House Moves On Potent Union Strike Curbs Bill
The House pushed the strong union strike curb bill toward passage amid debate over industry wide bargaining and a potential later Senate action on a softer measure. Supporters seek to bar certain strikes and require mediation with court orders during a 70 day window.
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Lewis and Operators Silent on Coal Talks in Washington
In Washington on April 17 John L. Lewin and mine owners remained silent as the Coal Mines Administration invited talks on April 29 to discuss resuming collective bargaining. The administration warned its authority to operate seized mines expires June 30, signaling urgency to reach a prompt agreement.
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Explosions Burn Texas City Toll Update
April 18 reports from Austin say the Texas City disaster toll rises. Red Cross estimates dead and injured after oil fires, with 400 dead, 200 to 250 hospitalized, and 3 000 estimated injured while rescue crews struggle to contain fires near residential areas.
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Associated Press
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Fairhaven Corp to Be Continued as Housing Talks Drag
The Fairhaven Housing Corporation plans a Friday meeting to elect permanent officers as temp leaders oversee negotiations with the FPHA. Despite reopenings on Titusville and other projects, no FPHA word has arrived since cash sales only were allowed and the group aims to remain active bidders. In New York, radio comedian Joe Laurie and friend were assaulted in Tucson an unprovoked attack police said.
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Arthur Palmer
Norman Arbell
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Titusville
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New York
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Tucson
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Laurie
Polyclinic Hospital
Cohen
Men Mangled In Attempts To Aid Early Victims
In Texas City April 1 a series of refinery blasts shattered the town leaving bodies and injuries. Volunteers from Goose Creek aided trapped victims as explosions rocked downtown and the water front. Red Cross nurses treated the wounded while ambulances ferried casualties to the brick city hall area.
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Texas City
Texas
En Oll
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Goose Creek
Texias
Red Cross
Milk Firm Owners Seek Court Action Over $92 800 Treasure Case
Three nine owners of a Philadelphia milk company petitioned the U S District Court to strike tax liens tied to a $92 800 cache found in a South Philadelphia cellar. The Kotroff brothers and Israel Kotroff claim the funds are arbitrary and unsupported by evidence and seek to halt IRS collection while they liquidate the business to meet the lien deadline.
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William Kotroff
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Israel’Kotroff
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Hevenue
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Lieberman
Jessie
Barnard Yanttlo
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Todtoff
VFW to refund funds taken in city fraud
Members of the Archife W. Shomp- 500 Post VFW meet to condemn the fraud used in soliciting funds. Attorney Walter Hy Scolf to restore about 100 to merchants victimized. The post plans to raise funds for a future gym program and youth activities at the Armory, aiming to provide facilities for students eight years and older.
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Henae
Maine
Coury V.F.W. Post
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Booth
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Winton
Meir
Bragiuin
City council enacts dog ordinance. proclamation enforces immediately
Mayor Kinley issued a proclamation making the dog ordinance effective immediately for an indefinite period. Police are instructed to enforce penalties, including fines up to 84 and 75 for violations, amid public complaints at the last council meeting.
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Houghton appointed to soldiers home board in Harrisburg
Harrisburg April 17 Governor Duff appointed Dr Goll W Houghton of Corry and Major Guy J Wadlinger of New Castle as trustees of the Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home in Erie and urged Senate confirmation while reappointing all other members.
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Senate
Sea Tug Crews Rescued After Barnegat Collision
A 150 foot motor tug Greah was damaged in a collision with the Norwegian freighter Burentianke off Barnegat Light. Tug under tow by the Great Teaar was freed by a rescue ship from New York. One crew member transferred to safety, the other bow damage reported aboard Bundivmile bound for New York.
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Cities weigh DST for plant employes poll
Informal poll among city plant workers seeks sentiment on using daylight saving time. Officials note wide support for advancing clocks to align with nearby cities, ahead of a broader decision expected after municipal discussions.
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Chevy Chamber of Commerce
Pennsylvania
White House to liquidate three wartime agencies
President Truman ready to sign an executive order to dissolve the Office of Price Administration the Civilian Production Administration and the Office of War Mobilization with transfer of control as the agencies wind down. Officials say liquidation will be total and conversion to peacetime duties will follow.
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Civilan Production Administration
Office of War Mobilization
Texas City death toll rises to 714 in refinery district blasts
April 17 dispatch reports 714 dead as three major fires burn along the bay front and at oil storage areas. Dr Clarence Quinn says about 450 dead and 3,000 injured, with 400 known dead and 250 more believed in wreckage. Rescue crews confront widespread destruction amid chemical plant fears and mass evacuations from Texas City, Texas.
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Ware
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Alto
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Port Arthur
Orange
Louisiana State Line
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Board names doctors to hospital staff
The board appointed four surgeons to the Comy Memorial Hospital surgical, medical and obstetrical staffs after a hospital safety committee recommendation. Names listed include Br BH Marmen and Dr Harrison E Cuylis among others to join junior surgical staff. the update notes patient care and a surge in emergencies during the recent period.
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Elston
Hawkins
Holden
Morrison
Pain
Rainesale
Medical aid reaches pilot of crashed plane
A U S Air Force helicopter, lashed by high winds, evacuated the injured pilot from a crash in the Sierra Madre Mountains. First Lt. Wil Lam Bailey of Port Worth aided by Lt. Stanley Aillock of Key Angeles oversaw the rescue as Dr. Sommnemess of the 10th General Hospital accompanied them on the hazardous flight.
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10Th General Hospital
Tierney jailed for drunkenness in Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills—Lawrence Tierney, known for the role of Dillinger, was sentenced by Justice of the Peace Holland to four weekends in the county jail for recent drunkenness.
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Calif
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