Coal Talks May Be Renewed Wednesday By AP
Washington reports Northern and Western soft coal operators agreed to talks with John L. Lewis next Wednesday at 2 p m moving from his 10 a m proposal. Denham of the NLRB urges court action to end production stopping tactics as unfair labor practices. Senate Labor Committee pidgeoned a Taft Hartley resolution to restore full coal production amid debate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Northern
John L. Lewis
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Robert N. Denham
National Labor Relations Board
Denham
Frank Amos
Capitol
Senate Labor Committee
Truman
Aiken
R-Vi
Operator Claims Powers of Lewis Should be Curbed
Walter A. Thurmond of the Southern Coal Producers Association told New Haven observers that John L. Lewis wields outsize power. He warned a single leader can disrupt employment and national economies by directing messages to workers and officials, urging action to curb the United Mine Workers’ influence in coal.
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Lewis
Associated Press
New Haven
Thurmond
United Mine Workers Union
United Mince Workers of America
Northern Miners Boo Work Plea
The United Mine Workers meeting in Grant Town drew 1,300 miners who booed the idea of returning to work and cheered a speaker urging to stay out. Observers noted the potential impact of contract negotiations on about 20,000 idle miners but found no clear plan for immediate action from John L. Lewis.
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Associated Press
Fairmont
West ‘Virginia
John L. Lewis
Grant Town
Joe L. Serdich
United Mine Workers
Bradley and Redden Admit Charges In West Virginia Court
Bradley resident Vandals pled guilty to a bastardy charge in Raleigh County Criminal Court and was ordered to pay 30 dollars monthly for the child’s care. In a separate session Ralph Redden Beckley pled guilty to two grand larceny counts, with sentence postponed. Redden had been indicted on obtaining money under false pretenses from Beaver area citizens.
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Bradley
Beaver
Raleigh County
W. A Riffe
Ralph Redden
Beckley
Redden
Pope Pius XII Letter Recorded in Ohio Courthouse
In Lisbon Ohio County Recorder Francis Morton said a four page apostolic letter by Pope Pius XII dated last September is the first such document on record here. It appoints Emmett Michael Walsh as co adjut or bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese in Youngstown. Walsh was transferred to Youngstown from Charleston West Virginia.
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Pius XII
Feourt House
Francis Morton
Sabia l
Emmett
Michael Walsh
Youngstown
Walsh
Charleston
W. Va
Open Season on Daily Worker Protest Sparks Court Clash
In Baltimore a magistrate dismissed assault charges after Homer Williams 23 of Matewan West Virginia accused Tex Alela 42 of beating him outside the National Maritime Union Hall. Lawyer Maurice Braverman called the magistrate to note concerns over an open season on those who disturb the Daily Worker.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Atorney Maurice Bravermat Phjetieg
James Ellis, Jr
National Maritime Union
Homer Williams
Matewan
W. Va
Tex Alela
Williams
Daily Worker
Ellis
Braverman
Wiliams
West Allies weigh counter blockade plan for Berlin
Western powers consider a counter blockade against East Germany if Soviet truck traffic clamps Berlin. Officials predict economic reprisals and renewed formal protests at the high commission level. McCloy returns to US as talks hinge on occupation leaders.
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Daniel DE Luce
ADP
Berlin
Germany
High Commission
U. S
John J. McCloy
United States
Boston
McCloy
Alexander Katikov
U.S
Blockade Tightening Anew Strangles West Berlin
The East West autobahn checkpoint today saw the worst slowdown since last Sunday with cargoes stalled up to 40 hours. West Berlin faces dire shortages as unemployment climbs while American transport chief Charles A. Dix warns the creeping blockade harms interzonal trade and may boost East zone rail revenues. The Russians delay a U S military train while objecting to three non American passengers onboard.
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iHelmstedt
West Rerein
Charles A. Dix
Berlin
I Republic
Dixy
East Zone
U. S
Rains Increase Threat of Flood Hazard Across Regions
A cold front chills the Midwest and Great Lakes as heavy rains move eastward. West Coast citrus growers burn smudge pots to protect oranges and lemons. Cincinnati floods worsen along the Ohio River, with Weather Bureau meteorologist A. W. Walstrom warning of serious downstream flood threats.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Great Lakes
Cincinnati
Ohio River
A. W. Walstrom
Cincinnati Weather Bureau
Governor's committee begins study of uniform motor code
Charleston officials report a governor's committee to study a uniform motor vehicle code started work at a meeting. Chairman Don McClaugherty, state motor vehicles commissioner, will form subcommittees for the study with results to be reported to the 1951 legislature. Chicago forecast notes 1600 more elementary teachers needed in West Virginia within ten years with 50,000 more pupils and ongoing vacancies.
