Labor Dispute at Allis-Chalmers Murky on Communism
R J Thomas vice-president of the CIO United Auto Workers told the house labor committee he has led the Allis-Chalmers strike since November and the issue is not communism. Cautious testimony from Robert Buse local 248 president who signed a Communist petition last year said he is not a Communist. The strike has cost about 70 million dollars plus 18 million in lost wages and is framed as a labor management dispute over bargaining.
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Washington
R. J. Thomas
CIO
United Auto Workers
House Labor Committee
Allis-Chalmers
Robert Buse
UAW
Allis Chalmers
Milwaukee
Buse
Wisconsin
Thomas
Husky Thomas
Hoffman
Rich
Ory
United States
Kersten
R-Wis
Karl Marx
Lenin
Con
new _ Buse
Hartley
R-N.j
Martial Law Expected To Be Proclaimed In Holy Land
Martial law appeared imminent after a deadly surge of attacks in Palestine. British troops were set to occupy Tel Aviv, Petah Tiqvah and Ramat Gan at 4 am as gunmen and explosive incidents sparked widespread disruption along the coast and in northern areas.
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Jerusalem
Holy Land
Palestine
Lydda
Israel Rokuch
Tel Aviv
Petah Tiqvah
Ramat Gan
Eee
London
Salem
North Ne
Irgun Zvai Leumi
Undeeren
Kfar Sirka
Carmel
Haifa
Beit
Nathanya
Tulu
Sadled Gan
Kfar Iona
Five Acquitted in Civil Rights Case
SHREVEPORT Louisiana AP report states a U S district court jury acquitted five white men from Webster Parish including two sheriff's deputies on civil rights conspiracy charges related to the beating of two Black men near a jail in Min La The beating left one man dead and another wounded with the body found days later The government's key witness was Albert Hart 17 who testified against the defendants
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Shreveport
U. S. District Court
Webster Parish
Min- la
C. Jones
Albert Hart
Heads of Unions To Be Called To Answer Charges
Washington AP says Chairman Hartley of the labor committee released a list of union practices and officials to be questioned. Officials include James R Hoffa and James P. President of the AFL Music. Unions named span AFL United Mine Workers CIO United Steelworkers and Teamsters Detroit along with others facing coercion monopolistic and other charges as alleged.
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Wasington
Hartley
R-N.j
Labor Committee
Ist
Harty
James C
AFL Music
James Hoffa
AFL
Detroit
AFL United Mine Workers
Lenalty
S10
Chicago
Dearborn
Mich
AFL Teamsters
International Brotherhood Viewical Workers
Weather Outlook Agricultural Forecast Summary
Forecast covers upcoming period with daytime high and night low ranges. Highlights include unsettled conditions, potential rain, and warmer daytime temperatures. Consumers advised to monitor local updates for region specific details and agricultural planning implications.
1947 Red Cross Drive Opens In Cedar Rapids Monday
The 1947 Cedar Rapids Red Cross drive officially begins Monday with Linn County aiming for 46,700 dollars. An industrial team already surpassed its quota as Fred Sorenson of Link-Belt Speeder Corp reports strong early results. Canvassing extends beyond the city, reaching rural areas ahead of the Saturday deadline.
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Cedar Rapids
Red Cross
Fred Sorenson
Link-Belt Speeder Corp
Linn County
Pope II Troubled By Foot Ailment
Vatican City reports Pope Pius XII suffers increasing pain in one foot. His physician has not diagnosed the trouble and the pope canceled his Saturday audience. Rest over the weekend is hoped to ease the noticeable lameness after he was seen hobbling in the morning.
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Vatican City
Ins
Pius XII
Pope Pius XII marks eighth anniversary of enthronement
Vatican City AP reports Pope Pius XII will celebrate the eighth anniversary of his accession to the throne of Saint Peter on Sunday. The date also marks the Pontiff's birthday, and he will be 71 years old.
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Vatican City
Pope Pius XII
Saint Peter
Clapper Award Presented to Stokes at Scribes Dinner
President Truman attended the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington on the eve of a goodwill trip to Mexico City. The Raymond Clapper award of 500 dollars was given to Thomas L. Stokes for general excellence in Washington reporting, honoring the late Raymond Clapper.
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Washington
INS
Truman
White House
Raymond P. Brandt
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Bert Andrews
New York Herald Tribune
Association
Felix Belair
New York
Court orders Luciano for habeas corpus hearing Monday
Havana court of appeals on Saturday night ordered Charles Lucky Luciano brought to court Monday for habeas corpus proceedings. Minister of Interior Alfredo Pequeno defied the order saying Luciano would not be presented at any time.
