Tax Bill Looms as Conferees Meet on Refund Plan
The $4 billion annual tax cut faces Senate approval with a July 1 effectiveness, contingent on President Truman not vetoing. House reductions retroactive to January 1 would trigger over $750 million in first-half refunds. Conferees set for 11 a.m. to reconcile differences, aiming for quick passage if an agreement is reached.
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Knutson
Minn
Strike Curbing Bill Worded To Overcome Veto
The Associated Press reports United Mine Workers chief John L. Lewis seeks a four percent wage rise, shorter hours, longer lunch, and higher tonnage royalties for health funds. He pushes for pay parity on six days, eight-hour days without pay loss, and doubling the health royalty. Government seizure authority ends June 30, with talks ongoing between Lewis and operators across regions. Congress weighs labor reform to curb strikes, aiming for a veto-proof plan with an expanded National Labor Relations Board and injunction powers.
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Associated Press
Washington
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Union Health and Welfare Fund
Thendustry
Lewis
UMW
Jhat
Lewis' Journal
State Girl Out Of Spelling Bee
A group of schoolchildren began the national spelling bee with the first misspelled word "desperately." Mary Conley of Gandeeville W Va fell in the first round. Washington's Darrell Flavelle also exited early. Doris Osborn and Julia Tuefel were eliminated in subsequent rounds for words catarrh, victuals, integrity, and ventured.
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Washington
Mary Conley
Gandeeville
W. Va
Charleston Daily Mail
Mary
Darrell Flavelle
Doris Osborn
Pearsonia
Okla
Tulsa Tribune
Julia Tuefel
Staunton
Waynesboro News-Virginian
Doris
Julia
Hugh C. Welch, Jr
Houston
Texas
Integrity
Anthony Turrist
Passaic
N. J
Eisenhower Denies Shell Shortage Testimony
General Dwight D. Eisenhower testified at Andrew J. May's wartime bribe trial that he knew nothing about efforts to expand shell production in 1945. May claimed Eisenhower pressed for more artillery in Europe and opposed a cutback in a Garsson munitions contract worth 78 million dollars. Co defendants Henry and Murray Garsson faced bribe charges as May, then chairman of the House Military Committee, was alleged to have received 53 thousand dollars.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Andrew J. May
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Kentucky
Fisenhower
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Garssons Munitions
Henry
Murray Garsson
Combine
Garssons
House Military Committee
Charles J. Margiotti
Eisenhower
Henry Garsson
Special Session on Foreign Policy Hinted in Congress
A high-ranking Democrat suggested a late year special foreign policy session if East–West friction remains unresolved. The plan hinges on outcomes from the U N general assembly in September and London foreign ministers in November. If progress stalls, the United States may pursue independent peace pacts and new aid to Europe, Germany, and Japan.
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Japan
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Britain
Greeks Told To Avenge Murders
London urged Greece to bring to justice the murderers of two British soldiers from the British military mission. A Foreign Office spokesman said London took a serious view of the May 22 Avra incident near Alexandroupolis where bandits attacked a British vehicle and killed the two men.
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Foreign Office
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Alexandroupolis
Snow and sleet threaten Midwest crops
The Associated Press reports field work across the Midwest slowed by rain snow and sleet with a possible spring frost forecast for tomorrow as cold air from Canada drives temperatures near freezing. Snow depths reached 12 inches in Nebraska and over five inches in Wyoming with other states seeing measurable snowfall. In California orchardists credit a helicopter downdraft for saving a $250000 cherry crop from rain damage. Meanwhile a heat wave in the West triggered critical forest conditions.
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Mackenzie Basin
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Washington
Frost May Come With Cold Wave
A mid- West frost threat could move into Beck ley area as farm agents warn farmers and gardeners. County Agent H. B. Thomas urges keeping materials to fashion plant hoods, while Four-H Club Agent Clarence Woolen advises covering as many plants as possible with cans jars papers baskets or boxes. He recalls last year’s June fifth cold snap that damaged sweet potato plants.
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Weather outlook for Virginia turns windy and cool
Considerable cloudiness and showers with thunder squalls today, then much cooler this afternoon. Showers end tonight as cooler air moves in. Friday will be partly cloudy and cool with lingering gusts and a brisk breeze.
Allen Junction Baby burned by hot beans at home
Ria Marie arner, 16 months old daughter of Mr and Mrs C IKK, of Archer Allen Junction, was admitted to Beckley Hospital Wednesday afternoon for treatment of burns after pulling a pot of beans onto herself.
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All German Economic Council Seen as Step Toward Stabilization
In Berlin, U S and British authorities agreed on forming an all German economic council as the first move toward self government and faster reconstruction. About 54 members, chosen by German state assemblies from population and party strength, would reflect the larger British zone and the stronger parties. The British zone, with 22 386 000 inhabitants, compared to the American zone's 16 680 000, suggests a dominant British influence with a lean to Social Democratic strength following recent electoral results.
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Associated Press
Berlin
United States
Economic Council
U. S
Social Democratic
Socialist
Christian Democratic Union
Pinson Succumbs To Mine Injury
James Ernest Pinson a 33 year old World War II veteran died in a local hospital of injuries suffered Tuesday in the Slab Fork Coal Company mine. He fractured his skull when caught by the machine he operated. The body will be removed to the home of his sister Mrs Mille Damron of Sophia for Friday services at 2 30 p m at the Sophia Church of God with the Rev J A Blair officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. He is survived by another sister Mrs Mary Cher of Beckley and his father John L Pinson of Meta Ky.
