Miner strike continues in seven states despite votes
United Mine Workers district officials failed to end the no contract no work strike across seven states as locals voted to return about 37 1410 miners to work. Estimates show roughly 60 000 still idle with production varying by state. West Virginia leads with thousands idled while Ohio and Pennsylvania report mixed reopenings as the labor action widens.
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John L. Lewis
Nest
United Mine Workers
UMW
West Vireina
Sera
Monongaka
Cecil J. Urbaniak
Logan County
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Pennsylvana
John L Lewis
Delay Granted In Coal Hearing Injunction Case
Washington AP Amid chaotic claims the UMW faced ongoing injunction drama as a court postponed a coal mine hearing to February 11. The delay was granted at the joint request of John L. Lewis UMW president and Robin Denham NLRA general counsel, citing time needed to prepare. The case centers on labor practices, demands for new equipment, and the legality of certain work rules amid potential production disruption and labor tensions.
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Washington
Sutt Coat Mines
John L. Lewis
Beard
Wayamon
NUR
Aince
Benham
Lewis
Lewin
UMW
NLRB
Senor Alken
Jon I
Subcommittee Okays Georgia Sales Tax Bill
A three member House Ways and Means subcommittee approved a three percent sales tax increase with no exemptions. The bill sets a one cent tax on sales up to ten cents, two cents on sales up to one dollar, and three cents above one dollar, with partial allowances for small transactions.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Gove Heriing Talmadga
Spies Stove
Holt Plea For More Dollars In March Of Dimes Drive
Houston County appeals for additional contributions to reach a 940,000 March of Dimes quota with only one week left. Schools report varied totals led by Holt area donors. mall gifts and a Wishing Well fund drive add to the tally as officials stress urgency and county needs.
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Holt
Houston County
Holt Drive
Tundergarten
Rage Hall
Minne T Heard
Highland
Mount 5
Kinder Warren
Beig
Fundy
National Foundation
Houston
Natinal Foundation
GOP Southern Democrats Lose Power In House
Washington AP report shows a split in House Republicans, weakening the Southern Democrat coalition that often ruled the House. A 64 to 44 vote against a rule change revealed fractures, with some Republicans saying the coalition gained nothing and hindered civil rights and federal spending agendas. Senate Republicans say the fight will continue, maintaining opposition to Truman proposals.
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Williams
Arbogast. Washington
House
South
Truman
Senate
Capitol
Taft
Religious Census Planned For City Dothan
Dothan’s 1950 religious census will be conducted next Sunday afternoon officials of the Dothan Ministerial Association announced today. The Rev C H Hildreth pastor of Lafayette Street Methodist Church is census chairman with the Rev D F Hickman Baptist Associational missionary as co chairman Serving as zoning chairman is the Rev A Debinden Headland Avenue Baptist pastor and the Rev Gland Wilton of Southside Baptist Church is co chairman Approximately 450 workers from all churches in Dothan will participate in the census.
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Dothan
Dothan Ministeria Associaten
C H Hildreth
Lafayette Sreet Methodist Curch
Cents
D F Hickman
Baptist Associational Missionary
Red Herring Smells Sweet in Hiss Trial Campaign Issue
Washington dispatch notes Republicans claim President Truman framed the Hiss case as a red herring to divert from inflation and GOP weaknesses. Nixon promises proof that high Roosevelt era officials thwarted exposure while Republicans cite Whittaker Chambers’ testimony as key.
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Socko
Lyle C. Wilson
Washington WP
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Truman
Alger
Richard M. Nixon
United States Senate
Nixon
House
Move To Condemn County Road Property Dies In Board Meet
Houston County Board fails to second a resolution to begin condemnation to widen three miles of road from Brandon Stand to the Houston Dale county line. Commissioner Boswell’s plan stalled as residents urged delay for a broader proposal. A separate Cottonwood notice approved paving two streets and a state project paving four and a half miles, with county widening funded locally.
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Houston County Board of Havens
Brandod
Houston-Dale County
Comemissioner
LE Doc
Boswell
Dothan
Convusuionee
Perry
State Highway Department
Cowaris Creek
Cottonwood
Calhoun
Alabama officials discuss city revenue at league convention
Mayors and officials from more than 290 Alabama cities gathered in Montgomery for the Alabama League of Municipalities meeting. City Commissioner Frank Livaston of Tuscaloosa, the league president, said progress is slow in securing relief and that demands for services outpace revenue. He warned officials are burdened by constitutional limits while seeking new funding sources.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Alabama League
Frank Livaston
Tuscaloosa
Livingston
FEPC Measure Sidetracked By Sam Rayburn Ruling
The House shifted to a foreign affairs measure delaying action on the FEPC bill. Speaker Rayburn ruled the foreign bill had unfinished business priority, pushing FEPC to February and possibly indefinitely. The move sparked unhappiness among FEPC supporters and Southern opposition tied to Truman civil rights proposals.