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Charleston
Istate
Don McClaughterly
Chicago
West Virginia
Adolph O. Berger
U & Bureau of Labor Statistics
Idle Miner Hangs Self After Low Pay Shame
ARMICHAELS Pa Frank P Starzyk a 4 year old strike coal miner brought home one day's pay for his last work at a Robena mine and told his wife Frances I'm no good to you or to our three children earning such a little hit of wages. His wife found his body hanging in a basement the next morning after he vanished from bed.
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Associated Press
Armichaels
Frank P.starzyk
Robena
Frances
Flis
Sii
Starzyk
H. C. Frick Coal and Coke Company
Beckley Mine Firm Receives Charter
Poes Four Coals Inc., a Beckley mining concern, was granted a shale charter today with capital set at 25000 dollars. Incorporators are Mary Be. Grogan M. E. Curtis and Emma Curtis, all of Beckley.
Stolen Aga Khan gems found on police doorstep
Gems valued at 420000 dollars were left on a Marseille police station doorstep after a Riviera highway robbery last summer. Investigators traced the haul to the gang’s arrest and deaths linked to the case. Authorities say Paul Loc a, a Corsican, remains at large as the nationwide manhunt continues.
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Associated Press
Marseille
Aga Khan
Riviera
Nnline Firet
Counterfeit Ring Cracked by FBI
New York based counterfeiting operation was busted by Secret Service agents posing as traders. They seized 740000 in phony bills and arrested four men traced from Los Angeles to New York. Agents described successfully outsmarting suspects who attempted to pass fake 10 and 20 dollar notes for a fraction of their value.
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Associated Press
New York
Secret Service
Los Angeles
U. S. Secret Service
Dems Stand Against Tax Cuts Without Balances
House Democrats on Ways Means backed President Truman to pair any tax cuts with revenue-raising measures elsewhere to safeguard government funds. GOP leaders pushed for a simple tax cut bill, but failed to secure a vote as the chamber passed a $90 million tax on untaxed life insurance company earnings from 1947 to 1949, marking the first step in Truman’s proposed program.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Truman
House Ways Means Committee
Congress
GOP
Martin
Massachusetts
Vandenberg Quits Atomic Committee
Senator Vandenberg of Michigan resigns from the 14 member Senate House atomic group citing health issues. Vice President Barkley names Senator Bricker to succeed him as lawmakers warn of weighty and grave matters facing the committee amid praise for Vandenberg's service.
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Associated Press
Washington
Vandenberg
Mich
Congressional Atomic Energy Committee
Senate House Atomic Group
iHe
Barkley
Bricker
Ohio
Twhce
Thompson Named Acting U S Attorney in Southern West Virginia
A. Garnet Thompson of Charleston will serve as acting United States attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia after Leslie E. Given resigned to become a state supreme court judge. Thompson replaces Judge Jo N. Kenna, who died recently. He serves under temporary appointments by Federal Judges Ben Moore and Harry F. Watkins. a permanent appointment awaits presidential and Senate action. Thompson has been Charleston counsel since 1915 and has been one of three assistant U S attorneys in the district.
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Associated Press
Charleston
A. Garnet Thompson
United States
Southern West
Virginia
Leslie E. Given
State Supreme Court of Appeals
Kven
Jo N. Kenna
Thompson
Ben Moore
Harry F. Watkins
Truman
U. S Senate
Thompsfon
U. S
New River Poultry Exposition Opens With Bird and Egg Judging
The first Annual New River Poultry Exposition opened at 1 p.m. with judging of bird and egg classes entered by poultry producers from eight Southern counties. Show Chairman E Snider expects thousands from Raleigh and nearby counties to visit the Recreation Building to see poultry exhibits and booths. Exhibits open to the public until 10 p.m. and resume tomorrow at 9 a.m. Technical sessions for poultrymen follow in the afternoon, then a 7:30 p.m. slide demonstration and film Chicken of Tomorrow. Public may attend evening sessions at Central Duncanital School Auditorium. The event is sponsored by the Poultry Commission of the Rural Development Caneil, with state departments and the New River Poultry Improvement Association participating. C C Blake judged the birds and eggs. ribbons and cash premiums await winners. Tomorrow morning includes judging contests for 4 H clubs and vocational agriculture teams, with 4 H boys and girls competing. Awards presentation is at 8:30 p.m. Exhibitors extend as far as Lynchburg, Va, displaying poultry plant equipment, feeds, and building gear.
