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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1949

Page

7

Mediator Without Plan In Latest Coal Report

Washington report says Cyrus S. Ching delivered a new coal dispute memo to the White House with no current plan for federal negotiations. John L. Lewis proposed talks but mine operators delayed, while Taft-Hartley options and a fact-finding board loom as potential remedies and pressures rise from fines and court orders.

Harold W. Ward A.P Washington Cyrus S. Ching White House Ching John R. Steehman National Coat Association Lewis Truman Hin Supreme Court Taft-lartley Lewis’ Peice Southern Coal Producers Association Joseph E. Moody Moody New York

440 New Federal Laws Added to Statute Books

The Associated Press reports 440 public laws were enacted in the 81st Congress, broad in scope from rent control extension to Alaska Railroad overtime payments. Most are permissive with few penalties, while 333 private laws aided individuals. Congress considered 10,627 bills and resolutions, with many stalled in committee.

Associated Press Washington Congress District of Columbia Truman Alaska Post Office Department Bist

Barkley Unaware Of Near Collision Near Washington

Vice President Barkley unaware of a near collision between a bomber crewed B 17 and a Goodyear blimp near Washington. The incident, not known publicly until last night, prompted calls to study traffic around airports. Goodyear and CAA investigations absolved the blimp pilot of blame.

Associated Press Washington Barkley Veep Air Force Hartford Conn Washington National Frank Getty Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Getty CAA

Murder Charged To Ohio Student

A first degree murder charge was filed today against James D Heer, an Ohio State University freshman, for the killing of fraternity brother James T. McEween after a homecoming party. Heer pleaded innocent, held for the grand jury without bond. Joyce Crafton, 22, of Cleveland, arraigned as material witness with $300 bond.

Associated Press Columbus James D. fHicer Ohio State University Creshman Lowell V. Sheets Joyce Crafton Cleveland Bord Sheets Tirer Miss Crafton Freshmian Heer James T. McEween

Weather map summary and trial delay noted in News

Considerable cloudiness and cooler with scattered showers in Virginia. Belton and Oak Hill report cool nights with lows around 35 to 40. Rainfall totals around 0.37 inches at Bellepoint. In Washington, Rep. J. Parnell’s fraud trial was postponed again with defense citing other commitments. judge set next start for November 28.

I Beckley Bellepoint Greenbrier Oak Hill Sesseree Glade Creek Bam Saseerseereneee Associated Press J. Parnell Totes Cent Withim FL Collins Alexander Hulgroftt Holtzoff Holtoff

British Girl Age 3 Wears False Teeth

A three year old girl in Britain received a set of false teeth under the national health plan. Anne Smith of Birtley is said to be Britain’s youngest wearer of dentures. Her discolored teeth caused ill health, leading doctors to remove them. She will wear dentures and have adjustments every six months for seven years until her second set erupts.

London Britain Anne Smith Birtley Anne

Arrested Grid Fan Case Delayed by Charleston Court

Municipal Judge T. Litton postponed Lowell F. Shick’s case for one week after pleas of innocence to five charges including drunkenness and assault on officers. Attorney John J. Liver cited lack of prep time and two witnesses out of town amid a crowded 209-person courtroom and public furor from the weekend arrest following a football crowd incident.

Associated Press Charleston Rank T. Litton Lowell F. Shick John J. J. [Iver Litton Preston

Plane forced down in Richmond District

Bad weather forced a small Taylor craft to land on the Noah Crotty farm in Richmond District at 3 o clock yesterday afternoon while en route from Jacksonville Florida to Zanesville Ohio. The plane, undamaged in the farm stop, later refueled at Beckley Mount Hope Airport. Pilots were Jim Fields and Dan Coconis of Zanesville and they continued to Zanesville after the stop.

Plate Richmond Noah Crotty Fromacksonville Fla Zanesville Ohio Beckley-Mount Hope Jim Fields Dan Coconis

Visiting Judge Signs Circuit Court Orders

Sixteen orders were signed by Visiting Judge A. Jerome Dailey opening Raleigh County Circuit Court November term. Judge Dailey presiding for Judge Henri Astiworth, who is in Pilsen. Several cases were dismissed or continued to February, with pleas of general issue and amended declarations noted in multiple dockets. A defendant was granted permission to carry a pistol.

