Ohio Paralyzed by Worst Rail Tieup in History
Ohio faces a massive transportation shutdown as a nationwide railroad strike halts 8845 miles of track. Freight and passenger flows stop, with perishables and livestock stranded, and cities warn of shortages. Erie Railroad officials warn a prolonged strike could be costly.
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Brotherhood
Robert E. Woodruff
Erie Railroad
Cincinnati
New York Central Railroad
Cleveland
Bellefontaine
Toledo
Chicago
Columbus
Albers
NYC
Charles F. Koehler
Greyhound Bus
Erie
Pennsylvania
Division
H B. Burchinal
Pennsylvania Hospital
Crite General Hospital
Wakeman General Hospital
Camp Atterbury
Ind
Baltimore and Ohio
Norfolk and Western
Spirit of
Akron
Climax Nears In Manchuria As Peace Talks Hinted
A Kuomintang official says recapturing Changchun opens path to talks with the Communists on Manchurian peace. Reports describe a Chiang Kai shek flight to Mukden and Communist HQ leaders traveling to Shanghai to discuss the Democratic League’s three point plan to end civil war. Mao Tse-tung reportedly accepts the League proposal in principle.
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Nanking
Kuomintang
National Party
Changchun
Manchuria
Chiang Ka
Shek
Mukden
Communist
Shanghai
Democratic League
Youth Party
League
Mao Tse Taung
Manchurian
Senate votes to ban employer funds for union welfare
Washington AP report shows the Senate approving a ban on employer contributions to welfare funds used solely by unions in a 48 to 30 vote. The move targets John L. Lewis and the coal strike, amid proposed 60 day cooling off periods and further labor-control measures.
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Washington
Senate
Tioup
Chamber
John L. Lewis
Ball
R-Minn
Federal Mediation Board
Byrd
D-Va
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Green
D-Ri
Pepper
D-Fia
Federal Security Administrator
Columbus Pastor Sued For Alimony Payments
Dr. James Thomas pastor of Broad Street Methodist Church in Columbus was sued for alimony in domestic relations court by his wife Mrs. Ernestine Day Thomas of Denver Colorado. She alleges neglect to provide and a separation due to ill treatment by the defendant.
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Columbus
James Thomas
Broad Street Methodist Church
Ernestine Day Thomas
Denver
Colo
Thomas
Hatchet Duel Ends in Death in Milford
In Milford Clermont County a 77 year old man Gabriel Black confessed to killing his 72 year old roommate Henry Lawrence after a hatchet clash in a riverside shack. Black claimed self defense after Lawrence attacked with another hatchet following a drinking spree. Special county investigator Clif ford Yockey filed a murder charge against Black.
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Cincinnati
Riverside
Special County
Clifford Yockey
Gabriel Black
Henry Lawrence
Black
Jin
Lawrence
Milford
Clermont County
Old Age Pension
Lers
Yockey
Ohio Papers Face Deep Cuts From Newsprint Shortage
Ohio newspapers confront drastic size reductions as rail strikes threaten paper supply. Editors plan to trim pages, drop advertising, and reduce editorial space to stretch stocks amid coal and transportation shortages nationwide.
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Associated Press
Ohio
Andrew F. Wiley
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Wiley
Enquirer
Toledo Times
Ing
Thags
Pacific Coast
Cranston Williams
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Yestterday
Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State
Journal
Dayton News
Prospect
Journal and Herald
Col. L. B. Rock
Cincinnati
Robert C. Harris
Times-Star
Youngstown Vindicator
Akron Beacon Journal
Killing Spray Conceived as New Secret Weapon
Washington reports suggest a germ spray, touted as far more deadly than the atomic bomb, could wipe out cities and crops. Members of the House Appropriations Committee described guarded developments enabling aerial dissemination, capable of destroying wheat crops and even seeds in the ground.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Dakotas
Iran Cleared Of Russians, Moscow Says
Moscow radio announced that Soviet troops have completed their evacuation from Iran on May 9. The claim comes as Iran’s ambassador Hussein Ali reiterates Russia’s interference in Iran’s affairs. The U.N. Security Council agenda includes the Zeeman case, per a decision taken Wednesday.
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New York
Russia
Iran
United Nations Security Council
Moscow
Hussein Ala
Security Council
Zeeman
International Staff Claims Full Harmony on World Security
Gen. Martial Valin of the French Airforce and president of the United Nations Military Staff Committee announced unanimous agreement among committee members from Russia Great Britain the United States China and France on enforcing world security. He said preliminary talks are under way on technical means of organizing a world army as the committee considers actions to prevent or stop war under UN security council guidance.
