Mine Contract At Stalemate In Coal Dispute
Negotiators for the operators and United Mine Workers failed to reach a new contract on the eve of John L. Lewis facing a contempt of court trial. Mediation continued with a meeting set for 11 a.m., while Lewis was absent due to a brother’s death and the trial loomed over 372,000 miners.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Department of Justice
David L. Cole
Presidential Board of Inquiry
Cole
Inquiry Board
White House
Lewis
Springfield
Ill
Ching
John Owens
Harvey Cartwright
Cartwright
Indiana
Richmond B. Keech
Wallace Lead Hit as Progressives Shape 1950 Campaign
The Progressive Party outlined a balance of power strategy for the 1950 elections aiming to field congressional candidates in areas with weak party competition and to defeat reactionary incumbents. Americans for Democratic Action accused the Wallace movement of still being dominated by Communists and criticized any whitewashing of the party.
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Wallace Party
Chicago
Progressive Party
Americans For Democratic Action
Congressional
Congress
Congressional Committee
Charles M. LaFollette
LaFollette
Communist Party
Henry A. Wallace
Sir Harry Lauder Dies in Scotland on Farewell Tour
Strathaven Scotland February 26 Sir Harry Lauder 79 died at home after months of illness ending a storied career from millboy to global star. The famed comedian wrote Roamin in the Gloamin and entertained audiences across the United States and Britain including charity tours in England and Scotland. He inspired countless fans with his stage presence and enduring tunes.
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Strathaven
Scotland
Sir Harry Lauder
Sir Harry
Harry
United States
Britain
England
America
Lauder Ha
Bob Hope
Jack Benny
Bing Crosby
Enrico Caruso
John McCormack
Explosion at Batangas depot leaves 11 dead
In Manila officials said an ammunitions depot fire and explosion at Batangas caused 11 known deaths and over 100 injuries. By Monday 24 remained hospitalized with injuries among workers and nearby residents.
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Manila
Batangas
H-Bomb Race Could Force Families to Farm Outfield Moves
Four atomic scientists warn a hydrogen bomb arms race could force 30 to 60 million Americans from big cities. They estimate costs of 15 to 25 billion dollars yearly for a decade to move people and industries from vulnerable urban centers. Dr. Leo Szilard supports dispersal to defend major coastal cities.
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New York
Leo Szilard
University of Chicago
Baltimore
Washington
Two Austin Aviators Die in Plane Crash Near Belton
Two Austin men died when their light plane exploded and crashed in fog between Belton and Temple. Pilot William Byrd Kelly 34 of 2305 Lafayette and passenger Lawrence N. Slade 19 of 1618 West 912 Street were burned beyond recognition. Kelly, who had flown from Austin about 8 am, held a radio mic and attempted contact with Temple airport. Slade, a flight student, accompanied him as a passenger. Funeral services were scheduled for Kelly Monday at 4:30 pm.
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Austin
Belton
Temple
William Byrd Kelly
Lafayette
Lawrence N. Slade
West 912
Street
Kelly
Belton-Waco
CAA
Robert B. Mueller
Slade
Waco
Ragsdale Flying Service
Charles Pittard
Force
Ace Exterminating Co
Universal Exterminating Co
Onion Creek Lodge
Af&am
Ben Hur Shrine
Creedmore
The
Order of the Eastern
Wilke Funeral Home
E. E. Wheeles
Austin Memorial Cemetery
Laverne Kelly
Berylene
John W. Kelly
Sadie Marie Kelly
Noel H. Kelly
National Shirt Shop
Julius Slade
Lumberton
Miss
C. F. Slade
Raymond M. Slade
S. E. Slade
Christine Hester
Ruth Larson
California
William Bur Kelly
Lawrence Slade
Two Die in Auto Crash on Old Cameron Road
Two people were killed and two injured when a car ran into a culvert on Old Cameron Road four miles north of Austin. Mrs Minnie N Poole of Austin and Ray C Neal Jr of Bellaire died en route to Brackenridge Hospital. A H Poole, husband of Poole, was critically hurt. The others survived with varying injuries. Police said no witnesses could be identified and the cause was failure to negotiate a curve.
