Ministers Finish German Talks and Austrian Study Begin
Paris reports no major agreement at foreign ministers meeting as they agree to form a special committee to study German coal allocation and its exposure to the Allies. Washington notes Army plans to raise the draft age to 35 and resume inductions in September amid manpower concerns and extended draft laws. A new American plan for a central administration in postwar Germany was presented, aiming to restore economic stability.
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Associated Press
Paris
Washington
Army
Trulip
Berlin Control Council
Georges
Dault
France
Germany
Meal price surge prompts Beckley restaurant protests
Beckley cafe and Bat Swell Cafe owners protested rising meat costs that doubled for beef and pork. George Soter said he would cut meat use while urging others to stop buying. Beef rose from 30 to 60 cents per pound and pork loin from 32 to 47 cents, with fresh ham up to 59 cents. Chris Sarandon cited about a 25 percent hike.
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Soter
Chris Sarandon
The
Batswell Cafe
Truman says famine relief promises fulfilled
President Truman announced that the nation has met its famine relief commitments for the year ending June 30, with exports of grains exceeding pledged totals. He urged continued cooperation to alleviate world hunger while noting that about 60 percent of shipments were food grains.
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Associated Press
Washington
Truman
Mr. Truman
Anderson
Foreman's Wife Averts Railroad Accident
The Sunshine Special passed near Marshall Texas when Mrs. E H Morton heard a strange sound she suspected a broken rail She alerted the traffic operator who halted the third section of the Sunshine Special With her alertness, a broken rail was found and a crew fixed it preventing likely loss of lives.
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Associated Press
Marshall
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Texas and Pacific Railroad
Sunshine Special
E. H. Morton
Morton
Senate backs revived OPA price control bill amid protests
Washington reports a power push in the Senate to revive price controls on meals milk and sundry items. Republican backing grows after Taft warned of blocked increases. WV senators split on rent and price rise amendments while administration leaders fear a veto may loom. Taft outlined a conference path after Senate passage.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Taft
Ohio
West Virginia
Sen
Hawkes
R-N.3
Kilgore
Revercomb
House
Truman
Grandview Road Project Gets Official Backing
State Road Commission engineer Mack Meador and a Charleston right of way official announced formal backing for building the Grandview Road. County road supervisor George Gadd said a contract is set, while officials aim to secure rights of way and extend the road to McCreery to create a Beckley circular drive. A recent route inspection precedes the final contract and minor route changes.
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Mack Meador
State Road Commission
Charleston
E. L. Worthington
George Gadd
The
Register
Harry L. Anderson
Raleigh
Igor Charleston
Clarence W. Meadows
Road Commission
Grandview Road
McCreery
Beckley-Prince Road
Beckley
Bureau of Public Roads
Planning and Survey Division
Polish Pogrom Report Sparks Tension and Death Toll
Warsaw reports a wave of anti Jewish violence as 22 more Jews are killed in pursuit of escape routes between Lodz and Wroclaw amid Kielce pogrom fallout. Cardinal Hlond blames Jewish officials for tensions while government vows protection. bands in forests blamed for killings and rising security measures.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Poland
X F
Kielce
Morton Reeves
Cardinal Hlond
Lodz
Wroclaw
Breslau
Russia
Hughes reveals cause of crash in final plea
Howard Hughes, 41, fading in Los Angeles, whispered to his doctor that the fiery Sunday crash in an experimental plane was caused by the rear half of the right propeller. The message was intended for the Army as he spoke with Dr Verne R Mason at his bedside.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Howard Hughes
Verne R. Mason
Hughes
New York
Austra
World Atomic Control Agency
Link
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Mason
Curity Council
Hife
Eustefl
Hughes XF-11 Crash and Atomic Veto Crisis at UN
News recounts Howard Hughes surviving a fatal crash in Beverly Hills as his XF-11 suffered a right engine propeller reversal. The incident coincides with U.N. debates on atomic control veto powers, Australian and Soviet positions, and Evatt's push for reform within the security council.
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Andrei A. Gromyko
Ausralian
Evatt
U.N. Atomic Working Committee
Gromyko
Russia
Security Council
Hughes
Beverly Hills
Parliament Wants Newspaper Probe Across the British Press
In London MPs signed a motion demanding a broad investigation of press ownership and advertising influence. The drive, led by Haydn Davies and Michael Foot, aims to study monopolies and the effect on news presentation and suppression. Herbert Morrison condemned large Tory paper chains as a disgrace to journalism.
