John L Lewis contempt case moves toward closing
The government finished its case in the contempt trial of John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers. Judge Keech denied a motion to dismiss and allows the defense to proceed while new labor management talks begin. A Lewis letter from 1946 was introduced to show leadership pressure differed from the current strike.
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Fuchs Convicted Spy Faces 14 Year British Sentence
Klaus Fuchs, German-born physicist and leading atom researcher in Britain, pleaded guilty to four counts of passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union. Lord Chief Justice Baron Goddard imposed the maximum 14 year term, calling the act a grave betrayal of asylum protections.
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GOP Rebels Plan Own Plank Plan To Harmony With Dems
GOP senators led by Senator Ives of New York circulated a draft platform for this year’s races criticizing the party line on civil rights and labor. They may meet next week to finalize a rival statement to the Republican National Committee. Democrats plan a harmony rally in Chicago in May with Truman and Barkley to push the Fair Deal agenda as civil rights debates divide the party.
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Acme Denies Overtime Charges In Parkersburg Case
B F Whitney president of Acme Construction says overtime is paid as required by law and contract. An AP report from Parkersburg says 43 Berkley contracting firm allegedly worked 10 hours daily on a storm sewer project without overtime pay. The Central Trades and Building Labor Council filed the complaint, noting Acme pays prevailing wage and sublets the work under the Acme name.
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Robert J. Ashworth
Associated Press
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Ashworth
Whitney
American Airlines Ground Crew Strike Hits 34 Cities
The Associated Press reports a nationwide strike by American Airlines ground crewmen began at LaGuardia Field as a 7:30 a.m. deadline passed. CIO Transport Workers Union said about 4,600 supply and maintenance workers in 34 cities are affected, while the airline aims to keep flight schedules.
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Associated Press
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Virginia Snow Flurries and Cold in Weather Update
Weather notice reports snow flurries across regions including Oak Hill and Glade Creek. Windy and much colder with lows 10 to 15 degrees, cloudy Thursday with further flurries. Precipitation and river conditions uncertain. normal readings listed for the period.
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St Bellepo Greenbrier
Three Defendants Win Verdicts in Circuit Hearings
A Raleigh County Circuit Court jury returned verdicts for two Beckley residents and one Beckley resident in separate cases after brief deliberations. Mrs H J Waugan was cleared in a recovery suit brought by Mrs Pearl Ballengee over $370 for furniture, with payment disputed. Frank Tonelli was found in a suit by Wilkes Insurance Agency over an alleged auto policy from 1948, with Tonelli denying any policy or authorization. Bart Frazier won an auto damage case brought by George Kessinger, who claimed $150 for a collision last October. Additional docket actions dismissed Swim Inc and others, and orders directed Home Credit Clothing Co to recover $300 plus interest from Morris Roy.
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Pearl Ballengee
Beckley
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Ben Hershworth
Swim, Inc
George Honaker
Honaker
Quality Lumber and Supply Company
Russell Egnor
Lucille Egnor
M. E. Harvit
Home Credit Clothing Company
Morris Roy
Doctor Says Patient Died Before Accused Man Reached Bedside
In Manchester New Hampshire the defense read a fellow physician’s statement that Mrs Abbie Borrato died before Dr Hermand N Sander reached her bed The record notes Dr Albert Snay said he found no pulse no reflex no heart sound and thus concluded she was dead Dr Robert E Biron medical referee was expected to testify as the state nears the end of its case Miss Anita Ducharme testified that she injected air into Mrs Borratos veins and that she died peacefully after the injection She said Dr Biron asked Dr Sander why he did it and if he knew it was illegal and heard Dr Sander reply I think I should be reprimanded I never do it again
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Snay
Borreto
Robert E. Biron
Hillsboro County
Anita Ducharme
Suit for 200000 Recorded Today
A $200000 damage suit was filed in Raleigh County Circuit Clerk's office today by F. C. Minter Jr against Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company Raleigh Coca Cola Bottling Works and G A Mohler Jr. The plaintiff alleges a June auto train wreck at Skelton crossing caused serious injuries when his car collided with the C and O train. Mohler operated the vehicle owned by the bottling works. The suit contends no signal existed at the intersection. Lilly and Lilly of Charleston will represent the plaintiff.
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Raleigh County Circuit Clerk's
F. C. Minter, Jr
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
Raleigh Coca Cola Bottling Works
G. A. Mohler, Jr
CG. R. Harless
Minter
C&o
Mohler
Harless
Lilly and Lilly
Charleston
Coal on Display in Baltimore Exhibit by Rail Road
A Baltimore exhibit showcases coal as the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad promotes soft coal sales. The display includes fully loaded coal cars and samples, with plastic coverings to protect specimens. The event is tied to medical and diabetes fundraising efforts led by West Virginia officials and donors, including Carbide and Carbon Chemical Corporation, at a camp site on Coal River near Charleston.
