General Electric Strike Ended in Pittsfield Return
Pittsfield Mass Jan 3 General Electric workers in the city voted to return to work tomorrow after five weeks on strike. The move follows a decision by GE workers in Schenectady to resume duties and a War Labor Board pledge to review their grievances if they stay out.
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Pittsfield
Mass
General Electric Company
Oite
General Electric
Schenectaily
War Labor Board
Merchants Should Not Exchange War Stamps
Bridgeport merchants are told by Postmaster Charles St. Greene not to take War Savings stamps in place of cash for goods. Officials say the practice undermines government financial plans and should be stopped.
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Bridgeport
Charles St. Greene
Church Unity Topic At United Church
The United Church explores whether churches should unite as a path to unity. A New Year topic on Christ’s prayer for unity covers St John 17, with changes to service times and a final church meeting after morning worship. A community forum discusses The Better Bridgeport with five-minute remarks from local leaders.
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England
Free Churches
State Church
League of Churches
St. John
Ivery
United Church
Bridgeport
Wilson
Walterb. Laghar
City Pan Commission
Samwel WF. Slawson
Dh. D. Pierce
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Sanford
Thirst Bridgeport Bank
John Y. Caldwell
Lithor
Rev
Jot KR. Brown
D. D
Church
The Windsor Title Abolition Proposed Across Europe
The New York Herald reports a plan to strip royal titles from all but the king’s nearest blood kin, with future generations of Windsor descendants to be addressed as Mr or Miss Windsor. The piece speculates that noble titles may vanish throughout Europe.
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Miss Windsor
Europe
New York Herald
Communion Day at First Presbyterian Church Opens New Year
Inauguration of the year begins with Holy Communion at First Presbyterian tomorrow morning led by Rev. Alexander Allison. A gospel meeting follows with suggestions for community betterment. Sunday school, youth classes, and choir programs feature an active church scene, with information available at the church office. A note on margarine substitutes concludes.
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First Presbyterian Church
Alexander Alison
Alison
Asselier Bridgeport
Presbyterian Church
Elmer
Joyce
Guta
Oly City
Ambrose
Jesus
Hou
Stark
Wesleyan Resumes University Activities After War
Wesleyan University in Middletown resumes normal operations. About one hundred former service members return to campus. Tomorrow a welcome gathering will address the undergraduate body. Teams begin winter schedules, with swimming and basketball on the horizon as activities restart.
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Wesleyan
Middletown
Waslayin University
Alain
Meulders Strike Shuts Foundry in Terryville
Bristol report says Meulders workers walk out forcing closure of the foundry in Terryville. The firm, tied to sub contracts for Gretorias, faced a ten percent wage demand refused, with government work cancelled and about 180 to 90 pounds in pay held.
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Bristol
Stan
Terry Mallenbletton Poundey
Terryvilla
Canyemiy
Kohant's Equipment in France Before He Was
Corporal Andrew Kohant formerly of 453 Slate St with Company EB of the 21st Supply Train served in France since August 11. Drafted September 1947, he was among the first to depart for Camp Devers, transferred to Meret Noon for embarkation, and sailed on the Troop Ship Toronm which collided with another vessel and returned to port. He was hospitalized on Staten Island for eight weeks due to injuries. All belongings went to the Hitron.
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Andrew Tohant
Slate St
France
Camp Devers
Devers
Lyanee
Tvas
Sher Pier
Corporal Kohant
Army Hospital
Staten Island
Call Life
Rane
Hitron
Rally of the Usty Naive society at the Blessed Sacrament Church
The Usty Naive society of the Chive of the Blessed Sacrament will hold a rally on Lorvorrew mahe at Union Avenue church. Rev. Joan Wickham leads the Apostolate Mission band of New, and BillienSeon reports a current Aid membership.
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Toly Naase
Usty Naive Society of the Chive of the Blessed Sacrament
Union Avenue
BillienSeon
Aid
Joan Wickham
Apostolate Mission Band of New
Shop Committee Elections Proceed in Plants Here
Plant departments resume elections after a standstill over holidays. Workers at Max Am Machine elect their shop committee as War Labor Board officials observe. Departments list chairmen and members including Falarton Pach Teaward Diets and several others with varied names and roles. The event closes with evening vesper services.
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Nolidiys
National War Labor Board
YN Max Ams Machine Company
War Labor Board
V. Falarton
Ohdarr Man
Marcel Pach
Pearson
Yy Teaward Paul
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Meulders’ Strike
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Ealace
Hee Tan
Elm Street
Gilearahee
Akerroon
Georgette and Straw Hats
Serges
Areetaw
Pollu
Habitais
Victory Flanders
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