Rumor U S Steel wage offer cited in strike avoidance
A rumor claims U S Steel averted a strike by workers with a new wage increase offer. In East Brady Pennsylvania flames raged at Broad Street home, with five killed and five injured in a two story dwelling as rescuers battled the blaze and a grandmother saved three daughters.
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U.S. Steel
Texas City
Associated Prea
East Brady
Broad Street
Walter Jordan
Pennsylvania
Jordan
George Jorden
Wielude
Union Denies Knowledge Of Action In Steelworkers Week
Steelworkers brace for a pivotal weekend as leaders announce meetings amid tension. Iron Age reports the strike now appears more distant than during the past ten days. Union officials deny any knowledge of the action, stating no approved plan exists.
Pittsburgh Parley To Coordinate CIO Wage Program
A Pittsburgh parley convened to coordinate CIO wage program as U S Steel wage talks surface. CIO Steelworkers President Philip Murray denies knowledge of a broad increase while sources say progress in negotiations continues. The meeting aims to align wage strategies ahead of union executive committee decisions.
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Pittsburgh
U. S. Steel Corp
Journal of the Ola
Nuiile
Philip Murray
CIO
Negobla
Tran Age
Murray
Voluimer of Knowledge
Tehney Iteres
Tomor ‘Ow
Wave and
Big Steel
Istter Group
Detroit
Cto-United Auto Workers
General Motors Corp
ATIAW
Fire at Pleasantville destroys power house near Titusville
A fire at a large sodgen power house on Henry Suhr offrese property near Pleasantville Pennsylvania destroyed equipment and two generators, cutting power to about 200 oil wells over 2,000 acres in Venango County. Foreman Jef Rodgers estimated losses at 20 000 dollars as firefighters struggled to control the blaze starting around 7 a.m. with walls left standing.
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Titusville
Associated Press
Pleasantville
Henry Suhr
Final Wire Bulletins From Associated Press
Brooklyn names Burt Shatin manager of the Dodgers replacing Leo Durocher. General Motors offers wage boosts and six holidays to United Auto Workers. Marshall accuses Molotov of seeking a puppet Austria. U.S. labor bill deemed probably unconstitutional. British authorities report Jewish attack at Nathanya and casualties. Churchill criticizes Wallace at rally linking Britain to communism. Dr Joseph Tiso dies in Bratislava. British navy blasts Holpathen inland fortifications. Fire in Reading triggers general alarm as downtown district fills with smoke.
Donors Sought for Burns Child in Erie Hospital
Patti McDonald a five year old burned when his pajamas caught fire weeks ago underwent the first skin graft at Hamot Hospital in Erie. Doctors say recovery is possible though blood transfusions are needed every 24 hours. The hospital appeals for all blood types from city donors in the child’s name.
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Patti ‘McDonald
Eum Ob Hospital
Erie
Howard McDonald
Hamot Hoxpitil
Slord Bank
Corry
$100000 Blaze Destroys Barnesboro Business Building
A morning fire in Barnesboro, Cambria County, destroyed the Leadbetter business and apartment structure and damaged adjoining Smith apartments, leaving eight families homeless. The blaze, discovered at 4:5 a.m., burned eight businesses including Watters Drug Store and Nolet Electric Sales, with five hours of firefighting before containment. Hagel McKenzie and Mary Fox were among residents assisted by firefighters.
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AY Associated 4
Barnesboro
Cambria County
Watters Drug Store
Nolet Electric Sales Company
Brown ‘Wallpaper
Papotto
HL. Williams
Seyi
Hagel Mckenzie
Mary Fox
Secon
U S Soldier to Hang After Tokyo Court Martial
An Army court martial in Tokyo sentenced one American soldier to death by hanging and four others to life imprisonment for the murder of five Japanese by clubling them on the Teed Pry roads west of Tokyo on January 31. The five men also faced assault charges and destruction of property counts. Defense lawyers argued intoxication prevented intent. The condemned soldier is Pic. Carl Hayards of Owosso Michigan.
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Froen
Tokyo
Pic
Carl Hayards
Owosso
Rusey W. ‘Harper
Stab
Cpl
Willard Grooms
Seaman
Ohio
George
E. Craig
Winchester
Howard W. Smith
Keen interest in rebuilding Columbus Dam prompts community meeting
A large Columbus gathering at the Rodange Gin Club on Washington Street organized by the dam rebuilding committee drew residents and volunteers from Columbus and nearby areas. The group named Wing of Summer flames owners and the Red and Gun Club to help, with L. Gordon named chair. A preliminary survey will be conducted Saturday afternoon, and letters will seek state cooperation for restoration funding and action.
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Cottage Park
Red and Gun Club
Ake Om
Lave L. Gordon
Tte Dam
Har
Val Flaherty
Ralph Geng
John Lenston
Fred Boenes
Columbus
J. Welsh
Iing
Pish Commission
Wis
Evi
Commission
Somme
Mae
Gordo
Legion Moves to End Rackets in County Council Action
County Council adopts a resolution to curb bogus solicitation rackets using veterans group names.Approved unanimously on urging posts to warn the public and require credentials from Legion or VFW solicitors, with local post commanders certifying legitimacy. Officials note Erie veterans networks have been targeted.
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American Legion
Henry Wheeler
Opal
Adj Fyntanne
Veterans
Erie
Veterans of Foreign Wars
the Legion
Solfei— Tors
Bevin Survives Cabinet Shakeup in Britain
Ernest Bevin retained foreign affairs and security posts as Prime Minister Churchill reshuffled the cabinet. The changes expanded the ministry to 41 members, with new posts for India and Germany, pensions, post office, and lord chancellor. The move signals endorsement of Bevin's wartime policy amid extensive criticism from Labour rebels.
