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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1949

Page

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North Pitmen Want Moses As Bargainer

The Pittsburgh coal sector calls for an industry coordinator to bargain wage contracts for 480,000 United Mine Workers members. George Hy. Love says the plan is not a czar to fix prices and deny production, but to bring order to labor relations amid a week of inaction. Moses, agent for H. C. Frick Coke, is named by Love as the coordinator pick.

Pittsburgh George Hy Love Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co Moses H.C. Frick Coke Co Love Mr. Lewis Dian Lewis The New York Times Times

United Mine Workers assure end of holiday work stoppage

UMW officials told southern coal operators the current coal mine shutdown would end Monday. Southern Coal Producers Assoc. resumed wage talks with the union as a northern industry czar move looms. SCPA president Moody criticized the June 13 20 stoppage and said talks focused on replacing the expiring contract while assuring half a million idle miners return next week.

UMW Bluefield INS United Mine Workers Southern Southern Coal Producers Assoc Dixie SCPA Joan Owens Joseph H. Moody John L. Lewis Moody

Atom Scientist Admits Communist Ties in Closed Probe

Washington dispatch reports Frank Oppenheimer admitted he belonged to the Communist party for 42 months but said he never divulged secrets. He testified before the House committee under closed doors, left the party long before joining the atom bomb project, and declined to discuss other individuals’ affiliations. He and his wife Tacquenette refused further comment, briefly noting meetings with Steve Nelson.

Washington Frank Oppenheimer Bousespy Probers Communist Party Oppenheimer House of-American Activities Committee Atomic Energy Commit Rover Manhattan Leslie R. Groves Tacquenette Congress Oppenheimers Stevej Nelson T Oppenheimer

Weather Death Toll Reaches 24

Heat wave and storms spread across the nation with 24 total deaths reported in two regions. New England counted 12 heat related deaths while north Texas saw at least 10 fatalities from storms and floods. Drowning incidents occurred near Garland and Denton county, Fort Worth area, plus a car train collision in heavy rain near Dallas. Two men near Loveland, Colorado, were missing presumed drowned as flood conditions persisted.

Chicago New England Texas Garland Dallas Denton Fort Worth Loveland Colo

Housing Bill Sent to Floor By Committee

The House rules committee cleared Truman’s housing bill for immediate action after a bipartisan coalition toppled. Senate passage exists, House fate uncertain amid opposition to new spending. Debates promised with a vote likely Friday or Saturday.

Washington Truman House Rules Committee House Senate Rules Sabath Mrr

Solons to Call Atomic Hearing

The Senate House Atomic Committee plans a public hearing Thursday on the loss of uranium 235 from a government Chicago laboratory. Chief witnesses include Dr. Walter Zinn of Argonne National Laboratory, with questions centered on Lilienthal's alleged mismanagement and the disappearance of U235.

Washington Senate House Atomic Committee Atomic Laboratory Chicago McMahon G-Conn Walter Zinn Argonne National Laboratory Sen. Hickenlooper Rtowa David Lifienthal Atomic Energy Commission Ernest Thiele Smorcow Bickenlooper Lilien Thal Hickerlooper Ranford

Britain Scans Aid to Tito Amid Kremlin Pressure

London reports Britain prepared to extend economic aid to Marshal Tito of Yugoslavia with a five year trade pact worth about 100 million dollars. Negotiations in Belgrade and Paris included Bevin and UK officials charting terms while press reports note Cominform pressure and Tito's stance on independence from Moscow. Britain seeks timber food grain and raw materials in exchange for empire goods machinery and capital equipment to aid Yugoslav industry.

London Britain Marshal Tito Yugoslavia Belgrade Paris Charles Peake Marko Ristie Ernest Bevin T Cavendish Canaoy U. S Dean Acheso Cannon Warsaw Poland Tito Moscow Kremlin

Work Near Normal In Gty Building

Wage contract difficulties continued yesterday for two APL crafts but most city building tradesmen increased output to near pre strike levels. Iron workers and glass workers remained unsettled, with reports of nearing settlements and agreement to allow other trades to resume work, though iron workers barred any steel work by other crafts. Heavy steel work remains on major projects as talks proceed.

APL Ciar Long Kanawha Valley Charleston Assor Glaziers

Howley Says Soviet Doublecrossed Spokesman

Berlin June 14. Western Berlin railway workers voted six to one against ending their 25 day strike despite a last minute compromise offer. Brig. Gen. Howley charged the Russians broke their word after a private talk with Russian transport chief Kvashnin saying he was eager to resolve the dispute but something happened at a higher level. British commander Bourne said Soviets continue the strike for political reasons, while workers faced fear of reprisals from the Soviet press.

Berlin Russia Frank L. Howley U.S cyst+ mandant U. S Howley Favel Keashnir Kvashnin Kyvashnin iThe Reidusing G. K. Bourne anti-Commmunist UGQ Reichsbahn Letate Railway West Marks New York Iws Federgl Samus H. Kaufman West City Whittaker Alger Hiss Hansas Communist Party Kaulfitian Ilaotibas State Department Hiss Rus Isia

Copton Trial Defense Opens Case in Espionage Trial

Washington June 1 The defense of Judd Copton opened as Federal L Reeves denied motions for acquittal and ordered Archibald Palmer to shorten his filings. Palmer called agents to the stand prompting sharp exchanges with Prosecutor John M. Kelly. In New York Palmer announced at close that Gilbert Green of Chicago would testify, declaring his dedication to Marxism and the belief that Marxism Leninism serves a worthy ideal.

