Plan for Coal Czar Brings Senate Probe
Washington June 15 A push by large coal interests to install two super ators to negotiate with John L Lewis triggers a Senate investigation. The Senate committee votes to begin hearings next Monday, though a possible delay is mentioned as witnesses resist. The probe aims to determine if a unified bargaining plan for the bituminous sector breaches anti trust laws and risks higher coal prices. Nearby, miners rally behind Lewis as a strike unfolds reflecting industry tensions and a push for centralized wage talks.
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Non-Union Miners Beaten Near West Virginia Mine
Two non union coal miners Paul Ford and R A Hoken were attacked as they prepared to start work at a small non union mine in West Virginia. Ford and his son said union men beat them in the driveway, steel knuckles involved. Police say they will aid if asked as pickets violence follows United Mine Workers strike order initiated Monday. Governor orders readiness to protect life and property amid possible troubles.
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Patrmonus
West Virginia
Paul Ford
Watson
R. A. Hoken
Fairmont
Ford
J. B. Ford
Hoken
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
W. F B. Burchett
Burchett
Gov
Patteson
Clarksburg
Cecil B. Highland
Berlin Strike Council Topic Paris
Big Four foreign ministers seek a quick settlement of the Berlin strike to preserve limited accord on Berlin and Austria. Western and Soviet moves hinge on Moscow word while rail traffic to Berlin remains paralyzed. Major General Hays reviews the rail issue and accuses Soviet threats of sabotaging a prior settlement as ministers delay to await Kremlin guidance.
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Berlin
Austria
Moscow
George P. Hays
U. S
Jeast
Kremlin
Vishingky
Russia
Bevin
Inuz
He Always Follows His Nose Mack the sad bloodhound
A short feature introduces Mack a bloodhound who always follows his nose and looks sad. The piece hints at reasons for his sadness and notes little known traits to be revealed in a Sunday reading about him.
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Mack
Bloodhound
US to Present UN Case Over Satellite Treaty Violations
Acting Secretary Webb said Washington will refer charges that Bulgaria Hungary and Romania violated peace treaty pledges to the United Nations. He cited arrests of Cardinal Mindszenty and Protestant clerics as proof of repression, noting commissions under the treaties will be set up with one representative from each side. Webb also voiced hope Britain and Argentina delay a bilateral trade pact and forecast possible quick passage of Truman aid legislation.
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United States
United Nations
Bulgaria
Hungary
Romania
James E. Webb
U. S
Webb
U.S
Great Britain
Argentina
Congress
Waitkus Shot by Fan in Chicago Hotel Crush
Eddie Waitkus star Philadelphia Phillies first baseman was shot near the heart by Ruth Steinhagen a Chicago girl with a crush. The 28 year old physician said Waitkus condition remained serious but stable as doctors fought bleeding and expected possible recovery. Steinhagen 19 confessed to planning the act saying she wanted something exciting in life and had become obsessed with the ballplayer.
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Chicago
Chigago
Eddie Waitkus
Philadelphia Phil
Hobby Sox
Waithus
Water Beach
Ilinois Masonic
Waitkus
Ruth Steinhigzen
Waitikus
Piri
Miss Steinhagen
State’s Attorney
John F. Warren
Ruth
Edith Stein
Kagen
Noth Ing
Wait' Kus
Cubs
Phil-les
Secrecy Shrouds Bluefield Talks Between Unions and Operators
In Bluefield on June 15 negotiators from United Mine Workers and Southern Coal Producers Assoc clashed over musts in a new contract. Officials declined comment after a closed session while reports say the union challenged earmarked musts and pressed for open negotiations. Proposals included eliminating the half hour lunch, extending the workday, pension adjustments, and protections against wildcat strikes tied to memorial periods.
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Bluefield
M— United Mine Workers
Southern Soft Coal
Joseph E. Mondy
Southern Coal Producers Assoc
UMW
John Owens
SCPA
John L. Lewis
Senate Advances Labor Bill Amendments and Tradeoff in Reorganization Talks
The Senate approved three amendments to President Truman's labor bill. The measures require good faith bargaining by both sides, protect free speech unless linked to threats or benefits, and push for financial disclosures by both parties in labor cases. A fourth non communist oath amendment was deferred. Separately, conferees reached a Hoover Commission reform compromise on reorganizing the government with no exceptions to preserve a unified national structure.
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Taft-Harvey
National Latar Relations Board
Taft-Harley
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Hill
Howse
Herbert Hoover
Alreamline
Hoover
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McClellan
D-Ark
House
State Commerce Commission
Securities and Exchange Commission
Agen
Steelmen Demand Increase in Pay
The CIO United Steel Workers demanded a general wage increase plus pensions and insurance in opening talks with U S Steel Corp. They also sought social insurance benefits funded by the employer. The union represents about 175,000 workers across six subsidiaries including Carnegie-Illinois, American Steel and Wire, National Tube, Geneva Steel, Columbia Steel, and Tennessee Coal Iron. The company previously indicated pensions would not be discussed this year. Talks proceed with other major firms scheduled to begin contract talks.
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Cio-United Steel Workers
U.S. Steel Corp
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John A. Stephens
Big Steel
United Steelworkers of America
U. S. Steel
Carnegie-Irinvis Steel Corp
American Steel and Wire Co
National Tube Co
Geneva Steel Co
Columbia Steel Co
Tennessee Coal
Icon and Railroad Co
Crucible Steel Ca
Charleston Traffic Plan Faces Rush Hour Strains
City officials acknowledge persistent congestion as trucks unload in the business district during peak times. A timetable limiting deliveries in the congested area is proposed to restore traffic flow while balancing commercial needs.
