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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1947

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Levy Slash Veto Expected Today

President Truman is poised to act this week on the tax reduction bill and the union curbing labor measure. Republicans charge the administration seeks union favor at the expense of others, while Democrats argue cuts go beyond true economy. Truman must decide on the labor bill by Friday midnight, with a veto possible if Congress lacks enough votes to override.

Washington Truman Congress Tee White House GOP Senate

UAW Reports Pact At Bendix Aviation

The United Auto Workers announced a tentative agreement with Bendix Aviation, proposing an 11.4 percent wage increase and six paid holidays for about 13,000 Bendix workers. Ratification by members was required, with a midweek vote expected. Negotiations began April 23 and cover Bendix Zenith Car and Bendix North Pacific division in North Hollywood California.

Detroit CIO United Auto Workers Today Bendix Aviation Ford Motor Co Bendix Imder Werc Orth Pacific North Hollywood Cal Robert

Rent Bill Feared Doom of U. S. Housing Project

Washington June 15 Housing Expeditor Frank R Creedon warns the new rent control bill expected this week may wreck the housing program He says removing controls could trigger a surge in nonresidential construction amid critical materials supply He notes many areas lack adequate materials and warns of disastrous building consequences Rival Rep Javits announces a plan to form a nine member House committee to investigate national housing issues and report by Jan 3 to allow quick action Final action on the bill nears with a compromise rent control measure set for House approval Wednesday and Senate likely the next day to send to President Truman for veto or acceptance

U. S Washington Frank R.creedon Congress Creedon Javits House Senate President Truman Truman Senate House Cain Wash Taylor Idaho Spence

Flood Workmen Battle Des Moines River Debris

Ottumwa in Iowa battles rising Des Moines River with 10 000 homeless as floodwaters crest at 20.04 feet. Waterworks threatened, power plant risk if crest reaches 20.5. Gov’t crews ferry care packages and pumps to vital facilities while Iowa City and Cedar Rapids report rising rivers. No deaths this day. four deaths last week attributed to the flood.

Des Moines Iowa Herschel Loveless Iowa City University of Iowa Cedar Rapids Cedar River Coast Guard Ottumwa

Refugees Likely to Be Blocked in U S Admission Plan

Washington June 15 Chances for admitting 400000 European war refugees to the United States fell after a House Republican reader said passage this session is unlikely. A House judiciary subcommittee is weighing a Stratton plan to admit 100000 displaced persons annually for four years, but GOP members doubt any bill can win congressional approval this year.

Washington United States House House Judiciary Rep. Stratton R-Ul State Department Rep Fellows R-Me Europe Con‘lerese Rep. Gossett D-Tex Thame

Wallace Warns U S Britain Might Fight Russia Over Turkey

Washington report cites Henry A. Wallace saying the United States and Britain would fight if Russia expands southward into Turkey near the Middle East oil fields. He warns Moscow there is a limit beyond which it should not proceed, stressing naval power to protect Saudi oil.

Washington Henry A. Wallace United States Russia Turkey Wallace Europe Britain Truman

Tanks and Planes Batter Tribesmen in Iran War

Iranian army presses a full scale siege against 1000 Barzani tribesmen in the northwest near the Turkish and Russian fronts. Fourteen Maku base planes strafed positions while 12 light tanks and 4000 Iranian troops support. Overnight fighting left 34 Iranian soldiers and one officer dead, Barzani losses reported over 100 killed and many wounded.

Khoi Iran Azerbaijan Tabriz Maku

Wallace Seeks Liberal Shift in Democratic Party

In remarks on foreign policy and domestic politics, Wallace argues oil access for all nations under the Atlantic Charter and calls Russia and others to share Arabian oil fairly. He disputes Hungary’s fall as Russian expansion, frames it as internal Communist influence, and signals a possible 1948 run to keep the party liberal. He plans to reveal his 1948 stance soon and warns third-party runs could aid Republicans.

Turkey Wallace Russia France Hungary Democratic Party Republi

Acheson Says U S Will Bare Soviet Shams and Frauds

In a commencement address at Wesleyan University Acheson warned that the United States will relentlessly expose the shams behind which Eastern European Communist governments keep power. He cited Soviet violations of Yalta and noted a coup in Hungary as signs of coercive control. Secretary Marshall also spoke in New England endorsing a broad new American program for European recovery.

Middletown Conn Dean Acheson Acheson Wesleyan University State Department Europe Marshall New England Emerson Mass College Brown University Providence R. I Acheson Hetty Soviet Union Russia Yalta Balkans Hungary United States Mexico

Balkan clash looms in U N Balkan probe fallout

United Nations Security Council readies to study findings of a Balkan inquiry commission. The report blames Yugoslavia for supporting Greek guerrillas, with Bulgaria and Albania cited for lesser blame. The commission plans to meet to aid council discussions ahead of a June 23 debate.

Security Council Balkan United States Balkans Yurgoslavia Bulgaria Albania Hungary

Chinese claim victory in Peltashan battle

Nanking reports China reinforced frontier garrison in Sinkiang after repelling invaders from Outer Mongolia. Control of Pejiashan changed hands several times before Mongols ousted. Reinforcements from Tihwa were sent and air bombardment disrupted frontier radio.

Nanking China Sinkiang Province Peltashan Outer Mongolia Central Sinkiang Pejiashan Tihwa Central News

Altimeter Fault Hinted in Capital Crash

Leesburg Va June 15 1971 recovery of the instrument panel from the Capital Airlines DC-4 crash that killed fifty was reported as investigators explored causes. An airline official cited a 2000 foot reading though later qualified the claim. CAB and aviation safety officials launched a full inquiry. Downdraft or mechanical failure considered possible as the search for a cause continues with preliminary CAB statements expected.

