Long Railroad Wage Dispute Settled Amid Looming Demands
Washington reports a year-long railroad wage dispute ends with unions and management reaching terms. Retrospective pay raise to November 1 and a 63-cent hourly rise implemented last fall. A new wave of pay demands from 1.5 million workers looms, with government to lift control after necessary papers are drawn and anti-strike injunctions resolved.
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Washington
Couriers
White House
Offields
Geplenther
Unione
Oflye
Hite Howe
Ers
John F. Steelman
Tram 16
State weighs buying pre fab homes for medics housing
In Harrisburg July authorities consider purchasing ready built homes to house physicians at state mental hospitals. Welfare Secretary Charles R. Barber says options on three homes exist near Norristown State Hospital as staff shortages persist in the 984 million mansion program.
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Warrisburg
Charles R. Barber
Noyriktown State Hospital
Norristown
Rherald
Atch
Ate
Department of Property
Ani
Kebenwly
Pelektee Moly Tor
Nordstows
Phefehriea
17 Per Cent Fare Hike Granted To 61 Rail Lines
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized eastern railroads to raise fares by 1 percent plus substantial increases for coach, sleeping, and parlor car services. The order affects 61 railroads, with most receiving the full 20 and 148 percent increases.
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Aawuetated
Washington
Vaasen
Interstate Commerce Commission
Aiv
Gailroads
Ue Obla
ICC
Oursiers
Two More Cory Veterans’ Bodies To Be Returned
Army announces return of Pfc Lewie Castrantas and Pvt Guy Brown, who died in Europe, with final services planned in Corry. Castrantas died March 15, 1945 in Germany at 25, survived by parents and siblings. Brown, who enlisted at 16, died on D Day in Normandy after six months in service, survived by mother and brother plus extended family. Funeral dates to be announced.
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Pyt
Guy Brown
U.S. Army
Ogleshorns
Department of the Army
Pleo
Gus Castrantas
West Pleasant Street
Marjorie Brown
East Main Street
Oglethorpe Victory
New York Harbor
Schenectady
Tor Corry
Pic
Castiantas
Germany
U S
Harry
Corry
Georgia
Bess
Buffalo
Brown
Normandy
Company A
State Guard
Forest
Erie
Plo
Castrantas
Pyby Brown
Bracken-Restine Puymeral
Wheat glut floods Kansas City grain yards
Kansas City reels under a wave of wheat from Kansas and the southwest as about 1,000 carloads were expected to roll into the yards before night. Yesterday the city received 1,045 carloads the largest single day total, with over 8,000 cars since last Saturday, according to Ralph O Olek of the American Association of Railroads.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Ralph O' Olek
Boxtar
Dietsch Loses Fight to Escape Florida Trial
Jick Dietsch, 12, a former Coney incident suspect, lost his bid to delay trial for breaking and entering in West Palm Beach. He faces a jury trial next Monday on the charges. Co-defendant Anne Rupes, 26, Cleveland, and Miss Marguerite Wagner, 31, West Palm Beach, had motion to dismiss denied. Wagner to stand trial July 20 while Rupes remains in county jail on $500 bond for multiple entries and lootings valued around $14,000.
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Coney
West Palm Beach
Fla
Associated Press
Anne Rupes
Cleveland
Dietsen
Foreya
Marguerite Wagner
G. Newell
Newell
Reese
Miss Wagier
Dietsch
Lyodys
Kepfo
Jadge Newell
Public Hearing On Pennsylvania Vehicle Code Change
Harrisburg July 9 Pennsylvanians may submit views at a public hearing July 21 on the revision of the vehicle and tractor code. The state government commission committee will listen to new suggestions before presenting a final report and recommendations to the 1949 legislature.
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Associated Fresh
Harrisburg
Edward Gogol
Pennsylvania Motor
Coroner ends probe of actress death by own action
Coroner Ben Brown says no reason found for the actress Rex Harpston inquiry. funeral services set for the blond 29 year old actress at 12:30 p.m. tomorrow at Church of the rac eonal Forest Lawn Memorial Park Olendale.
