Experts Fear Rise in Jobless To 5 Million
Washington June 17 The government and economists warn unemployment may climb toward five million before recovery, with some relief laws reinstated in states. An AP survey across 38 states notes several cities restoring work relief while overall distress is not seen as a crisis. May nonfarm employment fell, but postwar labor force shares show 5.3 percent jobless. manufacturing jobs declined amid strikes and weak demand while construction and transport rose. Economists expect unemployment to rise beyond three to four million toward five million as recovery delays.
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Glaziers Return To Jobs Monday After Settlement
Union glaziers and Charleston glass contractors agreed to arbitrate their wage dispute and return to work Monday. The AFL glass workers join other trades in a seven week strike end, with details undisclosed. A federal mediation panel will meet Wednesday to finalize a long range contract. Two crafts, loom workers and plasterers, remain idle.
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Willie Willis Skinny Spins A Curious Secret Tale
An obscure note hints at an almost live girl ready to reveal a secret that Willie Willis Skinny says he does not know, creating a rumor of personal intrigue and curiosity around a local figure.
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Lt. A. A. Lilly Dies After Heart Attack Follows Police Service
Lt. Alfred A Lilly a longtime city police officer who was retired Monday died yesterday at his home after a heart attack he had two weeks earlier. He served 33 years in the force and was connected to the Naval Ordnance plant and state road department before joining law enforcement. He leaves a wife two daughters two sons and several siblings. The body is at Owen and Barth mortuary.
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Children of Reds Jailed by Medina Join Picket Lines
In New York on June 17 a Father’s Day demonstration at the Federal Courthouse drew about 59 participants in support of three jailed Communist leaders. The picketing, by the New York State Civil Rights Congress, featured children with placards urging release and warning of danger to democracy. John Gates, editor of the Daily Worker, was convict ed of contempt June 3 and sentenced to 30 days.
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US and Mexico Reach Peso Support Pact
Treasury Secretary Snyder announced a new U.S. Mexico agreement to bolster the peso. After the IMF accepted a new par value of 8.05 per dollar, funds to support the peso rise to 25 million dollars.
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Top Navy Man to keynote new South Charleston center
Secretary of the Navy Francis Patrick Matthews will deliver the principal address at the formal commissioning of the New South Charleston Naval Reserve training center. The open air ceremony begins at 2:00 p.m. with Rear Adm. R. O. Davis speaking. Matthews’ visit marks the second such address by a Navy secretary since Josephus Daniels.
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Prelate Under Arrest as Czech Regime Intensifies Catholic Crackdown
Prague reports say Archbishop Josef Beran and three Prague priests were arrested during a police raid on the archbishopric palace as the Communist government steps up its campaign against Catholicism. Beran reportedly warned of arrest, while diplomats and Protestant observers monitor the crackdown and possible resistance measures.
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Bureaus to be reformed under Truman plan
Washington June 17 officials said three federal agencies Defense Establishment Maritime Commission and Civil Service Commission would be affected by the first of several government reorganization plans to be sent to Congress by President Truman. He discussed the moves while cruising aboard the Williamsburg with top aides and officials including Stephen T. Parry Charles Murphy David Stowe Mon C Walgren and others.
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Slander suit filed by Catherine Mastice over TV burlesque skit
Catherine Mastice sues Dorothy Kirsten alleging false defamation from a Mil TV skit on Berle May 17. Mastice claims the Burlesque parody damaged her name as a singer and seeks $100,000 for alleged ridicule, contempt, and injury to reputation.
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Mine Union Banks Contract Extension
Southern coal operators failed to stall a strike by extending John L. Lewis era talks. United Mine Workers blocked a plan to keep the current contract alive until August 15, with the existing deal due to expire January 30. Chief negotiator John Owens accused operators of negotiating in bad faith. Break up for long weekend follows a three week stalemate. talks resume Tuesday, nine days before expiration. Page 22 Col. 6.
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Senator Sees Writ Power In Truman Bill
Senator Elbert Thomas says the Truman labor bill could permit plant seizure injunctions or other actions during a strike in a national emergency. He argues the measure, while authorizing such tools, avoids infringing presidential powers. Pepper counters, urging passage but opposing seizure or injunction provisions.
