New Ohio Labor Strikes Roil Industry Amid Return of Builders
Postwar labor unrest spreads from New York and across Ohio and Michigan as strikes idle hundreds of thousands. AFL Elevator Men and Building Maintenance Workers cripple New York centers while Chicago Detroit and Pacific Northwest disputes shift momentum. Ohio refineries face fuel shortages and several plants pause with negotiations over pay and hours affecting thousands of workers.
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House Studies First Tax Cut in 16 Years Urged
Congress debates the first tax cut in 16 years as the Ways and Means Committee begins drafting. A proposed minimum wage boost to 65 cents an hour faces Senate scrutiny while talk of sharing atomic secrets with allies surfaces. The push to raise military pay to attract volunteers continues amid broader debates on unemployment relief and employment legislation.
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Argentina faces possible general election after revolt
In Buenos Aires the current military government faces restive demands as Foreign Minister Juan Cook says elections could be called within weeks. President Edelmiro Farrell promised elections by October, as the government asserts control after yesterday's armed revolt led by Gen Arturo Rawson, who toppled Castillo in 1943.
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Natives in Indo China Burn Saigon Market
Saigon experienced a massive blaze at its central market as reported locals claim Indo Chinese natives abducted 41 Europeans and may have killed 10 yesterday. French onlookers watched the fire as Annamites allegedly looted engines and threatened to burn the city. Separately a polio death in Georgetown and a 10 p.m. curfew were noted in town after a Friday football game incident.
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Middleport to honor hero in Truman meal of honor event
Middleport hosts a community celebration Friday night in honor of Fireman Howard A Bennett who will be presented the Congressional Medal of Honor by President Truman for heroic conduct in battle against Germans. The event accompanies the Middleport Jackson football game at the stadium. Plans for the celebration are being completed.
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Pay Boost for Soldier Urged To Swell Army
A small band of senators urged a pay boost for soldiers and sailors to encourage enlistments. Senator Morse would offer amendments to raise base Army and Navy pay and share wartime extras. Senator Knowland said the plan won’t be given a trial. Majority Leader Barkley expressed confidence in Senate approval amid questions over the volunteer measure.
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Miner Slayer Case Shocks West Virginia Home
In Putnam County sheriff files murder warrant against Elizabeth Amos 34 for killing her husband Pearl Martin Amos 42 with a shotgun at their home near Hurricane. Col. Peyton details report that after a night of drinking Amos warned his wife, showed a freshly dug grave, then assaulted her before she fired.
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Hamilton to Get New General Motors Plant
Fisher Body division of General Motors announced initial contracts for construction of a plant and plans to erect it in Hamilton Ohio. The announcement indicates the auto giant will establish a new facility in Hamilton with set contracts guiding the build.
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Applications Open for U.S. Revenue Post
Applications are being received for an examination for federal internal revenue agent with practical accounting experience. Salary ranges from 2980 to 35180 yearly with 5 percent retirement deduction. Forms available from civil service district offices or the secretary U S Civil Service Examiners at first or second class post offices. Akron resident Don H. Ebright and others considered to succeed Carl Steele at Ohio State University.
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Diplomatic Conference Faces Balkan and Japan Coordination Strains
Delegates at the peace talks warn that discussions drift from key issues. Moscow signals tentative support for a December Washington allied control council for Japan, while Molotov criticizes U.S. Japan policy as too soft and urges immediate action.
MacArthur orders Japan to turn over supplies to civilians
General MacArthur strips Japan of army and navy equipment and orders stocks of food and clothing turned over to famine threatened civilians with strict accounting. News notes Hirohito advised to withdraw from political affairs to aid future democracy.
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Motor Fagin Sought in Cincinnati Theft Ring
Police hunt a motorized version of Fagin linked to a Cincinnati bicycle theft ring. A roundup of high school boys revealed the man directed the youths from a motorcycle, selecting bicycles to steal and teaching them how.
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Queen City
Army Force Again Cut By Presidential Order
President Truman disclosed a 550000 reduction in Army strength planned for July 1 1946. He asked Congress to cancel 28592772000 in War Department appropriations and said the army would be reduced to 1950000 by June 29 1946, below the demobilization goal of 2500000.