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Cameron Road
Minnie Neline Poole
Austin
Ray C. Neal Jr
Bellaire
Dessau
Krumnow
Poole
Neal
Brackenridge Hospital
Modified Military Training Program Being Considered
Washington February 26 A stand by peacetime draft bill would require a separate act of Congress before induction. Rep Vinson D Ga expects committee endorsement and House approval by late March or April. The plan preserves selective service registration for three years but needs a new law to draft. Draft dodging penalties would be lowered.
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Washington
Congress
Representative Vinson
D-Ga
Truman
Vinson
House Armed Services Committee
House
Labor Lefts Rally For Strength Test With Moderates
London reports show Labour left wingers seeking a early test of strength against moderate leaders of Attlee government. They blame Morrison and Bevin for the party’s loss of 55 seats and plan caucus action while Aneurin Bevan remains a focal point for militant socialist sentiment.
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London
British Labor Party
Attlee
Labor
Herbert Morrison
Bevin
Leopard Evades 100-Man Hunt Near Oklahoma City
An escaped 200-pound leopard eluded a 100-man search party for a second night near Oklahoma City. Wildlife and police planned renewed efforts with helicopters and Marines aided by local zookeepers as crowds and roads clogged the area. the animal has not been seen since its Saturday escape from a Lincoln Park Zoo pit.
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Oklahoma City
R. R
Pat) Murphy
Fort Sill
Okla
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park
Wicher
Zoo
Julian Frazier
Zoo Park
Leopard Hunt Draws Oklahoma City Crowds
A wild leopard hunt in Oklahoma City attracts about 3000 spectators using cap pistols ice picks and radios amid road blocks and volunteer dogs. Residents join with guns while showy searchers recount sightings and efforts to locate the big cat originating from India.
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Oklahoma City
India
Indonesian Rebel Leader Westerling Seized by British Police
Singapore reports Captain R. P. P. Westerling, a rebel leader from Indonesia, was arrested by British authorities on entering Singapore without a permit. He faces possible deportation. if sent back, he could face the death penalty. Westerling previously led deserters in West Java's capture of Bandung on January 23.
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Singapore
Turk) Westerling
Indonesia
Westerling
West Java
Bandoeng
Jakarta
Johore
Malaya
Singapore Island
Soekarno
Fort Worth Woman Drowns Self in Bath
Mrs Muriel Patterson about 60 of Fort Worth was found drowned in a bathtub at a hotel. Peace Justice Whit Boyd returned an inquest verdict of suicide.
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Fort Worth
Muriel Patterson
Whit Boyd Vomioes
More Summery Days In Prospect for Austin
Austin enjoyed sunny near perfect weather with upper 70s and brief 80s. The Weather Bureau forecast more of the same for Monday and Tuesday as Texas reports mild 70s and 80s nationwide.
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Prospect
Austin
Mercury
Weather Bureau
Teasday
Austin Weather Bureau
Laredo
Texas
Man and wife killed in Mexia hit-and-run
J. C. Gates 81 and his wife were struck while walking home from Mexia night clubs about 12:15 a.m. A 26-year-old Wortham man Neeley Ray Medlin was arrested for failure to stop and render aid. Examining trial set for Monday. A headlight conversion unit and red paint helped locate the old bright red pickup involved.
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Mexia
J. C. Gates
Pera
Neeley Ray Medlin
Wortham
Groesbeck
Justice of the Peace
Kirton
Jack Schuh
Gates
Here
Scramble for Action in Prospect as Legislature Approaches End
Texas lawmakers prepare for three days of final action as about 70 local and school bills await decision. The key issue is whether the Senate will pass the rural telephone cooperative measure after a House rush to approve it. The session ends Wednesday, with hospital and electmosynary funding already settled.
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Senate
Texas
House
Allan Shivers
Brady School
Brady Institution
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C. G. Watts
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CWO
R. L. Raymond
US Marine Office
Ment
Frazier
Ward Bridge
Chandler
Oklo
Frazier and Bridge
Citizen Safari
River Valley Road
Raymond Brooks
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