Opposition Fears Britain Steel Nationalization Move
The Labour government’s plan to nationalize much of Britain’s iron and steel industry sparked threats of a Conservative censure motion and drew sharp editorial critique. Churchill led a shadow cabinet meeting and urged full debate, while Attlee faced criticism in Commons for delaying decisive steps. Newspapers largely doubted the plan’s details.
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Associated Press
London
Britain
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
John Wilmot
Churchill
Dewindle
Attlee
Witler
President Hopes Senators Will Repair Damages
The House narrowly votes to extend O P A for nine months in a form opposed by OPA Chief Porter and the White House. President Truman's political setback deepens as amendments threaten price controls and consumer costs while rent ceilings mostly hold.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
O.P.A
Paul Porter
Truman
White House
Senate
Charles G. Ross
Ross
South
Chester Bowles
Rankin
D-Miss
Banking Committee
Rep. Sabath
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C.P.A. Opa
Porter
Peace near on Mercer merger shifts Navy White House clash
Secretary Forrestal urged Navy officers to curb anti merger rhetoric and focus on congressional testimony while seeking a better unification mechanism. After a 90 minute White House meeting with Truman, Sullivan and Nimitz, he said all agree on unification though the form remains to be decided, countering calls for Army Navy unification into a single command.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ise
Navy
Forrestal
Sea Service
White House
Ce Forrestal
Congressional Committee
Adm
A. S. Merrill
Truman
John J. Sullivan
Chester W. Nimitz
Naval Operations
Army
Scott Named Police Commission Secretary Beckley
Beckley Police Civil Service Commission reorganizes after Gov Clarence Meadows appoints C Marshall Johnston to fill Burns vacancy. Eugene Scott elected secretary. Examinations for Beckley Police Department eligibility set for Thursday April 25 at 7 30 pm at City Hall. Applicants must be 21 to 35 and reside within Beckley corporate limits. Mayor Burke said appointments will come from the upcoming eligibility list.
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Beckley
W. A. Burke
Car Leaves Road On Raleigh Hill Tragedy Averted
Donald Leslin grandson of Mr and Mrs I B Phillips of 300 Fourth Street escaped serious injury when his car left the road and went over the bank at Raleigh hill. Several passengers in the car also escaped serious injury according to his grandmother.
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Raleigh Hill
Donald Leslin
I. B. Phillips
300
Fourth Street
Plan to Curb Youth Lawlessness Discussed by Officials
City and county officials and public-spirited citizens gather in the criminal court room this afternoon to launch a campaign to curb juvenile delinquency by stressing the commandments. The organizing committee is chaired by Dr. Irvin J. Cook with the Rev. J. R. Wingham and the Rev. H Nabrit.
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Criminal Court
Irvin J. Cook
J. R. Wingham
H. Nabrit
Reconversion Paralyzed by Coal Strike Losses Shaping Policy
The report notes 28 million tons of coal lost as reconversion efforts stall under a coal strike. A second focus outlines fresh dangers in China as Marshall's diplomacy faces tests after partial truce gains collapse in Manchuria. Major Robert Rigg and Major Clayton Pond are reported as missing in Changchun amid fighting and cut communications.
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Associated Press
Chungking
Changchun
Robert B. Rigg
Chicago
Clayton Pond
Portland
Qre
Hetel
Tom Masterson
General Marshall
U. S
Manchuria
Truman To Review Fleet Carriers
President Truman will depart the White House Sunday afternoon for a weeklong cruise aboard the Williamsburg to Norfolk and then aboard the carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt to witness Atlantic fleet maneuvers. He will join units of the task force in the Atlantic and return to Hampton Roads by Tuesday noon before resuming his vacation cruise.
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Associated Press
Washington
Truman
Atlantic
Charles G. Ross
White House
Williamsburg
Ross
Norfolk
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hampton Roads
Rass
Copney Appeals Pistol Sentence in Froggy Boltara Case
Rowland Copney posted 500 bond to appeal a six month jail sentence for illegally possessing a pistol. He also posted 300 appearance bond awaiting grand jury action on a malicious wounding charge against Louis O. Robinson Jr. near the Paradise Inn in Froggy Boltara, per Magistrate G O Mills.
