Berlin blockade talks Fray Over Trade Rights and Exports
Western and Soviet officials traded accusations as Berlin debates lifting the blockade. Lawrence Wilkinson, US economic adviser, said interzonal trade could be revived under the 1948 framework, while the Soviet press pressed for formal reinstatement. West Berlin reported a possible easing at a Soviet checkpoint, but no official confirmation followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel DE Luce
Berlin
Lawrence Wilkinson
U. S
Germany
Taes- Hehe Rundschau
Wilkinson
Berlin Freight Flows Amid Cold War Hurdles
West Berlin saw mixed traffic as many empty trucks were barred by a Russian permit rule while a truckload of radio sets passed without one. East German police expressed confusion. Fresh Western zone food shipments entered Berlin, with trucks every 10 to 15 minutes and rail coal and produce moving steadily. Berlin radio cited over 140,000 tons of Soviet zone supplies heading toward the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Berlin
West Germany
Western Zone
Berlin
Pay Increase Averts Strike at Water Co
Five cent per hour raise granted to 25 workers with a clause to reopen the contract if a water rate increase is approved by the Public Service Commission. Sidney C. Box, UCW regional director, announced the agreement as bargaining agent. The article also mentions a feeder cattle sale set for October 12 conducted by the Spencer Livestock Exposition, with details on entry deadlines and cattle requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Public Service Commission
Sidney C. Box
United Construction Workers
SNCER
Spencer
UCW
H. L. Riggle
Northwestern Cooperative Box
Com- Livestock Marketing Association
Spencer Livestock Ex
State Agriculture Department
Twojlde West
Riggle
Ion
Local Weather Summary for Beckley and Nearby Rivers
Patchy clouds persist with mild temperatures. Yesterday’s high and last night’s low are noted. Expect Saturday to bring partly cloudy skies with scattered afternoon thunder showers. Regions include Greenbrier and nearby rivers.
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Beckley
Rape Confession Told Guam Jury in Murder Trial
The Associated Press reports the prosecution introduced a statement said to be made by Herman P. Dennis Jr. claiming he raped Ruth Farnsworth three times after beating her unconscious. Dennis testified earlier, saying he made the statement only after being threatened with hanging, as an Air Force court martial admitted it as evidence. Separate trials were granted for Burns and Calvin Dennis as the case unfolded in Guam as details emerged from the shop attack and related events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Guam
Lhe
Herman P. Dennis, Jr
Ruth Farnsworth
Riauvenis
Robert Oak Hill
W. Burns
San
Francisco
Dee
Burns
Calvin Dennis
Herman
Coal Contract Talks Set for Bluefield May 25
John L. Lewis and Southern coal operators agreed to start negotiations for a new union bargaining contract in Bluefield West Virginia on May 25. Moody said the eight representatives from each side will attend at the Hotel West Virginian and both groups aim to cover wage group terms before the June 30 expiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
John L. Lewis
Southern Coal Mine
Bluefield
W. Va
Joseph E. Moody
Southern Coal Producers Association
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Southern Group
Northern and Western
Steel Company
Moody's
Miners Union
Southern
West Virginian
Lat
Beckley Hotel
Colin McLucky
Better,Business Bureau
UMW
Beckley
Lucien Philpott
District 29
Opera‘tors
Turnpike Boycott Aims to Pressure Legislature
Uniontown Pennsylvania truckers plan a turnpike boycott after a mass parkdown near the turnpike western end to protest the weigh limits. Morris B. Shipley Atlantic Freight Lines president says 50 owners joined and will station representatives at all toll entrances to urge drivers to avoid the road until the 1951 legislature session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Uniontown
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Morris B. Shipley
Atlantic Freight Lines, Inc
Shipley
Sanitarian warns against broken fluorescent tubes hazard
Elgin M. Hall, sanitarian, warns the public that burned out fluorescent tubes contain beryllium powder inside the glass. If broken, wash exposed skin, discard clothing, and seek medical care if dust touches eyes or skin. Do not place tubes in household waste.