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West Virginia
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George P. Heffner
Veterans’ bonus tied to tax bill on ballot
Gov Earle Clements administration signals willingness to let voters decide on a veterans bonus with the tax bill attached. Associated Press dispatch from Frankfurt notes the plan would place the package on the ballot, tying the bonus to tax measures.
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Krankfort
Earle Clements
Wind toppled mast at Eye Radio Sales in city windstorm
High winds toppled a television antenna at John W Eye Radio Sales and Service located at 805 W Neville St. Estimated damage about 25 dollars. The firm plans to reinforce mast connections to the main tower atop their building.
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New Cold Wave Heads for State
A new cold wave aims at Ohio Kentucky West Virginia and western New York and Pennsylvania. The Weather Bureau bulletin says temperatures may fall to zero in Western New York and to five to ten in Northern Ohio and Northwestern Pennsylvania. Strong winds and snow squalls are likely across the Great Lakes region and Northern Appalachians as Arctic air sweeps southward.
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Canada
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Kenucky
West Virginia Arbor Day Rescheduled to April 14
The Arbor Day date in West Virginia moves from April 7 to April 14 due to Good Friday. Gov. Okey L. Patterson proclaimed the change, urging citizens to observe forest resources awareness through ceremonies and school programs. The proclamation otherwise remains in effect.
Miners Fight Over Admissibility of Witness Testimony
Hopkins objected to admitting a letter as potentially indicative of steps to take to resume work. Judge Keech limited Owens testimony, noting Owens cannot speak for individual miners about their motives or their willingness to work. The dispute centers on whether delayed contract talks and collective anger explain idle miners rather than union actions.
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Keech
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UMW
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Coal strike nears 600,000 furloughed in soft coal shortfall
Amid a spreading soft coal strike, about 600,000 workers are idle as 200,000 furloughed in coal-using industries join 372,000 UMW members. The nation faces only 5.6 days of soft coal supply with a potential hard coal shortage looming. Utilities urge major energy cuts, and governors report coal shortages in hospitals as rail service faces possible cuts if the walkout lasts. Local relief efforts stress that aid goes to miners of all affiliations.
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Beaver Counties
Duquesne Light Company
Washington
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company
Istrikebound
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Kansas
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Topeka
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Moline
Ill
District 17
Charleston
W. Va
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New York
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Serdich
Granitown
Leopard dies after three days of freedom at Lincoln Park Zoo
Oklahoma City reports a 175 pound leopard from India escaped Saturday and roamed Lincoln Park Zoo for three days. Zoo attendants found the animal lethally sedated and later lifeless in its cage at 5 45 p m after drugging to counteract the sedative effects.
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Bowerman
Hotel Fire Controls After Six-Hour Spokane Blaze
A million dollar Ridpath Hotel blaze in downtown Spokane was brought under control after six hours of fighting by 230 firefighters. More than 250 guests and residents fled or were escorted to the street. The adjoining Halliday Hotel, a six-story 85-room structure, was evacuated as flames threatened it.
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Associated Press
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Wash
Ridpath
Anly
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Charleston Chamber Notes Slower Deposit Turnover in 1949
The Charleston Chamber of Commerce reports a slower inflationary cycle reflected in West Virginia’s 89 largest banks with a 7.6 turnover in 1949 versus nine in 1948. Aggregate deposits rose to $952,774,300 by June 30 1948 and $1 036 416 900 by June 30 1948 year earlier, signaling funds not scarcity but slower turnover. Major cities like Charleston Wheeling and Huntington led checking volumes while Mount Hope Williamson and others showed steep declines.
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Siste Chamber of Commerce
Balletin
Virginia
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Huntington
Bluefield
Clarksburg
Parkersburg
Morgantown
Beckley
Weirton
Fairmont
Logan
Chamber
Point’ Pleasant
Moundsville
South Charleston
Lewisburg
Mount Hope
Wiliamson
Welch
Summersville
Russians On Buying Spree After Ruble Revaluation
Wide price cuts following the ruble revaluation spurred crowds in Moscow stores and markets. The government raised the ruble value to 25 cents, prompting reductions from 10 to 30 percent on items from milk to bread and beef. Soviet media hailed the move as boosting welfare and ruble prestige while critics warned of propaganda motives.
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Moscow
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