Unions Push for Labor Disputes Role in Economic Stabilization
In Washington a struggle over a wage stabilization panel heats up as unions demand the new board handle labor disputes in addition to wage controls. Economic Stabilization Administrator Eric Johnston weighs widening the structure, while unions press for expanded union representation and authority amid stalled policy.
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Washington
Wage Stabilization Board
Ing
Organized Labor
United Labor Policy Committee
U S Calls on Minnesota Farmers for Bigger Yields
State official Charles W. Stickney announced increased quotas for six crops, including 1,150,000 acres of spring wheat and 5,700,000 acres of corn. Total acres aimed rise to 15,200,000 while oats, barley, and flax face cuts.
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ST. Paul
Uncle Sam
Minnesota
Charles W. Stickney
PMA
Stickney
Berley
Auto Price Rises Prompt New Used Car Order
The Office of Price Stabilization announced a ceiling rise on new car prices expected to lift retail car prices by about 2.12 percent once higher priced models reach showrooms. OPS Director Michael V. DiSalle outlined the move and discussed enforcement plans across meat and other sectors.
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Washington
Michael V. DiSalle
Office of Price Stabilization
OPS
Capitol
Senate-House
Committee On Defense Mobilization
DiSalle
Secretary of Agriculture
Brannan
Mississippi
Need 18s in Korea Battle and Draft Debate
Sen. Cain urged approving a draft of 18-year-olds to bolster Korea forces. He fought Morse amendments seeking a higher age and a manpower ceiling, arguing the bill reflects broad, bipartisanship effort and the need for readily available troops.
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Korea
Cain
Washington
Sen
R-Wash
Congress
Morse
Oregon Republican
Senate
Department of Defense
Pentagon
Basil
Possible to See Own Ghost Says Expert
London reports that Prof. Jean L Hermitte, a Paris brain specialist, writes in the British Medical Journal that it is possible to see one’s own ghost.
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London
Jean L’hermitte
Paris
Doctor Urges Vitamin Enrichment of Bread and Flour
Dr. Russell Wilder former Mayo Foundation head urged Minnesota legislation to require vitamin and mineral enrichment of white bread and family flour. He testified public health needs and noted support from AMA Minnesota Nutrition Council and others. The bill cites thiamin riboflavin niacin and iron with a cost of about one cent per 20 loaf.
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St. Paul
Russell Wilder
Division of Medicine of
Mayo Foundation
Rochester
Minnesota
Wilder
House Public Health Committee
Joan A. Hartle
Owatonna
House
Aubrey Dirlam
American Bakers Association
Millers National Federation
Food and Drug Section
Federal Security Agency
Hugh L. Cook
University of Wisconsin
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Marines Capture Hoengsong Hub in Central Korea Drive
U S Marines swept into Hoengsong driving Chinese Reds from ridges and streets after a two day battle. They advanced under air and artillery support while Reds wearing South Korean uniforms attacked American positions nearby. Aerial patrols probed Seoul area defenses as frontline forces pressed toward Amidong and Hoengchon.
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Tokyo
U.S
Hoengsong
U S
Manchurian
Seoul
Marinus P. A. den Ouden
Hongchon
U. S
Han River
McCarthy Links Spotlighted in RFC Debtor Cash Claim
Senate investigation into political influence of government loans hears new testimony linking Sen. McCarthy to an RFC debtor. E Merl Young said Carl Strandlund cashed McCarthy checks at Pimlico and tore up a smaller stub. Strandlund corroborated two checks at Laurel Maryland racetrack and a possible $200 payment. McCarthy gave a parallel account to reporters. Senate chair Fulbright called the exchange exculpatory but others urged more witnesses. The panel also pursued RFC loan policy inquiries with Roy Fruehauf testifying about a Washington lawyer and two RFC directors in his hip pocket.
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Washington
Sen
McCarthy
Wis
RFC
Maryland
Senate
E. Merl Young
Senators
Carl G. Strandlund
Ohio
Baltimore
Pimlico Race Track
Young
Strandlund
Subcommittee
Sen. Bricker
Reconstruction Finance Corp
Roy Fruehauf
Detroit
Fruehauf
Formosa Gasoline Depot Blown Up
The China Union Press reports Chinese Nationalist guerrillas blew up a large gasoline storage depot at Whampoa near Canton on February 2. About 3000 drums smuggled from Hongkong and Macao were destroyed and around 40 Red guards died. The agency also says guerrillas have set up a free China anti Communist administration in border areas of Kwangtung Fukien and Kiangsi.
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Taipei
Formosa
China Union Press
Whampoa
Canton
China
Hongkong
Macao
Kwangtung
Fukien
Kiangsi
Trader Horn Seeks 11 Foot Elephant in India
Los Angeles reports Trader Horn is en route to India to bargain for a giant elephant about 11 feet tall. He says the animal is not a freak but bigger than Jumbo in Barnum's era and has long been his target.
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Los Angeles
Trader Horn
India
George Butler
Dallas, Tex
Kefauver Senate Committee
Dallas
Herbert Noble
Benny Binion
Noble
Liner Crashes in Snowstorm at Sioux City Landing
A Mid-Continent Airlines DC-3 crashed in a cornfield north of Sioux City airport during a landing in snow. Fourteen killed include pilot Capt. James Graham and co-pilot Philip K. Toler. nine survived. Survivors include Roy Engel Walter Lutz B M Quam E Rogers Curry Robert Toman Marilyn Woodbury and a man named Roland. The flight originated Kansas City and was en route to Minneapolis. a snow squall struck as it neared the field.
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Sioux City Journal-Tribune
Kansas City
James Graham
Philip K. Toler
Mission, Kas
Minneapolis
Roy Engel
Ipswich
S. D
Walter Lutz
Flight 16
Omaha
Bidault Hears Cabinet Crisis Answer in Paris
In Paris sources say Georges Bidault will tell President Auriol early today if he can assemble enough parliamentary support to form a new government. He seeks a coalition majority amid a deadlock over reform of the election law that toppled Premier Pleven.
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Paris
Georges Bidault
Vincent Auriol
Catholic Republican Movement
France
Rene Plevent
National Assembly
Bidault
Auriol
Pleven
Truman Heads to Key West After Cabinet Review
President Truman met with his cabinet at 9 a.m. CST for a final home-front briefing before boarding the Independence for Key West, Florida. He dismissed the labor leaders walkout as not a strike and said he would stay in touch from the Little White House at a naval submarine station. The departure from Washington National Airport was slated for 11:30 p.m. CST, with an expected Boca Chica arrival near 2:20 p.m. CST.
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Washington
Truman
Key West
Fla
Florida
Little White House
Washington National Airport
Cabinet
Boca Chica
United Labor Policy Committee
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Eric Johnston
Charles E. Wilson
Johnston
CIO
AFL
Cyrus S. Ching
State Labor Policy Committee
Donald Redfearn
McLeansboro
Ill
Donald
Colleaghie
Marine Corps
Defense Marshall
House Armed Services Committee
Marshall
Defense Department
Clen Clements
U S. Seventh Division
Amidong
Tom Stone
Seventh Division
Pimlico
Sen. Fulbright
D-Ark
Sen. Capehart
R-Ind
Sioux City
Wonsan Harbor
Reds
Iowa
Dale Olson
Olson
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