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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1946

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Russia Agrees To World Wide Check On Arms

Lake Success New York November 38 Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov proposed a system of international control and inspections within the Security Council to enforce arms reductions and ban atomic weapons. The move, welcomed by Shawcross of Britain but challenged by U.S. delegates, would create commissions to oversee armament cuts and atomic energy prohibitions, signaling a possible December debate in the 54 nation committee.

Russia Molotov Security Council Lake Success V. M. Molotov United Nations Malotov Hartley Shawcrass Great Britain United States Long Mae Moléten U. N Ofen Tom Connally D.-Tex Shawerees Minaaed Pitane

Big Powers Urged To Push Disarm In WASHINGTON

Four senators joined labor leaders and private citizens urging American British and Russian leaders to fulfill disarmament declarations. The broadside named Truman Stalin Attlee and urged creation of a body to secure peaceful settlements and enforce peace with UN forces. It warned each power keeps arms and a veto over enforcement. Page 15 Cel. 4.

Washington Joiot Elpert D. Thomas D-Utsh Senate Military Committee Trumian Truman Stalin Russia Att Jee Britain Byrnes Dwight D. Eisenhower Arbiersoag International Central Commission United Nations Charter Atomic Energy Commission

Willie Willis Fails Tardy Excuse Test

Willie Willis recites a humorous line about faking an excuse for being late. The student says the teacher dismissed the tardy excuse and jokes about handwriting from mom being a factor. The moment captures classroom humor and discipline.

Chiang Hints Readiness To Step Aside in China

Nanking Nov 26 Chiang Kai-shek told a tense National Assembly that government responsibility has passed to the people and he has no further political ambition. He introduced a draft constitution for democratic self government and warned against totalitarianism in a presidential system. Communist forces pressed in Peiping area as civil war widens and rail lines and coal centers face new threats.

Chiang China Nanking Chiang Kai-shek National Assembly Assembly Peiping Tatung Mukden Chienso Manchurian Henan

Big Four tackle Danube issue at New York talks

In New York the Big Four foreign ministers faced a snag over Danube navigation in an apparent clash of terms for a Danube conference. Molotov proposed free navigation within customary commercial limits, while Byrnes signaled tentative acceptance only if tied to Balkan peace treaties. The group adjourned with plans to reconvene and publish a summary of remaining Italian peace treaty questions.

New York Danube V. M. Molotov James F.byrnes Molotov Byrnes Jake Molotov Turkey Banube Morrow

Ukraine Charges Denied by Byrnes

The United States rejected Soviet Ukraine charges that a midtown New York delicatessen shooting was a premeditated attempt on two United Nations delegates’ lives. Secretary Byrnes said the robbers were fleeing a burglary and the delegates were not targets.

New York United States Soviet Ukraine United Nations Byrnes Dmitri Manuilsky U. S Manuilsky Sheila Hip Gregory Stadnik Alexis Voina 18Th Street Manuitsky Assembly of the United Nations

Bidault Resigns As France's Head

Paris reports President Foreign Minister George Bidault resigns as head of the provisional French government to clear the way for a new interim cabinet. Maurice Thorez is the only announced candidate, with a term until January when parliament seats and a president of the fourth republic are chosen. Marcel Cachin urged a strong new government to implement necessary budget cuts.

Paris George Bidault Maurice Thorez Bidault National Assembly H 1 Thorez Hidauti Popular Republican Party MRP Edouard Herriot Radical-Socialists Party of Republic Liberty Bidualt Marcel Cachin

Peace Feelers from Operators on Short Week in Coal Strike

Washington November 28 AP A mine operators spokesman said they are willing to discuss a shorter work week with John L Lewis. Lewis showed no sign of ending the nationwide strike as the government prepared to press contempt charges. Burke of the Southern Coal Producers Association said owners would negotiate and are willing to talk on wages hours and a 45 hour week if needed. Lewis spent Thanksgiving in seclusion as lawyers argued before Federal Judge Goldsborough on a motion to dismiss the contempt proceedings.

Washington John L. Lewis Lewis Edward R. Burke Souther Asgor Burke Justice Department T. Alan Goldsborough National Coal Assec Interior Department United Mine Workers Fen Bet Goldsborough

Coal Stock Lapses Prompt Martinsburg Appeal for Relief

Coal stocks in Martinsburg West Virginia neared exhaustion amid a miner walkout forcing an urgent appeal to federal authorities for relief. Mayor Paul B Martin led a committee to draft an equitable distribution plan as Pocahontas field output dropped to 296 997 tons week ended Nov 23 from 485 055 the prior year.

