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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1948

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Aiken and GOP Leaders Pledge Cooperation in Good Bills

Senator Aiken of Vermont said he wrote President Truman offering full cooperation on forward looking legislation while opposing the old guard leadership. Senator Young of North Dakota and Senator Flanders of Vermont foresee a shakeup in GOP leadership and agree to drop partisan sniping in favor of Truman proposals for social security expansion and national resource development. Aiken urged party renewal after Truman’s victory, stating voters distrust the old guard and that the party must renovate its machinery to elect a Republican president.

Washington Ren. Aiken R-Vt Truman Duta Sen. Young R-N.d Areter Congress GOP Asken Young Sen Flanders Vermont Aiken Thomas E. Dewey Dewey Kitten

Truman Election Eases UN's Immediate Future

Paris dispatch notes U.S. President Truman’s election calms UN's near term outlook. Delegates say continuity reduces uncertainty amid Berlin and Russia questions, contrasting with possible Dewey administration. John Foster Dulles lurks as a recalled alternative in Republican policy debates.

Paris United Nations Assembly Truman U. N United States Dewey John’ Foster Dulles White’ House Cal

Marine Band Soloists to headline afternoon and evening concert

The United States Marine Band will perform at the municipal auditorium Wednesday under The Gazette’s sponsorship. Two soloists from the band will showcase high level musicianship after rigorous auditions and tests. Tickets go on sale with matinee at 50 cents for students and 1 to 2 dollars for the evening show. Reservations available after 11 PM at 68-7371.

Marine Band United States Marine Band Municipal Auditorium Gazette U. S. Marine Band Ber Charleston the Gazette M. m- al

Labor Leaders Clash Over Taft-Hartley Oath Repeal

Labor leaders foresee a tough fight in the new Congress over the non Communist oath required by Taft Hartley. President Truman and the Democrats vow to repeal the act, vetoed by Truman, and may seek a compromise bill with industry and labor. A mixed repeal and new legislation approach is suggested.

Washington Congress Truman Democratic Party Bath Congress Tait Phartley

Maritime Strike Accord Reached in San Francisco

In San Francisco on a foggy night, employers and maritime unions announced a pact to end the West’s 67 day strike. The plan assigns the National CIO and the San Francisco Employers' Council to monitor and prevent future disputes that could shut down ships. CIO longshoremen, CIO marine cooks and stewards, and the Water front Employers Assoc. accepted the peace plan, with the San Francisco Employers' Council agreeing to lead dispute prevention efforts.

San Francisco Maritime National Cio San Francisco Employers’ Council Jgheck CIO Marine Cooks Waterfront Employers Assoc

Truman Welcomed as Hero in Key West Arrival

President Truman arrived in Key West after a long campaign, greeted by speeches and media scrutiny. He plans rest and sunbathing for at least two weeks at the naval base, with Vice President-elect Alben W. Barkley expected nearby. He stopped in North Carolina for church services aboard the Independence and visited Flint Baptist Church on his route.

Key West Fla Truman Hig Slaushier Argeret Naval Submarine Base San Alben W. Barkley Kentucky Pin Wallace H. Graham White House North Carolina First Baptist Church Newern Cherry Paint Marine Base Flint Baptist Church Thom W. Fryer Plasne Ture

Information For Parents About Marine Band Concert

Students in Kanawha county schools need a permission slip to be excused from the afternoon 2 30 concert at the municipal auditorium. The Marine Band appearance is deemed educational. Prices: students 50 cents. adults 1. Evening concert at 8 80 is reserved with prices 1 1 50 and 2. Four may purchase tickets by phoning 6 737 or at the promotion department.

Kanawha County U. S. Marine Band Municipal Auditorium Marine Band

Ruhr Authority Due This Month

London dispatch reports that an international Ruhr authority to curb Germany’s war potential may be formed this month. Representatives from the United States Britain France Belgium Holland and Luxembourg will meet to draft a statute for a governing body overseeing Europe’s largest coal and steel region.

London Ruhr United States Britain France Belgium Holland Luxembourg Europe Germany

Dewey Off for Tucson Vacation to Rest

Gov Thomas E Dewey and his family left by plane for a two week vacation in Tucson Ariz to get some sleep He would not make policy statements before returning and said he has received tens of thousands of messages since Election Day His wife sons mother and several friends accompanied him

Dewey Tucson New York Thomas EF. Dewey Ariz George M, Dewey Owosso, Mich

Battle for Suchow defense line nears Nanking

Nanking Nov 7 Ten more rose in a nervous capital as unofficial reports spoke of a developing battle for the Suchow defense line guarding Nanking. Chiang Kai-shek held day and night conferences while officials insisted he would defend Yangtze valley cities and not seek peace. Rumors of possible moves persisted as officials moved families and some blamed U S warnings as premature.

Nanking Ten‘lon Suchow Chiang Kai-shek Yangtze Valley China Chiang Sun Yat-sen United States Fengtal Penk Fengtai Penkpu Pal Chung-hai Chiang ‘Kai-shek Pondea Fu Tso-yi North Chine Peiping Spencer. Moosa North China

Victory forecast by Chinese Reds foreboding civil war shift

Shanghai reports foreigners interpret Mao Tse tung's Cominform statement marking Soviet anniversary as a signal of Communist confidence and a pledge to expel American imperialism. Observers fear a shift from a wartime coalition to a Reds dominated rule, with talks of replacing foreign business with Soviet influence.

