Compromise Labor Bill Studied by Experts East Coast Docks Near for Pali
East Coast docks return to work after an 18 day longshoremen strike. About 2,200 men reported for Sunday work and 45,000 longshoremen and 20,000 handlers were expected to be on duty from Maine to Virginia. ILA President Joseph F. Ryan forecast lasting peace on the waterfront. West Coast unions also moved toward contracts as 2,700 voted in Los Angeles to end a 5 day strike, with San Francisco Bay area and Seattle workers approving similar actions. The Atlantic coast stoppage, ending with a 9 to 1 ILA vote on a raise formula, cost New York shippers an estimated 30 million dollars a day and disrupted overseas mail and related industries.
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Reds Press Near Nanking as Suchow Pulls Back
The Associated Press reports the battle for Central China shifts toward Nanking as Suchow garrison withdraws south to confront Communist forces. Reds led by Chen Yi and Liu Po-Cheng push from Suchow toward Pengpu and Suhsien, with roughly 500,000 government troops facing advancing units and morale described as higher among Nationalists. Chinese airliners evacuate wounded to Nanking. soldiers receive silver pay for the first time since the war.
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Madame Chiang Visit Dramatizes Federal Dilemma
The Associated Press reports Madame Chiang Kai-shek arrives in Washington amid a renewed push to have the United States fund China's war against communism. State Department limits warmth and emphasizes a hands-off approach, highlighting a policy dilemma faced by Secretary of State Marshall and President Truman regarding the Chinese crisis.
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Skelton Miners Return to Work at New River Operation
Afiners at the New River Company operation in Skelton ended a work stoppage Saturday. About 275 men were affected as the stoppage began with the night shift Wednesday over a motorman’s replacement. Miners missed Thanksgiving and all shifts Friday, while the day shift resumed work on Saturday.
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U S and Reds Agree On Arab Withdrawal
The United Nations political committee voted to take up the withdrawal of foreign troops from Palestine. The vote 22 to 16 included support from the United States Britain and Russia. Britain may study Israel's UN membership request after it formally asks.
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London
Parents of Six Granted Divorce
Trene and Marlie Saylor were granted a divorce by Judge Ben AJ Ashworth. Mrs. Saylor was awarded custody of Lara Jane 6, Joan Elizabeth 8, Deloise Rose 11, and Martie 16. The court ordered $190 monthly child support and awarded Mrs. Saylor possession of the household furniture and appliances.
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Marlie Saylor
Ben AJ. Ashworth
Raleigh County Circuit Clerk's Office
Weather summary for Virginia from yesterday and today
Official weather notes show yesterday’s high around 10 a.m. and low last night with rainfall measured from 4 p.m. to 10 a.m. today. Rivers Greenbrier and another point show 0.6 feet at Muddy Oak Mil High yesterday and low last night Balm. Today’s rainfall and conditions noted as sparse with brief guidance on timing.
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Phi Kappa Psi Upholds Amherst Fraternity Suspension
The national executive council of Phi Kappa Psi upheld the suspension of its Amherst College chapter for admitting a Negro, Thomas W. Gibbs. After protests, the Amherst group agreed not to initiate Gibbs and pledges were later withdrawn amid fraternal conduct grounds.
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Thomas W. Gibbs
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Columbus
Ohio
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West Virginia dairy short course topics announced
Morgantown officials unveiled the annual dairy short course at Jacksons Mill running January 4-7 with an elaborate speaking program. West Virginia University officials stated the event will cover efficient cattle leasing and proper house construction.
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Two Fires Cause Damages of 350 in Beckley
Beckley Fire Department answered two alarms, extinguishing blazes at the Beckley Hotel and Colonial Apartments. A mattress and bed clothes burned in room 226, likely from a cigarette, causing about 21 dollars in damage. The second fire, at 9:05 a.m., in Harvey Bailey's Colonial Apartments unit, burned a record player and furniture with about 150 dollars damage.
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Seven to Answer Liquor Charges In Court Tonight
Seven Beckley residents will face liquor charges in Beckley Police Court after two raids by city officers. Authorities confiscated 30 half gallon jars of moonshine, 13 fifths, and 20 pints of boiled whisky. Oren Thompson, James Sampson, Mary Brown, Earl Burton, and others were arrested in the first raid. Charley Webb and Valeria Webb were later arrested at their home. Police found no alcohol in the house but uncovered moonshine in the backyard.