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Rowland Copney
Criminal Court
G. O. Mills
Copney
Grand Jury
Louis 0. Robinson, Jr
Paradise Inn
Froggy Boltora
Man Killed Seven Hurt In Steel Plant Explosion
A steel plant explosion at Northwest Steel Rolling Mills in Seattle killed one worker and injured seven others, two of them seriously. Molten metal surged into a cooling trough, triggering the blast that rocked the plant and surrounding homes for blocks.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Northwest Steel Rolling Mills, Inc
Felice Yon 64 Dies at Pinecrest Sanitarium
Felice Yon aged 64 died after an eight year illness at Pinecrest Sanitarium. Born November 10, 1881 in Trevescavado Italy, he came to the United States in 1905 and lived in Beckley 23 years. Survived by one brother J G T Yon of Fayetteville and another brother and three sisters in Haly. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 1 pm in Keyser chapel with Rev Father John Halpin officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park.
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Felice Yon
Pinefcrest
Trevescavado
Italy
United States
Beckley
J G. T. Yon
Fayetteville
Haly
Harmony Meet Fails To End Discord Among Democrats
Washington A special harmony session of Acus Democrats failed to dispel party discord. Northern lawmakers charged southern Dixie colleagues dominated the 90 minute meeting while anti administration Democrats sought a liaison with National Headquarters to ease tensions. Southern leaders disputed that peace prevailed as representatives argued over control and unity. House Democratic Whip Sparkman claimed harmony was restored and work would proceed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Acus
Hook
Michigan
Dixie
Democratic National
Hare
House
Sparkman
Alabama
Puzzled driver attempts to free wedge trailer from alley
A driver struggled to extract a large trailer truck wedged in an alley without causing damage to nearby buildings or the vehicle. Witnesses watched as the process drew on with careful maneuvers and assistance from bystanders.
Hospital Sites To Be Inspected In Beckley Area
Oscar A Eaklund of the Veterans Administration real estate division will inspect three proposed veterans hospital sites today in Beckley. Representative Hedrick says the visit will assess real estate values and the sites at Beckley Junction and two at Stanaford chosen by VA medical and construction staff.
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Oscar “A. Eaklund
The
Veterans Administration
Beckley
Veterans Hospital
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Hedrick
Register
Eaklund
Jlo
Medical and Construction Division
the Veterans Administration
Beckley Junction
Stanaford
Crowded Jerusalem Amid Holy Week Tensions
Thousands filled Jerusalem streets to witness Easter Holy Week rites as barbed wire barricades and troops watched over crowds. A 50 000 civil servants strike stretched across Palestine amid Arab Jewish British tensions. Easter observances intensified at sacred sites, with heightened security and sparse American presence.
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Carter L. Davivata
Associated Press
Jerusalem
Holy City
Palestine
Maundy iThursday
West Virginia Weather Forecast Cleaned brief
Fair tonight and Friday with warmer conditions. Temperatures show yesterday's high and last night's low, with no precipitation reported in the last 24 hours and noon readings ongoing.
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West Virginia
Femperatures
Reds Lose Committee Fight On Iran Issue At UN
The United Nations Security Council faces a renewed clash as the committee of experts splits eight to three over keeping the Iranian case on the agenda. U S delegate Stettinius leads eight members urging continued jurisdiction until May 6 when Russia pledges troop withdrawal, while Russia Poland and France press to drop the matter. The Spanish debate opens with British delegate Cadogan challenging Oscar Lange’s call to sever diplomatic ties with Franco Spain.
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Max Harrelson
Associated Press
New York
Soviet
Russia
United Nations Security Council
Segecda
Vesness
Trygvending
Lie
Flmor
Ex- Perts
Wweek
Poland
France
U. S
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
Iran
Alexander Cadogan
Oscar Lange
United Nations
Iran Censorship Sparks U S Probe Over Soviet Link
Washington debates if Iran ordered blind censorship under Soviet pressure linked to Iran’s UN Security Council dispute. State Department seeks explanation from Tehran and considers a formal protest. PRESSmen report dispatch suspensions prevent both home-office and public knowledge.