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Associated Press
London
Haydn Davies
Michael Foot
Labor
Davies
London Star
Feot
Daily Herald
Herbert Morrison
Nodern
Cooperative Society
Kemsley Gramophone
Economists Doubt 1947 Budget Balance Possible
Washington analysts say a balanced federal budget this year seems unlikely despite President Truman promising spending reductions. They peg the gap at two to three billion dollars, while reconversion chief John Steelman and the White House urge rapid enactment of a workable OPA bill to curb inflation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Truman
John R. Steellman
Steelman
150th regimental combat team to lead West Virginia National Guard
Charleston WV Adjutant General Charles R Cox announced the War Department will designate West Virginia s major unit as the 150th regimental combat team to carry on its pre war traditions The department will also reserve the 201st designation for possible later expansion of the guard
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Charleston
West Virginia
National Guard
150Th
Charles R.cox
War Department
Testimony Requested in May Tie to Illinois Munitions Ring
Washington Senate war investigating committee invited Rep. May to testify publicly on alleged ties to an Illinois munitions ring. The panel said May’s June 4 executive-session explanation lacked full accuracy and is weighing a subpoena if he refuses. Garsson said he is ready to testify, while Jacobson outlined war department payments tied to the munitions case. Fox announced a West Virginia guard expansion, detailing prewar units and a tentative postwar quota.
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Washington
Senate War Investigating Committee
Ledal Formaly
Rep
May
Dky
Garsson
Mead
Helion
Mitchel
Albert W. Jacobson
War Department
Chemical Warfare Service
Jacobson
Fox
West Virginia
Lawmaker Reviews Millions in Garsson Munitions Advances
Jacobson testified about advance payments worth millions tied to Garsson munitions and said Chairman May and the committee urged his return to the District of Columbia bar after resigning under pressure. May acknowledged contacting the War Department for Garrson interests.
Ghent Property Sells and Fishing Flows Reported
The weekly stream report shows varying conditions across West Virginia counties with many trout streams in fair to good shape despite overall high muddy bass streams. In Ghent, the Price Heirs Tract near Shady Spring was sold to John A. Pratt for 76790, with heirs named and cash paid 38395 followed by two installments. Gas and oil rights were reserved. United Producing Co. lease preserved. River clarity varied by county. Ohio River clear in Cabell, Kanawha clear in Mason, others muddy or mixed. Beery of Paint Creek left bank interests transferred.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Harry [. Price
J. M. Preston
Silas M. Preston
John A. Preston
Samuel P Preston
William M Preston
Elizabeth W. Price
Samuel Price
John Start Price
W. W. Wood
Mary M. Price
Thomas L. Price
Pratt
United Producing Company
Hardy County
Hampshire County
Cabell County
Ohio
Mason County
Williams
Kanawha
Bate
A. J
Roane County
Beery
Paint Creek
Cirlsville
I €Rock
Simlar
Tren
iMys
J. Po Tgree
Lei Rand
Honter E Williams
Wiliams
Gion
Permit Granted for Broadway Street Frame House
Beck ley Negroes received a city building permit at the recorders office for a four room frame house on Broadway Street valued at 2090 dollars. Leona Hopson was also granted a permit to construct a four room house on the corner of G Street and Brooke Street with an estimated cost of 2000 dollars.
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Charles
John
Beckley Negroes
City Recorders Office
Broadway Street
Leona Hopson
G Street
Brooke Sleet
Judges Acquiesce To Baldheaded Shine Boy
Two Chicago judges staged a lighthearted out of court contest over baldness. Judge Hartigan and Judge Byrne compared heads after a birthday gift hairbrush swap. Randall Jordan the baldheaded shoeshine boy received the gift, with unclear plans for use.
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Baldheaded
Shine Boy
Associated Press
Chicago
Matthew D. Hartigan
Jidge Hartigan
Judge Hartigan
Judge Byrne
Poe
Randall Jordan
Jordan
Weather Summary for Virginia and Nearby Rivers
Clearing and cooler tonight with Saturday fair and cooler conditions and lower humidity. Beckley records yesterday's high and tonight's low. Noon readings show trace precipitation in 24 hours ending today. Rivers Greenbrier and New at Bellepoint high and muddy.
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Greenbrier
New
Bellepoint
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