Mediation Fails as Union Warns of Friday Walkout
The Associated Press reports government mediation in the nationwide telephone dispute failed to break the deadlock. Union leader Joseph Beirne of CWA predicts an inevitable walkout of 100,000 workers Friday, with Western Electric workers crucial to strike plans. Talks in New York and here yielded no progress as the deadline looms.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Joseph A. Beirne
Communications Workers of America
Nashville
Cyrus S. Ching
Western Electric Company
Cio-Communications
New York
Ching
Hhis
National Federation of Telephone Workers
Beirne
CHO
CLO
Western Electric
CWA
Theil Telephone System
Coal strike enters new contempt action against Lewis
Washington reports contemplate direct contempt against John L. Lewis and top United Mine Workers leaders. Government moves aim to broaden contempt charges as FBI teams gather evidence on mine workers’ compliance with a back to work order. Public tension rises with job losses, school closings, and sporadic violence across Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and beyond.
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Sterling FL Green
Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Justice Department
Richmond B. Keech
Lewis
UMW
United
Industry
Federal Bureau of Investigation
White ‘House
Morse
R-Ore
Labor Committee
Aiken
R-Vq
Congress
White House
Truman
Independent Progressive Mine Workers
PMW
Mllinois
Rockford
Springfield
New York
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Washington, D. C
Indiana Public Service Commission
Rioting in Eritrea Leaves Dozens Dead in Asmara
Eighteen people were killed and 55 injured in bloody rioting between Muslims and Christians in Asmara's native quarter. British troops aided police in suppressing the clashes that began over religious and political feuds in the prewar Italian colony. The violence started with the killing of a Muslim minor official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Asmara
Eritrea
U. N
Italy
Ethiopia
Hedrick Enters Washington Hospital for Observation
Rep Hedrick a Democrat from West Virginia entered Waller Reed Hospital in Washington for observation and treatment of a severe cold that prompted his hospital visit yesterday. The move follows a string of brief public appearances and raises questions about his health and schedule.
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Rep. Hedrick
Washington Hospital
Associated Press
Washington
Hedrick
D-Wva
Waller Reed Hospital
Revolving Door, West Virginian Public Daneged
A West Virginian, Lacey L. Bates of Gap Mills, blocked a hotel revolving door with his feet while detaining detective Carl G. Brown who tried to eject him for soliciting handouts. Bates received a $30 police court fine for disorderly conduct after a hazy recollection of the incident.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Anway
Lacey L. Bales
Gap Mills
W. Va
Carl G. Brown
Bates
Emerson
Brown
Critical British Vote Scheduled Tomorrow
In a neck and neck British general election tomorrow Labour leader Clement Attlee and Conservative Winston Churchill predict victory while door-to-door campaigning intensifies. About 34 million of Britain's 50 million population can vote for 625 Commons seats as Labour and Conservative push for a decisive majority.
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William Y. Oatis
London
Britain
Clement Attlee
Winston Churchill
Aes
House of Commons
Labor Party
Morgan Phillips
Labor
Westminster
Baron Woolton
Churchill
West Virginia Weather Sketch and UK Election Note
Occasional rain today with patchy snow and a colder night. Beckley Oak Hill Glade Creek and Greenbrier River areas report rainfall and temperatures. UK election discussion notes coalition possibilities with Labour and Liberals, Churchill critique of coalitions, and standings in Parliament.
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Beckley
Oak Hill
Glade Creek
Bellepoint
Greenbrier
Armory site plan eyed by General Fox in Oak Hill
General Charles Fox, head of the West Virginia National Guard, led a tour of the valley site between Fear Road and Main Street with Governor Patteson and local businessmen to study approaches for the proposed Oak Hill armory. If federal funds approve, construction of a 400 by 600 foot building could begin this year. otherwise, funds would wait for a 1951 state authorization. Property owners include J. Stuart Lewis and Rev. C Donnelly along with the Oak Hill Investment Company. The group also discussed a potential tank unit and future recreational uses by the Jaycees for basketball tournaments dances and conventions.
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Haven Allen
Oak Hill National Guard
Oak Mill
Charles Fox
State National Guard Department
Okey L. Patteson
Li. C.P. Miller
Oak Hill Company
Bert Hall
Naval
Ouras
J. Stuart Lewis
Armory
Bill Hickman
Register
Oak Hill
West Virginia National Guard
Fear Road
Main Street
Okey L. Pattesos
sHill
James Perry
Bennett,Perry and Thomas Engineering
General Fox
State National Guard
John Fox
Oak Fill Jaycee Committee
Gevjecnor
Areca
Armory Board
Fox
Captive Mines Sign Contracts In Kentucky District
The Associated Press reports two captive mines of Detroit Steel Corp in Pond Creek Kentucky signed union contracts raising pay by 95 cents to 15 dollars a day and adding 15 cents a ton to royalties from miners welfare funds. About half of 300 workers at Black Gold Coal in Stone reported for work. Emperor Coal in Freeburn plans to resume production tomorrow with 200 workers. Together the two mines produce 35 to 40 railroad cars of coal daily.
