Miners in Lansford strike backs 13 diggers in PA
Six thousand miners in Pennsylvania’s Panther Valley back 13 diggers in a sitdown strike 800 feet underground at Lehigh Navigation Coal Co. Lansford. The Lansford UMWC halts work for today’s first shift to support docked pay protest. Miners supply food and blankets to strikers as 1,200 others at the colliery walk out. Company says no formal grievance and calls for higher production to justify full pay.
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Jews Ask U N To Act In Holy Land
The American Council for Judaism urged President Truman and the United States to take the Palestine issue to the United Nations and to guarantee equal rights for all in the Holy Land. The group called for homes for displaced persons and urged Congress to admit thousands of Jews. It condemned terrorism in Palestine and cautioned against a Jewish bloc vote image while reelecting Lessing J. Rosenwald as Philadelphia president.
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Richmond
Herbert M. Sonnenborn
Wheeling
W. Va
E. W. Schleisner
Harrisburg
Merchants Seek Courthouse Area Cleaned by City
Beckley Mercantile Board approved a recommendation to have Beckley city council confer with Raleigh County court on cleaning sidewalks and streets around the county courthouse. The motion aims to maintain cleanliness in the courthouse area at all times, with E. M. Payne Jr. presiding at the second meeting of the year.
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Itmann Negro Injured in Slate Fall at Mullens Mine
William Grant 52 Itmann Negro is hospitalized at Taylor Dearing Hospital for injuries from a slate fall at Perry Coal Company mine Mullens. The accident occurred yesterday at the mine site, and Grant is under treatment for his injuries.
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Street Scene On icy South Kanawha Street
A young mother skates carefully on the icy pavement of South Kanawha Street while pushing a baby in a carriage. Nearby two female wolves whistle at three immaculately dressed bus drivers on Main Street.
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Truman Maintains Silence On 1948 Bid Amid Hannegan Interest
President Truman again avoided committing to run in 1948 while indicating no change in his attitude toward the presidency. He stressed his duty to act for the welfare of all people and to cooperate with Congress, leaving a solid barrier for rivals. Republican taft suggested he may seek the nomination, but deeming it premature for discussion with the convention 16 months away.
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Police Hunt Maniacal Slayer Of Housewife
Police hunted a maniacal slayer as they intensified the murder case of Ruth Petersen a 29 year old housewife found stabbed and beaten in her bungalow. A tomahawk and a man's handkerchief were among clues. Arnold Petersen her husband, 31, worked at Abbott Laboratories. Pamela, their three year old daughter, was present.
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Explosion at Philippine ammunition depot kills 18
Manila report says a TNT blast at the U S 13th Air Force depot in Bauan Batangas killed 18 civilians, with many missing and others injured. Detonations were heard up to 30 miles away as drivers and laborers hauling TNT to the airport endured the worst losses. Injured were taken to the U S Army hospital in Batangas.
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70 Year Old Man Accused Of Rape
A 70 year old man identified as Emir Khan of Afghanistan was held without bail in Baltimore after being accused of raping an 11 year old girl who doctors say is pregnant. Policewoman Caroline Robinson testified the defendant gave candy fruit and baby clothes to the girl at Johns Hopkins Hospital where she is now in obstetrical care. The girl was said to be ten at the time of the alleged assault. the pregnancy is described as seven months. Khan pleaded innocent and is held for grand jury action.
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Afghanistan
Caroline Robinson
Eastern
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
Jeannette Heghinian
VEW Chief Calls for Veterans Bonus and State Aid
National Commander Louis E. Starr of the Veterans of Foreign Wars urged ending debate over veteran relief and backing bonuses from state and national governments to place ex servicemen on a financial par with civilians. He urged release of Pt Pleasant ordnance works from War Assets Administration control to spur private industry and create jobs for retrains. Starr also pledged 2,000,000 VFW members to ease housing shortages and backed a GTRFC bill to fund multiple housing projects.
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Budget Fight Splits Parties Over 6 Billion Dollar Cut
Washington report notes party lines collapse as about 100 lawmakers clash over a Republican proposal to cut 6 billion from Truman’s 37.5 billion budget. Truman defends essential spending and warns cuts endanger national security. Proposals on tax cuts delayed. lawmakers debate timing and size of defenses and domestic programs amid a fast approaching deadline.
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U S Soviet Clash Over Atomic Control Opens Today
In Lake Success Soviet delegate Andrei Gromyko pushed for outlawing atomic weapons before any control system, signaling a last ditch fight against the U S plan. U S delegate Warren Austin urged unanimous support for an inspections based, veto free international control scheme, as UN Security Council prepared to resume debate amid slow prospects for agreement. Gen A G L McNaughton opened the debate yesterday with Canadian participation.