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Hamburger Meat To Be Sold Without Points
Government officials plan to announce the temporary reduction of ration values for hamburger and lunch meats made from lower grade beef. Phyllis Ann Webster 30, charged with taking government property pleads insanity. Jean Eileen Creviston reportedly born last July 8 in hospital crib.
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World Has No Atom Defense
Nashville report says a majority of scientists involved in the atomic bomb program view the new weapon as a deadly peril the public has not grasped. AP Science Editor Howard W. Blakeslee told the Nashville Rotary Club that scientists offer no specific defense against the atomic bomb, noting his view comes from talks with a small portion of about 1,000 researchers connected with the project.
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Water program urged to save Ohio supply after war
A state report led by C. V. Youngquist warned times are short to implement a water program for ground and surface water. It calls for 100 groundwater recorders, a sediments lab, well data publication, new stream gauging stations, and analysis of chemical quality and temperature of major rivers.
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Clothing Prices Relaxed by OPA Garment Concessions
Officials said the six to seven percent clothing price cut target for 1945 is unlikely to be met and new concessions may curb low priced garments this year. OPA cited fabric shortages and price data differences between 1943 and 1945 as reasons for relaxing garment orders.
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Film Transmission Of V Mail To End In October
Microfilm transmission of V Mail that sent roughly 1.5 billion letters to and from the armed forces worldwide will cease October 31. Lt. Col. E. D. Snyder, head of the V Mail section of the Army Pictorial Service, announced the decision.
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E. D. Snyder
Army Pictorial Service
Robot News Boy to Test in New York Subway Station
A vending machine style robot news boy will have its first public test next week in a New York subway station. It dispenses up to 200 papers and can make change for a nickel. Designed by Samuel Leschin, it is billed as foolproof and strict in rejecting wrong coins and slugs.
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Samuel’ Leschin
Return of 18 000 Service Members Across Nations Today
More than 18 000 servicemen from the Pacific and European theaters are scheduled to return home today aboard 19 troop carrying vessels. Nine ships with about 8 200 troops arrive in San Francisco while five ships with more than 2 800 men dock in New York and three with over 3 300 men reach Newport News and two near 3 900 men arrive at Boston.
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Newport News
Boston
Ohio's Thanksgiving Day Proclaimed by Governor Lausche
The fourth Thursday in November, November 22, will be proclaimed as Thanksgiving Day in Ohio. Governor Lausche announced the designation in Columbus.
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Lausche
Columbus
Truman Defends Occupation Policy for Japan
President Truman said the Allied occupation plan for Japan and General MacArthur's role as supreme commander meet Allied approval. He denied knowledge of any objections and noted he had heard no official Russian push for an Allied control council, while Molotov reportedly criticized U S policy in London.
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MacArthur
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Vyacheslav M. Molotovs
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Ohio Legion Officers Installed at Capital
American Legion delegates to the 27th annual state convention in Columbus returned home ready to aid returning veterans. Installation at the meeting included Ashland’s Harry A. Eaton as department commander, Warren’s Don W. Schoeppe as vice commander, Cincinnati’s Joseph T. Carney as treasurer, and Toledo’s Monsignor Francis S. Legowski as chaplain.
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American Legion
Harry A. Eaton
Ashland
Don W. Schoeppe
Warren
Joseph T. Carney
Cincinnati
Francis S. Legowski
Toledo
Navy Plans Immediate Release for Fathers of Three or More
The Navy announced that any enlisted man with three or more children under 18 will be released at his own request. The policy, effective immediately, liberalizes hardship cases handled outside the point discharge system.
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Navy
Hitler aide captured by Yanks in China
In Manila the army said Capt. Fritz Wiedemann, former German consul general under Hitler, was captured in Tientsin China and is en route under guard to San Francisco for return after the U S government closed German consulates in June 1941.
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Chinese Reds Attack Japanese Forces in North China
Dr K C Wu said North China Communist troops are attacking Japanese forces in violation of Beijing’s disarmament program. The report notes tension between Chinese authorities and Japanese forces amid ongoing military activity.
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Navy seeks 500000 enlisted for postwar fleet
The Navy disclosed to Congress its aim to recruit 500000 enlisted personnel to staff the postwar fleet without a peacetime draft. Vice Admiral Denfeld stated he still favored universal military training, clarifying the plan. A fire in Columbus killed Lillian Morgan, 23, who perished in a cottage blaze. The Ohio PTA opened a three day conference in Columbus.
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