Hold Hope for Settlement of Phila Strike
Philadelphia faces a citywide transit strike as 12 time unions and employers prepare for a joint conference at City Hall. Howard B. Culvin of the U.S. Conciliation Service said there is optimism for a settlement without arbitration, with workers idle and 95 percent still reaching workplaces amid alternative transport use.
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Widmann Widinatin to Open New Department Drug Store
Plans announce a large new retail establishment to occupy the Brown block on Morris Center Street by early summer. Widmann Widinatin and Philip A. Peach of Lock Haven plan a complete department drug store with new equipment, double storefronts, and a merged premises. Remodeling on the Brown block progresses, delivery of equipment is promised, and a phased opening is targeted for early summer.
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Negotia Mons to end the GM strike bids hopeful
Bulletins from Detroit report Negotia Mons aims to end the General Motors strike as 175000 UAW members are urged to halt work. Harrisburg notes GOP committee to reconvene to gauge candidate sentiment for governor and other state offices. Washington dispatch cites President Truman's advisers and a cautious stance on reshaping the cabinet.
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Board awards HS diplomas 10 war veterans
The school board honored ten World War II veterans with high school diplomas. The event featured remarks by Superintendent Downey, with staff and officials attending, and included discussions on postwar building projects, district finances, and plans for a Memorial Hospital Fund concert at Benfoy Auditorium.
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New York Seizes City by Fuel Crisis and Martial Order
New York erupts into a standstill as Mayor O Dwyer issues a drastic fuel order shutting all places of public assembly to meet a nine day old tugboat strike. The measure, enforced by a 22 member disaster control board, blanket bans theaters bars clubs and many businesses with essential services allowed to operate. Police enforce the shutdown as talks on arbitration continue with tugboat workers.
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Violence subsides in Lancaster strike action
In Lancaster Pennsylvania on February 1 violence subsided after a seven day Transf strike. AFT pickets stepped aside as volunteer drivers ran token service. Police escorted 12 volunteers past picket lines to Conestoga Transportation Company barns. Seventeen buses operated while crowds cheered and purchased tickets. Police prepared for emergencies as the company resumed limited trolley and bus service.
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Corry YMCA Board Sets Budget and Youth Programs
Corry YMCA Board, led by Chairman D A Hillstrom, met to review Y activities and budget. The report cites thirteen Y Clubs with 450 members, study course films for 270 youths, and plans for Junior Hi Y and Junior Tri-Hill clubs plus a finance campaign slated for April.
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Bank Robber Nabbed by FBI in Chicago Hideout
Washington dispatch reports Michel James Quinn, 37, a nationally sought convicted bank robber, captured by FBI agents in a Chicago area hideout. He surrendered after surrounded, ending a pursuit that began last November after escaping D C jail five days post conviction for robbing two Washington banks of $24,000.
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Car Stolen From Garage In City
E Harvey Davis of Rost Bond sites reported a Chevrolet left at Powell Motor Company on North Canter street for repairs vanished for four days. State Police had recovered the car near Union City after license plates were removed. Police and State Police officers are examining evidence to identify the thieves who allegedly hid the car in the shop after hours.
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Union City
New York
Polio fund drive ends in three days in Corry city
Local polio relief campaign in Corry nears its close as organizers report totals lag behind recent years. With three days left, final reports and outreach aim to lift the countywide effort to reach 2600 in contributions. Robert S. Bumbaugh leads the city drive with hopes of clubs and organizations contributing before Saturday’s final tally.
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Renew Effort To Finish Draft On Price Policy
President Truman renewed efforts to finish the final draft of a new government wage price policy for the reconversion period. A lengthy White House conference reviewed progress with top advisers including Vinson Snyder Bowles Schwellenbach and Collet. They worked through the night to refine administration wage price controls as national policy.
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Fred WM
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Cononice
John W. Snyder
OPA
Chester W. Bowles
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Schwellenbach
John G. Eollet
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Plane bearing Catholic leaders reaches Rome consistory
A Constellation plane landed at Fineanna airport at 10 44 am after a trans Atlantic flight from Gander Newfoundland bearing Archbishop Francis Spellman of New York Archbishop John Gleve rson of St Louis and Bishop Thomas Tien of Tsingtao to be elevated at the Rome consistory Four American archbishops including Spellman Mooney of Detroit and Stritch of Chicago accompany the group for the ceremony in Rome
Treasury report details receipts and expenditures in February
Washington treasury report shows receipts 1,179,405,211.89 and expenditures 123,161,208.48 for February, leaving a balance of 25,494,210,982.84. It notes outstanding debt and notes an increase over the prior period.
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Loot Recovered From Erie Station Thefts
Chief Flanigan reports recovery of items found abandoned in a car after local raids. The haul includes metal, business papers, cans, shop equipment, and gas station gear from East Main Street and nearby stations. Investigators link the Erie spree to a statewide pattern of similar robberies and seek suspects.
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Senior High Surpasses Memorial Hospital Fund Quota
Brinapay Howero Sue announced this afternoon that Senior High has reached and passed the 1,000 pledge for the Memorial Hospital Fund. Mr Sheen reported $1,004.54 raised from teachers pledges the Senior Class the Athletic Association the Tri-Ell-Y the Dorian staff and the recent Kings party. A full check is being sent to the Memorial Hospital Fund committee today.
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Move to Impeach Judge Johnson Seeks Pension Reinstatement
The House Judiciary Committee may revisit Albert W. Johnson’s pension issue after he renounced his $210,000 a year full pay last July amid congressional inquiries. Members say Johnson’s reinstatement could serve as leverage for impeachment discussions, while federal retirements officials say they will not honor his demand.
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Federal plan to seize Duquesne power plants amid strike
President Truman and White House officials denied a seizure plan for Duquesne Light Co. plants after a threatened strike. City authorities feared outages would affect homes, industries, and schools as power was disrupted and authorities urged calm amid labor tensions in Pittsburgh.
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Price Controls Stricken From Housing Bill
Washington notes price limitations removed from Truman housing bill as Republicans dispute ceilings on new homes and land labor costs. Wyeth argues prepayments boost subsidies while preserving price stability. debate focuses on production impact and potential floor challenges.
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Shambaugh Sells West Main Street Building
M E Shambaugh sells the West Main Street building, transferring to Cr Sorenson at Spring Ave. sale includes a wallpaper and printing business and the Shamibaneh store. Lorelyson and others continue operations. Shambaugh to keep Finch apartments and other properties, retaining equipment and moving retail trades.
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Mayor pushes Truman on Duquesne as power strikes worsen
National news reports indicate wide area electrical service is failing as Duquesne system faces takeover attempts. Mayor pressures General Truman to intervene while union resistances keep first power plants offline, deepening blackout conditions.
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Pittsburgh Street Railway Halted by Duquesne Light Walkout
A strike by 8400 Duquesne Light Company employees began at dawn, shutting Pittsburgh streetcar service and threatening power for thousands of homes and public buildings across 817 square miles. Mayor David L. Lawrence urged a rapid settlement as electric service remained unstable several hours after the walkout.
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