Royalty dispute shadows Southern coal talks
The Associated Press reports John L. Lewis pressing Southern coal operators to fund miner welfare royalties, warning of possible strikes as Island Creek, Pocahontas and Premier Pocahontas withhold payments. Francis of Island Creek says no obligation exists. talks continue with UMW, with a pending contract deadline and regional bargaining at White Sulphur Springs.
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Southern
John L. Lewis
Lewis
National Coal Association
Washington
Island Creek Coal Co
James D. Francis
Pocahontas Fuel Co
GO. L. Alexander
Pocahontas Collieries Co
Laurence F. Tierney, Jr
Alexander
Francis
Kingpins
Southern Coal Producers Association
Tierney
Southern Contract Conference
South
Ewan
United Mine Workers
UMW
Mayo
White Sulphur Springs
Island Creek Coal Company
Huntington
W. Va
Sauthyners
New York
SCPA
John Owens
Youth Says He's Sorry For Mother's Murder
A 14-year-old Kentucky youth, James Pearlie Edmiston, faced a murder charge for the shotgun death of his mother Opal Edmiston as she slept. Deputies escorted him from Huntington to Pikeville to answer the warrant, and he told reporters at the Cabell County Fair that he was sorry for what happened.
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Huntington
Sharendale
James Pearlie Edmisto
Pikeville, Ky
Cabell County Fair
Opal Edmiston
Ite
Pearlie Edmiston
Greece Warns Of Self Defense Invasion Of Albania
In Athens a senior Greek delegate warned that Greece would invade Albania in self defense if Communist guerrillas cross the border again. The plan includes notifying the U N General Assembly and invoking Article 5 of the U N charter if attacks resume. Greek officials cite 6000 to 9000 guerrillas poised for cross border action as winter snows block border routes.
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Greece
Albania
United Nations
U. N. General Assembly
Assembly
General Assembly
U. N
Russia
Soviet Union
Moscow
Panayotist Kancllopoutos
State Rails File Bid for Increase in Virginia Freight Rates
The Public Service Commission weighed a 4 percent intra state freight rate rise sought by 15 railroads serving West Virginia. Seven major lines including Chesapeake and Ohio, Baltimore and Ohio, New York Central, Pennsylvania, Norfolk and Western, Western Maryland, and Virginian submitted operating data in support. The request mirrors the Interstate Commerce Commission approval for interstate hauling.
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West Virginia
Public Service Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chesapeake and Onin
Baltimore and Ohio
New Youk Central
Pennsylvania
Norfolk and Western
Maryland
Virginian
Tug River Alligator Mystery Is Cleared
WILLIAMSON The mystery of the two foot alligator caught by a fly fisherman in the Tug River may be solved. C D Dalton science teacher at Jaeger High School said he bought two of the animals in Florida for classroom use and one disappeared while on loan to a student on Panther Creek. Herbert Newsome a 26 year old railroad worker caught the alligator two days ago while fly casting.
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Williamson
Tug River
C. D. Dalton
Jaeger High School
Florida
Panther Creek
Herbert Newsome
Weather Roundup Snapshot From Wet Conditions
Yesterday’s highs and recent lows noted with trace precipitation. Rivers at Bellepoint Greenbrier and New River run normal and clear. Oak Hill reached 78, low was 58 with no rainfall reported. Glade Creek data incomplete but indicates calm conditions.
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Bellepoint
Greenbrier
Oak Hill
Glade Creek
Incorporation of Two Top Rail Unions Near Merge
The Associated Press reports in Pittsburgh that the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen plans to merge with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. BLF&E President D R Robertson announced a large vote approval and awaiting BLE mail results. A convention would unite memberships and resources if BLE approves. Plans date back to 1947.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Robertson
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Pennsylvania
Blf&e
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Big Steel May Refuse To Pay for Pensions
Pittsburgh report on steel contract talks shows reluctance by major producers to fund insurance and pension programs. Union leader Murray signals a strike threat if firms refuse to cover these costs. U S Steel and others extend a strike truce but resist board recommendations for a 0 cent package. Republic Steel also supports worker contributions to pensions and insurance.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Views United Steelworkers
Philip Murray
U. S. Steel Corporation
Truman
U. S. Steel
U.S. Steel
Big Steel
Clarence B. Randall
Inland Steel
Inland
Republic Steel
Cooktown Youth Held for Theft in North Carolina Warrant
A 16 year old Cooktown boy was detained on a larceny warrant from North Carolina for stealing a boat valued at 350 dollars. Deputy Sheriff Leyton Farley arrested him at home. Clinton Washington was jailed on a peace warrant, trial set for tomorrow. Lee Robinson faced a warrant from Margaret Jones alleging a 313 dollar theft.
