CIO Chief Seeks U.S. Probe of Hoarded Goods
President Philip Murray of the CIO calls for a Commerce and Civilian Production Administration inquiry into a reported 37 billion dollar stockpile of finished and unfinished goods, non-durable items and carriages. He notes bottlenecks persist beyond strikes and cites cotton storage in churches as an example.
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Associated Press
Miami’ Beach
Fla
Philip Murray
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Brotherhood’ of
Department of Commerce
Civilian Production Administration
DPA
Murray
CLO
Seven Coal River mines idle amid meat shortage protests
The Coal River field saw seven mines idling as miners, organized by District 17 of the United Mine Workers, protested a meat shortage. While New River and Winding Gulf fields ran, seven Coal River mines including Amesale, Red Dragon Line, Montevale Stickney, and Marfork mine faced stoppages. Union leaders said meetings would decide if workers return, with total local employment around 2,200 in idle mines.
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Becksley Area
Gulf
New River
Charles Connor
American Rolling Mills Company
Coal River
Evipce
Princess Dorothy Coal Company
Relia
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Amesale
Amerleat Eagle Coal Company
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Blue 'Pennant Coal Company
Montevale Stickney
American ‘Rolling Mills Company
Marfork
Truanx-Traver Coal Company
District 17
Unified Mine Workers
Connor
Montreal-Stickney
George J. Tither
Scarcity of Soap Endangers Health
Charleston reports a soap shortage raising health fears as West Virginia miners strike. Dr. R L Smith warns soap lack threatens public health while surveys show 20 large stores out of stock. Soap supply 50 percent below normal, laundry demand rises and housewives improvise with home made soap using lye.
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Charleston
West Virginia
R. L. Smith
State Health Department
Southern Chemical Company
Kanawha
Japanese Generals Sentenced for Atrocities in Gotram Road Jail
Maj. Gen Misao Otsuka and Maj. Gen Minao Hidaka, along with three other Japanese officers, were sentenced to death today for crimes at Gotram Road jail. Five jail staff received life terms, while 29 others drew sentences from one to 18 years in prison.
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Associated Press
Singapore
Misao Otsuka
Minao Hidaka
Pation
Lismore
Gotram Road
Support of Wife Ordered in Suit
Arlie Dee Lilly is ordered to pay Jewel Margaret Lilly $50 monthly support during the divorce suit in circuit court. He must also cover attorney fees of $5 and court costs of $31.50 arising from the action, as set by Judge Ben H. Ashworth in the circuit clerk's office.
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Arlie Dee Lilly
Jewel Margaret Lilly
Ben H. Ashworth
Ashworth
Youngsters Cause Mild City Scene On Kanawha Neville Streets
A woman comments that the city should place new trash cans where they belong as a two year old tags along with pennies in pocketed pants. Nearby two grade school boys chase a girl along Prince Street while one swings a home made cowboy style whip, drawing calm crowds and minor concern.
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South Kanawha
Youngster
Mother
Neville
Prince Street
Youths Discover Pot of Gold In Alabama Backyard
Two Mobile youths dig up a jug of coins buried in a backyard. Edward G. Tigrer, 22, and Billy Sullivan, 20, unearth about 150 dollars in coins minted between 1807 and 1860. The property owner claims ownership. the youths say the coins may be worth far more to collectors.
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Associated Press
Edward G
Tigrer
Billy
Sullivan
Engineers Name 3 Committees For West Virginia Chapter
Three temporary committees were named to operate until the Appalachian chapter of the West Virginia Society for Professional Engineers receives its charter. L. C. Gates and committee chairs outlined nominees due for submission at the November 12 meeting, with a December election. A called TB meeting with Rep. Hedrick and local physicians was scheduled to address delays in admitting tuberculosis patients.
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Appalachian Chamter
West Virginia Society For Professional Engineers
L. C. Gates
L. T. Pulman
Raleigh Wyoming Mining Company
E. H. Shriver
Raleigh Coal and Coke Company
A. S. Cappelliar
Beckley
Gates
Putman
P. C. Graney
Gulf Mining Company
Mt. Hope
H. G. Houtz
New River Company
C. H. Graham
Ferguson-Gates Engineering Company
E. Mf. Des- Rochers
New River Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Company
James H. Barnel
Imcalpin Coal Company
McaAlpin
Shriver
Gales
Legislative Cousitter
John P. Bonner
Beckley Cityttorney
Hal M. Scott
Winding Gulf Operators Association
Andrew O'B Hogue
C. R. Bourland
Mit
Hope
R. L Davis
Cappellari
W. H. Carter
Windin
Gulf Collieries
Paul W. Fiegley Beckley
Paul R. Maxey
Superitendent
Montroal
J. R. James Mallens
J. P. Hindsley
Gulf Co. Company
Sto Osenson
Department of Public Assistance
Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association
E. H. Hedrick
Hedrick
Focal
T. B
J. M. Coram
T. B. Association
W. H. Foard
C. E. Gwinn
Pinecrest
Chamber of Commerce calls for Red Investigation
The United States Chamber of Commerce urged Congress to uncover Communist influence in labor and government. It alleged Communists operate through an international cominternment and should disclose membership and funding sources. Labor Secretary Schwellenbach confirmed FBI subversion charges against several department employees and ongoing inquiries.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Communist Party
Chamber
Treasury
Labor
Schwellenbach
FBI Aainst
Labor Department
Murray Invites Trainmen Into CIO Membership
Philip Murray formally invited the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen to join the CIO in Miami Beach Florida urging political action to curb rising living costs. He linked their union to a broader labor alliance amid wage earners unable to buy goods and referenced last May railroad strike and Truman’s anti strike bill.