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Coplon Cites Boss Orders in Espionage Trial Testimony
Judith Coplon testified that her Justice Department superior urged her to copy notes from a decoy memo planted by the FBI. The notes, found in her purse after her March arrest in New York, allegedly targeted Amtorg and Isidore Needleman as potential prosecutions.
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Folsom Targets Hooded Groups in Alabama
Governor Folsom seeks to revoke charters of hooded groups in Alabama while the Senate outlawed wearing masks in public. He plans legal action with the attorney general to outlaw such organizations, hinting Federated Ku Klux Klan may be incorporated in Jefferson County. The Klan denounces the move as opponents promise to fight.
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Ana Pauker and Swiss Bank Deal Sparks Kremlin Tensions
A Swiss weekly reports Romania's Ana Pauker amid accusations of moving party funds through foreign banks without Bucharest disclosure. The case centers on Solven Vitlanu, on trial in Winterthur for alleged espionage and economic crimes. Swiss Romanian ties deteriorate as authorities protest the arrest of ten Swiss residents in Romania.
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Hiss Denied Mistrial Plea in Perjury Case
The government rested its case against Alger Hiss after 14 days of trial in New York. Defense motions to dismiss the perjury charges were denied. Hiss, a 44 year old former State Department official, will likely take the stand later next week to tell his side. Judge Kaufman denied motions citing sufficient evidence to require a jury verdict. Lloyd Stryker said he sought acquittal as a matter of law.
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Mercy Car Dives Over Embankment After Crash Near South Marden
An auto carrying three injured men went off a 13 foot embankment into the Kanawha river on U S 119 near South Marden yesterday. McGraw 18 of Marlin had head lacerations and arm injuries, Stephenson 24 of Owosso had body abrasions, and Sweeney about 30 of Oyho had chest and rib injuries. Bystanders helped pull the car from danger and the trio were rushed to Cunningham ambulances for hospital care. Prooper L S Woodell said Sweeney had been working on a car at home when a jack fell, pinning him briefly.
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Soviet claim Martian flora and earth inventions
Soviet scientists announce discoveries on Mars including two kinds of Martian vegetation and the invention of many earthly advances, with Prof. Tikhov cited. Russian reports praise Darwinian evolution theories and list Russian-era inventors, claiming a long history of scientific contributions.
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Truman Calls Realty Lobby Ruthless Men in Housing Fight
President Truman urged Congress to approve the long range public housing and slum clearance bill, denouncing the real estate lobby for misrepresentation and distortion. He labeled a small group as ruthless men blocking progressive housing legislation and warned lawmakers to resist false advocacy before the House vote next week.
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House Group Reveals New Farm Aid Bill
A tentative House agriculture subcommittee bill proposes continuing rigid supports for farm commodities at 100 percent of a new parity income standard and includes trial runs of the Brannan farm plan. Chairman Pace De Gel says formal action is expected next Tuesday with amendments likely, outlining background on current price supports and the shift from past parity-based pricing.
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British Stand On Argentine Pact Reported
Washington reports say Britain told the United States its five year trade accord with Argentina is essential for its recovery. John Taylor delivered the oral note to Assistant Secretary Thorp amid American objections to such agreements. Paul Hottman of the ECA urged using pressure to break up these pacts as U.S. officials fear shifts in trade favor bi lateral deals over broader multinationals. Page 2 continues Col. 7.
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Room for Rent Notice in Gazette Advertising
Vacant rooms incur losses of 21.66 monthly based on 5.00 weekly rate. Ads claim rooms rent quickly, with private or semi private baths and private entrances. Several listings indicate rented rooms without delay, noting furnished options and employment status of tenants.
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Dimitrov Death Rumors Sweep Prague Rumors
Prague dispatch reports Georgi Dimitrov is gravely ill with Czech editors already told to prepare obituary copy. Bulgarian premier reportedly in Russia or sanatorium near Moscow with death announcements expected within days. Bulgarian capital set to celebrate his 7th birthday a day after the illness reports.
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Charleston Skies Saturday Forecast and Sky Events
West Virginia forecast for Saturday is partly cloudy and warm with scattered afternoon thundershowers. A northern region outlook notes a few showers or thunderstorms during the day. night should remain humid with minimal activity. Prominent stars and planets, including Venus Jupiter and the Pleiades, are described in western sky positions with moonrise and sunset times cited.
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