Lewis attacks AFL chief over steel strike fund bid
John L. Lewis denounces AFL President William Green after Green rejects funding a $2.5 million weekly strike fund for Philip Murray's CIO Steel Workers. Lewis accuses Green of inertia as he plans Europe talks and possible World Labor Federation plans.
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Walker AP
Washington
John L. Lewis
AFL
William Green
Philip Murray
CIO
Lewis
Green
Europe
Murray
Miners Union Treasury
London
World Labor Federation
CLO
Air Chief Warns Bombers Key to Deterring Soviet Attack
Gen Hoyt S. Vandenberg told the House Armed Services Committee that reducing strategic bombing would free the Soviet Union to build offensive power. He argued B-36, B-47, and B-50 presence pressures Soviet defense and diverts resources, and warned against policies that would curb nuclear deterrence or the ability to choke enemy war-making power at its source.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoyt S. Vandenberg
United States
Russia
Vandenberg
Air Force
House
Armed Services Committee
Navy
Soviet Union
Dogs Now Sport Built-In Radios
Dogs carry miniature radio receivers under the skin between the shoulder blades to allow remote nerve stimulation for scientific study. Researchers say the implanted unit, a quarter inch in diameter, enables control during daily activity, though initial tests caused radio interference in Albany.
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Frank Carey
Associated Press
Chicago
Albany
N. Y
American College of Surgeons
St. Bernard
Date Set for Airport Paying Bids Raleigh County Memorial Airport bids to be advertised around January 1
Raleigh County Court heard from airport engineer Robert L. Davis that bids for the Raleigh County Memorial Airport will be advertised around January 1. The Penman site tour noted ongoing progress with the east-west runway to extend from 4,400 to 5,200 feet and required stages before paving. The project, under $452,401 contract with Sam G Polino and Atlas Construction, aims to clear two approach zones and build the runway, administration area, hanger, model planes, and future runways while moisture tests and civil authority oversight continue.
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Raleigh County
Raleigh County Memorial Airport
Robert L. Davis
C. S. Lewis, Jr
Harry Anderson
J. J. Shrewsbury
H. G. Farmer
Jack Nuckols
Raleigh County Memorial
Raleigh County Court
Penman Airport
Davis
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Sam G
Polino
Atlas
Acheson Verifies Greek Reports
Secretary of State Acheson said the Greek government's war with Communist led guerrillas is nearly over with about 2,000 guerrillas remaining and focused on food. He indicated possible reductions in American aid and noted any cut in military assistance would follow Athens plans for its armed forces.
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Associated Press
Washington
Acheson
Greece
U. S
Athens
American Prosecution Of Japs Ends Today
The Associated Press reports in Yokohama that American military prosecutors brought to a close the wartime trials. The U S Eighth Army Military Commission sentenced the last of numerous Japanese for atrocities against Allied civilians and military prisoners.
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Associated Press
Yokohama
U. S
Eighth Army
Zero Hour for Steel Users Now at Hand
The Associated Press reports the strike shutting down plants and causing steel shortages. By week’s end the strike could cost 4.3 million tons of steel, with longer disruptions threatening four to five months of weak purchasing power and a sharp business setback. The Iron Age notes orders continue, hoping mills prioritize old work and ship newer orders after delays.
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Associated Press
NEW York
The
Iron Age
Metal Working Trade Weekly
Five Billion Dollar Deficit Projected For This Fiscal Year
Washington reports the first Congress may trigger a $5 billion shortfall in the current fiscal year if spending matches the provided budget. Total outlays reach about $45 billion with direct appropriations at $37.68 billion plus indefinite items, while revenues are forecast near $40 billion. The gap excludes contract authority approved by Congress, which could push obligations higher.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Federal
Life in America Blood Donors for Burned Youth Swamp Hospital
A burned youth prompts a community blood drive as life donations surge at a local hospital. Volunteers from civic groups rally to support urgent care, reflecting charitable effort amid medical crisis.
Baltimore boy burned in incinerator accident in backyard
Five year old Glenn Freeman wore a cowboy outfit when his clothes caught fire near an incinerator. He suffered burns over 60 percent of his body. Neighbors and radio stations organized a massive blood drive, with 77 donations last night and 35 more registered today, as doctors treated him with plasma and whole blood.
