Walkout appears inevitable in nationwide phone strike
Union leader says a 11 cent hourly increase plus a package deal are sought by the Communications Workers of America. President Truman urges a 60 day truce as mediation stalls. Western Electric crews, key to the plan, face possible walkouts alongside Bell System workers. New Jersey Bell blocked by state law and a fact finding panel recommends denying major wage demands leading toward arbitration.
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Washington
White House
Joseph A. Beirne
Communications Workers of
Arnernight
Cto-Communications
New York
Thenion
Ching
Dow
Pt & A Midoen
National Federation of Telephone Workers
Western Electric
Jpilans
CWA
Bell Telephone System
Western Electris
Pueifle
Mountain States
Bell Telephone Companies
New Jersey Bell Company
Abe
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Two Strike Rally Winners Freed on Bail in Pa Town
In Philipsburg Centre County two striking suspects were freed on $1,000 bail after a disturbance near a township location. The incident involved a boarder who allegedly attacked two men, with details emerging from the Tay JoF area.
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Philipsburg
Tay
Jof
Centre County
Rumors Of More Erie Train Cuts
Unconfirmed reports claim Erie Railroad may remove Nos 1 and 2 passenger trains Friday due to a critical coal shortage. Officials could not verify the rumor, which centers on possible Interstate Commerce Commission actions and engine reallocations affecting passenger travel and locomotive availability.
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Erie
Ste Erie
Iwa
Iain
Interstite Commerce Commission
Fuuther Cue Lt
Ihiesel
Speculate on Possible Break With Hungary
State Department officials hope the American diplomatic break with Bulgaria will improve the treatment of US Mipromats and local employes in the Soviet satellite states. Rumors swirl of possible rupture with Hungary after Robert Vogeler, an American businessman, was sentenced to 18 years in prison as a spy. Details of American efforts to protect Bulgarian translators are disclosed, with the story continuing on Page Three.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bulgaria
Robert A. Vogeler
America
Budapest
Vogeler
State Department
Sofi
FEPC Filibuster Starts in House Readings Delay Vote
A House debate on the Fair Employment Practices bill opened with a long filibuster. Representatives Rankin and Williams pushed roll calls and journal readings, drawing a large gallery as sessions dragged past lunch.
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Washington
George Washington
Rankin
D-Miss
Rep. Williams
W. Swanson
Nicholson
Mass
Fepc Hill
Auto pushes onto sidewalk. two-year-old boy killed
Pittsburgh report says a stalled car started unexpectedly and rolled onto a sidewalk killing two-year-old Matthew Gozdanovich of Rankin and injuring his mother Olgs Gozdanovich, 26, who suffered a broken leg and other injuries.
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Pittsburgh
Matthew Gozdanovich
Rankin. Hs
Olgs Gozdanovich
Clymer Church to Mark 80th Year and Remodel Dedication
The Abbe Reformed Church in Clymer will celebrate its 80th anniversary and the completion of a $20,000 remodeling. A special 4 p.m. service will precede a basement dedication, with Rev. Leonard Hogenboom delivering the anniversary message. The history of the church, organized November 10, 1880, will be published under Rev Muller’s supervision, detailing past pastors and two buildings used for worship.
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Clymer
Clymr Hill Reformed Church
Indhe Clymer Methodist Church
Geralt Dyksten
Robert Knapp
Leonard Hogenboom
John Muller
Abbe Reformed Church
Muller
Weebitech
Albert Neekers
Delia Giford
Millie Meyer Ink
James Warnsbury
Adrian J. Westveer
Gerrit Timmer
Secretary Johnson delays guided missile program says top designer
Dr Wilbur A Goss Johns Hopkins University guided missiles project assistant supervisor told Engineers Club Philadelphia section of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers that Defense Secretary Louis Johnson is delaying research with frequent reviews and changes of direction. He warned continued interference could halt progress and yield no more fruit from the tree.
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Philadelphia
Louis Johnson
U.S
Wilbur A. Goss
Goss
Johns Hopkins University
Engineers’ Club
Americas Society of Mechanical Engineers
Johnson
Ajax Union to Decide on Terms of New Contract
Negotiations between Ajax Tron Works management and the Ajax Union 148 concluded in a special session after talks led by Conciliator Gruvw Simbrool and State Mediator Adessi. A vote by union members today will determine if the five month old strike threat ends or leads to a walkout.
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Ajax Union
Ajax Tron
Ptrike
Gruvw
Dams Adessi
Peert
Lovil 148
Bega
Innijn
Evlicn
Hotel Blaze Traps Guests in Glens Falls Fire
In Glens Falls New York a 78 year old Towers Hotel blaze trapped 45 guests as fire swept a four story brick building. Nine guests were injured and nine firemen hurt. The rear wall collapsed and several guests leaped from windows to escape as flames spread quickly. James Keating of Latham described the scene and memories of the panic.
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Associated Press
Glens Falls
N. Y
Towers
Howe
Uie Clea
Albany
James Keting
Latham
N.Y
Keating
Miners Back At Work For Emergency Coal Use In Pa
Twenty three miners at St Michael in Johnstown Pa returned to work for two days under a United Mine Workers local agreement with Berwind-White Coal Co to mine coal for emergency use such as hospitals and schools The local also won the right to house coal for members homes After shifts the men sang doleful songs on the washroom at the plant site
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Johnstown
St. Michael
Works
Dusgers
United Mine Worker
Berwind-White Coal Company
Miners strike, federal action loom amid Illinois coal crisis
Ten thousand members of the Independent Progressive Mine Workers Union walked out as negotiations collapsed. The government weighs contempt actions and possible seizure of mines to end the stoppage. Rockford schools closed and utilities cut as nationwide labor tension rises with no quick resolution.
