Normal Coal Production Resumes in State Mines
Miners return to work ending a two week memorial period for dead and injured coworkers and protests over James Boyd's nomination as U S Bureau of Mines Director. Winding Gulf and New River operators report crews back to near normal with 97 percent at New River plants as railroads restart furloughed workers.
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Wo Area
U.S. Bureau of Mines
James Boyd
Ln Ua Nang
Hal Scott
Winding Gulf Operators Association
S. C. Higgins
New River Coal Operators Association
New River Coal Company
Full Work Week May Offset Losses in Pay
Secretary Walter Thurmond reported that nearly all of the 125,000 miners in the Southern Coal Producers Association area returned to work. Only a few small mines remained idle due to local grievances tied to a two week memorial stoppage. Mines in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Virginia resumed operations with ready railcar supply as crews worked maintenance. Union leaders suggest the lost pay will be made up as workers extend schedules to replenish dwindled stockpiles.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Southern Coal Producers Association
Walter Thurmond
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
West Vir
Thurmond
Telnessee
Jayott
Kanawha Operators| Association
Greenbrier
Logan
Kanawha
Williamson
Pocahontas
Tug River
New River
West Virginia
Big Sandy
Harlan and
Hazard
Buckhanan
Mines Bureau Budget Requests Approved by House Panel
The House Appropriations Committee nearly approved the Interior Department budget for the Bureau of Mines at 23.337 million dollars for the year starting July 1, near the requested total. It backs 2.7 million for coal mine inspections, 1.2 million for accident investigations and rescue cars, 250 thousand for inactive coal fire control, 621 thousand for testing fuels, and 9.75 million for synthetic liquids plus 2.681 million for mineral investigations. The panel also seeks 300 thousand to complete the anthracite research lab at Schuylkill Haven, Pa.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Bureau of Mines
House Appropriations Committee
Interior Department
West Latrobe
Schuykill Haven
Navy Rocket May Soar 200 Miles
In Baltimore the Navy plans a Viking rocket from Glenn L. Martin Co to reach 200 miles into the upper atmosphere as a research instrument. Tests date and many details are restricted, and the project aims to set a new height record.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Navy
Sonor
Glenn L. Martin Co
White’ Saids
N. M
White Sands
Magistrate Fines Four On Driving Charges
Leroy Garrison of East Beckley was fined 10 dollars and costs for having no drivers license. Bernie E Worley, address unknown, fined 50 dollars and costs for reckless driving after arrest by State Police. George Hughes, address unknown, fined 40 dollars and costs for driving while intoxicated. Rivers Franklin Alderson, address unknown, fined 10 dollars and costs for displaying improper license plates.
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Leroy Garrison
East Beckley
J. P. Meadows
Hcense
Bernie E. Worley
Beckley
George Hughes
Sereesvess
Ceeecaaea
Franklin Alderson
Bellepoint
New
Normal
Greenbrier
Bridges and McCarran push tight ECA aid rules
Senator Bridges and Senator McCarran demand stricter labeling and use checks on U S aid under the Economic Cooperation Administration as part of a push for early Senate approval of a 3.58 billion dollar ECA authorization. They warn shipments must bear Made in America labels and be inspected to ensure proper use in Europe. The push could delay passage planned by Democratic Leader Lucas.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bridges
A-Nel
America
Senate
Economic Cooperation Administration
McCarran
D-Nev
United States
U. S
Europe
Lucas
Illinois
Cherry
Nebraska
Accidents Cause Deaths of Seven Over Week-End
Week end accidents in West Virginia killed seven people across five auto fatalities, one drowning, and a train strike. Victims include Roger Samples, two, of Precious Clay County. George Norman, 24, Doddridge County. John Burns, 50, Jefferson Pa.. Devil Alvarez, 47, Piedmont. Mrs. Judy Walters, 8, near Moorefield. Judy Walters 8. Joe Tally Stewart, 37, Jesse. State police note a stolen car was involved in one wreck.