A. Jerome Dailey Raleigh County Dailey Buckhannon Henri Astiworth Pilsen Berveeue Ui Ge Gane Edsean Kamen People’s Credit Store Don Edwards Ray Farrow Radio Cab Company Gulfah Corporation Paint Creek Development George Dynavant Margie Danavant Jess Crane G. B Acord Allen Bumpus Anna Bumpus Lo & Lo Lund and Lumber Company Hernann HariMon Lowell Dean Jom J Richardson Dinzel Gross Fice Lumber Company Lore Hitcher People's Credit Store, Inc CW. Waddell Massey Coal Company Clyde Sauls W. HL Canterbury

Rearming of Italy Discussed Today

Rome reports discuss plans to rearm Italy under the Atlantic Pact with high ranking US and Italian officers and diplomats. U S ambassador James C Dunn attended, signaling upcoming arms shipments after talks. Defense Minister Pacciardi said Italy will equip a mobile 100 000 strong force, raise divisions from eight to twelve, add two brigades, and modernize the air force with jet propelled planes built in Italy.

Associated Press Rome Italy United States U.S Maly James C. Dunn Lonard Unger U.S. State Department U. S Randolfo Pacciatti Washington Pacciardi

Clergy Accused Of Political Bias

The Archishop of York, Dr Cyril Garbett, and other Anglican churchmen are accused by War Minister Emanuel Shinwell of showing political bias in speeches on Britain's economy and politics. Shinwell told a Labor rally in Newcastle that Garbett should learn the real facts before criticizing the Labour government and urged leaders of all parties to join in a united statement on Britain's gravity, amid calls for a coalition.

Associated Press London Amanuel Shinwell England York Shinwell Cyril F. Garbett Britain Labor Party Feas Newcastle Garbett

Student Charged in reported incident of a 9 year old girl

An engineering sophomore at Pri-State College, Benedict L. Driscoll Jr., 22, Newport R. I., is jailed in Angola for questioning after police say he chloroformed and abducted a nine year old girl from her father's restaurant. The girl, hospitalized with burns, is expected to recover. The father halted the attempt as officers arrived. the student admitted chloroforming the child but denies rape.

Associated Press Angola Pri-State College Paul Tague Benedict L. Driscoll, Jr Newport R. 1 Jo Hospital Norman Rausch Tague Driscoll Fle

Coplon and Gubitchey Face Spy Trial In Federal Court

Judith Coplon and Valentine Gubitchey appeared in federal court in New York for trial on charges of spying for Russia. Judge Sylvester J. Ryan was to preside after delays. Coplon, 28, already has a sentence of 40 months to 10 years. defense motions seek dismissal and double jeopardy challenges.

Coplon, Gubitchey Associated Press New York Judith Coplon Ani Vualentine Gubitchey Ltussia Sylvester J. Ryan Miss Coplon L Court Ryan Miss Caplon Archibald Palmer

Motorist Fined Ten Dollars Over School Bus Stop Incident

A Coal City motorist named Carl Floana Jr was fined ten dollars plus costs by Magistrate T Burdiss for passing a school bus while it was discharging students. Wilbur Cale, the bus driver, made the complaint. Constable R F E Benham of Killarney made the arrest.

Lillybrook T. Burdiss Coal City Burdiss Carl Floana, Jr Wilbur Cale Com Cy R. F E. Benham Killarney

Swedes Hurl Liar at U S Critics in Athens Row

In Athens Greece a heated exchange over Sweden’s role in postwar aid and World War II policy drew sharp words from U S senators. John L. McClellan accused Sweden of profiting from the war and rejecting American help while Sweden’s press dismissed the remarks as twaddle and insults. Senate figures and Swedish papers sparred over Marshall Plan aid and Sweden’s stance amid international crisis.

