Slice Increase In Rail Wages Contested By Army Ruling
The Army ruled that non operating railroad workers receive only a fraction of a scheduled cost of living boost, limiting increases to 1 1 2 cents beyond earlier gains. Union leaders warn of upheaval while New York Central cuts thousands of Eastern jobs amid softer business. President Truman creates a transportation panel to review the wage dispute and panel recommendations.
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Washington
Army
Jesse Clark
New York Central Railroad
White House
Karl R. Henderson
Truman
Eric Johnston
Johnston
Doctor John Gorrie’s Ice Machine Aimed at Fever Care
In Miami, historical notes recall Dr. John Gorrie’s invention of the ice machine and mechanical refrigerator in the 19th century, envisioned for treating fever patients and cooling hospitals.
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Miami
John Gorrie
Walker's Lawyers Demand Evidence
Riverside, April 10. Lawrence Walker's attorneys demand access to evidence from his arrest for the murder of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cook. Dist. Atty. William O. Mackey denies the request. The pistol taken from Walker and a bullet found near Mrs. Cook's body were sent to the FBI for examination.
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Riverside
Cal
Lawrence Walker
Richard Coook
Dist
William O. Mackey
Justice of the Peace
Walker
Danes Train Youth In Public Affairs
Copenhagen establishes a Youth City Council to supplement the adult City Council. Each month six political youth organizations send four councilmen to discuss real municipal issues. The Lord Mayor presides over sessions held in City Hall council chamber.
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Copenhagen
Youth City Council
Radio and phone mix disrupts Evansville Union town
Radio programs and party-line gossip caused widespread audio interference in Union township. Subscribers could hear only WIKY programs or Evansville, hindering calls. Radio engineers blamed a sympathy effect between the telephone line and WIKY’s frequency, sparking complaints from all sides.
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Evansville
Ind
U.P
Union Township
WIKY
Noumea Unveils Modern Three Story Storefront
Noumea, capital of New Caledonia, formally opens a new three story retail building showcasing updated shops and public access. The project highlights urban renewal and local commerce growth as residents visit the multi level complex.
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Noumea
New Caledonia
Nursing Order 1300-Year Paris Anniversary Marked
In Paris the 1,300th anniversary of Augustinian nuns serving in French hospitals and sanatoria was celebrated with four nursing sisters receiving the Cross of the Order of Public Health for their long service.
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Paris
the Order of Public Health
Ihe
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