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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1949

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Berlin Rail Strikers Agree to Lift Blockade

Berlin's 14 000 anti Communist railway workers vote to ease the blockade in the western sectors while keeping other walkout parts alive The union doubts Russian controlled management will cooperate in an emergency service plan The Big Four accord in Paris to seek end to the transport crisis in the four power city and Western trains remain stalled as elevated routes stay halted until cooperation is achieved

Berlin Union Jestlers West Berlin Lnes Paris U. S Union UGC Tenng Bracht Bracht Tron Planneg Jeader Ithout Oi 2One Deii Nott Ernst Heuter

Committee Approves Ban on Poll Tax Across States

Washington reports the House Administration Committee moved to ban poll taxes as a prerequisite for voting for all federal offices. The action reversed a prior subcommittee stance and aims to end state poll tax practices amid broader civil rights pressure.

Washington House Cam ‘Trittee Senatoe Pri Trupan

Eisler Deported From U S in Wartime Transfer Case

Mrs Brunhilde Eisler was sent by Allied authorities from the United States to Europe. The German-born wife of a suspected communist leader left by overseas airliner bound for London. The case centers on postwar immigration and trials of German officials and supporters.

Beil Copmueust Gerhart United State Jgid Hur Germany Mra Brunhilde Eisler Tefl la Giardia Abycara Su Americal London Gernan-baes Tp Byllies Spoeul Eisler United States

Roosevelt Jr Pushes 6 Billion Cooperative Housing Bill

Rep. Franklin D Roosevelt Jr introduces a bill to authorize a 6 billion dollar federal cooperative housing program for moderate income families. The measure creates a federal cooperative housing administration to loan funds to non profit cooperatives and similar entities with veteran priority in housing access.

Fdr, Jr Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt D-N. XI Roosevelt Rickes Cooperative Housing Administration

Security OK says AEC official testifies on bomb program

Williams, production manager for the Atomic Energy Commission, tells a Senate panel that security regarding bomb production is OK. He notes that public disclosure of accomplishments would reassure citizens. Critics accuse AEC leadership under Lilienthal of mismanagement and government control at Richland Hanford.

Washisgious Atomic Energy Commis Walter J. Williams Senate Williams Sen. Hickenlooper R. Lowa AEC David E. Lilienthal Sen. Milikin R.colo Richland Hanford Millikin Joseph Volpe, Jr Senate House duPont Company Hanford Atomic Han “Ford Fred C. Scoble Washington Iowa

Council to Study Sewage Program

A special city council meeting is set to discuss a proposed sewage disposal program to curb pollution in the Kanawha river. Kenneth Watson of the West Virginia Water Commission will attend to explain Charleston's role in the statewide anti pollution effort. The plan, drawn by J B Settle and approved by the State Hubt Department, envisions a multi million dollar project in North Charleston along the Kanawha river linking underground sewers to a central plant. Estimated costs range from five million sixty to ten million dollars.

P. Tt. Fenday Kanawha Tne Antews Kenneth Watsson West Virginia Water Commission Hubt Department North Charleston Kanswie River Ciy

Three Supreme Court Justices Testify as Alger Hiss Character Witnesses

In New York on June 22 two Supreme Court justices and a circuit judge left robes to testify as character witnesses for Alger Hiss. They vouched for his excellent reputation during his government service in Washington, while a Woodstock typewriter and witness accounts surfaced toward the perjury case tied to Whittaker Chambers.

Supreme Court New York U.S. Supreme Court Alger Hiss Hiss Washington Felix Frankfurter Stanley M. Reed Alvert MaGruder U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Boston Wiss Hisses State Department Whittaker Chambers Dapper Frankfurter Warrington Maynard Law School Law Chambers Waw York Justice Frankfurter Harvard Law School

Taft-Hartley Bloc Wins Two Senate Preliminaries

Washington June 22 powerful Senate actions favored Taft-Hartley allies as two emergency labor measures failed and a plant seizure plan passed a key test. The Douglas Aiken plan to seize struck plants in a national emergency was defeated 55 to 21 while an Ives plan to limit seizures failed 87 to 25.

Washington Senate Douglas Aiken Sen. Ives R-Ny Congress Douglas D-01 Aiken Douglas-Riker James C. Petrillo AFL Ahussioicns Dougas-Aiken

Sabath and Cox Clash Over Housing Bill on House Floor

An on floor brawl between Rep. Sabath and Rep. Cox disrupted House talks on housing legislation. The 83-year-old Sabath and 69-year-old Cox exchanged blows then shook hands saying sorry. The dispute centered on time allotment for Cox’s remarks as debate intensified.

Washington Rep Sabath D-Mi Cox D-Ga E. K. Cox D-Gai Adolph J. Sabath D-fi Rules Committee

Southern Miners May Strike After Vacation Ends

The Southern Soft Coal Operators face a potential walkout by United Mine Workers in early July as talks continue, with a strike forecast before August 14 if no new contract is agreed. North Western and Northern operators expect no strike before September 4 due to the Talle Hartley act. negotiations proceed with Lewis and Love commenting on the situation.

Ehiet John L. Lewry United Mine Workers UMW Bluod Tait-Martley Tee Jurie Ae United Miners Lewis George Love Pittsburgh Consolidation Co. Co

Coplon Charged in Frame-Up Claims at Spy Trial

Washington bureau reports Judith Coplon testified that a Justice Department attorney Shapiro framed her as a spy and pressured her to reveal information. She described stays in hotels with Shapiro and alleged improper advances, while prosecutors asserted she had met him as part of the case. The trial continues with government presenting its narrative.

