Trains Idle as Firemen Strike Shuts Railways Nationwide
The firemen strike plunges rails into paralysis across major lines. In Corry and Erie, trains run off schedule while mail and parcel service adjust to reduced freight movement. Violence flares near Knoxville as crews report ambushes and shootings, and rail workers face widespread idle time amid disputed pay and staffing demands.
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Norwegian Ship Ablaze Reported By Radio
Radiomarine station KPA picked up a distress signal from the Norwegian motorship Talisman saying she was battling a fire and had died in her engine room at latitude 44 45 N longitude 1 9 E. The 6700 ton vessel was expected in the US and was reportedly being aided by the Shawnee and the Tokai Maru speeding to the Talisman. The position places the ship about 200 miles east of Yokohama.
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AFL Chiefs End A Day Session In 1947 Unity Talks
Philadelphia May 12 AFL President William Green stated the AFL would keep negotiations open after a day of talks with CIO leaders over possible merger. CIO President Murray and Green discussed commissions and future meetings set for August in Chicago. Green urged unity and urged Germany policy revision, calling for a provisional peace plan affecting Berlin and Western Germany.
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Community of Free Nations
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Berlin
Seven Oil Firms Hit With Antitrust Suit in West
The Justice Department filed a civil action in Los Angeles Federal District Court alleging seven major oil companies violated antitrust laws. Defendants include Standard Oil Co of California, The Tess Company, Shell Oil Co Inc, Tidewater Associated Oil Co, Richfield Oil Corp, General Petroleum Corp, and Blyton Oil Company, with operations spanning California Oregon Washington Nevada and Arizona.
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Fatal car crash in Allen town section claims Brookline man
A driver died after his car struck a utility pole in Allen town. John F. Genter, 25, of Brookline, succumbed to a skull fracture. The injured man, August Linder, 4, was charged with manslaughter as the driver.
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Brookline
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Truman presses repeal of Taft Hartley act in address
President Truman intensified his campaign for repealing the Taft Hartley Act, arguing it infringes on free collective bargaining and undermines labor. He urged fair treatment for management and labor and warned against government stepping back as the economy risks a return to boom and bust. He defended government intervention as essential to private enterprise and national prosperity.
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Taft-Hartley Tabor
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Robbers Take 15000 From Brink's Guards at Carpet Plant
Four masked gunmen robbed Brink's guards in the pay room of the Bigelow Sanford carpet plant in Thompsonville Connecticut, escaping by car with 15000 dollars. The guards were beaten and taken to Mercy Hospital in Springfield Massachusetts for treatment. FBI and local authorities treat as interstate money shipment, a federal case. The payroll for 200 third shift workers was seized. morning shift delayed as police searched the plant hour before shift change.
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Conn
Washington
FBI
Pollee
May Ease Controls On Germany
London reports indicate that Western powers debated easing occupation controls in west Germany during the Big Three foreign ministers session. American and British delegates proposed review of German internal and foreign affairs powers, aiming to ease restrictions without formal renegotiation of the postwar settlement.
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Germany
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Lion
City Horsewoman Debuts in Buffalo Show
Miss Pat Parsons of North Center Street makes her debut in the International Horse Show in Buffalo with two entries. She trained two imported horses from Kalarama Farms, Geldfast Fall and Earth Flying Star, preparing through the winter. Parsons travels with her horses while her parents Mr and Mrs Gerald Parsons watch from Buffalo as the show runs through Sunday attracting top horses from the eastern United States and Canada.
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North Center Street
Buffalo
Springfield
Bombardier
Democratic chief names 4 percent aides for election drive
May 12 Mau rice Splath Jr state Democratic chairman named three aides to assist in the November campaigns. Mayor David L Lawrence will direct Western Pennsylvania efforts, James P. Clark will handle Eastern Pennsylvania, and Herbert Cohen will oversee Central Pennsylvania.
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Wester Pennsylvania
James P. Clark
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Herbert Cohen
York
Senate blocks Truman NLRB reorganization plan
May 1 Senator Wherry and Republican leaders denounced the Truman era plan to reorganize the NLRB and related agencies. Debate centered on the comptroller of the currency and broader labor law reform with mixed support from Southern and Western Democrats and Republicans while the Fair Deal coalition faced stiff opposition.
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Nebraska
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Ohio
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Pennsylvania
Mystery Sub Sighted Off New Jersey Coast
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports a mysterious submarine sighting about 30 miles off Atlantic City near New Jersey. Three crewmen from the tanker SS Mobilgas observed a black periscope and said the sub appeared to steer away after noting the tanker.