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Baltimore
Glenn Freeman
Glenn
Baltimore City Hospital
Bethlehem Steel Company
Freemans
Leonard Freeman
Atomic Speed Up Planned With 300 Million Fund
The United States will accelerate its atomic bomb program, expanding facilities at Oak Ridge Tennessee and Hanford Washington at a cost over 300 million dollars. Senate moves, including use of 30 million from AEC reserves and easing spending caps, pave the way, with Senate action awaiting House approval. Hanford and Oak Ridge remain the plutonium and uranium centers for the project.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Hanford
Wash
Senate
McMahon
D-Conn
House Atomic Committee
Truman
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Congress
House
Russia
United Nations
Andrei Vishinsky
Expert urges glorying of hamburgers to boost profits
Atlanta restaurateurs heard consultant George L. Weasel argue that raising a hamburger price to 55 cents with 21 cents cost could slash food costs to about 40 percent. He warned 20 cent burgers wasting profits and urged a renamed premium burger strategy.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
George L. Weasel
Officials Testify In Paving Hearing
Paige Cook, recorder treasurer of Mapscott, testified in circuit court this morning as cross examination opened in the Mabscott paving dispute. Mayor William L. Bower followed, with plaintiffs seeking to void paving assessments on Slope Hall Road, arguing the work was not a necessity. Cook said the council by majority including the mayor passed a certificate of necessity on June 14, noting the street is the direct Mabscott to Beckley route and passable in winter, and the case before Special Judge George L Ballard was expected to conclude today.
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Paige Cook
Mapscott
Slope Hall Road
William L. Bower
Mabscott
Cook
Beckley
George L. Ballard
Prosecutor Asks Murder Verdict For Ray Peters
Prosecuting Attorney Ned H Ragland asked a Criminal Court jury to find Ray A Peters guilty of first degree murder in the fatal stabbing of George Darby at Meyers Avenue near the by pass in East Beckley. The case involved Peters and Mrs Arbutus Darby the deceased man's wife who is indicted jointly. The defense claimed Peters acted in self defense after Darby made a knife like move while rocks were thrown. Additional notes mention Peters was on Navy leave and that Mrs Darby claimed the stabbing was in self defense. Kenneth Carter pled guilty to two auto theft counts and two grand larceny charges were nolled.
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Ned H
Ragland
Criminal Court
Ray A. Peters
George Darby
Meyers Avenue
East Beckley
Peters
Arbutus Darby
W. A. Riffe
ePters
Darby
D. D. Ashworth
Navy
Ashworth
Kenneth Carter
Vet Parley Scheduled for West Virginia Leader in Portland
T H Pat McGovran director of West Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs will represent the state at a conference in Portland Maine tomorrow and Friday.
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yYorne Assacusted Press
Charleston
T. H
Pat) McGovran
State Department of Veterans Affairs
West Virginia
Portland
No Progress but Some Hope in Coal Talks
White Sulphur Springs and Bluefield hearings show John L. Lewis in and out of negotiations with UMW and coal operators in Northern and Western fields. Spokesmen claim no progress amid talks on wages hours and welfare standards. Officials cite market conditions and potential productivity losses as talks continue behind closed doors.
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Associated Press
White Sulphur Springs
John L. Lewis
United Mine Worker
Lewis
Khere
George H. Love
Pittsburgh
UMW
Thomas Kennedy
Bluefield
Union
Southern Coal Producers Association
Wage Bill Boosts Minimum Wage To 75 Cents
Washington reports the Senate approved the measure after nine months of effort, sending it to President Truman. The bill, a key domestic program achievement, could raise pay for about 1.5 million low wage workers though changes may remove an unspecified number from coverage.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
Suit Filed for S750 Damages in Wreck Case
N W Bridgman of Beaver doing business as Beaver Taxi Company sues Joheh Redden of Beckley for 750 damages in Raleigh County Circuit Court. The suit stems from an automobile collision on the 1921 By Pass dated August 4, 1947. No personal injuries were involved.
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N. W. Bridgman
Beaver
Beaver Taxi Company
Joheh Redden
Beckley
Raleigh County
First Snow Falls In California as Cold Belt Spreads
Wintry weather with snow and sub freezing temps spread across the Western States, while the East enjoyed milder conditions. Snow blanketed Montana and the Northern Rockies with six inches in places, blocking roads. Snow also reported in Colorado Utah Nevada Idaho and Northern Arizona. California saw some snow with strong winds along the Southern California coast and at Holland Summit. High winds hampered transport as boats grounded. Rain and storms were noted along the Mid Atlantic and from Minnesota to Kansas.
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Oregon
Holland
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