Foreign Policy Battle Threatens GOP Platform Plank
In Philadelphia on June 21, the GOP platform committee faced a clash over a foreign policy plank described as the most international yet. Beverle>[sic] members, gathered from Washington, sought to delay commitments, while Rep. Harness indicated a move to soften the plank’s foreign policy provisions. The draft reportedly aligns with Senator Arthur Vandenberg’s views and echoes Truman-era bipartisan emphasis, with House Speaker Joseph W. Martin Jr. arriving to chair the convention and press the party to present a record of the 80th Congress.
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Francis M. LE
Philadelphia
GOP
Beverle
Republican Party
Col Shes
Washington
Resolutions Committee
Rep. Harness
R-Ind
Arthur Vandenberg
Baskers
Truman
Jueph W. Martin, Jr
President Truman taps board to probe coal contract dispute
Washington June 21 President Truman named a three man board under Taft Hartley to review the mine contract and pension dispute between John L Lewis and soft coal operators as hearings near. The current pact expires July 1 with no progress toward a new agreement. Lewis failed to receive the board’s invitation as he was away. The board must report by Wednesday, potentially enabling a court order to avert a strike. Federal Judge Goldsborough later said he would See PRESIDENTS page 3.
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Washington
Truman
Cyrus
Ching
John L. Lewis
White House
Lewis
Board of Inquiry
T. Alan Goldsborough
Americans in China face resentful mood and protests
In Shanghai and Peiping American nationals feel targeted as Chinese intelligentsia and officials oppose U.S. aid. Students reject relief rations and protests rise as the United States spends hundreds of millions to aid recovery, with a veteran businessman noting the paradox of supporting Japan while backing China.
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Fred Hampson
Shanghai
China
Peiping
United States
Japan
Three Die In Head On Crash Near West Hamlin
A head-on crash near West Hamlin killed three people and injured seven, including four children. One driver died in a second fatal crash within a month. among the dead was Willard Workman, 41, of Whitmans, whose daughter had been killed last month in a related incident. Workman, an Island Creek Coal Company employee, died with his wife and Millard Brunty, 60, of Branchland. State Police Corporal H D Coyse See THREE DIE page 4
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West Hamlin
Willard Workman
Whitmans
Logan County
Workman
Island Creek Coal Company
Millard Brunty
Branchland
Cpl
H. D. Coy
Philadelphia picks a potential president as Taft speaks
In Philadelphia on June 21 4P Democraty went to work selecting a potential president to lead the nation at a critical moment. Ohio Senator Taft stood exhausted at a news conference after 30 minutes sleep in two days. The scene mixed crowds bands and slogans with grim seriousness as Taft faced questions. See CHOOSING page 3.
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Belman Morin
Philadelphia
Democraty
Or & Panama
Ohio
Taft
Ford Wage Rise Tied To Park Equipment Return
Ford Motor Co offers an 11 to 14 cent an hour rise for 110000 CIO United Auto Workers, with a 14 cent bump for those earning $1.50 or more, arguing wage inequities. The move follows Chrysler and General Motors gains as Ford backs a third postwar increase after initially seeking a pause. Park project notes include temporary halt awaiting equipment return from Watoga and dock construction progress at Tygart Lake State Park.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Co
CIO
United Auto Workers
Ford
General Motors Corp
Rex
Chrysler Corp
Uawcto
S Ince
Ford Company
State Troopers Resuming Active Duty After Illness
State Troopers W. D. Sergent and E. B. L. Duckworth return to duties after illnesses confined them to homes. Sergent came back over the weekend and Duckworth plans to resume tomorrow. Relievers include Trooper H. Parks, who will provide a legal detachment of three officers for the first time in years.
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W. D. Sergent
EB. L. Duckworth
Sergent
Duckworth
Department of Public Safety
H. Parks
Two Young Men Held In Fairmont For City Police
Two Grafton men aged 22 with Blueville addresses were pursued by Grafton police into Fairmont and halted in the 300 block of Adams street. The 1930 Ford driven by Kenneth R. Stutler overturned, striking a motorcycle and causing a wreck in the business district. Stutler was arrested for reckless driving and fined $25 plus costs. Both suspects are in Marion county jail for local officers.
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Grafton
Fairmont
Marion County
Kenneth R. Stutler
Kenneth Ray Johnson
Blueville
Adams Street
Stutler
Joe Mask
Fairmont City
Youngy Page
West Virginia Opposes Air Mail Stoppage
Robert G. Kelly, West Virginia aeronautics chief, told CAB he opposes All-American Aviation’s plan to halt air mail pickup and replace it with passenger plus mail service. He cited 25 WV towns receiving pickups and rugged terrain limiting conventional air service. Paul Ruch of Clearfield, PA, joined in opposition, with other city witnesses present.
