Auto Industry Fears Long Chrysler Strike
Detroit May 13 An $8 million strike fund for Chrysler workers swelled by the CIO United Auto Workers as 11 000 workers threaten a long walkout. Chrysler plant layoffs affect 13 000 workers across Michigan Indiana and California with production halted and union leaders predicting a drawn out shutdown.
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Associated Prew
Detroit
CIO United Cio
Krysler Corp
Tajay
Chrysler
Emil Mey
Actu
Samuphervers
Chryaler
Michigan
Twa
Todlinna
Ong
California
Newcastle
Thd
Ins
Union Okesmen
VAW
Jormen Matthews
Heumn
Brags Fufneturing Co
Thrysler
Pune
Chrys
S ‘Tey
Lo Assess & miTilon Wiito
Jeek Indune
Wendu
Alek L Birikets
Jose
Chrysler NM
Hick
Cheysley
JBless Pay Checks Sent Direct For Unemployment
The new unemployment payout system will mail pay checks directly to recipients bypassing local offices. Chief executive J Onrwso of Brave Bureau of Employment announces that checks will include full names and other identifiers, eliminating delays in the process. May 13 report notes Governor fixed June 28 as execution date for George Henry Chay, following state Supreme Court upholding Chapman’s death sentence for wife Minnie Chapman’s murder.
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Ion
Nish
George Henry Chay
Potter Minty
State Supreme Court
Erec
Chapman
Minnie Chap
Bingham Town
Potter Counky
Truman Opposed Outlawing Communist Party
The Associated Press reports President Truman opposed outlawing the Communist Party. He spoke during a discussion on a Mundt bill to require Communist registration and warned that many advocates of overthrowing the government pose a threat to American principles.
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Truman
Communist Party
Associated Press
Washington
Ue Mundt
Jawa
Railroad unions sound warning of possible nationwide strike
The Associated Press reports that the four railroad brotherhoods will run trains as long as the government controls the railways. They warn a strike could resume in two weeks or two years if no agreement is reached. Key union leaders demand a 4.30 pay raise and 23 changes in working rules, while the Army denies wage settlement aims. The unions say government control could shift if a satisfactory deal with the Army is reached.
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Associated Pret
Washington
Tains 9S Tong
Army
Waltrom
Niles
Three Miners Trapped in Shamokin Coal Pit
SHAMOKIN Pa May 11 Rescue work continued as three miners Edward Heck Charles Bashore and Peter Gordon trapped 17 feet underground in an independently operated hard coal mine were feared dead after flood water filled a lower shaft. State Policeman John Hockmeter said they may still be alive if they could reach an unwatered branch. Workers pumped out water through the night using drums due to missing pumps.
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Shamokain
Foley
Lelow
Staate
John &. Hockmeter
Edward Heck
Charles Bashore
Peter Gordon
Shamokitt
Hockmeter
Ranehaw
Drowns in pond near Russelton farm
A nine year old boy named John Ferrance drowned yesterday in a pond on the Joe Sept Marck farm near West Devon town Shilp in Russelton. The body was recovered late last night after the pond was drained by workers.
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Pittsburgh
Joosepht Marck Farm
West Deve Town
Shilp
Tierr Russelton
John Ferrance
Arabs and Jews Ready War Plans as Mandate Ends
Arabs and Jews prepare for a rival regime in Palestine as Britain relinquishes its mandate at midnight. A Jewish provisional government in Tel Aviv works on proclaiming a Jewish state. Arabs plan an Arab administration in cooperation with occupying forces. The UN partition vote is recalled and the U.S. proposes appointing a U.N. high commissioner. Reports claim Jewish forces seized Atellaport in the Jordan Valley near Beisan as fighting intensifies around Jerusalem.
