Lewis postpones policy meeting on coal strike outlook
The Associated Press reports John L. Lewis again postponed a United Mine Workers Policy Committee session to tomorrow morning. A nationwide soft coal strike could begin tonight if no deal is reached. Directors met in Washington while talks continued with major operators and district presidents. A walkout would affect miners across the nation, including eastern Pennsylvania and western coal fields.
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Associated Pr
New York
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers Policy Committee
Lewis
Washington
United Mine Workers
Chlet
Harry M. Moses
H.C. &Rlck Cake Cou
Steel Company
Moses
UMW
Mississippi River
Pennsylvania
Mississippi
Acheson Rejects Naval Convoy for Shanghai Blockade
Secretary of State Acheson stated that American ships enter the Chinese blockaded port of Shanghai at their own risk and that the United States will not convoy blockaded shipping. He rebuked the Ishrandtsea Line for sending vessels into the area and disclosed a strong note to the Chinese Nationalist government promising potential financial claims stemming from shelling of the Sir Johan Franklin.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Acheson
Shanghai
Ishrandtsea Line
Acheson
Isbrandisen Line
Sir Johan Franklin
Line
Governanon
Republicans Split Over Policy Stance Amid Welfare Debate
GOP leaders struggle to draft a unified platform as divisions widen on welfare and government power. Senator Smith of New Jersey warns Republicans oppose the welfare state while National Chairman Gabrielson seeks grassroots input before a formal policy declaration. Ohio Senator Taft, head of the policy committee, signals doubt but hints at making Truman administration handouts a campaign issue next year.
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AO TG
Smith
GOP
Washington
New Jersey
National Committee
Guy G Gabrielson
Gabrielson
Republi
Tas
Thtit
Tat
Ohio
Senate
Air Patrol Week Observes Sixth Year Anniversary
Beckley Civil Air Patrol squadron marks its sixth year during a December week designated by the National CAP as the eighth anniversary. Founded December 1, 1941, CAP patrolled unprotected U S coasts in World War I era missions.
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Beckley Civil Air Patrol
uSs
United States Air Force
CAP
U. S
Alaska
Hawaii
Beckley
HB Dew
Heckley-Mount Hope
Dew
Beckley Wing
Judge Orders FBI to Tell Of Wire Taps
Federal Judge Sylvester J. Ryan ordered all FBI agents who investigated the Coplen Gabitchey spy case to appear at a Monday hearing to determine if illegal wire taps were used. He requires the government to show cause why wire tap evidence should not be suppressed and why indictments against ex-government girl Judith Coplon should not be dismissed. The orders were obtained by Archibald Palmer in a bid to keep Coplon from trial with co-conspirator Valentin A. Gubitchev.
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Associated Press
New York
Sylvester J. Ryan
FBI
Coplen-Gabitchey
Judith Coplon
Archibald Palmer
Miss Coplon
Valentin A. Gubitchev
Churchill at 75 seeks top post after war wins
Winston Churchill, aged 75, plans to run in a forthcoming election as his bid for the prime ministership rises. The veteran leader, celebrated orator and writer marked the day with a quiet celebration as he nears another crucial political contest.
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Associated Press
London
Winston Churchill
Faw
Churchill
Ieins
Montgomery Warns Invasion Ends Western Europe
Field Marshal Montgomery told 1,800 at a Waldorf dinner that Western Europeans must be protected from invasion and not rescued afterward. He urged strong economic recovery and solid Western European defense to deter an Eastward assault. US diplomat Jessup said arming Atlantic Pact nations aligns with UN peace efforts.
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Associated Press
New York
Viscount Montggomery
Montgomery
Western Alliance
Western Europe
Commons
London
Hyde Park
Renee Ceca Dee
Western European Union
Waldorf-Astoria
English- Speaking Union of the Unitedd States
Defense Organization of
U.S
Philip C. Jessup
America
United Nations
Secret Atomic Tests Planned at Eniwetok
Washington reports new U S atomic tests to be conducted at Eniwetok Atoll in the mid Pacific with time and observers restricted by security rules. The piece notes Soviet progress and recalls past tests while stressing no foreign attendance and safety histories.
