Sugar rationing opens by mail for babies and veterans
The Sugar Rationing Administration announces that applications for sugar rationing books may be mailed to branch offices for babies and those newly discharged from the armed forces. Lost books require a formal reissue. Civilians may also apply, with a July cadet program at Randolph Field reopening postwar plans to train 500 students at the West Point of the Air.
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Sugar Rationing Administration
West Point of the Air
Army Air Forces
Ab Randolph Field
San Antonio
Texas
Senate approves Griffis as Poland ambassador for Poland
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee on May 13 approved Stanton Griffis by voice vote to be ambassador to Poland. Griffis, a 59 year old New York investment banker, succeeds Arthur Bliss Lane after a background review delayed confirmation since his nomination on March 21 by President Truman.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Truman
Stanton Griffis
Poland
Arthur Bliss Lane
Griffis
New York
Noted Educators Named for Edinboro Workshop Program
Northwestern Pennsylvania Secondary Education Workshop at Edinboro State Teachers College will feature a consultant staff led by Miss Mary Jane Wyland Dr Carl D Momeweck Dr Walter E Hess Dr Edward A Glatfelter and Mrs Helen B Nicely The staff includes other educators and superintendents from northwestern Pennsylvania Supt Swartz Corry schools will join as consultant The event is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Branch of the National Association of Secondary School Principals with the State Education Association and the National Education Association as partners
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Flyineen Suai
Edinboro
Gallege
Mary Jane Wyland
Pennsylvania State College
Carl D
Edward A. Glatfelter
Pennsylvania
Helen B. Nicely
Pennsylvania Congress of Parents and Teachers
Supt Swartz
Corry Schools
Jone
National Association of Secondary School Principals
Pennnsylvania State Education Association
National Education Association
Penn
Public Hearing Sheds Light on Margarine Issue
Harrisburg May 13 Five weeks of debate over margarine regulation ended with a Senate committee move to repeal state controls and impose a $5 license fee on handlers. A public hearing was set for tomorrow to clear up public misunderstanding amid Republican calls for airing the matter. Senate minority leader John H Dent warned the agriculture committee remains opposed to removing oleo restrictions and the Farrell measure would stall if sent back.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Senate Agriculture Committee
Senate
Lei
John H. Dent
agriculture + committee
Farrell
Boy killed in Deerpark Sand and Gravel slide
May 1 9 at Radnor Pa. A 17 year old, Jean Z Quibell of Newhall Pa, was found dead after a sand slide at the Deerpark Sand and Gravel Company pit. Authorities say possible accidental discharge while cleaning firearms. Thomas Shallow, physician, believes death occurred Sunday. D A Newhall of Narbeth Pa confirms weekend property inspection near Tihan.
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Port Jervis
Boy Assucmuon Eres
Deerpark Sand and Gravel
Radnor
Thomas
Jean Z. Quibell
Mil Newhall
Jorg
Quibell
J. P. Morgan
Philadel
Thomas Shallow
Newhall
D. A. Newhall
Narbeth
Talon Starts Mass Layoffs in Erie District
Talon, Inc announces layoffs affecting about 180 workers at its Erie plant and around 256 staff in Meadville as sales declines in fasteners continue. Meantime, Meadville operations face prior dismissals from the mechanics division as the company seeks stabilization after war-time output.
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TALON
Erie
Tilo, Inc
Grosvenor
Mekhee
Meadville
Mechanics Division
Mckee
Rochester Man Charged With Kidnapping Girl
Charles R Dow of Sheridan was charged May 13 in Batavia with kidnaping a Rochester girl. The case stems from a wave of assaults on young girls in Genesee County. Dow admitted a string of crimes to State Police, saying he is a buyer and seller of musical instruments.
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Batavia
Rochester
Charles R Dow
Sheridan
F. Grant. Gardner
Wallace J. Stakel
Dow
Genesee County
Don
New Labor Bill Advances in Senate Amid Broad Proposals
Senate passes a new labor bill proposing a federal mediation agency independent of the Labor Department, penalties for unions for unfair labor practices, annual financial reports, and reforms on employer bargaining while restricting coercive tactics. It includes measures to prohibit employer coercion, curb union activity, and allow employers to petition for NLRB elections to choose representation.
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Federal Mediation Agency
Labor Department
Montittey Seuhexes
Ilon
Wien
Wage and cost rises outpace freight and fares since 1939
Since 1939 railroad wage and material costs have risen more than three times freight rates and five times passenger fares. This trend helps explain elevated operating pressures and potential price adjustments across the rail network.
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Oil City
Owen McIntosh Burne
U. S
Western Pennsylvania
Judiciary Committee
Erie County Court House
S. R. Kennedy
M. E.shambaugh
Sciota Street
Edward J. Oldensk
Helen 2. Kendrick
Corry
Chautauqua County
Bemus Point
Stow
United States
Union City
Titusville
J. van Dyke Miller
State Senate
Elmer J. Holland
Allegheny
W. J. Lane
D-Washington
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Robert Boteh
Burton R. Laut
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Pittsburgh District Army Engineers
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Pennsylvania Electric Company
Sylvania Electric Products, Inc
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No. 1 Fire
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Elgin
Fate Rey
Minnesota
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Lanston
South Center Strees
Dial
OLEO
Philadelphia
Federal Court For
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RINSO
Peter Pan Peanut Butter
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