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Raleigh County Health
Elgin M. Hall
Sanitarian
U S Sen Hick Enlists Criticism Over Communist Education Aid
Senator Hickenlooper warned the Atomic Energy Commission to deny student aid funds for a German-born Communist and fellow traveler, Hans Freistadt, studying physics at the University of North Carolina. He urged security clearances for fellows and said government funds should not back training for people who cannot later obtain clearance. Smyth gave cautious testimony on possible FBI scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Hick J ‘Enlooper
R-Lowa
Atomic Energy Commission
Widgkenlooper
Commission
Hans Freistadt
University of North Carolina
Freistadt
Rep. Cote
R-Ny
John Gates
New York
Austria
Atomic ‘Energy Commision
The
Iowan
AEC
Hickentopper
Aia
Hickenlooper
Notl
Henry D. Smyth
Princeton University
Atomic Energy
Smyth
Senate House Atomic Committee
Gordon Dean
Dean
McMahon
House approves clerical payroll bill amid secrecy pushback
Lawmakers approved a measure to fund communications expenses and clerical hire for members with few on the floor and little debate. Reps Keefe and Church complained they were not informed before voting and pledged action when a companion funding bill arrives. The Senate is expected to back the setup, but the value hinges on future financing.
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House
Senate
Congress
Keefe
R-Wis
Church
R-Hi
Appropriations Committee
T Hey
Keele
Rep
Rich
Bluestone Span May Be Released By Incendiaries
Engineers prepared to detonate 13 incendiary charges to break the Bluestone Bridge center span near here and recover the body of Paul Sanders from beneath river debris after a March 13 collapse that killed four others. The plan involved seven 500 pound charges on the pier end and six near the river to cut the span and drop sections into the river.
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Associated Press
Hinton
Bluestone Bridge
Paul Sanders
Radford
Varigger
Sanders
Charleston Firm To Accept Bonds On City Streets
Mayor Grover C. Hedrick announced the investment firm Young and Moore of Charleston will accept paying certificates for a number of city streets. Hedrick said no other investment company would take the certificates now and noted the firm had already accepted a number of streets previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover C. Hedrick
Young and Moore
Charleston
Hedrick
Matthews Named Secretary of the Navy
The Associated Press reports Francis Pat tick Matthews of Omaha Sawyer was named secretary of the Navy today in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Francis Pattick Matthews
Omaha Sawyer
Secretary of the Navy Today
Eisler Deportation Case and Flight Incident
Mrs Geard Eisler was detained in New York City on immigration charges in a deportation action linked to the stowaway Kisler on the Polish liner Batory. The justice department plans to challenge the flight and seeks standard procedures for Eisler’s return to the United States. Merced fire chief announces a new policy requiring suspenders as standard gear for firefighters.
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Associated Press
Washington
Geard
Department
Matt
New York
Mrs. Eisler
Ellis Island
Anmaang Eister
Merced
Cali
George Collares
Mediterranean Fleet on Route Home Returns to U.S. Bases
A segment of the Mediterranean Fleet led by Adm. Richard L. Conolly forms at Gibraltar aboard the Columbus. About half of the ships proceed to home bases in the United States after four months in the Mediterranean, with the remainder sailing back to the Mediterranean.
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Associated Press
Gibraltar
Adm
Richard L. Conolly
Gilbraltaroday
United States
Mediterranean
Woman Jailed and Doctor Fined After Murder Trial
Justice was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of Curtin Whitty 30, near Panther 108, with motives linked to threats from the Whitt brothers. A witness was jailed for false swearing, another fined 50 dollars for contempt after not appearing. Dr T C Clark received a 50 dollar fine for not appearing as a state witness. defense motions to set aside the verdict were scheduled for May 17.
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Associated Press
Welch
Matt‘ Justice
Rena Hurley Panther
Whitt Brothers
Thomas Whitt
Hurley
T. C. Clark
Charleston Man Named to Unemployment Board in West Virginia
Governor Patteson announced the resignation of Clarence E. Johnson of Morgantown from the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review and the appointment of Mitchell of Charleston effective June 1. Johnson was thanked for his services on the board.
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Charleston
Waller
Mitchell
Clarence E. Johnson
Morgantown
Unemployment Compensation Board
Johnson
Patteson
White Cane Week Set May 15 to 21
Governor Patteson proclaims May 15 through 21 as White Cane Week urging observance and public support for blind citizens. He asks residents to understand the white cane’s meaning and assist efforts to prevent blindness and aid blind mothers.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Patteson
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Opere
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WCFC
Art Eisler
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