Rail unions seek wage talks as army contemplates role
The article reports that three railroad unions may negotiate a wage settlement amid a looming strike after a permanent injunction keeps 190,000 workers on the job. Royall testifies he has authority to fix wages under the May 10 seizure, with Steelman pursuing talks and appeals ongoing.
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Washington
T. Alan Chaldsborough
White House
John R. Steelman
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Goldsborough
Royall
Truman
U S Probes Red Air Interference Over Berlin Corridor
U S Air Force officers said they are investigating possible Soviet radio beam interference that pulled American pilots off course during the Berlin air lift. Flights from Frankfurt to Berlin reported compass disruption but all landed at Templehof in the American sector. Officials expect western sectors to hold a two month food stock by September 1.
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Berlin
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Yugoslav Communists appeal to Stalin over Tito charges
Belgrade and international communists deny Cominform accusations against Tito. They urge Stalin to wipe the record clean and back Tito, while signaling splits with Moscow and Western alignment.
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London
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Marshal Tito
Andrei A. Zhdanov
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Belgrade
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Georgia Democrats Back Eisenhower for President
Georgia Democrats approved resolutions at the state convention endorsing Dwight Eisenhower for president and Richard Russell for vice president. They urged Truman to withdraw from the 1948 race to avoid party chaos, making Georgia the first state to back a draft-Eisenhower movement publicly. They also urged Ike to lead the fight for world peace and against communism.
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Georgia
Dwight Eisenhower
Richard Russell
Truman
Democratic Party
Najtiort
Alabama
Ike
Russell
Eisetshower
Captives May Reject Coal Contracts Says Mine Union Leader
George J. Tiller of District 29 UMW warned miners at captive mines owned by steel firms in McDowell and nearby counties may refuse to work if no contract is signed by the end of the vacation period. He cited firms including U S Steel, Interlake, and Solvay as delaying signings while noting potential binds from Hunter No. 2 and Black Eagle operations.
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Pittsburgh
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Kingston- Pocahontas Coal Company
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Greenbrier County
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Du Pont workers vote down union at Belle plant
Du Pont Belle plant workers voted against unionizing, a 65 vote edge in favor of not joining. The ballot involved District 50 of the United Mine Workers as the labor representative in the election conducted yesterday.
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Associated Press
Charleston
DuPont
Belle Plant
District 50
John L. Tawis
United Mine Workers
Industry May Sue Lewis Over Mine Union Shop Demand
Washington report says steel industry eyes possible legal action against John J. Lewis after he sought to run union shop terms in coal mine operations. Odds were even that industry would accept or buck the proposed contract details as discussions continued.
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Norman Walker
Washington
John J. Lewis
UMW UCW Deny Involvement In WV Teachers Union Plan
Officials from United Mine Workers and United Construction Workers deny participating in forming a West Virginia Federation of Teachers Unions with Raleigh County ties. The plan, circulated by Erskine Richmond, alleges district and county unions would affiliate with a state-wide body.
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Steel firms file unfair labor charges over United Mine Workers
Forty two steel and related companies accuse John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers of unfair labor practices. A potential civil action looms if a captive mine dispute prompts a union shop without a NLRB election.
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County to Hold Free TB X Ray Clinics in July
Raleigh County announces free tuberculosis x ray clinics in July at three locations. Berkley Presbyterian Church in Raleigh County hosts July 26 27 28 and 29 from 1 pm 4 pm (4 days 9 am 4 pm first day). Mobile units visit Montcoal and Coal City schools on July 26 29 with limited hours.
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Kendall Gets Six Month's Sentence
Kendall Oswald Kendall, 24, of Oak Hill, jailed six months for assault and for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He was found guilty of assault of Phyis Deitz, 16, of Harvey, and also pleaded guilty to the second charge. Terms run concurrently with fines of 50 dollars each plus costs.
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Raleigh
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Harvey
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Demos Push for Special Session of Congress
Democratic leaders press for a summer special session to challenge Republicans on the 1948 platform and high living costs. President Truman declined comment while Sen McGrath and Rep Spence urge Congress be recalled after the Philadelphia convention. Gov Dewey calls such a session an imposition.
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Crisis May End Coordinated Greek Rebels Aid
Washington officials weigh how the Yugoslav Greek Albanian Bulgarian Communist split may disrupt rebel support in Greece. Russians are seen maneuvering to isolate Yugoslavia and topple Tito, with Moscow’s prestige hinging on countermeasures amid ongoing Cold War tensions.
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Bernadotte plans in Cairo as Arab rejection looms
Bernadotte arrives in Cairo to salvage Palestine peace efforts amid Arab League rejection fears. Arab leaders refused to send reps to Rhodes for talks and urge UN mediator to meet them. Meanwhile Moshe Sharett visits Jerusalem to discuss truce with Jewish leaders as Vatican envoy assesses siege damage.
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Floods in Foochow Drown 1,000. 200,000 Displaced
A three day flash flood in Foochow China sweeps 1,000 to death and leaves 200,000 homeless along the Min River. Buildings topple as the torrent carries away boats and rescuers charge 4 million yuan for help, leaving the unpaying to drift.
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Associated Press
Foochow
China
Min
Extended State Forecast With Warmer Weekend Ahead
Extended forecast expects warmer Saturday and a cooler late Sunday and Monday followed by a return to warmth Wednesday. Temperatures average about five degrees above normal. Local thundershowers possible Sunday and likely again Wednesday bringing total rainfall around a quarter to a half inch.
Weather Summary for Virginia and Surrounding Areas
High yesterday near Beckley with no precipitation in the last 24 hours ending 10 am. Rivers at Bellepolat, Kew, and Greenbrier slightly above normal and muddy. Oak Hill High reported 70 degrees yesterday and low around 52. Glade Creek readings around 70 at 2 pm yesterday with lows near 8. Today values unclear due to fragmented data.
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