U.N. rejects Soviet peace plan and backs Anglo American proposal
The United Nations decisively tore down a Soviet peace plan accusing the U.S. and Britain of preparing for war. By 83 votes to 5 the U.N. approved a counter American British peace program the biggest margin the West has ever received. The Soviet bloc opposed, Yugoslavia abstained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
United States
Britain
U. N
Yugoslavia
Andel Y. Vishinsky
Si Nation
Arab Yemen
Moscow
France
China
Soviet Union
General Assembly
Vistinsky Vishinsky
América
Vilsoslavina
Vishinsky
Red
Flushing
Atomic Energy Commission
Aled
U.N
U. W
Security Council
Russia
Pepper accuses Byrnes of seeking Magnolia Days past
Washington dispatch reports Pepper DFlad at the White House said James Byrnes has lost his sense of direction and aims to return the South to the Magnolia Days of the Civil War. He criticized Byrnes for attacking New Deal spending and big government after Byrnes spoke at Biloxi to the Southern Governors Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sun
Pepper D-Flad
James F. Byrnes
Pepper
Byrnes
South Carolina
The
Supreme Court
Biloxi
Miss
Shliivs Keocht
Soir
Senate
Corrigan
Willie Willis Toidet Seeks Action Amid Dry Field Fire Risk
Fragmentary report notes a dry grassy field posing fire risk with no fire department response evident. It mentions Willie Willis Toidet and a state of uncertainty about what actions might be taken.
Vishinsky Walks Out Over Chinese Criticism at U.N.
Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky led a boycott of Nationalist China's charges at the U.N. Political Committee, telling his deputy to listen but signaling that Russia would not accept the Chinese complaint as binding. Tsiang urged a global boycott of Chinese Communists and urged steps against Moscow’s support for Beijing, while Vishinsky and bloc spokesmen argued China’s representative was not competent to speak for China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tingfo F. Tsiang
China
Vishinsky
Paris
Security Council
Berlin
I'siang
U.N
Tsiang
Vishingky
Far East
Russia
Jrian
Manchuria
Ward Remains In Reds' Hands
U S consul Angus Ward and four staff are held by Chinese Communists in Mukden after conviction and deportation orders. The State Department says Ward remains detained with no communication to U S officials while speculation swirls about escape plans and whether Russia influenced the arrest. President Truman discussed the Orient crisis with adviser Frank McCoy as tensions rise in Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
U. S
Angus Ward
Ward
Arassia
Hong Kong
Russia
Truman
Orient
Frank BR. McCoy
Please To in to Page 14 Col. 5
The fragment appears to be a navigation cue rather than a complete readable news item. It offers no clear person, place, or event details to summarize into a proper headline and card.
Czech Reds Purge Farms as Collectivization Drive Expands
Prague dispatch reports a new phase of Czechoslovakia's purge targeting large farm owners. Government officials, including Planning Minister Dolinsky, frame the move as socialization of agriculture with penalties for economic sabotage. The decree pools private machinery for community use and accuses wealthy farmers of resisting schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Czechoslovaka
Czechoslovasia
Lige
Jaremic Dolinsky
Communist Party
Rude Fravo
Philippine Forces Mount Offensive in Batangas Mountains
Philippine Army Navy and Air Forces launched an all out attack on about 1000 rebels in Batangas Province south of Manila. Navy chasers bombarded Mount Talin and Mount Pitt while troops stormed insurgent positions under artillery. air force fighters strafed targets as evacuation orders were issued and martial law anticipated in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
INS
Philippine Army
Navy
Batangas
Talin
Pitt
Sotero Baluyet
Baluyet
Allizeas
Jose Laurel
Major
Anselmo Beredo
Amanido Real
Seamen Renew Street Fights Veterans Clash in NMU Row
New York November 25 rival CIO National Maritime Union factions clashed in front of headquarters on West 17th Street. Five Curran backers among those arrested for beating opponents. Police restored order as bail set at 300 dollars each for Dec 2 hearings. Cited dispute follows recent leadership expulsions and claims of external influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curran
New York
CIO National Maritime Union
NMU
Joseph Curran
anti-Curran Farction
West
Hudson River
Infvasitnion
Deputies Padlock Suspicious House In Kanawha County
Deputies locked a four room frame house at 508 Washington St E citing repeated prostitution and delinquency ties. Judge Julian F Bouchele issued a temporary injunction against Kitty Bowles Alma Rigsby James Hizer Manuel Garcia Harry Gates Delores Brags Mary Bowen Jarrett and Levi Jarrett pending a possible permanent order with proceeds from any auction added to county funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sneritts
Washington St. E
Julian F. Bouchele
Edward Reymann
Kitty Bowles
Alma Rigsby
James Hizer
Manuel Garcia
Harry Gates
Delores Brags
Dottie Hi
General County Fund
Mary Bowen Jarrett
Levi Jarrett
Fae
Germans feud over approval of Allied pact in Bonn
In Bonn Chancellor Adenauer and Social Democratic Leader Schumacher clash over a new Allied pact. Schumacher is barred from 20 days of Parliament, sparking a tumultuous session that ends at dawn as the party dispute over the chancellor’s authority to sign the accord continues. The Western Allied High Commission confirms Germany will operate under expanded powers for a year without revisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonn
Germany
Konrad Adenauer
Kurt Schumacher
Schumacher
Sittig
Adenauer
Social Democrats
Council of Ekjers
Christian Democratic
German Republic
Leaders Draft Defense Plan For NATO Pact Nations
Washington reports that twelve North Atlantic pact nations have agreed on a broad defense concept for Western Europe and North America. Final adoption by defense ministers in Paris is anticipated next week. Gen. Omar Bradley said the plan outlines general defense principles rather than a detailed war deployment. Congress restricts early arms aid to $100 million until strategic agreement is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weste Europe