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New River
E. ©. Snider
Raleigh
Snider
Duanie ‘Ital School
Thhe Poultis Commission
The
Rural Development Caimeil
He State Agricul
Ture Department
Agricultural Extension Service
New River Poultry Improvement Association
C. C. Blake
Agriculture Department
Lomanaw
Extension Service
Lynchtvitg, Va
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Billy Rose Home Robbed by Trip
New York bandits raided the four story residence of columnist and cafe owner Billy Rose last night taking a safe with fur and jewelry valued at about 100000. Rose and his wife Eleanor Holm were away. a Negro butler was tied up while three men removed the loot. A later check showed fur pieces and other gems missing though a $500000 art collection and $75000 in antique silver were left untouched.
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Associated Press
New York
Billy Rose
Rose
Eleanor Holm
First Shipment To Go Abroad By February 15
Washington reports eight North Atlantic allies signed aid pacts to move 1000000000 worth of U S military materiel to Western Europe. France Britain Italy Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Denmark Norway will pool defense plans to counter any attack with US consent needed for arms transfers. Officials expect shipments to begin February 15 as military aid moves overseas.
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John Scallay
Washington
United States
North Atlantic
Europe
State Department
France
Britain
Italy
Belgium
Netherlands
Jaixembourg
Denmark
Norway
Western Europe
United Nations
Oliver Franks
London
Americas
Red Recognition of Indonesia May Stir U. S. Interest
Jakarta dispatch reports that Soviet recognition of Premier Mohammad Hatta’s government buoyed Indonesian officials. They view Moscow’s move as a political boost and a potential lever to secure more aid from the United States, while hoping to position Indonesia as a neutral buffer amid Cold War tensions.
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Indonesia
U. 5
Associated Press
Jakarta
Batavia
U.S.L
United States
Soviet Union
U.S
Jin
Russia
Mohamed Hatta
Moscow
iHatta
India
U. S
Indies
America
U. S. State Department
Washington
Tribes Kill Two Professors On Christmas Mountain Trail
U S professors Robert F. Conklin and Marvin Pittman were slain by Huguo tribesmen on a mountain trail 150 miles north of Manila. Investigators report a ritual sacrifice aimed at restoring soil fertility, with witch doctors guiding a supposed village in need.
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Associated Press
Manila
U.S
U. S
Afanila
Robert F. Conklin
Marvin Pittman
The
Philippines University
James L. Meader
Meader
Ournd
C and P Faces New Telephone Rate Hike Challenge
Charleston reports the Public Service Commission expanded a rate increase for C and P Telephone to about 330 thousand dollars, bringing total annual income rise to around 1.0 million dollars based on 1948 business. The company plans court action to seek urgent relief, with customers facing an estimated 30 to 35 cents extra per month.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Public Service Commission
J. R. B. Crigier
Cheap and Shoddy Preaching Attacked at Meeting
At a Kentucky Ministers Conference in Louisville Dr. Elmer G Homrnghausen of Princeton Theological Seminary blasted preaching as cheap and shoddy He said many preachers treat their role as entertainment and warned against repeating flimsy stories in sermons He urged better clarity and purpose in preaching.
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Louisville
Kentucky Ministers Conference
Elmer G. Homrnghausen
Christian Education
Princeton Theological Seminary
Princeton, N. J
Given Takes Oath 1 For Supreme Court
Former U.S. District Attorney Tasile B. Given of Charleston was sworn in as a judge of the State Supreme Court. The oath was administered by Court Clerk B. B. Jarvis in the presence of the court, its attaches and Attorney General William C. Marland.
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Supreme Court
Associated Press
Charleston
U.S
Tasile B. Given
State Supreme Court
B. B. Jarvis
William C. Marland
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