German political crisis looms over reparations disclosure
In Hamburg and across the American and British zones German leaders warned of a cabinet crisis as lists of plants to be dismantled for reparations surface. Nazi sympathizers are suspected as leaflets cause unrest in Munich, with Russians accused of propaganda inked into Western Germany amid scarce newsprint.
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Associated Prose
Hamburg
Germany
Munich
Berlin
United States
Nuernberg
Frankfurt
Karl Arnold
North Rhine Westphalia
Alfred Kubel
Lower Saxony
Union Complies With Cease Strike Order In Albany
Striking longshoremen at the Port of Albany end a 10 day walkout in compliance with a Taft Hartley act court order. Local 1294 and Local 1643 members return to work after instruction from union officials led by Joseph Ryan. The temporary restraining order directs further court appearances in Syracuse and outlines obligations under the law while the dispute centers on tradership and cargo handling between New York City and Albany.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
C. Testa
International Longshoremen's Association
AFL
Joseph T. Ryan
Napa
Federallreetor
ILA T O
Hpork
Taft Canal
Adary Ryan
Syracuse
Louis Waldman
Trallerships, Inc
Inal
New York City
Cabinet Conflict Over Wheat Export Buying
Washington reports a sharp Cabinet clash over boosting wheat exports to shortage areas. Agriculture Secretary Anderson urges caution while State Commerce and War Departments push for immediate purchases to reach 570 million bushels. President Truman and the Citizens Emergency Food Committee favor conservation and reduced grain use.
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Associated Press
Washington
Agriculture Department
State, Commerce and ‘War Departments
Truman
Anderson
United States
State and War Departments
Party Heads See British Election
Leaders of Britain's Conservative party at Brighton predicted a national election by next March if Labour cabinet splits deepen. They cite coal and power shortages as fuel for early vote moves and note eight months ago plans differed. Labor dismisses the forecasts as Tory propaganda amid a string of byelection wins for Labour since 1945.
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Associated Press
Brighton
Eng
Britain
Conservative
Winston Crutchill
LABOR
Attlee
Jaboo
US Orders Arrest Of Eisler And Wife
Hollywood composer Hanns Eisler and his wife face deportation proceedings after testimony before the House Un-American Activities Committee. Warrants for arrest were issued by the Justice Department Immigrant Service, with no word yet on service or whereabouts at Malibu. The committee recommended treason and passport fraud charges and deportation to Germany. The Eislers reportedly dined out and had not returned home by late evening.
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Associated Press
Hollywood
Hanns Eisler
House Committee On Un-American Activities
J. Parnell Thomas
R-Nji
Washington
Say
Justice Department
Immigrafon Service
U. S. Marshal’s Office
Eislers
Beach
Malibu
HOUSE
Eisler
Germany
Gisler
Police Confusion Closes Two Mullens Eating Places
In Mullens a health card confusion led to the closure of two restaurants, Eatnetl Cafe and American Cafe, for over an hour during a noon hour check. Police Chief Haynes Davidson questioned a foodhandler, found no card, and then checked eight local eateries. Disagreement over card validity triggered further examinations as eight workers sought doctor exams. County health officers pledge strict enforcement and regular checks of food handlers under state rules.
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Ward Wylie
Ward Welle
State ‘Health Department
Davidson
Eatnetl Cafe
American Cafe
Register
Church Parade To Include Bands In Beckley Sunday
In Beckley a Sunday loyalty parade will feature bands from Woodrow Wilson and Stratten High Schools and up to six thousand ninety people are urged to attend Sunday Schools before worship. Auto mounted speakers will alert residents as churches coordinate a record loyalty day event led by Rev. C. E. Walker.
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Beckley
C. E. Walker
Woodrow, Wilson and Straten High School
Rey
Walker
Mabscott Flood Spurs Civil Suit Over Damaged Property
A Mabscott flash flood in mid August prompted W T and Goldie Clyburn to sue LE M Crouch in circuit court for 2300 dollars. Residents had protested a culvert under a warehouse Crouch is building, claiming it is too small and backs Whitestick Creek onto the road. The town council debates whether it or a newly elected body has authority to act, showing reluctance amid ongoing legal questions.
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Mabscott
W. T
Goldie Clyburn
LE. M. Crouch
Council
Crouch
Whitestick Creek
Arabs Strike in Holy Land Paralyzes Palestine Cities
A general dawn strike by Palestine Arabs halted activity across Arab districts in protest of partition plans. Mosques filled, buses were idle, and police deployed tommy guns while crowds gathered at El Aksa and other holy sites.
