Meat packers strike threat at 89 plants across nation
The CIO United Packinghouse Workers, representing over 100,000 workers in 89 major meat plants, called a strike set for 12:01 a.m. March 16. Union President Ralph Helstein criticized packers for wage offers and profits while saying negotiations continue. The union seeks 29 cents an hour, with packers offering 19 cents, and noted the Taft-Hartley Act may trigger a cooling-off period.
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Lawson Enters Governor Race in West Virginia Primary
Edgar C. Lawson, Charleston insurance agent and former state auditor, announced his Republican bid for governor. He vows to fire thousands of unnecessary state employees and to divert 8 percent of liquor profits to cities and towns. He joins Herbert Boreman and Haymond Maxwell in the GOP field.
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Scientists Defend Condon Amid Smear Claims
Federal scientists rally to protect Dr Edward A Condon amid an FBI finding that no evidence shows disloyalty in ties to a Russian spy suspect. House subcommittee chairman La Fal Thomas acknowledged the Hoover letter was partially quoted and urged full disclosure from Commerce before releasing further details.
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Treasury Urges Tax Loss Plugs in Congress Action
The Treasury urged Congress to close tax loopholes that let market speculators claim fictitious losses to offset real gains. It proposes denying recognition for gains or losses when a trader holds both long and short positions in similar securities. Also seeks end to public disclosure of executives earning over 75,000 a year. A. Lee Wiggins said proposals fix inequities and uncertainties in tax laws. Page 2 Col. 4.
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United Nations Propose To Bar Genocide Mass Extermination
UN move to ban genocide drafts an international treaty to outlaw mass extermination of minorities. A seven nation committee was approved by the Economic and Social Council without a formal vote to prepare the convention for the spring Human Rights Assembly session and General Assembly consideration.
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Hog price declines sweep midwest markets in early March
Chicago reports hog prices slumped across midwest markets with Sioux City down 2.50 per hundred pounds and Chicago futures easing 1 to 1.25. Cattle held steady to 25 cents higher in Chicago while wheat, corn and soybeans showed mixed moves and cotton futures fell in New York and New Orleans.
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Open Letter on State Purchases High Bid Awards Scrutiny
The Gazette urges the Joint Legislative Committee on Government and Finance to examine contracts awarded by the State Department of Purchases where high bids won road building equipment deals. It lists several examples showing higher bids used for awards, including snow plows, bituminous maintenance units, crawlers, tank car heaters, and Scoopmobile shovers, with finalized costs and subsequent bid alterations.
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North Democrats turn against Truman as Ely backs MacArthur
Anti-Truman sentiment surfaces in the north with former Massachusetts governor Joseph B. Ely urging the party to nominate Gen. Douglas MacArthur instead. Ely cited unity concerns and referenced past support for Smith and Farley. Southern Democrats press their bid to block Truman, while Sen. Edwin C. Johnson echoes dissatisfaction in a radio speech.
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MacArthur declines to testify on China aid request
General Douglas MacArthur said he cannot return home to testify on China aid but urged Congress not to underrate China’s needs. He wrote that a free, independent China is vital to world peace. The House committee disclosed that Claire Chennault plans to return from China to discuss the aid program, arriving in the United States March 10.
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McCabe Faces Senate Probe Over China Surplus Sales
Senate investigators challenge Thomas B. McCabe's fitness to head the Federal Reserve Board amid charges of mishandled surplus property sales in China. Tobey demands inquiry into McCabe and Truman's purge of Eccles. A long memo cites irregularities including planes sold below world price and destruction of bombers to avoid publicity.
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R.-Mich
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Marshall Sees War If Communist Pawn Should Hit Greeks
Senate debate centers on a Ball amendment to the Marshall plan bill creating an 11 member supreme council outside the United Nations to resist subversion or aggression with no veto, risking U.S. commitment to war on foreign votes. Vandenberg questions constitutionality as Britain faces financial strain and Greece Turkey security needs prompt more aid. Lovett notes Western Europe policy options while a Western European union underwrite is explored. the plan lacks final decision.
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Slavik resigns as Czech envoy in self exile
Czech Ambassador Jurah Slavik announced his resignation and self exile declaring Czechoslovakia a totalitarian state. He urged patriots abroad to oppose the Red regime and said the Czech minister to Canada will also resign. He told reporters President Benes may be a prisoner.
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Canada and China Oppose U.S. Palestine Plan at U.N.
Canada and China rejected Washington’s bid for quick Security Council action on partition. They urged the five great powers to pursue conciliation to settle the Palestine question. Belgium opposed the U.S. substitute identical except for removing a key element, as reported in the UN sessions.
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Hoffman Accuses FBI Iron Curtain in Parole Probe
Chairman Hoffman accuses the Justice Department of an iron curtain hindering the House committee's inquiry into the parole of four former Al Capone gangsters. Attorney General Clark denies the charge and warns of indictments if evidence warrants.
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R.-Mich
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Maury Hughes
Dallas
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Mike Ryan
Chicago
Fred S. Rogers
Secretary Urges Greco Turkish Help Dediberones Lands
Secretary of State Marshall warned Congress that overt action against Greece could trigger war if the U S aids Athens. He urged 275 million dollars in military aid for Greece and Turkey as bulwarks against Communism, while Defense Secretary Forrestal warned of military consequences if these states fall to an aggressor.
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Finns Hesitate On Pact Stands
Helsinki dispatch reports Finnish government leaders hesitant to rush into Soviet mutual assistance talks against Germany. President Paasikivi deliberates with advisers amid questions of necessity and potential impact on parliamentary views. The Popular Front urged urgent acceptance, while other blocs held back as discussions continue.
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Dewey Uses Records to Push Campaign
Ambiguous OCR text references Tom Dewey and Petrillo, hinting at a political campaign tactic using records. The fragmentary wording implies political messaging without clear events, dates, or locations.
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