Normal Coal Production Resumes as Miners Return
Miners returned to work across two area coal fields ending a two week memorial period for dead and injured coworkers and protests against U S Bureau of Mines Director James Boyd. Winding Gulf and New River operators report normal crews with high return rates and railroads easing furloughs as layoffs unwind by April 1. The stoppage began March 12 in memory of deceased miners and to oppose Boyd’s nomination.
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U.S. Bureau of Mines
James Boyd
Mal Scoll
Winding Gulf Operators Association
Taeuatt
S.C. Higgins
New River Coal Operators Association
New River Coal Company F
Raleigh
S. F. Andrews
Chesapeake and Ohio
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Boyd
Miners Return To Work After Two Week Layoff In West Virginia
West Virginia's coal industry resumes normal operation as about 120000 miners go back to work after a two week memorial layoff. Maintenance crews keep mines ready and railcar supply stays ample as unions predict longer weeks to restore stockpiles and recover lost wages. District 17 memorializes miners killed and protests a U S Bureau of Mines chief appointment while District 79 calls for the ouster of Arch J Alexander from the State Mine Department.
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Charleston
West Virginia
George J. Titler
UMW District
Titler
Rosedale No. 1
National
Everettsville
Morgantown
UMW
National Wage and Policy Committee
James Boyd
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Arch J. Alexander
Guilty Plea Entered In Breaking And Entering Case
Raymond Douglas Crookshank pleaded guilty in Criminal Court today to breaking and entering. Judge W A Riffe scheduled sentencing for April 8. The case against William Walter Fox for non support was continued. Gazelle Kish charged with bastardy was absent. No disposition yet on Joe Bika and Harold Ray Arthur cases.
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Raymond Douglas
Crookshank
William Walter Fox
Gazelle
Kish
Joe Bika
Harold Ray Arthur
Praise for Red Peace Aims Voiced at 5 000 Pickets
New York news report covers the three day Cultural and Scientific Conference for World Peace at Madison Square Garden. About 18 700 attendees cheered peace aims while 2 000 pickets protested outside. Delegates backed UN cooperation and arms policy discussions as counter groups denounced the event as Communist influenced. A rival League for Free Russia condemned the gathering, labeling Soviet delegates as totalitarian agents.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Buastieee Ow Ae Eaeeta
Ladie
Bpeikeds
Lane
U.S.S.R
U. S. State Department
National Council of the Arts, Sciences and Professions
Waldorf- Astoria Hotel
Carnegie Hall
The
Garden
Dele~ Gates
United Nations
United States
Allen M. Butler
Harvard Medical School
A. A. Fadeyev
Gareden
Soviet Union
League For Free Russia
City Center
Greenbrier Tie League
America
As- 1
Taveseees AlsaHed
Cou LR
Ess
Russian League
Wyoming Miners Back At Work In Mullens Area
In Mullens and surrounding mines the industry buzzed back to life with most mines resuming operations after a two week shutdown. Virginian Railway reported at least 95 percent of mines served by the line were operating and crews returned to work at 7 am. Trainmaster M. M. Shumate said contacted mines reported normal staffing. Virginian officials noted furloughed railroad workers recalled and shop and maintenance crews ordered back. Freight locomotives were being refired as mine production restarts.
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Y Register
Mullens
Virginian Railway
M. M. Shumate
R. G. Bennett, Jr
New River
Bennett
Senators Push Labeling and Onsite Checks in Aid Program
Senators Bridges and McCarran demand stricter disclosure of ECA aid goods with clear “made in America” labeling and intensified on the ground inspections in Europe. They aim to accelerate passage of the $5.58 billion ECA authorization amid Democratic timing pressures.
Eisler Seeks Supreme Court Move Against HUAC
Immigrant and self described No 1 Communist Eisler asks the Supreme Court to strike down the House Committee on Un American Activities law and challenge its authority to compel testimony. If successful he could avoid a contempt sentence of one year in jail and a $1000 fine for refusing to testify before the panel on February 6, 1947.
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Washington
Gerhart Eisler
Supreme Court
House
Eister
Eisler
Af Eisler
Congress
Justice Department
Kisler
Justice Planar
Seven Die In Week End West Virginia Accidents
West Virginia weekend crashes and a drowning claim at least seven lives. Victims include Roger Samples of Clay County, George Norman of Doddridge County, John Burns of Jefferson Pennsylvania, and Cecil Alvarez of Piedmont. Judy Walters and Joe Tally Stewart are also named among the deceased with accompanying injuries and wreck details.
