Ford Strike Seizes Kansas City Ford Plant by Sitdown Process
Sitdown strikers of the United Auto Workers occupied the Ford assembly plant in Kansas City, in the union’s first direct action against Henry Ford. Homer Martin said the move aimed toward eventual full unionization of the company, with Ed Hall directing tactics. Over 1,000 workers entrenched inside demanding higher wages better conditions and recognition of the newly chartered Ford local.
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United Press
Kansas City
United Automobile Workers
Ford Assembly
Henry Ford
Ford
Homer Martin
Detroit
Vaat Word Motor Company
Ed Hall
Coal prices rise as miners gain 15 percent raise
United Press reports that after a brief technical strike an accord between Appalachian mine operators and the United Mine Workers union signals a 15 percent increase in the price of soft coal and a potential 2 a ton boost in wages, with industry observers predicting quick effects.
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L. Suzbenger
United Press
Washington
United Mine Workers Union
Loyalist Army Sweeps Forward Seizes Three Towns in Spain
Loyalist forces advancing from Pozoblanca captured Esprel Olvejo and Villa Horta near Cordoba, forcing retreat of Nationalist units. Government artillery and air support pursued as Nationalists blew bridges and burned woods to slow the advance, with heavy losses reported on both fronts. On the Basque front, Loyalists recaptured Mount Soria near Bilbao, halting Emilio Mola’s drive toward the port as insurgents pulled back toward Durango and Otxandiano.
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Olvejo
Villa Horta
Cordoba
Uni
Earle Pushes Gas Price Cut in Western Pennsylvania
Governor Tarle urges an impartial survey of the oil industry as gasoline today sells for 14 12 cents in Philadelphia and 18 to 20 cents in Pittsburgh. He says Western Pennsylvania should not be charged 1 1/2 cents more than Eastern Pennsylvania and speeds passage of an investigation to prevent a market crisis.
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George H. Tarle
Nestle
Rarle
Asc Nigat
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Cris
Boy Struck in Eye by Arrow in Backyard Duel
A 12 year old boy, Junior Penh, was hit in the left eye by an arrow during a pretend duel at a neighborhood play area near Kurtz plant. The accident occurred yesterday afternoon at Wayne Street home of Mr and Mrs William Penh. Arrow was removed at home and doctors hope sight remains intact. several days needed to determine the final outcome.
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Cowboyana
Kurtz
Neghborhood
Wnd
Junior
William Penh
Wayne Street
Waa
Hie
Tragedy in Wattsburg: Man Killed by Truck Blinded by Car Lights
Trin Pa April 3 Marlin Relter age 60 of Waterfort R D 2 was killed last night when a truck driven by John Bolcratz near Wattsburg was blinded by the lights of an approaching car. Bolcratz said he did not see Relter until 10 feet away as the coroner investigates the Wattsburg route accident.
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United Press
Trin
Todaky
Marlin Relter
Waterfort R. D
John Bolcratz
Wattaburg
Heller
Clacksmith and Faber
Bolcratz
Ruiter
Walter G. Stroble
Wattsburg Roule
Prominent Aged Woman Struck By Auto Injured
Mrs Jennie Titus 77 of 140 Metz street was seriously injured Friday afternoon when she stepped into a moving car at the North Center and Washington streets intersection. She was taken to Corry hospital with possible internal injuries, a fractured collarbone, scalp injuries, and minor cuts. Witnesses aided her before she was rushed to hospital as her condition was reported critical.
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Jennie Titus
Metz Street
Corry Hospital
Archie Allam
North Center
Washington Streets
de Corry
Liquor stores to open later citywide plan announced
Corry's state liquor stores will begin opening at 10 a.m. starting April 12, except one-man shops which will operate 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Two stores in Philadelphia and one in Pittsburgh will also start at 10 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. The board says the schedule, based on a survey showing early hours were unproductive, is experimental and will be kept or dropped depending on public reaction.
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Corry
Liquor Control Hoat Orday
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Seek Hit Run Driver In Fatal Accident
In Butler Pennsylvania a milit driver fatally injured John Valo Sr Lyndora and was sought by state highway patrolmen. Valo died at Butler County Memorial Hospital from a fractured skull and serious injuries after a crash shortly after midnight. Witnesses reported a car speeding from the scene.
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United Press
Butler
Milit
John Valo
Vallo
Butler County Memorial Hospital
Autos for Pa Highway Patrol shift to cars in trials
Harrisburg reports confirm experimental use of automobiles by the Pennsylvania Highway Patrol to replace motorcycles in select troops. Troop B Greensburg and Troop Philadelphia have tested conventional cars purchased for the past month. Officials say autos improve safety by slowing traffic and helping detect violators, though drivers fear patrols may be ahead or behind.
