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Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1949

Page

6

Burmese Troops Seize Insein Stronghold Near Rangoon

Burmese troops occupy Insein, a key Karen stronghold 10 miles north of Rangoon, after months of heavy fighting. The government reports indicate insurgent split among rebel groups as Karens reportedly withdrew with darkness.

Rangoon Burma Insein Thakin Nu Hlaing River

Colombia in turmoil as Unity policy ends and cabinet reshuffled

President Mariano Ospina Perez abandons his national unity stance naming a new 10 Conservative and three military ministers. Earlier Liberal resignations over public order and vote integrity precede a June 5 congressional election. Col Reguio Gaitan becomes minister of government, police chief, replacing Liberal Dario Echandia.

Bogota Colombia Mariano Ospina Perez National Unity Reguio Gaitan Dario Echandia

Recognition of Telephone Workers Union Withdrawn

Bell Telephone Companies coast to coast have withdrawn recognition from the Communications Workers of America after its CIO affiliation. CWA divisions resist, while some units will submit new dues deduction cards. the companies seek NLRB elections to decide employee will, and have halted dues remittances to the union.

Telephone Workers’ Union Bell Telephone Companies Communications Workers of America CWA CIO Bell Companies Western Electric Company Southern Southwestern Northwestern Wisconsin Michigan New Jersey Mountain States Pacific Bell Companies Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Companies Virginia Maryland Washington, DC National Labor Relations Board Bell NLRB

Boston U Students Work Part-Time Jobs Through College

A Boston University survey finds students balance academics with work as hospital guinea pigs and clowns at children's parties, reflecting diverse part-time roles while pursuing degrees.

Boston Boston University

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