Parleys Called On Miner Pensions Fight
Pittsburgh dateline reports John L. Lewis rallying miners for $100 monthly pensions for those 60 with 20 years service. He circulated orders to about 400000 bituminous miners in 28 states urging locals to meet and express views. Operators dispute the pension funding and no contract change has been made despite tensions.
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Washington
State Mine Unions Eye Strike Plans
West Virginia coal miners weigh action over pension plan as local union meetings set for tomorrow follow John L. Lewis's charge that operators dishonored last year’s wage agreement. District leaders warn of possible work stoppages if terms aren’t met while operators stay silent awaiting Monday developments.
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West Virginia
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UMW District 47
William Blizzard
District 17
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UMW
George J. Titler
UMW District 29
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Arthur Downing
Logan Operator's Assoc
Open Letter Details Bids and Possible Favoritism in State Contracts
The Gazette reports on a legislative inquiry into whether favoritism or other motives influence State Purchasing Department contract awards. It cites cases where in-between bids rose beyond the original high bids, with several examples and totals, urging scrutiny and accountability.
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Open Warfare Near Palestine Escalates With Village Raids
In Jerusalem on March 13 the Palestine conflict intensified as six raids in two days produced over 50 casualties. Haganah raids Al Hussein near Lake Hula and Ghubayas El-Taha in Waife District. curfew imposed. Reports note at least two Arabs and one Jew wounded in Waife fighting. broader assaults stretch from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea with clashes also near Sheikh Jarrah and Meakor Haim.
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Finance Probers To Meet Friday
The joint legislative committee on government and finance plans a Friday meeting at 2 p m in the capitol to appoint a director for the state expenditures study and outline his duties. House Speaker John B. Amos and Senate President Arnold Vickers said the committee, created by the 1947 Legislature, has powers like a grand jury and can subpoena witnesses or documents.
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Government Wheat Purchases Lift Prices on Export Bid
Wheat futures surged on the Chicago Board of Trade as the government began exporting purchases. Cotton rose alongside grains while stocks edged up. Wheat futures closed 4.25 to 6.5 cents higher. corn up 5 to 7.75 cents. oats up 0.12 cents per bushel.
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Senate Backs Europe Aid in Historic 69 17 Vote
The Senate approved a $5.2 billion European aid program by 69 to 17 after an 11 hour session. Supporters say the plan saves 16 Western European nations from communism and collapse, while opponents warn of economic risk. The measure now goes to the House where possible cuts and additions are anticipated.
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Steel Men Deny Fixing of Prices
President Truman's economic advisers urged deeper inquiry into steel price increases by major producers. The Justice Department said an anti trust investigation warrants expansion while the Commerce Department tallies February boosts at over 36 million dollars. The FBI probe covers 16 companies. a civil suit in New Jersey seeks a permanent injunction against alleged price fixing.
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Public housing program wins joint approval in Senate and House
A joint Senate House committee approved a massive public housing plan to build 500000 units over four years. It would authorize about 14060 million for low rent housing with funds via separate appropriations and include 1 billion in federal city loans for slum clearance and 500 million in grants, plus 40 year veteran cooperative loans, 95 percent government guarantees, code standardization, and the liquidation of the Federal National Mortgage Assoc. to form a new Home Bank. The committee said a full report would be issued Monday.
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Refusal to Oust Police Upheld by Civil Service Ruling
Judge Hitchie sustained the city of Charleston's demurrer to a writ of mandamus seeking retirement of three officers over 65 and barred removal of emergency hires lacking civil service status. The Fraternal Order of Police led petitions, with Herman Fraser and James Gullian as petitioners, while action proceeds to a March 27 hearing on a second mandamus alleging civil service violations by appointing special policemen.
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Anti Red Drive Intensifies In Britain After Prague Coup
British officials push a hard anti-Communist line after Czechoslovakia’s collapse. Deputy PM Herbert Morrison warns of a nightmare of aggression and calls for a purge to remove socialist and Communist allies from influence within the labor government. He spoke to the British Jewellers’ Association in Birmingham urging vigilance and democratic resilience.
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Breadlines in Moscow Signal Hunger, U S Dispatches Say
U S officials report daily breadlines a block long with 23 abreast in Moscow as a severe shortage follows a distribution breakdown after rationing ended. They cite recent political shakeups and widespread hunger across the capital and surrounding areas.
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Stop Truman Drive Began by Southern Governors
Southern Governors unanimously adopt a resolution repudiating Democratic leadership over civil rights and call for a final fight to prevent any candidate who backs the civil rights program from winning the presidency or vice presidency. The document will be sent to nine southern states before the July Democratic convention.
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Byrnes urges draft revival to deter further Russian expansion
Former Secretary of State James F. Byrnes said the United States should revive the wartime draft to back a new warning against Soviet expansion. Speaking at The Citadel Corps Day, he urged action if Russia threatens Greece Turkey Italy or France and warned the iron curtain has fallen on Czechoslovakia.
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Dream of Robbery Bags Three Bandits
Washington police nabbed three men after tavern owner George Stavrakas dreamed of a robbery at the Randolph Grill and awoke to investigate. He alerted officers, a pursuit followed near the tavern, bullets flew, and the trio was captured with loot including $10 in change and $40 in whisky recovered.
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Randolph Grill
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Czech Crisis Brings Agency To Showdown
The United Nations faces a critical Security Council decision on whether to investigate Russia's alleged aggression in Czechoslovakia. Ivan Papanek, despite being fired by Prague, declares he remains a Czech delegate, while the Prague regime questions his status. Chile supports his case and asks the U N to consider threats to peace.
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Trygve Lie
Wartime Efficiency In RAF Is Ordered
At Abingdon England on March 13 Arthur Henderson Britain s air secretary urged RAF crews to uphold wartime efficiency amid a grim international situation. He cited Czechoslovakia and Finland as context and urged readiness without declaring inevitable war.
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Chennault Urges Aid to China Against Soviet Designs
Maj. Gen. Claire Chennault urges immediate military economic and financial aid to Chiang Kai-shek for China, arguing the country is a key to world peace. He warns Soviet expansion via China could trigger a third world war and stresses Moscow backed by long history of aggression.
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Claire Chennault
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Russia
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Senator Vandenberg Candidacy Tests Press Power
Editorial note discusses how far an editor can go in shaping public opinion through coverage. It frames Senator Vandenberg's potential run as a test of press influence and constitutional rights, reflecting the era’s debates on media power.
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