Ten State Department workers fired in security purge
A June crackdown on disloyalty cost ten State Department employees their jobs and led to two prison sentences. German born Gerhart Eisler, 51, received one year and $1,000 as contempt of Congress. Italian born Carl Marzani, 35, got one to three years for hiding Communist affiliations. Dennis Convicted, Eugene Wennuz, and sixteen leaders of a Communist front were also involved in related cases. The firings, approved by Secretary Marshall, remove personnel deemed bad security risks with no appeal.
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U S Sells Rifle Bullets to China
Washington reports the United States sold China 130 million rifle bullets at cut rates to aid Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalist government. China will pay 856,858 dollars, about ten cents on the dollar, with shipments under lend-lease terms. Export-Import Bank earmarks lapse on 50 million dollars but loans for China may continue.
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United States
China
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Heartbeat Joy as Alabama Veteran Survives Major Heart Surgery
Johnn y Bridges of Bessmer Alabama smiles at the Kennedy Veterans Hospital Memphis Tennessee after doctors led by Dr Felix Hughes perform a four hour operation to open his chest and hold his heart to peel away tissue for restrictive pericarditis. Bridges faced a perilous death if untreated AP Wirephoto
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Ala
Kennedy Veterans Hospital
Memphis
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Force Urged To Aid Greeks In United Nations Council
LAKE SUCCESS June 27 1941 The United States told the Security Council it would be forced to use force if necessary to stop anti Greek activities by Yugoslavia Albania and Bulgaria three Soviet Balkan satellites Austin U S delegate said these actions threaten Greece’s territorial integrity and political independence He urged a UN in nation commission be sent to the Balkans with full authority to enter any country for at least two years to monitor incidents and report findings The Russians vetoed the commission both in the Balkans inquiry and in recommendations to the Security Council Continued coverage on Page 2 Cel 3
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Girl, 8, Critically Injured in Highway Crash
An eight year old girl named Grace Leema Reed of Station B was struck by a car on the Sie sonville road near Slip Hill, two miles from Charleston. She suffered a skull fracture and is in critical condition at Staats hospital. The Cunningham ambulance transported her. State Police of the South Charleston detachment are investigating.
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South Charleston
Molotov Holds Key to Unified Recovery Plan
Paris June 87 WPi The three power talks among France Britain and Russia on a unified HiTope recovery plan stretched four hours as Molotov faced questions on Soviet stance toward Marshall aid. A decision expected within days with Bevin and Bidault wary of delays while signaling willingness to accept the U S offer.
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Navy to Buy 3,000,000 Barrels of Oil Amid Shortage
Washington June 27 The Navy plans to buy 3 million barrels of oil from the Middle East due to a critical shortage affecting East Coast operations. Congressmen urge mandatory export curbs, citing a 1841 price comparison and possible immobilization of the fleet if imports fail.
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Howard Fast Among 16 Convicted of Contempt
Howard Fast and 15 other executive board members of the Anti-Fascist Refugee Committee were found guilty of contempt of Congress for refusing to surrender the organization's records to the House Un-American Activities Committee. The verdict could bring up to one year in jail and a $1000 fine per person. The trial in federal district court lasted about an hour and five minutes. Authorities portrayed the group as Communist front linked to Barsky and a hospital program for Spanish Republican refugees.
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Coal Vacation Start as Miners Begin Paid Holidays
Pittsburgh dispatch notes 400000 union miners begin ten day paid vacations as avoidant Taft Hartley lawdriven stoppages spread into steel and coal sectors. Anthracite miners also start holiday while Navy coal program ends June 30. Steel firms cut output in response, signaling possible wider strike risk while CIO invites AFL and rail unions to join legal fight and voter action against the act.
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Lilly Acquitted in Raleigh County Vote Theft Case
Logan June 27 A Raleigh county jury deliberated 47 minutes before acquitting William Henry Lilly on charges of violating election laws in the theft of November ballots from the county clerk’s office. Lilly testified he was elsewhere and denied all accusations as the defense argued the state pursued null charges.
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Meeting of Soap Box Derby Board Called
The AU West Virginia Soap Box Derby board of directors meets today at 2 p m at the new Derby Dawns on Route 45 Little Tyler mountain. Transportation will be available with departures from The Gazette half an hour earlier, co sponsor with Chevrolet for the 10th anniversary event. The latest registrations show the largest number of entrants in history at Rhodes Walker Chevrolet Co South Charleston and MacMillion Motors Inc Charleston. Previous Cary bill restrictions before 1946 make entrants ineligible and cars must be driven only by boys who built them.
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West Virginia Coal Miners Walk Out Amid Taft Hartley Turmoil
West Virginia coal fields shut as about 100000 miners quit papers for vacation pay and doubt returns after Taft Hartley act protest. Kanawha mines report near total idleness. government stake seen in private hands. Wheeling Steel announces closures affecting 5000 to 6000 workers as steel plants suspend operations through week.
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Senate approves Truman plan to line up next in line
The Senate passed by 50 to 35 a Truman suggested measure to place the speaker of the House next in line for presidency in case of vacancy, with cabinet members following in order after the Secretary of State. The bill now goes to the House which approved similar legislation previously. Joseph Martin of Massachusetts is named as the speaker in the report.
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Curley Piles Petition For Presidential Pardon
The Justice Department announced a petition was filed asking a presidential pardon for James M. Curley Boston mayor, who began a six to 18 month sentence for mail fraud yesterday. Curley entered Danbury Federal Corrections Institution after a failed bid to suspend his sentence on health grounds.
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Ford Co Agrees To Pension Plan
Ford Motor Co and the United Automobile Workers reach a pension plan for about 110000 production workers plus a seven cent per hour wage rise retroactive to May 31 1947. The plan aims to cost Ford about 220 million in the first year and 15 million annually thereafter with future worker contributions and plan details to be worked out. Maintenance, core maker and jobber moulders receive an extra five cents an hour, and total implied gains exceed 15 cents per hour when pension benefits are included. General Motors and Chrysler had similar deals introducing a mix of direct pay and holidays.
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Revival of Vetoed Tax Cut Debate Delayed
Senate Republicans paused on reviving the vetoed four billion income tax reduction bill. Chairman Taft said a decision will be postponed until next week and acknowledged a possible attempt to pass the bill making the tax cut effective January 1, though nothing has been decided.
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Flexible Pay Rate Studied by House
Washington reports a House labor subcommittee weighing a cost of living indexed minimum wage. Rep McConnell proposed a flexible floor tied to living costs, with witnesses backing higher rates from 60 to 70 cents while others urged caution. The panel showed strong support for an increase but split on the exact figure, with Rep Fisher approving 37 cents but opposing 60 cents.
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Nuclear fission lesson with mousetraps and corks
A joint committee visits a lab as a scientist demonstrates a playful model of nuclear fission. He arranges mousetraps with corks as neutrons and triggers, explaining how each hit leads to a chain reaction that rapidly snaps multiple traps, likening the scene to uranium fission.
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Hickenfopper
Tobin opposes General Strike In Indianapolis
Daniel J. Tobin president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters AFL urges unions to obey the Taft Hartley Act scrupulously and denounces a general strike as aiding the Communists. He says the revolution of workers will be in ballot or courts and notes AFL leaders have no power to call a strike.
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Executive Council
Plan to Tighten Europe Sparks Surprise Takeover
Ian Arnold reports in The Gazette that the proposed Love Wallace Marshall plan faces skepticism as critics expect a Ba shift and a potential takeover. The piece signals urgency for European observers to monitor developments.
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