Lewis Demands Include Surprise in UMW Talks
The United Mine Workers disclosed that John L. Lewis seeks a shorter work week with six days paid as now, a doubled health and welfare royalty, and a 30 minute daily lunch break, with details left to the union journal. Government mine safety code and contract timing loom as parties aim to avert a June 30 strike.
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Harold W. Ward
Washington
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Union Health and Welfare Fund
Lewis
UMW
National Cemetery Legacy in Grafton and Memorial Day Parade
The article traces the creation of the national cemetery in Grafton in 1867 with Maj. Bates coordinating exhumations from Civil War battlefields to the new site. It notes 639 known and 629 unknown remains, the memorial idea sparked by Mrs. Logan, and Memorial Day observances expanding in 1886 to include schoolchildren. Charleston will host the Memorial Day address by Sen. Kilgore, with parade troops. Grafton will honor its burial ground, and Cameron will see an American Legion tribute.
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Grafton Wss
R. C. Bates
Grafton
War Department
James Alexander Yates
Baltimore and Ohio
West Grafton
Yates
U. S
Taylor County Court House
Arthur Brooks
Edward E. Gilbert
U. S. Army Engineers
Maj
Bates
James Breedlove
Upper
Maple Avenue
Secetery
Philippi
Belington
Beverly
Rich Mountain
Alexander Leeds
Leeds
Mattie Jace
Winifred Warden
James B. Moran
Harley M. Kilgore
Beckley
Charleston
Fort Knox
Gratton
West Virginia
Francis J. Love
Wheeling
Fort Meade, Md
Cameron
American Legion
Airport probe features Haslett regulars and grand jury
Major Elmer Haslett suspended airports chief heads to New York City to face questions on alleged improper profits tied to oil company subsidiaries. He may waive immunity to testify before the Grand Jury International. The piece mentions other wartime veterans and Decoration Day observances across the state with speeches by Capt. Thomas J. Kelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Attorney's Office
New York City
Elmer Haslett
Haslett
Grand Jury
International
Grand Army of the Republic
Clarksburg
Hld
Bridgeport
Harrison County
Thomas J. Kelley
Pacific
Parkersburg
Moundsville
Coffey Earns Notable Practice Review in Golf Locale
Coffey, a pro at a West Virginia country club, trains amid controversy as a court martial imposes ten years hard labor and dismissal with forfeiture of pay for failure to declare or pay $208 in golf customs during last year's event. The sentence awaits review by Lt. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger and War Department action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
U. S. Eighth Army
Robert L. Eichelberger
War Department
Teol Fungicide Offered At Malone Store
An advertisement touts Teol a strong foot germicide made with eighty percent alcohol. It promises rapid action, claims to reach and kill more germs and offers a thirty five cent back guarantee if not pleased. Available today at Malone Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone
Backache and leg pains may signal kidney trouble
Warning from a vintage ad notes kidneys remove acids and wastes from blood and failing kidneys cause backache, leg pain, fatigue, and swelling. It touts Doan’s Pills as a stimulant diuretic used for over 59 years to help flush wastes from the blood and relieve symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Dean
Absolute proven remedy for pains. single trip offered
An ad-style claim promises relief from rheumatism arthritis neuritis and sciatica with an absolute proven remedy. It invites disabled persons to send a friend to 188 E Fayette St Uniontown Pa near the Senior High School. Office hours daily 10 to 8 and Sunday 10 to 5. Permanently located with overnight accommodations.
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E. Fayette St
Oy Senior High School
Uniontown
Shannopin Club hosts seven U S Open spots event
The district qualifier on Monday will award seven berths. The Shannopin Country Club course will host 23 amateurs and 52 professionals in the round. Coffey entered. He is the defending West Virginia Open champion from last year after being released from military service.
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Shannopin
Coffey
Iust
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