Officials See Truman Using T H in Steel
Washington reports on June 13 101 administration officials foresee President Truman likely to invoke the Taft Hartley Act to end the steel strike if Congress calls for it. Forecasts say the President will wait for Congress to choose between seizure power or a court injunction. The Byrd rider seeks a federal injunction and House action on the controls extension bill next week.
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House
Washington
Administration
Truman
Senate
Congress
Byrd
Sen
D-Va
Taft Hartley
Rep. Wolcott
Mich
Ford Motor Co
Detroit
Murray Seeks to Compel WSB Plan Adoption
President Philip Murray announced after a day-long strategy session that the United Steelworkers urge Congress to force the steel industry to accept Wage Stabilization Board recommendations to end the steel strike. He said USW is ready to bargain but will not surrender their demand for loyalty and national defense.
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Murray
WSB
Pittsburgh
CIG United Steelworkers
Congress
Wage Stabilization Board
Philip Murray
USW
Congress of the United States
Union Talks End At Wheeling Steel
Wheeling Steel Corp and the CIO Steelworkers union recessed negotiations indefinitely after 2 hours 44 minutes of talks. The 165,000 Wheeling workers join about 650,000 union members on a nationwide strike in its second week. The CIO offered to stay in session to finalise a new agreement based on Wage Stabilization Board suggestions, while Wheeling said it would bargain only in business hours. The union opposed a full page Wheeling Steel ad outlining its proposals.
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Wheeling
Wheeling Steel Corporation
CIO Steelworkers
District 23
CIO
Federal
Gromyko Named Soviet Ambassador to Britain
Moscow radio announced Andrei Gromyko has been appointed Soviet ambassador to Britain in a broad rotation of top posts. Georgi Zarubin will head the Soviet mission to the United States as his London posting is reassigned.
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London
Moscow Radio
Andrei A. Gromyko
Britain
Washington
United Nations
U. N
Russia
Georgi Zarubin
United States
Gromyko
Andrey
Ussr Council of Ministers
TISSR
V. M. Molotov
Vishinsky
Molotov
Joseph Stalin
Far East
Soviet Union
Red China
Puty Alexander Panyushkin
Rec China
Panyushkin
Fovay
Red Ching
Moscow
Associated Press
Far
Eest
China
Foreign Office
Slow Recount Of Vote Drags Into 6th Day
The Gazette reports a sluggish Kanawha County Democratic primary recount entering day six with only four precincts counted. Volunteers note ballots not counted in Precinct 24 Sharon School, while results shift as recounts in Precincts 24 26 and others reveal gains for Watts Hiserman and MacCord Kile. The contest remains tight for the Democratic nomination for Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney as tabulation drags on.
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Terry Turner
the Gazette
John Slack
Kanawha County
House of Delegates
James E. Maloney
House
Maroney
Cabin Creek
Sharon School
J. Blackburn Watts
Wales
Premier
Edward Hiserman
Sam MacCord Kile
Hiserman
MacCorkle
Ifiserman
Watts
Allied walkout looming as talks stall at Panmunjom
MUNSAN Korea June 14 Allied negotiators threatened another walkout if North Korean propaganda persists at the Panmunjom truce talks. Maj. Gen. William K. Harrison Jr. said the U.N. delegation would return at 11 am despite the stalemate over prisoner exchanges and the persistent red propaganda barrage during the session.
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Munsan
Korea
U.N
Riday
William K. Harrison Jr
Panmunjom
Harrison
U. N
Col Hill Resigns City Street Post in Charleston
Col Boyd Bunker Hill, a retired U S Army officer, resigned yesterday as street commissioner for Charleston citing ill health. Mayor Copenhaver called the move a sad moment and praised Hill for restoring 20 miles of streets during his administration to end with best wishes for Hill’s health and future.
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Boyd Bunker Hill
U. S. Army
Charleston
Hill
Signal Corps
Copenhaver
Britain arrests code operator for violating secrets act
William Marshall a 24 year old British Foreign Office wireless operator was arrested at his London home on charges of violating the Official Secrets Act. He is to appear before a magistrate at 9 am EST tomorrow.
