Senators Push 70-Group Air Arm Plan Amid Contempt Penalty Delays
Washington lawmakers press a drive to build a 70‑group air force as defense hearings begin. The $3.198 billion bill passed the House 343 to 3 with added funding for 15 extra groups. Forrestal warns against an unbalanced defense system while Truman says the 66‑group compromise signals no strategic shift.
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Judge postpones civil contempt sentence for Lewis and UMW
In Washington Judge T Alan Goldsborough indefinitely delays any further contempt penalties against John L Lewis and the United Mine Workers Union. Assistant Attorney General Graham Morison says no useful purpose in new fines. 34 percent or more of soft coal miners have returned to work, civil contempt sentence postponed.
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Associated Press
Washington
T. Alan Goldsborough
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers Union
Goldsborough
Graham Morison
Lewis
UMW
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Morison
Justice Department
van Horn
Lewis-Bridges
U.S. Abandons Police Force Plan in Palestine Crisis
Lake Success sources say the United States scrapped a proposal to create a special police force to augment a Palestine Truce Commission. The move shifts focus to a UN Truce Commission to enforce the cease fire while Warren Austin’s trusteeship plan gains traction with support from Australia and others.
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Palestine Truce Commission
Security Council
United Nations Truce Commission
Council
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Austin
Palestine
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Bogota Conference Adopts Resolution Condemning Communism
The American Conference unanimously approves a resolution condemning international communism and totalitarianism. Twenty one nations are urged to adopt anti communism measures. A stronger version than the original is adopted. A permanent commission to study peaceful abolition of foreign colonies is created.
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Associated Press
Bogota
Colombia
American Conference
United States
Peru
Chile
Brazil
Norman Armour
Argentina
Special Commission
Council to Discuss Garbage Rates Today
Beckley city council will meet at 3 30 p m in City Hall to consider garbage rates. City recorder W P Larew announced no other business will be taken up during the session aimed only at rate consideration.
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W. P. Larew
City Recorder
Larew
Arab monarch urges Arab nations to send troops into Palestine
King Abdullah of Trans-Jordan calls on all Arab countries to join his army in Palestine to preserve Arab character and liberty. He notes about 10,000 of his Arab Legion troops are already in the Holy Land and plans to act once the British mandate ends around May 15. Arab leaders expect up to 50,000 troops from six nations to advance into Palestine from Egypt Saudi Arabia Iraq Trans-Jordan Syria and Lebanon by May 16 if no UN action occurs.
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Associated Press
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Cairo
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Solon Promises Fight Over Condon FBI Files
Rep. J Parnell Thomas vows a show down if the administration fails to provide the FBI loyalty letter on Dr Edward A Condon director of the Bureau of Standards. The House backed a resolution 300 to 29 directing release as Truman orders agencies to protect confidential loyalty records. Condon is accused of weak atomic security ties with suspected Russian spies. he denies the charges.
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House un-American Activities Committee
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Secretary of Commerce
Condon
Federal Bureau of Standards
Thomas
Congress
Thomas’ Committee
Supreme Court
Prince Street
Street Scene Tar Spill Stuns Neville Street Workmen
The scene shows workmen reacting with disgust as a wagon overturns on Neville Street, spilling tar into a huge puddle. The report includes a fragment from a letter used to back charges and discusses possible House actions to force production of official documents.
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Neville Street
Beckley Airport Gets First Airline OK For Service
State aeronautics officials visited Raleigh County Memorial airport Beckley to announce Piedmont Aviation of Winston-Salem has been authorized to land there. Plans for a Class 3 field across from Pinecrest Sanitarium were discussed with engineers and officials as the airport nears completion. Piedmont may add Beckley as a stop on the Winston Salem Charleston route once facilities are approved and flights begin next month.