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Associated
Wreen
Jerusalem
Araba Atic
Palestine
Great Britain
League of Nations
Tel Aviv
Severn National League
Abdel Rahman Aczan Pashnanidi Dimiscus
Holy Land
Tia
United Nations Assembly
United States
Thei
S U. N
Alan Gordon Cusi- Jaingham
Atellaport
Jordan Valley
Armb Cily
Beisan
Jeruselem
Heyett
Plan Excursion to Cleveland for Indians Yankees Doubleheader
The Eye Railroad announced the first excursion of the season to Cleveland on Sunday May 23 by rail to see the Indians and New York Yankees in a doubleheader. Tickets cost 3 6 1 with limited supply sold at Guignon's Hardware on a first come basis. Seats are in the mammoth stadium third base line in Section 27 upper tier. Departure times: 615 BST from Glevey. Expected sellout with about 60 000 tickets already moved in Cleveland.
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Eye Railroad
Cleveland
Indians
New York Yankees
Guignon's Hardware
Corry
Glevey
Yankees
Ohio City
Lamb invites Hebert to testify for Times in suit
Toledo dispatch reports Edward Lamb seeks Louisiana Rep. Hebert to testify in the Erie Times-News libel suit Lamb filed. The exchange centers on whether Hebert will appear to address accusations of ties to Communist fronts. A Senate committee meanwhile votes 3 to 4 to advance the controversial Moore-Rice bill to amend the National Goods Act.
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Toledo
Edward Lamb
Edward Hebert
D-La
Erle
Thmesim & Abel
Lamb
Tebher
Louisiayin
Times
Viberult
Erie ‘Times
Ajax Union Workers Vote Strike Over Pay Demand
Ajax Iron Works employees vote to strike over pay as negotiations for a new contract stall. The two thirds majority signals a walkout with union leadership aiming for a prompt return to bargaining despite no official statement from management. Federal conciliator Grover Brairsbrook plans another negotiation meeting soon.
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Ajax
Dntail
UAK
Ajax Iron Worley
Grover Brairsbrook
Wif
Meadvilla
Congress Defied By President
President Truman challenged Congress over access to confidential records from the White House and cabinet. He warned he would veto any bill forcing disclosure and argued courts protect executive confidentiality, while noting a pending secrecy measure could jail officials for failing to reveal information.
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Associated Press
Washington
Truman
Congress
Congressional Committee
Atero
Sewer Blocked on Eagle Street Delays Repair
Rainy weather stalls Eagle Street sewer repair between Wes Wayne unions streets with completion expected within a day after a break in the weather. City crews cleared the blockage, investigated the cause, and planned tile replacement to reopen a line serving Marion Street and surrounding areas.
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Eagle Street
Wes Wayne Unions
Org Mae
Marion Street
Washington
Oil executive says domestic fuel supply adequate this year
Dr Robert E Witton chairman of Standard Oil Co said the domestic fuel oil supply should be sufficient this year barring serious strikes or catastrophes He warned production may not meet demand for all burner installations and noted expected 7 to 8 percent rise in 1948 output would still exceed wartime levels and prewar 1941 highs He added wartime needs and postwar shortages could pressure government to conserve every drop for aircraft and essential uses
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Philadelphta
Robert E. Witton
Standard Oil Go
Thaiand
American Petroleum Institute
Wilton
Enouieh
United States
Steelworkers back off on supporting any presidential candidate
Delegates at the CIO Steelworkers convention delay endorsement of a presidential candidate to oppose the party and back 100 congressional races. The move follows PAC fundraising and warnings from leaders that the Taft-Hartley Act limits non-Communist affidavits. Leaders cite potential in 100 districts and aim to aid electing likeminded lawmakers.
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Advciuted
Boston
CIO Steelworkers
Acton
Wnson
Lion Othcers
Ctos
National
GTO
PAC
Mde
Steelwenteers
David J. McDicmnald
CTO
Tie Wilth
Lnbar
Reading Co employees questioned after Valley Forge derailment
An ICC inquiry investigates Reading Company workers furloughed in the last two weeks following a derailment near Valley Forge Pennsylvania. Clyde Waldo and Lewis Henne testify about train crew actions while passengers endure a deadly crash and injuries. Treasury reports show May 11 condition with deficits and rising debt.