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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
Devil Alvarez
Piedmont
Juyrede
Lem’ Lieyd
Moorefield
Judy
Walters
Rowe
Wyoming County
Joe Tally Stewart
Jesse
Ravencliff
Tabscott
Alaska Gets Over 50 Million in House Funding Revisions
The House Appropriations Committee recommended increased Alaska funding totaling more than 50 million dollars for the new fiscal year, including 19 million for Interior Department contracts and 25.7 million for roads bridges and trails. The Alaska railroad receives 17 million in cash with 12 million in contract authority, plus 15.8 million from revenues for operating expenses. Salaries for the governor and staff rise to 67,700, with school funds at 50,000 and insane care at 394,400.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Alaska
House Appropriations Committee
Interior Department
Alaska Railroad
Labor Bill Action Requested by House Labor Committee
Washington urgent push asks early House debate on administration labor bill. Rep. Lesinski urges Rules Committee to move the measure into the House program this week or next. Senate action unclear, but bill would repeal Taft-Hartley prohibitions on political contributions and the closed shop, and end the 80 day injunction on emergency strikes.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
House Labor Committee, Co
Lesinski
D-Mich
House Rules, Committee
Senate
House Labor Committees
Administration Bil
Beckley Bargain Days Planned By Local Bureau
Colin McLuckey, Beckley Business Bureau president, announced a series of Beckley Bargain Days in May. Three days will feature special bargains on regular merchandise. Committee chair is Joe Rahal with Bot Foster, W. M. Kessel, Eric Rosenbaum, Ralph Grimmett, and George Gray on the panel.
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Colin McLuckey
Beckley Business Bureau
Beckley
Joe Rahal
Bot Foster
W. M. Kessel
Eric Rosenbauin
Ralph Grimmett
George Gray
Car Collision Claims Beckleyan On South Oakwood Ave
A Beckley resident, Markoviten, 67, of 342 Ellison Avenue, died after stepping from Jennie's Cafe onto South Oakwood Avenue into a car driven by Berilla, 26s, of 319 Central Avenue. Police report he had been drinking. no charges filed. Surviving relatives include Alex Korback, Mrs. Jack Makovitch, and John Marks.
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Wash Markoviten
Ellison Avenue
Jennie
Oakwood Avenue
Manuel
Berilla
Central Avenue
Gena
Ir Lettel
Beckley
Wcily
Z Police
Sdid
Markovitel
Beritia
Anna
Akee Eth Wag
UaKwouou
Alex Korback
Bia
Jack Mackovitch
New -York City
John Marks
New Haven
Conn
U S Bombers Blamed For Sinking Red Ship
The Associated Press reports Peiping Communist newspapers accuse United States B-29 bombers of destroying the cruiser Chungking that defected to the Reds. Three American submarines were said to appear off Hulutao as part of the operation. Chinese air force sources cite B-25 and B-24 raids on March 18 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Nanking
United States
Chungking
Red Capital
Manchurian
Fie
Exploding Bottles Drive Firemen From Trailer Fire
In Somerset Pennsylvania near the Allegheny turnpike a trailer loader fire blocked fire crews after bottles exploded. William S. Wingeler of Conshohocken estimated $25,000 damage and rushed to a gas station after noticing a trailer tire flare. on return flames erupted from the trailer.
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Associated Press
Somerset
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Allegheny
William S. Wingeler
Conshohocken
Postmen in France Omit One Delivery Protest
Paris postal workers ring only once and omit the day's first delivery in protest against government salary upgrades. Officials say the action affects urban routes while labor leaders seek higher pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Associated Press
Paris
Sntons
Brass Band Provides Happiness at Funeral
Albert W. Parsons, a 73-year-old Newburyport grocer and real estate man, requested a joyful funeral. A 22-piece brass band played hymns and Sousa marches at Central Congregational Church and Oak Hill Cemetery as mourners followed the casket. Parsons believed death lead to a better world and wanted survivors to feel happiness rather than sorrow.
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Newburyport
Mass
Albert W. Parsons
Harry Grimes
Central Congregational Church
Amerton the Beautiful
Sousa
Oak Hill Cemetery
Three Admit Guilt In Criminal Court
In Criminal Court Judge W A Riffe sentenced Curls Isaac Lamarr to one to 18 years for breaking and entering after a guilty plea. William Thomas Jones pleaded guilty to maiming and faces April 8 sentencing. Raymond Douglas Crookshank admitted guilt for breaking and entering with sentencing set for April 8.
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Isaac Lamarr
W. A Riffe
William Thomas Jones
Raymond Douglas Crookshank
W. A. Riffe
Crookshank
William Waller
Fox
Gazelle Kish
Joe Biker
Narola Ray Arthur
Goldie Files Income Report Easiest Way
A humorous napkin note from Goldie in San Diego outlines last year’s earnings of 629 dollars and withholding of 106 dollars. The informal return asks for guidance on current tax standings and ends with a plea to holler if anything is owed.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Yarry Westover
Goldie
San Diego
Beckley Stores Vow Wednesday Hours Through Easter
Beckley businesses will stay open Wednesday afternoons through Easter Colin McLuckey president of the Beckley Business Bureau announced today. Bureau members previously announced Easter shopping rush dates but reaffirmed Wednesday openings for March 30 and the Easter period.
