Steel's Strike Ban Paves Way for Steady Output in War Era
United Steelworkers President Philip Murray announced a two year no strike ban approved by a 41 man board. He said the move preserves contract integrity and ensures uninterrupted production boosting postwar economic stability. Murray stressed adherence to grievance procedures and mutual respect between management and union members.
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Associated Fresh
Atlantic City
N. J
Philip Murray
Murray
United Steelworkers
CTO
Ure
Murrey
Muregy
Boost Passenger Fares On All Eastern Area Railroads
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved fare increases for eastern railroads north of the Ohio and east of the Mississippi. One way coach, sleeping and parlor car fares rise about tan per cent with a 15 percent boost to round trip rates. The changes affect state travel and are aimed at covering rising operating costs and deficits.
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Associated Press
Washington
Missis
Sippi River
Ohio
Bonsted
Potomac
Mit
Hodlex
Sight Restored In Pottsville After Doctor Bogart Operation
A 12 year old boy, Edward J. Gibson of Pine Grove, regains light perception in one eye after an operation by Dr. Donald W. Bogart, aided by local funds of 2100 dollars raised by neighbors. The other eye remains blind, but the left eye now allows him to identify sunlight and window tops as he awaits special glasses on June 20.
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Wren Ve Ease
Donald W. Bogart
Minnie Borat
Morbstrest
Gary
Bogart
Pottsville
Edward J. Gibson
Pine Grove
Gibson
New York
Heavy rainfall damages streets with Spring street hit hard
More than one inch of rain fell yesterday afternoon and evening as Spring street faced severe washouts. City crews cleared basins after 5 PM while Sewer backups overwhelmed storm drains. Gravel fills on Spring and Euclid streets were swept away, hindering repairs from April’s flood.
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Spring Street
George Mulderick
Offiein Weather Observer
Spring
Euclid
Mrs Truman Improves After Passive Exercises
Mrs Martha Truman, mother of President Truman, was reported progressing nicely at Crandview Missouri four hours after being placed in an oscillating bed for passive exercises. Brig General Wallice H. Graham, the president's physician, said her voice is strong and that the family is encouraged by her continued progress.
Steel Shortage Threatens Corry Jamestown Plant Jobs
Corry Jamestown Manufacturing faces potential mass layoffs as sheet steel shortages hit the industry. Officials say the plant operates with limited steel, has cut overtime and shortened the workday, and warns a shutdown or suspension may occur if supplies do not improve by mid 1948.
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Focal
Witch Only
Corry-Jamestown
Pittsburgh
Elly
Pittsburgh Steel
Corry
Sherr Steel
Boy Crushed to Death as Building Collapses
In Shoemakersville Pennsylvania an 18 year old Paul D Kline died when a frame structure toppled in a wind storm. His 10 year old brother Daniel and mother watched as the building lifted from its foundation and the timbers fell. The incident left power lines down and tree limbs across the area as Centerport reported to be without lights.
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Paul D. Kline
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Irvin Kline
Daniel Kline
Daniel
Nicholas J. Chelt
Pauls
Berks County
Pottsville Pike
Centerport
U S Ambassador to Uruguay Dies in Texas Home
William H. Howell, recently named ambassador to Uruguay, died at his Bryan Texas home. He was found dead by a family member and was to depart for New Orleans to sail to Montevideo to begin his post. Howell had served in diplomacy for many years.
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U. S
Uruguay
Associated Press
Bryan
Tex
William
Howell
New Orleans
Montevideo
Crashes, Disasters, and Political Nominations Roundup
Key reports include a Wright Field Army transport crash near Dayton with casualties, a Mindoro Mindanao find of a Philippine government official and crew wreckage, and diplomatic moves with Emmet O Nea l named ambassador to the Philippines. Washington notes recall Andrew May testimony on wartime commissions and bank sponsorship links.
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Manila
Teast
Severs
Mindoro
Wyre Me
Group Sets Up Authority for Columbus Dam
A new municipal board in Columbus township forms to oversee repair of the damaged Columbus Dam after the April flood. Members come from Warren county and plan to organize next week and begin fundraising, with state forestry officials supervising the repair project. Fishermen fear bass season and fish stocks may be affected if repairs delay. Engineers from the Department of Forestry and Waters have surveyed the dam but details of the repair type remain undecided.
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Columbus
Columbus Township
Carleton J. Curtis
N. E. Dodd
Clare Gordon
Perry Mead
Hacrry Witrata
Warren County
Aves
Shaw
Department of Forestry and Waters
Yeu
Beaver Club Lit e Beaver Finals Rescheduled
Richard Bachamer announced the Lite Beaver Contest finals would proceed tonight despite rain delays. The field remains hot and dry, with a large crowd expected and a two week trip to camp as the prize along with free ice cream for every boy and girl on the field.