Shanghai Russia China Chiang Kai-shek Mao Tse-tung Bucharest Communist Radio Mao

Timoshenko Sees Forces Parade in Red Square Anniversary

SOSCOW reports Marshal Timoshenko spoke from Lenin’s mausoleum after a Red Square parade marking the 21st anniversary of the Russian revolution. He, with Molotov and Bulganin, urged that Western powers aim a new war but will fail, as planes and armored units showcased Soviet strength.

Timoshenko Soscow Red Square V. B. Molotov Mareshal Nikolai A. Bulganin Stalin Lenin Bulganin

Solon Predicts Good Feeling and Prosperity Era

Washington reports Sen. O Maho ney predicts the next Congress will sustain high prosperity and start an era of good feeling. He expects cooperation across parties to curb rising prices, stabilize costs, and support Truman's program while avoiding partisan approaches. He cites election timing and fears of reprisals as past obstacles.

O'Mahoney Washington INS Sen. O'Mahoney D-Wye Bist Congress Robert A. Teft Senate House Economic Committee

Slayer Hears Wedding Held Before Death In PA Electric Chair

Daniel P. Tara, a 23-year-old slayer, spent a 10 hour honeymoon-like moment holding his wife Stella Noto's hands in a warden's office before his death sentence. Tara wed in Broadmeadows prison farm and faced execution for the 1947 holdup slaying of Francis L. Devon. Parents and an unseen witness watched as the couple said goodbye before his transfer to the central Pennsylvania prison.

Bellefonte Pennsylvania Daniel P. Tara Taranow Broadmeadows Media Stella Noto Brooklyn Francis L. Devon

Income Tax Agents to Probe Returns for Accuracy

Washington Nov 7 Tax officials announced a sampling plan to curb tax evasion as 1948 returns are filed after New Year. Agents will randomly select returns by occupation location and income, verify accuracy, and call taxpayers to substantiate. The effort aims to identify suspect groups and supplement existing methods without replacing individual case checks.

Washington Internal Revenue Bureau

Start Of Peace Dickering With Egyptian Foes

President Truman plans a broad social security expansion in January to cover about 20 million more workers and boost benefits by at least 50 percent. Proposals include higher payroll taxes, extended unemployment insurance to small firms and federal workers, higher unemployment benefits, and added insurance for illness or disability. Democrats see expansion as the easiest part of his program, while past efforts failed in the House.

Washington Congress Truman Ukely Hoth Congress Thomas E. Dewey Ways and Means Rep. Knutson Minnesota GOP

Shertok Heads to Parley Site for Palestine Peace Talks

Reports from Tel Aviv say direct negotiations between Egyptian and Israeli governments are under way on southern Palestine, with talks possibly in Paris or Geneva. Israel and Egypt seek two conditions: keeping Gaza strip and waiving reparations claims. Jordan and other Arab states dispute details as UN truce mission leader Riley urges Arabs to seek peace.

Tel Aviv Tarael Palestine Faris United Nations Paris Geneva Taraeli Mosheims Parishin Security Council Holy Land Tara Egypt Farouk U. N. Security Council Cairo Abdullah Trans- Jordan Laroel Trans-Jordan United Nations Truce Mission William E. Riley Ing Riley Jameli Gaza Negev Arid Gaiq Tel ‘Aviv jEgyntlane Majdal-Isdud Gora U. N

U S Planning Military Pact With Western Europe

Washington reports indicate the United States is ready to join a Western Europe and North Atlantic defense alliance following White House talks during President Truman's weekend visit. Lovett, Douglas, and Truman discussed China, Western Europe buildup, the cold war, and UN affairs, with implied approval of further negotiations.

Truman Lovett Washington United States Western Europe North Atlantic Ocean White House Keys West Fii Mr. Truman Robert A. Lovett Louis W. Douglas London China Europe Russia United Nations Ike J Congress

Greeks Heed U Delay Executions

The Greek government postponed the executions of 10 merchant marine labor union workers scheduled for tomorrow. Convicted last week by a maritime tribunal for adversive activity, their fate drew appeals from Dr. Herbert V. Evatt of Australia, the United Nations Assembly president, and pleas from British delegates. The justice ministry announced the delay without stating future action amid Greece’s dispute with Albania, Bulgaria and Yugoslavia.

Athens Herbert V. Evatt Australia United Nations Assembly Paul Thirstokles Sophoulis Greece Permament Ministry of Justice Evatt Albania Bulgaria Yugoslavia Ales Bebler

Blonde bookkeeper charged with embezzling 34479

Philadelphia report states Helen Morganstein a 21 year old blonde earning 40 a week was arrested after admitting embezzling 34479 from Brantz Co dealers in novelties and toys over two years. She said she spent the money on New York theater trips Atlantic City and other resorts while her husband Louis knew nothing of the activity.

Philadelphia Helen Morganstein Charles McBride William Holloway Gald Irland Brantz, Co

De Gaullists Win In French Voting

PARIS Monday Gen Charles De Gaulle won a smashing victory in a legislative election the RPF won about 40 percent of 269 seats in the Council of the Republic. This was the first legislative election for the RPF and it overwhelmed the opposition including the Communists. A De Gaulle spokesman claimed 121 seats had been won by RPF.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Council of RPF de Gaulle

Democrats likely win four year control of Senate

Washington, Nov. 7 Democrats appear to have won four year control of the Senate, with 54 seats to 42 for Republicans as the new body organizes in January. President Truman may avoid confronting a fully GOP dominated Congress in his next term, barring a sharp sentiment shift.

Jack Bell Washington Senate Truman House South Con‘hemtz

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