Maritime unions sign 2 year wage pacts for 60 000 seamen
New York two year contracts covering more than 60 000 seamen were signed by CIO Maritime unions and shipowners after 22 hours of talks. The deal adds a 7.50 monthly clothing allowance to current pay, pending ratification by union members.
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New York
CIO
Atlantic
Gulf Coast
William N. Margolis
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
National Maritime Union
American Radio Association
Milwaukee teen slain in Kalamazoo elopement mystery
Patricia Birmingham, 16, showed a pregnant mannequin doll to a friend before her disappearance. Kathleen Birmingham Babich, 18, testified in court as Milton Babtch, 19, stood trial for Patricia’s Feb 10 murder. Patricia’s body surfaced in the Milwaukee River on March 20 after the couple’s elopement to Kalamazoo.
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Milwaukee
Patricia Birmingham
Kay
Patricia
Kathleen Birmingham Babich
Milton Babtch
Kathleen
Milton
Kalamazoo, Mich
Truman links fur spying panic to postwar hysteria
President Truman attributed the fur ore spying investigations to postwar hysteria saying such surges occur after wars but fade. He urged reporters to study the 1790s alien and sedition laws and how those cases ended, drawing a parallel to current events.
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Washington
Truman
Consumer Buying Survey Signals Modest Price Cuts Key
The Federal Reserve Board reports consumer buying prospects for January to March show Americans have money and desire for record goods but want lower prices. If beliefs hold, modest price cuts could spur a sales boom.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Teen girl summoned in Chicago court for Waitkus shooting
A teenaged girl was summoned into felony court in Chicago on an assault with intent to murder charge in the Eddie Waitkus shooting. The Philadelphia Phillies star was shot near the heart with a .22 rifle, reported in critical condition. Doctors delaying surgery to remove the bullet said Waitkus showed improvement but remained guarded after several fainting spells.
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Chicago
Eddie Waitkus
Philadelphia Phillies
Waitkus
Linois Masonic Hospital
Jewels Stolen From Baltimore Dealer Home
Mrs. Anna Lehrman a leading automobile parts dealer reported thieves took jewels and fur worth 36600 from her Baltimore home. The haul included diamonds rubies platinum pieces and two mink jackets. Losses are covered by insurance.
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Baltimore
Anna Lehrman
Southern Operators Make No Visible Progress In Talks
In Bluefield Southern soft coal producers failed to show progress toward a new contract with John L. Lewis's United Mine Workers. The union challenged the operators' must proposals, but no side announced its own. Secrecy marked a three hour session as spokesmen declined comment. The union seeks open negotiation of all demands and argues against declaring any as musts. Main operator demands target fewer strikes and memorial periods while blocking a pension fund and lunch hour changes. The sector pushes for a contract tied to market conditions to boost production per dollar.
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Bluefield
Southern Soft Coal Prodhers
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Yeesterday
Joseph E. Moody
Southern Coal Producers Association
UMW
John Owens
SCPA
Lewis
UMW Welfare and Pension Fund
City Manager Attacks Sentinel Over Water Rates Report
The Grafton Sentinel publishes a letter from the city manager defending the accuracy of the water rate hearing coverage. He asserts no misstatement and notes his inquiry with attendees found no inaccuracies. The article also references the Public Service Commission hearing at Taylor County Courthouse with 682 local protesters, including unions and fraternal groups.
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Sentinel
Decker
Public Service Commission
Grafton
Taylor County
Richard B. Bord
Oddfellows Lodge
Rebekahs Lodge
Potters Union
Alycidon Wins Ascot Gold Cup at Ascot
Alycidon wins the two mile and a half Ascot gold cup in England on June 16 defeating the American bred favorite Black Tarquin of William Woodward's stable.
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Alycidon
Ascot
England
Lord Derby
Black Tarquin
William. Woodward
Spurned Lover Takes Own Life
John R Transue 20 shot himself in a one man Russian roulette after his 16 year old sweetheart refused to marry him. He loaded a .38 revolver, spun the chamber, and fired behind his ear. Coroner ruled accidental death though evidence suggested intent not proven. Transue was an Army private stationed in Miami and returned home from Florida days earlier.
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Washington
John R .Transute
Montgomery County
Frank J. Broschart
Transue
R. L. ‘Transue
Miami
Florida
Woodrow Wilson High School
Gobblers Knob
Chillum, Maryland
County Health Physician Seeks To Halt Epidemic
County Health Physician R. D. Stout appeals for parental aid to curb a measles epidemic. He notes cases averaging over 100 daily and urges keeping young children from crowds and ill households. Victims should be confined a week. symptoms include cold like eyes ache cough nausea and fever. goggles or darkness recommended for eye protection. Whooping cough not yet epidemic.
