Berlin Slap in Face to Russians U.N. Urges Soviets to Discard Rump Govt
The Western Powers urged the Soviet Union to repudiate the rump Berlin government formed in the Soviet sector Nov 30, 1948 and allow a citywide election under the UN Security Council committee’s currency study. They warned that failure to disown the body would dim chances for an end to the Berlin deadlock.
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Final tally shows sweeping West Berlin vote for Socialists
Final count from Berlin city elections in Western sectors shows Social Democrats winning with 858,100 votes. Voter turnout reached 86.2 percent of eligible ballots amid Communist boycott, seen as rebuke to Soviet occupation policies. Christian Democrats and Liberal Democrats trailed.
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Western Berliners vote under three-sector control amid Cold War tensions
In a constitutionally prescribed election across the American British and French sectors Germans voted under pressure and with the Russians refusing voting in their sector. Western Berliners faced Communist threats, yet turnout remained high and the Allied-backed parties fared strongly. The election yielded seats for all major groups and set the stage for Ernst Reuter to become Berlin’s lord mayor amid Soviet opposition.
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Two Ship Explosions Kill Thousands in China
A belated report cites about 9,200 Chinese dead from two disasters, including the Kiangya sinking off Shanghai and another unidentified troop-evacuating ship explosion near Yingkow. Official sources cite 536 known aboard Kiangya with nearly 4,000 refugees among them and 200 bodies recovered. The week also saw air and land accidents killing 25 on Formosa.
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West Virginia briefs report shootings and funerals
Curtis Bailey, 24, of Nicot, is in critical condition from a neck wound in Parkersburg after an altercation. Jink McCumbers of near Nicot faces a malicious shooting charge. Tom Perry, 49, of Ingleside, identified as the victim found on Virginian Railway tracks near Ingleside. Funeral services held for Mrs May Wood Simons, 76, former educator and lecturer. Monongalia labor committee supports revival of the Guffey coal price act. Charleston media group grounded in Memphis during weather for Fort Worth peace week event.
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Court May Rule On Japs Today
Washington the Supreme Court may rule today on an appeal of two condemned Japanese wartime readers. Gen Kenji Dohitara 64 and former Premier Koku Hirota 70 are among those awaiting decisions after their conviction by an international military tribunal.
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Hideki Tojo
Midwest Ice Becomes Fading Gales Across Midwest
The Associated Press reports that the midwest storm of marked intensity weakened as it moved northeast across Lake Superior, bringing milder weather to much of the plains and cooler seasonal temperatures elsewhere. Winds peaked at 73 mph near Springfield while a weather system from the Rockies caused snow and rain, and two bus crashes in Oregon killed two and injured another.
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New Firefighter Takes Duties in Beckley
Joe Collins Jr. of Beckley began duties as fireman today after being appointed last week. He was the sole applicant for the vacancy created when a fireman resigned Tuesday. The ceremony followed a civil service exam the previous day amid cool, fair weather and little temperature change.
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Beckley Temperature Report and Precipitation Notes
Official Beckley forecast for 10 am today shows precipitation trace in 24 hours ending 10 am today. Temperature highs and mud concerns noted for Greenbrier and New River at Belle Point. Yesterday's high and low data appear, with rainfall measurements and river stage remarks across Glade Creek and surrounding areas.
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Definite Proof of Red Spy Network Reaches Grand Jury
Washington progress report on the House Un-American Activities Committee case cites a definite red spy network. A state department official turned over secret papers for grand jury review. The hearings target who fed Chambers documents to spies and the scale of espionage within Washington.
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Search Plane Locates C-54 Survivors in Pacific Rescue Effort
A navy search plane reported sighting flares and survivors from a C-54 transport that ditched 1,000 miles southwest of Honolulu and 340 miles southwest of Johnston Island. Eleven planes and four ships sped to the scene as crews from Okinawa to Spokane faced fuel and weather challenges while rescuers attempted a boat drop and to locate the eight-seven aboard.
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Fayette Couple Alleges Harm From Coal Tipple on Land
In Raleigh County Circuit Court two Fayette County residents, Cecil T. Porter and wife Kathleen, sue James Green and U. S. Shumate for 4500 alleging construction and operation of a tipple on their land damaged property. The Porters claim hillside erosion, dirt pollution, unusable outhouse, and health issues from noise. Defendants report an initial posting of posts and say a verbal agreement followed, including coal supply for a garage and house coal. A hearing was set for tonight. Also, Jack Davis faces a DWI charge after a recent arrest.
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Senator cites '29 crisis in plea for tax boost
Senator O Mahoney of Wyoming invoked the 1929 crash to argue for higher taxes on business profits. He noted profits rise with company size and urged taxing corporate earnings adequately to strengthen fiscal position and fight inflation. He proposed exemptions for small businesses and discussed broader policy hearings on profits tax.
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Draft Examination Names 25 Men for Pre Induction
Aubrey Smith announces Raleigh County Draft Board No 18 will hold pre induction examinations on December 13 in Bam. for 25 men including Leon Combs Eunice James Cecil Sauls Edwight Walter Kyle Shelton Sprague Melvin Clifford Stone Prince Fay Floyd Bailey Jr Lester Archie Dean Richmond Crow Gene Atkins Beckley William Whitehead Beckley Ewey Lee Ayers Winding Gulf James Ray Dilly Dry Creek Smith Jackson Eller Crab Orchard Jack Johnson Lemon Posey Charlie Robertson Egeria Bill Lewvern Blevins Tego Willis Arlee Walker Oxtd Leslie D Cook Coolridge William Harold Adams Stotesbury Lester Burgess Ameagle Hevert William Plumley Ramon Reed Amigo Joseph B Lee Glen Daniel John Burk Jr Fast Keckley Ralph E Proffitt Sophia Frank Easley Honaker Jr Sprague and Lorie Wheeler Meckley.
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New York Bartenders Strike Over Hours and Conditions
More than 2,000 AFL bartenders voted to strike against 600 Manhattan taverns after union negotiators said owners would not meet demands for better hours and working conditions. The Local 15 AFL says the strike follows a breakdown in talks with the United Restaurant Liquor Dealers, with open venues as owners file in. The dispute centers on contract details and arbitration provisions while the union pursues improved terms for members.
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United Restaurant Liquor Dealers
Red encirclement claimed of Suchow garrison near Nanking
Chinese Communist radio said Red forces completed an air tight encirclement of the Nationalist Suchow garrison as 110,000 troops withdrew toward the Suhhsien sector to reach the trapped government. If true, only government troops on the new Hwai River line would have freedom of movement in the area.
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Four Miners Hurt In Eastern Gas Explosion
Four Stotesbury miners suffered burns shortly before 6 am when gas accumulated and exploded in a working place. Identified as John Kent Lloyd Eanes Alvin Poin dexter and James Holland they are treated at Beckley Hospital for burns above the waist. The blast occurred as a loading machine was moved to the face.
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Rescue Underway after Pacific C-54 Crash
Rescue operations were under way in the Pacific for a C-54 transport forced down at sea with 17 aboard. Survivors sighted after a search plane reported flares and a boat about 1000 yards away. The incident comes amid a weekend of air disasters on three continents and the Pacific, with multiple fatalities reported in China and Germany and elsewhere.
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Radio Jackpot for Two Senior Winners in New York
A 17-year-old contestant and an 83-year-old widow won prizes on ABCs Step into the Music in New York. The teen, identified as Nancy Dawies, and Mrs. Margaret Ask of North Carolina claimed rewards valued at $26,200 and $24,000 respectively for correct melody identifications and for naming Red Grange as the phantom voice on CBS Singers.
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