Promises Demo Support Solon Asks Slash In Tax Bill
Rep. Dough ton argues the tax bill must be trimmed from 6.5 billion to about 4.25 billion to gain enough Democratic votes for overriding a presidential veto. He warns a large cut risks red ink, while urging a moderate, safe reduction.
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Groundhog Shadow Debate Delays Bus Service
Snow delays halt some county bus routes while schools remain open as Beckley and Raleigh residents debate the groundhog forecast. Cloudy morning yields sun at 11 30 am with opinions split on whether the shadow appears before noon.
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Street Scenes at Court House and Prince Street Entrance
Refugees from the weather crowd a busy trading area at Prince Street entrance while a motorist disputes parking meter time, claiming a nickel bought fifty minutes and left him with seventy.
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Prince Street
Syria Considers Suit Against France Over Devaluation Losses
The Syrian government may sue France for losses linked to the 1:3 franc devaluation. The AP reports the case could be filed at the International Court of Justice in The Hague and would cover last month’s expluations.
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Syria
France
International Court of Justice
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Cold Wave Moves Howard South
The Associated Press reports a new extreme cold wave advancing from the upper Midwest toward the South. Gas and fuel shortages idle about 250,000 workers in the East as the cold eases with warmer prospects and thaw permitting thousands of snowbound motorists to travel southward. At Pulaski about 1,000 motorists and 409 at Columbia were stranded.
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Tennessee
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Columbia
Dem Women Dinner Sits Scattered by Card Shuffle
In Huntington a Democratic Women’s Club dinner was disrupted when cards were moved. Mrs R Glenn Lewis reports changes put Governor Meadows at the speakers’ table and Mayor Tomkies and Abe Forsythe at separate tables. The seating rearrangement angered some members who wanted Forsythe at the speakers’ table with the governor and mayor.
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Snow Closes Some Raleigh County Roads For Buses To School
Snow drifts blocked bus routes in Raleigh County keeping students from several schools including Woodrow Wilson and Beckley Junior High. D W Bryson says most roads will be opened by tomorrow as county crews clear primary routes. Officials note service from Consolidated and Greyhound buses resumed, with heavy snow depths reaching seven to fifteen inches.
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Beckley
George Gadd
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Edwight Man Delayed Trial Faces Illness of Key Witness
Fred Goble of Edwight waits in Raleigh County Court as defense seeks a continuance due to his wife’s illness, a critical witness in the December fatal shooting of Joe Williams. Judge W A Biffe will later sentence Clemie Lee Harris for attempted rape in Jarrolds Valley, with Harris free on bond pending sentencing.
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Weather outlook for tonight and Tuesday
Partly cloudy and somewhat colder in the north tonight. Tuesday will be mostly cloudy and considerably colder across the area.
Beckley Temperatures And Precipitation Report
Official Beckley weather notes show high yesterday and low last night with no precipitation in the last 24 hours. Data includes 10 am today readings for Glade Creek and nearby areas with noted highs and lows and current conditions.
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Membership Drive Aims for 500 Beckley Chamber Members
The 1948 Membership Drive chairman Paul B. Earwood urged Beckley and surrounding business leaders at a Beckley Hotel breakfast to join the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Grover C. Hedrick praised the effort as the group targets 500 members by March 1, with 142 already paid and aims to expand Beckley’s facilities, roads, sewer upgrades, and a large public auditorium.
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Roy Lucas
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Edwin Ratcliffe
Robert Kemp
R. B. Armentrout
E. G.larrick
Charles C. Mortiz, Jr
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Beckley Hotel
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Phill A. McDaniel
Register
Group Opposes Liquidation of Foreign Assets
The National Advisory Council opposed forced liquidation of 4.3 billion dollars in assets held abroad by European nationals in line for Marshall Plan aid. It favorably urged not to force asset transfers as a condition for receiving aid, signaling budget maneuver concerns in Congress.
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United States
Congress
Bridges
Senate Appropriations Committee
Nehru pledges peace stand as Gandhi's death shocks India
Prime Minister Nehru told the Constituent Assembly that peace restoration is a test for his government and he condemns the assassin's act as a grave shame. Gandhi’s funeral rites are observed on the Jumna bank as officials search for conspirators linked to the killing. At least 50 killed in riots since Gandhi’s shooting and Patel promises fuller remarks on the crisis.
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Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Indian Constituent Assembly
Mai‘handas K. Gandhi
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Sardar Vallabhai Patel
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Meyers Charge Dismissal Refused by Judge Holtzoff
U S District Judge Alexander Holtzoff refused to dismiss indictments charging Maj. Gen. Bennett E Myers with perjury and influencing witnesses to testify falsely. Myers, indicted December 16 for testimony before a Senate War Investigation Subcommittee last October and November, faces trial February 16. The defense argued the perjury law does not cover congressional testimony, but the judge ruled Congress intended false testimony before committees to be perjury.
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U S Rejects Russian Protest Over Warship Visits to Italian Ports
Washington rejected Russia’s protest against American warship calls in Italian ports. The State Department noted Italy grants advance permission for each visit and said such calls are in accord with the comity of nations. Russia claimed the ships violated a peace treaty by forcing allied forces withdrawal.
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Electrical Union Ends Westinghouse Contract Talks
The CIO United Electrical Workers served a 60 day termination notice April 1 affecting about 7,500 Westinghouse workers in Pittsburgh district plants and 100,000 nationwide. Negotiations dates unset. The union seeks up to 13.03 weekly income restoration plus pension, health and severance terms.
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United Auto Workers
U.S. Denies Russian Charges on Iran and Talks Mission Ties
A State Department official rejected Moscow and Pravda claims that the United States is maneuvering against Iran. He confirmed two Iranian missions totaling 26 officers are being trained and advised under published accords. A $25 million credit to Iran is noted.
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