Early Settlement of Coal Dispute Hopeful After White House Talks
Senator Barkley said prospects are hopeful for settlement after government negotiations with John L. Lewis resumed following a White House call. He warned no agreement had yet been reached as a new coal strike hits mines. Federal seizure of coal operations looms amid ongoing talks.
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Washington
Senator Barkley
Kentucky
Senate
White House
John L. Lewis
Barkley
Administration Confident Opposition Can Be Beaten
President Truman seeks authority to draft workers who strike against the government triggering a historic Senate fight. The emergency bill’s work or draft clause faces challenge as opponents argue drafted strikers could be shot as traitors for refusing to work in a government seized industry.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
Kentucky
Barkley
Taft
Ohio Republican
White House
Congress
Joseph M. Curran
House
Mr. Truman
John L. Lewis
Federal Treasury
Split in Labor Ranks Widens in Senate Debate
The charge was raised by Sen. Robert A. Taft in a heated debate with Senate Democratic Leader Alben W. Barkley over labor policy and party alignment.
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Sen
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Senate
Alben W. Barkley
Molotov attacks Byrnes over peace policy in Moscow interview
In a Moscow interview Molotov criticized Byrnes for pressuring the Soviet Union and for suggesting a 25 year Big Four disarmament treaty. He warned that pushing a pre drafted 21 nation peace conference could harm great power relations and accused Byrnes of misrepresenting Stalin’s stance.
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Molotov
Byrnes
Soviet Union
United Nations
Paris
Stalin
Stassen Attacks Truman Labor Bill as Unfair
Harold E. Stassen former Minnesota governor declines current form of President Truman's labor bill arguing it would lower living standards and foster subversive activity. He calls it totalitarian and asks to testify to the Interstate Commerce Committee chaired by Sen. Wheeler. He says wartime powers can resolve emergencies without new measures.
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ST. Paul
Minn
U.P
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Truman
Stassen
Burton K. Wheeler
Senatorial Interstate Commerce Committee
Rocket Derailment in Arkansas Injures Five
Five people were slightly injured when the Rocket, Rock Island Lines east bound streamliner, derailed four miles east of Carlisle Lonoke County Arkansas early today. Six cars left the rails but none overturned. Passenger transport resumed with buses and the line expected to reopen by mid afternoon. Two Amarillo residents aboard were unhurt.
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Little Rock
Rock Island
Carlisle
Lonoke County
Ark
Amarillo
Memphis
Amarillo High School Set for Commencement at Municipal Auditorium
The 385 Amarillo High School graduates will receive diplomas at tonight’s commencement at Municipal Auditorium. The program starts at 8 p.m. with Jack Seale as senior class president and Chas M. Rogers, superintendent of public schools, serving as chairmen. Several class members will deliver addresses.
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AHS
Municipal Auditorium
Amarillo High School
Jack Seale
Chas. M. Rogers
Efforts Renewed To Settle CIO Logger Strike
Vancouver, B C May 27 renewals to settle the 12 day strike of 35000 British Columbia loggers and sawmill workers were set to begin this afternoon after Saturday negotiations collapsed under mediator Chief Justice Gordon M Sloan. The commissioner plans to hear full cases from both sides and then make recommendations as a completely neutral party.
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Vancouver
B. C
British Columbia
Gordon M. Sloan
Woodworkers of America
Continue rationing of news and ads remains in effect
The News-Globe extends its news and advertising program due to a newsprint shortage caused by a lumber workers strike in British Columbia. The policy was announced last week and continues as the shortage persists.
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The
News-Globe
British Columbia
Hanson Post American Legion Launches Building Fund Campaign
The Hanson Post announces the opening of a building fund drive to raise 125000 for a new home and service center at 212 East Fourth. Judge William Q. Boyce chairs the effort to serve veterans and families nationwide, ending on Flag Day June 14 with 2000 members.
