Seamen strike talks shadow Chicago meat prices drop
Chicago, the nation’s largest meat packing center, sees record low slaughter arrivals as eastern shipments halt and western plants tighten. Officials warn overbearing price ceilings and a potential black market amid OPA rules, with packers facing higher costs and shifting cattle flow to eastern terminals.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Boston
New Yorks
Philadelphia
Agriculture Department
Wyatt
Sdministration Livestock
OPA
Growth and Grace at the Old Town Assembly
A garbled note recalls people and places from a local church or community event. Names and specifics are unclear but the text hints at a gathering, a stall or stage, and a period of reflection or grace within a neighborhood setting.
Unsigned fragmentary notice from Pennsylvania court filing
Fragmentary OCR text references a route and city with names unclear. It mentions a signer and possible legal or property context in a Pennsylvania area, likely Pittsburgh or state capital, with incomplete street and house details.
Fragmentary notice of items and sale at local sale court
Mixed OCR fragment lists household goods including silk, dishes, pots, a wood stove, two rooms, a sewing rack, a leather chair, beds and a cot. Mentions a date 1 PM and a local cultivator, with scattered names and locations, suggesting a pending local auction or sale event.
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H. Smith
John Tia
Stassent to Campaign for Republican Candidates
Harold Stassent, former Minnesota governor, plans several appearances in September and October to back the Republican ticket in the upcoming general election. A railway mine incident in Florence reported military police involvement and unrest, with numerous arrests on a troop train amid accusations of disorder. A Chinese Communist conference member reported retreat in the Yeosth movement and urged a swift action by the Marvel military committee towards a Whitinnad outcome.
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Associated Frese Pettsburgh
Benn
Harold Stassent
Minnesota
Florence
Otereras
Italy seeks bigger peacetime navy as conference debates cuts
The Italian delegation urged raising the peacetime navy from 22 500 to 35 000 officers and men before the 21 nation peace conference. They also pressed for concessions on shipping and discussed Italy’s territorial bids with other commissions. The Yugoslav and White Russian positions were outlined as hearings continued on Venezia Giulia and related borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Frese
Paris
Italy
Loray
Tislian
Military Commission
Thaly
Tme
Ales Hebler I
Yugoslavia
Trajan
Montaleone
Trieste
Gorlais
Vukostavig
Commissio
Shaullady
Osal
Venezia Giulia
K. M. Kisserev
Russia
Truck Strike Cuts Deliveries to Corry Stores
The New York area truckers strike raises questions for Corry stores as Buffalo warehouses supply most stock. Local chain store managers report no immediate delivery curtailment, while southern and southeastern state shops face possible disruption if strikes persist.
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Buffalo
New York City
New York
VA Officer to Visit Friday for Veteran Services
Arthur T. Griswell of the Veterans Administration subregional office announced an itinerant VA Service every Friday starting September 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the post office in this city. The program aids discharged servicemen and dependents in medical care, hospitalization, compensation, and death benefits among other VA-administered entitlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur T. Griswell
Maneger
Veterans Administration
Eve
Watt
Hall
Criswell
Veteras Administration
Trains in New York as Teamsters End Grocery Strike
Thousands of AFI truck drivers resumed deliveries in New York and New Jersey after a five day by 25 000 member strike of the Teamsters Union. Five thousand northern New Jersey drivers returned to work under Tobin's order. Mayor O Dwyer said Local 282 members and others agreed to reopen wholesale groceries freeing major stores from shortages.
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Associated Press
New York
AFI
APL Teamsters Union
New Jersey
Holland Funnel
John Contin
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
AFL
Teamsters
Daniel J. Tobin
William O'Dwyer
Sohie
Srtke
New York City
Trapper to Demonstrate Fox Trapping Friday
Prominent fox trapping authority J Wy Rosencran will lead a fox trapping demonstration Friday starting at 2 AM for Carry Rod and Gun Club members in Reids and nearby areas. Game Protector James Latimer will accompany the group as the Pennsylvania Game Commission backs efforts to reduce fox numbers to protect other wildlife.
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Real Authority
Reids
J. Wy Rosencran
Pennsylvania Game Commission
Rosencran
James Latimen
North Center Street
Shire Game Commisssion
Thas
Radds
Pennsylvamia
Three Women Hurt When Car Crashes Into Tree Route 8
Three women were injured, one critically, after a 1990 Chevron Jet sedan carrying James Beresford Jr. and two other men left Route 4 near Erie and hit a tree. Katherine Looney of Titusville suffered severe injuries. Francis McCommon and Bernadine Wisuleski, both of Titusville, were treated for facial lacerations and shock. State police investigate likely hitchhiking occupants and crash causes.