Associated Press Athens Greece Sweden Senate Appropriations Subcommittee I T John L. McClellan D- Ark McClellan Ike Senate Elmer Thomas D-Okla Vienna Thomas Oklahoma Nineval Dagens Nyheter Pemerks Jowes Totus Ibera Eapressen la Avenes U.S. Senate

Acheson Faces Jap Peace Pact and China Issue

Washington gears for major decisions as Secretary of State Acheson returns to push a Japan peace treaty draft and address the Chinese situation. He meets British and German talks, plans a Far East advisory panel’s final work, and aims to strengthen Western Europe unity while handling Middle East tensions.

Joain Eigistower Washington Europe Acheson Asia State Department Suoon Truntivan Dra Gierce Ian Organization of Western Europe Germany Middle East Far East Paris Vie Associated Press Berlin Devin Acheson United States Borlig Prankfurt Conteh Acheson Gdfre de Mohammed Reza Pahleyi Iran Tru Lran Russia China Howe Truman Japan Devin Uut Forlyss

Steel production rises as small firms resume work

The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh area mills and other producers sign multiple agreements, ending key strikes. Major holdouts include Allegheny Lindum, Crucible, Pittsburgh Steel, and Sharon Steel. Wheeling Steel signs for 15,000 workers in WV and OH, as back-to-work momentum grows.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Litthe Steel Uit CIO United Strke Allegheny Lindum Steel Corp Crucible Steel Pittsburgh Steel Sharon Pa) Steel Wheeling W. Va Steel Corporation West Virginia Ohio Bethlehem Steel Company Bethlehem U. S. Steel Corporation Steel Magazine Aja Philip Murray

Britain seeks volunteers for Civil Defense Corps

Britain called for civilian volunteers to form a peacetime Civil Defense Corps trained for possible atomic warfare. Home Secretary Chuter stated volunteers who endured the blitz may face vastly increased destruction risks, as recruiting begins tomorrow to bolster national defense alongside auxiliary fire service and hospital service reserves.

Associated Press London Britain Home Chuter Kde Fale Pews Atention Fde Auxiliary Fire Service Tie National Hospital Service Reserve Special Constabulary

Moose Club Members Face Charges Today

Twenty-one members of a Moose Club were to be arraigned today on gambling related charges. Police said club secretary C. B. Owens, 47, faced a charge related to possession of weapons during a city gambling ordinance raid. Seven slot machines were seized as part of the operation.

Brent Huntington Oecic Flontuydton Laalwe

Cure for Peptic Ulcers Developed at Duke U

A new synthetic nerve-control drug banthine shown at the Southern Medical Association exhibit. In 20 cases ulcers improved with pain relief and slower stomach emptying. Duke University researchers funded by the U S Public Health Service report banthine blocks nerves affecting stomach action. Results hint at progress though causes of ulcers remain unclear. Further study is needed to assess recurrence and long term safety.

Wy Blakeslue Associated Press Cincinnatia Southern Medical Association Dike University U. S. Public Health Service Banthine Duke

Left Wingers Push Non Communist Pledge in UE Rift

The National Labor Relations Board may be drawn into a feud within United Electrical Workers Local 601 Pittsburgh as left wingers order an officer election and demand non Communist affidavits. Right wingers, led by James B. Carey, resist, with court actions and church figures urging secession to form a CIO aligned union.

Associated Press Pittesburgh National Labor Relations Board Pittsburgh United Electrical Workers Kaantan NLRB HH Brats James B. Carey CLO Tively Bristol Cann CIO Electrical Workers’ Organization CIO Cleveland Philip Murray Murray GUI Elcollum Thomas J. Fitzpatrick Weslingshouse Irwin Camden N. JL RCA Victor Radio Corporation of America Fit Local 103 Lancaster Pulaski Hollywood Calif CIO Union

Uncle Sam payroll tops ten billion dollars

The Associated Press reports that Uncle Sam’s annual payroll exceeds 10.2 billion dollars, boosted by Congress approved raises of about 66 million, with about one third of the fiscal year elapsed and expectations of higher payroll next year though possible economies. Uniformed services receive about 3.55 billion, civilians about 6.61 billion.

Associated Pres Washington Uncle Sam Congress Armed Services Armed Forces

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