AVC Holds First Post War Meeting in Des Moines
Des Moines June 15 to 17 The first AVC convention adopted a constitution restricting membership to World War I veterans including the U S and allied forces. It endorsed unity, peace, jobs and free- from flags of national origin creed or color. Women veterans would be eligible and a women's auxiliary created. The platform favored UN control of atomic energy, food rationing, private production and full employment, price and rent controls, and opposed veteran bonuses in favor of broad economic planning.
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Des Moines
American Veterans Committees
AVC
Hig
U.S
Merchant Marine
United Nations
Spain
Wacs
Waves
Spars
Tte
United States
Charles G. Bolte
Greenwich
Conn
New York
Gilbert Harrison
Los Angeles
Frederick Borden
New York City
Political Action Committee
PACI
J. Robert White
Baruch
Lilien
United Kingdom
Soviet Russia
Concession on Austria Sparks Conference Optimism
The conference debated including Austria in the talks as Bevin urged a prompt decision while Molotov hinted at a long session. The Americans saw Austria as key to a Central European settlement though Italians and economic clauses were also discussed. Deputies would reconvene after a debate on reparations, with joint ministerial talks in Luxembourg marking the next step.
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Austria
Molotov
Ernest Bevin
United States
Centralurope
Russia
Byrnes
Italy
Trieste
Yugoslav
Bucy
Yalta
Potsdam
Germany
Ministers’ ‘Council
United Nations
Britain
France
Luxembourg Palace
U. S
James
F. Byrnes
Vorys Calls Ohio War Memorial a Bronze Sissy
Rep John Vorys of Columbus denounces the bronze World War I memorial at the Ohio Capitol as a sissy modelled by a former prizefighter saying it misrepresents soldiers. Sculptor Arthur Irone defends the work and suggests melting it down for utility. The dispute follows 1980 dedication by Cincinnati's sculptor.
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Columbus
John Vorys
Renolesta
Ohio
Baloney
Frank J. Lausche
Sissy
Aracioug
Cincinnati
Arthur Irone
Ivane
International food council debates postwar famine relief
Anderson and Sir John praised a recent International food conference that created an emergency food council to direct postwar famine relief. Twenty two countries were invited to join as Russia’s participation remains uncertain amid plans for an international food bank system to balance surpluses and hunger.
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Anderson
Sir Johns
International Emergency Sport Council
Food Bank
Russia
Sir John
Salyving
FAO
John
West coast maritime unions respond to settlement vote
Seamen and longshoremen across Seattle Portland San Francisco Los Angeles Long Beach weigh the Cleveland NMU and Washington settlement. Thousands stay ashore while leaders urge acceptance or ballot decisions. Great Lakes CIO Maritime Union critics push for a four hour work week as talks continue.
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Seattle
Portland
Ore
CIO
Cleveland
NMU
Longshoremen and Warehousemen's Union
Washington
India May Plan Could Reshape Indian Government
Informant says India May plan to send a proposal today to Congress and Moslem League leaders. Hints suggest Lord Wavell may form a new government or invite a Congress member to name Hindu cabinet members to join Moslems named by Mahomed Ali Jinnah. C Rajagopalachari met the Congress working committee, invited by Lord Pethick-Lawrence as mediator, as Britain’s delegation met the Viceroy and also contacted Prime Minister Attlee.
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Congress Party
Madras
Lord Pethick-Larence
Attlee
Maritime union talks and ongoing strikes in 1946
The piece notes no nationwide strikes but several regional walkouts including at Allis-Chalmers, J I Case, Pittsburgh Plate Glass in Barberton, and Mack Truck plants. It cites 149,000 idle workers, ongoing AFL Maritime Union negotiations, and CIO CMU gains for seamen and dock workers. Bridges calls for investigations into government shipping spending and foreign influence.