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Cooktown
North Carolina
D. R. Burns
Lenoir
N. C
Leyton Farley
Clinton Washington
East Beckley
Maggie Washington
J. P. Meadows
Lee Robinson
Hinton
Margaret Jones
Meadows
City council enacts 10 p.m. curfew for minors
Wellsburg council imposes a 10 pm curfew for children under 16 but cites lack of audible bell or siren and no funds to acquire one. Officials seek alternative methods to enforce the new rule within city limits.
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Associated Press
Wellsburg
Charleston Highway Crash Claims Second Victim
Alfred Shaffer, 67, of Sissonville, died in a hospital hereafter the highway mishap near Clendenin on Monday. Mrs. Belly Hayes, 60, of Clendenin, died a short time after the crash.
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Charleston
Alfred . Shaffer
Sissonville
Clen
Denin
Belly Hayes
Clendenin
Court Delays Likely For Radio Giveaway Ban
In Chicago, the government ban on radio giveaway shows may be delayed for months as courts assess the FCC ruling. Radio networks plan to continue programs pending legal determination, with a judge restraining enforcement until the three-judge panel rules on constitutionality or federal law. The suit, led by Radio Features, Inc., argues FCC lacked authority. similar suits by ABC, CBS, and NBC in New York await hearings.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Radio Networks
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
United States Supreme Court
Michael L. [Goe
Radio Features, Inc
Federal District Court
New York
American Broadcasting Company
Columbia Broadcasting System
National Broadcasting Company
ABC
Supreme Court
New Guess Made On Adjournment
Washington reports a late October adjournment of Congress as predicted by Senator Wherry Nebraska Republican floor leader. Democratic leaders plan a six week program to bring the Senate up to date on 1949 work while the House, in recess until September 21, is ready to act when the Senate follows. Wherry said Republicans will help session start quickly, possibly before November 1. Senator Lucas Illinois Democrat leader blames Republicans for delaying important bills.
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Washington
Congress
Wherry
Nebraska
Truman
Senate
House
Hunt Harper Taylor Reunion Set for Mt. Morish
SPENCER crowds near 10000 are expected at the Hunt Harper Taylor Reunion at Mt. Morish on Sunday September 25. Ray Taylor announced today Professor Oliver Shurtleff of Morris Harvey College former dean of Fairmont State College will be the principal speaker.
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Associated Press
Spencer
Hunt- Harper-Taylor
Mt. Morish
Ray Taylor
Oliver Shurtleff
Morris Harvey College
Fairmont State College
Wincipel
World Series Set to Begin October 5 in 1919
Commissioner A B Chandler announced the 1919 World Series will start October 5 unless a playoff is needed. Ticket prices range from 1 dollar for bleachers to 8 dollars for grandstand seats with higher pricing for premium locations. The schedule shows games in both the American and National League parks, with open dates on October 7 and October 11 and possible concluding games October 12 and 13.
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Associated Press
New York
A. B. Chandler
New York Yankees
Boston
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Detroit
Chandler
Services Planning Ban on Air Races
The Air Force Navy and Marine Corps weigh a ban on closed course jet races amid reports of disruption at the Thompson Trophy event in Cleveland. Four F-86 Sabres participated this year with two damaged, one severely, another failed to finish, and the fourth not taking off, prompting safety concerns.
Lobsters Cooked in Wine Roils Cabell County
Lobster prepared with wine sparks a legal inquiry in Huntington West Virginia as restaurateur Arnold Loyd invites Mayor W W Payne City Attorney T W Peyton and Minister Paul C Campbell to sample the dish Campbell challenged the practice noting state liquor laws. An attorney general aide later said alcohol use as seasoning for food is not prohibited by law. Loyd defends the menu item inviting officials to test legality.
