Union Contracts With Fringe on Top Include Brewery Beer and Skittles
New York reports a surge in fringe benefits as unions push beyond higher wages. Contracts now include personal birthday holidays, paid time off, and premium rates for holiday work. Examples across industries show extra vacation, attendance bonuses, and extended sick and pension provisions, with notable mentions of Delaware Power and Light and Ruppert Brewery contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Neas
John L. Lews
APL
Lewin
Keystoke Brass d Rubber Company
Philadephia
Everet
Mass
New Jersey
Virginia Chemical
Chicago
Elizagosi
South Langhorne
Ate
Delaware Power & Light Co
Iillman
Sarge & Construction Cort
Brownsville
Schwartz Labocawiies
Mew
Yor
Ce Fiberal and Province
Bine Pike
Spencer Kellogg d& Sona
Edgewater
N.d
Oxtore Paper Co
Rumford
Tve
Tereen
Wnitin
Ayew
Warton Sted
Philip Murray
U. & Steel
Ruppert Brewery
CIO
Baer
May Bay
Amory
Rey Smacc
Eights Avenue
Who Are Free Peoples in U S Education Plans
In Washington, Paul G. Hillman says Russia won’t start a war if the free peoples of the world unite. Educators, led by the National Educational Association, plan curricula changes to address Cold War realities and how to present communism objectively to students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul G. Hillman
Washington
Russia
Hoffman
Arm+ersca
Educational Policies Commission
The
National Educational Association
Dwight Eisenhower
Columbia University
Jona K. Norton
Columbia
Traffic Heaviest Early March Across Oklahoma Areas
Oklahoma traffic data show a 1.7 percent rise in the first week of March from the same period last year. Chief highway statistician Maurice Cline notes all-time high and regional increases, with Hugo and Muskogee areas reporting notable gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Ontihorn
Maurice EL
Cline
Hugo
Wesama
U.S
MuAlester
Israel and Lebanon Reach Armistice Promise
A tentative Israel Lebanon armistice agreement is announced as a second pact since Israel declared independence last May. Details of the terms are not disclosed and the accord is set to be formalized in N aqara on Wednesday amid ongoing Palestine war talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EN Naqara
Lebanon
Israel
Rhodes
Egypt
Redes
Transdovdan
Sunspot Case Described As Conical Tornacoe
The passage notes that sunspots are unknown in cause but consist of conical tornacoe structures sometimes reaching 20,000 miles in height.
Missouri Pacific Strike Threat Surfaces Over Claims
St Louis reports a mounting railroad dispute as Missouri Pacific employees contest individual claims. W C Tash of the Brotherhood notes a strife set for hearings led by Truman appointees. Fact finders from several states prepare to hear testimony while unions send representatives to the proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST Louis
Lancers
Orotherhones Wwell
W.C. Tash
Missouri Paci
Meanville
Findine Bass
Pres Truman
Whey Order of
Land
F. Dortediun
Brotherhood of Railway Tralomen
Hearin Alkinsiin
Vie A' Ag
Hood
Lignert
Major John Rodgers Arrives in Japan
Maj John Rodgers arrives in Japan and is assigned to the headquarters 1st Corps in Kyoto as an aide to Maj Gen John B Coulter. Rodgers served with the Fourth Army, Seventh Division and the 24th Corps, joined the service in 1942 after training at Camp Roberts. He is a native of Oklahoma and a former Tulsa high school teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan W. Todgers
Stockton
Japan
Korea
1St Corps
Kyoto
John B. Coulter
Rod
Aida-De-C
Fourth Army
Seventh Division
Twenty-Fourth Corps
Jkrpaq
Camp Roberts
Galit
Philippines
Okinawan
Rodgers
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
Tulsa
Hesse
Wuwertteatserg-Baden
Charles Pi Gross
New Yorks
General Gross
New York
Germany
Charles B. LaFollette
Indiana
LaFollette
Fgits
United States
Wuniversity A& Vi ‘A
Charlottesville
Oklahoma school reform debate faces minority opposition
Oklahoma voices critique minority pressure groups opposing proposed school legislation aimed at improving the system. The writer accuses organized groups of misinformation and favors reforms to strengthen rural representation, school consolidation scrutiny, and equitable funding while resisting drastic cuts and governance changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Im Man Cages
Ety
Faure
Senate
Selgel
Hich
Hich Sehnel Im Aletrice
Eauuamant Miraugh
Lacy
Byers
Polar Bear Rescues Boy After Pit Incident
In St Louis a polar bear dragged a 9 year old boy toward a moat and pit. Guards used vehicles, horns, and shouting to frighten the bear back inside its den, freeing the boy who was treated for cuts and injuries at City Hospital. A boy, Donald, had clutched the fence to show off despite warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST Louis
Mar le
Denad
St. Louis
Donald
Friacy
Bogan
Carey
Ee Wan
City Hospital
John
Dozen Men Break Up Mosley March
Fewer men admitted breaking up a march of Oswald Mosley's fascist movement and were fined twenty pounds each in a magistrates court. Rioting followed a clash between Mosley supporters and opponents in London's east end. Police protected the Mosley marchers as the 12 admitted guilty to destruction of police property and using "inquiring swords." Hundreds gathered outside the court amid tense arraignment with thousands of police on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tondon
Sir Oswald Mosley
London
Setsalid East East
Oswald
Mum
Wome
Therm
U S Lacks Trained Personnel For Overseas Administration
Peter Edson argues the U S needs a dedicated pipeline for overseas governance roles under Marshall Plan and postwar orders. He cites General Clay’s work in Germany and warns of political and administrative fragility without a national training program to prepare governors, directors, and other officials for occupied zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Edson
Kes Wasthiegtos
Lucius DR. Claili
Germany
U.S
Greece
Turkey
Japan
Korea
