Supporters Try to Use Cloture Rule to Limit Debate
A southern senators group forms to block the FEPC bill in the Senate, preparing for extended filibuster. The fight centers on cloture as backers push to curtail debate while opponents threaten amendments and a prolonged obstruction.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jin
Senate
Aba
Byrd
D-Va
Overtom
Fiala
Russell
D-Ga
Senate Filibuster Threatens FEPC Vote Clash
Southern Senators pledge renewed filibuster against the Truman FEPC bill warning of a fight that could derail the fair employment practices act. Huey Long era tactics cited as a model for blocking the measure.
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Huey Long
Bitter Battle In Los Angeles Strike Ends in Clashes
In Los Angeles police cleared a picket line at the U S Motors plant as a labor dispute escalated. CIO United Electrical Workers and the unionized workers demanded a 220 percent raise, eight holidays, and benefits. clashes left several dozen arrested including women.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
U.S. Motors
CIO United Electrical, Radio ‘Gun Machine Workers Union
California
Four Die After Auto Crash Two Miles North of St Marys
State Police report a car traveling near St Marys Pa overturned multiple times killing four men instantly. Driver identified as Richard A Swanson 21 of Kersey with two other passengers from St Marys. Harold Gustafson 10 and Tyres of St Marys were among those injured. vehicle severely demolished and cause likely a blowout.
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Joy Noswemuen
St, Marys
Rlidine Lew Wut
Caning
Palle
Ricchard A-Swanson
Kersey
Philly
Mannick
St. Marys
Harold T. Gustafson
Carl P. Gustafson
Bolls
Sts Mays
Pyl Gilver A. Smith
Hhvle
Neeldynl
Avery Pyl
Smith
Sis
Kat Memorial Hospi al St. Maryr
Toyou
Aubin
Stone
Fwan? Ile
Harold Gustafsen
Hos Pital
St Marya
Sty Sn
Coroner to Probe Jamestown Car Fatality
Coroner Samuel J. Bowers said a forthcoming inquest in Jamestown will determine responsibility for a crash on Newland Avenue and Prospect Street that killed Albert Nordstrom and injured Wordsham. The collision involved Carl L. Carlson driving one car and Kenneth Vincent driving another. Nordstrom died December 26 from injuries. The inquest date is not set, but may be held Tuesday.
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Corry
Jamestown
Asrl L.J. Sayison
Volver
Samuel J
T. Bowers
Albert ©. Norrstrom
Ellie Bronze Company
Newland Avenue
Prospect Street
W.C.A
Garlson
Jamestown Police
Prospert Ceet
Vincert Mectins
Vincent
General Hospital
Mot
Bowers
Rules McLaughlin To Get Full DA Salary
County Solicitor Jatoh issued an opinion to the county commissioners affirming Demikin McLaughlin, acting district attorney, is entitled to the full $9,000 salary. The decision was accepted by Controller Harvey Wills. McLaughlin had been paid the assistant’s $5,000 rate while serving as acting DA. No new moves were reported on successor appointments or other vacancies in the county courthouse.
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McLaughlin
Jatoh
Demikin McLaughlin
Tome
Harvey Wills
Burton Lato
Fudes
Laub
MacArthur Adds 110 War Crime Suspects to List in Tokyo
The order broadens arrest targets to include seven generals and senior officers. Brigadier Thorpe confirms Maw is held but provides no location. Jiji News Agency and Kyoto dispatches note purge and imperial system debates amid occupation politics.
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Bross
Tokyo
Douglas MacArthur
Bi Ti Peiping
Gee Bugenell
Tokye
Japan
MacArthur
Tukej Wachl
Stnif
Geners
Ti Ival Tomeeuthee Beiefdls
Feers
Honslitt
Dr Maw
Gey
Ro Thorpe
Allied
Gounser-Intelligence
Plas
Jiji
Wokesman
Lesgue
Kyoto
Aloot
Plis
No Immediate Action Seen In Electrical Strike
Washington report shows management and labor in partial talks on submitting the 200000 electrician strike to arbitration. CIO United Electrical Workers Union offered limited arbitration with a range from 25 cents to 194 cents, while Westinghouse Electric Corp said it had not been notified of arbitration. Other firms involved include General Electric and General Motors electric division.
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New York
CIO
United Electrical Workers Union
Hrough
Albert J. Fitzgerald
Washington
Fitzgerald
CIO Steel
Westinghouse Eteatric Corp
Pittsimran
Htad
Waze-Tesue
Unusual Fire at Blatt Theatre in Somerset
Fire at the Blatt Brothers theatre in Somerset caused by a lit match thrown to start a fire. Chief Richard Pity and Marshal George Fantie led the investigation with Rex ambulatory agency noting screen damage and an estimated loss near $400. Five schooldays were questioned and denied involvement.