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Eniwetok
Elton C
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Russia
Atomic Eneggy Commission
Defense Department
Mid- Pacific Proving Grounds
Eniwetok Atoll
Jior
Asia
Britain
Canada
Kirnshima
Nagasaki
Boyle's Column: New York City in a Yuletide Tizzy
Boyle writes from Rockefeller Center where the annual Christmas tree draw crowds and headlines. Neighbors estimate a 75 to 100 foot Norway spruce. two trucks haul it in, wiring spans seven miles with 7,000 plus lights. Town revels in the lit ceremony as costs and excitement rise.
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New York City
Boyle AP
Rockefeller
RCA
John DB
Dan’ Boone
Wyer
Boys In
Blue
Ienca
Fair Virginia day with clouds over Greenbrier and New
A patchwork weather note recalls a fair to mild afternoon in Virginia with clearing tonight and increasing clouds Thursday. Mentions Rivers at Reltepolits Greenbrier and New, slight above normal temperatures, muddy conditions, and a historical aside about Grover Whalen and a Christmas tree controversy in Squire Mackefeller’s 1949 street scene.
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Eckley
Greenbrier
Glade Creek
Bam
Tisre
Grover Whalen
Squire Mackefeller
Brooklyn
Em Billingsley
Falk
Boston
Wee
Hansen
N. J
Yullan
Flames Travel Over Thirty Miles To Reach Fire Dept
Firemen in Williamstown Mass rushed as a Boston and Maine freight train brought the blaze. The flames spread from a box car more than 30 miles, prompted by a motorist report from Hoosick Falls New York. Railroad agents coordinated with Greenfield Mass to alert the Willamstown department.
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Fire Dept
Williamstown
Mass
Maine
Hoosick Falls
Felersburg
N. C
Greenfield
Willamstown
Thomas Withdraws Plea in Payroll Padding Case
Rep. J Parnell Thomas pleads no contest to payroll padding charges and seeks leniency. Judge Holtzoff dismisses charges against Miss Freton Campbell, Thomas's former secretary, due to her role as an employee. Sentencing set for December 9. Thomas faces up to 32 years and 40,000 dollars in fines while free on bond.
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Associated Press
Washington
J. Parnell Thomas
R-Nj
Alexander M. Holtroft
Freton Campbell
Thomas
Holzoff
Holtzoff
Miss
Campbell
John RB. Fitzpatrick
Miss Campbell
Girl Receives Artificial Legs for Christmas in Heartfelt Gift
Evelyn Slypula, a three year old born without legs, undergoes surgery and receives artificial legs funded by the Allegheny County Society for Crippled Children. By next Christmas she hopes to stand and walk with support as she adapts to her new limbs and overcomes fear of Santa.
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Elaine Kahnap
Sharpsburg. Pa
Mummy
Sylvia Slypula
Evelyn
Virginia
Mercy Hospital
Allegheny County Society For Crippled Children
Tor
Tammy
Eyelesin
Turk
Crise Pled Children’s Society
Tobin Denounces Unions as Fronts for Soviet Aims
Secretary of Labor Tobin charged that some American unions act as front organizations for foreign power. He warned against Communist infiltration in labor and praised democratic freedom over Stalinist methods. The remarks, delivered to CIO UE leaders, critiqued Union leaders linked to the Kremlin.
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Associated Mess Philadelpena
Tobin
Yobin
CIO International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers
United Electrical Workers Union
CIO
Kremlin
Commission Suits Near Jury Stage in Raleigh Court
Final arguments were heard by a Raleigh County Circuit Court jury in a case between Peoples Credit Store Inc and C W Waddill. Waddill seeks unpaid commissions totaling 317.29 while the store claims 272.19 in commissions not credited due to prohibits on sales during Waddill's employment. Also Walter Abel vs Melvin Walter Danberry postponed to next term. Austin Power Co awarded 1175.88 against Woodberry Coal Co with new trial request on verdict. Bertie L Bish awarded 739.86 against John Tanner by jury.