Herbert Toaver
U. S
United States
Stan
Clay
Min
Russia
Osen St
Cley
Hesse
Tames. &. Newman
New York
Sky Is Word for Shelter In Arab Refugee Camp
Across southern Palestine about 200 900 Arabs flee homes to UN supplied camps near Rafah and Wedh shore. Refugees live in tents and caves sharing scarce rations while UN relief delivers 2000 calorie daily aid. families describe crowded shelters, displaced lives, and tent interiors crowded with personal keepsakes and patchwork clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sky
Gaza
Palestie
NEA
Palestine
United Longs
WN Relef
Serson
BNO
Wedtte
Rafal
United Nations
Aulton
Amt
Shyil
Wea
Assim
Vibra
Sath
Cathe
Iim
Halumal Sadam
Sakery
Igir
Natural Gas Hearing Set By House Subcommittee
Washington. The House Interstate Commerce Subcommittee on Petroleum and Natural Gas will hold hearings April 7 to clarify the Federal Power Commission's jurisdiction over the natural gas industry. Chairman Harris announced the hearing date and said the study would review bills introduced by himself and Rep. Lyle Teas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ao Petroleum and Natural Gas
Federal Power Commission
Haris
Lyle.Tewasi
Sua
Commission
Hartis
It’s Okay for Cops to Primp in Oklahoma City
An OCR fragment reports Oklahoma City policemen doing a light primping in a recreation room. A boudoir mirror was found, with a sign claiming the officer represents the city and urging neatness and pressed clothing. Names and dates are garbled in the stub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
B. Dy
Smoky) Hilbert
Nurse’s Tax Return Mixup Ends With Blank Check
Los Angeles nurse Marie J. George filed her income tax return with a signed blank check and a note asking for a net addition. Internal Revenue official Harry C. Westover advised she had paid $3292 in taxes last year and would receive a $201.06 refund, though the signed blank check was returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Marie J. George
Gong
Harry C. Westover
Internal Revenue
George
Germans Allowed at German Industrial Fair in New York
Berlin reported March 22 that Gem backs DC Clay said Nazi tainted Germans will visit the German Industrial Fair opening April 1 in New York. The American military governor said attendees have been scrupulously screened to weed out pro nazis. He urged Americans and New Yorkers to support the businessmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
DC Clay
New York
Hoover Commission Seeks Unified Missouri River Development Plan
The Hoover commission urged consolidating reclamation work under one agency, moving projects from Army Engineers and the existing reclamation service to a single basin development authority. It highlighted rivalry between agencies and pressed for Pick-Sloan plan alignment, estimating Missouri basin programs near 6.5 billion dollars and weighing storage irrigation and power needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Hoover Commission
Army Engineers
Anc
Comon
Army
Sane
Afton
Enghaneney
Ayrer- Mert
Searsanivation of
Wales
Nats
Utah
Pashuicos
Sorca
Missouri River
War not imminent but possible in coming years
Secretary Royall testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee that war is not imminent but remains a possibility. He advocated a legal framework to set active army strength at 837000 officers and men plus 730000 in the National Guard, arguing for an adequate military posture amid uncertain global tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arene Reyne
Royall
Senate Armed Services Committee
Burt Lancaster Returns to Circus Action in 1947
Hollywood reports Burt Lancaster will rejoin the Cole Brothers Circus in Louisville on April 14. The actor, known for his theatrical career, plans parallel bar acts and a new skating segment as part of his return to circus life.
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Hollywood
Mar
Burt
Lavessier
Cole Brothers Circus
Louisville
SPEBSOSA Chapter Formed in Sulphur
Sulphur forms a SPEBSOSA chapter under Raymond Danni with Burl Peveto president and other officers. The group aims to promote barbershop singing and recruit enthusiasts. Four Flats, a Shawnee contest winner, signs as inspiration for organizing chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulpeur
Raymond Danni
Nusle Arettor A Sulphin
Spebsosa
Eve
Society For the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet
Singlegis
Burl Peveto
S. T. Peak
View Presidant
T. Watton
Seecreterys Ray Mi
Raymond Danner
Panitation Willines
Tie
Shawnee
Ihoral Society
Bess
Pail Stumoff
Oral
Peok
Raymond Cleve Olang
Row Miller
Wintersmith Park amphitheater proposal for community use
A fragmented Ada area note envisions restoring a neglected lakefront amphitheater at Wintersmith Park. The writer suggests cleaning weeds, creating a venue for bands, concerts, and gatherings, staffed by volunteers and Rotarian support, to serve the indigent and center city cultural life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wintersmith
Coc Hove
Hegutt
Ada
Guess Am
Xoone
Squid Danca
Anting Ag
Ana
Unclear text segment on health and finances
Fragmentary OCR reads as a garbled note about health habits and paying bills with references to training, writing, and a question about who will be next week. It mentions desire for better health and rent concerns but contains many nonsensical phrases and indecipherable names.
Anna differences policy and disarmament plea from exile speaker
Louise Strong, recently expelled from Russia, criticizes the North Atlantic Pact as a step toward war. In Boston she proposes a disarmament pact and abandonment of atomic bombs while claiming Russia ousted her for espionage. She vows to defend the United States if needed and seeks a Stalin review through officials. Duncan to repair winter storm damages with about 5000 dollars available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Anna
Louise Strong
Russia
North Atlantic
Strong
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