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Blatt Brothers Theatre
I Somerset
Governor
Operales Ie Rex
Richard Pity
Sum- Aire
George Fant
Ivanka Bule
Governor Theatre
Pile
Rames
Somerset
Congress Opens Close Study of Lagging Draft
Congress began a study into why the draft is lagging with Selective Service Director Hershey saying many 18 to 25 year olds volunteer, leaving the monthly 50,000 quota unmet. He testified before the Senate sub committee on demobilization as Eisenhower and the War Department push to bring home combat veterans.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lewis B. Hershey
Congress
Bershey
Senate
Jam
Conress
High Point GT
Armed Services
Special Senate
Eisenhower
War Department
Oil Accepts Proposal On 1 Percent Wage Increase
Standard Oil Company of Indiana announced it had accepted the presidential fact finding panel recommendation for a 1 percent rise in oil workers' wages. Legion Membership Jumps In Pennsylvania
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Legion
Harrisburg
Wawerd A. Linsky
Etale
Americad Legion Risitant
Legions
Pennsylvania
Crash of Air Transport Plane Kills 16 In Cheshire
A large transport plane crashed near Cheshire Connecticut today killing all 16 aboard including 13 passengers and a three-man crew. Eyewitnesses described flames, scattered bodies near the wreck on Wolf Hill road, and firemen fighting the blaze as authorities investigated the Eastern Air Lines Flight 85 crash en route from Giardia Field to Boston.
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Associated Press
Cheshire
Cona
Dan
Waterbury Americam
Mt Wis
Andrews Fort
Wolfs Hill Road
Reane
Trognem
Joseph Sion- Het
Tiamuen
New Haven Register
Cheshire-Soultt Meriden
Liondella
Tuo Aly
Wi Fe
Lester Harris
Andrews
Harris
Cheshire Fire Headquarters
Bob Andrews
A. and D
Wallingford Jairport
Holt
Cheshire Reformatory
Campaign progress report shows gains at second meeting
A community campaign at the First Presbyterian Church reported total gifts of $9,699, up from $122,880 the prior week. Women workers and rural divisions showed progress while factory plants prepared new pledges and reorganized personnel reporting, with next updates planned for Tuesday at 8:30 PM.
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First Presbyterian Church
Raymond Manufacturing
Pis
Fess
Ecniastons Ink
Penmylvanis
Earlily
Raymond Plant
Teday
Carly
Kymound
Raymond
Gt Movemt
Copry-Jamesteyn
Methodist
Hemily
Magliarditi appeal denied in Erie robbery case
Albert Magliarditi of Corry had his appeal against a robbery conviction rejected by the Pennsylvania Superior Court. The Erie County trial court found him guilty after testimony that Fred W. Dey took 1,165 from him following a game of chance.
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Marty
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Albert Magliarditi
Corry
Erie County
Pennsylvania Superior Court
Magliarditi
Erie Court of Oyer
Fred W. Dey
Hin
Stock market shifts to cash basis to curb speculation
New York reports government action to halt speculation as the Federal Reserve raises margin requirements from 75 to 100 percent effective next Monday. Traders doubt the move will dampen speculation. officials cite limited recourse remaining.
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New York
Wall Street
Federal Reserve Board
Totema
Marriner S. Bocles
Emil Schram
New York Stock Mechanmc
Manila Bullets and Global War Updates In One Dispatch
A composite bulletin from Manila, New York, Washington and London reports mixed wartime and postwar items. It notes a Japanese commander killed by own troops during a Luzon clash, a New York transit strike over municipally owned services, Churchill witness debate in Washington, war crime trials in Nikolaev, a Navy undersecretary shift, Atlantic City insurer concerns, and foreign ministers resuming talks on postwar treaties. Strong entities include Manila, Luzon, Nikolaev, Winston Churchill, Washington, New York, London, and Moscow agreements.
Bleak Prospects in Meat Industry Strike
Washington January 18 The three day old strike by 363000 meatpacking workers shows no quick settlement as wage talks stall. Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach calls all sides to Washington. Wage demands from CIO and company spokesmen persist while fact finders prepare a report due in February.
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Labor
Schwellenbse
Washington
House of Conferences
Rdgin E. Witte
Clark Kerr
War Labor Board Meat-Packing Commission
Raymond W. Starr
Michigan Supreme Court
Witte
APL
CIO
White House Says No Further Steps Being Considered
The United States Steel Corp rejected President Truman's wage dispute terms with the CIO Steelworkers. A nationwide steel strike looms as the union hints acceptance of a compromise proposal for an 18% wage increase, while both sides await final formal replies before a Tuesday deadline.
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White House
Washington
United States Steel Corp
Truman
CIO Steel
White Howe
Charles S. Ross
Alest
Neadom
Ross
Tie
Tno
Tie Indust
Fox
Philyy Murray
Duuikery
S. Sluel
Tiene
Benjamin F Patvie
Presideye Ab
Jan. R
Teaman
GIO
Huth
Benjamn
Philip Murray
OTO
Murray
Pétsony
New York
Paitless
Baltes
Etter
Hien
Fence and Bull Case Ends in Split Decision
Erie trial of the Tiiko Miller bull fence dispute ends with a split verdict. Arthur Miller awarded 19.40 balance while the Tinka family receives 100 for loss of services and the fence cost. Jury also assigns costs to the Tinkas.
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Maly Smn
Erie
Arthur Miller
Tinkas
Tinka
Miller
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