Unions Press Action to Get Travel Wage
The Associated Press reports unions plan a nationwide legal fight over retroactive portal pay, seeking more than 375 million dollars. Suits in multiple cities target CIO steel and auto workers, aiming to recover back pay under the portal to portal wage rule. Detroit area claims include 270 million against Ford and 50 million from Briggs Manufacturing. A Cleveland ruling applied Ohio three year limits. Page 37 Col 7.
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AFL
U. S. Supreme Court
Mt. Clemens
Nich
Pottery Co
CIO Steel
Automobile
Detroit
Richard T. Leonard
United Auto Workers Union
Ford
UAW
Briggs
Milwaukee
Meyer Adelman
United Steelworkers
Ndustry
Cleveland
Paul Jones
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Springfield
Chicago
St. Louis
South Bend
City
Mich
Dow Gene Co
Syidha
Bay City
Winter Storm Rains, Snowreach Paralyzes Regions
A winter storm plunges parts of the country into travel chaos as snow and sleet cause major traffic jams from the Great Lakes to New York. Indiana reports seven deaths in accidents. Newark and New York see record jams and hundreds of flight cancellations, with thousands delayed as conditions ease later.
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New York
Seaboard
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Wisconsin
Tlinois
Iowa
Newark
N. J
la Guardia Field
Connecticut
Senate Panel Likely to Recommend Refusal to Seat Bilbo
Washington report notes Senate War Contracts inquiry headed by Sen Ferguson of Michigan finds Bilbo's dealings with war contractors improper. Ferguson expects to file by December 30, arguing Bilbo unfit to sit and having evidence of a law violation over a $25,000 payment. Meantime, Sen Mead backs the majority, with Sen Tunnell tepid on a minority report. Bilbo contends funds aided a 1942 campaign.
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INS
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Bilbo
Mississippi Democrat
Sen. Ferguson
R-Mich
Sen. Mead
D-Ny
Ferguson
Sen. Tunnell
D-Lela
Delaware New Dealer
Mead
Detroit
Congress
A. J. Podesta
John A. Carr
Walt Doxey
Talmadge Dies On Term's Eve
Georgia figures die as Governor Talmadge passes away on the eve of a fourth inauguration. Governor Ellis Arnall orders capitol closure and plans lie in state from 2 to 3 PM Sunday. A political fight over succession follows, with questions over constitutional rules, legislative or gubernatorial appointment, and the timing of a new governor.
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Hugene Talmadge
Georgia
Talmadee
Ellis Arnall
State Capitol
Talmadge
Capitol
Arnall
Statehouse
Sugar Creek
McRae
Herman
ME. Thompson
Thew
General Assembly
Tobey Skews GOP Plans Delays Senate Organization
Sen. Tobey refuses to submit committee preference to White and Me of the GOP committee delaying tentative plans to organize the 80th Congress. He says decisions must come from the full Senate conference meeting December 30, risking postponement of initial organization and early legislative action.
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Sen
Tobey
R.N.H
Hicaent
Senate
Congress
White & Me
GOP Committee On Committees
Banking Committee
White
Saar Gop
GOP
New Hampshire
Catholics in Rome Rally Behind Pope Amid Anti Clericalism
Rome Catholics planned a mass devotion to Pope Pius XI at St Peter's tomorrow with tens of thousands expected. The event, broadcast by radio and posters, aims to counter anti clerical attacks and reaffirm the Vatican's stand after the Lateran pact and Vatican confinement during Italy’s unification era. Cardinals urged government restraint and urged restoring order and peace in Italy.
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Rome
Pius XI
St. Peter's
Oval
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Italy
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Catholic Action
Bar Probe Details Army Justice Flaws and Remedies
An American Bar Association panel found discrimination in Army courts martial between officers and GIs and “seriously impaired” morale. It urged enlisted men on juries, independent law members, a larger Judge Advocate General’s staff, and ongoing review of martial procedure to fix flaws.
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Washington
American Bar Assoc
Patterson
Doolittle Board
Law
Judge Advocate General's Department
Bresent
Judge Advocate Oneral
Christmas Eve Store Hours in Charleston Retail
Charleston stores will stay open until 9 p m Monday for Christmas shopping. Tuesday closing hour is 5 p m to allow employees to be home for the holiday.
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Charleston
All-Out Civil War Declared Near in China
Peiping dispatch reports high Chinese government and Communist leaders foreseeing an imminent all-out civil war. Li Tsuing-jen says government forces will resume offensives if the Communist cease-fire order is ignored. Li Shao-chih and Chen Heng- lai claim the Reds will strike back and gain strength. Government commander Tai accuses Communists of targeting key cities as cease-fire frictions rise.
