Demands by Lewis threaten coal industry markets
The piece analyzes how wage demands led by John Lewis and United Mine Workers pressure on coal costs, as coal loses share to oil and natural gas. It notes labor costs, wage settlements, and welfare programs raise prices, while pipelines and competition from oil, gas, and electric utilities erode coal's market position.
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Caribbean Commission accuses three nations of plots
A five nation OAS commission accuses Dominican Republic Haiti Cuba and Guatemala of allowing and aiding plots against neighboring governments. It details help given to plotters to begin schemes and to invade the Dominican Republic and topple President Trujillo. The group was formed after Haiti and the Dominican Republic invoked the defense treaty.
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No One Will Believe Nosy Censustaker
New York reports CBI censustaker Joseph Governali said he nearly sought advance checks on the 1950 census procedures. He faced four detectives and four patrolmen who accused him of forgery before a woman called him a faker and police arrived. After a half hour, police respected his identification and he completed questions before the census starts April 1. The doubting woman apologized and invited him in for coffee.
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Zaki Tae
Gevernali
Squalls Blamed In Death Of Airmen
Harlingen March 21 Severe squalls were blamed today for the deaths of two veteran Rio Grande Valley fliers in a two plane crash at the mouth of Arroyo Cor rado Gulf of Mexico The bodies of Hal Shumate a valley radio announcer and Eerl Biwell owner of a Harlingen electrical company were found in the wreckage of their open cockpit Waco biplane by Grant Klopfenstein a Harlingen pilot They had been missing since Sunday an organized search by about 30 planes was to be conducted today They had set out Sunday on a short fishing trip to a small island north of Red Fish Bay and were to return around noon yesterday
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Arroyo Corrado
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Hal Shumate
Eerl Biwell
Harlingen Electrical
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Waco
Grant Klopfenstein
Shumate
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Red Fish Bay
David Rittenhouse
Ger- Hishermensaid
Mantown
Pennsylvania
United States
Navy unveils snorkel submarine oil tanker at sea
In San Francisco a large snorkel-equipped submarine was shown off the Golden Gate as part of the Navy undersea task force preview. The USS Guavina, once a Pacific War standard sub, was recommissioned and converted to carry oil or cargo at a cost of 22 million dollars, with extensive belowdeck upgrades and a streamlined conning tower enabling submerged diesel operation.
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City Asks Bids On Water Main Pipe New Machines
City officials advertise bids for a water main project tying Baytown and Goose Creek with an eight inch line. Contractors may bid on a bucket dragline and road maintainer rental purchase gear. Plans and specs available at the city offices. city reserves right to reject bids.
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Goose Creek
Rufus Bergeron
CAA Plans Two New Texas Air Control Towers
The Civil Aeronautics Administration said towers will go into operation at Midland and Waco in the coming months, among 13 authorized by Congress. It also asked Congress for 33.5 million dollars for 29 new towers nationwide, including one at Fort Worth.
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Bids Closed Out On Veterans' Land Bonds
Sealed bids close today on the second Veterans Land Board bond issue for 10000 dollars. The first issue of 55060 dollars was purchased by a syndicate led by the Chemical Bank and Trust Company of New York.
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Chrysler Dealers Urged to Organize Over Strike
Detroit March 21 The nation's 10009 Chrysler dealers were urged to organize a pressure group to demand settlement of the 56 day Chrysler strike. Dallas DeSoto Plymouth dealer Dick Price sponsored an Automotive News ad calling dealers to unite and push for recognition of their investments and employer interests. A possible settlement was hinted as negotiations continued with Walter F Reuther CIO UAW president and Chrysler relations chief Robert W Conder rejoining talks. The strike has kept about 88000 Chrysler workers out since January 25, idling about 150000 employees. Balsa seed note follows.
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One in Four Americans Believe Flying Saucers Sighted
A March 20 New York survey finds 25 percent of Americans believe in flying saucers while 56 percent deny them and 26 percent are unsure. The Air Force calls saucers misinterpretations. Reports from Pittsburgh Miami New York Denver and other cities show mixed beliefs with quotes from witnesses and skeptics.
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Bishops Stand Against Loyalty Oath in Prague
In Czechoslovakia March 21 leaders of churches except the Roman Catholic have taken loyalty oaths before Premier Antonin Zenotacky. The Catholic Board of Bishops remains isolated as the only clergy not sworn to the state. Archibishop Josef Beran of Prague and other bishops will be summoned to take the oath, which they refuse to do.
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Senator Demands Investigation of Gas Producers
Senator Guy M Gillette of Iowa pressed for a full investigation of natural gas producers during Senate debate on the Kerr bill to end federal rate regulation. He warned seven states hold a precious resource and urged defeat of the measure while highlighting consumer dependence on gas and industry power.
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Guy M Gillette
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Kerr Natural Gas
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Maine
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Retail Sales Rise in Texas in February 1950
The University of Texas Bureau of Business Research reports Texas retail sales for February 1950 at 401,656,000 dollars, up 1 percent from January and unchanged from February 1949. Durable goods led gains with a 5 percent month rise and a 25 percent year over year increase.
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Police beg woman to claim cash found in Milwaukee
Police recovered 316 209 dollars found in a battered purse near a bathtub in Kilbourne Public Paris. Thomas Chudzinski 6 and Ronald Heegerty Bs traced children and located 313 000. They alerted police who found another 1000 with four cards bearing the name Edna Voight 50. Detectives questioned her. she alternately claimed and denied the money. Police say she lived alone and was believed to have inherited money.
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