Lengthy Rail Strike Against Five Railroads
Five western railroads face a prolonged walkout as 4 000 switchmen strike, paralyzing freight lines across 24 states. Mediation attempts falter while railroads vow to uphold operations on some routes. About $2 000 non striking workers were laid off as the action spreads, with Great Northern warning of wider idling unless demands are met.
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Chicago
Western
National Rail
Francis O'Neil
Great Northern
Unley
Arthur Glover
Daniel P. Loomis
Association of Western Railroais
Baan
Red Cross Rushes Aid After Flood
In Clarksburg area the Red Cross rushed food and medicine as a flash flood swept through Sineopuyal, with dozens dead or missing. State Police reported 1 body recovered, others missing. Washington says up to 28 dead. hundreds injured. Buildings and farms were destroyed across eight communities, with several families displaced and property damage widespread.
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Clalksburg
Red Cross
Sineopuyal
Ee. Fi Stout
Gel Cross
Washington
Hell
Doddridge County
Rata
Smitsburg
Sid
Tree Sisters
Mannody
Sito
Olivia Gans
Jackson
Millie
New Officers Installed at Midway Lions Ladies Night
Midway Lions club crowned new officers at Indies night at Svends gaard's Wednesday with Dr. Carl Swallow as installing officer. Louis Suso became president succeeding Terman Duncan. other officers include Hal Larson, Eiwin Salbey, Ted Erickson, Vic McCaul, Tom Tleicher, Ed Beaugard, Ranny Gower, Lester Olivera, William Dresbach, and Bob Mathews. Ralph Rugieri provided entertainment. Lioness rites set for July 6 at Plans Villa, San Lorenzo.
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Midway Lions Club
Svendsgaard
Carl Swallow
Sart
Leandre
Louis Suso
Terman Duncan
Hal Larson
AMA Convention Opens Amid Atomic Health Debates
San Francisco hosts the 79th annual American Medical Association convention where about 10,000 physicians gather to hear 350 papers over five days. The opening general scientific session features an Atomic Energy Commission symposium on atomic energy in war and peace with Gordon Dent of the AEC and other experts. Topics include atomic bomb injuries acute radiation disease civil defense and wartime medical care amid U N Korean tensions. Pre-convention meetings last week reviewed reports in specialty fields.
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San
American Medical Association
Atomic Energy Commission
Gordon “Dent
AEC
Korea
Funeral planned for UC historian Dixon Weeter in Berkeley
Dr Dixon Weeter a Berkeley based historian and literary editor for the Mark Twain estate died of a heart attack in a Sacramento hotel. He was 44 and had joined the University of California faculty in 1949 holding the Margaret Byrne chair of history. He was born in Houston and raised in Lex REFUSE COPLON PLEA Washington U P Federal Judge Reeves refused a new trial for Judith Coplon convicted of spying for the Russians. Miss Coplon sought a retrial citing wiretap evidence by FBI agents. Mr and Mrs Robert Cunningham and their three children moved to Castro Valley to 8123 Parsing Road Mrs Cunningham is a nurse previously employed by Dr Samuel Gorsten in San Lorenzo Mer husband is a sister in Francisco where he works for the American District Telegraph company. Both are horsemen and Castro Valley Wranglers members.
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Dixon Weeter
Berkeley
University of California
Sacramento
Mark Twain
Weeter
Margaret_Byrne
Dr. Weeler
Houston
Lex
Coplon
Washington
U.P
Albert L. Reeves
Judith Coplan
Dwice
Miss Coplon
Robert J. Cunningham
San Larenc0 Village
Castro Valley
Parsing Road
Mus
Cunningham
Samuel Gorsten
San Lo- Mer
Francisco
American Distr Cst Telegraph Company
Castro Valley Wranglers
T. E. Markley
Reamer Road
San Leanor
Markley
Miller Moat Packing ,Company of Outland
Hollywood Producer Loses Money After Munition Set Mishap
Hollywood producer Friedloch recounts disaster as his plan to use his own mansion in Beverly Hills as a film set backfires. He describes removal of valuables, heavy equipment noise, a broken window, and a blaze that scorched the carpet, forcing family displacement and costly repairs.
