Government ends case in trial against UMW
Washington report on March 1 states the government finished its contempt of court case against United Mine Workers leader John L. Lewis. The union’s motion to dismiss was denied, and trial coverage notes possible seizure and continued pressure as contract talks resume. coal industry impact and utility conservation measures are mentioned amid heavy fines and idle workers.
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Seizure Of Phone System Ordered By Governor
Governor Driscoll ordered the seizure of the New Jersey Bell Telephone system and planned a state administrator and a five member arbitration board to resolve a dispute with the CIO Communication Workers of America M J division. The board would decide the current conflict and both aides agreed to the arbitration board's decision.
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Arbitration Board
Ground crew strike hits American Airlines nationwide
A nationwide strike by air line ground crew began with pickets at LaGuardia as 4600 supply and maintenance workers walk out the day shift. American Airlines pledges to run schedules. union demands include 20 cent hourly wage hikes and job security.
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Sarline
Defense bolsters Sander defense at Mercy trial
Manchester New Brunswick March 1 The defense read a statement by Dr Albert Stay saying Mrs Abbie Borroth died before Dr Hermann Sander reached her bedside The testimony undercuts the charge of first degree murder The medical referee Dr Robert Biron testified the hospital record showed four injections of air and that air injection has no medical value Defense questions whether Biron and Sander were on friendly terms and notes prior disagreements were minor and routine among physicians.
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Robert Biron
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Winter blast snarls roads and forecasts more drift
A new arctic cold wave brings wind whipped snow and ice coated streets across Ohio Kentucky West Virginia and western New York and Pennsylvania. Cinders struggle against rapid drifting as plows lag and deliveries fall behind. Road conditions may worsen into Thursday with continuing cold and wind.
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Canada
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Middle Atlantic
False Fire Alarm Triggers Citywide Wakeful Night
A malfunctioning fire alarm system caused a false alarm at 1 15 this morning. Residents watched from darkened homes as the alarm hissed and sounded intermittently for about 30 minutes before the fault was isolated to the Second ward. Electricians traced the issue to a short in the Hines Bathracks area.
Actress Sues for Divorce in Hollywood
Actress Janet Blair filed for divorce from record executive Lou Busch, claiming a marital split dating back two weeks. The former Altoona, Pennsylvania native previously used the name Martha Janet Busch in business dealings.
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Altoona
Lou Busch
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Seven Fairhaven housing units remain unsold
Only seven parcels in the Fairhaven wartime housing project remain available. Realtors report 11 parcels equaling 22 dwelling units sold since government disposal began, with six others turning over after FHA involvement. Full ownership transfer expected once all deeds are completed, ending government to private ownership negotiations.
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J. Bred Kinley
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Owlett attacks Duff in Pennsylvania GOP primary clash
Mason Owlett, GOP national committeeman and Pennsylvan ia Manufacturers Association president, accuses Governor Duff of personal attacks on Senator Grundy and endorses Grundy while predicting Duff will be repudiated by voters. Owlett says Duff seeks Grundy’s backing for attorney general and ran for governor, then pivoted to attack Grundy. Duff counters the claim calling it asinine.
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Philadelphia
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Harrisburg
Duff
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Truman May Open Files To Red-Hunting Senators
Washington March reports a Senate inquiry into possible access to State Department records. President Truman faces pressure from Republicans seeking release of confidential files on alleged communists and political opponents. The discussion centers on executive privilege and the scope of a potential subcommittee investigation.
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Corry Chamber Elects Four Directors for New Year
The Corry Chamber of Commerce elected four new board members Philip Zulmerk Rupert Ort Jr Robert Turiner and renominated Lawrence Thomas. They will be introduced at a meeting at Hotel Corry tomorrow evening and participate in the organizational session. W P Schenck of the State Chamber will speak on Building New Town at the Old Site, with hopes for at least 125 attendees.
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Communists Offer Aid to 10 Miners in Pittsburgh Area
March 1 report from Pittsburgh notes striking ap cephal miners with United Mine Workers receiving aid requests. Sherley Lipscomb, 48, says Communists are sounding out miners but many still reject help. a letter to Allegheny County commissioners seeks aid for workers out of work while keeping employment. Steel Corp to run a three day week at Ambridge plant due to coal shortage, furloughing 1,500 workers avoided.
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Ambridge
Ajax And Union Sign New Pact
Officials from Ajax and Union agreed to a one year contract long touted as balanced with changes in vacation pay seniority rules and premium pay for Saturday work. The company will fund new benefits while no immediate wage increase is included and a potential reopening is noted for October.
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Vaneraralis
12 Atlantic Pact Nations To Meet In Spring
London Foreign Office said ministers of the 12 Atlantic pact nations plan a spring meeting, possibly in Europe. U S Secretary Acheson said a meeting of foreign ministers may be necessary in the spring. The council held its first meeting last April 4 after the pact's signing. The spring gathering could be held in Brussels or The Hague to discuss the pact's first year and future plans.
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Europe
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Foreign Office
United States
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U. S
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Belgium
Holland
Phone Co Refuses Cost Data To PUC
Harrisburg March 1 The Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation refused a Public Utility Commission request for reproduction costs based on a one year period The company argued it lacks the figures and they are not relevant The firm offered to provide estimates based on average prices for the year ending June 30 1947 and 1948 and to furnish information to help the PUC compute its own costs for up to ten years The PUC would use such estimates to judge rate increase reasonableness.
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Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation Today
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Artistie-Distin
Atom spy Klaus Fuchs convicted in Britain for sharing secrets
London March 1 Klaus Fuchs the atom scientist was found guilty of betraying top British and American atomic secrets to the Soviet Union and sentenced to 14 years in prison. The trial before Lord Goddard carried wide publicity as prosecutors detailed his admissions and motives.
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February 62 Drivers Cited in Coury District Traffic Sweep
Ted Hubley of the Real State Police barracks announced 62 drivers were cited for safe laws violations in February in the Coury district. Officers conducted 233 patrols covering 404 miles of highways and investigated 19 traffic accidents with $10,495 property damage. Five criminal investigations were started, yielding six arrests, with $280 in property recovered.
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