Bill to Curb Unions Becomes Law in One Day Session
The West Virginia Legislature enacted municipal gross sales taxes and allowed cities to call one special charter election in two years during a historic single day session. The House approved the tax bill 61 to 28 and the Senate 8 to 0 after late votes, with amendments to retroactivity and local election procedures. The measure follows questions by the courts about taxing city powers and includes a Charleston plan for a nonpartisan city manager form debated in sessions.
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Senators Reject 1 of 33 Nominees
The Senate refused to confirm one of 33 nominees for state offices. Appointees named or reappointed since March included Health Commissioner N H Dyer of Bartley, M Knott of Barbentsown, Don McClaugher of Princeton as motor vehicles commissioner, Merriman G Smith of Bluefield on the state court of claims, Banking Commissioner A W Locke of St Marys, and E B Pennybacker of Parkersburg as unemployment commissioner.
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M. Knott
Bbarbentstow
Bronton
Don McClaugher
Princeton
Willie Willis and Blame Cast on Jones Car Crash
The fragment notes Willie Willis praising a sober father and mentions Mr. Jones taking the blame when cars collide, implying a repeated incident with another crash blamed on Jones. The terse lines suggest a local incident or opinion piece reflecting on responsibility after accidents.
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Supreme Court rules U S owns tide lands oil rights
The Supreme Court decides that oil-rich lands between the low tide mark and a three mile limit belong to the federal government, not California or other states. The ruling upholds a federal suit against California and outlines national security and international considerations, with dissents arguing state ownership would not hinder national needs.
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Ministers Gather Friday For Marshall Plan Talks
Paris hosts Britain France and Russia as they plan a Friday meeting to discuss U S aid for continental reconstruction. Bevin welcomes Russia’s invitation while Paris hails Moscow’s readiness to examine the plan and situates talks at the Quai d Orsay’s Salon de Thorloge amid cautious Washington views.
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Police Break Paris Cordon
Paris a night of turmoil as police dispersed anti tax bill demonstrators outside the National Assembly. Several thousand workers linked arms upbraided authorities while Premier Ramadier and Finance Minister Schuman urged support for higher taxes to bolster the economy amid a tense vote.
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Radio Newspaper Described as Ultrafax System Debate
Senate hearings on a new ultrafax radio bill described a system allowing 1.9 million words per minute enabling broadcasters to act as electronic newspapers. Niles Trammell of NBC urged freedom of radio press parity, noting fairness cannot be regulated. The bill, by White, aims to require equal time for both sides on public issues.
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Workers Recovery Blast Victims
Wilmington Cal June 24 Recovery of two bodies from the smoldering hulk of the SS Markay raises known dead to four in Los Angeles harbor explosion. Coroner says bodies burned beyond recognition while others were pulled from water nearby. Ten believed aboard still missing as investigators plan a major disaster board inquiry.
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Airliner Lands After Triple Blowouts At LaGuardia
An American Airlines DC-6 with 26 passengers landed safely at LaGuardia after three tire blowouts on the runway. The pilot O J OConnor, veteran flyer with over 2,000,000 miles, managed a controlled descent and stopped the plane following one left tire blowout and two on the right.
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Blizzard Easton Fear Confusion in Labor Law
Two state labor leaders diverged on the Taft Hartley act after the Senate overrode President Truman’s veto. William Blizzard of United Mine Workers District 17 mocked party lines while John B Easton warned of a new era in government labor relations. Blizzard teased Sen Ball with a muzzle joke as he questioned the law’s impact.
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U S Reimposes Export Controls on Gasoline
The Commerce Department said exports of gasoline and petroleum products to all nations except Canada will be restricted starting June 30 to protect domestic supply and aid world recovery. The Office of International Trade noted Congress may extend the authority beyond June 30.
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You Can Fool Some Of The People For Sale Ad Magic
Industrial tone ad copy brags of fast Want Ad results in The Gazette. It lists multiple items sold by individuals such as bicycles, a washer with wringer, a combination radio, and a sedan offered via classified lines. The note urges readers to call WANT AD HEADQUARTERS at 2.6161 Road for profitable listings.
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Senate approves large navy funding boost in 1948 budget
Senate appropriations committee voted 9.46 billion dollars in new Navy funds for the year starting July 1, promising a powerful fighting fleet of about 850 craft. Net usable increase is 15.54 million after cancellations, with a 3.462 billion grant pending Senate approval and a goal to cap fiscal 1948 expenditures at 4.105 billion.
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Principal Provisions of Law Taft-Hartley Final Passage
Washington June E7 final passage of the Taft Har tley act makes unions liable to employers for breach of contract and damages in jurisdictional strikes and secondary boycotts. It requires collective bargaining but may not compel open shop. may allow voluntary union membership under conditions. It bans bargaining for foremen and supervisors and requires published financial statements. It forbids deducting union dues from workers envelopes without consent and revokes Wagner act rights for officers in Communist or active sympathizer roles. It bans certain political contributions and practices deemed unfair. The government may seek injunctions for 40 day strikes affecting health or safety, creates two new conciliation services, enlarges the National Labor Relations Board to five members, and sets up a 12 member Senate House committee to study labor relations.
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Wagner
New York
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Gerhard P. van Arkel
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Miners Protest Law and Quit Pits in Alabama
In Birmingham Alabama on June 23 walkouts shut down at least a dozen coal mines including the state’s two largest. The idle mines employ about 6,000 of Alabama’s 20,000 coal miners. Uncertainty remained about future operations as no night shift data or official UMW statements were available. Separate note from Pittsburgh reports work stoppages at three Jones & Laughlin Southwestern Pennsylvania soft coal mines.
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New Labor Law Promises Long Union Employer Struggle
Washington reports a new labor law prompts a protracted clash as unions and employers prepare disputes before the National Labor Relations Board. Federal courts gain influence with court orders to curb unfair labor practices and damages rules broaden union leverage, signaling a shift in labor management relations.
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National Labor Relaions Board
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Palestine Slams U.N. Probe Board in Jerusalem
A source close to the United Nations Palestine inquiry commission said the panel received a rebuke from the Palestinian government over its resolution concerning three Jewish death sentences. The government notes the sentences are unconfirmed and lack legal effect, and criticizes the commission for publicizing its stance. Amid mixed reactions, Trygve Lie at U.N. forwarded the documents to Britain.
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Lassie the Dog Star Revealed as Male in Film News
Film fans learn Lassie is male, sparking commentary on Hollywood trends. The canine icon, long associated with a female image, is confirmed male, prompting discussions about casting and publicity in the industry.
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