Idle Workers Drop to Lowest Idle in Months
About 371000 idle workers in labor disputes nationwide, lowest in months, as 300000 soft coal miners return to government mines. 75000 Pennsylvania hard coal miners still out, 115000 NYC commuters hit by Hudson River tubes strike, CIO maritime union seeks foreign aid for June 15. John L. Lewis in New York for talks. United Mine Workers seek welfare fund and wage gains, while bituminous miners’ return may affect other industries. Steel laid off 41060 during soft coal famine. resumption will take weeks. Supervisors in UMW affiliate threaten work stoppage without a contract. Hudson and Manhattan rail line strike strains commuters. 1814 cents hourly pay boost debated.
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Associated Press
Pennsylvania
New York City
Hudson River
CIO Maritime Union
John L. Lewis
New York
Lewis
AFL
United Mine Workers
United States Steel Corporation
UMW
Hudson and Manhattan
Monday Coldest June 3 Sets New Low Record
A new low for June 3 was set Monday when the temperature dropped to 42 at 3 10 am. The weather bureau cited 48 as the previous record from 1876. Warmer temperatures were forecast for Monday night and Thursday with near 60s. Skies were partly cloudy and frost was reported in parts of Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
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Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountains
Wisconsin
Illinois
Towa
Atlantic
Towa City
U. S
Mouday Bagel
Mone Hass
Roy Motehta
Pepi
Atomic Control War Shifted to House
The push for atomic control moved to the House Monday as scientists and military leaders debated domestic control. The Senate Senate holds a favorable stance for army funding while House committees consider amendments and timing for action.
Voting Light in County Primary
Light turnout reported at noon across Potawatamie county and Council Bluffs with about 1000 votes cast. Absent ballots totaled 127 with 110 Republican and 9 Democratic. eight from soldiers. Polls close at 8 pm as other Iowa towns also show sparse voting.
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Council Bluffs
Pottawattamie County
Councill Bluffs
Iowa
Davenport
Sioux City
Fort Dodge
Ollumya
Debuque
Heheely
Muher Ace Tverd
Aeshasw
Byrnes and Hoover Attacked by Russian“Truth”report
Russian press claims Byrnes sought to widen United Nations powers beyond the charter and to press disputed peace treaties before the UN. Korovin calls Hoover a reactionary figure in the United States while labeling Roosevelt as similarly hostile to Soviet aims. Weather notes flicker amid garbled dates and obscure temperatures.
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Ertigvrd U
Maedames
Byrnes
Denver
Atone United Ste
United Nations General Assembly
Byres
United Nations
Heyer
Korovin
Moover
United States
Sivn
Employers Drawn in Truckers War
In Des Moines a bitter intra union clash over International Brotherhood of Teamsters trusteeship put 22 Local 90 members on suspension by president Daniel J. Tobin. Quinn faction seeks local self governance and a trusteeship removal, with a looming Monday showdown and possible regional strike. Authorities warn suspensions may trigger job loss or loss of seniority for protesters.
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Des Moines
Local 90
Leo Quinn
Daniel J. Tobin
Indianapolis
Ind
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
AFL
Quinn
Carl Keul
Lester M. Ward
International Teamsters
Toca
Trac
Max Putnam
Qms Fron
Monlas
Lobla Tae
Mvans
Putnam
Norman Murrin
Jover 90
Suv
Winte Pajey
Bluffs Woman Hurt in Nebraska Accident
Mrs Merle Lawes of 1600 West Broadway suffered several traced ribs after a two car collision near Wood River Nebraska on Highway 40 at about 2 am Monday. Her mother in law Mrs Suipie Laws age 76 also injured. Nebraska highway patrol reports the crash involved a vehicle driven by Robert Wally OT Cast Lett.
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Merle Lawes
West Broadway
Suipie Laws
Seba Hiroken
Laws
Wood River
Neb
Nebraska
Robert Wally OT
Wella
Board of Review to Resume Session in City Hall
The board of assessment and review will reconvene at 7 30 p m Monday at city hall to adjust its 1945 local real estate valuations. New valuations by J M Cleminshaw Co are to be presented. A complaint was filed in federal court Saturday seeking to declare the appraisals illegal and to refund money paid to Cleminshaw.
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City Hall
Lncal Real Estate
J. M. Cleminshaw Company
Cleminshaw Company
City
County and School Board
United States District Court
Trading Refuses' to Halt Chicago Grain Futures
Chicago grain futures trading on the board of trade paused for 90 minutes as broker Robert Buckley sought a temporary injunction against government ceiling regulations. Judge Elwyn R. Shaw refused the injunction, noting Buckley may pursue damages instead. Buckley alleged the board’s actions would cause irreparable damage to members and claimed regulatory changes hurt property rights. Cargill, Inc. also challenges the regulations in a separate suit seeking damages and an injunction to prevent price stabilization actions on grain futures.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Robert Buckley
Charles W. Buckley
Chicago Commission House
Prain Exchange
Elwyn R. Shaw
Buckley
Board of Trade
Exchange
Board
Cargill, Inc
Whieldyrain
Dudge Tolly
Fig
LaSalle Street
Pil
Nem
Ins
Avlion
Joseph I. Taylor
France Edges Right In Polls With MRP Lead Show
France’s partial returns from Sunday’s election place the middle of the road Popular Republican Movement as the nation’s strongest party, with the Communists and Socialists suffering losses. MRP leads by seats and popular vote, signaling a shift away from the left and toward a potential Bidault provisional government and a coalition.
