WHEN GOVERNMENT FARES OVER RAILROADS AND LABOR
The article discusses historical government control of railroads during crises, noting wage increases and union benefits. It references World War I labor actions, wartime labor relations, and postwar wage decisions including a 1948 presidential board award and Vinson's stabilization denial. It cites figures on wage gains and policy debates led by figures like Harry S. Truman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balltown Labor Board
Vinson
Senate
Harry S. Tru Tan
Missouri
Roosevelt
Truman
Tri
Congress
Seniy
Prions
Stelking
Ft Darmary
John
Lewis
Timae Reeires Tor
Government Seizures Shape Coal Labor History Across Decades
A chronology details government seizures of coal mines from 1941 to 1949 amid strikes. Presidents Roosevelt and Truman used control to force wage raises and impose awards, with unions resisting or accepting terms, and operators slowly regaining control by mid 1949.
Four Erie Men Fined for Findley Lake Disturbance
Four Erie men were arrested and fined 99 dollars after a disturbance at Findley Lake Ski Club when intoxicated patrons refused to leave. Deputies Lester Thompson Paul C Trippy and Robert Edwards assisted. Justice Richart Leeters imposed 25-dollar fines with suspended sentences. Clayton Burmester praised deputy action and condemned the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prouuce
Houl Evie
Findley Lake
Sherif Paul C. Coe
Sherman
Rik
Lester Thompson
Paul C. Trippy
Robert Edwards
Richart Leeters
Clayton Burmester
West Columbus arena plans and local notes from 1930
Incorporated Gerry Fir Farm firm with capital stock of 100000 and key shareholders named. Pony accident injures 12 year old Corry resident. Police note efforts in addressing stray dogs and city complaints. Prohibition violator Oye Gorry to face grand jury in September. Mary Brockman returns to Chicago for school as St Benard’s parish and public schools prepare to reopen.
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Oye Gorry
Grand Jury
I Q Puzzle and Historical Bonus Questions
A fragmented quiz page lists ten questions testing general knowledge from constitutional birthright to postal stamps. It includes truth claims about the Sahara rains, Virgin Islands citizenship, a Northern Spy apple, Millard Tydings’ Senate, a 1945 three cent stamp arch in Paris, a quotation completion, western states, Quisling’s execution, a grammar fix, and a government official criticizing the State Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Senate
Paris
France
Quisling
Centerville Soldier Promoted in Combat
Centerville resident Master Sergeant John A. Horony was promoted to second lieutenant on the battlefield in Korea where he has fought since July 1. His wife in Japan and his mother in Centerville received word of the commission, while letters describe removal from Taejon and loss of personal belongings in that battle. He serves with the 19th Regiment of the 24th Infantry Division.
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Centerville
Titusville
Kures
John A. Horny
Mary Horony
Taejon
Dean
Horang
24Th
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Corry Evening Journal
West South Street
Corry
A.D. Lolegrove
Arthur Colegrove
George Sample
National
Fred Kimball, Inc
Lexington Avenue
New York
Michigan Square
Detroit
Mortgage & Bond
Chamber of Com
Pittsburgh
Weightman
Paildelphia
Associated Press
AP News
ERIE
West Columbus
Leo Gates
Thad Gates
Ruppersburger
Oihers
Mary ‘Brockman
Brockmatstel
Chicago
St. Benard’s Parpchil
Warren
Abbott . Costello
Man
I. Q
Sahara
REX Theatre
Helen Wescott
Gregory Eck
C. J. Peterson & Son
James Falcone
Frank Grice
Esaves Gas Ebsaves Motor Weas
Clarence Wallace
Chrysler
First Avenue
Corry, Pa
D. J. Fite
Robert, Desmond
Desmond Electric
Church S. Carry
Powell
North Center Street
Ors
Roscoe Dearing
Mrs. Dack Walsh
Borstorff & Fitch
DeSoto
Plymouth
R&h
William Hiltast
Anthony Coaper
Mercurysquistanding
Syou
Mercury
Powell Motor Co
N. Center St
Spiesman’‘S Shoe Store
James Keppel
Donald M. Gates
Johnson Bros
McCormick-Deering
Albert Ohrre ‘Oy Gluvna
Aetna
Rossbacher Insurance Service
Poe
W. R. Blynt
Alfred Apps
Patterson
Max Gregory
Jack Dempsey
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