Lewis Rejects Plea To Testify on Miners Walkout
Washington March 26 John J Lewis refused an invitation to testify before President Truman's coal strike inquiry board. The board may subpoena him, chairman Sherman Minton said they may. The hearing opened with the miners' side represented as more than 350000 United Mine Workers were out for the twelfth day. Secretary Krug warned of broad industrial impact if coal shortages persist. Lewis said he could not attend while legal questions are studied and noted the invitation arrived ten minutes before the session. A 2 p.m. March 29 meeting was set for further action.
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Mark Ethridge
Louisville Courier-Journal
Sealing crew reaches safety on St Pauls Island
In Halifax Nova Scotia 37 men crawled 15 miles over ice floes to St Pauls Island after their sealing schooners Teazer Monica Walters were crushed in Cabot Straits by a blizzard. Four dozen others aboard two moore ships remain in peril as a Coast Guard ice breaker evacuates the survivors.
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Willie Willis by Robert Quides
A quirky note on people and cruelty to animals with a story about a kind hearted Mrs Smith and a songbird in danger from a cat. The piece hints at tenderness and humor while reflecting on animal treatment and human behavior.
Senators Ask Aid for China
The Senate foreign relations committee endorsed a 463 million dollar Chinese aid program as essential to peace in the Far East. It urges a vigorous self help program while noting the U S cannot underwrite China's destiny. The plan covers one year and may include arms purchases and military advisers, with consideration by the Senate next Wednesday.
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Green Rain Douses Part of Ohio City
Ohio City reports a brief green rain shower in the eastern section during a spring squall. Umbrellas and clothing took on a green tint while white surfaces showed staining. Scientists offered hypotheses from chlorophyll to algae, but no explanation was found. The green fall was not widespread and was washed away quickly.
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Meadows Adopts Municipal Study Urged by Thomas
Gov. Meadows announced the appointment of a 20 member committee to devise a plan for relief of municipal finances. Thomas Kay Thoreas, seeking the Democratic nomination, had proposed a non partisan study to guide the 1849 Legislature. He praised the move but lamented it came late in Meadows administration.
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Meadows
Thomas
Counterfeiters Make Near Perfect Bills Reported
San Francisco dispatch reports a surge of near perfect counterfeit bills including $20s $50s and $100s circulating. Authorities estimate at least $10 000 entered the city in a year with notes tied to Oriental sources and linked to travelers from Shanghai passing through San Francisco and New York banks. The forgeries are identified by subtle markers while bank clerks detect the rest.
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Orient
William H. Merrill
Secret Service Office
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Secret Service
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New York
United ‘States
Shanghai
Special Buses Run To Capitol Easter Sunrise Service
Charleston readers are told special buses will transport worshippers to the Capitol grounds for the Sunrise Service at 6 30 a m tomorrow The dispatch by Kenneth Britton lists routes from Spring Hill Kanawha City Crescent Road Lilly St Patrick St West Charleston Stockston St Tth Ave and 3th St via South Ruffner over the C and O bridge to Virginia St Dr Alfred E Bennett of St Mark s Methodist will deliver the sunrise sermon The Salvation Army brass choir Morris Harvey College and Morris Harvey chair provide music Rev Frank Donaldson and Rev Wayne Ransom offer readings and invocations with Rev William Ricks giving the benediction The annual event is sponsored by the Charleston Ministerial Assn with Maj Harry Warg of the Salvation Army and a committee including Dr Leonard Riggleman Rev Wayne Ransom Dr Curtis Knowles Jones and Rev Jamies Blanton
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Kenneth Britton
Charleston Transit& Co
Spring Hill
Kanawha City
Crescent Road
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Patrick St
West Charleston
Stockston St
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C. & O. Bridge
Virginia St
Alfred E. Bennett
St. Mark's Methodist Church
Salvation Army
Morris Har
Leonard Riggleman
Wayne Ransom
Curtis Knowles Jones
Kanawha
Draft Proposal Faces Ballot Year Opposition
Washington reports indicate lawmakers debate a draft for single non veterans aged 19 to 26 with 9 million men to be registered, though many House members resist immediate induction. Strong support exists for expanding the Air Force, with plans to fund a 55 group force and potentially 70 groups.
Mihai Guarded After Death Threats in Washington
Special precautions ordered to protect former King Mihai of Romania after State Department reports rumors of a plot to assassinate him. Queen Helen accompanies him. detectives guard Shoreham hotel while Mihai tours Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and plans to fly to Detroit tomorrow.
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Detroit
They'll Do as They Like With No Rent to Pay
Columbus ad copy offers a shared home for rent accepting all habits and pets. Mrs E O Gease, 25, explains she needed help with housework after an February operation, while Jack Lape and his 16 month old moved into a room.
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Gease
Jack Lape
Jack
Jewish Agency seeks foreign troops for Jerusalem protection
In Jerusalem on Good Friday an agency spokesman urged sending about 10 000 Danish Norwegian troops from northern Germany to guard holy sites after the British mandate ends May 15. He said UN approval is required and warned Jerusalem risks bombardment if action is delayed.