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Havana
Canadian Elected Head of Shrine Association
William J Dowler of Winnipeg was elected president of the West Shrine Association at a meeting of Nobles from 12 states and Canada. Henry Gilbertson of Fargo was named vice president and George Findlay of Winnipeg became secretary treasurer.
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Madison
Wis
William J.,dowler
Winnipeg
West Shrine Association
Canada
Henry Gilbertson
Fargo
George Findlay
Father Admits Burning To Death His 3 Children
Carlisle Pennsylvania AP report states Sylvester B Wilson confessed to pouring kerosene on his three children and burning them to death in his cabin on Christmas Day 1945. He said he planned to burn himself too but lost nerve after seeing the flames. Emma Mae 4 Pearl Ruth 3 Sylvester B Wilson Jr 2 were killed. Wilson was arrested after neighbors and relatives prompted renewed fire investigations amid prior domestic strife and a divorce.
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Carlisle
Erwin W. Amis
Sylvester B. Wilson
Wilson Cabin
Emma Mae
Pearl Ruth
Sylvester B. Wilson, Jr
Wilson
Continued cold weather forecast from Chicago bureau
The weather outlook remains largely unchanged with continued cold conditions. Forecast highs reach 15 in the southeast and lows from zero to eight above, with 3:30 p.m. temperatures to 19 degrees at midnight.
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Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Garment Firm Signs Guaranteed Wage Pact
Kansas City report says a garment firm has signed a guaranteed wage agreement covering about 350 workers. Details remaining unclear as the INS notes ongoing discussions and implementation steps.
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Kansas City
INS
Inceme
Chiang Kai-shek Expands Government to Include Minor Parties
In Nanking, Chiang Kai-shek takes over as president and premier and broadens three departments to include 81 nonpartisans and minor party reps. The moves expand the legislative yuan, control yuan, and People's Political Council ahead of a March 15 government reorganization.
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Nanking
Chiang Kai-shek
China
Kuomintang
Chiang
T. V. Soong
Executive Yuan
Chang Chun
Szechwan
People’s Political Council
Young China Party
Democratic Socialists
Yuan-Kuomintang
Young China
United States Cabinet
Truman Plans Mexico Trip With Key Stops In March
President Truman leaves Washington at 7 a.m. for a five day swing to Mexico City via Grandview Missouri, with a return stop in Waco Texas for a major foreign affairs address. He will visit his ailing mother in Grandview and fly to Kansas City then on to Mexico.
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Washington
Truman
Caribbean
Grandview
Toexico City
Waco
Texas
White House
Missouri
Kansas City
Martha Truman
Mexico
Antonio Espinosa de Los Moneror
Miguel Ale
Paricutinn
Key West
Fla
San Juan
Puerto Rico
The
Virgin Islands
Truman Lo
Bede Tenella
Considerate Bandit Forwards Carfare Before Theft
A bandit seized an automobile and $15 from a victim named Potoki. Before driving away he handed Potoki 50 cents for carfare, then departed with the vehicle.
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Potoki
Senate Debate Over Refugee Program Ties IRO to Congressional Control
Senate panels clash over Truman push for International Refugee Organization entry for up to one million displaced persons. Judiciary leaders warn against ceding executive power to bind immigration without Congress, while IRO chief aims to relocate and aid refugees and displaced persons through a three point program.
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Washington
George Shall
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Truman
Senate Judiciary Committee
Marshall
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Senate Foreign Relations Group
IRO
Patterson
Congress
Alexander Wiley
Rwis
Judiciary Committee
Wiley
Acheson
Talmadge Ballot Irregularities Reported in 1946 Race
The Atlanta Journal reports irregularities in the 1946 Georgia governor election. Dead, non residents and non existent voters allegedly aided Eugene Talmadge and Herman Talmadge in Helena district of Telfair county, affecting Herman's eligibility by legislature.
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Atlanta, Ga
Eugene Talmadge
Herman
Georgia
Atlanta Journal
Helena
Telfair County
Talmadges
Journal
Herman Talmadge
James
D. Talmadge Bowers
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Chamber of Commerce
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Jack Herkmer
John Cole
George Hodge
Weather Outlook
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Washington Post
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Associated Press
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Baltimore Sun
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New York Daily News
Earl Wilson
Sunday's Index
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