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Joan M. Hwightower
Associated Press
Washington
Iran
State Department
United States
Frontier Ahmed Qayam
Qavam
United Nations Security Council
Russia
Ministry of Posts and Telegraphse
Tehran
Bso
New York Times
Chicago Tribune
Police Stand In Justice Case Acknowledged By State Police
State Police say they have a clear conscience after their involvement in the Perkins and Justice cases. They argue it would have been easier to let murder indictments proceed if it risked convicting innocent youths. Trooper R L Tabscoot and Set A Scalise defend the force’s actions, noting unresolved Perkins murder and preferring 15 killers free over wrongfully imprisoning someone.
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Perkins
Justice
Hhey
Ivan L. Grose
Richard McVey
Hanley
Richards
EB. E
R. L. Tabscott
Set. A. Scalise
D. T. Perkins
Former Co D Head Honored at Farewell Party
Arnold M. Moore former commanding officer of Company D State Police retired May 1 after over 25 years. A farewell party at Black Knight Country Club drew about 40 guests with W H McGinnis as toastmaster. A quartet from Methodist Temple became honorary State Police members.
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Arnold M. Moore
Ewell
Black Knight Country Club
W. H. McGinnis
Moore
George N. Shirey, Jr
A.R. Summers
Florida
Methodist Temple
Lacy Wond
T. S. Rice
A. G. Kinzer
E. T. Gilmer, Jr
Robert Walker
Tain
Fram
Cleveland
E. S.fof
Federal Housing
Duckworth
Beckley
Italian Women Held In Raid On Flour Stocks
Taranto dispatches report a crowd of women sacked a flour warehouse at Massatra after marching to city hall to protest flour rations. Police arrested several women and halted a second disturbance as others tried to release detainees.
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Associated Press
Rome
Tarranto
Massatra
National Coal Strike Seen to Hit Daily Life and Production
Government officials warned the 18 day coal strike threatens auto and appliance output as Small reported heavy losses of 28 million tons of soft coal since April 1. Labor Secretary Schwellenbach pressed for renewed negotiations between Lewis and operators while Small and Krug provided data on the strike’s impact on railroads, steel, and housing plant shut downs.
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Harold W. Ward
Associated Press
Washington
John BD. Small
I. A. Krug
John J. Lewis
Labor
Schwellenbach
Lewis
Lawer
Small and Krug
League Of Nations Ends Its Role In World Affairs
Geneva reports the League of Nations expires at midnight after twenty six years and more. A nine member board representing Norway Britain France India China Bolivia South Africa Czechoslovakia and Switzerland handles liquidation of 11.7 million dollars in assets. The United Nations will receive the League buildings and technical services.
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Associated Press
Geneva
League of Nations
Norway
Britain
France
India
China
Bolivia
South Africa
Czechoslovakia
Switzerland
League
United Nations
Sophia High School annual to publish May edition
Sophia High School plans its annual yearbook to publish in early May under Miss Cerena Bowling and Mrs. John Robinson with Miss Angeline Saunders supervising advertising. Staff includes Thora McElrath editor Voogie Griffith assistant manager Eva McKinney class editor Boanie Kincaid Geraldine McKinney business managers Jerry James secretary Mary Frances Mauger picture editor Jimmy Foster Bob McNeish advertising managers Blaine Sturgill Carl Allen sports editors Louise Taylor Doris Taylor typists.
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Sophia
Sophia High ‘School
Cerena Bowling
John Robinson
Angeline Saunders
Thora McElrath
Voogie Griffith
Eva McKinney
Boanie Kincaid
Geraldine McKinney
Jerry James
Mary Frances Mauger
Jimmy Foster
Bob McNeish
Blaine Sturgill
Carl Allen
Louise Taylor
Doris Taylor
GI Leave Pay Hopes Rise With House Vote Set
The House is slated to vote on May 13 to extend accrued leave pay to all enlisted personnel including those discharged, matching officer benefits. A discharge petition advances the measure, with Rep Dwight Rogers leading. Budget concerns, nonretroactivity, and bureau estimates loom as the bill faces committee scrutiny. Siam's 21 year old King Ananda Mahidol plans a U S visit this year per Premier Pridi Phanomyong.
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Associated Press
Washington
Elouse
House
Dwight Rogers
Fla
Budget Bureau
Siam
U. S
Angkok
Ananda Mahidol
United States
Pridi Phanomyong
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