Chicago meat packers strike disrupts 100000 workers
Fines formed at major meat packing plants calling 100010 workers out on strike despite a last minute appeal from President Truman to delay. The walkout, affecting about 140 of the country’s plants, began at 12 01 local time with pickets in several states including Chicago and Wisconsin. About 360000 other workers were expected to remain at work. The joint executive committee of the Meat Packers union and affiliated locals approved the action after Truman telegram urged negotiations. The strike proceeds as a special board of inquiry investigates the wage dispute and Truman had asked for a delay until April 1.
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Seattle
Coasy
Chicago
Wherm
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GIO Uning House
Sweden Prepares Military Measures Says General
Sweden's military leadership reports to King Gustaf outlining increased defense readiness. Gen Helge Tung and the defense staff request more funding, materials, and industrial capacity to bolster army navy and air force. They warn оf a sudden strike and discuss coup preparedness and potential mobilization.
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Wasuyes
Russia
Helge Tung
Gustaf
du Bane
State Legislature Adopts Extended Session Schedule
Phoenix March 6 The State Legislature adjourned for 24 hours as five water legislation bills were read in the House with debate set to resume tomorrow morning. The Senate, with three measures pending, held an eight minute session and adjourned until tomorrow morning. It was understood the Senate would await Motrscartigo before considering a code.
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Phoenix
House
FE. L. Jameson
Senate
Italians Add To Security Forces After Elections
Rome reports a government pledge to strengthen public security with 30000 additional troops to deter any leftist revolt. Vice Premier Turmoil Varciaris announced plans to act decisively after the April 18 elections, with pacciardi stressing the cabinet’s readiness.
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Italy
Tantolfo Varciaris
Pacciardi
Huge Tax Return Filed In Arizona
A Phoenix report states a record tax return was filed in Arizona today showing a payment of 1,045,000 dollars. The filing identifies a corporation doing business in the state while tax law limits taxpayer identification.
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Arizona
Phoenix
Arion
Paris Meeting Backs Aid to Western Germany Plan
A Paris Conference favored aid to West Germany as part of a broader recovery program. The plan, financed by the United States at an estimated 400 million dollars, proposed Spain join the effort and set in motion talks on a permanent organization and treaty framework. Alphand of the French foreign office supported the idea of a western German recovery within the allied zones and emphasized the unity of the Anglo American bizone.
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Germany
Committee For
Alphand
Truman to Address Congress on St Patrick's Day
President Truman will address a joint session of Congress on Wednesday at 1 a.m. MST to outline world conditions and Russia’s pressure on non communist Europe. The White House has offered no advance details on the speech or its scope.
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Hisewdden Anpwar
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House
St. Tatrick
Adiits Presi
Chandler Students Return To Classes After One Day Strike
Chandler high school students returned to classes after a one day walkout protesting the school board's failure to renew contracts of live teachers. About 640 pupils picketed the school while bands played for hours. Mayor Malph Brown and Clyde Rowe spoke in the auditorium. Tensions within the district were evident as teachers had sought higher salaries and some warned the dispute could grow if not resolved.
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Siandarr
Uheir
Chandler High School
Wangaril
Malph Brown
Clyde Rowe
Wilfred G. Austin
Grewempa
Ruling To Be Considered In High Court Invasions Case
A federal judge dismissed an indictment under the spending ban against CIO President Philip Murray. The ruling questioned the legality of campaign spending limits and freeness of speech. The Justice Department said it would appeal and the case could reach the Supreme Court before the summer recess.
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Supreme Court
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Ben Moore
CIO
Philip Murray
Murray Hai
Hushan
Edward Roralz
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Baltimore
Moore
Han
Sjicell
Press
Second Fagle seal awarded in Grand Canyon Council ceremony
The Grand Canyon Council presented the second Fagle seal to Mackey, son of Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Mackey, after he earned 21 merit badges and achieved first class status. Other honorees included Tilly Withers, Herman Latéaro, Onofre Ksylmrein, Markey, and several Scouts advancing to first or second class ranks as council leaders presided.
