Babson Explores Labor Rifts Over Fish Handlers Pay
In Glouofly Mass the writer reports on a strike and wage disputes involving fish handlers. He discusses employer and worker positions, price pressures, and the impact on families, noting pay scales from 60 cents to about 1.15 per hour and the feasibility of higher raises amid rising retail prices for fish and related goods. He explains two main fish labor structures, crew shares and owner bonuses, framing the dispute as to who should run the business while detailing the hard, daily realities of sea workers.
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Beline
Iwist
Thaleif
Mail deliveries slashed in area
Corry postal officers and residents awaited word on a new departmental order ending Saturday city carrier deliveries in Franklin. The order limits carriers to eight hours daily, with substitutes reduced to 1x hours daily, leaving some regular routes with only one delivery.
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Franklin
Senate Votes Defeat Veto On GOP Tax Cut In 1947 Fight
In a televised Senate session packed with observers, lawmakers failed to override President Truman's veto of the GOP tax cut. The roll call showed 47 Republicans and 10 Democrats voting to override, while 34 Democrats and 3 Republicans supported sustaining the veto. The House had already override with a narrow margin.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Truman
Pascal Pampalen
Congress
House
Mulkin
Roly
Dill
Halleck
Umstead
North Carolina
Aiken
Vermont
Tydings
Bleher
Thoffins
D-Ttah
Altoether
Rent Director McPeak's Resignation Rejected in Washington
In Washington on July 19, Howard McPeak's bid to resign as Western Pennsylvania rent director was rejected by Housing Exp editor Creedon. Creedon said McPeak's warning to tenants not to sign leases aimed to set the record straight after reports suggested he urged signing, noting instructions to refrain from advising tenants on lease terms.
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Bynsoweavey
Washington
Howard McPeak
Western Pennsylvania
Creedon
Crebdail
McFeaklin Washington
Pittsburgh
Jsm McPeak
McPeak
Jenses
Orsedon
MaPesk
Universal military training bill clears House subcommittee
A House Armed Services Subcommittee approved a universal military training bill by seven to one, with one member not voting. The plan calls for six months of basic training for males 18 to 40, followed by five months in ROTC or reserve components, under a three member presidentially appointed commission. Trainees receive 30 dollars monthly during basic training and wear distinct uniforms, with deferments possible for education or age.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Armed Services
1Yi
Man's Special Commission
Rep Towne
R-Nd
Tes
House
Congress
En Rotc
Natonal Guys
Otter Reserve
Napel
Record high average pay in manufacturing hit 1.22 an hour
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports June average pay in manufacturing reached 1.22 dollars per hour for a 40 hour week. Director Swan Clague warns rising rents and food prices may push the cost of living past the March peak while real wages show gains against consumer prices. The report ties wage gains to a 100 16 cent rise and notes employment remains strong near 60 million jobs.
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Associated Prenat
Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Fiat
Bureau
Swan Clague
Cagne
BLS
Census Bureau
Leuap
Hie
Zalineck 10 Start Paying Here July 28
The city moves on a low-cost paving project with Zalineck 10 as bidder. Alfred Chemical Co is the successful supplier for tar, with first shipments due next week. Weather and tar availability affect progress. costs to property owners range from $1.24 to $1.79 per unit.
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Zallneck
Bin
Surenen
Yas
Kegin
Alfied Chemical Co
Ely
City Council rows over overhead tanks measure ends planned
City officials plan Measure 10 to ban aboveground inflammable squid storage tanks after a local fire scare. The ordinance, to be debated next Monday, aims to bar construction and relocation of tanks, with state fire marshal involvement cited and community concerns noted.
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North Corry
Harrisburg
Grange League Federation
Washington Street
Warter
Rounky
Ove | Marshall
Mercury Drops 24 Degrees Overnight In Local Weather
A rapid temperature fall after a late storm saw the mercury drop 24 degrees in 12 hours. Early today the reading stood around 62 degrees as the trend continued. Weather observer George Muilderick reported a heavy rainfall and a 0.25 inch addition from the previous evening, totaling 1.76 inches since 5 p.m. yesterday.
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George Miulderick
Showdown Over Armed Forces Merger Under Cabinet Member
Washington July 19 The House and Senate debate an armed services merger under a single cabinet head. Hoffman Iowa Michigan leads opposition while supporters say it preserves unity and avoids duplication. Details focus on the plan to unify Army Navy and Air Force under one top official.
Corry Seeks Vocational Agricultural Program at Local School
Barry Burrows spoke to the Chamber of Commerce and School Superintendent David Swartz urging a vocational agricultural program at Corry High School. Officials will study demand, noting rural students could attend local classes, a program once offered until funding shortages forced its end in the 1980s.