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James M. Long
Paris
Constituent Assembly
Popular Republican Movement
MRP
Narion
Pendium
Ministry of the Interior
France
Cors
Sage
Republican Rally
Genoa
Corsica
George Bidault
de Gaulle
MRE
Charles de Gaulle
Bidault
Siheeho
Achoar Gut
Fagen
Cnalition
Winn Ots
Sev Lsts
Ail Mrd
Both Sides Claim Victory in Italy Re George Bria
In Rome both monarchists and republicans forecast victory as Italy votes on the plebiscite to decide between a monarchy or a republic. Officials will declare after June 7 with unofficial returns expected soon after polls close at noon Monday. Randolfo Pacciardi, republican leader, claimed 60 to 65 percent support.
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Italy
George Bria
Rome
Meubdertts
Tarrins
Randolfo Packardi
Ieadoy
Eastern Flood Waters Recede After Heavy Pennsylvania Rains
Philadelphia reports flood waters receding after 20 hours of rain and high winds. The disaster, second in a week, affected multiple counties, causing deaths and property damage including a drowned girl in western Pennsylvania. The Schuylkill River and tributaries overflowed as flood warnings continued.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Hannes
Meystone
Whyte Urlphia
Schuylkill River
Weather Bureau
Wehuer
Memorial Day deaths fall short of prior year totals
Holiday fatalities for a four day period ended at midnight totaled 287, well below the 327 deaths recorded during the same four days last year. Drownings and accidents accounted for most deaths as officials noted the surge in travel and holiday activities did not translate into expected casualties.
Gurney Seeks Draft Extension as Senate Opens Battle
Senate debate begins on a one year extension of selective service with teen drafting, as Senator Gurney argues the move is needed to build an all volunteer force, while opponents push to halt inductions by October and block teen drafting. Speaker and White House discussions follow with President Truman on the draft bill.
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Washington
Barkley
Kentucky
White House
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House
Rayburn
McCormack
Massachusetts
Truman
R.S. D
al Howse
South Dakota Republican
Wherry
Nebras
Reverecomb
R.-Wva
Ben Washington
Taiman
Moncey
Rep
de Lacy
D-Wash
Ake
Voters Set for State Primaries
Washington report notes primaries begin with Republicans choosing Gov. Blufe for a second term or George Olmsted for the post. Six states vote Monday including Alabama California New Jersey New Mexico and South Dakota with 6 governorship races 3 Senate seats and 43 House seats at stake.
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Washington
Robert D. Blufe
George Olmsted
Alabama
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New Jersey
New Manxico
South Dakota
U. S. Senate
U.S. House
CIO Political Action Committee
GOP
Iowa
Olmsted
Albert Wedemeyer
China
Des Moines Insurance
Ellis Patterson
Los Angeles
Will Rogers
Whan
Jamey 4
Balsam
Insurances Man
CI Pags
Indy Ellis
Fils
CTO Pac
Folsom
Cloapagc
New Mexico
Chavez
PAC
Bankhead’s Condition Reported Unfavorable
Washington reports United States naval hospital said on Monday that Senator Bankhead of Alabama who suffered a stroke days ago has “grown worse” and his condition is not good. The report notes he was hospitalized and undergoing care.
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Washington
United iBtates Naval Hospital
Bankhead
D.-Ala
Leprosy Fear Fades as Couple Finds Comfort in Carville Tour
Ilaas Hornbostel and his wife arrived at the U. S. Marine hospital in Carville, Louisiana, convinced the illness is leprosy rather than cancer or tuberculosis. The veteran plans to help educate others that leprosy is not highly infectious while awaiting discharge and possible civilian work near the hospital. The couple, who endured internment camps in Japan and a long journey from San Francisco, were met by curious patients and are settled into the facility with visiting rights and recreation demands.
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Elliot Cheze
Carville
P—Agj
Ilaas Hornbostel
U. S. Marine Hospital
San Francisco
New Orleans
Ttl
Jierioostel
Jepresy
Guam
Hornfostel
Californie
Mle
Dyad Bork
Hornhosters
CIO Maritime Leaders Seek World Help on June 15 Strike
A split among CIO maritime unions emerged as leaders asked for international aid as the June 15 seamen and dock workers strike loomed. CIO unity committee said capt. Harry Martin pledged AFL Masters, Mates and Pilots members would respect CIO picket lines while AFL officials voiced mixed support and denounced the strike as political.
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Washington
P & Afl
CIO
Harry Martin
AFL Masters, Mates and Pilots Union
John Hawk
Atlantic and Gulf
Seafarers International Union
AFL
Joseph Ryan
AFL International Longshoremen’s Association
Willian Green
Union Heads Seek No-Strike Pledge Amid Wage Talks
New York Vice President of the United Hatters and Millinery Workers urges the union to adopt a no-strike policy during wage negotiations. Report notes internal debate and calls for restraint as industry leaders seek stability amid rising costs.
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New York
United Hatters
Unte Atuet Inntad
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