Vandenberg Pledges and party delegates in 1948 race
The CIO backs a voting guide listing lawmakers on major issues to aid anti Taft Hartley aligned candidates. Rep Taber cites Truman administration inefficiency as Democrats prepare for Philadelphia convention delegates. Truman Dewey and Warren attend weekend activities ahead of critical primaries and delegate allocations.
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Fort Payne man jailed in 1924 Cain killing
A Fort Payne man named Bowman was arrested in Chattanooga on a 24 year old murder charge for the 1924 killing of Melvin Cain. He admitted the slaying came after Cain refused credit and stated he faced possible death. Bowman spoke of a Christian life and said he fled to Mississippi and Panama before returning to Chattanooga for arrest.
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Operators Plan at Lewis in National Labor Relations Board
The text outlines a clash over a union shop for United Mine Workers at Lewis under the Taft-Hartley act. Steel firms balk at union recognition without NLRB elections, while Lewis supports one union as sole bargaining agent and refuses to file non- Communist affidavits or financials, blocking NLRB eligibility.
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National Labor Relations Board
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NLRA
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Cena Taht Minal
Army Seeks Sense of Guard Strength After Draft Law
Congress draft law spurred a rush of draft age men to enroll with the guard. By weekend officials estimated total guard strength rose far above the appropriation plan, with the bureau noting improved weapons and equipment in peacetime.
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National Guard Bureau
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Labor row clouds third round wage talks across industries
A federal fact finding panel notes progress on new maritime wage deals but a dispute over the union helling hall stalls progress. Rail unions press for a 40 hour week and 25 cent rise while steelworkers face a similar push amid Taft Hartley tensions. Government mediation continues as three major 1945 strikes loom in memory.
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Dow
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Steel
Industriel
Tee Hyeler
Berlin Crisis Dominates Allied Talks and Berlin Strikes
Western Berlin press portrays Churchill urging steadfast Western powers. Berlin faces power cuts as Soviet electric supplies falter and a Western German currency clashed with a Soviet money. American and British officials seek to curb planned strikes while authorities ease arrests of suspected Soviet speeders amid tense four power negotiations.
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Georges Bidault
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Berliner Zeitung
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Frank L. Howley
Deutsche Markt
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Arles C. Ayers
California Delegation Adopts Wait-and-See Truman Policy
California's six delegates at the Democratic convention signed a wait-and-see pledge favoring Truman. John F. Shelley said the delegation remains Truman-linked and will caucus in Philadelphia on any questions. Elinor R. Heller was reelected national committeewoman amid rumors of Roosevelt opposition.
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San Francisco
Democratic Central Committee
Mason Man Drowned In River at Winfield
Elmer Lee Siders, 35, of RFD 1 Wetart Mason county, drowned yesterday in the Kanawha River near Winfield. He worked for Union Barge Lines of Pittsburgh. St Albans firemen attempted revival with a resuscitator. Four State Police from Nitro detachment investigated. Body taken to Raynes mortuary in Buffalo.
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Mason County
Kanawha River
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Pittsburgh
St Albans
Raynes Mortuary
Buffalo
Woman Names Song And Wins 20000 In Mystery Tune
A 42 year old Manhattan grandmother Mary Farter won 20000 in prizes by correctly identifying the title of a radio program mystery tune. Parks of Stop the Music on ABC phoned her at home to reveal The correct title was Get out Of the Wilderness, an 1860 vintage song.
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Lower East Side
Mary Farter
Hert Parks
ABC
Aia
McGrath Attacks GOP Platform Omission on Trade Funds
McGrath denounces a tentative GOP platform change at the convention. He cites removal of a qualified statement in favor of reciprocal trade and world commerce and calls it the first of Joe Brundy's high tariff victories. He warns the party approves withholding appropriations to back European recovery promises.
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Joe Brundy
America
Republican Party
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House Appropriations Committee
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House
Miners Clash Sparks Police Search In Wise County
Five men, including Davis, were jailed in Wise County after a labor dispute in the Carfax area between union and non-union miners. About twenty state and county officers hunted the mountainous region. two arrests were made early today and three more by 5 p.m.
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Wheat Objective of China Civil War Drives Grain Loot
Neutral observers report the Civil War in Central China centers on grain, with Communist Gen. Chen Yi seizing Kaifeng to gain munitions while wheat harvests and storage appear primary targets. Indications say large farming areas under Communist control faced food shortages and limited planting in Shantung and Manchuria amid ongoing clashes and railway sabotage.
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Bandits Shoot Two in Western Springs Bank Robbery
Police hunted three gunmen after an early evening daylight robbery at a cottage near Western Springs. A police sergeant was wounded in the abdomen as officers and tracking dogs scoured woods and quarries aided by planes and cars in a sprawling manhunt. A girl saw the bandits, who fled toward Blue Island with loot and guns later found in the river. An 84 year old woman also fractured a hip in a separate fall.
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Clarence J. Buchl
Western Springs
Charles Peterson
Buch
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Howard Heinen
Joseph Gregg
Heinen
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Quarr
Glens' View Naval Air Station
Miners on Buying Spree in Beckley
Beckley reports a busy weekend as coal miners receive $100 holiday checks and boost spending on paint wallpaper furniture and clothing. Banks see few deposits while liquor stores and bus terminals set records and police log 63 arrests in 38 hours.
