New Injunction Battle With U S Set for Lewis
Mine leader John L. Lewis faces a fresh court injunction battle as the National Labor Relations Board moves to stop his three day work week and ongoing strikes in coal fields. President Truman suggested Denham acted independently, while lawmakers debate Taft-Hartley options and emergency powers.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Robert N. Denham
National Labor Relations Board
Lewis
Truman
Robert Denham
Denham
Denham Court
Senator Taft
Ohio
Taft
Congress
Union
Co-Pilot Wounded During Rescue of American Airmen
British co-pilot of a Chinese air transport plane was wounded in Yunnan province while attempting to rescue two American airmen held by Chinese Communists. The captives were Robert Buol of Stockton California and Jose Jawbert of Porto Rico, with three Chinese crewmen also captured.
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Hong Kong
Yunnan Province
Robert Buol
Stockton
Calif
Jose Jawbert
Porto Rico
Buol
Jawbert
Claire Chennault
Civil Air Transport Line
Colony Club Escapee Appears in Court
Charles Palmer who escaped after the December 20 raid on the Colony Club in Chesapeake appeared in Common Pleas Court in Ironton. He pleaded innocent to a gambling charge and posted a $1000 bond.
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Ironton
Charles Palmer
Colony Club
Chesapeake
Common Pleas Court
Truman comments on Byrnes free agent run for office
President Truman said James F. Byrnes is a free agent to pursue any office he chooses. Byrnes contends for the Democratic nomination as South Carolina governor despite Fair Deal criticisms. In Vatican envoy talks Myron C. Taylor resigned yesterday. Admiral Denfeld seeks retirement after 40 years in naval service. Major General Vaughan remains as Army aide despite Senate pressure.
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Washington
Truman
James F. Byrnes
Byrnes
South Carolina
Vatican
Myron C. Taylor
Harry H. Vaughan
Miner's Body Is Recovered in Broad Mountain Shaft
MAHANOY CITY Pa. Edward Burda 25 died from suffocation after being trapped last Friday in a 120 foot shaft at an anthracite mine on Broad Mountain. Rescue crews found his body as hopes of survival faded. His brothers Joseph 30 and Casmir 32 survived the cave in after long digging.
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Mahanoy City
Edward Burda
Broad Mountain
Joseph
Casmir
Ex-Governor Herbert to Decide This Week on Run
Former Gov. Thomas J. Herbert arrived in Columbus to assess the political scene and said he will decide by week’s end whether to seek the GOP gubernatorial nomination. He lost in 1948 to Gov. Frank Lausche. Other candidates in the race include Don H. Ebright James A. Rhodes and Edward J. Hummel.
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Columbus
Thomas J. Herbert
Herbert
Cleveland
GOP
Don H. Ebright
James A. Rhodes
Edward J. Hummel
Cincinnati
Cleveland Girl Released in Accidental Shooting
Prosecutor Joseph Stearns ordered the release of 18 year old Lillian Derfush in the fatal accident involving 14 year old Kenneth Armstrong. Police say she believed the pistol she fired was a harmless cap pistol.
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Cleveland
Joseph Stearns
Lillian Derfush
Kenneth Armstrong
Relief Seen In Midwest Flood Areas
Flood threats eased at two danger spots in the Midwest as cold weather and freezing rain worsened conditions for thousands of refugees. The Weather Bureau forecast a crest around 55.5 feet with Army engineers wary of opening the Birds Point New Madrid floodway. meanwhile Vincennes Indiana reported stabilization on the Wabash floodwall as cold, subzero temperatures spread from the Pacific Northwest to the northern plains.
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Chicago
Midwest
Plains
Texas
Great Lakes
Ohio River
Idaho
Oregon
California
Pacific Northwest
Illinois
Kentucky
Mississippi
Ohio
Wabash
Arkansas
Tennessee
Cairo, Ill
Big River
Birds Point
New Madrid
Weather Bureau
Army
Missouri
Cairo
Vincennes
Ind
Washington
Rockies
Plains States
North Central States
Glasgow
Mont
Eau Claire
Wis
Pembina
N. D
Shipments Suspended On Surplus Potatoes
Columbus report states county welfare directors are being notified of a temporary halt in shipments of surplus potatoes for indigent persons. The State Welfare Department says shipments will resume once stockpiles are built up and adequate supplies exist.