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R. D. Stout
Mistrial Motion In Lias Tax Case Returns
The defense again moved for a mistrial in the William G. Lias income tax evasion case. Defense counsel argued that evidence of another criminal case was improperly introduced. Judge Harry E. Watkins scheduled arguments and did not set a time limit.
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Fairmont
William G. Lias
Charles J. Margiotti
Wheeling
Margiotti
Russell M. Barrett
U. S. District Court of
West Virginia
Barrett
Watkins
Waggoner Given District Office
KEYSER West Virginia Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association elected C. B. Hiett of Moorefield as president and chose to affiliate with the National Association. L Starkey Shaffer of Gap Mills was secretary-treasurer. District officers include Martinsburg's John Harvey and Hedgesville’s K O Judy as president and secretary-treasurer.
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K. O. Judy
Martinsburg
Newburg Man Hospitalized After Runaway Horse Incident
66 year old farmer Harry Bolyard of Scotts Hill area was dragged 300 to 400 yards by a runaway horse while tying corn. Prone to bruises on arms shoulders and chest, he was rushed to City Hospital where doctors planned further exams.
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Harry Bolyard
Scoteh Hill
Newburg
University Pension Issue Before Court
The West Virginia Supreme Court heard a case on dual pensions for 34 WVU retirees and eight retired janitors. State Auditor Sims was asked to show cause why supplemental pension payments from the university salaries fund should not be approved. Sims rejected April supplemental payments, arguing no work means no salaries fund payments and that such payments amount to a second pension.
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Charleston
West Virginia University
Supreme Court
Edgar B. Sims
Sims
Demonstration of Voting Machines in Charleston Tomorrow
In Charleston West Virginia on June 16 two voting machines will be demonstrated in the office of Secretary of State Pitt O Brien. The State Voting Machine Commission will examine the devices to determine if they meet the commission's requirements for use in the state.
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Charleston
W. Va
Pitt .O' Brien
State
Reorganization Bill Advances Toward Truman Approval
Senate approves a compromise reorganization bill by voice vote, sending it to President Truman after a month of wrangling. The House earlier passed the measure, with Truman saying he will proceed with plans once Congress completes the legislation. He noted faster action would help push projects to the capitol this session.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
Senate
House
White House
Capitol
Lucas
Illinois
Propose To Nail Non-Commie Oath Requirement Now
A Senate debate on the Truman labor bill advances with amendments inspired by the Taft-Hartley act. Proposals would require both unions and management to bar unfair practice, guarantee free speech within limits, and require annual financial reports from both sides. President Truman opposes revisions.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
Taft
Ohio
Governor Named For Girls State Election
Jackson's Mill announces the appointment of officials for Rhodendron Girls State. The Weirton girl was inaugurated after a 160 to 131 vote for Patricia Carolyn Callison of Slab Fork, who led the Nationalist ticket. Other picks include Barbara Burr secretary of state, Norma Edworthy attorney general, Jane Stilwell treasurer, Patricia Edwards auditor, Jane Fletcher state school superintendent, and Jean Atkinson agriculture commissioner. Supreme Court winners were Katherine Womelddorf and Martha Ann Haggerty for the Nationalists. Clara L. Chew was elected by Federalists.
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Jackson's Mill
Nancy Village
Rhodendron
Weirton
Board of Public Works
Supreme Court
Patricia Carolyn Callison
Slab Fork
Raleigh
Barbara Burr
Crystal Springs
Norma Edworthy
Charleston
Jane Stilwell
New Cumberland
Patricia Edwards
Wheeling
Jane Fletcher
Clarksburg
Jean Atkinson
Katherine Womelddorf
Charles Town
Martha Ann Haggerty
Clara L. Chew
Wellsburg
Truman Pushes Brannan Farm Plan This Session
President Truman announced he wants the Brannan farm plan enacted this session. He predicted Congress will act, though some elements may wait. He disputed reports that defeat would be used for campaign purposes, saying farm legislation is part of the Democratic platform and should pass.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Democratic Party
Des Moines
Former Grafton Resident Passes Bert Malone Dies at 67
Bert Malone, a native of Grafton and longtime Wheeling resident, died at 12:50 PM yesterday at his Chapel Road home after a long illness. Born February 4, 1882, he worked for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad for decades and retired May 1, 1948 as a passenger brakeman. He married Olive Matthews in Cameron, West Virginia, on May 16, 1934, and leaves a brother and other survivors.
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Bert Malone
Grafton
Chapel Road
Bethlehem
Wheeling
Inter Thornton
Sarah Satterfield Malone
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Olive Matthews
Cameron
West Virginia
Neil City
Leda Bemas
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Waggoner
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Mary Collins
Rye
N. Y
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Tex
W. C. Marland
West Virginia University Board of Governors
Leland Foster Wood
Commission On Marriage
Federal Council of Churches
U. S
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