British Defend Pound as France Devalues Currency
London officials moved to protect the pound after France devalued the franc, sparking gold share gains in Britain while government bonds held near 400 million dollars. Sir Stafford Cripps signaled no advance notice of measures, and France urged a broader program to restore trade, with Parliament resuming debate on gold trading freedoms.
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Russia and Poland Sign Billion Dollar Trade Pact
The Soviet Union and Poland signed a trade credit agreement exchanging more than a billion dollars in goods. Evening Moscow reported a $450 million credit to Poland as the largest single credit Russia had extended, for a four year period as an alternative to the Marshall Plan.
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Reds Said Ready to Deal on Austrian Treaty
Russia reportedly ready to negotiate an Austrian peace treaty with two thirds field production and equal equipment share. Austrian spokesman notes concessions cover Zistersdorf oil fields and a 50 year concession. American spokesman doubts a full solution will emerge even with the new terms.
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Union Charges GOP Demos Derelict in Inflation Fight
A CIO union spokesman told the Senate Banking Committee that both the Democratic administration and the Republican Congress have derelicted in fighting inflation. Russ Nixon of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers urged immediate price controls and rationing powers to producers, criticizing President Truman for opting only for standby powers. He called the anti inflation bill feeble and too late and said Republicans largely back big business against price controls. Nixon claimed Americans pay 150,0000 daily for Congress and urged better corrective action. Committee Chairman Tobey said he remains undecided on the administration bill.
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Lynco Miners Strike Prolongs Eighth Day With Illness
The Lynco mine strike enters its eighth day as field workers fall ill or are injured, halting union investigations. Melvin Triola, the only active miner, seeks contact with Oceana officials to reach Floyd Overton and James Smith, while G E Mims reports no new developments after President Drewey Mitchell was fired for refusal to work reassignments.
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Taft predicts coalition to cut Marshall Plan outlay
Senator Taft forecast a GOP Democratic Senate coalition will trim the proposed 6.8 billion dollar Marshall Plan cost. He urged cutting more than 2.006 billion for the first year of European recovery operations. A quiet count suggested 12 to 18 Democrats may back a reduction.
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Water Makes Patients Drunk in Surgery Note
A 1948 temperance note cites Dr. Robert Elman stating patients must avoid excessive water after operations to prevent salt deficiency and shock. The report links water intake to post operative risk and mentions political debates over a broader recovery program and administration structure.
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Atlanta
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American College of Surgeons
Sophia Well-Baby Clinic Programs Postponed by Weather
Raleigh County health department schedules a prenatal clinic for white women at courthouse offices from 1 to 4 pm with Dr Daniel. the Sophia well-baby conference at the Boy Scout cabin is canceled due to weather. Public health nurse Mrs Fdna Richmond notes both clinics are sponsored by Beckley Women of the Moose and urges Warren to attend the February conference on the fourth Wednesday.
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Two Bills Would Halt Oil Exports
Senate and House weigh separate measures to ban oil exports during a fuel shortage. Senator Bridges proposes a one year export ban while a Senate committee urges new low speed limits to conserve gas and fuel.
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Street Scene: Man Guides Lad Through Store Obstacle
A pedestrian moves through a Heber Street shop with a boy as a heavy shopping load is carried toward the storefront. The scene shows a man guiding a small lad past a dress rack and doorway in a busy street storefront setting.
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One Inch of Snow Delays Warmer Beckley Area
Snowfall and plummeting temperatures disrupted Beckley area activities. City schools canceled repairs and closed steam heating, while gas company warns of critically low pressures and urges conservation. State crews keep roads clear as Midwest cold wave claims two lives.
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Former Raleigh County Man Dies in West Virginia
Adrian U Thorne, 25, of Glenville formerly of Raleigh County, died January 24 in Elizabeth Wirt County after years of illness. Survived by a son, Adrian II, living with maternal grandparents J. T. Seymore of Glen Morpany. his mother Grover Brannan of Glenville. a sister Clyde Sheppard of Elizabeth. brothers Ted Sissonville and Chief Petty Officer Paul E Thorne stationed at the Panama Canal Zone. Funeral services to be held in Glenville today at 2 30 p m with burial in Stanacher Cemetery.