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Beckley
Colin McLuckey
Beckley Business Bureau
McLuckey
Bureau
West Virginian Becomes Defense Secretary in Washington
Clarksburg attorney Johnson, a 58 year old West Virginian, was sworn in as secretary of defense by Chief Justice Vinson in a grand Pentagon ceremony attended by about 15,000. He pledged unity of the Army Navy and Air Force within democracy and economy, aiming to deter aggression and uphold U.S. world democracy while seeking peace with honor. The event featured a Marine Band performance, a National Anthem, and a delegation from Johnson’s hometown.
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Associated Press
Washington
Louis Johnson
Army
Navy
Air Force
Clarksburg
W.va
Aid
James ¥. Forrestal
New York
Forrestal
Defense
Secretary of the Navy
Franklin D. Roose- Cdnee Tes
Fred M. Vinson
America
Armed Services
Interservices
Johnson
Ehng
Senate
Secretary of Defense
Congress
OUA
Miltary
Art Hand
Marine Band
Vinson
Pair Net Operating Inc
Cabell Man Held In $15,000 Theft Of Movie Patron
Huntington police report the arrest of Clarence Thompson, 41, of Huntington, on a larceny charge in the February theft of a movie patron’s purse containing over 10,000 in cash and 5,000 in bonds at a downtown theater. Thompson, with a 26-year-old woman held as a material witness, was nabbed in Kinball, McDowell County, after investigators tied him to unemployment benefits and a new convertible purchase amid the theft investigation.
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Associated Press
Huntington
Police Today
Clarence IL Thompson
Azel
T. i Bryant
Thompson
Kinball
McDowell County
Ian Thompson
Rex D. Connelly
Inlalial Bryant
Ollo Wilson
Yeeo Vere
Thompso
Kimball
Anklin
Sai
Ee - Bryant
Bluefield
Wilson
Eleven Fliers Rescued In Mid Pacific
Eleven airmen rescued nine hours after their sinking Navy flying boat went down in the mid Pacific. A landing ship took the survivors to Johnston Island and then to Kuajalein. The Catalina radioed it was leaking and could not stay afloat. Navy planes and life rafts searched the area. The rescue followed a remote, lonely stretch of sea near famous wartime losses.
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Associated Press
Pearl Harbor
Navy
Pacific
LSM 448
Kuajalein
Marshall Islands
Johnston Island
Here
Catalina
Eddie Rickenbacker
Amelia Earhart
Coal Production Set to Resume Across Regions
West and East of the Mississippi miners return to work after two weeks of shutdown honoring UMW President John J. Lewis. By midnight many pits began early shifts and all 463,60 idle miners in the U S were expected to produce coal again by day’s end. State inspections and wage losses totaling millions were noted as production nears normal levels nationwide.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Mississippi
UMW
John J. Lewis
Pennsylvania
U. S
Western Pennsylvania Coal Operators Association
India
West Virginia
Ohio
Mlinois
Alabam
Kentucky
Virginia
Tennessee
Indiana
Maryland
Italian Delegate Arrives Early for Pac Negotiations
Italian Foreign Minister Count Carlos Sforza arrived in New York ahead of the North Atlantic security pact signing to discuss Italian concerns including colonial trusteeship. Britain France Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg prepared to join, with a second ministerial contingent led by Robert Schuman en route.
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New York
Carlos ‘Sforza
Italy
Europe
Sforza
Britain
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
United States
Queen Marty
Robert Schuman
France
ORZA
Atlantic Security Alliance
State Department
United Nations
Western
Germany
Ernest Bevin
Cos State Department
Hese
Canada
Norway
Denmark
Ole Age
Iceland
Serid
Resuscitator Called To East Beckley Today
Beckley firemen were sent to Mrs. J. D. Bunion of East Beckley to administer oxygen after a heart attack. Oxygen proved unnecessary as a physician treated her. Firemen had used the resuscitator in a prior attack.
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East Beckley
Beckley
J.D. Bunion
Rent Bill Reached Agreement Extends Controls 15 Months
Senate and House conferees agreed on a 15 month extension of federal rent controls through June 30 1950. The compromise centers on a fair net operating income for landlords while allowing states and localities to lift rent limits with gubernatorial approval. President Truman did not object to the shape of the bill during talks but sought broader terms.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate House
House
Senate
Lucas
Tlinois
House Court
Truman
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George J. Titler
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Rosedale
No. 1
National
Everettsville
National Wage and Policy Committee
U. S. Bureau of Mines
State Mine Department
Arch J. Alexander
Mines Bureau
ECA
Ok'd iBy House Group
Beckleyan
S. Oakwood Ave
Pzie A
U.S
Cabell
Mid- Pacific
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