Rail Pay Rise Recommended By U S Board
A presidential emergency board recommended a 15 cent hourly wage increase for many railroad workers retroactive to November 1. Engineers firemen and switchmen would be affected. most major railroads would be covered. Workers face a 30 day duty period before any potential strike. The coal industry shows huge wage losses from 13 days of strikes, and government losses mount. The miners’ leader John L. Lewis has not yet commented as a fact finding board waits for his appearance or a subpoena.
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Court studies Charleston citys special police issue
In common pleas court Judge Ritchey heard arguments on whether Charleston violated civil service rules by appointing special police. The West Virginia Fraternal Order of Police seeks a writ to stop the practice, contending armored car guards and private detectives carry pistols without state licenses. City officials testified they are private employees, not officers, though bonds were approved similarly to regular cops.
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Barkley Urges Halt of Reds in Rally Address
U S Sen Alben Barkley told more than 600 West Virginia Democrats at a Teftensen Jackson Day dinner in the Daniel Boone hotel that Communism must be stopped in its tracks. He warned democracy faces a wide front challenge and blamed Russian intransigence for stalled postwar treaties, praising Arthur Vandenberg for nonpartisan foreign policy.
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Kenna Homes to Sell 401-Unit War Project April 1
Kenna Homes, a 401 unit wartime government housing project in South Charleston, will go on public sale April 1 at an undisclosed price. Orvil R. Olmsted, regional director of the Public Housing Administration, said disposal follows the Lanham Act with sale based on market value. The project will be sold as a whole for cash, with groups of organizations including the largest number of veterans eligible. Tenants have formed the Kenna Homes Veterans Cooperative Association in hopes of qualifying to buy.
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Patteson Buildup Tactics Seen Headed for Blowup
By Harry G Hoffmann the Gazette political writer examines Kanawha county efforts to seize power to appoint Democratic election officials. Observers view the tactic as a feeble cover for Okey L. Patteson’s gubernatorial weakness aimed at deluding voters in 54 other counties. The piece recalls 1942 and 1946 failures when similar pressure failed to produce loyal ticket slates.
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Hanna-Brawley
Charles M. Love
Mont L. Cavender
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Okey
Kay Thomas
Hoff Files for Senate in Democratic Primary
Parkersburg attorney William Brice Hoff, 47, formally announces his candidacy for the U S Senate as a Democrat. He joins former U S Senator Rush D Holt of Weston and State Senator Forest McNeer of Hinton in a four way race after other contenders like Louis A Johnson and Lee Spillers were withdrawn from consideration.
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Wheat Prices Rise On Board of Trade
CHICAGO March 27 wheat prices rose on the board of trade in a strong grain market aided by prospects the government would soon start buying flour for export and improved domestic flour business. May wheat closed 4 to 5 3-4 cents higher at 2.47 to 2.46 a bushel. Corn oats and soybeans also rose but less than wheat.
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U S May Expand Aid to Include Arms for Europe
U S officials indicate military aid may accompany economic assistance to strengthen western European nations against Russia. Congress could be asked to revive wartime lend lease, with decisions to be made soon after consultations with European governments. President Truman highlighted stop Russia urgency in a Congress speech. Norways tensions rise as Tzvestia criticizes rightists and mentions joint arms standardization and base use.
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Eight Acquitted In Vote Fraud Plot
Kansas City March 27 A federal court jury acquitted eight defendants charged with vote fraud conspiracy tied to the 1996 primary election The eight acquitted are Henry McKissick George R Clark Grover McMillian Rex Stewart Benjamin Ryan Frank Frank Dorris Sartin and Joe Grinberg All Democrats The verdict followed eight hours and 15 minutes of deliberation and marks the second acquittal for McKissick in probe into voting irregularities
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Grover McMillian
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Benjamin Ryan
Frank Frank
Dorris Sartin
Joe Grinberg
MecKissick
Inhalator Drive Set At South Charleston
South Charleston fire fighters will acquire a $2000 combination inhalator and resuscitator within the next month as Indies auxiliary of the fire department funds a purchase. Mrs. Harry Holbert, president, announced a campaign starting April 1 with demonstrations soon after. The department has operated with borrowed equipment in emergencies.