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Britain
London
William Marshall
Foreign Office
Moscow
Marshall
State Newsmen Outing Tops West Virginia Council Agenda
State editors and reporters attended the West Virginia Newspaper Council spring outing drawing about 1335 participants across AP, publishers, and local clubs. The day featured plant tours, sessions at Kanawha Airport, and a 6:30 pm banquet at the Daniel Boone Hotel with H Yates McDaniel as guest speaker. Awards will be given for the first annual News Council editorial and advertising contest.
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West Virginia Newspaper Council
Associated Press
West Virginia
Assoc
Kanawha
Charlston Press Club
West Virginia News Council
Daniel Boone Hotel
H. Yates McDaniel
Washington
Mclanie
A. P. Singapore
Annnural News Council
Henry Woodyard
Eastern Airlines
Falcon
Kanewha
Coonskin Park
Democrats Seek Clean House With Kerr And Marland Pledges
West Virginia Young Democrats heard national and state leaders pledge to weed out unworthy party members. Sen. Robert S. Kerr of Oklahoma and Gov. hopeful William C. Marland stressed stamping out corruption and keeping government responsive. Kerr criticized Taft and praised Eisenhower while attacking Republican tactics.
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Sen. Kerr
Marland
Harry G. Hoffmann
Gazette
Clarksburg
West Virginia
Democratic Party
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma
William C. Marland
Kerr
U. S
Congress
Robert A. Taft
Hoover
Seeu
Paul G. Hoffman
Citizens For Eisenhower
Sen. Cabot Lodge
Taft
Ruth
Republican Party
Ike
Gen
MacArthur
Eisenhower
Canadian War Vet Leader Seeks World Peace at VFW Banquet
Alfred J. Wickens of Saskatchewan Canada, commander in chief of the Canadian Army Navy and Air Force Legion, told the West Virginia Veterans of Foreign Wars banquet at the Daniel Boone Hotel that veteran groups aim for peace with world freedom. He praised veterans as best ones to achieve peace and cited his expertise in labor, international and matrimonial law. Delegates heard reports, a $1400 check from the state department to the auxiliary, plus $500 from the auxiliary to maintain the West Virginia cottage at Backton Rapids. W. Chest Williams and W. H. Chadwick spoke on Eaton Rapids site conditions and veterans legislation.
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West Virginia Veterans of Foreign Wars
Daniel Boone Hotel
Alfred J. Wickens
Saskatchewan
Canada
Canadian Army
Navy
Air Force Legion
Wickens
State Department
West Virginia
VFW
Backton Rapids
Midh
W. Ghester Williams
National Council
Eaton Rapids
W. H. Chadwick
GOP Committee Returns 11 Delegate Contests in Split GOP Fight
The Republican National Committee sent 11 contests back to Southern states for local settlement and will hear eight at large disputes in Chicago. Eisenhower opposes the move preferring the convention in Chicago to decide all contests. Taft backers push for limited at large rulings, while Eisenhower forces vow to fight. The action covered 19 contests overall with disputes in Louisiana Mississippi Georgia Virginia and Texas among others.
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Harold Oliver Washington
Republican National Committee
Robert A. Taft
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Chicago
National Committee
Louisiana
Mississippi
Ifys
Charles P. Howard
Reading
Mass
Philadelphia
Sen
Taft
Eisenhower
Henry Cabnt Lodge
Hisenhower
Louisiana State Committee
Shreveport
Tait
Howard
Republican State Central Committees
Georgia
Virginia
Texas
Hisen
Kurn
Truman Sees Six-Point Civil Rights Plan Essential
President Truman outlined a six point civil rights program and urged federal enforcement of equal treatment for all, calling for abolition of the poll tax, desegregation in schools and housing, anti discrimination in public life, anti lynching measures, fair employment in federal contracts, and equal treatment in armed services. He spoke at Howard University before departing for New London to dedicate the Nautilus keel laying ceremony.