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Col. Hubert
Stark
State Aéronautics Commission
G. W. Pride
Charleston
Robert I. Davis
R. R. Hatfield
Beckley
Raleigh County Memorial Airport
Hubert H. Stark
State Aeronautics Commission
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Col Stark
Piedmont Aviation
Davis
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Rayis
To Organize Fire Department Buy New Equipment
Oceana plans to organize a town fire department with equipment purchases discussed at a May 4 meeting in the high school building. Citizens interested in fire protection and lower insurance rates are urged to attend. Dr. C Thum of the State Fire Marshal's office advised buying equipment meeting the marshal's requirements.
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Register
Oceana
Oceana Fire Department
C. Thum
State Purchasing Inquiry Begins
Kanawha County Prosecutor Frank Taylor will decide actions after State Purchasing Director Carl Riggs supplies details. Riggs asked Taylor to probe double purchases by Senator Herbert S Boreman of Parkersburg a GOP gubernatorial candidate and to pursue criminal action if evidence exists.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Kanawha County
Frank Taylor
Carl Riggs
Riggs
Taylor
Herbert S.,boreman
Parkersburg
Boreman
Deeds Recorded On Two Tracts Totaling About $2,500
Two deeds worth around $2,500 were recorded in the county clerk's office. Beckley Real Estate to Ennis E. Daniel covers lots 4 5 and 6 in Town District Green Valley Homesite for about $1.00. C B Thornton and Frances S Kufahl acquire a tract in Town District for about $1,500. Yesterday no Beckley Mullens road tracts sold to Amelia Ward by Russell Bowman for about $5,500. One tract covers lots 4 and 5 in Gulf Highway addition to Sophia. the other is a plot 8500 square feet.
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Beckley Real Estate
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Jols
Gulf Highway
Sophia
Firms Face WAR Defraud Charges
In Honolulu, two Howard Hughes firms and six individuals were indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiring to defraud the government in surplus plane purchases. The firms and five defendants allegedly used two war veterans as fronts to buy six transport planes for 105000, far less than their 600000 value, with a former official approving the sales. Arraignment is set for May 7. bonds fixed at 5000 each.
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Honolulu
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Delbert E. Metager
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Funeral cortege stops for beers in unexpected tribute
William Ayling's funeral procession halted at a country pub yesterday as mourners joined a toast with a round of beers. A final request reportedly urged a swift last drink in his memory.
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Associated Press
London
William Ayling
Police Arrest Italian Communists Planning Attack
Carabinieri in Italy arrested several Communists in three communities after pro Communist losses in elections. Weapons were seized including machineguns and grenades as clashes with leftists were reported near Naples and in castelli Romani.
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Associated Press
Rome
Carabinieri
Italy
Popular Front Jost
Christian Democrats
Senate Housing Bill Faces Tough Battle in House
Washington House members signaled a stormy path for a Senate approved plan to build 15 million homes in a decade. Debates focus on a 500000 unit public housing section, with critics calling it socialized housing. House hearings set for May 3, while supporters push for passage before elections.
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House Banking Committee
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Wolcott
Mich
Ile
Lake bans motor boats during early trout season
Harold C. Lambert of the Park Board announced that fishing and motor boating are prohibited on the Raleigh Four 11 Lake and Little Heaver Creek during the opening days of trout season. Rowboats will be allowed and park boats will be for hire. Trout season opens at 6 a.m. tomorrow.
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Little Heaver Creek
Harold C. Lambert
Park Board
Lambert
Health group seeks tax supported beds for tuberculosis sanitaria
Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association urged tax supported beds for tuberculosis sanitaria at its annual meeting. Dr H S Edwards noted funds are insufficient and patients often leave against medical advice. The group aims to push legislation in January and urged better funding for Pinecrest Denmar and Hopemont hospitals.
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West Virginia
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Pinecrest
Denmar
Negro
Hopemont
Association
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Ted McDowell
Dr. Lineweaver
Ross Irie
W. D. Nace
L. S. Philpott
Weather Update From Beckley and Nearby Areas
Weather notes show cloudy skies and variable temperatures across Beckley and surrounding locales. Highs yesterday reached into the 80s in some spots while lows hovered near 40 to 50 degrees. today’s forecasts indicate mid 80s in one area and 50s elsewhere with rivers near normal pool levels and generally clear conditions upstream and downstream of dams.
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