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Raleigh County
Peoples Credit Store
Int
C. W. Waddill
William Bindermat
Waddill
Walter Abel
Melvin Walter Danberry
Jerome Dailey
Austin Power Company
Woodberry Coal Company
Bertie L. Bish
John Tanner
Court Canvasses Annexation Votes
The Raleigh County Court met to count and canvass returns from last Friday’s annexation election. Officials began ballot counting and will certify results to the Circuit Court. Proponents complained of poll irregularities in Calloway Heights, but no action was taken. The election was defeated in Callaway Heights, Sprague, and Harper Road areas.
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Raleigh County Court Mets
Corr
Farry Anderson
Calloway Heights
Anderson
Bolly
Callaway Heights
Sprague
Harper Road
Heckley
Former Raleigh Countian Dies
Dr. Virgil Lewis Chambers 54, Huntington heart specialist and Raleigh County native, was found dead beside his automobile early today, apparently from a heart attack after a Masonic Lodge meeting. Born Cameron, Sand Lick, he lived much of his life in Huntington and is survived by a widow, two children, and several Beckley area cousins.
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Virgil Lewis Chambers
Huntington
Raleigh County
F. X. Schuller
Dr. Chambers
Cameron
Sand Lick
See
Martha Turner Chambers
Barboursville
Tuntington
Beckley
Robert W. Chambers
W Chambers
George
B. Chambers
Herbert Chambers
T. R.chambers
Garnett Jarrell
Gen Daniels
Buell Stover
Clear Creek
New Zealand Defeats Labor Candidates in Elections
AUCKLAND New Zealand voters ousted Prime Minister Peter Fraser's Labor government after 14 years in power. A groundswell against labor propelled National Party candidates to a strong lead, with eight seats gained in early returns signaling likely Nationalist control of the 80-member Parliament.
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Associatest
Auckland
New Zealand
Lodday
Peter Fraser
Labor Movernanet
Seigiment
National Party
Renards
Jahorite
Truman Watches Effort to Extend Coal Mine Truce
President Truman monitored late efforts to extend a three week coal mine truce. Press secretary Voss said the president was watching the situation as John L. Lewis and coal operators were urged to agree. Steelman briefed Truman by phone with Cyrus Ching and a complete briefing from the Federal Mediation Service as golfing and family leisure marked the vacation mood.
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Key West
Fla
Truman
Charles G. Voss
Reix
John &. Steelman
Cyrus Ching
Federal Mediation Service
John L. Lewis
Tenight
Sherman
Ching
Ross
Mr.Truman
Steelman
Robert L. Dennison
Mr. Truman
Clear Fork Mother Faces Kidnap Charge
Osborn police report Mary Workman of Clear Creek West Virginia arrested on kidnapping warrant for two missing Bath Town ship School children. She is released on bond as authorities seek extradition. Children Della Stansill aged 12 and Manuel 14 last seen with a woman identifying as their mother. Father dead from gunshot wounds last May.
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Associated Press
Osborn
J. M. McCalla
Bath Township
McCalla
West Virginia
Mary Workman
Clear Creek
W. Va
Idaho
McCaila
Mart
Italians to strike in 24 hour protest over killings
Communist led General Confederation of Labor orders a 24 hour general strike starting Thursday 6 am in protest of the police clash that killed two peasants near Bari. Free Labor Confederation urges members not to participate. Government says police fired a volley from a sub machine gun.
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Associated Presa
Rome
General Confederation of Labor
Mario Scelba
Haly
Free Labor Confederation
Bari
Ohio Auditor Seeks Democratic Bid Against Taft
State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson officially announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for U S senator in Columbus. He argued he is the only Democrat capable of defeating Republican Sen. Robert A. Taft in November, with Taft seen as likely to secure the GOP nomination in the May primary.
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Ohio
Taft
Associated Press
Columbus
Joseph T. Ferguson
U. & Senator
Robert A. Taft
Stolen Truck Recovered by Virginia Police
A Stamford sign company truck stolen in Beckley was recovered by Virginia State Police in Bristol, Virginia, last night. No reports linked the vehicle to Mary Dickinson of Beckley.
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Virginia
Stamford
Beckley
Bristol
Mary Dickinson
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