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Washington
tNs
Truman
Howard University
U. S
Howard
New London
Conn
Java
CES
Monard
Bill Lias Seeks Right to Reopen Wheeling Track
William G. Lias asks permission to reopen the Wheeling Downs track in Wheeling West Virginia as a federal court receiver ship and a U S Tax Court case over a 2 850 400 income tax claim continues The track has been closed and opponents say reopening could raise revenue to satisfy the government claim
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Bill Lias
Wheeling Downs
Ling
Jase
Speed Boats Arrive for Sixth Annual West Virginia Races
Boats from East join Charleston for the sixth annual West Virginia Boat Racing Championships. The event, sponsored by The Gazette and Charleston Boat Club, starts at 12 39 p m on a course east of the South Side Bridge with entries from ten states and top hydroplane speeds above 100 mph. Notables include Phil Rothenbusch of Cincinnati and W Curtis Martens of Hampton as defending champions in 225 and 135 cubic inch classes.
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Charleston
the Gazette
Kanawha River
Platt
Phil Rothenbusch
Cincinnati
W. Curtis Martens
Hampton
Michigan
New
Commodore
Joe Bonsall
W. H. Eham
Bill Carr
Charleston Boat Club
Frank Hofe
al Bauer
Assocoday
Taft Eisenhower bid for delegates stirs East race
The Associated Press reports that Taft and Eisenhower campaigned for additional delegates in the East with results split along factions. Eisenhower spoke near Gettysburg Pa on Pennsylvania loyalties while Taft met Delaware delegates. Arkansas delegates were instructed to back Fulbright. Duff accused Taft backers of corrupt methods. Eisenhower pressed for a new administration and opposed socialized medicine.
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Associated, Press
Robert A. Taft
Dwight D. Eisenhower
East
Gen
Eisenhower
Gettysburg
Revi Bens
Pennsylvania
Fine
GOP
Eral
Sen. Duff
G. Mason Garett
Taft
Ohio
Delaware
Truman
Wilmington
We, the People
Duff
Arkansas
Sen
J. Wilam Fulbright
State Department
Hallanan Defends Integrity Over Convention Reception
Hallanan temporary chairman of the GOP convention denounces remarks by Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge as reflections on his integrity. Lodge suggested Hallanan would block Eisenhower spokesmen and mute microphones. Hallanan, backed by West Virginia Tattlers, telegraphed Lodge claiming the convention selection was by unanimous vote of 46 members of the Committee for Arrangements, including some Eisenhower supporters.
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Chicago
Walter
Hallanan
Henry Cabot Lodge
Lodge
New York
Eisenhower
West Virginia
Committee Fon
Two Blondes Warned Naked Figures Found in Drug Store
Chicago police received a call about two nearly nude blondes roaming. Officers located three year old Brodericka Fleming and two year old Sandra in a drug store wearing only diapers.
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Chicago
Brodericka Fleming
Sandra
Fire wipes out majority of St. Urbain village in Quebec
A raging fire destroyed about 50 buildings in St. Urbain Quebec near Murray Bay. No serious casualties were reported as relief crews from Quebec City and the Red Cross mobilized. Water was scarce and village equipment unavailable as居民 helped battle the blaze and residents faced mass homelessness.
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ST. Urbain
Quebec
Quebec Province
St. Lawrence
Quebec City
Quebec Army Command
Red Cross
Murray Bay
Louis Dubeau
Retailers Call to End Price Controls on Foods and Luxury Items
Washington June 13 11NS retailers groups representing about 125000 stores ask immediate lifting of price ceilings on four common foods and numerous luxury items filing with the Office of Price Stabilization four organizations including independent grocers and major chains except A and P. They seek end to controls on canned and frozen vegetables fruits and juices dried fruits lard margarine salad dressings mayonnaise dried beans peas poultry canned meats peanuts honey dried milk avocado dressing and watermelon pickles. Officials note the government has discussed suspending controls on some luxury items but no plan exists to fast track broad relief. The OPS may study the proposal but left no current suspension date. The article also contains unrelated items about parking humor and classified ads.
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Washington
Independant Grocers
A & BF
Office of Price Stabilization
Grover
Senate
House Banking Committee
OPS
Christopher Morley
Isi Peerrye
Dence Ls
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