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Monlay
Sebnal Nudi- Lortani
Mareshall Knoles
Mackey
Ron
Mya
AJ. Mackey
Sty
Tilly Withers
Herman Latéaro
Onofre Ksylmrein
Markey
David Hotty
Tom B. Joe Wright
Rebert Cormick
Mare First Ct
Bud Corninn
Robert Betts
Brcame Sceanl Chess Scouta
Eagle Swardk
IG Rednina
Peaks District
Court of Handhairman
Ferral
Linnigtehinsar
F.C. Gstorn
Fagle
Inglintings Hak and Moley
Tan Murchison
Hutchison
A. d
Californians Missing In Boat Accident
Two Californians were missing after a boating accident on the Colorado River near Boulder City. Ralph Tillinghast, 60, of Palomar Mountain, and Ine Longmore, 55, of La Jolla, were identified by Chief Ranger F. Peteran. A third man, Al Tucker, 40, of Pacific Beach, escaped to shore. The mishap occurred last night.
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Colorado River
Boulder
F. Peteran
Bureau of Reclamation
Ralph Tillinghast
Palomar Mountain
Ine Longmore
la Jolla
Peter
Willow Beach
Ariz
al Tucker
Pacific Beach
Raishay
SP Eoms $9.4 Per Share in '47
New York March 26 The Southern Pacific System reported 1947 net income of 315,519,089 equal to $9 41 a share compared with 1986 earnings of 26,081,106 or $4 71 a share in 1986
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New. York
Southern Pacific System
Miners Walkout Paralyzes Soft Coal Industry in 1947 Strike
More than 265000 coal miners halted work in a mass walkout led by Unite Mine Workers. The stoppage, affecting about 65 percent of soft coal diggers, seeks higher pensions and criticizes fund mismanagement. Governor and federal officials weigh mediation as talks target court injunctions and ongoing relief provisions.
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John J. Tews
Miners’ Welfare Fund
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von Hart Bihe
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Vis
Unite
Millon
Alina Io Hilary
Girma
Yonge Town
Sheer & Ube
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S. Mediatin
Truman
Ibmw
Lewis
Anni 'Questinn
Urita
Thiatre
Chey
de Lewis
de Wnerders
Phi Welfare Lund
Ono
House Shelves Oleo Tax Bills
The House agriculture committee voted 14 to 10 to shelve all repeal bills on oleomargarine this session. No repeal bills will go to the floor. Some members may try a discharge petition needing 218 signatures, though obtaining them is doubtful.
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Washington
House Agriculture Committee
E -Committee
House
Government plans grazing fee hike on federal lands
Washington March 1 government plans to raise grazing costs on federal forest land. Cattle fees would jump from 25 to 40 cents per month and sheep grazing rates would rise from 3 to 10 cents per head per month. Forest Service official L P Watts testified to the House appropriations committee detailing money needs and the August start for the new rates.
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Washington
L. P. Watts
House
Tornado Ravages Alabama Suburbs Damaging 75 Homes
A fierce tornado struck early today near Florence, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia causing extensive damage and destroying about 75 houses. Property losses were estimated above $500,000 as facilities in the region suffered crippling impact along the Tennessee River.
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Shemeleer
Florente
Sheffield
Tuscembia
Tennessies
Cardinal Spellman To Visit Arizona This Weekend
Cardinal Spellman of New York will arrive Sunday for a two day visit led by A Litchfield of Gondyeara Time and Rubber Co. He will install Archbishop Francis A. Ofer Tityrera of Los Angeles then depart for New York by plane Tuesday.
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Mitcheteld
McKinney Nominated To Sanitary Board
Governor Sidney B. Osburn nominates Charles L. McKinney of Wuezon to the State Livestock Sanitary Board to fill the unexpired term of James L. Finley who resigned. The term ends June 17.
