Jamestown Plant Workers Vote to Strike
United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers union at Oubistrom Metallic Door Company in Jamestown authorized a strike. About 600 workers represented by the union, with a negotiating committee empowered to call a walkout any time, and president Lewis King calling the vote overwhelmingly in favor. Talks stalled after a Monday breakdown. contract reopens since November 15, 1949, though the current contract runs to March 31.
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Jamestown
Feb
United Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers Union
Oubistrom Metallic Door Company
Lewis King
King
Nee
Bomb destroys Mickey Cohen home in gangland attack
Police say a blast ripped through the Cohen residence about 4 15 am. Mickey Cohen and his wife slept inside. he estimated $50 000 damage. This marks a second assassination attempt on the Southern California gambling boss within a year following a dawn shooting at Jeff Sherry’s restaurant on Sunset Strip.
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Page Wney
Miss Jones
Cohen
Mickey
Metrout
Californi
Jeff Sherry
Sunset Strip
Neddie Herbert
Los Angeles
Police Department
Lost baby leads Titusville search in Erie case
Erie detectives traced a month-old Joseph Trabucca Jr believed given away by his mother to Katherine Orlikowski in Titusville. The infant was found at Orlikowski’s home after the parents, separated four months, reported the child missing. The father, Joseph Trabucco, 24, of Export, had asked authorities to locate his son.
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Joseph Trabucca, Jr
Titusville
Erie
Katherine Or. Sinkowski
Prrneima ‘Trabucca
Joes Trabucos
Certa-Vin reliefs stomach gas in Corry ad
An old advertisement promotes Certa-Vin a new herbal formula to relieve stomach gas. It claims the product helps digestion before meals, reduces gas, and boosts energy with vitamin B. Distributed through Widmann and Teah Drug Store.
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Corry
Widmann&Teah Drug Store
Adv
Bevin and Nahas Pashia Seen Bonding in Cairo
British Foreign Minister Ernest Bevin and Egypt's Premier Nahas Pasha appear in a public gesture of friendship during a reception in Cairo. The moment is captured by cameras for posterity, reflecting strong ties between the two nations at the Egyptian capital event.
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Britain
Ernest Bevin
Egypt
Nahas Pashia
Bevin
Gest
International
War vet identified as Campbell from Pittsburgh in Erie
Dazed pajama clad war veteran found wandering near Sth and Parade streets was identified by city police as Dumes Campbell of Pittsburgh. Hamot Hospital and Deshon Veterans Hospital officials confirmed he ran away from the Butler facility. He is married and will be kept at Hamot until his condition improves.
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Erie Erie
Evan
Dumes
Campbell
Pittsburgh
Hamot Hospital
Jim Clarke
Peny Point
Veterans Mental Hospital
Hamot
Primary Battle Possibilities Loom For Pa Governor
Harrisburg February reports show both major parties facing potential governor races at the May 16 Pennsylvania primary. Endorsements flow as Myers backs Dilworth for the Democratic nomination, while Bard draws counter support. Republicans split between Duff and a Western coalition backing Jay Cooke. Democratic leaders push rebuilding, with Lawrence and Finnegan cautiously weighing slates, and Western GOP leaders seek harmony around Cooke amid intra party factions.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
U. S
Francis J. Myers
Richardson Dilworth
Philadelphia
Guy K. Bard
Lancaster
Dilworth
Peninsyl
Lvania
Jay Cooks
James H. Duff
U. 8
Splath Aiud
Philip Mathews
Democratic Party
Governor Camp
Myers
Francis E. Walter
Keystone Demperie
David L. Lawrence
Pittsburgh
Lancater
Bard
Wesslel
Lancaster County
GOP
Dutt
M. Harvey Taylor
1, 8
Joseph R. Grundy
Martin
G. Mason Owielt
Republican National
Jay Cooke
W. Frank Lane
Fayette County
Robert W. Dale
Cooke
Ares County
Suspended Miner Appeals Union Action in Pennsylvania
A coal miner facing a six month suspension by the United Mine Workers district 3 appeals the action. Joseph Dickman, suspended by District 3, argues the ban on making false statements about the union violates the constitution. Dickman, represented by attorney BK Jones, contends no false statements were made by him and that the union’s rule prohibits officer statements.
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United Mine Warkére
Focal
Cailing Dlobn
Lew N
UMW
Joseph Dickman
Cow
Diuksios
Lewis
Pittsbureh Post-Gaseri
Atorney BK Jones
New Kensington
Song
Endorsement Sparks Sparse Comments in Pennsylvania Primaries
Governor Duff and State Chairman Taylor declined to comment on Cooke’s endorsement. Semilor Margin in Washington said allied party groups would hold similar meetings. Marlin urged no serious fight in the primary while Dutt rejected Truman’s invitation and criticized his economic policies.
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Hunty Lark
Northumberland County
Alvin C. Walker
Snyder County
Samuel B. Walke
Unilin Eyninty
Duff
Try Lor
Cooke
Semilor
Washington
Truman
Policy Draft Cleared by GOP for Approval
Associated Press reports Republicans approved a policy declaration drafted by a three committee panel with minor changes. National Chairman Guy Gabriel says the platform covers administration and foreign policy. full party vote and public release awaited by the Republican National Committee.
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Associated Press
Washington
Martin
Massachusetts
Avinor
Palicy
Senate Republic
Republican National Committee
Guy Gabriel
Kidney Fatigue Pain Relief Ad Card
An advertorial blurb promotes Thompson's Borsoman Tablets for relief from tired kidneys. It claims overwork and toxin buildup cause pain and fatigue, urging quick, pleasant relief and ready availability at druggists. The copy targets consumers seeking fast symptomatic relief from kidney fatigue.
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Thompson
Communist Infiltration Debate Twists White House Policy
A fragmented account notes accusations that communists and fellow travelers influence high government posts. The foreign policy declaration faced sharp criticism for keeping Republicans at bay on key international decisions. Alger Hiss is cited, with dissenters urging tighter consultation with Republicans, including Werner W. Schrauder. The scene reflects partisan tension over policy direction and alleged infiltration.
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Asin
Alger Hiss
Meiner
Werner W. Schruider
Phone Co Employees To Vote Again On Union
The National Labor Relations Board will conduct a union representation election among 190 eligible employees at Talon Erie and Meadville plants. A two Western Pennsylvania company vote follows an AFL CIO and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers push. The poll happens Friday under union organizing efforts at the Pennsylvan ia Telephone Corporation facilities between Jobstown and Winton.
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National Labor Relations Board
Jobstowns
Telephone
Workert Union of
Pennylvania
AFL
Tnternational Brotherhood of Biservicul Workers
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