Labor board probe over coal mine violence in Clarkesburg
A national labor relations board examiner opened a hearing in Clarkesburg on unfair labor practices involving United Mine Workers district 31 and nine local unions. The case alleges violence at non union mines during the 1949 soft coal shutdowns. The hearing began November 10 and closed yesterday, with examiner Allen McCullen studying transcripts and to report a decision soon.
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Clarkesburg
National Labor Relations Board
United Mine Workers District 31
B. H. Swanley
L. E. Clehorn Coal Companies
Clarksburg
Allen McCullen
Roads Still Bad In West Virginia Winter Storm
Subfreezing temperatures grip West Virginia with sheets of ice over northern highways. Heavy wet snow and sleet fell yesterday, with 14 inches in Preston county and blizzard conditions ongoing. Officials warned motorists to drive cautiously as US Route 119 faced closures earlier but remains passable at reduced speeds.
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Grapton
West Virginia
Road Commission
Grafton
Morgantown
Preston County
Tucker County
Wheeling
Snow Squalls Drop Eight Inches at Oglebay Park
Snow squalls drenched the region with up to eight inches at Oglebay Park as temperatures plunged near 15 degrees. Roads iced over, highway travel became treacherous, and some snow turned to rain before freezing. City cab firms strike over wage demands amid talks on federal price and wage controls.
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Charleston
Weathar
Cajor
Skyline
Checker ,White
North Charleston
South Charleston
Red Star
Truman warns of Soviet threat and Korean brinkmanship
President Truman urges rapid mobilization and broader defense production while warning that Soviet rulers created danger and China’s entry in Korea shows will to push world toward general war. He outlines immediate price controls to stabilize essential defense materials and living costs.
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Korea
Truman
Coining fortune filling lecture engagements at high fees
A note notes that a person continues page one with lecture engagements and commands high fees. The fragment mentions enrichment through speaking gigs and substantial speaker charges. No further clear details or identifiers are available in the text.
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Contineutrom
Hich
Rail and Postal Workers Prepare for Holiday Deliveries
Postal and rail express workers brace for peak season as they ready to dispatch Christmas packages to distant destinations. Crews prioritize mountain routes and ensure timely handling amid seasonal demand and logistical challenges.
President’s Letter Sparks Party Remnant Critique
Collector item among explosive letters from President Truman now held by Rep. F Edward Hebert. Hebert suggested a non denominational Sunday of prayer for wisdom and guidance. Truman called it unfortunate that sentiments were not considered before the November 7 campaign, noting the low conduct seen.
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Truman
F. Edward Hebert
D-La
Rep. Hebert
International Soundphoto
Armed forces budget eyed at five billion more in 1950
An expert said reporters the armed forces likely will seek about 5 billion dollars in additional appropriations this fiscal year ending June 30, bringing total military spending to roughly 50 billion. He noted this would be about half of estimated mobilization costs, compared with 41.167 billion total federal spending in 1949-50.
Lights Continued on page one in wartime rhetoric
Excerpt discusses ongoing European battles as the republic’s first defense. It suggests Russia can choose peace or war and asserts the political bureau and runeman recognize this decision today.
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Europe
Russia
Politico Bureau
Runeman
Two pass operators tests in Grafton drivers licenses granted
The State Police report Rex Hickman and Grafton residents Jackson and Dorsey Hickman passed their driver tests yesterday and received operator licenses. The tests were administered by Corporal G. F. Banda and Trooper.
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Rex
Jackson
Dorsey ‘Hickman
Grafton
G. F. Banda
Koos Coach Origins From Hungarian Town
The four wheeled carriage known as the coach derives its name from Koos, a town in Hungary where the first coach was built. The origin ties the vehicle design to that locale and its early construction.
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Koos
Hungary
Pakistan approves 20 shoe factories for 1,000 pairs daily
The government sanctioning 20 footwear factories aims to meet 1990-51 demand of about 20 million pairs, with current production at 12.5 million. Meanwhile, in Korea the western front north of Seoul remains quiet with skirmishes and South Korea reports lines stabilized five miles below the 88th parallel.
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Karachi
Pakistan
Hung
Korea
Seoul
Malayan Casualties From Jungle Fighting Reported
British forces in Malaya have suffered about 200 killed and 300 wounded since June 1948 in jungle battles against Communist terrorists. The tally includes units from England, the British Gurkhas, Malay regiments, and locally enlisted personnel.
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Singapore
Malaya
England
Korean War battles shift as 10th Corps pulls back
As fighting lingers near Hungnan the US 10th Corps withdraws to a tightened perimeter. Demolition charges begin again at dawn Korean time as Army Engineers blow up strategic targets around Ham.
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Hungnan
Ham
Babylonians Developed Early Banking System Says Vic Vet
Vic Vet claims ancient Babylonians created banking systems by 2000 B.C. He discusses early financial practices and the origins of credit and debt in Mesopotamian cities.
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