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Barney Livingstone
Washington
House
FEPC
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Truman
Rayburn
J ™An Kee
American International Institue
Ohyldhpad
Food and Agricultural Organization
South Pacifica Commission
World Health Organization
International Labor Organization
Expert Says Florida License System Best
Tallahassee is where the NSC Southern field representative Dean Hill said Florida has the best driver license program in the United States. He cited state examination procedures and corrective measures, noting the Florida Highway Patrol can target high risk drivers and that licenses can be revoked for drunk driving and repeat wrecks.
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National Safety Council
Florida
United States
Dean Hill
Chicago
NSC
Hill
Genevan's Joy Ride Ends At County Jail
Geneva officers report Geneva man Guy Guilford released from jail on motor theft charges stole an ambulance with lights and siren, drove toward Hartford until stopped by a roadblock. He allegedly escaped highway patrol pursuit, and awaits federal trial.
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Guy Guilford
Stias
Guilford
Hartford
Guiy
Agriculture Group To Meet Tomorrow
A meeting of the Chamber of Commerce's agriculture and live stock committee will be held at the Chamber office in Guy Halt tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
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Agriculture and Livestock
Guy Halt
Truman Urges Solons to Cut Excise Taxes
The report notes President Truman asks Congress to reduce excise taxes while an FBI inquiry probes the Jefferson County Birmingham Board of Registrars. DoJ ordered the probe, led by Special Agent in Charge George D. King, amid months of internal dissension and calls for grand jury action.
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Solons
Birmingham
FBI
Jefferson County
Board of Registrars
George D. King
Department of Justice
King
Japanese Say Beds Making Vast Strides In Jet Developments
MANZURL Japan AP Col Suko Tanimura former chef of etgh' of tne Japanese Army 48 Korea said today Russia is making rapid progress for jet plane development He was among 2500 Japanese POWs landed here from Russia He observed jet plane reports from July 1948 to 1949 noting over 260 planes took part in a display and that Russia's fighter fleet grew He cited changes in bomber design and speed while noting morale high and Russians holding about 40 Japanese generals and 2000 other officers at Khabarovsk awaiting investigation as war criminals He described a camp with Germans Austrians and others being taught crafts and language with Germans receiving priority com memorialization
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Tanimura
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Tanszura
Red Army
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Tanmura
Rossung
Soldier Killed in Florida Accident Near Panama City
A 19 year old Vernet soldier was killed instantly when his cat overturned 27 miles north west of Panama City Florida. Johnny Thomas 27 of Millers Ferry Florida was injured and another passenger in the forts unidentified.
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Davis A Rowe, Jr
Vernet
Johnny Thomas
Millers Ferry
Way
Lamberth urges Social Security reform for Alabama farmers
Washington AP reports Senator Lamberth pressed the Senate Finance Committee to extend Social Security coverage and create new aid categories. He blasted current old age payments as about $20 monthly, saying many needy Alabama farmers struggle despite eligibility and high state welfare costs. He cited low per capita income and growing hunger as proof of inadequate protection and urged four coverage expansion and a new category for permanently disabled.
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Washington
Alabama
Ione Broughton Lamberth
Senate Finance Committee
Lamberth
Welfare Department
Klan treason trial verdict kept secret in Birmingham
In Birmingham the KKK treason trial of Rev. Alvin A. Horn of Talladega closed behind locked doors with no verdict announced. Horn said he was not notified of any finding and did not attend the Saturday session. Alabama Federated Klans led the 12 to 18 members present as officials reported a secret proceeding.
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Birmingham
Alvin A. Horn
Tallasdega
Horn
Pat Mortied Wittsman
Hugh Mornin
Alabama Federated Klanis
Sd Morris
Association of Georgia
Kiana
Alabama
Hart
Morris
Klana
Georgia
Bremingham
Lab Report Finds No Malaria Cases in 1949 Section
A 1949 report from the regional laboratory notes zero new malaria cases among physicians for the year and suggests the ailment is nearly nil. It reports 17 502 specimens tested, 4698 for fevers or Ava, with 1318 placed in positive classification and all verbal men and 1 intestinal parasites indicating hookworm.
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Br ED Driggers
Heglanal
Tonia
Billion Dollar Boost In Other Levies Sought
President Truman asked Congress to shutter tax loopholes and seek a billion dollar boost in excise and estate levies. He urged cuts in retail taxes on freight tickets and consumer goods while proposing a moderate increase on corporate income above fifty thousand dollars.
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Francis M. LE
Washington
Truman
Congress
Jte
Everse
Treasury
Mississippi Valley Flood Threat Drives 3500 Homeless
The Associated Press reports the Mississippi Valley faces major flood danger as the Mississippi River crests, driving an estimated 3,500 lowland residents from homes. Levees and flood control work are in focus while cold, drizzly weather rolls over the Plains and upper Midwest and snow blankets northern states.
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Associated Press
Mississippi
West Army
Cairo
Elty
Dakotas
Minnesota
Jack Benny Honored For His Closeness
Hollywood reports Jack Benny received an award described as honoring his closeness to the public. The bizarre phrasing suggests a carnival style tribute with unclear details. The item notes national attention and mentions a celebrity context without precise event facts.
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Jack Benny
Hollywood
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