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Frei
World Federation of Trade Unions
Atlantic
Pacific
Goldtrust
Allis-Chalmers
J. £. Case
Columbia Chemical Division
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co
Barberton
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Mack Truck Co
Labor Department
Jis
AFL
John W. Gibyan
CIQ
Sas
Curran
CIO National Maritime Union
Hhe
Bridges
CMU
CIO Marine Engineers
ABC
Sen. Aiken R.V
Britain
Netherlands
Spain
United States
Tabor
U. S
Congress
Truman
Bourne Jury Resigns in Police Corruption Case
Jury testimony describes Bourne's alleged links with Dr. Spaulding and Miss Mount in a sprawling corruption inquiry. Ramsey, initially implicated, was reinstated in December 1945 after findings that irregularities stemmed from obeying a superior, not personal gain. Spaulding refused a bribe offer, and the investigation prompts continued scrutiny of city officials and bribery schemes.
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Bourne
Pues
Butt
Knoxville
Fenn
Ramsey
St Ink
Civil Services Commission
Miss Mount
Tarty Lambert
Lambert
D. Boone Dawson
Spaulding
T. C. Townsend
Frank L. Taylor
U.S
Misa Mount America
Egypt
Woman Held on Charge of Receiving Stolen Goods
Miss Young faces intermediate court on a charge of receiving and concealing stolen goods. Miss Mount testified she bought rings from Ann Young for 190 dollars and did not know they were stolen. Both women were indicted by the April 185 grand jury on evidence presented by Bottrne.
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Miss Young
Miss Mount
Ann Young
Bottrne
Truce questioned as Chiang Kai-shek forces clash with Reds
Reports from Changchun and Tsingtao describe contradictory claims of Red withdrawals and assurances against Communist attacks on Tsingtao. Chen Yi denied plans to assault the port while Marines warned against fire on their positions. Elsewhere in Hopei, Yungmen fell to Communists after nine months of siege. Nationalist forces halted resistance per higher orders to curb civilian suffering.
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Jane A7 Iy
Chiang Kai - Shek
Masterson
Gra
Tu Li-Ming
Changchun
Red
Lafacian
Harkin
Tsingtao
Associated Press
John Roderick
Chen ¥i
U.S
Shantung
Tsinstac
Roderick
Chen Yi
U. S
Lin
Yungmen
Peiping
Backers Move on Emergency Labor Regulation Bill
The article reports lawmakers pushing rapid action on an emergency labor regulation plan. President Truman vows a veto despite House passage and Senate support, while the target bill faces uncertain fate and possible postponement beyond July. Labor leaders denounce the measure as “slave worker” legislation.
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Action
Guordian
Congres
Cox
Case Bill Sigporters
Truman
House
Senate
House Rules Committee
Wil H
Blemiller
Obituary notices from Greenbriet county and vicinity
An obituary roundup reports multiple local deaths including Mattie and Mae, with services set at Mountain Gate Cemetery and Wayne Church. Other notices include Burvia's service at Walton Cemetery, Ethyl Barrison, Mrs Downs, and Virginia-area mourners. Burial plans show dates, officiants, and mortuary arrangements across Spencer, Whitesville, and Glenville areas.
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Ateuehaer
Ick
Greenbriet
Vna
Mei Minsul
Burvia
Mattie
Mae
Ervica
Mountain Gate
Tenney
Burdal
LLARD
Mra
Cooke
Dillard
Walton
Cid Jenpirtey Marning
Ner Hone
Son
Pe Trenton
Oaven Erenash Iden
Alii Wat
Wayne Church
Ori
Riynolge
Walton Semtery
Vandale Martus
Bpencer
Shanghai curfew lifted as Allied orders remain in place
Shanghai ends curfew on its 4,000,000 residents at midnight, but all amusements must close by 11 PM. Allied forces mitigate restrictions with Navy still undecided. The report notes ongoing hospital planning and community health expansion, detailing a 400-bed facility, governance, finances, and emergency care commitments.
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Shanghai
O. S. Navy
Kanawha
Memorial Hospitals
Mustess
Modecr
Chetnik Chief Promises Witnesses and Trials Details
Prominent figures including Copt Walter Mansfield of New York and Mihailovic face court questions as witnesses are sought. Mihailovic resists and criticizes the prosecutor while denying anti Communist motives and acknowledging German bounties. Separate notes mention Clarksburg sewer plans costing $2,275,000 with broader municipal funding considerations for nearby Charleston, Huntington, Wheeling, and other cities.