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Associated Press
Miami Beach
Fla
Philip Murray
Brotherhood of Railroad
CIO
Brotherhood
Ago
Murray
Truman
Congress
Afl Whitney
Whitney
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AFL
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Man Waives Hearing On Theft Charge
Bave Walton remains in Rateizah County jail after waiving preliminary hearing on a grand larceny charge. He was remanded for default of appearance bond. Walton is accused by city police of taking a diamond ring valued at 390 from Dr and Mrs Damel on Granville Avenue.
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Bave Walton
Rateizah County
Duff Damel
Granville Avenue
Powers Resist Dardanelles Grab Amid Greek Aid
Washington reports three powers United States Britain and Turkey present a united front against Russia over the Dardanelles while allowing talks on Soviet rights in the Straits. The State Department also announced a 25 million dollar credit to Greece for surplus army property overseas, aligning with discussions from the Greek civil war crisis.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Britain
Turkey
Russia
Dardanelles
State Department
Beckley Realtors To Attend 28th WV Real Estate Convention
Beckley real estate men plan to attend the two day 28th annual convention of the West Virginia Real Estate Association in Parkerburg starting tomorrow. Delegates include Lacy Trump C. F. Cons and R. L. Trump of Home Seekers Land Co and James Lilly local agent. They will discuss current demand for houses and hear state and national speakers.
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West Virginia Real Estate Association
Parkerburg
Beesley
Lacy Trump
C. FL Cons
R. L. Trump
Homeseekers Land Company
James Lilly
Ruth
Epnakers
Argentine beef rumor sparks talk of U S meat glut
The Associated Press reports a push to end price controls on beef with promises of ample supply soon. OPA Beef Industry Advisory Committee chair RR Gallaynie says cattle and calves are ready, while White House officials defer forecasts as talks continue. The government weighs Argentine beef as a tool to free homespun cattle.
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Associated Press
Washington
RR. Gallaynie
OPA
White House
Charles G. ‘Ross
America
Youth Woman Held On Car Theft Charge
In Pittsburgh a 20 year old Clarksburg woman Marjorie Collins and a Pemberton youth Gilbert Bell are held in Raleigh County on an interstate auto theft case. Arrested at Killarney by State Police, they allegedly stole a 1941 car in Pittsburgh and picked up Bell on the road before being turned over to the FBI.
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Pittsburgh
Clarksburg
Pemberton
Prunytown
Raleigh County
Marjorie Collins
Killarney
Gilbert Bell
Bell
FBI
Forty Lobbyists Count in Washington
In Washington the tally shows 40 registered lobbyists since the August 2 law to register and be counted. Of the 40, only 10 have filed reports of their activities, with details to be continued in the linked story. Four lots in Marsh Fork were bought by Mr and Mrs Arlie Clay from Mr and Mrs John L Clare for about 1500, deeds recorded today.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Marsh Fork Dist
Arlie Clay
Marsh ‘Fork
John Lb. Clare
United States and Britain Press Free Danube Navigation
Paris reports the United States and Britain urged the Soviet Union to open the Danube to free commerce and to back a peace conference on easing East West barriers. Senator Van den Berg urged open Europe’s inland waterway as vital to Central Europe’s economic health and peace.
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Associated Press
Paris
United States
Britain
Soviet Union
Danube
U. S
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Comet Giacobini Zinner Lights Night Sky Meteors
The United States witnessed a spectacular meteor display as the Giacobini Zinner comet produced shooting stars across the sky. Radar and observers reported a peak around 10:49 p.m. EST with meteors appearing about 30 miles from Earth, though clouds limited viewing for many.
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United States
Giacobini-Zinner
America
Harvard
Thelan Tre
Trey
Wagner Senlesinger
Attey Planetariim
Chicaca
Fional Bureau of Standards
Washington
Earth
Power Shutdown Causes 2 Deaths
Power outage linked to the deaths of a police officer and a teenage boy in Pittsburgh. Investigators report the incident occurred after a power failure as emergency crews responded, with details still developing about the exact sequence and location of the fatalities.
Weather Report for Virginia District
The bulletin notes precipitation in Virginia with 6s. mm and river activity increasing near New River and Betiae. Forecast references a rough pattern and potential minor impacts on streams through the day.
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