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ATPS
Guv
Sidney B. Osburn
Charles L. McKinney
State Livestock Sanitary Bar
McKinney
James L. Finley
Aen
Melviney
Jone
Red Forces Advancing on Chinese City in Manchuria
Red forces pressed toward Changchun with reported reinforcements reaching Wuailch, only 24 miles west of the target. Dispatches from Ahrowsh Pei ong indicate continued Chinese Red advance and looming strategic threat to the northern capital.
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Maven 16
Ted
Hurnieuz
Zepingkai
Changchan
Manchuria
Ahrowsh Peiong
Szepingkai
Wuailch
Highway Center
Changchun
Earl Long Visits Nogales in Border Tour Today
Governor-elect Earl K. Lang of Louisiana toured Nogales Sonora curio stalls and border centers with Mrs. Tangs, traveling through the border town during a visit that included a stay in Tucson.
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Earl K. Lang
Louisiana
Ibis
Curio Starus
Tragic Yuma Fire Claims Family Of Five
A house fire in Yuma killed a mother and four children, including Anie Parrish and Adel Parrish, and a father figure, Guy Parrish, all residents from Oklahoma City. Roy Loosier and others attempted to help as flames engulfed the frame dwelling. Fire officials reported the roof collapsed and investigators will release details as available.
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Wiwe Jitu
Guy Abel Parrish
A's
Albie Jane Parrish
Anita Parish
Pauli Jean Parrish
Adel Guy Parrish
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Oklahoma City
Roy Loosier
Plane Report Is Unfounded Despite Sightings
A report claimed planes were sighted in the snowy northwest but an investigation found no aircraft. Authorities traced a misreported sighting to miscommunication and weather conditions.
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Dhewn
Plana
Francis
Robert Tathabillarry Ki
Sholling
Arizonas
Seth
Airaan
Voluntary Price Control Plan Urged by Isabella Turson
Isabella Turson promotes a voluntary price control plan to allow higher prices for essentials funded by women in the South. She asks whether citizens favor a locally administered voluntary plan and whether they would cooperate, promising to send analyzed responses to state secretaries.
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Feh
Arigamv
United Sti
Caine Move Herriman
Agricultura Anerson
U.S
Sid
Harriman and Anderson
Southwogt
City Zoning Ordinance Set for Public Hearing
The city plans public hearing on a zoning ordinance with final text to be published March 26. Officials expect a special council meeting after the hearing, as provisions are explained to citizens amid ongoing planning discussions.
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Martin
Ortinaes
Canentine
Ancasier
Harold S. Sykox
Grand Jury Indicts Attorneys For Accepting Bribes
In Glowe March Idary Gilani County, attorneys Lewkowicz and Merman Lewkowitz face grand jury charges. The panel accuses them of permitting gaming and accepting bribes tied to a tribal admission process.
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Idary - Gilani
Atyre i
Merman Lewkowitz
Allomney
Acceptiog
Aly
Che Allegert
Tippett Sans Lewkow
New Minister to Africa Appointed
Washington March 16 AP report says the nation accepted a new minister to Africa. The appointment follows a reshuffle in the foreign service with Tyyran nominating Winship af Gempla to succeed the prior minister to the Union of South Africa.
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Africa
Washington
APY
Union of South Africa
Tyyran
North Winship Af Gempla
Foreign Service Office
Ly Succeas
Shale Commission Trims Seven Workers In Budget Move
The Shale Corporation Commission fired seven workers and four department heads in a sweeping economy measure to stay within the current fiscal year budget. Chairman Wilson T. Wright cited legislative actions limiting agency funding as the reason, with plans to rehire when the new fiscal year begins July 3.
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Commissian Today
Wilson T. Wright
Tegislature
Commission
Mors Morsz
Texis
William V. Murdoch
Paul T. Taly
Alindy PB
Cemeral
Raiee van Piven
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