Cunningham to Seek Directed Verdict in Gas Executive Case
In Brig, on April 3, John T. Cunningham, president of Cunningham Natural Gas of Bradford, one of eight charged in the Teenaniracy case, will request a directed verdict of acquittal in federal court. Attorney Francis B. Quinn announced plans to ask Judge Robert M. Gideon on Monday for Cunningham’s acquittal.
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John T. Cunningham
Cunningham Natural Gas Corporation of
Bradford
Francis B. Quinn
Cunnningham
Robert M. Gideon
Cunningham
Parley Resumes Between Lewis and Labor Leaders
In Lansing on April 3 Walter Chovstoy and union reps from the Third Automatic Workers meet amid a stalemate in negotiations. The conference will resume at 2 pm after Lewis arrives at Gov Frank Murphy's executive offices. Chrysler returns to Lansing to a cheer by about 150 non union employees as talks continue.
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Lansing
Mich
Walter Chovstoy
Bar One Amie
Frank Wiscussion
Aveiys
Jobin L.haw
Comimittes
Tinsial Organization
New York
Canreuwenice
Lowis Ty
Frank Murphy
Chrysler
Rail worker falls from engine in Ridgway injures
Davies, 68, of Ridgway, Pa, sustained a serious fracture and head injuries after falling from a pushcar on a Pennsylvania Railroad train. He was in Ridgway hospital today in serious condition, with lacerations and contusions. Physicians fought to revive him from unconsciousness.
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Jean Ridgway
Frew! Davies
Eric Pay
Rhigway Hospital
Pennsylvania
Davien Sifere
General Strike at Wilmington Settled
Wilmington Delaware April 3 The general strike will end at 2 pm today Gov Richard McMullen announced after a conference with conciliators and city officials A 2:30 pm conference with employers and union heads followed the earlier talks Nearly 3500 workers were affected by the truce and the settlement was announced by the governor through United Press
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Wilmington
United Press
Del
Richard ©. McMullen
Labor fights to retain gains in PR elections
Labor leaders rally to defend union influence as political campaigns in Puerto Rico focus on sustaining the federation’s power. A recent convention endorsed continued unity with the aim of preserving labor gains amid ongoing political pressures.
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LABOR
Farm Home of Former Corryites Destroyed by Fire
Sparks From Chimney Set Farm House Afire. furnishings saved. Mrs. Bhinchar, former Corry resident, lived nearby in Torpedo. Fire reported shortly after 4 PM. roof damage, partial collapse. barn and outbuildings spared. Estimated damage in the thousands. Fire apparatus unavailable at the moment.
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Tonpedo
Thompson restaurants strike again in downtown Pittsburgh
April 3 workers at Thompson restaurants in downtown Pittsburgh walkout for the second time in two weeks. The action involves employees seeking better pay and conditions, impacting service at multiple outlets in the city center.
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Pittsburgh
Mploves
Ning ‘Thompson
Shift to Wages Stirs Debate on Price Rise Cure
Washington reports suggest a shift to higher wages as a tool to curb rising prices. Officials, led by Works Progress Administrator Hopkins, push increased durable goods spending while weighing public works politics and consumer price trends amid Roosevelts policy shifts.
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Reed
Dunham United Press Star
Washington
Mulihiontal Pulse Works
Warridea
Dames
Lioas
Mnes
Touarvall
Wiscowage
Progresa
Harry L. Tmopkins
Roosevull
Poiley
Tekens
Inia Public Works Administration
Two More Steel Firms Sign C10 Contracts
Pittsburgh April 3 two more steel firms signed contracts with John L Lewis committee for industrial organization today while the company signed with an independent labor organization. Agreements similar to the contracts signed between U S Steel Corp and the CIO were negotiated between Lewis followers and Homestead Valve Manufacturing Co Corapolis and Pittsburgh Bridge and Tron Works Rochester. The two companies employ about 200.
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Lineweros
Pittsburgh
John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
U. S. Steel Corp
CIO
Lewia Followers
Homestead Valve Manufacturing Co
Corapolis
Pittsburgh Bridge & Tron Works
Rochester
Boy Fatally Hurt in Rochester Auto Crash
Seven year old Charles Baker of Aliquippa died in a local hospital from injuries after being struck by a car driven by George Raytuck of New Brighton last night in Rochester Pennsylvania.
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Rochester
Charles Baker
Aliquippa
George Raytuck
New Brighton
Mellon to Continue Farms Policy Debate in Senate
In a lengthy session, Mellon advocates pressed to extend farm policies amid calls for broader support for agricultural programs. Lawmakers weighed fusion of federal and local tasks as they debated ownership, grants, and potential state actions affecting farm operations and rural economies.
House Will Enter Court Reform Fight
Washington April 3 Hausa members who have watched the senate take the lead for eight weeks in controversy over President Roosevelts judiciary program today considered entering the battle next week. A movement is underway to bring up the Summers bill for Hoar debate next week. The measure provides for prompt government intervention in lower court cases involving in constitutionalise and direct appeal from federal district courts to the Supreme Court.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Stuart
Supreme Court
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