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Holly
Tallywood
Hert
Hollywood
Beverly Hills
Lonus
Rooney
Beverly Drive
Friedloch
Eleanor
Friedrcb
Sunset Parents Plan Election Committee
Sunset Dads club and PTA members met Tuesday to map plans urging a YES vote in the June 29 Sunset School election. Dean Wood said both propositions must pass to secure state aid for new schools and to fund teachers and equipment. The committee will use a phone committee and personal calls to reach Sunset area parents.
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Sunset Dads Club
PFA Red
Sunset
Dean Wood
PTA
Dads Club
Sunset Area
UC in Uproar Over Non Communist Loyalty Pledge
UC academics accuse the university of stifling academic freedom after the regents last week refused to re employ 157 staff who refused to sign a non communist loyalty statement.
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Berkeley
U.P
Uni of California
Uain Iuday
Academic Assembly
Election committee forms to distribute literature and assist voters
The article notes efforts to explain and distribute election literature and provide babysitting and transportation for voters who need it. It lists contact details for Mrs. Dan Daniels and names the composing election committee members including Mesdames M Barmeliler B McCoy and D Daniels and Messrs Dean Wend George Mitchell Walter Wood Tet Chandler Dan Danius and Veale Martella.
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Servinny
Mra
Dan Daniels
LA i
Mesdames M. Barmeliler
B. McCoy
D. Danivlg
Messi
Dean Wend
George Mitchell
Walter Wood
Tet Chandler
Dan Danius
Veale Martella
Truman Faces New South Carolina Primary Battle
Southeast observers flag more bad news for President Truman as Democratic candidates vie in South Carolina for governor and Senate. Byrnes backs governorship but opposes federal education and FEPC. Thurmond, a war hero, seeks Senate nomination with Johnston as rival. If Byrnes and Thurmond win, the South may swing strongly against the administration.
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Washington
U.P
Marmin Fale
North Carolina
South
Senate
Byrnes
M ‘Truman
FBC
Thurmond
Truman
Thurmand
Sen
Olin D. Johnston
Johnston
Mr. Truman
FEPC
South Carolina
Pocahontas Pageant Delegate Represented At San Leandro
Olive Herrington will represent Pocahontas Mary D. Hamilton at a Kisnunkaenuneil meeting in San Leandro on Thursday June 29. The event features new degree costumes and presiding officer Pocahontas Nin Jackson, with Lillian Anthony serving as clair.
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Olive Herington
Arent Pocahontas
Mary D. Hamilton
Kisnunkaenuneil
Pocahontas
San Leandro
Porshontiy Nin Jackson
Lillian Anthony
Clair Anan
Giver Dollar Covered Bat Presented At Booster Lunch
Jess Durty presents a bat wrapped in dollar bills as a bon voyage gift to Duran at the Castro Gardens Booster club luncheon in New York. The event honored Hayward area chamber of commerce members, with awards like General Booster for Robert Wilden and Major Booster for Nick Yibuzio. New residents Mr and Mrs Markley also noted.
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Jess Durty
Hayward Youll
New York
Jin
Castro Gardens
Duran
Hayward Area
Chamber
Nick Yibuzio
Castra Valley Vo
Lab
Darrell Parkin
Brownie Troop Tours Coca Cola Plant in Hayward
Brownie Troop 87 led by Mrs. Howard Foss and Mrs. L Creech toured the Coca Cola plant guided by Leo Nehervill, superintendent, then visited the city park for lunch. Members and leaders, including Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Kalaska, planned upcoming Day Camp at Hayward Plunge and a July 18 meeting at Memorial Park with several troop officers in attendance.
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Howard Foss
L. Creech
Leo Nehervill
Coren Cols
Cily Igre Park
Willian Ke
Post
Bob Taylor
Margaret Drive
Ovo Lopioli
Lahn Fick- In
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Gary Drive
Hayawara
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