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Reading
Valley Forge
Suniay
Stati
Commerce Commission
Clyde Waldo
ICC Invesestor
Lewis Henne
Tamaqua
Senate Split Over Military Aid to Europe
Senate debate centers on how far the United States should go to aid anti Communist Europe. Senator Vandenberg pushes a resolution to revise the UN Charter, seeking stronger military and financial backing while courting bipartisan support.
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Senate
Irelun Vail Joye Committee
Europe
Vandersbuy
R-Mleh
Truman
United Nairn
Vandenberg
Tnt Bresnes
Counlyy
Sal
Squireh
U.N
Yardenberg
State Department
Ves von
Drivers Unhurt In Wattsburg Wreck Near Collision
Around 12 20 am in Wattsburg two cars damaged in a near head on crash when Gene Jomby Fe from Union City attempted to cross the path of LeRoy Jamiton from Corry. Police cited estimated damage at 870 with Corti Jone sustaining 50.
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Wattsburg
Agadan
Hal
Ajusy
Gene Jomby
Union City
LeRoy Jamitton
Fairylesy Sirest Corps
Combe Aula
Corry
Corti Jone
Plans For Nationwide Phone Walkout Amid Wage Row
A CIO Telephones workers union led by John J. Moran announced a planned nationwide strike set to disrupt long distance and local services. The 2400-member union, representing workers in 42 states, seeks a wage settlement with American Telephone and Telegraph and the Bell System to avert the walkout.
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Wareington
Cance
CIO Ammofexn
Taian
John J. Moran
Avid ‘Telegraph Company
Perationc
United States Hopes Policy Change From Soviet Union
A May 18 dispatch reports President Turner asked if the United States would reassess the new state Jews in Palestine policy and said he would cross that bridge when he comes to it. He said discussions with Secretary Marshall and Secretary Lovett covered the Palestine issue. The U S will notify any European nation supplying war machinery to Russia that it must stop. Belgium and Luxembourg align in a Benelux military collaboration, and Chile moves to outlaw the Communist party after a chamber vote.
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Wasmington
Tournan
United States Iit
Palestine
Rumen
Marshall
Unie
Lui
Santiago
Chile
Chamber of Deputies
Communist Party
Tomorow
Fire at Hotel Samuels Endangers Jamestown District
Fire swept the heart of Jamestown’s business area near the Hotel Samuels after 10 pm. Firemen battled heavy smoke, two alarms were sounded, and the blaze was traced to welding work on an awning. Guests evacuated safely as crews doused the flames.
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Jamiestown
Wight
Holel Samuels Ahoruyy
Amoke
Kresge
Hotel Samuels
Tulle
Rudolph Swanson
Bein
Ghents
He Hotel
Soldier Papers And Radio Stations Warned
Washington warns soldier papers and radio stations against political editorial content. Army circular says materials for troops abroad must be impartial and nonpartisan to help informed voting, but must not contain propaganda to influence federal elections.
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Washington
Armayi Dhubboning Os
Department of Army
Oitigen
United States
Army
Continental
Kts
Exchange of notes yields no concrete results
Washington reports no clear progress after the note exchange between Molotov and Smith. President Truman and Secretary Marshall urge action over talks, while both sides show no shift in policy. The outcome hinges on Soviet willingness to alter its stance in the cold war and pursue settlement on key issues such as air tire mines.
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Washington
Walter Bedell Smith
Mulolyy
Trin Ald Lee
Marshall
Molotov
Russia
Wiley
Marstial
Mney
Soviet Union
Truman
Amephit Polly
Moscow
Jewish Appeal Fund Opens Here Today
The Jewish Appeal Fund opens here today under the direction of Mr. Nate and Harry Barach. Corry persons interested in the work of the organization are requested to communicate with Mr. Nast or Mr. Minit. The fund seeks support for Jewish relief and welfare in America and abroad.
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Jewish Appeal Fund
Cong Taly
MM Nate
Harry Barach
Corry
Mr Nast
Parsons Meric
America
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