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Walter Mansfield
New York
U. S
Chetnik
Mike Merkur
J. K. Levin
W. L. Rogers
Committee For the Defense
Mihailovic
Mansfield
Yugoslavia
Minanovic
National Liberation Movement
Tito
Mihalovic
Gersmans
Clarksburg
Charleston
Huntington
Wheeling
Oak Hill
Fayette County
South Parkersburg
Ohin Riiver
Logan
District Meeting Planned by Legion in Montgomery
The eighth district American Legion convention will be in Montgomery this weekend with delegates from Posts 33, 96, and 90. Registration Saturday 2 to 6:30 at the Bags’ building, and Sunday at the West Virginia Institute of Technology gym starting 10 a.m. A Saturday parade at 2:30 p.m. precedes a buffet supper. music by Gill and Schadle accompanies a 9 p.m. to midnight dance in the Tech gym. Sunday business begins 2:30 p.m. Roy C. Burg and A. Tesch will speak. Negro delegates have a separate entertainment program.
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the American Legion
Montgomery
Nes
Powel
West Virginia Institute of Technology Gymnasiic
Gill and Schadle
Tech Gymnasium
Roy C. Burg
A. Tesch
Court denies temporary injunction in Jones and Laughlin case
The court refused a temporary restraining order against the government in the Jones and Laughlin case. The coal mines, taken over in May, remain under government operation as the suit proceeds. The court also considered whether the Wagner act authorizes recognizing the UMW as bargaining agent for supervisory employees. Adm. Ben Moreell faces a 2 day deadline to respond in the steel company suit. A separate report notes Mrs. Albert L. Cottrill suffered a fractured right shoulder and facial injuries after a car collision on Summers Street. she was taken to McMillan hospital.
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Laughtlin
Neve
Jones
Laughlin
Unis
The
Cour
UMW
Albert L. Cottrill
Boty Patrick St
Summers St
Cottrill
McMillan Hospital
Former Minister Dies Unexpectedly at Home
Simon G Fisher aged 63, Baptist minister and former schoolteacher, died unexpectedly at his home in South Charleston. He had served with the Veterans Administration since January and previously taught science at Woodrow Wilson High School. Surviving are his wife, four daughters, three sisters, two brothers who are ministers, six grandchildren, and two great‑grandchildren. The body rests at Bartlett mortuary pending funeral arrangements.
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Sarkele
Mra
Etry
Amy
Valley Mortuary
Pel
Whites Villa
D. Wherley
Porque
Whitenville
Barrell
Whitesville
Boone County
Glindheston
Davightars
Goslunbis
Farker
Whiteevilln
Whitesyil
Bies
Eve Browning
Mre
Evaice
Ocus Daviel
Orgas
Sam Jnr
Gartiean
Geeney
Benjemin Vrantiin
Jonny Keeney
Bete
Harry Radford
Bu Deah Tone
Digi Water
Mooper Mortuary
Manteamers
Fayette Brogan
bin Creak
Sauley Side
Mins
Buirnuss
Sry
Taylor
Rinis ‘Tedder
Fay
City Station
Anie Alessong
W Me Keenay
Eek
Robert Breney
Ganley Bridge
Edward Keeney
Bayotie
Nisits
Mary Keeney
Annie Price
Elk Ridge
Fayette Station
Charles
Rod. IH
Dee Seeney
Hawk's Nest
Wagy
Ora
Seth Wii Kiowa
Cosby SteislaLing
Fine Grove
Snex
Parrot Goa) Mining Co
AL Brenter
Ernestine A Levy
Cal
Louvenia
Eeert
Mistelet
Van
Charleston
Bate
Old
Lee
Bor Brathere
Arnold
Gordon
Gerche
Nistol
Conn
Julian
Tive
Sietory
McChurn
Odhtmet
Wo Pr Zs
Mathes Lacy
St.Albans
Ford Pauley
Betagline Ley
Jupis Slop-mothar
Carnie Lacy
Simon G Fisher
Montrosest
South Charleston
Audication Department
Veterans Administration
Huntington
Fisher
Samuel and
Mary Dawson Fisher
Jackson County
Woodrow Wilson Jane High School
Cameron Lodge
York Rite Mason
JOOF
The
Baptist Temple
Fred O. Blue Bible Days
Corda G. Fisher
Vivian Heaton
Marie Smith
Carmel
Calit
Norene Layne
New Haven
Madelyne Vance
Logen
Florence Nichols
Alexandria
Minerva Davis
Dunbar
Phoebe Ransom
Liberty
Charles Fisher
Wichita
Kan
Austin Fisher
Shellsburg
Tay
Bartlett Mortuary
Clyde A Fraser Dies at 59 in Charleston Home
Clyde Allen Fraser 59 of 307 Park Ave co owner of the Quality Press died at home after a two year illness. A native of Irvens Pa he was a longtime Charleston resident and 23 year businessman with the Quality Press. Survived by wife Kath leen Wells Fraser three brothers and two sisters. Services at 2 20 p m tomorrow at the residence with Joe B Overmyer officiating burial in Sunset Memorial Park.
