Rate Increase Under Government Railroads Strike
The piece traces wartime wage dispute fallout for railroad unions from 1943 to 1945, detailing government seizure of railroads, arbitration offers by President Roosevelt, and the sequence of wage increases and rate changes. It notes earlier World War I government control and rail wage trends through 1922, with how rates and wages shifted between public control and private operation. It names unions, dates, and key actions, outlining a long history of wage and rate adjustments affecting the industry.
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Roosevelt
Cartiers
Interstate Commerce Commission
L. C
T. GC. C
U. S. Railroad Administration
Railroad Board
Wilson
From the Medical Society of Pennsylvania Daily Dozen
Two sides to every argument on military fitness are explored. Of 100 examined for military service, 46 were rejected, but most were not disqualified from peacetime duties. Ten rejection causes include mental disease, deficiency, syphilis, muscle and bone issues, heart and arteries, eye defects, anemia, neurological states, ear disease, and tuberculosis.
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United States
First Typhoid Case Reported In City Health Bureau
May 24 report of the year’s first typhoid fever case in the city health bureau. A 24 year old fourth sanitation worker woman was hospitalized after returning from Chicago. The physician did not detect typhoid until lab tests confirmed it. Dr. James Smith, city health director, noted the case arrived earlier than typical and diagnosis was delayed.
Shomo Heads Pa National Guard Fighter Squadron in Pittsburgh
Lt Col William S Shomo Medal of Honor recipient and Pacific fighter ace now commands Pennsylvania National Guard s first aerial fighter unit the 140th Fighter Squadron to be based at Pittsburgh airport. The unit will total about 260 personnel with 27 pilots and will include bombers and fighters under Maj Gen Stackpole. Shomo flew 203 combat missions earning 27 enemy aircraft destroyed.
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William Shomo
Pittsburgh
Associated Press
Harrisburg
William S. Shomo
N- Hiana County
Pennsylvania National Guard
Keystone State
J. Stackpole
Manding
National Guard
Shamo
Greater
Pitsbugh
Plehter
Pennsylvania
Stackpole
Davison to Move Funeral Home After Remodeling
Ai Lawrence Davison funeral director announced a long term lease on the Waggoner property on North Center Street. He will move after remodeling, with Lyle W Foster set to associate. Snow was reported in the city, and a robbery at Pairview School prompted police cooperation. The Charlott im, Findley Lake's key restaurant, will open to the public this weekend at the Roberts cottage Outer edge of Findley Lake after complete rebuilding. Forecast predicts warmer weather with showers to aid crop prospects. corn and other crops face late season conditions. Aquatic grebes feed their young feathers.
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Ai Lawrence Davison
First Avenue
Waggoner
North Center Street
Lyle W- Foster
Davison
Pairview
Charlottt
Findley Lake
G. W. Roberts
Roberts
Pindley Lake
Erie Union Reports on Strike Relief Expenses
The Erie Strike Relief Committee shows 45,007.17 allocated over five months to assist striking members. Expenditures total 41,600.81 with a 3,408.46 cash balance and 34,105 in liabilities. assets stand at 10146. Major costs include groceries 31,631.89 and fuel 6,802.06 for the period January 28 to May 28, 1946.
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Erie O10
Senate action on anti labor bill sparks heated debate
Senator Walsh of Massachusetts warned the Senate would rue acting in passion while Taft of Ohio called the move unjust to label the action as heated. The Byrd amendment passed 48 to 30 with 19 Democrats backing it against 23 Democrats, six Republicans and one Progressive voting no.
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Walsh
Mass
Senate
John J. Lewis
Taft UR
Ohio
Quiz questions span history and figures from era
A mixed set of quiz prompts covers English poets at Stratford celebrations, U S currency color questions, fruit varieties, presidential attire, European nicknames, Sugar Stamp 40 expiry, Supreme Court justices, Balkan recognitions, a Nazi governor confession, and Hollywood icons Mary Pickford Crawford and Gaynor.
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Europe
Supreme Court
Balkan
United States
Poland
International Military Tribunal
Mary Pickford
Joan Crawford
Janet Gaynor
America
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