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Li Tsuing-jen
Chiang Kai-shek
Yenan
Li Shaochi
Communist Party
United States
Chen Enlai
Reds
Chou
Kuomintang
Kalgan
Tai
Stn
Salary Hikes Put In State Budget
The state budget panel tentatively approved a record high two year plan totaling 96,707,113 for general operating expenses starting July 1. Budget Director Koontz was ordered to finalize proposals for possible late week action before presenting to the legislature in January. The increase over the 1945 appropriation amounts to about 21 million dollars.
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Fresses
Board of Public Works
Volumlinous
C. H. Koontz
Japan Chief Seismic Disaster Wrecks Southern Isles
A massive earthquake and at least six enormous sea swells devastated over 60 000 square miles in southern Japan. Reports cite 500 dead 43 missing and 612 injured with many areas unheard from. Ep center near Wakayama Shikoku. Survivors flee to hills as aftershocks continue.
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Japan
United States
California Institute of Technology
New York
J. J. Lynch
Fordham University
California
United States Army
Ness
Japanese Central Meteorological Observatory
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Kyodo
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Osake
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Shiga
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Oita
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Aichi
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Imperial University
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Solomon
Tapan
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Point X
Acean
Joseph J. Lynch
Father Lynch
the Gazette
Fighting Rages In Indo-China
In northern Indo-China fierce street fighting erupts between French troops and Viet Namese across major cities including Hanoi. Fire and barricades cloud the capital as Hanoi endures heavy clashes. A Viet Nam spokesman warns Indo-China may be lost if hostilities continue, while a French communique reports ongoing operations.
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Viet Nam
M. Maio
E France-Soir
United Nations
Viet-Namese
Argentina Emigration Mission Arrives in Rome
A 10 man Argentine emigration mission arrives in Rome led by Adolfo Scilinga and Rev. Jose Clemente Silva. They aim to send 5,009 Italians monthly to Argentina starting by March, with plans to recruit from Spain and other European nations to colonize pampas and cities.
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Italy
Rome
Europe
Adolfo Scilinga
Jose Clemente Silva
Spain
Local Churches to Hold Elaborate Yale Programs
Elaborate Christmas programs abound in Charleston churches as Catholic Protestant and Lutheran congregations plan midnight services and candlelight vigils to celebrate Christ’s birth. Trinity Lutheran showcases a cantata The Word Made Flesh with soloists choir and organ piano duets, followed by a candlelight service at 9 30 p m. The article highlights prominent singers from various cities and notes the aim to teach the Word of God through hardship from wartime years.
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Charleston
Christ
Trinity Lutheran
Trinity Luther
R. R B. Forman
George W. Schillinger
Shepard
A. W. Holt
Knohiman
Gordon M
Celon
Holz
Christ the King
Britain Recalls Ambassador to Madrid in Diplomatic Move
Britain announced the recall of its ambassador to Spain Sir Victor Mailet, while General Franco’s government also recalled its envoy to London. The Foreign Office said Mailet would return at the earliest convenient time after arranging personal travel, delaying a UN notification.
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London
Det
Spain
Francal
British Foreign Office
Victor Mailet
Victor
United Nations Organization of the Assembly
DuPont Strike Notice Declared Routine By Union Leader
Blizzard of UMW Dist 50 said the strike notice for 4000 workers at DuPont Beiler plant is routine and not a guaranteed walkout. The notice filed with the Labor Department expires June 15 and allows a potential strike if contract talks fail. Sem Waniling led negotiators. Habfichi noted negotiators are continuing.
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UMW Dist. 50
duPont Company
Labor Department
Blizzard
Asst
Sem Waniling
E.R. Hab Fichi
French Army Hit By Economy Axe
Paris reports that France faces a deep economy squeeze halving the armed forces. Premier Leon Blum's drive threatens France's 650,000-strong army, with Siegfried line and Maginot defenses fading and German coastal fortifications being weakened.
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Eurice
Leon Blum
Oslo
Bordeaux
Christmas Basket Program Near Goal for Needy in Charleston
The Christmas Basket program co sponsored by WCHS and The Gazette nears its $3000 goal to aid area families. Proceeds from donations and auctions go to the Salvation Army for Christmas dinners and the Needy Kiddies Party at the Shrine Mosque. More than 100000 listeners tuned in and hundreds aided by volunteers and entertainers during the five hour broadcast.
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Charleston
WCHS
the Gazette
Salvation Army
Gazetta
Shrine
Maj
Harry Ward
Bert Sonis
Jingling the News High Spirits as Pepatel and Bourbon Prices
The item notes rising prices for spirits amid holiday cheer. Stan Arnold comments on the season, urging awareness of cost shifts and the public’s reaction to price changes. The tone resembles a columnist’s brisk, opinionated note on spirits and holidays.
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Tha Garelie
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