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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1948

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United States backs tentative plan for Jerusalem trusteeship

The United States pushed a temporary U N trusteeship plan for Jerusalem as fighting worsened in Palestine. A U N representative would oversee Jerusalem, back a cease fire, and could call on member states to supply forces. The plan aims to replace British control by May 15 and keep law and order amid rising violence.

Jerusalem United States Belgium New Zealand U. N Palestine Iraq Awni Khalidy China France Benjamin O. Gerrg U. S Khalidy Gerig Britain U.S U. MN Security Council Truce Commission

Lend-Lease Bid Seen Ruled Out

Washington April 30 The White House sharply denied Truman would send a lend-lease request to Congress next week for Europe’s Marshall Plan nations. Press Secretary Ross called the reports false and said no such action is contemplated. Officials note two possible lines of action, including emergency aid for Western Europe and a record on strengthening NATO and regional defense, but no decision has been made.

Washington White House Lony Truman Congressional Europe Charles Ross Congress Ross Western Europe United States United Nations

Jerusalem in Flames as Arab Jewish Forces Clash

Heavy fighting raged in Jerusalem and Jaffa as Arab and Jewish units clashed amid a wider invasion scare. Casualties included 15 Jews and 37 Arabs. British warnings of arm use loomed over truce talks in Jaffa Tel Aviv. Arabs fled Salama while Jews pressed toward Katamon and key junctions during a tense halt.

Truce Commission Arab Higher Committee For Palestine Holy City Katamon Jewish Agency Britain Jerusalem Jatia Palestine Salama Jaffa Yazur Jaffa- Jerusalem Palestines Damascus Iraq Trans-Ji Nrden Tel Aviv Haganah

Fille Willis questions Sis over dog hair on cushions

Fille Willis says her sister fusses about her dog, arguing dog hair on cushions isn’t worse than cat hair. She defends the mess as minor and notes a preference for simplicity over drama in domestic life.

Sis

Movie star aids in Newark airport scaffold accident

Newark April 90 Movie actor Jimmy Stewart stepped into a real life role to help remove 10 injured after a freak wind toppled a 15 foot scaffold during filming. Eddie Albert escaped injury along with Stewart and others treated and released. Three injured remained detained at St James hospital. Stewart’s jeep was damaged and he called it luck no one was killed.

Newark N. J Jimmy Stewart Stewart Eddie Albert Joan Fontaine Albert St. James Hospital Lester Laurence Jimmy

Loan Insurance Bill Delayed by Senate

The Senate voted to defer action until Monday on a bill to continue the government's home loan insurance program. The lapse would occur at midnight, with a probable renewal planned next week. The day included a brief adjournment amid the legislative skirmishing.

Washington Senate Snetet Chaplz

Picketing Rule Sets Taft Hartley Limits on Secondary Boycott

Washington April 30 a National Labor Relations Board examiner ruled that peaceful picketing to force a business to halt dealings with another employer constitutes a secondary boycott forbidden by the Taft Hartley Act. The case involved AFL Carpenters and Montgomery Fair Co of Montgomery Alabama.

Washington Booycott Lindner AFL Carpenters Montgomery Fair Co Montgomery Ala Turm Page

Gazette Relays Attract Record Field At Laidley Field

The 16th Gazette Relays start at 1 p m today at Laidley Field drawing 26 schools, the largest entry ever. At 8 p m under floodlights the All-American Girls Baseball League stars visit for their annual spring game, with another contest scheduled Sunday at the same time.

Gazette Laidley Field All - American Girls Baseball League

Vote of House On Draft Bill Slated Monday

The House Armed Services Committee finished work on a draft bill and will vote Monday. It requires men 28 to register and 19 to 25 to serve two years, exempting most veterans, with no universal military training. The Senate plan differs, registering 18 to 25 and training teens in regular forces.

Washington House Armed Services Committee Andrews Senate Armed Services Committee Senate Armed Services House Appropriations Committee Bridges Rnh

Page 12 Column 4 Note

Fragmentary OCR reads Please Turn to Page 12 Col. 4. The visible text offers no clear event or named entities to summarize into a full news item.

Bogota Approves Regional Bloc in Pan American Pact

Delegates from 21 American republics unanimously approved a regional bloc under the United Nations framework. The Bogota pact consolidates the Organization of American States to promote peaceful dispute settlement, condemn communism, and create a consultative defense committee. The charters mark a landmark for Pan American cooperation as authorities await a formal signing at Simon Bolivar House.

Bogota Colombia He United Nations Organization of American States Pan American Union Washingtown Simon Bolivar Eduardo Zuleta Angel

Roses Still Fresh After a Year at St Marys Church

In Stockport England Father James Turner, rector, notes roses used for last year’s May Festival remain fresh on the statue for a year. Parishioners see it as miraculous or devoutly significant. About 600 visitors have attended since the first May roses were placed, with Pauline Byrne then seven among the early helpers.