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Associated Press
London
Ernest Bevin
Tong Uunder
Labor Party
Will
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Alleeehunget
India
Ger
Mmiy
Penstons
Hiustie Bereril
Poly Seal
Witout
Tollo
Cabiniet Som
Aio
Bavin
United States
Gabor
Wat
VEW Club Seeks 20 Members for Bugle Corps
VEW Club calls World War II veterans to join its drum and bugle corps. Moxy Gordon will hold a special meeting next Monday evening at the post home to recruit at least 20 new members and form a senior corps for rehearsals this year. The unit aims to perform at Memorial Day and Flag Day events and other summer appearances.
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Ch Gordon
Moxy Gordon
V.18
Lietnussen
Veterans Organization
Gordon
Ney
ME Gordon
Ford Will Filed At Detroit Inheritance Detail
Detroit April 18 Henry Ford noted automobile industry pioneer filed for probate. The will leaves the bulk of the estate in non voting stock to the Ford Foundation and all voting shares to his grandchild with shares in illegal stock. Unofficial estate value is cited around 50 million dollars. The will dated February 5 1936 leaves Fair Lane Dearborn to his widow Clara Ford.
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Detroit
Henry Ford
Ford Motor Go
Ford
Clifford B. Longley
Ford Industriad
Edge B. Word
Fairlane
Dearborn
Clara
Senate's Own Measure Much Less Drastic
A powerful coalition of Republicans and Southern Democrats pushed a labor bill through the House 308 to 17, with amendments restored to tone it down. The Senate committee approved its version 11 to 2 as differences loom for a conference with the House. Senators Pepper and Murray dissented after striking several curbs on union activity.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Seale
Tath
R-Obin
Senate Labor Committee
House
Jain
Bil Tate
Senate Comitter
Pepper
D-Fla
Murray
Dmont
Senate Committee
Federal Mediation Agency
Inbar Department
PP Salesinions
Wtatr
Money Drops In Hands Of People
Washington April 22 Money in the hands of the public has dropped a billion dollars since Christmas. Analysts attribute the drop to rising living costs and the shift from cash to banks and investments. Public cash holdings rose from 11.16 billion to 29.16 billion at Pearl Harbor then fluctuated weekly, with the Federal Reserve reporting 24.16 billion after recent changes.
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Assaoneeg Lreom
Washington
Christmaas
Opera
Pearl Harbor
Christine Eve
Federal Reserve Board
Rainfall Record Set in April Reported in Jamestown
Observer reports April rainfall near 4.04 inches in Jamestown, with 24 inches reading this morning and 8% for the month so far. Early April data show a flood and snow melt contributing to the total, while past Aprils from 1947 to 1999 are cited for comparison.
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George Mulderick
Sh Unis
Jamestown
Pedestrian Hit On Washington Street Last Night
Adelbert Kinney was treated at Cory Hospital after being struck by a car while crossing Washington Street on the north side of North Center Street at 7 20 pm. Mrs William Crain 2814 East Washington said Kinney stepped into the crosswalk directly in front of her car and she could not avoid the impact. Kinney was taken to Carry Hospital Bracken Seating ambulance where emergency care was given and x ray exams planned.
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Adelbert Kinney
Cory Hospital
Washington Street
North Center
Supporters Back Principal Mathewson Jang in Lakewood Vote
In a spirited special election at Lakewood last night supporters of Principal Mathewson Jang won tenure under the New York state act by about four to three. A total of 77 votes were cast. New directors named to the board include Dott P. Broley Rolla T. Farnsworth Herbert F. Hern Hisle M. Moore and Dr Ernest W. Pilkey. They supported the principal whose opponents had pushed for fusion and caused the former board’s resignation. The new board plans to meet tonight, elect officers, and authorize salary payments for weeks past. The outcome assures Jang remains in position.
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Lakewood
Mathewson Jang
New York
Rolla T. Farnsworth
Herbert F. Hern
Hisle M. Moore
Ernest W. Pilkey
Kahoo
Saleo
Mathewson
Nis
Death Toll Uncertain After Houston Plant Blast Toll Rises
Houston reports say the Monsanto Chemical plant explosion triggered a Gulf Coast catastrophe. Authorities estimate 650 plus deaths and about 3,000 injuries with property damage from 50 to 100 million dollars. Rescue teams search twisted wreckage while authorities declare a state of emergency under Governor Jester and Col. Garrison.
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Texas City
Texas
Gulf Port
W. L. Laddis
Humble Oil Company
Daddis
High Tiger
Wilson
Keene
Beauford H. Jester
Homer Garrison
Texas Department of Public Safety
J. 3. Ruby
Houston
Monsanto
Naval Board
Grandcamp
Westinghouse Grants 15 Cents Hour Pay Hire
Westinghouse Electric Corp announced a one year contract with a 15 cent per hour raise for select workers. The agreement, dated April 18, runs until April 1, 1948, and outlines wage terms and conditions for the involved employees and project scope.
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Westinghouse
Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Acs
United Eléctrical Woekere Day
Cemmnt
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Associated Pres Mttsburgh
United Steelworkers
Tynes and Languitin Steel Corporation
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R. C. Smith
Trenton
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Brooklyn Dodgers Today
Branch Rickey
Leo Durocher
LO United Adis
Moscow
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Austria
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Nathanya
Henry Wallace
Winston Churshill
Great Britain
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Joseph Tiso
Whio
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North Sea
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Rod and Gun Club
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Adenhat
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