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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1948

Page

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Jewish Exodus From Holy City Quarter

Jewish women, children and old men were evacuated from Jerusalem's Montefiore quarter amid fears of large scale Arab moves to seize the Holy City after the British departure. The area between the King David hotel and Zion Gate has seen repeated Arab shelling and sniping.

Jerusalem Montefiore Holy King David Hotel Zion Old City United Nations Palestine Jatta Jewish Agency Palestine Government

Two Reds Killed In Italian Pre-Election Unrest

In Milan area clashes before the April 18 parliamentary vote left two Communists dead and a Communist and a rightist injured. Police say shooting near Samoggia and an assault in Legnano triggered the violence as authorities warn against political force. Premier De Gasperi insists government holds the force and will not employ strong-arm measures.

Rome Milan Chamber of Labor Moglla National Bloc Legnano Presa Alcide de Gasper Italy Frosinone Christian Democratic

High School Crush Sparks Mixed Reactions

Willie Willis notes he admires a circle of popular guys, yet he struggles to explain why many high school girls swoon. He surveys friendships and social dynamics, hinting at teen status and romantic interest in a light, observational tone.

U.N. Moves Toward Provisional Jewish Government in Palestine

The United Nations Palestine commission decided to proceed rapidly to create a provisional Jewish government in Palestine. It informed Moshe Shertok that the plan would take effect unless the Security Council orders otherwise. A U.N. official said the agreement was unanimous and tied to the General Assembly's November resolution to partition Palestine.

Soes Commission United Nations Palestine Commission Palestine Moshe Shertok Jewish Agency U.N Shertok General Assembly Security Council Commission Britain Austin U. S Warren BR Council Holy Land U. N

Four O hundred Thousand Awarded to Burned Waitress

Miss Geraldine Thompson a 24 year old Montgomery waitress received a 40000 jury award in common pleas court for burns to her face arms and legs from an automobile crash last August. Defendants were T B Tompkins and associates son of Dr Cannady and Charles Aldridge living at St Albans. Alleged negligence cited against the car owner and his agents as the other vehicle collided with Edward Stacy’s car on U S Route 60 near St Albans. Cannady claimed Aldridge was driving and both he and Cannady had consumed alcohol prior to collision. The case actions continue with details on page 14 Col 2.

Geraldine Thompson Montgomery Common Pleas T.B. Tompkins Thomas Cannady Charles Aldridge St Albans Young Cannady Tohn E. Cannady Charleston General Hospital Plaintife Mr. Tompkins Aldridge Cannady Edward Stacy U. S. Rt. 60 St. Albans Miss Thompson Staex Ifive

House approves foreign aid bill amid 3 final debate days

Washington reports the $6.205 billion foreign aid bill cleared its first House obstacle and moves toward passage. An anti-ERP amendment proposing a private relief system for anti-Communist nations failed 103 to 60. The measure would create a world relief corporation with a $500 million US start and $1 billion for military aid.

Washington House Ralph Gwinn CR World Relief Corporation United States Rep. Hankin D.-Miss

Posters greet Marshall amid security for Inter-American Conference

In Bogota March 29 Communist posters reading hell Marshall adorned a Nazi motif as George C. Marshall arrived for the Inter-American Conference. Despite the banners the U S delegation including Secretary Harriman was warmly welcomed by President Ospina Perez. Delegates presented credentials as security stood guard along Carrera Septima amid fears of demonstrations while opening talks focused on regional bloc reforms economic aid and peaceful dispute settlement.

Heil Marshall Colombia Bogota George C. Marshall U.S Marshall Averell Harriman Techo United States Hell Mariano Ospina Perez Carrera Septims United Nations Latin America Amer

Rail unions accept same wage boost as November settlement

A U S fact finding board endorsed a 15.12 cent hourly raise for railroad workers matching the November settlement for conductors and trainmen. Management estimates the rise plus rule changes at 80 million dollars annually though not mandatory under the Railway Labor Act. Chiefs of unions plan a Cleveland meeting next Monday to discuss the report.