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Harry Burrows
Commerce
Corry
Barry Burrows
Chamber of Commerce
David Swartz
Burrows
Cory
Police seek car thief in Corry and Lakewood case
Police request help locating Vasey a former Corry resident wanted in Lakewood Ohio for stealing a 1941 Pontiac sedan on July 4. He was in Corry returning from a Cleveland address, last seen weeks ago. Also reports a Tamaqua track walker found dead, Daniel Boligh, 58, near a signal tower.
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Lakewood
Ohio
Lalewood
Vasey
Inkewond
Cleveland
Tamaqua
Daniel Boligh
Reading Goni- Dany
Drehersville
Here
Vienna Press Attacks Austrian Relief Pact Over Soviet Profit Motive
The Wiener Kurier editorially charges that the 100 million Austrian relief deal infringes on Soviet colonial prerogatives, signaling tensions in relief negotiations. In Washington, Western allies clash over Marshall Plan aims, jeopardizing congressional support for Europe revival, while Truman approves U S administration of former Japanese islands. In London, Rangoon bombing kills five ministers in the Burmese government during an executive meeting.
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Associated Press
Vienna
T. 5
Wiener Kurier
Russia
Soviet Union
Washington
Merchants Elect President Here in Corry
Robert Wilcox, operator of Wilcox Wallpaper, was elected president of the Retail Merchants Guild of the Corry Chamber of Commerce replacing George Cone who moved from the city. A bureau meeting is set for next Monday at 6:40 PM at the Rite Restaurant. The Chamber plans its annual party for August 1 with games, dinner, and an afternoon-evening program. A directors meeting announced a Pennsylvania Agricultural Commission field crew to paint “Goaty” and compass directions on the roof of Aero Supply Mfg within 30 days.
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Robert Wilcox
Wilcox
Eastui Street
Tias
Hilvest
Corry Chamber of
Commeres
Wilcos
George Cone
Rite Restorant
Chamber of Com- Ine
Cluk
Gomiercy Group
Wass
Pennsylvania Agrofulles Commission
Aero Supply Mfg. Eo
Tne
U S Seaman Dies In British Refugee Battle Aboard Exodus 1947
In the Mediterranean near Haifa the refugee ship President Warfield, carrying about 465 Jewish immigrants, was intercepted by five British destroyers. Onboard clashes left three dead and more than eight injured. American seaman Walter Bernstein of Los Angeles died from a head wound. The refugees were subdued by British marines and later transferred to Haifa for deportation to Cyprus.
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Mediterranean
Associated Press
ASPA
Palestine
Haifa
Paleslide
Dilly
Mishl
Mediterranean Sea
Europe
Jrews
Egypt
President Warfield
Cyprus
Walter Bernstein
Los Angeles
Warfield
Bernyiel, Uhere
Berard Marks
Ghudinnall
Cyril Weinstein
New York
Nook
Four Cars Derail On Pennsylvanian Train No 680
Four coaches including the sleeping car derailed five miles west of Williamsport on Pennsylvania train No 680. Seven rails and two switches were damaged. A seven hour delay occurred but service to Corry continued. The train moved slowly due to a bent brake that had been temporarily repaired minutes earlier. Twenty six sleeping car passengers were not awakened and transferred to another car after the jolt.
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Pennsy Mo
Pennsylvania
Nore
Willamsport
Trail
Corry
Prscen
House Passes Record Time Relief Measure
The House approved a sweeping relief package totaling about 1.009 billion dollars aimed at Greece Turkey and anti Communist relief through foreign aid and occupation costs. The measure would also study mass European refugee immigration and military cooperation while signaling an ongoing debate on immigration policy and foreign policy strategy.
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Alex
Singhetom
Washington
Greece
Russia
House
Senate
Anse Bas
Inter Ag
Ona
Taber Ir-Ny
Turkey
Germany
Korea
Japan
United States
Heaton
Tutte
Congress
House Judiciuy
Pizeon-Hale
Standing Committee On
Baton
R-Nj
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Republikican
Foreign Affairs Committee
Truman
Ihaly
Mead Park Swimming Pool Fund Reaches 1088 Total
Mead Park pool project finances indicate about one twenty-fifth of the estimated cost has been raised with $1088 already invested. The pool fund gains from a Highway Male Chorus concert added $758, and directors say $25,000 is needed to complete the plan. Local efforts continue to marshal support and capital for construction.
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Banda
Astin Hallion
Mt Eke
Shumber
Chirry Mwuimmer
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