Union Advances Plans for Chrysler Walkout
Detroit May 7 The FEIO United Auto Workers push ahead with plans for a walkout at Chrysler Corp. mediators move to bring the parties together before the May 12 deadline. UAW seeks 30 cent an hour raise plus fringe demands while Chrysler counters with a six cent offer. If talks fail 75,000 workers could strike across 19 plants, in the first major automotive walkout since 1945-49.
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California
Indiana
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Chrysler Corporation
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de Soto
Hit and run driver surrenders in nine year case
In Pottsville Pennsylvania on May 7 authorities said Lawrence Fennesy surrendered after nine years fearing the consequences. He pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving for a 1890 hit and run that killed Joseph A. Fisher of McAdoo. Judge Staudenmeier sentenced him to 18 months to three years in prison. Mrs James McDevitt, wife of the Pennsylvania Federation of Labor president, died at Morey Hospital of a heart ailment.
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Pottsville
Aiman
Lawrence Fennesy
Pennesy
Charles W. Staudenmeier
Ashland
Fennesy
Joseph A. Fisher
McAdoo
Phil
Adelphia
Mig, McDevitt
PKAD
Pittsburgh
James McDevitt
Morey Hospital
Hospital Tag Day Sale Opens Today at Corry
Hospital tag day sale launches tonight and runs all day tomorrow at the Corry area. Auxiliary members organize the event with Widmann and Teal Drug Store assisting. Boy Scouts and Girl Beata units participate, selling tags and supporting expenses for distribution and proceeds.
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Vonight
Muwlyuirtern
Widmann and
Girl Beata
Proverds
Executions Rise in Greece After Leftist Uprisings
Mass executions continued in Greece under a new administration for murder tied to leftist uprisings in 1944. Nineteen executed, thirteen more in Athens, eleven in Salonika, bringing totals to over eight hundred in 36 hours. The British embassy sought explanations from Vice Premier Tsaldaris as cabinet reshuffles unfolded and Parliament was suspended for a month under King Paul. Dwight Griswold and U.S. officials aided in resolving the stalemate between Sophoulis and Tsaldaris.
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Athens
Salonika
Uurtsingy
Toe
Clifford Norton
Constantin Tsaldaris
Sara Sense
Norton
Michhael Mayrocordato
Tealdarig
Iphemistokles Sophonly
Alberul
Teal Davis
Awere
Sophoulis
Liney
Sophoule
Dwight Griswold
Greece
UT. S
Tsaldaris
Griswold
U. S
Post Office opposes taking over small package trade
May 7 report notes the Post Office Department rejects taking over the Railway Express Agency small package business. Postmaster General Jesse Donaldson says parcel post costs exceed parcel postage by about 50 million dollars, and facilities lack to handle Express Company work as rates rose. A shift in traffic followed rate increases.
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Lhils
Parcel Post
Air Force readies orders for new planes in peacetime plan
Washington May 7 The Air Force moves to buy 2727 warplanes pending President Truman's signal amid a Senate House conference push. A $3.23 billion expansion bill passed the Senate and awaits White House action to start production. The plan aims to speed air power growth, with 243 bombers, 1575 jet fighters, and 909 support aircraft by 1953. The debate touched on drafting and universal military training but favor favored moving ahead.
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Senate
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White House
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Leo Allen
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Howie Fatles
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Tere
Fang
Iate
Gas line proposed from Kentucky to Buffalo faces delay
The Tennessee Gas Transportation Company seeks approval to build an 895 mile pipeline from Kentucky to a point near Buffalo at an estimated cost of 224,954 dollars. The project would serve gas distributors in the region including PNG, which requests daily delivery of 10 million cubic feet. If approved, operation could be delayed two to three years. Also, State College plans to crown Queen Algie Afine Moser of Shia Mokin tomorrow evening at a campus ceremony.
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Roni
Kentucky
Buffalo
Federal Power Commission
Tennessee Gas Transportation Company
Tennessee Company
Pennsylvania
Coriwnnius
PNG
Queen State College
Pennsylvania State College
Algie Afine Moser
U S Effort To End Palestine Bloodshed Doomed
President warns the plan may fail as deadlines approach and British mandate ending next week risks renewal of Arab Jewish warfare amid warnings from officials.
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U.S
Palestine
Jews Claim New Gaza Gains In North Palestine
Haifa May 7 Jews say they seized territory in northern Palestine as Britain’s mandate nears end. They report captured Arab villages near the Christ’s boyhood home and a nearby overlook, and established a government over the areas they control. Western Europe fears instability while U S and British officials seek an international force to end fighting by May 15 to prevent broader Arab Jewish war.
