Court Recess Hints Strike End Being Sought
The Lewis contempt case against the United Mine Workers stalled as a three hour recess was ordered. Officials debated a possible settlement to end the coal strike while John L. Lewis and UMW aides remained tight lipped. Court action adjourned amid speculation of a potential $200,000 daily fine or a pending Supreme Court appeal.
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All America on Sports Page Strong 1946 Football Team
New York The 22nd Associated Press All America football team ranks among the strongest in years with 19 players from collegiate gridiron programs earning honors. The 1946 pool was deep enough that five 1945 first team selections and three others from 1944 missed out. Ted Smits provides full coverage on the sports page.
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New York
Unemployment Rises as Rail Embargo Starts
The two week coal stoppage and a new fuel saving embargo on railroad freight shipments raise unemployment forecasts. Over 165,000 already idle, with 400,000 AFL workers affected. totals may reach two million by week’s end as the embargo takes effect and the auto industry faces a near halt.
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Pittsburgh
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Verduce Court Case Nearing Verdict In Maryland suit
Circuit Court expected to finish this afternoon with defense witnesses for Trooper Gibbs as Mrs. Virginia Verduce sues Gibbs and Maryland Casualty Company for 3500. Key witnesses include Constable Howard Keatley Justice Mills and Sylvia Braun from Michigan. Braun allegedly spoke with Verduce while both were jailed in Raleigh County.
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Fire Destroys Home At Dry Creek Today
The six room frame home of Eustice Cantley at Dry Creek was destroyed this morning by a fire believed to have originated from a heater in the hallway. Mrs Cantley suffered severe burns rescuing their four month old daughter, a four year old son escaped alone. Neighbors watched as the flames were discovered about 7 30 am. About $2500 worth of furniture including a new electric stove and piano were lost. Furnishings are partially covered by insurance. Only the washing machine, Mrs Cantley s fur coat and the clothing she wore and Cantley s work clothes were saved. Cantley works at American Rolling Mills mine at Mont coal.
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Kanawha Glass Plant Closing amid coal strike effects
Kanawha City Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Plant to shut within four or five days impacting 1600 workers due to rail embargo on soda ash from the bituminous mine shutdown. Owens-Illinois plant in Charleston suburb says materials stockpiles are ample for now. Huntington Cabell County schools may extend winter break for 10,000 students if miners walkout continues.
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Baltimore Man Named FCC Chairman by Truman
President Truman named Charles R. Denny Jr of Baltimore to be chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. Denny had been acting chair since Paul A. Porter left to become OPA administrator after Porter chose not to continue in government service.
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Washington
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Charles G. Ross
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FCC
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Molotov Accepts U S Arms Plan for UN Talks
Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov agreed to use the U S arms reductions plan as a basis for UN discussions and said the veto would not block the controls and inspections system. British and Australian delegates hailed the move as a major concession and step toward action. Molotov indicated Russia would press for veto amendments but withdraw proposals in favor of the American plan once the inspection machinery is set.
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European nations suffer from American coal strike impact
The article notes Britain, France, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland and Denmark hit hardest as the John L. Lewis miners’ strike cuts American coal supplies. Sweden Norway and Germany report no broad breakdown yet while observers warn of growing difficulties unless the dispute ends. Britain weighs a surge in coal exports to meet demand as France Italy and Denmark face widespread stoppages due to reduced imports.
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London
John L. Lewis
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Switzerland
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Sweden
Norway
Germany
Britain
Deepest Oil Well Reaches Record Depth in California
Pacific-Western Oil Corp claims National Royalties No 1 well near Lost Hills has drilled 16,668 feet after 213 days, surpassing Phillips Schoppes No 3 record of 16,655 feet in Brazos County Texas. Eight miles northeast of Lost Hills, well continues downward beyond three miles.
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Pacific-Western Oil Corporation
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Brazos County
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G C P Weighs Charges Against Troops Abroad
Senate Republicans plan to probe alleged immorality venereal disease dishonesty and incompetence in American forces in Germany to test occupation efficiency. War Department denial and President Truman remarks accompany Meader committee report detailing misconduct and displaced persons influx. Four Republican members released the findings to correct press leaks.
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50 Per Cent Of Xmas Packages Hit By Embargo
Beckley area Christmas plans already strained by coal industry work stoppage faced a new setback as rail and freight embargoes were announced to conserve dwindling fuel stocks. Beckley post officials estimate parcel post shipments will be limited to five pounds, affecting about half of normal service.
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Interior Grecian Fighting Flares Across Greece
Reports from Athens say bloody outbreaks hit the Peloponnesus and interior Greece as a responsible source claims Communists started the violence to divert attention from northern border clashes Greece is protesting to the United Nations. Premier Tsaldaris departed Paris en route to New York to lodge a protest. The informant says the aim is to trigger labor unrest inside Greece to show disorders are not from abroad. Greece accuses Yugoslavia Bulgaria and Albania of harboring leftist raiders. More than a score of gendarmes and up to 38 guerrillas were killed in actions in the Peloponnesus.
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Transport Strike Ties Up Oakland and Bay Area
Oakland Mayor demands emergency powers as mass labor protest walkout cripples transit and industry across a million residents. AFL unions rally for stronger action while police guard routes and ferry essential services. Bay Bridge traffic shifts to private cars as newsprint, sailors, and deliveries halt amid demonstrations.
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Truman Aims Strong Message on Labor Law Changes
President Truman pledges a forceful Congress message to back labor law revisions in January. He discussed plans with reporters, saying cooperation with Republicans could shape a broader agenda including tax incentives for national industries like coal. Senator O Mahoney floated a plan for secure worker income to curb unrest, but the President offered no comment on the coal stoppage.
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Reds Fail In France Assembly Bloc Defeats Thorez
Paris dispatch reports Maurice Thorez failed to win the premiership as the Communist Party’s bid for leadership in the interim government fell short by 51 votes. The moderate MRP and Radical Socialists abstained, with Bidault or Robert Schuman eyed for next ballot. The Socialist National Congress backed Thorez 3,12 to 845, sparking a party split and threatened resignations. The congress delayed action amid party tensions.
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Paris
Communist Party
Maurice Thorez
Nationl Assembly
Thorez
MRP
Popular Republican Movement
Georges
Bidault
Robert Schuman
Socialist Party National Congress
Andre Philip
Andre ‘le Troquer
Charlie Chaplin Too Fast For Processors
In Los Angeles attorneys for Joan Berry who won a paternity suit against Charlie Chaplin seek to serve him with new legal papers for additional fees. Process servers, including B J Cunningham, chased Chaplin to his tennis court but he fled and locked himself in his house.
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Los Angeles
Joan Berry
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie
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Food Prices Decline in West Virginia Farmers Report
West Virginia farmers saw overall price declines on November 15 from mid-October after meat cattle returned to market. Chicken and egg prices fell, grains slipped, and fruit and miscellaneous groups rose. dairy and mash costs changed, with several feeds up and scratches down.
Greeks File For UN Investigation
Greek ambassador Vassili Dendranis said Greece has filed formal bases of border violations against Yugoslavia Bulgaria and Albania and has asked the United Nations to awaken an on the spot inquiry to investigate the claims.
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Albania
Weather report for Virginia and Beckley area today
Generally fair with moderate temperatures today and tonight. Thursday will be partly cloudy and somewhat warmer. Beckley highs near 45 with overnight low around 20. Noon reading about 43. No precipitation in the 24 hours ending at noon. Rivers Greenbrier and New at Bellepoint are low and clear.
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