Truman may mediate wage board labor dispute weekend
President Truman could be asked to intervene as AFL CIO and railroad unions weigh walking out over wage limits tied to defense plans. ULPC members across labor groups consider pressuring for changes after a 10 percent ceiling was set, with two formal avenues to ease tensions.
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Washington
Truman
Organized Labor
AFL, Cio and
Railroad
Wnitea
White House
AFL
William Green
ULPC
John L. Lewis
Labor Committee
Labor
Wage Stabilization Board
Eric Johnston
Johnston
Johnson
Charles E. Wilson
USPC
Communists Hit Hard as UN Forces Push in Korea Fronts
Allied forces report major advances across east central and western Korean fronts with many Chinese and North Korean casualties. Ridgway notes Chinese strength remains, while a Han River bridgehead is established and fighting continues near Chechon and Chipyong.
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Tokyo
Korea
Matthew B. Ridgway
Han River
Seoul
Han
Chechon
Wonju
Tom Stone
Chitenon
Chuchon
Stone
Stan Swinton
Ridgway
Chipyong
Eighth Army
Suwon
Kyongyan
CAB Begins Hearings On Ohio Air Service
The Civil Aeronautics Board opens a week long hearing on Indiana Ohio air service. Lake Central Airlines seeks to extend and expand routes from Indianapolis to Cleveland Cincinnati Columbus Pittsburgh Youngstown and Detroit with multiple intermediate stops. Trans World Airlines and Youngstown Airways also pursue extensions or new certificates on routes through Ohio and Indiana.
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CAB
Ohio Air Service
Washington
Indiana
Ohio
Civil Aeronautics Board
Lake Central Airlines, Inc
Indianapolis
Ind
Lake Central
Gary
Chicago
Cleveland
Richmond
Dayton
Springfield
Columbus
Marion
Mansfield
Cincinnati
Kokomo
Detroit
Mich
Sandusky
Toledo
Pittsburgh
Zanesville
Dover
Youngstown Airways, Inc
Youngstown
Rail Strike Threatens Britain Across Transport Network
Britain faces a looming rail strike as 3500 Manchester freight handlers walk out over a five percent wage rise they deem insufficient. Additional unions plan to join, with 11 000 more National Union of Railwaymen members expected to strike at midnight Tuesday.
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London
Manchester
National Union of Railwaymen
Unwanted Patron Early for Movie
A bewildered skunk wandered into the Palace Theater lobby in Cleveland. Four patrolmen stood by as Deputy Adolph Simon of the Animal Protective League chased the animal and finally captured it with a blanket.
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Palace Theater
Cleveland
Adolph Simon
Animal Protective League
Simon
New Peace Efforts Begin at UN on Korea Conflict
United Nations opens new drive for a Korean peace with Communist China as Nasrollah Entezam of Iran summons the Good Offices Committee. Members Sven Grafstrom of Sweden and Luis Padilla Nervo of Mexico join the effort set up by an American resolution branding Red China an aggressor in Korea.
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N. Y
China
Assembly
Nasrollah Entezam
Iran
Good Offices
Sven Grafstrom
Sweden
Luis Padilla Nervo
Mexico
Korea
Court rules Reich liable for damages restitution claim
An American court held that the German Reich never ceased to exist after surrender. The U S Court of Restitution Appeals in Frankfurt ruled a judgment may be obtained against the Reich for a mortgage on confiscated Frankfurt real estate and accrued interest during the war.
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Frankfurt
Germany
U. S
U. S. Court of Restitution Appeals
Restrictions On Vet Loans Are Relaxed
Washington announces relaxing of VA loan restrictions for veterans who bought, or had a purchase contract, for building a home before Oct 12 1950. Eligible veterans may be exempt from higher down payment requirements until April 18. Three conditions apply including pre Oct 12 purchase, evidence of intent to build, and hardship certification.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Fire Destroys Barns Near Granville Cause Large Loss
Fire destroyed two large barns at the Licking County farm three miles south of Granville. The blaze caused 75000 dollars in damage and killed 25 cattle 55 sheep one horse and damaged hay and equipment.