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Associated Press
Charleston
West Virginia
Roger David Samples
Chester Samples
Precious
Clay County
George Washington Norman
Greenwood
Doddridge County
Baltimore and Ohio
John Burns
Jefferson
Cheat Lake
Morgantown
Burns
Cecil Alvarez
Piedmont
Judy Walters
Hainant
Oming County
Joe Tally Stewart
Jesse
Ravencliff
Wyoming County
Tabscott
Quick Labor Bill Action Requested in House Debate
Washington quick clearance of the administration labor bill for early House debate was asked by the House Labor Committee Rep Lesinski of Michigan brought the request to the House Rules Committee He seeks action so Democratic leaders can place the bill into their program late this week or early next week The administration backed bills to repeal the Taft Hartley law have been voted out of Senate and House Labor Committees on a hurry up basis The Senate bill though on the calendar is not expected to be debated for several weeks It would allow political contributions by unions prohibited by Taft Hartley It would also drop the Taft Hartley prohibition on the closed shop and the 80 day injunction against emergency strikes
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Associated Press
Washington
Administration
House
House Labor Committee
Lesinski
D-Mich
House Rules’ Committee
Senate
Iouse
County Infirmary Opinion Given By Attorney General
Charleston report says a county court need not maintain a county infirmary for the poor if 35 percent of authorized levies for current purposes goes to relief work. Assistant A G Eston Stephenson advised alternatives including multi county operation or a contract with the State Department of Public Assistance.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Attorney General's Office
Robert L. Wetland
Noddridge County
Eston B. Stephenson
Stephenson
County Council
The
State Department of Public Assistance
Resuscitator Called To East Beckley Heart Attack Case
Beckley firemen were sent to East Beckley to aid Mrs. J. D. Bunion with oxygen after a heart attack. The treatment was not required as a physician later treated the woman. Firemen had used the resuscitator in a prior attack.
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East Beckley
Beckley
J. D. Bunion
Car Kills Beckleyan on South Oakwood Ave
Beckley resident Wash Markovitch, 67, of 442 Ellison Avenue, died after stepping from Jennie's Cafe onto South Oakwood Avenue and into a car driven by Manuel Berilla. Police say he had been drinking. no charges filed. Surviving relatives listed include Alex Kormack, Mrs. Jack Markovitch of New York City, and John Marks of New Haven.
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Wash Markovitch
Ellison Avenue
Jennie
South
Oakwood Avenue
Manuel Berilla
AO Alor Aaa
Waz A.m
Alex
Kormack
Jack: Markovitch
New -York City
John
Marks
iNew Haven
Corin
U S Bombers Blamed For Sinking Red Ship
The Associated Press reports B 29 bombers deserting from Nationalists attacked Red forces striking a Chinese cruiser sunk near Huwhitao on March 18 19. Chinese air forces claimed involvement and indicated submarines appeared off a Manchurian port as part of the operation.
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Associated Press
Nanking
Chungking
Huwhitao
Twitich
Manchurian
French Coalition Holds Majority in Cantonal Elections
The middle-of-the-road coalition swept cantonal elections with De Gaullists and Communists opposing. Official results show 1,082 seats for De Gaullists and 37 for Communists, independents taking 99. By noon today De Gaullists claimed 538 councillors, though ministry totals showed 389. The vote signals public sentiment though it does not affect parliament or the cabinet. No voting occurred in Paris where Communist support is typically strong.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Aris
Joan Crawford Burglary Targeted Brentwood Home
Actress Joan Crawford reports a $2,250 burglary at her Brentwood residence. Intruder(s) cut through a second story bathroom window to steal $1,450 in jewelry and $800 in cash, discovered after returning from a trip to Palm Springs.
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Joan Crawford
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Calit
Joan "Crawford
Brentwood
Palm Springs
Bodies of Seven Fliers Found Near Manila
The Associated Press reports seven of nine U S airmen perished in a B 29 tanker crash have been found by a ground party northeast of Manila about 25 miles from the city. The crash occurred March 1 after refueling the globe girdling mission aboard the Lucky Lady I.
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Associated Press
Manila
U.S
Optometrist Tax Case Is Appealed
The Supreme Court agreed to review a Wood County case involving Edward J. Fisher an optometrist charged with failing to collect consumer sales tax on eyeglass frames. The circuit court ruled he was not a retailer or selling goods, while the state argued the tax applied to the sale of frames and related services.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Supreme Court
Fruames
Wood County
Edward J. Fisher
Circuit Court
Fisher
John Vance
Tax Commissioner's Office
Propaganda Hinders Business as Tientsin Falls to Communists
Ivy, American aid director in Tientsin, described conditions after the city’s capture by the Communists. He said propaganda blocks relief efforts, unemployment rises, and commerce stalls. The port is closed, industries idle, textile mills rely on domestic cotton, and inflation erodes worker wages.