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Associated Préss
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Philadelphia Inquirer
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New York Harbor
Sib
SS. Mobilgas
Two Counterfeit Leaders Plead Guilty in Federal Case
In New York on May 12, Bufalo men Salvatore Salli 39 and Antony Tripel 34 pleaded guilty before Federal Judge Henry W. Goddard to conspiracy to counterfeit 200000 in ten and twenty dollar bills. One conspiracy count was dropped. Sentencing set for May 46.
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New York
Henry W. Goddard
Salvatore Salli
Buflalo
Antony Trpel
Goddard
Clymer Farmer and Grandson Escape Frightful Tractor Mishap
A Clymer farmer Lawrence Beckerin and his three year old grandson Paul Beckerink narrowly escaped serious injury when a tractor rolled forward toward a fence, pushed the boy into a seven foot deep stream, and toppled him into the frigid water. The grandfather pulled the boy to safety and both escaped unharmed aside from a ducking. A brace from the local fire department later pulled the tractor from the water.
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Lawrénes Beckerin
Paul
Mry
Ivan Beckerink
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Economy move under fire in Congress funding clash
In Washington on May 12 three Democrats assailed a Jensen amendment that would cap vacancies at 10 percent in federal agencies for the fiscal year starting July 1. The measure, added to a large appropriation bill, drew criticism from Rep. Rabaut and Rooney who warned it would hinder department staffing and hinder removal of inefficient workers. Two gunmen robbed and abducted a gasoline station operator in Pittsburgh on May 2, fleeing with 130 dollars after forcing him from his car at Forbes and Lawn.
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South Side
Sam Gordon
East Carson Street
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Dennis Ordered to Begin Sentence for Contempt
Washington May 12 Communist Leader Eugene Dennis was ordered to begin a one year prison term for contempt of Congress. Federal Judge David A Pine directed Dennis to serve immediately after denying a delay until June 2 for an appeal in New York. Dennis, secretary general of the American Communist party, had refused to testify before the House Un American Activities Committee.
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Sparta High to Hold 2410 Gradation Tonight and Sunday
Fifty to sixty students will graduate from Sparta High School with commencement ceremonies set for Thursday evening May 18 in the high school auditorium. The baccalaureate will be held Sunday evening with Valedictorian Alta Barthart and Salutatorian Janet Rose among the speakers. A procession, hymn, sermon by Rev. Leroy Marrie, violin and piano solos, and choir performances will precede benediction by Rev. Oliver Thompson.
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Jane Rose
Gordon Brown
Lawyn Strutt
Joan Tilotson
Paul Baker
Ethel Brink
Ciara Bunting
Sue Annn Dorn
Art Ehrhart
Gordon Fralick
Kelli Fralick
Donald Jones
Laevonie Mays
Donald McCray
Mary Ann Rittehouse
Carol Rogers
Jane Rosh
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Ruby Shoemaker
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Andrew Baythe
Opal Stake
James Schmiiin
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Local Youth Faces Two Motor Violations
John C. Patmore of 319 West Washington street faces two charges from city police after a 2:20 am stop. He admitted the license plate 1 L-24 was stolen and gave no details on the thief. He also faced driving without a license and improper plates, with officers removing the plates and taking the car to the station. AFFIRM CONVICTION FRANKFURT, Germany, May 12 The U S high commission appeals court affirmed the conviction and 1 1 year sentence of Mrs Yvette Madsen of Brooklyn in the slaying of her Air Force husband last October 19.
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John C. Patmore
West Washington Street
Corry
Patmore
Frankfurt
Germany
U. S. High Commission Appeals Court
Yvette Madsen
Brooklyn
Air Force
Congressmen Surprise at Debate on Military Proposal
Congressmen from both parties react with surprise as a controversial military proposal is discussed. President Vinson alone expresses cautious interest, while Democrats and Republicans alike voice strong criticisms and call for further study.
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Pentagon splits over sharing atomic bombs with allies
May 12 report notes strong congressional opposition to dispersing A bombs abroad. Key lawmakers and Pentagon officials warn of leaks and safety risks, while some military experts back contingent overseas deployment with strict controls. Senator Vinson leads opposition to ally sharing.
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Clymer Driver Escapes In Crash
Harold Legters, meat minisket operator and township sptessor, escaped serious injury when he swerved his car off the highway two miles south of Mayville to avoid a second car entering from a side road. His car left the road and overturned several times, causing damage estimated over $5,000. Legters reportedly was uninjured.
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Mayville
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