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Slab Fork Coal Company
Pinson
Millard F. Damion
Sophia
Sophia Church of God
J. A. Blair
Sunset Memorial Park
Young MacArthur Breaks Arm In Tokyo Ice Skating
Arthur MacArthur, nine year old son of General Douglas MacArthur, is reported resting at the 49th General Hospital in Tokyo after fracturing his left arm during an ice skating accident yesterday. Also, James G. Tilly, eight, of East Beckley, was treated at Beckley Hospital for injuries to his left arm from a fall from a tree.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Arthur MacArthur
General MacArthur
49Th General Hospital
James G. Tilly
Juanita Tilly
East Beckley
Beckley Hospital
Boehme dies after fall in Nuremberg prison
Nazi leader Franz Boehme who faced U S charges for wartime orders died after leaping from a third floor corridor railing in Nuernberg prison. He was among top defendants in the Balkan and Norway case and reportedly eluded guards before his fatal fall.
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Germany
Franz Boehme
Yugoslavia
Boehme
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Balkans
Norway
Truman Leaves for Washington as Mother Improves
President Truman departs from Kansas City in the Sacred Cow for Washington after reports of his 94-year-old mother Mrs Martha E. Truman improving. He contacts Grandview and expects to return to Missouri June 6 to attend the 35th Division reunion and address its session. The trip contrasts with a prior May 17 update that warned of a worsening illness.
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Truman
Washington
Margaret
Fairfax
Kansas
Muehlebach
Grandview
Martha FE. Truman
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Charles G. Ross
Matthew J. Connelly
Army Colonel Sentenced in Diamonds Theft Case
Edward J. Murray, a Palo Alto based Army colonel, was convicted on six charges of misappropriating diamonds from Bank of Japan vaults and failing to declare or pay customs. He received ten years at hard labor, dismissal from service, and forfeiture of pay, with review pending by higher commands. Murray claimed ignorance of the stones’ value upon taking them home in March 1946.
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Yokohama
Edward J. Murray
Murray
Palo Alto
Calif
U. S. Eighth Army
Robert la. Eichelberger
War Department
Bank of Japan
No Move To Increase Rents Seen In Senate
Washington Senator Buck predicts Senate approval of a bill extending rent controls beyond June 30 with no general hike. Senator Hawkes favors a 15 percent increase for agreed leases through 1948 and believes he has a good chance to win Senate support.
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Washington
Buck
Senate
Hawkes
R-Nj
Russian note accuses Hungarian leaders of coup plot
In a Budapest report a Russian note claims Prime Minister Fozrenc Navy and two other anti Communist Smallholders Party officials including Foreign Minister Janos Gyongyosi and Bela Varga were implicated in a plan to topple Hungary’s government. Navy was said to depart for a three week Swiss vacation with Rakosi in charge. Private sources say Navy may extend his leave.
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Hungary
Tnday
Fos Renc Navy
Democ
Racis
Janos Gyongyosi
Bela Varga
Smalholders Party
Navy
Switzerland
Matyas Rakosi
Paris
Lewis Sues C and O Railroad for 400 Dollar Auto Damage
Charles S. Lewis Sr. sues the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Co. in circuit court seeking 400 dollars for damage to his car after a collision with a train at the Prince Street crossing on January 1, 1948. He claims no warning signals were sounded. no injuries were reported.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company
C. S. Lewis
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Labor Bill In Brief And The Associated Press
Washington report outlines compromise labor bill provisions including outlawing the closed shop, permitting union shops only by majority vote, 80 day injunctions on national emergency strikes, two added NLRB members, separation of judicial and prosecuting roles, bans on jurisdictional strikes and secondary boycotts, banning union controlled health funds, creation of a federal mediation agency, union liability for unfair practices and contract violations, ban on involuntary dues checks, potential loss of Wagner Act rights for officers deemed communists, foreman bargaining exemption, NLRB power to forbid certain initiation fees, and guaranteed free speech for employers in non coercive dialogue with workers.
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Washington
House
Senate
National Labor Relations Board
Memorial Day Traffic Toll Predicted At 275 Deaths
The National Safety Council warned that about 25 million cars will fill highways over Memorial Day weekend and up to 27 deaths could occur in traffic accidents. The toll reflects an approximate immediate death count, with actual outcomes depending on public behavior and caution during the holiday period.
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Chicago
National Safety Counci
Cautious Council Rejects Hamlet Quote On Wall Plaque
The Los Angeles city council debated painting a Hamlet line on the chamber wall. Council members disagreed on impact and cost, with estimates ranging from 378 to 750 dollars.
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Los Angeles
Hamlet
John C. Holland
John R
Cross Country Record Broken by Eastern Air Lines Constellation
The Associated Press reports Eastern Air Lines Constellation flew Burbank to Miami in six hours 24 minutes and 0.8 seconds, beating United Airlines’ prior transcontinental record by 22 minutes 12 seconds. Capt. Frank Bennett led with co-pilot J. Scott. Flight altitude 22 000 to 24 000 feet, distance 2 945 miles, three crew and five passengers aboard.
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Constellation
Burbank
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New York
EAL
Frank Bennett
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