Nothing New On Coal Strike Negotiations Sealed
White House reported no new developments in the deadlocked soft coal contract talks. President Truman shelved arbitration plans and focused on a potential nationwide rail strike that could block coal movement. Press Secretary Ross said there was not a thing new, while Schwe llenbach saw intangible grounds to resume talks.
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Harold W. Ward
Washington
White House
Truman
Charles G. Ross
John L. Lewis
Charles O'Neill
United Mine Workers
Ross
Missouri
Charge Murd ers to Panzer Officers
The prosecution charged that the 1st SS panzer regiment killed between 538 and 749 American prisoners during the December 1944 Battle of the Bulge, under direct orders from Adolf Hitler to show no humane inhibitions. Lt Col Burton Ellis said figures reflect only what the prosecution expects to prove and cited a Hitler meeting with army commanders and Dietrich ordering executions to avenge terror bombing.
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Cynthia Lowry Dachau
Germany
1St
SS Panzer Regiment
Adolf Hitler
Burton Ellis
New York City
6Th
SS Panzer
Ellis
Hitler
Sepp Dietrich
Theatre Ticket Ad Misspelling For Strand or Dixie
Grafton Sentinel invites Ester Anvil West Washington Street to attend tonight's screenings at the Strand and Dixie theatres. The Strand presents Leave Her To Heaven with Gene Tierney Cornel Wilde and Jeanne Crain. The Dixie offers A Game of Death with John Loder Audrey Long and Riding The Wind with Tim Holt.
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The
Grafton Sentinel
Ester Anvil
Washington Street
Heaven
Gene Tierney
Cornel Wilde
Jeanne Crain
Strand Theatre
John Loder
Audrey Long
Tim Holt
Dixie Theatre
Parodi Takes Council Presidency at UN Meeting
Francis W. Carpenter reports from New York on May 17 as Alexander Parodi, French delegate, assumes the Security Council presidency and urges cooperation amid a contentious session. The council debated rules on admitting new members while delaying Albania's UN bid, with Hasluck and Stettinius proposing procedures that could stall the process. The article notes the context of Yugoslavia backing Albania and Russia supporting the bid, with a payroll reference on page 4.
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Francis W. Carpenter
New York
Alexander Parodi
United Nations Security Council
Council
Parodi
Paul Hasluck
Organization of the United Nations
Security Council
Hasluck
Committee of Experts
U. S
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
Press for New Draft Extension Law for Nation
Senate leaders pressed for quick passage of a new draft extension as Truman boosts the age limit to 29. Army estimates show about 15,000 eligible men in that group, threatening a shortage before the July 1 expiration. The draft act previously exempted 18 and 19 year olds after House action.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
Army
Navy
House
One Killed In Violent Wheeling Windstorm
A violent windstorm tore through Wheeling last night killing Russell Ricer at Bellaire O and injuring none reported as it uprooted trees and utility poles and caused extensive property damage. He was buried under a wall that collapsed under wind pressure.
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Wheeling
Russell Ricer
Bellaire O
Convict 16 Year Old Boy Of First Degree Murder
A 16-year-old boy named Herbert Luster was convicted of first degree murder in Pittsburgh after a five hour jury deliberation. He was sentenced with a life imprisonment recommendation for fatally shooting 52-year-old Andrevan Tsikalskis during a Dec. incident at a restaurant. Evidence showed he wore his brother’s Army uniform and used a souvenir gun brought from Europe.
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Pittsburgh
Herbert Luster
Andrevan ‘Tsikalskis
Europe
Philadelphia papers hit by lunch-hour strike over pay
About 370 AFL drivers halted distribution for lunch time pay, delaying the Philadelphia Record the Inquirer and the Evening Bulletin. Publishing continues but papers will be sold only over the counter at each plant. Local union No. 628 called the action in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
AFL
Philadelphia Record
Philadelphia Inquirer
Evening Bulletin
Ec Phila
Talbott Withdraws From Taylor Barbour County Judgeship Race
Attorney E Wayne Talbott a Barbour county Republican candidate withdraws his bid for the Taylor Barbour county judgeship citing medical treatment. Remaining GOP contenders include W Merle Watkins Grafton George M Kittle and Paul B Ware Philippi with Democrats Herman Poling Francis L Werder listed. W P Samples and Hugh R McPhail contend son for the unexpired Werder seat with Harry Curry unopposed on the Democratic ticket.
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E. Wayne Talbott
Barbour County
Taylor-Barbour County
Merle W. Bailey
Talbott
Cumberland Mad
Mr. Talbott
W. Merle Watkins
Grafton
George M. Kittle
Paul B. Ware
Philippi
Herman Poling
Francis L. Werder
Francis L Werder
Herbert W. Dent
Hugh R. McPhail
W. P. Samples
Harry Curry
Samples
Wayne Page
Diana Barrymore in Las Vegas on remarriage and gambling
Diana Barrymore, in Las Vegas, declares no immediate remarriage plan and that she is “on the wagon” while enjoying a fashionably hotel stay. She cites a preference for the stage over films and reveals a fondness for slot machines amid Nevada gambling legality.
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Las Vegas
Diana Barrymore
Hollywood
Ann Sterling
John Howard
Miss Barrymore
John Barrymore
Bramwell Fletcher
Nevada
Senate debate stalls outlawing employer union fund aid
By Jack Bell in Washington the Senate faced a proposed ban on employer contributions to benefit funds unions may spend as they wish. Even critics admitted majority support for the measure but labor tensions kept any vote from taking place despite the strong backing and a mood to curb such restrictions.