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Beth
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Sissonville
Chie
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Panama Canal Zone
Naval
Stanacher
City to Expand Mail Delivery Along 30 Streets
Postmaster J T Hollandsworth announced a new twice daily mail service starting next week on 30 streets including Sanders Seventh Lincoln Garfield Jefferson Russell Sylvia Wohasawn Road and more. Three new carriers will join the current six as residents must have 28 mailboxes properly numbered and address change cards on file with easy access to receptacles.
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Ventilation Shaft Work Proceeds At Eccles Mine
Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates continues restoration of the Eccles No. 5 mine ventilation system after a major blast, with about 50 workers rehabbing brattices and doors while No. 6 remains idle. Officials aim to resume production once airflow is stabilized and cause identified, noting a likely roof fall with coal dust ignition as the trigger, and crediting rock dusting for fire prevention.
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Bevin Arab Talks On Commies Open
London reports Foreign Secretary Bevin opened talks with Arab leaders on Middle East problems. A program for an anti-Communist security system in the Arab world was discussed with expected involvement by American and British forces. Bevin met Trans-Jordan leaders including Yewlik el Huda Pasha and Dr Fawzi Mudki.
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Mother Pleads Guilty in Child Mistreatment Trial
Mrs. Domingo Diaz, 39, pleaded guilty to mistreating her seven year old daughter after state police testified the child was found locked in a dirty chicken coop. Judge Cyrus W. Wal deferred sentencing until March 5.
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Southern States Considering Secession Over 1948 Platform
Alabama and Mississippi debate secession if the National Democratic Party adopts pro Negro rights planks. Mississippi moves to require pledges to vote for state Democrats, risking bolting the national party. Alabama limits are voiced by the state Democratic Executive Committee and Governor Wright.
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Economists Labeled Traders in Federal Speculation List
A new Agriculture Department list adds several high profile names to traders in commodity markets since 1946. Included are Frank Pace James Bruce Elmer Thomas Edith Thomas Harry Westphal Walter Salant and Winthrop Brown along with Salant’s relatives. Authorities note suspensions of three internal employees and a broader probe into about 20 more potential insiders.
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Sbudeet
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Argentina
Elmer Thomas
Dokia
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Harry C. Westphal
Bushfield
R-Sd
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State Department
Joseph 3. Salant
New York
Winthrop G. Borwn
Jesse B. Gilmer
Production and Marketing Administration
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Baltimore
Belgian Priests Claim Chinese Reds Persecute Christians
Belgian and Dutch missionaries report violent anti Christian policies in North China with 19 missionaries imprisoned and two Belgians dead after harsh confinement. Priests say Christians face imprisonment and death while Europeans suffer harsh treatment as "American religion" is condemned by the Communist regime.
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China
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America
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Antwerp
Oscar Conrad
Marchienne
Hainaut
GOP Fights Tax Cut Bill Changes
Republicans push a 6.2 billion tax cut through the House Ways and Means Committee amid Democratic attempts to amend the measure. Chairman Knutson predicts the panel will reject changes and send the bill to the full House for debate.
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Washington
Earthquakes Hit Iloilo In Daylong Tremors
Manila reports Noile shaken again as three more quakes strike in a day bringing total shocks to 53. Panay Island city endures damage likely over 1 million dollars with four ancient churches destroyed in the tremors. Casualties remain at 27 dead from the three days of shocks.
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Manila
Weather Bureau
Panay Island City
Shanghai Death Toll Rises to 310 in Cold Wave
Officials report 310 dead in Shanghai as temperatures plunge to record lows overnight. About 180 bodies were found on streets, with most victims said to be children. 130 children had died the day before amid the harsh freeze.
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Democrats Seek Broad Tax Cut Across States
The document proposes extending community property rules to all states to split family income for tax reporting, aiming for lower rates. It suggests tax relief up to 7 million people and offers a range from 30 to 10.1 percent across brackets, while Democrats warn Republicans must gather votes to overcome a potential veto and plan a mass meeting to unify against the Knutson bill.
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