Leesburg Capital Airlines Blue Ridge Mountain Airline Pilots Assoc Pilots’ Union Civil Aeronautics Board William K. Andrews CAB Washington Wilars Franzer London

Army Superbomber Crash In Vermont Leaves 12 Dead

A B 20 Superfortress on a training flight crashed into Hawks Mountain near Springfield Vermont during a driving rainstorm. Initial reports indicated 12 bodies found with more feared. 15 aboard earlier but final aboard count uncertain after refueling in Pittsburgh. The plane departed Tucson and strayed off course near Bedford Massachusetts before vanishing in low clouds.

Springfield Lonely Hawks Mountain Army E. L. Tucker Grenier Field N. H Tucson Ariz Pittsburgh Mass Bedford Vermont Donald Miler NHL Albert Wheelock Civil Air Patrol Maj. Miller

Arabs Plan Strike At U N Probe Start

Hindus favor a two state solution and India will refuse independence to princely sections. Congress leaders said division into Hindustan and Pakistan will be accepted but princes Hyderabad and Travancore warned they may declare independence as British rule ends. Gandhi urged adoption of a peaceful plan while UN Palestine probe opens with a general Arab strike.

Welter J. Mason New Delhi All-India Congress Party India Hindustan Pakistan Congress Hyderabad Travancore Jerusalem United Nations Commission Jawaharlal Nehru Palestine Holy Land Gandhi Mohandas K. Gandhi

Landis outlines future age in aviation safety talk

James M. Landis, Civil Aeronautics Board chairman, told 1,583 Brooklyn College graduates that tomorrow's age will be the era of air travel. He noted aviation is a major human enterprise, urged action on air safety, and said interim recommendations are a good approach as President Truman seeks ongoing measures.

Landis New York James M. Landis Civil Aeronautea Board Truman Leeman Brooklyn College Central Suistion Mr. Truman Tan

Arab boycott and underground groups threaten exile government

In Tel Aviv, Hagana and Irgun with Paris figures warn that dissident groups plan a provisional Hebrew government in exile and threaten Jewish leaders. Spokesmen deny Hagana’s statements and say they have not acted, while posters promise force against dissidents.

DLN Tel Aviv Defense Army Hagana Palestine Irgun Zvai_ Leumi Paris Peter Bergson Irgun

Gazette Wants to Sell Beds Sinks and More

Gazette ad shows multiple listings and prices for beds, ranges, living room suites, refrigerators, a belt sander, and small items. Items include a maple bed set at 55 dollars, youth bed 15, child’s swing 5, tricycle 3, and a belt sander 90. phone contact 00-000 or 2-6161.

Rallie Eerie Belmontor

Trial as Plotters Set For Nagy and Varga

Budapest papers report former premier Ferenc Nagy and ex speaker Bela Varga to be tried in absentia on charges of attempting to overthrow the republic. Justice Minister Istvan Ries says prosecutors to pursue criminal proceedings against the two Small Landholders Centrist figures, Nagy having resigned in Switzerland and now in the United States, Varga having fled during the bloodless coup and last known outside the Soviet sphere.

Nagy Varga Budapest Hungary Ferenc Nagy Bela Varga Istvan Ries Landholders Party Switzer‘land United States

Hoover Seeks Limits on Foreign Aid to Preserve U S Economy

Former President Hoover warns the United States is over-exporting due to aid and loans abroad. He says the nation risks inflation and loss of productivity if current gifts and credits continue, urging limits to protect domestic stability and payback duties.

New York Ibert Hoover United States Hoover Sen. van Denberg R-Mich Wee Bridges Senate Finance Com

Portugal Stops Pro Government Conspiracy Plot

Lisbon reports Premier Salazar government announces it has crushed a plot by professional conspirators to seize Portugal through military revolt. Thirteen army and navy officers and fourteen university professors were named as involved. saboteurs aimed at damaging military planes last April. The regime says the conspiracy targeted armed revolution but failed due to infighting and government action.

Lisbon Portugal Antonio de Oliveira Salazar Army Navy Communitie Elim

White House to Probe Air Crash Safety With Blue Ribbon Board

President Truman names a five member blue ribbon panel to study recent accidents in civil air transport and recommend safety measures. James M. Landis to chair the group with Milton Arnold Jerome Hunsaker Theodore Wright and H B Cox as members. The board meets Tuesday to review findings and propose actions to raise safety in domestic air travel.

Landis Washington Truman Conare James M. Landis Civil Aeronautics Board Board of Inquiry Milton W. Arnold Air Transport Assoc Medeé Jerome’ C. ‘Hunsaker Theodore P. Wright Nautics H. B. Cox Lomita Cal American Airlines Air Line Assoc White House

Maritime Walkout Looms Over New York Harbor

In New York a midnight walkout by about 2000 maritime workers threatened to cripple shipping as talks continued with union and company leaders and federal conciliators. A nationwide action could involve 200,000 members across five unions, with preparations including sleeping facilities and soup kitchens for up to 10,000 in New York.

Siom York Frederick R. Livingston Washington St Union New York Paul Palazzi Simeilar Shipa American Federation of Labor Unions Oseph .Curran

Training tale tinkles with Henry Wallsee porters tale

A garbled OCR style snippet hints at a training season and a character named Henry Wallsee with porters, unclear numbers, and a sense of change this year. It mentions Stan Arnold and LAT. The text is fragmentary and lacks coherent events or dates.

Henry Wallsee Hank

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