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Indies’ Auxiliary
Harry Holbert
House to Vote ERP Approval By Wednesday
House leaders push a $6.205 billion foreign aid bill toward passage next week aiming for a three to one vote. Speaker Martin said leadership Is not polling members as they plan to move quickly to curb Kremlin threats with American cash and know how. Amendments on exports to Russia and aid for Japan, Korea and Ryukyus may be added before Senate-House differences are settled in early April.
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Yugoslav Troop Movements in Trieste Zone Reported
Refugees claim Yugoslav forces sent about 2000 troops into their zone near Trieste with 1300 reported at Vertenegno. Reports lack independent verification. British authorities deny new arrivals. The stake involves 10000 American and British troops in the zone against a 4000 Yugoslav limit.
GOP Leaders HINT BIG RISE IN DEFENSE AND AIR FORCE
Senate Republican leaders discussed boosting national defense funds by two to three billion dollars and earmarking a billion for the Air Force. Taft said the policy committee will review the military situation next week, including draft revival and universal military training. Republicans argue for funding while cutting taxes and debt.
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Easter Tornado Toll Rises to 23 Dead in Eight States
Tornadoes sweeping eight states have raised March fatalities to 78 as more than 100 injured and millions in damages are reported across the South and Midwest. Ice floe six feet high blown ashore near Saginaw Bay Michigan damaged cottages and threatened others.
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Churches to Open Rites at Sunrise Easter Service
Thousands are expected for an Easter Sunrise service at the state capitol grounds beginning at 6 30 a m. The hour long service will be broadcast by local stations enabling remote participation. Catholic, Protestant and Episcopal churches will hold worship, with Holy Communion infant baptism and reception of members widely observed. The Catholic Lenten fast ended yesterday and Easter observances follow. Local choirs will present works including Christ Is Victor by Dudley Buck.
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Easter sunrise services held nationwide in solemn pageantry
Dawn services across the United States draw millions to celebrate Jesus Christ’s resurrection. From Wichita Mountain near Lawton to Arlington National Cemetery and the Shrine of the Ages in the Grand Canyon, crowds gather at key sites while Yaqui communities in Arizona observe Easter rites. Large numbers attend Fort Lincoln, Soldier Field, Garden of the Gods, Hollywood Bowl, and the Orange Bowl. Weather forecasts warn of possible snow flurries in the Northeast with milder conditions elsewhere.
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Senate Committee Withdraws Report On China Aid
The Senate foreign relations committee abruptly withdrew its critical report backing $463,000,000 in U.S. aid to Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist government to aid its civil war against the Communists. Chairman Vandenberg cited sentences not reflecting the committee's view and urged reforms in China's government and economy while affirming support for the Nationalist cause.
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Jewish Planes Bombard Arabs Near Bethlehem Convoy
In Jerusalem on March 27 Jewish planes bombed Arab positions as a convoy near Bethlehem faced a fierce attack. Reports vary on casualties with Jewish sources claiming multiple deaths and dozens injured, while Arab leaders reported different totals. The battle marked the first officially reported use of aircraft bombs in the Jewish Arab conflict.
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Navy Planes Hunt Unidentified Sub near San Francisco
In San Francisco on March 27, Navy search planes hunted an unidentified submarine sighted by Pan American Clipper crew. A Navy spokesman said area scouting 60 miles off San Francisco would continue until the 12th naval district commander is satisfied. If the Pan American crew’s observations are accurate, the submarine seen could not have been a U.S. submarine. The airmen reported sighting just after dawn as it submerged. This follows Secretary Sullivan’s note that submarines not belonging to any nation west of the iron curtain have been sighted off American shores recently.
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Sullivan
Iron Curtain
Frank Sinatra Weight Guessing Report Stirs Gazette Gossip
A 1910 Gazette item teases readers with playful chatter about Joe Frank Sinatra’s weight and a general curiosity about Frankie and MacArthur. The fragment hints at a humorous musings column rather than a solid news event.
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