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Valeria Webb
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iHis
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Blue Jay Woman Struck by Auto at Jumping Branch
Mrs Ida Meadows 63 of Blue Jay was injured after stepping into a car at Jumping Branch. She was treated at Hinton hospital for head lacerations and possible internal injuries. The car was driven by James Hurd 36 of Mount Hope. No charges filed.
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Jumping Branch
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Meadows
James Hurd
Mount Hope
Hurd
Turner
Injured by Automobile At Beckley Street Scene
Six year old Wilford Harold of Odd suffered forearm lacerations after walking into a car driven by L. E. Harvey of Beckley on Neone Street in front of the Montgomery Ward store. He was treated at Beckley Hospital and released Saturday according to city police.
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Tot's Share Wealth Plan Costs
New York story of the Moskowitz family shows four year old Ronnie Moskowitz pilfering five dollar bills, discarding two diamond rings, burning trash, and later police recovering the rings. The father, a multi store proprietor, faced damaged rings and the incident tied to a birthday celebration.
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New York
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Mrs
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Bell dies at 32 in Besoco after heart attack
Raymond J. Bell of Besoco died at his home at 7:30 p m yesterday following a heart attack. The Leccony Smokeless Coal Co. employee for 12 years is survived by his wife Ruth Wickline and four children, his parents P C and Ibra Bell, three brothers and three sisters. The body is at Caffee Funeral Home. He was born August 9 1916.
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Control of Military Spending Indicated As Carbon Inflation
Washington officials warn keeping defense costs near the 15 billion dollar limit set by President Truman may prevent inflation. Top advisers told Pentagon leaders that elevating the budget to 18 or 20 billion could trigger higher prices, tighter controls on materials, and possible tax or deficit measures to curb inflation. Budget Director Webb echoed calls for fiscal policy caution.
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Deer and Hunters Safely Start Two Day Raleigh Hunt
Raleigh County opens a two day deer season with no reported kills or injuries in early hours. Conservation Officer Donald Warden says checking stations report no contact yet, and local hospitals show no hunting related admissions. Only legal calibers and ammo types are permitted while all kills must be reported within 24 hours at authorized stations.
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County Streams Up South Hit by Flood
Weekend rainfall swelled rivers in the region with Beckley area creeks spilling. Glade Creek neared Mount View Road but allowed vehicles. Greenbrier and New Rivers rose five to six feet. Beckley dam overflow feared. Numerous roads inundated elsewhere and several deaths reported across the South due to weather.
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Beckleyans Sued By Florida Driver
Two suits totaling 40000 dollars were filed in Raleigh County Circuit Clerk's office against Mrs. Andrew B. Jones and Halbert Dabney Price Jr. of Beckley. Charles K. Barnhart of Daytona Beach seeks 25000 dollars and his wife 15000 dollars for injuries from a July 20 head on collision on U S Highway 50 near Romney. The case alleges the Jones owned car driven by Price slid in rain into the Barnharts' car as they returned from Pittsburgh to Florida. Barnharts suffered fractures and Charles remains in a Florida hospital.
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Andrew B. Jones
Halbert Dabney Price
Charles Barnhart
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Health Department Plans Two Clinics in Raleigh County
The Raleigh County Health Department will hold two clinics this week with Dr. C A Smith as clinician at a white well baby clinic from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday by appointment only. A prenatal clinic for Negro and white women will be held Friday from 1 30 to 4 30 p m in Dr Sam Salo s office in Sophia Slab Fork District.
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Industry Warned Of Profits Check And Price Controls
The Associated Press reports Senator O'Mahoney warned against profits checks and price controls by private interests. He urged government allocation and criticized corporate rationing of basic commodities like steel. He is set to chair the new SenateEconomic Committee and back anti inflation measures including an excess profits tax after Congress shifts on January 3.
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D-Wye
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Ohio
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Husband 78 Kills Wife Over Nagging in Willard
A 78 year old retired highway engineer was arraigned on a murder charge after telling the mayor he hammered his wife to death following persistent arguments. Coroner placed death at about 10 p m Saturday of 65 year old Maude Bonnett. Son-in-law Milo Simpson found Bennett by the body eight hours later in a small apartment above a meat market. Police found a bloody hammer, a butcher knife, and a broken vase. Bennett was taken to City Hospital for cuts.
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Clear Fork District Election for Agricultural Officers Held
Officials announce the election of community officers for the Rateigh County Agricultural Program in Clear Fork District. The proceeding, formerly set for last week, will be held at the county office with the time noted at the Stover home in Franklin Lil aehiel.
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