North America
Paris
Omar Bradley
United States
Congress
Europe
St Albans Crash Kills 3 Injures 1
Three people died and one person was critically injured in a collision near St. Albans when a tractor-trailer struck two private cars. Victims include Clarence W. Cooke, 35, of 1314 Lee Street, and two women identified as Patsy Farley and an unnamed woman. James Reed of Station JS, Charleston, remains hospitalized at Tessin Thomas Memorial Hospital in critical condition. Wilbur Shaw, driver for Hennis Trucking Co., escaped injury. State Trooper W. B. Webb led the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
Clarence’ W. Cooke
Lee St
Patsy Farley
James Reed
Snow Threatens Mountain Highways Across West Virginia
Snow and sleet blanketed much of West Virginia with temperatures dropping toward single digits. Randolph County saw six inches on U S Route 250 between Elkins and Huttonsville, while Tucker County and Fayet te County portions received four inches. Travel on U S Route 21, State Route 1H, and U S Route 12 was warned to proceed with caution as crews awaited conditions. The Outlook said clouds and cold would persist with possible flurries, and valley roads in Kanawha remained clear as crews stood ready and the temperature near 33 at 6 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Randolph County
U. S
Whitesville
Boone County
WU. S. Rt
United Fuel Gas Co
Kanawha Valley
Mercury
Fake Revolt to Kill Tito Reported Near Invasion
Secret reports in New York claim the Soviet led Cominform plans a staged revolt in Belgrade to provoke foreign intervention and remove Yugoslav Premier Tito. The reports, circulated to Western intelligence, anticipate a Christmas to Easter timing and possible Hungarian Romanian involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tito
New York
Hias
Piper
Marshal Titt
Yugoslavia
West
U. S
Hungary
Romania
French Strike Fiasco Yet Banks and Stores Operate
PARIS Nov 23 France's 24 hour general strike called by two major unions failed to paralyze the nation. It shut down many mills factories mines and ports while transportation suffered modestly. millions walked or biked to work though food and utilities largely continued as normal. Union leaders claimed gains in pay and cost of living bonuses. a Socialist official called it a fiasco while another union leader praised results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Workers Force
Communist General Confederation of Labor
GGT
Eugens Thomas
Robert Bolhereau
Israel Rejects Holy City Plan
Israel rejected internationalization of Jerusalem and proposed U N guardianship for Holy Places under a UN agreement. Foreign Minister Moshe Sharett submitted a five part resolution to the UN special political committee, calling the UN plan unacceptable as it would place an outside authority over the area and threaten Jewish autonomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Success
N. Y
Israel
Jerusalem
United Nations
Moshe Sharett
U. N
Sharett
U. N. Parsion
United States
Britain
France
Shavett
Palestine Conciliation Commission
Gargantua the Great Dies at Circus in Miami
Gargantua the Great, the famed 556 pound gorilla admired by millions, died in his air conditioned cage on a Miami circus tour day. Keeper Jose Tomas found him at 9 am, the show continued, and the troupe planned winter quarters in Sarasota with some acts then heading to Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Gargantua
Jose Tomas
Hud
Tomas
Sarasota
Mavana
Cuba
Afric 5
Ger
Linz
Brovidyn
Sigamer
UMW Chief Lcans Retreat Sparks Renewed Talks Offer
Southern coal producers invited renewed contract talks with John L. Lewis in a move seen as backing away from a strike after Christmas. Moody, president of the Southern Coal Producers Assn, said time to resume, seeks terms including safeguards on welfare funds and limits on strikes. Reports note discussions among other operators and government officials looking to quicken negotiations and avert disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southern
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Joseph E. Moody
The
Southern Coal Producers Assne
Coe
Bluefield
Moody
Southern Group
Wie
W. Va
Southern Assoc. Ell
Moody's
Reg Ce
Pinups Weee
Alo
Bojangles' Star Robinson Dies After Heart Ailment
New York November 28 Bojangles Robinson famed tap dancer and film star died at 7 28 p m at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center after a heart illness He had entered the hospital November 14 and was surrounded by his wife The colorful performer known for his backward dances and the nickname Bojangles was 63 His career spanned stage and screen as he remained active and beloved in show business
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bojaneless Robinson
Robineson
Bojansl A Oreny
Res Williams
Robinson
Broadway
Luz
Charleston Skies Forecast for Saturday Night to Sunday
The Charleston sky map notes sunrise at 6:01 a.m. and sunset near 5:01 p.m. Moon phase is first quarter with moonset around 1:33 p.m. Prominent stars include Procyon in the east and Regulus high in the south. Visible planets Venus and Jupiter in the south with Saturn below Mars. Night temps range from mid 30s to low 40s with partly cloudy, cold regional conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Procyon
East
Regulus
Venus
Tupiter
Mars
Saturn
West Virginia
Gergana Boi
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charleston Transit Co
Summers &T
Gazette
U.N. Senales
Willie Willis
Reds
London
UINS
Teuters
Mong Kong
Mukden
Tientsin
China Mail
Nebraska
Kanawha County
Green Valley
Marcelle Ward
Sudsy
Charleston Gazette
the State Newspaper
Dixie
Panama
Arias
Edward G. Miller
Arnulfo Arias
Miller
Jose Reman
Remon
Daniel Chanis, Jr
Roberts F. Chiari
Chanis
Harmads
Chiari
Panamanian National Assembly
Thele
Gargantua the Great
UMW
Lcans
Moordy
Charleston
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!