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Woman Hits Man Fined Ten Dollars in Assault Case
Bel Air Maryland 32 year old riding instructor Mrs Murray Clark appealed a $10 fine after testifying she threw a roundhouse punch at former neighbor Robert F Hughes 44 over a horse sale commission dispute The confrontation began when she drove up to collect and Hughes allegedly refused payment She said he threatened her and she struck him then taunted him to fight like a man.
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Stanley Spencer
Robert F. Hughes
Lilienthal Backed By Oak Ridge Scientists
Oak Ridge Association of Engineers and Scientists endorsed David E. Lilienthal as chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission saying he has their confidence. Dr L W Nordheim noted scientists here are uneasy about congressional attacks on international control of atomic energy and security during hearings in Washington.
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Oak Ridge, Tenn
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David E. Lilienthal
Atomic Energy Commission
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Britain Braces for Gas Plant Shutdown Amid Coal Crisis
Britain faces possible widespread gas cuts as coal shortages threaten power supply. Prime Minister Attlee heads a coal cabinet meeting with gas executives while 78,000 tons of coal are reportedly saved from restrictions. Industrial shutdowns and daytime power bans spread from 38 English and Welsh counties to all of England, Scotland and Wales.
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England
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Organized Labor's Leaders To Testify Before Congress
Organized labor leaders including AFL president William Green and CIO head Philip Murray will testify before Senate and House labor committees next week to oppose restrictive legislation. United Mine Workers president John L. Lewis is slated to speak February 26, likely drawing a large audience. Lewis has a history of dramatic Capitol Hill appearances, notably during the March 26, 1943 hearing on wartime absenteeism and inflation controls.
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Motor Courts To Hike Prices Across Regions
Washington reports forthcoming word on hotel and motor court rent decontrol effective Saturday. 18,000 motor courts with 175,000 rooms may raise rates 16 to 20 percent in higher priced rooms, while permanent guest rooms stay under ceilings. Hotels likely to apply for decontrol. overall average rise not expected. Rent increases under hardship rules to be processed by OA Bureaus as well.
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Washington
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Senate Banking Subcommittee
Two Ghent Brothers Held After Ambulance Collision
Two Ghent brothers are jailed in Raleigh County on default of fines after a collision late yesterday afternoon with an ambulance on Mabscott Hill. State Police say the ambulance returning to Mullens after transporting two injured Amigo miners to Beckley Hospital was damaged.
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Senate Debates Tax Measures to Fund Higher Teacher Pay
The West Virginia House approved a plan to raise teachers’ salaries by 30 to 60 dollars monthly with three new tax measures to fund the cost. Beer and cigarette taxes were approved, along with a higher betting pool tax, while a grocery tax exemption was sent back to finance panel. The Senate faces possible cuts, and party lines split on major revenue items as delegates adjourned after hours of debate.
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White Opposes Lilienthal for AEC Chairman
Republican opposition to David E. Lilienthal as AEC chairman grew as Wallace White declared his vote against him citing temperament unfitted for the job. Freshman Senator James P. Kem of Missouri joined the anti Lilienthal faction, saying he cannot support an advocate of government ownership as head of the commission.
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Washington
David E. Lilienthal
Atomic Energy Commission
Truman
G.O.P
Wallace White
Lilienthal
T.Y.A
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James P. Kem
Missouri
Rape Averted Former Eisenhower Secretary Attacked
Capt Kay Summersby, former driver and secretary to General Eisenhower, was attacked in the WAC barracks at Hamilton Field by Marion Bryant, 21, who later admitted raping two women and trying to rape four others. Summersby escaped as a scream from another WAC frightened the assailant away. Bryant was arraigned on two rape charges, two attempted rape charges, and four breaking and entering charges with bail set at 20000. Summersby, now at Hamilton Field, is scheduled to receive naturalization papers in November.
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San Francisco
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Kay Summersby
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Hamilton Field
Army Air
Marin County
Summersby
Joseph Williams
Marion Bryant
Marin City
Walter B. Sellmer
Bryant
Capt
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Strategic Army Air Base
Eisenhower
Wace
Underworld May Have Hesse Gems Underworld May Have Hesse Gems
Washington reports new testimony in the Hesse jewel theft case suggesting the Chicago underworld may have taken part of the 1.5 million in gems from Kronberg castle Germany. Dr. Vemon e Snyder testified that Durant arranged a fence to ship gems in a luggage package, with some diamonds missing when recovered. The Army investigation still seeks the fence's identity and confirms some jewels remain unfound. Durant allegedly admitted fear of the fence when questioned by investigators.
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Chicago
Vemoine Snyder
Michigan State Polce
Jack W. Durant
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Germany
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Weather report for Virginia and West Virginia today
Mostly sunny and warmer in Virginia and West Virginia. Tonight fair and not so cold. Saturday expect considerable cloudiness and turning colder. Beckley yesterday high 78, last night low 25. 8 am today temperature 88. Precipitation in 24 hours ending 8 am today none.
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