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Huntington
West Virginia
Festaueans
Loyd
Payne
T. W. Peyton
Lloyd
Campbell
Ira J. Partlow
Saylor Captures 26th District Seat From Coffey in Pa
John P. Saylor, naval veteran who raised the flag on Iwo Jima, wins the special election in Pennsylvania's 26th district, defeating Democratic candidate Mrs. Robert L. Coffey Sr. in a race seen as a test of the Truman Fair Deal amidst statewide primaries. Coffey, a Gold Star mother, urged repeal of the Taft-Harley Act and Truman program backing, but trailed from early results in Cambria Johnstown and other counties.
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Johnstown
Pennsylvania
John P. Saylor
Iwo Jima
Truman
Robert L. Coffey
Jor“ T
Cambria
Saylor
Coffey
AFL
CIO
Reds Fear Party Doomed in U S
Maurice Malkin testified before a Senate judiciary subcommittee claiming Russia sent a secret trouble shooting unit to aid American Communists. He described three Beacon New York attendees who ordered party line actions and potential reorganization to avert legalization by Congress. Malkin, a Brooklyn native and 1919 organizer, left the party in 1937 after prison time.
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Washington
U. S. Communist Party
Russia
Maurice Malkin
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Meacon
Beacon
New York
Congress
Malkin
Brooklyn
Communist Party
Sing Sing
135 Miners Escape Cave In One Killed
A Lone Star Steel Company mine in MSALESTER Okla experienced a water slip that caused a cave in last night. One miner died and three were injured. 135 miners escaped unharmed as ambulances arrived from McAlester and workers freed the buried men.
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Msalester
Okla
Lone Star Steel Company
McAlester
Wild Hot Rod Racers Terrorize Motorists
The Associated Press reports about 150 hot rod auto racers terrorizing motorists on Sepulveda Boulevard in Los Angeles area. Eight were captured after two wrecks injuring two drivers, with high speeds above 85 mph. Police say races are pre arranged by word of mouth and racers often flee pursuing units.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Sepulveda Boulevard
7Lan
Strom
Ame
John H. Stroh
Torrance
Pacal
Redon
Arson Suspected in Atlantic City Pier Fire
Police say the $300000 fire at the million dollar Pleasure Palace pier may have been deliberate. Detective Robert O Keefe, the arson expert, said initial findings point to arson as the 300 foot section of the Pleasure Palace pier including the ballroom and amusements was gutted. The pier had closed for winter on Labor Day.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
N. J
Robert O'Keefe
O'Keefe
Long Pleasure Palace
Acheson Bevin Talk On Far East Policies
Acheson and Bevin forecast parallel anti Communist policies for the Far East amid talks in Wallington. They reportedly agreed on delaying a Japanese peace treaty and cautious handling of a future Chinese Communist government. Britain seeks trade with Communist China while the United States leans toward a hands off policy. The two nations may diverge on trade in coming months.
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John M. Hightower
Wallington
Far East
Bevi
Acheson
Japan
Jong
Russia
Bevin
Naliosalisiy
China
Britain
United States
Stock Mart Gains Continued Today
NEW YORK The stock market extended its gains with only minor setbacks. Prices rose fractionally with some sectors mixed as steels showed slight gains while rails and oils traded narrowly. Overall activity was steady with most leaders moving little on modest volume.
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Associated Press
New York
Deadlocked Jury Dismissed in Beclay Damage Hearing
A hung jury in the $10,000 damage suit of Mrs. Easter O Dell against Robert Lewis was dismissed as hopelessly deadlocked. The case will be heard again next term. At the same time testimony began in the $1,590 damages suit of Mrs. Lara Manning against J T Bowman. Manning claims injuries from an accident March 26 on the Helen road near Beckley. A motion was also asked for a new trial in the Campbell estate versus the City of Beckley.
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Easter O'Dell
Robert Lewis
George Ballard
Sixsix
Manning
Helen
Bowmas
Sophia
M. Manning
Ballard
Helen Road
Atrs
Mattie Vaden
Bowman
Beckley
James A. Campbell
Hal Payie Campbell
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