Martinsburg Sfa Associated Press West Virginia Paul B. Martin Panhandle Solid Fuels Administration Martins Pocahontas Opiérators Assoc Bluefield National Coal Assoc Washington

Yanks All Over World Join In Thanksgiving Services

Americans at home and abroad gave thanks for peace and aid, with President Truman attending a church service in Alexandria. Tributes reached Berlin Tokyo London Paris as troops and families observed the holiday with dinners, games, and services overseas.

World Wen Truman White House Christ Episcopal Church Alexandria George Washington Boston Berlin Turkey Palitica London Paris Jefferson J. Catfery All

Pauley Seeks Major Cuts in Japan Industry

Reparations Commissioner Edwin W. Pauley urged swift Allied removal of about three fourths of Japan's key iron steel and machine tool industries. He proposed reducing merchant ships, outlawing war industries, and stripping magnesium aluminum and synthetic oil plants with power facilities. The plan aims to weaken Japan to less than two percent of U S production and to share reparations among Allies, with China Philippines Australia France India and Britain as major claimants.

Washington Japan Edwin W. Pauley Truman Paul J .28Y Senate Foreign Relations House Pauley Paulny United States Russia Asia China Philippines Australia France India Britain

Miners Walkout Stopped Record Production Rate

The Federal Reserve reports peacetime industrial output rose two percent in October to a record level. Employment stayed at a high plateau, with production and inventories expanding, while November saw a downturn in coal and steel due to work stoppages beginning November 21.

Washington Federal Reserve Board

Steel Allocation Order Drafted In Final Stages

Washington reports a new government steel allocation order aimed to offset production drops from coal stoppages. Civilian Production Administration sources say the order may be issued tomorrow with a likely across the board cut in consumption. The plan could affect priority users and housing programs reliant on steel.

Washington John D. Simall P Steel CPA Wilson Wyatt Wyatt Small Iron and Steel Office of Defense Transpor

Holbrook Accused of Slaying Wife

City police filed a murder charge against John Vincent Holbrook 34 of 12 Price Ct in the death of his wife Leena Miller Holbrook 38 at a Charleston hospital at 10 10 am an autopsy cited fatal injuries Detectives citing witness statements say she was beaten by Holbrook last Saturday He is held in the city jail awaiting a municipal court hearing Surviving family includes sister Viola Miller and brother Charles Winston Miller Funeral set for Sunday at the residence with burial in Miller cemetery Bartlett funeral home directing services will be at 2 pm the home is to be relocated to 6 30 pm today

John Vincent Holbrook Price Ct Harold B. Cornwell Leena Miller Holbrook Charleston A. O. Wolfe van G. Brown

Jury to decide if Norris LaGuardia act applies in Lewis contempt case

Washington Nor. 28 A Federal judge will decide whether the Norris LaGuardia anti injunct ion act applies to the John I Lewis contempt of court case. If applicable a jury will be empaneled. if not the judge will decide the issues of fact. Lewis may waive a jury trial and leave verdict to the judge.

Washington John I. Lewis T. Alan Goldsborough Goldsborough Norris-LaGuardian Lewis

Legion Chieftain Defines 'Issue' in UMW Contract Dissent

National Commander Paul Griffith of the American Legion condemns the coal dispute as a battle over protecting 140 million Americans' rights. He argues the UMW contract interpretation misses the point and warns that organized minority power could paralyze transportation, utilities, and daily life, risking unemployment and hunger.

Washington INS Paul 4. Griffith American Legion Griffitt United Mine Workers Iheen Griffith

Public ownership bill takes rail road and inland waterways

London reports government bill to nationalize rail roads and canals creating a public ownership program. A five member commission would oversee the plan with a target transfer to government control on January 1, 1948. Cost estimated at 4.26 billion dollars. Conservative opposition signals strong pushback in the Commons.

London United Kingdom Cansula House of Commons

Indian Miners' Strike Reported as Longest in History

Nanaimo British Columbia reports a 93 year coal strike by Indian miners who began in 1853 and have not worked since. Henry Castillon of Vancouver cited crude mining methods and royal pay disputes as the causes and called the walkout the longest in history.

Nanaimo B. C Henry Castillon K. C Vancouver Castillon

Stage Struck Court Orders Action Within Ten Days

A court orders actor John L to act within ten days amid a stage dispute. Ian Arnold, cited as author in 1944 copyright note, is referenced in the case as part of the contention involving the Gasttie production.

John L Ian Arnold

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