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Senate
Byrd
Jack Bell
Washington
Chamber
CIO Steelworkers demand Small resignation in union resolution
Atlantic City May 11 The CIO steelworkers call on President Truman to demand the immediate resignation of Civilian Production Administrator John D Small over his suggestion for a six month strike ban Small argues such a ban would be sensible for reconversion and that voluntary labor actions and arbitration cannot be guaranteed See Senate page 4
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Schwellenbach
Lewis
Truman
Atlantic City
CIO
John D. Small
Small
Nine Passengers Identified in Viking Crash Inquiries
In Richmond Virginia authorities strive to positively identify 18 of 27 passengers killed when a Viking air liner crashed in swampy pineland amid murky weather. A Civil Aeronautics Authority inspector said he would request FBI investigators to probe certain aspects of the accident.
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Richmond
Henrico County
CAA
FBI
H. G. Myers
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Fierce Cuban Army Camp Uprising Shocks Havana
Unofficial reports say heavy shooting at Camp Columbia near Havana as officers and men refuse orders, amid plans to transfer the base to the United States on May 20. Gen Venevero Perez reportedly briefed President Gran San Martin as guards were placed on alert. Troops patrolled approaches to the camp after firing began between 3 and 4 am.
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Havana
Cuba
Camp Columbia
Informacion
San Antonio de Los Banos
United States
Venevero Perez
Gran San Martin
Truce Fifth Day Finds Mines 6000
Charleston May 11 The West Virginia coal industry enters its fifth day of an uneasy truce with operations at or above normal while operators and miners exchange charges. The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce claims a large wage increase would be the largest inflationary contribution since the war, noting take home pay for 35 hours work would rise with a 54 hour payment plus a seven percent payroll tax and fringe benefits.
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Charleston
West Virginia
West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Alderson Broaddus Opens 75th Anniversary Celebration
Alderson Broaddus college marks its 75th anniversary with a three day celebration in Philippi. The program features a historical pageant tracing the school's moves from Winchester to Clarksburg to Philippi and its 1932 merger with Alderson academy.
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Alderson-Broaddus
Philippi
Alderson-Broaddus College
Winchester
Clarksburg
Alderson Academy
School of Nursing
Youths Must Register Despite Halted Induction
Charleston May 17 Youths must continue to register with local draft boards on reaching 18 despite the temporary halt in induction. State selective service director Carleton C. Pierce announced that registration remains mandatory until further notice.
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Charleston
State
Selective Service
Carleton C. Pierce
Poles Can Be Used To Catch More Than Fish
In Pittsburgh on May 17 a fishing pole was used to snare loot worth 3200 from the bedroom of Mrs. R. D. Bates. She hung her purse containing jewelry on a bedpost and woke to find it gone. A 10 foot fishing pole with a nail on the end was found outside the open window by police.
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Pittsburgh
R. D. Bates
Jones released by Chicago kidnapers in ransom case
Edward P. Jones a wealthy Chicago policy boss was freed by abductors after five days of detention. Police Chief Walter G. Storms said Jones appeared safe and sound with no disclosed ransom payment. Jones told reporters he was taken and held under guard, unaware of his abductors or any ransom demand. Attorney Aaron Payne reported no contact since release and earlier claimed ransom was sought but no demand made.
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Chicago
Walter G. Storms
Edward P. Jones
Storms
Jones
Central Police Station
Richard Austin
Austin
Aaron Payne
Payne
Grand Jury clears boxing referee Donovan in homicide case
Arthur Donovan, renowned boxing referee, is cleared after a grand jury declined to indict him in the death of David Stanley Corcoran following a street fight on April 19. The case drew wide attention as Corcoran was an importer and an old friend of Donovan. Meanwhile in Charleston, The Rev Herman Mees Meyers announced his resignation from St Pauls Lutheran Church to accept a call at St Pauls in Toledo Ohio.
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New York
Arthur Donovan
David Stanley Corcoran
Donovan
Charleston
Herman Mees Meyers
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
St. Paul's Church
Toledo
White House Effort Aims to Avert Railroad Walkout
President Truman called both wage dispute sides to the White House for conferences starting at 2 30 p m as a nationwide railroad strike looms set for 4 p m tomorrow. He warned he may seize carriers if no settlement is reached before the strike deadline, hoping to prevent a tie up by 250 000 engineers and trainmen.
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D. Harold Oliver
Washington
Truman
White House
Strike Time Set As Wage Talks Stalled
President A F Whitney of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen said the railroad strike would start at 4 p m in standard time across four zones tomorrow. Negotiations broke down after management rejected an 18 percent wage rise or a minimum of 1 44 a day, well short of the 25 percent or 2 50 daily floor sought. Carriers insisted the 16 cents an hour or 1 28 daily proposed by the emergency board is all they can afford, costing an estimated 584 million for 1946.
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Washington
A. F. Whitney
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
White House
Coal Dispute Deepens as Truman Proposes Arbitration
Washington May 17 The coal strike stalemate between John L Lewis and mine owners grows tangled as both sides reject President Truman's arbitration plan. Lewis demands a seven percent payroll tax from owners for a miners welfare fund, while miners contribute similarly. The dispute remains unsettled as page four notes.
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James Marlow Washington
John £. Lewis
Lewis
Truman
Will Probe Black Market Operations In Sleeping Car Reservations
NEW YORK May 17 The Easter Railroad President's conference has asked passenger traffic managers to study suggestions for correcting improper conditions in the marketing of sleeping car reservations. G Metzman chairman and president of the New York Central presented the subject at a meeting, with the conference noting ongoing study by railroads' passenger traffic departments.
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New York
G. Metzman
New York Central
Waterlooo Bridge and Waxy on Wheels Westward at Grafton
A double bill at the Grafton Theatre Opera House features Waterloo Bridge alongside Waxy on Wheels Westward. Audiences see a pairing of classic drama with a touring comedy as evening performances unfold.
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Waterloo Bridge
Grafton Theatre Opera House
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