Widen Miners Back Independent Union in Elk River Vote
The Widen League of Miners defeated the United Mine Workers in a 575-worker election at Elk River Coal and Lumber. Ballots showed 264 for the independent union, 225 for UMW, 4 for no union, and 35 challenged. If all challenged ballots favor UMW, a runoff could follow. Ballots were sent to Cincinnati for final tabulation.
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Associated Press
WIDEN
Widen League of Miners
Elk River Coal and Lumber Company
A. F. L. United Mine Workers
N. LR. B
Independent
United Mine Workers
Cincinnati
National Labor Relations Board
Widen League
Elk River
Charleston
U. M. Wis
West Virginia
Harrison County
Three Boys Die In Upstate House Fire
Three young Rosenberger children died and their father was seriously injured when a frame house on Caddell Mountain burned. Calvin, 5, died hours after the blaze. his brothers aged 6 and 3 perished. Mrs Rosenberger and an 18 month old infant escaped with minor injuries. Neighbors think the fire started from a chicken brooder inside the home.
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Associated Press
Kingwood
Paul Rosenberger
Caddell Mountain
Rosenberger
Calvin
Strike outlook widens as miners pause work
West Virginia Coal and Coke Corp chief Charles Dorrance proposes sending the soft coal dispute to a fact finding commission and urges miners to return to work. Operators predict the walkout with United Mine Workers leader John L. Lewis will continue at least until May 1 amid stalled negotiations on safety funding and contract terms. Federal mediator Paul Fuller urged conferees to stay on the job.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Charles Dorrance
West Virginia Coal and Coke Corporation
Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Paul W. Fuller
Lewis
Dorrance
John “G. Lewis
Post-Gazette
Supreme Court
West Virginia
Omar
W. Va
Petiot Convicted of Bluebeard Murders in Paris Death Verdict
Dr Marcel Petiot, dubbed the monster of the Rue de Sueur, was found guilty of more than 20 killings and sentenced to death after a three week trial. Civil damages totaling about 11 000 dollars were awarded to families of victims. He claimed to lead a resistance group and to smuggle people out of Nazi occupied France.
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Associated Press
Paris
Marcel Petiot
Rue de Sueur
Maurice
Palais de Justice
Peirot
Petiot
France
Rene Floriat
Floriot
Street Scene Reflects City Life Amid April Wind
Two discharged veterans swap battle experiences over cokes in a Main Street drug store. Two men lead a cow up Moran Avenue at midnight, while two small boys shelter on Prince Street under one coat as cold April wind blows.
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Mullens
Moran Avenue
Main Street
Prince Street
Ex-GI Confesses Slaying Woman in Delaware Park Case
Frederick Morris, 24, a Chester veteran, admitted complicity in the murder of Rose Lyons Reynolds, 49, whose body was found beaten and raped in a park near Wilmington. Morris, who tried to kill himself with a razor after the admission, survived. co-defendant Z. Grant Tyler, 23, was found dead in his gas-filled kitchen, ruled death by own action.
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Associated Press
Chester
G.I
Delaware
Andrew Desmond
Chester “Hospital
Frederick Morris
Wilmington
Del
Rose
Lyons Reynolds
Desmond
Morris
Z. Grant
Tyler
Cozer Park
Forester Cancels Burning Permits in Kanawha District
Wade Trump Kanawha district forester cancels brush burning permits due to widespread fires. Eighteen fires blaze across the district with no acreage or damage estimates. Cass Johnson, who pled guilty to burning brush without a permit, was fined $20 plus court costs and remanded after failing to pay.
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Wade ‘Trump
Kanawha
Trump
Cass Johnson
George C. Mills
Proposed Atomic Energy Commission To Have Broad Powers
Washington report says the Canals Special Atomic Committee drafted a bill giving the five member Atomic Energy Commission sweeping control over ownership production and transfer of fissionable materials and all related information. It would set security rules to shield atomic secrets with penalties up to 20000 fine and 20 years in prison for willful violations. A committee member noted possible censorship beyond wartime limits though some areas might allow limited press criticism.
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Associated Press
Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
Oit
United States
Southern Koreans To Govern Selves
A top American officer says the U S Military Government may hand south of the 38th parallel a self governing structure with Korean officials in charge and the AMG in an advisory role. Washington doubts unilateral action by the U S Soviet Commission members. Demobilization slows joint efforts and reduces American staff in the zone.
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Associated Press
Seoul
U. S
Korea
U.S
Associated Press Today
38Th Parallel
A. M.G
State Department
Washington
Cancer Tag Day Chairmen Named
Rosemary Canterbury and Lucy Sue Bowers named co chairmen of the Tag Day for the Raleigh County Cancer Drive. Sub Des and Sub-Deblettes Clubs will participate in the drive tomorrow.
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Rosemary Canterbury
Lucy Sue Bowers
Raleigh County
House Group Faces Clash Over OPA Life and Powers
In Washington the House Banking Committee approved a one year extension of price controls per President Truman. Debate focused on a nine month OPA life, subsidy cuts, and link to production costs, with Democrats backing the full extension and Wolcott pushing a nine month limit.