Chicago Cleveland Railway Labor Act Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Brotherhood of Locomotive Eiremen Switchmen’s Union of North America

Peacetime Draft Of Men Industry Urged by Baruch

Baruch urges a peacetime draft of men and expanded industrial output to support national needs. The proposal aims to mobilize labor for defense and postwar economic stability amid rising global tensions.

Baruch

Baruch urges immediate mobilization for peace or war

Bernard M. Baruch told the Senate Armed Services Committee that the nation must mobilize men and industry now or face a later war. He backed a temporary draft and universal military training, plus a reserve law for wage and price controls if needed, with General Electric's Charles E. Wilson supporting both the draft and UMT.

Washington Bernard M. Baruch Senate Armed Services Committee Baruch Wilson Charles E. Wilson General Electric War Production Board Lyouth America

Trenches Dug In Red Korea Near the 38th Parallel

Russian soldiers and North Koreans extend earthworks toward the border with the American zone near the 38th parallel. Work shifts from covert to open daylight, supervised by Soviet enlisted men, while U.S. authorities question Soviet motives behind the diggings.

Red Korea U. S.zone U. 5 38Th Parallel Korea Edcelon Chu South North Korea United States Russia America Amer ‘Icans

Ike Turns Thumbs Down On Any Democratic Draft

The report says General Eisenhower remains firm against entering the Democratic draft, with aides noting his position likely unchanged across regions. Spokesmen say no indication of an Eisenhower candidacy or party shift was given.

Ike

High Court to Rule On 2 Labor Issues

The Supreme Court agreed to decide two major labor questions tied to the Taft Hartley Act. One case challenges the ban on political expenditures by unions and a related North Carolina dispute involves the closed shop and free speech protections. The court scheduled arguments for April 25 after appeals from the government and actions by Judge Ben Moore.

Washington Supreme Court Times Speec Ben ‘Moore U.S. District’ Court Assembly Canright American Federation of Law Arizona North Carolina Dee Rocae

UN May Decide On Atomic Control Plans

The United Nations atomic conference moves toward narrowing options after Britain and Canada push for the four power framework. Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Anrei A Gromyko requests more time as the committee prepares to vote Monday and prevailing support grows for the American proposals.

Earuch U.N United Nations Russia Britain Canada States Anerei A. Gromyko Nendell

Orchard Damage Reported Light in West Virginia

Foggy start to the week gave way to a thaw as temperatures rose after a frosty Sunday night. Apple orchards in the eastern panhandle reported minimal damage with blooms largely safe, while some sections saw light frost and smudge pot activity. state agriculture officials anticipated unlikely major losses.

West Virginia Mountain State Flat Top Raleigh- Mercer County Clerksburg Elkins Martinsburg Petersburg Charleston Huntington Parkersburg Panhandle Appie

Subpoena Action Taken On Ignoring Of John Lewis

Washington reports a federal marshal served a writ on John L Lewis requiring him or his lawyers to appear in federal district court to explain why he should not surrender the miners side of the petition dispute before Judge Edward M Curran. The dramatic scene at Lewis residence involved three marshals and brief entry to the house as the board probes the two weeks old coal strike.

Washington John L. ‘Lewis Lewis Federal District Court Truman U. S. Mareshal Zent UMW Midtown Alexandria U. S District of Columbia Qiaeptadte Awatte Inh ‘Hai Richmond

ITU Seeks End Of Paper Strikes In Newspapers

Hammond Ind March 29 The International Typographical Union announced it would pursue an end to ongoing printer strikes against newspapers by offering publishers new contracts that omit features ruled unlawful by a federal court order The ITU urged renewed negotiations with struck papers with fewer union demands but gave no comment on a quick settlement In Chicago and other cities publishers offered no immediate reaction to the ITU position which relies on the court order Swygert imposed to interpret Taft Hartley Act provisions A joint statement from the ITU and National Labor Relations Board counsel said the union must avoid discrimination against members and that a new local agreement could form the basis for resuming strikes in the newspaper printing industry A form outline of the agreement was prepared and may be used to proceed Page 10 Col 1

Hammond Ind AFL ‘International - Typographical Union ITU Chicago Taft-Hartley Luther M. Igert Swygert Natio Labor Relations Board International Rife Oni Biing Swyezert

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