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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1946

Page

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Mihailovic Describes Nazi Meeting In 1944

General Mihailović testified that a German foreign office aide, Herr Sterker, attempted to gauge Allied intent during a 1944 meeting in a village. He said the aim was to test if the western Allies and the Soviet Union would capitulate to German initiatives.

Draja Mihhailovic Milic Mibkhailovic Mikhailovic Graiuary Herr Sterker Foreign Office Sterker

Tsingtao Hit By Communists Unrest Roils Tsingtao

Nationalist dispatches report Communist forces have reached the outskirts of Tsingtao, the United States naval base on Shantung peninsula. A Chinese naval sortie into Kiaochow Bay was repulsed with junks sunk and losses for the attackers. The defense ministry called the situation critical and noted United States forces may influence the outcome.

Nanking INS Na‘tionalist Chiang Kai-shek Tsingtao United States Shantung Peninsula Central Kiaochow Bay U. S Chiang Ministry of National Defense Huangpu Pehsa Taungtao Defense Ministry Tsinan-Tsingtao

King Umberto Exiles to Portugal in Crisis

King Umberto fled Italy and entered exile in Portugal after declaring the cabinet had acted illegally and vowing to remain the legal monarch. The move followed violent clashes in Naples and elsewhere, with Umberto departing by air and planning to spend the night in Barcelona before settling elsewhere.

Rome Umberto If Chargime Umberto Barreione Barcelona Consvatanion Nome Naples Alcide de Gaschier Wille Dewn Adolfo Infante Ams House of Savoy Natphos

Umberto Story as King Umberto departs Rome show wirephoto

A wire photo from Rome shows King Umberto waving farewell from his plane as the depature signals end of his visit. AP photographer Walter Gregs captured the image. the negative reached AP New York before 1 p.m. EDT yesterday.

Umberto Italy Tuter Campino Rome Lisbon Portugal Apet Baleem Haly Amchtant New York AP Walter Gregs

Russia split at UN Security Council over Franco Spain plan

Soviet delegate Andrei Gromyko condemned an amended UN plan for action against Franco Spain and warned against inaction. The council adjourned after a two and a half hour session with hopes to reach a settlement by Monday afternoon.

New York INSI Russia U. N. Security Council Andrei A. Gromyko Franco Spain Gromyko Igta Security Council Council U. N General ‘Assembly United States H. V. Evatt Fiveeman U. S Herschel Johnson General Assembly

Extortion Trial Testimony in Charleston Case

Miss Mina N Mount testifies that Ed Bourne and Dr A L Spaulding pressured her for bribe money after arrest in a jewelry theft case. Spaulding allegedly said Bourne wanted 250 then 500 dollars. promised to withdraw 3500 from bank next Monday. Trial resumes in intermediate court after two hung juries.

Edgar C. Bourne A. L.pet Miss Mount Dr. Spaulding Bourne Phy Sician Guy Jail Spaulding

Senate Extends Price Controls to All Merchandise

The Senate voted to extend price controls to every item and to every dealer, barring absorption of cost increases and preserving prewar markups. It defeated Pepper’s seven month extension and kept profit safeguards for dealers including automobiles and appliances, amid tense debate on OPA powers.

Washington Senate OPA Papper D-Fliper Sen. Wherry

J S Offers A Energy For Benefit Of Mankind

Oskb Ridge Tenn June 13 report a local event titled J S offers a energy for benefit of mankind with a plan to raise funds and support community needs despite limited detail from the fragment.

J.S Oskb Ridge Tenn

Baruch to Give A Bomb Report

Bernard M Baruch will address the United Nations Atomic Commission about America's plan to share atom secrets in exchange for peace guarantees He is expected to be named commission chairman and will outline conditions and limits for any global control system. The briefing also hints at later consideration of V-2 rockets chemical and biological warfare and broader weapons limits.

New York Bernard M. Baruch United Nations Atomic Commission America Wag Am United States United Nations Today U. N United’ States Lilienthal FWA

House Is Set To Ratify British Loan

The House banking committee approved the 63.75 billion loan by 20 to 4 and leaders predicted House passage by a comfortable margin after Senate approval 46 to 34. Debate to begin Monday as proponents frame the loan as essential to Bretton Woods trade and global economic cooperation and to counter Communism.

Washington House House Banking Committee Rayburn D.-Tex Aleady Senate Rep Walcott Michigan Banking Committee Rep. Buffett Nebraska Miss Jessie Sumner Lilnais Sraith Ohio Britain Bretton Woods World Bank and Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Jesse Jones Houston

Derby Parade Marshal Named in West Virginia

T. C. Colihan is named parade marshal for the All West Virginia Soap Box Derby to be held July 20 in Charleston. He will oversee the downtown parade on July 19 and direct pre race activities at Derby Downs on Little Tyler Mountain road near Lake Chaweva for boys aged 11 to 16. Colihan will work with Derby director B M Higginbotham and Promotion Manager Frank A Knight. Sponsors include Rhodes Walker Chevrolet Co and McMullion Motors Inc along with The Gazette and other Chevrolet dealers.