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Clyde
Fraser
Park Av
Quality Press
Runner
Hoon
Irvens
Inte
Lewis
Sadie Fraser
Charleston
John Brawley Post
American Legion
Kathleen Wells Fraser
Don
Neal
Lewis Fraser
W. W. Minsker
Joseph Papp
Charles
Joe B. Overmyer
Sunset Memoriat Park
Senate Programs Activate Federal Funds For City Projects
Modern Senate discussions note federal works funds may cover planning costs for new projects. McCall and Watson urge city officials to act now to position ideas for later federal help. State Interstate and municipal bodies to curb nuisances only after local authorities fail to act within six months of written notice. War and material shortages halted sewer work after 1989 West Virginia law. Director J B Hartington of the sanitary engineering division.
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McCall
Watson
Focal
West Virginia
Bos
J. B. Hartington
The
Sanitary Engineering Divi
Reds Hold Key Controyed at the United Nations
The report outlines questions on atomic development authority and Security Council relations. Soviet delegate Andrei A Grmayko stayed silent awaiting Moscow's instructions. Adelerste urged surrender of veto by four of five permanent members, a move Russia may resist. Today's UN activities included clashes with the United States and Britain over displaced persons in Germany, as Soviet delegate Nikatej v. Feonov noted.
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Atomic Development Authority
Security Council
Russia
Andrei A. Grmayko
Moscow
Adelerste
Security Doutcil
Wis
United Nations
Economic and Social Council
United States
Britain
Nikatej v. Feonov
Paris peace talks and atomic energy in United Nations
At Paris the major task is shaping European peace settlements excluding Germany and building UN machinery to tackle global issues from economic woes to suppression of crime. The U N faces sharp power disagreements while Anglo American observers monitor Soviet moves near borders, notably around Trieste amid Yugoslav Italy clashes and refugee politics. Delegates prepare to address Poland's charges that Franco Spain threatens world peace as security council meets to seek resolution.
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Fage
Japan
Paris
Germany
United Nations
San Francisco
Baruch
United States
Russia
Trieste
Yugoslavia
Italy
John G. Winant
Hector McNeil
Winant
Security Council
Poland
Spain
Truman outlines unified national defense plan details
President Truman, with cabinet members, outlines a unified National Defense structure. Key points include a single civilian headed Defense Department, coordinate Army Navy Air services, Marine Corps integration, Joint Chiefs of Staff as primary military advisers, and a Defense Council coordinating foreign policy, resources board, procurement reform, research coordination, and education review across services.
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
Central Intelligence Agency
Thomas Bill
Department of National Defense
Ry Jes
Cee
Army
Navy
Air
Jon
Council of Common Defense
Air Force
Naval Air Arm
Marine Corps
Naval Service
Pshore
Council of National Defense
Secretary of ‘State
National Security Resources Board
War Department
Defense Council
Truman
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