Washington Judith Copia Shapiro Justice Department Sehen Coplon John M. Kelley Baltimore Philadelphia Whearty Andrth Balimire Shapiro Jan Z Freausa Shapio—whhn Accr!ng prosenuti + register HP. Shapiro Duéy Siapu'o Valentin Gubitehev

Dulles Sees Dividends In Bi-Partisan Policy

Dulles said the policy shows dividends as Soviet moderation grows evident at the Paris conference. He spoke at a news conference stating Soviet leaders favor continued consultation and noted changes in their methods and behavior amid international opposition.

Dulles New York Spi-nartisan John Foster Dulles Paris Deen Achegon Dykis Rhemivs

Alabama moves to unmask hooded mobs and probe Klan links

Alabama government moves to unmask hooded mobs and punish them as a federal inquiry in Washington considers a wide probe into white supremacist acts. A state Senate House committee plans hearings with witnesses called to testify as officials vow action against the Ku Klux Klan following a wave of threats and violence.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Washington Birmingham Senate House Committee U.S Rep Celler D.N Byrne Celery Wington Ku Klux Klen Klan

Private Buyers to Get Huge Chemical Empire

American officials announced the dissolution of the large Farben chemical empire with sale to private buyers. The Wiesbaden Biebrich plant, one of 30 dependent units of the former Farben properties, is included in the plan.

Fankeurt Germany Farben Chemical Biebrich Farben

Strikers Wounded as Sickle Used in Plant Incident

Report from STAGARA FALLS mentions two strikers wounded by a sickle during a disturbance at the Acheson plant of the National Carbon Company. Witnesses describe a group attempting to attack a vehicle as violence resurged after the plant reopened.

Stagara Falls Acheson Lompany Wimmesses

Government rests in Lias tax case in Fairmont trial

The government concludes its case against William G. Lias, charged with tax evasion in a $1,000,000 in rem case. Judge Watkins overrules a defense motion for a verdict. Edward J. Hanne, Huntington internal revenue agent, testified on unreported income for 1940 to 1945 totaling about $985,303 with taxes due around $905,571.41. The indictment cites an underpayment of $1,062,000 as the discrepancy grows from expenditure changes and new evidence.

Fairmont Williem G. Lias Harry E. Watkins Edward J. Hanne Huntington Internal Revenue Liss Hannel Anderspaymem James Price

Johnson Backs 43-Group Air Arm Plan

Defense Secretary Louis A. Johnson endorses Truman’s proposal for a 43 group Air Forces while opposing Air Secretary Symington’s 70 group plan. He also mentions a five percent government contract case brought to his attention before a separate matter involving ex Army officer James V. Hunt. An immediate investigation was ordered, with further details withheld.

Washington INSI Defense Louis A. Johnson Truman Symington Johnson Cee James V. Hunt Army

Chinese Attack Held Try to Block River

Shanghai reports Nationalist air raids on the British freighter Anchises continuing for a third day. A plane dropped two bombs, missed, then strafed the ship. The vessel, badly damaged, was beached. an engine room flood followed a near miss and crew were wounded. British protests followed in London.

Shanghai Shanghai River Shenghai Yangtee London Ernst Bevin Cheng Hi

Electronic Brain Thinks Up Files for Taxpayers Gadget Works Like Soph

A new electronic brain named Microfiin Rapid Selector, larger than an upright plane and housed in a four panel cabinet, reads thoughts to index information for taxpayers. Dr Vanne Bushbyho and Ralph B Shaw note first such machine, with 360 feet per minute data handling. The device mirrors an automatic door with a light beam and confirms access only for the correct user. John E Parker of Engineering Research Associates discusses government funding and development.

Arther Edson Washington Iture Ralph B. Shaw Ubvarian Vanneway Shaw John E. Parker Engineering Research Associates of St Paul

Reward Proves Reds Didn't Plan Coup Says Defendant

In a Communist conspiracy trial the defense contends the reward offered for proof of violent overthrow shows no plan to coup the government. Gilbert Green, Illinois party chair and witness, described a radio speech from 1847 allegedly outlining such violence only if America faced fascist rule. The judge halted the full speech introduction amid objections.

New York U. S Gilbert Green Illinois Patty Chaimer Green America Chicago Harold M

Eight convicts escape from road camp near Clarksburg

Eight convicts fled a Gypsy road quarry job at dusk escaping from a prison bus two miles from the quarry. Authorities say two men were sighted near the Clarksburg Country Club noon later as deputies fired into the air to aid, with guards saying the group hid behind others.

Clarksburg Harrison County Fitzbign Reynolds Reynolds Hum Lewis Gypsy Road Nese Mt. Clare

Train wreck in Ecuador leaves seven dead

In Quito on June 22 a passenger train overturned on a bridge at Bucey, killing seven and injuring four. Authorities report four more injured as rescue teams work at the scene.

Quito Ecuador Bucey

Escape Death In Plane Crash Near Memphis

A twin engine airliner carrying 43 aboard crash landed after a takeoff from Fort Worth to New York. At least 34 injured as the craft skidded across a highway and hit a tree. Officials blamed engine failure. the crew praised for saving lives.

Memphis Tenn San Antonio Fort Worth Tex New York Harry Nbaum Roanoke Munitipal S. P. Bittner Noel M. Walker, Jr Tazewell, Va

Moonrise and visible planets in Charleston sky report

The Charleston sky chart notes a prominent Scorpius rising low in the south at dusk with Antares brightest. Venus fades in the west with Saturn, Jupiter and Mars visible, and a warm, moderately humid forecast predicts pleasant evening conditions Thursday into night.

Scorpia Antares Venus Virginia

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