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Columbus
State Welfare Department
Lewis Field Lieutenants Begin Task Of Getting Striking Miners Back on Job
Pittsburgh and Washington fray as John L. Lewis seeks to close a 90 000 miner walkout while government moves toward five day coal production and CIO chief Murray backs labor from Denham’s injunction challenge.
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Lewis Field
Murray
Denham
Lewis
John D. Battle
National Coal Association
Pittsburgh
Lincoln Not To Run For Senate
Murray D. Lincoln, president of the Farm Bureau Insurance, will not seek the U S Senate seat. He plans to switch from Republican to Democratic status after considering the move. Lincoln cites isolationism, farm surplus distribution, and expanding producer and consumer cooperatives as key national issues.
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Lincoln
Senate
Columbus
Murray D. Lincoln
Farm Bureau Insurance Companies
U. S.senate
Republican Party
Democratic
Robert A. Taft
Aid Checks Plans Made In Ohio Increase
The Bureau of Unemployment Compensation began setting up machinery to compute higher benefits for about 130,000 Ohioans. Director Frank J. Collopy said payments will proceed quickly and noted a $10 million cost to cover the increases. The Ohio Supreme Court allowed the higher benefits to start Aug. 22, with weekly checks rising from 21 to 25 dollars for up to 26 weeks plus 5 dollars per dependent child.
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Columbus
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
Plans Announced For New Reformatory In Marion
The state welfare department unveiled plans for a reformatory at the former Scioto ordnance plant in Marion. It will provide vocational and educational training for first offenders up to 25 years old, replacing the proposed Grafton facility. Welfare Director J H Lamneck said the $3 250 000 appropriation for Grafton is too small to build both a new reformatory and a water line from Elyria.
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Columbus
State Welfare Department
Scioto Ordnance Plant
Marion
J. H. Lamneck
Grafton
Elyria
Student Admits Slaying Of College Worker At Lancaster
A 25 year old married G I. student Edward Gibbs confessed to choking and beating Marian Louise Baker, a 21 year old Franklin and Marshall stenographer, died after he entered the college president office and said I did it. Gibbs signed a four page statement saying the killing occurred on January 10 on an impulse.
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Lancaster
Marian Louise Baker
Franklin & Marshall College
Fred Gleason
Edward Gibbs
G. I
End Near In Oleo Margarine Tax Fight
The Senate approved a 56 to 16 vote to repeal federal taxes on oleomargarine ending a long battle. The measure removes a 10 cent per pound tax on yellow margarine and a quarter cent on uncolored, with retailers and manufacturers’ levies wiped out. Triangular labeling will identify oleomargarine in eateries and packages. The next step is House-passed Hatch act amendments.
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Washington
Senate
Civil Service Commission
Butler
R-Neb
McCarthy
R-Wis
VA Officer Fights Hoover Commission Plan on Hospitals
Veterans Administration official Carl R. Gray Jr denounces a Hoover Commission proposal to separate veterans hospitals from the VA. He warns that splitting medical, hospital and domiciliary care from the agency would cause disastrous effects on efficient administration of veterans benefits.
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Washington
Veterans
Carl R. Gray
Ijr
Hoover Commission
Veterans’ Hospitals
Gray
Truman
Advisory Committee On
Transit Strike Leader Back in Labor Fold
Thomas P. Meaney, president of the transit union, returned to the Cleveland Federation of Labor as a delegate after a two week suspension. Delegates lifted the suspension unanimously citing his leadership of the Cleveland Transit System strike and alleged violations of federation rules.
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Cleveland
Thomas P. Meaney
Cleveland Federation of Labor
AFL
CFL
Meaney
Cleveland Transit System
Third Dry Day Set for New York
New York City's eight million residents observe a third dry day as a water conservation drive gains momentum. Reservoirs hold 106.015 billion gallons versus a 253.136 billion capacity. earlier levels showed 197.626 billion gallons, with peak capacity typically around June 1.