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Newark
Licking
Granville
Convict Holmes Escapes Maryland Prison Through 70-Foot Tunnel
A 39-year-old inmate identified as Joseph Holmes tunneled from a cell to the exterior of the Maryland state penitentiary over two years, using a 70-foot shaft fashioned under his bunk and through cement and dirt. Discovered at 9:15 am, he remained at large.
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Baltimore
State Penitentiary
Joseph Holmes
Edwin T. Swenson
Holmes
Preston St
George P. Gearheart
New Light Weapons Considered by Army
Washington AP reports the Army weighs new and better arms including a 60 calibre machine gun that can convert to a 20 millimeter weapon by changing barrels and fired remotely. The lightweight rifle aims for about seven pounds, a drastic drop from the 17 pound BAR.
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Washington
Hillbilly remark cited in fatal party stabbing case
Cleveland police plan to arraign an Alabama man accused of fatally stabbing Elmer Mileski and wounding two others at a fare well party. The incident followed someone calling him a hillbilly at the cafe gathering for Donald Hinbse.
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Cleveland
Alabama
Donald Hinbse
Ralph Pitts
Elmer C. Mileski
Hlabse
Edward Urdec
James K. Dodge
Senate Starts Probe of Civil Service Group
Ohio Senate begins investigation of the State Civil Service Commission. A committee led by Sen. C. Stanley Mechem met to organize as lawmakers plan hearings on non budget bills amid awaiting Gov. Lausche's budget.
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Columbus
Frank J. Lausche
Ohio
State Civil Service Commission
Senate
C. Stanley Mechem
Government lifts copper pipe ban after March 1
The government ends its prohibition on using copper for home water systems effective after March 1. The move relieves builders and homeowners awaiting material access and aligns public works rules with standard plumbing practices.
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Washington
Ambassador Eichardt Dies in Capetown at 61
John G. Eichardt longtime United States ambassador to the Union of South Africa died yesterday in Capetown at age 61. He served in diplomatic posts and contributed to U.S. relations in Africa.
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Capetown
South Africa
U. S
Union of South Africa
Two Fires Claim Six Lives At Denver Private Clubs
In two days two private clubs near Denver burned, killing six. Walhurst Saddle Club suffered a fatal blaze injuring two and trapping 20 employees after a defective oil burner began the fire post closing. Denver Athletic Club fire, from a gymnasium short circuit, killed four.
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Denver
Walhurst Saddle Club
Here
Denver Athletic Club
Walhurst
United States
Bob Snell
Tamie Kaku
U.S
Edward Wolcott
Thomas F. Walsh
Taft
Athletic Club
Last Ohio GAR Veteran Daniel Clingaman Dies
WAUSEON Ohio Daniel Clingaman 104 the last Ohio veteran of the Grand Army of the Republic died after a cerebral hemorrhage. Born September 25 1846 near Melmore Seneca County he moved with his family to Fulton County and enlisted in 1865 at age 18 joining the Union Army.
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Wauseon
Daniel Clingaman
Ohio
Clingaman
Melmore
Seneca County
Fulton County
New Price Director Digs Into Job Today
Edward F. Wagner of Columbus takes the helm as director of the Columbus District Office of Price Stabilization. Appointed by Michael V. Di Salle, Wagner will oversee 29 central Ohio counties.
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Columbus
Edward F. Wagner
Cogig A
Michael V. di Salle
Ohio
Illini Professor Dies Rich Despite Modest Salary
George A. Miller, a Champaign professor of mathematics earning under 6000 annually, left nearly 1 million dollars to the University of Illinois in his will. Miller, 87, died February 10 and was known for simple dress and meals with students at the Union Cafeteria. Attorney James G. Thomas placed Miller's holdings at 900000 to 1000000, noting the exact method of wealth growth remained a mystery.
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Champaign
George A. Miller
University of Ilinois
Miller
Hiiini Union
Bail Union Pleads Guilty Of Contempt In Rail Strikes
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen pleaded guilty to civil and criminal contempt in December and February rail yard strikes, focusing on the Potomac yards incident. Edward B. Henslee, the union's general counsel, made the surprise plea before Federal Judge Edward F. Tamm. A $25,000 fine was already levied in Chicago for the stop-page case, with another Cleveland case pending. The U S Attorney said the government would seek dismissal of contempt charges against local lodges and officers after sentence on the international union.