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Palestine
Reds in Korea Invite Opponents for Unity Government
Soviet sponsored North Korea invited rightists and other dissidents in the American zone to join a unity government for Korea, signaling a shift from exclusive leftist talks. Kim Koo and other leaders expressed interest, while the plan references opposition to the May 9 South Korean election and cites the North Korean People's committee as the broadcaster. The move follows years of division and occupied status, with the Soviet command in Pyongyang steering the outreach.
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Marco
All Korea
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Kim Koo
Boeing
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South Korean People's Front
North Korean People's Committee
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Roosevelt brothers urge Eisenhower for Democratic nomination
Franklin D Roosevelt Jr and Elliott Roosevelt urged Gen Dwight D Eisenhower to be drafted for the Democratic presidential nomination. Franklin spoke at a news conference calling Eisenhower an individual citizen and veteran. Elliott issued a Hyde Park statement saying his candidacy would unite liberals and conservatives on a program of American leadership.
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Eisenhower
American World Leadership
Truman Palestine Plan Faces U N Rejection
U N discussions in Lake Success reveal strong opposition from Jews and Arabs to the new American settlement plan for Palestine. Soviet bloc and several Latin American republics resist any move to sidetrack partition, while Ambassador Warren Austin works to explain the proposal before the Security Council meets.
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U. N. Gen
Soviets Ready To Cooperate In German Control
Soviet military administration says it will support four power control in Germany if the other occupying powers don not turn it into auction Lt Gen G Lukjantschenko chief of staff says in interview with Soviet News Agency The stance contrasts with Berlin papers claiming Allied troops will leave Berlin The Americans British and French see no withdrawal and counter boycott Allied control remains in effect
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Lukjantschenko
Allied Control Council
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Control Council
Yugoslavs Waver Over Trieste Administrative Talks
In Trieste on March 26 Yugoslav officials signaled doubt about future joint meetings with British American counterparts amid tension over proposals to return Trieste free state territory to Italy. Regular talks occurred as Yugoslavs cited staff on vacation and other operational hurdles.
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Allied Control Council
Berlin
Germany
Trieste Free State
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Barkley to Key West Virginia Democrats at Belated Jefferson Day Dinner
U S Senate minority leader Alben W Barkley will address 500 West Virginia Democrats at a belated Jefferson Jackson day dinner tonight at the Daniel Boone hotel Charleston guests will dine at two hotels then gather to hear Barkley lead Democratic history discussion He will be introduced by Arthur B Koontz among May primary candidates present including M M Neely Forest McNeer R D Bailey James K Thomas and Okey L Patteson The event touted as the largest of its kind in state Democratic history
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U.S. Senate
West Virginia
Daniel Boone Hotel
Daniel Boone
Kanawha
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Kentucky
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Arthur B. Koontz
Charleston
Aaction
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Fairmont
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Hinton
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Pineville
James K. Thomas
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Group to Lean Defense Costs
Washington March 26 Rep Engel said a House appropriations subcommittee will examine the administration preparedness program and determine the cost in a businesslike manner. His group originated the administration request for an additional three billion dollars for military expansion in Congress. He stressed first defining the military job then deciding how to do it and what forces are needed before fixing the cost.
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Jinto
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Truman
Defense Chiefs
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House
Tornado Toll in Indiana Rips Coatesville Danville and Clay
A trio of tornadoes swept across west central Indiana killing at least 11 people and injuring many. Coatesville suffered nine dead as a grain elevator and several buildings were destroyed. Danville and Clay County also reported fatalities with four missing in Coatesville. Red Cross teams moved to the town as Col. Robert Rossow organized disaster response.
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Hendricks County
Danville
Clay County
Red Cross
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
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Albert Lechman
Action Bared After Protest In Congress
In Washington, March 26, Congress demanded halts on war goods shipments to Russia. Secretary Harriman announced exports to Russia and satellites are stopped except Army Navy approved items. Truman tightened controls on planes parts radar and other military equipment for foreign nations. Finland's bid for unused steam locomotives faced a 30 day delay. Harriman said the door to Russia remains open for friendly trade, with chrome and manganese highlighted as critical imports. The export licensing process involves a cross department advisory panel.
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Scrretary
Harriman
United States
Army
Navy
Truman
Finland
War Assets Administration
New York
Jess Larson
Z. Harriman
Commerce Department
Reds
Europe
Har- Timan
Atomic Energy Commission
National Security Resources Board
Departments of State, Commerce, Agriculture and Interior
Finland's Top Bid Stayed for Month
Finland's bid for 46 unused steam locomotives was stayed for 30 days by War Assets Administration officials. New York regional director John R. Campbell cited orders from National Administrator Jess Larson. The bids varied with 46 engines manufactured in 1945 by American Locomotive Co for U S S War Department use in Russia. most pairs cannot operate in the United States. Prices ranged from $18,300 to $51,200 per unit with variations for engines with or without tenders. total government paid for 33 units with tenders and 11 without. The engines are stored in Voorheesville, New York.
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Finland
War Assets Administration
John R. Campbell
WAA
Jess Larson
Prechingiap
Campbell
American Locomotive Co
U. S S. War Department
Russia
Brooklyn Company of
San Francisco
Voorheesville
N, Y
Democratic party split unsettles critics and lawmakers
The piece notes a split within the Democratic party stirring concern among insiders while subtlely asserting calm from a key figure. The verse suggests tensions among factions and implies political maneuvering in a period of internal disagreement.
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