Washington Judd Copton L. Reeves Reeves Archibald Palmer Falmer Palmer Hus Straszy Ie John M. Kelly New York Ap Palmer T Minais Gilbert Green Chicago Myyelf Green Ilinois Communist Party Karl Marx Priedtich

GOP May Sponsor New Works Plan

Senate Republicans propose a 50 million dollar public war and relief planning program to prepare for possible public works. The plan would fund planning only, not actual funds, and was discussed by Sen. Brewster and Sen. Taft with aims to shape a bill for the Republican policy committee. The effort reflects concern over national mood and economic pressures.

Senate House Sociailist Maron Massachuseus Martin Cox D-Ga Rules Committee Russia Washington Brewerer Senate Republicans Maine Brewster Sen Taft Robio Senate Republican

Largest Old Glory unfurled for Flag Day in Detroit

The largest American flag in the world was unfurled in Detroit to mark Flag Day. The 104 by 225 foot banner hung on J. L. Hudson on Woodward Avenue, eight stories high, with eight foot stripes and five and a half foot stars. It surpasses the prior Hudson flag by 3,700 square feet and was made by George P. Johnson Co. It required eight women six months of work plus three sailmakers to fit the webbing and hardware.

Detroit CNS J. L. . Hudson Company Woodward

Son of FDR Takes Oath As Member of Congress

The son of Franklin D Roosevelt was sworn in as a Democrat member of the U S House from New York's 20th district after Sol Bloom's death. Eleanor Roosevelt and Franklin D Roosevelt attended the ceremony, with theHouse seating featuring a mix of Republicans and Democrats. The event marked a new era as the new member took the oath in a brief ceremony that drew little fanfare.

Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr Franklin D. Roosevelt John W. McCormack Mass Eleanor Roosevelt Walter A. Lynch Fdr Congress Washington Tunes Herve U.S New York Sol Bloom Roosevelt Franklin Do Eleanor Four Freedoms Lara House John W. McCor Amon Nits Namie Fransin D. Raas Tim

Big Four Seek Patch for Reich Pact in Paris Talks

In Paris on June 14 the Big Four pressed a tentative Working Agreement to keep Germany in speaking terms while differ ing over terms. Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky left to contact Moscow as ministers eyed a two hour recess and a late meeting. Proposals floated include Soviet guarantees for transport into Berlin in exchange for an exchange rate between East and West marks, and a revived Allied Control Council with veto preserved for Russia over a limited consultative board on general economic matters.

Paris Germany Andrei Vishinsky Moscow Foreign Office Red Vishinsky Berlin Kremlin Allied Control Council Russia Control Council

Please Turn to Page 12 Cal

Fragmentary newspaper line asks readers to turn to page 12 for cal. content. lacks clear event, names, or dates. unreadable.

Cominform Urges World Front Against U S Propaganda

Cominform the Moscow led information bureau called today for a world front against U S propaganda aimed at shaping working class views. The bulletin charged the United States with ideological reaction and linked funding routes to anti communist movements in capitalist states. A separate court report described the trial of Clarence Meadows and the involvement of his wife Mrs Lias as a named defendant. A second item announced a 27000 dollar Nobel style prize for robot bomb defense to be awarded by a Swedish committee, with criteria including warning and impact area methods.

Augg iLias W. A. Thornhill Raleigh U. S Attorney West Virginia Jtory Wheeling Carl Galbraith Thornhill Galbraith Lias Meadows Stockholm Swedish War and Science Academy

Boy Slugger Attacks Chicago Teacher With Wrench

A 14 year old student attacked physical education teacher Mrs Sianche Pardo 40 in a Chicago school after a complaint about a howling out She was rushed to Leimont hospital with a possible skull fracture Police named the assailant Herbert Hasenkamp a TA student and said he admitted bringing the wrench to school Principal Paul T Wall and Officer Joseph Nowyinscki reported the details.

Chicago Sianche Pardo Leimont Hospital Herbert Hasenkamp Paul T. Wallgren Joseph Nowyinski Hasenkamp

Editorial Sets Pro-Communist Line Ahead of Conference

An editorial outlines a new propaganda stance for world Communism ahead of the Big Four peace talks on Germany. It criticizes American culture and signals a broader ideological push to follow during the period referenced and hinted at on page 12 column 3.

Germany

Charleston Skies Weather Details and Forecast Notes

Charleston skywatch notes for June 15 show sunrise at 5.01 am and sunset at 8:52 pm with moonrise at 11:54 pm. Visible planets include Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter. prominent stars Altair and Arcturus noted. Regional forecast predicts showers or scattered thunderstorms, warm and humid across Central and Western regions, with similar conditions in West Virginia and Virginia.

Altair East O.u Arcturus Verus Seis Saturn Jupiter Rizes West Virginia Remurrie Cacy Nes Ag Central Sekt Wade Pennsylvania Martland Virginia

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