Lewis Tackles New Contract As Pits Close
Philadelphia June 18 A weeklong holiday began today for the nations 450000 coal miners and John L Lewis their boss spent the day telling coal operators what he wants in a new contract The walkout of United Mine Workers members was ordered by Lewis He called the stoppage a stabilisation holiday If no new pact is signed by June 30 a drawn out coal strike likely will result Talks between Lewis and Hern Bose president of the H C Frick Coke a coal producing subsidiary of U S Steel Corp opened at the Bellevue Stratford hotel The conference began at 11 am and adjourned at 2 45 pm with a two hour recess for June ton
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Pickets Dump Stripped Coal at Harrison County Tipples
Northern West Virginia coal fields show picket action as 109000 union workers observe a temporary slowdown during John L. Lewis led stabilization plan. A large tipple near Clarksburg stopped operations for a week after pickets halted trucks and spilled coal on highways, with sheriff reporting 10 to 12 tons blocked.
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Market Plunge Brings New Laws
New York June 13. The stock market fell to postwar lows shedding billions from big board stocks in two weeks. Dow Jones industrial average dropped 3.01, rails off 1.87, utilities down 0.21, marking the fourth serious decline since Memorial Day. Nervousness over labor outlook and shrinking industrial activity, seen in steel declines, drove the slump.
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Partial Berlin Accord Emerges From Big Four Talks
Paris dispatch reports a patchwork Berlin settlement nears as the Big Four push for a broad truce. Western leaders seek a written Soviet guarantee for Berlin access and trade concessions while pursuing a possible Austrian treaty. Officials note Berlin would remain divided with dual administrations and currencies.
Group Okays Move to Alter Voting System
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a constitutional amendment to replace the electoral college with a proportional system. It would award each state’s electoral votes in proportion to the popular vote, eliminating decimal cutoffs and requiring ratification by three-fourths of the states. Proponents say it would boost participation by making states battlegrounds. opponents warn it could fragment the two party system.
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Soap Box Entrants Meet Tomorrow At Cross Lanes
A special meeting for entrants in the 1st annual All West Virginia Soap Box Derby is set for 8 p m tomorrow at the Charleston Recreation Center. The featured attraction is a color 20 minute film on the local coasting classic presented by The Gazette and Chevrolet.
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Big Four Proxies Fail to End Berlin Tieup
Berlin June 13 Representatives of the Big Four failed to end the Berlin blockade by the 2 p.m. deadline set by foreign ministers in Paris. Striking Berlin rail workers refused to accept a Western Russians’ proposal to return to work, and the workers will vote on the plan tomorrow. U S Representative Lawrence Wilkinson left for Frankfurt after the meeting signaling no early resumption of talks. An American spokesman said progress was limited and the Russians were not empowered to conclude anything definite.
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Reds Plot Economic War Against Tito
June 13 report says Cominform plans an economic strangulation of Yugoslavia to punish Marshal Tito for defying Moscow. Secret talks in Lower Silesia allegedly scheduled cuts in exports, with Hungary aiming for complete stoppage by July. Western powers discuss aid to Tito as U.S. diplomats meet Bevin in Paris and consider ECA supports.
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Newsman With Cancer Sparks Fund for Research
The Daily Journal reports a dying newspaper man has raised 22,973.82 dollars for cancer research. Contributions have continued since columnist Forrest Warren informed readers May 17 that he has cancer and intends to fight it.
Watchdog panel urges 740 million cut in European Relief
A Senate watchdog committee urged cutting European Recovery Funds by 740 million dollars next year. Senator McCarran authorized forwarding the recommendation to the Senate Appropriations Committee, which took no immediate action. The staff argued cuts target unneeded living standards gains while not hindering the Marshall Plan. The panel itself did not press the appropriations panel for action, while proposing further reductions in consumer foods, natural fiber, and capital equipment imports.
