of Labor blown by Green The Labor Department reorganization adds three assistant secretaries and an undersecretary to lead labor policy
Fred Vinson once a Truman star now takes his talents to the bar. The Gazette notes Vinson’s shift to legal work while SGM remains in place though he is benched.
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