Proposals Fail to Win Seafarers Support in Labor Talks
Washington June 11. A bid by ship operators to pay for time off ashore failed to win over sailors as a nationwide maritime strike loomed. Harry Bridges CIO president testifies that government pressure and union concessions exist but operators remain firm. The government contemplates direct negotiations to avert a walkout by about 3,100 ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bridges
House Subcommittee
Harry Bridges
CIO Longshoremen's Union
Catter
Geamin
CIO
COMMU
Trent
Senate Slices OPA Bill Limiting Price Controls Further
Washington June 11 The Senate passed a Moore amendment to remove ceilings on manufactured non farm goods whenever supply is near balance with demand. The move empties discretionary powers and may require removal of gasoline and petroleum price caps. Wagner opposed the extension as harmful to price stabilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
OPA
Chester Bowles
Sen,. Moore
RtoKia
Senate Banking Committees
Peilings
Moore
Wagner
United
Furlough pay bill passes House 379 to 0
The House approved a bill to pay enlisted service personnel cash for unused furlough time, 379 to 0, aligning all services with officers. The measure, costing an estimated 2 to 5 billion dollars, could affect about 15 million veterans since 1939 and pays 2.5 days of furlough monthly with cash upon entitlement certification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
House Military Committee
Ainal
Dwight L. Rogers
D-Fa
West Virginia highway projects approved for 1.68 million
State road commission approved two projects totaling 1,477,529.50 for PRA review and awarded 130 miles of repairs in 18 counties costing 206,278.58. Low bids from Smith & Price for U. S. 60 grading and drainage, and Vecellio & Grogan for 10.5 miles on state route 16, were accepted while a Comfort relocation bid was rejected as excessive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yne Road Commission
U. S. 60
Coal Mountain
Hurricane
Putnam County
Charleston
Huntington
Public Roads Administration
Smith & Price Construction Co
PRA
Jackie
Uute
Welch
Pineville
McDowell
Wyoming
al i County
Vecellio & Grogan
Beckley
Haynes Construction Co
South Charleston
Comfort
Boone County
Boone
Longcreek
I High Coal
Hewetts Creek
Qerey
Capitol Waiting on Second Round of Court Battle
Washington dispatch reports talks of resignations and investigations amid a feud between Justices Jackson and Black. Sen. Lucas demands both resign for the country’s sake as Jackson says he will stay to complete his work. Senate and House committees debate potential investigations as Vinson’s chief justice nomination awaits action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Washington
Sincome Court
Justice Jackson
Justice Black
Sen
Lucas
D-Il
Nuernberg
Black
Supreme Court
Sens
Zaatland
Whee Ir-Neb
Heevarnen
Fred L. Vinson
McCarran
Soap Box Derby Band Reorganized For July Events
The Soap Box Derby band for boys and girls aged ten to sixteen is being reorganized to lead the July derby festivities. Galperin Music Co and The Gazette sponsor the group with Pete Hammett returning as director and Raymond Batalini announcing tryouts and the first practice set for 1 pm Thursday June 20 at Galperin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galperin Music Co
The
Gazette
Pete Hammett
Raymond Batalini
Galperin’s
Galperi
Batalini
Romans Riot For Republic and Exile in Naples Clashes
In Naples a gun and bomb battle left at least seven dead and 50 wounded as monarchists, troops, and police clashed. In Rome nearly 100,000 pro republicans marched on the Viminale demanding action to exile King Umberto II, dispersing after threats. Premier Gasperi’s cabinet met again seeking a solution to the monarchist crisis while Naples officials cleared debris from heavy rioting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Naples
Viminale Palate
Umberto II
Giuseppe Romsila
Intew
Wiminale Palace
Umberta
Quiringle Palace
Alcide Fiel Gasperi
Vimingle Palace
Umberto
Medina
Commur
Page
Jane ‘Tere
Fagetee
Water Service Pledges to Maintain City Supply During Strike
The West Virginia Water Service Co serving Charleston area workers pledged to sustain service amid a 30 day strike notice filed with the National Labor Relations Board. In a June notice the company said it would uphold obligations to employees and the public while negotiating a contract with AFL union affiliates. A joint conference with union leaders and a U.S. Conciliation Service mediator is set for June 24 to discuss wage increases sick leave and the contract retroactive date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Water Service, Co
Charleston
Otice
National Labor Relations Board
State Labor Department
H Ad
AFL
Liborers District Council of
West Virginia
Dunes
Nur Company
W. Fu! Gantz
Cincinnnati
U.S. Conciliation Service
M. Fancher
City records hottest day of the year at 91 degrees
Charleston saw its hottest day so far yesterday with a 91 degree reading in the business district at 3 p.m. Showers moved in after noon offering some relief from the heat. The forecast calls for warm and humid conditions with scattered showers today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Case Labor Bill Veto Upheld and Bakery Crisis Deepens
Lawmakers upheld the labor bill veto by a narrow five vote margin and supporters plan to revive the measure. West Virginia bakeries face a flour shortage with two plants to close after Friday tests and rapid deliveries. Wheeling output cut by 60 percent to survive three weeks. A Weston State Mental Hospital shortage looms without flour. officials fear earlier closures across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
West
W Association
Efforts to Wipe Out Labor Board Killed in House