Stockport England Virgin Mary James Turner St. Mary’s Catholic Church Furner Byrne

Lewis Urges May 18 Start for New Coal Contract Talks

John L. Lewis called on soft coal operators to begin negotiating a new contract May 18, signaling a potential battle over pensions. The UMW contract runs until June 30, with pension changes likely. Southern producers also called for talks but set no date, amid pension and welfare fund disputes and a looming 60 day notice issue under Taft Hartley.

Washington John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Lewis Parley Southern Coal Producers Ezra van Horn Welfare Fund Sen. Bridges R.N. Ho van Horn UMW T. Alan Goldsborough

Tide Rights Okayed by House

The House approved a tidelands bill 257 to 29 to grant states control of submerged lands within their borders and up to three miles off their coasts. It challenges a Supreme Court ruling that the federal government holds paramount rights to submerged lands. The measure now proceeds to the Senate.

Washington House Supreme Court Senate Truman Texas California Louisiana Rep. Sabath D-Tk Rep Walter D-Pa

Labor crisis looms as strikes threaten five key industries

Nearly one million workers are involved in current or pending negotiations across rail, coal, auto, electrical, and meat sectors. CIO unions press for wage boosts while management resists higher operating costs. Federal mediators seek to avert a nationwide rail strikeMay 11 with proposals not in the emergency board report.

Associated Press CIO United Auto Chrysler Corp John L. Lewis Lewis United Mine Frank P. Douglass National (Railway) Mediation Board Cal United Electrical Workers Union General Electric Erecta Gsngrad Motors Washington Edwin C. Johnson D-Cole T U. S. Steel Philip Murray

Patteson Calls O L P Forgery in Bid Lists Feud

Patteson branded as downright forgery the inked initials O L P found on typewritten lists of supposed favored bidders handed to the Purchasing Department. He rejected claims linking him to such lists while denouncing mudslinging in the Democratic governor race against James K. Thomas.

Patteson O.L.P Associated Press Okey E Thomas QO. L. B Meadows

Red Army Urged To Be Prepared For War

London April 20 Marshal Nikolai Bulganin said the Soviet Army must be constantly in military preparedness due to international intrigue against peace. He spoke to the armed forces on the eve of May Day in Moscow, broadcast by Moscow radio. He cited Soviet economic gains and post-war successes as proof of the system's strength.

London Nikolai Bulganin Vyanin Moscow Burganin Soviet Union

Truman Nominates John L Lewis Jr for Public Health Post

President Truman named John L Lewis Jr to the regular Public Health Service as a senior assistant surgeon. He is the son of the United Mine Workers president. Lewis joins 11 other nominees sent to the Senate for approval.

John L. Lewis, Jr Geta Post Health Service Washington Truman Regular Corps The Public Health Service United Mine Workers Lewis Senate

Thomas Cites Road Record in West Virginia Campaign

Thomas accuses Okey L. Patteson of taking blame for the road program failures and sabotaging contracts under Gov Meadows. He challenges Patteson to defend the Meadows administration record and says the public won’t support a second term. Page 12 continuation note.

James Kay Thomas Okey L. Patteson Patteson Tseek Gov. Meadows Thomas Meadows Administration West Virginia Ray Cavendish

Storms Moving Eastward Affect Midwest and Derby Forecast

A Kansas centered storm moving eastward was set to cover the Midwest and reach the East within 24 hours. Rain hit Kansas and parts of the Dakotas while Illinois Indiana Iowa and Wisconsin faced showers and cooler temperatures. Louisville’s Derby day outlook showed a better than 30 percent chance of rain.

Chicago Kansas Midwest Hlingis Iowa Minnesota South Dakota Ilinois Indiana Wisconsin Michigan Louisville Missouri Ohio Valley St .Lawrence Pennsylvania New York New England Nevada Idaho Montana Mountain States West Coast U. S. Weather Bureau del Rio Tex

Father Released In Poison Death Case At Alum Creek

Andrew Gillespie a 48 year old miner was released from county jail after being questioned about the deaths of his two sons Eugene 12 and Jerry 10. authorities cited possible strychnine poisoning but no murder charge. state police lab was analyzing the boy's stomach contents and results were expected in a day or two.

Andrew Fred Gillespie Max 3 Goldman Cpl R. T. Cummings South Charleston State Police Laboratory Eugene Gillespie A. m Jerry Cpl Cummings Xaid

Taft Menued for Honeymoon Suite, Cleveland Hotel

Cleveland hotel men declare Taft will occupy the honeymoon suite, signaling Groom Taft in circulation. Stan Arnold reports this copyright note from The Gazz.

Cleveland Taft Mr. Taft Stan Arnold

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