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Washington
Brotherhood of Railroad
Potomac Yards
Hiere
Edward B. Henslee
BRT
Edward F. Tamm
Chicago
Cleveland
U. S
George Morris Fay
Tamm
International Union
Experts See Backfire Of UN Blast By Stalin
Western officials warn Stalin's UN attack may harden resolve to build military strength, spur talks with Moscow, and boost Russian propaganda as the State Department labels his statements misstatements and accuses him of taking on himself the burden of propaganda.
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Washington
Stalin
United Nations
Free World
Moscow
Russia
Space travel nears with proposed moon rocket plans
At Point Mugu California senior test engineer Arthur V. St. Germain outlined a five stage rocket concept claimed capable of carrying two men to the moon land there and return. The design features a 325 foot tall craft weighing 360000 pounds reaching 25000 mph with four nested rockets shedding stages. He cited liquid hydrogen as fuel and tail first lunar landing using jets and rockets as brakes.
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Point Mugu
Calif
Fairchild Cruihed
Navy
Arthur V. St. Germain
St. Germain
Earth
Moon
Outer Space
Unemployment Head Said To Be Resigning
In Columbus Frank J. Collopy, administrator of the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation, began vacation and will resign at month’s end. Collopy declined comment. The Ohio State Journal cited a reliable source saying he will resume private law practice after a four year term ends February.
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Columbus
Frank J. Collopy
Bureau of
Ohio State Journal
Collopy
Reds Turn In Cards As Party Split Widens
New Communist splits widen in Italy as 220 Communist and pro Red Socialist members in Gravina Apulia surrender their party cards and seek to join the Christian Democrat government. The action signals a broader shift toward anti red alignment across the nation.
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Rome
Italy
Gravina
Apulia
Christian Democrat
Christian Democrats
Casualties listed in Korea war defense report
The Defense Department released Casualty List No. 230 naming 137 additional casualties from Korea. It reports 29 killed or died of wounds, 12 wounded, 6 missing in action and 7 injured in accidents.
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Washington
Defense Department
Korea
Ohio Foundry Union Strikes in Miami Valley
Twenty two foundries in the Miami Valley join a strike after a union vote by AFL Molders and Foundry Workers. The walkout affects 1850 workers in 20 plants across six Ohio cities and Covington Kentucky. The union seeks a 15 percent wage increase while the Miami Valley Foundrymen’s Association offers 12 percent. Current wages cited as 1.61 dollars per hour for molders and 1.16 for laborers.
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Hamilton
Miami Valley
AFL Molders and Foundry Workers Union
Ohio Cities
Ohio River
Covington
Miami
Cleveland
Indianapolis
R. J. Redmond
Foundrymen’s Group
National Wage Stabilization Board
Wacs Seek 1000 Members for Civil Defense Program
The Women's Army Corps Veterans Association plans to recruit more than 1000 members to join the national civil defense program. The announcement came at the end of a two day meeting of the association's executive board in Cleveland.
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Cleveland
The
Women’s Army Co Veterans Association
WACS
Famous criminologist Carleton Simon dies at 80
Dr. Carleton Simon, renowned criminologist and psychiatrist, died yesterday in New York at age 80. Known for dissecting the brain of Leon Czolgosz, McKinley’s assassin, he argued criminality appeared in definite facial traits.
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New York
Carleton Simon
Leon Czolgosz
McKinley
Government Promises Silence On Whiskey Production
Washington reports the Agriculture Department has an order under consideration to cut whiskey production, but officials refuse to confirm or deny the move, leaving whiskey makers anxious and waiting for a decision.
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Washington
Naction
Agriculture Department
Major General Gay Receives Oak Leaf Cluster in Tokyo
Maj. Gen. Hobart R. Gay was awarded the Oak Leaf Cluster to the Distinguished Service Medal. He relinquished command of the U.S. First Cavalry Division in Korea and will report to Fort Sam Houston Texas as deputy commander of the U.S. Fourth Army.
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Tokyo
U.P
Hobart R. Gay
Gay Figeroage
U. S. First Cavalry Division
Korea
Ft. Sam Houston
Tex
Fourth Army
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