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Hanson Post
American Legion
Universal Service Organization
William Q. Boyce
East Fourth
The
Plains Company
Boyce
Weather Summary for Amarillo and Vicinity
The Weather Bureau reports windy and warmer conditions this afternoon and tonight with winds to 35 mph and dust. West Texas and New Mexico show partly cloudy skies with scattered showers or thunderstorms in northern mountains and statewide Tuesday. Highs around 85 and 80, lows near 59.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Panhandle
South Plains
New Mexico
Continental Divide
Potter County Jail Inmate Population Surges This Weekend
Sheriff Bill Adams reports Potter County jail inmates jumped to 56 over the weekend, after averages of 38 to 40 in prior weeks. The rise began last Friday and marked a sharp increase in the jail population.
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Potter County
Bill Adams
Gripe Board Recommends Army Reform Measures
A special Army investigating board led by Lt. Gen. Jimmy Doolittle urged major regulatory changes to curb officer abuses and strengthen enlisted rights. Proposals include merit based promotions, end to social fraternization rules, equal food and allowances, one year of enlisted service for officers, end of off duty saluting, and allowing enlisted on courts martial. The report cites caste system abuses and Prussian remnants in Army routine.
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Washington
U.P
Jimmy Doolittle
Robert P. Patterson
Army
London
Radio Moscow
Poland
Russia
America
Telegrams Back Truman Stand Draw Wide Support
White House says more than 7,000 telegrams to President Truman favor his anti-strike legislation position. Press Secretary Ross notes messages are nationwide, spontaneous, not organized, and many continue to arrive.
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Washngton
Truman
A. F. Whitney
Cleveland
Whitney
White House
Charles G. Ross
Mr. Truman
Alvanley Johnston
Engineers Brotherhood
T. C. Cashen
Switchmen’s Union
Cashen
Washington
U.P
Ross
Jules A. Rodier
Green Attacks Truman Draft as Fascism and Slave Labor
AFL President William Green denounces President Truman's strike draft as slave labor under fascism and vows to oppose the labor measures as they move through Congress. He says the government sides with private industry against labor and will resist to its last breath.
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Washington
AFL
William Green
Truman
Green
House
Senate
Congress
Veterans Lose Prewar Job Seniority in Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled 6-1 that veterans do not have super-seniority rights to their prewar jobs. Abraham Fishgold of Brooklyn pressed the suit against Sullivan Drydock and Repair Corp arguing for regular work a year after service. Justice Douglas announced the decision with Justice Black dissenting.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Abraham Fishgold
Brooklyn
Sullivan Drydock and Repair Corporation
Douglas
Justice Black
Justice Jackson
Burglars Loot Public Trading Post for Over $500
Thieves broke into the Public Trading Post at 123 East Fourth by skylight, lowering to the floor with a rope. They stole diamond rings, gold and silver rings, shoes, suitcases and eight watches. Owner Albert Kligman could not yet finalize a total. Police estimate value at $500 or more.
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Public Trading Post
East Fourth
Albert Kligman
No Rain Expected as Weatherman Sees Dry Weather
The weatherman reports winds up to 35 mph with blowing dust and warm temperatures. No rain is expected today or tomorrow with a high near 90 degrees.
Government moves toward higher milk and butter prices
Officials forecast a price rise of one cent per quart for milk and 10 to 12 cents per pound for butter with cheese up about 5 cents per pound. Names were withheld in today's disclosure and an official announcement was awaited within a day or so.
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Washington
Chaos, not war, blamed for veterans neurosis
Chicago May 27 The head of the American Psychiatric Association says many returning servicemen become neurotic not from wartime experiences but from a chaotic civilian life. Dr Karl Bowman cites industrial unrest shortages of food housing clothing and transportation as key factors fueling bitterness distrust and irritability among veterans. He warns emotional instability may lead to serious mental disorders in some cases.
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Chicago
American Psychiatric Association
Karl Bowman
Bowman
Mary Love Wins News Tip First Prize
Mrs Mary Love wins first prize of five dollars for a news tip about a boy who fell in a hole while gazing at the sky. Ann Reeder takes two dollar second prize for reporting a duck and ducklings blocking Sixteenth Street. A F Amerson earns two dollars for tips about a Buff brick siding peetate shingies and a new car. list includes several other tipsters.
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Mary Love
News Tip
North Williams
Ann Reeder
Route 1
Amarillo
Sixteenth Street
A. F. Amerson
East Tenth
Joe Kuywava
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