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Washington
House Banking Committee
Truman
O. P
Associated Press
Price Agency
Spence
D-Ky
House
Wolcott
R-Mich
Mr. Truman
Edward A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
Albert S. Goss
National Grange
O'Neal
Wotcott
Rep. Monroney
D-Okla
Census Takers Begin Beckley City Growth Count
Thirteen enumerators begun counting Beckley’s population at 9 am in the first city census since 1940. Authorized by the Bureau of Census the team aims to quantify growth over six years to justify a proposed $2,000 extra annual revenue from the State Liquor Control Commission. Results expected by Monday. Enumerators and districts listed with addresses and boundaries. The operation costs about $1,800 with five cents paid per name.
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Shirteen
Beckley
Bureau of Census
State Liquor Control Commission
Lee Aker Kirkland
Kirkland
Weather West Virginia Frost Tonight Fair Weekend
Frigid night with frost expected across West Virginia. Saturday brings fair skies and warmer temperatures.
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West Virginia
Thompson Promoted to Corporal in West Virginia State Police
C. A. Thompson of the Beckley detachment is among four troopers promoted to corporal in Company D, announced by Sgt. A. Calise. The group includes M. C. Yoak Hin ton G. P. Davis Berwind and W. R. Callighan Fayetteville. Thompson has 17 years in the force and after navy service returned to duty in February. He previously served in Beckley Charleston Welch and Logan demonstrations.
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Sgt. A. Calise
M. C. Yoak
Hinton
G. P. Davis
Berwind
W. R. Callighan
Fayetteville
Thompson
State Police
Navy
Beckley
Navy Shore Patrol
Hompson
Charleston
Welch
Logan
Gas Industry Hearings Open On State Reserves And Regulation
At a Federal Power Commission hearing in Charleston witnesses from several eastern states describe current gas needs sources and uses. West Virginia and Kentucky were cited as main gas suppliers to the capital region. State geologist Privé testified WV reserves began 1946 at 1900 billion cubic feet and could grow with untested sedimentary deposits as deep drilling expands eastern prospects.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Federal Power Commission
James Flanagan
District of Columbia Public Utilities Commission
West Virginia
Kentucky
Knowles Davis
Georgia Public Service Commission
John Ellis
Cincinnati
Appalachian
Ohio
F.P.C
West Virginia Public Service Commission
Congress
C. E. Nethkin
Paul H. Privé
Satty
West Virginia Geological Survey
Two Men Post Bond On Driving Charges
Two men held by City Police on driving violations have posted bond for release from the County jail pending police court. Cecil A. Riddle posted 56.04 dollars on a charge of driving drunk. Earnest Quesenberry of Lanark posted 15.52 dollars on a charge of driving without an operator's permit.
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Cecil A. Riddle
Earnest Quesenberry
Lanark
Iran and Russia Near Oil Concessions After Troop Withdrawal
Tehran reports Premier Qavam signed an agreement with the Soviet ambassador promising Red Army evacuation within six weeks from March 24. The accord includes presenting a concession proposal to parliament within seven months and recognizing the Azerbaijan probe as a fraternal affair. Diplomatic observers expect Russia to secure oil concessions soon after troops leave.
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Associated Press
Tehran
Ahmed Qavam
Red Army
Iran
Russia
Azerbaijan
Qavam Be
Army Reveals Top Powered Rocket Tiny Tim
Dover The War Department announced details of the Tiny Tim rocket described as the deadliest air launched weapon. Col. Donald B. Diehl said the 11.75 inch diameter 12 foot long rocket travels over 1500 mph and can penetrate cruisers destroyers and reinforced pillboxes.
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Associated State
Dover
Department
Tiny Tim
Army
Donald B. Diehl
4146Th Army Air Force Base
Dover Army Air Field
Col. Diehl
Outland To Sub For Kilgore At Army Day Parade
Rep. George E. Oulland of California will replace Sen. Kilgore as principal speaker at Beckley Army Day observance. The parade begins at 10 am from Woodrow Wilson high school with Outland on the reviewing stand and speaking at 8 pm.
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Outland
Kilgore
George E. Qulland
Santa Barbara
Calif
Harley M. Kilgore
Glenn Webb
Marshall
House
Sen. Kilgore
Francis J. Myers
Pennsylvania
Webb
Washington Hospital
Monterey
San Luis Obispo
Ventura Counties
Harvard University
Yale University
America
Oulland
Hale House
Boston
Mass
Dennison
Neighborhood House
Los Angeles
Federal Transient Service of
Southern California
New Haven
Beckley
Washington
Woodrow Wilson — High School
Piney River District
Guy Amato
Beckley Sailor Killed in Charleston Accident
Averel E. Cook a 20 year old sailor son of Mrs Belva Cook of Beckley was killed when his motorcycle hit the center curb and skidded on the Kanawha Two Mile Bridge in Charleston He had been visiting his father Watt L Cook in Charleston since Tuesday and was stationed at Norfolk Va at the time of death He had re enlisted in the navy for four years and served on a submarine chaser He is survived by his parents a sister Eloise Barr grandmother Mrs C R Burdette and grandfather Hayes Cook the family said Mrs Cooper his aunt provided details and funeral arrangements are being made
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Averel E. Cook
Belva Cook
Beckley
Kanawha Two Mile Bridge
Charleston
Delores Coorer
Edwards Street
Cook
Lincoln Elementary
Navy
Norfolk
Eloise Barr
Beckley Theatre
C. R. Burdette
Hayes Cook
Oceana
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Happy Hollow
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Andrew J. Adams, Jr
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Locust Street
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Grover C. Wallace
Slim’ Thompson
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John M. Hightower
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