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Washington
Robert G. Kelly
West Virginia State Aeronautics Commission
Civic Aeronautics Board
All-American Aviation, Inc
All-American
Kelly
West Virginia
All America
Paul Ruch
Clearfield
Chamber of Commerce
Special Court Term Set for Friday in Taylor County
Judge W Merle Watkins called a special term of Taylor County Circuit Court for Friday June 25. Several important matters are expected, including the mandamus action of Louis H Greenwald against Curtis D Decker. Stenographer records of hearings remain in progress and a decision is not yet anticipated. Court House sources predict a few weeks before a ruling is issued.
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W. Merle Watkins
Taylor County
Louis H. Greenwald
Curtis
D. Decker
Supreme Court backs dropping CIO indictment
The Supreme Court unanimously upheld a lower court ruling that discarded an indictment against the CIO and its president Philip Murray for spending union funds on a political endorsement. The decision centers on a test case that challenged a section of the Taft-Hartley Act prohibiting labor groups from using union money to influence elections. The CIO faces potential fines and Murray possible punishment for publishing an endorsement of Edward Garmatz for Congress.
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Washington
Jang
Supreme Court
CIO
High Court
Emphi
Reged
Black
Douglas
Murphy
Ruted
Philip Murray
Murray
Edward Garmatz
Baltimore
Candia
Congress
Garmatz
Ben Moore
Charleston
W. Va
U. S
Warm Showers Forecast After Warm Day
The forecast calls for warm weather with showers tomorrow. Recent readings show yesterday’s high at 75 degrees and overnight low at 52, with today’s noon around 80. Saturday night rainfall totaled thirty two hundredths of an inch.
Firemen To Stage Fireworks Display On Tygart Lake
Grafton Volunteer Fire Department sponsors a Fourth of July fireworks show at Tygart Lake following a day of racing and acoustic sports. A volunteer committee will arrange timing and location, with the display expected after nightfall visible from the state park docking area and the Grafton dam observation park.
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Tygart Lake
Grafton Volunteer Fire Department
Grafton Dam
Development Corpor
Walt Disney Tie and Fancy Free Attraction Tonight
Sentinel invites W. FR North Street to attend tonight's presentation of Walt Disney's Tie and Fancy Free attraction at the Died siete.
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North Street
Berlin currency reform halts U S supply trains to Berlin
Supply trains for about 10 000 Americans in Berlin are stalled due to a currency reform deadlock between the United States and Soviet forces. The Western allies begin a reform replacing Reichsmarks with the Deutsche mark while the Soviet zone restricts money, stopping U S freight through Marienborn and forcing reliance on air supply.
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Richard Kasischke
Berlin
Gerany
Germany
U. S
Vassily D. Bokolovsky
U.S
Marienborn
Another Woman Dies Following Spencer Mishap
A second death from the passageway floor collapse at Spencer State hospital was reported in Fairmont. Tilene Kinser, 18, of Charlestown RFD 2, died at Fairmont Emergency hospital after being brought there from Spencer with three other patients. Six others were treated, with Bina Pring of Charleston and Grace Lyons, 24, of Hurricane listed among the seriously hurt.
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Fairmont
Spencer State Hospital
Tilene Kinser
Charleston
Hurricane
First Session Opens at GOP Convention in Philadelphia
At the Taft Dewey gathering in Philadelphia on June 2 the Republican convention began with a 10 27 a m session. Delegates waved flags as the crowd anticipated a Republican year and a possible nominee amid platform debates. Serious uncertainty remained about who will win the nomination with multiple contenders showing support and strategy.
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Taft
Dewey
Jack Bell
Philadelphia
Repubicans
United States
Congress
Thomas
Fay Ago Ledaely
Sisi Sen
Arthur A
Man Injured In Saturday Night Wreck Near Mt Calvary
A Grafton area man was severely injured in a collision at about 10 p m Saturday at the intersection of U S Route 60 and Warder Road near Mt Calvary Cemetery. He, driving a 1938 Ford east, struck a truck. his jaw and head injuries were reported with further exam pending doctors.
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Marsh
U.S
Westinghouse employees to gain eight percent raise
Pittsburgh June 21. Westinghouse Electric Corp announces an eight percent wage increase for about 70,000 production and salaried employees. The deal, under a joint agreement with UE and CIO electrical unions, adds 16 cents per hour plus holiday pay and backdated to June 11. The raise applies across more than 20 plants pending union and board approvals.
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Pittsburgh
Westment
W. Oi
Lappman
Westinghouse Electric’ Corp
Oration
CIO United Elec
Trical
Radio & Machine
West
Indianea
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