Russia Scraps Treaty With Slavs Sparks Virginia Emergency
Gunfire erupts near nonunion mines as UMW negotiations resume amid a 11 day work stoppage. One miner killed and another wounded in Jasper and Penna. Gov. Tuck declares Virginia state of emergency and calls up defense council. Kanawha County injunction blocks picketing around nonunion mines near Charleston.
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Virginia
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West Virginia
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Charleston
Oil Executive Addresses Big Meeting Of Sub Engineers
Oil executive from New York City told a conference of lubrication engineers that climate affects oil contamination in engines and that colder, damper conditions speed sludge formation. Perriguey urged shorter drain intervals for low temperature operation and cited tests showing more sludge when oil changes exceed 1,500 miles. The meeting, at Kingport Civic Auditorium, is a southeastern regional event sponsored by the University of Tennessee and ending with notes about contracts for crushed stone delayed by a county decision.
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Russia
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tito
Moscow Radio
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Rajk
Ian
Hungary
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Department of Mechanical Engineering
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Big Stocks Started On War Equipment
Washington approves a one year foreign arms aid bill totaling 1.814 billion dollars. Immediate access to 125.9 million cash from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation funds arms production. Senate leaders say 450 million worth of surplus American equipment will be sent to allies to bolster Cold War efforts against Russia. The House passed 223 to 108 and the Senate quickly approved.
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United States
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Senate
Ford, C10 Agree On Plan For $100 Pensions
Ford Motor Co and CIO United Auto Workers reach a company financed pension plan of 100 dollars monthly for Ford workers under 65 after nearly three hours of talks. The agreement follows a history of large scale bargaining. Local Detroit reports note Social Security inclusion.
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Weary Jurors Retry Tokyo Rose Verdict Looms
A San Francisco federal court jury, weary but determined, resumes deliberations to decide the fate of Iva Toguri D’Aquino known as Tokyo Rose. The trial centers on treason charges tied to wartime broadcasts and the jury faced questions over evidence as duties continue.
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Mother And Son Guilty In Slaying
In Dover Delaware a 10 man 2 woman jury found Robert Brennan 41 guilty of first degree murder for the shotgun slaying of Wade N Wooldridge 45 a Stone Mountain Virginia carpenter. His mother Inez Brennan 46 was also found guilty as an accomplice. A mercy recommendation was made for Robert but not for Inez.
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Wade N. Wooldridge
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Inez Brennan
Robert
Truman Leads Demo Invasion of Missouri
President Truman opened a Democratic campaign in Missouri with a keynote speech planned for the 1950 congressional race. He paused his political duties to participate in a Masonic ceremony installing Missouri Grand Lodge officers before flying to Kansas City for an off the record talk at a testimonial dinner for William M Boyle.
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Truman
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Bill) Boyle
Commons To Vote On Winnie's Plea To Kick Out Labor
The House of Commons votes today on Winston Churchill's bid to remove the Labour government over Britain's economic crisis. Labor factions back Prime Minister Attlee as the three day devaluation debate ends with a likely Labour win, amid a long session featuring Bevan, Lyttelton and Eden.
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House
Aneurin Bevan
Oliver Lyttelton
Bevan
Anthony Eden
Attley
Plans go ahead for steel strike in Pittsburgh
Phillip Murray of the CIO United Steel Workers pressed ahead with plans to signal a steel strike involving 500 000 workers to push the industry to fund a full pension insurance program. Mediation teams near 44 negotiating points work to avert the strike set to begin at midnight.
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United Steel
Iin
Murray
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Teuust
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Chicago-area
Cyrus Ching
Federal Mediation Service
Truman
Sterl
Bandy Attacks Pendleton Over Orebank Road Contract
State Highway Commissioner Eggleston advised County Judge Bandy that Orebank Road was withdrawn from Rural Roads contract settings. Pendleton claimed no contract was let and denied knowledge of any arrangements. The dispute centers on whether the county acted properly in notifying about the project.
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E. W. Eggleston
T. R. Bandy
Eggleston
Bandy
Solunar Tables by John Alden Knight
Solunar tables from John Alden Knight’s Bolusar Tables guide fishing and hunting plans. Major periods start at listed times and run about one and a half to two hours. minor periods are shorter. Observations note Cherokes and Douglas reservoirs elevations and daily readings.
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Jonn Alden Knight
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