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Charleston
Yinu
Atomic Waste Hit by Solon Sen Hickenlooper Attacks AEC
Sen. Hickenlooper accuses the Atomic Energy Commission of “incredible mismanagement” over rising costs of the Hanford plant. He cites a secret 43 page report showing planning failures and lack of cost oversight by GE and AEC. The AEC denies cost increases were due to design changes.
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Sen
Hickenlooper
Washington
R-Towai Iquay
Atomic Energy Commission
Berth J
ABC
David E. Lilienthst
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AEC
Hanfords
U N Delegates End Atom Debate At Lake Success
United Nations delegates halted the East West stalemate over nuclear control at Lake Success. The Atomic Energy Commission rejected two Soviet demands for parallel treaties and approved a Cuban Argentine plan to pause further study until six countries meet for a basis of agreement before the September New York Assembly session.
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Clark Denies Reported Resignation of FBI Chief Hoover
Washington June 15 Attorney General Tom Clark dismissed a published report that FBI Chief J Edgar Hoover resigned as ridiculous He refused to confirm any resignation or offer contrary to press queries The Times Herald report tied Hoover resignation to espionage trial disclosures and secret PBS files Justice officials and White House aides called the claim news to the public and argued over the source and verification Hoover issued no comment on the claims and remained unavailable for comment
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WPL
Tom Clark
FBY
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
Clark
FBI
PBS
Judith Coplen
PSI
J. Edgar Hoovers
Justice de Plonment Police
Jenstins
Frank Waldrop
Times-Herald
Tade
Denis
Justice Department
Waldrop
Charles G. Boss
White House
White
Edward A. Condon
Bureau of Standards
Condon
Bill to raise military pay clears House to Senate
A compromise bill to raise pay for most service members passed the House on a voice vote, trimming top commander increases and some flight and submarine bonuses. It would apply to all services and allow retirement on disability or length of service. If enacted by the Senate, pay boosts take effect October 1.
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Washington
House
Senate
Uniformed Services
Army
Air Force
Navy
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Public Heart Service
National Guard
Ais National Guard
Armed Services Committee
Air Raid Hits Shanghai With No Damage Reported
Shanghai reports indicate at least three Nationalist air raids over June 15 with no casualties. F-51 fighters attacked near Kiangnan arsenal and shipyards, causing heavy damage to Kiangnan while other areas stayed operational. Labor unrest and foreign firm strikes disrupt the city amid wartime blockades.
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Shanghai
Wanesoo
Kiangnan
Gasoline Price Inquiry Slated by Senate Grow
Senate committee announced an investigation into gasoline price increases costing motorists about 13 billion dollars over three years. Public hearings begin June 27, chaired by Sen Mayhawk of the banking committee, the first in a series examining producer consumer price spreads across commodities.
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Senate
Washington
Sen
Mayhawk
Varios Commodities. * A Commmittee Gaff
Witness set to testify in spy case against Judith Copion
Judith Copion, facing charges of stealing secret government files to pass to Russia, will testify in a dramatic defense tomorrow. Archibald Palmer, her attorney, seeks to introduce a secret FBI report on Soviet intelligence, but Judge Albert L. Reeves barred its use as material to the case. Copion, a former government employee, was arrested with Valentin Gubitshev in New York on March 4. notes in her purse referenced the 115 page report and named several prominent individuals.
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Washington
INS
Judith Copion
Russia
Archibald Palier
Tor Jher
Palmer
Albert L. Reeves
Defente
Esse
Valentin Gubitchev
New York
Miss Caplan
Witness Describes Browder Ousting in Communist Party
New York report shows Gilbert Green of Chicago testified on June 15 about changes in the Communist party line that led to Earl Browder’s ousting after World War I. Green said Browder initially supported cooperation between capital and labor but later rejected it, while Browder, general secretary during the war, faced government scrutiny in 1945 as the party shifted course.
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Mis
Communist Party
Browder
Gilbert Green
Chicago
Brawder
Survey Finds Buyers Wanting to Purchase if Prices Align
The University of Michigan survey for the Board of Governors reports many plan to buy autos priced between 3.6 and 5.1 thousand dollars, more households expect new homes, televisions and appliances show growing demand, while manufacturers and retailers push aggressive merchandising to unlock latent demand amid cautious economic signals. The study notes potential gimmicks in statistics and plans a follow up next month.
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Ats
de Mand
Pear
Mead
Survey Research Center
University At Michigan
Board Econ
Hoffman Protests Proposed ECA Cut
Foreign Aid Chief Paul Hoffman protested a proposed 740 million dollar cut in Marshall Plan ads for the 1950 fiscal year. He spoke before the Senate appropriations committee challenging the administration's 4 1 9 2 9 0 0 0 request and noting reductions across consumer commodities water imports and capital equipment imports. The watchdog chair pledged a careful cut while aiming to preserve recovery efforts.
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Washington
Paul G. Hoffman
Hoffman
Senate
Congressional
Foreign Aid Committee
Cié
McCarcan
D.-Nev
Siquy
ECA
Sen. Wherry
R-Neb
Pate
Weather and sky guide for Charleston and regional forecasts
A fragmented weather roundup lists sunrise and sunset times, moon phases, notable stars such as The Twins and Fomaihaut, visible planets Venus Saturn Jupiter, and brief temperature notes. Regional forecasts mention showers and scattered thunderstorms, cooler conditions, and partly cloudy skies across West Virginia, Tennessee, Ireland, and Virginia with varying intensities and likelihoods of rain.
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