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Far
Wator
Rex Harpston
Ures
Ben Brown
Dave Nape
Guy
Church of the Raceaonal
Forest Lawn Misnoria
Oleidale
Three U S Fliers Killed In Crash Near Frankfurt
Three American airmen died when a two engine German aviation plane crashed near the town of Moushains, 29 miles northwest of Frankfurt. The victims were U S Air Force officers including the pilot ace pilot and a single passenger. Names withheld pending notification to relatives. Bad weather delayed rescue and communications. Western Allied and Soviet press tensions rose over the incident as Berlin prepared for continued air operations amid blockades.
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Thilo Lines Air Force
London
Britain
United States
France
Rusia
Farhler
Foreign Office
Capirvl
France-Botr Jih
Paris
Sala
Mousbains
Frankfurt
Pune
U.S. Air Force
Tielé
Templehof
Atry Aum
Germaine
Neiman
Social Democrats
British
Socialiske
Gordon Aid
Ernest Bevin
Bela
North Korea Threatens South Korea Over New Government
North Korea warned via Pyongyang radio that the new South Korean government is a puppet state and urged a nationwide election for a unified people’s council. It derided the May 1 election and called for unity under a sovereign socialist path.
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North Korea
Radio Today
Pyongying
J Mio
Muito
Tthe Smith
Korea
South Korea
Pyong-yang
People's Council
Start Repair Work On Route 6 Near Warren
Derry and surrounding motorists were urged to delay trips between here and Warren or use the Chandlers Valley route while highway crews prepare the roadway for a new oil and stone surface. Work stretches from the viaduct east of Youngsville to a point west of Warren, with traffic continued but cautioned to avoid car damage.
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Here
Warren
Chandlers Valley
Department of Highways
Youngsville
Youngaville
S Posal
Warret
Delay Decision In Case Of Three CIO Officials
Pittsburgh July date set for a delay before action on three CIO officials charged with violating party policy. CTO executive board will hear recommendations to President Paul Murray. Council members Tracy Doll Sam Sage Coleman Young faced charges of supporting Henry Wallace and opposing Matassall Plant actions, with leadership faction disputes noted.
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Geyers
GIO
CTO Execuive
Organiss Mon
Asld
CLO
Ite
Paul Murray
Tracy Doll
Wayie County
Michy
Sam Sage
the Councy
Coleman Young
Orige Iivador
Henry ‘Wallace
Matassall
Ad UD
Joon
A&P to Expand Outlet in Cameron Block This Fall
The A P store plans a rapid outlet expansion within two months by taking over the Big ham Hardware and Plumbing Co, with remodeling to free space in Cameron Block. Rumors say Al Marty may relocate Spawhelt Restaurant as the hardware move occurs, while a restaurant move is denied. Marty awaits a Pennsylvania liquor board license appeal.
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Bigham Hardware and Plumbing Co
Cameron Block
al Marty
Hilgham's
Stndbeek
al Murty
Marty's Casino
Blarlite Ashielie Club
Marty
Pennsylvania
Tiuer Control Board
Bir
Res Laurent
Brad dock man clubbed to death near Butler
Brad dock man David A. Bruner, 42, of Brad dock, was clubbed to death in Prospect near Butler County. Coroner J Charles Dengier reports Bruner and his son visited Zinkham's house. Bruner allegedly tried to start a truck, then choked Zinkham’s son when the youth refused to move. A 66 year old resident of Prospect is being questioned.
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Burnie
Butler County
J. Charles Dengier
David A. Bruner
Braddock
Beutier
Som
Thames
Dengier
Said & Man
S& Wales
Binkham
Prospect
Denglet
Brunner
Wight
Wil
Zinkham
Robert Snell
Bruner
Wim
Yitnichem
Truman aides seek victory on first ballot
Aides work to stifle talk of a first ballot victory for Truman with a crowded convention scene. Delegates from New York and Chicago loom large as Eisenhower supporters press the argument that the general could win if he remains in the race. Officials acknowledge potential runs by Douglas or Eisenhower and the possibility that Roosevelt shows continued backing for Eisenhower during the convention.