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Associated Press
Jerusalem
Holy Land
Palestine
New School Bus Being Serviced in County Fleet
Raleigh County Board of Education prepares to put a new 44 passenger bus into service, the first since 1946 7, one of four ordered earlier this year. A second bus is due next week and another in November.
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Ralezh County
State Public Health Council Bans Opening War Dead Caskets
The State Public Health Council voted to prohibit opening hermetically sealed caskets shipped into the state as war dead bodies return from overseas graves. Dr. Waller E. West of Huntington was elected president for his sixth term during the executive session.
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Inf
Associated Press
Charleston
State Public Health Council
Waller E. West of
Huntington
AFL-CIO Leaders Eye NLRB Pledge Flap Reversal
William Green, AFL president, predicted an NLRB reversal on anti communist affidavits tied to Taft Hartley. If the general counsel’s view stands, AFL CIO executive board members would avoid signing pledges to access NLRB facilities, a move that could affect about 105 unions and 7.1 million members led by John L. Lewis who opposes signing. The controversy stirs at the AFL convention amid tensions with Lewis and a looming mineworkers presence.
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NLRB
AFL and Cio
John L. Lewis
ALF
United Mine Workers
AFL
Lewis
Green
Revercomb Blames Administration for Rising Food Prices
Senator Revercomb told the Women’s Republican Club that U S grain and meat purchases for export helped push food prices up, claiming the administration acts as the largest market speculator. He urged tying aid abroad to national well being and warned the government must stay strong amid world affairs.
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Welch
Revercomb
Val
Women's Republican Club
McDowell County
Charleston Republican
Claims Writer Exaggerated In His Charges
The army acknowledged errors in the Malian theater command but dismissed a Scripps-Howard columnist’s charges of mistreatment and officer excess under Lt. Gen. John C. H. Lee as a wholly erroneous picture. The investigation was opened after writer Robert C. Ruark’s allegations and the army released its findings.
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Associated Press
Washington
Army High Command Today
Scripps-Howard
John C. H. Lee
Robert C. Ruark
Army
Ira T. Wyche
Dwight D. Eisenhower
The
Kenneth C. Royall
Wyche
Ruark
New York
J. C. H. Lee
Wilhelmina to Abandon Rule in the Netherlands
The Hague reports Queen Wilhelmina will temporarily relinquish royal power for health reasons with Crown Princess Juliana acting as regent. Parliament will be asked to approve transfer, as the queen, 47, contends with fatigue and bronchitis and may miss next year’s coronation ceremonies.
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Associated Press
Hague
Netherlands
Wilhelmina
Juliana
Looting After Junior High Football Game at Woodrow Wilson Field
Beckley Junior High School football team lost to Hinton at Woodrow Wilson field yesterday. Returning to the basement dressing rooms they found their pockets looted of loose change totaling 10 to 15 dollars. Coach Ross Irle reported the incident. police have no progress.
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Beckley
Hinton
Woodrow Wilson Field
Ross Irle
Irle
Meeting of Negro Voters Scheduled
Streets lights and a sewer line will be discussed at a meeting of Negro voters at Bruce's diner in East Beckley at 7:30 p m. Saturday. Andrew Smith, chairman, said Smilthinso is vice chairman of the Raleigh County Negro Democratic Club, and voters will be invited to ask for any information they want in reference to East Beckley.
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Bruce's
East Beckley
Andrew Smith
Smilthinso
Raleigh County
Negro Democratic Club
Settlement hopes fade in United Nations talks on Palestine
The United Nations faces a slim chance of crafting a settlement acceptable to both Jews and Arabs in Palestine. The Jewish Agency signaled willingness to accept partition if needed to establish a Jewish national home, while Arab spokesmen oppose partition and press for an independent Arab Palestine. The Palestine Committee, Political Committee, and Security Council planned ongoing discussions.
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Associated Press
Lake Success
United Nations
Palestine
Holy Land
Orl Palestine
United Nations Special Committee
Sad
Ness
United Nation Investigation Commission
S Agency
Mnde
Palestine Committee
General Assembly
Security Council
Indonesia
Food distributed to Raleigh County schools
A shipment from the U S Department of Agriculture and 2000 quarts of beets canned at Shady Spring cannery are being distributed to Raleigh County schools with hot lunch programs. The effort includes 140 eighty 100 pound bags of Irish potatoes and 80 fifty pound bags of sweet potatoes. Beets arrived too late for summer use and were canned for fall distribution.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Shady Spring
Raleigh County
L. Scott
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