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New York
Martial Valin
United Nations Military Staff Committee
Valin
Russia
Great Britain
United States
China
France
UN Secetariat
Security Council
Milling Firm Named In Government Action
The Gold Camp Mill Co of Ironton and president John K Goldcamp were charged in a government criminal information filed in U S District Court. The company allegedly shipped interstate adulterated corn meal.
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Cincinnati
Goldcamp Mill Co
Ironton
John K. Goldcamp
U. S. District
Congressman's Mother Dies at Home in Ohio
Canton reports the death of Mrs. Katherine Thom 84 mother of Congressman William R. Thom of the 16th Ohio District at her Canton home. A longtime Democratic activist she helped organize the local Women’s Democratic Club in 1896 and campaigned vigorously for her son.
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Canton
Katherline Thom
William R. Thom
Ohio
GI Families Sail to Join Soldiers in Japan in June
The War Department announced that about 1,000 wives and children of soldiers will depart for Japan during the second week of June to join personnel stationed there.
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Japan
Washington
War Department
Two Boys Drown After Fall Into Licking River
In Mount Vernon near Homer, Paul Griffith aged 19 and Raymond aged 8, sons of Dexter Griffith, fell into the Licking River while at play and drowned yesterday. The tragedy occurred during a family outing as rescuers and bystanders attempted to saved them.
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Mount Vernon
Paul
Raymond
Dexter Griffith
Licking River
Homer
Trains Halt Throughout U S as Talks Reopen
Nationwide rail strike snarls U S transport. Postmasters may embargo mail without permission. White House restarts carrier talks led by Steelman as government mobilizes planes trucks and boats to move vital supplies.
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Washington
Post- Office Department
White House
Charles G. Ross
Truman
John R. Steelman
Steelman
Ross
Rail strike paralyzes nation as trains halt and economy stalls
Ohio students stranded in Union Station adjust as leaders warn the national rail stoppage endangers food and fuel supplies. President Truman cancels a news conference to focus on the crisis while federal agencies brace for widespread industry shutdowns and a looming coal shortage.
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Ghicago
Columbus Grove
Union Station
Eldon Shook
Travelers Aid Society
Columbus
Ohio
Mantiss Commission
Wir
A. F. Whitney
Alvan
Johnston
Ned
New York
Ind
Eacuee
Wall Street
Truman
Yes ‘Terday
White House
John R. Steelman
John W. Snyder
Schwellenbach
Cosal
Mine Strike Predicted to Shut All Mines in 24 Hours
Washington reports the railroad walkout crippling coal shipments as 400,000 bituminous miners face layoffs. Officials Krug and Morrell briefed John L. Lewis on contract points while warning government influence wanes without union support. Lewis may terminate the Pennsylvania and hard coal contract by Saturday.
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Washington
Interior
J. A. Krug
Adm
Ben Morreell
John L. Lewis
Krug
Food Stoppage Halts Traffic Across Nation
Reports from cities nationwide describe a major rail strike paralyzing transport of perishable goods. Livestock and meat shipments from Chicago halt. Non-rail systems mobilized to move essential food and mail while travelers face outages and crowded hotels. Instituted controls aim to avert broader shortages.
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Chicago
Chicago Packing Company
Office of Defense Transportation
Ohio Senator Pushes Master Plan For Airports
Columbus Ohio State Sen Fred L Adams chairing the Aviation Committee calls for a statewide master plan of airports and facilities to be prepared within six months for the federal construction program. The suggestion comes as part of Ohio postwar aviation planning efforts.
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Columbus
Ohio Aviation Board
Fred L. Adams
Aviation Committee
Ohio Post
Second Boy Is Dead In Gas Fumes Blast
A match lit by Franklin Kline ignited fumes in an empty cleaning fluid drum causing an explosion in Newark. Franklin Kline, 9, and George Kline, 10, died. James Hersey, 10, was injured and is in fair condition. Fire Chief Hannum identified the cause.
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Newark
Franklin Kline
George
James Hersey
Red” Hannum
Franklin
Truman to Run in 148 Wallace Says
Secretary Wallace declared that President Truman will run for president in 148 and that he will support him. A White House denial followed reports of a meeting between Truman and the Prime Minister in Vienna in June.
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Wallace
New York
Commerce
President Truman
Washington
Whitd’ House
Charles G. Rows
Seans
Vienne
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