T. C Tom) Colihan Colihan Charleston Little Tyler Mountain Road Lake Chaweva B. M. Higginbotham Frank A. Knight the Gazette Rhodes-Walker Chevrolet Co South Charleston McMullion Motors, Inc Chevrolet

Miners Vacations Limited to Four Days

The 1946 vacation period for bituminous miners under the government UMW contract is cut to four days. Adm. Ben Moreell announced the four day limit to boost coal production for essential needs. The vacation runs from Thursday July 4 through Sunday July 7, with the original plan previously extending from June 20 to July 8.

Washington United Mine Workers Adm Ben Moreed John L. Lewis UMW

Petrillo to Face Court for Strike

Federal authorities charge James C. Petrillo president of the American Federation of Musicians with violating the Lea law by calling a strike at Chicago radio station WAAF on May 28. The information alleges force and intimidation used to compel the station to hire three extra workers not needed for services.

Chicago James C. Petrillo Leaaw Albert Woll APL Federation of Musicians Lea WAAF Petrillo

Byrnes Flies To Paris To Break Foreign Ministers Deadlock

Secretary of State Byrnes flies to Paris with advisers Connally and Vandenberg to press a new push for European peace treaties. President Truman accompanies Byrnes to the National Airport where the party boards the four engined plane for an approach to the French capital. Connally urges swift extension of the Selective Service act and cautions that without quick accord the Paris talks should adjourn and a broader peace conference convened.

Connally Vandenberg Washington CNS Byrnes Paris Council of Foreign Ministers Truman Mach

Unionized Mine Foremen Move Toward Organization in West Virginia

In West Virginia, union officials report 35 petitions filed for National Labor Relations Board elections among mine foremen across 35 mines. District 31 indicates 2,500 northern miners ready to vote for unionization, while districts 28 and 17 report strong support in their regions. Courts in Washington challenge government role in contracting for unionization as UMW officials confirm NLRB involvement with Robert Getreu assigned to district cases.

Uoeses UMW Kanawha- Logan Washington Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp Fed Ersl NLRB Thomason John C. Getreu Cincinnati MORB Jones and Caughlin Pennsylvania

Bowles Warns of Bigger Price Hikes Then Menu Changes

Chester Bowles said living costs rise is a drop in the bucket compared with a broader deluge should price control changes become law. He criticized recent OPA moves and noted that prices for meals could climb substantially if ceilings on meat poultry and dairy are removed as the Senate Banking Committee recommended.

OPA Senate Bowles

High Bench Probe Faces Authority Question

The House military committee debated its power to probe the Supreme Court feud between Justices Jackson and Black. Chairman Summers said no current jurisdiction exists over the letter cablegram and no immediate investigation will be launched. A committee member suggested Congress is unlikely to act unless new developments arise before the fall session.

Washington House Supreme Court Jackson Black Summers D.-Tex Sumners Uhis Congress Fred“ M. Vinson Bait Naar Gi Sai Rep Walter D.-Pa The Pub Com Mmittee

Coast longshore wage row pushes for one cent raise

Washington June 13 top government conciliators reported progress in averting a coastwide maritime strike planned for midnight. Edgar L. Warren said many problems were settled though some remain and union leaders warned a final agreement could still be reached by morning as workers of seven CIO unions pressed for a penny an hour raise led by Harry Bridges amid tense talks on the Pacific coast.

Washington Edgar L. Warren Labor Department Conciliation Service Curran -In Joseph Curran Co1o National Maritime Union John Ww. Giteon Gibson Newwomen Atevedores Cio-Central Committee For Maritime Unity Ee Guniena Aserv Harry Bridges

German Hideaway Gives Up Jewels

FRANKFURT Germany June 12 Army authorities announced the finding of a German hideaway containing a portion of the crown jewels valued at 40000 to 50000 dollars and believed the entire haul of about 1500000 dollars now recovered Three officers were arrested in connection with the theft at Neumau Castle near Frankfurt The last cache of over 200 uncut diamonds and 22 other pieces including bracelets and necklaces was found Col J S Shea said further arrests are expected and some innocent person may have held the gems The Army expects to try Col J W Durant Capt Kathleen D Nash and Watson once charges are settled

Frankfurs Germany David Ted Watson Jannes F. Shea European Theater Merahal E Shea J. W. Durant Kathleend. Nash United States Shea Geremany Oonine Su I. G. Farbert Joseph T. McNerney

Fingling the News Stan Arnold Hold See The Caretiny

A fragmented clipping mentions Stan Arnold and Woorright with a note to hold as The Caretiny is referenced. The readable text provides no clear event, date, or outcome to confirm further details.

Stan Arnold

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