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Building Resumed As Workers Return After Strike
Tron workers resume building in the Charles toy area after a long stand. Iron workers remain at odds with contractors over wage terms. Teamsters reportedly settled their differences at a morning meeting. Glaziers’ status unclear, held as holdouts amid ongoing negotiations. Officials released details on terms of last week’s strike settlement and wage disputes.
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Ray Succeeds Rexroad As Chief of City Police
Oppenheimer testified that the Atomic Energy Commission has sweated blood to safeguard atomic secrets and praised the ABC's program. He said isotopes abroad pose no weapon risk. skeptically noted isotopes could aid research but not weaponry.
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Mayor Andrews Names Capt Ray Chief Of Police Transition
Mayor Andrews announced the appointment of State Police Capt. Charlies W. Ray to succeed Harvey Rexroad as chief of police effective July 1. Rexroad, 66, leaves after 25 years in state service, stepping down under an agreement to allow a younger man to take over, while three older officers retire and promotions are planned for new captains lieutenants and sergeants. The retirement follows the department’s recent addition of 15 new hires and a Fraternal Order of Police effort to advance retirement.
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US Winds Up Case on Coplon
The government wrapped up a seven week espionage trial involving Judith Coplon, a Barnard College graduate and daughter of Brooklyn, as the defense argued. Subpoenas were issued and witnesses referenced Hollywood figures in a probe into alleged Soviet spying.
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Court Ruling Severs Terms Of Standard Oil Contracts
The Supreme Court, in a 5 to 4 decision, struck down exclusive sales contracts between Standard Oil Co of California and independent gasoline dealers. The majority held the agreements reduce competition and violate antitrust laws, signaling a shift that could push firms to build their own service networks. Justice Jackson and others dissented, warning the ruling could spur larger companies to dominate new stations and critiquing the court's antitrust approach.
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Mrs Chambers Not Sure In Hiss Trial Testimony
New York June 11 Mrs Whittaker Chambers faced sharp cross examination in the Hiss perjury case. She admitted uncertainty about a detail that could link Alger Hiss to a lie over post Jan 1 1937 events. She defended her husband while recalling a New Year’s Eve party with Hiss and Mrs Hiss, and noted memory gaps during the session.
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Communists Barred By Jewish Fraternity
SOUTH FALLSBURG New York June 13 WH A A Jewish fraternal order banned from membership all Communists or anyone who aids or supports the world Communist movement Delesates from 400 ledges of Brith Abraham one of the nation fraternal orders The 67th convention resolution condemned Communism as an international conspiracy aimed at destroying democratic government
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Phone Company Interim Boosts Denied by PSC
The Public Service Commission refused Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co authority to implement interim rate increases. The company sought relief after suspending a higher permanent rate schedule, arguing urgent need due to earnings and an improvement program. The PSC denied the request citing multiple reasons in a formal order.
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Film Scribes Lose Appeals Contempt Ruling upheld
The U S Appeals Court ruled witnesses before the House un American Activities Committee must reveal if asked they are Communists. It upheld contempt convictions of Hollywood writers John Howard Lawson and Dalton Trumbo and eight others who refused to disclose party membership.
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Farm Belt Parley Backs Truman Agriculture Plan
Des Moines reports a conference of 18 Midwest Democratic leaders unanimously endorsed the Truman administration farm program and urged a 1950 Congress to pass it. They supported extending wartime farm programs for a year while the Brannan plan is tested, opposing the Aiken long‑range Republican proposal as inadequate for rural prosperity.
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Heat Wave Relief Dashes Through Rainhouse City Storm
A rare early season storm cooled Charlestonians from 92 to 74 degrees and dumped eight inches of rain in 30 minutes. An elm fell across a garage bed on Kanawha Blvd East. winds damaged trees in Ruffner Park and cut electric service in Dunbar briefly. No injuries or major fires reported. telephone lines and police noted minor damage.
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Charleston Skies Forecast for Tuesday June 14
General showers and scattered storms expected Tuesday afternoon across West Virginia and Tennessee. Planet visibility notes include Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter rising in the west after sunset with moon phases and sunrise times, as the day features typical warm June conditions.
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