Spain Hints Return to Monarchy Under Franco Plan
Franco seeks to declare Spain still a monarchy with a Council of the Kingdom to name a successor. The decree proposes a royal, male heir over 30, Catholic, bonded to fundamental laws. The Cortes, largely Franco-appointed, prepares for swift approval on Victory Day.
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Associated Press
WhrapRip
Francisco Franco
Spain
Cortes
United Nations
Franco
Generalis
Simo
Enrique Cardinal Pla Y Daniel
Council of the Kingdom
Sugar controls extended to October 31 amid Truman concerns
Congress extended sugar rationing through October 31 and kept price controls, while President Truman warned of possible economic consequences and signaled he might seek longer controls. The bill allows 20 pounds of sugar per person for seven months and sets aside 50 000 tons for new industrial users, with inventory controls through March 31.
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Associated Press
Washington
Truman
Congress
Entry Gained Into Courthouse Room Amid Ballot Theft Trial
In Raleigh County court the James Edward Simon ballot theft trial opens with County Clerk Harry Anderson testifying about a break in the county clerk’s vault and missing ballots from seven precincts. The defense adds Robert Astworth to Simon’s staff as the recount process unfolds. The case centers on November 16 entries and tied recounts involving Thornhill and Mahan.
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Harry Anderson
Auorney
Ned H. Ragland
James Edward Simon
Raleigh
Simon
W. A. Thornhill
Raleigh County
Wiliam Henry Lilly
H. E. Dillon
W. A. Riffe
Robert Ws. Astworth
Beckley
Anderson
Noece
Charles Mahan
North Kanawha
Lincoln
East Beckley
Sophia
Tams
Dry Creek
Pine Knob
Thornhill
Ragland
Mahan
Scott
Lince
Nation's Mines Close as Titler Speaks on Coal Casualties
George J. Titler president of District 29 of the United Mine Workers spoke at Sophia on John L. Lewis Day calling for action amid coal mine tragedies. He urged work stoppage for mourning and demanded safer mines, criticizing government neglect and political interference in labor rights.
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Associated Press
John L. Lewis’ United
Centralia
A.F.L. U.M.W
Pacific
George J. Titler
Disttrict
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Sophia
Titler
Keystone
McDowell County
West Virginia
District 29
America
Aly
Hartley Pushes Urgent Bill To Halt Telephone Strike
Chairman Hartley of New Jersey urges the House Labor Committee to vote on an urgent bill to block next Monday's threatened nationwide telephone strike. House leaders say passage this week is unlikely due to Easter recess plans. Hartley argues for government power to stop a strike, noting wider labor law tightening.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hartley
R-N.j
House Labor Committee
Congress
Showdown Vote on Repealing Building Controls in House
In Washington the House Banking Committee set a showdown vote on Wolcott’s bill to repeal government building controls while keeping rent limits. Rep. Patman argues the measure harms veterans and diverts materials to other projects. supporters say freeing construction boosts housing, with veterans’ priority rental and purchase preserved but new dwelling rent controls removed. The Patman act office would be eliminated. Senate panel yesterday rejected a general rent increase bid and moved to extend limited controls.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Banking Committee
Wolcott
R-Mich
Patman
D-Tex
UN Atomic Body Divides Work After Wrangle
The United Nations Atomic Energy Commission split its workload after a four hour dispute in which Russia and Poland refused to vote. The Conventional Arms Commission reconvened to discuss how to recommend an arms initiation program to the Security Council. Russian and Polish abstentions left Gromyko and Parodi未 speaking.
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Associated Press
Lake Success
N. Y
United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
Russia
Poland
U. N. Commission
Security Council
U. N. Assembly
Andrei Gromyka
Alexander Parodi
France
Alamic Commission
Commission
Gromyko
Street Scene Negro coal miner overheard on Beaver bus
A bystander overheard a Black coal miner aboard a Beaver bus uttering a bold claim about the Supreme Court and "John L." The remark suggests tension around a legal confrontation and race during a period of social strife. The report preserves the overheard phrasing without embellishment.
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Beaver
Supreme Court
John L. Down
Hedrick Proposes Government Study On Longevity
Rep Hedrick D West Virginia, one of eight physicians in the House, studies a plan for government financed research into why some people live longer. He has considered a bill since 1945 and suggests an appropriation around 50 million dollars for a scientific study focusing on heart disease and high blood pressure.