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Richard Bachamer
The
Beaver Club
Plit
Avery Boy
Soviet Push to Limit UN Balkans Border Watch Fails
United Nations Security Council faced a stalemate as Soviet demands to curb a border watchdog over the Balkans met resistance from Britain and the United States. Albania and Bulgaria resisted council inquiries, while the interim commission was set to monitor frontline Greece positions and report back from Geneva.
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Uniled Nations Security Council
TN Border Watch Commission
Lake Success
Russia
United Nations
UN Beauriiy Golyl
Greece
Porhenn
Rossi
Council
Vahentine Lawford
Wepuly
Hersehol
jVduhism
Duesday
Tuwostivins
Albania
Bulgaria
Sécurity Council
Balkans
Councilis Mberior
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Jobusin
Soxiel
Salonika
Athens
Worald
Horde
UN Balkan Commission
Coisseil
Uulicy
Geneva
Pine Grove Cemetery Association elects officers and board
Four directors are re-elected and one new member joins the Pine Grove Cemetery Association board. Officers are re-elected with one new vice president, plus reappointment of Frank May as superintendent. An annual audit notes the association operated without close during the prior year.
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Sam Seobh
Sissies
Sidney Blston
Don Williams
Frank May
J Association
Ring Sneaking Reds From Mexico Into U S
A May report from Washington details House Un American Activities Committee findings alleging communist infiltration via the Mexican border. McDowell and subcommittee members claim militants and guides smuggling reds into the United States, with testimony naming routes and alleged camps.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mediowen
Gildl Tyday
House Un-Amernca
Ted Hin
Dinka
Mexico
United States
McTowell Sile
Isa Fui
Califonia
Rail Unions Plan Delay of Strike for Months
Rail unions announce a strategy to delay striking for at least six months while bargaining over wage and work-rule demands. Leaders cite legal rights to a quiet period and say negotiations could resume with extended timelines.
Slate Annual Hospital Meet Set for June 18
Corry Memorial Hospital Association board members decided the annual meeting will be held at the Municipal Building at 8 o clock on June 18. Five directors will be elected to the 12 member board. Reports show 233 patients served, 38 births, eight deaths, and 54 operations last month with 4.0 average daily patients. Directors present included Hillstrom Elston Hawking Howard Nast Rainsale Smith and Young.
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Corry Memorial Hospital Association
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Supyk Alexander
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Elstoi
Hawking
Howard
Byrd Helps Push Delay On Tax Cut Action
Senate agrees to vote Monday on motion to postpone action on a 34 billion tax cut bill as Democratic and Republican leaders debate timing. Senator Byrd of Virginia backs a three week delay to allow House budget cuts to shape funding for next year.
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Byrd
Assnrinton Press
Washington
Senate
Millikin
Colu
Riley
Byxi
Virginia
George D-Gay
Barkley
Tydings
D-Ma
R-Colay
George
House Appropriations Committee
Two Men Die In Rainy Lincoln Highway Collision
A two car crash on the Lincoln Highway ten miles west of York Pennsylvania last night killed Elmer C Wolf and Pharres Lucas haugh Jr both 26 of Thomasville Road 1 Laster Sinner 25 of Spring Grove Road 1 2 third occupant 33 in critical condition with possible skull fracture at York Hospital Raymond Stout Jr 40 of Haston Pa owner of the other car was injured lightly Clayton Baisvert 39 of Lowell Massachusetts was uninjured
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Associated Press
York
Lincoln
Here
C. J. Vanderslice
L. Baylor
Elmer C. Wolf
Pharres Lucashaugh, Jr
Thomasville
Laster Sinner
Spring Grove
York Hospital
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Stout, Jr
Haston
Clayton Baisvert
Lowell
Mass
Wes
Truman Signs Greek Turkish Aid Bill to Bolster Peace
President Truman signed a 400 million dollar Greek Turkish aid bill setting in force a historic U S policy to help weaker nations resist aggression. He called it an important step in building peace and a vigorous effort to create conditions of peace with United Nations support.
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UM —Truman
Associated Press
Kansas City
Truman
Foreign Relief Bill Advances Toward Truman Signature
President Truman signed into law a 400 million dollar foreign relief program and backed a 450 million package to aid Greece Turkey and other nations in resisting Communism. He described the measures as proof of the United States earnest desire for peace and pledged immediate negotiations with Greece and Turkey to spend the funds. The action came at a midwestern hotel ceremony and followed congressional debates over funding and UN involvement.
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Greece
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Poland
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