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Associated Press Shanghat
James Ty
Ivy
Tientsin
Bisbee
Ariz
Man
ECA
Ike
Cily
Fliers Rescued In Mid-Pacific
Eleven survivors from a sink ing Navy Catalina were rescued nine hours after going down in the Mid Pacific. Navy LSM 448 picked them up and planned to take them to Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands. The crash site was about 605 miles southwest of Johnston Island and 700 miles southwest of here.
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Associated Press
Pearl Harbor
Navy
Pacific
LSM 448
Kiwajalein
Marshall Islands
Catalina
Johnston Sland
Eddie Rickenbacker
Amelia Earhart
Permit For Building On Worley Road Granted
Richard A. Foley received a building permit from the city recorder for a limestone block structure on Worley Road. The 35 by 35 foot building carries a cost of 4500 dollars.
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Worley Road
Richard A. Foley
City Recorder's Office
Storms Subside After Killing 28 Across Five States
Calm returns after weekend tornadoes and storms that killed 28 people and injured about 200 in Oklahoma Texas Tennessee Kentucky and Missouri. Red Cross reports at least 300 homes destroyed or damaged. Weather patterns ease with rain confined to the Appalachians and possible storms ahead for the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Snow noted in Lake Superior region and high elevations in Utah and Nevada. Temperatures generally warmer elsewhere.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Oklahoma
Texas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Missouri
American Red Cross
Midwest
Appalachians
Plains
Missis
Sippi
Lake Superior
Utah
Nevada
Navy to test Viking rocket for 200 mile ascent
The Glenn L. Martin Co reports development of a Viking rocket for Navy use to reach 200 miles into the upper atmosphere, a potential new altitude record if successful. Navy tests date is undisclosed, and the Viking is described as a research instrument rather than a weapon. The current single rocket height record stands at 114 miles, with a two stage Wac Corporal reaching 230 miles at White Sands last month.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Navy
Glenn L. Marlin’ ‘Co
Anicettat
Waite Sands
N. M.A
Wac
White Sands
Italian Delegate Arrives Early for Pact Talks
The Associated Press reports Count Carlo Sforza of Italy arrived in New York ahead of pact negotiations. Sforza plans discussions with State Department on Italy’s aim to keep its African colonies under UN trusteeship while an alliance with the United States and eight nations gathers support. Britain France and others consider wider participation as Iceland may join after parliament debate.
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Associated Press
New York
Carlos Sforza
Italy
Europe
Esbo Anna
Sforza
Sim
Washington
Getensine
Alliane
Netherlands
United Reign
Isters
Robert Schiman
France
Willy
State Department
United
Germany
Ernest’ Bevin
Robert Schuman
United States
Britain
Canada
Belgium
Luxembourg
Norway
Goldie Files Income Report Easiest Way
Los Angeles reports an informal napkin note on a cocktail lounge napkin signed Goldie from San Diego. The message quips about income tax figures for the previous year noting total earnings of 620 dollars and withholding tax of 1.10 dollars, asking where they stand and inviting any further information.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Internal Revenue Collector
Harry Westover
Goldie
San Diego
Full Production Of Coal Expected Within Few Days
Miners east of the Mississippi return to work after two weeks off as coal flows resume. About 463,000 UMW miners nationwide are set to restart under safety inspections in Pennsylvania and other states. West Virginia leads soft coal output with 120,000 miners, while Pennsylvania fields include 100,000 soft coal and 100,000 hard coal workers. Production is projected to normalize within days with wage losses pegged around $35 million.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Mississippi
UMW
John L. Lewis
West Virginia
Wort
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Ilnels
Alabama
Kentucky
Virginia
Tennessee
Indiana
Maryland
Postmen in France Omit First Delivery Protest
Paris postal workers unions refuse the day's first delivery in French cities to protest the government's refusal to upgrade salaries. The action aims to pressure officials while keeping essential mail service limited to later rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Associated Press
Paris
Sa Aries
Military Goodbye and Johnson Takes Defense Seeed
Forrestal departs as James Johnson assumes defense secretary post at the Pentagon in a formal ceremony. The incoming leader, known for blunt speech, faces questions on interservice relations and potential policy changes amid a wary Army Navy and Air Force leadership. Johnson inherits a reshaped defense setup and aims to balance authority with restraint.
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Associated Press
Sec Washington
Johnson
Pentagon
M. Vinson
Dayo
Secret
Auth
Defense
Ing-In
Deuer
Council
James Forrestal
Air Force
Navy
Army
Forrestal
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Jtorneys
Nebraska
County Infirmary
Beckleyan
S. Oakwood Ave
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