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Washington
Eve Drouei
Ne Progress
Apizure
He Munes
Holul
Qusoe
Richmond B. Reech
Oamey
Lewis and Sone
TMW
Mondday
Lewis
Oletter
Enator Morse
Morse
Labor Committee
Tole
Progressive Mine Workers
Wenton Stelice
Tn. T
Cleveland
Pillisbureh
Washington, D. C
Indiana Public Service Commission
Elec Yric
Steel Mills
Amit
Idle Drilling Rigs Idle For Past Year Sold In Section
A long idle drilling rig situation in Clayton County ends with sale of equipment after a year idle. The Pennsylvanian Gas Co halted operations, leaving two rigs unused as workers planned completion. Local residents hold out hope for future gas activity despite the stalled project and declining prospects.
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Pny
Castine Tekmas
Myv
Nellie Race
Brookville
Piven
Claton
Fennylvania Gas Company
Struicke
Ste
Aritley
Snver
Crriur
PGC
Serun
Tennessee Gas
Transimeeioh
Southwestern
Snow and Mercury Climb Bring Snowfall Across Pennsylvan
Snow followed by a rise in temperature extended across northwestern Pennsylvania with a five inch fall forecast in some areas. A two inch snowfall and freezing mist hit the city while nearby regions north and south reported mixed conditions and icy highways. Temperatures ranged from 22 to 26 at local readings, with busier districts about 100 miles north colder. State crews worked through the night to clear snow clogged roads and maintain traffic flow as plows moved along main routes.
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Corry
Pennsylvanis
Pennsylvania
Amud
Pittsburgh
Businin
State Highway Department
Prominent Pennsylvania Lawmaker Fertig Dies at Home
Harrisburg Feb 22 John H Fertig an Ohio lawyer and author of many Pennsylvania laws died at his home in Harrisburg after a long illness. He was known for shaping state legislation and was involved in several major legal writings. Funeral arrangements were pending.
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DTES
Harrisburg
John H. Fertig
Glness
British Voters Set To Cast Ballots In Britain Election
London reports a general election underway with Labor Prime Minister Clemens Attlee facing Winston Churchill Conservatives. The two major parties battle for 625 Commons seats as 34 million eligible voters choose amid 30 minor parties. Polls open 7 am to 9 pm British time. results expected Friday afternoon.
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Associated Press London
Britain
Briana
Wacéy Mace
Clemens Attlee
Winstin
House of Commons
Givélt
Hely Ninorsky Vile Ray
Paulles
Churetill
London
England
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
Lodge Seeks Oil Imports to Ease Cold War Strain
Senator Lodge urges higher oil imports to reduce risk of strikes and keep U S supplies flowing. He cites Marshall Plan aid enabling Britain to buy U S oil and questions subsidizing British purchases. He warns the ECA currently subsidizes American oil firms by funding purchases for Britain.
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Lodge
Associated Press
Washington
R-Mass
United States
Mershall Plan
Paul Hoffman
Europe
ECA
Great Britain
U. S
Britain
P Wiggers Wins $2100 In Suit After Car Crash
P Wiggers won two thousand one hundred dollars in a damage suit against Reverend Charles T. Greer of Jamie Wineprs. The case notes a collision August 8, 1948 near Nettle Hill Interstation in Slayman. Injuries to Wiggers and Greer led to a drive by a rural operator Laken ben Bul Lyle.
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Wangers
Gecesi
Pat Suderrabile
Janes
Supreme Courjury
Ville
Charles T. Greer
Jamey
Msuit
Br. Greer
Nettle Hill
Slayman
Wiggers
Dr. Greer
Laken Ben Bul Lyle
Breabenpet
Smegerliately
Jomestown
Dad
Jury Complete for Mercy Trial in Manchester Case
An all male jury was seated today for the mercy trial of Dr Hermini Nelson Spuder in Manchester New Hampshire. The panel includes Catholics and others, with one potential alternate and others reported as aged. The court notes the case centers on mercy killing and religious views.
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Associated Press
Manchester
Nhm
Mercy Kellie
Hermini Nelson Spuder
Pharges Ahab
Alie
Eanver
Brie Tury
Bradford Blaze Destroys Victorian Home Worth 30000
A three story, 16 room Victorian residence in Bradford burned yesterday, valued at about 530,000 by owner Mrs. Garrett Conklin. Mrs. Belle Robertson lived on the second floor and ran a china shop on the first. Fire Chief Edward Larkin traced the fire to a tin oil burner, and Fireman Rudolph Heitzinger was overcome during firefighting. his condition later reported good at Bradford Hospital.
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Bradford
Belle G Robertson
Edward Larkin
Rudolph Heitzinger
Bradford Hospital
Garrett Conklin
Joss Mb
Wage talks in New York continue between coal operators and union
Negotiations persist in New York as hard coal operators and United Mine Workers spokesmen discuss a new contract. The union seeks a 95 cent per day wage boost to raise the average wage from 20 to 21. The IMW also pushes the company to triple its welfare contribution from 1 to 10 cents per ton of coal.
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New York
United Mine Workers
IMW
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CO Communication
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FEPC
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Illinois
Congress
Lesinski
Michel Te Tuuse
Rio DI Jantero
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