Truman Seeks Facts in Coal Dispute to Halt Strike
President Truman moves to prevent a summer soft coal strike by creating a fact finding board under the Taft Hartley act. The panel, led by David J. Cal, will report by Wednesday on wage contract disputes tied to the United Mine Workers and the welfare fund, amid ongoing court actions.
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University of Pennsylvania
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Ezea van Horn
Rubber Elephant Collapses At GOP Parade Bust
In Philadelphia on June 19 a 22 foot rubber GOP elephant on a Belle Vue Stratford marquee collapsed, its trunk sagging as a crowd of Democrats jeered. Joe Sonnebarne Jr. and family attempted repairs with a vacuum pump while a real baby elephant, brought by press agents, toured the scene. The press says the baby elephant was for Taft.
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New Money Line Guarded in Reich
Berlin reports guard lines along the Soviet and Western German borders as tanks and armored cars defend new money controls. Russians halt travel and restrict freight into their zone while Berlin adds midnight measures to curb old Reichsmarks, with inspections on all incoming freight and personnel.
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Karr Clarifies Questions Of Annexation Proposal
E Karr, chairman of the North Charleston steering committee of allon advocates, sought to clarify matters on annexation plans with a June 28 noting election to decide if North Charleston should become part of Charleston. Residents in both areas have not been fully informed, and the special vote follows petitions totaling a tenth of Charleston's population. The aim is to bring entire Charleston area under city governance to foster mutual progress and cooperation while acknowledging intertwined social, commercial, and geographic ties.
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GOP Platform Seeks Middleground in 1948 Race
A secret draft of the 1948 GOP platform in Philadelphia hints at a foreign policy plank defending leadership against communism while hinting at isolationist tensions. Writers face a dilemma from Congress gridlock and plan to withhold details until final draft.
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Kanawha County Fights to Meet War Bond Quota
During World War II Kanawha County led the state in War Bond drives and loaned dollars to the national government. As peacetime Security Loans near completion, the county has reached just over a quarter of its quota. The piece urges regular purchases of U S Savings Bonds to secure future family goals such as a home or college, stressing personal savings and long term security.
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Sigler Signals Vandenberg as GOP Possibility
Philadelphia dispatch reports Michigan Governor Kim Sigler as GOP convention host and Michigan delegation head hints Senator Arthur Vandenberg is “available” if there is demand for his nomination. Sigler says the convention will demonstrate that demand, while Pennsylvania backs Senator Edward Martin. Dewey and Warren also head to Philadelphia for the caucus and maneuvering on the eve of the convention.
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Judge Rules Thursday On Rail Strike Order
Judge Goldsborough said he will rule next Thursday morning on the government request for a permanent court order to stop a three union rail strike. The engineers firemen enginemen and switchmen threatened to walk out May 11 but were blocked by a temporary order. President Truman seized the railroads and Army operation continues. A further hearing was cancelled and formal statements will be submitted out of court next Monday afternoon.
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Truce extension in Palestine possible says Bernadotte aide
Cairo report says Count Folke Bernadotte may seek a four week truce extension through the U N Security Council if mediation stalls. He arrived to pursue a plan amid Arab Jew tensions and hopes to propose final settlement terms with Jewish and Arab input. The cease fire expires in about three weeks as observers report ongoing skirmishes and British forces prepare to depart Haifa.
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U S Destroyers Going to Palestine
Lake Success June 13 The United Nations was formally notified that three U S destroyers will join a U N Palestine patrol under Count Folke Bernadotte. France agreed to provide one corvette class ship. Belgium could not meet the request. The four ship force will perform transport and observation duties only, with no force or boarding authority.
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Symphony talk urges local works and auditions
Charleston hosts delegates at the American Symphony Orchestra League convention urging orchestras to move away from standard programs. Francis Madeira of Brown University calls for local composers and auditions for new talent, stronger ties with schools, and player associations to boost morale and develop talent.
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Europe to Get But Few Arms This Year
The United States will send only small quantities of arms and ammunition to nine Western European nations this year. Officials say Russia is not expected to threaten direct aggression for at least six months, and Congress would need special approval to reverse the policy. Norway and Denmark sought minimum amounts of rifles tanks and artillery, while Brussels Pact nations Britain France Belgium Holland and Luxembourg are involved in the discussion.
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Hospital Accident Kills One In Spencer State Hospital
A passageway floor collapsed at a Spencer State hospital and killed one inmate, wounding 17 others with seven seriously hurt. Officials from the Board of Central and the county coroner investigated as Dr. Edward K. Hawke confirmed the deceased as Minnie Simms, 57, of East Rainelle. Injured included Irene Hawes, 47, Charleston, and Elizabeth Lyons, 24, Hurricane, among others with leg fractures. The hospital did not release all names. Cause of death to be officially determined by the coroner.
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Belleville
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Backer Inadvertently Broke Up Filibuster
A Manhattan housewife, Frances Swadesh, expressed deep regret after a telegram she sent helped break down a filibuster led by Senator Glen Taylor. Taylor paused amid a Senate debate on the draft bill as Senator Owen Brewster challenged the message, and the moment ended the filibuster. Swadesh praised Taylor's courage and said she did not intend to influence the proceedings.
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Senate passes bill to admit 205000 homeless Europeans
Washington June 18. The Senate approved a bill to admit 205,000 homeless Europeans in two years. It goes to the White House by voice vote after a four hour debate marked by partisan clash. Senator McGrath charged the measure would embed narrowness and bigotry, while opponents said it was unfair to Jews and Roman Catholics.
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Farm Program Okay Possible Housing Dead
Washington dispatches report Congress moving toward adjournment after approving foreign aid financing and school aid while farm price support and housing measures lag. The House and Senate labor over a mortgage market bill and a back-to-work draft bill, with plans for a possible special session.
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Parking ban on Lee St could ease Charleston traffic
A downtown traffic analysis argues that prohibiting parking on Lee Street from 4 to 6 p m would create a new westside artery during rush hour. With parked cars removed, cars bound for South Charleston Kanawha City and East West sides could flow toward Kanawha Boulevard via cross streets like Pennsylvania and Tennessee, easing bottlenecks between Brooks and Truslow.
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President vows to veto almost every bill
President declares intention to veto nearly all proposed legislation, while rival Gromyko is depicted as a lesser threat. Stan Arnold notes the bold stance reflecting growing executive influence in 1948.
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