House approves union restricting bill by three to one vote
Supporters claim a three to one margin for the compromise union restricting bill as it goes to the Senate for approval. President Truman faces a pivotal decision on signing or vetoing the measure amid White House and labor movement considerations.
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Texas
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Congress Presses for Quick Action on Tax Cut Bill
The Senate passed a $4 billion income tax cut and Congress and the Treasury await President Truman’s decision within ten days. If approved, the measure would take effect July 1, triggering revised withholding instructions to employers nationwide within three weeks and reducing withholdings by 20 to 30 percent at the start of next month. Senator Millikin expects a presidential decision this week and notes timing hinges on informing payrolls.
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Business Sees Lower Prices Higher Income
The Associated Press reports that in a Dunn and Bradstreet survey for the Senate House committee most business leaders expect prices to fall while wages rise for the rest of the year. Taft notes broad opinion against government sanctioned price controls and supports tax cuts, yet the committee disputes the survey’s pessismism about the economy.
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Steeler Plunges To Fiery Death In Slag Pile Tragedy
Johnstown resident John Smatlak Jr. 27 died after plunging from a 100 foot slag pile at Bethlehem Steel. Slag train engineer R J Slick recalled he was only 18 feet away when Smatlak “simply threw up his hands and disappeared.” His young wife, soon to be a mother, was stricken upon hearing the news.
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Ex-Prosecutor Thornhill Enters Not Guilty Plea in Ballot Theft Case
Logan County Circuit Court opens with former Raleigh County prosecutor Red Thornhill pleading not guilty to stealing altering canceling and withholding ballots. Jury sworn by Judge Chambers as defense adds R H Casto to staff while proceedings begin and recount details are read.
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Raleigh
Eugene L. Scot
Leslie Lilly
Chauncey Browning
R. H. Casto
Tommy Roberts
Beckley
Indian States Can Stick Or Quit Britain
New Delhi reports that Viceroy Mountbatten said the upcoming state creations in India could remain within the British Commonwealth with dominion status or could leave, either from Britain or from each other. He stated Hindu India and Moslem India might be fully independent from Britain and from one another, with no side able to control the other’s Commonwealth status.
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P and P to Expand Area Service in West Virginia
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company said it released 1,333,990 of a 40 million expansion program. Allocations include 373,720 for more switchboard positions and lines in Wheeling Fairmont Grafton Clarksburg Montgomery Follow Bee Buckhannon Fayetteville Mullens plus 175,410 for lone-lines on Kana WH Falls Hinton Lewisburg and Bluefield Williamson routes and 98,000 for extra dial central office equipment in Charleston and East Bank.
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Montgomery
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Buckhannon
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Hinton
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Williamson
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Freighter Emperor Sinks Off Isle Royale in Lake Superior
The 1000 ton freighter Emperor struck a rock in fog near Isle Royale and sank in 64 feet of water. Coast Guard reports 21 saved with 11 dead and three missing. a woman's body was recovered. The vessel was en route in Lake Superior near Michigan.
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Identity of Charleston man found dead ruled war veteran
The Charleston police identified Cecil S. Carter 44 a Welch resident and war veteran as the man found shot in a hotel room. Coroner Max Goldman had earlier ruled death by own action.
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Cecil S. Carter
Welch
Max Goldman
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Morgantown
W. Va
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Monongahela Power Company
Fairmont
War Assets Administration
New York
Ballou
Presbyterian Assembly Urges Civil Liberties Protection
The 87th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States urged churches to defend civil liberties for all Americans. The report also condemned organizations and individuals aiming to hinder minority rights, concluding six days of deliberations at Montreat North Carolina.
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Presbyterian Church
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Feneral Assembly
Major Powers Back U N Army Debate at Lake Success
The United States Britain France and China aligned with the council majority to back the basic report on a global police force. Australia’s Col Hodgson said he would review the plan in detail and support most recommendations while others urged extended debate and cautious steps.
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Mayors Elected in Four Raleigh County Towns
In Raleigh County, new mayors assume office July 1 after James Salyer loses Sophia race and J. S. Daugherty wins Mabscott over Anthony Sparacino. Incumbents Sam Lilly in Rhodell and W T Smith in Lester win reelection. council seats in Lester and Sophia tied pending recount.
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James Salyer
Sophia
J. S. Daugherty
Mabscott
L. C. Simpson
Sam Lilly
Rhodell
W. T. Smith
Lester
Lester and
Wt. C. Knight
Lester Citizen's Party
Joe Bonds
Progressive Party
Hurt Harper
Citizen’s Party
James Akers
Mine Workers Reject Pay Boost Offer in Portal Wage dispute
The United Mine Workers and southern coal operators failed to resume talks ten minutes before the session after the union refused to attend once operators released wage proposals. The offer included an 85 cent daily raise in exchange for ending portal to portal travel pay, with the union calling the proposal unrealistic.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Southern Coal Operators
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UMW
Lewis
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Miners’ Committee
John O'Leary
Neph ew to succeed as Jersey City mayor Hague retires
Frank Ik Hague announced his retirement as mayor of Jersey City and said he would leave office June 16. He will be succeeded by City Commissioner Frank Wayne Eggers, his nephew, marking the 34th anniversary of Hague's first election to the city commission.
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Frank Wayne Eggers
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John F. Malone
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Frank X. Burke
Treaty Approval Seen Tomorrow in Senate Vote
Senator Connally said ratification of the peace treaties with Italy Hungary Bulgaria and Romania is certain with a possible opposition margin of a dozen votes. The Senate will vote at 1 p m EST tomorrow on the four pacts Fulbright sought to delay Italian ratification until January 25 1948. The Texas Democrat remains the leading sponsor and dismissed any delay as unlikely.
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Virginia Weather: Fair and Warmer Today
Fair skies and rising temperatures continue in Virginia with a warming trend into tonight. Mostly cloudy conditions persist Thursday as the state experiences warmer air and no significant precipitation.
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