The House defeated attempts to abolish the National Labor Relations Board and approved a large Labor Department and Federal Security Agency appropriations bill. An amendment removing fruit and vegetable packing workers from NLRB jurisdiction passed, while another vote rejected a measure to cut all NLRB funds. The vetoed Case labor bill stalemate continued as supporters planned a new push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Howse
National Labor Relations Board
Labor Department
Federal Security Agency
House
Elliott D-Call
NLRB
Truman
Federal Mediation Board
Taber
Rep
Me.Cormack
Rep. Hare
D-Sc
S.E8
Senate
United States Employment Service
Rebellious Tran Sector Returns To Tehran Rule
Tehran reports settlement ending six month autonomy dispute in Azerbaijan province. Premier Ahmed Qavam terms set include governor general appointment in Tehran and integration of local army and volunteers into Iranian forces. A seven point plan underpins the settlement with formal announcement expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tran
Tehran
Azerbaijan
Ahmed Qivam
Foreign Office
Qawain
Mozaffar Firouz
Tabriz
Provnce
Hangman's Square
Gavam
Javar Pishevari
Pehran
Dailar
Diplimat
Qavam
Ivan
Mihailovic Admits Contacts With Germans in 1941
Gen. Draja Mihailovic testified in Belgrade that he had contact with German and puppet government figures in 1941 while claiming the aim was to lure Quislings to his Chetnik force. He defended aiding Quisling gendarmes against Tito’s Partisans as a tactic to recruit them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Draja Mihailovic
Chetnik Teader
Treasson
Merilla Teader
Tito
Partiyans
Mihailovic
Milan Nedic
Quisling
Tha Stamens
New York
Cat
Rober McDowell
W U. S
Mihailovich
McDowell
Dragich Joksi
Mihalovic
S C Savage Dies Suddenly Prominent Business Man
S C Savage 77 prominent Charleston businessman dies from a stroke after two hours of illness. president of Charleston Lumber Co. since 1937, director at National Bank of Cameron and Kanawha Valley Chamber, active in civic groups, Mason, Shriner, Rotary, and church work. Born Ohio July 4 1869, he lived at 1213 Elmwood Ave and spent summers at his country home below Nird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Cam) Savage
Charlestor Tumber
Civie
Savage
Elmwood Ay
Nird
Charleston Lumber Co
W. L. Savage
National Bank of Camsiden
Kanawha’ Merce
State Park Assoc
Salvation Army
West Virginia
Knight Templar
Scottish Rite
Kanaw Lodge
ACB & A.M. Tyrim
Kanawha Commandery No
Lodge of Perfection
John W. Morris
Beni Kedem Shrine
Oan
Knights Templar
Charleston
Senate Asked to Confirm International Air Pact
President Truman urged the Senate to ratify the international aviation agreement drafted in Chicago in 1944. He said ratification is very important to the future of American aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Byrnes
Palestine
Truman
Europe
London
Tey
Senate
Chicago
Hospital Workers Report Today for Memorial Fund Drive
A check up meeting for Memorial hospital fund campaign volunteers will be held at 2 p m today in the Kanawha hotel. Mrs Caroline Stuanton Hill, chairman, said workers captains and Majors in six sections should report on progress. Prizes will go to top recruiter and top donor achiever. The home unit goal is 20000 with about 10600 turned in so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital Fund Campaign
Kanawha
Carolne Stuanton Hill
New Orleans Will Listen To Wil Francis Appeal
Willie Francis, 18, awaiting execution in New Iberia, says he feels good after learning the U S Supreme Court will review his murder case next October. The court had previously denied a petition for review but now will hear arguments on Francis’ claim following a deadly electrocution mishap in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Iberia
Fune II
Tay
Willie Francis
S. Supreme Court
Oold
Negra
Theate
Andrew Thomas
St. Martinville
Supreme Court
Francis
Francis Case Plea Heard on Repeated Death Sentence
In a tense proceeding, Francis Case contests a second death warrant after an unfavorable Supreme Court ruling. Attorney Bertrand de Blanc, a war veteran, accepts the case pro bono and argues that sending Francis to the chair again would violate the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment. Gov Jimmie Davis planned to issue a second death warrant once official notice arrived. Francis remarks reflect resignation and irony as the pageant of legal drama unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Bertrand de Blanc
Jimmie Davis
Supreme Court
Veto draws praise and criticism from labor and lawmakers
President Truman vetoed the Case bill a move hailed by labor leaders as statesmanlike and denounced by bill supporters as surrender to the AFL. Union chief Joseph Curran called the veto a victory for democracy, while Rep. Case accused the President of blocking constructive legislation. Senator Minns charged the message distorted opponents' arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Halleck
Ind
Jeff
Joseph A. Ball
R.-Minn
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Francis Case
Truman
House
Gazette
Washington
Congress
AFL
William Green
Curtas
Joseph Curran
10 Maritime Union
Case R.S. DJ
UNO
Sen. Ball K
Minns
Senate
Bowles Tax No Home Shows Unexpected Twist
A quirky Caesar of the town, Bowles, lacks a home as clues point to a changing scene. The owner returns with Chet missing, prompting a reckoning and a shift in local fortunes. Stan Arnold notes a surreal, almost theorem like ceiling in the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowles
Chet
Stan Arnold
Gopyright
Also Mentioned on This Page
San Tari
Parkiey
Barkley
Willie Willis
U. S
Republic
Wheeling
Associated Press
Trueman
House Rules Committee
Byrd D.vey
Sen. Yaft
R.O
Olficer
S. C. Savage
Amy
Dial
Pease
Cai
Lie Francis Case
Case
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!