Senate Budget Vote Passes Without Amendment Amid Taxes
The Senate approved the budget bill on the floor and sent it to a conference committee after passing two new tax measures, while the House continued itemized review with no changes affecting state colleges. The chamber rejected a penny per pack cigarette tax but later revived other revenue measures expected to raise about 34 million for raises and road work. Senator Hardesty defended using existing funds to cover salary costs, noting the state aid allocations reduced the need for new revenue.
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Former Legislative Reporter Banished From House Floor
Former legislative reporter Welch was banished from the House floor after a 15 minute debate. Del. Ross cited a Jefferson Republican article that attacked his character and motives. Welch, once with the Charleston Daily Mail, now serves as associate editor of the Jefferson Republican.
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President Warns Against Raising Trade Barriers
President Truman warned the nation that raising trade barriers would mean economic war in a Baylor University address after receiving an honorary degree. He flew from Waco to Washington, where his parade drew hundreds in cold weather. Baylor board chair Dr. Herrington introduced him. Pat Neff presented the award.
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Drop in Food Cost Forecast Signals 1947 Recession
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics warned a 1947 business downturn and price declines are possible. Wholesale food prices may fall 18 to 20 percent by year end, with farm prices down 25 to 26 percent if marketings stay heavy. Timely downward price adjustments could improve the outlook. The forecast also notes a potential late year drop in general business and industrial activity.
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Miners View Court Ruling an Injustice
Rank and file miners in Southern West Virginia coal fields denounce the Supreme Court ruling upholding contempt convictions against John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers as an injustice to their chief and the union. A Keystone miner says the court aims to break up the union, while others cite a $2,800,000 extra penalty if not complying with lower court orders. Some miners fear a new walkout as the article notes the 17 day stoppage last year and the April 7 return to work ordered by Lewis.
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Supreme Court Finds Lewis and United Mine Workers Guilty of Contempt
The Supreme Court voted 7-2 to convict John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers of contempt for defying a court order during a coal labor dispute. The majority upheld civil and criminal penalties, including a $3,500,000 fine against the union and a $700,000 criminal penalty against Lewis, while noting the decision to impose such large fines underscores the gravity of challenging federal authority.
Lewis Keeps Silent On Court's Decision
John L. Lewis appeared cheerful as he entered his office but refused to comment on today's Supreme Court ruling against him. He joked about going up the elevator and offered no hint about future plans or the timing's impact on his Senate testimony tomorrow.
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Rent Hike Rejected. Subpanel to Redraft Legislation
Washington March 6 A Senate banking committee member said the panel rejected a flat across the board rent increase and instructed a five man subcommittee to redraft proposals. The move shifts rent control from OPA to local or court handling, with a possible new bill by Sen Sparkman. Leaders vow more labor law work as Taft Hartley deem action clarifying for strikes health safety and economy. John L Lewis remains silent after contempt conviction as officials awaited further prompts turning to Page 2.
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Austin Declines Riposte at Reds on Atomic Control
LAKE SUCCESS N Y March 6 Warren R Austin US delegate to the United Nations Security Council reportedly decided against a detailed reply to Russia latest attack on the American atomic control plan He would take the floor when the council resumes debate on Monday but speak only briefly and his main purpose would be revealed on page 15 column 2
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Actress Denies Knowing of Football Fix Intent
New York March 6 Actress Denies Knowing of Football Fix Intent. Miss McGuire testified she attended a cocktail party with New York Giants stars but did not go out with them. She aided the Krakauer Zrowicz Stemmer trial by recounting visits to Alvin Paris's apartment while Stemmer served a prison term for bribery. She described party attendance and encounters but denied club outings with Paris and the players.
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British Arrest 25 Jewish Terrorists in Open Warfare
British authorities announced the arrest of 25 members of the Stern Gang and Irgun Zvai Leumi as violence in the Jewish underground escalates. In Hadera an army camp was attacked wounding three soldiers, with two attackers reportedly wounded and a Jewish driver killed by a road mine near Rehovot. Earlier, two security zone attacks were reported and a passenger injured. Also reported, an owl or pigeon blamed for a barn fire destroying chickens and hay in Weston, while a separate fire damaged Virgil Bowman’s home on Route 33 with substantial losses.
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Marshall and French officials meet in Paris talks
Secretary of State George C. Marshall holds meetings with French leaders and American envoys in Paris as he receives updates on Franco American relations and German policy. He confers with Dh premiers, the Elysee, and aides, while embassy documents on Ruhr economic control are reviewed.
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Hearing on Lewis Contract Pending
The Lewis case remains unresolved as Judge Goldsborough prepares for trial on whether Lewis may terminate the UMW wage contract with the government. The Justice Department studies the Supreme Court ruling while pending contempt issues and a potential trial date. The dispute centers on termination rights under the Krug Lewis agreement and the 30 day breach option.
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Court Coal Decision Draws Spectators In Dull Session
Washington observers crowded the courtroom as Supreme Court Chief Justice Vinson prepared to read the majority opinion on the coal case. The room, typically buzzing on Mondays, saw few surprises with around 180 lawyers and several hundred spectators lingering in the press area while the justices read portions of a decision expected to fill a sizable volume.
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High Production Fails To Raise Coal Reserves
Washington reports miners hit near record production as winter demand drains soft coal stocks. Solid Fuels Administration notes Jan 1 reserve levels at a small stock, contrasting with 32 days on Oct 1 1946 and 2 days on Apr 1 1946. Bituminous output for the week ended Jan 1 reached 13 760 000 tons, the strongest since 1928.
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Court Upheld Fine Against Lewis and United Mine Workers
The court upheld a $10,000 fine against Lewis and $700,000 of a $3,500,000 union penalty for contempt linked to the December 7 coal strike. It kept $2,800,000 contingent on future strikes. Lewis must withdraw notices ending his contract with the government within five days after the mandate, and notify miners. The decision surprised Washington. miners complained of a bad deal and Congress may revise labor law.
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Paris in the Spring Provokes Football Fixer Gossip
A satirical note by Stan Arnold in The Gazette mocks a football fixer known as Al Paris. The piece lampoons his claim of secrecy and his insistence he won’t name accomplices while his peers dismiss him as a fool for trying to hide the truth.
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