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Reavientay Nveaviest Salon
Frank Lemon
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Discouraged Student Slays Family Then Ends Life
Portland reports a psychology student Robert C. Stoller Jr. 25 killed his wife Laurales 24 and two children Christian 4 and Pam Jane 16 months with a rifle and knife before shooting himself. Police say he brood over failing college studies at Lewis and Clark College.
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Girls' League Crown Showdown Tonight at Owens- Miinoix Field
Sun Crest faces Owens in the Shaugh heasy playoff finale at 7 30 PM with Madaline Pauley pitching for Owens and Sun Crest choosing between Freda Slaymaker or Dorig Pritt. Sun Crest reached the final by edging WCHS 27 24 in nine innings while Owens beat duPont 12 10 in a lively semifinal.
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Enforcement Deferred On Overtime Pay Edict
Washington and labor officials announce that the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime interpretation will not take effect until September 15, delaying the July 1 start. Administrator William R. McComb cites Supreme Court overtime ruling requiring premium pay for night and other odd hours in computing average pay for overtime. Uncertainty remains about impact on shipping and related industries in the longshoremen case.
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Supreme Court
William R. McComb
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Mediator plans talks as Rhodes visit nears end
In Rhodes for consultations, Bernadotte will fly to Tel Aviv with Jewish experts and staff. Arab delegates postpone departure until the Tuesday Arab League meeting. Col. Bonde returns to Palestine with mediators’ proposals as Egyptian probe promises action.
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Bernadotte
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Constantine Stavaro Ostos
Thord Bonde
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Persted
Ira A. Morgan 52 Dies After Extended Illness
Ira Alton Morgan of 52 Riverside Co South Charleston a 40yearold machinist and former vocational teacher died in a local hospital after a prolonged illness. He served in the U S Navy in World War II and is survived by his wife Helen Wilson Morgan a sister and two brothers. Funeral services will be at 10 am tomorrow at Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery. Kana wha lodge will conduct rites at the grave. The body was moved from Barlow mortuary to the residence this evening and will be taken to the church an hour before funeral time.
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Naval Ordnance Plant
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Charleston
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Bessie Thames Morgan
Helen Wilson Morgan
Hal Tucker
Paul J. Lewis
Woodrum C. Lewis
Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church
Joe B. Overmyer
Spring Hill
Kanawha Lodge
Barlow Mortuary
Ohio County Justice To Head State Group
Magistrate John V. Morgan of Ohio county was elected president of the Minor Judiciary Association of West Virginia at a two day meeting in Clarksburg. The group plans a session in Parkersburg on September 26 to study proposals for the 1349 legislature. Officers elected include Dale Keith of Logan county and Mrs Frances Flint of Harrison county as vice presidents Jefferson Ssad secretary and Charles McNabb treasurer all are magistrates.
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John V. Morgan
Ohio County
Minor Judiciary Association
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Dale Keith
Logan County
Frances Flint
Harrison County
Jefferson Ssad
Charles McNabb
Ohio’ Sounty
Annexation Debate Prompts North Charleston Polls
Voters in North Charleston and surrounding area decide on annexation with fire protection gains and lower insurance costs as central selling points. Polls open today with two questions on city inclusion and ward designation.
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Couple Hurt in Belle Auto and Truck Collision
Mr and Mrs Gurussau of Reed were injured in a crash between their car and a truck near the Train Drive In on Rt Belle. They were taken to Mountain State hospital, and state police were investigating.
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Obituary Notice for David Deae-Ons
Obituary notice for David Deae Ons of Uler Roang county. Burial and funeral details indicate services at a hospital and cemetery in Bandwan Cyared with arrangements by local funeral services.
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Texas Town Awaits Rio Grande Flood Crest
Zapata Texas readers watched the Rio Grande crest approach the Gulf as the flood floodwaters surged from upstream Del Rio rains. Officials reported no loss of life yet as crews warned residents and bridge traffic reopened in Laredo after the crest passed at 45.3 feet and then receded to 33.77 feet.
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Air Force plans long range flight to Germany and preps expo jets
The Air Force announced a mission involving 1,000 aircraft to fly to Germany under Lt. Gen. Curtis Le May for maneuvers after a staged oversea flight from bases including Alaska and Bergstrom. Simultaneously a July 31 Idlewild expo will showcase Superforts and jet fighters, and Lockheed’s F80C is set for rapid production with 437 planned in two years.
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Americans Gift 25000 Worth Streptomycin to Russia
The American Friends Service Committee announces a 25000 gift of streptomycin for Russia. 3000 five gram vials will be distributed by the Russian Red Cross and Red Crescent to promote health. Clarence Pickett, executive secretary, calls the gift a step toward reciprocal gestures and greater understanding between Russia and the United States.
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Renowned Chest Disease Expert Dr Berthold Pollak Dies at 75
Dr Berthold S Pollak a native of Vienna and longtime expert on chest disease died at his Jersey City apartment at 75 He was a director of the National Tuberculosis Assoc and of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and often represented the U S at conferences He studied in Philadelphia and graduated from Dartmouth in 1808 and was associated with Coolidge speech at Rome.
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Budget Surplus Shrinks as Aid Spending Delays Mount
With a week left in the fiscal year, expenditures lag the surplus forecast by 2.825 billion dollars. Foreign aid slowdowns reduce European recovery program outlays from 500 million planned to 37 million. The government expects lighter spending this year than analysts predict, especially in military and foreign aid.
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