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Stem Memorial Hospital
Union City
Our Salles
Tnton City
Pub
Dell
Corry
State Police
James Beresford, Jr
Erie
Titusville
Oday
Teads Palice
Ody
Katherine Looney
Stem Hospital
Union City Hospital
Francis McCommon
Bernadine Wisuleski
Ant
Price Hikes Granted By OPA
Washington reports the Office of Price Administration approved further increases on low cost electrical appliances hosiery and hardware as a move to boost production while keeping consumer goods in reach. The action follows a temporary price cap lift announced earlier and notes flour market conditions remain stable despite shortages in some grains.
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Washington
OPA
Seins Fils
Antion
Meat shortage prompts bread curtailment across bakeries
Shoppers face rising meat scarcity and baking fats shortage as shortening and lard supplies dwindle. Bakeries report relying on reserve stocks and delayed shipments, with officials warning bread production may halt without rapid relief.
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Getty
Han
Qijilay
Villa
Taotte
Fiteh Baking Company
Wndeed
Corty Bakers
Lyree Weelee
Firch Baking Co
Russia Audits Links With Communists Despite Breakup
Washington asserts a Kremlin–Communist tie persists worldwide. Soviet officials urge ending the idea that Communists lack global influence. Western officials fear Moscow might deploy American Communists if US–Soviet tensions rise.
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Ly Associated Press
Washington
Russia
Comintern
United States
Kremlin
Moscow
Lotila
Jef
Hon-Russich
Mri
Frank
Morstal Sunil
Shere
Lal Mastrumente
Rand
Mecote
Viney
Senate May Open Sweeping Probe of Army in Germany
Senate War Investigating Committee weighs a broad inquiry into U S occupation operations in Germany after testimony on irregularities among occupation troops and fraternization claims. Preliminary information suggests more witnesses and details will come before a formal decision this month as Mead plans to step down and Kilgore may take over.
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Senate
Germany
Washington
Lisu
Frante
Hsyeh Meyttol
Ani Athw
James M. Mead
Locampaign
New York
Harley M. Kilgore
Ilore
West, Virginia
Fund Drive Organized for Corry Church
A campaign by First Presbyterian Church aims to raise 410000 for Sunday School improvements, the church healing system, and general property upgrades. The Opportunity Club hosted a dinner for Wendy Workers, 900 letters mailed, 300 more to go, with active solicitation to start next Sunday through September 79th, offering one year subscriptions and monthly payments.
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First Presbyterian Chisely
Opportunity Club
Wendy
Stanley Anderson
Asinoueinwere Culpassign
High Officials Call In Power Firms For Wage Talks
Pittsburgh faced a near power strike after Duquesne Light and its parent Standard Gas and Electric and Standart Power and Light were summoned to negotiate wage disputes. Judge Walter F. Smart issued a temporary injunction to halt the planned shutdown, with a permanent injunction to be decided Friday.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Muaneshe Light Cn
Standard Gas É Electric Go
Standsit Power & Light Coronetion
Duaueme
Common Pleas
Walter F. ‘Smart
Hennings
Pridiy
Duquenne Light
Judge Smart
Leo T. Crowley
Ghicngo
Madison
Wise
Standart’ Gas & Electric
Vibiai Meanie
New York
Btumndard Powereight
Bturdard Gas & Elegizic
Standard Power
Ds Electric
Philadelphio
Squatters Hold London Houses
London squatters blockaded access to several large properties in a protest against government effort to clear the movement. Police, acting on orders from 10 Downing Street, kept a tense line as squatters refused aid and planned a mass demonstration at Trafalgar Square with a petition to King George VI.
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ABS
London
Poli
Downing Street
Fuld
Trafneau Square
Teicester Square
Youth Killed in Route 8 Crash Near Ol City
A 20 year old Ol City youth Stanley Malys died when his 1941 Plymouth convertible failed a sharp turn on Route 8 between jouentville and Ol City. The car left the road and overturned multiple times after leaving the berm. He died of a fractured skull at Ol City hospital. Funeral arrangements were not completed today.
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Ol City
Plymouth
Jueville
Franklin Bandks
Smith
Stanley Malys
Malys
Malye
Punera
Capture Youth Who Shot Mother At Coudersport
Sheriff Ned P Clark reported a 14 year old boy accused of shooting his mother in Coudersport Renovo area. The youth was taken into custody on the street by police after questioning. No further details on motive or condition were released.
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Coudersport
Ned P Clark
Itm
Robert Probstwuss
Polier County
Qhiestianing
Ebottt
B. Sisith
Administration at crossroads on labor policy
The Wage Stabilization Board presses for a pattern pay rise for seamen amid the looming maritime strike, while President Truman considers two paths: enforce the board’s finding or align with the Maritime Commission and unions against the WSB. White House signals Steelman to decide this pivotal course shaping labor management history.
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White House
Charles G. Russ
Steelman
Pratebty
Ross
News Mion
Maritime Commission
WSE
Washington
Wage Stabilization Board
Truman
Otsin
APL
CIO
W. Willard “Wirtz
Chdirman
Percpm
Vis Poutie
APG
Nash
GIO Maritime
Altesty
Maritime Unity
Presidene
Labie
Dave R. Steelman
Beane S
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