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Debel Et Tur
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Bulgaria
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Turkey
Middle Eup
Corry High Students Take Scholarship Test
Fourteen students from the Corry Senior class are participating in a statewide examination conducted by county school officials. The winners in each county of the RBGH senatorial district will receive four hundred dollars per year for four years to attend any Pennsylvanian college of their choice. Last year’s county winner was John Windah of West Washington Street, now at Edinbor State Teachers College.
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County Schiaals
Department of Public Instruction
RBGH
Stair
iPenhaylyantit. Mt
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West Washington Street
Whe
Edinborn State Teachers College
Churchill urges plan to create new Europe
Winston Churchill urged a 22 nation forum in The Hague to form a new European council under postwar world order. He called for three zones of influence, including a united Western Hemisphere alliance, and proposed an emergency council for Europe to pursue economic recovery and military defense with regional councils and joint action.
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Netherlands
Winston Chon Weed
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Lon
Wrente
Hugopein
Assembly
Parliament of Europe
Will Reorganize Dems On May 24
SARRISBURG May 9 J Ware reports the Democratic state committee plans to reorganize on Monday May 24 in Harrisburg. The executive committee and 12 regional districts will convene to select new officers and set the schedule for the reorganizational steps.
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Associated Press
Sarrisburg
J. Ware
Mickle
Demouralié
Sool
Eebo
BeAer
Democrata Nationa
Pomurite
Weleck
Ung Wu
Dholmaan Wlyaady
Philly Maithews
Carlisle
Fueniey
GOP Delegates to Meet May 2 in Philadelphia convention
A Pennsylvanian delegation prepares for the Republican national convention in Philadelphia with Gov. James J. Davis leading the delegation and Edward Martin as favored presidential candidate on the first ballot. Delegates from Montgomery County and others align with Dull and Willman as Baltimore leaders plot strategy. A possible 62 delegates from Pennsylvania are expected to attend.
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Pomisyvunie
Mie Gopatsieommittey
Bottmieel
Yes
Bellevue
Sleaford
Philadelphia
James JH. Dull
Keystone
Wevens
Onty
Duff
Torsa
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U.S. Senufay
Edward Martin
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Hursid Wilawien
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Tn Wadillan
Toy Gooke
Wontgomery County
J. C Pew
Slaszen
Compromise Near in Senate on Atomic Jobs Debate
In Washington May Bolant support grows for extending Lilienthal term limits to July 1 1950. Senator Vandenberg GOP leader backs a two year extension to ease controversy while Senator Taft hints he may oppose. President Truman warned shorter extensions could hinder programs as panel eyed a compromise next week amid fresh calls for staggered terms in the Atomic Energy Act.
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Tash
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Washington committee backs Tarson nomination for war assets post
The committee approved Jess Tarson of Oklahoma for the war assets administrator role. It also recommended without assent the appointment of retired rear admiral Pant L. Wath ep as successor. A British refusal to appoint a new payer for Jerusalem and a UN designation for the job were reported.
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Wingi
Thaennto
Jess Tarson
Oklshota
Svante Caniin Pant L. Wathep
Rail Strike Shrinks Corr y Plants and Shipping
A nationwide rail strike threatens to halt operations at Corr y area plants including Raymond Gerry Jamestown Ajax and Aero Supply. Embargoes on livestock perishables and vital materials will spread within days, with some lines paused and production slowed as workers walk out.
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Aero Supply
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Guardsmen of Company A to receive uniforms soon
Word from Harrisburg states Guardsmen in Company A will be issued new uniforms. Sel. Winfield Williams received orders to travel to the capital for the first issue of uniforms. He is authorized to return with a Federal Tank and trailer to be stored at the Armory for official use. The move follows the Pennsylvania National Guard revival program begun nearly two years ago. On Tuesday night May 25, the local guard unit will be inspected by Dr Caldulles Frenchy Jr, Army instructor of the 112th Infantry, at 7 30 p m after a property and records survey in the afternoon.
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S/Sel
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112Th Infantry
Truman Still Holds Hope For Rail Agreement
President Truman, in a cabinet meeting, pursued a path to avert a railroad crisis with the Brotherhoods and carriers. Officials said seizure powers could be invoked under wartime authority if talks fail, with a Washington conference and a 6 pm Tuesday deadline looming.
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Clarke
Clark
Steelman
W. Fulley
Association of America Railroads
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Aolelior Ganeral
Supreme Court
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Tulle
Davi B. Robertson
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Lacoma
Alfred J. Glover
Partey
Johnnston
Bleveland
Johnstot
Defense Transportation
Harmony Bus Drivers Vote On New Offer
Harmony bus drivers vote on a company proposal after a negotiating session. The Amalgamated Association of Street Electric Railway and Motor Employees met to settle terms, with a new contract offer presented at 1 30 today to avert a strike. The union earlier sought 27 cents per hour, and two cars were involved in the talks amid improved working conditions.
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