Union Seeks Peace Pacts in Steel Industry Drive
Philip Murray of the United Steelworkers pushes a divide and conquer strategy to win contract settlements by courting peace pacts with smaller basic steel producers. He met Pittsburgh Steel to curb escalation as Colorado Fuel and Iron and Crucible Steel loom as potential signings.
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Union
Murray
Washington
Philip Murray
CtIo
Basic Steel
Pittsburgh Steel
U. S
Colorado Fuel and Iron
Crucible Steel
Crucible
Charleston Senators Win Home Opener 4 1 Behind Behrman
The Charleston Senators defeat the Louisville Colonels 4 to 1 in their American Association debut at Watt Powell Park. Hank Behrman pitched six strong innings for the win, supported by solid defense and seven Senators hits led by two in each of the third fourth and eighth frames. Mayor John T. Copenhaver received a standing ovation before the game as Charleston packed the park with about 7,000 fans amid ongoing franchise uncertainties.
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Charleston
Hank Behrman
Colonels
Charles R. Armentrout
the Gazette
Watt Powell Park
Charleston Senators
American Association
John T. Copenhaver
Louisville Colonels
Toledo
West Virginia
Pratts
The
Gazette
Daily Mail
Daily News Digest
Frank Knight
Senators
Toe
Fedo Mud Hens
Behrman
Frankie Bauman
Louisville
Heve
AO Ayeok
Tucnwatater
St. Albans
N.Y
Taft Wright
Behman
Bob Difietra
BuckWwalter
Caleanels
Toledo Mud Hens
A. L
Shorty) Hardman
House Accepts Compromise to Retain Price and Wage Controls
The House passed 194 to 142 a 10 month extension of price and wage controls with Senate approval earlier. The compromise keeps controls on most commodities, retains processed fruits and vegetables exemptions, and delays rent and credit controls while preserving some allocation and priority powers. The measure aims to bridge differences between chambers and extend authority through April 1933.
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House
Washington
Truman
Senate
Senate House
House Committee
Rep
Talle
Cole
Rep. Cole R-Kan
Federal Reserve Board
Master Thoroughfare Plan targets Charleston four lane highway
The State Road Commission proposes a 46 million dollar Master Thoroughfare Plan for a four lane highway through Charleston after previous expressway rejections. The feature notes editorials on alternate routes and details in the State Magazine plus local items on politics, obituaries, engagements, and club calendars.
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State Road Commission
Charleston
Blows Trade on Republican Presidential Race
Kefauver charged that some party leaders aim to throw the election away while Taft and Eisenhower camps accuse each other of last minute tricks. Lodge and Ingalls traded volleys over proxies and Eisenhower’s Chicago visit as the GOP convention nears.
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Kefauver
Associated Press
Golden
Colo
Chicago
David $. Ingalls
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Taft
Lodge
Vermont
Rhode Island
Ingalls
Eisenhower
Meeting on Financing of Coonskin Park in Kanawha County
More than 200 Kanawha County residents are invited to an exploratory meeting to discuss funding options for Coonskin Park. The Coonskin Park Commission announced the meeting for 7 20 tomorrow night in the Kanawha County Intermediate Courtroom, with letters signed by Commission Chairman Paul R An-
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Kanawha County
Coonskin Park
U S Lifts Ban on Lattimore and Indicts Tipster
The State Department lifted its travel ban on Far Heat Expert Owen Lattimore and apologized for the embarrassment. A Seattle travel agency employee, Harry A. Jarvihen, was indicted for giving a false tip that Lattimore planned to travel behind the Iron Curtain, a claim forwarded by the CIA as raw and unevaluated. Acting Secretary Bruce said a formal letter of apology would be sent to Lattimore near Baltimore, as the department completes its inquiry into the case.
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U.S
Lattimore
Washington
INS
State Department
Owen Lattimore
Harry A. Jarvihen
Seattle
Wash
Johns Hopkins University
Central Intelligence Agency
Department
CIA
James K. B
Bruce
Baltimore
County Fair Theme Chosen for Fifth Annual Pageant
The North South Pigskin Pageant set for August 14 will celebrate The County Fair with a gaiety filled display. Grand Marshal is Al Carey of Carey Signs Inc, longtime Kanawha County sheriff candidate and pageant organizer who praises the parade’s growth and quality.