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Associated, Press
Washington
Hedrick
D-W. Va
Messages From Trapped Miners Reveal Final Words
The Centralia Evening Sentinel published last night excerpts from final notes found on 13 miners killed in last Tuesday's explosion. The notes, written in the mine's darkness, express love and farewell messages to wives, children, and mothers, and reveal last thoughts as rescue proved impossible.
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Associated Press
Centralia
Centralia Evening Sentinel
Honey
Dickey
Smoke Rises From Haifa Docks After Bomb Attacks
Smoke from fires at Haifa oil dock area continues to rise 36 hours after an underground attack destroyed fourteen tanks and caused about 4 million dollars in damage. Investigators remain barred by heat and burning oil as officials plan reparations while troops man roadblocks and check identities.
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Associated Press
Jerusalem
Haifa
Palestine
Spare Stamp 11 Validated For Sugar Allocation
Washington officials announced that ration stamp no 11 is good for 10 more pounds of sugar per household through September 30. Stamp 53 expired last night and preparations for potential new stamps around October 1 were outlined as sugar controls shifted under congressional orders.
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Associated Press
O.pla
O.P.A
Congress
Chamber Of Commerce Reports No 1947 Recession Signs
West Virginia business index for March shows industrial output, trade and employment at or above 1946 levels. Coal, natural gas, lumber and electricity production rise, but construction activity softens with January-February contracts down 3.7 percent from 1948. Wages for January reach $80.7 million for 80 percent of workers covered by workers compensation.
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Associated Press
Charleston
State Chamber of Commerce
West Virginia
Chamber
Coal to liquid fuel conversion nearer, says Ohio researcher
Ralph A. Sherman of the Battelle Memorial Institute told a Midwest conference that converting coal to liquid fuels could become commercially feasible soon. He noted coal reserves are nearly limitless, while petroleum and natural gas supplies may suffice only for a shorter period as demand grows.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ohio
Midwest
Ralph A. Sherman
Battelle Memorial Institute
Columbus
King George II Dies in Athens at 46
The Associated Press reports King George II of Greece died today at age 46 from a heart ailment. He had returned to the throne last September after a plebiscite and exile periods. His death comes amid Greece's political strife and UN inquiries into regional charges with neighboring states.
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Associated Press
Athens
George II
Greece
George
Washington
Marshall Eyes Soviet Showdown Over German Reparations
AP reports Secretary of State George C. Marshall plans to tell Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov that the Germany issue hinges on reparations. Russia seeks 10 billion dollars over 20 years and a failure to compromise could doom unification talks and keep Germany split.
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Associated Press
SCOW
George C. Marshall
V. M. Molotov
Soviet Union
Germany
Russia
Marshall
Rockbottom
Spring Farm Meeting Series Open Tonight
The Farm Bureau hosts a Raleigh County series with 7 30 pm sessions starting tonight at Shady Springs High School Vocational Agriculture Building. Speakers include Ben F Creech WVU livestock specialist and C F Bishop plant pathologist plus Minor L Scott on Farm Bureau program.
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Spring Farm
Farm Bureau
Raleigh County
Shady Springs High School
Shady Springs
Future Farmers of America
Raleigh County Farm Bureau
Ben F. Creech
West Virginia University
C. F. Bishop
L. Scott Wil
Trap HI High School
Creech
G. A
Raleigh County Gardery Council
Chicago mayor race tests party strength in major 1948 view
Chicago voters head to the polls in a high stakes mayoral contest between Russell W. Root and Martin H. Kennelly. The outcome signals party momentum, with Democrats seeking to keep power after 16 years and Republicans aiming to seize control of city hall and its 16,000 jobs. The election is viewed as a national gauge ahead of the 1948 presidential race.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Jas
Illinois
Roosevelt
Dwight Havéen
Oak County
Carroll Reece
Russell W. Root
Go.p
Root
Martin H. Kennelly
Weather outlook for Middle Atlantic States in early April 1947
Cloudy with rain late today and tonight, then showers on Wednesday. Mild conditions continue. Five day forecast covers April 2 to 6 with above normal temperatures midweek, cooler Thursday and Friday, warmer weekend. Rain expected Wednesday and Saturday. total precipitation about one third inch.
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James D. Francis
Island Creek Coal Company
Huntington, W
West Virginia
Middle Atlantic States
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