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Associated Press
Williamson
Detroit Steel Corporation
Pond Creek
Miners Welfare Fund
Charleston
Black Gold Coal Corporation
Stone
Black Gold ‘Corporation
Emperor Coal Company
Freeburn
Emperor
Mmines
Ferris Institute Fire Injures Four. Classes to Resume
A $400,000 blaze at Ferris Institute in Big Rapids Michigan left two main buildings charred ruins. Four students were injured in the fire, including two football players, but officials say classes will resume next week.
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Associated Press
Big Rapids
Mich
Ferris Institute
Food Prices Fall in 1949 and Early 1950 Decline
The Commerce Department reports total consumer prices dropped 2.3 percent in 1949 and into early 1950. Food prices led the decline, though remaining high relative to prewar levels. Clothing fell 7.3 percent in 1949, furnishings declined 6.7 percent, while rent and fuel costs rose, offsetting overall price decreases.
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Associated Press
Walinngton
Commerce Department
Truman to Declare Foreign Policy Today
President Truman promised a straight from the shoulder statement on foreign policy to be delivered in a Washington birth day speech at nearby Alexandria Virginia between 2 30 and 3 am The breakfast at the Statler Hotel and the Alexandria ceremony were arranged by the Masonic Lodge in tribute to George Washington Truman noted Masonic meetings this week debated American policy and urged continued discussions for the welfare of the United States and the world The luncheon audience included cabinet members and government officials The afternoon ceremony planned the unveiling of a 17 foot statue of Washington at the George Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandria
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Associated Press
Washington
Truman
United States
Alexandria Va
Statler Hotel
Alexandria
Masonic Lodge
George Washington
State Shifts on Mercy Killing Trial and Jury Fate
In Manchester New Hampshire the mercy killing case of 41 year old Sander faces delays as juror concerns surface and defense counsel protests. The state says it will not seek the death penalty if a first degree murder conviction is obtained, and the Catholic community questions euthanasia amid the trial in Hillsboro County Hospital where Mrs Borroto died.
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Associated Press
Manchester
N. Y
Hermann N. Lauder
Fours & Wyanan
Arthur FL Auger
Sander
Willian Ji. Craig
Abbie 'Borreto
New Hampshire
Nashua
Hillsboro County
Borroto
Fair Employment Action Set Today in House
Washington reports the House moves to confront Fair Employment Practices reform aimed at banning workplace discrimination. The measure plans to establish a commission to enforce the ban, with a Civil Rights program tie in after the noon reading of George Washington’s Farewell Address.
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Associated Press
Washington
FEPC
Truman
George Washington
Politeat
Leader Says Pickets Just Looking Around at Harris Brothers Mine
A coal union leader denies violence in closing the Harris Brothers mine at Piney Gorge where about 30 pickets allegedly threatened workers. The operation employs 15 to 20 men, yielding ~100 tons daily, and workers resumed Monday under federal orders. Twelve pickets face Lewisburg warrants amid West Virginia strike actions and emergency aid measures expand for miners’ families in Marion County.
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Harris Brothers
Piney Gorge
F. C. Harris
Clinton Ray Washington
Beckley
Raleigh
Harris
West Virginia
Lewisburg
L. J. Shankle
Cherry River
Nicholas County
Shankle
Firney M. Arbuexle
Fairmont
Marion County Emergency Assistance Committee
United Mine, Workers Hocals
Police Terror Behind U S Break With Bulgaria
A detailed, disturbing account links the U S severing ties with Bulgaria to police torture and deaths of Bulgarian regime opponents and Bulgarian workers at the Sofia legation. The report ties the Shipkov case to broader coercion and notes Hungary tensions after Vogeler’s conviction.
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U.S
Red
Bulgaria
John M. Hightower
Washington
State Department
U. S
Hungary
Robert A. Vogeler
Budapest
Vogeler
Department
Transp Inter
Sofia
Michael Shipkey
Regation
Sprague Minister Helps Miners With Food Aid
Reverend Ray Morgat of Sprague Church of God will start distributing bread to miners starting tomorrow using his salary fund. Limited clothing assistance is also offered. Distributions run daily from 4 to 5 p.m. behind the Raleigh Roofing Company in Sprague with no strings or questions on race or religion.
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Ray Morgat
Sprague Church of God
Raleigh
Sprague
Morgan
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Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation
Aliquippa
Sharon (Pa
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Southern
Taft
Ohio
West Virginia Coal Association
Pennsylvania
Kyore
United States Chamber of Commerce
JHE
Thomas R. Reed
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Patteson, Fox
Fayette
Deepens Vednene Eeeeene
Laborites
Ipick
Attlee
Oath
Sal
Health Department
Shipkov
Donald R. Heath
Shipkoy
Legation
Heath
Shipkovs
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