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W. E. Chilton
Kanawha
al Carey
Carey Signs Inc
Kanawha County
Cve
Carey
Cotton Price Break Seen From Overestimation
A House subcommittee blamed an over-estimate of the 1951 cotton crop by the Agriculture Department for a sharp drop in cotton prices and millions in losses to farmers. The report cites errors in July to August weather reflection and acreage estimates, noting 35 years of gradual accuracy but urging modern sampling methods despite higher costs.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Agriculture Subcommittee
House
Cooley
D-N. C
Full Agriculture Committee
Abernethy
D.-Miss
Ticket Mixup Stirs Senators Fans at Watt Powell Park
Fans confront Senators officials over missing reserved seats amid an oversale caused by an Ohio court order. Leo Milligan faced angry crowds as he explained oversubscribed reservations and the arbitrary removal of tickets to fit capacity.
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James F. Dent
the Gazette
Watt Powell Park
Senators
Danny Menendex
Clié
Ohio
Leo Milligan
Milligan
House approves omnibus appropriations bill
The House passed a $10,122,840,780 omnibus appropriations bill, $3.7 billion below President Truman’s request. Major cuts hit foreign aid, TVA atomic equipment funds, and overall discretionary totals, with committee recommendations at $6.28 billion and final action ongoing as page references continue.
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House
Senate
Truman
TVA
House Appropriations Committee
Page & Col
Two Die When Small Plane Hits Airliner at Love Field
At Love Field Dallas a Swifty 125 collided with an American four engine airliner. The private plane crashed onto a street near the airport killing Paul V Brower 19 and Don Edward Walker 20 of Denton Texas. The airliner landed safely with no injuries to its 60 passengers and crew. The pilot did not see the smaller plane until after landing.
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Dallas
Tex
INS
Love Field
Paul V. Brower
Don Edward Walker
Poth
Denton
G. Tf. Woolweaver
James KE. Pos
Woolweaver
Phil C. Brackman
USAF
Panama City
Fla
Watts Increases Lead in Elk District Primary Vote
The County Court completed recounting seven precincts in Elk District and will dispense with late hours this week. J Blackburn Watts widened his prosecuting attorney race lead over Edward W Hiserman to 62 votes from 37. Sadie Melon UD gained five votes narrowing Mrs Mary Henshew's lead to 36. John M Slack Jr faced similar discrepancies as Hiserman, with a net loss of 28 votes in Precinct 155 Pinch School.
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Elk District
J. Blackburn Watts
Edward W. Hiserman
Sadie Melon
Mary Henshew
Hiserman
John M. Slack, Jr
Jin
Pinch School
Acheson Visits West Berlin Aims Morale Boost
Secretary of State Dean Acheson arrives in West Berlin for a 24 hour morale boosting visit after talks with British and French foreign ministers in London. Western Allied commanders protest Soviet restrictions on West Berliners at the border causing distress for about 14 000 residents and call for their lifting or compensation. Berlin honors Acheson as crowds greet him amid ongoing tension over a unified Germany debate.
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Berlin
W—t
Dean Acheron
Rivet
Bern Leday
London
Germany
Acheson
Pigake
Lemuel B. Mathewson
U. S
Sergei Dengin
Kentucky Convicts Eat Meal in Nude in Prison Disorder
About 1,100 inmates forced to eat supper naked as a prison rebellion continued at Kentucky State Prison in Eddyville. Armed guards and state police guarded facilities after an earlier breakout attempt. Warden Jess Buchanan warned the unrest may not be finished.
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Gene Merrick
Eddyville
Kentucky
Jess Buchanan
Kent
Clarksburg and Charleston Heat Wave Grips West Virginia
West Virginia endures a scorching heat wave with Clarksburg registering near 98 and Charleston reaching 97 as the hottest spots. The extended heat records include multiple days above 90 across the state with warnings of dangerous conditions and weather-related incidents.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Clarksburg
US Weather Bureau
Mercury
Walter Wolfe
Death Valley
Heat Wave Continues as Death Toll Rises Across Regions
Blistering heat blamed for at least 131 deaths over three days, mostly in the East and South, with New Jersey reporting 30 deaths from extreme temperatures. Temperatures near or above 100 degrees spurred forecasts of rising readings as officials warned vulnerable populations.
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Associated Press
New Jersey
Sea
Washington
New York
Chicago
Page & Col
Clipped Quotes on Miss United States and Artie Shaw
In Long Beach California Jackie Lougner y learns she won the Miss United States title while Artie Shaw in New York jokes about marriage. He quips toss a coin as someone is confused, including me.
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Jackie Lougnery
Long Beach
Calif
United States
Miss UnitUe
Artie Shaw
New York
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