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Truman
Justice William
Douglas
Douglan
Divight
D. Rienhower
Jack M. Anvey
Chicago
Arvey
Mayne William
O'Dwyer
New York
Rat Arvey
Eisenhower
Douglay
Triman
Hwever
Waleny
Priiman
James Roosevelt
Cal- Moria Sthite
Roosevelt
Omaha
Zeuntoy Pepper
D-Fia
Daviglus
Truman Leutenant
Wenayal
Hold Hearing on Area Milk Price Increase Likely
A hearing today in Erie County Court House will decide if milk prices in the area rise. Producers dealers and consumers testify before the State Milk Control Commission as current prices run about 19 cents a quart for standard milk and 21 cents for homogenized. Producers and distributors seek a one to two cent rise, with retailers pushing for a larger increase to align cash to the producer and cash to the customer. Only one cent overall rise occurred in the major state marketing areas in April after a May-June flush.
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Corry
Erie County Court House
Msk Control Commission
Risterh
Philadelphia
Tel Prutth
Baltimore girl slaying yields local arrest in case
Baltimore police report a Black janitor, Eugene H. James, held on a stabbing charge in the killing of 11 year old Marsha Brill as she rode her bicycle along a wooded road near her home. The suspect reportedly gave details to newsmen about another slaying of a two year old girl in Baltimore.
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Washtivraus
Hubert J. Barrutt
Baltimore
Simltiel
Barrett
Eugene H. James
Caryl
Bardwell
Payle
Baltimore James
Marsha Brill
Army Air Force Reveals Hush-Hush B 29 Russian Interment Story
The Air Force discloses a secret 1944 account of a B 29 and its crew captured by Russians and interned. Capt. Weston H Price leads a mission to bomb a Japanese target as new details emerge from the Wichita division and the wartime secrecy around the incident is lifted with authorization from the Air Force.
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Army Air Force
Gere Tammy Cueues
Amorig
Buelre Airplane Company
Buelne
Atory Ayer
Aber
Wei Fiat
Hell
Minuet
Weston H. Price
Longglow
Mediator Seeks Fresh Holy Land Truce Hope
Washington says Secretary of State Mingabull seeks renewal of peace talks in Palestine between Jesus and Araby. Reports from Eleraue describe a naval convoy from Csxabkanny arriving for exercises. A train wreck in Lower Serbia killed several. officials confirm limited details.
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Washington
Mingabull
Palestine
LoWet
Serbis
Secretariat of the
Serbian Minds
Bernadotte Talks With King Abdullah on Palestine Peace
United Nations mediator Count Folke Bernadotte met King Abdullah in Amman to discuss Palestine issues and halt hostilities. Reports say he warned of renewed Arab Jewish fighting unless discussions succeed, while Egypt resumes patrols in southern Palestine and Jerusalem remains a focal point for tensions.
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Cairo
Lewis Folke Bernatte
Ban
Palestine
Abdullah
Trans- Jordan
Amman
Egyptian Defense Ministry
Tider Bernadotte
Holy Land
Jerusalem
Anima
Animai
the Bruce
Bernadotte
Etic
N.Y
Aroi
Isrmel
Aml Hense
Dee Dare Amd Beer Tayi
Tel Aviv
Government taunts Lewis as coal mine strike drags on
AP dispatch from Washington notes a court move against John L. Lewis while the steel industry allied strike lingers. The UMW and captive mine workers face injunctions under Taft Hartley law as 42 million in fines loom for prior disobedience. Sympathy strikers drift back to work as the stoppage nears a potential ruling next Wednesday.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Petlera
Mudge
Allan
Goldsborough
Robert N. Denham
National Labor Relations Board
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the &Teolmen
Matty
Denham
Lewis
United Mine Workers Union
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