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New York
New York City
Skin graft saves life at Ohio Penitentiary
Seven inmates near Columbus donated 448 square inches of skin to save 11 year old Jimmy Wallace of Upper Sandusky after a December 4 kerosene stove explosion. The boy is recovering at Children's Hospital. Warden Ralph Alvis arranged details. Dr. R H new chief medical officer supervised the plan.
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Ohio State Penitentiary
Columbus
Ohio
Jimmy Wallace
Upper Sandusky
Jimmy
Ohio Penitentiary
Upper
Sandusky
Children’s Hospital
George Henry
William Colyer
Wilbur Gruver
Edward Stephen
Edmund Rogers
Donald Bickel
H Bomb Job Seen Moving Toward Production
Washington reports the government plans experimental work toward producing a hydrogen bomb. Top Truman officials foresee eventual production with a final decision by the president in a few weeks. Gen. Omar Bradley will brief the Senate House Atomic Committee on military considerations tomorrow.
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Washington
Truman
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Senate House Atomic Committee
Pen Coal Supply Law
Ohio Penitentiary faces a 17 day coal supply with 1700 tons in stock. The penitentiary uses 100 tons daily, powering state capitol buildings and the School for the Blind. Welfare Director Lamneck notes institutions report coal stocks to ensure a 30 day reserve.
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Columbus
Ohio Penitentiary
State Welfare
John H. Lamneck
Lamneck
Ralph Alvis
State Capitol
State Office
Wyandotte
School For the Blind
Social Administration
Services Held For Arnold at Arlington Cemetery
Washington mourns as General Henry H. Arnold, WWII air power founder, is laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. President Truman leads leaders paying respects as more than 100 Air Force fighters and bombers salute the dead chief. Arnold, 63, died Sunday from a heart ailment that troubled him through the war and retirement years.
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Washington
Henry H. Arnold
Arlington National
John J. Pershing
Arnold
Policeman's Killer Sentenced to Life
Martin Snell, 17, was found guilty of murder for killing a policeman during a crime attempt against a 13-year-old girl. He received life imprisonment after a three-judge panel recommended mercy due to his age and mental status.
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Wilmington
Martin Snell
Ohio
Snell
Arraignment Set in Road Block Miner Fatality
Lawrence S. Frank, 20, of Piedmont, will be arraigned Monday on a traffic charge after his coal truck fatally struck Silvio Dalpiaz, 56, of Lafferty, during a miners blockade at Flushing. Three others, Mele Package, Vincent Frollini Jr., and Arnie Jeffers, face charges for parking on the highway. Dalpiaz was among miners who refused John L. Lewis' call to end the three day work week. Frank remains jailed. bond not set. The case may go to the Belmont County grand jury next April 1.
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Pittsburgh
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
John P. Busarello
UMW
Lewis
John L
Busarello
ST. Clairsville
Lawrence S. Frank
Piedmont
Ohio
Silvio Dalpiaz
Lafferty
Dalpiaz
Belmont County
Flushing
Calpiaz
William H. Irwin
Mamday
Mele Package
Vincent Frollini, Jr
Arnie Jeffers
Bannock
Frank
Bradfield
Louis Nucci
Public Utilities Commission of
Three Men Held In $1.5 Million Boston Vault Robbery
Newark police discounted a claim by Thomas J. Hannifan who said he would surrender for Boston's heist and identified himself as a bandit. Investigators questioned Hannifan while FBI and local officers traced four ex-convicts tied to the seven month planned robbery of a million and a half dollars from the armored vault near a Boston garage.
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Newark
N.J
Boston
Thomas J. Hannifan
FBI
Hannifan
North End
John D
N. J
Cameromrrigan
Horrigan
Ahearn
Quotch
S, Inc
FBI Agen
Decision Nea Ati Day In Limbo After Unclear Text
A fragmentary OCR note shows an unclear decision reference to NEA ATI and a day’s fate remains uncertain. Readers see garbled words suggesting an evaluation or result but specifics are unreadable. No clear names, dates, or actions are identifiable.
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Louis A. Denfeld
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West Point
N.Y
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Cox
Mansfield
Collopy
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John W. Bricker
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